The Village Pump 21 Jan 2022

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1 WOMAN, 5 CAMELS AND A 5000KM TREK

Sophie Matterson from Highvale has just completed a 5,000km solo trek across Australia from West Coast to East Coast with 5 camels which she caught and trained from the wild. 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, training camels, Jude, Delilah, Clayton, Charlie and Mac, and making the camel saddles, while working at Uluru Camel Tours. In March 2020, 33 year old Sophie trucked the camels from Uluru to Shark Bay in Western Australia - in itself a 5 day adventure - commencing the trek on 1 April 2020 just as Covid set in. Sophie and her young and inexperienced camels were confronted with very hot and dry conditions. Sophie carried about 600kg of gear including water for herself and the camels, a month’s supply of food for her, swag, rifles, medicines and other survival gear, all of which had to be loaded and unloaded from the camels every day so they could be set free to feed. Early in the trip, disaster almost struck when the camels spooked and took off, running several kilometers carrying all of Sophie’s gear, including essential survival kit of satellite phone, EPIRB beacon and water. As luck would have it, the camels were pulled up when their ropes became

entangled in mulga bushes and Sophie was able to recapture them. A lesson learnt; from then on, she always carried her survival kit. 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

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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. From Coober Pedy, Sophie walked to William Creek, then around the bottom of Lake Eyre on The Oodnadatta Track, then up the Strezleki Track to Cameron’s Corner and entry into Queensland. From here she followed the dog fence that runs along the QLD/NSW border, continuing to Hungerford, Hebel, Texas and Stanthorpe, before crossing into NSW, trekking over the Great Dividing Range and finishing on the beach at Byron Bay on 10 December 2021. Daily distances travelled varied greatly, depended upon feed for the camels and good campsites, with the maximum distance being about 28kms. Luck was with Sophie in that every time she needed to cross a State border, it was open in the direction she wanted to cross. Throughout the trip, Sophie was shown tremendous hospitality and help from the people of outback Australia making friends along the way. The journey completed without injury to camels or herself, and with the camels safely back in South Australia, Sophie plans to write a book and maybe make a documentary. There are also rumours that one of the camels may be trained to race, Sophie having won the Alice Springs Camel Cup in 2019 as a jockey! A remarkable achievement.

VILLAGE PUMP UPDATES SAMFORD AVENUE OF HONOUR DEVELOPMENT

Happy New Year everyone and welcome to another year of The Village Pump. We look forward to sharing the stories of our community with you this year. There is always so much happening in and around Samford so please get in touch if you have something you think our readers would like to hear. We’d love to hear from you. Our new website is now live at www. samfordprogress.org.au. Take a look to find out more about how the SDPPA serves this community and you’ll also find dates, deadlines rates and lots of other information about The Village Pump, including a digital copy. You can also keep up to date on Facebook and Instagram: @ TheVillagePumpSamford. In these ever-changing times, we are grateful to live in a caring community. Look out for each other and take care. CROSSWORD 1621 SOLUTION From 10/12/21 edition

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The Samford Avenue of Honour Association is proud to announce the construction of a War Animal Memorial located at the Samford Avenue of Honour. Construction will commence in mid January 2022. All going well, it will be opened and dedicated on 24 February 2022. The project is the construction of a stone monument that depicts and characterises the role played by animals in Australian wars commencing with World War 1(WW1) up to the present day. The monument will highlight the actual roles performed by these animals, the bonds that existed between the animal and their handlers and more broadly the values of love, loyalty and duty, which are part of the military ethos and the larger community. The monument will depict the five animals recognised by the Australian War Memorial - the Donkey/Mule, Camel, Pigeon, Horse and Dog - and will facilitate visitors understanding of the project and the underpinning values mentioned above. During construction we ask for your patience and caution. A safety fence will be erected around the construction site, which is opposite the major memorial. We look forward to welcoming you at the opening.

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NEXT SDPPA MEETING Wednesday 19th February 2022 Samford Community Hub (SCHUB) 2204 Mt Samson Road, Samford 7pm start. All welcome. Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.

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JUSTICES OF THE PEACE COMMISSIONERS FOR DECLARATIONS

Justice of the Peace (Qualified) Community Hub (SCHUB): SUSPENDED Tuesday & Thursday................9am -12noon . Maggie Scattini (Mt Nebo)........... 3289 8175 Peter Gloor (Cedar Ck)............0409 482 767 Peter Jackson (Camp Mtn)...........3289 6495 John Green..............................0400 373 726 Ben Sorensen..........................0407 302 544 Sue Flinders (Kobble Ck).......0466 619 660 David Macdonald(S/Valley)...0452 406 050 Justin Desmond.......................0438 380 767 Julie Lummis (Armstrong Ck)..0404 606 575 Merv Brown.............................0408 748 133 Michael Bentley............................3289 5968 Elliott Baldwin..........................0448 056 110 Linda Smith .............................0409 637 203 Anna Burden............................0423 594 900 Liz Gibbs .................................. 3289 1700

Commissioner for Declarations Alison Murphy...............................3289 2835 Don Goebel.............................0412 932 288

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LOCAL NEWS FUTURE SAMFORDIANS Prospects are looking bright for futureSamford if the aspirations of a new local generation is anything to go by. Last year saw 20 four and five-year-olds from the Samford Pines Early Learning Centre graduate from Kindy, and while there were tears (the parents’) and smeared cupcake icing on faces (also the parents’), this was a chance for these little voices to be heard as they detailed what they wanted to be when they grew up. Inspirational women were a key point of motivation in these little ones’ lives, with a future teacher and pilot in the mix, following in the footsteps of some inspiring mums. Keeping the arts sector alive, two ballerinas emerged in the cohort. Regional development works will be covered thanks to a future builder, and council services have a future garbage truck driver ready to take the wheel. Ensuring everything stays on track for the greater good, it was a tough decision for one child between becoming a policeman or principal, but either way, they will undoubtably keep Samford 2.0 running smoothly. Some goals were more in the moment, with one child keen to slide down a slide ten times at school. This ultimate goal of enjoying life is not to be underestimated. Under the patient guidance of Lead Educator Melissa White and Assistant Educator Ayako Masuda, the group’s rendition of musical acts on stage exhibited a generation that were growing in confidence, and keen to embrace new challenges that life may throw their way. Local Kindy programs such as the one offered by the

Samford Pines Early Learning Centre use an Early Years Learning Framework to provide the groundwork for our future generations. “The first six years set the foundation of for children’s approach to life. This is due to the fact that brain development is prolific at this time and sets the trajectory for how children approach learning in the future,” Samford Pines licensees, Jacqui and Ken McDonald said. “Neuroscience research confirms a very high growth in synaptic connections at this time requiring lots of energy, calm and sleep,” they said. “Staff at Samford Pines focus on early learning for wellbeing, knowing that this is the foundation for future learning and approaches to life challenges. Together with physical dress-ups and social role-play, children practise mental dress-ups. This is where they are able to put themselves in the shoes of others such as mum and dad, and are guided by their own curiosity from the world around them.” With each little person playing to their unique strengths, the future of Samford looks to be in solid, jam-streaked hands. Tanya Hall

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ARANA HILLS LIBRARY Special Events Monday 31 January & 30 March: Pop in for a play date: 9.00am – 5.00pm. Our much-anticipated Pop Up Play Space (PUPS) is now roaming all 10 libraries in our region. Your child will discover a new world of play as our PUPS hosts a range of sensory, physical, construction, pretend and creative themed play. No bookings required.* Regular Events 27th January: Tinker Tank (5-11 years). 3.30pm – 4.00pm. Get curious! Explore a world of science, tech, engineering, art and maths through hands on discovery after school. For primary school kids. Free. No bookings required*. * Libraries are operating in line with Queensland’s Covid Safe Future Roadmap, including adhering to social distancing requirements. Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Cres, Arana Hills.

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LOCAL NEWS Samford Support Network Working together to help local community members

ANNOUNCEMENT: The SSN and the COVID-19 Vaccination Status of our Members and Clients. Dear SSN members, clients and the broader community of the Samford and surrounds. This announcement is in response to a number of questions that have been received by the SSN Management Committee (SSN MC) in relation to its approach to the COVID Vaccination status of Clients and Members. The Samford Support Network (SSN) provide a range of services to local community members (our Clients), frequently necessitating breaching of the 1.5m social distancing recommendation. The SSN COVID-19 Safety Plan is designed to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 through the use of masks, disinfecting and cleaning in accordance with the relevant Public Health Directives and Government guidelines.

