Toowoomba & darling downs seniors newspaper september 2015

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Your Award Winning Seniors' Newspaper – Written for Seniors by Seniors Vol 3. - Issue 8

September 2015

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Spring is time for a floral celebration

Kevin and Diana Drew in their Toowoomba Chronicle Home Garden Competition garden.

This month the glory of gardening is honoured throughout our region. Stories p. 3, 6.

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New staff for Seniors Newspaper

WELCOME to the September edition of Seniors Newspaper. I have just taken on the position of Seniors Newspaper Editor and I have to say I couldn’t think of a better month to do it.

It’s been a pleasure writing, reading, editing the many beautiful gardening stories.

Jenny Graham is another new staff member and your contact point for Seniors news in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs.

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Finance..................... Page 21 health ....................... Page 22 Postcards ................. Page 23 entertainment ........... Page 27 Crossword ................ Page 29 Classifieds ................ Page 30

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Published monthly and distributed FREE across the Toowoomba & Darling Downs Also publishers of • Sunshine Coast Seniors Newspaper • Brisbane Seniors Newspaper • Gold Coast/Tweed Seniors Newspaper • Wide Bay Seniors Newspaper Published by ARM Specialist Media Pty Ltd (ABN 73064061794) Printed by APN Print, Toowoomba

Writer for Toowoomba Seniors Newspaper, Jenny Graham.

New editor for Toowoomba Seniors Newspaper, Gail Forrer.

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Jenny realises the importance of local stories and is delighted to hear from you.

If you have a story idea or an event you would like to promote - don’t hesitate to contact.

She was very happy to meet many readers at the recent Seniors Expo held in Toowoomba and was gratified to hear some lovely feedback. You can contact Jenny at jenny.graham@seniorsnewspaper.com.au.

- Gail Forrer Editor.

Folk festival

Centenary

Markets

Bony Mountain Folk Festival – Warwick Promising to deliver a ‘true blue Aussie experience’, the Bony Mountain Folk Festival will be held on 1820 September at 1107 Upper Wheatvale Road, Bony Mountain, Warwick. Campsites are available. and the musical line-up includes Norma O'Hara Murphy, The Coads Tickets: $25 on line at www.bonymountainfolkfestival.com. Info. 4667 4604 or 0412 668 208.

Meandarra Show and State School Centenary The weekend of 18-20 September will be a big one for the people of Meandarra. Not only is the annual agricultural show taking place on Saturday, but the Meandarra State School will be commemorating its centenary .with many former students returning to the region for the event. . Info:4678 5333 or visit www.meandrrass.eq.edu.au.

Dalby Markets @ Dalby Showgrounds Held on the third Saturday of every month, the next Dalby markets, September 19, Dalby Showgrounds (Nicholson St),6am – 12noon. .Information, 0429 696 775.

Teapot Extravaganza

Toowoomba At St Auburn’s Anglican Church Hall,September 19-26. Adult tickets are $3 with parking available in the church grounds. . Info: 4633 3651.

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Members of the Stanthorpe UPPERS and the Warwick WUPPIES seen here following a performance at the recently held Bony Mountain Folk Festival.

are currently seeking collections of Stamps, Coins, Banknotes, Postcards, Cigarette Cards, Deceased Estates etc. for their Public Auctions (record breaking results) or outright purchase.

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Who do you call…

Seniors Card 137 468 or 1800 175 500 (free call outside Brisbane) Centrelink: Retirement 132 300 Disability, Sickness & Carers 132 717 Employment Services 132 850 Seniors Enquiry Line 1300 135 500

National Information Centre on Retirement Investments (NICRI) 1800 020 110 National Aged Care Information 1800 200 422 www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au

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Department of Veteran Affairs 133 254 or 1800 555 254 (Regional)

WARWICK a commanding regional town, is on the western side of the Great Dividing Range and near the headwaters of the Condamine River.

It has long been characterised by elegant churches and some grand private schools, giving the centre a certain monumentalism.

Situated in the southern Darling Downs, it is 140 km south-west of Brisbane.

The first European to sight the Darling Downs was Allan Cunningham, botanist and explorer, in 1827.

Acting on Cunningham's discovery, a northern New South Wales pastoralist

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Patrick Leslie, set off in that direction in 1840 to find fresh grazing lands.

Leslie chose a site west of Warwick for his Canning Downs station.

Joined by his two brothers, the Leslies became the first permanent European settlers, and others soon followed. Upon the settlement of the district the New South Wales government commissioned Leslie to choose a town site and Lands Commissioner, Christopher Rolleston, named the proposed town site Canningtown.

It has been suggested that Leslie and other settlers may have supported the name Warwick, after the fifteenth century figure, Warwick the Kingmaker, in Edward Bulwer Lytton's The Last of the Barons (1843). The name was gazetted in May 1847. A town was laid out by the colonial surveyor James Burnett in 1849 and allotment sales began the next year.

Warwick was set on the path of being a regional centre with the opening of a slab courthouse in 1849, which several religious groups used for worship for some years.

The first National School opened in 1855, while Church of England, Presbyterian and Methodist churches were erected in 1857-58. Warwick was proclaimed a municipality in 1861. In the following year a more substantial cour-

thouse was erected and the Warwick Mail began publication.

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In Brief

Updates from the Toowoomba Region

Disability Action Week

Join us on the Village Green Toowoomba, beside City Hall, on Monday 14th September 12noon – 1.30pm to celebrate Disability Action Week and inclusion for all. There will be performances, wheelchair races, information displays and hands on disability awareness workshops.

Food and drink will be available.

RADAC meetings

Regional Access and Disability Advisory Committee (RADAC) meetings are held on the second Monday of each month from 10.30am-12.30pm (excluding public holidays). Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings, held in the Groom Room City Hall Toowoomba.

Kevin and Lola Steinmuller are entrants in The Chronicle Garden Competition

Floral event a hit in the region

FREE Senior’s Musical

Whether you are in your 50s or 80 plus, get ready to be entertained, tap your feet and sing along to some great music from the 1940s onwards. Book your seat to make sure you don’t miss out Tues 27 Oct – Oakey Cultural Centre Wed 28 Oct – Pittsworth Function Centre Thurs 29 Oct – Yarraman Hall Mon 2 Nov – Crows Nest Community Ctr Wed 4 Nov – Millmerran Cultural Centre Thurs 5 Nov – Cambooya Hall Tues 10 Nov – Clifton F.E Logan Hall Thurs 12 Nov – Toowoomba, The Church Theatre at Empire Theatre Doors open 9.15am, concert 10am-12noon

50 events part of Carnival of Flowers THINGS TO DO

For bookings for all events call 131 872 or visit www.tr.qld.gov.au

● Toowoomba’s public parks are nothing short of stunning during the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. ●PICNIC POINT is famous for its panoramic views. During Carnival, there will be host of talented artists performing at Picnic Point, including jazz, blues, folk, country, rock and roll, and big brass acts. ●QUEENS PARK - As the location of the Ergon Energy Flower, Food & Wine Festival, you will enjoy the Live Concert Series, Sideshow Alley and the finishing point for the Grand Central Floral Parade. ●LAUREL BANK PARK -Children will love the giant “caterpillar” and “train” shapes which have been topiary clipped along with the scented garden.

The program features more than 50 unique events and experiences of international headline names, spectacular gardens, tastes of the

Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday (excluding public holidays) 9.30am-2.30pm. The service cannot be booked and will run on a 30 to 45min loop.

