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‘NEW’ish Executive Committee

KASI [Kilcoy Art Society

Inc] held their Annual General Meeting on Thursday afternoon [Feb 16], which was well attended by members.

After the President’s report was heard and the Financial Statement presented, the chair was handed over to KASI Patron Terry Dredge to go through the nominations for the Executive Committee positions.

It is an honour to announce that Di Taylor continues as President for another year, as does Brian Wallace as Secretary and Dr Dawn Evans as Vice President.

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WEDNESDAY WEEKLY DELIVEREDBY BULK DROP IN THESE AREAS

Atkinson's Dam - Brightview - Carpendale

Coominya - Crowley Vale - Esk - Fernvale

Forest Hill - Gatton - Glamorgan Vale

Glenore Grove - Grandchester - Grantham

Haigslea - Harlin - Hatton Vale - Helidon

Kilcoy - Laidley - Linville - Lowood

Ma Ma Creek - Marburg - Minden - Moore

Mt Sylvia - Mulgowie - Murphys Creek

Plainland - Rosewood - Somerset Dam

Tarampa -Tenthill - Toogoolawah

Walloon - Withcott

Artist and KASI member Jan Russell has accepted the role of Treasurer, with Julie Henley continuing as Assistant Treasurer. Congratulations to you all.

The Executive would like to acknowledge their previous Treasurer, Jenny Roberts, for her commitment to managing KASI’s -

al years and wish her well with her future.

Thanks to everyone who attended the AGM.

Kilcoy Art Society Inc.

Why merge?

I’M new to the area.

I was wondering who thought it was a good idea island on Spencer Street turning right into Golf Links Drive?

Why does council think

it’s better to all merge into the left lane before converging back into the right lane? What do other locals think?

Steve Cripps Gatton

Fatal crash, Marburg

A WOMAN died in a singleburg on February 25.

Initial information indicates around 8.30am a sil-

ver 2007 Toyota Prius was being driven eastbound along the Warrego Highway near Marburg when it left the road and crashed into the carpark of an Edmond Street business.

Bystanders, including customers and employees, came to the aid of the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a 68-year-old Gatton woman, however she died at the scene.

The Forensic Crash Unit will investigate the circumstances of the crash and appeal for witnesses, especially those with dashcam vision of the crash or moments leading up to it to come forward.

The highway was closed for several hours during the incident.

Policelink: 131 444

Reference number: QP2300333762

Lesson in mindfulness from best-selling author

HYPATIA’S House, Laidley, will host best selling author and mindfulness guru Timber Hawkeye on Tuesday March 14.

Timber Hawkeye is the bestselling author of ‘Buddhist Boot Camp’, ‘Faithfully Religionless’, and ‘The Opposite of Namaste’. His books and the Buddhist Boot Camp Podcast offer a secular

mindfulness practice to be at peace with the world, both within and around us.

His intention is to awaken, enlighten, enrich, and inspire.

of mindfully living at peace with the world, both within and around us, at this unique event.

“It’s not about living in a bubble where nobody

pushes your buttons, it’s about getting to a point where you don’t have any buttons that can be pushed,” Hawkeye said.

“Mindfulness doesn’t make other people less irritating, it makes us less irritable.”

This is a free event, and everyone is welcome. CONTRIBUTED

living at peace with author Timber Hawkeye at Hypatia’s House on March 14

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Kilcoy Art Society Inc. new executive members for 2023.

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Brisbane Valley Highway upgrades

BY GRACE CRICHTON

SOMERSET Regional

Council has laid out their priorities for safety upgrades to the Brisbane Valley Highway, but improvements will depend on state funding.

Somerset Mayor Graeme Lehmann said council considered several safety and capacity improvements along the state-managed highway to prepare the prioritised list.

“Council has prioritised 15 projects on the highway that need upgrading and/or improvements carried out for the safety of road users,” Cr Lehmann said.

“Council will utilise this list to continue to highlight our priorities for the highway and continue our collaboration on planning of projects with the Department of Transport and Main Roads.”

Recently, RACQ rated the Brisbane Valley Highway among the top 10 of the state’s most unroadworthy

roads.

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said she has advocated for action to address the ‘substandard’ road for many years and its inclusion in the Top 10 came as ‘no surprise’.

“I agree with all the

projects on the priority list developed by the Somerset Regional Council, with two thirds of them on sections

Bridge in the Nanango Electorate,” she said.

Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald said the RACQ

rating supported the nickname for the highway, ‘Brisbane Valley Goat Track’.

“Too many people have been injured or killed on this dangerous road,” he said.

Mr McDonald and Mrs Frecklington said they would continue to push for

Gowrie to Helidon

State Government funding.

“I receive regular complaints and enquiries about all these sections of the BVH and I will continue to push for funding from the State Government until we Frecklington said.

HIGHWAY PRIORITIES

1. Intersections Dingyarra Street to Cressbrook Creek, Toogoolawah

2. Overtaking lanes south and north of Fernvale and between Toogoolawah and Harlin.

3. Gallanani culverts / intersection with Esk Kilcoy Road.

4. Widen bridge south of Harlin.

5. Intersection Clive Street and Forest Hill Fernvale Rd.

6. Intersection Wivenhoe Pocket Rd north of Geoff Fisher Bridge.

7. Brisbane Valley Highway / D’Aguilar Highway intersection.

8. Wanora Rd intersection.

9. Safety widening between Gregors Creek Rd and Harlin.

10. Boundary Creek culverts.

11. Culverts at Fernvale beside Mitre 10.

12. BVRT crossings.

13. Wivenhoe Pocket Road south of Geoff Fisher bridge.

14. Culverts at Fernvale beside

15. Construction of gravel/ crusher dust path from Forest Hill Fernvale Rd to Twin Bridges.

Social performance and sustainability workshop

You are invited to attend a workshop on social performance and sustainability relating to the Gowrie to Helidon project.

The workshop will involve a short presentation per topic followed by a question-andanswer session and group discussions. Please join us to discuss upcoming workforce development and business opportunities, and to share with us your priorities for community projects.

Social performance and sustainability workshop

Thursday 16 March 2023

6:00pm–8:00pm

Gowrie Junction Progress Association Hall, Gowrie Junction

What is social performance?

Sausage sizzle available upon arrival! For details, please visit inlandrail.artc.com.au/where-we-go/ projects/gowrie-to-helidon/events/

Social performance describes how we maximise the benefits communities experience during the planning, construction and operation of Inland Rail, while ensuring we minimise disruption at every opportunity. It is a program of work that covers workforce management; local and indigenous industry participation; housing and accommodation; health and community wellbeing; and community and stakeholder engagement.

Please call our free translation and interpreter service on  131 450 (24 hours a day) if English is your second language and you need help reading this document.

Somerset Regional Council has compiled a priorities list for safety improvement projects along the Brisbane Valley Highway, the 9th worst road in Queensland according to RACQ.PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Technology keeping a watchful eye on koala populations

BY JACOB HAYDEN

HOW WELL do you know your local wildlife?

Bob Brown lives on a reclusive property in Helidon Hills surrounded by natural bushland and an abundance of wildlife.

Six years ago, Mr Brown became interested in surveying local fauna on his property, especially koalas.

“We did some walk around but there wasn’t any evidence to suggest there were koalas, then one day I was driving home from work and a koala hopped across the driveway and tried to climb the bank,” he said.

After that encounter, Mr Brown noticed koala scat and bark scratches on various trees, and three years ago he began using wildlife cameras to record their

activity.

“Unlike a normal digital camera or the camera on a modern smart phone, a trail camera is triggered by movement,” he said.

“Most trail cameras are designed to be in place in the wild for weeks or months, and as such are weatherproof and robust and will often to help them blend into the bush.”

Mr Brown initially received a grant from Lockyer Valley Regional Council (LVRC) to borrow cameras through Land for Wildlife.

LVRC Environmental Portfolio Councillor Michael Hagan said grants of up to $5000 per successful applicant are periodically made available for environmental community groups and schools through council’s

Community Environmental Grants Program.

“Private landholders who meet eligibility requirements can become members of the Land for Wildlife program for free which may then give them access to funding,” Cr

Hagan said.

Mr Brown said having can be used to facilitate protective actions, especially by uploading this data to national databases such as WildNet or iNaturalist.

Somerset Council Updates

Economic Development Strategy

SOMERSET Regional Council has adopted a new Economic Development Strategy to help guide investment attraction and support economic evolution across the region.