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Many of our SSN Clients and Members could be considered vulnerable from a health perspective, particularly in relation to COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. In the absence of a mandated policy from Queensland Health addressing the SSN environments, the SSN MC have considered a risk-based approach which identified the potential harm to our Members and Clients, and the reputational risk to SSN as being the most critical. The SSN MC have developed the following recommendations to be followed in conjunction with the SSN COVID-19 Safety Plan to reduce the risks: (a) The SSN are not advocating the checking of COVID vaccination status of Clients or Members. The SSN relies on its Members and Clients to follow mandated Public Health Directives and good cleanliness practices. It is the decision of each individual whether they choose to have contact with another person, regardless of their vaccination status. This is no different to going to any other setting that isn’t designated as a mandatory double vaccinated environment. (b) The SSN does not require proof of vaccination status as a requirement for any SSN activity (unless the then current Public Health Directives or other Government Guidelines indicate otherwise). (c) The SSN relies on the honesty and behaviour of its members and clients to minimise the exposure of COVID-19 amongst clients and members. (d) Should the SSN organise events that include clients or members visiting restricted premises where double vaccinated status is required (for example, a coffee shop), we request they follow the current Public Health Directives in place. It will be the responsibility of each individual to comply with mandated Public Health Directives. (e) The MC recommend that all SSN members are at least double vaccinated, particularly those with direct contact with clients. (f ) Should any client or member have concerns about their individual vulnerability to COVID-19, please advise the SSN immediately to allow the SSN an opportunity to meet your needs to reduce the infection risk. Whilst the SSN make the best efforts to protect its members and clients, the SSN does not accept liability for any transmission of COVID-19 to, from or between members and clients. The SSN Management Team

Division 11 Council Report Get your party shoes on Preparations are well underway for the comeback of a great night of music, food, good company and hopefully a sky full of stars when Samford once again is host to Music Under the Stars on Saturday, 12 February at the Samford Showgrounds. The event was really missed last year, and whilst this year is off to another complicated start, we will hopefully see things settle down in time for everyone to enjoy a great line up of artists, artisan markets and activities for young and old to enjoy. If you are a Fleetwood Mac fan then don’t miss the headline act, Rumours the Australian Fleetwood Mac Experience, who will perform all your favourites, along with a change of pace from indie-reggae rock band Lucid Safari, acoustic artist Amy Kate and the Angel Strings Quartet. There will be something for everyone and I look forward to the community being able to support local businesses once again with the night markets which are always popular. The great team from the Samford Show Society will be running a bar for the evening, so bring along your gold coin donation for entry to the event and enjoy a night of fun. Road Resurfacing Works Back into the swing of things for a new year with some upcoming road resurfacing works in Kareela Drive, Highvale and Jancy Court, Samford Valley. Works to the entire street at both of these locations are due to commence in early February, weather permitting, and are expected to take around 1 week to complete. Every effort will be taken to minimise disruptions to residents in the street, but please work with the crews on site and take note of any changed traffic conditions to keep everyone safe. Residents will receive a project notice outlining works to be carried out. If you have any issues while these works are being carried out, you can contact Council’s Technical Officers in charge of the project by calling 3205 0555, call my office on 3480 6455 or email Darren.grimwade@ moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Cr Darren Grimwade

LOCAL NEWS Samford Museum ANNOUNCEMENT: Australia Day celebrations planned for 26th January 2022 in Samford Museum grounds have been cancelled due to the covid situation.

IRONBARK BRIDGE PILE Saving a valuable piece of our local heritage has been possible thanks to the observant eye of David Bannerman, members Geoff Harris’ and Irwin Draper’s negotiations with green bridge contractors and Council, and local fencing contractor Clint Greensill. Construction of the green bridge, referred to as Private Percy Cash Pedestrian Bridge on Council’s website, adjacent to Pte Percy Cash Bridge, has revealed historical evidence of the first bridge constructed across the South Pine River at this location. (This is not the railway bridge that locals walked during flood times for supplies from Samford. This was further upstream.) 1936 Pine Rivers Shire Council minutes show a Treasury approved loan and subsidy under Commonwealth and State grant scheme for four river and creek crossings including ‘construction of a bridge and approaches over the S P River near Samford’. At the October 1937 Council meeting, engineer Mr J Wilson reported the estimated cost of a bridge over the SP River at Samford was 3,400 pounds. In Dec 1937 Council called tenders for the construction of a bridge over S P River at Samford. The Jan 1938 meeting recommended that Mr Cronin’s tender, which was under the estimate, be accepted. By mid-March 1938 construction had commenced on two bridges at ‘The Junction’ Pine River. (The Junction of Samford Creek and South Pine River is upstream from the bridge site) Two bridges? The second bridge was over the gully in now closed end of Dundiallar Way which was the only road before the c1980s major work on this section of Mt Samson Road. “Bill Allen built the bridge. Messers Lenehan and Bob Lawson were employed as bridge builders. Mr Cronin did the approaches. He employed Arthur McDowall and his horses and Cecil Patrick drove Alex Lawson’s horses to do the roadwork. Cecil Beiers also worked there. Ironbark logs from Draper’s property were used for the piles, wall logs and stringers. Arthur Raynbird transported the logs. Walter Broad

Ironbark pile with spear point casing in Samford Museum’s front garden thanks to Clint Greensill. Museum photo

dressed the logs with a board axe.” From Siggers family recollections: “The bridge over the S P River was being constructed by a contractor named Tom Cronin. My understanding of the story was that Tom fell into financial difficulties and had to give up the bridge contract. This was taken up subsequently by another contractor, Lawrence Stanley Frost and his team. My father obtained employment with them. He had an ancient Brockway truck which he used to drive the piles for the new bridge. Somehow, they rigged the vehicle to act as a winch to raise and drop the ‘monkey’ which drove the wooden pile into the river bed. I understand Bob Lenehan was the actual bridge builder.” “When the bridge over the S P River was being built in the late 1930s the Zimmerman boys used to sit on the girders and chat to the workers.” The date of October 15 had been set for the opening. A committee consisting of Councillors and local identities was set up in mid Sept to carry out opening ceremony arrangements. Cr. Smith said the Pine Shire Council had agreed to the request of the Samford Tennis Club to hold a carnival on the bridge at night after the official opening.

said the fine bridges in the Pine Shire had been made possible by State and Federal grants, subsidies, and loans at reasonable interest repayable over 10 years. One bridge comprises seven 30ft. spans, 12ft. wide between kerbs and 3ft 6in above flood level. The other, which is close to the first, has three 25ft spans of the same width, and crosses low-lying land. The road approaches are 1700ft. long. At the final meeting of the Samford Bridge Committee, the Treasurer (Mr. G. S. Douglas) presented the balance sheet which showed donations amounting to £24/5/6. and expenses £23/15/9. The larger bridge was replaced by the current Pte Percy Cash Bridge in March 1986. Sources: Samford Museum’s collection, Trove newspapers.

BRIDGES OPENED NEAR SAMFORD The twin bridges over the South Pine River near Samford were officially opened by the chairman of the Pine Shire Council (Councillor W. J. Smith) in the absence of the Treasurer (Mr.Cooper) at the defence conference. Crs. R. Morrison. F. W. Salisbury, F. Long. J. Bradly, R. Krause, O. Ebbott, (L Ebert?) and J. Fogg assisted. The ribbon was held by Mesdames A. Lawson and P. Broad and was cut by Mrs. W. J. Smith. Cr. Smith THE VILLAGE PUMP 21 January 2022– Page 5

OPINION PIECE Australia Day – What does history say it’s all about? Australia Day attracts a growing debate about what it signifies, to whom, and why we celebrate it. Opinions do not divide neatly along politically partisan lines, nor by age, gender, country/city or any other factor. It is unlike India’s Foundation Day, the 4th of July in the US or Bastille Day in France, celebrating momentous national events. But for Indigenous Australians and for many others celebrating January 26 has other meanings, or none at all. When a motley crew of exiled convicts and soldiers fetched up on the shores of Botany Bay in January 1788, they followed Asian traders and European adventurers who had visited the continent for centuries. Although no doubt glad to get off the boats after months at sea, the arrivals didn’t particularly want to be there, or later in Moreton Bay or Van Diemen’s Land. The early years of the colonies saw near starvation, lonely desperation and growing brutality between them and the indigenous peoples resisting the usurpation of the land they had occupied for 65,000 years. The arrivals had no grand plan to build a nation or an Empire in the great south land, except perhaps to see that the French and later the Americans, or the Russians, or the Japanese, didn’t beat them to it. It took a generation for the local born – the “currency” lads and lasses – to develop a sense of Australianness. Until well into the

20th century many Australians believed they were just an Imperial appendage of Britain. Some still do. In the 1840s, WC Wentworth and a small band of prominent colonists began to ponder what it meant to be an Australian, partly to distinguish themselves from those born in Britain and/or convict descendants, partly to seek self-government, and partly so they could form a local landed aristocracy – an idea laughed off as the “Bunyip Aristocracy” - to grab control of the vast interior of the continent for their sheep and cattle. The arrival of democratically minded gold seekers from the 1850s onwards joined with the currency folk to put an end to such pretensions. This period could arguably be marked by a Eureka Day to signify Australian democratic traditions.

