The Western Echo October 2017

The

Western Echo

October 2017 ISSN 1327-676X

Published by: Hot Metal Publications Phone: 3300 1846 - Email: editor@westernecho.com.au Over 15,700 Copies delivered each month to homes, businesses and clubs in the Western Suburbs

2017 GRIPPS Concert - Stupendous!

GRIPPS - The Gap Region Primary Performers’ School - culminated in a sell-out concert on Thursday 14 September at the JA Robertson Hall, The Gap State High School. Students from local schools, and one school of the air, participated in the four-day music programme. All students participating formed the Massed Choir, pictured above. Story Page 3.

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ADVERTISER’S DIRECTORY AUTO AIR CONDITIONING Wyatt’s BP The Gap Phone: 3300 2077

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BARBER George’s Barber Shop Phone: 3366 7435 pg 6 Men’s Studio Keperra Phone: 3351 2655 pg 12

BEAUTY

HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Gap Historical Society Inc Phone: 3481 6085 pg 20

HANDYMAN Specialized Handyman Services Phone:0419 437 470 pg 23

LAWYERS Hollingworth & Spencer Phone: 3123 5700 pg 16 Reveal Legal Phone: 3510 2155 pg 6

PHARMACY

PSYCHOLOGIST

Blooms The Chemist The Gap Phone: 3300 1555 pg 32

Proactive Coaching.net Phone: 0411 036 297 pg 18

Keperra Day & Night Chemmart Phone: 3351 7600 pg 19

REAL ESTATE

PHYSIOTHERAPY

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Brisbane 7 Day Physiotherapy Phone: 3351 4388 pg 1 Physiologix Phone: 3511 1112 p g 21

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Bernard Evens Remedial & Sports Phone: 3366 9997 pg 18

POLICE-NON URGENT

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MEDICAL CENTRE

Blooms Beauty Salon Phone: 3300 1555 pg 32

Intune Beauty Therapy Phone: 3300 9710 p g 16

CLUBS/GROUPS

Keperra Family Practice Phone: 3351 0323 pg 19

Taylor Range Country Club Phone:3366 1560 pg 10

MOWING / GARDENING

DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

Good Deal Mowing Phone: 0439734 142 pg 22

Communify Phone: 3510 2707

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ELECTRICIAN Pearson Electrical Services Phone: 0409 623 970 pg 9

FITNESS Fitness With A Twist Phone: 0406 425 561 pg 10

GARAGE SALE Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Saturday 21st October pg 23

GUITAR TUITION Rob’s Guitar School Phone: 3289 8020 pg 25

GUTTER VACUUM Big Boys Gutter Vacuum Phone: 0407 737 400 pg 29

HAIR DESIGN DHS Hair Shack Phone: 3300 4200

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MUSIC TUITION The Gap Piano Studio Phone: 3166 8353 pg 24

NATUROPATHY Keperra Day & Night Chemmart Phone: 3351 7600 pg 19

POLICE LINK Phone:

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POLITICAL/GOVERNMENT Kate Jones Phone: 3366 6000 Jane Prentice, MP Phone: 3378 1599 Robert Sherman

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Ashgrove Literacy Clinic Phone: 3366 6933 pg 18 TYRE & MECHANICAL Wyatt’s BP The Gap Phone: 3300 2077 pg 13

VETERINARIAN Ferny Hills Veterinary Surgery Phone: 3351 2122 pg 14 The Gap Veterinary Clinic Phone: 3300 1533 pg 15

WANTED TO BUY Rags n’ Bones Collectibles Phone: 0403 907 926 pg 14

Phone: 0438 533 838 pg 11 Cr. Steven Toomey Phone: 3407 1900 pg 4

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Gap Region Instrumental Primary Performers School Concert - GRIPPS The Ashgrove/The Gap Rotary Club facilitated the selection of 159 students from local state and private primary schools to receive tutoring from professional musicians, during a four day camp, which culminated in a night of music, featuring the top student music makers, in The Gap State High School Auditorium on Thursday 14 September.

The annual four-day camp, held at The Gap State High School, began in 1992 with the objective of further developing the student’s musical skills.

This year the camp involved over 170 Year 5 and 6 (plus a few Year 4) students. It involved a comprehensive audition process to select students for the Thursday night concert.

Eighteen contracted professional musicians worked with the students (supported by about 12 school music and instrumental music teachers) in activities such as master classes, tutorials, bands/ensembles, an 80 piece Orchestra (more advanced students) and a choir (all participating students).

Funds are raised by: student fees, a pre-concert barbeque, concert entry fees and community sponsorships organised by the Rotary Club.

As in previous years

the concert from 7.00pm to 9.00pm was preceded with drinks and barbeque available to parents and other patrons from 5.00pm.

GRIPPS is growing each year and supporters, by attending the GRIPPS concert, encourage the young people to hone their musical skills.

The list of sponsors also is growing and this year included – Arana Leagues Club; Bank of Queensland; Mortgage Choice, Ashgrove; Kate Jones, MP, Member for Ashgrove; Psychology Young Minds – Minds for Health; Simply for Strings; Steven Toomey, Councillor for The Gap Ward; The Gap Veterinary Surgery; Ryan Civil Contracting; The Gap Physiotherapy and The Gap Village Centre Management.

Donors of prizes included – Ashgrove Golf Club; Arthur Wyatt’s BP, The Gap; Jane Prentice, Federal Member for Ryan; The Gap Tavern and Kate Jones, who addressed the audience prior to the concert.

Even though the GRIPPS programme has only just finished, it is never too early to pledge your support for 2018 GRIPPS. Should you wish to become a GRIPPS sponsor, please contact Bob Newey at 0416467122, or email bobnewey15@gmail.com

Antoni Bonetti conducting the Orchestra at the finale of the 2017 GRIPPS Concert

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Melissa Dineen conducting the Strings Ensemble during the 2017 GRIPPS Concert at The Gap State High School’s JA Robertson Hall on Thursday 14 September

Inside the October Issue...

Amnesty International..................................................................19 Arana VIEW Club..............................................................19/27 Ashgrove Baptist Church..................................................6 Ashgrove Bowls Club................................................................28 Ashgrove Forum.................................................................9 Ashgrove Historical Society................................................17 Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club..........................................22 Chess T’Minit.......................................................................27 Enoggera Historical Society..............................................18 Federal Update - Jane Prentice........................................7 Ithaca Probus Club..............................................................27 Mitchelton Garden Club....................................................26 Mitchelton Probus Club...............................................................20 National Servicemen’s Association of Aust. (Qld Branch)........28 Newmarket VIEW Club........................................................14 Paten Park Native Nursery (PPNN).............................................26 POWERtalk Brisbane.......................................................16 Principal’s Points....................................................24 & 25 Qld. Family History Society.............................................23 Reflections..........................................................................30 Rotary Club of Ashgrove/The Gap.....................................3 Serenta Singers...................................................................31 Shed Happens ..................................................................31 SOWN (Save Our Waterways Now)...........................................29 State Update - Kate Jones - Member for Ashgrove......................5 The Gap Ashgrove National Seniors Assoc................................17 The Gap Garden Club............................................................26 The Gap Historical Society...............................................14/26 The Gap Probus Club.............................................................16 The Gap RSL Sub Branch..................................................8 Ward Happenings Cr Steven Toomey..................................4

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Ward Happenings with Councillor Steven Toomey Cr Toomey can be contacted at The Gap Ward Office on Phone: 3407 1900

Walton Bridge Reserve, The Gap - Update I am pleased to report that Walton Bridge Reserve upgrade is progressing

well. Cr David McLachlan, Chairman of Environment and Parks joined me in the Reserve to view the new work. I am confident that the landscaping, play equipment and amenity upgrade is going to revitalise this area and will

be a wonderful addition for the residents of the ward to enjoy. We anticipate that the new playground will be open in November 2017.

Corbie Street Park – Ashgrove The new playground at Corbie Street Park Ashgrove opened in time for the September school holidays.

Funded from The Gap Ward Parks Trust Fund, the new park equipment was the preferred option following community consultation and designed to be a whole lot of fun.

Gordon Road Retention Basin Bardon

Corbie Street Park

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Work has commenced on the Gordon Road retention basin at Bardon. Funding of $2.5million was allocated for this project which is expected to be completed late 2017.

Wo r k s involve reconstructing the existing embankment and raising the crest of the basin level by approximately 2.5 metres.

Any tree removal will be replaced to ensure the density

of the foliage is maintained long term. For safety reasons a section of the Paten Road to Maculata walking track through Mt Coo-tha Forest will be closed and signage will be installed to direct pedestrians where required.

This project is funded by Council as part of Brisbane’s FloodSmart Future Strategy 2012-2031.

Flood risk management involves assessing and managing flood risks to reduce the risks to people and property. More information is available via https://www.brisbane.qld.gov. au search FloodSmart.

Ashgrove Parkrun 2nd Birthday Ashgrove

It was a pleasure to be able to join Ashgrove parkrun and celebrate their 2nd birthday on Saturday 23 September 2017.

Well done to all of those who ran a PB on the day and to all the volunteers who make this event a success. You can view the parkrun course via their website http://www. parkrun.com.au/ashgrove/ It’s a free event from 7am every Saturday starting at Ashgrove Sportsground.

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State Update

Kate Jones MP

Member for Ashgrove

Amnesty International Fundraiser I was proud to host our local branches of Amnesty for a fundraising evening at Queensland’s Parliament House recently.

Our guest speaker Freddie Steen AM, a veteran human rights advocate, spoke passionately about the most pressing challenges to human rights across the world and the decades she has spent trying to address them.

Amnesty has a presence in over 150 countries and their campaigns bring torturers to justice, change oppressive laws and free people jailed just for voicing their opinion.

I am proud to support Amnesty and the money that we raised will help support their vital work.

GRIPPS Concert Congratulations to all the musicians who took part in this year’s GRIPPS program.

I had the opportunity to attend the concert at the end of the week and I was blown away by the talent from our local schools.

Thank you to all the organisers, particularly Ashgrove/The Gap Rotary, for their hard work putting together a great program this year.

Important Jobs Milestone The Australian Bureau of Statistics recently reported that more than 115,000 jobs have been created in Queensland since the last election.

