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LAIDLEY'S INDEPENDENTLY OWNED NEWSPAPER • PUBLISHED FORTNIGHTLY
• Vol: 4; No. 19
Friday, September 12, 2014
Laidley steps into Spring
Eileen Zahnow shows off her beautiful Clivias at last year’s festivities
WITH winter now behind us, the change in season means the annual Laidley
Spring Festival is up and running. The event will culminate tomorrow
Saturday 13th with the popular street parade from 1pm.
Mayor Steve Jones said this year’s festival would be bigger and better with a
number of exciting activities lined up for the event.
“Laidley is abuzz with the Garden and Flowers Show as well as the Spring
Orchid Show open to the public,” he said. “Also the popular artists’ exhibition,
is a must-see attraction, running for the whole three days.
“The festival provides a great opportunity for families to have a day outside in
the warmer weather and enjoy the activities on offer, particularly on Saturday”.
“This year we have the popular Gronkle from How to Train your Dragon, and
Peabody and Sherman. These live shows will keep the kids entertained for
hours. Don’t forget the ABC Craft Village, face painting, animal farm, live
music at Das Neumann Haus and the Show ‘n’ Shine at the QN Hotel. Laidley
Better Business will also be holding the Make it, Bake it, Grow it Markets
from 8.30am to 1pm.” he concluded. More information inside.
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Your independent newspaper bringing you the latest community news • Friday, September 12, 2014
Popular Spring windows
HELEN and Russell Kirk have been blessed with an innovative and
very creative staff, who every year. band together for the Spring
Festival.
They all help Helen and Brenda create beautiful windows in the
theme for the Spring Festival that year which are a delight for locals
and visitors.
They have had many wins over the years.
“This year was a bit of a challenge for us,” said Helen. “The theme
was ‘Four Seasons’, we had to get our thinking caps on for that one.”
Members of Laidley Better Business, Helen and Russell have been
active throughout the year with the chamber helping raise awareness
in the Lockyer Valley of what the beautiful little heritage style town
of Laidley has to offer.
They are located in Laidley and Plainland and their premises in the
Laidley CBD are housed in one of Laidley’s historic buildings named
after one of the town’s founding families. They pride themselves on
being more than just a lotto, news and stationery outlet.
Helen has a great eye when it comes to purchasing gifts with a
difference and the shops are always a joy to lose yourself in when
looking for that something special for someone special.
When we say gifts we mean all ages.
They stock some fabulous kids toys, puzzles and games. If you are in
need of art supplies, there is a great range to choose from also.
Helen buys gifts for all special occasions - St Valentines Day, Mothers
and Father’s Day, Easter, Christmas and of course, Laidley’s very
own Spring Festival.
Immediately after Christmas she transforms her shop for back to
school.
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Helen and Brenda with their Autumn window.
Weekender
Photo A Kirby
They have a huge range of Hallmark cards and very kindly donated
their limited edition Hallmark Bear for auction at the recent Spring
Gala which raised money to bring the steam train back to Laidley
this year.
Their Laidley shop has a Heritage Bank agency which is open five
and a half days a week.
Helen has been buying for Christmas and as a consequence needs to
clear the shelves. So she is happy to announce that she is having a
huge clearance sale for the whole month of September to make room
for new stock.
Come in and see what bargains you can pick up.
Oh-Oh... Helen has been SHOPPING!
and now she MUST HAVE a...
HUGE CLEARANCE
SALE
for the WHOLE of
September
Laidley Store ONLY
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LAIDLEY
122 Patrick Street
Phone: 5465 1194
PLAINLAND
Woolworths Complex
Phone: 5465 7664
More than just a News, Lotto & Stationery Outlet
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Your independent newspaper bringing you the latest community news • Friday September 12, 2014 3
Public banned from council rates discussions
AT its most recent fortnightly general meeting, Lockyer Valley Regional
Council banned the media and members of the public from its discussions
with concerned business operators over rates increases.
Council met with packing shed owner Kev Toohill whose rates
skyrocketed by 155% this month after council had changed rating
categories. Caltex Plainland agent Mike Stewart was also due to speak
to council later in the day, but it was decided that both sessions would be
closed to the public.
Mayor Steve Jones said closing the meetings was necessary to discuss the
individual circumstances of the ratepayers.