Until the end of the 19th century the notion of being an Australian was largely the province of poets, writers, artists and politicians who cottoned on to a growing patriotic sentiment, still heavily conditioned by British racial Imperialism. Tangible moves towards national unity began with

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Henry Parkes’ oration in Tenterfield in 1889. Constitutional conferences that followed overcame colonial governments’ parochial squabbling in a hesitant move towards Federation. Australia Day is a relatively recent invention, only gazetted as a public holiday in 1994. It was first proposed in the 1930s to differentiate the nation as a whole from the various State “days”. Queensland Day, for example, recognises separation from NSW in 1859, not the arrival in 1824 of another motley band of convicts and soldiers at Moreton Bay. No State day seems to generate much fervour about what it means to be born in Queensland or New South Wales, for example. State of Origin day might be a better substitute. Viewed historically, it is reasonable to say 26 January 1788 was one of many steps in the evolution of a vibrant, successful, generally egalitarian and multicultural Australia, the envy of the old world. On the other hand, it is also historically true that it started a savage, intermittent frontier conflict that still echoes. Again historically, it may have little relevance to arrivals from other lands and cultures since 1945, greatly outnumbering the descendants of the early European settlers. These issues ignite the current debate. Anzac Day arguably means more as a national day for many Australians. So where does Australia Day on January 26 really fit in a broader context? From an historical perspective, 1 January 1901 signifies when Australia became Australia, when being an Australian citizen meant something. What happened before and after fills out the picture of where we all came from, who we now are and what we hope to become. A contemporary song includes that powerful phrase we are one, but we are many. Perhaps it is time for a rational conversation about recognition of Foundation Day on 1 January, retaining the last long weekend of January (regardless of the actual dates on which it falls) to celebrate our oneness and our diversity – and the simple but profound symbolism of our freedom to go to the beach and play cricket - but without the ambivalent historical legacy of 1788. Terry Hogan

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A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS GARDEN ON MAIN STREET The Samford & Districts Chamber of Commerce committee thanks Elders Insurance North Lakes and Samford Grove Retirement Village for their continued co-sponsoring of the 2021 Christmas Lights competition, awarding $500 to the winner in each category. Although 2021 was a tough year for local businesses, it was wonderful to see so many getting involved to light up Main Street and beyond. We had wonderful feedback from the local community and the business lights were a wonderful addition to the Christmas on Main Street event hosted by the SDPPA. Elders Insurance North Lakes awarded the Best Lights Display of a business of 6 or less staff (including owners) to Samford Valley Garden Centre, successful for the 2nd year. Special mention in this category to: Flametree Financial, Samford Design & Print, Samford Variety Store, Carpe Diem Pro Te and Craig Doyle Real Estate.

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Pictured: Craig Syphers, Group Operations Manager Reside Communities with Dr Judy Law, Peter Schinkel (Construction Engineer), Julie Dunston & Tempe Ferris (Design Consultants). Photo: Adam Nicholas (adnic@com.au).

Pictured: Lorraine Parker, Elders Insurance Northlakes with Derek & Della Holden from Samford Valley Garden Centre. Photo: Adam Nicholas (adnic@com.au)

Samford Branch to Queensland Country Womens’ Association. QCWA Samford caters for small to medium group functions and other special occasions. Please contact Fiona: 0421 353 272. If you’re interested in hiring the CWA Hall in Main Street Samford, contact Estelle: 0414 890 094. Next Meeting Wednesday 16 February 2022 at 10am. You can check out the CWA Hall noticeboard for what’s happening at our branch. Visitors as prospective future members are very welcome. Marnie

Samford Grove Retirement Village awarded Best Lights Display for a business of 6 or more staff (including owners) to Samford Valley Veterinary Hospital. It was impossible not to admire this amazing display yet again, doubling their efforts from last year. Special mention in this category to: The Famous Samford Patisserie & Cafe, Bendigo Bank, Pause Restaurant and Market Burger. Both winners have advised that they will be donating their $500 prize money to local community organisations – a great gesture on their part.

QCWA Samford Happy 2022! Wishing you all the best for this new year. Our highlight for 2022 is QCWA’s Centenary Celebrations - 100 years young and we in Samford Branch are very proud to be a part of this organisation helping country families, giving and receiving fellowship and supporting many charities globally and statewide too. Happy Centenary from

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Samford Bowls Club Welcome back to a new year of bowling. There were plenty of members that continued on as usual through the holiday season and as most of us have been unable to venture far from home in these COVID times, we are glad to have our club welcome us. Vale Janet Patterson Our members were very sad to be informed just before Christmas that our member, Janet Patterson had passed away. Janet was one of those special ladies that was never backward in taking on a role. Ladies Vice President, Ladies President. Janet played her bowls like all other aspects in her life, with skill and a desire to be the best she could. Everyone enjoyed Janet’s company as she was one of those kind and caring personalities that always had something nice to say. She will be missed and fondly remembered by us all.

Foundation - $2750 towards CCTV Security System and $2361 for a New Fully Automatic Defibrillator. • Moreton Bay Regional Council, Local Community Support grant 2021/2022 for a new aluminium Flagpole. Thanks to Councillor Darren Grimwade for his ongoing support. • Commonwealth Governments Families and Communities Program 2021 Volunteer Grants through Federal member Peter Dutton’s office - $1150 to supply and install a remote control device to deploy and retract the shade covers over both bowling greens. A huge THANK YOU for your support. Australia Day Event Cancelled We are sorry to say that our usual Australia Day Barefoot Bowls event has been

cancelled this year due to the seriousness of the COVID situation. We will however be having a member only event and raising the flags on our new flagpole. Village Barefoot Bowls autumn season will commence on Thursday evening 3rd February. For details contact Allan 2289 6864 or 0429 919 486. Janice Ridley

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Successful Region Gathering at the SCHUB Happy New Year to all our readers. Thanks to the recent good rain, the next few weeks should be a great time to plant some additional native plants on your property (but avoid planting if an imminent heatwave is forecast). On 4 December, Samford Branch hosted the quarterly meeting/Xmas break up for Native Plants Queensland Region at the Samford Community Hub, with NPQ members coming from as far afield as the Gold Coast, Blackbutt, Redlands and Logan. The first presentation by Peter Storer was on the SDPPA’s Samford Eco-Corridor project, including site history, future plans, threatened species, community engagement, citizen science projects and models for landholder revegetation. This was followed by a talk on the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly Vine corridor program by Richard Bull of the RBCN. After lunch, Peter led a guided tour of the Eco-Corridor (which is a major hub in the northside Birdwing Vine corridor) to show how the riparian rainforest has developed since the initial planting in 2014 and to explore the grassy eucalypt woodland, which was planted on the adjacent, drier hillside in 2018. Thanks to everyone who helped with setting up, catering, the displays and packing up. It was a very successful day.

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At our monthly meeting in December, Peter Storer introduced a wide range of native flowers that attract beneficial insects, including pollinators, (such as the >2000 species of Australian native bees) and predators of pests (such as green lacewings, which eat aphids). Highly recommended plants included Samford Holly (Graptophyllum spinigerum) Pavetta (P. australiensis) and Pink Lime Berry (Micromelum minutum). We don’t hold a meeting in January and it is with regret that we announce the cancellation of our February meeting owing to the dire Covid outlook for the next few weeks. We hope to be back in the CWA Hall for our AGM in March. Finally, an early ‘date claimer’: the Autumn Plants Sale will be held in the pavilion at the Samford Showgrounds on Saturday 2 April. This is a great opportunity to buy bargain plants to suit any situation and to talk to experts about your native plant needs. We hope the Samford community will support this event, which has returned to the Showgrounds for a second year. Peter Storer

Fabulous native floral display at the SCHUB meeting

SAMFORD HEALTH AND WELLBEING SUPPORT A Late Start As we face what we optimistically hope is the last major Covid challenge with this six-week pseudo lockdown, we are planning to start our program for the year on Friday 25th February, with the Good Stuff Ideas Forum with Jenni. We will serve up our usual cuppa and chat at 2.00pm, followed by the Forum at 3.30pm. Kim who runs the community support group for people who have experienced anxiety and depression will start Don’t Ever Think All is Lost (DETAIL) on March 11. If we all wear medical masks to minimize the spread of airborne nasties, make sure we sanitize our hands often, enjoy the beautiful views from the SCHUB verandah rather than sit inside, and keep our social distance, we should be able to enjoy each other’s company again each Friday from 25th February. Lovely Kim is trying to set up a Facebook page so that we can all support each other through this time of sort-of-forced isolation. Keep an eye out for more information on Facebook and here. If you need to talk or write to someone, please use these contacts: message Kim through the Facebook page Don’t Ever Think All Is Lost, message Alice through the Facebook page Samford Health And Wellbeing Support, or ring 0408 772 102. Keep healthy and safe.

