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The Library trailer will also be at Bunnings Keperra bi-monthly, all going to plan. Help support the Library with membership: $5 Concession, $10 Individual and $15 for a family. Membership also gives access to a regular newsletter and borrowing from For Sale books. Look forward to workshops and local author book launches this year.

Email: info@communitylibrarysamford. org. FB: www.communitylibrarysamford.org

The CLS Team

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Samford Museum

2013 & 2023 –Then and Now

On Australia Day weekend 2013: Rain, up to 500 mls, fell. (Village Pump front page headline). Samford Museum’s Australia day event went ahead with some changes.

Samford Museum launched Tools on the Wall DVD in which men from across the region demonstrated traditional timber tools eg cross cut saw, froe, maul & wedges, mortice axe and more. The DVD was professionally produced with RADF grant funding.

Publisher Jack Sim launched the book, Innocence Lost. The Last Man Hanged In Qld written by Jacqueline Craigie. The story tells of the murder of a local lass, the culprit’s arrest and subsequent hanging in 1913.

History was the subject rolled out with the Australian Curriculum in 2013. Samford State School Y2 teachers and Samford Museum partnered to produce an educational and enjoyable program. Year 3 teachers organised a special ANZAC learning experience for the students by visiting Samford RSL, Samford Museum.

Samford Village Heritage Trail was a popular request by groups following its launch on Qld Day 2009.

After some of our fundraising special events saw small attendances, Bev Campbell organised a Trash & Treasure day to boost the Museum’s income. Rain the previous day made preparations difficult. A financially successful day against the odds.

Fast forward 10 years to 2023

Australia Day was celebrated on a hot, dry summer’s day, copies of Tools on the Wall have travelled to numerous places in Australia and overseas. It can still be purchased for $20. Copies of Innocence Lost are also available at the Museum for $27.

Samford Village Heritage Trail is available at the Information Centre in John Scott Park or simply by Googling MBRC Samford Village Heritage Trail.

School groups from Brisbane and MBRC region, including Samford State School, now include a Museum visit in their Local History studies.

There are many aspects to collecting, preserving and maintaining Samford Museum’s buildings, its collection of objects

OUT & ABOUT

large and small and the research material. If you would like to know more, please visit on Wednesday or Sunday 10am4pm to see firsthand the results of many volunteer members dedicated toil since the first building arrived on site in 1984. Museum contacts: info@samfordmuseum. com.au or President Geoff: 0417 610 983.

Taking the hassle out of hire!

ARTS TRAIL, OPEN STUDIOS AND WONDERFUL WORKSHOPS

JUNE, 2023

Nearly fifty artists across more than twenty studios make up the 2023 Samford & Surrounds Arts Trail & Open Studios, being held each weekend in June from 10am - 4pm.

Now in its ninth year, the Trails include artists and studios from the Samford Valley to Clear Mountain, Cashmere and Eatons Hill to Cedar Creek and Dayboro across the entire month of June.

Visual artists, ceramicists, jewellery, wood, textile artists and photographers are all involved and preparing work ready for exhibition and sale. Artists are also producing workshops in drawing, rag rug making, dyeing, watercolour, acrylics and unique artisan products.

A Studio Guide will be available soon with a description of each artist and their work, with maps and suggested “trails” to ensure you don’t miss any of the amazing artists involved.

Sponsors and advertisers still have time to come on board and support this local event which attracts so many visitors to the region. For more information contact Trails Co-ordinator Karen on 0402 114 201 or trails@creativesamford.com.

Area Mens Shed

Life has now settled down after the hectic days of Christmas and New Year, followed by Australia Day. The kids are back at school so you can relax. But wait…….there’s more! There’s Easter in April celebrated over at least four days, followed by Labour Day.

Just because the men at Samford Area Men’s Shed (SAMS) are back at the Shed doesn’t mean that they have been idle. There is always things to plan, make and do.

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There’s the Samford Show coming up later on in the year and it will come around quicker than the men realise, so the men have been busy getting their craftwork ready. There are lot’s of other projects to start and complete as well. The “woodies” have been busy completing furniture restorations and churning out the magnificent craftwork for which they are well known throughout Samford and beyond.

The “Steelies” have not been idle either. Recently, they successfully sold the vintage trailer and the camper trailer that they had spent many long hours and skill to complete. As is their custom, the “Steelies” have also been taking old metal and re-creating it as functional items.

The artists and photographers at SAMS have also been kept busy creating artwork and images, not only for their own satisfaction and enjoyment, but also to share with the rest of the SAMS community.

Meanwhile, the leadership team have been getting on with the job of keeping SAMS ticking over and going from strength to strength.

