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What’s on your Christmas list?

SANTA is listening, boys and girls, and he wants to know what Lockyer and Somerset residents want for 2023. Does a certain road need

volunteers or funding? Maybe your town needs more retail options, public transport, or leisure activities?

So, I would like to ask readers, how can we improve our lives, our towns, and our region in 2023?

Is your internet up to scratch? Do you want better health services?

Are your local police there when you need them?

and the slow return to normal after COVID-19.

Think as big or as small as you would like – perhaps your sport team would just like to win for once, or perhaps you want Australia to become a

republic?

Is your local council ticking your boxes, or can they do better?

Are our State and Federal Members representing your interests?

Write to us at The Independent, because we would love to know what is most important to you.

On behalf of the Lyall family

LOCKYER VALLEY REGIONAL COUNCIL

GATTON OFFICE 26 Railway St, Gatton LAIDLEY OFFICE 9 Spicer St, Laidley PH: 1300 005 872

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ESK OFFICE 2 Redbank St, Esk

KILCOY OFFICE 15 Kennedy St, Kilcoy LOWOOD OFFICE 1 Michel St, Lowood PH: 07 5424 4000

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IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL PH: 07 3810 6666

council@ipswich.qld.gov.au

I WOULD like to thank The Lockyer and Somerset Independent newspaper, and in particular Jacob Hayden, journalist, for recognising our mother, Kathleen Lyall’s community service in the tribute to her, published last week.

Maxine Butler

Halloween Grinch

I REFER to Grace’s comments in November 9’s issue of The Lockyer and Somerset Independent and will come out and admit openly that I am one of those Grinches.

Since when did it become ok for kids to see

dead in a tree?

Or eight-year-old girls dressing up as dead brides in a wedding dresses covered in blood.

What we are doing when

we accept this sort of activity is desensitising our young people to violence.

These things do happen in real life, they are called suicide and domestic violence.

One day we are celebrating Halloween and the next we are talking about ‘The Day for Daniel,’ it does not make any sense.

At Halloween we encourage children to go to stranger’s houses and ask for lollies, then we are saying stay away from strangers.

Let us, as a community, discourage this sort of behaviour and encourage more wholesome activities such as the Billy Cart Derby or maybe the Council could put on an alternative activity on the 31st October?

Please think carefully about what you promote for your children and what

you want your children to grow up accepting.

Julie Sykes, Laidley Heights

How we remember TO MARK Remembrance Day at a recent meeting of Lockyer Valley Toastmasters club various members were asked to describe how soldiers were remembered in their country.

Most nations mark the

in war in some way.

Australia of course remem-

combined force of Australian and New Zealand troops stormed the beaches of Gallipoli.

A Vietnamese representative was born after the ‘American war’ that explained how it affected the thinking of the whole nation as they fought for their independence.

A member from Bangla-

desh spoke of how his people became divided following India’s independence from Britain and how a brief but vicious war caused great upheaval and displacement of the nation.

of how she was caught up in the draught for the Vietnam War, until her father explained to the army that her name could be in used by both male and female forms.

Most interesting was the response of our member with a German background.

He said the history was not celebrated in any way in his country of birth because it was recognised that so much destruction and agony had been caused by war.

We are privileged to live in a safe multicultural society.

Neil Cole, Gatton

New COVID wave, moving from green to amber

On November 10 Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said there was an increase in reported cases.

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if you’re around people who are vulnerable to COVID-19 if required by a venue or household.

“The reason why this is happening is we have seen reported active cases, of active cases in aged care, ambulance call outs, and of course COVID patients

in our public and private hospitals over the last week,” she said.

“The important things people can be doing is getting up to date with their vaccinations for COVID.

“If you have not and you are due for your second, third, or fourth boosters, then please do get that.”

Calls to make Lowood Police Station 24 hours

BY

RECENT criminal acts have spurred politicians to call

Lowood.

Three police vehicles were torched at the Lowood station on November 2, prompting Somerset Regional Council (SRC) and Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald into action.

In council’s meeting on November 9, Councillor Sean Choat said there was an escalation in crime in southern Somerset over the past month.

“Criminal activities have comprised anti-social behaviour including public drunkenness and drug taking, destruction of public property, and cases of theft and damage of private property,” he said.

“The feeling in our community is that if not even the police station itself is safe from such acts of wanton destruction, how can residents be expected to feel safe in their homes?

“The issue here is the lack of resources and Lowood should be a 24-hour station and not manned on a part time basis.”

In October 2022, there were Queensland Police Service division, according to QPS data.

Last October there were 66

past 24 months, August 2022 had the highest number of offences 95, while August 2021 was lowest with 34.

Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald brought the matter to parliament on Thursday

November 10.

“I have called on the minister before to see a 24-hour police station built at Lowood,” he said.

there and additional resources to keep our community safe.” was added to the station since

“On my election to parliament in 2012 there were nine police at Lowood station and in just three years I had successful lobbied to increase numbers to 16,” he said.

there has only been one position added at Lowood with

“That’s one additional been added to Lowood.”

Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan said the incident was unacceptable and concerning.

“The Palaszczuk Government has and continues to invest heavily in police resources and numbers across

Queensland, maintaining our commitment to 2025 new police personnel by 2025, which would include 150 in the Southern Region, which includes Lowood,” he said.

“Matters of where police are stationed and resources are operational are therefore a matter for the Police Commissioner.”

SRC resolved to write to Minister Ryan and Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carrol requesting a delegation

future planning of policing facilities in the region.

Cost of

CONSTRUCTION has started on an upgrade of the 5.5km section of the and Sandy Creek. to be delivered as part of

the safety improvements Fernvale.

“Construction of the safety improvements remaining 8.5km section

said.

“The safety improvements along about 14

focus on high-priority loca-

“Wide centre line treat-

ment, vegetation clearing to remove roadside haz-

Ironbark Road intersection and Borallon Station

receive improvements as

including dedicated turning

SOMERSET Regional Council adopted a tender recom-

contractors on Wednesday November 9, but raised concerns about the costs.

Councillor Jason Wendt said the costs presented in the tender ‘boggled the mind’.

“I think there has to be

“The rate payers just can’t support this type of cost going increasing the rates.

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Formals next week

AS OUR senior high school students get ready to celebrate their graduation, The Independent will be there to cover the glitz and glamour of the high school formals.

Next week we will publish a broad selection of photos from our local high school formals.

Jacob has already attended Faith Lutheran College and Toogoolawah State High School formals, with a selection of photos published in previous editions.

There will be more photos from these schools next week.

This week, Jacob and I will be at Lowood State High School, Laidley State High School, and Lockyer District High School to capture the graduating classes as they arrive at their formals.

Be sure to pick up your copy of The Independent next week for your souvenir lift-out formal feature.

To the students – congratulations and have fun!

GRACE CRICHTON

THE LOCKYER Food Pantry and Gatton Seventh Day Adventist Church began

Lockyer Food Pantry team leader Pat Jull with Robyn Davey at the book sale.