More accommodation for tourists, BVRT users

Council conditionally approved two unique short term accommodation facilities in its ordinary meeting last week.

single storey cottage at Clarendon Station Road at Clarendon which backs onto the rail trail.

or something, if you’re far enough away from civilisation you might be surprised by how diverse your surrounding wildlife is,” Mr Brown said.

In-home care: locals helping locals in Somerset

IN-HOME care is now available for older Somerset residents in Esk and Toogoolawah thanks to a partnership between Somerset Assist Inc (SAI), Mable and Trilogy Care.

SAI is a locally-led offering residents in-home care options through Trilogy Care, a nationally registered home-care package provider, which offers an affordable alternative to other services.

Workers are sourced through Mable, an online platform allowing local residents to provide the support workforce doing as many or as little hours as they wish.

Only trained personnel can offer personal care, but there are opportunities to offer a host of other services such as house cleaning, home and garden maintenance, transport and social support.

Somerset is the eighth community in Queensland to adopt the model.

If you are an older person looking for support, you are welcome to call SAI’s care coordinator Julie Hayes on 0484 822 485.

If you are a local resident keen to learn more about becoming a support worker, email somersetassistandcare@gmail. com.au

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Council also approved a short-term accommodation facility at 78 Ipswich Street in Esk which is the conversion of the former Uniting Church building.

Plans for the former church include expanding to three bedrooms, a kitchen, dining and living space, courtyards and a plunge pool.

Festival refused

Council refused an event application for the Rabbit Eats Lettuce festival, planned for four days in April at Atkinsons Dam.

The decision was made following feedback and consultation, with several agencies including the Queensland Police Service, Queensland Ambulance Service, Seqwater and Lockyer Valley Regional Council.

Councillor Sean Choat said impacts and concerns includconcerns.

Helidon Hills resident Bob Brown has been monitoring koalas on his property for three years using wildlife cameras.

PHOTO: BOB BROWN

Somerset Assist is a community-managed care model.

‘Pulling Grantham apart, piece by piece’

BY JACOB HAYDEN

LAST week, Lockyer Valley Regional Council (LVRC) announced reusable park equipment prone to as part of a cost-saving measure, starting this month. The announcement was met with frustration and confusion by Grantham residents and business owners.

Grantham Fuels co-owner and manager Belinda Barton said she questioned council’s damage.

“We understood the cost

of recovery is never a pretty thing… but we’ve been there there’s only been one event,” she said.

Grantham resident John Mahon was particularly opposed to the tables, toilets and shade shelters being removed.

“Don’t take that toilet block away, because it’s good for disabled people – I often see Blue Care or carers there with older people having lunch at the tables, and the toilets are there if they have to go,” Mr Mahon said.

“I’m just disappoint-

ed, that was given to the Grantham people and I was so proud of the parkland that was put there.”

LVRC Infrastructure Portfolio Councillor Janice Holstein said repairs to park infrastructure are not covered by government disaster funding and therefore need to be borne by the local community through council.

“To prevent this, wherever it is practical to do so, we

Dog rego changes help hip pocket

DOG owners in Somerset can keep a little more in their pockets with the introduction of an extended dog registration period.

From June this year, residents will register their dogs for the next three years at a reduced cost.

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann said more than 4,000 people in Somerset

Road reseal

Bitumen reseal program

LOCKYER Valley Regional Council’s (LVRC) 2022-23 Bitumen Reseal program will reseal around 170,000m2 of existing road pavement.

Council’s Infrastructure Portfolio Councillor Janice Holstein said the program was an important tool to prevent roads from deteriorating.

“While this process won’t always prevent road network damage during extreme weather, it does make a difference every time we apply it and supworks,” she said.

infrastructure and maintain the remainder of the park, with an intention to relocate any infrastructure which can be repurposed to other parks within close proximity,” she said.

LVRC has indicated BBQs, drinking fountains, fencing, garden edging, lighting, playgrounds, the public toilet, rubbish bins, seats, shelters and a table

will be removed or relocated from Grantham’s parks.

Cr Holstein said this spethan $460,000.

Mrs Barton said there was no opportunity for the community to comment.

“There was no consultation process,” she said.

“I don’t understand why they’re basically pulling Grantham apart, piece by piece.”

change.

“We know lots of people are doing it tough and this is just one way we can help alleviate some of the cost-of-living pressures,” he said.

“The trial will not only save dog owners money but slash the red tape burden for both residents and council.”

In 2022, council extended the dog registration period for one

year, at no additional cost, to reduce cost of living pressures.

“Council now wants to expand on this assistance by not only simplifying the dog registration fee structure but extending the registration period from one to three years from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2026,” Cr Lehmann said.

Renewal notices will be issued by council in June.

Roads include: Laurette Drive, Glenore Grove; Connors Rd & McGarvas Rd in Grantham; Bremer St, Church St, Frome St, Hope St, Pioneer St, Railway St & Summer St in Laidley; Laidley Creek West Rd & Sippel Rd in Laidley Creek West; Lefthand Branch Rd; Colquhouns Rd, Old Ropeley Rd & Steinhardts Rd in Lower Tenthill; Ma Ma Lilydale Rd, Ma Ma Creek; Mountain View Drive, Plainland,Manteuffel Rd, Ropeley; Gehrke Hill Rd, Summerholm.

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Young Lions have bright future

BY

GRACE CRICHTON

FOUR promising young leaders showed their intelligence, compassion, and potential at the Lowood Lions Youth of the Year competition in Lowood on Saturday February 25.

Lowood State High School students Rhiannon Bowa, Candice Pattemore-Spina, Alix Eustace, and Aiden McDonald presented a prepared speech on a topic of their choice and answered two impromptu questions as part of the process.

Rhiannon was named Youth of the Year and Candice received the Public Speaking Award.

Rhiannon is a school captain, she is a member of

student council, and has ambitions to go into medicine.

Her speech was a critical and indepth look into the disparity of state government funding between public and private sectors in education.

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Candice’s speech dissected the current health care system and spoke to rising costs, accessing services.

Aiden invited the audience into his family’s experiences of autism and educated them on how to reduce ignorance and stigma, particularly regarding non-verbal autism.

Lowood Lions held their Youth of the Year competition on Saturday. Judge David Noonan, Cr Helen Brieschke, Aiden McDonald, Alix Eustace, Candace Pattemore-Spina, Rhiannon Bowa, and judge David Raine.

INSET: Rhiannon Bowa was named Youth of the Year, with program co-ordinator Judy Lehmann.

communication and social connections and encouraged her audience to not only talk more, but listen more.

Somerset Regional Council Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke, Clarendon State School principal Dave Noonan and Fernvale State School principal David Raine were the judges.

“These four beautiful young people here today, they’re our leaders,” Mr Raine said.

“These young people are

LAIDLEY FAMILY DOCTORS

Trade program for career in construction

STEP INTO a new career in construction through the Trade Ready program taking place at the Southern Queensland Correctional Precinct Stage 2 project, Gatton.

DGT Employment and Training, part of the IntoWork Group, has partnered with John Holland to provide several training and development programs during upgrades.

the way they are because of the support of their families, their schools, and the network around.”

Rhiannon will compete at the zone level Youth of the Year competition to be held in Ipswich on March 11.

Lions district 201Q3 chair Narelle Gluer said the programmed aimed to give students experience and insight into life after school.

“It looks at students who contribute or want to contribute to the community,” she said.

DGT Employment and Training business consultant Beth Thomas said the Trade Ready Program aimed to give candidates knowledge and experience in construction.

“There is plenty of need now and in the future for construction labour, trades peoples and apprentices,” she said.

The program includes two weeks of classroom training, and three weeks of workplace learning with

one of the subcontractors based on site.

Skills training subjects include Workplace Health and Safety Requirement, Applying Risk Management Processes, and Space and at Heights.

“The aim of the program is to get local people long-term rewarding jobs,” Mrs Thomas said.

“There has never been a better time to start your career in the construction industry.”

Applicants can be any age, any gender, and from any background, but must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, pass a police check, and have transportation to and from site.

Expressions of interest are now open.

Email beth.thomas@ dgt.org.au or phone 0428516216

New Quarterly Exhibition

KILCOY Art Society Inc’s new quarterly art exhibition

February 12 at the Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery.

Given a very hot 40 degree day, a fabulous afternoon was held.

Congratulations to Tracey Bennett for winning People’s Choice with her wonderful painting, ‘Pancakes and Honey’.

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This exhibition includes a fantastic and diverse range of artworks and will be available for viewing until early

Artists Larry Rollason, Jim Purcell and Carol Robinson at the Courthouse Art Gallery for the exhibition opening on February 12.