That’s equivalent to the population of Toowoomba.

It was the 10th consecutive monthly increase in net new jobs with the largest growth of anywhere in the country.

Community BBQ Recently I hosted a Community BBQ in Wittonga Park. Along with my regular Coffee Catch Ups, these Community BBQs are an opportunity to hear directly from locals about the issues that matter.

If there is anything I can assist with, or if you would like to find out about the next community event, please contact my local electorate office on 3366 6000.

If there is a local matter you would like to discuss with me, please contact me.

Shop 2/230 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove Q 4060 t 3366 6000 e ashgrove@parliament.qld.gov.au f www.facebook.com/katejonesqld

Kate Jones - a local you can trust website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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George’s Barber Shop 3rd Big Year No Appointment Necessary OPEN Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm Saturday 8:30am to 12 noon

The 3rd Annual Springtime Rummage Sale was held by Ashgrove Baptist Church on Saturday September 30, with the purpose of raising funds for the Anglicare Homelessness and Supportive Accommodation in Toowong. All proceeds are donated and to go towards assisting young women and children who have been affected by homelessness or domestic Violence.

The Proceeds of the this years¹ Rummage Sale was over $!3.000 which brings to total over $30.000 donated to Anglicare by Ashgrove Baptist Bargain shopper Sam Church so far. checking out the books Dozens of Church volunteers worked tirelessly over the school holidays to sort thousands of donated goods, and presented a beautiful array of clothing, shoes and accessories, manchester, toys and children¹s clothes, kitchenware and bric a brac. Antique corner was popular this year, and the artwork, books and electrical goods always great for a bargain. Outdoor gear and the games section certainly popular.

All items were displayed in the large auditorium and the youth hall, which made air-conditioned bargain hunting a pleasure in the unusual spring heat this year.

The courtyard provided a relaxing time out for the bargain hunters, with cool drinks, tea and coffee available, sausage sizzle and home made baking ensuring the shoppers had the necessary energy boost to continue their shopping.

Donations of goods came from the church and local community members keen to add their support to the fundraising effort. Hundreds of people from far and wide arrived to support the morning Rummage Sale, some travelling from as far away as the Gold and Sunshine Coast.

Senior Pastor Tim Sweetman said it has been a privilege to donate towards the “ Play and Grow’ project at Toowong, and would like to thank the community for their wonderful support again this year.

Beverly Chilcott “Thank my valued customers for their support over the last year” - Beverly

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Hard working volunteers very grateful for community support

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Hon. Jane Prentice MP Federal Member for Ryan

Federal Update Coffee Catch-up

My next community ‘coffee catch-up’ will be at Café Tara, 988 Waterworks Rd The Gap, on Friday 13 October at 8:45am. Drop by for a chat and I will shout you a coffee!

Tax Help Reminder

A reminder that the free tax help in my office will be finishing up at the end of October.

TAX RETURNS – WE CAN HELP Get free help with your tax return from a Tax Help Volunteer.

• Are your tax affairs simple?

• Do you earn around $50,000 or less?

• You could be eligible.

Contact my office to find out more on 3378 1599.

Small Business Profiles

Lyndal Thomas is a Yoga Instructor who has been teaching in the Mitchelton and Keperra area for 15 years and has recently begun delivering classes at The Gap.

Lyndal offers yoga for all levels from beginners to advanced and says “if you are looking for something a little slower and gentler than many yoga classes this might just be the class for you!”.

Find out more information by contacting Lyndal on 3351 6813, 0427 186 475 or info@ lyndalthomasyoga.com.au or at http://www.lyndalthomasyoga. com.au/classchoices/ classescostsandterms/

Upcoming Community Events

Spring is here and so is the arrival of ‘fete season’. There are plenty of community events taking place in October. Some of these include: Ferny Grove Festival – Saturday 7 October from 3pm-9pm at Ferny Grove State School Toowong Hands and Hearts Fair – Saturday 21 October from 11am-6pm at Toowong State School Pullenvale Spring Fair – Saturday 21 October from 3pm – 9pm at Pullenvale State School Jacaranda Festival – Saturday 21 October from 3pm – 6pm at Biami Yumba Park, Mandalay, Fig Tree Pocket.

National Carers Week

October 15 – 21 is National Carers Week, an annual event to celebrate and acknowledge the contribution of the millions of unpaid carers we have in Australia.

Australia’s 2.8 million unpaid carers spend an incredible 36 million hours every week providing care and support to family members or friends with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness, or who are elderly.

Over the course of a year, these carers’ efforts have been valued at $60.3 billion.

National Carers Week provides us with a chance to show our appreciation for unpaid carers, and I encourage you all to show your support and thank a carer you know.

For more information on Carers Week visit http://www. carersweek.com.au/

Celebrating100 years of Business at Blackwood Street Mitchelton

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The Gap Sub-Branch RSL

Citizen’s Auxiliary The Gap RSL Citizen’s Auxiliary invites people who want to make a difference to the welfare of others impacted by service life to consider becoming a member of our Citizen’s Auxiliary community members who are at least 18 years old may apply for membership. We are currently fund raising to support Veterans who are in

search of a job, homeless or in any circumstances where assistance is needed. We are also planning to send Christmas parcels to troops deployed overseas this year.

Those interested in finding out more information, please call Kerry Parry on 0427 659 646 or Barbara Clendinen on .0428 222 038.

Widows Morning Tea Tues 17 October at 10am

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We a r e i n v i t i n g a n y Wi d o w s o f s e r v i c e m e n resident of The Gap to join us for a morning tea at 10am on Tuesday 17th October at The Gap Football Club, Glenaffric Street. It will be a special high tea of homemade goodies in old fashioned CWA style.

The purpose is for the Subbranch to acknowledge you for the many years you supported your spouse whilst he served Australia. We have been

remise in not acknowledging everything partners have done and we look forward to hearing your stories and sharing companionship. This is our opportunity to say ‘thank you’. Please pass the word on to any friends or relatives who may like to come along.

Please RSVP to Barbara Clendinen on 0428 222 038 if you wish to come along or have any questions. We can also organise transport so please let us know.

Community Function 28 October 2017 On the 31 October 1917, the last great cavalry charge took place at Beersheba. We will be commemorating the 100th anniversary on the 28 October this year, at The Gap Football Club, Glen Affric Street. The event will be held between 6 and 11pm, and will have games of the period for the children and information about the charge, from relatives of people who were there. Food and drinks will be available. Please join us for an informative and entertaining evening.

Tickets are available through The Gap Sub-Branch at gap_rsl@bigpond.com, or call 07 3300 9439.

Remembrance Day 11 November 2017 The Gap Sub-branch RSL will be holding a Memorial Service at Walton Bridge Memorial Park commencing from 10.40am on Saturday 11th November, followed by light refreshments in The Gap Football Club.

Poppies will again be provided to schools for distribution to students and will also be on sale from our stand in The Gap Village Shopping Centre in the week prior to Remembrance Day. Members of the Community are invited to join us in remembering those who died or suffered in all wars or armed conflicts.

Contact the Sub-branch by phone on: 3300 9439, email at: gap_rsl@bigpond.com or by writing to The Gap RSL, PO Box 122, The Gap Q 4061.

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Ashgrove Forum

Carmen Briggs

Principal Justice of the Peace

Dr Pat Pepper, Pam Nugent and Ronda Nix OAM at the Biennial Forum Communicator’s Conference

The Biennial Forum Communicator’s Conference was recently held in the Bunya Mountains with theme “Climb you Mountain” and was attended by delegates from Ashgrove along with delegates from Forum Clubs throughout Queensland.

Delegates participated in Speaking Competitions (for both prepared and impromptu speeches), Workshops, and also attended the State Annual General Meeting. There was an enjoyable social program consisting of storytelling, after dinner speeches, barbeques, an evening soiree of cocktails, canapés and light entertainment, the Conference Dinner, and rainforest walks.

Three Ashgrove Forum members, Dr Pat Pepper, Pam Nugent and Ronda Nix OAM are pictured above during pre-dinner drinks at the Conference Dinner.

At the AGM Joy Martin from Cleveland Forum was elected as the new State President. Members voted to continue the Forum Communicators Bursary in 2018. The bursary is for a female resident of Queensland enrolled in a tertiary course, such as university or TAFE, who is able to demonstrate a record of achievement in the communication field, either through school or tertiary studies, or through public speaking and/or debating.

Candidates must also be able to demonstrate commitment to leadership within the local community.

The winner for 2017 was Taylor Birtchnell who is currently in her second year of a Laws/Commerce degree at Bond University.

Taylor has won a Vice-Chancellor’s Elite Scholarship for significant community involvement and academic success, and has had considerable success in public speaking competitions.

She is also President of the Bond University Debating and Public Speaking club, which she was instrumental in founding.

Ashgrove Members are looking forward to attending the Annual Debating Competition with Bremer Forum in Ipswich in mid-October to support their team. The subject of the debate is “Should Organ Donation be Compulsory?” and the Ashgrove team will be speaking in the negative. The debate is always hotly contested. Bremer won in 2016, and Ashgrove is now seeking revenge.

Ashgrove Forum Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm in the meeting room at the back of the Ashgrove Library, 87 Amarina Avenue, Ashgrove.

Visitors are always welcome to attend. For more information call 0458 696 267 or visit the website www.beconfident.org.au website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

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Fitness With A Twist Set to Tackle Type 2 Diabetes Locally

Fitness With A Twist are taking part in the Federal G o v e r n m e n t ’s H e a l t h y Communities Initiative by providing the Lift for Life® program to their communities, with the aim of tackling chronic disease especially type 2 diabetes.

According to the Australian Diabetes Council, in Australia, one person is diagnosed with diabetes every seven minutes.

“With the incidence of type 2 diabetes on the increase

at such a rapid rate, we want to offer a program to our community that would help prevent, manage or even reverse this condition and some other chronic diseases,” says Christine Brown, Fitness Instructor with Fitness With A Twist.

“Being part of this initiative allows us to offer the program at a very low cost, which makes it very affordable and accessible to a much broader range of the community.”

LIFT YOUR HEALTH, FITNESS & HAPPINESS

Lift for Life Life® is a unique resistance training programme designed for adults with (or at risk of developing) type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions.

