Tara & District Magazine - February 2014

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TARA

FEBRUARY 2014

Issue No. 02/14

D I S TM aRg aI zCi n Te

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Tara Show 2014 Plenty to see and do at the 2014 Tara Show Saturday March 8.

The 2014 Tara Show is shaping up to be a beauty.

Traditional events such as sheep, wool, horses and the fabulous ladies pavilion are of course a certainty however this year we have a number of new events and activities to enjoy. The 2014 Tara Show will have: •

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Six Bar Jumping Challenge - your chance to jump for CASH and prizes. Categories include: 18 and over, 17 and under, Best local, Encouragement. Starting at 4pm on the racetrack in front of bar. Stewards Brooke Harwood 0427 027 419 and Mike Geraghty 0427 176 112.

2014 Showtime Challenge - test your skills for CASH and ribbons. Challenges include Whip Cracking, Swag Rolling, Har throwing with a pitch fork and Sheep Counting.

Ribbons awarded to place getters (1st to 4th) in each event. Overall winners (male and female) awarded to the persons with the most points across the 4 events receive Champion ribbons and $100 cash. Time: 5pm in front of the main grandstand.

Challenge steward is Lenny Wright.

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Entertainment line up includes - Ace a fireworks Spectacular, Side Show Alley, The party band Second Gear, The Crack-Up Sisters, Country music singer Ken Lawson and Noah's Racing Pigs and Animal Farm.

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Side Show Alley -- ALL RIDES 1/2 PRICE -courtesy of Tara Show Society. Dodges are GUARANTEED to be at the show and will be only $4/car.

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Shop Front Window Competition. This year the theme will be "Showtime Favourites".

Dress your shop window or create an instore display. Entries close February 28th.

Please register at the Tara Customer Service Centre and help invigorate some fabulous community spirit. Judging will be March 3rd.

2014 Tara Showgirl Awards -- "BUSH VEGAS" - Friday 7th March starting at 6pm. Tara's very own BUSH VEGAS Charity Casino Night where the Showgirl and Princess Entants will be presented and the Charity winners announced.

Please contact Showgirl Steward Sharon Pomerenke 0418 157 954 for more details.

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Poultry Section -- This is a first for the Tara Show so make sure you enter your "Backyard Beauty" or prize Bantam, duck or goose. There is a category for all types of feathered friends. Contact Stewards Avery Green 0438 410 004 or Daphne Moore 0400 456 278.

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Town and Country Market Square will return with loads of stalls and displays for all to enjoy and grab that something unique.

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Delight your taste buds with a smorgasbord lunch or a tray of those mouth watering donuts from the Tara Shie College P&C. Grab a Dagwood dog, waffle cone or some fairy floss from side show alley or perhaps try the Coffee Road Mobile Cafe - American pancakes, Belgium waffles, Dutch Poffertjes, cakes, slices, muffins and of course coffee.

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Ace Fireworks Spectacular at 7.30pm. They get bigger and better every year.

It is going to be one fantastic Tara Show - only $10 entry fee for adults, $5 for aged pensioners and $2 for children under 15 - so much free and affordable entertainment on offer. What more do you need for a fantastic, family day out.

www.westerndownsmagazines.com EDITOR Jessica Flynn DESIGN Amelia Wood Kate Haig JOURNALISM Ann Alcock ACCOUNTS Karel Brownhall

On the Cover Valentine’s Day in the country.

The Western Downs Magazines Team wishes you a very Happy Valentin’es Day!

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A Note From the Editor Happy LOVE month! We have a very romantic ‘Valentine’s Day Edition’ for you this month. We have our new journalist, Ann Alcock who has written a beautiful story for us which you can read on page 17 of this edition.

As you would have read on page 2-3 we have a wonderful feature on your Tara Show, which is fast approaching, being held on the 8th March, 2014. It sounds like it will be a fantastic event and there will be something for the whole family!

Jessica Flynn, Editor

On a more serious note, Western Downs Magazines have decided to lend a hand to a magnificent charity; ‘Aussie Helpers’. This organisation is carrying out invaluable work in drought affected regions of Queensland and New South Wales. They are running initiatives such as ‘Buy A Bale’ to lend a hand to those who need it at the moment. You can read all about the ongoing devastation that is affecting farmers right on our doorstep and find out how you might be able to help on pages 20-21. These stories may bring a tear to your eye, but we need to do something to bring this situation to light.

Until next month, let’s pray for rain.

Jessica Flynn

Community Billboard proudly supported by Origin FEBRUARY 3-26

Chinchilla White Gums Gallery Photographic Competition 2014. Preview and announcement of competition winners Friday 31st January at 7pm. Bookings: 4668 9908

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Jandowae Street Party. Starting at 4pm High Street

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2014 Meandarra Apex Crazy Cockies B&S Ball.

Gates Open at Midday. Free Camping. Afternoon Fun & Games. Dress Black Tie. ID Essential for entry. NO Glass, food dye. More information on Facebook

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Bell Show Ball

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Jandowae Miss Showgirl Dinner

MARCH 1-2

Bell Show

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Tara Showgirl Casino Night

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Tara Show

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Wondoan Races

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Jandowae Show

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Jandowae Races

JUNE 7

Tour de Meandarra - Cycling Ride

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Jandowae Timbertown Festival www.jandowaetimbertown.org.au. Stallholders required - contact Kelly: 0402 313 096

Send in your event details for inclusion in the Community Billboard and the Events Calender. Call Western Downs Magazines on 4668 5953 or email your event listings for Tara & District to tara@westerndownsmagazines.com

Community groups are advised that applications are being called for the following funding programmes. Application forms are available on the Council website at www.wdrc.qld.gov.au and from Customer Service Centres.

Local Community Festival and Events Grant and Major Events Grant: applications close 5pm Tuesday 4 March 2014 for events beginning mid May 2014.

Community Support Programme: applications close 5pm Monday 31 March 2014 for services and activities in the financial year of 1/07/2014 to 30/06/2015.

Minor Grants Programme: applications close 5pm Tuesday 1 April 2014 for projects beginning mid May 2014.

Other funding programmes are open throughout the year and include the In Kind Assistance Programme, Sporting Assistance Programme and Public Liability Reimsursement Scheme. Information for these programmes and application forms are available on the Council website under Online Payments and Services/eGrants.

Applications are to be addressed to: Western Downs Regional Council Community Grants Funding Attn: Chief Executive Officer PO Box 551, DALBY QLD 4405

For further information phone 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624)

Love is in the air...

February - 2014– 5

Upcoming Events

Calendar of Events: February MONDAY 3 FEBRUARY

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THURSDAY 6

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Jandowae Street Party, 4pm High Street

Dalby Races

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Country Chatters 7pm at the Masonic Lodge, Fry Street, Tara. Contact Chantahl Stedman. Email: chantahlstedman@ hotmail.com

Valentine’s Day

Jandowae Miss Showgirl Dinner

Chinchilla White Gums Photo Competition Opening

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FRIDAY

Empire Theatre Competition Closes

SUNDAY 9

Meandarra Apex Crazy Cockies B&S Ball

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Miles Races

Bell Show Ball

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Bell Show

Bell Show

DEADLINE March Edition

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Country Chatters 7pm at the Masonic Lodge, Fry Street, Tara. Contact Chantahl Stedman. Email: chantahlstedman@ hotmail.com

Country Markets •

Blackbutt Markets - 3rd Sunday of the month

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Chinchilla Markets - 3rd Sunday of the month. Ph. 4665 7556

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Hivesville Country Markets - 4th Sunday of each month at Hivesville Sports Grounds Ph: 0459 493 511

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Kingaroy Artists’ Cottage Markets - 2nd Saturday of the month Ph: 416 36977

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Kingaroy Senior Citizens Markets - 3rd Saturday of the month. Ph: 4164 4130

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Kumbia Markets - only held on the 5th Saturday of the month, in months that there is a 5th Saturday 4163 6548

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Jandowae Markets - 4th Sunday of the month, Lion’s Park 4668 5486 or 4668 5408

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Miles Markets - 2nd Saturday of the month, 8:30am - 12 noon. St Luke’s, Dawson Street, Miles. Ph. 4627 1757

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Murgon Markets - Queen Elizabeth Park 2nd Sunday of the month 4168 2784

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Nanango Markets - 1st Saturday of the month 0427 631 273 or 4162 7300

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Wondai Markets - 4th Saturday of the month 4168 5926

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Tara Markets - Held first Saturday of each month. Site fee $5.00 stall holders. Ring Bob 4668 2233 or 4668 2127

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Warra Country Markets - 2nd Saturday of the month, Warra Park, Warrego Highway Ph: 468 1113 or 0422 828 762

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Dalby Showground Markets - 3rd Saturday of each month (except April) from 7am - Dalby Showgrounds Nicholson Street, Dalby. Ph: 0429 696 775

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Community

Moonie Visual Art Group’s Set For A Fabulous Year!

