The Village Pump 29/11/24 by SDPPA

Samford Progress Association’s free community newspaper

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CLASS OF 2023

The 2023 year 6 graduates finally got together for their annual photo in the Park on 21st November. It was great to see the kids come together across 15 different secondary schools - and see how much they have grown! Special thanks to Craig English who again generously donated his time to take the photo. Thanks also to all the parents who managed to get their kids to John Scott Park (twice) for the photo. We wish our Samford kids all the best in their secondary school years and beyond.

SPECIAL DELIVERY

It was an immediate flight interstate for me, following the early arrival of this beautiful pre-Christmas package.

Stella Morgan Stitt announced herself to this world on Friday 15 November, 2024. Proud parents Jackie and Dom Stitt are completely besotted as are the grateful grandparents. Not sure there has been a more perfect grandchild – but I could be biased!

MaryAnne

NEXT SAMFORD PROGRESS MEETING

Wednesday 19th February 2025

Samford Community Hub (SCHUB). 7pm start. All welcome. Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.

DID YOU KNOW?

Homemade playdough can be toxic to our pets.

The main ingredient in homemade playdough is salt (sodium chloride). Sodium is an essential electrolyte in the body, but when its levels become too high, it can lead to severe neurological effects. Following ingestion, early signs of poisoning include vomiting, diarrhoea and excessive thirst.

Without appropriate treatment, affected animals may develop tremors, seizures or even coma. Other common causes of sodium poisoning include excessive consumption of sea water, soy sauce, baking soda and salt dough Christmas ornaments.

Homemade playdough also frequently contains cream of tartar which has a similar structure to tartaric acid, presumed to be the constituent of grapes, making them also toxic to dogs.

Animal Poisons Hotline provides free advice to pet owners in Australia. Ph:1300 869 738.

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE COMMISSIONERS

(Mt Nebo) ........

Peter Gloor (Cedar Ck)

(Camp Mtn)

(Kobble Ck)

Lummis (Armstrong Ck) 0404

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CHANGING OF THE GUARD

Samford Progress (SP) works on behalf of the residents of Samford and surrounding districts to promote, protect and advocate for the interests of the community. Since 1970, it has been led by a volunteer Management Committee. Meetings are held monthly and are open to anyone in the community to attend.

At the recent AGM, the Management Committee (MC) was voted in for 2025, with the majority nominating for another year: Vice President Don Cousins, Treasurer Robin Merchant and Secretary Leigh Eagle continue their roles and we thank them for their ongoing commitment. This committee is supported by Michelle Walsh who provides exceptional administrative support as well as managing the SCHUB and Village Pump Editor, MaryAnne Morgan. President Leah Hudson has stepped down after 4 years on the MC, the last two as President We welcome David Harrison as the new President in 2025. The MC is very grateful for Leah’s leadership and commitment to this community and we look forward to her continued support as a SP member.

Wednesday 20th November was the last meeting for 2024 and therefore Leah’s last meeting as President. Below is an extract of her final report to the membership.

President’s Report 20th November marked my final meeting as President of Samford Progress before standing aside at the end of the year, and as such I wanted to take a moment to reflect and express my gratitude. While I hope to remain an active member and volunteer, it is time for a refresh in leadership to guide the team as they continue to strengthen as a committee. Looking back, I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together—both with the current committee and alongside the previous committee members I served with, and the leadership that preceded me.

My journey with Samford Progress began late in 2020 when I was invited to take on the challenging role of Secretary, a role I held until December 2022, when I transitioned to President.

The organisation of the past was perceived by some in the community as stagnant and ironically, resistant to progress.

Under the leadership of Michael O’Sullivan, there was a renewed hope that we could take on more meaningful projects to further align our activities with our constitutional objectives. At my time of joining, the Eco Corridor was our sole subcommittee, and whilst a fabulous and worthwhile project, I often wondered what more Samford Progress could do.

Throughout my time, our scope and impact has grown significantly, as well as our commitment to continuous improvement. Together, we have:

• Taken on the Management of the SCHUB and grown it to a thriving community space.

• Seeded projects like the Samford Edible Garden Trail and formed the Sustainability Sub-committee.

• Supported the NBN Advocacy Group and Samford Area Aircraft Action Group (SAAAG)

• Formed the Development subcommittee and advocated for our community interests in development applications like Trentham Place, Beaurepaires and Junction St/Main Street.

• Expanded Christmas on Main Street into a vibrant community celebration enjoyed all along Main Street and surrounds.

• Directed grants and donations to local nonprofits, addressing community concerns around our financial reserves.

• Incubated initiatives like the Samford Edible Garden and Samford Live, which continue to thrive today.

• Strengthened relationships with local businesses, expanded our volunteer base, and enhanced our community engagement.

Our strategic focus has been instrumental in these achievements. Together, we:

• Improved financial management

by budgeting and forecasting operational expenses while quarantining our reserves.

• Undertook a full rebrand and trading name change, delivering a fresh identity for our Association.

• Overhauled governance with a new constitution and robust policies that reflect our expanded operations.

As I step away, I hope the committee continues to lead with heart, compassion, and care. May sustainability—environmental, economic and human—remain central to every decision, and may you always be open to incubating new projects that foster positive community outcomes.

To my incredible team, I owe my deepest gratitude:

MaryAnne, thank you for being the backbone of The Village Pump and for your instrumental role in Christmas events and of course for your personal support.

Michelle, words cannot express my appreciation. The care with which you manage the Community Hub and support our administration is appreciated greatly.

Don, thank you for your energy, skill and dedication, and for being the perfect balance to my approach.

Leigh and Rob, your expertise in governance and finances has been invaluable to fortifying our foundations, taking us into the future.

To our supportive members and volunteers—you know who you are—thank you for your encouragement and trust.

Lastly, to David, our incoming President, thank you for stepping up. I wish you all the best as you lead us forward.

Thank you for the privilege of serving as your President. It has been an honour to work alongside you all. Farewell, and here’s to continued success for our Asssociation.

Leah Hudson Samford Progress President

Pictured L-R: Rob Merchant, Michelle Walsh, Leah Hudson, Leigh Eagle, Don Cousins. (MaryAnne Morgan absent - see Pg 2)

Bushcare

It was a cloudy, humid and hot afternoon for our final monthly Council-assisted bushcare of 2024. We had a solid turn out and again split into 2 teams, with the larger group removing weeds from the riverbank rainforest planting P4 and others tackling the central part of rainforest zone P1 where various invasive vine weeds and groundcovers were emerging below a gap in the canopy. After a couple of hours of work, our volunteers enjoyed another wonderful afternoon tea kindly provided by Karen from Samford Progress.

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Frogbit smothering the waterhole Amazon Frogbit

update

Readers may recall that in early 2021 we found an infestation of the highly invasive Amazon Frogbit in the waterhole in the South Pine River below the Eco-Corridor (this nasty water weed can outcompete Salvinia!). When we learned that it was not a declared weed in Queensland, Eco-Corridor sub-committee member Ken Perkins raised

The petition received almost 650 signatures and was considered favourably by (former) Minister Mark Furner who agreed that Amazon Frogbit should be declared as restricted biosecurity matter under the Biosecurity Regulations. The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries then raised awareness of Amazon Frogbit through its social media extension activities.

Unfortunately, the final legislation hadn’t gone through Parliament before the election. Recently we were approached by the Invasive Species Council (ISC) who asked if we had encountered Amazon Frogbit, so we relayed our story. As a result, Samford Progress has sent a letter of support to the ISC to get Amazon Frogbit listed as a Weed of National Significance, which will have a greater impact than listing in Queensland (although Frogbit is already a declared weed in NSW, WA and the NT). We hope that new federal legislation will be processed quickly.

Peter Storer

The Eco-Corridor is a project of Samford Progress

UPDATE ON ONGOING APPEAL:

Proposed DA for 2–4 Main St and 1–3 Junction St, Samford Village

Samford Progress’ DA Sub-Committee continues to pursue community concerns with the proposed DA covering the vacant blocks on Main St opposite the petrol station and the first two houses in Junction St that back onto the vacant blocks.

The developer’s proposal is to build a large two-story commercial premise over the four blocks that will house retail outlets,

for the community.

In recent months, there have been a number of significant actions and some progress as the case unfolds. In late September, Samford Progress ceased engagement with Gadens as its legal representatives due to financial constraints. This transition required a substantial administrative effort to reassign representation for most of the continuing 104 correspondents to the Progress Association. We acknowledge and thank these community members for continuing their active involvement and support in the case.