Plenty of children’s books are available.PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

Somerset PCYC emergency service cadets launch off

PCYC Emergency Services Cadet

LVRC Brief: greening Brightview, customer service award

Greening Brightview COUNCIL planted 400 native trees at a

November 10.

donated to council as part of the development in the Hatton Vale area.

Lockyer Valley

Environment Portfolio Councillor Michael Hagan

provide essential habitat for native animals and help improve connectivity in the local area.

thanks to Stroud Homes,

our region, for their kind donation,” he said. Customer Service Team’s award LOCKYER Valley Regional at the National Local

Government Customer LVRC CEO Ian Church service.

“Delivering effective pride ourselves on, and

clearly Lockyer Valley Regional Council is setting the benchmark in this space,” he said.

“This team of individuals are constantly striving to improve our customer service delivery a team to achieve this.”

Rate recovery action

SOMERSET Regional Council (SRC) has approved starting sale of land action to recover more than $230,000 in overdue rates.

34 properties are included in the rate recovery action.

Grant recipients

Community groups and individuals in Somerset have by SRC.

Among the grant recipients are St Vincent de Paul Society, the Lions Club of Esk.

sporting bursaries totalling

cessful in international, state, or regional representation. Art gallery change of hours hours of operation.

From January, the council

Sunday, 10am to 4pm.

Toogoolawah transforms

Somerset Regional Council has approved a development application to transform land on Cressbrook Street at centre.

The council led application seeks to develop vacant land

space for meeting rooms, amenities, and a seminar room.

Youth Strategy review

The Somerset Regional Council Youth Engagement Strategy in 2023. people to address their needs and aspirations.

SOMERSET

Cadets Leanne, Jensen, Kiandra, Nikkita, Trinity, Blade and Dimitri at the Somerset State Emergency Services Group Headquarters.

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

social delivery and volunteer services general manager Stephen

BVRT art coming to Fernvale

SUSAN McConnel’s artwork will soon make its mark in Fernvale to bring the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail experience to the next level.

Somerset Regional Council approved an application from the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association (BVRTUA) to have a mural painted on the back walls of the Fernvale Tourism Centre last Wednesday.

BVRTUA president Paul Heymans said the idea for the mural came from the Fernvale Community Association.

“The Fernvale mural project with artwork by Susan McConnel will be a fantastic tourism asset both for the rail trail and the Somerset region,” Mr Heymans said.

“She does these really quirky characters, and they’re very Australian somehow…

I think she’s got a good sense of the history of the place.

“The cattle running away from the steam engine… that

actually go on.”

Mrs McConnel said she loved researching the railway for the project.

“Life can be serious but there’s also a loving way Australian’s like to take the mickey out of being serious,”

Health Notes Health

by Marita FitzGerald

she said.

“I like to portray that quirky, larrikin side in my paintings with a light-hearted take on a period of time.

Mr Heymans said the BVRTUA apply for a Regional Arts Development Fund grant, but they are also accepting funds on GoFundMe, visit: gofundme.com/f/ brisbane-valley-rail-trailfernvale-mural-project

Artist of the Month

KILCOY Art Society’s artist of the month is Norma Street.

Norma has always been creative, but only discovered her love and passion for painting after moving to the Sunshine Coast.

Her works are largely inspired by nature and spirit and include still life,

seascapes.

Norma has an eye for interpreting elements of life in abstract form and demonstrates great use of depth, feeling, light and colour.

Position Vacant

SES Local Controller

More recently, Norma has evolved her painting to a modern abstract technique which requires more texture and layers, creating a 3D effect.

Norma’s work is hung in numerous galleries and she can also be commissioned for pieces and loves the challenge of meeting her client’s brief.

Please come and enjoy Norma’s beautiful collection during November at the Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery.

KILCOY ART SOCIETY INC

Lockyer Valley Regional Unit

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The proposed artwork panels by Susan McConnel for the Fernvale Explore Centre.PHOTO: BVRTUA

Norma Street’s work features still life, land and sea scapes.

Regional property ticks boxes

BY GRACE CRICHTON

REGIONAL and rural estate is still sought after by buyers, despite recent interest rises.

Real estate in the Lockyer Valley and Somerset, particularly acreage properties, are attracting owner occupiers from southeast Queensland cities.

Ray White Esk and Toogoolawah principal Wayne Jaenke said the market peaked during the height of COVID but Somerset properties were holding their value.

“The market over COVID got to a peak and it got to a bit of a frenzy stage where people were spontaneously buying,” he said.

“We sold a few properties site unseen in that time.”

The market has cooled since then and interest rate rises have cast doubt in some buyers’ minds, but regional areas will hold their value more than cities, Mr Jaenke said.

“The city areas, Sunny Coast, Gold Coast, did get a bit overheated,” Mr Jaenke said.

As of November 2, the Reserve Bank cash rate target was 2.85%,

up from 0.35% as of May 4.

It was a steep increase after more than two years of historic lows with the cash rate sitting under 1% since September 2019.

“If interest rates tend to keep hiking a little bit, bit by bit, which there’s indication that they might, it will dampen the market,” Mr Jaenke said.

Country living continues to attract people for the lifestyle.

“The simple reason is there are a lot of city-based people who still wanted to move out here,” Mr Jaenke said.

“They’re looking at other areas too, they’re looking right across this section of the southeast, that’s Kilcoy right through to

Plainland, Gatton, Laidley, Hatton Vale,” he said.

Pre-COVID, there were some tree-changers but the pandemic caused a sizeable shift.

“We’ve seen dribs and drabs of it but it escalated when COVID happened,” Mr Jaenke said.

“It changed people’s mindset about where they wanted to be.”

Hot property goes under the hammer

SOMERSET properties went under the hammer at Ray White Esk and Toogoolawah’s major auction event on October 29, generating $7.9 million in sales.

Ray White Esk principal Wayne Jaenke said their auction and post-auction clearance rate was 62.1%.

“The state average on auctions at the moment is sitting at about 38%,” he said.

“It’s a good result if you compare it to the state.”

Held at the Somerset Civic Centre, the event attracted 64 registered bidders and 200 attendees.

Post auction interest was quite strong, particularly for the new Windsor Downs development.

“There were a lot of people that couldn’t bid under auction terms, as auction terms are cash unconditional,” Mr Jaenke said.

Of the eleven Windsor Downs lots up for sale, each around 11 acres, four sold at auction, four are under contract, and three remain on the market.

“Our auction process is not so much about the auction on the day, it’s about creating that competition and creating interest in those properties,” Mr Jaenke said.

“The developers were quite happy with where we are at and the results we’ve had so far.”

GRACE CRICHTON

Save time and money, telehealth brings health services to you

ELIGIBLE patients no longer need to spend time and money travelling to Ipswich Hospital to speak with a clinician.

Telehealth services are increasingly allowing patients to be treated at home, or at their closest health facility.

West Moreton Health

(WMH) provides telehealth services for several conditions, ranging from heart medication titration to borderline personality disorder and more.

WMH interim chief

Dang said the arrival of telehealth meant hospitals were no longer constrained

by bricks and mortar when delivering services.

