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THIS year, we’ve introduced a new feature to celebrate everything great about the many schools in our region.

It’s called ‘School’s In’ and over the course of the year we will bring you a story from every primary school in our area.

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ACCORDING to the Leukaemia Foundation’s latest research, many Australians living with blood cancer, particularly those in regional and remote areas, are under as a result of their diagnosis and treatment.

Nearly half (43 per cent) of those diagnosed experienced out-of-pocket treatment costs totaling hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars.

Regional patients and their loved ones often need to travel long distances or relocate to a capital city to access lifesaving treatment

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School (page 10).

Schools play such a vital role in shaping the entire community and I hope you enjoy this insight through the gates and into the lives of the people inside.

On a personal note, it was my honour and delight to be my sister’s bridesmaid at her wedding on Friday

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Passing the ‘Pub Test’ TO THE layperson who may not be up to speed with State and Federal legislation or Council bylaws, we have invented a process called the ‘Pub Test’.

It’s a pretty simple idea but relies heavily on the common-sense that most of us believe we have, whether we choose to discuss matters at the local bar or not.

When this theory is applied to the development application for Stage 2 of the Rocket Engine Testing

facility at Helidon, then a few discussion topics stand out:

Firstly, there are no voices in favour of the proposal, and some 90 objecting submissions to Council.

As well, there are no addi-

region.

In the planning scheme, the ‘Desired Environmental Outcomes’ require that the environment is ‘protected and enhanced’.

In this case, the environment is put at serious risk from air, soil, and water pollution.

is ignored, along with wastewater and stormwater management issues, and noise levels far exceed prescribed tolerances.

The facility is located unbelievably close to living breathing communities and surrounded by fragile bushland, as opposed to some remote region with little or no risk to humans and wildlife, which is the international standard for similar projects.

So, are there actually any choices to be made?

Ultimately, legalities aside, making a decision about an issue is a matter of weighing up the pros and cons of that thing, whether it be in the pub or a Council chamber.

When the cons outweigh the pros then that matter, in this case a development application, must be rejected.

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TESS Crichton of Gatton married Brent Elliott on Friday February 10.

Friends and family gathered for an outdoor ceremony by the beach at Kingscliff, New South Wales.

Tess is the youngest daughter of Brian and Marina Crichton, Gatton.PHOTO: BIRD AND BOY PHOTOGRAPHY

Confronting trauma with racehorses

BY JACOB HAYDEN

ISAAC Adams is helping defence families and veterans work through their adversities with the help of his herd of horses.

A veteran himself, Mr Adams said he had his own challenges with mental health after returning from overseas.

“I remember talking to some old veterans in nursing homes when I was trying to bloke said to me ‘when you get to my age and you’re staring at these four walls and that ceiling, you can’t run away from the problems you have in your life’,” Mr Adams said.

He said racehorses had a kinship to defence veterans.

Horses Ace and Kruezer had raced in NSW and along the coast, while Koda was a mixed bred who was destined for dog food.

“I like having her as part of the program because people will often bag the racing industry and say there’s so

much cruelty – which I’m not saying there isn’t – but all these racehorses come from very good stables and they’re very loved and well looked after, but Koda is from a private home and had a horrendous life,” Adams said.

“You can’t just pigeonhole an industry and say it’s their fault, and I think that happens

in the defence space as well.”

On Saturdays, Mia (14), Piper (11), and Zahlee (8) who each lost their fathers, visit Mr Adams’ Atkinsons Dam property where they work through movements with the horses.

“I’m using the horses and the interaction, and their motivation to connect with that

horse, as a way of helping them work through something,” Mr Adams said.

“I want to help kids, because they are the people that defence doesn’t employ, but they have to deal with the product and the outcomes.

Mr Adams said both children and veterans are faced with confrontation when

standing opposite a horse.

“If they’re not in the zone and they’re not present the horse will just go ‘no, I’m not working with you, you’re not working with me’,” he said.

“They’re not machines, they’re a being with their own temperament and emotion and you’ve got to work with that horse and take a

leadership role.”

Mia said she has become program.

“Because with the horses what you’re doing or it’s just not going to work.”

If you are interested in the program, email healingwithhorsemanship@outlook.com

Westpac Gatton branch closing its doors in three months

WESTPAC customers of Gatton and surrounds received a letter last week notifying them of the closure of the Gatton Branch, scheduled for May 12, 2023.

The closure is the latest in a series across the region, including National Australia Bank closures last year in Esk, Laidley and Rosewood.

A Westpac spokesperson

said the closure was due to decreasing branch visits and rising popularity of digital banking.

“Our service approach is responding to customer preference,” they said.

“That’s why we’re investing in digital services so our customers can bank with us anywhere, at any time.”

Gatton resident Therese Barnes said she had

banked with Westpac since 1978 and with the Gatton branch since 1985.

“I do not do mobile banking, I do not do internet banking, and that’s probably why we haven’t been scammed,” she said.

“Westpac have been really great over the years… the staff help everyone, they are so helpful.

“It’ll be missed, I tell you, by those dribs and drabs of

people that have problems... and the staff help.”

She said she was not sure if she would stay with Westpac after the announcement.

“Westpac doesn’t seem to care about their customers anymore… I was thinking about moving right out and going with another bank,” Ms Barnes said.

“Here we have a couple to choose from, which

Gatton is lucky for.”

Gatton Post Shop will take on over-the-counter transaction banking services through Bank@Post.

“For those who are new to Bank@Post or digital banking, or may require more assistance with the changes, we provide dedicated support and education to make the transition easier,” the Westpac spokesperson said.

The spokesperson said current employees would career opportunities within the Westpac Group.

“Where an employee doesn’t secure a role to stay with Westpac Group, tailored career transition support available to help them secure employment elsewhere in the local community,” they said.

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Piper and Kruezer, Zahlee and Ace, Mia and Koda, with Isaac Adams.

Ace and Zahlee have formed a special bond.PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Glenore Grove Cub Scouts achieve highest award

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THREE Glenore Grove Cub Scouts have achieved the Grey Wolf Award, the highest award you can earn in the section.

George Qualischefski, Connor Ross and Chris Pattison were recognised for their dedication to Scouts with the Grey Wolf Award.

Connor received his award on Wednesday February 8 at the Glenore Grove Scout Hall, and said he had been waiting to receive the award since he was in Joeys. your milestones 1, 2 and 3, which are the smaller awards award and bonus activities before you can do the hike,” Connor said.

George said the Award required Cubs to walk a

Interest Areas badges.

Scouts, it’s a bit hard to leave behind all the Cubs although they are quite boisterous,” George said.

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Green light for SWFSA

SOMERSET Regional Council (SRC) will lease a parcel of land in Main Street, Lowood to the Somerset and Wivenhoe Fish Stocking Association, to develop and use as a storage site to carry out their activities for an Visitor centre rename

SRC has reinstated the Visitor Information Centre name to its facilities at Kilcoy and Fernvale, formerly known as ‘Explore

A recent study, Bike Tourism Demand and Opportunities in Queensland, by the State Government highlights the success of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, revealing a 55% increase in BVRT user numbers

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Eleven-year-old Cub Scouts George Qualischefski and Connor Ross received their Grey Wolf Awards.

PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

ABOVE: Ros O’Brien and Denise McIntosh with Svenja’s recreation

LEFT: Christiana Bavanelli, Chris Vella and Fritz Kempe with an artwork replication of dried kelp.

Feel the Algalrhythms

BY JACOB HAYDEN

ARTIST Svenja’s exhibition at Lockyer Valley Art Gallery, titled Algalrhythms, is unlike anything you have seen before.

The exhibition opened on Friday February 10 with a

in residence at Kings Island near Tasmania in 2019 where she took around 3,000 reference photos.

“I found some kind of

narrative of the lifecycle of kelp, punctuated with the bones and carcasses of which looked literally torn from the sky,” she said.

“It looked really violent, but full of movement.”

She then recreated images

using textiles including dyed upholstery, leather and yarn, and employed heat guns, glue and boiling techniques to create her art.

Ms De Boer said she had watched Svenja’s progress but had not seen it put to-

Learn how to detect koalas with BVKL

IF YOU are interested in learning how to locate koalas, come along to a free workshop in Toogoolawah on Sunday morning, February 19.