Men of Samford and surrounds, why not come along and see what SAMS is all about. Just come to the far end of Showgrounds Drive, Highvale on a Tuesday morning at about 9am - just near the high voltage power tower. Find out more at samfordshed. org.au or email samssecretary1@gmail.com.

Brian Slattery

DIVISION 11 COUNCIL REPORT Samford Streetscape

There has been a lot of activity over the past few months and the upgrades to Samford’s Main Street are nearing completion with only a small section between Cash Avenue and the Samford Pub to go, due to finish in early March. Recent weeks have seen the construction of new footpaths, planting, trees and installation of furniture in and around John Scott Park. A beautiful Pink Trumpet tree has been planted in front of the CWA building for shade and to add some winter colour.

Once Main Street works are completed in March, the contractors will prepare the former tennis courts in readiness for the future carparking project off Cash Avenue North. I will update the community once further details on these works are available.

Have you been to TGIF?

Thank Goodness it’s Friday (TGIF) at the Cedar Creek Public Hall is gaining popularity as a hub of community activity. Last month, the event saw a surge of attendance as locals gathered to catch up with friends and meet new neighbours. The hall was bustling with the sound of live music and the aroma of juicy burgers sizzling on the grill.

Children of all ages were delighted by the dedicated “kids area” which was stocked with puzzles, books, balls and other donated toys and activities to keep them entertained. And the sweet treats that were generously donated were a real crowd pleaser.

Mark your calendars for the next TGIF on 24th February where you can enjoy our burgers, sweets and soft drinks from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The music will wrap up at 8:30pm leaving you plenty of time to sit back, relax and savour the moment with your favourite Friday arvo beverage. Don’t forget to bring along your camp chair, picnic rug and any snacks you’d like to nibble on. We can’t wait to see you there!

Cedar Creek Public Hall, 2 Andrew Road, Closeburn. Please note MBRC has recently changed the street number and the hall address will soon be updated to number 18 Andrew Road.

Belinda

Cedar Creek Road Upgrade

Works are underway on the upgrade along Cedar Creek Road between Panorama Drive and 345 Cedar Creek Road with VMS boards in place alerting travellers and a site camp established. The project is part of Council’s Road Improvement Program and is an upgrade that has been long awaited and will be welcomed by local residents to improve safety along this stretch of road.

Please be aware of the works if you are travelling along Cedar Creek Road, take note of changed traffic conditions, look out for workers on the site and if you have any issues, please call my office on 3480 6455 or email darren.grimwade@moretonbay.qld. gov.au. It is anticipated that works will take around 15 weeks with favourable weather conditions.

Cr Darren Grimwade

UNDER THE BOAB TREE Franceska Jordan

This creative memoir/biography explores the immense challenges faced by Franceska’s Lithuanian grandmother, her activist mother and her humanitarian self. Her grandmother migrated to South Africa to escape poverty, disease, and antisemitism only to struggle in a country where equality didn’t exist but prejudice was rife. She controlled her life by controlling her daughter, Isabella.

Isabella advocated hard for trade unionism for exploited workers, especially the women. She married a handsome right-wing Christian alcoholic and wifebeater. Eventually she left him, moving around Southern Africa, agitating for fairer conditions for the disenfranchised of all cultures.

Franceska, her daughter, married young, but true to her upbringing, retained her Jewish beliefs and her independence. In Australia, she worked tirelessly to establish the Alzheimer’s Disease And Related

Disorders Association. Her strong advocacy for a fair go for the aged, the disabled and their families earned her the Medal of the Order of Australia (AM). Despite the achievements of Franceska and her mother, the book holds an overwhelming sense of grief and loss.

The use of present tense makes Jordan’s writing seem more immediate but sometimes she puts in her own “I” observation in the same paragraph as part of her mother’s story which I found disconcerting. I also found it difficult to follow the biography’s timeline at times. Her use of the boab tree as a metaphor for survival and hope was intriguing though the botanical detail often overshadowed the lyricism.

The information about the social changes in Southern African countries towards the end of Apartheid, and the slow development of change in care for the aged and disabled in Australia at the end of the last century and early this century, was fascinating. The absolute commitment to service of Isabella Jordan and her daughter Franceska is inspiring.

Julie Martin

WHO’S PLAYING MY VIOLIN?

George Saldais

This is the autobiography of Juris (George) Saldais and his devoted father Martins who made a promise to his wife Valentina on her death bed in June 1939 that he would always look after their son (who was then just 18 months old). The pair lived in an apartment in Riga, Latvia where Juris was jointly raised by a loving live-in nanny during the early years of Soviet occupation.