On 10 October, the matter was presented in court but was adjourned to allow time for mediation. The mediation session was held on 11 November. While the session details remain confidential, the sub-committee has been focused on a draft mediation agreement that addresses critical issues, including the development’s presentation to Junction Street, unresolved traffic circulation matters, and key town planning considerations. Feedback from TMR and COMB is still pending and will play a crucial role in addressing these concerns.

At our Court appearance on 20 Nov 24, the matter was adjourned to 9 Dec 24, to allow additional time for all parties to finalise and exchange information as discussed during the mediation process.

The committee remains committed to advocating for sustainable development and ensuring community concerns are addressed comprehensively. Updates will continue as the matter progresses.

Samford Progress DA Sub-Committee

SCOUTS GETTING FESTIVE

Scouts from the Samford Scout Group recently joined 200 other Scouts from the local Sir Leslie Wilson Scout District for the annual Scout Skate Night to cap off an adventurous year. With Scout participant ages ranging from 5 to 25, there were plenty of skilled skaters and first timers in attendance.

Early in January, a good number of Samford Scouts will be going to the Australian Scout Jamboree being held in Maryborough. The Australian Jamboree is an experience like no other. Every four years, more than ten thousand Scouts from right across Australia and the world meet together for an unforgettable ten-day camp full of incredible activities, new challenges and endless opportunities to make friends for life. We wish them well on their forthcoming adventure.

As the Scouting year heads towards the festive holiday, we’d like to thank all our Scouts for their contribution, our volunteer team for running our adventure

program, our suppliers and sponsors for helping us being able to provide such excellent resources and our community for supporting all that we do. Scouting delivers to our community resilient young people who have gained leadership experience, are physically active and care for others.

If you’d like your child to develop their life skills with more adventure in 2025, our you’d like to develop your own life skills by volunteering, then check out www. samfordscouts.com.au and contact us.

David Reed Samford Scout Group Leader

CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET

saturday 7 december 5.00pm-8.30PM

FRIDAY AT THE SCHUB

Many A Mickle Makes A Muckle

The elves of Samford are already busy, making, recycling, preparing to make others’ lives better at this wonderful time of year. A small lady elf with a heart of gold, a tall man elf with a sunny smile under his floppy hat, a busy editor elf on the run, a crocheting elf whose fingers are always working, a creative elf who cares for kids in need, a gentle elf with a pup named Sippee, and a feisty rowdy little group of elves who talk and laugh and sing while packing goodies and making surprises, have all given good things they no longer use, made things others will love, collected things for those (including some animals) in need, and given time to make someone’s day brighter, some animal’s life more comfortable.

They are some of the many great folk in our community who give what they can to make the lives of many better. Some drive for Samford Support Network and Meals on Wheels (both organisations really need more drivers and help). Some care for hurt wildlife and rescue dogs and cats (help with donating food is always welcome). Some volunteer as Firies and First Responders (donations welcome). Some work at the beautiful Eco Corridor (planters and weeders are needed). All these seemingly little helps gathered together make our community better…and that’s a huge thing. If you have something tucked in a cupboard that you’ve never used, or that you’ve finished with that someone else might like or can create something out of, even if it’s scraps of wool or material,

or if you can give an hour or two to something that interests you, like Samford Support Network or Meals on Wheels or the Eco Corridor, please consider it. If you are interested in the way our beautiful community is developing, become an active member of Samford Progress. And if you like to have a yarn and sing while playing helper elf, join us on Friday afternoon at the SCHUB. All our little contributions make a big difference.

Julie Martin

STRENGTH IN CLEARLY IDENTIFIED NUMBERS

With temperatures on the rise as we slide into summer, local fire brigades are urging residents to check their letter box numbers are clear for first responders to quickly locate your property in the event of an emergency.

Letterbox numbers that are large and clearly visible from the road will help emergency crews immensely, particularly if they are on the look out for your place during bad weather, during smoky conditions, or at night.

It’s easy not to notice that your mailbox number is hidden amongst overgrown shrubs or faded beyond legibility.

Homes in rural and semi-rural areas in particular can be hard to find for emergency responders.

Anyone calling 000 can also help crews’ response time by identifying nearby landmarks or by standing outside a property if possible.

Every second counts when things go wrong, and this simple check of your letterbox the next time you reverse out of the driveway can go a long way to ensuring a good outcome over a disastrous one.

Tanya Hall

Pic by Priscilla du Preez of Unsplash

Pexels Photo by Erik Mclean

AGM and Updated Client Information

On Wednesday November 20th the SSN held its AGM at the SCHUB. All the existing Management Committee members made the decision to renominate for 2025, no other nominations were received. Voting was held by a secret ballot under the supervision of our returns officer.

The new 2025 Management Committee (MC): President - Karen Reid, TreasurerDamian Davies, Secretary - Keria Newman and Committee members - Kate Boddington and Margit Rust. The Management Committee thanked all members for attending and shared in a delightful lunch provided by Meals on Wheels.

The Samford Support Network would like to sincerely thank the Samford community, it’s businesses and individuals who once again have supported the SSN so generously. We are 100% community supported and very grateful for that support.

Samford Support Network

Working together to help local community members

2024 has been another big year for the SSN with our client numbers continuing to rise. For the time being, the SSN is not taking on any new clients but we have implemented a waiting list for those wishing to register.

Anyone wishing to access the SSN services must first become a client. The procedure for new clients is:

Perspective clients first meet with our Client Coordinator who goes through the Client Registration Form, explains what the SSN does and shares with the client helpful information like accessing transport through RSL, aged care packages and hospital transport.

The Registration Form is then sent to the MC allowing two weeks for processing the form. Once the two weeks has passed, the Client Coordinator informs the perspective client if they can be supported and advises them how they can now access SSN services - transport, shopping and social outings. PLEASE NOTE:

WE ARE NOT AN AGED CARE PROVIDER.

We are a group of volunteers who drive our clients (who live in the Samford area) to medical, personal and health appointments. We provide shopping to Samford and

Brookside, social outings every fortnight on a Friday and a one-off gardening/handyman service.

VOLUNTEERS

NEEDED

We are desperately seeking more volunteers to continue to provide this valuable service for our local community. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please see our website www. samfordsupportnetwork.org.au and contact secretary@samfordsupportnetwork.org.au Please help us support our isolated and aged community members.

COOKING EVENT WITH ITALIAN CHEF DARIO

Learn to make fresh pasta in style. Phoenix Sculpture Garden

After making Tagliatelle, Pesto and Tiramisu from scratch during an interactive handmade pasta lesson, we will enjoy lunch among the marble sculptures. A glass of Prosecco is included. The meal will be vegetarian, but not vegan.

Dario is an Italian/Australian chef, writer, sailor and painter, fluent in four languages. You will, without a doubt, be swept up in

Samford Psychology

his Italian passion for life and good food. To book please ring Margit 0410 030 870. Dario is also an Italian and Spanish language teacher, for enquiries please call. Friday, 13th December 2024. 10am to 2pm.

$250pp/ $350 for 2. Early RSVP essential by return mail/email to margitradcliffe@gmail.com.

Support for Children, Adolescents & Adults

Our psychologists are experienced, caring and supportive with approaches tailored to suit the individual client.

Areas where we can help include:

SSN Management committee and members gather for the AGM.

DAYBORO BOOMERANG BAGS

2024 Dickson Community Group of the Year

Boomerang Bags is about connecting communities, diverting waste, starting conversations, fostering sustainable behaviour, and having a bit of fun!

Share the Dignity

Due to the generosity of our community and visitors to Dayboro who buy our bags throughout the year, our group has been able to fund 20 x Share the Dignity bags, a donation by our group of over $1000. The bags were sewn by our volunteers and filled with essential items for women and children fleeing domestic violence. We packed these bags at our November working bee and dropped them at the collection point at Bunnings. Each year over 80,000 bags are distributed, but demand often outstrips supply. If you would also like to participate in the Share the Dignity drive, visit their website: https://www.sharethedignity.org. au/

HO! HO! HO!

No need for a wasteful Christmas day with single use wrapping paper going straight in the bin. Grab one of our Christmas bags (lots of colours, shapes and sizes to choose from) to use over and over again every Christmas! Great for teachers’ gifts, or for that special someone, these bags are available at Dayboro Pharmacy until stocks last. Katrina, the new owner of Treasure Tribe Dayboro, is stocking our new Christmas bunting range (pictured below). Made from sweet little Christmas inspired colours and designs, they are 100% upcycled, reusable and locally made. The perfect addition to your home this Christmas and in the future.