Brisbane Valley – Kilcoy Landcare (BVKL) will have a short General Meeting from 9.00 to 9.30am, followed by the koala workshop from 9.30 to 11.00am. The venue is parkland near Factory

LVRC news

Grant Writing Workshop

YOU ARE invited to attend a free Grant Writing Workshop at the Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre’s Bauhinia Room on February 22 at 5:30-7:30pm.

LVRC Mayor Tanya Milligan said a well-written application could make a huge difference.

“This workshop will be run by experienced local grant mentor Ann Bichel, who is exceptional at writing grants,” she said. Register by calling 1300 005 872 or emailing CETeam@ lvrc.qld.gov.au before Monday February 20.

International Women’s Day

The Lockyer Valley community will come together next month to #EmbraceEquity for International Women’s Day celebrations.

gether until the exhibition’s opening.

“So the wow factor is absolutely here, I don’t know how to tell you just how much I admire what she has achieved,” Ms De Boer said.

The exhibition is open until March 26, 2023.

LVRC will host this year’s International Women’s Day Celebration Breakfast, to be held on Wednesday March 8.

Tickets are $25 for a light buffet breakfast and the chance to hear guest speaker, Alison Smith, who is responsible for leading a diverse team of professionals at the Local Government Association of Queensland.

Road, Toogoolawah, between the Community Gym and The Condensery.

Workshop presenter Dr Rebecca Larkin is a veterinarian, koala researcher and member of Ipswich Koala Protection Society.

Rebecca will illustrate how to identify koala food trees, and the other signs that indicate that koalas are around.

BVKL president Mur-

ray Oke said Rebecca’s presentation would give people the information they need to identify where koalas are living and feeding in their area.

“If we know where threatened species live, it’s much easier to identify and effectively address their key threats,” Mr Oke said.

You’ll also learn how to distinguish between the scratches and scat of koa-

las and other animals. The workshop is free, and will include a short walk to look at koala food trees and search for signs of koalas nearby.

Participants should wear enclosed shoes, and bring a hat.

Morning tea will be available.

The best parking is off Factory Road, Toogoolawah, near The Condensery.

presentation by Svenja and artist Janet De Boer OAM.

Learn how to detect koalas with Brisbane Valley - Kilcoy Landcare this Saturday February 19 in Toogoolawah.PHOTO: UNSPLASH

RIGHT: Matt Pettigrew and Algalrhythms exhibition artist Svenja at Lockyer Valley Art Gallery.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

45 years of choiring

FEBRUARY 6 marked am important day for Esk Community Choir.

the day when the foundation was laid for the Esk Community Choir.

Members gathered at choral director Alexis Fitzgerald’s house outside of Esk on Sunday to celebrate the milestone.

that when Alexis, and six ladies who gathered around a piano in Alexis’s lounge room to sing 45 years ago, they would be the spark to ignite the four-part choir now interesting stories. It is a choir which has ridden the to become a team.

Each member, a small part of a large and wonderous reputation that has seen them much in demand both locally

and internationally. For its members, singing together has the power to

It is the pure expression of emotion and for many, the two hours a week at choir practice tumbles past agonizingly quickly, each longing to

be back for the next. Until one has been in a choir, its heart-warming hug

In a world of Facebook, Instagram, and all those other social media sources, being in this choir is an opportunity for real connection, for

Touring to Toogoolawah

A NATIONAL touring exhibition, Thinking Business, by art collective Barbara Cleveland, is coming to The Condensery in Toogoolawah on February 18.

Thinking Business explores forms of female friendship, collaboration and art practice of collective Barbara Cleveland, comprising of artists Diana Baker Smith, Kate Blackmore, Frances Barrett and Kelly Doley.

Somerset Regional Council Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke said the exhibition will be showcased between February 18 and April 30.

testing one’s limits, all else erased with a couple of hours of singing. And when we get it right, there is a happiness that makes us want to stay there for as long as we can. And we will.

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“Join us to celebrate the launch... with special guest speaker and exhibition curator Gina Mobayed on Saturday February 25, 2023 from 4pm at The Condensery,” Cr Brieschke said.

“Thinking Business highlights the performative aspect of Barbara Cleveland’s work which

brings endurance, labour and time to the exhibition, with great impact through its theatrical installation.”

Bookings are essential: thecondensery.com.au/ programs

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, and supported by the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund.

Esk Community Choir celebrated its 45th anniversary on February 6.

PHOTO: MARINA CRICHTON

Barbara Cleveland, Performance Art (15 Actions for the Face) (still), 2009. PHOTO: SULLIVAN+STRUMPF.

Harvesting our region’s talent

INCREDIBLE talent was on display at heat one of Spirit of the Valley’s Harvest-ival 2023 on Sunday February 12 at Gatton Shire Hall.

Somerset artist Rheanna Leshke and Lockyer local Alyssa Loughman’s band Upper Management secured

their places in the grand announced wildcard.

Event organiser Idell Wadley said it was an incredibly good day.

“Everybody brought

Wadley said.

“I’m excited to see who and who wins the wildcard

The second heat is held on Gatton Shire Hall.

From one leader to another

GRANTHAM State School

welcomed Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald on February 10 for the presentation of the student leader badges and shirts.

Mr McDonald said it was a privilege to return to Grantham for the occasion.

“Back in 1994 to 2004 I was the adopt-a-cop at Grantham State School, when I was a policeman in Gatton,” he said.

“I used to love coming and playing games in the school.”

He shared some advice for the young leaders.

“Good leaders, for me, are people who see opportunities and harness the skills and abilities that others have and encourage them to be the best

Hayden has carved out a style of his own - a blend of classical, gospel, and contemporary worship styles. Having performed hundreds of concerts throughout Australia and New Zealand, collaborating with

experience will take you on an unforgettable journey that will fill your soul.

they can be,” he said.

Make sure to grab the March 29 special School Leaders edition of The Independent.

JACOB HAYDEN

Believe in yourself and Do Not Give Up says Mike

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BY MIKE NOWLAN VOLUNTEER BEYOND BLUE SPEAKER

AS WE enter another year where economic pressures are reaching new heights, the single income family is becoming almost obsolete.

Those fortunate enough to have purchased their own home now face higher interest rates.

Renters, if they can get a rental home, face crushing rents.

The cost of almost anything that we use is increasing sig-

I shuddered when told of the cost of children going back to school.

Emotional stress arises in all of these life activities and is the

hidden factor for all ages as we live our daily lives.

As humans, most of us strive to better ourselves, materially and emotionally.

putting stress on us which just eats away at our mental stability.

But you must believe in yourself, you must recognise stress and depression signs and

be prepared to deal with this before depression overwhelms you.

It is okay to have an occasional meltdown; modern living will do that. Learn from that experience, recognise the signs that lead up to a meltdown, and be proactive in dealing with it next time.

Back to school can be fun,

Graham is in charge

LOCKYER Valley State Emergency Services

Group’s new Local Controller Graham Wade is focussed on leading his crews to ensure they are up to task for whatever mother nature has to throw at the region.

Mr Wade has been with the Lockyer Valley SES for over nine years and taken on various roles.

but it can be a whole new world for some to deal with. Better things come to those who Believe in themselves, and the best things come to those who Do Not Give Up.

In all aspects of your life, it is not what goes wrong that matters. How you deal with it is what counts.

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He was promoted to Local Controller on January 18, 2023, and his responsibilities involved ensuring members had the necessary skills to competently perform their roles, and ensuring the equipment is up-to-speed for operational response.

“The Lockyer Valley SES team are the most amazing group of people you will ever come across, ordinary people achieving extraordinary things,” Mr Wade said.

“We have four mem-

bers attending a land water rescue course so we will then have twoter rescue Level 1 teams in the Lockyer Valley SES unit.

He said stronger membership base was high on his wish list.

“A total of 50 to 55 members would be ideal,” Mr Wade said.

The unit is looking for residents over 17 years -

The group is holding an information evening on February 20 from 7pm at the Laidley headquarters on 2 Southern Street.

Economic pressures can cause stress and depression on our most vulnerable.

PHOTO: UNSPLASH

Lockyer Valley SES Group local controller Graham Wade.

Treasure trove of gems in Gatton

THE HIGHLY popular Gatton Gem Show returns to the Shire Hall on Saturday February 18.

Run by the Gatton Lapidary Club, the hall will be full to the brim with a wide array of crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstones, and jewellery.

Gem show co-ordinator and lapidary club member

Leon Steinhardt said they are expecting 90 vendors, both locally and from wider southeast Queensland.

“On the polished stone side of things, there’s everything from simple tumble stones for kids… right through to big polished specimens,” he said.