“We have a wide range of telehealth services across multiple specialities, some of these include the Heart Health Hub, for cardiac consumers; Hospital in the Home, for consumers who can be treated at home; MeCare, for consumers

with chronic disease; and specialty telehealth clinics for pregnancy care,” Mr Dang said.

“Telehealth is also widely used across our Allied Health services with consults often used in dietetics, particularly in our gestational diabetes clinics, and cancer care and

chronic disease clinics.”

The Living Well team at Ipswich Hospital is helping consumers with borderline personality disorder access the care they need when they need it, rather than waiting for an appointment.

Clinical project lead Zonia Weideman said consumers with borderline

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personality disorder often needed immediate care and telehealth had enabled that to occur.

“Virtual care works because treatment is more accessible, so consumers can have help with their mental health when they need it, rather than waiting for an appointment.”

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Regional and rural properties continue to attract city buyers.PHOTO: JACOB HAYDEN

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Laidley swings into Christmas

the Christmas spirit at the Laidley Christmas Carnival on November 25.

Run by the Lockyer Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, the street carnival will take over Patrick Street from 6pm.

Event co-ordinator Anna

events like the Christmas Carnival are a chance to spend time with your family, friends, neighbours, and community.

“It’s getting back to basics and spending time with the community,” she said.

“It’s about bringing back the spirit of Christmas.”

There are plenty of activities planned to entertain the young ones - or the young at

heart.

A 9x3m obstacle course will dominate the main street, along with a free rock climbing wall, and the two local kindergartens will be running kids’ activities

It is also a great time to do some Christmas shopping.

Many Patrick Street businesses are open for twilight trading.

Market vendors are selling an assortment of handmade wares and gifts for Christmas.

The Lions will be doing a sausage sizzle and selling Christmas cakes and there

vendors there, so bring your appetite.

No Christmas carnival would be complete without a

visit from Santa.

You can take your own photos with the man in red inside the FPC Centre.

sponsors and local businesses for their continued support of the event.

“It’s about trying not to have parents have to spend a fortune,” she said.

Locals are reminded to

removed their parked cars from Patrick Street between Spicer and Williams Streets before 4pm.

Santa Claus is coming to town..... Santa Claus is coming to town.....

Laidley Christmas Carnival is on November 25

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

Men are dying because they will not talk

LAST month, one of my mental health addresses was to the residents of a retirement village at Goodna. ing, an 86-year-old lady came to rest. When she was 10, her brother came home from an ex-POW. long after arriving home. veyed to her in my address what goes on in the mind in

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it is what the individual is normal, balanced life.

thoughts and emotions away. must remember that it is not

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this man’s life, and in Paul Green’s death two months ago, is not communicating encing in their minds. It culminated in both those What caused the de-

Too many men die because they are unwilling to confront the harsh reality that they are

Remember, it is not what goes wrong in your life that matters.

It is what you do about it that counts.

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Small Halls Festival Comes to Ma Ma Creek this Friday

FESTIVAL of Small Halls is a series of tours that takes the best folk and contemporary acoustic artists performing at two of our country’s largest festivals and sends them on the road to tiny halls in communities all over Australia.

It is produced by Woodfordia Inc in partnership with many other wonderful Australian festivals, regional partners and great lovers and supporters of folk and contemporary acoustic music.

It’s an opportunity for music-lovers from welcoming communities to invite artists from home and abroad into their towns, and a way of exploring this vast country in the spirit of hospitality and great fun.

The artist line-up for Small Halls at Ma Ma Creek is Australian artist Sam Buckingham and Inn Echo, a Canadian music trio.

Troy Jason Troutman will be the MC, and talented local artist, Tahnee Georgia, will perform the opening act.

Festival of Small Halls comes to the Ma Ma Creek Community Centre this Friday night November 18.

Audiences can expect a beautiful night of original music.

Hot food available along with a bar. Tickets are available at Ma Ma Creek Milkbar, Grantham Fuels or online.

It’s an all ages event and all are welcome.

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Festival of Small Halls will be at Ma Ma Creek this Friday.PHOTO: FILE

Donate to help a neighbour in need this Christmas

BY GRACE CRICHTON

LEND a hand to help vulnerable people in your neighbourhood this Christmas.

Laidley Community Centre are collecting donations to make Christmas Hampers again this year.

Centre manager Alana Wahl said they are seeking donations of non-perishable items or cash donations to help vulnerable residents.

“Last year we were able to give out over 45 hampers and presents and it would be fabulous to be able to match or beat that again this year,” she said.

“Donated items can be dropped down to the centre or the café during any of our opening hours between now and Christmas.”

Donations may include Christmas gifts for all ages, non-perishable foods, Christmas foods, or a cash donation

($20 sponsors a family).

The centre will open its Community Pantry to local families in need.

They can participate in a free shopping experience in

time for Christmas.

Donations can be left at Laidley Community Centre, 13 Mary St Laidley, or Community Grounds Café, 129 Patrick St Laidley.

“Thank you for considering using this as your opportunity to share some good cheer to people who do it tough during the holiday season,” Ms Wahl said.

Young families invited to paddle and play

FAMILIES of Gatton and surrounds are invited to join The Lockyer Valley Sports and Aquatic Centre’s Paddle and Play sessions held every Tuesday at 11am.

Children under the age of 5 and parents can get in the water together and meet new families.

Learn to Swim coordinator Jenni Smith said the session was proving very popular.

“It’s getting those new mums together that are

either new to the area or who don’t know very many mums with kids of the same age,” Mrs Smith said.

The session is $5 per child and free for parents.

If you are new to the community and would like to meet other young families, Paddle and Play is the perfect environment to make those connections.

Call the centre on 53176965 for more information.

Laidley Community Centre’s Sally, Sue, Jackie, and Alana. The centre is collecting donations for Christmas Hampers for locals in need.

PHOTO: GRACE CRICHTON

The Lockyer Valley Sports and Aquatic Centre is inviting young families to attend Paddle and Play sessions.PHOTO: LVSAC

Fire ant treatment is safe

Have you ever used flea treatment on your pets or mosquito control around your home?

The product being used to eradicate fire ants from Australia contains the exact same active ingredients but at a lower concentration.

The treatment is not a poison. It is tried, tested and approved by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) and is safe for humans and animals when used according to the label and APVMA permits.

First found in Brisbane in 2001, fire ants are a category 1 restricted matter (Biosecurity Act 2014). While only 2–6mm in size, fire ants can destroy crops, damage machinery, and render paddocks, parks, playgrounds and backyards unusable. They have the potential to cost the Australian economy billions of dollars each year if left untreated.

The National Fire Ant Eradication Program has a challenging but very important job to do, and we are currently working in parts of the Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim, Somerset and Ipswich local government areas. So what does eradication involve?

Eradication treatment is the only proven way to eliminate fire ants from our landscape and protect the Australia we know and love.

Fire ant expert and entomologist Dr Ross Wylie says we are eradicating fire ants using the best available methods internationally.