Perfect for any age and fitness level, this evidence-based programme is delivered by specially qualified trainers providing individual advice and support in a friendly environment.

Contact Christine Brown at Fitness With A Twist for details.

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“We are really excited to be introducing this new program to our community this month.

It’s a great starting point for so many people.”

Fitness Australia has been funded by the Australian G o v e r n m e n t ’s H e a l t h y Communities Initiative to deliver Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute’s Lift for Life® program through local fitness businesses such as Fitness With A Twist.

“Fitness With A Twist in Bardon is playing a vital role in improving the health of their community by offering this evidence based strength training program,” said Lauretta Stace, Chief Executive Officer of Fitness Australia.

“This Government funded initiative allows fitness businesses to make exercise more accessible to the wider community, including those experiencing disadvantage, helping to improve qualityof-life.”

The benefits of strength training can be enjoyed by everybody regardless of their fitness level, body type and age.

Lift for Life® sessions at Fitness With A Twist in Bardon are held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12-1pm.

To get involved, call Christine Brown on 0406 4 2 5 5 6 1 o r v i s i t w w w. fitnesswithatwist.com.au. To find out more go to www. liftforlife.com.au

Quote of the Day

Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless.

Thomas Edison

TAYLOR RANGE COUNTRY CLUB LTD.

Whether it's swimming, tennis, squash or barbecuing that takes your fancy this Spring the Taylor Range Country Club has the lot.

Nestled away on the Enoggera Creek, Ashgrove you won't find a better location to spend quality time with friends and family.

A limited number of memberships are currently available at very reasonable rates, so get in quick to avoid missing out. The club also has a function hall that can be booked out for a variety of occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, fitness classes and work conferences.

For more information contact Mike or Serena at the Club, we look forward to hearing from you.

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Robert Shearman’s Cooper Catchup My name is Robert and I am the local LNP candidate for Cooper in the upcoming state election.

This is the second of a series of newsletters that I will write in the Western Echo to talk about issues important to the local community.

Over the past six months I have been working as hard as possible to meet with the Cooper community to understand the issues that matter to you.

To do this I have been holding regular community corners and market stalls, as well as door-knocking across The Gap, Ashgrove, Bardon, Red Hill, Paddington and Milton.

No matter where I am in Cooper, one of the most frequently raised issues is the rising cost of living.

I understand that many families across Cooper are doing it tough. Wage growth is stagnant but costs keep going up!

The current Member for Ashgrove (now Cooper) is a senior Minister in the Labor Government which over the past two and a half years has: 1 2 3 4 5

Increased car registration by $50 per year Increased taxes by $200 per family per year Increased electricity prices on households by $128 per year Increased electricity prices on small businesses by 11% which means fewer jobs Increased water rates.

If that weren’t enough, Labor’s premature push to a 50% Renewable Energy Target will push some families and businesses to breaking point.

I am supportive of the need to transition Queensland’s energy to renewable generation, however it is important that we do so pragmatically so that Queensland families and businesses do not get hurt.

Only the LNP will take real action on the cost of living by:

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Robert chatting with a Paddington resident about the cost of living I understand the cost of living pressures on families because my wife and I have faced these challenges ourselves.

Within one year of leaving the Defence Forces I was made redundant, had no job, no income, a mortgage and a family to support.

While this experience forced us to refocus our priorities in our life, it also made me very aware of the difference that $100-200 can make between having a decent Christmas, or a hard one.

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Freezing family car rego costs, saving a family up to $200.

Scrapping Labor’s hidden tax on electricity by ending the price gouging by government owned power generators that has seen Queensland families over $100 worse off this year Easing back from Palaszczuk’s premature push to a 50% Renewable Energy Target, and securing a sensible balance of renewables like solar by adopting the National Target of 23.5% by 2020.

I am committed to securing jobs across Queensland, and taking action on the cost of living because I know what it is like to struggle through these challenges.

That is why I am asking you to vote for me at the upcoming State Election. I will always make reducing cost of living pressures on families a top priority.

Only the LNP has a real plan that will make a positive difference for Queensland families and businesses.

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QCAN and Outside School Hours Care Receives State Government Funding “ A s Q u e e n s l a n d ’s Education Minister, I know how important our volunteer Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services are to families.” said Kate Jones, State Member for Ashgrove. “ T h a t ’s w h y I h a v e announced that the Queensland Government will be providing $50,000 to support the Queensland Children’s Activities Network (QCAN) to provide information and training sessions for OSHC services across the state.

“I want to particularly acknowledge the dedication of Susie Berkhut as both the Chair of QCAN and as the director of Payne Road State School’s OSHC. “We are very lucky to have people like Susie working in our local community and the Payne Road community knows how passionate she is to provide the best opportunities

Students, parents and carers give a big thumbs up to news of funding by the Queensland Government to QCAN announced at Payne Road State School OSHC in late September

for our children.” Kate said.

Chair of QCAN, Ms Susie Berkhut said on behalf of QCAN’s CEO Ms Kylie Brannelly, that the

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organisation welcomed the funding and thanked the Queensland Government for its commitment to the OSHC sector.

Ms Berkhut, who is also Director of Payne Road State School OSHC, said it would help QCAN continue its vision to promote, advocate and advance quality care for all Queensland children.

“OSHC services are used by between 20 and 40 per cent of many school populations every day,” Ms Berkhut said.

“They have become an important and valued part of family school life structure and an important childcare service.

“QCAN looks forward to continue working with OSHC services to help them understand and meet their requirements as part of the revised NQS.” The director of Payne Road OSHC, Susie Berkhut, has been Chair of QCAN for 13 years.

The Queensland Children’s Activities Network (QCAN) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation.

QCAN provides training, resources, information and support to the Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) sector in Queensland.

Many of Queensland’s OSHC services are run by volunteer management committees that do an outstanding job in providing this service.

The Palaszczuk Government is providing $50,000 to QCAN. The funds will help QCAN with committee and staff development so they can continue providing their high standard of service.

QCAN will work with these services by providing information and training sessions to help them understand how to develop action plans and self-assessment tools that focus on continuous quality improvement.

The plans will lead to improved practice and ensure quality service delivery for the benefit of our youngest Queenslanders and their parents and carers.

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The Gap Historical Society Inc. Established 2000 A new executive for The Gap Historical Society was declared on Saturday, 23 September at its 2017 Annual General Meeting.

The new president is Mr Jack Proctor and the new treasurer is Mrs Bev McMullin. The position of secretary remains open with a three month grace period before it must be filled. The Society is seeking a community minded person to come forward and take on the role of secretary. The position does not require too great a commitment, with one meeting per month plus the quarterly steering committee meetings.

Former president and long term member, Richard Speechley, did not seek re-election due to health issues.

A major point of discussion at the AGM was the future of the lease on Nullagundi Hall. Costs associated with maintaining the lease are increasing while income is either steady or decreasing.

Meetings of the Society will continue as normal while this issue is pursued through the coming year.

As in previous years, The Gap Historical Society will be holding its Melbourne Cup luncheon at Nullagundi Hall on Melbourne Cup Day, 7 November, starting 11.30am, serving at 12.15pm. Tickets are $20.00 per person and can be purchased by calling Bev McMullin on 3481 6085.

For all enquiries please phone President Jack on 3300 3996 or Bev on 3481 6085 or email bevmc185@gmail.com.

Newmarket VIEW Club An invitation to attend our luncheon meeting in October.

The Newmarket VIEW Club, Brisbane, is a small, friendly club seeking community-minded women. VIEW members come from all walks of life, and we would be delighted if you would like to join us in our mission to provide better educational opportunities for disadvantaged young Australians. We would welcome you as a visitor to our Lunch Meetings and perhaps in time you may like to become a member of our Club. We support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life program and our club currently sponsors five school students.

If you may be interested in attending a lunch meeting and learning more about the activities of our VIEW Club, please make contact with the Treasurer, Heather on 0437 343163, by the Friday prior to our meeting. We need to make a booking for catering purposes. Our Lunch Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Gaythorne RSL Club, Mitchelton.

VIEW Club meetings are held upstairs and the doors open at 10:30am for an 11:00am start. We would welcome new guests and members.

If you wish to know more about VIEW Clubs, please go to the website www.view.org.au website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Long-Term Therapy for Heart Failure When the heart is not able to pump out the volume of blood it receives (backward failure) or cannot pump out enough blood to supply oxygen to the body (forward failure), the goal is to avoid or resolve a life-threatening crisis. Once the short-term disaster is resolved, we look to a more long-term therapy plan.

Managing the failing heart is all about creating a balance for what a sick heart can handle. Our patient should be comfortable and able to perform modest exercise. We want to minimize discomfort due to coughing, fluid buildup, or collapse. Life quality is more important than quantity, our objective is for our patients to have a happy life.

Activity Restriction? People often ask how much restriction in exercise they should impose. Some exercise is good for the pet’s well-being and life quality. Avoid exercise that leads to excessive panting or weakness.

Diuretics - A diuretic is a drug that increases urine production. Diuretics are life-saving in a heart failure crisis where the lungs are filling with fluid because the heart cannot pump blood in quantities large enough to prevent fluid build-up. The dose needed for long term comfort is highly individual and may change depending on the stage of disease. Diuretics can contribute to kidney failure, so the doses are kept to a minimum. Another weak diuretic but one that helps reduce the heart’s workload is Spironolactone, which is usually given as an adjunctive medication.

ACE Inhibitors - ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. By using medication to inhibit ACE, we get less sodium retention and we keep blood vessels open. When the heart is overwhelmed by the amount of blood it is asked to pump forward (i.e., it receives more blood than it can pump out), it is helpful to dilate peripheral blood vessels. An analogy is a freeway system with an inefficient tollbooth: Opening up more side streets, reduces traffic on the main freeway. Opening up peripheral blood vessels means less blood volume for the overloaded heart to pump.

Pimobendan- the miracle worker - Pimobendan the most important cardiac drug for dogs. It works by helping the heart pump more efficiently and strongly. It also dilates blood vessels both going to and from the heart thus giving the “extra” blood a place to go so as not to overload the heart. Relatively stable heart failure patients are commonly started on this medication in addition to a diuretic and sometimes also with an ACE inhibitor. It is important to realise that few dogs die suddenly from heart failure, most eventually succumb to kidney failure that has resulted from the heart failure. Thus this disease is often termed the “cardio-renal syndrome”. A chronic cough is the most common sign of heart failure in animals.

