The Village Pump 09/06/23 edition

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Almost 12 months ago, Community Bank Samford merged its Brendale and Samford branches and undertook a major refurbishment of the Samford site. Since then, the idea of a community mural to enhance the side of the building facing Station Street had been planned. On Friday 2 June after many, many months of collaboration, the bank’s gift to the community was unveiled.

“When the concept of a community mural was discussed, we knew we wanted it to be created by local artists, to depict the past, present and include our indigenous connections, as well as all the things that are unique to Samford – our flora, fauna, buildings and lifestyle,” said Senior Branch Manager Mandy Bell.

It was a big ask for a big space and so Mandy and the Pine Rivers Community Finance Board approached Creative Samford to discuss the potential of bringing the concept to fruition.

Creative Samford’s then President, Marie-Ann Coyle was excited by the idea, seeking interest from their members to paint the five panels. The creative

process began, designs for the five panels were finalised and the artists collaborated throughout to ensure the panels flowed and connected.

“On behalf of the PRCF Board and Community Bank Samford team, we are thrilled to finally unveil this mural – our gift to the Samford community,” said Pine Rivers Community Finance Board Chair Malcolm Frizzell. “We wanted to give something back to this community that had not only come together to start this community bank, but has supported it’s development by banking with us, since we began in 2002.”

Bendigo’s Community Bank model was developed 25 years ago and there are

now more than 300 Community Banks throughout Australia. These local banks deliver the full range of traditional banking services, but unlike traditional banks, up to 80 per cent of all profits are returned to shareholders and granted to local communities. Last financial year, across the 49 community banks in Queensland, $7 million was distributed to local community groups and clubs.

So far, Community Bank Samford’s grants program has distributed almost $1 million dollars. As part of its 21st birthday celebrations, the Board will announce a very special grant round later in the year, which they hope will make a huge difference to local community projects, and in turn, many people in this region.

Next time you’re walking in the village or enjoying a coffee and a bite to eat at The Long Yard Larder, who by the way did an awesome job of canapes and drinks at the launch event, check out the mural and drop into the branch while you’re there. The team would love to help you with your banking needs and when they do, you’ll be helping the local community too.

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SDPPA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES NOW DUE

Your $10 annual fee can be made through our bank account.

BSB: 633 000

ACC: 163 272 503

Or drop into Community Bank Samford, Bendigo Bank, in Main Street and direct deposit into the account. Please use your first and last name as reference.

Volunteer Call Out

We we will be at the Samford Show this year - 15/16 July - and would appreciate the support of members to man the stand for a few hours.

All sub-committes and projects are requested to provide at least one volunteer to assist. More information and to register interest, please email secretary@ samfordprogress.org.au.

A very busy fortnight on the Brisbane Airspace front.

As SAAAG and the BFPCA prepare to ramp up for their first protest, we have been letterbox dropping to local residences aligned with flightpaths. Unfortunately, we did not get to everyone before we ran out of pamphlets. I was more than impressed with the overall support from friendly residents asking what we were up to and the inquisitive questions they were asking. A lot were happy just to know we were out there working on their behalf and were keen to join our groups.

Special thanks go to our residents Kate, Don, Simon, Sandi, Anne, Craig and Greg who volunteered their precious time and energy to deliver pamphlets. You are all amazing!

In the lead up to the protest, the BFPCA has received an influx of members and RSVP’s. It’s not too late to get involved.

Saturday 10th June – 9am. Brisbane Airport Corporation, 11 The Circuit, Brisbane Airport. (Near DFO)

I would also like to take this opportunity to remind the community to be courteous to each other online or when sending messages and emails. Flight path issues are often raised on our local Samford Valley Noticeboard Facebook page. Whether you are affected or not, please remember to offer a little empathy to those that are. Often our resident’s mental health is suffering,

NEXT SDPPA MEETING

Wednesday 21st June 2023

Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).

7pm start. All welcome. Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.

especially now that the Emirates 3.10am departure has commenced over the area.

The Federal Government’s Brisbane Airport Community Airspace Advisory Board (AAB) met for the first time on 18th May. Other Community Representative Board members are, Mr Muller from Redlands, Ms Steward from Morningside, Mr David Diamond from Bulimba and Ms Bell from Clayfield. The Chair is Mr Ron Brent, Australia’s first Aviation Noise Ombudsman. Industry Representatives were Mr Curran, Chief Customer Experience and Strategy Officer Airservices Australia, Mr McCutcheon from Qantas, Mr Boyd from Brisbane Airport Corporation and Mr Healy from Virgin Australia. Also present were Ms Werner, First Assistant Secretary, Domestic Aviation and Reform, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts, representatives from Minister Catherine King’s Infrastructure Department.

After the formalities were complete, Mr Curran provided an update on the Noise Action Plan for Brisbane, community engagement and interaction with the AAB. Each Community Representative also had the opportunity to raise awareness of the issues in their community.

SAAAG’s next meeting has had a change of date to 8th June, 7pm at the Samford Community Hub.

If you would like to discuss any issue regarding the greater Brisbane Airspace or have any questions, please email us at contactSAAAG@gmail.com.

Tess

Samford Area Aircraft Action Group SAAAG is a subcommittee of the SDPPA

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Barbara Harding was Reverend of the Spiritualist Church at Samford in the CWA Hall for 9 years. She passed away on 31st May and will be sadly missed by her colleagues and friends.

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A GUTSY WIN AT EUROPEAN TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS

Max Neumann’s recent victory in the PTO (Professional Triathletes Organisation) European Triathlon Championship in Ibiza, Spain is a true testament to his exceptional athleticism, resilience and dedication. Possessing the trifecta of swimming, cycling and running abilities, as well as an indomitable spirit, Neumann has solidified his place among the elite athletes in the world of triathlon.

28 year old Neumann, who is coached by his brother Mitchell, attributes his significant career milestone to the unwavering support of his close-knit family and his straightforward training approach. The ex-Marist College Ashgrove student grew up in Mt Samson, developing a passion for cross-country racing from an early age.

The PTO European Triathlon Championship features a standard distance race covering a total of 100 kilometres, including a 2-kilometre swim, 80-kilometre cycling leg and an 18-kilometre run. This innovative middle-distance contest held in Ibiza in May, marked the first time that reigning Olympic champion Kristian Blummenfelt, along with London and Rio gold medalist Alistair Brownlee, and the Beijing Olympic champion Jan Frodeno had competed against each other in the same race.

In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Max Neumann emerged as the victor, outlasting the late charge from PTO World #1, Blummenfelt. Notably, Neumann managed to keep Frodeno (4th) and Brownlee (6th) at bay throughout the race.

The race began with the swim leg in the calm waters of sunny Ibiza, with Max emerging from the water within 20 seconds

of the race leader, Aaron Royle. The 80km cycling course saw Alistair Brownlee take the lead, forming a group alongside Neumann and Kyle Smith. Brownlee and Smith were the first to dismount their bikes.

The outcome of the race hinged on the 18km run leg. Initially, Brownlee had gained a significant advantage of nearly half a minute over his competitors. However, Neumann displayed extraordinary determination and gradually closed the gap, surpassing the British athlete around the midway point. This pivotal moment shifted the dynamics of the race in Neumann’s favour.

Despite Blummenfelt’s intense late surge, almost catching up to Neumann, the 27-yearold, ranked seventh in the world, managed to maintain his lead, sealing a memorable

victory under the Spanish sun. With this remarkable achievement, Neumann not only secured a well-deserved $100,000 prize, but sees him climb the world rankings to No. 4, and named PTO’s May Athlete of the Month. As Max’s journey continues to unfold, we eagerly anticipate even more extraordinary achievements and inspiring performances from this emerging champion.

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TALES OF MYELLA

Jean Smith could work in a muddy dairy all day and still be well-groomed at dusk. At 95, sparky Jean, resident of Myella, Highvale since 1950, still babysits grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her children, Janice, Lois and Malcolm, brought up to follow the ten commandments which Jean thought were excellent guidelines for being a good mother, live on portions of the old family farm near her.

Jean chose Alan, who she’d known all her life, as her life partner. She waited until he stopped flirting with other locals, before marrying him in 1949. In 1950, Jean and Alan partnered with her parents-in-law to buy Myella. The agent showed them the place from the top of a hill. They saw mountains and lush green grass, a dairy and pineapples, a place of beauty. They didn’t see how run down the place was, despite the valiant efforts of the inexperienced previous owner.

The Smiths survived a perilous journey from Montville. The truck carrying most of their worldly goods, finally bogged to the axles on the wet road outside their new home. Three generations moved into the old place as Alan’s grandmother joined them. Janice, first of the fourth generation, arrived in ’51. In ’53, Jean prepared for her next child. She travelled to Newmarket for checkups as there was no doctor in Samford. Janice, on seeing a cot and pram in the bedroom, asked Jean if two babies were coming. Jean assured her there was only one. After Lois arrived, the midwife told Jean to keep going as there was another bub tucked away. Half an hour later Lois’s twin, Malcolm greeted the world, shocking his mother. Jean who already ran all day, became a super-organised marathon athlete working all day between farm and house.

The old house was a bit crowded so Alan, his father and a carpenter built a

small place for Jean and their little brood. The old house, thirteen steps high, was lowered, and an annexe built for Alan’s grandmother. When she passed away, Jean and Alan swapped houses with his parents as the old place was bigger.

Myella had no electricity until 1956. Nappies were hand washed and boiled in a kero tin on the stove for which wood and chips had to be chopped. Cooked meals revolved around farm chores. Water was piped to the houses from the hand dug well. The kerosine refrigerator was a constant fire hazard. A copper boiled bed sheets and dirty clothes clean but not together. In the dairy a hand pump wound up the machines for milking each morning and late afternoon. Alan’s ute with a tank in the back brought water from the creek to the dairy so it could be scrubbed scrupulously clean after every milking. The dairy was redesigned to have a ramp built for the cows.

Then there were the pineapples which were handpicked, put into baskets and carried, with as many under the empty arm as possible, to the ute, to be taken for packing by Alan and his dad. Lucky

they were smooths not roughs. Everybody worked. When Alan took the pineapples to the cannery, he picked up pineapple pulp and broken and burnt Weetbix from Sanatorium for cattle feed.

Entertainments were simple: tennis, an occasional dance and special treats at the Exhibition speedway. The family and their neighbours made their own fun, building a close community. They fought bushfires and built sports field fences together. When the Smiths were hit by an URTI virus, the neighbours pitched in to help with milking. Jean was proud when Alan stripped to his underwear in the middle of winter as they were heading home, giving his warm clothes to Alan Morrison, who, in only a singlet and shorts, was rushing to attend to a serious accident nearby.