Designated stop locations are: 1. Gallery Lane next to Council’s Customer Service Centre at 4 Little St 2. Margaret Street Taxi Rank located next to the Suncorp building and old Gardentown Shopping Centre site 3. Grand Central Shopping Centre rooftop carpark – near the Coles travelator 4. The Bus Interchange Facility located on Neil Street, Platform 4, Stop 4a 5. Toowoomba Post Office – the taxi rank outside Fitzy’s Hotel 6. Empire Theatre – taxi rank just north of the Neil Street crossing 7. Toowoomba City Library corner of Ruthven and Joseph Streets – taxi space on Ruthven Street 8. Milne Bay Aquatic Centre located on the corner of Herries and Victoria Streets.

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THE locals love it and visitors travel from all over the country to be part of it.

This year’s theme for the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers (September 18- 27) is Eat, Laugh, Play, Stay and organisers promise the most spectacular, delicious, funniest, fashionable, flower-iest Carnival ever.

In its 66th year the festival is the longest running floral event of its kind in Australia and is rightly no longer just famous as the premiere celebration of flowers, but a cultural event for food, fashion, wine, culture, entertainment and all things spring.

FREE City Library Shuttle Bus

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Seniors urged to book a Safehome visit now

AS QUEENSLAND was celebrating Seniors Week, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) urged seniors to book a free Safehome visit.

Losing your home to fire is a devastating experience with huge emotional and financial costs.

QFES Commissioner Katarina Carroll said elderly residents were among the most vulnerable when it came to house fires and fire safety was paramount.

“As part of the Safehome program, firefighters visit homes to help residents recognise fire and safety hazards in and around their property,” Ms Carroll said.

“Most people have fire risks in their homes and a few simple precautions and safety tips from a firefighter, such as the correct positioning and installation of smoke alarms and developing a fire escape plan, could save lives and property.

“All homes have different requirements, but a visit

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MORE INFO ● To book a Safehome visit, phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or go to www.qfes.qld.gov.au/ communitysafety/free programs/safehome.asp.

should take no longer than 45 minutes.

“As Queenslanders, we are known for our ability to look out for each other and I encourage everyone to check on elderly neighbours, friends or relatives and ask the important question of whether they have had a Safehome visit and show them how they can book one.”

Safehome visits can be arranged for all residents, regardless of whether they own their home or are renting.

It is necessary for the person living in the property to call and book the visit.

If you are renting, tenants should book the visit and not lessors/agents.

Joan and Terry Maher with station officer Marcus Barrett.

If the firefighters recommend making changes to the property during the visit, such as installing a smoke alarm, the tenant should raise this with the lessor or agent and discuss options.

It is compulsory by law for all Queensland homes to have smoke alarms installed and photoelectric smoke alarms are the preferred option endorsed by QFES.

IN AUGUST, our branch held a special lunch for those Nashos who celebrated their “Over Bloomin’ Eighty” birthday in 2015.

Sixteen “Over Eighty” Nashos were joined by their wives and family members as well as many other Nashos at the Irish Club Hotel for a delightful meal.

It was pleasing to see friendships renewed, and memories of the time spent in National Service recalled.

Many of these men had lost contact with fellow Nashos over the years as they pursued different careers and they thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to renew friendships.

In June, our branch honoured the widows of National Servicemen.

Five widows were presented with a special Nasho brooch and these “new” widows as well as four widows from past years were presented with a beautiful orchid.

The merchandise com-

mittee is preparing to order new stock for the stalls for Remembrance Day in November and will be looking for helpers. If you are able to help, phone Dennis on 4630 8228.

Our annual race day will be held on Saturday, October 24. Tickets will be available from the secretary 4633 2564 and names and numbers and payment must be in by October 15. This event is held in the air-conditioned JJ Atkins room at Clifford Park Race course and a two-course meal as well as entry is included in the price.

Our Christmas party will be held on Saturday, December 5, at the Meringandan Hotel and names and numbers will be required by November 25.

The next meeting of the Toowoomba branch will be held on Sunday, October 11, at 1pm. Our guest speaker this month will be Frank Giles who will speak about to the group about his antique collections.

SEnior CitizEnS Day rESPitE CEntrE Caring for our guests Enhancing their lives Providing respite for their carers the Centre provides centre-based care for people who are:

PIONEER VILLAGE

Visitors will experience a memorable journey through yesteryear exploring the early development of Pittsworth and its surrounds.

Take a stroll through the remarkable collection of original buildings, antique equipment and artefacts and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of our gardens.

Don’t miss: • The ‘Lady Fletcher Lace Room’ featuring one of Queensland’s finest lace collections.

• The ‘Arthur Postle Room’ documenting the story of Pittsworth’s famous son and world record sprinter – ‘The Crimson Flash’.

• The RSL complex which serves as a fitting tribute to returned servicemen and women of the district.

• The historic machinery display demonstrating the evolution of farming and farm equipment.

For more information, please phone: 0408 887 334 Email: info@tr.qld.gov.au Pioneer Way, Pittsworth, QLD 4356

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The centre offers morning tea and a two course lunch as well as programmed activities focused on providing opportunities for social interaction and enjoyment with peers.

Activities include board games, card games, bingo, musical activities, gentle exercise, indoor bowls, craft, picnics, outings, information mornings and many more. Transport, including wheel chair friendly is available to guests living within the Toowoomba City region.

Referrals may be made through health professionals, Carers, relatives, friends and other service providers. Self-referrals are encouraged.

Personal care and mobility assistance are available for those who need it. the Centre operates Monday to Friday Flexible hours can be arranged for Guests and Carers. The cost for HACC eligible people is $15 per day, all inclusive.

All enquiries are welcome

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• HACC eligible • Frail Aged • Younger people with a disability • Qld Veterans under 65 years

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Tai Chi members enjoy expo

Taoist Tai Chi Society members Glenn Knight, Gay Bowen, John Ferguson and Nancy Fung. The group was taking part in the Wellness Expo that was held in conjunction with the recent Toowoomba Languages and Cultural Festival.

Do you want to know how to store your vegetables in your fridge, so that they stay fresh for more than two weeks?

Situated on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Caloundra Gardens offers resort style retirement living for the over 50’s.

Located just minutes from Caloundra’s town centre & beautiful beaches.

Relaxed & secure environment.

A perfect place to call home.

• Community Hall • Bowling Green • Swimming Pool • Library • No stamp duty • No exit fee • Pet friendly

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ter their (usually) four legged friends if they are unable to do so themselves.

Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) has launched its Golden Hearts Pets Support Program, designed to take the worry out of pet ownership for people aged over 65 while allowing them the benefits of animal companionship.

So, if you want to own a pet, or you know someone who would like to own one but who is afraid the animal may become a burden, the Golden Hearts program may give them the comfort and reassurance they need.

“Seniors would find it very reassuring if someone could look after their pet in an emergency, such as an unplanned hospital visit,” Mr O’Neill said.

“And any help with vet bills would be more than welcome as sometimes pets’ treatment can cost as much, if not more, than that of their owners.

“This is why programs such as Golden Hearts are such a great idea and a boon to people in their later years, particularly those who live alone or who have no family members close by.”

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IF YOU want a friendly face to come home to, but you are not looking for a house mate, maybe an animal is the companion you need.

Owning and caring for a pet has been proven to reduce depression while boosting mobility, health and social connections.

Walking a dog is not only great exercise for the owner (as well as the dog), it’s also a great way to start a conversation with other dog lovers they may meet on their walks.

And as most cat owners will tell you, having a pet on your lap is one way to make you feel appreciated – even if you know the cat is only sitting there to keep warm!

National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill welcomes programs that help improve older people’s well-being.

But as the owner of any cat, dog, bird etc will tell you, pets can be expensive – particularly if you want to go on holiday or the animal needs veterinary care.

Another question seniors often ask is “what will happen to my pet if I need a higher level of care?”.

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Garden competition winners announced THE winners of this year’s Lockyer Valley Garden Competition have been officially announced at a presentation morning tea.