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The Probus Club of The Gap Computers and IT are everywhere in modern life, but how many people are comfortable that they know what’s going on inside those mysterious boxes? Garry Lock of “Simplify Technology” threw light on the subject with a fascinating talk, combining clear explanation, on-screen illustrations and actual physical computer components. The question-and-answer session showed how much such a talk was appreciated.

The outing last month was to the Port of Brisbane. Peter showed us around the visitor centre, describing the way all the land was reclaimed from sand-bars at the mouth of the Brisbane river,, while leaving the ecologically important mangrove swamps largely intact. Then to the roof of the centre, for a 360-degree view over the port and much of Moreton Bay. We were blessed with fine weather and good visibility.

Finally, to the bus and a tour of the port, guided by Peter who described the operations of bulk and unit cargo handling and the containerisation systems.

Most impressive were the car transporter ship, like a floating multi-story carpark, and the robot container handlers, shifting 40-foot boxes like Lego bricks with no operator in sight.

We had a bonus that we can’t guarantee at this month’s dineout: a huge meat tray win in the raffle!

The Gap Probus is keen to hear from you if you would like to get out, make new friends and do interesting things. Retired residents of The Gap have a great opportunity at the moment, because vacancies have arisen for new members in the club.

If you are interested in joining us, or just giving us a try, we would welcome your enquiry. Call our secretary Jan on 3366 2998 or 0448 965 459. We meet at 2pm on the first Thursday of every month, at The Gap Baptist Church, by the traffic lights at the junction of Waterworks and Settlement Roads. Places are available – no waiting list – and we’d love to meet you.

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Join POWERtalk Brisbane Central for an Exciting Month of Meetings.

October promises to be full of interest and excitement at POWERtalk Brisbane Central as our club continues to meet in friendship and fun, whilst practising our speaking, leadership and communication skills.

Our first meeting in October is Tuesday 3rd, themed ‘Scent in the Air’ will have taken place before you receive this issue.

The second meeting in October, on Tuesday 17th, will be the annual club speech contest, where members vie for the opportunity to represent the club in State level competition to be held next March.

Then, our first meeting in November will be on Melbourne Cup day [Tuesday, 7th November] and is appropriately themed “Winners are Grinners”.

Come along and join in the fun – guests are free of charge [limit three free meetings]. We meet at the community meeting room in Grange Library, Evelyn St, Grange. There’s loads of free off-street parking, we always have a cuppa and snack part way through the meeting, starting at 6.45 for 7pm and finishing at 9.15pm. Enquiries, call Mary 0438 624 667.

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Ashgrove Historical Society One of the many land marks in Brisbane lost to fire was the O’Connor Boathouse at North Quay, where dances, jazz, rock and roll and many functions took place. Michelle Corfe is a descendant of Denis O’Connor, who was a very active person in the club, being president and patron at various times. He also helped with funding the boathouse. Michelle will provide some pictures and background on the structure itself and show some artefacts from dances and regattas. After her presentation, the session will be open for the audience to share their memories of the clubhouse (dances, engagements, rowing, etc.). If you have photos or artefacts you would like to show, feel free to bring them along.

Photos can be scanned for AHS archives on the day.

The meeting will be held at the Ashgrove Library on Saturday 4 November from 10am to noon. Visitors are most welcome.

Come along and have a chat with other people interested in Brisbane and Ashgrove’s history. The complimentary morning tea will be served after the presentation, at about 11am.

The Society will have a photo display outside Woolworths Ashgrove on Friday 10 November 10am – 5:30pm. Publications will also be for sale including Brisbane History Group’s Brisbane: People and Places of Ashgrove which has been reduced to $15. Our books and perpetual calendar make great gifts for long time or past residents of Ashgrove.

Membership of the Society is $10 per annum, $15 per couple/ family and includes the bimonthly newsletter Tram Stops. The Society has extensive resources that can assist with local family history and can be accessed by contacting the secretary, Julie, on 3366 4621 or email: ahs.secretary@bigpond.com.

The Gap/Ashgrove National Seniors Association

The Gap/Ashgrove National Seniors had the opportunity to experience what passion and perseverance can achieve. Members enjoyed a bus trip to Toowoomba for the carnival of flowers.

Knowing the weather has not been kind to our gardens, and that water is scarce, we did not expect such glorious displays of floral colour we saw in Toowoomba.

We visited several prize winning gardens, each a riot of colour & fragrances. Queen Park was alive with colour from mass planting of annuals & bulbs. We visited Laurel Bank Park which had a large peacock made with flowers.

From a viewing platform we could see Australian native birds & animals made by using different coloured annuals. It was an inspiring day.

If you are interested in joining us give Helen a ring on 0409 878 089. We meet every third Tuesday at the Ashgrove Bowls Club. website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

THE GAP

We’d like to introduce our newest team member - senior apprentice Kait Harvey (pictured left) who has decided to commence her new trade with us here at MeatU@Home.

As with any trade, Kait has a long road ahead but we are confident that having our team of experienced butchers (Gary and Wayne 40+ years each, Eddie 20+ years and Matt 15 years) she will have plenty of available talent to show her the ropes. Coupled with that, Kait’s partner Shanan is a butcher also. They have a 5 year old son, Ryan, so who knows, there may well be three butchers in their family one day!

The apprenticeship is three years and we wish Kait all the very best with her chosen profession.

Please be sure to say Hi to Kait next time you are in and extend a warm Gap welcome!

After a few weeks of a bit of a mess, we have finished our improvements and the new open chiller cabinet is up and running.

We will be increasing our range of smallgoods and pre-packed meat, as well as having more room for our delicious pies and heat-and-eat, ready to go meals. Look out in the coming weeks as we add our summer lines to our ready-to-eat range which will include home made fresh salads, made with fresh market direct vegetables, home-made free-range egg quiches and more.

Don’t forget we offer FREE home delivery for orders over $50 and if you can’t make it to the shop, just phone your order in.

We are working towards having our online ordering system up and running in the near future.

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Free Workshops On Dementia to Shed Light On Chronic Disorder Having a loved one newly diagnosed with dementia can be a stressful time. But help is at hand. Jubilee Community Care, which provides in-home care and support to older people in the western/southwestern suburbs, is providing a free bi-monthly support group for local carers and people dealing with dementia.

The next meeting will be

on Tuesday, October 10, at 10am. Dementia is a chronic or persistent disorder with a range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. There are more than 353,800 Australians living with dementia and an estimated 1.2 million people

Ashgrove Speech Pathology and Literacy Clinic Jane Stevenson and Jill Cross

are involved in the care of a person with dementia. Jubilee Community Care director Shaun Riley said the dementia support sessions would cover topics such as communicating with dementia, understanding dementia in its many forms and supporting your loved ones in daily activities. Where to find support, question and answer sessions as well as networking with people in the same situation and experts in the field of dementia also form part of the ongoing meetings.

“Dementia is hard to deal with when your loved one develops

it,” Mr Riley said. “Since 1989, we have been supporting clients and their families through this next stage of life.

We want to offer our expertise and knowledge to more people in our local community. “If you are dealing with a loved one with dementia, we want you to know that you are not alone.” The meetings, which will continue in 2018, are at the Western Magpies AFC Club, 41 Chelmer St East, Chelmer. To reserve your spot email admin@jccagedcare. org.au or phone 3871 3220.

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Our business, raison d’être or any other way you wish to describe it is the preservation of local history in an area between Upper Kedron and Newmarket. Anyone who cares to come and see our collection can’t fail to be impressed by the scope of it. For the past four years we have been involved in commemorating the centenary of World War with one year to go. Incidentally 2017 also marks the 75th anniversary of what turned out to be a pivotal year in the progress of World War II. But we are not just about military history; we cover the lives of seven generations of people who have lived in what was once termed Enoggera Shire since the mid nineteenth century. These early residents built houses, established businesses, went to school, worshipped, played sport and travelled by tram and train to the city and left behind the photos and recollections that have been entrusted to our care.

We treasure them. As much as we can we also acknowledge the former inhabitants of our land.

Enoggera Historical Society’s premises are in Enoggera Memorial Hall on the corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets, Enoggera (refidex 139 A10). Our wheelchair friendly research centre is available for inspection every Thursday from 9.30 to 1pm. An alternate time can be arranged by phoning or emailing as shown below. Care to become a member of our society? You are welcome.

By car the hall is approached either via Glen Alva Drive or Pratt Street; buses 350, 390, 598 and 599 pass the door; Enoggera rail on the Ferny Grove line is a few minutes walk towards Samford Road/Wardell St intersection. For more information phone Dave on 3366 3191 or email edhs.secretary@gmail.com website: http://www.westernecho.com.au

Helen Black Amnesty International For over 50 years, Amnesty International has shone a light on places where human rights abuses occur. Amnesty focuses on cases where individuals find themselves in trouble for peacefully expressing themselves, standing up for what they believe in and defending human rights. Freedom of expression is the right to seek, receive and give information and ideas. It is the responsibility of governments to ensure freedom of expression without discrimination, including protecting individuals against abuses by corporations. Prisoners of conscience are people who have been detained solely because of their political, religious or other conscientiously-held beliefs, ethnic or national origin, gender or sexual orientation, colour, language or economic status. Prisoners of conscience are often detained by their governments under the guise of ‘national security’ or for breaking a loosely interpreted law – even though they have not used or advocated violence or hatred. Human rights defenders are people who peacefully act to defend and promote human rights. Their work can be paid, unpaid or volunteered. They include people from every walk of life, including members of human rights organisations like Amnesty International. Irrespective of age, nationality, occupation, anyone can be considered a human rights defender – whether someone has spent their whole life protecting human rights, or in some cases just once.

The Helen Black Amnesty International group meet between 9-11am on the second Monday of the month in The Gap and would love to hear from anyone interested in knowing more about Amnesty International, or joining our group. Please contact: Di on 3300 1861. For information about the Ashgrove Amnesty group please email: amnestyashgrove@gmail.com.

Arana VIEW Club News Arana VIEW Club’s next meeting is on Wednesday 1st November at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, 10.30am for 11.00am start. Cost of lunch is $25.00.