Bev McClune has very kindly decided to come back and do the finishing workshop 12/13 July FREE OF CHARGE as she really wants everyone to be able to finish this lovely pattern. This pattern looks challenging but as we all know from previous experience with Bev, she makes everything easy!

So beginners do not baulk at this…you will be delighted when you have finished it!

The Diamond pattern is fabulous for using fabrics that you love & don’t want to cut up in small pieces. Using brights or pastels, it will be lots of fun & a great technique to have under your belt!

MVAG Club dates for 2014…

Feb 4th Mar 4th April 1stMay 6thJune 3rd July 1st Aug 5th Sept 2nd Oct 7th & Nov 11th Dahlia Quilt

These are the days to come & bring whatever you are working on. It doesn’t have to be anything to do with the weekend workshops.

This year we also hope to call upon the skills of several members and friends to demonstrate different visual art techniques including embroidery and even cake decorating! We will advertise what different skill will be demonstrated in the Moonie Weekly Log Cabin Square before or on our Facebook page. If you have any questions or would like to be on our group email list, please contact Arlie Wormwell, our fearless group co-ordinator.

Our workshops for 2014 at the Moonie Sports Club are: 8/9th March… Julie Latcham “Log Cabin” 5/6th April…….Bev McClune “The Dahlia” 12/13th July….Bev McClune “Finishing the Dahlia” 23/24th Aug….Julie Latcham “Diamond Quilt” 18/19th Oct….Bev McClune…yet to be decided.

(Arlie Wormwell Ph: 07 46629124 Log Cabin is a traditional pattern that stands the test of time & always looks Mob: 0429 629 129 Email: arlie02@ fabulous! These can be as simple or interestingly complicated as you like, bigpond.com ) so it’s a good one for all sewing levels. Julie Latcham will be able to help Lynelle Urquhart you achieve what you wish in this quilt.

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February - 2014– 7

Community

Half A Century for the Hannaford Rose & Geranium Club This year marks fifty years for the Hannaford Rose & Geranium Club since Below: President, Marlene Green Secretary, Mim Hirst it’s inception in 1964 and we want to collate many of the available photos and have them available to all in one place on a CD. This way we hope, most of the historical photos will be preserved from time, mice, fire or flood! The plan is to make commemorative CDs available for purchase to anyone who is interested, ensuring many copies are out there and will hopefully survive the test of time.

If you have, or know of, any photos from club days or flower shows and would like to add them to the collection, please contact myself, Lynelle Urquhart on 4662 9125 or warrowa4@bigpond.com.au . If you post them to me I shall ensure their absolute care, scan them into the files and return them to you. (Postal address: Lynelle Urquhart, “Warrowa”, 13919 Moonie Highway, Moonie Qld 4406) Lynelle Urquhart

Road works closure on Weitzels Road, Tara Motorists are advised that Weitzels Road, between South Road and Tara- Motorists should drive to the changed conditions and obey all signage for Kogan Road intersections, will be closed for one week from Monday 10 their own safety and the safety of road workers.

February till Monday 17 February to replace the existing floodway.

For further information, contact Council's Engineering Section on 1300 During this period residents will be able to use Males Drive to access South COUNCIL (1300 268 624).

Road from Chinchilla-Tara Road.

Cr Andrew Smith, Spokesperson for Works and Engineering Services

Dalby - Tuesday 11 March 2014 Dalby Corporate Office Miles - Wednesday 12 March 2014 Murilla Room, Dogwood Crossing Miles Tara - Thursday 13 March Tara Function Room Jandowae - Tuesday 18 March Jandowae Cultural Centre Chinchilla - Wednesday 19 March Chinchilla Cultural Centre Wattle Room Wandoan - Thursday 20 March Wandoan Cultural Centre Individual appointments by arrangement 4pm to 5.45pm.

Please phone Kerri Wood Ph: (07) 4697 4464 Community Grant Workshops 6pm to 7.30pm For further information phone 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624)

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Community

Toastmasters Events Toastmasters from the Tara (Country Chatters), St George, Chinchilla and Roma Clubs will meet in St George on 18th and 19th January 2014 for the Area 31 Conference including Speech Contests and Club Officer Training. Events will take place at the St George High School Library commencing from 10am. Members who have successfully competed at their own club level will now compete at Area level to progress through to Western Division level contest which will be held in Goondiwindi on 1st & 2nd March. A second round of Club Officer Training will also be held

to energize the club roles and learn different ways of doing things said Jenny Abbott Area 31 Governor. Jenny invites all members to join the fun, education, stimulation and networking for the weekend. Registration forms can be obtained by contacting Win Salmon on 0417799362 or Jenny Abbott 0746692221.

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Mayoral Prayer Breakfast The Mayoral Prayer Breakfast for the Western Downs Regional Council will Barry will be sharing with us the key he discovered to access the blessings be held on Friday 21st March at the Dalby RSL Club from 6.30am to 8.30am. of the supernatural life in Christ, which has taken him from an ordinary life to a favoured, blessed and higher life in Christ.

The Mayor of the Western Downs Regional Council Cr Ray Brown will officially welcome all attending the breakfast and give a short address. The Closer to the event, tickets will be available at the Western Downs Regional Council Corporate Office in Dalby and all Customer Service Centres.

Breakfast will consist of a hot and cold buffet.

Several members from our community will lead the event with Prayers for Arthur Martin the Nation, Prayers for the Western Downs Region, Prayers for the Family Organising Committee: Doug Henning, Arthur Martin, Rev Jenny Sims, and Prayers for our Local Communities.

Rev Peter Evans, John Townsend The Guest Speaker for the Breakfast is Barry Cunnington. Barry was born into a Christian farming family in western New South Wales and raised in an isolated district many kilometres from town. Barry attended Boarding School and eventually returned to the land to pursue a career in farming and agriculture after graduating from Agricultural College with Honours.

At the age of 24 Barry was managing what was at the time one of Australia’s largest northern development properties. Following great success, Barry’s life was devastated by a series of events which triggered a return to God. The call to God began to be fulfilled, including a call to establish Orphanages and Widow’s Homes in Africa. Barry has been instrumental in running the spectacular ‘Tent of Promise’ which continues throughout Africa today. He has just returned from Romania and Bahrain.

February - 2014– 9

Business

Kylie’s Agro Roundup Agronomist Changes at Tara Rural Supplies

end of February then swapping to oats is your best option.

Kylie Fourie will be leaving us in mid February to go and have a baby! So please make sure you contact her on 0429032218 with any questions so that she can help you out before she goes on maternity leave.

By the end of February we will be able to plant some varieties of oats, and if you are looking for more bulk in your feed then mixing forage sorghum with your oats seed may be a good option.

Kylie will be returning to work part time from July, in the meantime Andy Gunther will be your main point of contact if you have any agronomy questions. Please call the shop on 07 4665 3366 to talk to Andy about any agronomic issues.

Some oats varieties are already in tight supply, so please let us know your predicted seed requirements so that you can plant the variety that is suitable for your production system.

Winter Forage Options

Aladdin is an oats variety suitable for planting at the end of February as it can handle a hot start to get you some quick green feed.

It may not feel like it now but we need to start thinking about what you might plant WHEN it In March as the soil temperature cools we can plant all oats varieties, as well as think about rains!