A CELEBRATION!

By the time this article goes to print, our little group in Dayboro will have completed our 7000th bag, an enormous achievement! Since starting our local group in 2017, we have used our common focus on sustainability and stewardship to foster connectedness and community. To help others when they are in need. And to be there to support each other in friendship and with kindness. We are so much more than our bag production. Our volunteers agree, being part of the Boomerang Bags movement is an incredibly soul-filling experience.

Our Utmost Appreciation

A special MASSIVE thank you to our wonderful supporters, champions and advocates – the Dayboro Show Society and the Dayboro Pharmacy. Without their support throughout the entire year, our group couldn’t possibly thrive the way it has. THANK-YOU!

If you are interested in joining a fun local group who are welcoming and positive, think about coming to one of our working bees and meeting some of our wonderful volunteers. Even if you can’t sew, there are still plenty of ways you can contribute and help out, such as ironing, pinning, sorting, cutting and fabric matching.

Working bees are on the first and third Mondays of the month (excepting school and public holidays) from 9am, Dayboro Showgrounds, 3512 Mount Mee Road, Dayboro.

Did you know, Since 2013, Boomerang Bags Groups around the world have collectively sewn over 522,361 bags and saved 182,826 kgs of fabric from entering landfill? There are now over 1200 communities worldwide. Find out what’s happening around the globe by visiting http://boomerangbags.org/

Our Facebook page is Boomerang Bags Dayboro and Surrounds.

A very happy holiday season to everyone. See you in 2025, bigger and more fabulous than ever! “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead

Kylie Harries Coordinator

Dayboro Boomerang Bags Ph: 0408 490 038

Pictured above: 20 Share the Dignity Bags ready for delivery.

Get ready for the Festive Season with Dr. Hannah Wantrupp-Lock

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When you choose Dr. Wantrupp-Lock, you’re choosing care that values your safety, well-being, and satisfaction.

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QCWA Samford

CWA Samford held our last meeting for 2024 on 20th November. A huge thankyou to the hard-working committee and members who strive to bring friendship, education, connection and community to Queensland families living in regional, rural and remote areas. After our meeting, everyone enjoyed a scrumptious Christmas lunch with special quests from our local community. We are all looking forward to another wonderful year being involved in our local CWA branch for 2025.

QCWA product of the year for 2025 is the Macadamia Nut and the Country of Study is the Province of Ontario, Canada. Our International Officer, Marnie will be educating the members with a multitude of facts and information regarding Macadamias and the Province of Ontario. The members always enjoy learning about new countries and food facts. The International Conference will be in Rockhampton on 14th – 16th February, 2025. Registration forms can be downloaded on the QCWA website or through email.

Don’t forget to come and see us at our CWA Christmas Eats & Treats Stall inside the CWA hall for Christmas on Main Street , Saturday 7th December, presented by Samford Progress for our community. There will be an abundance of Christmas treats starting from 5pm to 8.30pm.

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Our Samford CWA branch is available for all your catering needs, we cater for small to medium group functions and other occasions. Please call Fiona – 0421 353 272. The CWA air-conditioned hall is available for hire in Main Street, Samford. For inquiries, please call Lilah – 0421 709 723. CWA meets every 3rd Wednesday at 10am. (no December meeting) Visitors are always welcome.

Diary Dates:

7th December: Christmas Eats & Treats Stall at Christmas on Main Street. 11th December; CWA Samford Christmas Party – Eatons Hill Hotel. Jill

QCWA Samford

It’s that time of year again, as we busily organise Christmas fare for our family and friends. CWA Country Kitchens have many healthy and delicious Christmas recipes for you all to enjoy, such as Cranberry Couscous, Festive Spritz, Peach & Raspberry Christmas Cheesecake and Turkey & Mango Salad. These recipes can be found at qcwacountrykitchens.com.au\recipes.

Below is a delicious and healthy Christmas Cake recipe from the website.

JO ZAMPIERI’S

CHRISTMAS CAKE

INGREDIENTS:

1kg mixed dried fruit

500-750 ml orange juice, no added sugar

1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour

1 cup self-raising flour

1 teaspoon all spice

METHOD:

Soak fruit overnight in 500ml of orange juice in the fridge.

Preheat oven to 160 degree Celsius conventional/140 degree Celsius fan-forced. Add flours to the fruit and juice mixture and stir until combined.

Pour in more orange juice if the mixture is too dry.

Sprinkle in allspice and place mixture into a lined 20cm baking tin.

Bake in oven for 1-1 ½ hours or until a skewer comes out clean.

Samford Area Mens Shed

Who’s Who @ SAMS Meet Brendan!

Being the middle child of six kids (we’re not sure if that’s mathematically possible, but let’s continue) with older sisters, and the fact that hand-me-downs were the norm in their house, meant that his wardrobe in those days was what he calls eclectic. And it still is.

Born in the vibrant city of Adelaide to an Irish dad and an Aussie mum, Brendan’s childhood was a tapestry of unique experiences, from growing up as Vegemite’s Number 1 Fan to riding his pushbike 10 miles to school every day to save the 5 cent bus fare each way, which added up to a small fortune in a child’s eyes. Dinner was often a hearty stew, with special appearances by mashed potatoes and the whole family.

He reckons that despite those humble beginnings, he thrived bigtime, attended a Christian Brothers school in year 7, and quickly learned that the dual arts of fighting

and fleeing were essential life skills in that environment.

As the years rolled by, he found himself at uni, studying education, then spent the next 13 years teaching secondary maths and science before transitioning to a cushy career in IT. Along the way, he got married, and he and his lovely wife had three amazing kids. Since retiring in 2022 following redundancy,

his health has improved no end. It’s been such a rejuvenating experience, he admits, trimming him down, building up muscle strength and allowing him 6:30am sleep-ins.

In his waking hours, Brendan has authored a couple of books catering to a niche audience of computer enthusiasts, and despite not considering himself a nerd, his readers might beg to differ. Surprisingly though, 98.7% of us at SAMS can honestly say we’ve not read either of his eclectic books.

From his very first day at SAMS, he has earned the dubious yet fun reputation of having the gift of the gab which he attributes to his Irish inheritance. And the enjoyment he gets when engaging with other people is written all over his face. Thankfully not in ones and zeroes.

We all reckon he should have been a stand-up comedian; at least he’s got the stand-up part nailed. Thanks Brendan, now take a bow and take a seat!

Check out SAMS’ website samfordshed. org.au, enquire at secretary@samfordshed. org.au, or visit us at Showgrounds Drive, Highvale, next to the Showgrounds entrance.

Digby Shaw

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money is tight, climates are changing and housing is in short supply, this becomes even more important.

DESIGNING AFFORDABLE, ADAPTABLE HOMES

Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, worker, self-builder, renovator or resident, you can benefit from sustainable building design. Homes and workplaces designed to harness natural elements like air, sun and shade, are cheaper to run and more comfortable to live and work in. When

But sustainable design is not just about energy, materials and environmental impact. It also considers quality of life, social needs and housing affordability.

Award-winning local architecture firm Bligh Graham Architects see sustainable design as an opportunity to address housing problems, improve lives, and reduce ongoing costs for homeowners and occupants. They believe flexible, efficient building designs support changes in lifestyles and society.

Turning these ideas into action, they designed their own home/office to be

adaptable as needs change. This innovative project combines living and working spaces, including a 5-bedroom house, a 1-bedroom flat, the architects’ studio, a pool and garden areas. All on a 612 sqm block in the middle of Samford Village!

Their cleverly designed house won a national award for sustainable architecture. While excelling in environmentally friendly design, its true merit lies in its flexibility. The design allows for future rearrangements of living or working areas as needed. For example, if the office requires more space, it can expand into a spare bedroom without disrupting the household, or vice versa. As well as adapting to future needs, houses that use space efficiently are cheaper to build and maintain because they use fewer materials and require less energy to heat or cool.

Before planning an extension, renovation or new build, “always ask yourself if it can be done more simply and efficiently” says Sonia Graham from Bligh Graham Architects. The firm believes “the need for flexible housing is pressing given the issues of housing affordability, the reducing prevalence of the nuclear family, increasing numbers of people working from home, and the need to sustainably house a growing population.”

Sonia shared her insights at the Sustainability Smorgasbord event hosted by Green Street in October for Samford Sustainable Business Network members, supported by Rotary Club of Samford Valley, Samford & Districts Chamber of Commerce, and City of Moreton Bay.