Our guest speaker this month will be Alison Cowan who is an Occupational Therapist. Also at this meeting we will hold out final “Make, Bake and Grow” table so any Christmas themed items as well as the usual ones will be appreciated. All the funds raised from the raffles and sale of goods goes towards supporting the Smith Family and our Learning for Life students New members and guests are always welcome.

Please Phone Heather on 33003733 to book by 4.00pm Monday 30th October.

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Probus Club of Mitchelton Inc Our last outing was mid August, a spectacular day with blue skies and temperatures more suited to a summers day.

We set out at 9am heading for Mooloolaba, where we were going on a cruise up the River and then “doing lunch” ashore.

We stopped at Beerburrum for morning tea and arrived at our destination, the Wharf, in time to have a good look around.

We set off up the river, through the sparkling water, to see the magnificent buildings which have now sprung up on reclaimed land. Several islands have been built, with each site having its own mooring, so all along the river bank were magnificent vessels tied up, waiting to be taken for a spin. I could only marvel at the amount of money which must have been spent in this relatively small area. We were told how the population had grown from just hundreds in the past to now amounting to 330,000 residents.

Our cruise lasted for an hour and then we went back to the Wharf Tavern to have lunch. The lunch was delicious and a good size for older folk (which I must admit we

are). We all agreed we had a wonderful day.

Our Guest Speakers for the August meeting were Neil and Belinda Begley who had lived in Vanuatu for 9 years. Cruise ships land there regularly, so tourism is a big part of their economy. The island also has an active volcano which is one of the interesting places to visit. The volcano can be climbed, right up to the crater to look down where the action is, getting spattered with sparkling bits and dust because it is active – Workplace Health and Safety would ban it here for sure – but a wedding was conducted at the rim, the bride all decked out in formal bridal wear – perhaps not so white at the end – making it a “wedding not to be forgotten”. As some wit said, setting up for a fiery relationship.

Another interesting fact was that the women did all the work, whilst the men sat around in the town square talking (and they both said they had never heard men talk so much) and drinking kava.

Sounds idyllic gents?

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Waiting to board the vessel for our cruise.

some of our adventures, or for further information on any of our activities, please contact our Secretary, Claire Henderson by e-mail: clarah@

poweup.com.au or by phone on 3355 1214. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at The Gaythorne bowls Club, Prospect Road, Gaythorne.

Feeding the Pelicans which came out from the shore

A Message to the people of The Gap and surrounds ...

‘NEW MEMBERSHIP’ MEETING Please accept this invitation from The Gap Historical Society to attend their forthcoming monthly meeting at 2 pm. Saturday 28th. October 2017 at their headquarters, “Nullagundi” situated on the corner of Waterworks and School Roads. There is ample off-street parking via the entrance on Waterworks Road.

You will be amazed at the amount of recorded information that has been collected since The Society was formed in 2000!

Established in 2000 with over 100 members - who were much fitter and younger than they are now. The loss of 44 who have departed this life and a number who have moved away, we are very keen to welcome new members to the Society. Membership is just $20 per person or $30 per family.

Our recent display at The Gap Village Shopping Centre was warmly received and we had hoped that it would spur an influx in new members - we look forward to welcoming you into the Society!

However, time has taken its toll on the membership through passing, ill health, and age and there is a need for an influx of other adults who have lived in our beautiful Suburb over the years.

This is why we are holding a “NEW MEMBERSHIP “ meeting this October to help keep The Society healthy and active.

This valuable resource and community group needs your assistance, membership, and sponsorship in order to continue to exist.

Please contact Bev McMullin on 3481 6085 or Email bevmc185@gmail.com for further information.

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The Physiologix Corner Are you - or were you - Flexible? Things you really have to know!

Do you answer yes to more than one of these questions: 1) can you or have you been able in the past, to place your hands flat on the floor without bending your knees 2) can you or have you been able in the past bend your thumb back to touch your forearm 3) as a child did you amuse your friends by contorting your body into strange shapes or could you do the splits 4) as a child did your shoulder or kneecap dislocation more than 1 occasion 5) do you consider yourself double jointed If you answered yes to more than 2 of theses questions there is a chance that you are hypermobile. This means that your connective tissue is more stretchy naturally than someone who has always been stiff. This is great in many ways, you are the group that manage yoga so well, that are good at gymnastics and ballet.

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Pain: if your body is allowed to move in poor alignment, there are not the

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At The Gap Health & Racquet Club 200 Settlement Rd, The Gap stiff structures other people have to protect them. Your joints can become unstable and put under stress and strain, eventually becoming inflamed and aggravated and PAINFUL. Your body often lacks awareness of where it is and you are more prone to falls, spraining ankles. If your joints move too much they can pop out and “dislocate” often when doing something simple. The list is endless, simple to say, yes, there are a lot of reasons you may be in pain! But the reasons can be very multifactorial and our physios, with a special interest and understanding in your condition will help get to the bottom of it all, and teach you how to start to get things feeling right again.

And it is not just musculoskeletal issues you

can have being hypermobile.

Connective tissue all around your body can be affected. Your gut – do you have undiagnosed gut issues? Your circulatory system: do you often feel you have palpitations or feel light headed? Anxiety – do you often feel you are anxious? It may just be your heart racing to deal with circulatory issues all the time and you don’t actually have “anxiety” at all.

The list goes on.

Hypermobility syndrome is a fairly recent diagnosis.

Not enough is know, but all the time we are learning more.

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Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club THE Garage Sale - is on again!

Spring has well and truly sprung and with it comes the thought of new beginnings; the time to shake off winter hibernation and celebrate nature’s new creations. It is also the time to: reassess the wardrobe; sort out the overfilled cupboard; clean out the garage and tool shed.

Luckily it’s the time for the annual Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Garage Sale and what better opportunity to turn your rubbish into someone else’s treasure? The added bonus is that all the money raised goes directly back into the community to help with such things as medical research, school programs and various community groups that the Lions regularly support.

There has been a lot of publicity recently about the amount of waste that is cluttering up this planet of ours.

There are landfills that are full

to overflowing. We are giving you this wonderful opportunity to re-cycle, whether it is by donating items or by coming along and making a purchase that results in extending its life.

A win/win situation!

This year the Garage Sale is on Saturday 21st October at The Gap Football Club in Glenaffric Street. It starts at 6am and ends at 1pm. What a great opportunity to come and find your treasure, whether it be a personal item, something for the home or the one thing you have been looking for but have been unable to find elsewhere.

Of course there wouldn’t be a Garage Sale without the on-going support of our wonderful community, who is willing to donate saleable items to us. We will be busy setting up at the Football Club on Friday 20th October from 7am and will be ready,

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willing and able to accept your donations on this day. We also provide a pick-up service on the same day, however this must be pre-arranged. Of course it is important that your donations are in a reasonable condition as junk is always junk!

We can accept most things, however there are a few exceptions, these are: white goods; computers and other office equipment; televisions and sound systems; large or heavy pieces of furniture; mattresses and magazines.

If you would like more information or would like to arrange a pick-up the following Lions members are more than happy to talk to you: Trevor Sleep: ph. 3300 2924; Colleen Lang: ph. 3300 2481; John Rinder: ph. 3300 3560 or email: Irinder@bigpond.net.au So turn out those cupboards, clear out the spare room and support Ashgrove/ The Gap Lions in our biggest fundraiser of the year. By working together we can make this the most successful Garage Sale EVER and will assist us to help you, our community, in the future.

Other past and future events: Although the Garage Sale is an important event in our calendar we do not sit back and ignore everything else.

Ashgrove /The Gap Lions are still busy in other ways. Last month we ran a joint function with the Seranata Singers.

They did the singing and we helped with the setting up and providing refreshments. I am sure all who attended felt it was an enjoyable evening and it helped to raise much needed funds for both organisations.

Just to show we are not biased in who we support, we also ran a Trivia Night for the Voices of Birralee, another wonderful evening!

On Daffodill Day we successfully ran stalls on behalf of the Cancer Foundation at two locations, in The Gap Village and outside Woolworths at Ashgrove.

We managed to raise nearly $6000 dollars to help fight this insidious disease.

Last month our BBQ was put to good use cooking for fathers and families of the Mater Dei School, Ashgrove; and our barbecuing skills will also be on show this month when we run a sausage sizzle outside Billy’s Meats in Ashgrove on behalf of the Hear and Say ‘Loud Shirt Day’.

If you would like further information about Ashgrove/ The Gap Lions Club or are interested in joining us please contact: Peter Cooper on 3856 2390.

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Queensland Family History Society: The Gale NewsVault Newspapers are a valuable source for family historians,

providing records of births, deaths, and marriages, reports of legal proceedings, notes on insolvency and bankruptcy, accounts of accidents, and let’s not forget advertisements for our ancestors’ businesses. Here in Australia, we are well served by the website Trove, but what about the United Kingdom and other English speaking countries? Did you know that many local and state libraries, and the National Library of Australia (NLA) offer access to some online newspaper collections to their clientele, free-of charge?

One of these online newspaper databases is the Gale NewsVault, available via the Brisbane City Council Library and the NLA. All you need is the appropriate library membership and the know-how. We leave it to you to get the library card (they are free), but the Queensland Family History Society can help with the know-how.

On Friday 13 October 2017, the Society will have a Fridays@ QFHS session showing you how to make best use of the Gale NewsVault. Presenter, Sue Reid, while demonstrate how to conduct various aspects of searching and storing your finds.

The presentation commences at 10.00 am and concludes around 11.30 am at the Societies premises, 58 Bellevue Avenue, Gaythorne. Bookings are essential and there is a small cost. You may book online at www.qfhs.org.au/events/fridays-qfhs.

You can check QFHS’s other events for the year at www. qfhs.org.au/events and also find information about QFHS at www.qfhs.org.au. For enquiries, contact the Secretary (email: secretary@qfhs.org.au).