May so we look forward to seeing you at the Gallery. The Kilcoy Courthouse Art

starting

Gallery is open 9am to 1pm, Thursday to Monday.

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Fire ants affect us all

Eradicating fire ants from South East Queensland is a fight we need to win, the consequences are far too great

They’re small, coppery brown, feisty and sting, and if we don’t all work together they’ll be here to stay.

First found in Brisbane in 2001, fire ants are a category 1 restricted matter (Biosecurity Act 2014) and considered one of the world’s most invasive pests. And rightly so, they can have irreversible consequences on our environment, economy, human health and outdoor way of life.

They can destroy crops, damage machinery, and render paddocks, parks, playgrounds and backyards unusable.

in the Lockyer Valley food bowl and progressively moves east towards the Redlands Coast.

Plans are also in place to stop fire ants from spreading further including containing them around the fringe of the infestation, restricting human-assisted movement, and suppressing fire ant populations in areas awaiting eradication activities.

For our rural and semi-rural farming communities, as well as all those who rely on these communities, fire ants pose a severe problem if left unchecked.

Fire ant expert and entomologist Dr Ross Wylie says that modelling shows the current incursion has grown relatively slowly, in comparison to other countries.

They have the potential to surpass the combined annual damage done by Australia’s worst pests: feral cats, wild dogs, foxes, camels, rabbits and cane toads.

Love your backyard cricket, barbecues and walking on the grass without your shoes on?

This is what the National Fire Ant Eradication Program is working to save. Our program is the world’s largest biosecurity ant eradication program ever undertaken. Australia is also the only country currently focused on eradicating this pest. Fire ants have spread too far in other countries, and they have given up.

Our plan involves eradicating the fire ant infestation in South East Queensland with a rolling treatment strategy that starts from the west

“It’s a different story overseas—fire ant have spread at roughly 4 km per year. Fire ant spread in the United States is reported to be 50 km per year, and in China it’s 80 km per year. Australia’s efforts are showing a promising result when compared with countries where fire ants aren’t controlled.”

Had the eradication program not been in place, it’s estimated fire ants would have already spread as far north as Bowen, west to Longreach, and south to Canberra by now, causing destruction in their path.

If it weren’t so concerning, it’d be impressive the speed at which the pest can spread and how much damage they can do.

In the United States, fire ant nests are part of the landscape. Texan farmers can only use 5–10% of their land. The rest has been taken over by fire ants to the point it’s beyond treatable and in many cases the land is unusable. Residents are also unable to walk to their washing lines without being stung.

To give our country the best chance of success, properties within our planned treatment area need to be treated multiple times over several years.

For targeted properties, it means you might receive treatment from our teams up to 4 times per year, regardless of whether you see signs of fire ants or not.

Just one missed nest could be the difference between reinfestation and eradication, so it’s vital that every property in our eradication area is treated.

Fire ants are everyone’s responsibility, and we all play a part in getting rid of them. Let’s band together and protect the Australian way of life.

Fire ants can be reported anytime by visiting the website fireants.org.au or calling 13 25 23

FIRE ANTS HAVE OTHER PLANS FOR YOUR YARD

Help us treat your property

Our officers will treat your property for fire ants multiple times between now and June. When they visit, you must provide them access to your outdoor areas. To learn more about our treatment activities, scan the QR code, visit fireants.org.au or call 13 25 23

If we don’t work together to stop them, fire ants could infest all of Australia—costing billions of dollars each year and having a devastating effect on the Australian lifestyle.

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Always part of his local community

BY GRACE CRICHTON

MURRAY Hughes has made his mark through his various community contributions in Mulgowie and Forest Hill.

This year’s Lockyer Valley Citizen of the Year inherited a legacy of community involvement from his parents.

Murray grew up on the family farm in Mulgowie, farming a variety of vegetables and lucerne.

“I was a farmer all my life at Mulgowie,” he said.

“I grew up there, I was very involved in the Mulgowie community.”

His parents were very active in their three children’s school community at St Mary’s and his father served on the ambulance committee for many years.

“I guess it was just something we were always encouraged to do, to get involved in local community

things,” Murray said.

At 17 he started playing cricket for Mulgowie which evolved into helping run the club and by his early twenties he was treasurer.

“I played for a good number of years, captained the side at one stage,” he said.

“From that, with the cricket club and being on the grounds at Mulgowie, it got me involved with the hall committee and the grounds itself.”

At one stage, he was wearing three hats: president of the cricket club, treasurer of the hall committee, and trustee of the ground.

While in these committees, he was involved in some large projects, including moving the Mulgowie Hall and installing a turf wicket.

life on the farm.

“We had two really bad

changed my thinking,” he said.

“We decided to get out of

“Being a family farm and being third generation, that was a big decision.”

The decision brought him to Forest Hill and over the last decade he’s enveloped himself in his new commu-

nity.

“I knew people who were actively involved in the community of Forest Hill and of course they knew of my association, or my community commitment, in Mulgowie and got encouraged to be involved by three or four

He’s a ‘jobs’ guy and the person responsible for the immaculate lawn at Forest Hill Place.

“I just keep it neat and tidy,” he said.

Murray said the people in Forest Hill do a lot of good work, without personal accolades, and they’ve made a long term commitment to their town.

“Most of the time the people you get involved with in the community become your friends, because they’re likeminded people,” he said.

“These are great bunch of people in Forest Hill.”

Community involvement has always been an important part of Murray Hughes’ life.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Art collective’s collaborative exploration

BY GRACE CRICHTON

TOOGOOLAWAH welcomed a national touring exhibition, ‘Thinking Business’, to The Condensery last week.

It is an exhibition of the art collective Barbara Cleveland and examines the collaboration, labour, and friendships formed among the four artists during their 15 year-long working relationship.

Exhibition curator Gina Mobayed travelled from Sydney for the opening event on Saturday February 25.

“It’s really nice to be here in Toogoolawah, towns like this have a really special place for artists and curators like myself and Barbara Cleveland because it’s here that our work can really stretch out into the community,” she said.

Ms Mobayed said the artists were always very experimental, ambitious, and determined.

The exhibition contains of their archive of 25 videos works.

“Each of the videos really been,” Ms Mobayed said.

Barbara Cleveland was founded by artists Diana Baker Smith, Frances Barrett, Kate Blackmore and Kelly Doley.

‘Thinking Business’ is on at The Condensery until April 30.

Pancake Tuesday

NOTHING brings people together like food, particularly delicious pancakes.

Lockyer Community Centre fried up 100 pancakes, paired with a barista coffee by Kiki’s Kafe, to celebrate Pancake Day on Tuesday February 21.

Michelle Casten said the centre provide the free morning tea to promote the centre.

“It’s a good chance to raise awareness of what the centre does in a different way,” she said.

“Why not invite the community to come to the centre, see what we’ve got here, and enjoy some pancakes and free coffee.”

Nearly 50 people came to the centre to enjoy good food and good company.

ABOVE: Naomi McKenzie, Teresa McKay, and Sarah Stevenson.

LEFT: Exhibition curator Gina Mobayed and The Con-

Tyson Clarke, Blake Bottrill, Orin Pavey, Torri Murray, and Levi February 21 at the Lockyer Community Centre.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Sue Cawcutt and Jan Godfrey. PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON

Welcome to Walloon State School

WALLOON State School is a semi-rural school located about 15 minutes west of Ipswich with an enrolment of 268 students.

Open since 1877, our school has a proud history of providing modern education in a heritage setting.

This has been achieved through a dedication to continuous improvement, helping our students to be responsible citizens and by forging deep roots into our community.

In 2023 our Explicit Improvement Agenda is: Knowing our students

and curric

Reading, Writing and Spelling through the curriculum

Wellbeing

These focus areas are complimented by our quality curricuprofessionalism of and our drive to enable our people’s hearts and minds to achieve their hopes and dreams.

We work collaboratively as a team where we all hold the core belief that we can help every student improve.

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Student improvement is at the heart of what we do.

We believe that children need to be children therefore we encourage risky play and nature play.

We manage risk, we don’t overt it and we want students comfort zone to the courage zone.

mantra is that ‘We work hard and We play hard!’

Our 10 School Values underpin all that we do. Walloon State School has unique, setting us apart from others.

We have three deliberate breaks from learning per day.

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Around our expansive grounds, students can play in our lagoon, timber adventure playground, low ropes course, scooter track and nature play zone (constructing with sticks).