“This way, the meetings will provide an opportunity for meaningful
discussions on the situation,” Cr Jones said. “Council will meet with the
eight owners of affected commercial premises to better understand each
circumstance and listen to their concerns.
“At this point we stand by the moderate increases. However, given
information found to be an anomaly which was presented on the Local
Government Association of Queensland’s website, we are happy to
review the circumstances around the two service centres on the Warrego
Highway.”
Cr Jones blamed Member for Lockyer Ian Rickuss for interference in the
matter, saying council does not appreciate the local member attempting
to undermine its processes which, he said, happens each and every year.
At a recent meeting of Lockyer Valley business people brokered by Mr
Rickuss, a statement was issued condemning council for commercial rate
rises, some of which were between 150 and 600 percent.
When contacted by The Valley Weekender, Mayor Steve Jones said,
following on from recent meetings with owners of some commercial
premises in the region, council is now working with these owners on
their issues with regards to their rates.
“This is a normal process which council goes through with its ratepayers
each year,” he said. “A small number of objections have been received
and council is currently reviewing these on a case-by-case basis.”
ON 22 May this year the Electoral Reform Amendment Bill 2013 was
passed in the Queensland Legislative Assembly, amending the Electoral
Act 1992 (Qld).
After Queenslanders were asked to have their say on electoral practices,
several reforms were introduced which Attorney-General and Minister
for Justice Mr Bleijie said would modernise, simplify and protect
Queensland’s electoral system.
“By thinking outside of the ballot box, Queensland will lead the way with
its electoral system,” he said.
“Voting will enter the digital age at the next state election with electronic
voting to be made available for voters with disabilities.
“Blind and vision impaired voters will be able to phone in their vote via
an electronic assisted voting (EAV) system and physically disadvantaged
electors will also be able to cast their vote electronically at selected
polling booths.
“We want to make participation in democracy as easy as possible, so we
are removing all restrictions for eligibility for postal or pre-poll votes.
“Maintaining the integrity of our electoral system is vital so proof of
identity will be required on polling days to prevent voter impersonation.
“We know everyone doesn’t have photo identification, so we’ve included
a broad range of acceptable forms of ID.”
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Changing the way we vote and the system
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Our Community Centre presence at Friday markets
COMMUNITY Centre manager Sandra and volunteer Iliya have been
attending the Friday street markets to spread the word about the good
things being done at the Centre and promoting the services that are
available at Mary Street.
Although the weather was rather unkind on their initial outing, staff and
volunteers will be in attendance again in coming weeks. Anyone requiring
Burns girl returns home
YOUNG burns victim Sarah McNeish was determined to be home last
weekend to help celebrate two very important occasions: mother Linda’s
birthday and Fathers’ Day with dad Gary.
She said she also wanted to catch up with her brothers Andrew and Mattie.
Although still undergoing physiotherapy, Sarah was given leave from
Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital’s accommodation unit, Leonard
Lodge to be with her family back in Laidley.
“I should be home permanently within a matter of weeks, but will have
to continue with the treatment at Ipswich and Laidley for some time to
come,” she said.
“We’ve had a good time here over the weekend opening all the presents
put on hold since the community’s and Faith Lutheran College’s
Christmas in July parties.”
Mother Linda said it was an emotional time for her and Sarah as this was
the first time either of them had been back to Laidley since the July 26
fire.
“People have been so generous and kind,” she said. “We want to express
our undying gratitude to everyone who has helped, but I must make
special mention of the Lutheran Church for allowing us temporary
accommodation in the manse. And, we could not have made it without
the contributions from the Bendigo Bank, Faith Lutheran College and the
Salvation Army.
“Of course, we also want to thank all who have kept us in their thoughts
and prayers during what was a very traumatic period.”
further information on
what the Centre has
to offer, should make
contact with these
members and seek their
advice.
Spreading the message
at the recent Friday
markets is Our
Community Centre
volunteer Iliya.
Photo: Jim Nicholls.
Happy to be home: Sarah McNeish with her brothers Mattie (left) and
Andrew. Photo: Jim Nicholls.
OUR SPACE
SPRING is here and this Saturday Our Community Centre will have
an entry in the Spring Festival parade representing The Four Seasons
and celebrating Child Protection Week in conjunction with Laidley
Child Protection Unit, Youth Justice, Crime Stoppers, Small Rights Big
Changes Inc and Bravehearts.