Jean and her family ran a very successful dairy and pineapple farm, based on love, cooperation, respect and hard work: values have lasted through another two generations.

Julie Martin

Pictured: Jean and her brother Alex Campbell (86) at Myella

MAIN & JUNCTION ST DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Over the last few months, there has been much discussion in our village and on social media about the proposed new development on the corner of Main and Junctions Streets. Residents of Junction Street and many concerned local residents formed their own working group and have fought very hard to maintain the integrity of their street and their lifestyle. Concerned residents attended Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association (SDPPA) meetings to voice their concerns and seek support from them, on behalf of the community, to assist with a response to the DA (MBRC DA 2022/4057).

SDPPA Vice President Don Cousins reviewed the DA and engaged a Town Planner to review the application. Subsequently the SDPPA submitted a formal response to MBRC re the DA, it was one of more than 300 submissions received, the vast majority of which opposed the Application.

On 31 May, Don was invited to address the MBRC Council Meeting on behalf of residents. He stated that while supporting appropriate development aligned with community needs, the SDPPA argues that this particular development deviates from Council zoning codes and fails to embrace the rural ambiance and local township character of Samford Village. The main concerns raised by residents are as follows:

1. Material Change of Use: The proposed development aims to convert residential properties on

Junction Street into commercial premises, thereby transforming quiet residential streets into busy thoroughfares. The SDPPA emphasises that the commercial development should not take priority over the residential precincts of Samford Village, which were purchased with the understanding that zoning would not be impacted by a commercial business.

2. Traffic Issues and Car Parking: The submission highlights significant concerns about increased traffic along Junction Street, Progress Street, Ingrid Street, Bergman Street and Cash Avenue. The anticipated traffic volume, including up to 200 vehicles per hour, significantly exceeds current figures and will disrupt residents’ lifestyles. Additionally, the logistics of truck access to the proposed loading dock and limited parking provisions pose further challenges.

3. Height, Form, and Use: The proposed building exceeds the maximum height limit and does not align with the character and heritage of Main Street or the residential nature of Junction Street. The removal of existing trees and lack of substantial landscaping exacerbate the building’s imposing presence, which contradicts the low intensity and small-scale outcomes desired by the community.

4. Needs analysis: A number of the submissions to Council disputed the DA’s Needs Analysis, they noted that there are ample respective services available within the Village to meet the needs of the Valley and surrounding Districts going forward. In conclusion, the SDPPA emphasised that Samford Village’s essence lies in its Main Street, which reflects the natural character, history and relaxed semi-rural lifestyle of the area. The proposed development’s oversized nature and failure to integrate with the existing streetscape and village vibe are major concerns. The core issue with the development lies in its material change of use, converting peaceful residential streets into busy thoroughfares to accommodate a commercial premise. The SDPPA strongly opposes this transformation and urged the Council to consider the community’s perspective when making a decision.

MBRC advised that it had written to the developer on 30 May, addressing many of the aspects raised in the various submissions. We will continue to update the community on this application.

The Movement Team Physiotherapy

These are just some of the incredible mums that attend Mel’s Post Natal Classes every week!

These classes are designed to teach you how to lift properly and get you strong after having your baby.

Meet our Team!

At Samford Community Kindergarten our program is delivered by an experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic team who are committed to educating and caring for young children.

Our Director/Teacher, Mrs Sue Meek (pictured) began her teaching career at Samford Kindy in 1987 where she worked in both the role of Director and Co-Director for the following 24 years! She returned to Samford Kindy in 2022, once again taking on the role of Director. “Returning to Samford Kindy last year felt like ‘coming home. ’ I thoroughly enjoy sharing the learning journey with children and their families.”

Our Teaching Assistants

Mrs Tanya Donaghey has been a teaching assistant at Samford Kindy for more than 11 years.

“I love this role as it allows me to inspire, encourage and promote the importance of early years education through play.”

Mrs Justine McCabe has over 28 years experience working with children. Miss Justine’s qualifications include a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and a Diploma in Montessori Teaching Methods. “There is nothing more rewarding than being a part of a young child’s learning and development!”

Mrs Shanina Deegan provides Inclusion Support at our Kindy, which means children who may require additional support can learn and play alongside their peers. “I enjoy providing inclusion support to help all children participate in our Kindy program.”

Administrator Zoe Edwards’ background is in corporate HR, so Kindy administration has been a bit of a career change.

“I feel lucky to work in such a caring and happy environment – and love seeing all the familiar little faces around the village at the park, footy training and school!”

Come and join us at our upcoming Open Day on Saturday 17th June, 10am-12pm.

Please follow our Social Media accounts, a place to document, support and celebrate our Kindergarten.

Facebook- SamfordCommunityKindergarten Instagram-samford_community_ kindergarten

Jessica

ARANA HILLS LIBRARY

June/July School Holiday Program

Drop into the library for school holiday fun. Bookings NOW OPEN.

Thursday 29 June: Music Exploratorium, 2pm – 3pm.

Discover the science behind sound and music with our range of science experiments! Ages 8-11 years.

Saturday 1 July: Imagination Trail, 10.30am – 11.30am.

Let’s tell a story together! Become the hero of your own tale in this adventure role play with the Australian Acting Academy. Ages 7-12.

Wednesday 5 July: Larrikin Puppet Show, 2pm – 3pm.

Sing, dance and play along with the feelgood antics of Larrikin Puppets! Ages 8 and under.

JUNE WORKSHOPS

Friday 16 June: Beeswax Wraps, 11am – 11.30am.

Saturday 17 June: Beeswax Wraps, 10.30am – 11.00am.

Discover how quick and easy it is to make beeswax wraps. Take home a 20cm snack-size wrap and a 30cm wrap, perfect for wrapping larger bowls. Best for adults. Free. Bookings required. Facilitated by our friendly library staff

For bookings and to find out more of what’s happening each week, go to mbrc. qld.gov.au/libraries or visit us on Facebook @MBRC.libraries

Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Cres,

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Protecting our Local Rainforests for the Future

World Rainforest Day is celebrated on 22 June and as the land rises from the floor of the Samford Valley up to the peaks of Mt Nebo and Mt Glorious within the D’Aguilar National Park, we reflect on the fact that rainforests are essential to life on Earth.

Not only do they provide air, water, medicine, food and shelter to a multitude of living beings, they are also one of our best natural defences against climate change, because of their capacity to absorb greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.

Within central Samford, a project has been underway to regenerate the bushland site alongside Cash Avenue and the Samford Creek. This area is of very special significance within the Moreton Bay Region as it contains remnant riparian rainforest and is at the very highest level of the Government’s endangered fauna classification. It is also an important area for local wildlife!

Samford Landcare has been overseeing this project with the Samford Scout Group. It will have two primary areas - the Scout Trails Garden; and multiple smaller gardens on the Cash Avenue border. When construction commences on the nearby footpath linking Cash Avenue north to south, this will also provide a safe, all-weather pathway for travel and access to the garden areas.

Another group that has been of great assistance with this project has been the team from the Marist180 traineeship program, creating the trail paths and building creek viewpoints. The trainees are able to be trained in landscaping and construction skills working on the site, as they progress towards further training or an apprenticeship.

The gardens are all open for viewing and new recruits are always welcome at Samford Landcare and Marist180.

David Reed

2023 DAYBORO DAY PARADE

Dayboro District Historical Society Inc was formed in February 2004. Since then, we have participated in the Dayboro Day Parade every year and have also had an historical display, initially in the old Bank building. This was re-opened on Dayboro Day after substantial renovations and has been re-named the Dayboro Meeting Hub. More recently our display has been at “Dayboro Cottage” where our Society runs the Dayboro Information Centre.

We are joined in the parade by descendants of Dayboro district’s early pioneering families. This year, the following families were represented. The year they settled in the district is shown after their name – McKenzie (1866), Rohlf (1867), Bond (1869), Dietz (1869), Warburton (1871), Nugent (1872), Lacey (1879), Kenman (1879), Heathwood (1886), Francis Williams (1887) and Kelly (1905).

The first Dayboro Day Festival was held in June 1992. In 1995 a Dayboro District Resident of the Year Award and a Junior Achiever Award were introduced. The first Dayboro Resident of the Year was Marj Barnett and the Junior Achiever was Timothy Reid. In 2001 a Business of the Year Award was also introduced with the first award going to Gramma’s House.

Marj’s husband Verne received the Dayboro Resident of the Year Award in 1999. Between them they were involved with many organisations in Dayboro. It is only this month that Marj, at the age of 92, has sold the home in which she has lived for the past 42 years and has moved to Seasons at Mango Hill.

In 2023, the Dayboro Resident of the Year award was presented to Di Evans, the Junior Achiever was Rohan Sweeney and the Business of the Year Award was presented to Craig Doyle Real Estate.

Carmel Bond

Dayboro Day was proudly sponsored by Community Bank Samford, part of Bendigo Bank.

plate (bread and butter size).

1st Prize $50, Second $30, Third $10. Thanks to our Major Sponsor - PT 2 YOU - Lisa Marshall.

Class 501: Children’s Class Bees &/or Honey made from fruit and/or vegetables plus accessories. No restriction of aidstoothpicks, pins, seeds. Please display on plate (bread and butter size). Must include child’s age on entry.

1st Prize $50, Second $30, Third $10. Thanks to our Major Sponsor - PT 2 YOU - Lisa Marshall.

BEES AND HONEY AT THE PAVILION

The Dayboro Show pavilion sections will soon be buzzing with excitement! Our indoor pavilion section theme for 2023 is Bees and Honey. We have special classes in each section, however some of our visitors’ favourites are found in our fruit and vegetable section. You don’t even need to grow your own produce to enter - and 1st prize is $50!

Class 500 : Adult Class Bees &/or Honey made from fruit and/or vegetables plus accessories. No restrictions of aidstoothpicks, pins, seeds. Please display on

ADVANCED VETERINARY CARE RIGHT HERE IN OUR REGION

Dayboro Village Vets is an independently owned companion animal veterinary practice We offer preventative and holistic healthcare, onsite diagnostics, and advanced surgical and medical solutions to complex illnesses and injuries Our clients love us because they can access high-quality and comprehensive medical and surgical services, delivered by industry leaders, without needing to travel to Brisbane city Routine surgery and dentistry Skin and ear problem diagnosis and treatment options Lameness and mobility assessment and treatments

Medica and surgical referrals and second opin ons Advanced and complex surgery (orthopaedics oncology trauma) Comprehensive assessment and options for senior pets

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There are loads of classes to enter for all age groups and experience levels. Along with hundreds of open classes, we have lots of sections for the kids to be involved in from rock decorating, art, cookery, photography, living art and more! All placegetters are awarded prizemoney or a prize.