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Rotary Club of Samford Valley PROSTATE CANCER Is it Secret Mens Business? Rotary Club of Samford Valley will welcome guest speaker Distinguished Professor Judith Clements to their meeting on Tuesday 8th February at Samford Bowls Club. (see advertisement below for further details) In the past, prostate cancer has often been deemed ‘secret men’s business’, however the Rotary Club of Samford Valley want to see that change. We know that the occurrence of Prostate Cancer in men ranks equal to breast cancer in women; we also know that more than 18,000 Australian men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year, and more than 3,300 tragically die from the disease. It’s the most commonly diagnosed and second biggest cancer killer among Australian men, after lung cancer. This doesn’t need to be the case. Awareness of the symptoms and early treatment has meant that there are now 230,000 men in Australia living post diagnosis and 95% have a five-year survival rate. Greater awareness is needed as currently 15% of men diagnosed have stage III or IV prostate cancer. PSA blood tests can help detect prostate cancers early – it’s vital that men with a family history of breast, ovarian, or prostate cancers discuss their risks with a GP and start PSA testing from an earlier age. This is an age-dependent disease, which means the chance of developing prostate cancer generally increases with age. Distinguished Professor Judith Clements is internationally recognised as an expert in her field, is Principal Research Fellow of the National Health and Medical Research Council and leads the Cancer Program at

the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. She is also Scientific Director of the Australian Prostate Cancer Research Centre. Don’t miss this opportunity to attend the Samford Valley Rotary Club meeting. RSVP: Gary Bray at garybray68@gmail. com or mobile 0455 993 352 (places strictly limited). Payment: Only after confirmation. Samford Rotary Club (BSB: 633 000 ACC: 134 328 954) This awareness campaign is run with the support of the PCFA. Miles Robertson President

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Meeting. During the year, the men will get their hands dirty, dusty and busy as they pursue future projects that are in the pipeline and projects from last year that need to be completed. Some things will have to be done differently to keep the men safe and healthy, but at the end of the day, the men will be there, standing shoulder to shoulder as they set about making the Shed a safe and enjoyable place to be. Men of Samford and surrounds, why not come along and see what SAMS is all about. We’re at the far end of Showgrounds Drive, Highvale on a Tuesday morning at about 9am - just near the high voltage power tower. Find out more at samfordshed.org. au or email info@samfordshed.org.au

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Letter to the Editor The CEO of Moreton Bay Regional Council Mr Greg Chemello wrote to impacted residents residing adjacent to the Ranger Soccer Club fields on 17 December. In his letter he addressed the ongoing concerns that had been expressed by many residents about the noise and lighting breaches committed by the club. He went on to advise that the Samford Sporting Association has been issued with a “warning of compliance notice in accordance with section 164 of the Planning Act 2016”. He further states the association has been advised that it is required to ensure its compliance with its obligations under the development approval and that contravention of a development approval is an offence. The impacted residents wish to thank Council for this action which hopefully will ensure the club can operate without any further adverse impact to the adjacent residents. Adam Foster

OUT & ABOUT Happy New Year from the EcoCorridor team. We have carried out two monthly bird surveys since our last Village Pump article. On 24 November, our birders recorded 67 species on a fine, but humid, early morning walk. Pigeons seem to be on the move, with Rose-crowned Fruit-Dove calling from revegetation zone P2, Pacific Emerald Dove calling near the waterhole and Topknot Pigeons flying overhead. The undoubted highlight was seeing a pair of Bush Stone-curlews nesting along the fence line below the Bowls Club, which is a new bird for the site and brings our cumulative total to 150 species since 2012. On the hot sunny morning of 18 December, our birders recorded 63 species. One of the first calls heard was Pale-vented Bush-hen somewhere along the river bank towards the new bridge and there were good numbers of small birds in the revegetated areas near the picnic site. Full details: https://ebird.org/australia/hotspot/ L5616101. Before Christmas, the Macadamia Trust kindly donated 18 advanced Macadamia integrifolia trees and one M. ternifolia to be planted in revegetation projects in Samford valley. The M. integrifolia trees were propagated from cuttings from a specimen collected from Smalls Road, Wights Mountain as part of The National Macadamia Germplasm Conservation Project in 2003. The M. ternifolia tree is from a specimen collected at Mt Nebo. We will plant a few Macadamias at the EcoCorridor (including by the picnic site), a couple at the Landcare project at Cash Avenue, Samford and the others will be placed in various parks/reserves under the guidance of the MBRC bushcare team. These trees will help conserve the genes of the macadamia population that used to be much more widespread in the Samford Valley. Early on Sunday 9 January, some of our regular volunteers spent a couple of hours weeding our new river bank planting below the southern end of revegetating zone P1. In just a few weeks, the Guinea Grass in particular had grown much taller than our young trees and shrubs, so the bamboo stick markers proved invaluable for locating our plants. We bagged the prolific Madeira Vine for removal to landfill, but the other weeds were left in piles on site to rot down (we had caught them before they had run to seed). We also lopped the edge of our plantings and along the Eco-Trail to ensure

the Council slasher has good access. In the moist conditions, fungi were popping up everywhere including the delicate white ‘mushrooms’ photographed on the river bank.

Our local contractor Bushtekniq will return to the site in mid-January to continue this weeding work and to sweep through our revegetation zones. We may not need another volunteer working bee this summer but will keep everyone posted. Covid-permitting, we still hope to carry out summer surveys of frogs and spiders with community participation. For further information, contact us on ecocorridor@gmail.com or follow our Facebook page. The Eco-Corridor team

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Creative micro-business nails lockdown Corporate jobs and boho nails don’t usually go hand-in-hand, but local resident Imogen Smith is defying stereotypes and having fun along the way. Propelled by COVID-19 lockdowns and inspired by local vistas, Imogen began creating on a small scale and is shaping a successful online business to showcase her work. Imogen started designing nail wraps; intricately-designed nail stickers that would otherwise take hours to paint on individually. She then launched her own business from scratch called Nailed It. “Creating nail wraps would never have grown into a passion without lockdowns and a physical separation from my day job. I realised I wanted the flexibility of working from home, and wanted to start my own business,” Imogen said. While she is enjoying exploring the world of nail wraps, this was not necessarily the path Imogen foresaw for her future. “I was a bit of a tomboy growing up. I have three brothers and am into mountain biking,” she said. “I just wanted to do something different and creative and find a hobby that could be mine. I didn’t expect it to turn into a business at the start; I’ve learned a lot along the way.” To further her creative learning, Imogen found herself at a pattern making workshop

where she met other local artists who showcase their work at Makers on Main, the handmade collective on Samford’s Main Street. Community connections have proven to be important to Imogen’s fledgling endeavour. “After advertising on the local Facebook group, people were so kind and supportive of what I was doing. They would place orders online and I’d make local deliveries by riding my bike to their homes and putting the nail wraps into their letter boxes,” she said. Living among picturesque landscapes not only makes working from home easier, but also acts as a muse. “Inspiration for my designs comes from being here in the valley with all of the nature that we’re so lucky to be surrounded by, as well as from the incredible mountains

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A GRAND YEAR FOR SINGING The Samford Community Singers look forward to another wonderful year of singing in 2022. Reflecting on last year - Thank you to everyone for coming to hear us sing in the RSL grounds as part of the Christmas on Main Street community event. Although our program was cut short by the storm, we enjoyed providing Christmas music for you and look forward to another great event this year. What a wonderful audience we had for our end of year concert held at the Farmers Hall. It was inspiring to have such a receptive audience to perform for. Our group has come such a long way in the last year under the guidance of our wonderful Musical Director Monica Haworth. The audience showed their appreciation for our eclectic musical program and for the talented soloists, Mike Furminger, Kathleen Cloughey and Monica herself. The afternoon tea provided was enjoyed by all and we are grateful for generous donations which will assist us to continue on our musical journey this year. Choir recommences Monday January 24th, 7pm at Farmers Hall. We would very much welcome new singers, especially men! Call Nettie on 0412 991 759 or just turn up. You will be warmly welcomed. Nettie