Visit the ‘inspiration’ section of greenstreet.net.au for the video and full story from Bligh Graham Architects. To join the Sustainable Business Network, call Howard on 0407 190 162 or email howard@ greenstreet.net.au.

Carolyn King

CEDARCREEK PUBLICHALL

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Thank Goodness It’s Friday (TGIF)

Last one for 2024

29 November

This year has been another incredible success for the hall, and we want to extend our thanks to everyone who has contributed—our wonderful committee, dedicated volunteers and enthusiastic event attendees. Your support has been instrumental to the hall’s achievements.

Our TGIF events have served over 500 burgers so far this year, and it seems our ‘make your own’ burger is enjoyed by all that attend. You would be surprised how many ways a burger can be made. We have also served an abundance of donated sweets which everyone loves! These events have a

real family feel, with attendees gathered around the BBQ for some chit chat with the cook, or around the kitchen sharing stories, laughs and banter. With indoor and outdoor dining, we have also been able to maintain events regardless of the weather. The hall and grounds are a perfect space for children and it’s lovely to see them running around and enjoying the kids’ games area.

TGIF was started a few years ago with the hope of creating a relaxed, familyfriendly event for locals to connect. It’s been wonderful to watch attendance grow over time. Not only does it bring the community closer, but it also helps raise much-needed funds for the hall’s ongoing needs. The introduction of music performed by our talented locals has also been an excellent addition to these events, and we are very grateful that so many people have come forward to perform.

If you haven’t had the chance to join us yet, this Friday, 29th November, is your last opportunity until next year. The committee and our hardworking volunteers will be taking a well-deserved break over December and returning Friday 31st January, 2025. With the hall turning 100 next year, we look forward to another exciting year in 2025!

TGIF kicks off at 5.30pm with food available until 7.30pm, don’t rush off as the musicians will keep us entertained until 8.30pm.

Belinda

Samford Bowls Club

The latest Trivia night held at our Club on November 8th was supported by nearly 100 keen trivia folk. After a night of fun and games, and some dodgy trivia answers (provided by the hosts Ken and Dave) the event was finally won by the Nimbies, a team from Honeywood Court. After receiving their prize of $120, a spokeswoman from the Nimbies generously donated the prizemoney back to the club. A fantastic gesture appreciated by Samford Bowls Club. These nights are so popular with club members and the community that we are sure there will be more in 2025.

We were so pleased to welcome the sun for our last Sunday Sesh for 2024 held on Sunday 17th November. There was a great turn out of members and friends from the community. All the favorites were therefood trucks, live music, barefoot bowls, kid’s entertainment, and cold drinks from the bar, all in the beautiful setting of the Samford Valley. One enterprising business lady, Chelsea from Craig Doyle Real Estate Samford, brought along her staff and their families for an end of year celebration.

All club 2024 competitions have been finalised and the winners will be presented with their badges at a special event after Saturday bowls on 30th November. The 2025 competitions are already underway so that the Champion of Champion winners will be able to represent our club at the next level, where they will play other winners from the Brisbane District in the New Year.

On Wednesday evening 13th November, a group of our members attended the Bowls

BPL

cricket. Ten teams pit against each other vying for a share of the $100,000 prize pool over the course of a week. The week is sponsored by City of Moreton Bay and attracts some of the world’s best bowlers and lets new bowlers see bowls in a whole new light. Unfortunately, local team, The Brisbane Pirates, didn’t win this year but there is always next time. The Tweed Ospreys took out the title again this year.

Over the next few weeks we will see more restoration work around the greens completed. The new seats along the river end of green one have been installed and in early December, the work to reinstate the artificial grass around both greens will commence. It has been a long haul but

slowly the club is coming back from the damage of the flood.

Village barefoot bowls was washed out on Thursday 14th November but the players still enjoyed their night at the club. Allan waited to see if the storm and heavy rain would pass before it was decided that we would have to play water polo if we were to venture onto the green. A credit was given and the players settled in to enjoy a hamburger, a couple of drinks and maybe win the raffle.

Enquiries: info@samfordbowls.com.au

Janice Ridley

Pictured: The Nimbies, winners of the Trivia night.

Premier League (BPL) at Club Pine Rivers. The

is dubbed bowls answer to 20-20

STORMY WEATHER

If you feel we’ve been living through particularly varied weather this Spring, the latest State of the Climate Report backs this observation, with the 2024 report finding Australia’s weather and climate undergoing an increase in extreme heat events, longer fire seasons, more intense heavy rainfall, and sea level rise.

Released by the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology every two years, scientists have recorded a continued increase in the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere contributing to climate change, with 2023 the warmest year on record globally.

Climate Services Manager at the Bureau of Meteorology, Dr Karl Braganza, said eight of the nine warmest years on record in Australia have occurred since 2013.

“This warming has led to an increase in extreme fire weather, and longer fire seasons across large parts of the country,” Dr Braganza said.

The report describes the shift toward drier conditions between April to October across the southwest and southeast of the country, while reduced rainfall in southwest Australia now seems to be a permanent climate feature.

“The lower rainfall in the cooler months is leading to lower average streamflow in those regions, which can impact soil moisture and water storage levels and increase the risk of drought. Droughts this century have been significantly hotter than those in the past,” Dr Braganza said.

“However, when heavy rainfall events occur, they are becoming more intense,

with an increase of around 10 per cent or more in some regions.”

Although Australian emissions have declined since 2005, the rate of emissions decline will need to accelerate from now to meet Australia’s 2030 emissions targets. The country is projected to see continued warming over the coming decades, including more extremely hot days and fewer extremely cool days.

Tanya Hall

ARANA HILLS LIBRARY

REGULAR EVENTS

Mon, Thurs & Fri: Playtime, 9.30am – 10.00am

Introduce your child to the wonderful world of free play. Have fun playing with your child, making up stories together and

sharing in their delight as they make new discoveries. Playtime is a fully resourced opportunity for parents and children 0 - 5 years to play, pick up early literacy tips, network with other parents and make new friends.

Tues, Wed & Sat: Baby Rhyme Time, 9.30am – 10.00am

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

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Weekdays: Fun Factory, 3.00pm – 4.00pm

You never know what could happen when you drop into the library these school holidays - there will be games, craft and fun for the whole family. Free. Facilitated by our friendly library staff. No bookings required. All ages.

The Arana Hills Library has a great selection of engaging and educational activities on offer each month for people of all ages. To secure events that require a booking, visit mbrc.qld.gov.au/libraries/ events, choose your event, make your booking and print your ticket. Or call the library on 3883 5790.

Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Cres, Arana Hills.

Photo by Johannes Plenio for Pexels

PLANT MIGRATION:

How and when did our current native plants get to Australia?

Come and find out at the Native Plants Queensland Samford meeting on Tuesday, December 3, in the CWA Hall at 6:45pm for 7pm, Main Street, Samford. Roman Buzianczuk, “nurseryman, orchid fanatic, photographer and Branch Member,” will present the first in a three-part series on Plant Migration. Its focus will be on the geological relationship between plant

species evolution and how the interchange of species occurred between Papua New Guinea – West Papua and today’s Australian land mass. Soil changes, glacial events, and the new land mass connection or land bridges directly caused the changes in flora. These happenings were the slower climate changes of those times, and his story starts before humans arrived here.

Roman’s passion is to search the globe for new species of hoyas and orchids for his vast collections. He has previously talked to us about epiphytic orchids and unique lichens, and some of you may have met him at his plant stall at our Samford Native Plant Sale in the Samford Showgrounds. Hopefully, he will be at our next sale in March 2025.

Melanie Venz’s talk about how the wildlife populations and vegetation were faring on grazing lands in South West Queensland, which she was involved in

FRESH SEAFOOD FOR CHRISTMAS

monitoring some years ago, left us concerned about the decline in vulnerable species. This is mainly due to land clearing and habitat loss caused by fires, poisoning, and other factors. The “despotism” of noisy miner birds and other changes in the complex ecosystem interactions can have unpredicted consequences on predation, access to water, vegetation cover, and many ways for plants and animals. The good news was that some species, including the Mistletoe Bird, are doing well, and land managers are more aware of the issues raised and are improving their environmental care.

Members brought exciting plants and their flowers to show us, and our raffle plant prizes continue to be ones we often wish to win! Everyone is welcome to come and do bring some cash for the plant raffle. Supper is served after the presentation.

If anyone has spare square, black plastic 90mm plant pots, please bring them along as our plant propagation group needs them in preparation for our next plant sale.