“There’s all shapes and sizes of polished stones.

“Then there’s polished stones set in jewellery, like opals put to a cabochon [domed] shape.

“There’s always quite a few people there with nice, precious opal.”

The gem show is a perfect place to expand the collection of any budding geologist. There will be various mineral and fossil specimens from around the world.

“One thing you’ll see most of is crystals,” Leon said.

“Crystals and crystal clusters.”

Leon said many people are unfamiliar with lapidary but since running the gem show for the past four years, he’s found plenty of people have

an interest in rocks.

“A lot of people don’t know what lapidary is,” he said.

“It’s shaping and polishing stones, that’s the simple explanation.

“It goes right from simple little tumble stones in a tumbler, right through to the multifaceted gem stones.

“One thing I’ve found working with this is people generally have an interest

in rocks and especially the sparkly, coloured ones.

“A lot of kids love rocks too.”

With free entry, everyone is encouraged to come in and have a look.

“We are the only gem show in southeast Queensland to have free entry,” Leon said.

“We just leave it open and you can walk in and walk out.”

Gatton State School will

be running a food stall out the front of the hall with all

“We like to back the community and work with the community where possible,” Leon said.

There will be a huge selection of gem, crystal, mineral, and fossil specimens on display and for sale at the Gatton Gem Show on February 18.

PHOTO: FILE

EVER since Jacob Duke was

the school span back to the

1902 the school saw

FLAGSTONE CREEK STATE SCHOOL

Multiple generations have gone through Flagstone Creek State School, like the three generations of the Kluck family. Elizabeth Kluck (2017), Patrick Kluck (2019), Abigail Kluck (2023) with their father, Stephen Kluck (1991), and grandfather Bernard Kluck (1968).

INSET: Three generations enrolled at Flagstone Creek: Jackson Scanlan (2023), his father Jeremy Scanlan (1998) and grandfather William Scanlan (1967).PHOTOS: FLAGSTONE CREEK SS

Two generations enrolled at Flagstone Creek: Hayley Khun (1991), Bodhi Turner (2023), Chelsea Turner (2019), and Charlotte Fennell (2013).

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Long life of farming and service

BY GRACE CRICHTON

AT 96 years old, Coral Kammolz is an active member of the Lockrose Indoor Bowls Club, Senior Citizens, and has led a full life of farming, friendships, and family.

Coral Emily Blake was born on August 20, 1926 at Rosewood.

She was the second of ten children to Isaac and Edith Blake.

“When we were young, we didn’t get out much,” Coral said.

“The only time we got out was when we had to go to Rosewood to the dentist and that was by horse and sulky.

“It was quite a drive in, rough roads and that, but that was the only time we went into town.”

She went to Ashwell State School, a four and half mile walk from their home across the paddocks.

“You’d have to watch out for the bulls,” she said.

“Bull over that side and a bull this side, and they wanted to come together.

“We’d have to hurry up and get through the fence and

Her early years in the country instilled a long and deep love for farm work and the country.

After leaving school, she worked on a neighbour’s week and at 17 she became a waitress at a Lowood Café.

In June 1944, Coral decided to enlist as a member of the Australian Women’s Land

Army.

The land army was formed to combat rising labour shortages in the farming sector during the Second World War.

She was 18 years old.

“I was a farmer, and I worked on the farm before that,” she said.

She was posted to Humphrey, not far from Mundubbera, on a mixed farm with a married couple.

“I got just what I wanted, a young married couple,” she said.

“They were very good, like mum and dad.

“We milked the cows, helped the boss split posts and fence, whatever was to do on the farm.”

In 1995, she was presented an ‘Australia Remembers’ medal at the unveiling of the new war memorial at Hatton Vale alongside Mildred Hodgson of Laidley and Irene Maslen of Fernvale.

All three women served in the Australian Women’s Land Army during WWII.

At war’s end, June 1945, she returned to Lowood and her waitressing job.

It was here she met her future husband, Edwin Kammolz.

During an interval at

the local pictures, Eddie came into the café for a milkshake.

They were married on November 1, 1947 by Pastor L. Doehler at Lockrose Lutheran Church.

They were blessed with

a family of four children, Dianne, Jennifer, Karen, and Adrian.

“Eddie was a farmer and he loved working tractors, working on the farm, but he didn’t like milking cows,” Coral said.

“I don’t think he ever

milked a cow and I loved milking cows.”

Coral loved farm work, chipping onions, milking cows, but when it came to loading hay on a trailer that was another subject.

Coral and Eddie’s sister Myrtle were given the potentially dangerous task of tramping hay.

“Myrtle and I had to tramp the hay when he had a load of hay,” Coral said.

“He’d fork it up on the trailer and we’d have to tramp it down so he wouldn’t lose it going home.

“And of course Myrtle and I, neither of us liked getting out on the edge in case we

Outside of the farm, Coral loved dancing, travelling, and indoor bowls.

She joined the Lockrose Indoor Bowls Club in 1976.

“And I’ve been playing ever since… and I still love it,” she said.

She loves the friendship, the people, and is also very competitive.

“Being able to get down there and get a bowl near that little white kitty, you know, get your shot, that’s the most important thing,” she said.

“I just love bowls.”

Eddie and Coral loved going to old time dances.

“I loved dancing too when I was younger,” Coral said.

“My husband and I used to go around with another little group and we’d teach dancing, old-time dancing, all around the schools around the area.”

If her mother’s longevity is anything to go by, Coral will keep busy with bowls and Senior Citiz for some time yet.

“My mum lived to 103, so I’ve got a while to catch her yet,” she said.

“Whether I’ll make it or not I don’t know, but I get up in the morning and thank the good Lord I’m still here.”

LAIDLEY FAMILY DOCTORS

Coral Kammolz is 96 and is an active member of indoor bowls and senior citizens clubs. LEFT: Still bowling strong.

Coral served in the Australian Women’s Land Army in WWII. She was posted to a farm at Humphrey. Pictured with her boss Eddie Hutchinson, friend Betty, and dog Scamp.

Fired up for All Red Show & Sale

MORE THAN 500 quality cattle will be judged and sold at Bartholomew & Co Livestock Agent’s 18th Annual Beaudesert All Red Show & Sale on February 18.

Bartholomew & Co livestock agent and auctioneer

Garth Weatherall said people have been breeding cattle

“It’s in its 18th consecutive year and people have been compete at this tremendous local event,” he said.

best Droughtmasters, Santa

Gertrudis, and Limousin the Scenic Rim and beyond has

“People looking to buy quality cattle, it is certainly

Mr Weatherall said.

“For vendors looking to showcase and send to a great local event, this would be

highly recommended.”

Exhibitors will have the opportunity to present theirTrade,

The sale promises to have top quality animals thanks to excellent lines and ideal conditions.

“With recent rain, cattle are looking very well and I believe the cattle in this particular sale will be look-

ing particularly good,” Mr Weatherall said.

“It’s a good time to buy when these quality lines are available.”

For those looking to build up their herds, it is the ideal sale to be at.

Judging starts at 8am, presentations 9:30, sale is at 10.

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The best cattle Scenic Rim and beyond has to offer will be on show at the 18th Annual Beaudesert All Red Show & Sale.

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Volunteers bring campdraft close to completion

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THANKS to the tireless work of volunteers at every Saturday’s working bee, Gatton Campdraft Associations’ (GCA) grounds are drawing close to completion.

The GCA plans to have the grounds ready for their threeday event on May 12-14.

President Scott Haley said GCA had booked two events for 2022, but had to cancel

“There was 1500mL of water across the whole site,” he said.

The GCA has been approved for several grants, but

the site would not be where it is today without the work of volunteers.

Former president Mick Brennan said thousands of

hours of volunteer work has gone into preparing the grounds and the mezzanine.

“While all the grants money is good, we still need the

man-power,” he said.

“We’ve got a lot of help from members and campdraft competitors - there’s chippies, plumbers, builders and electricians who have given their time for nothing.

Other planned improvements include a ramp for the mezzanine viewing area and raised storage space for the protection of equipment

Mr Brennan said the GCA would do what it could to

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“When we do the earthworks there will be a drain that goes right around the outside which should take

we can do,” he said.

“You’ve just got to cross too big.”

He said the most important thing was ensuring the grounds were safe for events.

through it dropped silt over

the whole grounds, and while it looks alright now if you get 10mL of rain on it it will get slippery,” Mr Brennan said.