This project was funded by Child Protection Week Activity Grants, so a
big thank you to our sponsors.
You may have seen us at street markets on a Friday; come and have a
chat with us. We are usually handing out flyers about our services or
upcoming events.
We were there last Friday sharing our space with officers from AntiDiscrimination Commission Queensland.
We won’t be there every week but are trying for at least once or twice a
month.
Our new bookkeeper, Dulcie, starts next week, replacing our current
bookkeeper Ailean who will be leaving us at the end of September as her
contract finishes.
We wish her all the best in her new endeavours. A big thank you from the
Management Committee on doing a great job.
Healthy Options is a new cooking course that will commence in a few
weeks, if you are interested in learning how to cook some healthy meals
and take them home to the family free of charge, then give Sam a ring to
book your place.
It will be a trial so only a few places are available. Telephone: 5465 1889.
Our Community Centre
GROUPS
Developed in
response to
community
interest
and/or
need
Fax: 5465 1861
VISITING
SERVICES
Lifeline
Tax Help
Playgroup
Broadband for Seniors
www.ourCommunityCentre.org.au
Email: admin@ourcommunitycentre.org.au
OR manager@ourcommunitycentre.org.au
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A Message from
Mayor Steve Jones
Cr Steve Jones,
MAYOR,
Lockyer Valley
Regional Council
Council’s 2014/15 Budget
I would like to clarify some information which has been portrayed in the
media around Council’s 2014/15 Budget and rates matters.
Firstly, all Councillors were involved in the formulation of Council’s
budget through a series of workshops and briefings for some months
before the Budget’s adoption.
As per the State Government’s new legislation, they were all provided
with a copy of the Budget two weeks prior to its adoption for their
perusal, comment and input.
All Councillors were well aware of the rating strategy which has seen
Council adjust the mix of its rates revenue in looking at how some
commercial premises are rated compared to residential property.
Rates matters
Following on from recent meetings with owners of some commercial
premises in the region, Council is now working with these owners on
their issues with regards to their rates.
This is a normal process which Council goes through with its ratepayers
each year.
A small number of objections have been received and Council is currently
reviewing these on a case-by-case basis.
Pensioners well supported by Council
Council made the conscious decision to support pensioners in this budget
by providing a 50 per cent increase to Council’s Pensioner Rate Subsidy
for all pensioners across the Lockyer Valley.
This means many pensioners will have seen their rates reduced from the
previous financial year.
Due to changes in State Government procedures, a number of Department
of Veterans Affairs Pensioners have had to reapply to Council to have
their subsidy honoured.
This is a problem which is affecting Councils all across Queensland.
However it is a simple process and Council is working with these
pensioners to ensure their subsidies are applied now and will remain in
the future.
Spring Festival
Make sure you get out to the Laidley Spring Festival to see one of the
region’s best events.
This event gives us the opportunity to showcase the region, bringing a
large number of tourists to the Lockyer Valley.
One of the highlights this year will again be the Garden and Flowers
Show as well as Spring Orchid Show.
These events are complemented by the Lockyer Valley Garden
Competition, with Wayne and Val Lawson named as this year’s Grand
Champion.
The festival provides a great opportunity for families to have a day
outside in the warmer weather and enjoy the range of activities on offer,
particularly on Saturday.
This year we have the popular Gronkle from How to Train your
Dragon and Peabody and Sherman. These live shows will keep the kids
entertained for hours.
Don’t forget about the ABC Craft Village, face painting, animal farm,
street parade from 1pm, live music at Das Neumann Haus and the Show
‘n’ Shine at the QN Hotel.
The Laidley Better Business will also hold the Make it, Bake it, Grow it
Markets from 8.30am – 1pm.
A free shuttle bus will run between the main venues during the three days,
departing every 25 minutes.
The Laidley Spring Festival runs from 11 September to 13 September.
For more information on the event and a full list of activities visit www.
lockyervalley.qld.gov.au or call 1300 005 872.
Support your favourite business
Don’t forget to vote for your favourite business in the Heritage Bank
People’s Choice Award.
As part of the Lockyer Valley Business, Training and Apprenticeship
Awards, the People’s Choice Award is the perfect opportunity for those
businesses that excel in customer service, to be recognised and rewarded
for their efforts.
Winners receive not only the recognition of being the 2014 Heritage
Bank People’s Choice Award winner but also a prize pack to the value of
$500 and a workshop held on customer service.