“Eradication involves treating

targeted areas multiple times, over several years with an insect growth regulator. We can’t just treat once or twice, we need to keep coming back. This is part of the plan,” says Dr Wylie.

“There may be nests on your property or on a neighbouring property and you may not even know it.”

Treatment is delivered between September and June using helicopters, utility terrain vehicles, and handheld spreaders on smaller, more easily accessible areas.

“The treatment we use consists of small pieces of corn grit soaked in soybean oil which contains a low concentration of insect growth regulator.

It essentially acts as ‘the pill’ for ants, preventing the queen from reproducing workers.

If she can't replenish her workforce to look after her, she and the colony will eventually die,” says Dr Wylie.

The product contains pyriproxyfen, which is registered for use with horticultural crops (for treating whiteflies and scale insects), as well as animal flea collars, fly control spray and pest and parasite management for horses and cattle.

Our eradication treatment contains minimal insecticide. With five grams (g) of insecticide within each kilogram, the active ingredient equates to only 0.5% of the total product.

For a 500 square metre (m²) residential block, just 100g of product would be applied containing only half a gram of the active ingredient. On a 10 acre (four hectare) property, eight kilograms of the product would be applied which would contain only 40g of

insecticide.

This ensures minimal impact on flora and fauna, and little chance for animals to source enough of the treatment product to negatively affect their health.

An animal, for example a horse, would need to consume every single granule sprinkled on a 3,333m² property to be impacted by the bait.

Even then, the low concentration of active ingredient has minimal effect, and the granules sink deep into the grass making it practically impossible for any animal that isn’t a fire ant to detect each piece.

On limited occasions we also use a product containing s-methoprene when

treating near waterways. We do this to protect aquatic life, as s-methoprene has been shown to have a lower effect on aquatic animals.

The presence of fire ants in our environment is a much greater risk to local wildlife, pets and farm animals than the treatment itself.

By following the product application guidelines and permit requirements, we can protect the people and animals within our treatment area.

It is vital we treat every property, whether you see signs of fire ants or not. Just one missed nestcould be the difference between reinfestation and further spread, jeopardising our eradication efforts.

We all have a role to play in protecting Australia from fire ants, and we can achieve eradication if we work together.

Visit fireants.org.au or call 13 25 23 for more information.

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Community remembers on

ABOVE: Charlie Elwell BM and Esk RSL president Rob Rye.

Wreaths were laid at the Laidley cenotaph.

ABOVE: Light Horse Troop at the Ma Ma Creek memorial.

(6ESR), Amberley, was the guest speaker at the Grantham Ma Ma Creek Service.

Catafalque Party 1CCS RAAF Base Amberley.

Remembrance Day

BY BRUCE HORROCKS

THE community turned out on November 11 to remember our war heroes.

While the crowds are much smaller than Anzac Day, those attending are no less passionate about remembering our service men and women.

The eleventh hour of the

eleventh day of the eleventh

in the history of Australia’s November 11 to recall the end of First World War hostilities and honour those who have died in the line of duty.

There were several services across our vast region last Friday and they are shared on these pages.

Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald laid a wreath and was the guest speaker.

The O’Keeffe family donated a military vehicle for Helidon’s service.

Cr Rick Vela spoke on behalf of Lockyer Valley Regional Council at the Laidley service.

Laidley RSL Sub-Branch members, guests, and attendees at Laidley’s Remembrance Day Service.

PHOTOS: GRACE CRICHTON, BRUCE HORROCKS, ROSEWOOD RSL, ESK RSL, HELIDON RSL.

Marburg celebrates German heritage

DESPITE a rescheduling thanks to rain and a small turnout, the second annual Marburg Oktoberfest still managed to have a good time.

Locals enjoyed the evening’s competitions including the wiener toss, bucket the brat and the strong arm, fol-

lowed by entertainment from the band Continental Chill.

Event organiser Barbara traditionally German heritage.

“We’re all German, we’ve hardts… it’s a big German settlement.”

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LOCKYER CONGREGATION

PHOTOS: JACOB HAYDEN

SOMERSET

Somerset

THE UNIVERSITY of Queensland is looking for Lockyer Valley agricultural businesses to help build a library of virtual tours for students.

Students gain unprecedented access to farms and other agricultural sites through self-navigated virtual tours.

The creative approach to teaching and learning is being led by Associate Lecturer Suresh Krishnasamy from UQ’s School of Agriculture and Food Sciences.

Mr Suresh said students scrolled their way around 360° images for invaluable insights into the agricultural corridor between Brisbane and Toowoomba.

“The project bypasses the logistical headaches that

tain primary production that aligns to the concepts taught in the Bachelor of Agricultural Science course at UQ.

feedlots in a range of agri-

One site that students can visit is Boomaroo Nurseries

plier of wholesale vegetable seedlings potted plants.

The plan is to add more sites to broaden student experiences and the UQ team is seeking producers and organisations willing to be involved.

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Learn more at elipse. uq.edu.au/agricultural-corridor

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RECIPE COURTESY OF THE

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INGREDIENTS

4 medium potatoes, diced tablespoon e tra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, diced ¼ capsicum, diced ½ teaspoon ginger, minced 2 cloves garlic, crushed g lean lamb mince 1 carrot, diced 1 zucchini, diced broccoli orets, diced ½ cup peas 1 small can of corn kernels, drained 1 tomato, diced ½ teaspoon turmeric po der 1 tablespoon tomato paste ¼ cup milk, reduced fat 1 teaspoon butter cup cheese, reduced fat, grated

METHOD

PREHEAT oven to 1 .

R N a pot of ater to the boil and cook the potatoes until tender. rain and set aside.

HEAT oil in frypan over medium heat. Saut the onion, capsicum, ginger and garlic until vegetables are softened, around minutes. A the mince, stirring to break up any lumps. Heat until cooked through, around 1 minutes.

A the other vegetables e cept potatoes , tomatoes and turmeric and a little bit of ater if needed. ook, covered, for a further minutes. ST R through the tomato paste and simmer, covered, for a further minutes until everything is tender. ASH the potatoes ith milk and butter until smooth.

SPOON the meat mi ture into a large oven proof dish or 4 small dishes and spread over the mashed potato. Sprinkle ith cheese and bake in oven for 1 1 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the top is golden bro n.

Recipe courtesy of Lynda Tompkins, Yandina Branch Recipe

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5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.00 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 8.40 Movie: Tears Of The Sun. (2003) (M, R)

5.20pm Movie: Sitting Bull. (1954) (PG, R) 7.30 Movie: Once Upon A Time In The West. (1968) (M, R) 10.55 Movie: The Gunfight At Dodge City. (1959) (M, R)

12.35 My Favorite Martian. (R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) 10.20 Tommy. (M, R) 11.15 Evil. (MA15+, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

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. (PG, R) 10.10 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech.