Barley or Triticale as alternatives. Barley has a The quickest forage sorghum we have to feed feed advantage over oats as it puts on more bulk, height is SSS variety. Or if you are looking for however you will only get one feeding out of it, standover feed to take into winter then Sweet compared to a couple of feeds with most oat Jumbo or Mega Sweet are the variety of choice. varieties.

Sorghum will stop growing as the days grow colder, so if we have not had a rain before the

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10 – February - 2014

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Community

Empire Theatre Competition Some ladies will do anything for a good cause!

When Annie’s husband John dies from leukaemia, she and her best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new sofa in the local hospital waiting room.

They manage to persuade four fellow Woman’s Institute members to pose nude with them for an “alternative” calendar. With their modesty spared only by artfully placed cakes, knitting and flower arrangements, and a little help from the hospital porter and an amateur photographer they complete their calendar. The calendar is a huge success but Chris and Annie’s friendship is put to the test under the strain of their new-found fame.

Based on a true story, Calendar Girls became the fastest selling play in British theatre history and a worldwide hit, showing one night only at the Empire Theatre.

Competition Closes 14th February 2014

Win 2 Tickets to Calendar Girls Friday 21st March at 8 p.m To win a double pass to see Calendar Girls at the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba, simply ‘like’ us on Facebook. If you already ‘like’ us, keep an eye out for Calendar Girls Facebook post, and ‘like’ the post for your chance to win the tickets.

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You Still Have Time To Win 2 Tickets To: ‘ Rachael Beck and David Hobson’ Be swept away with the talent of Rachael Beck and David Hobson as they perform at the Empire Theatre in an evening of beautiful music on Saturday 22 February.

To win a double pass to see Calendar Girls at the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba, simply ‘like’ us on Facebook. If you already ‘like’ us, keep an eye out for Calendar Girls Facebook post, and ‘like’ the post for your chance to win the tickets.

As two of Australia’s most popular performers, they will take you on a unique journey of classical, musical If you don’t have access to Facebook, simply fill in the form theatre and popular songs in their new show ‘Both to the January Special Summer Edition and send it in to us Sides’. for your chance to win the double pass — Western Downs Rachael Beck is a leading lady of musical theatre and an acclaimed concert performer. David Hobson is regarded as a renowned operatic performer and recording artist.

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January Competition Closes 10th February 2014

February - 2014– 11

Competitions

WINNER: Congratulations to Emma-Lee

Filer-Cottee and her kitten ‘Blue’

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Pet of the Month Finalists:

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“Mia”, sent in by Stephie Looker

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“Hercules”, submitted by Mikayla Heathwood

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“Nutmeg”, by Andrew Brown

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“Molly”, sent in by Ruby Heathwood

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German shepherd “Jake” with his sister “Ruby”, photographed by Mark Avent

Community

QGC Sustainable Communities Fund information sessions

Representatives from not-for-profit organisations and local governments are invited to register for free information sessions about the QGC Sustainable Communities Fund.

Representatives from not-for-profit organisations and local governments are invited to register fro free information sessions about the QGC Sustainable Communities Fund.

The next funding round opens on Saturday 1 February 2014 and closes on Monday 31 March 2014.

Session contents: • Information about the QGC Sustainable Communities Fund eligibility and application processes • Light refreshments followed by an opportunity to discuss individual proposals with QGC representatives (available only to those who attend the preliminary information session).

Session times: • Chinchilla, Tuesday 18 February, Chinchilla Bowls Club, Boyd Street, 10:00am – 12:00pm • Miles, Tuesday 18 February, The Murilla Room, Dogwood Crossing Miles, Cnr Leichhardt and Warrego Highways Miles, 6:00pm – 8:00pm • Dalby, Wednesday 19 February, BMO Business Centre – 178 Drayton Street Dalby, 11:00am – 1:00pm.

To register: Telephone (freecall) 1800 030 443 or email community@qgc.com.au Please ensure you nominate the session you with to attend Registrations must be received at least three working days prior to the session you with to attend.

February - 2014– 15

Valentine’s Valentine's Day & Pam's Greenery

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Why not brighten up your life with a boxed arrangement of flowers or a bouquet of lovely red roses for your loved one this Valentine's Day. Trayboxes can include a teddy bear or chocolates to make the occasion even It is a woven art for decorations in palaces, castles and churches across more special. Phone Pam to have them ready and on time for this special Europe. In the past tapestry advertised the power of wealth of Kings occasion. Place your order early so you wont be disappointed. and Noblemen. Henry VIII was recorded to have owned more than 2000 Pam's Greenery is now six years old and has diversified over the years to tapestries. Today this ancient craft has been integrated with the latest bring the ladies who live in Tara and the surrounding area a taste of what technology to produce an elegant range of modern tapestry with exquisite the city folk take for granted. Lovely artificial plants, greenery and flowers designs for your pleasure. are the beginning of cheering up the theme around the home and office Pam’ s Greenery place by enhancing the feeling of well-being. They're pleasing to the eye and have always lifted one's spirits and will continue to do so.

Handbags, wallets and evening bags have been introduced together with fashion accessories over the years and now, also in store there're beautiful tapestry designs in a range of handbags, travel bags, wallets and shopping bags. These together with other gifts items in the store are all at affordable prices.

Tapestry is a fabric that centuries ago, only the very rich could afford.

“You don’t need someone to complete you.

You only need someone to accept you completely.”

St Valentine’s Day For incurable romantics St Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. How will you show your love to that special person in your life?

St Valentine’s day is steeped in history and tradition. The origins remain shrouded in mystery but one legend dates it back to the Roman times. Emperor Claudius II believed that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families and so he forbade marriage for young men. Valentine is said to have defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

Prior to his execution he was visited in prison by a young girl and before his death is said to have written her a letter which he signed “from your Valentine”, an expression we continue to use today. The oldest known valentine still in existence is a poem written in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt.

For many years people continued to declare their love with individual hand written notes. These have largely been replaced by commercial greeting cards and the digital age has given us e-cards. Now there are apps to help you plan your complete Valentine event on your smart phone or tablet.

The traditions of giving flowers, especially long-stemmed red roses, and heart-shaped chocolates in red-lined boxes are still among the most popular ways of showing one’s love on Valentine’s Day. Candle-lit dinners, jewellery and romantic weekends also rate highly.

Five romantic and fun things to do on St Valentine’s Day: 1.

To help your love last all year spend some time together writing romantic ideas on slips of paper. Place them in a box and each partner takes one out every alternate week and has to implement the idea during the following week.

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Use an iOS app to make your own personalised video greeting.

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Give your partner a love coupon. This is a promissory note between lovers to agree to do something romantic at some date in the future.

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Make a list of the top 10 reasons why you love your partner.

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Take a bubble bath with candles and champagne.

Happy St Valentine’s Day! Ann Alcock

Why buy cut roses, when you can buy a living rose that will last a lifetime?

Dalby Landscape & Home Garden Supplies have everything you need to spoil your loved one this Valentine's Day. As Dalby's only appointed stockist of Crabtree & Evelyn we offer the full range of beautifully scented perfumes,moisturisers, scent diffusers, bath products and a delicious range of fine foods including biscuits, jams and preserves, toffees and fudge, which can all be gift wrapped if you choose.

Dalby Landscape's large range of giftware and garden ornaments caters for all sense of styles and personalities.

However, if you are still unsure of what to buy your loved one then why not treat them to a gift that will last a lifetime, a gorgeous living potted plant! This way your significant otherwill be able to watch the plant grow and bloom year after year. Happy Valentine's Day! Dalby Landscape Supplies

Recipe Proudly Sponsored by Foodworks Tara 23 Day St, Tara Ph: 4665 3188

White Chocolate Cream Heart Tarts Ingredients 1/2 x 200g packet Kingston biscuits 30g butter, melted 1/4 cup thickened cream 45g block white chocolate, melted, cooled

Whisk cream until soft peaks form. Add chocolate. Using a large metal spoon, gently fold until well combined. Carefully remove biscuit cases from tins. Divide cream mixture between cases.

Arrange raspberries on top. Serve.