Walloon State School also such as High Ropes and Adventure Zone, Playgroup and 2023’s new Athlete Development Academy (ADA).

Next week’s School’s In: Helidon State School

ABOVE: Walloon State School’s expansive grounds increeks and a sand lagoon.

INSET LEFT: Walloon State School’s 2023 Explicit Improvement Agenda includes reading, writing and spelling through the curriculum.

LEFT: Jairel learning about nature in Walloon State School’s garden.

WALLOON STATE SCHOOL

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Little wagon tells big family story

BY GRACE CRICHTON & THE LAIDLEY PIONEER VILLAGE

SOMETIMES it’s the little things that tell the best stories of years gone by. A beautifully crafted child’s wagon at the Laidley Pioneer Village reveals the story of the Muckert family. It is one of three, built by Albert Muckert in the early twentieth century for his children.

His grandson, Kerry Muckert, owns the second one and brought it along to the village.

“The one I’ve got there was made in 1918 by my grandfather,” Kerry said.

“They were living at Kentville at the time, they had a farm at Kentville and a small sawmill there.”

What is special about this set of miniature wagons is the craftsmanship and their

resemblance to full-sized, functional wagons from the time.

The miniature wagons were both toys and tools for the Muckert children.

“They used to pull them around the yard,” Kerry said.

“They used to cart wood in of things.”

He has strong recollections of the little wagon from his own childhood.

“I remember loading that up with wood at the mill and bringing it home and stacking it in the woodshed,” Kerry said.

Village volunteer Linda Knight has a personal connection to the wagon’s story – her maiden name is Muckert.

The miniature wagon in the village’s collection was donated by Alan Muckert, another of Albert’s grandsons,

who brought it down from Bundaberg.

The location of the third miniature wagon is unknown.

The Muckert name will be recognisable to many who are familiar with Laidley.

Albert Muckert built the sawmill on Lowe St in 1936 and it remained in the family until 2012.

Kerry’s father started work at the sawmill when he was 16 years old and he followed

him into the family business.

“He died at 78 and he was working until the day before he died,” Kerry said.

“I was there, I started in November ’67 and I was there until July 2012 when I sold it.”

The Muckert wagon may be small in the Laidley Pioneer Village’s collection of carts and tractors, but the little wagon tells a big story of one man and his children.

Linda Knight (nee Muckert) and Kerry Muckert share the family history as told through two miniature wagons, crafted by Albert Muckert in the early twentieth century.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Volvo electric trucks trial

THE Queensland Government is backing Volvo trials of two heavy battery-powered trucks featuring three-axles and operating at a gross weight of 44,000kg.

The announcement of the that Volvo Group Australia will start making all-electric trucks in its Wacol factory in Queensland from 2027.

State Transport Minister Mark Bailey said he was excited to see Volvo bring the latest zero-emission technology trucks to Queensland.

“We know reducing transport emissions will play a key role in achieving net zero emissions in Queensland by 2050, and this trial is an important step towards that,” he said.

“The introduction of battery electric heavy vehicles provides opportunities to also bring vehicles with the latest safety technology features

and emissions performance to our shores.”

The vehicles will also boast the latest heavy vehicle safety features such as lane keeping assist, blind spot detection, passenger corner camera, dynamic steering

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with stability assist, and under-run protection.

Minister Bailey said the Queensland Government understood changes would be needed to steer-axle mass limits and truck width to match European battery-elec-

Tips for motorcyclists, safety starts with you

IPSWICH Police are reminding all motorists, especially some of our most vulnerable road users - motorcyclists, to stay safe on our roads.

To date, 13 motorcyclists have lost their lives on Queensland roads, three across the Ipswich Police District.

Too many motorcyclists are killed on Queensland roads each year.

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Remember the motorcycle Fatal Five: speed, alcohol and drugs, fatigue, distractions, gear and maintenance.

Whether you are a new, returning, or an experienced motorcyclist, the Street Smarts website is the site for you.

tric heavy vehicles standards. The current maximum truck width regulation of 2.5 metres means that each electric Volvo sold in Australia needs a special permit because it is 2.5 centimetres over the 2.5m limit.

Use your lights to see and be seen.

Stay alert to changing environments and road conditions.

Dress for the slide, not the ride.

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Top class genetics and best value at annual Charolais female sale

BY JACOB HAYDEN

IT’S ALL about females and genetics at the upcoming 13th Annual Charnelle Charolais Invitational Sale.

Upper Tenthill breeder Graham Blanch said the sale has grown to specialise in females and genetics.

“It’s become a type of national sale, and we’ve been in it for the long haul,” Mr Blanch said.

“It’s the best value for money Charolais female sale in Australia, because we’ve been there through the hard times, through the good times and we bring quality to the sale every year.

“There is always something there for everyone, price-wise.”

The sale, to be held at

11am on March 4 at the Toowoomba Showgrounds, will and calves, four joined cows, 45 joined heifers, 24 unjoined heifers, 41 embryo lots and 51 semen lots.

Mr Blanch said there would be lots of interest in the imported from the US as an embryo.

“She has done huge things for us and bred a lot of high quality cattle,” he said.

“We have been selling genetics for a long time, and we have bulls working over

in WA and Victoria that were from embryos bought in our sale.”

Mr Blanch said the invitational sale would include

testing.

“This means that every single calf they produce will be polled, no matter if you put horned bulls or not,” Mr Blanch said.

“This is something new in the industry as people are wanting more and more polled cattle rather than horned.

vendors from across the country. He said Charnelle has idenpolled females through DNA

“If we can identify these females people can buy them and be assured because they’ve been DNA tested that they are what they are.”

The sale will be livestreamed, and viewers can bid online through Elite Live-

stock Auctions.

“It was started by a local, Chris Norris, he was the one who got Elite going and it’s a really great platform for our sale,” Mr Blanch said.

“Because of it we’ve sold females and lots of embryos and semen to almost every state.”

The show will begin at donated by Elders, Charnelle Charolais and Black Duck Charolais from Junction View.

“Each vendor will have a vote on who the top ten of each category are excluding their own, and through this process we’ll come up with over-judge will pick a champion and reserve champion,” Mr Blanch said.

LOT 10 - Charnelle Panache 27 (P)LOT 11 - Charnelle Rebby 4 (PP)

LOT 40 - Charnelle Panache 29LOT 41 - Charnelle Nina 6 (PP)

Lot 14 Charnelle Digna 186 (AI) will be on sale at the 13th annual Charnelle Charolais Invitation Female & Genetics Sale.

PHOTO: CHARNELLE CHAROLAIS

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New owners take home top gong

BY GRACE CRICHTON

A GATTON produce store was named top of the Queensland pack at an industry conference last month.

Redmond’s Pet and Livestock Supplies were awarded Tuckers Member of the Year for Queensland at the National AIRR and Tuckers Member Conference in February.

Redmond’s owners Steve and Andrea Dearden said they were ‘shocked’ to be named the state winners at the buying group’s fourday conference in Adelaide.

“They called our name out and we both just about fell over,” Andrea said.

“We were truly sit-

ting there shocked.”

The award is presented to the business who demon-

strates growth, participation in promotions, introducing new lines, and business innovation.

WFC AUSTRALIA

“Steve and I only took over this business at the end of 2020,” Andrea said.

“We knew we were nom-

prides itself on its customer prices and value every day.

“We’re thankful for our customers’ support,” Steve said.

As well as bringing home an impressive windmill trophy, the conference was an opportunity for the business owners to liaise with suppliers and source the best products.

“We went down there and we did some pretty savvy shopping, and we want to pass those good deals onto our customers,” Andrea said.

“We get to see new product, we get to talk to the suppliers, we get to work out what our deals are going to be.”

inated for that award, it was a massive thing for us to get it.”

The family-run business

Andrea thanked their customers for their support since they took over the business.

“What’s important to us is service,” she said.

Redmond’s Pet and Livestock Supplies was named Queensland’s top store last month. Staff John McMullen, Andrea Dearden, Steve Dearden, and Robbie West, with their new trophy.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON INSET: Owners Steve and Andrea Dearden with their award at the National AIRR and Tuckers Member Conference.