10.10 Movie: The Game. (1997) (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Soccer. Sydney Super Cup. Game 1. Celtic FC v Sydney FC. 9.00 Tommy. (M, R) 10.00 The Code. (M, R) 11.00 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. (PG, R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 10.30 Evil. (MA15+, R) 11.30 Star Trek: Discovery. (M, R) 12.40 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00pm Waltzing Jimeoin. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 10.20 MacGyver. (M, R) 11.15 48 Hours. (M, R) 12.15 Tommy. (M, R) 1.15 Evil. (MA15+, 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) 1.30 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 Mom. (PG, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.00 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 Mom. (M, R)

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (M)

10.10 Betraying The Badge.

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Hoarders. (MA15+)

9.20 Video Killed The Radio Star. (M, R)

9.50 The Big Sex Talk. (MA15+)

10.20 My Life Online. (M)

5.30pm Vs Arashi. (R)

6.25 Speed With Guy Martin. (PG, R)

7.30 Impossible Engineering. (PG)

8.30 Video Killed The Radio Star. (M)

9.00 Stuck. (M)

10.15 Kids Raising Kids. (M, R)

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

8.30 Alan Carr’s Adventures With Agatha Christie. (PG)

9.30 Steam Train Journeys. (PG)

7.30 Movie: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2. (2011) (M, R)

10.05 Movie: Monster Hunter. (2020) (M, R)

12.10 American Pickers. (PG, R)

1.10 Bushfire Wars. (PG, R)

6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG, R)

7.30 Mega Zoo. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: The Last Samurai. (2003) (MA15+, R) 11.20 House. (M, R) 12.20 My Favorite Martian. (R)

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M, R)

10.30 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. (M)

12.30 Hard Sun. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)

8.45 Judge John Deed. (M, R)

10.45 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. (PG)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 American Pickers. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Avengers: Endgame. (2019) (M, R)

12.05 Movie: Muirhouse. (2012) (M, R)

1.45 S.W.A.T. (M, R)

6.00pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG)

9.30 Outback Truckers. (M, R)

11.30 Jade Fever. (PG, R)

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

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R)

8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (M)

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) 8.40 The Closer. (M, R) 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (MA15+, R)

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+, R)

6.00pm Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M) 12.10 Movie: The Matrix Revolutions. (2003) (M, R) 5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 The Code. (M, R) 11.15 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 22. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Highlights. 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30pm MacGyver. (PG, R) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 Bull. (M, R) 10.20 48 Hours: The Murder Of Jackie Vandagriff. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Infomercials. (PG) 1.15 Home Shopping.

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 Movie: Rumour Has It. (2005) (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) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, 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 Mom. (M, R) 11.10 Frasier. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 12.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, R)

6.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R)

7.35 Jack Whitehall’s Got, Got, Need.

8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. (MA15+) 9.20 Paul Merson: Football, Gambling And Me. (M)

5.45pm The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. (R)

6.15 Forged In Fire. (PG, R)

7.05 Jeopardy! (R)

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

8.30 Taskmaster. (M, R)

9.25 PEN15. (MA15+)

10.30 Hillary. (M, R)

6.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. (R)

7.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Alone. (M) 9.30 Forbidden History. (M)

Wed Nov 16

Film Screening— Regenerating Australia Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre, 7pm, hosted by Brisbane Valley-Kilcoy Landcare.

Thu Nov 17

Book Sale—9am-3pm, Gatton Adventist Community Centre 49 North St Gatton, buy a bag for $15.

Community Connections—Gatton Shire Hall 6pm, promote your business or community group. 0448326246

Fri 18 Nov

Festival of Small Halls—Ma Ma Creek Community Centre, folk and contemporary music tour, tickets at Milk Bar, Grantham Fuels, online or at the door. Festivalofsmallhalls.com

Sat Nov —Sun 20 Nov

Linville Heritage & Arts Festival—big weekend of events including bush poetry, Linville Art Prize, chainsaw carving, heritage displays, fashion parade, evening concerts, Sunday market, much more. Linville Progress Association.

Sat Nov 19

Lowood Slimmers Bus Trip—4hr river cruise, p/u Gatton 7am, Plainland 7.15am, Lowood 7.30am. 54261468

Uniting Church Garage Sale—7am, UCA Maitland St, Gatton. Books, plants and more.

Christmas Hand Crafts Markets—Glen Rick Stitchers, Anglican Hall Esk, 8.30am2pm, quality hand crafted gifts, free admission 0417798460

Building Vibrant Communities Gathering/Workshop—119 Lakeview Drive Esk, 9am-11am. 0488763203

Art Auction and Afternoon Tea—hosted by Tenthill Lower State School 150th Anniversary Committee, Ma Ma Creek Hall, arrive 2pm. RSVP 0447062201

Marburg Dance—7pm, Marburg Show Hall, Rae Blinco

Sun Nov 20

My Local Market Plainland—7am-12pm, Porter s Plainland Hotel, mylocalmarket.net.au

Glenore Grove Country Music Shindig—Glenore Grove Hall, 1pm-5pm, $7 entry, afternoon tea provided, BYO lunch, lucky door prizes, raffles, tea & coffee, live band and walk-up artists, everybody welcome. 0418875939

Fri Nov 25

Laidley Christmas Carnival—Patrick St Laidley, 6pm-8.30pm, free entry, ham wheel $2/ticket, lots of free activities, markets, Santa photos, food stalls, twilight trading.

Sat Nov 26

Exhibition opening and artist talk—The Condensery, Toogoolawah, Natural State by Caitlin Franzmann and Perceptions by Jason Murphy. Somersettickets.com.au

Frog Workshop—Brisbane Valley Kilcoy Landcare with Qld Frog Society, Kilcoy Information Centre, 5pm-8pm, frog expert presentation, supper, learn to identify frogs in Yowie Park. Free registrations, dona-

tions appreciated to cover catering costs. events@brisbanevalleykilcoylandcare.net. au

Mayoral Christmas Carols— 5.30pm, Gatton Shire Hall, tickets at lockyervalleytickets.com.au

Sun Nov 27

Cahill Park Markets—featuring the great scavenger hunt 10am-12pm, Cahill Park Sports Complex. 0448326246

Native Plant Clearance Sale—Redtail Hill 16 Wilkinson Pl Grantham, 9am-12pm.

Fri Dec 2

Christmas with your Cops— Gatton Police Station, 4.30pm-7.30pm, receive a Christmas themed face painting, sing carols, enjoy a sausage sizzle and police-themed snow cones.