Lego Creations, Cupcakes, Honey and more Dayboro Show Schedules as well as Show exhibits and activities are now available on our website. www. dayboroshowsociety.com or www.showday. online/show/dayboro. Make sure you are aware of the entry drop off days and times for each section and keep an eye out for our special “Bee and Honey” classes.

Jo Wolfenden

Women’s Silver Sponsor for FQPL3 & Senior Metro

Image: Carly Heathwood-Roberts.

Dermatology services include:

§ Skin cancer

§ Acne / rosacea

§ Eczema

§ Psoriasis

§ Hair loss

§ Genital dermatology

§ Chronic itch

§ Paediatric dermatology

§ Botox injections for underarm sweating

WINTER AFTERNOON MUSIC SERIES

Samford Live, our own local community based live music series, moves to afternoons for winter. Come along and relax as we present quality live music and enjoy tasty treats, seasonal share plates, and refreshments from the bar, provided by our gracious hosts Little Tree Bake and Brewhouse.

Next up on Saturday 24 June we have a double bill with two fine original singer songwriters – Josh Lovegrove and Caroline Hammond. They’ll take you on a musical journey with beautifully crafted acoustic songs accompanied by guitar, percussion and live looping.

DERMATOLOGIST

Dr Lena von Schuckmann

BSc, MBBS, MPH, PhD, FRACGP, FACD

Dr Lena von Schuckmann is a QLD-trained Dermatologist and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.

She specialises in all aspects of medical dermatology for adults and children.

Saturday appointments available

Now accepting male and female patients of all ages

Gold Coast artist Josh Lovegrove’s music is captivating, heartfelt and authentic. His lyrics touch on universal themes of love, loss and redemption. His voice is a powerful instrument that can convey both tenderness and raw emotion, backed by skilled guitar playing and live looping, creating a rich sonic sound and atmospheric soundscape.

Lovegrove has a profound ability to bring his audience into the present. With a passion for compelling storytelling and intimate performances, Josh creates a tantalising blend of soul, musicality and harmony. Each song is a narrative that draws you in, taking you on a journey through the ups and downs of life. As an artist Josh uses his music to raise awareness around men’s mental health and the importance of community and connection.

Josh has performed across the country including at Woodford Folk Festival, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Desert Harmony Festival (NT), and the 2018 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony. “Lovegrove achieves complete beauty on new single, Wildfire” – wewriteaboutmusic. com.

Caroline Hammond will also appear at our June show - a singer songwriter of uncommon grace whose music spans folk, blues, gospel, Afro-Cuban and coffee house folk. Caroline will be joined by percussionist Suzanne Hibbs.

Saturday 24 June

Josh Lovegrove & Caroline Hammond – Singer/songwriters

Saturday 22 July

The Long Johns – spooky old-time swing & alt country!

Doors open 3.00pm, music from 4pm.

Little Tree Bake & Brewhouse Main Street, Samford $15/$20 + bf

Bookings advisable

Tickets at: www.samfordlive.au

Samford Live is a project of Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association. Proudly supported by Moreton Bay Regional Council.

Chris Bowen

Image: Josh Lovegrove. Sara Jayne Prince photography.

DIVISION 11 COUNCIL REPORT

John Scott Park –SEEKING FEEDBACK

In response to multiple requests to Council to have a gate installed at John Scott Park on the entrance to the park facing Station Street, I am now seeking feedback from the broader community to ascertain the level of support or otherwise to this proposal. (Image indicates gate position)

Concerns have been raised in regard to the close proximity that this entrance has to the carpark and road (Station Street). Consideration needs to be given to the safety of children and families using the playground, the existing BBQ and seating area at this location, access to the playground for people with disabilities and parents with prams, the ongoing maintenance costs to Council to service the gate and any amenity impacts that a gate may have.

I am seeking your feedback regarding the proposal to have a gate installed at John Scott Park on the Station Street side only (noting all other access points to the playground will remain without a gate and fully accessible). If you would like to provide feedback, please email me at darren.grimwade@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

LOCAL LAWS CONSULTATION (Round 8)

Public consultation has commenced for the proposed Signs Local Law and will go through to 25 June 2023. This is a topic that I regularly receive feedback on from residents. Issues such as signs blocking footpaths, signs on trees and fences or on the side of the road. What Council is trying to achieve with this latest consultation is making it easier for residents, businesses and community groups or clubs to understand how and where they can advertise events

or services, by creating two clear categories for signs that will be regulated under the Law. Self-assessable signs that won’t require formal approval provided that they meet minimum conditions; and licensable signs that will require formal approval. Signs play an important role in the region, they are a great way to get the word out, but we need to make sure they do not impact public or road safety or amenity. Go to yoursay. moretonbay.qld.gov.au and provide your feedback.

Cr Darren Grimwade

Samford Rangers

Winter football camp

Tuesday 27th - Thursday 29th June 2023

Football day camp for U6's- U13's girls and boys, all skill levels

8.30am sign in and 3.30pm pick up

Building on the success of the Autumn camp, James and the team have designed an expanded programme of football skill development sessions and fun football themed activities Register now to ensure your child's place

PRICES

$80 per child per day, $150 per child for 2 days, or $210 per child for 3 days 10% family discount for 2 or more children

Registration closes Friday 23rd June, or earlier if numbers approach available Coaching/ child ratios.

For more info and to register visit www samfordrangers org au

FINDING LIFE’S GOOD STUFF

We wouldn’t be human if we didn’t experience sadness and disappointment at some time in our lives. Admittedly, some people have more than their fair share of tragedy and grief, but life isn’t fair, is it? What do we do with the challenges life hurls at us? Here is one person’s journey.

When The Good Stuff Ideas Forum started at the SCHUB, the aspiration was to discuss positive concepts. The initiator of this had faced an unspeakable family tragedy. She said, ‘Good stuff happened before. Good stuff will happen again. The bad stuff is now woven into the tapestry of life. You don’t get closure. You don’t get over it. You cradle it gently and respectfully – not letting it define who you are.’

After the horror, she wasn’t the same as she had been before. As shock subsided, she questioned the values she had lived by all her life and was scared by the angry person she was becoming. Counselling, love and collaboration with family, along with incredible community support helped her get through, but something else began to emerge: she began to see that there is

beauty and hope in small moments. Over time, she gave herself permission to be open to love, growth and healing.

As leader of the discussion group, she helped the participants uncover new perspectives on ideas like friendship, honour, love, belonging and resilience, though sometimes less positive aspects have been revealed. The challenge has been how to find the “light” in the idea.

For example, while exploring Carpe Diem, the group knew the modern Hollywood interpretation of the phrase: ‘seize the day’. Australian philosopher Roman Krznaric points out that “Seizing” invokes images of people taking what they can get in an instant-gratification-obsessed consumer culture. However, the original meaning of Carpe Diem is to ‘pluck’ the day, like gathering flowers. In simple terms, it means to enjoy and make the most of each moment.

As the group dug deeper into the idea of Carpe Diem the ‘light’ or insight came from a cancer survivor. We should be aware of the uniqueness and beauty of every moment in life. Past and future are only relevant in how they relate to the present moment. What a privilege it was to sit around the table that day.

Through our discussions we have discovered each other’s stories and responded mostly with empathy. We are learning to see the world in a more positive

way through discussion and reading. If you would like to join us, The Good Stuff Ideas Forum takes place at the SCHUB from 3pm on the last Friday of each month.

Julie Martin

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Pilates Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Four weeks to go to the end of our first Beginners Course for this year. We will continue these Beginners Classes in Term 3 of this year and welcome any new clients interested in understanding and enjoying Pilates exercises.

Feedback from our current Beginners clients has been very favourable, from all accounts they are feeling the benefits of both the Mat and the Reformer work. They appreciate and understand how the Mat work assists the greater challenging work to be experienced on the Reformers.

The next 10 week Beginners Course will run from Monday 10th July to Saturday 16th September. Our Beginners package of 20 classes for $450.00 plus a gift from us will again be available. To sign up and book your classes please see our timetable of Beginners Classes running on a Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday at www. pilateslifestyle.com.au

Our long term clients continue to extend themselves into the varied Pilates repertoire work whilst enjoying our friendly relaxed atmosphere in the quiet surrounds of The Country Traders Centre.

For further information contact Dorothy on 0432 269 472.

Samford Museum

Show time is fast approaching and exhibitors will be checking schedules against their growing gardens.

Gardening for food production has been a priority for residents of Samford and surrounding districts from the earliest days of settlement. Both Melva A Welch and Brian Hansford in their respective publications Bergin Beauty, pub 2014, and The Elusive Archibald Young, pub 2016, mention Samford Run homestead’s well stocked garden.

From stories recorded in Samford Reminiscences Vols 1-6 and unpublished and in newspaper articles (trove newspapers) of the 1920s & 30s we learn how important vegetable production was to the local economy. Several examples follow.

In 1913, George Brown was planting potatoes when the bush nurse delivered his wife a daughter; loadings at Samford (railway station) for Melbourne during August 1923, included 585 cases tomatoes, 191 cases beans, 3 cases peas, 2 cases squash, 2 cases marrows.

1930: A special line of peas arrived from the Samford district and being of a special

class in well-filled bags, brought 11/6d per bag.

1932: A shapely line of Carmens (potatoes) from Samford cleared at 5/7d.

In the 1930s, Sterns grew tomatoes and peas at Highvale. ‘Dad sat me in the shade under a tree and gave me a little bucket of peas to shell and eat while he worked. Mum used to pack the peas into sugar bags for market. One day she lost her wedding ring; it must have gone in a bag of peas. ...’

During the 1940s Philip (Binks) Walker and his family were small crop farming on part of Herron’s Closeburn property. Seeds and packaging costs recorded in Phillip’s diary notes - ¼ bushell of bean seeds 17/6d

(approx. 6.5 Kgs cost $1.75); 2 ½ ozs tomato seeds 8/3d - (almost 71gms cost 83cents). Packaging -2 dozen sugar bags 9/- (24 sugar bags cost 90c); 1 hank sewing twine 1/9d (a hank could be approx 25 metres long and cost 19c). Phillip took the vegetables to Closeburn Railway Station in a horse drawn cart to meet the goods train.