Council’s Mayor Steve Jones said the calibre of this year’s entries were outstanding.

“Driving around the region, there are so many stunning gardens that obviously take their owners a considerable amount of time, effort and money to maintain,” Cr Jones said.

“I have no doubt this year’s judges had to spend a considerable amount of time deliberating who would take out the grand prize.

“I would strongly encourage everyone to take the opportunity to see the hard work and dedication entrants have put into their gardens.”

Entrants were judged by industry-expert Rod Hultgren and local gardener extraordinaire Eileen Zahnow.

Lockyer Valley regional Council’s Mayor Steve Jones with best street appeal winner Doreen Hannant from Gatton.

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OPEN GARDENS ● Gardens will be open to the public from until September 13, with a public bus tour on September 11, departing from the Laidley Cultural Centre at 10am. ● The cost is $10 per seat and bookings can be made at the Lake Apex Visitor Information Centre only on (07) 5466 3426. ● For more information, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 005 872.

This year’s winners are:

● Small Town Garden: Winner: Betty Noline Dallinger, 93 William St, Gatton, 2nd place: Tanya Herberich and Andy O'Brien, 21 Hill St, Gatton. ● Large Town Garden: Winner: Alex and Joan Body, 11 Tyrrell Crt, Laidley, 2nd place: Janice and Derek Holstein, 5 Roser Crt, Withcott. ● Small Rural Garden: Winner: Trevor and Lorelle Niebling, 33 Mt Berryman Rd, Blenheim. ● Large Rural Garden: Winner: Wayne and Val Lawson, 77 Blenheim Rd, Blenheim, 2nd place: David and Daphne Carpenter, 119 Topps Rd, Flagstone Creek, 3rd place: Royce and Karen Johnston, 14

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Weebill Crt, Laidley Heights. ● First Time Entrant: Winner: Leone Wegner, 28 Highview Ave, Gatton, 2nd place: Val McNicol, 51 Storr St, Laidley, 3rd place: David and Daphne Carpenter, 119 Topps Rd, Flagstone Creek. ● Best Street Appeal: Winner: Doreen Hannant, 7 Andrews Dr, Gatton, 2nd place: Leone Wegner, 28 Highview Ave, Gatton, 3rd place: Val McNicol, 51 Storr St, Laidley. ● Business, Health Services or Community Group: Winner: Glenore Grove Catholic Church, 7 Brightview Rd, Glenore Grove, 2nd place: Gatton Health Services Hospital, William St, Gatton, 3rd place: Laidley Town and Country, 6 Cooper St, Laidley.

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● School / Child Care Centre: Winner: Laidley State High School Special Education, 98 Alfred St, Laidley.

2nd place: Faith Lutheran College, 5 Faith Ave, Plainland.

3rd place: Withcott State School, 26 Biggs Rd, Withcott.

● Waterwise Garden: Winner: Faith Lutheran College, 5 Faith Ave, Plainland.

2nd place: Alex and Joan Body, 11 Tyrrell Crt, Laidley.

3rd place: David and Daphne Carpenter, 119 Topps Rd, Flagstone Creek.

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TOOWOOMBA’s Asbestos Disease Support Group held a meeting on August 21.

We received an apology from the mayor Paul Antonio, who had to attend a very significant event on the day (the signing of the contract for Toowoomba’s second range crossing).

We were very pleased by the attendance of Councillor Geoff McDonald instead.

Geoff showed us the latest TV advertising clip to promote this year’s Carnival of Flowers.

He also spoke about the important New Second Range Crossing, as this is a very necessary connection highway for Toowoomba to open up our resources to the world.

Our other guest speaker, Amber Copland of Cancer Care Toowoomba, brought us up to date with the latest developments in cancer support services.

Sufferers with any form of mesothelioma (cancer caused by asbestos exposure) can be assured of assistance by people, who care and have an understanding of your needs.

Understanding Prostate Cancer was also a part of Amber’s presentation. A serious male complaint that most men do not wish to discuss or admit that they have a problem in that area, but prefer to suffer in silence and refuse to seek medical advice.

MORE INFO ● The Asbestos Disease Support Group meets on the third Friday of each month at the UNARA Conference Centre, Base Hospital, from 10am–noon. Morning tea provided. ● Our next meeting is on September 18 ● For further information, phone Ted 0407 699 228 or 4633 1490.

A book to remember KAREN and Steve Tyrrell know all too heartbreakingly well the sorrow of watching loved ones succumb to dementia.

And they’ve seen how their children struggle to cope with grandparents who stop joining in the fun and become forgetful.

Fortunately, Ms Tyrrell is an award-winning Australian resilience author and teacher, who speaks on television and radio and writes for magazines as well as having produced two books (Bailey Beats the Blah and STOP the Bully) empowering children to take active measures when life gets rough.

So it seemed only natural that the next book should help children cope with the dilemma of losing grandparents through dementia.

Her warm-hearted but powerful book, Harry Helps Grandpa Remember, gives children guidelines to follow to take a proactive course in what to do in these situations.

Written in simple, easy-toread text and brightly illus-

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● Harry Helps Grandpa Remember is available for $15.95 paperback and $24.95 hard cover from Amazon, Riverbend, The Book Garden and selected Dymocks and Angus and Robertson stores and those listed on Karen’s website at www.karentyrrell.com.

trated by Aaron Pocock, it’s a must-read for any child up to 10 years of age, whether or not dementia is present in the family.

It tells how even a small boy can work out ways to help his beloved grandpa cope with memory loss.

Harry Helps Grandpa Remember was subsidised through a grant provided by Arts Queensland in 2014.

Karen said she needed to create a powerful and heartfelt picture book that inspired some hope within families grappling with change and illness in those they love “I now have a deeper understanding and compassion

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community news Trivia questions

By ALLAN BLACKBURN

1.In which part of the British Isles are the Brecon Beacons?

2. Teams called Melbourne Victory, Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory compete in which sport?

3. How is the word “centre” spelled in the USA? 4. Iguazu Falls are on the border of Argentina and what other country?

5. What is the branch of chemistry concerned with carbon and its compounds?

6. What are the prefix letters for aircraft registration in Australia?

7. What is the area of expertise of TV personality Heston Blumenthal?

8. The flag of what island features three legs on a red background?

9. What does the colloquial term “molly-dooker” mean?

10. What politician was known as the “silver bodgie”?

11. In mathematics, what is the term “log” short for?

12. In which state was Steve Irwin born?

13. In Thailand, what does the word “ko” or “koh” mean?

14. In texting shorthand, what does “BFF” mean?

15. What is grown in viticulture?

16. What was the name of the kangaroo mascot for the Sydney 2000 Olympics?

17. Where on the body is a busby worn?

18. Alphabetically, which element comes first?

19. What is the name of the Brisbane Broncos’ horse mascot?

20. How many female Prime Ministers has Australia had?

Answers on page 10

Explore the beauty of ‘Orchid Grove’

THE award winning “Orchid Grove” at 17 Barkston Crt, Buderim, will be open the weekend of September 12–15 from 9.30am–4.30pm.

Special group deal is available on Monday, September 14.

Light refreshments will be available at Angels Café, and there will be orchids and bromeliads for sale, an hotographic display of garden history, historic machinery and items throughout, native bees, walk-in aviary, bush house, waterfalls, ponds, and walkways.

Discover the amazing tranquillity of this natural garden, which is filled with delightful colour, unique creations and beauty.

Orchids abound on trees, rocks, hanging and nestled amid antique garden items.

Entry $7 with children under 15 free. Phone 5476 9444 for enquiries or bookings. Proceeds from the event will help the medical programs of Heart Reach Australia.