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ANNUAL GARAGE SALE WHEN: Saturday 21st October 2017 at 6am to 1pm WHERE: The Gap Football Club, 25 Glenaffric Street, The Gap PRELOVED GOODS: Only saleable items please. The Lions Club are looking for resalable items in good condition to raise money for local charities. Please NO WASTE MATERIAL OR JUNK. Items may include:

Household items

Tools

Pot plants

Fashion accessories

Clothing Records DVDs, CDs Sports gear

Books Toys Bric a brac Games/puzzles

All items sold “as is” with no guarantees for quality and fitness for purpose

EXCLUSIONS: Lions are NOT able to accept: electrical items, large pieces of furniture, mattresses or magazines Acceptance of furniture is at the discretion of the collectors.

DROP OFF: Please drop off donations to The Gap Football Club on FRIDAY 20th October from 7am. Please no waste material or junk.

Alternative pickup: Lions will be able to pick up goods on Friday 20th October, provided a booking is made in advance (see details/phone numbers below).

For more information or to arrange pick up please contact one of the following Lions members:

Trevor Sleep 3300 2924

Colleen Lang 3300 2481

John Rinder 3300 3560

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Come along, secure a bargain & help raise money for the community.

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Hilder Road State School

Congratulations to recent winners of special awards – Hilder Heroes: James B, Makaela G, Sam G, Shantese C, Ashlyn H, Charlotte B, Poppy W, Gabriel G, Blake C. Lachlan C and Eliza S; Acts of Kindness: Attila P, Sophie S, Sienna G, Ryan H, Abby H, Sufia K, Jamieson L, Kinan L, Olivia J, Taylor G, Tahlia C, Nadeem S, Thea C, Balthazar B and Holly F; ICAS English Competition: Merit – Quin C; Credit – Michael K, Samuel N, Malachi H and Sarah X; Distinction - Lucca K, Leonardo M and Matthew J; Mathletics Gold Certificates: William S and Adam S; Mathletics Achievement Awards: Sufia K, Will O and Carmen O; Leadership Pins: Lara C, Laura A, Kaela C, Harry S, Anna O, Lilly S, Jayden T, Marcus G, Finn M, Thomas Cr Tom C and Hudson W. Also, well done to Hilder Road’s ‘A’ Division Chess Team (Lucca K, Ollie C, Tom C and William S) which achieved 3rd place at the Term 3 Brisbane North Primary Schools’ Chess Tournament; and our Debating Team (Tom C, Ally W, Renee T, Clarissa L and Arabella B) which has continued its run of success in the QDU competition.

Students in our Trebles and Hummingbird choirs participated in Singfest at the Old Museum in late August.

Our choirs joined those from

other schools throughout the day to expand their musical knowledge and refine their skills. The concert at the end of the day was a great way to end such a fabulous musical experience. A special thank you to Mrs Bryant, Mrs Collins and Ms Ting for giving our young singers such a wonderful opportunity.

Fifteen students from Years 4 and 5 participated in the Hilder Writers’ Workshop/ Extension Program in early September. They took part in two “Word Play” sessions at the Brisbane Writers’ Festival at the State Library of Queensland and the following morning, they were involved in follow up reflection/writing activities at Fish Creek. Thank you to Mrs Winzar and Mrs Quill for facilitating this program for our talented young writers.

Congratulations to Year 5 and Prep reading buddies as well as Year 6 students who performed their dances with great enthusiasm and skill at a recent school assembly. A big thank you to Ms Ting and Mrs Charlton for their tremendous work in preparing students for these performances.

The end of the school term coincided with the annual Gap Region Instrumental Primary Performers School (GRIPPS).

Sixteen Hilder Road students participated in both choral and instrumental activities over the four days of the program.

The exceptional learning that occurred over the week was

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showcased at the GRIPPS concert on the last day of the camp. What a wonderful celebration of musical excellence! Congratulations to all GRIPPS students, teachers, tutors and sponsors.

The special wellbeing morning held on the last day of the term with activities such as weaving, skipping and rock painting was a great way to cap off another successful term.

Thank you to our dedicated wellbeing committee for their work in promoting student wellbeing at Hilder Road.

In Term 4, we look forward to our Chatting Children Playgroup and other Prep 2018 transition activities, Musicfest, Junior and Senior Concerts, Gala Sports Day, Senior Swimming Carnival and Year 6 Graduation Evening.

Best wishes, John Collins - Principal

Payne Road State School

Congratulations to Bas, Ben, Jaeger, Miles, Frankie, Curtis, Olivia, Tyler, Felix, Hugh, Chloe, Isabel, Mitchell, Zander, Sienna, Eden, Alaina, Delphi, James, Oscar, Caitlin, Thomas, Nina, Molly, Lewis, Zali, Sarah, Hazel, Grace, Katherine, Evie, Lilly, Phoebe, Lucinda, Jared, Maddison, Sophie, Jack, Samuel, Amy, Charli, Christopher, Samantha, Heath, Emmy, Georgia, Teagan, Patterson, Noa, Tahlia, Aidan, Molly, Brayden, Clara, Darcy, Jace, and Jared for receiving our Term 3 Responsible Behaviour Awards.

A big thank you to all those families, children and staff involved in the Outdoor Classroom Day held on the 7 September at Payne Road State School. Thanks to Nature Play who liaised with our OHSC Coordinator Susie to get the ball rolling on this day and it was great to see all the children outside learning and having fun.

Term 4 will be a term of transitions as our year 6 children prepare for high school and we begin to welcome a new group of prep children to our school. A number of information sessions will be held for both groups and for families as the get to know about their new challenge or start.

We collect a lot of feedback from our school community about what they look for in their child’s school but we would be very interested in finding out about what the broader community is looking for in a school. If you have some time we would appreciate some feedback on this short survey: h t t p s : / / w w w . s u r v e y m o n k e y. c o m / r/2Q8NZYF Stephen Rowe - Principal

The Gap State High School

October is the month when The Gap State High School celebrates the accomplishments of our students in all areas of education and school life – whether it be citizenship, cultural, sporting or academic.

The first celebration is the annual Sports Awards Dinner on Tuesday 17 October in the JA Robertson Hall at The Gap State High School. On this evening we celebrate students’ involvement and achievements in sport throughout the year. Students receive awards for individual achievements, team successes, including Interschool Sport Premierships, ExtraCurricular Competitions, as well as District, Met North, Queensland and Australian representation.

The next event is the 2017 Tula Festival of the Arts. The annual Arts Festival “Tula” is back bigger and better than ever before. Don’t miss a moment (Continued on page 25)

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of this exciting showcase of student work. The festival will run from Wednesday 18 to Saturday 21 October.

Purchase a Festival Pass for $20 which will give you entry to all of the performances and installations. Alternatively, you can choose individual events to attend. Community Visual Art and Film Workshops will be available on Wednesday and Saturday these will incur an extra cost and are open for artists of all ages to attend.

For information about the festival visit our website www. thegapshs.eq.edu.au.

Our final celebrations are our annual Senior Awards Ceremony (Years 10 to 12) on Wednesday, 25 October, where we recognise the overall abilities of our senior students.

The Junior Awards Ceremony (Years 7 to 9) will be held on Friday 1 December 2017.

On Monday 9 October our Year 11 students depart for their Leadership Camp where students’ abilities are observed and skills are noted. The nomination and selection process for Leadership positions takes place throughout the month of October leading right up to Speech Night when the 2018 School Captains and Vice-Captains are announced.

Other Leadership roles are announced in early November.

Anne McLauchlan - Principal

The Gap State School

It was with much excitement that our Junior Choir students recently travelled to the Queensland Conservatorium and performed at the Creative Generation Voices Queensland final. What an honour to be one of six primary schools in the competition. While we didn’t come away with a win, our choir performed admirably. In particular their

harmonies were on point and their tone was outstanding.

On Sunday 27 August 2017 at Somerville House, South Brisbane Four teams from TGSS entered in the Language Literature, Social Science and Science Engineering Opti-minds Challenge.

Congratulations to the following teams who worked amazingly during the last six weeks, sacrificing lunch times, after school hours, and weekends to solve their chosen Challenge. They had to write their own script, make props and costumes to perform to an audience in a 10-minute timed performance. In addition, they were also required to work on an unseen spontaneous challenge in only 10 minutes.

The Gap SS Team 1 Social Science: BRISBANE WEST regional WINNERS Members: Chloe Edgar 6/5D Letitia Cadoo 6A, Isabel WeckesHucks 6/5D,Eva Ramia-Topp 6A, Ella Ruhle 6/5D, Charlize Heron 2B, Isabel Elphinston 2B T h e G a p S S Te a m 2 Social Science: SPIRIT OF OPTIMINDS award Members: Portia Griffiths 4D, Emily 4C, Claire 4C, Georgie Gillies 4C,Madison Greig 4A. Lily McIntyre 2D, Evalina 1D. T h e G a p S S Te a m 3 Language Literature: Members: Felicity 4B, Ripley Birtles-Eades 4B, Chilli Birtles-Eades 2A, Maya Flintham 2A, Ruby 2A, Grace Webster 2A, Halina 2C. The Gap SS Team 4 Science Engineering: HONOURS Members: Julian Geldenhuys 3B, Rafael Geldenhuys 1D, Sonny Adam 4B, Peter Clayton 4B The Gap Team 1 Social Science will now compete in the State Finals at the University of Queensland on the 16 and 17 October.

Three teams represented our school in the recent Maths Tournament held at Albany State School.

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The aims of this tournament are to foster interest in creative problem solving in Mathematics, in a fun and scholarly atmosphere. All teams were fine ambassadors for our school.

Congratulations to the following teams: Team 1 Jacob 5A, Sam Hiley 6/5D, Noah Eliott 6A, Ryan McCarthy 6A, Corey Jopson 6/5D. Team 2 Alejo Luongo Ruiz 5A, Jake Dux 6/5C, Daniel Casey 6A, Eliot Rees 6/5D, Kyle Boeck 6/5D. Team 3 Lara Kyvatkovska 5A, Floyd 5A, Zachary McCann 6/5C, Aaron Mathews 5B, Laura Bond 5B. Each year the local Mount Cootha Cluster of schools offers outstanding student writers the opportunity to work with published children’s literature authors at a five day event. This opportunity is now known as the Mount Cootha Young Writers’ Camp.

Recently the culmination of the students’ work was celebrated at the anthology of short stories book launch.

The publication has been distributed to all our young authors and copies donated for inclusion in our school library.