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107 ARMY CADETS READY FOR 2022 Samford’s 107 Australian Army Cadet Unit (107 ACU) has been given the all clear to return to normal parading (so far) in 2022. Despite the impacts of COVID-19, 107 ACU has remained proactive throughout 2021. The unit has moved into the new Samford Hub facility which is a great location and facility to undertake training. Highlights of 2021 were Battalion and Unit camps, promotion courses, and Training days in Enoggera Army Base at the Range, and the obstacle course above the pool (harder than it looks). The unit finished the year with a dining-in night at Gaythorne RSL, where a formal dinner and awards were presented. The Australian Army Cadets is a leading national youth development program for young people aged 13-18 years, and seeks to promote pride in self, community and the nation. The Australian Army Cadets is an inclusive environment where youth can experience a wide variety of activities conducted in an Army-like environment. These range from traditional activities

like drill, navigation, living in the field and weapons familiarisation and safety, through to robotics and cyber-awareness. Army Cadets shares its values of service, courage, respect, integrity and excellence with the broader Defence organisation, and is founded on strong community partnerships, involving parents and community organisations. Samford’s 107 ACU parades from 6pm to 8:30pm every Monday, excluding holidays. If you are interested in joining, please come along to the open night on Monday February 7th, 6pm at the Samford Community Hub, Samford Parklands, 2204 Mount Samson Rd. 2022 has an action packed start, with ANZAC day and Bivs planned, so come and join the fun, learn skills and make new friends. If interested in joining, please contact the Officer Commanding by email: 107ACU@armycadets.gov.au. General information about the Australian Army Cadets can be found at: www. armycadets.gov.au. Craig Anderson Captain (AAC) Officer Commanding 107 ACU Samford

PILATES LIFESTYLE AND WELLBEING Pilates Lifestyle and Wellbeing opened its doors to 2022 on 10th January. There have been some changes to our studio which you will be able to view on both Facebook and the website. The Reformers and all Pilates equipment is now in a combined studio opening up the opportunity for us to offer a 45-minute Pilates Based Circuit Class. A Basic Mat Class is a wonderful way to start off the New Year, allowing the body to realign after all the festivities of the holiday season. Alignment of the bones of the body is vital to a good upright posture. Finding the muscles that can maintain the bone alignment can be achieved in a wellstructured Basic Mat Class. Once everyone is realigned and feeling stronger, we will introduce foam rollers to this class, which will add a far greater challenge to the core and stabilising muscles of the body. As always, the majority of our ongoing clients enjoy adding in the Reformer Classes which offer greater demand to the bigger muscles whilst still utilising stabilising muscles. We have added two 5am classes to our current timetable. You can view our timetable on our website www.pilateslifestyle.com.au If you find a class and time to suit your needs, please contact Dorothy on 0432 269 472 or book your class from the website. Dorothy

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OUT & ABOUT This may be the distraction needed? WOW! What a great start to Tawny Trails, thanks so much for supporting this community project. If you didn’t make it to the first day you have not missed out, because there is so much fun on the Tawny Trails (and in case the not to be mentioned situation came up) we have two Launch Day Celebrations. Sunday 30 January is Launch Day Celebrations mark 2. So, you still have a chance to check out all the specials and demonstrations and get in on the prizes. Everyone gets a chance to win a piece

of artwork created on the day from one of our En Plein Air (paint on location) artists: Helen Evans & Anne-Louise Ciel will be located at the Gantry. Mike White & Majella Holton will be located at Ocean View Estates. There is an open invitation for anyone to join them on location to create some art on site. You don’t need experience to play. That goes for all our workshops and activities on Tawny Trails. Don’t forget that you need to book for workshops, horse riding and Yoga but the rest just rock up between 10am and 3pm and enjoy. Arts not your main joy? Creative people seek out new experiences, sensations and states of mind. How about a horse ride on top of a mountain with the Glass House Mountains as a backdrop? A location that brings up all kinds of inspiration. Perhaps a leisurely drive through the countryside, brows the masterfully crafted ceramics, a beautiful short walk at the Gantry, and maybe a divine lunch at Ocean View and bring home a local bottle of wine to top it off. Or maybe even try your mountain bike out on one of our local trails or a dip in Rocky Hole to finish the day off.

Making the most of this beautiful location where we live and get to know some of the creative people who live here. There is a connection between artistic exploration and happiness; see if you can be inspired by our artists and take a little happiness home with you. It may be the distraction you are looking for. www.tawnytrails.com This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Danielle B Latta Picture left: Bond Road by Helen Evans Pictured above: Bitter Sweet Beach by AnneLouise Ciel

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OUT & ABOUT Yoga for wellness in your whole being! Have you experienced yoga in your life yet? If you have, I don’t need to explain the benefits to you. If you were to tell your friends though, how would you describe your life with yoga in it? Better posture, greater relaxation, greater sleep, healthy breathing, strength, flexibility, peace of mind… the list goes on and on! Yoga is for every-body! Instagram would have you believe otherwise, perhaps giving you the impression that you need to be flexible to do it or have the latest gear to join in. The physical practice of yoga is just one aspect, there are so many layers… but we invite you to come as you are. You’ll be made welcome, and you’ll feel better for it! Our timetable includes Iyengar, Beginners Yoga, Vinyasa, Hatha & Restorative yoga classes plus a couple of class options for seniors. Being a community hub, Zen Space also offers a weekly community choir on Wednesdays (lunch for women, evening for everyone), Zenthai Shiatsu Treatments, music events & more! You can find more info in the timetable on our website or Facebook page. Ready to begin? You can start with an

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www.zen-space.com.au Happy New Year to all our members and supporters. Since the AGM on 18th December, the committee has successfully enlisted two new members for positions accepted on the proviso new members be found to take up those positions. 2022 Committee: President: Linda Murray Secretary: Alex Dalmau Treasurer: Chris Chmiel Catering: Yvonne Wohlsen Volunteer Co-ordinator: Evelyn Williames Committee: Ray Vuillermin On Saturday 8th January, the Library kicked off the year with a very successful

Saturday Books 4 Sale at the Cedar Creek Public Hall. Lots of new visitors stopped by and stocked up on non-fiction and fiction books. Pop-Up at Drakes Late January and into early February, the Library has a Pop-Up outside Drakes Supermarket selling jigsaw puzzles and games, to help out with “things to do” during the school holidays and cater to both children and adults. Drop in and take a look. January: Fri 21st, Thu 27th and Fri 28th. February: Wed 2nd, Fri 4th, Wed 9th and Thu 10th. Win a Tiger Moth Flight The countdown to the Win a Flight in a Tiger Moth draws near – don’t miss out on your tickets, available for purchase at the Pop Up days or contact info@ communitylibrarysamford.org. $20 each raffle drawn later in February. In the meantime stay well. The Management Team

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OUT & ABOUT

Samford Lions Club The Lion’s family and networking provided through this community continue to be excellent. As members leave and new members arrive, the friendship for likeminded is a natural bond. Each club offers a welcoming and instant support network into a new community from one club to another. Newcomers have an automatic friendship base that not only fills up the meetings with great heartfelt conversations but can help us put our lives into perspective. With downto-earth, positive people in our life, we are mindful of gratitude gained when doing nice things for others. Within Samford Lion’s club, we thrive on healthy friendships. My journey through Lion’s family at the Samford Lions Club was made extremely enjoyable with a fantastic couple, David and Kristin McKinnie (pictured). David, with his witty personality and a continuous stream of ‘dad jokes’ and Kristin, who was encouraging and welcoming to new members. Regrettably, the Samford Lion’s Club is farewelling these valued members to the vast waters of Hervey Bay. David and Kristin came to Samford Lions club from the Lions Club of Maleny-Blackall Range, and their experience within the

Lions community was keenly welcomed. They had an immediate group of friends keeping them happy on their Loins journey. For their time in the Samford Lions, they both not only have been Presidents, but have eagerly rolled up their sleeves, put on an apron and shook a tin to help raise valuable money for community projects. They will, of course, be looking forward to meeting new friends in Hervey Bay. If you are interested and would like to be involved and connected to your community, you would be welcomed at Samford Lions Club. Don’t wait to be asked; come along and make your presence known. We will always make you fit in to our gratifying community. Alison Kenny

HIDDEN PLAYGROUNDS Whether it’s birthday party time or a lovely catch up outdoors, finding a picnic table at John Scott Park may require some highly tactical planning. We take a look at some lesser-known playgrounds where you can lay out a table while watching the kids slide their woes away. Undambi Rotary Reserve Mt O’Reilly Road, Samford Valley Perhaps not so secret, the playground at Undambi Rotary Reserve is a small park that’s packed with features. Nestled away in Samford Valley, this park can get popular on the weekends, but even as rounds of ‘Happy Birthday’ are sung, there is usually still ample street parking available. With a list of features including an electric BBQ, toilets, rubbish bin, water bubbler and a half basketball court, it’s easy to see why this spot becomes a destination point for many. With an accessible creek running along the back of the park as well, kids end up having just as much fun down there as they do on the play equipment, which itself is not to be sneezed at.