In 1944, with Latvia then under German control, his grandfather gave Juris a violin, but he was destined never to play it. Facing either deportation or death, around midnight in early October, they fled their homeland with virtually nothing and travelled a horrifying 800 kilometres (around half on foot) across war-torn Europe to eventually reach the safety of the British zone in Germany.

Martins was an incredible man: loving, resourceful, insightful and ingenious. His uncanny ability to read complex situations and anticipate danger saved their lives many times during their long, harrowing journey.

After a 4-year hiatus in Displaced Persons camps, they headed for Australia in 1949. Despite arriving here at age 11 with virtually no primary schooling, no English and living in poverty, Juris later won a Commonwealth scholarship to go to university and he went on to become one of the country’s most respected architects, both here and overseas.

This is a truly inspiring story, which shows:

• the power of unconditional love to overcome major obstacles.

• the significant role chance plays in our lives.

• the sheer futility and horror of war.

• how, with sheer hard work, dedication and persistence, someone can achieve lofty goals from extremely humble beginnings.

Peter Storer

Brendale Evening VIEW Club Update

New Year, new you, join VIEW!

Connect with other local women and support children in need.

The Brendale Evening VIEW Club is on the lookout for new members who want to give back to their community and make new connections with women in the area. Club President Helen said this year is the perfect time to join VIEW as social events are back on the calendar after a hiatus due to covid.

“We have had so much fun organising upcoming events for our club this year, including a trip to Hobart for the National Convention. These always feature fabulous dinners and speakers – but it is also a great way to understand how we help children and young people through The Smith Family.”

“We hear from inspirational young people whose education has been sponsored by our members, and who have overcome so much through the power of education – it truly is heartwarming and makes you so proud to be involved in VIEW.”

For its Back to School Appeal, The Smith Family is currently calling on Australians to sponsor children experiencing disadvantage. With new sponsors the charity can help another 3,800 students Australiawide through its Learning for Life education support program, providing financial assistance for essential school supplies, access to out of school tutoring and mentoring programs, and a Smith Family team member connected to the family who is on hand to support the child’s specific needs and interests.

VIEW is the largest community sponsor of Learning for Life students and has supported children and young people in need for over 60 years.

“We have all been hit by the rising cost of living, be it power prices, food or petrol. But these rises have had an even greater impact on those already doing it tough. Parents shouldn’t have to choose between putting dinner on the table or buying their child a uniform for school.”

The Brendale Evening VIEW Club supports the education of eight students through the Learning for Life program, ensuring they have what they need for the school year.

Dinner meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at the Aspley Hornets Football Club, 50 Graham Rd Aspley. Become a member or come as a visitor. Call Shayne on 0409 991 428 or visit www. view.org.au for further information.

Barbara

Arana VIEW Club Update

The next luncheon meeting for Arana VIEW Club will be held at 10.30am on Wednesday 1st March at Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra. $30 for a two course lunch, tea/coffee. We will have our raffles to support The Smith Family and our guest speaker will be Judy McWhirter who will share her experience as a Brisbane Greeter.

Bookings phone Carol 3355 5349 by 4pm Monday 27th February. Arana VIEW welcomes new members and visitors to our meeting and other social activities organised each month. All funds raised are donated to The Smith Family and its Learning for Life programs which provide education scholarships and personal support for these students. VIEW is proud to be The Smith Family’s single biggest sponsor of disadvantaged Australian students.

www.thesmithfamily.com.au/view to sign up to the. $15.00pp. Book online through the events link on the Chamber website: hillschamber.org.au. Places are limited so be quick to book in. Why not stay for coffee or lunch at the Club after the session.

Important: Keep Friday 26th May free for the Twilight Years Expo at the Hills District PCYC. A Living, Active and Fun time for all. Other activities: Maybe a Board Games, Techno Sharing or Card morning, always over a coffee or tea. We would love to see these activities started.

Contact John 0448 186 115, Carolyn 0448 328 914 or Judith 0431 159 921.

Facebook: Senior’s Committee Branching Out.

Arana Hills Library Regular Activities

Tues, Wed & Sat (weekly), 9.30am –10.00am: Baby Rhyme Time.

Baby Rhyme Time helps develop the skills needed to communicate and to learn to read. In a friendly and relaxed environment you and your baby can learn rhymes, action songs and finger plays to share together. For parents and children, babies to 2 years.

Wednesday 22 February, 3.30pm –4.30pm: LEGO ® Engineers Club

Trish

Senior Committee News

Over the Hills (and still going) Free Art Class

The Over the Hills Art Class have recommenced every Friday at the PCYC Hills District at Everton Hills, 10am - 12pm. Julie is ready and on hand to assist with lessons in a mix of media and styles. Bring along your art supplies or use the ones supplied and enjoy learning new skills in a friendly group.