Glenore Grove Dance—Glenore Grove Hall, 7.30pm, Christmas Dance, music by Rae Blinco, $10 admission inc supper. 0423849002

Sat Dec 3

Book Launch—Hypatia s House 151 Patrick St Laidley, 10am-12pm, join First Nations author Aunty Marj Doyle in the launch of her first book Florence Falls 0448326246

Mulgowie Fresh Farmers Markets

Something to Sing About choir performing with special guest artists, 7am-11am, Mulgowie Hall Rec grounds. 0417799679

Junction View Hall Christmas Party— 4pm, meal, cash bar, kids activities, Santa, adults $20, kids $10 (primary school age). 0409614651

Sun Dec 4

Gatton Village Markets - 7-12noon, Lake Apex Precinct, Western Drive, Gatton, 70+ stalls, live music, coffee, food trucks, fruit & veges, plants, art, craft and home baked goods. 0492831969 www.gattonvillagemarkets.com.au

My Local Market Walloon am-11am, Walloon State School, mylocalmarket.net.au

Sat Dec 10

Cardigras Car 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

Sat Dec 17

Mulgowie Twilight Christmas Markets—4pm-8pm, Mulgowie Hall Rec Grounds, shop for Christmas gifts, live music, food and drink, lots of activities for the kids including jumping castle, face painting, playground, kids corner. 0417799679

Marburg Dance—7pm, Marburg Show Hall, Rae Blinco Christmas Theme. 0409481681

Sun Dec 18

My Local Market Plainland—7am-12pm, Porter s Plainland Hotel, mylocalmarket.net.au

Sat Dec 31

Marburg Dance—7pm, Marburg Show

MOORE WEEKLY STARS

November 14-20, 2022 ARIES

Are you a lacklustre Ram who’s temporarily

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been taught.” TAURUS they happen. GEMINI CANCER

sional.”

SAGITTARIUS

re-calibrate.

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LEO VIRGO

explanations.

– at the moment – the secret to success is

PISCES

Acoustic Jam last Fri/mth 9am12pm Laidley Pioneer Village 0457600022

Afternoon Melodies Gatton Cota Seniors 3rd Sat/mth 1pm-4.30pm cost $5 0439030677

Al-Anon 6pm Mon Lutheran Hall Spencer St Gatton 0488216123

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

Zion Lutheran Hall Minden

Boutique Market 9am-2pm every Wednesday, Hypatia s House, 151 Patrick St, Laidley

Brisbane Valley Ukefreaks 6pm8.30pm Wed BV Darts Assoc Building Lowood 0408183870 FB @ukefreaks

CAMS Multicultural Program support for multicultural community members, Lockyer Community Centre 0455251581

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 6pm-8:30, 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

Craft with Kate 2nd Thu/mth 12pm Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

CWA Craft & Friendship Day 3rd Thu/mth 9am-12pm Glamorgan Vale hall 0413046168

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 6:308:30pm Somerset Civic Centre 0477540507

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 Gatton 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 9.30am12pm 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 0419642913

Glenore Grove CWA Street Stall last Thu/mth 8.30am-12pm IGA mall Gatton 0421286821

Grantham/Gatton Indoor Bowls Club Fri 1.30pm Senior Citz Hall North St Gatton 0754627708

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 pro-

gram Lockyer Community Centre 54623355

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 13pm 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 lwcg4342@gmail.com

Lowood Community Action Group 3rd Tue/mth 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 7am11am 1st Sat/mth Hall grounds 0417799679

My Local Market Plainland 7am12pm 3rd Sun/mth Porters Hotel mylocalmarket.net.au

My Local Market Jumble 6am11am 2nd Sun in Mar, May, Aug, Nov, Walloon Hotel hello@mylocalmarket.net.au

My Local Market Wallon 7am11am 1st Sun/mth behind Walloon Hotel hello@ mylocalmarket.net.au

Open Mic Sun 1.30pm-3.30pm, 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 0412170484

Rosewood Men s Shed Fri 9am12pm 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 5.30pm M&F, 9am Tue, 7.30am Fri, Catholic Church Hall Laidley $10/class 0439730986

ANIMALS & POULTRY

HAY & PRODUCE

Hay for sale - small squares & rounds. Fine leaf rhodes, Ph: 07 5462 4965 / 0432 629 192

Passionfruit Vines - Panama Red variety, 2 for $15. Ph: 0423 527 543

Ph Barry 0402 058 098 or Kym 0497 225 681

MACHINERY

Onion riddler - $500. Ph: 0407 133 076

Power pack, electric over hydraulic, 3 phase, 2.2kw, 5hp, pressure adjustable, multi use - $400 ONO Ph: 0408 876 054

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

AUTOMOTIVE, PARTS & ACCESSORIES

0417 778 982

CARAVANS, CAMPING & BOATING SCA Inverter, 150W, never used, can deliver. $40. Ph: 0448 848 588. Ph: 0448 848 588

EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCES Samsung Z Flip 3 Phone - as new. Ph: 0408 876 054 FURNITURE Ph: 0403 669 003 $300. Ph: 0438 145 661 Triple front wardrobe - $50. Ph: 0438 145 661 suite, pre-dates Genoa.

Ph: 0428 427 815

5ft 6 3pt Linkage tpl Carry All. New paint and new

MISCELLANEOUS

new condition Ph 0412 611 702

Treadmill, iWalker Pro, suit beginners to advanced, only used for 2 hours RRP $1,150, selling for $600.

Disability 4 leg hopper on two wheels - $70. Gatton. Ph: 07 5462 2551

Collection of over 50 Teddy Bears. Ph 0417 073 332 to arrange inspection.

CPAP - RESMED POWER STATION II BATTERY PACK

CPAP ACCESSORIES - PREVIOUS USE FOR PHILIPS RESPIRONICS DREAMSTATION, Bag, Hoses, Masks & more $300 Neg. Regency Downs. Ph. 0413 273 144

Ph. 0413 273 144

CURTAIN PELMETS & CURTAIN TRIMS & CURTAINS, Professionally made by “Hanna’s” 5 Sets Cream set & Light Brown set. $150 Neg. Regency Downs. Ph. 0413 273 144

Tupperware 3 piece Oval Steamer, Harvest gold, Like new. $20. Can email a photo. Ph. 5464 4368

WANTED TO

BOWLS

LAIDLEY BOWLS CLUB

Wednesday 9th, R.Webb, C.McGuire. 22. M.Locker, J.Dickson. 20. A.Roffe, R.Pagett. P.Capon. 17. E.Roffe, K.Collier, S.Reck. 8. A singles match, D.Allison. 27 M.Zable. 6.

A.G.M. PRESIDENT, Dawn Allison SNR>VICE Shirley Reck.

SECRETARY, Marj Anderson, GAMES DIRECTOR, Christine McGuire.

SELECTORS, Ruth Pagett, Shirley Christine. My congratulations to every one especially Dawn as our new President. I hope her term is as rewarding as mine was.

LAIDLEY INDOOR BOWLS CLUB Club Games.

Game 1 B. Zabel, K. Granzien, K. Degen & J Mace 3. P. Kubler, D Sempf, V. Zischke, K. Morrison K. Collier & R.Zabel 19.

Game 2. K.Granzien, B.Zabel K.Degen & J. Mace 12. R.Zabel, K. Collier, V.Zischke,k. Morrison, D.Sempf & P.Kubler 2.

Game 3 R.Zabel, J.Mace, K.Collier, K.Degen & K.Morrison 14. V.Zischke, B.Zabel, K.Granzien P.Kubler, D. Sempf 9. A fun evening was had by all. Enquiries Ph. John 0408631292

TOOGOOLAWAH BOWLS CLUB

On Tuesday 8th November, Keith McWhirter, Gerrit Winkeler, Martin Bailey

game the team was spured on and managed to take out the second round trophy with a convincing win. Thankyou Esk for the invite, A great day was had by all.