Happy Valentines Day!

125g fresh raspberries Icing sugar mixture, for dusting

Method Step 1 Place biscuits in a food processor. Process until finely chopped.

Add butter. Process until just combined.

Step 2 Divide mixture evenly between two 2cm-deep, 10cm (base) heart-shaped loose-based fluted flan tins (see note). Using the back of a metal teaspoon, press mixture over base and sides of tins. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.

Step 3

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Fax: 07 4633 1872 18080 Warrego Hway DALBY February - 2014– 19

after a wonderful man, born malnourished, he looked more like an 80 year old POW than the So yesterday my motivator was two week old baby he was. We fought for him so the image of my own wonderful hard, only to lose him three weeks later. dog suffering, and people have responded! The response has An old cow struggles to been greater than imagined, stand, she was a much though the response we got loved old girl, one of from the picture of Bustas our special ‘MJ’ cows.. empty collar should have One day she stood up, given me some sort of clue, the next I helped her up, seen by over 90,000 people, the day after, my little brother dragged her body liked and shared so many away. My brother is 19. Why should he have to times! I wish I could tell our face that sort of thing, when others his age are mate how many people have grieved partying and living life to the fullest? Other boys are travelling, having fun, getting first jobs and for him.. It going to uni. My brother is a man beyond his would blow his years, he has seen more and suffered more than humble doggy most men twice his age. mind. with such a visual motivator.

Objective Achieved

I have turned down many many offers for financial support, people who want to pay the vet fee to save my little dog, and I so appreciate every single one of them! I am not turning them down out of pride, or some misguided sense of martyrdom..

I say no, because I am only one person, only one insignificant farmers daughter in a country filled with people more needy, the grazier who is so broke he cannot afford to buy hay to keep his five year old daughters pony from starving. The sheep farmer who has to make a choice to buy more drench for his dying sheep, or put food in his childrens’ mouths for one more week.

Yesterday I posted a rant on our facebook page about the mental suffering of graziers and all farmers alike in this terrible drought we are enduring at this time. To illustrate my point, I used a photo of my gorgeous kelpie blue dog cross, Lolli. She was and is suffering from an unknown illness, one that looked like it would take her very life and still could. This morning she is much improved though, and hopefully she continues to do so, after extremely valuable advice received from Breaker. She even finished her milk this morning, and smacked her lips with a little more life in her eyes.

The man who, with $100 left to his name, must My point in yesterdays post is that you really decide if he will buy one more bale of hay for cannot know the amount of hardship, and the his favourite cows, or a carton of bullets to put terrible choices that must be made on a farm in them all down. Its drought unless you have physically been there no wonder so many of these hurting, yourself, and made those choices. broken men turn the It’s almost impossible to explain with words rifle on themselves the trauma of a decision where your choices after the grisly job is are bad, very bad and just plain awful. But one done. thing I learnt (the only useful thing I have learnt) from animal activists websites and facebook If all I can do is pages, while I was trying to fight the anti-farmer share the photos of movement, is this take a picture, give suffering a the things which break our hearts every single day, then see these pictures. A baby lamb named face, and people can empathise.

Choppa pulled from a bog hole, the only survivor I saw many photos of cattle, maybe a single out of seven sheep, and 15 kangaroos, Choppa brahman steer, lovely and quiet looking, they died after three days of love and care in the gave it a name, one I know they decided to houseyard. call ‘Jacob’ and then told a story about how he was brutalized and cruelly murdered in some A calf called Geoff, pulled from a overseas abattoir. Then they point the finger at dam, where he was Australian farmers and say ‘its all their fault’ This stuck beside the is not the point of my post today, but its very easy dead body of his to see how people get so upset about Live Export mother, and named 20 – February - 2014

My sister is 21, girls her age are going to the beach and debating whether or not to wear that dress. My sister, doesn’t care what she wears, so long as she doesn’t have to see another animal in distress today.

If seeing these images hurts you, or makes you feel sad, only imagine what it does to the minds and emotions of the men and women who see them in real life every day, those who fight to change the inevitable, those who work against all odds to save a life, or to help an animal who is suffering.

Its difficult enough every day, but to do it with debt, or no money like so many graziers are trying to do right now? Impossible. My father’s voice when our pet cow comes to him for food in the paddock, and he rubs her neck and apologises to her softly, ‘I’m so sorry girl, I cannot feed you today’.

There is emotional damage occurring in the bush today, and if you can spare a moment, spend a moment.

Buy locally grown, support Aussie beef, Aussie lamb, pay an extra dollar for something direct from the grower.

And most of all, Thank God for the Aussie producer. They do it tough, they feel forgotten, and misunderstood. But every day I see more people standing up to say ‘hey, we see you, we appreciate you, we support you’ ~Jillaroo Posted on January 20, 2014 by Jillaroo

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Murray Hartin has CD’s and books available on his website www.murrayhartin.com February - 2014– 21

Community

Announcing the Western Downs Winners of the Australia Day Awards Bender of residents, volunteers and community groups both inspirational and humbling. So from the 68 • Cultural Award - Jan Ferguson nominations the panel chose 28 winners of local • Sports Achievement Award - Thomas Versace categories and from those 28, five regional winners • Community Project/Event of the Year Award Mayor Ray Brown said the judging panel faced a were selected.

Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races tough decision to pick the winners from 68 worthy "I'd like to congratulate all the winners on their outstanding contribution to our region and I look For the full list of local and regional winners and their nominations. profiles, visit Council's website www.wdrc.qld.gov.au/ "The Australia Day Awards give us the chance to forward to joining local events to celebrate their australia-day-2014-award-winners formally recognise and celebrate those individuals achievements and Australia Day." and groups within our communities who work hard The 2014 Regional Winners for the Western Downs in For details on the Australia Day Ambassadors, their profiles, and details about events around the region, the Australia Day Awards are: to make our region a great place to live," he said. visit www.wdrc.qld.gov.au/australia-day-2014 Citizen of the Year Award - Bill Blackley "As always, the judging panel found the stories of • Cr Ray Brown commitment, generosity and accomplishments • Young Citizen of the Year Award - Christopher Western Downs Regional Council Mayor The Australia Day spirit is alive and well on the Western Downs with 28 locals set to be honoured this Sunday as outstanding citizens who've contributed to our region's lifestyle.

22 – February - 2014

Business

Planting seeds for succession Whether you’re a farmer, a retailer, a manufacturer or a service provider, you should be succession planning. You may be a long time off retirement, but planning early will help you achieve a smooth transition to your golden years.

As the old Chinese Proverb says “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”

A succession plan is a strategy you put in place to identify and develop the next person/s to lead your business. That could be an employee you are grooming, an investor you are courting to purchase the business or a family member from 2. the next generation who is taking the reigns.

No matter what your succession path looks like, there are two key aspects you have to get right: 1.

The technical details. Succession planning

is not a one-off event. It is a process, and it can take years. Are assets owned by the right entities, are you using the right business structures? It’s a little like chess.

You need to always be looking several moves ahead while you continue to adapt constantly to the changing environment around you. Having experts who can help you navigate technicalities like capital gains tax, superannuation and aged care rules can make a big difference. Be sure to involve your solicitor and accountant in your planning right from the start.

Communication.

Your personality, upbringing, values, education and stage of life will all have a bearing on how you view things and how you communicate with others. Recognise and enjoy your different

perspectives. Be honest. If you aren’t openly sharing, then people will start to make their own (often wrong) assumptions about what you are planning. Be kind to each other. It can be wise to use a skilled negotiator, to work through issues and towards agreed approaches.

Succession planning takes commitment, patience, specialist assistance, and constructive debate to climb hurdles and identify opportunities. With the right approach, nothing is insurmountable. And remember, the best time to start is now.

David Briese will be sharing more tips at The Farmer Wants a Life seminars being held during February. www.thefarmerwantsalife.com.au.

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Health &Beauty

Sugar, the Most Dangerous Drug of All? Last month I delivered some vital information to you. In the Special January Edition of the Western Downs Magazine I outlined the Top Ten Chemicals To Avoid in your personal care products. Many of these chemicals are very popular in everyday products and by avoiding them you could prevent conditions such as cancer, depression, insomnia, birth defects, organ failure, psoriasis, eczema and many other health issues.