You don’t have to be a senior to join our activities. Contact Julie: 0408 879 243. Technology Sessions at the Leagues Club. 2nd Wednesday of each month commencing 8th March. 10.30am - 12.30pm. Our tutor is Graham McDermott “The Tech Tutor”. The Topic for March is Government Essential Services - Services available, how to access them via phone/computer, how

Develop design thinking and engineering skills as you build and create with LEGO ® bricks. Meet other brick fans and complete challenges, group builds and more! Ideal for ages 6-12. Registration required*.

Tuesday 21 & 28 February, 2.00pm –2.30pm. Conversational English

Meet up with new friends and exchange exciting ideas while you build your confidence speaking conversational English in a relaxed and comfortable space. Free. No bookings required - just drop in*.

Anytime. Device Advice

Get help using social media, library apps, your smartphone, tablet or iPad. Visit your library anytime for a quick fix, or for more complex issues talk to one of our friendly staff about scheduling time of one-on-one assistance.

For bookings and to find out more of what’s happening each week, go to mbrc. qld.gov.au/libraries.

*Libraries operate in line with Queensland’s Covid Safe Future Roadmap, including adhering to social distancing requirements.

Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Cres, Arana Hills

9 Ringwood Court, Highvale

Tropical 2 Acre Paradise On A Quiet Cul-De-Sac…

Nestled on a pristine 2.1 acre allotment, at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this classically designed low-set colonial style home is located in a highly sought after and established area of Highvale; only 7 minutes from Samford Village and 40 minutes from the Brisbane CBD.

• High ceilings, bay windows & wood burning fire

• Large kitchen w/ breakfast bar leading to alfresco

• Family friendly layout with room for everyone to enjoy

• Fully fenced, fruit trees, pristine land & tranquil creek

• Adventure playground! Pool, cubby, slide, sandpit,

Contact Agent

Contact Chelsea Perry 0415 901 389 trampoline, basketball ring & chook pen (incl chooks!)

• Landscaped fire pit for relaxed evenings at home

• Garage + 2 bay shed featuring side annex

• Steel frame construction, town water, NBN

• 7 mins to Samford Village | 40 mins to Brisbane CBD

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Warrandyte Court, Camp Mountain

Entertainers Paradise on 3.7 Resort-Inspired Acres…

Set on 3.7 acres of prime Camp Mountain country, in a whisper-quiet cul-de-sac, this freshly updated 5-bed double brick homestead has been thoughtfully re-imagined and stylishly presented, to deliver an outstanding entertainer’s paradise and the best of resort-inspired living.

• Huge dine-in entertainers kitchen w/ quality appliances

• Elevated position, multiple decks to capture cool breezes

• Level lawn & easy gardens – perfect for your kids & pets

• Master suite featuring WIR, ensuite & access to private patio

• Additional four queen bedrooms & TWO family bathrooms

Contact Agent Contact Chelsea Perry 0415 901 389

• Dual living potential or large family friendly layout

• Resort inspired pool complex featuring uber cool Bali Hut

• 6m x 9m powered shed + two pods - ideal workshops

• Long bitumen driveway creating strong sense of arrival

• 7 mins to Samford Village | 35 mins to Brisbane CBD

20 Wentworth Avenue, Mount Nebo

Sustainable Living In An Idyllic Mountain Retreat!

Escape the city & raise your family with a low-tox lifestyle, in a natural setting, within a wonderful community. This elevated 3-bed timber hideaway, sitting on just over a quarter of an acre, offers lovingly-tended food gardens & low maintenance tropical landscaping that flows to the surrounding National Park, right at your back door!

• Quirky, character filled timber pole home on 1,096 m² block

• Warm timber floors, stained glass & casement windows

• Large north-east facing entertainer’s deck w/ tranquil views

• Additional multi-purpose room & storage space downstairs

• ADSL 2 internet & 4G phone reception (Telstra)

Contact Agent

Contact Chelsea Perry 0415 901 389

• Large cubby house w/ its own mini deck and view!

• Chook pen, raised veggie beds and abundant fruit trees

• Surrounded by national parks, water holes, bush walking

• 25 mins to Samford Valley incl Steiner School

• Strong indoor/outdoor flow creating a light & airy feel

Selection

I really can’t quite put into words how absolutely wonderful Anna Lobley is and what an absolute pleasure it has been working with her on every level. Anna is the most sincere, warm and personable real estate agent that we have ever met both as a buyer and seller. She is incredibly passionate and hardworking and this shows through her results.

Anna Lobley 0499 328 999 anna.lobley@belleproperty.com

Belle Property Samford 07 3289 3289

6/11 Main Street, Samford Village www.belleproperty.com/samford