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A full climbing apparatus and slide are the first things most little ones gravitate to here, with a fully decorated play shop on the ground level for the smaller kids. A spiderweb swing attracts both toddlers and teenagers alike and it’s not even uncommon to see the odd parent drift off to sleep here. A few spring rockers rounds off the play equipment, and still there’s more to uncover. Around the playground is a concreted bike path including obstacles that are both easy and a little more on the challenging side. With a shade cloth covering the majority of play equipment, Undambi Rotary Reserve offers a good reason to step outdoors at any time of the day. Tanya Hall

OUT & ABOUT MUSIC LESSONS WITH WENDY MURRAY Wendy Murray is offering music lessons from her home studio near Dayboro in 2022. • Sing For Joy lessons • Learn to play guitar • Choir and Sing-a-Song groups • Songwriting lessons • Music therapy sessions • 2 day Singing From The Heart Workshops Local professional singer, composer, songwriter, choir leader and music therapist Wendy Murray has been teaching voice and guitar and leading choirs for over 25 years. Wendy has experienced first-hand how singing opens people’s hearts and throats, helping them to be happier, more expressive, creative and confident in their everyday lives. Vocal classes address posture, breath, vocal techniques and qualities, phrasing, increased range and flexibility, repertoire, working with performance anxiety and microphone techniques for those who wish to perform at the next level. Wendy is also offering All in Together Choir and Sing-a-Song groups for those who love to sing and connect with others, forming strong friendships within their communities. Invigorating and relaxing 2 day singing retreats are also being offered throughout 2022. All classes and retreats cater for beginners of all ages and stages. Vocal coaching for professional singers and music therapy sessions work to foster deeper understanding of your unique self, any limiting patterns of belief and behaviour, thereby freeing you to be more creative, spontaneous and inspired. For more information, please call Wendy on 0417 830 340. www.wendymurray.com. Facebook: Wendy Murray

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KEEP HEALTHY METABOLIC BALANCE Modern life has much to offer but it also has a set of unique challenges, especially in the area of nutrition. There is so much information and misinformation about which food is good or not so good, that it is difficult for patients yet alone their clinicians to make sense of it all. Danielle Husband is a bachelor qualified clinical nutritionist and a certified Metabolic Balance®coach, who has recently successfully completed further training from Germany and in Brisbane. “I am thrilled to be able to bring the Metabolic Balance® program to Samford and surrounds. There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to promoting health and well-being, particularly with regard to diets, hormones and weight management. This is what makes this program so special,” says Danielle. “It’s easy to follow, individualised, yet an effective natural solution for people struggling with metabolic and hormone dysfunction such as diabetes, PCOS, weight issues, high blood pressure or heightened cholesterol, or those suffering with menopausal symptoms, she said. “It offers a permanent solution by

establishing the correct parameters for your unique biochemistry.” The program starts with a full health consultation and analysis of a simple blood sample for 35 essential blood parameters. Danielle then uses a specially designed food database from which foods are selected that are needed to rebalance your metabolism in accordance with your blood test results, medical history, any current on-going medical issues and food preferences. You then receive a four-phase individually tailored nutritional program, which includes menu plan and shopping list to provide

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BOOK REVIEWS SAFE HARBOUR Helene Young If you enjoy rural romantic crime fiction with dark undercurrents, then Safe Harbour might be the page t u r n e r yo u ’r e looking for. Award winning romance author Helene Yo u n g pulls together a gripping tale revolving around the illegal use of drugs in sport and the drive to provide job opportunities for the underprivileged. Newly escaped from an emotionally toxic relationship, Darcy Fletcher returns to her childhood home of Banksia Cove near Bundaberg, where, as part of a marine rescue team, she pulls devilishly handsome Tyrone from a wrecked yacht in a violent storm. Trouble is he’s lost his memory. As his connections are uncovered by Darcy’s childhood mate, Noah, the local police sergeant, a series of events occur which threaten everyone Darcy loves. A love triangle develops where Darcy’s physical attraction to Tyrone undermines her growing relationship with Noah. Some

BY JULIE MARTIN of the more over-the-top incidents are almost made believable by Noah’s down to earth approach to community policing. Despite his strong need to protect Darcy, he cannot leave a horror highway accident scene to rescue her. Duty must prevail. The complicated emotions of the characters and their backstories are gripping, but sometimes out of line with what most romance writers present. Woven into the story is Rosie, a compassionate Aboriginal elder who is a second mother to Darcy and many others in the community. Although there is a strong argument for each culture to maintain its own voice, it is good to see the contribution of an underrepresented minority in a community recognised in rural fiction. It is also good to see that much of the conversation among the women in the book does not revolve around men. The story is complicated, but so is life. It’s worth a read.

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does that in her gripping memoir Storyteller. It not only shows her dedication to upholding the right of the people to be informed by the press on matters of public interest, even if it means personally confronting disasters like Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines or governments opposed to reporting of cataclysmic events like the unrest in Bangkok. Behind her brave advocacy for allowing the voice of the underdog to be heard, is her struggle to be a good mother and wife. She lays bare her distress at having to leave her anxious child who is aware of the danger she faces, to head to the front line of the next unpredictable, yet historic event. Zoe captures the heartbreaking pain of miscarrying in a toilet in an airport far from her loved ones yet having to keep going because that was her job, her responsibility. Her style’s simplicity depicts the awe of giving a card made by her young son to Aung San Suu Kyi of Myanmar, who also faced tough choices about motherhood, and her heart-warming response. It reveals her immense respect for her local “fixers”, the cameramen, her fellow journalists and the ordinary people, eyewitnesses to the extraordinary, who risked so much to be heard. Storyteller is one of those books you casually pick up to browse through over an afternoon cuppa and suddenly find it’s four in the morning, the book is finished, and you are planning a re-read soon.

LOCAL WALKING TRAILS CIRCUMNAVIGATING CAMP MOUNTAIN Watching a sunrise from the summit of a mountain is a top start to any day, and our local trail network provides the perfect spot to pause for a moment before you have to check your work emails. Camp Mountain offers a clear, accessible trail that takes people through established gum forests and clusters of grass trees up to an elevation higher than the clouds and where you can spot a view of the Brisbane city skyline. Parking at the juncture of McLean Rd South and Sutton Court will get you to the start gates. There are two close entries to the Camp Mountain trails that are about 70 metres apart. Entering via the gate closest to McLean Rd South will take you in an anti-clockwise direction, while opting for the gate along Sutton Court will set you off on a clockwise trek. We did a boot-test of hiking the mountain in both directions. While it took the same amount of time to circumnavigate the trails no matter which way

you headed off, there were still marked differences in the routes. Walking clockwise at a standard pace will get you to the summit in 45 minutes. The climb is long and steady, but extremely satisfying as you reach the top on your own two feet. Continuing on this trajectory, the descent is just 15 minutes back to the start point. Conversely, if you decide to head up anti-clockwise, it will take a bit over 15 minutes to reach the summit, however this is at a steeper angle than the clockwise track offers. Meandering down the long side again takes roughly 45 minutes, with some added pit stops to capture some

breathtaking photos. Classed as a moderate trail, this track has 270 metres of elevation gain which is comparable to the 275m elevation earned when traversing the well-known Mt Coottha loop. The track around Camp Mountain is straightforward, with only one other main trail that runs onto it. You’ll find this fork-inthe-road about 15 minutes in when walking clockwise. This other track is Link Road, which will eventually take you to Bellbird Grove or Enoggera Creek Reservoir if you foray down too far. It’s worth downloading a free trail maps app onto your smartphone (such as maps. me) to ensure your hour-long hike around a mountain stays in the one postcode. With no bubblers en route, it’s also worth carrying your own water bottle if needed. Without having to venture too far, the Camp Mountain trails provides a peak experience next time you decide to lace up the boots and head for the hills. Tanya Hall

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CHRONICLE CUP FINAL 2021-22 Dayboro v Dayboro Cowboys Highvale, 5 December 2021. Dayboro won the toss and bowled. COWBOYS R Neilsen retired …………………….. 20 D Heathwood c Wilson b Broucek …. 25 J Gerber c Wilson b Macintyre ……... 47 R Mundy c&b Mellor ……………….. 2 S Shackel c Winn b Topp …………..... 23 H Stavarakis c Winn b Macintyre …. 15 B O’Shanesy c C Geddes b Wilson.... 11 C Heathwood (c) not out …………. 12 T McDonald b Topp ……………….. 16 N Case run out ……………………... 12 sundries…………………………….… 11 Total off 35 overs …………………… 194 Fall: 31, 84, 89, 107, 135, 137, 151, 172, 194. Mellor 5-0-9-1, R Geddes 5-1-30-0, Wilson 5-0-16-1, C H Geddes 4-1-16-0, Broucek 5-037-1, Macintyre 5-0-23-2, M Geddes 1-0-17-0, Topp 5-0-44-2. DAYBORO B Winn (c) b Mundy ……………….... 1 C Geddes b Mundy ………………...... 4 R Topp b Mundy ……………………. 2 P Mellor st Gerber b Case ………….... 18 E Wilson b Mundy ………………….. 0 C H Geddes lbw Case ……………...... 11 M Freeman not out ……………….... 6 S Macintyre b O’Shanesy ………...… 4 M Geddes b O’Shanesy ………….… 1 D Broucek c Mundy b Shackel …… 6 R Geddes b Shackel ……………….. 1 sundries …………………………….. 6 Total off 26.2 overs ……………...… 60 Fall: 1, 5, 10, 10, 25, 40, 44, 48, 59, 60. Stavarakis 5-1-8-0, Mundy 5-1-7-4, McDonald 4-1-8-0, Case 3-0-18-2, O’Shanesy 3-1-32, Quinn 3-0-10-0, C Heathwood 2-0-3-0, Shackel 1.2-0-2-2. Tiger Lawson Award: 3 Russell Mundy, 2 Justin gerber, 1 Paul Mellor. A sodden outfield, the threat of a storm and a sloppy bowling approach from the road end set the scene for the final of this season’s Chronicle Cup. Cowboys started slowly, Paul Mellor’s bowling controlling the pace until Ricky Neilsen swung so hard that he damaged a bicep, first points to Dayboro. Justin Gerber got them out of trouble as he had so often, but Dayboro were happy that the Cowboys were limited to 4 an over at first drinks. Then Russell Mundy came in to bat. He scored a couple of singles, then Paul Mellor gave him a half volley which he smashed. Paul had one choice only as the ball rocketed back to him, catch it or suffer damage. He triumphantly flung it in the Page 26 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 21 January 2022