“It’s not suitable to compete on, in campdrafting the most important thing is your arena, if you can send everyone home in one piece you’ve had a good weekend.”

Mr Haley said he hoped to fully utilise the grounds when they were ready.

Visit the GCA’s Facebook page for details about upcoming events and working bees.

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LARGE QUANTITY OF ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES INCLUDING: 5 crosscut saws, Large qty of antique bottles, 6 draft horse collars and harnesses & winkers, antique typewriter and much more.

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The Gatton Campdraft grounds in Grantham after the February

BOM drought statement Climate in 2022: Warmer and wetter says BOM

THE BUREAU of Meteorology released a drought statement on Monday February 6 with rainfall, soil moisture and storage summaries:

January rainfall was below average for southeast Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales, the southern half of Victoria, much of Tasmania, and parts of south-west Western Australia. -

ciencies (totals in the lowest 10% of observations since 1900) for the period starting December 2021 remain in western TAS and a small area of south-west WA.

Soil moisture was above average for most of northern Australia, but below average in parts of south-west and southern WA, western TAS, and north-eastern NSW to

south-eastern QLD.

observed mostly in southwest WA, inland and south-eastern QLD, and north-eastern NSW.

observed at sites in wet tropics of QLD, inland NSW, and north-west WA.

At the end of January, Australia’s total storage volume was 79.1% of full capacity, with urban storages in all capital cities sitting above 80%, except for Perth (52.6%).

The combined storages in the Murray–Darling Basin were 96.7% full. This is up from 90.8% at the end of January 2022.

Low storage levels continue in some parts of central Queensland, central Tasmania, southeast New South Wales, and some urban storages for Perth and Western Australia.

THE BUREAU of Meteorolwater and notable weather events for 2022.

average.

Water storage levels have

Rainfall deciles for year of 2022, issued January 21, 2023.

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The beekeepers’ battle against the destructor

BY JACOB HAYDEN

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) has decided to make Queensland a varroa mite biosecurity zone

The new biosecurity rules mean beekeepers can move bees into Queensland from other states or territories (apart from NSW) without a permit, if they are declared free from varroa mite.

Zabel Beekeeping Australia co-owner Russell Zabel said the varroa mite is an exotic, minute arachnid from Asia which evolved over a century and now predates on European honey bees.

it sucks out the juice of the larva, pupae and adults,” Mr Zabel said.

Nine months ago it was detected in Newcastle, placing the Australian beekeeping industry on high alert.

“The government have sentinel hives around ports in Australia where they are placed to detect the entry of mites like varroa destructor,” Mr Zabel said.

“There’s red zones around Newcastle and a few other places, and they’ve destroyed about 20,000 hives of European honey bee already by euthanising them and burning the product.

“It’s a big income loss for these beekeepers… they are getting compensation but only at cost value.”

Mr Zabel said the mite would add.another layer of problems on the beekeeping industry.

Thankfully for the Zabels, native bees are not under threat from varroa mite.

“They are ideal for pollination of macadamias, avocados, blueberries,” Mr

Zabel said.

“If or when the varroa mite goes beyond the red zone, beekeepers may give up and throw it in, and acquire native bees as a new hobby.”

‘Good

to continue for Australian agriculture

FOOD and agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank’s Australia Agribusiness Outlook 2023 suggests it is shaping up to be another strong year for the agricultural sector.

The report said beef, dairy, grain, oilseeds and canola prices all hit excellent levels’.

Report lead author, RaboResearch general manager Australia and New Zealand Stefan Vogel said 2023 was likely to deliver good prices in an environment of high costs and global recession.

“Favourable weather conditions in 2022 – with much of the east coast having received plentiful rainfall, even too much in some cases – have provided good soil moissupplies for irrigation,” Mr

Vogel said.

“And while the rainfall outlook for 2023 isn’t as high, this should also mean less weather disruptions for the sector.

“This sets the scene for another positive year of farm production in 2023.”

Mr Vogel said cost pressures will continue to weigh on the farm sector with costs forecast to sit above historic averages.

“A return to the highs seen in fertiliser prices last year is unlikely.

“Our meat and fruit exports in Australia rely on refrigerated containers and their rates still remain very high..

“Ag businesses need to continue to plan early and we will still see delays in delivery of machinery and other farm inputs.”

European honey bees are one of the most common honey bees worldwide, and are predated on by the varroa mite (destructor).

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

SPINACH QUICHE

SERVES: 6 • PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES • COOK TIME: 40 MINUTES

2 serves per portion

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon canola oil

6 eggs • 400g ricotta cheese, reduced fat ¾ cup cheddar cheese, reduced fat, grated Fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs Sprinkle ground nutmeg

METHOD

PREHEAT oven to 160ºC. Line oblong or quiche dish with baking paper. HEAT oil in frypan over medium heat. Add spring onion, garlic, celery and bacon. FRY gently until celery begins to soften. Add spinach, stirring until wilted. REMOVE from heat and allow to cool slightly.

BEAT eggs in a bowl and stir in the ricotta and ½ cup of the grated cheese. Mix into the spinach mixture. POUR the mixture into the prepared dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle over remaining cheese, breadcrumbs and nutmeg. BAKE for 35 minutes or until browned. SERVE hot or cold.

Recipe courtesy of Del Ahern, Gayndah Branch

STOVETOP APPLE & PEAR CRUMBLE

SERVES: 8 • PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES • COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES

½ serve per portion

INGREDIENTS

2 apples, chopped • 2 pears, chopped ½ lemon, juiced • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch ground nutmeg

Topping:

2 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes

• ½ cup oats

2 tablespoons brown sugar • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

METHOD

ADD apples, pears, lemon juice and spices to a saucepan and mix well. COOK fruit mixture with ½ cup of water over low heat for 10 minutes or until the fruit is softened. Set aside.

ADD all topping ingredients to a frypan and mix until it resembles crumbs. Turn heat on low and stir to cook until golden brown. Set aside.

Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens team

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2022 Next-Generation Ford Ranger

BY COHEN RYDER

HI, MY name is Cohen Ryder, I am a student at Faith Lutheran College, and my passion in life is discovering and investigating new cars.

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Ford Ranger XLS

Exterior Design:

The all new Ford Ranger a more rugged, tough look with more straight curved lines which makes it more rugged to choose the Ranger over any Ute.

The Ranger also has a working vent where the engine spec is, and with the all

modern design it makes for

The Front Headlights are meant to mimic the Ford design.

The only thing unchanged

Interior: The model I tested was the XLS up from the XL, the all-new interior is reimag-

redesigned for ruggedness

asked for in a Ute - the seats

There are hard plastics in

Performance:

power to overtake a slow car on the highway.

responsive when accelerating.

Overall Rating: 9/10

Ranger is a great car for hard work and play.

when you look at the features and technology it has, it makes a lot of sense.

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Teen’s hard work shines with XH Falcon

BY DAVID GREER

LOCKYER Waters teenager

Byron Lench is the proud cannot wait until he can hit the road in the XH when he gets his P plates.

Byron is currently only holding a learners licence and is clocking up a few hours in the XH.

As a motivated 15-yearold, he decided to save pocket money by buying and

scrapping old cars and collecting cans and scrap metal to cash in, putting him on his

Now 16, he has owned this XH for 12 months and in that time has transformed it to what it is today.

After school and weekends Byron would become a mechanic, a panel beater, an auto electrician, a spray painter and take on many more roles.

“I’m very proud to have

done it all himself with the great help and knowledge of dad along the way,” he said.

Byron’s father Ashley said he was proud of how much hard work his son had put last 12 months.

He said he was there to help or give advice when needed, but he wanted his boy to learn as much as he restoring a car.

Ashley, being a car enthu-

siast himself, has also built many cars over the years and obviously the passion has

The XH ute has had an upgraded VCT Intech motor from an AU Falcon dropped into the engine bay.

“It looks great but this is where dad’s help with a few

Byron said.

Byron has added new Pacemaker exhaust headers and

a stock falcon motor backed with a T5 manual gearbox.

He said he actually bought two utes and created one good ute with the best donor parts from each.

The XH ute was a one-owner car, bought from out in the Boonah area.

“It still had remnants of hay bales in the tray,” Byron said.

Byron’s passion for cars was a natural evolution growing up being taken around to

car shows, drag racing and car meets by his Ford enthusiast parents.

Ashley said the XH was a great starter car for his son to learn the ins and outs of restoring cars, without spending a bucket load of money.