Any business that would like to be involved in the Heritage Bank
People’s Choice Award should contact Council on 1300 005 872 to obtain
promotional material including flyers and counter cards to promote the
voting process to your customers.
Cr Steve Jones,
MAYOR,
Lockyer Valley Regional Council
Winners of the 2013 Heritage Bank People’s Choice Award – Eagle
Rock Café
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Mulgowie Gift attracts visitors
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show the community what the organisation is all about and to put her
young charges on show.
Results were as follows
Mulgowie Farming 120 metres Gift
1. Taylor Burns (9) Time 11.60 (assisted by a very strong wind) 2. Ben
Hayward (6.25); 3. Jonathan Taylor (8.75); 4. Connor Loughnan (7.50) 5.
Nicholas Boylett (4); 6. Scott Tuohy (9).
Emmo Fine Foods U/18 100 metres
1. Jonathan Taylor (6.25) time 10.16; 2. Ted Belcher (7.50); 3. Zane
Buckley (12); 4. Jarrod Whittaker (13.50); 5. Jayden Williams (7)
Nolans Transport Masters 100 metres
Photos by Sean Kirby
SATURDAY’S Mulgowie Markets held a special attraction for its regular
patrons and visitors. The occasion was also the running of the historic
Mulgowie Gift preceded earlier in the morning by the annual Lockyer
Valley Community Fun Run which attracted 200 runners.
Supported by generous sponsorship, a dedicated band of locals, together
with the Queensland Athletics League (QAL) ensured the annual event is
as popular as ever following its re-introduction after a six-year absence
from the valley’s sporting calendar.
The Mulgowie Gift had its origins way back in the 1950s and was run
by a committed band of Mulgowie and Thornton locals. It was an annual
120-metre handicap race which attracted high ranking athletes from across
Australia. It ran continually until the disastrous 1974 floods.
It was then moved to a different time of the year and continued
until 2006. The past few years have seen it back again at the
scenic Mulgowie Cricket Ground where it is now recognised as
a fun-filled day with a variety of events for the whole family,
culminating in the final of the Mulgowie Farming Company’s
120-metre Mulgowie Gift.
The QAL organises professional running events across
Queensland. Races are run under a handicap system, usually
over distances ranging from 70 metres to 1600 metres.
Handicap racing is designed to allow every athlete an equal
chance to win. Runners are handicapped according to their
ability which ensures that racing is close and, more importantly,
exciting for both participants and spectators. The winner of the gift was
Taylor Burns.
The competition attracted some well known names from around the tracks.
Cameron O’Connor is Australia’s Best Decathlete (49’s 400 metres). Kate
Colbourney is just 15 years old but considered by her peers as one of
Australia’s most promising athletes. Miriam Peni competed and at 15 she
is the second fastest women competitor in Papua New Guinea. Connor
Loughnan won the Ipswich Cup this year. The calibre of the competitors
was outstanding.
Members of Laidley Little Athletics also took the opportunity to strut
their stuff and have some fun before the “big boys” took to the stage.
Committee member Tanya Stanmore said it was an ideal opportunity to
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1. Pat McCarthy (8) time 10.99; 2. Liesl Kett (20); 3. Michelle Mackey
(12); 4. Steve Minns (9); 5. Adrian Nash (9)
Mulgowie Hotel 400 metres
1.Scott Tuohy (35) time 45.30; 2. Zane Buckley (50); 3. Lindsay Maher
(48); 4. Connor Loughnan (30); 5. Daniel Stephens (40); 6. Gemma
Fairclough (60)
Air Farms 1600 metres
1. Wills Minns (320) Time 4.26.56; 2. Steve Minns (240)
3.Olly Peel (290); 4.Brandon Dunstan (320)
5.Cam Crowley (140); 6. Michelle Mackey (400)
Emmerson Legal & Accounting Womens 100 metres Gift
1. Katie Colbourne (11) time 10.66; 2. Miriam Peni (PNG) (10.25); 3.
Michelle Mackey (11.50); 4. Lauren O’Sullivan (6); 5. Emma Yates (10); 6.
Liesl Kett (16)
Following are the names and times of the first five place getters in the
Lockyer Valley Community Fun Run (above) . Two hundred people
participated.
The morning was quite brisk and one mother was heard to say, now’s the
time to take off your jacket, otherwise you are going to have to carry it
all the way!