Residents raise money for Toowoomba’s homeless

FUNDS raised in support of last week’s Homeless for a Week project are still being tallied and the residents at Drayton Villas Retirement Village can’t wait to add their contribution to the final sum.

The residents were spurred to action by the actions of local businessman and pastor Nat Spary, who spent a week living on the streets to raise money and awareness of Toowoomba’s homelessness problem.

The residents raised $300 through donations and other fundraising efforts and hope that their support, along with that of other local groups, will add to the $38,000 already counted.

Drayton Villas has raised tens of thousands of dollars for various local charities over the years and the residents jumped at the chance to help this cause.

“Homelessness has been an ongoing issue in Toowoomba for many years,” said Village Manager Greg Droney, “and the Homeless for a Week program is a wonderful idea and a great cause to get involved with.”

“The residents were all extremely generous in their support.”

SHOWING SUPPORT: Resident Helen Curtis handing the village's donation to event organiser, Nat Spary's wife, Tiff.

Resident Helen Curtis, who attends the Toowoomba City Church where Mr Spary is a pastor, was the first to hear about the project and was quick to get the rest of the village community on board.

“A note went around to everyone and they gave quite a bit,” Helen said.

“Sleeping out on those streets – and it was below zero some of those mornings – we just felt for

him.”

Despite the freezing temperatures and the harsh Toowoomba winds, Mr Spary finished the challenge and raised enough money to keep Toowoomba’s only soup kitchen running.

The Basement Soup Kitchen feeds around 50 people each day and its closure would have had a widespread impact.

“It goes to show that every bit counts!” Mr Droney said.

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Marburg’s past explored on visit WHEN you drive through the Marburg district on the way to Brisbane, do you ever wonder what it looked like in the early days of the colony of Queensland?

Garden City Branch of National Seniors Australia members learnt some fascinating insights when they visited Woodlands of Marburg in August.

After morning tea at the well-hidden Withcott sports ground, where a worker enjoying his smoko took off at the sight of our bus load of seniors, we headed for Woodlands and a step back in time.

The area around Marburg was once heavily forested and known as the Rosewood Scrub.

It was a splendid source of mill timbers, including the highly valued Australian Red Cedar which was used for much of the interior of the magnificent home built on a hill, just north of what is now the Warrego Hwy, in 1881.

In 1868 Charles Smith had selected land at Marburg and built a steam driven sawmill and using what was

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then modern technology was able, by 1885, to supply electricity to the home and other buildings.

As the supply of timber diminished, the Smiths planted sugarcane, built a sugar mill and also contracted local farmers to grow sugarcane.

Upwards of 70 men, including many Pacific Islanders, laboured in the fields and lived in a small village on the property.

Not content just with producing sugar, a rum distillery was built producing 800 gallons a day, but this was short lived due to pollution of the nearby Black Snake Creek.

Drought and financial depression led to bankruptcy in 1905 and the property languished until it was purchased in 1944, by a Dutch Missionary Order, to be used as a rest home for evacuated New Guinea missionaries.

In 1946 St Vincent’s Missionary Seminary priests and brothers renovated the building, built a grotto and cemetery and hand dug a half Olympic-size swim-

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ming pool.

Ipswich Grammar School bought the site in 1986 for extension activities and it was used for this purpose until brought by the Cooper family in 2002.

This family opened it up to the public and developed it into an events centre, its current role, popular for weddings and conferences where participants enjoy the old world charm of the original homestead and grounds now complete with modern facilities.

On the way home the group stop at the Apostolic Church at Plainlands where they learnt something of the history and present use of this magnificent church. It must be one of the few churches capable of seating 2000 worshippers and in fact doing that on a regular basis.

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Sometimes people may have different views and some answers considered correct

by Allan may be considered incorrect by others.

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Coralie is on a mission to provide Australian-based brain injury support

By JENNIFER GRAHAM

DR CORALIE Graham’s life changed forever when her three-year-old son, Joel, was admitted to hospital suffering from gastroenteritis.

A reasonably common childhood illness, most children fully recover with no adverse outcomes.

In Joel’s case, however, complications arose during rehydration treatment, resulting in the young boy’s brain being flooded.

The impact of this injury left Joel requiring 24-hour care, unable to swallow, suffering from seizures, unable to communicate and struggling with mobility.

Medical practitioners presented Coralie with a pretty grim picture of what Joel’s life would be.

However, the registered nurse could not help but wonder if such a limiting prognosis was a true reflection of her son’s capa-

bilities. Time and time again, she observed Joel doing things doctors said he should not be capable of and this set Coralie on a course of research, learning and hope that continues today.

It was a 2011 feature story on Channel nine’s current affairs show, Sixty Minutes, that alerted Dr Graham to pioneering treatment being carried out in the United States by Dr Edward Tobinick.

Operating out of the Institute of Neurological Recovery in Los Angeles, Dr Tobinick specialises in brain inflammation research and has developed a Perispinal Etanercept treatment to reduce the swelling of the brain.

“Inflammation not only increases symptoms of brain tissue injury, but is responsible for a whole range of symptoms, quite separate to the initial injury,” Dr Graham said.

Although Griffith University now has approval for

MORE INFO ● If you would like to find out more about the fund and the research being undertaken in this area, visit www.strokerecovery trialfund.org.

RAISING AWARENESS: Dr Coralie Graham who has been a driving force behind the newly created Stroke Recovery Trial Fund.

clinical trials, such treatment is not yet available in Australia.

As such, Coralie, at considerable cost, took her now 27-year-old son to Los Angeles for treatment. Upon their return, Coralie reported considerable improvement in

Joel’s condition – he can now walk unassisted for 30 metres and has shown improvement in his speech, swallowing, concentration and memory.

Returning Joel to the United States for further treatment is financially prohibitive, however, just

as it is for the families of the many other Australians suffering from the impact of brain injuries.

Ideally, treatment options such as this would be available here.

With this in mind, the Stroke Recovery Trial Fund was formed.

Aiming to raise awareness about stroke and other brain injuries, their impact and prevention, the fund also hopes to fund and support medical research and trials such as that being initiated at Griffith University School of Medicine.

The fund has received approval from the university’s ethics committee and is just awaiting funding to kick-off the trials.

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The offer from Council is a contribution of $1 for every $3 spent by applicants up to a maximum of $10,000 per project.

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The scheme covers external works on heritage places that visually improve the appearance of buildings and their contribution in commercial centres.

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From the moment the doors opened on August 19, there was a steady stream of people eager to learn more about the services, facilities and products available to seniors in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs.

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stage presentations each day of the event to share his knowledge.

The competition is expected to encourage landscapers to pull out all stops and show off their creative flair.

Organisers expect the family friendly event will showcase perfectly the state’s gardening lifestyle and illustrate Queenslanders’ love of outdoor spaces, design, well-being and lifestyle.

The Brisbane International Garden Show is another blossom firmly fixed in the city’s cap and an exciting new major event for the Queensland capital’s calendar.

The garden show will be staged at Pine Rivers Park from October 8-11. Entry will be $20 for adults while children 15 and under will be free. For details visit brisbanegardenshow.com. au.

cinct around these restaurants. Expo 88 inspired moves to redevelop and upgrade; the precinct.

The tour visited a supermarket featuring Asian cuisine, a Chinese Herbalist, and a shop trading in materials and jade where we were introduced to food, medicine, and culture of the Chinese community.

Following a demonstration by the chef at the Golden Palace Restaurant, six members showed their skill in making spring rolls.

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The Brisbane International Garden Show will cater to every gardening need, whether you have a few pot plants, acreage or anything in between.

The event will provide access to the latest in gardening equipment and accessories as well as the much-anticipated release of new plant varieties.

Queensland’s most talented landscapers will also showcase Queensland’s gardening style in the landscape show garden competition.