air then grimaced as sense took over from reflexes. Stavarakis went cheaply by his standards, caught in the deep like half his team as they tried to counter the wet outfield. Todd McDonald went to a beauty, bowled by lefty Rob Topp, across to leg then cutting back sharply, bewildering the batter. Dayboro were happy at lunch having contained the damaging Cowboys to under 200 with tight bowling and catching. Then the storm hit, not from the skies but from the Cowboys’ attack, Harry’s outswingers from one end, Barra’s offcutters from the other. One tightening the screws, the other through the gate, stumpwards. Dayboro were gone after eight overs of the best bowling of the season, four down and only dignity to play for. Mellor and Charlie Geddes hit sixes then out, Mike Freeman dug in, Mal Geddes couldn’t restrain himself and the score limped to 60. Most of the Dayboro dismissals were bowled, most of the Cowboys’ dismissals were caught. Cricket can be a funny game.

Helen presents the Cup. Pictured top: Dayboro Cowboys regain the Chronicle Cup.

Samford Golden Valley Pony Club Samford Golden Valley Pony Club member, Arabella Eagles recently competed in the Pony Club National Championships. Due to COVID, the National Championships, which were to be held in Victoria, were converted to a virtual event. After winning a dressage championship at the State Pony Club Championships in September 2021 she was eligible to represent Queensland. Arabella placed 5th in her class at the national event amongst a very competitive group of pony club dressage riders from all over Australia. Arabella has been a member of the Samford Pony Club for 7 years. She is pictured here with club president Peter Tornabene, at the annual Samford Pony Club awards day and Christmas party.

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LOOKING BACK - DAYBORO HISTORY Dayboro 1921 (ca) The Telegraph of 16th December 1920 reported on the monthly Pine Shire Council meeting “Correspondence…From Ch. Thorpe, Dayboro asking permission to erect a verandah over the footpath at his shop… This was left in the hands of Mr. Bradley…” His shop is on the right in Williams Street in this photo. Approval must have been given as an awning can be seen in front of his shop. There are nappies on the clothesline

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

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

0422 340 600

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

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

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Florist

• Smoke alarm upgrades & testing

Every day florist for all your occassions, big and small

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• General electrical repairs

Order today ph. 3289 4001

• Emergency & exit lighting

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• Switchboard upgrades and testing • Building management systems

Shop 6/7 Main St (next to Mooeys!)

• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) • Security systems, access control & data

Picture Framing service

07 3289 6652 Paintings, photos, repairs www.jarcelelectrical.com.au Local business with over Lic 150 No 67612 customers in the Valley and surrounding area. Domestic, Rural & Commercial work FREE QUOTES Highly competitive and will call at • Air conditioning & fans • LED lightingyour home to discuss requirements. • Switchboard upgrades • TV antennas Free • Phone & data points • Shed & pump wiringquotes (you can send a photo) • CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Please call / text Ross on 0408862646 Call Brad 0448 860 666 Email: gluerross@yahoo.com.au

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QBCC No 1293340

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

CALL SELBY TODAY ON 0437 230 019 YOU DESIGN - WE SUPPLY & INSTALL Steel Chainwire, Glass, Pool, Security, Colorbond, Sla

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3289 6659 0412 173 850

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

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

Phone: 0412 024 834 Samford Valley BSA No. 896576

www.brettspm.com.au

VALLEYACREAGE MOWING SERVICES Your local mowing specialist

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

Phone Colin 0416 189 959 or 3289 2953

& Taxi Service

Samford Village to Airport $95 max 4 people

• Domestic • Commercial • Roofs • Insurance Work

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

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

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

0458 761 080 simonmh81@gmail.com QBCC 15057183

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ANTON TRUSCOTT 0412 764 764 / 3289 2242

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

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

Maintenance, installation & new Work Install, repair, service and maintain any gas-run appliances including ovens, cook tops, BBQ and hot water systems. Leak detection, upgrades, regulators & bottles and new installations.

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Maintenance & Renova ons Emergency Plumbing 24/7

Rusty Wall’s Plumbing & Drainage Service

PHONE: 3289 5502 MOBILE: 0414 775 033

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

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

7 DAYS - 24 HRS - BSA No: 065 612

www.mothersoleplumbing.com.au

Contact Russell Wall

Mobile: 0416 069 279 or ph. 3882 0161

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

Phone: 3289 2111 Pump sales, service & repairs Water filtration systems & filters Tanks & irrigation supplies Pool equipment, testing & chemicals

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CONTACT: 0427 374 392

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Septic Tanks

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W.A.S Wastewater Solutions Pty Ltd

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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

Phone 0419 684 463

Servicing and repairs to most Wastewater Treatment Systems.

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

Family owned and operated.

LIQUID WASTE PUMP OUTS

Email: info@waswastewater.com.au

Call Geoff: 0424 157 712 www.waswastewater.com.au

• Septic & holding tanks • Grease traps

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

SAMFORD SECURITY & BLINDS Woven Stainless Mesh • Security Doors & Screens Flyscreens • Blinds • Awnings • Patio Enclosures Internal & External Shutters CONTACT BRETT FOR A FREE MEASURE & QUOTE 0418 641 241 • samsec@bigpond.com

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John Keal isn’t just a friendly water carrier, he also does Acreage Slashing

Ph: 3353 3211

Your friendly, local Samford man for water deliveries, pools & slashing

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

Installation and servicing most brands of treatment systems

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Slashing

• 4wd Tractor Slashing, 6 foot wide cut • Efficient and experienced • Keep you acreage under control • Reduce the risk of snakes • Minimise fire hazards

QBSA Licence 744719

Timber Shutters Direct

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J.A. LIDDLE PTY LTD CONSULTING SURVEYORS

➢ Council Applications ➢ Subdivisions ➢ Contours, building setouts etc

PH: 3289 3411

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Accredited Pool Safety Inspector

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

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

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Tiler

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SPECIALISING IN ALL ASPECTS OF TILING; from marble to mosaic and main floors to bathroom renovations.

over 25 years genuine experience

For quality, reliable work and a free quote contact Shane.

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

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STAINLESS STEEL TANK

Ph Danny & Wendy Greensill

0419 724 019 / 3289 1924

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

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Locally Owned Family Business

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TANK REPAIRS & CLEANING A-1 Water Tank Services

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Samford’s Best Value

Mains drinking water only Council approved and locally owned

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

CALL SHANE

0488 043 886

www.a1tanks.com.au

Ph Mike: 0417 703 962

tankgoodness@iinet.net.au

John Keal of Samford

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

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3353 3211

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

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

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

MAGAZINE STANDS/ MULTIPLE COPIES available at: Belle Property Bendigo Bank Cafe Lagarto Dayboro PO Drakes Samford Drop Out Cafe Gleam O’Dawn Mooey’s Mt Nebo PO Ray White Samford Design & Print Samford Variety Store S/Valley Veterinary Hospital The Slab Hut Spokes Cafe Tourist Centre FOR ALL ENQUIRIES: editor@villagepump.org.au. M: 0477 663 696 FORTNIGHTLY LETTERBOX DELIVERY TO: Armstrong Creek Bunya Camp Mountain Cashmere Clear Mountain Closeburn Draper Highvale Kobble Creek Mt. Glorious Mt. Samson Samford Valley Samford Village Samsonvale Wights Mountain Yugar THE VILLAGE PUMP 21 January 2022– Page 45

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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 of old unwanted cars and car bodies. 0412 268 087

FOR SALE LUCERNE HAY AND RHODES GRASS for sale direct from farmer. Small squares and large round bales available. Chaff by request. Delivery can be arranged. Ph Stewart 0419 644 340.