5km run: 1st – Alistair Wells : 19 mins 50 secs; 2nd – Bailey Williams:
21 mins 44 secs; 3rd – Reece Wells : 22 mins 47 secs; 4th – Ross Gordon:
24 mins 2 secs; 5th – Ezra Singh – 24 mins 25 secs
10km run: 1st - Sian Reece : 40 mins 22 secs; 2nd - Grant Dean : 42 mins
50 secs; 3rd - David Weier : 44 mins 53 secs; 4th - Jak White : 46 mins
34 secs; 5th - Darryl Keast : 47 mins 40 secs
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September double weekend run days
Rosewood railway’s 100% volunteer staff are busy
preparing for the 21 and 28 September double school
holiday weekend run days.
Fireman Warren has a hot fire in the fire box, driver Greg cracks
the throttle open and big “Ken” starts another climb up to Kunkala
Station and Museum with a full train of passengers.
During the last running day in August numbers rose so there will
be four carriages on the hook for future running days.
“This year our passenger numbers have increased substantially and
on occasions some passengers have found it a struggle to find a seat
on the very popular morning trains. During the last school holidays
the railway was exceptionally busy, so we are adding another
carriage which will be historic carriage #275 ” says RR volunteer
Dazza (Darrell McCulloch).
On most run days Darrell meets the visitors at Cabanda station, that
is of course, when he’s not on duty as a train guard or fireman duty
(shovelling coal into Ken’s hungry firebox).
Carriage #275 was built in 1883 and restored in 1992 by Rosewood
Railway members. It has a lovely, roomy opposed seating
arrangement which is perfect for family groups.
If offers passengers a great outlook over the scenic valley on the
hourly steam train service from Cabanda station.
This carriage will make up a string of four behind big Kenny Biggs #720
C17 class steam locomotive now and it is hoped will meet the need for
increased seating.
“It will be so sweet to hear Ken chuffing loudly as the train pulls away
from Cabanda station on its approach to the climb to Kunkala Station
and Museum.
“Four carriages full of passengers equates to 100 tons on the hook, so
bring your cameras,” said Dazza.
During the summer months Rosewood Railway will be having regular
Saturday twilight evening steam train runs and also fun participation
events such as the “Murder on the Rosewood Express” mystery detective
evenings. Stay tuned for more.
Last Sunday staff
from the Rosewood
Railway did a test
run with the four
carriages including
#275 hauled by
diesel
locomotive
#DL3 “Mt Surprise”
and all went well.
(Photos contributed)
BPW workshop
ON August 27 Kimberly James (BPW Caboolture) came to
Laidley and conducted a workshop on public speaking.
Six interested Business and Professional Women (BPW)
from the Lockyer Valley attended and took on board what
Kimberly had to say. They held the event at Rustique Rose
Tea Rooms in Laidley’s CBD.
Kimberly focussed on the eight basic rules of public speaking
and everyone had to give a short presentation.
The night was enjoyed by Jo Vivian, Nic Kilah, Cassandra
Pulver, Nicole Lacey and Sonya Chapman who are all
pictured with Kimberly James. (Contrib.)
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Laidley Opti-MINDS
CREATIVITY, co-operation and innovation were on display as students
competed in the Opti-MINDS Toowoomba Regional Final held at The
University of Queensland Gatton Campus.
More than 500 students from 26 schools in the
Toowoomba region participated in three challenges:
language literature, science engineering and social
sciences.
The Division 3 Science Engineering winners were
Year 10 students from Laidley Sate High School David
Ketterer, Rhianna Carroll Kelly, Josh McPherson
Merritt, Megan Einam and Tegan Osborne.
Mr McPherson Merritt said he thoroughly enjoyed
taking part in Opti-MINDS and his team built an
elevator.
“Our group likes building things and that’s why we
chose to go in the science engineering challenge,” Mr
McPherson Merritt said.
“We all really enjoyed the challenge this year and trying
to build the elevator was really interesting.
“Our structure ended up looking like a sling shot.
“We were really happy with the end product but it took
a lot of brainstorming and compromising on ideas to
come up with our finished product.”
It is the fifth year the Opti-MINDS Toowoomba
Regional Final has been held at UQ Gatton.
Throughout the day tours are run of the Veterinary Medical Centre on
campus and a small market is held for participants and their families to
explore.