I think the passion and motivation from young Byron is great to see.

The future of historic cars will be kept alive with young minds learning the ropes from their fathers.

PHOTOS: DAVID GREER

SUDOKU GENERAL CROSSWORD 1007

ACROSS

4 What is a low cushioned footstool (7)

8 Name the sale in which the goods are sold to the highest bidder (7)

9 What is the act of saving property from destruction (7)

10 Which graduated glass tube is used for dispensing small quantities of liquid (7)

11 What is an immature form of a frog (7)

12 Name timber that is sawn or split into planks, boards, etc (6)

14 Which other term describes jail (6)

18 Which woman serves drinks in a hotel (7)

21 Name a barbed, spearlike missile used in catching whales (7)

22 Which blue mineral is an ore of copper (7)

23 To emit rays, is to do what (7)

24 What is the period between sunrise and sunset (7)

DOWN

1 Name an item of apparatus used in weight-lifting (7)

2 What is the fruit of the oak (5)

3 What is a permanently at-

tached part of a house, etc (7)

4 Name an alternative term for attacks (6)

5 To be covered with thin slabs of baked clay, is to be what (5)

6 What are pieces of grassland called (7)

7 Which term describes one’s sister’s daughter (5)

13 Name the planet nearest the sun (7)

15 Which implements are used

to clean gun barrels (7)

16 Name nurses for children (7)

17 To stick fast, is to do what (6)

18 What is the growth of hair on the face of an adult male (5)

19 Which term gives evidence that proves one was elsewhere (5)

20 What do we call a wanderer (5)

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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 Wallon 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

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

At Her Feet. 4.30 Landline.

5.00 Dream Gardens. 5.30 Further Back In Time For Dinner. 6.25 Better Date Than Never. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Midsomer

Murders: 25 Years Of Mayhem. 9.20

Hunting The Essex Lorry Killers. 10.20 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS

News. 2.05 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30

Bamay. 3.45 Mastermind Aust. 4.15 Britain’s Cathedrals With Tony Robinson. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30

News. 7.35 Scotland: A Wild Year. 8.30

Megadams. 9.30 Lighthouses: Building The Impossible. 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Figure Skating. Four Continents Championships. Highlights.

3.30 Stonehenge: The Lost Circle

Revealed. 4.40 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 Portillo In The Pyrenees. 9.30 Inside Windsor Castle. 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Horse Racing. Black Caviar Lightning Race Day and Silver Slipper Stakes Day. 4.30 Border Security. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Patrol. 7.30 Million Pound Pawn. 8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer

tv guide

ABCTVPLUS7TWO7MATEGEMBOLDPEACHVICELAND

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)

8.45 Foyle’s War. (M, R)

10.55 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M, R)

11.55 Cities Of The Underworld. (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 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. (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)

7.30pm Spicks And

8.00 David

Natural History Museum Alive. (R)

9.05 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

9.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

9.00 Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum’s Head. (MA15+, R)

10.25 Fleabag. (MA15+, R)

10.50 QI. (M, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 Highway Cops. (PG, R)

9.30 Police Strike Force.

(M, R)

10.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Enemy Of The State. (1998) (M, R) Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight.

11.15 Movie: Frantic. (1988)

(M, R)

1.55 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Movie: The Mule.

(M, R)

9.55 Movie: The Wild Bunch. (1969) (MA15+, R) 1.00 American Pickers.

R) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 6.30 Building Giants. (PG, R)

Air Crash Investigation. (PG, R)

8.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG, R)

9.30 Marine Disasters. (PG)

5.50pm Movie: Maverick. (1994) (PG, R) Mel Gibson.

8.30 Movie: Black Panther. (2018) (M, R) Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o.

11.15 Movie: Keanu. (2016)

(MA15+, R)

1.20 Blokesworld. (PG, R)

1.50 The Car Club. (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 Wild Bill. (MA15+, R)

11.50 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

1.00 Medical Rookies. (PG, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Call The Midwife. (PG)

8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M, R)

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 Call The Midwife. (PG, R)

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By.

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

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)

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

6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)

6.30 Friends. (PG, R)

8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 9.30 Two And A Half Men.

6.00pm Soccer. A-League

Men. Matchweek 17. Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City.

9.15 JAG. (PG, R) 10.15 MacGyver. (PG, R) 11.10 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.05 SEAL Team. (M, R) 1.00 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 2.00 Evil. (MA15+, R)

4.30pm Soccer. Cup of Nations. Matildas v Spain.

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

10.20 Movie: Deja Vu. (2006) (M, R) Denzel Washington.

12.50 SEAL Team. (M, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 American Pickers.

(PG)

8.30 Movie: Lethal Weapon 3. (1992) (M, R)

11.00 Movie: Hard To Kill.

(1990) (MA15+, R)

1.05 Counting Cars. (PG, 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)

2.00 In The Dark. (M, R) 5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

Scorpion. (PG, R)

Bull. (M, R)

NCIS. (M, R)

In The Dark. (M)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R)

7.30 Bull. (M, R) 8.30 My Life Is Murder. (M, R) 9.25 Bull. (M, 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 Charmed. (M, 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)

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. (PG, R)

10.20 Becker. (PG, R)

11.10 Frasier. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.30 Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. (PG)

9.25 Forbidden History. (M)

Goetsch & Sons Auctioneers

Clearing Sale A/C Est J Hughes

This Saturday 18th February at 9am 86 Cranes Road, North Ipswich

Always Remembered

Your Loving Family - Father Owen, Brothers and Sisters Elaine, Rodney, Beverley, Linda, Brett and Families.

Kalbar Cattle Sale

Saturday 25th February at 2pm Kalbar Showground Yards

CARAVANS

P: 0408 758 688

Vehicles for Auction

OFFICEASSISTANT/GRAPHICDESIGNER

ParadiseNutrientsarecurrentlyseekingan OfficeAssistant&GraphicDesignerforimmediate startattheirofficesbasedinLakeClarendon.

Bothpositionsoffer4days/minimum32hoursper week(withviewtofulltimeemployment)withabove awardrenumeration.Matureagedpersonsalso encouragedtoapply.

OfficeAssistant

Fast,accuratetyping&dataentryskills

Highleveloforganisation/time-managementskills ProficiencyinMSOffice(Word,Excel)

GraphicDesigner

HighlyexperiencedintheuseofAdobePhotoshop CompetentintheuseofMSOfficeprograms ExperiencewithPinacleVideoProduction (making/edittingvideos)anadvantage Photographyexperienceanadvantage Officedutiesincludingansweringphone,filing,etc.

HowtoApply

Applyonlineatparadisenutrientsjobs.com completeonlineapplication&uploadyour CoverLetter&Resume.

SaleyardAdministrationPosition

An administration position is available at Moreton Saleyards. This is a permanent casual position. The hours are variable, with every Monday & Tuesday main workdays.

Duties include bookkeeping, sale processing and general office management. Knowledge of Reckon accounting, single touch payroll and bookkeeping procedures are desirable. (Training will be provided to the successful applicant.

Moreton Saleyards is a privately owned facility situated at Purga (Between Ipswich & Amberley) and has been operating continuously for more than 30 years.

Applications via email to admin@moretonsaleyards.com.au

Australia’s waste challenges can’t be solved in just one day. So, if you can’t pull together a Clean Up crew, you can Step Up with a small donation to help us continue to Clean Up Australia, every day.

ANIMALS & POULTRY

Kelpie border collie cross pups - 3 male, 3 female, 10 wks old, vet checked, wormed, vaccinated & microchipped. BIN 0012678858890 - $150. Ph: 0417 759 401

Purebred Daschund pup $1000 ono 0499 029 538

is

Without

Droughtmaster Purebred, 4 x males 12-13mths, 1 x female 12mths. Ph: 07 5462 4965 / 0432 629 192

Ph: 0411 358 233

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

FIREPLACE SMALL LOG HOLDER, retains log in open

16 Original LANE Rabbit Traps – $20.00 each. Phone or SMS: 0428 821 954.

AUTOMOTIVE, PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Ph: 07 5465 2713.