This year we congratulate Wren Dodd-Hickling, Lizzie Kvyatkovska, Charlotte McDade, Ella Ruhle and Jade Harris for their outstanding contribution to the 2017 published anthology.

Four teams from Year 5 and Year 6 participated in the Literacy Olympics held at Wavell Heights State High School. They were tested

on knowledge in History, Geography, English grammar, Spelling, general knowledge and some Pop culture.

The students worked brilliantly in their teams, had lots of fun and scored highly in all sections. They were great ambassadors for our school.

Congratulations to the following teams: Year 5 Team 1 Ella Ruhle 6/5D, Lara Kvyatsovska 5A, Aya Weston 5A, Wren Dodd-Hickling 6/5C. Year 5 Team 2 Laura Bond 5B, Lauren Gunton 5A, Natasha Reynolds 5A, Lizzie Kvyatsovska 5B. Year 6 Team 1 Chloe Edgar 6/5D, Elyse Mayocchi 6/5D, Esther McDade 6A, Isis Knight 6/5D. Year 6 Team 2 Nicolas 6/5C, Charlie Morgan 6/5C, Daniel Casey 6A, Daniel 6/5D. The final week of term 3 saw 16 talented young musicians from The Gap join with local students, conductors and tutors in partnership with Ashgrove / The Gap Rotary Club to learn and perform at an outstanding level in the annual GRIPPS concert held at The Gap State High School. Congratulations to the following students who represented our school with distinction; Sienna Aylward, Ella Bennett, Lachlan Colen, Freya Collings, Wren DoddHickling, Phoebe Gellatly, Sam Hiley, Isis Knight, Ryan McCarthy, Ava Newcomb, Aliya Nichols, Saffron OwenCooper, Riley, Coby Rogers and Ella Ruhle.

Karyn Hume - Acting Principal

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Mitchelton & Districts Garden Club Inc. O n T h u r s d a y, 2 n d N o v e m b e r, w h e n t h e Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club meets at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, Althea and Barry Connor will be the guest speakers and they’ll talk about African Violets.

In the late 1800’s this plant was found in Tanzania by Walter von Saint Paul whose father sent some of them to a botanical garden to be scientifically studied, hence the name, Saintpaulia, is an alternative name for African Violets which have a variety of forms and several species.

As well, many hybrids have been created.

African Violets are very fussy. If they are not happy with conditions they’ll just wilt and die. They cannot tolerate temperatures less than 16 degrees Celsius and require good light such as near a window, away from direct sunlight and drafts. To maximise indirect sunlight a location facing east to south

east is probably the best.

Some growers have found African Violets like being near a T.V. or in the bathroom or laundry where there’s a humid atmosphere. They like to have their roots confined in a pot of moist (not wet) potting mix. Using a wick through the potting mix, then through the drainage hole in the pot is a successful method of letting the plant absorb moisture from a saucer of water. Sit the pot on stones to raise it above the water and only replace the water when the contents of the saucer have dried up.

Never let the pot sit in the water. In spring or summer it’s easy to propagate African Violets from healthy leaves, and once you find a suitable growing situation, you will be rewarded with interest and colourful blooms for many years to come.

In October there’s a lot of maintenance work for gardeners. Shrubs will need attention; spring bulbs will need nourishment to store for

The Gap Garden Club Est. 1963 The Spring weather has been a challenge for gardeners this year, but our guest speakers have given us tips on maintaining our gardens in the dry weather - our next speaker, Russell Young will no doubt have further advice for us at our next meeting on Tuesday 24th October.

Thirty seven members enjoyed a trip to Mt Tamborine for Springtime on the Mountain in September, and our field trip on 10th October will be to Bribie Island where members of the Banksia Garden Club have arranged visits to members’ gardens.

We will also be visiting a local nursery and enjoying a lunch time break.

The club is planning a trip to Canberra and Floriade next September for club members, and plans are well under way for a very enjoyable trip, visiting gardens and other tourist attractions in the area - information is available at our next meeting.

As the end of the year is approaching, plans are in hand for our annual Christmas luncheon and final meeting on Tuesday 28th November at Arana Leagues Club.

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next year’s flowering; lawns will require mowing more often and garden beds should be enriched with compost and fertilisers before mulch is applied.

Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the calendar month, and commence immediately after morning tea which is served at 9.45 a.m.

Visitors and new members are most welcome. (It is pleasing to note three exhibitors,

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Vera, Hedy and Glenys, who became members this year, received award cards for their exhibits on the show bench at the September meeting.

The Memorial Hall is situated at the corner of Wardell and Pratt Streets, Enoggera. It is accessible by wheel chair and close to public transport.

For more information please phone Pat, the president, on 3356 1256.

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The soft green foliage and deep canopy of rainforest trees conjure a feeling of serenity in a garden. The red apple (Acemena ingens) is no exception. This tree is a native of northern New South Wales and Southern Queensland (as far north as Gympie) in highland areas, in what is commonly referred to as the Big Scrub community.

Although it may grow to 40m in its natural environment of rich volcanic soil, it rarely reaches this height in cultivation where 10m is the average.

The ellipitcal leaves, that grow to about 14 cm long, start off red and turn green (darker on the top side) as they mature.

The cylindrical trunk is greyish to fawn in colour and, as the tree ages, may form fluted buttresses at its base. Since the canopy is quite dense, this tree provides a myriad of places for a variety of wild life to live. Butterflies and bees are attracted to the panicles of cream flowers during November and December.

The flowers are followed by large red fruit from May to

September and these bring in a number of different birds that feed on the fruit and seed.

At Mt. Glorious wompoo fruit doves, green catbirds, eastern rosellas, pied currawongs and topknot pigeons have been seen feeding on the fruit.

Even better, the fruit makes delicious jams and preserves.

Although naturally growing in volcanic soils, this tree grows successfully in any slightly acidic to neutral soil, from clay to sandy loam, as long as there is moderate drainage. It grows in open sun to partly-shaded locations.

Once well established, it has been shown to be drought resistant and will withstand light frosts. In large gardens, the red apple can be used as either a beautiful, symmetrical specimen tree or as a screening plant.

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Ithaca Probus Club Ithaca Probus Club is a very active club, well known for our regular high quality guest speakers, our great monthly outings and our welcome for visitors and potential new members. The Club draws its members from throughout the western suburbs of Brisbane “Lingering Doubts” shines a spotlight on the 1947 police investigation into what became known as the Arcade Murder led

by Detective (later Police Commissioner) Frank Bischof. The authors, Deb Drummond and Jan Teunis, both granddaughters of Reginald Brown sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder he said he did not commit, searched for answers as they navigated a path through archived records revealing numerous anomalies, police and Crown prejudice, a lack of accountability and suppressed evidence. Jan and Deb will be our Guest Speakers at the Ithaca Probus Club meeting in October and will have copies of their book available for sale.

Following the Club’s first successful group walk along the creek from the Ashgrove Bowls Club in August, this month’s outing will be a walk in Brisbane Forest Park around the Enoggera Reservoir with great views and bird watching opportunities. Following the walk we will all look forward to coffee and cake at the Walkabout Creek Café Our Club meets every second Thursday of the month at 9.45am at the Ashgrove Bowls Club for a meeting with morning tea, talks on member’s interests and a variety of guest speakers.

The club currently has vacancies for new members and there is no waiting list.

If you are interested in joining us at our next meeting on Thursday 12 October or any other meeting in 2017 as a guest or as a prospective member, please phone our Club Membership Officer, Anne Evans Ph (0402) 630 993.

CHESS T'MINIT with The Gap Chess Club The Stewart Wilson (hour) tournament was won by Tony Morris with 8 points from the nine rounds played, ½ point in front of Tony Howes with Cameron De Vere in third place. Mark Pendrith won the Maiden Trophy which is awarded to the leading player who had not previously won a tournament at the club. Rapid chess has now commenced with the Allegro tournament, where players have only 10 minutes to play all of their moves, with 10 seconds added each move.

The 2017 Marcus Porter Memorial will be played on Friday 20th and 27th October at The Draney Theatre, Marist College, Fraser Road, Ashgrove. Further details of the tournament which is open to all can be found on the club’s website.

The Gap Chess Club (affiliated with the Chess Association of Queensland) meets at 8.00pm on Friday nights at Room B6, The Gap State High School. New members are welcome. All standards are catered for, whether you wish to play socially, or in our tournament

play. For further details contact Andrew Robinson on 3862-8178 or visit the club’s website at: http://www. thegapchessclub.org.au/ .

This month’s puzzle is difficult (unless you are a computer). White to checkmate in 3 moves – surprisingly there is only one solution.

The problem (set by GM Pal Benko) is interesting as Bobbly Fischer was unable to solve it in half an hour.

For a solution for this months and many previous chess puzzles, visit http:// www.thegapchessclub.org.au/ chess_problems/puzzle_index. htm . Solution to last month’s puzzle. 1 Kg1 is the drawing move. 1. Bg1 g2 is checkmate.

1. Bxg3 hxg3 2. Kg1 g2 and a queen results.

Spring Fashion Parade 2017 Arana VIEW Club At our September Meeting we enjoyed our Annual Fashion Parade. Members dressed in bright florals to create the atmosphere and the fashions were provided by Portofinos. The event was held at Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade Keperra on Wednesday 6th September at 11.00am. We enjoyed a two course lunch, tea and coffee before the fashion parade.

We also drew our major raffle for the year and it was great to see members winning the fabulous donated prizes. The proceeds from this raffle go towards supporting our “Learning for Life Students” and the Smith family.

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For more information contact Philippa Wightman on Ph: 3300 1846 or 0408 496 737 or mail: PO Box 270, The Gap Q 4061 The Deadline for the NOVEMBER 2017 Edition Wednesday 25 October 2017

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National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Queensland) Inc

by Dave Livett

Brisbane North West branch meets at Gaythorne RSL on the third Sunday of each month commencing 10.15; for rest of year Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17. Visitors and new members are welcome. After the meeting take the opportunity to lunch in the pleasant surrounds of the RSL bistro bar.

Membership of the association is open to former Australian nashos who served in the two schemes operating between 1951 and 1973 and wives and widows thereof. Conscripts who served for countries other than Australia are welcome as associate members.