The winning teams will go on to represent their school at the state finals
at UQ’s St Lucia campus on the 12 and 13 October.
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The Opti-MINDS Toowoomba Regional Final is sponsored by UQ
Gatton, BHP Billiton, Handybin Waste Services and James Cook
University.
Laidley State High School students David Ketterer, left, Rhianna
Carroll Kelly, Josh McPherson Merritt, Megan Einam and Tegan
Osborne won the Division 3 of Science Engineering section of OptiMINDS. (Photo contributed)
From page 3 (Changing the way we vote and the system)
They are:
Current driver license, Current Australian passport, Voter identification
letter issued by the ECQ, Recent account or notice issued by a public utility,
Identification card issued by the Commonwealth or a State as evidence
of the person’s entitlement to a financial benefit (eg a Commonwealth
seniors health card, Medicare card, pensioner concession card)
“Voters who do not provide ID when attending a polling booth will be
required to make a declaration vote, similar to people who vote outside
of their electorate on polling day,” Mr Bleijie said.
Other reforms include:
• Bringing political spending and donation regulations in line with Federal
rules, following Crown Law advice that Labor’s reforms potentially
rendered Queensland electoral legislation invalid
•
How-To-Vote cards to be published on the Electoral Commission
Queensland (ECQ) website
• Enabling ECQ to reject a How-To-Vote card if it is deemed misleading “These reforms follow extensive public consultation, and more than 250
submissions were received in response to a discussion paper,” Mr Bleijie
said.
At the time Mr Bleijie said the Government was considering further
reforms.
The Local Government Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 was passed on
27 August 2014 making sweeping changes to the way Local Government
conducts their elections and the way those representing the people are
voted in.
Of particular note is Part 4 of the Local Government Electoral Act 2011
which involves the actual system of voting at the election of a mayor
of a shire. It has been changed from first past the post to optionalpreferential voting (OPV). (Amendment of s65 [System of Voting], 10
Section 65, election “election, other than an election of a mayor of a local
government).
Councillors will still be elected via first-past-the-post system. According
to the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) Fact Sheet “OPV is
an unusual, if not unique, voting system. It gives voters more options
to express their political opinions, while at the same time preserves the
voting choice available under full preferential voting. Under preferential
voting, voters have the opportunity to rank candidates in order of
preference (1, 2, 3, and so on). To win, a candidate must obtain a majority
(more than half) of total formal votes in the count. Measure this against
first past-the-post voting, where electors do not express preferences
beyond a first choice (they vote ‘1’ only). To win, a candidate must gain
more votes than any other candidate. A majority of total formal votes is
not required.”
Other changes to Local Government should hopefully be cost effective
when the elections come around again. In affect councils should be able
to formulate their own election plans. Past figures have shown when
the previous Laidley Shire Council ran its own elections it was tens of
thousands of dollars cheaper than when the state conducted it. A council’s chief executive officer (CEO) can be the returning officer
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LAIDLEY RSL SUB-BRANCH
We are having a...
GARAGE SALE
SEPTEMBER 20
Time: 7am -1pm
At: The Laidley RSL Sub-branch in the car
park at the rear of Laidley Cultural Centre
A wide selection of preloved items for sale
All proceeds will go towards the Sub-branch’s welfare programs aimed at
assisting ex-members of Australia’s Defence Force and those still serving
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Anti-discrimination team visits Laidley
PATRONS of Laidley’s street markets met two newcomers last Friday
in the form of Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland (ADCQ)
officers Enda Cotter and Caron Menashe.
The duo were in town to raise awareness of the organisation’s work in
countering the various types of discrimination and to promote ADCQ
Lockyer Valley Community Engagement Strategy.
Mr Cotter, who is the Director of Complaints, Mediation and Conciliation,
said the strategy is designed to provide a framework for how ADCQ will
work with community, business and government to raise awareness of
human rights.
“We also want to create opportunities for people to become involved in
the Commission’s building of a fair and inclusive Queensland,” he said.
“We have already been in contact with the Gatton community in relation
to their Multicultural Fest and the recent business people’s breakfast
meeting.
“The Lockyer Valley has been identified as one of the fastest growing
regions in Australia. This rapid growth in population means the
community is becoming more diverse, creating many opportunities as
well as many challenges.
“We have also been in fruitful consultation with the Lockyer Valley
Regional Council and the general community helping to promote our
strategy.”