Highly regarded landscape designer Jim Fogarty will head the judging panel and has set the competition guidelines to ensure it is in line with other major gardening events.

As well as judging the landscape garden competition, Jim will also deliver

land. After the gold rush they commenced farming, particularly market gardening, and established bananas in North Queensland.

The original Chinatown centred on Charlotte Street and featured a variety of shops, and opium dens.

Many brothels within the precinct were operated by Irish migrants.

Chinese restaurants were established in Fortitude Valley to satisfy demand by US troops stationed in Brisbane during the war.

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With a wide variety of lectures and demonstrations planned for each day, visitors will be provided with a wealth of information on everything from creating a thriving veggie garden and rearing chickens, right through to getting kids involved in the backyard fun. The show is not only for stocking up on plants.

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CHINATOWN was invaded by members of the Warwick Combined Probus Club for a tour of the commercial precinct.

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NSA Toowoomba members visit UQ

FOR many members of National Seniors Association (NSA) Toowoomba, the bus trip to UQ Gatton brought back many memories.

Some of us remember driving past along the highway, while others attended as students years ago or know people who were students there.

The old Queensland Agricultural College (QAC) opened as a combined agricultural college and experimental farm in 1897.

In 1923, it became the Queensland Agricultural High School and College and in 1942 much of the campus was requisitioned a hospital for the US Army.

Over the next three years, more than 19,000 wounded servicemen plus 3000 Army doctors, nurses and other service personnel passed through.

High school teaching was phased out in 1962 and the name changed back to Queensland Agricultural College and in 1971, QAC became one of Queensland's first colleges of advanced education with its own governing council.

COMING UP ● Our next bus trip on Thursday, September 17 takes us to Brisbane for a tour of City Hall, including morning tea at the Red Cross Café, and lunch at Broncos Leagues Club.

Departure time is 7am, and the cost is $60. ● Our next morning tea meeting will be on Thursday, October 1 when our guest speaker will be Professor Shahjahan Khan from the University of Southern Queensland.

Professor Khan is President of the Islamic Council of Toowoomba. ●Morning tea meetings are held at Regents on the Lake, 87A Perth Street commencing at 9.30am.

The cost is $12. For enquiries or bookings, phone June on 4635 9796 or Yvonne on 4638 5252.

Degree courses were introduced not only in agriculture but in areas such as tourism, soil and water conservation, environmental management, property valuation and food technology.

Then in 1990, QAC amal-

gamated with the University of Queensland and took on a new name - the University of Queensland, Gatton College - later changed to simply UQ Gatton.

With the transfer of the School of Veterinary Science to Gatton in 2010, more than $100 million was spent on new buildings and upgraded facilities. There are now more than 2000 students studying on the campus and over 500 staff members.

The campus has 430 students living in its Halls of Residence including overseas students from 36 different countries.

Earlier this year, a 3.275 megawatt Gatton Solar Research Facility was officially launched with more than 37,000 photovoltaic panels spread over 10 hectares of the campus's former airstrip.

The solar farm is capable of providing enough energy to power about 450 average Queensland homes and will save the equivalent of 5600 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.

The array includes multiple

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mounting systems including fixed tilt, single-axis and dual-axis sun tracking technologies operating side by side providing the research team with comparative information on electrical and economic performance.

Another world first on a much smaller scale but also of great potential benefit has been the trial of a new injectable treatment for

cancer in dogs.

So far, three dogs have been given a one-off injection of a potent immune stimulant directly into their tumours.

The tumours immediately started to disappear and there have been no signs of any recurrence.

The results are significant in that dogs are biologically much closer to humans than other laboratory ani-

mals, giving the hope that similar results could eventually be achieved with human cancers.

Other research in many areas of crop technology and animal husbandry are also continuing.

It was a real eye-opener to realise that such world leading research was taking place right on our doorstep.

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Queensland Pops Orchestra: ‘A Celtic Gathering’

RETURNING by popular demand for the fourth of the Queensland Pops Orchestra’s 2015 subscription series is the magnificent concert spectacular “A Celtic Gathering”, in which the Celtic worlds will combine in an extravaganza of music from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and the broader Celtic nations.

Featuring the Queensland Police Pipes and Drums, The Thistle Highland Dancers and Watkins Academy of Irish Dance, this concert promises to be the most exciting and outstanding Celtic gathering ever staged by the Pops.

Founder musical director Colin Harper wrote in 2000 – “Never did I think it would be it would be so popular, not only with people of Celtic birth or descent, but with many others who are charmed by the romantic and often strongly patriotic music. I am constantly amazed at just how much repertoire there is, the hard decision being what to leave out.”

With hit tunes like Highland Cathedral, Men Of Harlech and Irish Tune from County Derry to draw from, dynamic new musical director Patrick

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Pickett CSM is relishing the opportunity to uphold this fantastic Pops tradition.

The headline artists for this wonderful show return to relive the excitement of the Pops’ very first – and internationally acclaimed – smash-hit “Scotland The Brave” shows, premiered at QPAC in Brisbane (1998) and the Sydney Opera House (1999).

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Lisa has appeared with major orchestras across Australia and as soloist by invitation in both the USA and Europe.There’ll be plenty of swirling kilts and clicking heels on stage – leading the charge will be Pipe Major Roddy MacDonald, who has been at the forefront of bagpipe composition and performance for over 40 years.

His compositions have been played by a wide range of ensembles including the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and the world famous Red Hot Chilli Pipers.

The Pops motto: be thoroughly entertained. Come along to “A Celtic Gathering” and the guest soloists, dancers and the orchestra’s lads and lassies will have you asking “Will Ye No Come Back Again?”

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Pops Pin-Up Boy Gregory Moore and magnificent soprano Lisa Lockland-Bell wowed the audiences then, and their special on-stage chemistry spawned a new era of concerts that continue to celebrate the rich and vibrant musical heritage of the Celts.

Gregory and Lisa will lead audiences from The Heather On The Hill down The Road To The Isles to The Bonnie Banks Of Loch Lomond, keeping the Celtic flame burning brightly throughout this lively and

visually stunning show.

Gregory Moore’s mellow tenor voice and wink-andgrin stage craft has endeared him to Pops audiences for 17 years. Gregory’s performing credits include The Ten Tenors, international tours of “Scotland The Brave” (including his star turn on the popular CD/DVD release that became a chart hit in Australia), special guest touring artist with Australian singing star Mirusia, and his recent tour of the UK with his own show, Southern Son.

Gregory also has several recordings under his belt, including his CDs I Dreamed Of You and The Christmas Gift, as well as his very own TV Special recorded for Foxtel, An Intimate Evening With Gregory Moore & Friends.

Co-starring with Gregory is the exquisite soprano Lisa Lockland-Bell. Lisa’s voice radiates joy, tenderness and meaning, and her vocal flexibility sees her move from classic opera to softer contemporary and Broadway works with ease.

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community news COMMUNITY NOTICES FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 Relay for Life: Dalby and Southern Downs Relay for Life provides a platform for those impacted by cancer – patients, survivors, carers. Initiated by local volunteers, the event aims to raise much needed funds by bringing together teams of 10–15 people who take part in a relay-style walk or run at numerous locations throughout Australia. The event is a celebration of the teams’ year-round fund raising efforts and provides participants with an uplifting challenge. A chance to celebrate life! A Relay for Life will take place on Saturday, September 12, at the Dalby Showgrounds and at Warwick’s AFC oval (Jillian Huth, phone 1300 65 65 85) relayforlife@cancerqld.org.au Red Hatters Living by the motto, “It is not what we do but who we share it with that is important,” the Red Hatters is a group of ladies who enjoy life. Strongly stating that they are “not over the hill at 50,” this social group gathers for coffee and a chat once a week, organises outings and generally aims to up the enjoyment levels of its members. If you think

this could be of interest to you, give Heather a call on 4630 9570 or send an email to smithinchiltern@westnet.com.au.