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RECIPE COURTESY OF THE COUNTRY KITCHENS TEAM RECIPE COURTESY OF THE COUNTRY KITCHENS TEAM

LIGHT & CRUNCHY COLESLAW

SERVES: 8 • PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES • COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES

1 serves per portion

INGREDIENTS

Salad:

2 small red radishes OR half a small red onion, sliced thinly

1 tablespoon lemon juice

½ apple, julienned

½ medium carrot, julienned or grated

Dressing:

2 tablespoons natural yoghurt 1 garlic clove, crushed or grated

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons extra virgin light olive oil

METHOD

Recipe courtesy of Bella Maugeri, Brisbane City Night Branch

CHEWY DATE, FIG & GINGER SLICE

SERVES: 12 • PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES • COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES

½ serve per portion

INGREDIENTS

2 cups dates, chopped 2 teaspoons ginger spice

2 cups reduced fat milk

½ cup dark brown sugar

¼ cup walnuts, chopped

METHOD

What’s Great About It? Your favourite traditional ginger slice… made healthier!

Recipe Courtesy of Noela Anderson, Rosslea Branch

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6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Bowls. Ultimate Bowls 2022. Event 1. Final. Highlights. 3.00 Figure Skating. Four Continents Championships. Highlights.

4.35 Secret Scotland. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. 6.30 News. 7.35 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. 8.30 Britain’s Scenic Railways. 9.25 Inside Windsor Castle. 10.15 Late Programs.

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8.00 Border Patrol. 8.30 MOVIE: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. (2019) 11.10 MOVIE: Absolute Power. (1997) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Get Arty. 5.00 House Of Wellness.

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7.30 Space Invaders. 8.30 MOVIE: The Notebook. (2004) 11.00 MOVIE: The Choice. (2016) 1.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.50 Talking Honey.

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7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R)

War. (M, R)

10.55 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M, R)

11.55 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG, R)

12.55 ICU. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)

8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M)

9.30 Kavanagh QC. (M, R)

11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

12.15 Father Brown. (M, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Border Security USA. (PG, R)

8.00 Border Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 Escape To The Country.

10.30 World’s Most Secret Homes. (PG, R)

6.30 The Highland Vet. (PG)

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG)

8.30 I Escaped To The Country.

9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. (PG, R)

10.30 Vintage Roads: Great And Small. (PG, R)

6.30 Border Patrol. (PG, R)

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

8.30 Heathrow. (PG)

9.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Inspector Morse. (M, R)

10.50 Gold Digger. (M, R)

12.05 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

1.05 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (PG, R)

10.45 A Confession. (M, R)

11.45 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

8.30 Highway Cops. (PG, R)

9.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG, R)

10.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Total Recall.

(2012) (M, R) Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale.

10.55 Movie: 2.22. (2017)

(M, R)

1.00 Movie: Midnight Special. (2016) (M, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Movie: Waterworld.

(M, R) 10.15 Movie: Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. (1981)

R) 12.20 Movie: Locusts.

(MA15+, R)

6.30 Building Giants.

R)

Air Crash Investigations. (PG, R)

8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Special Report. (PG, R)

9.30 Disasters At Sea. (PG)

10.30 Mighty Trains. (PG, R)

6.00pm Movie: Batman. (1989) (PG, R) Michael Keaton.

8.40 Movie: Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice. (2016) (M, R) Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill.

11.45 Movie: Whiteout. (2009) (MA15+, R)

2.00 Blokesworld. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 American Pickers.

(PG)

8.30 Movie: The Patriot. (2000) (MA15+, R) Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger.

11.50 Movie: Bonnie And Clyde. (1967) (M, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R)

8.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. (PG)

9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R)

10.30 Truck Night In America. (PG)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By. (R)

8.50 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)

10.50 One Deadly Mistake. (MA15+)

11.50 House. (M, R)

6.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Parramatta Eels v Melbourne Storm.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PG, R)

8.30 Paramedics. (M, R)

9.30 Australia Behind Bars. (M, R)

10.35 Silent Witness. (MA15+, R)

6.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. (2018) (PG, R)

6.00pm Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 2. Fijian Drua v Waratahs.

8.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match.

8.45 Movie: Platoon. (1986) (MA15+, R)

11.10 House. (M, R)

6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG, R)

7.30 David

Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet. (PG, R)

8.40 Movie: The Dead Pool. (1988) (M, R)

10.35 Major Crimes. (M, R)

11.35 House. (M, R)

12.35 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.40 Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime. (M, R)

9.55 Coroner. (M)

10.55 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (MA15+)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG,

6.30

8.00

9.20 Two And A Half Men. (M, R)

10.10 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Basketball. NBL. Finals. Sydney Kings v New Zealand Breakers.

8.30 Friends. (PG, R)

9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R)

10.30 Nancy Drew. (M)

11.30 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

10.15 Friends. (PG, R)

12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

1.15 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.00 Friends. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 The Middle. (PG, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R)

11.00 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

1.30 Becker. (PG, R)

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.30 Mom. (M, R)

10.20 Becker. (PG, R)

11.10 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (R)

8.30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips. (PG, R)

9.25 The Machines That Built America. (PG)

10.15 50 Years Of Mr Men & Little Miss. (PG, R)

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Alcoholics Anonymous

7pm Wed Peace Lutheran Hall Gatton 0419725801, 10.30am Thu 0419725801, 7pm Sun 0413105825 Zion

Lutheran Hall Minden

Boutique Market 9am2pm every Wednesday, Hypatia’s House, 151 Patrick St, Laidley

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CAMS Multicultural Program support for multicultural community members, Lockyer Community Centre

0455251581

Cars, Bikes, and Coffee

Monthly Meet last Sun/ mth, Tilly’s Auto Café, red shop, main St Moore

0437532556

Chug-along Social Group

2nd & 4th Wed/mth Gatton Uniting Church 54626763

Cards/Board Games

(Adults) Coominya Public Hall Fri 9am-12pm $5 0412685125

Community Chess Club School term Thurs 6pm8:30, Fernvale SS Library, gold coin.

Community Tech Program free 45min tech sessions, Wed, Thu, Fri, Lockyer Community Centre Gatton 54623355

Coominya Public Hall

General Meeting 1st Mon/ mth 6.30pm 0488169162

Country Music Balladeer & Folk Music Walk Up

4th Sun/mth Laidley Pioneer Village, 11am-4pm. 0428502262

Craft with Kate 2nd Thu/ mth 12pm Lockyer Com-

munity Centre 54623355

CWA Craft & Friendship Day 3rd Thu/mth 9am12pm Glamorgan Vale hall

0459320538

Devotional Meeting, all Faiths, hosted by Baha’I community, 1st/3rd Wed/ mth 7pm. 0429861086

Digital Tech Hub 12pm Thu Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

Emergency Relief Program support for those experiencing financial challenges, food and fuels vouchers (eligibility criteria applies) Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Lockyer Community Centre, 54623355

Esk Bowls & Community Club Bingo Bowls Club Thu 11am 0412824267

Esk Community Choir Tues 6:30-8:30pm Somerset Civic Centre 0477540507

Esk CWA Intergenerational Playgroup for ages 0-100, fortnightly Thu 9am11am, CWA Hall Heap St 0449842965

Esk Men’s Shed 12 Heap St, Tue & Thu 9am-12pm 0426984061

Euchre Wed 7.30pm, Lowood Showgrounds 0411334382

Games Morning Gatton

Cota Seniors, 2nd & 4th

Thu/mth 9am-12pm gold

coin. 0439030677

Gatton & District Historical Society 6.30pm 3rd

Mon/mth Caffey Hall Gat-

ton Historical Village 0420967022

Gatton Senior Citizens 13

North St. Mon & Thu Euchre 9am, 1st Tue/mth

HOY, 2nd & 4th Tue/mth Craft Days, 3rd Tue/mth social days. 0439030677

Gatton Table Tennis

9.30am-12pm Tue, Woodlands Rd 0427912051

Gatton Quilters 9.30am

3rd Sat/mth, Gatton State School Hall 0438727355

Gatton Village Markets

1st Sun/mth, Lake Apex, 0492831969

Glamorgan Vale CWA -

9am 1st Thu/mth Glamorgan Vale Community Hall 0413046168

Glamorgan Vale Tennis Club Inc 10am-2pm 2nd

Sun/mth 697 Glamorgan Vale Rd see Facebook. Glenore Grove QCWA Meeting 2nd Mon/mth 1pm 0419642913

Glenore Grove QCWA

Craft 1st 3rd & 4th Mon/ mth 1pm QWCA Hall 0459320538

Glenore Grove CWA Street Stall last Thu/mth

8.30am-12pm IGA mall

Gatton 0459320538

Grantham/Gatton Indoor

Bowls Club Fri 1.30pm

Senior Citz Hall North St Gatton 0754627708

Horse Archery Qld Lockyer Valley 3rd Sat/mth, 8.30am-12pm, Laidley Showgrounds. 0422982035