For more small crops stories please visit the Samford Museum Wednesday or Sunday 10am-4pm. Copies of all 6 Vols of Samford Reminiscences as well as Bergin Beauty and The Elusive Archibald Young are on sale at the museum. Contact email: info@ samfordmuseum.com.au or phone President Geoff 0417 610 983.

A record load of potatoes (70 bags). Grown by Mr. W. Morrison, Samford, who brought the motor over the Samford Range. Original photo appeared in Brisbane Courier (Qld. 1864 - 1933), Saturday 31 July 1915 (Pg 12). From Samford Museum’s collection courtesy Morrison family.

MORE PLANTING

Bushcare

On Sunday 7 May, a small contingent of very productive and enthusiastic volunteers (all members of Native Plants Qld) planted, mulched and watered around 100 trees and shrubs on the top of the riverbank along the Eco-Trail beyond the powerlines. We started work much earlier than usual to carry out some initial weeding of the area and ensure plants were laid out before the water tank arrived. Even a brief unexpected shower didn’t slow proceedings, with the last plant going in the ground just before 4pm, after which everyone enjoyed afternoon tea kindly provided by Karen Reid of the SDPPA.

There has been a longer than normal gap until the next working bee (because Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday), so on 11 June we will need many more hands on deck from 2pm to 4pm to ensure we stay on top of emerging weeds in the older

revegetation zones as well as around our young trees in the more recent riverbank plantings. New volunteers welcome, who will be briefed by a MBRC environmental officer on site.

Bird survey

During our latest monthly bird survey on 3 May, our birdwatchers recorded 60 species, which is impressive at this transitional time of year. Winter visitors included Spotted Pardalotes, two Rose Robins and numerous Grey Fantails (although a few of these would be resident). It is good to see the numbers of the woodland birds recovering 4 years after they were decimated in the summer of

2019/20 bushfires. Other highlights included seeing all three local finches feeding on grass seeds (Double-barred and Red-browed Finches and Chestnut-breasted Mannikin). Waterbirds were on the move with both Little Black and Little Pied Cormorants both flying over.

The Samford Eco-Corridor is a project of the SDPPA

Volunteers enjoying afternoon tea

Peter Storer

New planting along the Eco-Trail

Albeit at late notice, the Library joined the Millen Farm weekend markets as part of the Samford Edible Garden Trail in May.

Saturday was a beautiful day and the markets were hugely busy. It was a lovely social day with lots of interest in the cookbooks, plants, home baking and the preserves. Sunday was a totally different story. The morning started with light winds increasing to wind gusts, with one especially sneaky wind gust clearing goods off several stall tables. Due to safety concerns, all the marquee vendors were shut down.

One lovely family took advantage of the shelter provided by the trailer to enjoy a picnic, while waiting for Costa to show up.

Thanks to the Library trailer, goods of

books, plants, cakes and preserves were all able to be easily protected from any effects of the windy day. The Library crew stayed until 2pm, when inbound visitors had mostly ceased.

All in all, the two days were a huge success for fundraising and the dollar target achieved. Many thanks to Millen Farm for the initiative in holding the markets for the first time. One suggestion was for the weekly Ferny Grove markets, which have been moved to Chermside since being removed from the Ferny Grove Train Station, be continued on the Samford Parklands site instead.

In other news, the Library trailer is away having the canopy cover fabricated. Completion date is expected to be mid-June.

In the meantime, Samford Area Mens Shed steelies have also designed the frame for the generator and fridge to sit on the

trailer A frame. Fabrication and fitting of the frame will take place on the trailer’s return. Although all the boxes of Keepers books are now in one place, shelving of the books is yet to take place in the containers, as some prior sorting is completed. A few more small steps forward for the Library.

TGIF

The Cedar Creek Public Hall has been a hive of activity over the past month! We were overjoyed with the offer from local resident and film Director Randall Wood to host the Flyways film at our May TGIF. The untold journey of the migratory shorebirds, a visually stunning and insightful film highlighting the importance of saving habitat to protect our wildlife from extinction. If you have not had the chance to see Flyways, we encourage you to attend a screening.

Winter has arrived at TGIF and we are warming the event up with our fabulous fire pits! Over the past 12 months we have seen many new faces attend Thank Goodness it’s Friday (TGIF) and lots of regulars returning and we want to thank everyone for joining in this monthly event.

The donated sweets have been a real delight and we have seen many people at TGIF pitch in with packing up at the end of the event and jumping on the BBQ to assist with cooking, as well as helping out in the kitchen. This shows a real community spirit and in the fast paced world we live in, a real treat to see everyone coming together. We hope to see you at our next event on 30th June.

Belinda

Randall Wood with Cedar Creek Hall Committee President Belinda Worden.

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FRIDAY AT THE SCHUB OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

Winston Churchill once said, ‘A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty’.

Jenni Guse, one of our locals who seizes every opportunity offered, is leading a discussion in The Good Stuff Ideas Forum on OPPORTUNITY and how it influences our lives. Come along on June 30th at the SCHUB at 3.00pm ish. Jenni, who has been heavily involved in community activity since moving here many moons ago, is a linguist, sustainable farmer, writer, teacher, reader, accomplished musician, mother and wife. She has found, even in the most dreadful of life’s challenges, an incredibly positive outlook which she helps others to discover. Through an exploration of literature, poetry and experience, she enlivens these monthly discussions.

Crafting Kindness is on 9th June at 2.00pm. Mother and daughter team, Jean (95) and Lois (21 and some months) have been knitting madly to contribute to our next load of warm gear to go to Caboolture. Come along to knit, crochet and chat over a cuppa. Wool and needles provided. Giving to others is the greatest art there is.

Lottie Cole, extraordinary gardener and long-time volunteer, planting and weeding at the Eco-corridor, is going to take us on a gentle walk around the great work Peter Storer and his team have done to rehabilitate this lovely area on 16th June at 2.30pm. If you are into indigenous native plants or watching our incredible birdlife this is a must. Bring some food to share and a drink, your favourite closed gardening shoes and your broadbrim hat.

As winter descends, many of us who are north of a certain age, begin to have one or two twinges and creaks. On 23rd June starting at 3 ish, we will partake in a series of gentle movement activities, led by Robert, that will help our bodies cope.

Julie Martin

Cub Scout Receives Highest Award

Samford Cub Scout Wyatt Crane has been awarded the coveted Grey Wolf Award, the highest award a Cub Scout can receive. To achieve his award, Wyatt had to complete a number of

achievement badges covering areas such as first aid, cooking, canoeing, community involvement, bushcraft and camping. Not all easy to do and it required a lot of dedication.

Samford Scout Group Leader David Reed said, “Wyatt has excelled within the Cub Scout program and shown to be everything that we admire in a Cub Scout. Always enjoying adventure, Wyatt never gives up and is always a willing participant in every activity.”

“He is very active also and can do anything he puts his mind to. I am looking forward to seeing where his journey takes his as he moves up to the Scout Unit.”

Wyatt received his Grey Wolf Award at a recent ceremony at Samford Scout Den, during which he reaffirmed his Cub Scout Promise and got to share with his fellow Cub Scouts the largest celebration cake he has ever eaten.

Also occurring on the same night was the Samford Scout Annual Report Presentation which covered the many activities run throughout the year. With over 200 members and parents linked to the Scout Group, there is always strong interest in having young people enjoy adventure and get skills for life.

If you are interest in your child joining Scouts and making new friends, contact David Reed at the Samford Scout Group on 3040 6400 or via www.samfordscouts. com.au.

Samford Bowls Club

Our Ladies ‘President at Home’ day held on Monday 29th May was a great success. Ladies President Lesley (not a person to look for attention) was bowled over with the support she received to hold this important day. There is always a solid amount of work before the day to make sure everything runs smoothly and Lesley is just the person to oversee that it all happens. Her quiet but calm disposition keeps everyone on the same page.

Teams came from Windsor, Chermside, Red Hill, Aspley, Northern Suburbs, Everton Park, Ferny Grove and a team representing the Brisbane District Bowls Association. Five teams from Samford completed the teams. The club house sparkled with the red and white table theme and the multi colours of the many different uniforms and bowls on the greens added to this great day of bowling, made even better with the superb autumn weather. Our thanks to Belle Property for sponsoring this important day and the club volunteers for their support.

Mac Patterson Shield second round was played at Woodford Bowls Club on May

25th. Dayboro bowlers won on the day with Samford a close second. The next round will be played at Kilcoy on June 22nd. These games are always hotly contested but in the friendliest way and to be chosen to play for your club is highly sort after.

The Pennant Season will soon be here. The forms are up on the board and selectors are checking out the names that are going on the lists. Our men and ladies will be entering teams for mid-week (ladies) and Saturday competitions.

Our first Rapid Fire Pairs afternoon for 2023 was played on Saturday 3rd June. A BBQ started the afternoon before some hotly contested competition. Great prizes for the winners (and the not quite winners) and a bigger than usual raffle completed a pleasurable afternoon of bowls.

Sunday 11th June. Golden Valley Mixed 4 Medley. This day of bowls will bring out the competitiveness in all that play. Why? They are playing for MONEY!

Club competitions are played each week with Pam Campbell defeating Jeff Himstedt in round one of Open Singles. Jeff played some superb bowls, but Pam was on fire, able to weave her way into the jack to win more ends and the higher score.

OUT & ABOUT

In the semi-final of the Ladies 2 Bowl Triples, Jan Williams (lead), Andrea Rhind (2nd) and Janice Ridley (skip) defeated Marg Evans (lead), Dale Holland (2nd) and Desley Broad (skip).

For lovers of lawn bowls - the Australian Open will be played at the Gold Coast June 10th – 23rd. Unfortunately we don’t have any Samford bowlers participating this year but it will still be worth watching!

T’was the Night before Christmas, a murder mystery play. Sunday 23rd July at the club. Seated by 11.15am, Play starts 11.30am sharp. Finish 4pm. $20pp includes lunch. Contact Desley 0475 420 900. General enquiries: info@samfordbowls. com.au. Janice Ridley

Ladies President, Lesley Maher (standing, right) Margaret Evans (standing, left). Brisbane District Bowls Association members seated.

COASTAL ROSEMARY

Coastal rosemary (Westringia fructicosa), as its name suggests, is naturally found in coastal regions. It is endemic to NSW but has become naturalised in Queensland where it grows on sand dunes, cliff faces and in the heavier shale-enriched soils of dune forests and woodlands. It also has a similar appearance, although the leaves do not have a strong aroma, to true rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) to which it is closely related.