CLASSIFIEDS – editor@villagepump.org.au SERVICES cont 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. Target Pest & Turf Services: 1300 638 938. WELDING REPAIRS: General, stainless, alloy. Call Gary: 0413 435 041. FUNNEL ANTS! Are these pesky ants destroying your lawn/paddocks? I can easily control these and get your lawn/paddocks looking great again. Long lasting control. Ph John at Target Pest & Turf Services on 1300 638 938. Your local Samford pest control experts.

ANIMALS FARRIER Good rates. 0417 738 722 PETA’S PET MINDING Ph: 0418 118 708.

SERVICES COUNSELLING Robin Botic, couples, individual, all issues, counselling, accred. relationships Aust. B.A. Dip. Ed., B Lit. Psych., Adv. Dip. Phone 3289 8301 or 0414 856 811. LANTANA a problem? Call Peter on 0417 726 923 for prompt removal, roots and all with no pesticides used. FRUSTRATED? Windows don’t open? Doors don’t close? Repair & remesh fly & security screens. Problem solved. Call Budget Windows 0403 130 641. 20 yrs exp. BSA Lic. 1261974 ACREAGE and domestic mowing, whipper-snipping, gardening and pressure cleaning. Cheap fixed rates, honest and reliable. Ring Liam 0472 626 206 TLC CLEANERS – Reliable, local service over 20yrs. Many references avail. 0414 328 945 L&S DOYLE ELECTRICAL Competitive rates, free quotes. Liam Doyle 0404 494 184. Lic No 73073 CELEBRANT with depth and warmth. Contact Margit on 0410 030 870 or margitradcliffe@gmail.com WELDING Minor welding work. 0407 255 549 LOCAL CLEANING LADY $30/hr. 0488 483 231. RIDER MOWER and small engine repairs & servicing, general welding & fabrication work. Low rates no frills. Call Aaron: 0417 716 662 8am-4pm Mon-Fri. Pick up service avail. YOUR HOME CLEANED & SANITISED by KellieLee. Wkly/ftnly/3 wkly/mthly. Spring cleans, one off cleans. Blinds, windows & home ironing. Productive quality job assured. Professional pride & joy in work. Reliable & trusted service for over 12 yrs. Call: 0412 822 115 WINTER WEED SPRAY Is your lawn a mass of weeds? You must spray for Bind-ii now and avoid the thorns! Also eliminate clover, oxalis, and broadleaf weeds. Quality exp’d service. Ph John @ Target Pest & Turf Services: 1300 638 938 SOIL CORING AND AERATION The most overlooked aspect to a great lawn! Heavy duty machine takes cores up to 50mm deep resulting in better water and fertiliser absorption whilst aerating roots. Exp’d operator, Ph John @ Target Pest & Turf Services: 1300 638 938.

SAMFORD PET RESORT AND DOGGY DAY CARE. Ph 3289 1600 www.samfordpetresort.com.au SAMFORD & SURROUNDS PET SITTING: Call Wendy Ph 0413 728 446 reliable & trustworthy

TUITION ART in Cashmere with Ann Russell.Workshops, Retreats, Fine Art. www.annrussell.art. 0438 410 145. DRIVER TRAINING Auto/manual, accredited female trainer, 3xhrs, own car only. $35 p/hr. M: 0434 544 215. LANGUAGE for adults and children: English writing & literacy, German, French, Japanese, ‘how language works’. Enjoyment is key! I have rich experience learning and teaching. Face-to-face, Samford & surrounds. Sarah 0415 812 565. language@earthwrite.com.au VOICE & GUITAR LESSONS, choir & singalongs with Wendy Murray https://www.wendymurray.com. Please call Wendy 0417 830 340.

HEALTH & WELLBEING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Early childhood/school/ executive skills, self care, sensory/self regulation. E: gwen@gwenliddleot.com M: 0413 124 121 CREATE Emotional Health and Wellbeing: consider Australian Bush Flower Essences and Holistic Counselling with Carmel - Accredited and Registered. M: 0412 432 885. LOMI LOMI MASSAGE and Energy Healing: Relax, Recharge, Rest. Offering 1, 1.5 and 2 hour massages. Female Only Practitioner. Located Mitchelton. Book here! https://msapothecary.as.me/ or by calling 0421 923 099 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.

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

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COMMUNITY CONTACTS Aikido Samford Club Beginners welcome. Darren 0402 901 933.

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

Samford Community Singers

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

Men’s Coffee Morning: Meet other local retired and semi-retired men for a coffee and chat. 10am Fridays at Collies & Co, Main St, Samford. Contact Morris: 0409 614 855.

Samford Hash Group Since 1991. Runners, walkers, joggers. Ph

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

mowpr.org. New volunteers always welcome.

Millen Farm and The Mini Farm Project have created an online store. Purchase fresh farm produce and support charity. Order up to 6pm Thursday and collect Saturday’s from 9am at Millen Farm. www. minifarmbox.com.au Movie Club: Inaugural night - Saturday 15th August, then 2nd

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

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

enquiries email: samfordvalleytargetarchers@gmail.com

Saturday night of the month in Cedar Creek. 7.00pm start - call Rose 0408124251. Limit of 6 per session until a larger venue can be found

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

Mt 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

Samford Museum Station St, open every Wednesday & Sunday 10am - 4pm. info@samfordmuseum.com.au. Ph: 3289 2743

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

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

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

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

Samford Pool - Redfin Aquatics

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

Boys Brigade and Girls Brigade Monday at 6.30pm in school

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

Bunya Residents Association SES Building, James Drysdale Sport Reserve 7.30pm on last Wednesday of month, Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov.

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

terms. Community Church. Rod or Heather Adam, 3289 1915.

Caravan Club Dog friendly club holds rallies one week each month within 350km. Greg 0419 021 789.. 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

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

M: 0448 726 343

www.redfinaquatics.com.

Samford Rangers Football Club (Soccer) President -

See facebook page for details.

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

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

0458 246 883. www.samfordrda.com.au

Pine Rivers Koala Care Assoc Inc 24 hour Koala & Wildlife

Samford Scout Group Membership enquiries to David Reed: gl@

Rescue 0401 350 799.

samford.scoutsqld.com.au www.samfordscouts.com.au Ph: 3040 6400

Playgroup Contact Julia 0459 067 752 or samfordplaygroup@gmail.

Samford Support Network 0470 214 916. SSN@ samfordsupportnetwork.com. Drive Coordinator: 0490 216 043. www. samfordsupportnetwork.com.

com or www.facebook.com/samfordplaygroup

Samford Riding for the Disabled Samford Showgrounds Call

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

Samford & District Show Society Committee meetings at

Progress Association (SDPPA) Email: secretary@

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

Community Library Samford Books, games, jigsaw puzzles,

Reko Samford & Dayboro: Order ea week online for contactless pickup ea Saturday. Facebook: Reko Samford/Reko Dayboro for details.

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

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

Rotary Club of Samford Valley 6.45pm second and fouth Tuesday. Contact President Amanda: 0417 612 400

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

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

RSL Sub-Branch Memorial Park corner Main and Progress.

Secretary Lilah 0410 691 186. Hall bookings 0414 890 094

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

Samford Valley Weather Station Visit www. samfordweather.com

Cycling Samford Velos. Every Saturday from Samford Patisserie.

Samford Stags Rugby League Club Committee meetings

Zen Meditation Every Tuesday, 7.00-8.30pm old Catholic Church.

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

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

Farmers Hall, 0422 054 378. CWA Bookings 0414 890 094 Old Catholic Church Bookings Lyn Birmingham 3355 2667. Showgrounds Pavilion - Seating for 500. 3289 7057. Samsonvale Hall - Linda Jeffrey 0416 735 361. Cedar Ck Hall - cedarcreekhall4520@gmail.com Samford Bowls Club - 3289 1204 Samford Community Centre, School Rd - 0408 665 434 Mt Nebo Hall - mtnebohall@mtnebo.org.au Samford Scout Hall & Shelter - David Reed 3040 6400 Anglican Church Hall 3289 1715 Zen Space Samford - 0421 058 250

Liberal National Party LNP Darcy Creighton 0403 435 606 Lions Club 7.00pm on the first and third Thursday of the month.

Contact David 3289 4378 samford@lionsq3.org.au

FIRES

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

samfordprogess.org.au W: samfordprogress.org.au Facebook: SDPPA

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

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

Facebook: Samford Valley Markets.

Ph 3298 5094.

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

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

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

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Samford Commons admin@samfordcommons.org.au. Leah

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

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

FIRE WARDENS: SAMFORD

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

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

CLEAR MOUNTAIN Jan Blok 0434 147 960

SAMSONVALE

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

MT NEBO

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

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