Jam Sesh Fernvale 2nd Sun/mth 12.30pm-3.30pm,

6 Clive St, BYO instruments 0481574615

Laidley Garden Club

9.30am 2nd Mon/mth

Laidley Cultural Centre function room 0413136861

Laidley Indoor Bowls

Club Mon 6pm-9pm

Laidley Cultural Centre 0408 631 292

Laidley Weight Support Group Inc. 9am Wed

Laidley RSL 0403501170

Lockie's Toy Club toy library program Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

Lockyer Ladies Seniors

Support Group 2nd & 4th

Tue/mth, 9.30am-12pm, 18 Tryhorn St Grantaham, 0438765212 or 0409676526

Lockyer Valley Art Society Inc. Mon 8.30am pottery, Tue & Thu art & craft from 9.30am, 24 Bertrand Ave Kensington Grove 0419667428

Lockyer Valley Cancer Support Group 1st Thu/ mth Davson Room, Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, Gatton 0419646902 or 54621766

Lockyer Valley Celtic Pipeband Wed 6pm-8pm

Grantham Butter Factory

1st Sat/mth Lake Apex 0447003423

Lockyer Valley Dog Training Club 6.30pm

Mon Laidley Showgrounds

Facebook or 0428048823

Lockyer Valley Karate

Tue & Thu 6pm-7.30pm, Fernvale, all ages 5+, all fitness levels. 0458641202

Lockyer Valley Orchid Society 1st Tue/mth Gatton Showgrounds room under grandstands 0409475504

Lockyer Valley Tai Chi for Health Wed 10am Lowood Show Hall, Thu 9.30am & 10am Peace Lutheran Hall Gatton 0448050447

Lockyer Valley Toastmaster Club 7pm 2nd & 4th Thu/mth, Gatton Senior Citizens Centre 54627576

Lockyer Valley Writers

Group 1-3pm 2nd Tue/mth

Gatton Library, 4th Tue/mth

Laidley Library, lockyervalleywriters@gmail.com

Lockyer Woodcrafters

Group Mon-thu & Sat, 24 Railway St Forest Hill 0457219408 or

Lowood Community Action Group 2nd Tue/mth

6.30pm at Lowood Darts Club 0407279412 or FB

Lowood CWA 2nd Tue/ mth CWA Hall 54261514

Lowood District Residents Network Inc. 7pm

3rd Tue/mth, BV Darts Assoc Building 0488234553

Lowood Lions Club 7pm

2nd & 4th Mon/mth Lowood Railway Station

lowood@lionsq3.org.au

Lowood Craft Group

9.30am Fri Lowood RSL Sub Branch 0409343446

Lowood Senior Citizens meet in CWA Hall Lowood every second Thursday, all seniors welcome, please call for next date

0447489875

Lowood Slimmers Tue

5.30pm Lowood Show Hall

54261468

Midweek Market Wed 9am

Hypatia’s House, 151 Patrick St Laidley 0448326246

Mulgowie Farmers Market 7am-11am 1st Sat/mth

Hall grounds 0417799679

My Local Market Plainland 7am-12pm 3rd Sun/ mth Porters Hotel mylocalmarket.net.au

My Local Market Jumble 6am-11am 2nd Sun in Mar, May, Aug, Nov, Walloon Hotel hello@ mylocalmarket.net.au

My Local Market Walloon 7am-11am 1st Sun/mth behind Walloon Hotel hello@mylocalmarket.net.au

Open Mic Sun 1.30pm3.30pm, Fernvale Lions Club Hall $2 entry 0490366148

Painting Classes 10am Fri Summerholm 0450656356

RADF Art & Culture Project free fortnightly art/

craft, Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

Rosewood Euchre Group Mon 9am m'tea, play at 9.30am, CWA Hall Rosewood rosewoodqcwa@outlook.com

Rosewood Men’s Shed Fri 9am-12pm 361 Marburg -Rosewood Rd Tallegalla 0417079426

Rosewood Monthly Market 3rd Sat/mth Anglican Church grounds John St, sites from $15. 0439095645

Rosewood Seniors Group 1st Tue/mth 9.20am -11am at Girl Guide Hut, Matthew St. 54641544

Something to Sing About Choir Fri 9am-11am Laidley Anglican Church 0417799679

Tai Chi Internal Arts Esk Somerset Civic Centre Mon 5pm, Thu 9am 0432288435

Tai Chi Internal Arts Gatton Seniors Hall 13 North St Mon & Wed 1pm-3pm 0432288435

Tranquillity Zone, guided meditation, every Tues 7pm, Laidley Heights. 0429861086

Veterans Support Centre Tue 10am-12pm, Lockyer/ Bris Valley, cnr Rosewood Laidley Rd and Frome St (Next to saleyards), Laidley, 54652591 secretary@laidleyvsc.com.au

Walloon QCWA Cent Sale

2nd Tue/mth 9.30am Walloon QCWA Hall 54645243

Yoga Classes Laidley Catholic Church Hall, mat classes Mon 6pm, Tue 9am, Fri 7.30am, chair yoga Wed 1pm. Book 0439730986

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MOORE WEEKLY STARS

February 27 – March 5, 2023 ARIES

Love, luck, generosity and opportunity are linked, as Venus and Jupiter hook up in your sign. So it’s a wonderful week to join an online married, renew your wedding vows, launch a passion project or buy a lottery ticket. Good fortune could also knock on your door via a local friend, a business partner or an international contact. But you must have the inner happiness and success.

TAURUS

Are you tired of being a paddock-bound Bull?

This week Jupiter revs up your usually tentative Taurean nature, and you will feel more restless and curious than usual. So it’s time to break free from boring boundaries, escape from your pedestrian paddock, go free-range and start exploring the world around you. Your motto is from birthday great Elizabeth Taylor, “I feel very adventurous. There are so many doors to be opened, and I’m not afraid to look behind them.”

GEMINI

You’re keen to connect with others as six planets activate your professional and aspirationsmunicate, text and tweet. People are waiting to hear what you’ve got to say as you brainstorm your creative ideas, and proactive Mars is charging through your sign. So stop procrastinating, walk your talk and start delivering! Be inspired by birthday great, writer and illustrator Dr Seuss, “Only you can control your future.”

CANCER

Venus and Jupiter join forces in your career zone, so a professional opportunity could come your way this week. But you must keep your eyes and ears open, and nurture way. Mercury also links up with Saturn, so you need to take a disciplined look at money and tax matters, especially if you’re part of Sunday favour travel, tourism, education and communication.

LEO

This week’s spontaneous stars increase your restless side and your independent streak. Travel and communication are particularly favoured, as you connect with creative friends from close to home and far away. Clever Cats will resist the urge to be bossy and self-indulgent. You’re in the mood to take a professional risk or go on a grand adventure but avoid

Sometimes silence is golden, and some things are best left unsaid.

VIRGOship and intimacy zones, it’s a suitable time to sit down with a loved one and talk through a sensitive issue that’s been bothering you. Clear communication and deft diplomacy are the keys to peaceful partnerships at the moment. Attached Virgo – it’s a wonderful week to take your sweetheart on a spontaneous adventure. If you’re single, a seemingly ordinary date could head off in an unexpected direction!

LIBRA

Thursday is the luckiest day of the year for love, when Venus (your patron planet) hooks up with Jupiter (planet of good fortune) in your relationship zone. So make the most of it! Coupled Librans – plan something romantic with your partner, like a candle-lit dinner or a well-chosen present. Singles – look out for a sexy, amorous Aries or a sassy, hilarious Sagittarius. And you could meet them while you are travelling or via an introduction from a close friend.

SCORPIO

A relationship (at home or work) looks unsettled this week, as Uranus continues to upset the apple cart and throw some surprises into the mix. Someone could say or do something that rattles your sense of security. Or a colleague, client or customer could throw you a curved ball. Whatever happens, avoid the temptation to brood and fall into a slump. As birthday great Elizabeth Taylor declared “Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick and pull yourself together!”

SAGITTARIUS

This week Venus links up with your power planet Jupiter, so it’s time to accentuate the positive and count your lucky stars. Quit blaming life, fate, karma or other people for the messes you’ve created and the mistakes you’ve made. Adopt the motto of birthday great, actress and adventurer Joanna Lumley, “Only you can make yourself into who you want to be. Don’t blame anybody else. You are entitled to free fresh air, and that’s it. Do the rest yourself.”