Westringia fructiosa have small, simple leaves that form a whorl around the stem. They are hairy, giving them an attractive silvery sheen, and blue-green to grey-green in colour. The solitary flowers have five petals of varying size, fused at their base, and are heavily clustered in the leaf axils. The colour of the flowers ranges from pale mauve to white with orange to purple spots in the throat of the petals. Native and exotic

bees as well as butterflies, other insects and small birds are attracted to the flowers which, in warm regions, flower throughout the year.

Although less flamboyant than bottlebrush, grevillea and banksia, Coastal Rosemary is a versatile plant that can be used as a formal hedge or topiary, a path border, an ornamental shrub, an expansive ground cover or in box gardens or containers. It will retain a healthy, bushy appearance for many years but benefits from regular tip pruning. In garden conditions it can reach a height of 2m and width of 1.5m but can be pruned to the required size. It

will grow in a range of soils as long as they are well drained and in full sun. Since they will survive on steep northern and western sites, they provide a useful buffer for more tender plants in exposed regions. Once established, these plants tolerate drought, heat, humidity, wind, cold and slight frost. Pests and diseases never seem to trouble this species.

There are a number of different cultivars and hybrids of the 25 different species of Westringia endemic to Australia. ‘Zena’ and ‘Blue Gem’ are low-growing forms about a 1m tall whilst ‘Wynyabbie Gem’ is a medium shrub that makes a good screening plant.

Learn more at Paten Park Native Nursery. www.ppnn.org.au

On 18th June the club will host a cross country training day. This will showcase the long awaited, completed cross country course which has been designed and built on the club grounds. It will feature a water jump, creek crossing and multiple complex jumping obstacles to challenge the cross country competitor. We look forward to being able to host more events utilising this

course in future years to come.

Elsa and Evelyn (pictured) have been busy working on gaining their qualifications to compete at the Pony Club Qld State Dressage, Combined Training and Horse Trials in Toowoomba in early July.

Caitlyn, Charlotte, Lily, Ella, Charlie, Lily, Pip, Maddie and Claire will also join them. Great riding SGVPC team. Next Muster 8am, 11th June. All welcome.

Pictured: Evelyn and Elsa at Southport Pony Club, Gold Coast with some fantastic results.

A successful season for the SPADEwerx production of Agatha Christie’s “The Hollow” is all but over with just the Dayboro show on June 10 to go. Most of the shows were sold out and received glowing reports from those who attended. I wonder what will be next.

On June 2nd Hillbrook Anglican School at Enoggera celebrated its’ Founders Day. Every Founders Day the students each receive a cupcake, that’s over 900 cupcakes. Samford Divine Delights supplied the cupcakes and a team of volunteers gathered in the Parish Hall to ice them. (pictured).

June is Arts Trail month in Samford and as mentioned in the last issue, a group of artists will be displaying their works in the Parish Hall every weekend throughout June. And remember - in order to accommodate Samford Art Trail, “All Things Nice” has been moved into the church with its preloved clothing. It is fortunate that we have enough room in the church to accommodate All Things Nice and our regular congregations. Regular Sunday Services: 7:30am and 9am. Motorcycle ride group gathers at Samford AMPOL on the first Saturday of the month for an 8:30am or 9am departure. Destinations 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 Markets: 2nd Saturday of the month, 7am – Midday.

All Things Nice: Mondays 9am – midday, Parish hall.

Robert Paget Priest in Charge

Samford Golden Valley Pony Club

FEMALE FOOTBALL WEEK

Samford Rangers FC recently participated in Female Football Week, which is a celebration of Australian women’s football. This year’s theme is #LoveOurGame, encouraging all participants (players, coaches, and officials) to embrace their love for the world game and its positive impacts.

Rangers hosted a mid-week training session for our female players of all ages, including skills exercises, game-based trainin, and fun games, led by our team of senior players and coaches. More than 90 of our female players took part, and the evening concluded with a sausage sizzle for all players and families.

Rangers are proud of the growing level of female participation across all levels of the club, from our Miniroos players (starting at 3-years) to our currently undefeated senior women’s team, with a former Matilda as captain and mentor. We are fortunate to also have a strong female presence on our committee and in many important roles within the club.

A few years ago, the club set itself a target of having at least one all girls team in every age group of Miniroos and Juniors, and a clear pathway into both social and competitive senior female football. Whilst not quite there yet, we are very close, and will continue to invest to grow our female participation. Female football at Rangers is led by a dedicated Director of Female Football, a Women’s and Girls Ambassador, a Female Development Officer and a strong support group of coaches, team managers and club volunteers and staff.

With the FIFA Women’s World Cup just around the corner, there’s no better time to harness the power of football to build an inclusive and diverse game that embraces and elevates women and girls and supports them to own and drive the future

of women’s football.

Rangers is actively engaged with local schools and will be hosting ‘come and try days’ towards the end of the year to give girls (and boys) the opportunity to come down and have a kick! If you are keen to get involved, please send an email to dofw@ samfordrangers.org.au

One of the unique features of Samford Valley Steiner School, and the Steiner pedagogy in general, is its focus on practical, project-based learning. If students are doing, they are more engaged, more responsible for their outcomes and are working in the collaborative manner which the 21st Century world demands of our alumni today. We are always looking for practical ways to teach our subjects and support our students learning, beyond the abstract theory they meet in the classroom. This can sometimes be an extremely difficult task, especially in such topics as mathematics, which are inherently abstract concepts at the more advanced levels.

This year, our Class 10 students have studied their Ancient Cultures and Surveying Main Lessons in a combined opportunity to fuse the subjects of history and mathematics into a practical and tangible experience. This is a great example of holistic education and demonstrates how we need not always compartmentalise learning into neat boxes.

The students began their experience in the classroom, learning some archaeological principles, discovering the timeline of the Earth and, more pertinently, the evolution of our ancestors to where we are today. We investigated early technology, how different cultures around the world were shaped by their environment, the Neolithic Revolution and of course discussed the concept of Civilisation and how one could separate the concepts of civilisation and culture, if indeed one ever can. We are so fortunate to live in a country with one of the oldest, still living, indigenous cultures in the world, and a lot of time was spent learning about the Yolngu people of North Arnhem Land and

comparing and contrasting their beliefs and living practices to those of other cultures including modern western culture.

After this very cerebral introduction, we changed tack and went on camp. We were hosted by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in their Samford Ecological Research Facility (SERF) in Camp Mountain. You do not have to go far to have a rich experience, and the students spent two weeks here on a residential camp, mapping a parcel of QUT land to support their tertiary research.

During this work we inquired: How did people manage before maps? How were great ancient structures built? What surveying and measuring techniques were possible throughout history?

We learned more about the technology of the Ancient Babylonians who created the 360-degree circle and how this described and influenced our current measurement of time, time zones and the coordinates system of latitude and longitude. The students witnessed shadow sticks, a working southern-hemisphere astrolabe (an instrument thought to have been developed around 250 BCE) and measured the angle of true north from the sun using theodolite projection techniques.

Many of the students dubbed this ‘math camp’ as they learned to use optical

theodolites to identify accurate grid points in the area, and then used tacheometry techniques to pinpoint features onto their map. Angles were measured to an accuracy of 4 decimal places, work was checked, and errors investigated.

This learning experience moved forward, including a short camp to Girraween, learning off-track navigation and the reading of topographic maps. At QUT they were observing the land and taking abstract mathematical data from it. Then in the bush, they had to use a 2D diagrammatic representation of the world to inform their 3D perspective, identifying the features in front of them to decide which way to go. We then returned to the school where the students returned to the data they took from their time at SERF, and each created their own map of the space surveyed. The concept of mapping, laying grids and reading angles… all the trigonometry… it suddenly falls into place as a northreferenced, professional map springs off the page in front of them.

When complete, a final copy (physical and digital) of the map will be presented to QUT for use with their tertiary students’ research into the fauna occupation of dead standing trees in remnant forest. This has been a wonderful, holistic and fulfilling experience for the students, enabling them to engage in practical, real word experiences that support their curriculum learning and the staff involved all feel honoured to have been a part of it.

We are very grateful to the staff and institution of QUT, especially Marcus Yates and Lorelle Graham who manage the facility, and to Dr David Tucker, landscape ecologist, who took time out of his schedule to share his work with the students and who will ultimately be using the map they produce.

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PINE RIVERS UPDATE

Queensland Day Awards

June 6 is Queensland Day, and to celebrate I held the first annual Pine Rivers Queensland Day Awards. These awards are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the many great Pine Rivers individuals and organisations who go above and beyond. Any individual or organisation in the Pine Rivers community could be nominated to recognise the above and beyond work they do for the community. Winners in our Samford, Highvale, Dayboro and surrounding suburbs included:

• Sergeant Ken Robinson – Dayboro Police Station

• QAS Dayboro First Responder Group

• Samford Scout Group (pictured)

• John Blake

If you have any individuals or organisations who make our community extra special, please nominate them in 2023.

Cost of Living Survey

I know a lot of people in Pine Rivers are struggling with the rising cost of living right now. High inflation and interest rates mean a lot of locals are doing it tough. For some families, difficult budget decisions

are needing to be made. I’ve set up a survey to hear from you firsthand on the effects of the rising cost of living and to make sure our community’s voice is heard. The results of this will help me lobby on behalf of locals. You can find the survey at: https://nikkiboyd.com.au/campaigns/ cost-of-living-survey/ Vaping

Survey

The Palaszczuk Government has launched a parliamentary inquiry into the availability and prevalence of vaping, with a focus on younger Queenslanders, and the health risks associated with e-cigarettes. This parliamentary inquiry will help the Government chart a path forward to address this important health issue. I’m keen on hearing from the community on their concerns on vaping. That’s why I have set up a survey to hear all feedback on the matter. https://nikkiboyd.com.au/ campaigns/vaping-inquiry/

A link to both surveys can also be found on my Facebook Page: @NikkiforPineRivers

WHICH BODY ODOUR DO MOSQUITOES PREFER?

Ever wonder why you and your distant cousin are targets for mosquitoes while the rest of your family seem largely immune? It may partly come down to what you ate for dinner.

A recent study published in Current Biology found that mosquitoes appear to prefer certain body scents over others, which can be affected by diet.

People whose body odours contained more carboxylic acids and lower levels of eucalyptol were deemed the tastiest targets for mosquitoes. Eucalyptol is a chemical that is likely derived from plant-based foods and flavourings in a person’s diet. Those with high eucalyptol levels were the least preferred human subjects in the six-person cohort, meaning if you ate a garden salad for dinner you may be less likely to be mosquito fodder than someone who ate a rib eye steak.