Ms Menashe, ADCQ Community Relations Officer, said the Commission
was trying to make things easier for everyone, using methods such as
being proactive in support of backpackers’ and workers’ rights.
“Through the delivery of training courses, we aim to prevent
discrimination and harassment, and to avoid the complaints which may
arise,” she said. “If people feel they have been discriminated against or
sexually harassed, they can lodge a complaint with ADCQ.
“We provide a free, confidential and impartial process to assist parties in
reaching a mutually acceptable resolution.
From previous page (Changing the
way we vote and the system)
(RO) and the Electoral Commission of Queensland
(ECQ) can direct these CEO RO and approve their
election plan.
A cut-off date for a local government to apply for a full
postal ballot will be provided. There is also provision
for the ECQ to declare the result of the election of
the mayor separately to the declaration of the other
councillors. (As said previous the systems of voting
have changed for the two groups). If you would like
to read more about the different voting systems go to
http://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/voting.aspx?id=91.
ADCQ officers Enda Cotter (left) and Caron Menashe spread the
anti-discrimination message at last Friday’s street markets. Photo:
Jim Nicholls.
“Our visit here to Laidley is an opportunity to show our face to the
community, explain what we do, and raise the Commission’s profile.”
Further details are available by phoning 1300 130 670, or by accessing
the website www.adcq.qld.gov.au
FREE Shuttle Bus
for Spring Festival
The first shuttle bus leaves the Cultural
Centre at 9am each morning of the Spring Festival on Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
September 11, 12 and 13.
This bus is free and a great way to get around during Spring Festival time.
Why risk not getting a park in the CBD or at any of the venues.
You can simply park your car in one of three places and get the bus to wherever
you wish. It will be doing a continual loop, leaving the Laidley Cultural centre
approximately every 25 minutes. You can park at Laidley’s Pioneer Village, Laidley
Showgrounds or Laidley Cultural Centre. It’s that easy! There are eight stops.
BUSINESS FOR SALE
Well branded and renowned Lockyer Valley
gardening and lawn mowing business
Busy all year round with extensive loyal customer base and
preferred contractor for the major real estate agencies across the
valley. Lucrative contracts in place.
Full financials, customer and inventory list available.
All equipment is top of the range and well maintained: Honda, Hustler, Stihl.
This is a solid and reliable investment for the future
with massive growth opportunities
in the developing Western Corridor.
All the hard work has been done.
Just walk in and start making money!
Please contact Gerry on 0490 335 857
LAIDLEY
SECOND CHANCE
OPP-SHOP
Retail outlet for clothing, shoes, books,
furniture, toys, kitchenware, household items
and bric a brac
OPENING HOURS: 9am - 3pm; Monday to Friday and
9am - 12 noon Saturday
149 Patrick St, Laidley (near Civic Video Shop)
Shop phone: (07) 54 65 28 70
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Aeroplane looking for an airstrip
Noel Nemeth with his Hummel Bird without a home.
Photo: Jim Nicholls.
Weekender
FOREST Hill resident Noel Nemeth has a slight problem regarding
his Scorpion-based Hummel Bird aircraft; it’s almost ready to become
airborne, but he has no airfield from which to launch it.
“I’ve been working on it now for about 18 months at my Forest HillFernvale Road property,” he said. “I’ve conducted ground and taxi trials
at a strip at Helidon, but I’m still looking for somewhere nearer to home.
“The aircraft is fitted with a Jabiru 2.2-litre engine with an improve
carburettor system, and once everything is refitted, including the wings,
we will be ready to go.”
Mr Nemeth said he learnt to fly many years ago in Canberra in a
Cessna-150. Since then, he has owned a similar aircraft which he operated
from his council-approved airfield at Forest Hill.
“We flew it all around the state and when I sold it, I thought that would
be the end of it. But I then bought a Jodel which was one of the first in
Australia to be registered in the “experimental” category.
“It was a French design, all-wood, and recognisable by its distinctive
wings which allowed retention of aileron effectiveness at or just prior to
a stall. I sold it after 300 hours.
“Now, although this one is almost ready to go and is only awaiting final
approval, I still don’t have an airfield to get it airborne.”
SES ranks swell
GIVING the signal after receiving their totally unexpected awards are Graham Wade, Clive
Petzke and Mark White all members of Lockyer Valley SES.