Heart Foundation Heartmoves Classes Heartmoves is a low to moderate exercise program for anybody who hasn't exercised in a long time, are overweight or obese or have a stable chronic condition. Willows Health and Lifestyle Centre (55-57 Kitchener St, Toowoomba) City holds weekly classes on Wednesday from 5.30– 6.30pm and an aqua class is also available on Thursday at 10am. Phone 4639 2233.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – The Big Aussie Barbie September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

With 85% of diagnosed cases occurring in men over the age of 65 years, this particular form of cancer is of relevance to the senior population. As a way of raising both funds and awareness, a “Big Aussie Barbie” movement has arisen. The idea behind this initiative is to capitalise on the Australian man’s love of barbecues and use such events to get some friends together

and raise some funds for prostate cancer research. If you would like to find out how you could take part in this initiative, visit bigaussiebarbie.com.au.

Broadband for Seniors – Gatton RSL In a bid to keep Seniors up to date with technology, the Gatton RSL Services Club hosts a Broadband for Seniors kiosk. Aimed at helping Seniors understand computers and the internet, the service is supported by training sessions for wouldbe users.

Such sessions and general use of the facilities can be accessed by making an appointment with the club’s reception. Phone (07) 5462 1461 Climate Watch An initiative of the Earthwatch Institute, Climate Watch is concerned with saving and preserving our natural environment. In partnership with the Australian Government and the University of Melbourne, members of the public can become involved by registering to monitor a species and recording their observations on line. To find out more about Climate Watch, visit www.climatewatch.org.au.

Toowoomba Quilters Club THE Toowoomba Quilters Club holds its annual Quilt Show during the Carnival of Flowers At the Salo Centre, St Ursula's College, Rome Street.

The show will be open from Saturday, September 19-25 from 9am- 5pm.

Admission is $5.

Each year, the Toowoomba Quilters club’s members create a beautiful quilt which becomes the club’s main fund raising activity for the year.

This year, the nominated recipient for the Art Union Raffle Quilt is Manna House and TQ hopes to raise a significant amount to assist them with their needs to run this very worthwhile service.

Tickets are $2 and have been on sale for several weeks and will be available at the show.

A member who resides at Oak-tree Retirement Village hosted a morning tea for the residents on August 12.

The guest speaker was Jayne Swift, the co-ordinator of woman's refuges in local areas.

Residents were also given

Jayne Swift Manna House co-ordinator and Ineke Schouteten TQ Events Co-ordinator displaying 2015 Raffle Quilt.

a brief history of the Toowoomba Quilters Club before enjoying a scrumptious spread of treats.

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Former Wallaby visits Toowoomba in support of stroke research WHEN the name, “Michael Lynagh” is mentioned, many descriptions spring to mind – Wallaby Great, goal-kicking machine, World Cup champion.

“Stroke victim”, however, shatters such imagery, suggesting an improbable outcome for a world-class athlete.

Yet, in April, 2012, that was the shocking reality confronting the then 48year-old, his family and friends.

Speaking recently at a charity lunch and book signing event in Toowoomba, Lynagh described the somewhat bizarre circumstances surrounding his stroke.

During a brief stopover in Australia, he was enjoying a night out with school mates, and not unexpectedly, the old tales, yarns and jokes were rapidly trotted out.

In the ensuing hilarity, Lynagh suddenly choked on a

mouthful of beer that had gone down the wrong way.

The violent fit of coughing resulted in rupturing Lynagh’s right vertebral artery, immediately impacting his sight and triggering a blinding headache.

Suspecting all was not well, an ambulance was called and Lynagh was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

The possibility of a stroke, however, was the furthest thing from anyone’s mind.

Writing in his newly released book, “Blindsided”, Michael states: “I should say that I knew very little about stroke. It wasn’t something I’d ever thought about and it had certainly never crossed my mind that I could have one.

As far as I was concerned, stroke was something that affected older people or those with unhealthy lifestyles.

I fell into neither of those categories… It was going to

take a while to come to terms with the fact that I’d just had a major stroke at the age of 48.”

On-going swelling at the base of Michael’s brain gave family members some harrowing times in the days immediately following his stroke.

However, for reasons even doctors cannot fully explain, their patient went on to make a near miraculous recovery, with his mobility and coordination almost fully intact.

Although still impacted by the loss of peripheral vision in his left eye, Lynagh had been truly, truly lucky.

According to neurologist, Dr Rob Henderson – “Michael didn’t dodge a bullet, he dodged a cannon ball”.

Acutely aware of his relative good fortune, Lynagh now devotes considerable effort to supporting others in the aftermath of stroke.

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“I just hope that if I talk to the people I meet about stroke and provide a little support, then because I have a bit of a profile, maybe people who didn’t know much about stroke might learn something,” Mr Lynagh said.

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RSPCA Pet of the month along to meet her first.

She only needs short daily walks as she only has short legs.

If you are interested, call the RSPCA Toowoomba shelter on 07 4634 1304 or visit the shelter for a look (Open 7 days, 10am-5pm).

RSPCA Pet of the Month, Squeak

You could win a copy of ‘A Migrant’s Hopeful Dawn’ SOTIRIOS “Sam” Manolopoulos was a Greek migrant of the 1950s, and, typical of this wave of people who came to make a new life in Australia, he gave his efforts to help build Australia – in doing so has forged the sort of connections that last a lifetime.

His story, full of hard earned wisdom and laconic humour, mirrors the story of any migrant, yet is his own. You will find his tale engaging, inspiring and thought-provoking.

Sam left everything and everyone he knew and at 19, embraced Australia as “a land of mystery, improbability and marvel”.

Like so many other Greek migrants, Sam put down roots in Melbourne in his early days in Australia. He is one of Australia's dedicated but anonymous pioneers.

This memoir is a crowning achievement in a life lived to the full.

Sam is still giving back to the country that has nurtured his dreams.

Proceeds from sales of his book go to various charities including the Cancer Council, the Flying Doctors, drought stricken Australian farmers and the Heart Foundation.

Enter our latest giveaway competition and you could win a copy of Sam’s book either for yourself or as a gift for family or friends.

If you are not our lucky winner, the book can be ordered online (just Google the book title) for around $24.95 or ask your book store to order a copy.

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Toowoomba and Districts Bromeliad Society celebrates with spring show SPRING is here and we have just completed our first year as a Bromeliad Society.

To celebrate, the club will hold its first Spring Show and Sale from September 19 to 21 from 8am until 4pm.

The venue is the school hall at Sacred Heart Primary School on the corner of North and Tor Streets.

With such a fantastic venue with plenty of space and natural lighting, it should be a spectacular show.

There will be 27 classes two which are for plants other than bromeliads.

We are expecting more than 500 show plants and about 75 display plants as well 700 sale plants so this is a great opportunity to see and buy plants that aren't on offer at local nurseries.

As we have some members who specialise in succulents, they will be having a display table of succulents.

A bromeliad speciality nursery from Caboolture will also have sales tables.

During the year we had opportunities to have guest

Member Colin Burr demonstrating how to pot bromeliad baskets.

speakers from Caboolture and Mount Tamborine, as well as our members sharing their knowledge and tips at the meetings.

In July, we had a stand at an orchid show and had many people interested in

bromeliads.

We know there are many bromeliad growers out there so we extend the invitation to come to the show.

Our meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Sacred Heart

School Hall starting at 1.30pm.

For enquiries email us at toowoombabroms@gmail.com Phone enquiries Robert or Sue on 4634 7438.