To achieve these findings, researchers trekked to Zambia where they built a 20m square flight cage in which they released 200 hungry mosquitoes and tracked their activity using infrared motion cameras.

Humans were typically hunted between 10pm and 2am, which is worth keeping in mind when you zip up your tent on your next camping trip. Researchers were surprised by the effectiveness of mosquitoes in locating and choosing their human meals within the large experiment space.

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We’re giving our local sporting clubs a $650 energy rebate! This $650 rebate is part of the Energy Bill Relief Fund, jointly funded by the Albanese and Palaszczuk Governments and will be automatically applied to your club’s electricity bill starting July 1st! Eligible clubs must consume less than 100MWh of electricity per year and must be on a separately metered business tariff.

Next edition I look forward to providing our 2023 budget announcements.

Nikki Boyd State Member for Pine Rivers

Previous research found that mosquitoes identify targets using visual cues as well as body emitted heat, carbon dioxide, odour and moisture. There were different spatial ranges for each cue; warmth reached up to 50cm while visual cues could be perceived up to 15m. Mosquitoes could zone in on carbon dioxide and body odour as far as 60m.

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Samford Area Mens Shed

There is that old saying that “time flies when you’re having fun”. So often when we’re doing something that we really enjoy, we wonder afterwards at how quickly the experience is over and we’re just left with the memories – or photographs. Contrast that with the phenomenon of time dragging on when we’re engaging in onerous tasks or duties that must be done rather than done for pleasure.

For the men at the Samford Area Mens Shed (aka: SAMS) the experience of time going so quickly comes to mind when they realise that it’s the middle of June already! So much has happened since the beginning of the year – a new Chairman and Executive Committee elected at the AGM, a change of coordinators, some men leaving SAMS to go into new adventures and new members joining SAMS. Although the time seems short, it has also been exciting as well. With new changes come new challenges and opportunities to explore new ideas and ways of doing things.

One of the objectives at SAMS is to offer a range of activities that will develop men’s

hobbies, pastimes and interests. To achieve this, the Woodies and Steelies are embarking on a range of skills development initiatives. Activities are designed to help the men gain new skills or improve existing skills and to add fulfillment to their shed experience. Pre-existing knowledge is not required, just an enquiring mind and a desire to learn.

Men of Samford and surrounds, why not come along to the SAMS Shed on any

Tuesday morning at 9am and see what SAMS is all about. Look for the shed at the far end of Showgrounds Drive, Highvale - just near the high voltage power tower. Want to know more? Visit the SAMS website at samfordshed.org.au or email samssecretary1@gmail.com

Brian Slattery

How Can Exercise and Fitness Impact Mental Health?

The 3144 push-ups in 23 days Challenge is a great opportunity to support an important cause. Did you know that we lose more than six men to suicide in Australia every day? The benefit of challenges such as this is the awareness and connection it creates.

As a personal trainer, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible impact that fitness and exercise can have on not just our physical health, but also our mental wellbeing. It’s not just about building muscles and losing weight; it’s about finding inner strength, improving self-confidence, and even preventing the unthinkable. There is undoubtedly a profound connection between fitness, exercise and mental health, and its role in suicide prevention.

It may seem unachievable, but as with any new goal, the secret is breaking it up into bite-sized actions that move us toward our goal. 3144 push-ups in 23 days means an average of 137 push-ups a day or 15 pushups at hourly intervals throughout the day. Although the challenge has already started, we can use it as inspiration to keep the

conversation going through all of June. Scan the QR code to download our 3144 Push Ups in 23 Days Challenge Tracker so you can track your progress by crossing off each completed set.

The Science Behind the Connection

When we engage in physical activity, our brain releases endorphins, dopamine and serotonin, our “feel-good” chemicals. These neurotransmitters help reduce stress, anxiety and depression, and promote feelings of happiness and relaxation. Regular exercise also improves blood flow to the brain, enhancing cognitive function and overall mental well-being.

Stress Relief and Emotional Resilience

Whether it’s a high-intensity workout or a calming yoga session, physical activity helps us channel our emotions, release tension, and clear our minds. It boosts our

emotional resilience, allowing us to cope better with daily challenges and bounce back from setbacks.

Boosting Self-Confidence and Empowerment

As we set and achieve fitness goals, we witness our bodies and minds transform, instilling a deep sense of empowerment and self-belief. Feeling strong and capable, we become more resilient against negative thoughts and better equipped to overcome difficult times.

Fitness and exercise are powerful tools that positively impact both our physical and mental well-being. So - lace up those sneakers, find an activity you enjoy and let fitness guide you towards a healthier mind, body and soul.

Jacek Sicinski www.purefitnessandwellbeing.com

Understanding Sugar.

Sugar is a quick and easy fuel for your body and brain. But as the saying goes: too much of a good thing can be harmful. It’s scientifically proven that a diet high in sugar leads to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and tooth decay.

How Does Sugar A ect Your Teeth?

Increased sugar intake in combination with inadequate oral health causes dental diseases. Your mouth is full of naturally occurring bacteria which help to keep you healthy. However, there are some bacteria in your mouth that feed on the sugars you consume. Consuming too much sugar creates a decay conducive environment which gives acid-generating bacteria like S.mutans the ability to thrive. S.mutans is the main bacteria that causes decay (holes in your teeth) and irritates your gums.

Protect Your Teeth By Cutting Out:

Fruit juices, soft drinks and energy drinks. Dried fruits, sweetened fruit yoghurt and agave & molasses honey. Fast food burgers. Sauces like tomato and barbeque. Salad Dressings –anything high in fructose.

What Else Can You Do To Protect Your Teeth and Oral Health?

- Brush your teeth twice a day or after every meal, using fluoride toothpaste

- Use dental floss once a day to clean between your teeth

- Visit your dentist every 6 months for a check-up and professional clean

- Quit smoking, it damages your tooth enamel and gums and dries your mouth out which contributes to the acidic environment

The Bottom Line

Healthy gut = healthy mouth. Say YES to a diet rich in..

- Plants and vegetables.

- Lean meats (limit red & processed meats)

- Unsaturated fats

- Vegetable oils

- Nuts

- Full fat fairy products

- Consume water after every meal to help wash away lingering food

Say NO to diets that are high in fructose and refined sugars and low in fibre.

Sugar consumption Follow us on our socials! @admiredentistry

If you have questions about your oral health or hygiene, book an appointment and speak to our team of dental professionals.

A MOLECULE AWAY FROM MADNESS: Tales of A Hijacked

Brain. Sarah Manning Peskin

Do you enjoy true mysteries?

Immerse yourself in this amazing book where researchers struggle to unravel why brain illness occurs. Dr Sarah Peskin, Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania, gives readers a glimpse into the complexity of medical science as she reveals how many brain illnesses are related to three causes of molecular decline: DNA mutations, rogue proteins, and ingested invaders.

DNA mutations such as those causing Huntington’s Disease are a change in the DNA sequence of an organism. A breakthrough came when the exact nucleotide sequence of Huntington’s was identified by a Huntington’s sufferer and scientist Nancy Wexler, leading to a drug that in trials proved 85% successful in

short-circuiting the mechanisms setting Huntington’s in motion.

Rogue proteins that attack brain cells causing cognitive malfunction posed another mystery for determined medical scientists. A bright student suddenly lost her sense of time, descending into a fantasy world of the walking dead because the protein molecules created by her body to protect against infection went berserk.

The invaders, “environmental toxins, illicit drugs, and pharmaceuticals that are not normally part of the human body”, can cause immense brain function disruption. Perskin speculates that Abraham Lincoln’s unpredictable behaviour before his election to presidency was related to his ingestion of “blue mass” prescribed for his bowel problems. The medication would fail the guidelines of the Office of Drug Control today.

Through this book, the reader, whether layman or expert, steps into the complex world of medical research, where sometimes great leaps forward are assigned to the wrong scientist, where scientists work tirelessly together often for little reward, building on each other’s discoveries, always questioning. This is a wonderful work — a must read for the curious.

Julie Martin

POTATOES AND OTHER CRITERIA: A MEMOIR OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND RECOVERY. Kim E Garthwaite

Who would believe the ability to peel potatoes was a criterion for judging sanity? Throughout this hard-hitting, very personal and sometimes funny memoir, Kim E Garthwaite, a registered nurse, uses the many incarnations of a potato as a metaphor for her state of health during her eightyear struggle with mental illness. Her style reflects the sharp insightful wit of Kathy Lette or Liane Moriarty.

Kim had her normal brain function hijacked after the birth of her second child when the post-traumatic effects of her childhood abuse swamped her. Her memoir is unputdownable, fascinating, shocking in its descriptions of the many therapies and treatments she endured, learned from and challenged, as she battled to survive. At each stage of her journey, she augments her story with excerpts from the clinical notes made by her nurses, counsellors, psychologists and psychiatrists. Her commentary, hilarious at times, gives a patient’s view, overlaid with her own medical knowledge, of the complexities of mental health treatments. The book haunts me, even though it is filled with hope.

Kim is now a clinical nutritionist, yoga teacher, speaker for Beyond Blue and founder of Don’t Ever Think All Is Lost (DETAIL)® a support for those with an experience of anxiety and depression. She has found a way out of the black maze of despair through her persistent, analytical searches: a holistic balance of traditional medical therapies, other disciplines, connection and service to others which sustains her mental health. Through open discussion of mental health conditions, we, as a society, can overcome the associated societal stigma. This is one of the most powerful and haunting memoirs I have ever read. I highly recommend it.

Julie Martin

THE CROSSING Sophie Matterson

Early last year, we published an article about Sophie Matterson and her 5000km trek across Australia, from West Coast to East Coast, with 5 camels which she caught and trained from the wild.

Sophie has published a memoir about her journey, which is out now. This is an epic story of leaving everything behind to find purpose, adventure and love. Sophie, a former Samford Steiner School pupil and one time member of Samford Golden Valley Pony Club, trained as a photographer and film maker. She spent four years learning all about camels both in Australia and overseas, before deciding to embark on her adventure.

Sophie trained her camels, Jude, Delilah, Clayton, Charlie and Mac, while working at Uluru Camel Tours. She also made her own camel saddles in the workshop. In March

2020, Sophie trucked the camels from Uluru to Shark Bay in Western Australia - in itself a 5-day adventure, before setting off on her trek, just as covid had begun to take hold.