This month, we put the spotlight on sugar. Sugar is becoming a major concern in the medical community and has recently been described as ‘the most dangerous drug of our time’ by Paul van der Velpen, head of Amsterdam’s respected health service.

Now we have all heard about the risks of obesity and diabetes being the result of a high consumption of sugar. But did you know that there 146 negative effects sugar can have on your health? Nancy Appleton PhD. a clinical nutritionist has completed a study exploring the effects of sugar on our health and found 146 health issues directly resulting from the consumption of sugar. Some of these include: •

Sugar can decrease growth hormone (the key to staying youthful and lean)

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Sugar causes food allergies

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Sugar can contribute to eczema in children

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Sugar can impair the structure of DNA

Addressing similar issues the World Health Organisation released a warning based on research published in January 2013 proving that high-sugar diets lead to weight gain. The corollary of weight-gain, of course, is obesity, and all the attendant health issues that condition raises, including heart disease, cancer, hypertension and decreased life expectancy. And as if that wasn’t enough, another study published in the European Journal of Nutrition points to a link between high sugar intake and a much greater risk of depression.

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Eat a balanced breakfast with protein and fibre to stave off sugar cravings later in the morning.

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Eliminate hidden sugars around your house.

Common household foods that contain hidden sugar include peanut butter, mayonnaise, pasta sauce and yogurt.

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Use alternative sweeteners such as agave or stevia.

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Trick your taste buds by finding ways to replace the sugar with something else, such as cinnamon.

Alternatively, try starting with the new Queensland Health campaign, “Don’t stop it, just swap it!” Swap soft drink and juice for water.

Swap regular sugared tea and coffee for herbal Above all this research the one point that teas. Swap a sweet biscuit or cake snack for a concerns me the most is that sugar feeds cancer. piece of fruit. Swap regular chocolate for dark Science Daily states that certain sugar molecules chocolate with 80%+ cocoa. are present in very high numbers in cancer cells.

It now turns out that these sugar molecules are I want to leave you with one thought… if every not only present but actually aid the growth of type of food and drink that contains sugar carried the malignant cells. The fact that cancer rates in a warning label that read: Australia are now 1 in 3 people, you would think “This product is addictive and may cause that our nation would sit up and take notice. But depression, cancer, cardiovascular disease, many continue on in life in denial, “that won’t allergies and eczema.” happen to me!”

Would you purchase the product? Would you Not only is sugar aiding the death of our family feed it to your child, grandchild, or even your and friends but there is the growing conviction dog? that sugar is a highly addictive substance and one which creates cravings we find hard to Start addressing the sugar addiction in your control. Megan Douglas, a renowned naturopath home today! and founder of World Organic, brings to light in Chantahl Stedman one of her recent articles the results of scientific studies, which reveal that whilst people eating fats and proteins will stop when they are full, they will keep eating if they are consuming sugars, no matter their level of satiety. Perhaps even more frightening, French researchers in Bordeaux also reported recently that laboratory rats chose sugar over cocaine, despite the fact that they were already addicted to cocaine!

Dr Mehmet Oz suggests a four-pronged, fourweek approach to freeing yourself from sugar addiction:

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Health & Beauty

Tara Health Services Directory SERVICE

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OUTPATIENT CLINIC Phone 4678 7900 to make an appointment 3 days in advance

Monday / Wednesday / Friday 8.00 am – 9.00 am Except Public holidays

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Tara Health Service

Currently the Child Health service is not available and is expected to resume with one day per fortnight in the near future.

Commencement date not available at present.

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Tara Health Service Primary Health Care Centre

COMMUNITY HEALTH Phone 4678 7904

Weekly Thursday / Friday

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Tara Health Service Kathy Higgins Primary Health Care Centre

MENTAL HEALTH (Adult) Phone 46690501 for an appointment or 46690501 / 46787900 to cancel

Weekly Monday

Yes

District Health Service Mental Health Team Primary Health Care Centre

MENTAL HEALTH (Child & Youth) Phone 4669 0501 for an appointment or 4669 0501 / 4678 7900 to cancel

Weekly Tuesday

Yes

District Health Service Mental Health Team Primary Health Care Centre

WOMENS HEALTH Ph 4678 7900 for an appointment or to cancel

Every 6 weeks Monday

No

District Health Service Barbara Milne Primary Health Care Centre

ALCOHOL & DRUGS COUNSELLING Ph 4669 0555 for an appointment or to cancel

Fortnightly

No

District Health Service Primary Health Care Centre

PHYSIOTHERAPY Present referral to Tara Health Service To cancel appointment 4669 0538 / 4678 7900

Weekly Wednesday and alternate Monday / Thursday

Yes GP or Health Professional

Tara Health Service Primary Health Care Centre

SOCIAL WORK Present referral to Tara Health Service To cancel appointment 4669 0772 / 4678 7900

Weekly Wednesday

Yes Self or Health Professional

Tara Health Service Primary Health Care Centre

DIETETICS Present referral to Tara Health Service To cancel appointment 4669 0563 / 4678 7900

Fortnightly Monday

Yes GP or Health Professional

District Allied Health Service Primary Health Care Centre

SPEECH PATHOLOGY Present referral to Tara Health Service To cancel appointment 4669 0548 / 4678 7900

Weekly Monday

Yes GP or Health Professional

District Allied Health Service Primary Health Care Centre

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Present referral to Tara Health Service To cancel appointment 4669 0546 / 4678 7900

Weekly Tuesday and fortnightly Wednesday

Yes GP or Health Professional

District Allied Health Service Primary Health Care Centre

ANTENATAL CLINIC Phone 4669 0525 Dalby Maternity for an appointment or 4669 0525 / 4678 7900 to cancel an appointment

Fortnightly Wednesday

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Dalby Health Service Tara Health Service

RURAL & REMOTE WOMEN’S HEALTH PROGRAM To make appointment or cancel appointment Ph 4678 7900

Bi-Monthly

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Royal Flying Doctor Service Dr Felicity Rea Tara Health Service

CHILD HEALTH Phone 4678 7900 for enquiries.

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Health & Beauty

Head Lice Itching may continue for one week after the head lice have been killed Head lice are spread by head-to-head contact with someone who already • has head lice. Having head lice is not a sign of poor hygiene and head lice • No single treatment kills 100% of eggs. Apply the product a second do not carry or spread other diseases. Anyone can catch head lice at any time, 7-10 days after the first application, to kill surviving eggs. age.

• Lice can become resistant to some products. If lice are not killed, a Head lice are wingless insects that make their home on people’s scalps. different product may be needed.

They are often difficult to see. Their favourite hiding places are behind the ears and at the back of the neck. Head lice feed on human blood and their For all your head lice requirements please contact The Dalby Friendly Society Dispensary Ltd. bite can be itchy.

Female lice lay their eggs near the base of hairs, usually within 1.5cm of the Dalby & District Friendly Society Dispensary scalp. The eggs are glued to the hairs and hatch in about seven days. The empty egg shells are call nits.

Individual lice cannot live for more than a few days off the head.

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Tickling or itching feeling of something moving in the hair

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Pale, white specks (the eggs) stuck to the base of the hairs, that do not fall out when the hair is shaken

Head lice products can kill living lice and eggs, but do not protect people from getting head lice. Frequent or regular use of head lice products can cause scalp irritation and may allow lice to develop resistance to treatments.

An easy way to find lice and eggs is the ‘conditioner and comb method’.

Hair conditioner makes it hard for the lice to cling to the hair or crawl away.

Any ype of hair conditioner may be used.

School children often get and spread head lice. If your child has head lice you are advised to contact the school teacher and everyone your child has been in close contact with over the past few weeks.

Head lice can also be removed by use of an insecticide type head lice product. These products are available as shampoos, mousses, conditioners, lotions and sprays.