Aluminium bull bar, good condition, suit 90 series Pajero$150 ONO. Ph: 54653207

BOOKS

Orchid books - cheap, over 50 volumes, good condition, some near new. Ph: 0439 725 924

Edgar Allan Poe, complete illustrated stories & poems, hardcover, excellent condition, $30.00 ph 0417 778 982

FURNITURE

King single bed - mattress with protector, two sets of sheets included. $150. Ph: 0447 416 064.

head/base, Lowood. Ph: 07 5426 1613

Round wood dining table (1m) with centre leg. VGC - $75. Ph: 0427 836 174

original covering with no holes but is faded, wooden arms and legs, $80 ph. 0428 198 333

GARDENING

Mark Twain, complete and unabridged short stories, The with gold writing & gold tinted pages, 16 cm wide, 24cm length, 5 1/2 cm deep, excellent condition, $30.00 ph 0417 778 982

CARAVANS, CAMPING & BOATING

Golden eagle 2 berth, double island bed, front lounge & dining (could convert to kids bed), microwave, TV, storage, annexe & roll out. Ph: 07 5465 2713

Xceed Router and table as new never used $100. Ph: 0417 073 332

EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCES

Westinghouse 400lt pigeon pair upright freezer & all Ph: 0407 746 744.

NoboCool portable refrigerated air-conditioner complete with external exhaust piping & remote control, in good ph. 0428 688 370

List your item for free* DEADLINE 2pm FRIDAY 07 4574 5200

FEBRUARY

Sat Feb 18

Afternoon Melodies Gatton COTA Seniors13 North St, 1pm-4:30pm, $5 entry. 0439030677

Gatton Gem Show Gatton Shire Hall 8am3pm crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstone, opals, jewellery, tools, hot food and drinks. gatlapgemshow@hotmail.com

Horse Archery Qld Lockyer Val- ley Club first meeting of the year, 8.30am-12pm, Laidley Show- grounds, if you have a horse, are looking for a challenge, and want to try a new discipline, come along 0422982035 or Horse Archery Queensland Lockyer Valley Face- book page.

Marburg Dance7pm-11pm Mar- burg Show Hall, Valentines theme, $15, Coachman 0409481681

Sun Feb 19

Glenore Grove Country Music Shindig

1pm-5pm, $7 entry. Afternoon tea provided, BYO lunch, lucky door prizes. Live band & walk-up artists. 0418875939

Harvest-ival Music Festival Heat 2, Gatton Shire Hall, 2pm, free entry, refreshments available to purchase. 0448326246

Learn how to find koalas with BVKL, 9:3011am at parkland near Factory Rd, Toogoolawah. Details on page 5.

Soul Desire Concert Violinist Hayden Wiseman concert experience, Gatton Anglican Church, 3pm, tickets at haydenwiseman.com

Tue Feb 21

International Pancake Day Lockyer Community Centre 14 Crescent St Gatton, come to the centre for free pancakes with barista made coffee, 10.30am-11.30am. 54623355

Thu Feb 23

Community Presentation a Services Australia Multicultural Services Officer will provide an information session on Family Tax Benefit at the Lockyer Community Centre, 14 Crescent St Gatton, 1pm-2pm, free to attend, tea and coffee provided. 54623355

Sat Feb 25

Lowood Slimmers Bus trip Clifton Theatre, old comedy movie, p/u Lowood 7am, Plainland 7.15am, Gatton 7.30am. 54261468

Sun Feb 26

Native Plant Sale Flora 4 Fauna sale at 16 Wilkinson Place, Grantham. 9am-12pm. Wide range of native Australian bushfoods, medicinal plants, fauna attractors and utility trees available between $5-$10 each.

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

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

World Day of Prayer hosted by Peace Lutheran Church, 85 Spencer St, Gatton at 10am. Morning tea to follow. 0408007386

Sat Mar 4

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

Sun Mar 5

Country Music Concert 11am-4pm Laidley Exchange Hotel. 0439030677

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

Wed Mar 8

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

Sat Mar 11

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

Thu Mar 16

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

Sat Mar 18

Afternoon Melodies Gatton COTA Seniors13 North St, 1pm-4:30pm, $5 entry. 0439030677

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

Sun Mar 19

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

Tent Hill LSS 150th 90 Lower Tenthill Rd, 9:30am. Family fun, food, market stalls—free entry. Ceremony 11am.

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.

MOORE WEEKLY STARS

February 13-19, 2023 ARIES

This week romance is in the air, but the energy is behind the scenes suggesting a private, magical Valentine’s Day. (“Romance is the glamour which turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze” – Carolyn Gold Heilbrun.)

Single Rams – subtle signs and unexpected synchronicities could lead you to your true love, so keep your intuition well-tuned. When it comes to work, a long-term goal or a group project requires plenty of hard graft to get it off the ground.

TAURUS

Have you got a pile of projects that you’ve and Saturn boost motivation and concentration, so you can bring a project to a conclusion. Don’t waste the opportunity! With Venus and Neptune hooking up in your hopesand-wishes zone, you’re set for an amorous Valentine’s Day. Romantic music, stylish surroundings and gourmet food are calling.

or a passionate Piscean.

GEMINI

Gregarious Geminis love to chat, so this Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to tell loved ones how much you really care. Inspiration for the week is from birthday great, avant-garde artist Yoko Ono (born on February 18, 1933): “The regret of my life is that I have not said ‘I love you’ often enough.” Saturday’s Mercury/ Jupiter connection is fabulous for communication, education, travel, commerce, business, philosophical discussions and future planning.

CANCER

your partner can share together. Then put time, effort and hard work into making that dream come true. (“Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but of looking outward together in the same direction” – Antoine St Exupery.) Singles – with romance planet Venus in your travel zone, love is likely with someone from another country or culture. Alternatively, you could meet them while one of you is on holiday.

LEO

When it comes to romance, marriage and close friendships, Saturn is constantly reminding you about your current duties and responsibilities. But, this week, make sure you have plenty of fun. Your quote for Valentine’s Day is from writer George Sand: “There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved.” Saturday favours partnerships, communication, education, travel and international connections, as you initiate projects with passion and enthusiasm.

VIRGO

Whether you’re attached, searching for your soulmate, or happily single, Valentine’s Day that love really does make the world go binds us all together. Saturday’s Mercury/ Jupiter link highlights your natural ability to think of a fabulous idea, do the research that’s required, and then act on it. When you walk your talk (with Virgo versatility) you’re unstoppable!

LIBRA

At the moment, with taskmaster Saturn moving slowly through your romance zone, love is a very serious business. So your quote for Valentine’s Day is from writer William Barclay: “Love always involves responsibility, and love

character, depth and substance. A philosopher (with a romantic soul) who can last the distance.

SCORPIO

love, resist the urge to be overly controlling. Attached Scorpio – avoid the temptation to be bossy at home. Give your spouse more space. Singles – stop looking for love in all the obvious places. Write a wish-list of the important qualities you desire in a dream partner. Then sit back and wait for the magic to happen. As actress Loretta Young observed: “Love isn’t

SAGITTARIUS

With dynamic Mars travelling through your partnership zone, prepare for a bold and beautiful Valentine’s Day. Coupled Sagittarians – why not initiate a special romantic and step out of your comfort zone. So, your motto is from Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu: “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”

CAPRICORN

Focus your attention on your lover, as you give them the right royal romantic treatment this Valentine’s Day. Singles … love and work are linked. However, when it comes to money, are Saturn conjunction encourages you to work persistence. Be inspired by birthday great Michael Jordan: “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.”

AQUARIUS

Don’t take your partner – or potential partner – for granted! If you do, then your neglected lover may go looking for attention elsewhere. (“Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone. It has to be made like bread, remade all the time, made new.” – Ursula Le Guin.) So, plan something uniquely special this Valentine’s Day. Single Aquarius – it doesn’t matter what a potential partner looks like, or how much money they make, you need a romantic mate who is also a friend.

PISCES

Attached Fish – you’re feeling extra romantic as you lavish attention (and money) on your partner, wear your heart on your sleeve or play out a secret fantasy with your lover. Single Pisces – don’t base your self-esteem on whether you have a partner. You possess a multitude of talents, and a compassionate nature. Finding your soulmate is just the extra icing on an already spectacular cake! As the Sun shifts into Pisces (on the weekend) it’s your time to shine.

COPYRIGHT Joanne Madeline Moore 2023

BOWLS

LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB

Another good day on Wednesday. Mens singles game Doug McGuire

27 Ross Knight 10. Social bowls,

B.Yates, M.Locker, E.Muller 14.

M.Zabel, T.Watson, R.Pagett 9.

E.Roffe, P.Morgan, M.Anderson.

14.D.Moyle, M.Whereat, D.Allison.