The most challenging section of the trek was the 1,400 kms from Laverton to Coober Pedy, following the Anne Beadell Highway which is nothing more than a grader track through the Great Victoria Desert. With only one roadhouse along the track and up to 20 days walk between water points, she arrived at Mount Clarence Station north of Coober Pedy in October 2020.

Sophie decided to split the trek into two halves, resting the camels over the summer months when it is too hot to walk through Central Australia. The camels were trucked to Beltana Station in the Flinders Ranges for summer agistment, and then returned to Mount Clarence in May 2021 having gained condition from rest and good feed.

Her thirteen-month solo crossing was the ultimate test of resilience and selfsufficiency – with each State in various forms of lockdown, Sophie would often walk for weeks without seeing another soul. She crossed harsh, remote deserts, navigated treacherously beautiful salt lakes, and visited country towns and isolated cattle

BOOK REVIEWS

stations.

Along the way she survived life-and-death situations, fell in love in the middle of the Outback, and slowly began to trust herself and her own abilities.

‘ The Crossing is as profound as it is moving - a tapestry of adventure, love and, of course, camels.’ Tim Cope, author of On the Trail of Genghis Khan.

Don’t miss reading all about this epic adventure, available in bookstores, online and as an audiobook.

Dr Trish Moloney

Dr Carol McPhail

Dr Ammara Chaudhry

Dr Michelle Ledbury

Dr David O’Regan

Dr Ben McCullough

Dr Christopher Whitney

Dr Lauren Prictor

Dr Claire Bugler

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

Samford Rural Fire Brigade

LIGHTING FIRES IN QUEENSLAND

As a landholder in Queensland, you are ultimately responsible for managing fire on your property. The following advice is for persons planning to burn vegetation or use fire on the property.

REMEMBER:

Your fire – Your responsibility! Do you need a Permit to Light Fire?

A Permit to light fire (permit) is required for most fires and must be obtained from your local Fire Warden. There are significant liabilities for failing to obtain a permit or failing to comply with permit conditions.

The aim of a permit is to ensure your fire will be managed safely and may include certain conditions on how the fire is lit and maintained. It also informs fire services on when and where you intend to burn ensuring that adequate measures are in place so that fires remain under control.

A permit application can be made through your local Fire Warden by using an application form, available from your

Fire Warden or the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) website.

Before applying for a permit, you need to make reasonable attempts to contact your neighbours and inform them of your intent to apply, allowing a reasonable timeframe for your neighbours to contact the Fire Warden to lodge an objection, or to assist with a more coordinated property burn.

On receipt of your application, the Fire Warden will assess the intended burn and if a permit is issued, impose a range of conditions to reduce risk or nuisance to people, property, and the environment. The Fire Warden can also refuse an application if they believe that appropriate safety measures cannot be reasonably achieved, or if neighbours have not been given enough time to raise any concerns about the intended fire.

Fire can be a useful tool for managing weeds, pastures and reducing bushfire risk. Fire can also be used for ecological outcomes such as the regeneration of some plant species or the improvement of habitat for wildlife. However, if used inappropriately, fire can endanger lives, properties and the environment.

Note: Smoke from your fire can negatively impact on your community and neighbours and can contribute to local and regional air pollution issues. Many Local Government Authorities have local laws in place that restrict or prohibit the lighting of fires in part or all the local government area. Always check with your local Council if you can use fire on your property.

Public Relations

Samford Rural Fire Brigade

DICKSON NOTES

On Thursday 11 May, I delivered my second Budget in Reply speech in Canberra, where I laid out my plan for a stronger economy and a stronger Australia and easing the cost-of-living crisis on struggling Australian families and small businesses. As Leader of the Liberal Party, I will work hard to hold the Government to account and to ensure the interests of our community and every day Australians are put first and foremost.

Vale Dr Sam Ginsberg

I was saddened to hear of the passing of WWII veteran and well-respected Samford RSL sub-branch member, Dr Sam Ginsberg. I recently caught up with Dr Ginsberg and his amazing daughters at an ANZAC Day Service in Samford which he led. I send my sincerest condolences to Dr Ginsberg’s

family and to the Samford RSL Sub-Branch. Dr Ginsberg’s legacy will live on through the many important stories he shared.

King Charles III

On Saturday 6 May, King Charles III and Queen Camilla were crowned. The ceremony brought together thousands of dignitaries from all over the Commonwealth and the world to witness the historic event in London. Many millions tuned in to witness history in the making.

The Monarchy has a long history in Australia. It serves as a unifying symbol of stability and tradition and will continue to hold an important place in the hearts of many Australians for many years to come.

Dickson Seniors Expo – Save the Date

Planning is underway for the 2023 Dickson Seniors Expo to be held on Tuesday 22 August at the South Pine Sports Complex, South Pine Road, Brendale. Entry is free with attendees treated to live entertainment, guest speakers and complimentary showbags. There are also giveaways, raffle prizes and a chance to win a $500 grocery gift card. Organisations and businesses interested in hosting a stall at the 2023 Dickson Seniors’ Expo can contact my office in Strathpine – details below.

Contact Me

For regular updates with what’s happening in Dickson, you can sign up to my eNewsletter at www.peterdutton.com. au, or head over and like my Facebook page. If there is anything I can do to help or any local issues you’d like to raise, please send me an email at peter.dutton.mp@aph. gov.au or call my office on 3205 9977.

Peter Dutton MP Member for Dickson Federal Opposition Leader

P. Dutton, Liberal National Party of Queensland, 3/199 Gympie Rd, Strathpine QLD 4500.

For Sale For Sale

14 Birdwood Drive, SAMFORD VALLEY

• 3.16 Town water acres with a 488sqm internal Hampton's-style renovation

• Upper Level; Open plan lounge & dining, designer chef's kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 2 modern bathrooms; including Master wing with ensuite, walk-in robe and private deck

• Formal and informal areas blend seamlessly with the 120sqm entertaining deck

• Lower Level; 130sqm of dual living ft. kitchenette and 7m x 5.7m bedroom with ensuite

• Fenced front 2 acre paddock and 9m x 6m powered shed

• 12.5m x 5.5m Salt water pool; travertine tiles, 2 metre depth, a feature spa ledge , remote control water features and lighting

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13 Cestrum Street, Arana Hills

Organic Family Sanctuary – Close to Everything!

Nestled on a quiet tree lined street, close to everything, this quirky character-filled family home is perfect for those seeking something a little different; to live simply amongst nature whilst still enjoying all city conveniences.

• Timber floors & eclectic styling creates earthy, organic vibe

• Modern kitchen featuring quality appliances inc gas cook-top

• Cosy living, bedrooms & renovated bathroom upstairs

• Huge rumpus, additional toilet & laundry downstairs

• Private, lush backyard feat. entertainment area & fire-pit

Contact Agent for Price Guide

Chelsea Perry | 0415 901 389 | chelsea@craigdoyle.com.au

• Perfect for kids & pets fully fenced in-ground tramp & lawn

• Veggie gardens + established fruit trees + 3,000L water tank

• Split system AC in master, living & rumpus | 6.6kw solar

• Close to parks, schools, TAFE, shopping/dining & transport

• 25 mins to Brisbane CBD & Brisbane Airport

“In Real Estate, always at your service”

11 Wentworth Avenue, Mount Nebo

Luxe Mountain Retreat with Nothing to Do But Enjoy!

Positioned for peace and privacy, this masterfully crafted and elegantly appointed residence offers a heightened standard of living with an earthy organic vibe. Clean lines, bespoke craftsmanship, immaculate design and ultimate livability set amongst the treetops in the wonderful Mt Nebo community.

• High ceilings, timber floors & impressive living spaces

• Spacious kitchen feat. quality appliances inc gas cook-top

• Bi-fold doors lead to covered outdoor entertainment deck

• Idyllic wood burner for cosy winter evenings at home

• Ducted AC throughout ensures year-round livability

Contact Agent for Price Guide

Chelsea Perry | 0415 901 389 | chelsea@craigdoyle.com.au

• 979 m² of low maintenance landscaped gardens

• 42,000L water storage | ADSL 2 internet

• School bus connects to The Gap State Schools

• 20 mins to The Gap | 25 mins to Samford Village

• 45 mins to Brisbane CBD & Brisbane Airport

“In Real Estate, always at your service”

1/7 Main Street, Samford P |3289 2938

2 Williams Street, Dayboro P | 3425 5000 www.craigdoyle.com.au

3 Hunting Place, Highvale

Multi-Generational + Dual Living & Spectacular Mountain Views!

Prestigiously positioned in a highly regarded enclave of Highvale, this sprawling home boasts extraordinary views of House Mountain and offers the space and flexibility for large or multi-generational families to come together and create an easy acreage lifestyle.

• Sprawling family home with elevated, private position

• Family kitchen feat stone bench tops & quality appliances

• Multiple indoor/outdoor living & entertaining spaces

• Easy multi-generational living - room for the whole family!

• Large outdoor entertainment area feat. lush surrounds

Contact Agent for Price Guide

Chelsea Perry | 0415 901 389 | chelsea@craigdoyle.com.au

• Detached, self-contained, 1 bed granny flat

• Sparkling in ground pool & Bali-inspired pavilion

• Fully dog fenced & easy care subtropical landscaping

• Town water, NBN & 5kw solar power

• 10 mins to Village | 40 mins to CBD & Airport

“In Real Estate, always at your service”

Introducing Armstrong Rise Estate; a private, gated community offering large acreage blocks with elevated views, hidden valleys, a cascading water fall, rolling acres and the freedom to create your country paradise exactly as you’d like it.

• A pristine country lifestyle awaits

• Lot 5 & Lot 15 Under Contract (STC)

• 11 Lots ranging from 7.4 – 119 acres (approx.)

• Hidden valley with elevated home sites

• No building covenants

Contact Agent

Contact Ronni Grevell 0407 466 387

• Mountain views, creek flats, spring fed dams

• Surrounded by National Park for peace & privacy

• Private gated community with sealed roads

• 30 minutes to Petrie rail

• Minutes from Dayboro, easy commute to the city

CROSSWORD 0723

THE NUMBERPLATE GAME

11. BRM (4)

12. PSD (6)

15. DNM (5)

19. QNG (8)

20. BLB (4)

DIGBY SHAW

22.

The 3 consonants in each clue must not be rearranged. Add or insert vowels only, to make a word.

The Numberplate Game

The 3 consonants in each clue must not be rearranged. Add or insert vowels only, to make a word.