Megan Archer

Pictured: Australian coastal map 20,000 years ago during one of the glacial periods (Image: Roman Buzianczuk)

MEMORIES OF SAMFORD

96 year old Gordon Nowell, recalls the family’s time in Samford 19411944.

Here are my memories:

Our property started over the village creek crossing on the left heading towards Dayboro and ran to the Zimmerman’s property (neighbours) and back to Samford Creek and the South Pine River. Dad and Mum purchased the property from the Lawson family in 1941, and we lived there until 1944. It was a dairy farm with 40 - 50 cows.

Why Dad left growing sugar in Bundaberg to come to a dairy farm at Samford I do not know. As well as the farm, Dad worked at the Munitions Factory somewhere in Brisbane. He stayed in Brisbane during the week coming home on weekends. I had to stay home and milk the cows. I left school at 12 years old. The milk was put into 10gallon cans and left at the front gate to be collected by Wally the milk carrier who took it to Brisbane. He returned empty cans ready for the next day. Some milk was kept for

our own use and we separated that. Mum made our butter from the cream.

My older brother, Norman, worked as an apprentice blacksmith in Samford at Bill Gregg’s blacksmith shop, while my sister Eunice, aged 13, helped Mum at home. My youngest sister Audrey attended Samford School. She attended the 150th anniversary in 2022.

Another memory is that I rode my horse bareback to Mr Weise’s Post Office to

collect the mail and met American Soldiers who used to take a short cut through our property. They gave me sixpence to ride my horse.

In 1942 there was heavy rain; all one day and all night. Next morning when the dogs brought the cows in as they usually did, half were missing. The creek was in flood. Our night paddock was the paddock through the railway gates on the other side of trainline which ran through our farm. I went on the horse looking for them. They were on the other side of Samford Creek. Now when I look back, I did a foolish thing, but I swam the horse through the flood waters and the cows followed the horse back across the creek through the flood water. It was important that the cows were miked twice a day.

On the flat where the Archery is now, we grew crops of corn and cow peas.

We used to swim in a big waterhole in Samford Creek. Where Samford Creek and South Pine River join, we called ‘The Pocket’.

After a dry period, we got good rain and with that, thousands of mushrooms sprung up in the paddocks. Saturday and Sunday drivers used to stop and get through the fence and gather them. We didn’t mind as there were plenty.

In 1944 the family returned to Bundaberg and to grow sugar.

The Samford Museum is the keeper of so much of our local history. Drop in on Wednesdays and Sundays, 10am – 4pm and by special appointment. Ph: 3289 2743. info@samfordmuseum.com.au

Gordon and his lovely wife Evelyn, on their 75th wedding anniversary.

CHRONICLE CUP 2024/25

The game scheduled between Samford Rangers and Samford Village People for Sunday, 17 November was called off due to heavy rain at Highvale that made the pitch unplayable.Each team was awarded one point. The remaining games in the competition are: 24 November: Leg ends v Cowboys 1 December: Dayboro v Samford Village People

The two top teams will go into the grand final on 8 December. If teams are level on points, a calculation based on the season’s run rate will decide the teams to progress to the grand final POINTS TABLE AT 17 NOVEMBER.

DIVISION 11 COUNCIL REPORT

Getting Summer Ready

We have certainly already had a taste of the wild weather we associate with summer, a timely reminder to do some checks to make sure that our properties are ready for storm season. There are some basic things that we can all do to prepare our homes and family to keep everyone safe in the event of severe storms and possible power outages. Make sure mobile phones are charged, as well as power banks if you have them, fresh batteries for torches, check and restock the first aid kit, fuel up the cars and have a supply of bottled water on hand. Make sure all family members know what to do if you are affected by a storm or weather

event, as well as any visitors who might be with you over the holidays. If you have pets, don’t forget to have a plan for them as well. To keep up to date with all the information if the City of Moreton Bay is hit by a natural disaster, go to Council’s Disaster Dashboard, it has everything you need in one place. You will find weather warnings and updates, emergency news, road closures across the city, sandbag locations, outages and service updates, all in real time. Make sure you save the link disaster.moretonbay.qld.gov.au so it is easily accessible if required.

Cr Darren Grimwade

Best Mates

DAYBORO ART GALLERY

November Update

In support of young artists and our community, the Dayboro Art Gallery recently presented the BPSHS Visual Artist of the Year Award. Di Joyner created a beautiful trophy from locally milled Red Cedar and resin. This trophy will serve as a lasting legacy, reflecting the gallery’s commitment to fostering local talent. Special thanks to Di.

Celebrate the Holidays with Us

The Dayboro Art Gallery invites you to celebrate the festive season in December with art, special promotions and exciting community events. Whether you’re looking for unique holiday gifts or a family friendly outing, we have something for everyone.

Art Sale: 10% Off Selected Artworks

Get into the holiday spirit with a 10% discount on selected artworks at the gallery. From stunning local paintings to handcrafted pottery, there’s a wide range of beautiful, one of a kind pieces available. It’s the perfect opportunity to purchase a special gift for someone - or yourself.

Swaggies Christmas Event –Children’s Art Tent

Join us on Saturday, 14th December from 3:30pm to 7:00pm for the Swaggies Christmas Event, where we’ll be hosting a Children’s Art Tent in Roderick A Cruice

Sunday 22 December - 9:00am

Tuesday 24 December - 6:00pm

Christmas Eve Intergenerational Community Service

(Sausage Sizzle & drinks available from 5:00pm)

Wednesday 25 December -9:00am

Park. We’ll provide all the materials, including blank Christmas ornaments (pictured), for kids to paint and personalise. It’s a wonderful chance for young artists to get creative while celebrating the holiday season. You’ll also find the town filled with market stalls, fun activities and much more.

Unique Christmas Gifts

This holiday season, skip the big department stores and discover handmade treasures at Dayboro Art Gallery. From fine art to unique crafts, you’ll find the perfect gift that’s as special as the person receiving it. Visit us this December to shop, create and celebrate the holidays with the local art community at Dayboro Art Gallery. We look forward to welcoming you.

We’re open 7 days a week, 10:00am - 3:00pm.

Emma Comben

FELT STUDIO GALLERY

Open in December

My usual Wild Things exhibition has been cancelled this year due to unforeseen circumstances. I know many of you look forward to this event we have held for the last 15 years.

Do you love handmade art?

Do you love to support local artistry?

If so, pop into my purpose built gallery

for a wonderful sale of unique one of a kind Christmas gifts and art. I would love to share what I have been creating with you all. My gallery and studio will be open for 3 DAYS ONLY in the run up till Christmas. 7th - 9th December, 9am – 5pm daily, and other times by phone appointment.

Lovely unique jewellery, scarves and wraps, homewares, archival prints, fabulous, framed artworks.

Teacher gifts, Textile art and works on paper. Something for everyone.

Look forward to seeing you at The Felt Studio, 50 Mcdowalls Rd Yugar. Ph: 0409 643 220.

Wendy Bailye

It’s starting to sound a lot like Christmas!

Samford

Community Singers will be performing their end of year Christmas concert on Saturday, 7 December, 5pm at Storyland in the RSL grounds, as part of Christmas On Main Street.

We are excited to present a diverse repertoire of Christmas carols ranging from the enchanting The Midnight Clear to lively pieces such as Jing-a-Ling, Jing-a-Ling as well as the hilarious and irreverent A Wacky Family Christmas. As with past Christmas performances, we will also be singing some traditional carols that everyone can sing along to, including favourites such as Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer and Aussie Jingle Bells.

Don’t miss this annual performancebring all the family along to join in the singing to kick off your Festive season with songs of joy and celebration.

Contact: samfordcommunitysingers@gmail. com for further information.

Marie Grealy

Storyland is part of Christmas on Main Street presented by Samford progress. In 2024 this venue in the RSL grounds is sponsored by Admire Dentistry.

CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET -

COUNTDOWN BEGINS!!

We are on the homeward stretch in our preparations to bring you this annual Christmas community event. Our volunteer Christmas elves have been hard at work organising carols and live music and kids activities and food trucks and markets and lots and lots of Christmas lights. Let’s not forget all our wonderful local businesses and the amazing roving entertainment and of course our most favourite man in red – Santa!

Kicking off at 5pm, you can read all about what to expect in our special 4 page liftout. Don’t forget to roam up and down Main street and into venues and some side streets - take in all that is on offer, as we have worked so hard to include the whole street. Our local traders are keeping their doors open so you can eat and shop and enjoy heaps of activities too. We have 4 main venue areas – John Scott Park, Farmers Hall, RSL Grounds and FARSTA/Samford Valley Vet Hospital (near the roundabout).