On Wednesday 9th November, Gerrit and Linda Winkler with Len Smyth went to Kilcoy for their Pub Day and with a substitute Player, Dennis, were

resulting in third place on the day. No Bowls were played at home on Thursday 10th November due to other commitments.

On Sunday 13th November we had 2 games of 3 bowl pairs in which Keith McWhirter & Len Smyth def Gerrit Winkeler and Dot McVeigh and John went to Len Smyth,

Members and visitors please note that you are invited to play on Thursdays with names in by 12.00pm for a 12.30pm start and on Sundays with names in by 12.00pm for play at 12.30pm.

Please Contact Gerrit Winkeler on 5424 2569 should you wish to be involved with away games which ensure we have visitors at out home games. Its time to get involved and make sure that Bowls in Toogoolawah continues into the future. Without our attendance of our players at other clubs’, we will not attract their players to our games.

Whether you are a resident or visitor to Toogoolawah, an experienced 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 exercise to keep you going. We have bowls of all sizes for you to use.

For the Calendar:

1.Our next Club Meeting will be held on Sunday 11th December. All members are invited to attend at 9.00am and to help in the running of the club by participating in discussions.

2.Our next Pub Day will be held on Tuesday 6th December. Sponsors will be Out there Cycling.

3.Our next $10.00 Barefoot and Barby Day will be held on Saturday 26th November. Please let your friends and associates know and help to make these days successful. Please be at the club at 1.00pm and the game starts approx. 1.30pm.

4.Our Christmas Breakup day will be held on 11th December, It would be great if all members could make themselves available for that day on which we will have a game with eats (please bring a plate) and presentations after. 12.00pm for 12.30pm play.

5.Please note that volunteers will be requires in the days after the 11th December in order to complete the annual greens renovation. Please contact Keith and let him know you will be available for the working bee.

6.Players are still 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.

See you on the Green.

BRIDGE

LOCKYER BRIDGE CLUB

Results for Wednesday 9th November, 2022.

The Club was still not back to full strength this week however, spirited play took place as usual.

- well done to this pair.

New Members are always welcome. 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, you will be made most welcome, Wednesday evenings arrival 6.45pm. Lessons for Beginners held on Tuesday morning arrival 8.45am at the same venue, these are held in The Catholic Community Hall, Maitland Street, Gatton.

Pat Ziebarth is the organizer for Tuesday’s play phone Pat on 0490 530 734.

CHESS

SUNSHINE CHESS ACADEMY

Saturday November 12: Spring One-day event at Fernvale. It was a very

keenly contested competition with every single child demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship!

The children all voted to play an extra 2 rounds… so an 11 round event it was!

The prize winners were as follows (38 players):

1st place Trophy - Nikita L 9.5/11

2nd place Trophy - Ayden G 9/11

3rd place Trophy - Jonathon L 8.5/11

Most Improved (medal) 1 - Isaac T +26

Most Improved (free entry) 2 - Senaya W +21

Most Improved (book+) 3 - Bilesha R +17

Sunday November 13 saw the Spring Weekend of Chess Weekend event come to a conclusion for above 700 rating players.

The results were as follows (23 players):

1st place Trophy - Harrison McD 5.5/7

2nd place Trophy - Elizabeth W 5/7TB

3rd place Trophy - Jason L 5/7TB

The prizes for Most Improved were awarded as follows:

1st Most Improved (medal) - Damhiru K +29

2nd Most Improved (free entry) - Hudson L +20

3rd Most Improved (Chess book) - Hamsini D +17

We thank Fernvale SS for their awesome venue… and also acknowledge the following people for their assistance throughout the weekend: Ted Carter from ASCEND Learning Toowoomba for co-sponsoring and supporting the event; FM Dusan Stojic for his continued support of Fernvale chess by giving up his time to support and mentor/inspire the young players; Alex Lapthorne and Ed Cubillo who worked together to cover the Chess supervision for Saturday; Michael Van Pelt who visited us to… go through games, play Lightning and wallop all-comers at Transfer Chess… what an amazing support crew we had over the weekend! We deeply appreciate your time!

That’s it for the ‘Weekends of Chess’… until mid-Term 1 2023… we hope to see even more quality players at our next Weekender.

CRICKET

LOCKYER A GRADE

In a thrilling encounter at Cahill Park, Gatton Fordsdale required 38 of 5/191, a score which would win most matches. Colby Sullivan scored a is posting consistently good scores. Jacob Sudhaus was the best of the bowlers with 3 for 30. The run chase was led by Vikings squad member, Reece Willmett who remained unbeaten on 66n.o. He received great support from evergreen Gatton Fordsdale opener, Steve Kleidon who set things up with 45. Promising Haydn Sippel, with 2/33 and Brody Horne with 2/31 were best with the ball. The one day format is producing some very even and exciting cricket.

GOLF

LAIDLEY GOLF CLUB

Wednesday 9th November we played American Foursome for Helen Gray and Sandy Littlejohns Trophies

Winners: Lorraine Emery and Flo Lee 85/73.75

Runners Up: Barbara Panzram and Linda Knopke 88/74.5

Rundown: J Sippel & J Murray 99/78.375, H Gray & H Gilbert 96/78.375

Pins: Pro June Taylor Div 1 B Panzram & L Knopke Div 2 P Davis & J Taylor

Thursday Open Event was a single stableford

Winner: John Ward 40 points Runner Up: Steven Luck 37

Rundown: J Pyers 36, G Hulett 36, R Yeo 35, K Hauser 35, G Natalier 34, G O”Sullivan 34, G Rodgers 34

Pins Pro Andrew Paroz Div 1 John Ward Div 2 Gary Wild All In Steven Luck Saturday 12th November was a single stroke for Men and Ladies for Garry and Shirley Hulett’s Trophies

Ladies Winner: Jan Sippel 94/68 Runner Up: Skyla Taylor 90/70

Rundown: J Logan 88/72, D Manteufel 107/72, S Hulett 110/73

Pins: Pro Jenny Paroz Div 1 Skyla Taylor Div 2 Michelle Taylor Div 3 Shirley Hulett

Men’s Winner: Peter Notley 76/68 Runner Up: Andrew Paroz 78/69

Rundown: L Edwards 82/69, G Heuston 92/69, R Yeo 83/70, R Gray 88/70, D Morrow 88/70, K Goebel 81/72, F Sippel 97/72, R Stagg 84/72

Pins: Pro Aaron Lee Div 1 Chris Bichel Div 2 Robbie Yeo Div 3 Tm Stapleford

The Final of the McSweeney Cup which is a yearly event where you are allocated points after each Saturday game according to you place in the

end of the year. To be included in next years event you need to register before the end of January 2023.