Vietnam War Commemorative grants will be available soon FIFTY years on from the deployment of 1 RAR to South Vietnam and the beginning of Australia’s combat role in the Vietnam War, the Australian Government is launching a dedicated one-off grants sub-program to help the community recognise the contribution of Australian servicemen and women who served our country during the Vietnam conflict.

The Vietnam War Commemorative Grants program has been established under the Saluting Their Service commemorations program for 2015-16 and will provide one-off funding of between $4,000 and $20,000 for communitybased projects and activities that directly commemorate any aspect of the Vietnam War under the theme of ‘camaraderie’.

Examples of projects that may be considered for funding include commemorative events and reunions.

Minister for Veterans Affairs, Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson, said he was honoured to provide support for community ac-

tivities that acknowledge the service and sacrifice of Australia’s Vietnam veterans. “Following the tremendous success of the Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program in bringing communities together to remember and commemorate our First World War veterans, it is fitting that we now honour our Vietnam veterans through the Vietnam War Commemorative grants subprogram,” he said.

“For too long this part of our war history went unacknowledged but now we have an opportunity to respectfully commemorate our Vietnam veterans and educate Australian communities about the hardships these servicemen and women faced during the War, as well as upon and after their return home.”

The grant program will open for funding on September 14 and close at 5pm AEDT on October 31.

Program guidelines and application forms will be available on the Department of Veterans Affairs website (www.dva.gov.au) when the funding rounds open.

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Retirees accused of ‘blowing’ their children’s inheritance age, causing a generational financial tug of war.

The study by international financial services group SunLife says parents and children are banking on financial support from each other – one-is-six children

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The research also reveals that as a percentage of income, older people are better off than younger generations – those aged 55–70 have less than half (46%) their income allocated to fixed costs, compared to 57% for 18–24 year olds, 53% for 25–44 year olds and 51% for 45–54 year olds.

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Fall Buddy makes such a difference AS A young man, inventor Barry Sheridan experienced the devastating ef-

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Mr Sheridan realised that pendants have to be worn all the time to be useful.

What he wanted was an independent machine that could detect when the client had a fall and notify somebody without the client having to wear or do anything (Zero Wear Technology).

Fall Buddy was born.

Fall Buddy has developed over time – it has shrunk in size, to now resemble a clock radio, while expanding its many uses.

A number of movement sensors are placed in the home and whenever they detect activity, they tell Fall Buddy that all is well.

If no movement is detected for a set period of time, Fall Buddy will automatically go into emergency mode.

First, it will ask the person if they are okay.

If there is no response, Fall Buddy will start to phone up to six numbers of family, friends or carers and ask them to come and help.

Recently Mr Sheridan has introduced Zero Wear Dementia Mode.

As well as detecting falls,

Elsie, 93, with her ‘Fall Buddy’.

this new model, detects if the client leaves home.

Fall Buddy allows family and guests to come and go at will, but it zeroes in if the client departs.

Fall Buddy can also tell clients when to find and take medications.

It monitors temperatures in the house and if it gets too cold or too hot, it will notify someone to come and remedy the situation.

It is similarly designed to call for help if it detects the presence of smoke or water in the house.

Fall Buddy also keeps a log of activity in the house.

If family or friends are concerned their loved one is not coping, they can down-

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load this report onto a USB memory stick to monitor trips to the fridge or medicine cupboard, confirming that meals and tablets are taken on time.

It also shows the number of trips to the toilet at night and other daily activities, without the client being aware of being monitored.

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Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Join in the festivites with Feros Care who will pick you up from your home, take you around the carnival and surrounding gardens for the day and bring you back home in the afternooon.

LOCAL women now have even more incentive to book in for a free breast screen during this month.

BreastScreen Queensland Health promotion officer Shenaed Bliss said those who did would be in the running to win a Sweet Blooms chocolate bouquet donated by Squizzysgirls Sweet Blooms Toowoomba.

“It’s great to see local businesses in Toowoomba helping us to encourage women in the area to book in for a breast screen,” she said.

“The bouquet is valued at over $60 and anyone who has a breast screen during September will be in the running to win it.

“Our thanks go to the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation and Squizzysgirls Sweet Blooms for making this prize available.”

Cara McIntyre from Squizzysgirls Sweet Blooms said she was proud to support the service that BreastScreen Queensland provided to local women. Ms Bliss said a breast screen every two years was recommended for all women over the

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Plenty to do and see in Melbourne GIVEN its somewhat chilly climatic reputation, a mid-winter trip to Melbourne might seem a little fool hardy, but for the in-

SINGAPORE What: Cosmopolitan, world city in a tropical setting Why: Singapore assaults the senses with its sights, sounds and smells. An ethnic and cultural melting pot, the city state boasts a fabulous variety of food, shopping and sightseeing within a dynamic, thriving urban landscape.

trepid traveller, there are still plenty of things to see and do.

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Carnival of Trains

The Darling Downs Model Railway Club will be holding the Annual “Carnival of Trains” during Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers week.

The Model Railway Museum and Display Centre is located within the Toowoomba Showgrounds on Glenvale Road, Toowoomba and will be open daily from 10am until 4pm from Saturday, September 19 to Sunday, September 27 inclusive.

On display will be several operating model train layouts in N and HO Scales, large screen showing of railway related video's, a children's 'U' Drive layout where the young ones can enjoy the opportunity to run trains themselves and be awarded an Engineers Certificate.

Also for the children, there will be a colouring-in corner with options for boys and girls to colourin and keep.

Cold drinks are available and a friendly atmosphere is guaranteed. Admission is by Gold coin donation. There is plenty of free parking and coaches are welcome.

Check our facebook page: Darling Downs Model Railway Club Inc. website: www.ddmrc.com.au or phone: 07 4638 0397.

Pittsworth Craft and Fine Food Spectacular

PLANS for the Anglican Parish of St Andrew’s eleventh Pittsworth Craft and Fine Food Spectacular are well advanced.

Themed “Gifts, Gourmet & Gumnuts”, the big event will be held from Friday, October 9 – Sunday, Octob-

er 11. More than 50 exhibitors will fill the Pittsworth Town Hall with a variety of quality Australian made products such as wines, honey, clothing, jewellery, toys, woodwork, etc.

In the adjacent park, a carnival atmosphere will be

created with fun activities, refreshments and more.

Local artisans such as the Crafty Quilters and Pittsworth Art Group will display their work around town, while the joyfully received Saturday Twilight Concert in the Anglican Church is sublime.

Other popular drawcards are the Spring Garden Competition and Decorated Business Windows.

A gourmet breakfast, themed International Flavour, Aussie Hospitality, will kick off the event on the Friday morning.

MORE INFO

A FEAST OF FUN: The Pittsworth Craft and Fine Food spectacular will be held from October 9–11.

● For more information, phone Kay Derrick on 07 4693 3414, email: craftffs@bigpond.com or website: www.pittsworthcraft andfinefoodspectacular. com.au

Toowoomba Philharmonic Society THE Philharmonic choirs will be performing on September 20 as part of the carnival concert at St Luke’s starting at 2pm.

The next concert following this will be a joint performance of John Rutter spirituals with Choral society on October 24 at 2pm at St Luke’s.

For more information on the choir or the performances, please contact Rosalie or Ruth on 4636 3072.

Toowoomba Lapidary Club opens doors to the public IN celebration of its 50th birthday, the Toowoomba Lapidary Club is holding an open day on Saturday, October 10 at 9am-4pm in its clubhouse at 4 William Street.

Members of the public will be able to view gemstone cutting and settings and take a look at some of the members’ work which will be on display.

A sausage sizzle and drinks will be on sale at the event. For more information, contact David on 0417 611 820.