Hint: Start small, eg TYS (4) = TOYS; STP (4) = STEP or STOP based on the intersecting words.

(4) = STEP or STOP based on the intersecting words

ACROSS

1. QTC (7)

4. RFC (7)

8. JCT (5)

10. CZR (4)

11. BRM (4)

12. PSD (6)

15. DNM (5)

19. QNG (8)

20. BLB (4)

22. TTT (6)

23. KLL (7)

27. NNC (5)

29. SKW (5)

30. NKH (4)

31. BXR (5)

32. GRS (6)

33. THM (5)

DOWN

2. CCR (6)

3. CCT (5)

5. RRT (4)

6. FBL (5)

7. CHL (5)

9. JBR (6)

13. SQL (6)

14. DSL (6)

16. NGT (6)

17. MMB (5)

NEXT SDPPA MEETING

Wednesday 21st June 2023

Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).

7pm start. All welcome. Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.

18. PST (4)

20. BNN (6)

Crossword 0623 Solution from 26/05/23 edition

21. BKN (6)

24. STR (6)

25. WSH (5)

26. CHR (5)

28. BBS (4)

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BUSINESS

2023 DATES AND DEADLINES*

EDITION: 23 June

Deadline: 15 June

EDITION: 7 July

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EDITION: 21 July

Deadline: 13 July

EDITION: 4 August

Deadline: 27 July

EDITION: 18 August

Deadline: 10 August

EDITION: 1 September

Deadline: 24 August

EDITION: 15 September

Deadline: 7 September

EDITION: 29 September

Deadline: 21 September

EDITION: 13 October

Deadline: 5 October

EDITION: 27 October

Deadline: 19 October

EDITION 10 November Deadline 2 November

EDITION 24 November Deadline 16 November

EDITION 8 December Deadline 30 November * 5pm

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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.

GENERAL ACCOMMODATION

SAMFORD “SOUL” ACCOMMODATION: House for Hire, 3 bed short term. Cabins delivered to you. Winnebago for hire. 3289 6000

SERVICES

ACREAGE and domestic mowing, whipper-snipping, gardening and pressure cleaning. Cheap fixed rates, honest and reliable. Ring Liam 0472 626 206 CARPENTER/JOINER retired & local for your furniture repairs in own workshop. Clive 0488 370 707. CELEBRANT with depth and warmth. Contact Margit on 0410 030 870 or margitradcliffe@gmail.com

FUNERAL CELEBRANT Services with soul. Robyn on 0412 083 641 or robyn@eyesofheart.com.au

GENERAL PEST CONTROL - are ants, cockroaches, spiders, rodents and fleas causing you issues? Exp’d Samford based owner operator, fully licensed, fully insured, great service, great results. Ph John at Target Pest & Turf Services on 1300 638 938 LANTANA a problem? Call Peter on 0417 726 923 for prompt removal, roots and all with no pesticides used.

LOCAL CLEANING LADY $30/hr. 0488 483 231. MORTGAGE BROKER Sarah Doyle Mortgage Choice 0401 435 775.

TLC CLEANERS – Reliable, local service over 20yrs. Many references avail. 0414 328 945

WELDING: Minor welding work. 0407 255 549

ANIMALS

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

TUITION

DRIVER TRAINING: Automatic/manual, accredited female trainer, own car only. $40 p/hr M: 0434 544 215. VOICE & GUITAR LESSONS with Wendy BMus 0417 830 340.

MATHS with Kristina. Engineer with over 5 years’ experience in ATAR system & as teacher aide. Year 7 & Year 9 students only. M:0425 353 102.

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.

SAMFORD WOMEN’S MASSAGE: Remedial & Relaxation Massage Therapy. M: 0401 844 554 www. samfordwomensmassage.com.

DEEP TISSUE BODY THERAPY. Body Alignment, Remedial, Triggerpoint. Decrease pain-Renew function. Rediscover the magic of freedom in your body! Samford & Ashgrove Charles Kise. 0415 150 098.

WOMEN’S CIRCLES Experience authentic, heartfelt connection, song, crafting and gentle healing through self inquiry and a variety of practices in a group setting. Circles run monthly at CWA Hall, Cedar Creek & my home. To book & view more info, see the EVENTS page www.circleofgrace.com.au or contact Lauren 0414 377 120.

POSITIONS VACANT

BUS DRIVER: Urgently needed for school run. Mt Nebo to The Gap, morning & afternoon runs. Contact Adrian Jones 3289 8126 or 0432 192 389.

WANTED: Truck Driver. Min HR Licence. Ph: 3298 5436

RECEPTIONIST – Primary & High School. Samford Valley Steiner School has a vacancy for Receptionist to work 21 hours per week over three days. This position is Fixed Term, Part Time, Term Time for a two-year period with an immediate start. For information on the role please visit https://www.samfordsteiner.qld.edu. au/about-us/employment-opportunities/ Applications close: 12pm Monday, 12 June 2023.

MAGAZINE STANDS/MULTIPLE COPIES

Belle Property

Community Bank Samford

Cafe Lagarto

Drakes Samford

Drop Out Cafe

Famous Samford Patisserie

Flight Centre

Gleam O’Dawn

Little Tree Bake & Brewhouse

Long Yard Larder

Mooey’s

Mt Nebo PO

Ray White

Samford Design & Print

DOWNSIZING SALE: furniture, household goods, artworks 10 & 11 June 8am-4pm each day. 4 Serendipity Drive, Samford Valley.

Samford Variety Store

The Slab Hut

Spokes Cafe

Tourist Centre

advertising dollar does more than just support your business – it supports the local community too.

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

Aikido Samford Club Beginners welcome. Darren 0402 901 933.

Facebook: Aikido Samford

Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline 3255 9162 Samford Community Hub every Tues: 7pm. Farmers Hall every Thurs: 10am. No need to book just turn up. These are both child friendly meetings.

ALP Australian Labor Party Monthly meetings in Samford.

Kerry O’Connor 0417 634 755

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

Arana Leagues Social Golf Club plays golf on alternate w/ ends throughout the year. Sat afternoon/Sun mornings. Call President Ted Goodwin 0407 036 891

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.

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

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

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. Marion 0409 028 851.

Cards@TheSCHUB: 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of each month. 11am to 3pm. All card games welcome. Contact June at nowhiskey53@ gmail.com

Cedar Creek Bushcare Group: 2nd Thurs of the month (except Dec and Jan). Andy Williams Park. 8:30am - 10:30am. MBRC provide tools and insurance. All welcome. Contact Fiona 0421 071 412

Churches/Religions

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

Community Library Samford Books, games, jigsaw puzzles, CD’s, DVD’s, social groups Contact Linda Murray 0408 062 393 or email info@communitylibrarysamford.org

Creative Samford Inc A community group whose aim is to foster and increase the visibility of all arts in Samford & surrounds. Contact: admin@creativesamford.com

CWA CWA Hall at 10.00am on the third Wednesday of the month. Hall bookings Lilah: 0421 709 723

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

Halls for Hire SCHUB manager@schub.org.au

Farmers Hall, 0422 054 378.

CWA Hall. Lilah 0421 709 723

Showgrounds Pavilion - Seating for 500. 3289 7057. Samsonvale Hall - Linda Jeffrey 0416 735 361. Cedar Ck Hall - cedarcreekhall4520@gmail.com

Samford Bowls Club - info@samfordbowlsclub.com.au

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

Greens Meetings online 6.30pm, first Tues of each month. Facebook: pineriversgreens. E: pine.rivers@qld.greens.org.au

Liberal National Party LNP Darcy Creighton 0403 435 606

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

Meals on Wheels Delivery Mon - Fri. Ph: 0409 920 824. samford@ mowmbr.org New volunteers always welcome.

Men’s Coffee Morning: Meet other local retired and semi-retired men for a coffee and chat. 9.30am every Friday at Fish Lips, Main St, Samford. Contact Morris: 0409 614 85 Millen Farm a not-for-profit volunteer run organic permaculture-based community farm - education area, market garden, community exchange.

Contact: Martine Nordh 0450 696 854 or Greg Prior 0419 913 536.

Mt Glorious Community Assoc Meets third Thurs of month. 6.30pm at the new comunity hall. mtgloriouscommunityassociation@ outlook.com

Nebo Resident’s Assoc. Mt Nebo Hall at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of the month. mtnebohall@mtnebo.org.au www.mtnebo. org.au

Native Plants Qld (formerly SGAP) CWA Hall 7.15pm first Tuesday of month (except January). E: samford@npq.org.au

Netball Club Meetings are the 1st Monday of each month at the Parklands Clubhouse, 7pm. Contact Sonya Grieve 0428 648 154. www. samfordnetball.org.au

North Pine Poultry Club Inc Meet 3rd Saturday of each month. See facebook page for details.

Pine Rivers Croquet Club Deakin Street, Brendale. Social sports club, play days: Tue, Wed, Thurs, Sat. Carolyn 0480271272 or pinerivers@croquetqld.org

Pine Rivers Koala Care Assoc Inc 24 hour Koala & Wildlife Rescue 0401 350 799.

Playgroup Contact Julia 0459 067 752 or samfordplaygroup@gmail. com or www.facebook.com/samfordplaygroup

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

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 fourth Tuesday. Contact President Amanda: 0417 612 400

RSL Sub-Branch Memorial Park corner Main and Progress. Pension and welfare on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Meetings as arranged, phone 3289 6928 for details or email samford@rslqld.org

Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association (SDPPA) Meetings 7pm, 3rd Wed of month @ SCHUB. Email: secretary@samfordprogess.org.au W: samfordprogress. org.au Facebook: SDPPA

Samford Stags Rugby League Club Committee meetings 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 sdcarriagedriversinc@gmail.com

Samford & Districts Chamber of Commerce Meets 7am on the second Wednesday of each month at the SCHUB. Contact secretary@samfordchamber.com

Samford Area Men’s Shed Tuesdays 9am, Showgrounds Drive, Highvale. samssecretary1@gmail.com

Samford Art & Craft Association Slab Hut John Scott Park 7 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

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.

Samford Hash House Harriers Contact Stubby 3425 2849 for location of run. Meet 5pm every Sunday. (4pm winter)

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

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

Samford Pool - Redfin Aquatics www.redfinaquatics.com.

M: 0448 726 343

Samford Rangers Football Club (Soccer) PresidentGraham 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

Samford Support Network 0470 214 916. SSN@ samfordsupportnetwork.com. 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 Anna Wilson 0427 659 388. president@ samfordswimclub.com.au

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

Samford Valley Weather Station Visit www.samfordweather. com