The Scores for 2022 McSweeney Cup are as follows:

Ladies Winner was Jan Sippel 94/68/66 closely followed by Judy Logan 88/72/67, Helen Gray 96/74/70, Jenny Paroz 97/76/73, Julie Murray 112/80/78

Men’s Winner: Ken Goebel 81/72/67 on a countback from Dave Morrow 82/71/67, Andrew Paroz 78/69/68, Lionel Edwards 82/69/68, Greg Heuston 92/69/68, Robbie Yeo 83/70, Roger Gray 88/70, Robin Stagg 84/72/70, Frank Sippel 97/72/71, Chris Bichel 78/75/72, Andrew Parker 83/74, Ken Hauser 93/77/75, Derryn James 102/83.

A great event sponsored by Daniel Hauser.

LOWOOD GOLF CLUB

Results for Tuesday 8 November 2022 Single Stableford

Winner: E. Jensen 40 R/Up D. Olsen 38 ocb

BRD: B. Lowe 38 N. Sippel B. Victor 36 Shane Kopelke J. Ormaechea 35 Sue Kopelke P. Harmon B. Green D. Sippel 33

NTPs: 2: D. Sippel 5: J. Luxford 11: N. Sippel 14: Shane Kopelke 2nd shot 1/10 Div 1 D. Olsen Div 2 A. Skinner Ladies 2nd shot 14: Sue Luxford

Results for Wednesday 9 November 2022 Ladies Single Stableford

Winner: M. Manz 35 R/Up: V. Wright 32

Results for Thursday 10 November 2022 Single Stableford

Winner: N. Sippel 40 R/Up P. Dwyer 39

BRD: R. Ward 37 D. Lund 36 Shane Kopelke 35 A. Page B. Green 34 A. Bolton 33

NTPs: 2: Sue Kopelke 5: Pat Dwyer 11: V. Birchall 14: G. Milady 14 Ladies 2nd shot: Peta Dwyer 2nd shot 3/12: Div 1: A. Page Div 2: G. Hair

Results for Saturday 12 November 2022 Single Stroke Monthly Mug

Winner Div 1: D. Lovey 71 ocb R/up B. Graham 71 ocb

Winner Div 2: P. Morris 68 R/up P. Thode 71

NTP 2: C. Gleeson 5 J. Lee 11 P. Harmon 14: N. Zahnow App 4/13 Div 1 H. Doran Div 2 P. Harmon

Ladies 14 2nd shot S. Kopelke

BRD: J. McCarroll H. Doran 71 Sue Kopelke B. Lomacchio Shane Kopelke C. Melvin P. Brown 72

TOOGOOLAWAH GOLF CLUB

Wednesday 9th November Ladies played a nine hole single stableford.

Winner was Enid Faulkner 13 points, Runner up Sandy Gleeson 12 points.

Enid’s NTP Sam Maclean.

Pm Chook Run also a nine hole single stableford.

Winner Iain Puddifoot, Runner up Trevor Friedrich.

NTP Clinton Smith, Longest Putt Bob Marshall.

Good to see Iain in the winner’s circle.

Saturday 12th November, Toogoolawah Tyre and Battery Trophy Day sponsored by Luke, Shannon grills and Family.

Golfer/Golfer Winner Garry Hutchinson and Richie Marschke

Golfer/Non Golfer : Rhonda and Denham Carroll.

Non Golfer/ Non Golfer Bradley and Nate Friedrich.

The Naga winners Mark Bailey and Daveo.

T’wah Tyre and battery NTP’S and Novelty Holes.

4/13 Closest to the crooked line: Golfer: Sandy Gleeson. Non/Golfer: Rhonda Carroll. Juniors: Nate Friedrich.

9/18 Closest Chip to the green: Golfer: Richie Marschke. Non Golfer: Brad Friedrich. Juniors: Amber Grills.

9/18 Men’s Longest Drive: Men’s Tony Reed. Ladies: Julie Reed Weekly sponsored NTP’S

Exchange Hotel Groovy Goat Pizza 3/12: Tony Reed

IGA Toogoolawah 4/13: Brad Friedrich

For Frank 6/15 : Jake Richter

Grand Hotel Esk 7/16 Men’s: Craig Granzien. Ladies: Julie Reed

A lovely Warm day for the Toogoolawah Tyre and Battery Day great to see so many out on the course.

A big shout out to Luke and Shannon for such a great day.

For all your tyre and battery needs call in and see Luke, Shannon and their friendly staff. You won’t be disappointed.

Coming events

Saturday 19th November Captain Peter Granzien, Vice Captains Clinton Smith and Craig Granzien.

A 2 Person Ambrose for Golfers and non Golfers.

The Captain and Vice Captains would like to see the golfers and non golfers come out for another game.

Prizes galore with winners/ Runner ups and NTP’S Etc. Names in by 10.15am for an 11.00am Shotgun Start.

Phone Peter if you need earlier or later time.0417 025 007 after 5pm.

Wednesday 16th November Ladies AM Golf 8.00am hit off/ PM Chook Run 3.00pm Hit off

RIFLES

GATTON GLENORE GROVE RIFLE CLUB

Saturday, a cloudy but warm afternoon for the 500yd range. A mild North Easterly breeze gusting often, gave shooters a chance to get some good scores.

Iron Sights out of 105.21

C. Greenwood 96.4

All F class out of 126.21.

F. Open P Hayden 115.3

FTR

A Beetham 111.3

F STD

R. Cowburn 119.5, T. Schultz 119.4, J. Findlay 115.6 K. Hartwig 111.3, M. Mckenna 107.3 and T. Mckenna 103.2

Next week 600yds.

Pictured at the Toogoolawah Tyre and Battery Trophy day held at Toogoolawah Golf Club on Saturday 12nd November are all the winners.

Three Vikings for SE Qld

IN AN extraordinary achievement, the Valley Vikings had three representatives in the southeast Queensland team, drawn from all Clubs from the Gold Coast, Logan and Ipswich.

Vikings Captain, Chris O’Brien, all-rounder Reggie Hoger and fast bowler Ben Webster all took their places at this elite level and handed the well-fancied Wide Bay team the mother of all beltings.

It remains to be seen whether a Vikings representative will progress through to the South Queensland side, and potentially Queensland Country.

Opportunities provided to the Vikings, following the initiative to play at a higher level in Ipswich,

of players to back their ability.

Young minds battle over the boards

CHESS-LOVERS from near and far competed the 2022 Fernvale Spring Junior Weekend of Chess tournaments held at Fernvale State School last weekend.

On Saturday, 38 students competed in the unranked competition, while 23 students competed in the 700 and above competition.

Chess coach Geoff Butler said numbers were up in

both events, and the competition was strong.

“I run one every term and not only were the numbers an increase, but the weekender tournament attracted a much stronger

Butler said.

“You know it’s tough when you have the Queensland State Champi-

or third.

“There were no bunny rabbits playing in that weekend competition, I can

Players in the weekender averaged a rating of 1100.

“Excepting a prodigy… you’re probably looking

Parent Amy Walker said her daughter Brooke

learned resilience through chess.

“You don’t always win all the time, even if you’re better or should be better than your opponent, you don’t necessarily win because that’s not the way life

“It’s a great life lesson I

Competition results on page 46.

CONTRIBUTED

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