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The Department of Veterans’ Affairs office in the Darling Downs region is located at 99 Russell Street Toowoomba and is open from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Our office can provide information on the complete range of DVA benefits, pensions and allowances and if necessary, personalised assistance with one on one interviews. We also provide a regular on base advisory service to the nearby Oakey and Cabarlah Defence bases.You are very welcome to visit our office but for more complex matters requiring an interview such as pension claims, aged care assets assessments and financial updates, please phone ahead to make an appointment, this will avoid delays with your enquiries. 07 4638 1555.

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Thrill to the songs of the stars WELL-KNOWN tenor, Roger Davy, has been bringing music lovers exactly what they want for 12 years now and has the mix exactly right.

Once again you can thrill to all the wonderful old songs in his new show Broadway to Pavarotti.

After successful performances around Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney and Gold Coast’s Twin Towns, it is finally Brisbane and Toowoomba’s turn to be enchanted with the magic of popular musicals and opera.

The show takes you on a journey from the best of Broadway to your classic opera favourites.

Who hasn’t been charmed by West Side Story, Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera? Add to that the delights of opera from the Merry Widow, La Boheme, La Traviata and Rigoletto and you know you are in for the evening of your lifetime with Roger and friends.

Joining him is international soprano Simone Nicole, an accomplished dancer, cabaret artist and opera singer; as well as local tenor Iain Henderson who has sung with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and was a soloist in the BBC’s The Dr Who Symphonic Spectacular.

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FAST FACTS ● Don’t miss Broadway to Pavarotti for one night only at Brisbane’s Queensland Multicultural Centre on Saturday, October 10, and Toowoomba’s Armitage Heritage Bank Auditorium/Empire Theatre on Saturday, November 7 ● Both are cosy, intimate theatres, so get in early to be sure of a wonderful evening of entertainment

TENOR: Roger Davy.

dour, Roger Davy, has sung with Opera Queensland, Opera Australia and in Germany and the UK. He was instrumental in the establishment of the unforgettable Ten Tenors and with that success under his belt, formed his own company, Vavachi Entertainment.

The company’s main aim, apart

from delighting audiences throughout Australia and Asia, is to be a launching pad for young talent.

A number of Roger’s proteges have gone on to successful careers both nationally and internationally with such names as Andre Rieu.

Broadway to Pavarotti is more than a recital of old favourites. Roger has created a plot linking the songs and revealing the stories behind them.

Add to that the lighthearted farce of the two tenors competing for the attention of the beautiful soprano Simone and you have a guaranteed evening of laughter as well as musical excellence.

And of course, you’ll be delighted with Roger’s famous tribute to his all-time favourite, Luigi Pavarotti.

‘Threaded Treasures’ Exhibition – Toowoomba THE Toowoomba Branch of the Embroiderers Guild is holding its biennial Embroidery Exhibition "Threaded Treasures", on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10.

Members of the Guild look forward to sharing their "Threaded Treasures" of the past two years with the community.

Working demonstrations

by members throughout the two days will offer the opportunity for the public to discuss some of the embroidery techniques employed in the exhibited work.

In addition, members have been busy creating beautiful items for the Trading Table - a perfect opportunity to find handmade gifts.

Entry to the exhibition is by

gold coin and complimentary morning/afternoon tea will be provided.

There will be a raffle with tickets at the door.

We would ask that if your group is planning to bring a large number, by bus perhaps, that you advise of possible arrival times, prior to the day. This would assist with catering.

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St Mark’s Women’s Guild – 53rd Annual Rose Festival THE ladies of St. Mark’s Women’s Guild look forward to welcoming everyone to the 2015 Annual Rose Festival to be held in St. Mark’s Parish Hall on Grafton St, Warwick, on Friday, October 9.

This popular community festival has been one of the Rose City’s long-standing events and this year will be number 53!

The competition schedule details the various ways roses can be displayed.

Copies are available from the back of St. Mark’s Church or by email from sue.nalder@gmail.com.

The group welcomes back all those who have entered the competition over the years and the participation

of long-term exhibitors is appreciated.

New rose growers are encouraged to enter the competition in any section.

It should note, however, there is a special section just for novices, which includes anyone who has not won a prize in any previous rose festival.

There is no charge to enter the competition and winners receive cash prizes.

Probably more importantly, the winners of each of the four perpetual trophies will have their names engraved on the trophies, which are then permanently displayed in the Guild’s trophy cabinet.

Entries are to be brought to the Parish Hall from

8.30–10.30am on Friday, October 9, for judging from 11am.

The trophy and prize presentation starts at 1.30pm and will be followed by musical entertainment from Yangan’s talented Sue Needer.

An afternoon tea with the famous Guild ladies’ indulgent home-baked treats, the drawing of the main raffle (tickets $1 each) and a mini cent sale (tickets $2 each) with more than 80 prizes will round out the afternoon.

The $6 entry charge also includes the display of all of the roses and the opportunity to meet the exhibitors.

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ARE YOU BUYING A UNIT AND HAVE QUESTIONS????

Q: I am downsizing to a Duplex Unit.......Do I have to pay body corporate fees???

A: Yes, but the body corporate in a two lot module is comprised of the owners of the two lots (2 units) and there are no fees unless the two owners decide to open a body corporate bank account and deposit into this account an agreed amount each quarter for future building maintenance, however this is optional.

The two owners can also decide that they wish to simply share the cost of any maintenance needed on the common area when the time comes. When it comes to common area maintenance the two owners can decide between

them to either pay half for a regular gardener and mower man or agree to maintain certain areas (“you look after your half and I will look after mine:). If there are more than two units in the complex there needs to be a body corporate manager in place. This means there will be a set fee for body corporate management and the managers will determine the rules for the complex including fees. The fees will include the cost for the managing of the complex.

If you have a question regarding units/duplexes please email :sales@realpoint.com.au and I will answer your questions.

HARRISTOWN: 8 X 2 bedroom Units, one Bathroom and Single Garage $310,000 SOLD OUT. GLENVALE: 2 Bedroom, Ensuite, Single Garage $315,000 each, Taragon St, off Greenwattle St. GLENVALE: 3 Bedroom, Ensuite, Single Garage $335,000 each, Taragon St, off Greenwattle St. DARLING HEIGHTS: 2 and 3 bedroom, ensuite, from $319,000 each, 3 Harrison Crt. NEWTOWN: 2 Bedroom unit, ensuite, $310,000, 240 Bridge Street.

NEWTOWN: 2 and 3 Bedroom, ensuite, from $319,000 each, 18 Teesdale Ave. HIGHFIELDS: 2 and 3 Bedroom Units with Ensuites from $305,000 each to $335,000 each (close to major shopping centre).

All Units include - Air Conditioning - Dishwashers – Blinds, Landscaping & Fencing Ready to move straight in & enjoy - these could be for you!

If you have to sell your home before you can buy, no problem, call & discuss Lynn McLean 0419 650 370

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Whether you’re selling land, a home needing repair or well-maintained READ ON...

Our agency has a buyer looking for a number of properties in the region and we have been commissioned to find these properties for them. Realpoint Property is a locally owned and operated real estate agency with 22 years of experience in the industry and a wealth of local knowledge. This group are paying our commission to find the properties for them and they will look at all properties no matter what condition they are in. This means there is no commission to pay when you sell. Attention Agents if you have a property you think may work you also pay us no commission.

The buyers have already purchased a number of properties and these have settled already. The group is now looking for properties in all suburbs and they are qualified to go straight to contract.

The group can arrange settlement to suit the needs of the seller. So if you would like to sell, but would like time to move or would like a quick or a long settlement, no problems.

We can accommodate all situations.

As you can see, no matter what your needs may be we can usually get what you need in order to make the sale as stress free as possible. If you are selling and want the best possible price and pay no commission call me straight away.

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