When using head lice products •

Do not use on children under 2 years of age without a doctor’s advice

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Use enough to thoroughly cover the hair and scalp, including the back of the neck and behind the ears

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Dry hair with a towel (do not use a hair dryer as heat can inactivate the treatment)

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Sport

Tara Cricket A great day was had by all at Teelba last Saturday as the Tara & District Cricket Association took the show on the road in recognition of the group of players from that neck of the woods who support the local competition.

A special thanks to the local community for their hospitality on the day.

Baker 1 for 10 off 4 bowled with great control.

Moonie’s innings didn’t get off to the best of starts losing Trent Schutt (3), Brad Baker (2) and Mark Bogle (9) within the first 5 overs to leave them at 3 for 17. Unfortunately it didn’t get much better for Moonie as not one Two T20 games were contested on the day with Condamine taking on batsmen reached double figures to see them all out for 63 in 17 overs. New recruit for Tara, Glen Gulliver picked up the impressive figures of 3 for 12 off Meandarra in the morning and Tara playing Moonie in the afternoon.

Meandarra batted first and it was some local Teelba talent that got them 3 overs and the evergreen Ian Beil chimed in with 3 for 5 off his four overs. off to a good start with John Penfold (27) and Tim Simmons (21) batting Matthew Prain well to see them 2/55 off 8 overs. Two quick wickets including the in-form Brendan Hatherell (3) saw Meandarra slump to 4/65. Ryan Burrows (40 retired), Webby (16) and Teelba’s Sonny Power (18 n/o) came to the rescue to see Meandarra post a good score of 157 of their 20 overs. Sam Taylor was the pick of the Condamine bowlers taking 2 for 23.

Condamine’s run chase got off to a bad start, losing Sam Taylor (14) and Ben Mott (3) cheaply. A good partnership between Guy Campbell (40 retired) and Scott Attwooll (20) got Condamine to 3 for 81, but once those two left the crease things fell away quickly to see Condamine all out for 105 in the 20th over. Meandarra used 9 bowlers for the day with most picking up a wicket, however Craig Emery’s 3 for 7 off 2 overs was the most impressive.

Tara won the toss and elected to bat in the afternoon match. Jeff Wade (40 retired) and Matthew Prain (38) put on an impressive 95 run opening stand which set up Tara’s innings. Ian Beil (13 n/o) was the only other player to reach double figures however as Tara’s innings ended at 5 for 137. Patty Nolan enjoyed the conditions to pick up 2 for 15 from his 4 overs and Brad

TARA HARDWARE Richard & Lou Thornbury

47 Day Street, Tara P: 4665 3216 E: tarahardware@hotmail.com

Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 5.00pm Saturday: 8.30am - 11.30am 30 – February - 2014

Sport

Meandarra Bowls Club

Tara Bowls Results

The refurbishment of the greens is now complete and members have had a roll-up and found the green in great condition, just a little more work and it will be excellent. Sunday bowls will start at 3.00pm so members try and brave the heat and have a roll soon.

Congratulations to John Smith who has progressed to the final of the Association Singles after winning through his section last Sunday in Tara.

Good luck!

Mark Saturday, 22 February on your calendar for a game of Night Bowls.

What a brilliant way to spend a Summer’s evening outdoors with family and friends. Feel free to nominate your own team of 3 players or if you can’t find a team we will make one up for you. $6.00 per player for the night and the Club will supply complimentary supper. The McDonald Trophy is up for grabs and other prizes to be won. So please forward your team with Lyn McDonald, June Slack or with me as soon as possible. We are looking forward to a fun-filled evening come and join us!

There were 14 players for Jackpot Joker Bowls. The triples game was taken out by Laurie Boardman, Rod Parker (nice to see you back Rod!) and Jo Jones over Peter Porter, Eddie Jones and Shirley Jones 15 - 9. The fours was a little closer with Jim Smith, Craig Ensbey, Gary Riggs and Justin Burnham winning 16 - 14 over John Smith, Pop Wilson, Gary Riggs and Charles Barnes. The Joker remained in the pack, so the prize money jackpots to $320 this Saturday.

A big couple of months coming up on the greens with several Championship rounds to be completed -

Please note that the Club is open every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays from 5pm onwards, and patrons please note that Club rule applies. Fridays are BBQ nights prepared by our lovely volunteers, please feel free to drop in for a bite and to socialize as well as to catch-up on the latest. The Club greatly appreciates your patronage.

Round 1 Men’s Fours to be played by 25 January 2014 - John Smith, M. Prain, M. Larsen & D. Stark v C. Ensbey, P. Matthews, T. Duffy & E. Jones (10am 25/1/14). Jim Smith, D. Sommerfeld, M. Merry & C. Baldwyn v L. Boardman, P. Porter, P. Wilson & L. Wright.

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Championships to be completed by March 2, 2014 Round 2 “A” Grade Singles - M. Larsen v Jim Smith, P. Matthews v T. Duffy, C. Ensbey v D. Sommerfeld & M. Prain v John Smith Round 1 “B” Grade Singles - (Please note new draw) C. Brauer v D. Collins, C. Baldwyn v P. Porter, J. McDonald v D. Stark & L. Wright v C. Bradley Round 1 “A” Pairs - John Smith v M. Merry v J. Wilson & L. Wright, T. Duffy & L. Boardman v C. Ensbey & P. Porter Round 1 Triples - L. Boardman, J. Wilson & L. Wright v Jim Smith, C. Ensbey & D. Sommerfeld, P. Porter, T. Duffy & C. Baldwyn v John Smith, M. Prain & P. Matthews Round 1 Mixed Pairs - L. Boardman & A. Furniss v Jim Smith & P. Heferen, C. Ensbey & R. Ramplin v M. Prain & A. Cann Matthew Prain

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Classifieds FOR SALE

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FOR SALE - CAMPER TRAILER Johno, with double bed and light truck tyres. Good condition.

Registered. $3,500. Ph: 4669 1415 ......................................

FOR SALE - 2010 HOLDEN UTE VE SV6 MY10, colour Nitrate.

70,000kms, 6sp manual, $23,500.

Polished alloy sports bar & removable ladder racks, soft tonneau cover, mud flaps, heavy duty towbar, window tint. Ph: Tom 0413 949 339. ......................................

STALL HOLDERS INVITATION The Jandowae Timbertown Festival is seeking stall holders for the upcoming 2014 Festival (6th-9th June 2014). Please visit www. jandowaetimbertown.org.au to download an application form.

Festival attendance is estimated to be over 10000 people.

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FOR SALE House with Income on 5 acres.

3 Bedroom, 2 toilets, air-con in main bedroom and living area. 9’ ceilings, hardiplank exterior and shed. 2 government school bus run contracts and 2 buses. $320,000.

Ph: Jerry 4663 0050. ......................................

FOR SALE - CARAVAN Coromal 14 foot low-line pop-top.

2 single beds, full gas stove, 3-way fridge, microwave, annex. Rego til Feb 2014. Good Condition. $10,500. Ph: 4669 1415 ......................................

URGENT SALE - UTE Reasonable Offers Considered Holden Commodore VYII 2004 Ute Excellent Condition 133400km.

Twin Exhaust. 5 speed manual. Black Interior. Upgraded Stereo. Near new Tyres. Body Kit. Goes Great. Reduced to $10,000 ONO. Ph: 4668 5110 ......................................

FOR SALE - TRAIL BIKE Kawasaki KZ 250F Trail Bike 2012 model. New plastics and graphics.

Spare set of plastics. Goes great, excellent condition $5500 ONO. Ph: 4668 5110 ......................................

FOR SALE - TELEVISION Centrex 22” colour televison, strong set top box, MXT dvd player and cabinet. The lot $100. Ph: 4669 7326 ......................................

FOR SALE - SADDLE Childs Pony Club Saddle, Good Condition $75.00 Ph: 4668 6117 / 045 548 965

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FOR SALE - HEADER John Deere 7720, Straw Chopper 24 FT Bat Reel. One Owner, good condition. $20,000 GST incl., negotiable. Ph: Night 4663 2207 or Day 0429 065 170. ......................................

FOR SALE - LANDCRUISER WAGON 1997 40th Anniversary White Auto Petrol, many extras. One owner, immaculate condition. 145,000kms. $15,000 negotiable. Ph: Night 4663 2207 or Day 0429 065 170. ......................................