CAPRICORN

Venus and Jupiter encourage you to listen to loved ones closely and keep the channels of communication open. Is a family member going through a rough patch? Don’t lecture them! Strive to help them in a compassionate and generous way. But expect a stressful previous expectations. Time to reformulate business, it’s much better to under-promise and then over-deliver.

AQUARIUS

This week Mercury and Saturn hook up in your sign, so your progressive ideas and unpredictable antics could upset some people. But that’s life when you’re a free-wheeling Aquarius! So your motto is from this week’s birthday great, ‘Cat in the Hat’ writer Dr Seuss “Why extra creative inspiration, look to avant-garde Aquarian role-models like Mozart, Bob Marley, Yoko Ono, Oprah Winfrey and Harry Styles.

PISCES

The Sun, Neptune and Mercury are transiting through your sign, so you’re emanating some serious charisma! Make sure you appreciate and celebrate the creative and compassionate Piscean within via writing, singing dancing, drawing, painting, playing music or helping others. And with Mars visiting your home zone (until March 25) it’s also time to tackle a domestic problem or a DIY project that’s been dumped on the backburner for a while.

COPYRIGHT Joanne Madeline Moore 2023

MARCH H

Thu Mar 2

Team Jody Bus Trip Somerset Region, leaving Laidley Community Centre 7.30am, Das Neumann Haus 7.35am, Plainland 7.45am, Big Orange 7.55am, bring water and morning tea, bring or purchase lunch, proceeds to support work of Leukaemia Foundation. Bookings 0402085260

Exploring Watercolours free workshop with local artist Elizabeth Browne, Lockyer Community Centre 14 Crescent St Gatton, part 2 March 16, 12pm-2.45pm, BYO apron, light refreshments included, bookings required 54623355

Fri Mar 3

Simple steps for watercolour painting success 9.30am-12.30pm, Girl Guides Hut 79 Matthew St Rosewood, for beginner watercolourists, BYO optional: 300gsm paper, 2B or 4B pencils, brushes, paints and water container. Event by Rosewood Community Art Group.

Costume Making Workshop The Condensery Toogoolawah, 11am-3pm, Join artist Zenus Moonbeam for a costume making workshop that celebrates you as you are! Design and construct your ultimate party costume and help us plan the youth art party of your dreams to coincide with the exhibition in May 2023. Free pizza lunch, suitable for ages 12+ book at somersettickets.com.au

World Day of Prayer Peace Lutheran Church Gatton, 10am, service prepared by the women of Taiwan, refreshments and fellowship to follow service. 0408007386

World Day of Prayer St Andrew s Anglican Church Toogoolawah, 2pm, shared afternoon tea to follow. 0459870892

Glenore Grove Dance 7.30pm- 11.30pm, Glenore Grove Hall, $10 inc supper, band Chattanooga 0423849002

Mulga Bull Ride Mulgowie Hotel, gates open 6pm, bulls buck at 7pm, Mik Oberle live on stage from 9.30pm, tickets online from Eventbrite.

Sat Mar 4

Marburg Dance 7pm-11pm Marburg Show Hall, David C. 0409481681

Spano s IGA 30th Birthday Family Fun Day 10am-1pm, IGA 8 Railway St Gatton, lots of free activities, face painting, balloon twisting, charity sausage sizzle (Gatton Girl Guides), giveaways, birthday cake.

Sun Mar 5

Walloon Jumble Market 7am-12pm, behind Walloon Hotel, second hand, antiques, bric-a-brac, handmade and home grown, fresh produce, preserves, plants, coffee, family friendly. My Local Market.

Vi & Friends Country Music Murphys Creek Community Centre, 11am-4pm, entry $5, lucky door prizes and raffles, free tea & coffee, cold drinks on sale, please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share, everyone welcome. 0478543067, 4630 5143 Country Music Concert Laidley Exchange Hotel 11am-4pm. 0439030677

Wed Mar 8

International Women s Day Breakfast hosted by Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Gatton Shire Hall, 7am, guest speaker Alison Smith of Local Government Association of Queensland, tickets on sale until March 1. lockyervalleytickets.com.au

International Women's Day and Wearable Art Parade Ma Ma Creek Community Centre 8th March 5:30 pm, canapes, glass of bubbly, main course, wine with meal, dessert, cabaret singer Julia Winning, lucky seat prize. $65 all inclusive, bookings essential by March 3. 0467 566 632

Fri Mar 10 Community Forum build a more inclusive disaster resilient So merset for people with disabilities, Somerset Civic Centre Esk, 9.30am-3pm. 1300363783 or SRC

Sat Mar 11

Mulgowie Farmers Market 8am11am, Mulgowie Hall Recreation Grounds, live music, fresh produce, local cheese and olives, sweet treats, handmade gifts and jewellery, local artists, plants, books, tea coffee and juice, food, 0493137121

Harvest-ival Music Festival Grand Final 4pm-9pm, Gatton Shire Hall, A$25, Con $15, VIP packages available, children under 14 free, 0448326426 and on Facebook. Cardigras Show & Markets Cahill Park Sports Complex, 64 Buaraba St Gatton, 5pm-9pm, cars and markets need. Register at www.cardigras.com.au. Contact 0416257586 or rohan@cardigras.com.au

Sun Mar 12

Bazza s Country Music Walk Up Show Tenthill Hotel, 11am-4pm, $5 entry, lucky door, raffles, tea & coffee, light afternoon tea, meals available at hotel, everybody welcome 0402058098

Tue Mar 14

Mindfulness with Timber Hawkeye join best selling author of Buddhist Bootcamp for a discussion and Q&A about the benefits of mindfully living at peace with the world. Hypatia s House, Patrick St Laidley, 6.30pm-8pm 0448326246

Thu Mar 16

Peace Ladies Stalls in front of IGA Gatton 8am-11am.

Sat Mar 18

Afternoon Melodies Gatton COTA Seniors, 1pm-4.30pm, cost $5. 0439030677

Trivia Night Lowood Bowls Club, 6.30pm for 7pm, overs 16s only, entrance $10pp, teams of 8, licensed bar, BYO nibbles, supper provided, raffles, prizes, presented by Lions Club of Lowood, 0459241041

Marburg Dance St Patrick s Dance, 7pm11pm Marburg Show Hall, Rae Blinco 0409481681

Sun Mar 19

My Local Market Plainland Porters Plainland Hotel, 7am-12pm, fresh produce, art, preserves, plants, handmade children s clothing, live music.

Tree Planting Brisbane Valley - Kilcoy Landcare will hold a tree planting event for Rail Trail users. More detail to come, visit the BVKL Facebook page.

Sat Mar 25

Tree Planting Brisbane Valley - Kilcoy Landcare will hold a tree planting event for Rail Trail users. More detail to come, visit the BVKL Facebook page.

Forest Hill Annual Artisan s Gathering Forest Hill School of Arts Hall, local artisans, handcrafted goods, plants, cooking and baking, woodwork, lapidary, guest speakers, art society, coffee, sausage sizzle, much more, funds raised support Leukaemia Foundation. 0402085260

Lowood Cent Auction Lowood RSL, doors open 12pm starts 1pm, afternoon tea after auction, 0409343446

Sun March 26

Colours of the Lockyer Arts & Culture Festival Ferrari Park Laidley, 10am-3pm, all day live entertainment, free workshops, food trucks, talent quest & more, 0448326246

Esk Community Choir presents Kyrie Classic with special guests Brisbane Concert Choir, Women in Harmony Toowoomba, Blackbutt Singers, Something to Sing About Laidley, Somerset Civic Centre Esk, 2.30pm, tickets from SCC Box Office 54242713

Passed away peacefully at Mortimer Aged Care (formerly of Ipswich, Toogoolawah, Glenore Grove and Plainland.

Grace was the cherished Widow of Henry Alan Hope and much loved Mother of Diana Vicki Hope. Sister of Myrtle May Hughes (dec'd), Aunt to Geraldine, Marilyn and Wayne. Sister in law to James and Gladys Hope (dec'd), Lurline Rose Tremain (dec'd), Mavis and Naim Rushan (dec'd), and Aunt by marriage to their children.

A private Funeral has taken place.

Wild Dog Control Program

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries with Somerset Regional Council are conducting a wild dog baiting program throughout Somerset in an effort to control the wild dog problem.

Important information when baiting with 1080:

• Baiting can be carried out within 5km of a town. Prior approval from an authorised Council officer is required, increased risk mitigation and conditions apply.