13.J.Thomas, B.Silk, K.Green. 35. A.Roffe. R.Webb, S.Reck. 8.

Results of last week 7s game Laidley 72. Jindalee 44.

A good win for us. We had a loss against Salisbury this week. We are doing very well considering we are a small club. Well done boys and girls. The club is holding an open two day carnival 29th & 30th OF APRIL.

LAIDLEY INDOOR BOWLS CLUB

Game 1. D.Sempf ,K.Granzien, G.Aitcheson & P.Kubler 17 d R & B

Zabel, K.Degen & J.Mace 8

B.Purcell, B.Slater & D.Windorf 11

d M.Purcell, V,Zischke & K.Windorf

5

Game 2. B.Slater,V.Zischke, & B.Purcell 19 d M.Purcell, K.Windorf & J.Mace 5

R & B Zabel, P.Kubler & G.Aitcheson 17 d K.Granzien, D.Sempf, D.Windorf & K.Degen 4

Another interesting and fun evening using 24 & 30ft mats. Monday 20th

Enquiries. 0408631292

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

On Tuesday 7th February Gerrit Winkeler, Len Smyth and Martin Bailey together with a sub went to Lowood for their Pub Day. We played two very competitive games but were runners up in each game.

On Sunday 12 February at home, in round one of our Pairs Championships. Winners on the day were Martin Bailey and Phil Gregory who defeated Gerrit Winkeler and Len Smyth. Because of the heat of the day no other games were played.

Winkeler v Keith McWhirter and Wayne Thompson for a 12.30am start.

Whether you are a resident or visitor bowler or not, you are welcome to join us for a game. Novice players are given coaching lessons to ensure that they enjoy their game. To all those of you who are past bowlers, it is time for you to reunite with the club and get involved. Come along and make your presence felt while you get that necessary bowls of all sizes for you to use. For the Calendar:

Club Meeting will be held on Sunday 12th March 2023. All members are invited to attend at 9.00am and to help in the running of the club by participating in discussions.

2. Players are required for away games to ensure

that we balance Home and Away attendance. Please contact Gerrit on 5424 2569 if you would like to be included in the roster for 2023 day will be held on Saturday 25th at 6.00pm

See you on the Green.

BRIDGE LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB

Wednesday 8th February, 2023.

Allan & Rhonda McLucas took their percentage even higher this week score.

Daily Winners

Esk Men G / N

Monthly Medal Winner B Tumney

87/64 M/M

R/UP G Proctor 89/68

Esk Ladies J Lee 98/78

R/UP H Gargano 117/78

Kilcoy Men S Hunter 71/68

R/UP P Thrupp 79/69

Kilcoy Ladies P McMillan 111/70

R/UP K Smith 101/70

Toogoolawah Men P Eldridge 80/67

R/UP C Granzien 96/69

Toogoolawah Ladies L J Marshke

92/73

R/UP E Faulkner 103/75

NTP

Mens(A) 1/10 3rd M Robson

Mens (B) 2/11 3rd M Rowe

Mens (C) 9/18 3rd G Smith

welcomed new members Ian Ward, Gordon Ray and great to see Glenda Lockett to the arvo comp.

Results

Winner C Granzien 29

Runner Up J Lumsden 30

NTP 4 C Granzien, 8 G Ray

Run-down

M Beetz 31, G Ray 32, G Punch 33, B Glanville 33, P Cook 34, G Steele

35, I Timms 36, J Humphey 37, G Lockett 40, G De Roo 41, I Ward 41

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Saturday 11th February - Men & Ladies Single Stableford

Trophy Donor: Robin Stagg

Ladies Winner: Michelle Taylor 42

Runner Up: Vikki Etherden 40

Run Down: J. Blaney 32, S. Taylor

32, B. Panzram 30, O. Luck 30

4/13: Sue Kopelke

Results for Saturday 11 February

2023 Single Stroke

Winner: P Thode 70 ocb R/Up: P

BRD: H Doran, W James 70, T Milady, W Lee, G Milady, B Broad, C Wieland, L Templeman, H Buckley, P McGuigan 72 NTPs: 2: C Wieland 5: B Broad 11: J McCarroll 14: L Burton

9/18 2nd shot Div 1: B Broad 14

Ladies 2nd shot: S Kopelke

RIFLE

GATTON GLENORE GROVE RIFLE CLUB

Saturday for the 500yd range, a very hot afternoon with a mild Easterly breeze, gusting occasionally and to for the those attending.

Numbers were down but it didn’t halt the competitiveness of the group!

The Club Membership of $60.00 per person is now due, many took the opportunity to pay these fees. Associate Members (ie those Regisare $20 per person.

Table Fees have been increased at the recent AGM to $7.50 per person. New Members will be welcomed; the Club is always ready to accommodate more Players.

If you are a visitor to the Lockyer Valley & are looking for a game of Bridge or just like to observe some games, phone Peter Hooper 0408 782 776, we would love to see you, Wednesday evenings arrival 6.45pm.

Lessons for Beginners held on Tuesday morning arrival 8.45am are also at the same venue, the Catholic Community Hall, Maitland Street, Gatton. Pat Ziebarth is the organizer for Tuesday’s play phone 0490 530 734.

CRICKET VALLEY VIKINGS

The Vikings ran out easy winners over the Thunder, but fell one wicket short of the outright win. The Vikings amassed 5-280, with Brock Zischke on 138 and Reggie Hoger on 53 before declaring. Josh Reisenlieter did well with the ball to nearly seal the outright victory. A good win, albeit a

LOCKYER A GRADE

Gatton Fordsdale again took care of business, being too strong for the ever competitive Forest Hill. Both Simon wheeler and Jason Kleidon topped 50 in helping Gatton Fordsdale to 7-229. Josh Sippel showcased his huge potential with 5-43. with young guns Isaac Phipps with 44 and Lachie Miller on 66 leading the resistance. In the end, the 229 runs were out of reach. Jacob Sudhaus stepped up with 4-30.

GOLF ESK GOLF CLUB

Saturday 11/2/23, Brisbane Valley

Championships

Esk/Toogoolawah/Kilcoy

Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats

Ladies(Div 2) 6/15 3rd M Laycock

Ladies(Div 1) L J Marshke

Ladies All In 8/17 2nd J Bechley

Mens All In 3/12 3rd N Runge

All In Sponsor Esk Friendly Grocer

4/13 G Wilson

Sponsor Brisbane Valley Meats

7/16 2nd B Gargano

First round of the Brisbane Valley Championships, a big Competition which has been played between several local Golf Clubs over many years. The last 20 years between Esk, Toogoolawah and Kilcoy. 86 players turned out at Esk for a top day of Golf, there are many categories to play for which will come to light after the last round at Kilcoy. It is a nightmare for the respective Captains working it all out, especially the last round, many thanks to Esk Captain Shaun Wilson for putting in the hours on Saturday and Sunday. I think on the last day all 3 Captains will work together to sort it all out. Many thanks to our ground staff for giving us a top course to play on. Brisbane Valley Meats again Sponsoring the event thanks to Jason Kerr and his gang at Esk. Sunday 12/2/23, Chooky Championship

Single Stroke

Winner P Cook 30nett

R/UP J Humphrey 30, G Punch 30, B Glanville 31, D Back 32, G Steele 33, S Wilson 33, C Pettet 34, G Lockett 34(L), I Ward 35, M Beetz 35, V Scott 35

Worst Score J Lumsden 39

Putting Competition Shaun Wilson

13putts

NTP No 13 M Beetz, No 17 2nd S Wilson

Good turnout for our Chooky, with Cooky taking a close win after a 3 person count back.

Jeff getting R/UP spot with Punchy missing out. Shaun racking up his championship points by taking out the putting competition, and a pin shot, with Mario winning the other pin shot. Jim coming in last, gets a shot back on his handicap, must try harder, a welcome to Ian Ward a new member to the ranks.

Despite the ‘ heatwave ‘ conditions a late afternoon breeze saw a good turnout for the Turkey comp. We

Pins: (Pro Pin) Christine Scheiwe

(Div.1) ------ (Div.2) Jan Sippel

(Div.3) Vikki Etherden

Men’s Winner: Garry Rodgers 39

Runner Up: Andrew Paroz 37

Run Down: A. Lee 37, L. Edwards

37, A. Cullen 37, C. Creedy 36, F. Sippel 36, J. Haddrell 35, P. Mc Fie

34, C. Bichel 34, J Gilbert 33, M.