FOR SALE - USED AND NEW GOODS Used - Washing Machine, fridge, freezer, kitchen cabinets, sinks, beds, lounge suites.

New - 6 x Audi Car wheels, baby car seats, indoor and outdoor furniture.

Phone 0430 042 919 or 0437 034 037, Tara.

MISC QUEENSLAND LOST PET REGISTER www.facebook.com/ Queenslandlostpets Statewide support, Local knowledge. https://www.facebook.com/qlpr. wdrqld Ph: Janette: 0427 657 568 ......................................

CHINCHILLA (Red Hill) 680 ac. with good stands of Ironbark and Cypress. Perm water in billabongs and creek. I bdrm Donga fully equipped with shwr and toilet under cover. 7000 gal rainwater with pumps. 10m x 6m lockable shed on concrete. Good TV & mobile phone cover. 1 Kw Solar power, Solar HWS and 12v frig/freezer included. Has a lot of potential for a number of uses and is only 15 kms from town.

Fiat tractor and Hino truck cheap if required. $275k with vendor finance on 10% dep and 6% interest P.A. Repayments neg. Contact Doug 0458 599 367 or email: doug.w@ harboursat.com.au for photos. ......................................

FOR SALE - HOUSE 4 Bedroom House in Jandowae.

Renovated bathroom, kitchen with granite bench tops, huge living areas. House sale includes all furniture (everything from the TV to beds etc.) Double carport. Lockable shed 6 x 4m, covered patio area, landscaped gardens. Great buy for a family or an investment property. 64 George St, Jandowae. $200 000. Ph: 4632 4093 ......................................

FOR SALE - JANDOWAE HOUSE Approximately 12 years old, 4 bedrooms, good scooter ramp to verandah - 2 bay lockable car shed with workshop, laundry and toilet attached. Price - $227,000.00. Ph: 4668 5781. ......................................

BUSINESS + HOUSE FOR URGENT SALE Meandarra Licensed Post Office, lock stock & barrel with huge 4 bedroom house + 2 Door Garage for URGENT SALE ($negotiable$). For more information please ring Chris in confidence at Ph: 4665 6130 or 0467 489 075 or meandarrapo@yahoo.com. au ......................................

FOR RENT - JANDOWAE 2 Bedroom fully furnished unit. New kitchen, 3 bay carport/patio. Due to proximity to businesses, noise restrictions apply during business hours. $230p/w. Ph: 4665 7186 (9am – 5pm) ......................................

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All devices

Winter watering times commenced on April 1.

WATER RESTRICTIONS Chinchilla Chinchilla Miles Miles Dulacca Wandoan Wandoan Dalby Dalby Warra Jandowae Bell Kaimkillenbun Bunya Mts Tara Tara Glenmorgan Meandarra Location

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ANZAC DAY SERVICES On Monday 25 April the Western Downs will be commemorating ANZAC Day with the following services:

4665 3316

Community Centre

Rosalind

4665 3508

Tara Shire State College

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Doug Bougoure Clayton Arnell Doug Jamieson Patty Nolan Sam Taylor Matthew Prain

4665 3776 4665 9102 4665 6183 4665 0170 0427 692 176 0437 735 919

Tara Community Care - HACC

Trish Geraghty

4665 3246

Tara Lionesses

Gail Dicks

4665 3719

Senior Citizens Inc

Maree Foster

4669 4054

Sherrin Gunther Irene Dowling Janice Mack Tracey Wilson Doug Bougoure Matthew Prain Ric Whiting Rick Brauer Christine Neal Doug Bougoure

4665 3744 4665 3449 4665 6751 4669 2186 0437 735 919 Club 4665 3673 Pool 4665 3151 46653353 46659104 4665 3776 4665 3329 4665 3776

Junior Cricket The Gums Meandarra Moonie Condamine Tara

Tara Dance Academy Tara Ladies’ Bowls Club Tara Little Athletics Tara Polocrosse Club & Tara Campdraft Tara Race Club & Tara Social Squash Tara Squash and Fitness Centre Tara Swimming Club and Swimming Pool Tara Tennis Club The Gums Sports Club Touch Football Club Bowls Club Golf Club Junior Rugby League, Netball Club & Pony Club

Denis Sommerfeld Ros Bougoure

Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (Dalby Branch)

Jan Linsley

4662 4666 / 0419 404 303

State Emergency Service Contact

Rod Parker

0427 516 719

Gail Dicks FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK

4665 3719

Jason Watts

4665 3200

Kathy Francis

4665 3561

FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK

Tara Folk Art Group Tara Long Day Care & Kindy

FROM THE MA

4665 3376

Tara Men’s Group

Ken Williams

4668 2127

Tara Neighbourhood Centre

Ros Wade

46653508

Tara Show Society

Lyndel Neal

46653897

Gail Dicks

4665 3719

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Tara Crisis Support Group

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Scout Association

Sporting Clubs

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WATER RESTRICTIONS N: 0488 687 649 / R: 0429 726 833 Meandarra Glenmorgan 4665 6890 Tara Tara 4665 3376 Bunya Mts Kaimkillenbun 4669 2156 orBell 0439 681 4665 3168 Jandowae Warra 4665 3858 Dalby Dalby 1300 991 443Wandoan Wandoan 46653508 Dulacca Miles 4665 6336 Miles Chinchilla 4665 6100 Chinchilla

Tara Community Church John Arnell St Martin’s Anglican Church Irma Porter / Barbara Langes

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Meandarra Commemoration Service Glenmorgan Dawn Service Tara Commemoration Service Tara Dawn Service Bunya Mts Commemoration Service Kaimkillenbun Commemoration Service Bell Commemoration Service Jandowae Commemoration Service Warra Commemoration Service Dalby Commemoration Service Dalby Dawn Service Wandoan Services Commemoration Service Counselling Wandoan Dawn Service Dulacca Commemoration Service Miles Commemoration Service Miles Dawn Service Chinchilla Commemoration Service Chinchilla Dawn Service

5pm - 6pm

Level 1

Dulacca

Level 1

Tara

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moration Service 11:00am Community 07 4663 0745 Kindergarten C&K Meandarra Service 4:28am 07 4663 0745 C&K Glenmorgan Community Kindergarten moration Service 10:30am 07 4665 3133 Service 5:30am 07 4665 3133 C&K Tara Community Preschooling Centre moration Service 8:00am 07 4668 3240 moration Service 8:00am 07 4663 4154 Country Chatters Toastmasters moration Service 6:00am 07 4663 1065 moration Service 11:45am 0419 399 852 Hannaford Rose & Geranium Club moration Service 9:00am 07 4668 1220 moration Service 9:45am 0429 911 337 Lifeline Clothing Store Service 4:28am 0427 790 650 moration Service 9:45am Downs 07 4627& 4241 Lifeline Darling South West Qld Financial Service 5:30am 07 4627 4241 Meals On 8:45am Wheels at the5520 Neighbourhood Centre moration Service 07 4628 moration Service 11:00am 07 4628 5520 Meandarra Home Nursing Service 6:00am 07 4628 5520Service moration Service 11:00am 07 4668 9564 Meandarra Police 07 4668 9564 Service 6:00am

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Winter watering times commenced on April 1.

CTIONS WATER RESTRICTIONS LEVEL 6am - 10am LEVEL Bunya Mts & District AmCom Inc. Promoting Radio Comm & Electronics

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6.30am 7.30am 5pm - 7pm

Level 1

3

Level 1

Level 1

Meandarra

Level 1

Wandoan

Jandowae

Level 3

Brigalow

Handheld hoses and drip systems only

Dalby

Dulacca

Handheld hoses and drip systems only

All devices

4pm - 6pm 7am - 9am

Level 1

Level 1

All devices

3pm - 7pm

mmenced on April 1.