Don’t miss the Christmas Village created by Craig Doyle Real Estate opposite the park, where you’ll find a petting zoo, face painting, food, markets and more.

Drop into Rusty Bucket Floristry, The Leisa Tree and Samford Design & Print who have some great activities planned in the Samford Country Centre. And don’t forget to drop down to Samford Patisserie and Belle Property where you can get your snow cones, fairy floss, lucky dips and delicious treats.

There is so much more - check out the information on the following pages so you can plan your evening full of family joy and excitement.

BOOK A TABLE

There are still a few tables left to book in John Scott Park. These are reserved tables of 6 for $75 per table and will be set up

around the park so you have a great vantage point to base your group. $75 per table – first in best dressed. Bookings: events@ samfordprogress.org.au. You must be in the park by 5pm to claim your table. Details when booking.

Don’t Forget - These tables are eligible to enter the Best Dressed Table competition sponsored by The Movement Team so make sure you bring along your decorations to win a prize.

ASK US

Look out for these lollypop signs (and the people holding them). Our lovely volunteers can help with directions and information.

These Hi Vis vests (right) identify our Samford Progress volunteer event team. They’ll be assisting with pedestrian traffic and making sure everything runs smoothly. Make sure you say hi and thanks.

PARKING REMINDER

We have arranged parking at three locations at either end of Main Street.

• St Pauls Anglican Church (Mt Samson Road)

• Sacred Heart Catholic Church (entry via Camp Mountain Road)

• Samford Valley Community Church (Mt Glorious Road).

You can also park at the Samford Community Hub (SCHUB) on Mt Samson Road.

Professional traffic management will also be in place at the zebra crossings om Main Street. Please follow their directions to help us manage the traffic and keep everyone safe.

THANKS SPONSORS

A huge thank you to our sponsors who help to make this event possible.

City of Moreton Bay, Community Bank Samford, Samford Garage, Admire Dentistry, Loan Market Scenic, 4520 Shared Space, The Movement Team, North Brisbane Trees, Doctors of Samford Valley, Clearly Dental, Little Tree Bake & Brewhouse, Petroff Group, Brookies Rural Traders, Craig Doyle Real Estate and Samford Lions Club.

Christmas on Main Street is proudly presented by Samford Progress, your nonprofit, volunteer, community association.

saturday 7 december

5.00pm - 8.30pm

samford village

CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET

festival

Presented by

CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET

free activities local live music

Samford

Community

Samford Village Vets

Little

local live music parking shopping

Samford Valley Vetinary

Rusty Bucket Floristry The Leisa Tree

Sacred

Samford

The Famous Samford Patisserie

Belle Property

Bags, Snow Cones, Fairy Floss & Popcorn

Carpe Diem Pro Te Laneway Market

Samford Valley Garden Centre

Samford Garage Farmers Hall

Four

Fish Lips Seafood Cafe

Samford Village Pizza

Snap Fitness Carpark Food Trucks

Market Burger

Samford Gourmet Pizza

Samford Snack Bar

Samford Garage Farmers Hall Stage Food Vendors

QCWA Hall Christmas Eats & Treats

Craig Doyle Real Estate Free Caramel Popcorn

Food Stalls

Canter & Colt

The Owlery

Long Yard Larder

Little

Loan Market Scenic Roundabout Stage

Fire Twirling & Live Bands

Mooeys, Fitstop & District Barber

Kids’ Activities

Food Truck

Jumping Castle

Samford Valley Vetinary Hospital

First Aid

Furtogrophy Studio - Photo Booth for Pets

Magic Reindeer Food Making

Food Trucks

Market Stalls

The Famous Samford Patisserie

Belle Property

Show Bags, Balloons, Snow Cones, Fairy Floss and Popcorn

Village Pizza

Chrismas Light Display

Samford Country Traders Centre

Colouring Book Kids Activity

Rusty Bucket Floristry

Face Painting & Craft Activities

The Leisa Tree

String Art Decor Activity

Papilio Samford Early Learning - Kids’

Fitness Food Trucks

Market Burger

Samford Gourmet Pizza

Chalk Art

Carpe Diem Pro Te

Laneway Market

Samford Valley Garden Centre Lights Display & Kids’ Activity

Samford Garage Farmers Hall Stage

First Aid & Information

Live Entertainment

Food Trucks

Market Stalls

QCWA Hall

Christmas Eats & Treats

Samford Area Men’s Shed

Community Bank Samford JSP Stage

Live Entertainment

Market Stalls

Craig Doyle Real Estate

Petting Zoo Face Painting

Free Caramel Popcorn

Win a Real Christmas Tree Competition

Market & Food Stalls

The Owlery Kids’ Activity

Samford Village Vets Animal Hospital

Live Music - Matt Newnham

Snake Show by Reptiles Edge

Market Stalls Community

NATIVE SENNAS

Sennas (once called cassias) belong to the Family Fabacea. Many people in the Brisbane area are familiar with the Easter cassia (Senna pendula var glabrata ), a South American species which has become an environmental weed. It has many things in common with the native sennas, including a beautiful floral display of pealike yellow flowers and compound leaves. It is most like the rainforest cassia (Senna acclinis) that is endemic to coastal areas of eastern Australia. Although botanists rely on a number of features, some requiring microscopic examination, to distinguish the two species there are a couple of obvious differences that taken together separate them.

The native species produces golden yellow flowers through spring and summer followed by long, flattened seed pods that turn black and papery when mature. The

Easter cassia usually has bright yellow flowers in autumn and early winter, although some may flower leading up to Christmas, with long, cylindrical, green seed pods that turn straw coloured. Unlike those of the native senna, these pods are not retained for more than a season. When flowers and pods are not present for comparison, the leaflets of the Easter cassia, unlike the native species, have a distinctive yellow edging line.

The rainforest cassia typically grows to 3 metres tall at the edges of subtropical and dry rainforest. Due to habitat degradation and loss, this has become a threatened species. The brigalow senna (Senna coronilloides), also growing to a height of 3m, is endemic to brigalow areas of southern Qld and Northern NSW. The smooth senna (Senna barclayana) grows to 1.5m tall in open forests of southern Qld and northern NSW. It too has bright yellow flowers that are carried in small clusters on stalks, sequentially throughout spring and summer. The slightly curved seed pods ripen to a dark brown. The leaflets of the compound leaf are narrow and elliptical, giving the plant a fern-like appearance. The pepper-leafed senna (Senna sophora var sophora), from wet sclerophyll forests, also grows to 1.5m with bright yellow flowers, but the leaflets are lanceolate and seed pods cylindrical.

All of these native sennas produce spectacular displays of bright yellow flowers; attract butterflies, particularly the small grass-yellow, the large grass-yellow, and the even larger lemon migrant and

yellow migrant; are pollinated by a variety of insects, including native bees and can be pruned to size so they are suitable for even the smallest garden. In the garden they are fairly tolerant of a range of soil types and are hardy once established. The larger species are good screen plants whilst all can be used as fillers that will not overwhelm other plants. They grow in full sun and filtered light. They have a life span of four to ten years, with plants that are pruned, fertilised and watered annually after flowering, living the longest. Altogether a lovely plant to have in the garden.

Learn more at the Nursery. www.ppnn. org.au

Avove: Easter cassia leaf

Below: Senna acclinis

GO AS A RIVER

Shelley Read

When 17-year-old

Victoria “Torie” Nash heads to her village with a wagonload of peaches from her family’s farm, she meets a mysterious young drifter, Wilson Moon, who is displaced from his tribal land. He asks directions, rescues her, then exhorts her to “go as a river”. They become star-crossed lovers. Wil disappears without trace amid the overt hate in the rural community of the indigenous.

Victoria finds she’s pregnant. She runs from the farm, the town, to the wilds to bear her child away from the prejudice. At first unsure of herself, she learns to trust her own strengths and judgement, while facing the heartbreak of losing her lover and at her lowest ebb, of parting from her baby son. She overcomes her losses through her deep tie with nature. Her family’s resilient peach trees and the mighty Gunnison River

Cafe Lagarto

are metaphors for her survival.

‘Woven in some great and mysterious tapestry, the only sound I listened for was the steady pulse of the vast collection of beating hearts, the inhale and exhale of a million lives being lived alongside mine. I realized I had never been less afraid in my life.’

When Victoria sells her family’s farm to the government to build the dam after her father’s death, she is condemned by the community. She finds new land where she transplants the peach trees before starting a search for her son.