For advice about the benefits of joining the association or to apply for the two medals available to Australian nashos, phone 3324 1277, email officeadmin@nashoqld.org.au or write to Box 7014 Holland Park East Qld 4121. For further information about Brisbane North West Branch, phone Dave on 3366 3191.

Ashgrove Bowls Club is delighted to once again welcome back the Tatty Tenors for a great night of entertainment on Friday 24th November at our Club facilities in Yoku Road, Ashgrove.

Once again they have offered their talents to enable us to have a fundraiser to bring in funds for our Club and to help us celebrate the joy of Christmas with our friends. The Tatty Tenors – Ralph Devlin AM, Ron Jackson, Ted Chapman and Jim Ahern - have given hundreds of performances over the years both in Australia and overseas.

We feel that they have been very much part of our Ashgrove Bowls Club family and we are delighted that we can celebrate this festive season together.

The ‘Tattys’ are just back from a weeks’ season in Melbourne.

They provided mainly Irish music for a play about James Joyce, the famous Irish author, which was staged by ‘Bloomsday Melbourne’ at the Melba Spiegeltent at Collingwood. Our audience at our November concert can expect to hear all about their recent ‘Irish Exploits’ in Melbourne Town.

Bookings are essential with tickets available from Fran Wheate (ph 3300 1755) or Mitch Koroloff (Mobile 0418 887 843) or email Mitch at dkorolof@bigpond.net.au at $20 per person. You may like to form a party and can book a table of 10.

Quote of the Day

The third-rate mind is only happy with it is thinking with the majority. The second-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking with the minority. The first-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking.

- A.A. Milne The Western Echo October 2017 Page 28

The Tatty Tenors performing at Ashgrove Bowls Club in 2016 wowed the audience

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Enoggera Creek Reserve Regenerates When Dick Harding moved to Ashgrove in 2001 he didn’t buy a house he bought a lifestyle.

Dick’s house backed onto a bit of scrub called Enoggera Creek Reserve. In behind St John’s Wood Scout hut, the reserve is a steep hill bounded to the west by Enoggera Creek between Gresham Street bridge and the Royal Parade footbridge.

The hill was littered with rubbish and overrun by weeds but underneath it was an important Eucalypt forest remnant.

“There were piles of rubbish, bricks, car engines and water tanks covered with weeds mainly Lantana, Cat’s Claw and Mother-in-law Tongue. Council took away truckloads of debris and green waste,” Dick said.

A l t h o u g h h e ’s h a d occasional assistance from family, friends and Brisbane City Council, Dick has been a

save our waterways now largely a one-man bushregenerator removing weeds and planting more than 5,000 local species.

His method of removing weeds, without spraying herbicide, has seen the regeneration of important local plant species.

“It’s most satisfying as now Queensland Herbarium wants me to collect plant specimens from my site,” he said.

The herbarium is particularly interested in some of the more unusual species of Matrush present at the site, particularly Lomandra laxa, Lomandra multiflora and Lomandra confertifolia.

Work on the creek bank

Dick Harding at Enoggera Creek Reserve. PHOTO: Anne Jones

itself had been less rewarding with flooding, particularly in 2009, causing major erosion as Enoggera Creek tried to change course.

“Big trunks came down the creek six months after The Gap storm taking huge numbers of trees and shrubs,” he said.

Despite setbacks, Dick is pleased with what he has achieved.

“The slope is basically rehabilitated. It needs a bit of maintenance with weed regrowth but it has proved resilient.

“Sitting back and seeing what you’ve been able to achieve without a great deal of work is very satisfying. The site is pretty bloody good,” Dick said.

Art in Bark Display Art in Bark will have a display of bark pictures, jewellery, cards etc. at the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair at the Convention & Exhibition Centre, corner of Merival & Glenelg Streets, South Brisbane.

Date:- Wednesday 4th Oct to Sunday 8th Oct Time:9am – 4.30pm - pictures are made from the paper bark from the Melaleuca trees.

For more info. Barbara 3271 2130 Joy M. 0407 178 064 Hazel M. 0408 157 117

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Are your GUTTERS ready for the storm season?

Don’t risk your safety by climbing on your roof!

Call Maurie on 0407

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October holds Reflections... many memories

by Richard Speechley

October - that wonderful mid-month of our spring season when clear sunny mild days and balmy evenings are the order provided by Mother Nature.

It’s a time when big department stores and food suppliers bring our their ‘Order Now for Christmas’ signs and in many shops and wholesale outlets, the decorations go up as “Deck the Halls” or “Away in a Manger” is playing over loud speakers in many shopping centres.

With so many new trinkets and baubles appearing each year I sometimes wonder what happens to the items purchased last year, as most families I know keep things. It would appear that some, however, go with new trends and each year their decorations are new to reflect the latest theme or trends.

In the early weeks of 2017,

I spent 50 cents for a $5.00 Santa Stop Here sign - my only spend on decorations and it will no doubt end up with a relative.

On a personal note, October 6th is also a day of importance as it is the day my wife and I married in 1956. This year marks our 61st wedding anniversary.

It was on 18 February 1956 that we, with the “ADVACS Theatre Group, had presented a concert at Boggo Road jail in the afternoon, then another at the Goodna Mental Institution in the evening. The feeling of being free and a deep love for each other led to our engagement late that evening.

The October issue of The Western Echo also marks the 20th anniversary since Reflections first appeared.

During this time I called upon the services of two guest writers for four issues and on two occasions there was

Peter Pertnikovs as the Wolf and Richard Speechley as the Hunter in Red Riding Hood

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Five pretty girls on the village green

no room to publish. On my calculations, I have presented 214 articles for your reading pleasure. Early day articles were mainly focused on my time at primary school here in The Gap, then went on to cover pioneering families in a social nature and many other varied stories of local content or relevance. One that I wrote on birds, animals and snakes of the local area I consider to be one of the best.

To w a r d s t h e e n d o f October, the two teachers at The Gap Primary School, Mr. S. Gall and Mrs. Cameron, would suddenly realise only six weeks to ‘break up’ so better start pupils learning items for the Christmas breakup party and dance held in the old Gap Hall.

With not a great number of pupils in each lower grades, they would combine to sing as a group. Two songs I well remember as printed below also received a good response as back then our real break-up was in the evening.

A dear little birdie brown, Built a nest in an old oak tree, And with feathers soft as down, She lined it most tenderly. and Guess what I saw the other day, When Dad and I were riding,

A dear little rabbit, Soft and grey, Out in the cool grass hiding.

One or two of the lower grades would be given the task of learning a poem. Knowing the poem in a splendid fashion didn’t always work as on the night, stage fright would cause a meltdown and tears bringing much sympathy to the boy or girl. Higher grades usually combined in a poem, choir or dance presentation.

A dance I consider stupid and heaven knows where it came from, was known as “Looby Loo”. The movements elude me now but at practice, boys refused to hold the girl’s hand. The boys would pick up a stick to hold and the girls held the other end. On the night the boys turned into gentlemen and held the girl’s hand.

To this day “Here we go Looby Loo, here we go Looby light, all on a Saturday night” will at times haunt my mind!

Yes, October has many memories as we head into the festive season.

Note: The story of The Old Gap Hall appears on pages 45 -49 of Reflections (I) and in the April and May issues of The Western Echo this year, an article on the ANZAC Hall, part of St Mark’s Anglican Church at The Gap.

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Shed Happens for Men The Gap/Ashgrove Inc.

The Gap is a very interesting suburb, particularly given the depth of experience and talent of the people who reside in this suburb.

On Wednesday, 20th September 2017 at Shed Night two (2) interviews were conducted, one of Greg Cary, former 4BC Radio Announcer and Cedric Dubler, Olympian.

Our first speaker, Greg Cary spoke about his career as a Journalist and in particular his involvement as a Radio Journalist with 4BC. He is now involved as the patron of “Let It Go”, a significant organisation who are actively campaigning against violence in society generally, and in particular against the dreadful instances of death through one hit punches.

Greg also spoke fondly of his grand-father, a former Journalist and the example that his grand-father had set him, which coincidentally underlined the philosophy of just “Let It Go”.

The second speaker, Cedric was also born and raised in The Gap and attended the Brisbane State High School on a Scholarship due to his sporting prowess in athletics. Cedric, at the tender age of 17 represented Australia at The World Championships, coming fourth.

He graduated from there to represent Australia at the Olympics last year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, coming 14th out of 32 competitors. Cedric’s sport is the decathlon, which involves 10 different disciplines.

Cedric presented as a very humble young gentleman who was very grateful for the support that is given to him by his family and the team of wonderful people who surround him, including his Coach, Physiotherapists and the like. Cedric as an elite athlete explained how his body was often at total strain point and often was the subject of injury.

When asked as to what he was going to do now, he confirmed with great confidence that he wished to obtain a medal at the up-coming Commonwealth Games to be held on the Gold Coast in 2018 with a view to obtaining a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020.

Many thanks to both Greg and Cedric for being prepared to be interviewed and imparting their life experiences.

The next Shed Night will be held on 18th October 2017 in the usual place, the Scout Den at Payton Road, The Gap commencing at 6.00 pm. The interviewee will be Dr Steven Hambleton, again a local Gap resident.

We are also convening a Community Shed Night, which will be held on Friday, 17th November 2017 at the Ashgrove Bowls Club.

Two great interviews have been scheduled for that evening, again both local residents, the first being Sue-Belinda Meehan, Linguist and the second interviewee is dual international, Brad Thorn.

For further information call Craig Ray on 0417 736 897 or Lionel on 0417 786 527 or visit our website www. shedhappensformen.com.au or Facebook page gapshednight@ gmail.com.

Quote of the Day

The weak can never forgive.

Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.

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Serenta Singers Seeking New Conductor Local 4-part community choir, Serenata Singers, is looking

for a new conductor to share the load with one of our present conductors.

The choir sings a wide variety of music from Broadway to the Beatles, jazz, traditional and sacred and performs at nursing homes and villages regularly throughout the year. A small honorarium is paid. You would need to be available for morning midweek concerts.

Please contact Lois Cutmore 0413 305 942 or Desleigh Byrne 3300 9027 if you are interested in this role.

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For those residents who wish to collect a free copy, we have newstands located at: • Enoggera News - Corner Samford Rd & Wardell St • Stewart Road News Ashgrove

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