Burke 33

Pins: (Pro Pin) Troy Grimshaw (Div.1)

Ken Luck (Div.2) ------ (Div.3) Derryn

James

Thursday 9th February - Open Com-

petition - Single Stableford

Winner: Adam Cullen 40

Runner Up: Glen Natalier 38

Run Down: A. Paroz 36, D. Walker

36, J. Gilbert 35, R. Yeo 34, K. Luck

34, Garry Hulett 34,

Pins: (Pro Pin) Jim Gilbert (Div.1)

Robbie Yeo (Div.2) Glen Natalier

Wednesday 8th February - Ladies

Competition - Single Stableford

Trophy Donor: Julie Murray

Winner: Shirley Hulett 38

Runner Up: Jill Darley 37

Run Down: M. Taylor 35, L. Emery

34, B. Panzram 33

Pins: (Pro Pin) Michelle Taylor (Div.1)

Jill Darley (Div.2) Enid Llewellyn

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Tuesday 7 February

2023 Single Stableford

Winner: D Olsen 40 R/up: M Callander 39

BRD: P Jensen 38, R Ward 37, K

Niemeyer, R Young 36, P McGuigan, N Sippel, M Whitwell 35

NTPs: 2: W James 5: C Petrohilos

11: R Young 14: R Ward 14 Ladies

2nd shot: K Clarkeson 3/12 2nd shot Div 1: M Callander Div 2: B

Green

Results for Wednesday 8 February

2023 Single Stableford

Winner: S Kopelke 35 R/Up: P. Dwyer 34 BRD: K. Jessen 30 ocb

Results for Thursday 9 February

2023 Single Stableford

Winner: E Jensen 41 R/up: R Coolwell 37

BRD: B Lowe, D Lund 35 R Ward,

Jensen, P Lawrenson, L Sheraton, V Bales 34

Shane Kopelke 14: V Bales Ladies 2nd shot 14: L Sheraton 2nd shot

Iron Sights out of 105.21. C. Greenwood 97.5. All F class out of 126.21. F. Open.

D. Reddan 121.9 and P. Hayden 100.5.

F STD.

J. Findlay 114.4, R. Cowburn 114.2, T. Steele 111.4, and K. Hartwig 94.2

SQUASH GATTON SQUASH CLUB

Shane Zische (1-42) lost to Micheal Pratts (4-50)

Courtney Haak (2-47) lost to Subhash Battu (3-49)

Tom Hayes (0-0) lost to Kerrie Toohey (5-55)

Scotty Coggins (0-0) lost to Annette Kilah (5-55)

Blake Loughman (5-55) def Reserve Player (0-0)

Di Malone (0-0) lost to Connor Kleidon (5-55)

Amanda Hannon (5-50) def Tony Prentice (2-47)

Semiconductors lost to Anti-Protons

Dan Lawless (2-40) lost to Kent Idle (3-47)

Steve Marriott (4-54) def Kelsey

O’Dea (1-34)

Sam Steinhardt (1-34) lost to Aaron O’Dea (4-54)

Jacob Sudhaus (3-49) def Josh Reisenleiter (2-47)

Georgia Malone (2-37) lost to Graham Smith (3-49)

Nick Theodosis (0-0) lost to Cody Wegner (5-55)

Dan O’Brien (3-54) def Mason Kleidon (2-46)

Bosons

Justin Stephens (5-55) def Rob Balenzuela (0-0)

Andrew Lerch (0-0) lost to Neil Thomas (5-55)

Jason Cook (0-0) lost to Brent Loughman (5-55)

Chris Cottone (5-55) def Tony Bowers (0-27)

Nat Kajewski (1-43) lost to Lachlan Evans (4-54)

Graham Malone (5-55) def Jenny Barnes (0-0)

Clayton Westman (1-41) lost to John White (4-50)

Toogoolawah on the run -

THE 30TH annual Dusk Till Runs was held on Saturday February 11 at the Toogoolawah Showgrounds.

Around 200 participants ran through the night, back and forth across the showgrounds to raise funds for Community Friends.

The charity is based in Brisbane and gives food to abused, homeless and to underprivileged families on Wednesday afternoons.

Williams thanks the Toogoolawah Show Society for running the event.

Brian Evans was awarded the Betty Williams Perpetual Trophy for holding running events and supporting

Laidley Touch Football Academy challenges students

LAST week the Laidley State High School Touch Football Program took 48 of its students from Grades 7 -12 for their annual Academy Camp at Bribie Island.

Over the course of the three days, students were constantly challenged to of ‘never let good enough,

Day one was an early morning start followed by

six hours under the tuition of Queensland Touch Association Development

Day two was heavily focused on building a positive culture with activities looking at the history of the school, goal setting, and team work.

Year 11 and 12 students -

cate III in Sports Coaching spent the afternoon coaching the junior students to

reinforce the skills learned the day before prior to completing their own session.

The last day focussed on putting the skills and knowledge from the two days prior into action with games played in four divisions.

Academy coordinator Kristy Kreis said that the camp was probably the best they had run yet.

“We want our players to

be good at touch football, but more importantly we want them to be people with strong morals who are valued members of the community and this trip really did a great job of reinforcing that message,” Ms Kreis said.

Judging on this, 2023 looks like it will be another successful one for Laidley SHS in the sport of Touch Football.

Students were under the tuition of Queensland Touch Association

PHOTO: LAIDLEY SHS

discount for their participation in d

LVBA ready to take on Ipswich comp

BY JACOB HAYDEN

PLAINLAND’S only sporting club, the Plainland Knights, have almost doubled in size in the last 12 months, and the club has ambitions to take it further.

Lockyer Valley Basketball Association (LVBA) coach and organiser Nick Elvidge runs the club alongside his mother, Ange Rhodes.

“I started coaching in 2015 for them for the younger grades as a way to give back to the community,” he said.

“We’ve gone from maybe 70 members to nearly 120 in the last 12 months.”

The LVBA holds games on Tuesday nights with the Gatton Razorbacks and on Wednesday nights with the Plainland Knights at Faith Lutheran College’s sports centre.

Elvidge said the LVBA was hoping to organise teams

to compete in the Ipswich Basketball 2023 competition, starting in June.

“We’re looking at registration for the start of June for Ipswich, and getting more teams and friends who want a game on Wednesday night to come along,” he said.

“At the moment for social basketball it’s $60 a year, and just $5 a game.

for young families, that way kids shoes, a basketball, a waterbottle and a shirt.”

Major sponsor Lockyer

Bins’ Colin Kaine came on board to support the kids.

“Giving them something streets, that’s what it’s all about,” Kaine said.

“You never know with these kids here, there could be another NBL or NBA

star.”

Laidley State High School year 10 student Cole Fitton said it’s fun to try and be like an NBA star.

“It’s a lot of practice,” he said.

His peer Koebie Brooks said word of mouth spread

about the club.

“We’ve been playing basketball for a while at school, and heaps of us kept talking to others and brought them down to play,” Brooks said.

“You get to meet new friends, heaps of people here are really nice.”

“The coaches are amazing, they’ve helped me tonnes –I was terrible.”

The Laidley boys said they loved competing against Faith Lutheran College’s teams.

Donna Ioapo’s son Matthias started with the club in 2023 and has fallen in love.

“This is only his third game so he’s very new to it, but he’s loving it,” she said.

“He sleeps very well after basketball.”

Contact the club on Instagram: plainland_knights or visit the LVBA Facebook page.

The Plainland Knights have almost doubled in size over the last 12 months.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Sky and Chloe practicing their passes at Faith Lutheran College’s sports centre.

9-11s player Henry dribbling in a friendly competition.

ONE RUN OFF A WIN

ONE RUN separated the teams in the Mitchell Shield

Unfortunately for the Lockyer Lightning, that run stood to the favour of Stan-

It was a game the Light-

Giving away 25 sundries and jogging singles when costly, although extreme heat was a disincentive to hard

Even so, when only 25 runs were required with four wickets in hand, and when 7 runs were required with 3 wickets in hand, a home win

Alas, the wickets fell with Chris O’Brien took three wickets, with two each going

to Daniel Pollock and Josh

Ray McBride did well in the top order with 35, while Daniel Pollock almost steered the team home with a

*STOCKING A LARGE RANGE OF NEW STEEL, FENCING, ROOFING & HARDWARE PRODUCTS *STEEL

thriller against Stanthorpe, held at Cahill Park Sports Complex, Gatton.