• Baits cannot be laid within 50m of a roadway or within 5m of a boundary fence.

• Notification of 72 hours must be given to all adjoining neighbours (including across roadways).

• An authority to sign form is required if obtaining baits for another person.

• You must supply your rates notice.

• Unconsumed baits are to be retrieved within seven days and destroyed.

A Council employee will attend the following sites to assist with the preparation of 1080 poison baits for the control of dingoes/wild dogs:

Saturday, 11 March

Kilcoy Showgrounds, 7.30am-9am

Saturday, 11 March

Middle Creek, Bryden, 10.30am-12pm

• Please ensure all meat is fresh and well drained and baits must be fist sized (approximately 250g in South East Queensland areas).

• No bones, rotten meat or carcasses will be impregnated.

• Baits must be transported in stable, sealable, leak proof containers and all baits are to be laid as soon as possible as it is illegal to store impregnated baits.

For enquiries and bookings phone Council on 5424 4000

www.somerset.qld.gov.au

Council is seeking applications from self-motivated individuals for the following position within our Arts and Culture team.

•Events

For further information visit www.somerset.qld.gov.au

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Applications via email to admin@moretonsaleyards.com.au

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GENERAL CROSSWORD 1009

ACROSS

4 To quit, is to do what (6)

7 Name another term for an apostate from a religious faith (8)

8 What is a bluish-purple colour (6)

9 To throttle, is to do what (8)

11 When one disembarks from a bus, one does what (7) have done what (7) is to be doing what (7)

17 Which term means to give up or surrender (7)

20 To be starlike, is to be what (8)

23 Name a state of deadened

24 To have dawdled, is to have done what (8)

25 What is a blood vessel that DOWN

1 Name a cardinal point (4)

2 To be cautious and to watch out, is to do what (6)

3 To suspend, is to do what (4)

4 What is an occasion of

5 Name the lowest form of animal (6)

6 To welcome, is to do what (5)

9 Which term implies that one is frightened (6)

10 What is the other main component of a board game containing snakes (7)

12 To have drooped, is to have done what (6)

14 Name a facial

SOLUTION

16 What do we call one em-

18 To go in, is to do what (5)

19 Which term implies that someone is before time (5)

21 What do we call a portable shelter of canvas (4)

22 What might we call two people involved in a romantic relationship (4)

New name as popular rail trail fun run enters second decade

THE iconic Somerset Rail Trail Fun Run or Ride event, organised by Somerset Regional Council, will take a new direction in 2023.

The event will be renamed the Somerset Rail

Trail Classic for its historic 20-year celebration event.

The popular annual event held between Lowood and Fernvale along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail will be held on Sunday July 23.

The event has been

moved to outside school holidays to encourage more local participation.

Council has appointed Atlas Events to coordinate the event on its behalf.

Somerset Councillor Kylee Isidro said the

changes would elevate the event that has become a favourite among many locals and visitors to Somerset.

“We look forward to having Atlas Events deliver this event for council particularly noting their

Bullseye: darts recognised as sport in Qld

AFTER a two-year campaign, the State Government has recognised

of signatures supporting The petition was or-sionate advocate for recog-

access grants,” Mrs Freck-

sport, given darts attracts

extensive experience with delivering notable recreation events including the Brisbane, Cairns, Sunshine Coast and Hobart marathons and the fun run for Rockhampton Regional Council,” Cr Isidro said.

“I encourage everyone to lock 23 July into their diaries now and join in the festivities and fun for this great family friendly event along a section of Australia’s longest recreational rail trail.”

State Members celebrate the State Government recognising

-

ing passionate advocacy of Tami, common sense

Somerset Rail Trail Fun Run or Ride event has been rebranded ‘Somerset Rail Trail Classic’. PHOTO: FILE

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE KILCOY Yowies and Brisbane Valley Bulls C

match set for March 11.

played each other, as the Yowies compete in Sunshine Coast Rugby League while the Bulls compete in the Ipswich district.

Yowies coach Anthony Longbottom said the Bulls should expect the unexpected on March 11, a motto the

“The way we played it at the 9s… we made it throughbottom said.

“They could be a little bit

The Yowies boast a richly consisting of Fijians, Samoans, Papua New Guineans

and some Aussie boys. mixed team, and they all bring a unique style to the said.

“When you look at the Fi-

jians when they play in the 9s or in rugby league or union,

Papua New Guineans and the Samoans.

into one… and once we start to mix that in and get the right formula for our team, who knows what the end Bulls president and C

Golf club drainage woes to wash away

“If people are looking to see good attacking football, that’s what we’re all about this year.

“We’re looking to attack and we’re doing well with in the mix to take the comp

a pretty good team, so I think it’ll be a pretty good match idea where we’re at for the

said it would be an exciting game for both clubs.

team from last year plus a few new boys, so it looks

“Sit back, relax, and watch a good game of rugby

The Brisbane Valley Bulls have never played against the Yowies, making the March 11 game a unique night.

PHOTO: BVBJRLFC

GATTON Jubilee Golf Club (GJGC) has been approved

JACOB HAYDEN

Gatton Jubilee Golf Club manager Jeffrey Osman inspecting storm-

Makeea makes a splash at Lockyer Zone swim comp

BY JACOB HAYDEN

11-YEAR-OLD Toogoola-

wah girl Makeea Schimke broke two records and three personal bests at Lockyer Zone swim trials in Gatton on Friday February 17.

The previous U11s 50m breaststroke record was held for 24 years by Lauren Paia, which Makeea beat with a time of 43.68.

She also beat a 9 year record for 100m breaststroke with 1.39.19.

Makeea said she was excited to have broken the records and to secure her place in the Darling Downs trials for all

six events.

“I’m going to train to get to the next level, doing a better pull underwater and getting my shoulders to line up,” she said.

She thanked her coaches at Toowoomba’s Glennie Swim Club, Dan Eagleson and Garry Shorter, for helping her correct her stroke and work towards her goals.

“It’s the best decision we went up there,” Makeea said.

Proud mum Annette Eggleston said Makeea had trained hard for this moment.

“All the driving is paying can and that’s all I ask,”

Eggleston said.

“Between March, the start of September and now, she’s basically taking 10-12 sec-

improving each time.”

Makeea made three personal bests on the day and won her 50m freestyle and butter-

Toogoolawah State School’s girls team won their relay too, bringing Makeea’s friends through to the Darling Downs trials too.

Makeea competed at the Darling Downs trials on February 28 – which will feature in next week’s Independent

Cricket Veteran’s 2023 AGM Report

11-year-old Makeea Schimke broke the 50m breaststroke record at Lockyer Zone trials, held since 1999 by Lauren Paia (right). PHOTOS: ANNETTE EGGLESTON

Makeea has been training at The Glennie Swim Club four days a week since September 2022.

BVSC boasts teams in every age in ’23

BY JACOB HAYDEN

BRISBANE Valley Soccer Club (BVSC) has gone through some changes.

The club’s new president Boris Jaremenko said they have worked on their social media outreach and specialty events to drive interest and membership.

“This last year we’ve gone whoosh-ka!” Jaremenko said.

we’ve had a team in every years.”

BVSC boasts two teams for each year from U6 to U11, which makes Jaremenko excited for the future of the club.

“Five to ten years ago we had a really strong base of kids, really good players who have all stuck around,” he said.

“And because of that strong group we won the men’s Division 1 comp for

“It was a really good year, and it’s attracted players from Ipswich and Brisbane to play here.”

BVSC has begun recruiting players under 14 early through four Clinic Days, held on Saturday mornings.

“Our biggest turn out this year was 80, and out of that we probably got 20-30 signings,” Jaremenko said. He said having most teams

already full was a really good problem to have.

“We do need some older players like over 30s or over 40s,” Jaremenko said.

“But we actually had to turn some kids away which is unfortunate, because by the rules you can only have a certain amount.”

U11s coach and men’s player Jeremy Storta said BVSC had a strong community spirit.

“My son plays as well, he’s in the 15/16s this year, the crew of parents we have rock up to the games is really good to see,” Mr Storta said.

“When we go to away games we’ve got the biggest crowd… we back each other 100%.”

Storta said soccer had strong social, competitive and teamwork aspects.

“I don’t focus on scoring goals, I focus on the passing and the teamwork because my whole spiel is the ball is

“You’re going to get tired doing it all by yourself so teamwork goes a long way.”

U14s to U16s worked on possession drills on Wednesday night, February 22.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

U16s player Allan Rogers showing off his juggling skills.

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