The novel is set in the 1940s in northern Colorado when the tiny town of Iola is about to be drowned by a dam. It explores how our life’s paths are formed by the choices we make about which way – and with whom – we wander. The concept of “home” is probed.

‘The landscapes of our youths create us, and we carry them within us, storied by all they gave and stole, in who we become.’

The indigenous North American concept of time and life being in a constant state of “becoming” is explored, as is the displacement and cultural genocide of native peoples as settlers claim land.

Though some concepts are not fully developed, this was an enjoyable read.

TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW

Gabrielle Zevin

Sadie meets Sam in a children’s hospital chill-out room over a video game. Sadie feels side-lined by her parents who are constantly visiting her much-loved but very sick sister. Sam is a patient disabled in an accident that killed his mother. Their friendship develops into a fiercely passionate platonic love. Both are gamers enthralled with the thinking, mechanics and creativity of video games. As they grow older, they drift apart and then get together again, but never romantically. Eventually they become partners and collaborators in a company where games are created.

For disabled (but refusing to admit it) Sam, programming and playing games gives him freedom from his broken body.

Any phantom pains and most real ones are treated as “a basic error in programming” where he would like to “open up his brain and delete the bad code”. Each of Sam’s and Sadie’s vividly described games are metaphors for how they would like to see themselves, or the world they would like to inhabit, or the apology they would like to make for mistakes made and intentions misunderstood. Sometimes the games are developed together, sometimes individually.

This is a novel of stories within stories told in a series of vignettes from Sadie’s and Sam’s lives spreading across three decades, and through the narrative process of developing the virtual worlds of games. Intertwined is a deep reverence and understanding of the art of creation across diverse mediums.

Shakespeare’s Macbeth soliloquy “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow” speaks of the relentlessness and futility of life, while one of Gabrielle Zevin’s characters poses a different interpretation for gamers.

“What is a game?” Marx said. “It’s tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow. It’s the possibility of infinite rebirth, infinite redemption. The idea that if you keep playing, you could win. No loss is permanent, because nothing is permanent, ever.”

Both these ideas are explored along with the themes of identity, culture and fear of other. There are moments of joy, discovery, sadness, despair, insecurity and love. The characters are so real you feel you know them. This masterpiece has the potential to be become a classic, representative of this era for the ages to come. It celebrates the power of platonic friendship, collaboration, and the fragilely robust nature of creativity. It’s a must for every bookshelf and bedside pile for everyone, including elderly nongamers like me.

through the 70 pages of background detail and planning, but it is a compelling narrative. Throughout, Helliwell evokes the sounds, smells and tastes of a jungle that exists no more, but which terrified many of the operatives who struggled there. She paints in words the lives of a people whose culture in their cavernous longhouse communities is now endangered. This book takes a different stand on Borneo’s Semut history as it explores the meeting of two cultures and how a great partnership was formed. A must read.

GETTING TO THE ROOT OF PIPE PROBLEMS

With one in three pipe blockages and overflows caused by overrun tree roots, Unitywater is urging residents to “pause before they plant,” identify they are planting a suitable plant, and check online for the local pipe network beneath them. In the last six months, Unitywater crews were called out to more than 1300 blockage or wastewater overflow jobs, over 400 of which were caused by tree root intrusion. Unitywater Executive Manager Customer Delivery, Rhett Duncan, noted a range of devastating effects from damaged pipes.

“Pipe blockages cause wastewater overflows in our infrastructure that can flow into and damage the environment, and in people’s homes, up through toilets and shower recesses, causing a smelly mess and potential health risks or property damage,” he said.

“Tree roots find their way into pipes to access the water and continue growing in there, effectively blocking the pipe or becoming a mass that other debris can attach to. They are then more difficult to remove and take our crews away from other jobs.”

“We know how stressful it can be for our customers who experience overflows on their property, as well as the costs associated with replacing private pipes.”

To know exactly where pipes run under your property, Unitywater offers a free online mapping tool to identify the hidden water and wastewater pipe network. There

Directly above or up to 1.5m away from water supply and wastewater pipes

is also a planting guide letting green thumbs know what to plant and how far away to plant in order to protect your pipes. Local nurseries can also provide guidance towards plants with short root systems.

Tanya Hall www.unitywater.com/business/ building-and-landscaping/before-you-start.

WHAT TO PLANT

Between 1.5m and 3m away from water supply and wastewater pipes

More than 3m away from water supply and wastewater pipes

Blue flax lily

Tall sedge

· Spiny-headed mat-rush

Spiny-headed mat-rush

Common tussock grass

Kangaroo grass

· Kangaroo grass

· Common hovea

Common hovea

Golden cane palm

Gum tree (large species)

· Common fig

Common fig

Lilly pilly (large species)

Umbrella tree (an environmental weed in this area)

· Umbrella tree (an environmental weed in this area)

West African tulip (this a Class 3 weed)

Austral indigo

Dogwood

Dwarf banksia

· Dwarf banksia

Hairy bush pea

· Sweet wattle

Sweet wattle

Woombye bush

· Woombye bush

Broad–leaved palm lily

Broad–leaved palm lily Blueberry

Blueberry ash

Plum myrtle

· Peanut tree

WHAT NOT TO PLANT

Pine tree Poinciana Jacaranda

Coral tree

Pine tree Poinciana

· Jacaranda

Coral tree

Willow (all types) (this a Class 3 weed)

Broad–leafed paperbark

· Weeping paperbark

· Mango tree

Weeping paperbark Mango tree

Camphor Laurel (this a Class 3 weed)

Wisteria

· Wisteria Black bean

Black bean

Attunga Lane, Mount Glorious

Perched atop one of Southeast Queensland’s highest residential peaks, this boldly reimagined mountain retreat captures panoramic vistas of Brisbane’s CBD, across Moreton Bay, to the Sunshine Coast beyond, framed by picturesque mountains and lush valleys in the foreground. Recently renovated, this home seamlessly blends fabulous 70’s architecture with modern design. Luxe Mountain Retreat with Views from Brisbane CBD to Caloundra!

• Uber cool 70’s pole home - fully renovated in style

• Exposed timber beams, retro features & expansive glass

• 180° views of CBD, Moreton Bay to Sunshine Coast

• Entertainer’s kitchen, custom cabinetry & quality appliances

• Open-plan living flows to huge east-facing outdooor area

• Palatial master retreat, stylish ensuite & romantic fireplace

• Flexible floorplan, multi living spaces + rumpus w/ fireplace

• Cleared, usable ¼ acre block in lush rainforest setting

• Close to cafes, community hall, national park & hiking trails

• 25 mins to Samford Village | 50 mins to Brisbane CBD/

Elevated within a welcoming mountain community, this Western Red Cedar retreat offers a tranquil escape amid the lush backdrop of D’Aguilar National Park. Originally built in 1986, the home artfully blends the timeless warmth of hardwood timber features with modern updates, brand new carpet and a freshly painted interior, creating a harmonious mix of character & contemporary comfort.

• Western Red Cedar pole home poised for its next chapter

• Open-plan living with hardwood floors & exposed beams

• Glass sliding doors & windows welcome cool mountain air

• Updated kitchen feat. induction cooktop, oven & dishwasher

• Wood burning fireplace for cozy evenings at home

• Wraparound veranda & large deck for alfresco dining

• Approx. 40,000L rainwater, veggie gardens & chook pen

• Undercroft for workshop/storage, plus 2-car carport

• 1,507m² bush block with historic trees & native trails

• 25 mins to Samford | 45 mins to CBD/Airport

Grand Family Residence on Scenic Lifestyle Acreage in the Heart of Samford Valley

Commanding an elevated position, this grand family residence harmonises expansive design with a warm, welcoming ambiance. Set in a highly sought-after locale, timeless architecture showcases soaring double-height ceilings and bespoke curved windows, flooding the interiors with natural light, creating a bold connection to the scenic surrounds.

• Executive family living on a 1.97 acre lush lifestyle block

• Scenic vistas & leafy surrounds, views to House Mountain

• Stately architecture featuring bespoke curved windows

• Double height ceilings in the entry & formal lounge

• Country kitchen feat. granite benches & electric appliances

• Versatile layout featuring multi living & entertaining spaces

• Separate TV room, office/bed 5 + 3rd bathroom downstairs

• Master retreat with private balcony & well-appointed ensuite

• Town water, NBN, est. landscaping & school bus at driveway

• 5 mins to Samford Village | 35 mins to CBD/Airport

VILLAGE

to 3pm Mon-Fri.

Order*

3353

3211

*Until we’ve spoken with you person to person, we won’t know about your request.