5pm - 6pm

Level 1

Chinchilla

Level 1

Service

Kogan

Level 1

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Level 1

Dawn Service Commemoration Service Dawn Service Commemoration Service Commemoration Service Dawn Service Commemoration Service Dawn Service Commemoration Service Commemoration Service Commemoration Service Commemoration Service Commemoration Service Commemoration Service Dawn Service Commemoration Service Dawn Service Commemoration Service

Moonie

Level 1

WATERING DAYS

LEVEL

5pm - 7pm 7.30am 6.30am -

Moonie Kogan

Level 4

Jandowae

systems only hoses and drip Handheld

The Gums

Level 1

3 4 3 4 Proudly Sponsored by Western Downs Regional Council, Tara Office 1 open210am - 10pm 1 2 Alcoholic Anonymous 3255 9162 systems only hoses and drip Handheld

Level 1

Level 1

Bell

Glenmorgan

Level 1

Warra

and drip systems only Handheld hoses

Warra

5pm - 6pm

Level 1

LEVEL

Buckets only

Meandarra

5pm - 6pm

LEVEL

LEVEL

Level 1

Buckets only

Level 4

Level 1

Kaimkillenbun Level 6 Level 1

Level 1

Jimbour

watering No outside

Moonie

Level 1

The Gums Kogan

6

Level 1

Level 1

Glenmorgan

Level 1

Jandowae

Moonie

Level 1

Wandoan

Level 1

Level 1

5

Level 1

Kaimkillenbun Level 6

Level 1

Bell

WATERING DAYS

Jimbour

Level 1

Brigalow

Warra

Level 1

No outside watering

Dulacca

and drip systems only Handheld hoses

LEVEL

The Gums

6

Level 1

5pm - 6pm

Glenmorgan

5

Meandarra

Community Contacts Buckets only

Level 1

Kaimkillenbun Level 6

WATERING DAYS

LEVEL

Jimbour

watering No outside

Level 1

Level 4

6

Level 1

Level 1

Kogan

5

The Gums

Moonie

WATERING DAYS

Glenmorgan

Level 1

Level 6

Level 1

The Gums

Level 1

Glenmorgan

Tara Trade Directory Accommodation

Commercial Hotel - Ph: 4665 3214 Email: commercialhoteltara@bigpond.com

Livestock, Property Grant Daniel & Long, Meandarra - Ph: 4665 6111 M: & Merchandise 0448 802 060 Agents

Bunya Mountains Accommodation Centre. Ph. 4668 3126. info@bunyamountains.com

Medical Services

Tara Community Outreach Medical Services. Medical ph: 1800 99 29 29, Dental Ph: 1800 99 49 49

Music Centre

Bi-Rite Electrical - O’Shea’s Music Centre. 23 Hospital Rd, Dalby. Ph: 4662 3100

Optometrists

Eyecare Eyewear, Dalby Shoppingworld, Ph: 4669 7072, Chinchilla Central, Ph: 4668 9888

Accountants

BMO - 187 Drayton Street, Dalby – Ph: 4662 3722

Air Conditioning

Service, supply and install air conditioners E: murray@043split.com.au Ph: 0437 754 844

Bank

National Australia Bank, 37 Day Street, Tara. Ph: 4678 7000.

Beauty Clinic

Nicoles Simply Beautiful Beauty Clinic, 56G Patrick St, Dalby. Ph. 4669 8198

Builder

Carmody Building Services - BSA: 10629 Brisbane: 0419 730 811 Tara: 0439 172 137

Party Hire

Time2Party - 16 Eileen Street, Dalby. Ph: 4669 8998. F: 4662 3825

Business Cards & Branding

Western Downs Magazines - W: www. westerndownsmagazines.com Ph: 4668 5953

Pawnbroker / Secondhand Dealer

Buy, sell, loan,swap, consignment. Knight Trading Company. 3/38 Day Street, Tara. Ph 4669 4721

Computer Sales & Repairs

Brodah Computer Systems - Ph: 0417 143 459 Reliable Local Service Since 1997

Pest Control

Amalgamated Pest Control - Ph: 4662 7082 E: chinchilla@amalpest.com.au

Concreter

Connor’s Concreting, Shaun Connor - Ph: 4669 4068 M: 0427 694 068

Cosmedical

Cosmetic Elegance Clinic. Suite 102, Level 1, Medici Medical Centre, Toowoomba. Ph: 4638 2700.

Council

Western Downs Regional Council, Tara Customer Service Centre - 19 Fry Street

Dozer & Grader Hire

Call John 4665 3931, Steve 4669 4057 or Ron 4669 4336

Drafting & Building Design

Martin Building Design - Residential, Commercial, Industrial. Ph. 4662 1403. www.martindesign.com.au

Earthmoving

Hurlock Backhoe & Drainage, Bruce Hurlock - Ph: 0427 624 492

Electrician

Stewarts Electrical and Television. Stewarts Electrical offer domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installations and service. Contact one of our friendly staff on: 07 4662 3969 or drop in and see us at 31 Nicholson Street, Dalby

Electrician

Dave Mitchell, Electrical Contractor. Ph: 0414 423 836. david@retick.com

John Davies Optometrists – We’re Serious About Your Eyes - 46a Archibald St, Dalby. Ph: 4662 3725

Central Pest Control – Ph: 4662 1132, M: 0412 340 644.

PO Box 776, Dalby 4405. centralpest@bigpond.com Pharmacy

Dalby and District Friendly Society Dispensary Ltd. 52 Cunningham St, Dalby Ph: 4662 5333 F: 4662 5595

Real Estate Agent

Elders Real Estate 34 Day Street, Tara Ph 46653399.

Ray White Rural, 44 Drayton St Dalby, Ph: 4669 8866

Rural Supplies

Elders Rural Services, 34 Day Street, Tara Ph 46653399.

Tara Rural Supplies - 46 Day Street, Tara - Ph: 4665 3366

Security

24/7 Guards and Patrols. Tara and Surrounds. Ph 0439898510

Shipping Container Hire & Sales

Dalby Containers - Ph: 4663 5544 Gosden’s Machinery – Shipping Containers and used farm machinery – 24999 Warrego Hwy, Chinchilla 46652289 or 0427584397.

Supermarket

Foodworks Tara - 23 Day Street, Tara. Ph: 4665 3188

Tattoos and Piercing

Ink Addict Tattoo & Piercing Studio. Phone: 0428750011 email: InkAddict@bordernet.com.au Join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/InkAddictTara/

Flooring

Dalby Carpet Court - 33 Condamine St, Dalby - Ph: 4662 3870 Fax: 4662 5144

Florist

Pam’s Greenery and Flowers. 45 Day Street Tara. Ph. 4669 4729

Timber

Blinco Bros Timbers - 18079 Warrego Hwy, Dalby. Ph: 4669 6766, E: dalby@blincotimbers.com.au

Funeral Services

Burstows - 9 Rochdale St Dalby, Ph: 4679 8200

Towing

Furniture

Dalby Dealers Furniture, 8 Eileen St Dalby, Ph: 4662 2828, F: 4662 5758, W: www.homemakersaustrallia.com.au

Western Downs Towing - All Towing and carrying up to 5 tonnes. Ph. 4669 4068

Tractor Parts

Wideland Ag & Construction - 18080 Warrego Hwy, Dalby. Ph: 1300 783 379. Parts & Sales of Case IH.

Dalby Landscape & Home Garden Supplies. 15 Hospital Rd, Dalby. Ph: 4662 3910. F: 4662 5475

Wildlife Rescue

Registered Wildlife Carer - Ph 46653729 or 0438 123793

Website Design

Kabosh Creative - ‘Elgin’, Condamine, Ph. 4627 7290, www.kaboshcreative.com.au

Garden Centre

Handbags

Pam’s Greenery and Flowers. 45 Day Street Tara. Ph. 4669 4729

Hardware

Tara Hardware - Richard & Lou Thornbury. 47 Day St, Tara. Ph: 4665 3216. tarahardware@hotmail.com

Hydraulics

Simplicity Hydraulics - 28 Loudoun Rd, Dalby. Ph: 4660 6001. E: hydraulics@simplicityaus.com.au

Kitchens & Furniture

All timber kitchens. 3/38 Day Street, Tara. Ph 46694721.

We layby kitchens.

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