9am

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 Linda Smith 0409 637 203 Anna Burden 0423 594 900 Liz Gibbs .................................. 3289 1700

(Mt Nebo)

3289 8175

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CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET

saturday 7 december 5.00pm-8.30PM

FREE removal unwanted cars/car bodies. 0412 268 087.

SOLAR PANEL CLEANING 0411 160 098

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

ACREAGE and domestic mowing, whipper-snipping, gardening and pressure cleaning. Cheap fixed rates, honest and reliable. Ring Liam 0472 626 206.

ALLPRO PRESSURE WASHING House Washing, Gutters, Driveways & Solar Panels. 0411 160 098

CELEBRANT with depth and warmth. Contact Margit on 0410 030 870 or margitradcliffe@gmail.com

FURNITURE REPAIRS Chairs & small furniture repairs done in my workshop. Clive: 0488 370 707.

HOME CLEANING by Kellie-Lee Wkly/Fnightly/3 wkly/mthly. Spring/oven cleans & ironing. Professional pride in work. Reliable service 15+ yrs. 0412 822 115.

LANTANA a problem? Call Peter on 0417 726 923 for prompt removal, roots and all with no pesticides used.

LOCAL CLEANING LADY $30/hr. 0488 483 231..

MORTGAGE BROKER Sarah Doyle Mortgage Choice 0401 435 775.

WELDING: Minor welding work. 0407 255 549

ANIMALS

FARRIER Good rates. 0417 738 722

PET RESORTS AUSTRALIA SAMFORD. Ph: 3289 1600 W: petresortsaustralia.com

COOLSTANCE COPRA $30. Discount Grain. For pricing: Stewart 0412 884 868.

TUITION

DRIVER TRAINING: Automatic/manual, accredited female trainer, own car only. $50 p/hr M: 0434 544 215. LEARN TO SWIM 3+ to adults. inquiries: samford@ bizzellswimschool.com.au

BOXING BOOTCAMP 12 weeks to get Strong, Toned & Fit this Spring @ our Yugar Studio. Morning Sessions. Your Body by Design. 0412 353 427.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Early childhood/school/ executive skills, self care, sensory/self regulation. gwen@ gwenliddleot.com M: 0413 124 121

SAMFORD VALLEY REMEDIAL MASSAGE, for Relaxation and Remedial Massage. Open Tues-WedThurs, Health fund rebates available. Located Highvale. Book online: www.svrm.com.au

FOR SALE

NEW 1.3 TONNE EXCAVATOR and trailer. Comes with all attachments. $25,500. Call Shane 0413 053 991.

NEXT SAMFORD PROGRESS MEETING

Wednesday 19th February 2025

Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).

7pm start. All welcome. Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au. Come and hear about what’s happening in your community.

DID YOU KNOW...

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FIND OUT HOW editor@villagepump.org.au

The Village Pump is owned and operated by Samford Progress. Serving the Samford and surrounding community since 1970.

MAGAZINE STANDS/MULTIPLE COPIES

Belle Property

Buzzstop Espresso Bar

Community Bank Samford (Bendigo)

Cafe Lagarto

Drakes Samford

Famous Samford Patisserie

Fish Lips Samford

Flight Centre

Little Tree Bake & Brewhouse

Long Yard Larder

Mt Nebo PO

Ray White

Samford Design & Print

Samford Variety Store

The Slab Hut

Spokes Cafe

Tourist Centre

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

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

Aikido Samford Club Beginners welcome. Darren 0402 901 933. Facebook: Aikido Samford

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bunya Residents Association SES Building, James Drysdale Sport Reserve 7.30pm last Wed of month, Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov. email: president@bunyaresidents.asn.au. www.bunyaresidents.asn.au

Caravan Club Dog friendly club holds rallies one week each month within 350km. Marion 0409 028 851.

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

Cards @ Kakowan Community Facility 2 Pine Street, Bunya. 0403 955 040

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

Churches/Religions

Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Enquiries 3355 2667

Samford Valley Community Church. 3289 2832

Samford Baptist Church: Pastor Samuel Thompson 0409 797 931

St Pauls Anglican Church: Rev Robert Paget 3289 1715

Brisbane Christian Fellowship: Alan Elliott 3289 2888

Mitchelton Presbyterian Church: Rev. Hamish Burke 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

Messianic Ministry: Chris 0426 774 778. 1st & 3rd Sun/month 2-4pm. Hope Baptist Church: 0420 426 174

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

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

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.au

Gold’s Scrub Bushcare Group Last Wed of the month from 8am. Samsonvale. Contact Lesleyon 0401 552 386

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

Green Thumb Farm Meet likeminded people,weekly community farm sessions. W/E Workshops – learn to grow, preserve & compost. E: admin@greenthumbfarm.org.au www. greenthumbfarm.org.au

Halls for Hire

Samford Community Hub (SCHUB) - manager@schub.org.au Farmers Hall, 0422 054 378. CWA Hall. Lilah 0421 709 723

Halls for Hire cont

Showgrounds Pavilion - Seating for 500. 3289 7057. Samsonvale Hall - Contact City of Moreton Bay.

Cedar Ck Hall - cedarcreekhall4520@gmail.com

Samford Bowls Club - info@samfordbowlsclub.com.au

Samford Community Centre, School Rd - 0408 665 434

Mt Nebo Hall - mtnebohall@mtnebo.org.au

Samford Scout Hall & Shelter - David Reed 3040 6400

Anglican Church Hall 3289 1715

Zen Space Samford - 0421 058 250

Liberal National Party LNP Carl Neilsen 0408 182 679

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

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

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

Men’s Coffee Morning: Meet other local retired and semi-retired men for a coffee and chat. 9.30am every Friday at Fish Lips, Main St, Samford. Contact Morris: 0409 614 85

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

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

Native Plants Qld (formerly SGAP) CWA Hall 6.45pm first Tuesday of month (except January). E: samford@npq.org.au

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

Moreton Bay Regional Poultry Club Meet 3rd Saturday of each month. See facebook page for details.

Pine Rivers Croquet Club Deakin Street, Brendale. Social sports club, play days: Tue- Sat. Lynda 0416 383 386 or pinerivers@ croquetqld.org

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

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

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

Rotary Club of Samford Valley 6.45pm second and fourth Tuesday. Contact President Rob Robinson 0488 770 419

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

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

Samford & District Carriage Drivers Based at the Samford Showgrounds. Contact sdcarriagedriversinc@gmail.com

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

Samford & Districts Playgroup Facebook: playgroupsamford E: samfordcommunityplaygroup@gmail.com

Samford Show Society Committee meetings at Showgrounds2nd Wednesday each month. www.samfordshowsociety.com.au

Samford Area Men’s Shed Tuesdays 9am, Showgrounds Drive, Highvale.secretary@samfordshed.org.au

Samford Art & Craft Association Slab Hut John Scott Park 7

days 10am-4pm. Ph. 3289 3113

Samford Bowls Club Bowling Tues 9am & 1pm, Wed 9am, Sat 1pm. Venue hire/enquiries info@samfordbowls.com.au

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

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

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

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

Samford Landcare www.samfordlandcare.square.site. Contact: samfordlandcare@gmail.com

Samford Local Growers 3rd Sunday of each month, 9am to 11am. Contact Jason 0407 740 856 or go to http://groups.google.com.au/ group/samford-local-food-group

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

Samford Patchworkers Meet CWA Hall every Wed morning 9am except 3rd Wed. Ph: Rae 0407 693 818. ‘Nighties’ meet at Samford Community Hub 2nd & 4th Wed. 6.30pm to 9pm. Ph: Victoria 0438 757 185

Samford Pool - Redfin Aquatics www.redfinaquatics.com. M: 0448 726 343

Samford Rangers Football Club (Soccer) President - Matt Kilkelly - pres@samfordrangers.org.au, 0437 437 313. Stuart Carter, General Manager, gm@samfordrangers.org.au, 0401 718 875

Samford Riding for the Disabled Samford Showgrounds Call 0458 246 883. www.samfordrda.com.au

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

Samford Support Network General Enquires and Membership: 0470 214 916 or secretary@samford support network.org.au www. samfordsupportnetwork.org.au

Samford Stags Rugby League Club Committee meetings at 6.30pm at the Clubhouse on the third Wednesday of the month. Contact Mick Hughes 3289 1027

Samford Stingrays Swim Club Enquiries Liz Castle registrar@samfordswimclub.com.au 0413 387 120

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

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

Samford Valley Weather Station Visit www.samfordweather. com