These three volunteers were among those honoured at the recent SES Award night held in
Gatton and hosted by Lockyer Valley Regional Council.
Graham Wade took out Recruit of the Year, Clive the Leadership Award and Mark, Member
of the Year.
All recruits who had graduated were honoured at the ceremony and welcomed as full SES
community members, some of whom have completed enough courses to receive their first
stripe.
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The Valley
Weekender
Fete a huge success
THE communities of St Mary’s Primary School and St Patrick’s Catholic
Church joined together on Saturday to hold their biennial fete. This year
the fete theme was “Thank a Farmer”.
A fantastic day resulted with many traditional stalls such as Farmer’s
Market, Strawberries and Cream, Lob a Choc and Publican’s Purse
adding to the enjoyment.
The children had a great time at Side Show Alley while the adults enjoyed
the Farmer’s Challenge that brought to day to an end.
One highlight was the Cow Pat Bingo, with prizes for the calf and the
cow. Anticipation was high as the crowd awaited a winning cow pat. As part of the day the classes danced in a Bush Dance display and the
children who participated in the recent Wakakirri competition performed
their “Giving Tree” display. A cake competition was held with the
contestants baking vanilla patty cakes and decorating with a “Thank a
Farmer” theme. Thanks go to all who helped and participated in what was a fabulous day.
The bush dance display was enjoyed by children and spectators alike
Photo Jim Nicholls.
It’s every little boy’s dream to be a fireman and Alex Tommasini
got to experience it at the fete with the help of local firie, Clint
Ilka. (Photos Ann Kirby)
Jo Litzow was in keeping with the ‘Thank A Farmer” theme, but
also looked akin to the local milk maid as she supervised the
Cow Pat Bingo. Her two ‘cows’ names were Mary and Jack?
ARFF (Australian Reach For Fur) members Chino, Redtail Fox and Electro Pup (holding MJ) were all out and about
collecting for
Rural Connect
over the course of
the day while Elle
Jensen (dressed as
a farmer’s wife)
was the spruiker
for the day.
Superannuation
Pam Wardle, Senior Solicitor
CW Hooper & Hooper Lawyers
Do you know where your superannuation entitlements will go if you
die?
Superannuation entitlements, particularly death benefits, (Entitlements)
may constitute one of the largest assets you have upon your death.
Therefore, it is important to understand how the trustee of your
superannuation fund (Trustee) is likely to pay your Entitlements.
The Trustee may pay your Entitlements to a spouse, a child, a financial
dependent, a person with whom you have an interdependent relationship
or your estate.
You may notify the Trustee of your intentions for your Entitlements by
submitting a written nomination but you must satisfy specific criteria
for your nomination to be binding on the Trustee. For example, you
must nominate specific people or groups of people and, for most funds,
you must update the nomination every three years. If your nomination
is binding, the Trustee must pay your Entitlements to the person or
people you nominate. However, if you fail to satisfy the criteria, the
Trustee may consider your nomination but may pay your Entitlements
where it determines is most appropriate. Unfortunately, this payment is
not often paid where you want or intend it to be paid.
Contact your superannuation fund to obtain the specific requirements
for your binding nomination or contact us for further information on
your options regarding your Entitlements.
123 Patrick Street Laidley
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• Wills & Estates
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• Personal Injury • Conveyancing • Succession
Give our friendly staff a call
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Weekender
Shades of Black Caviar and EAS combine to give
rural youth first place in jobs future
A PROGRAM which invests in the future of regional Queensland
communities by delivering support for their local school-leavers, is to get a
leg-up from some of Brisbane’s corporate elite – thanks to a private Lockyer
Valley company’s decision to next month leverage public excitement about
the world’s greatest sprint horse with some charity fundraiser action on the
turf of the Ipswich racecourse.
Regency Downs-based Employment Advocacy Solutions (EAS) – a
workplace and industrial relations advocacy – is to make the achievements
of the Country Education Foundation (CEF) front and centre of a corporate
get together and fund raiser at the Ipswich Races on September 17.
“The achievements of the CEF in helping disadvantaged youth in rural
areas gain further education or career paths, has an affinity with our own
employer advocacy and we have now formally adopted the Foundation as
our charity focus, as stressed regional areas of Queensland need more than
just government assistance packages,” Employment Advocacy Solutions
(EAS) Director, Mrs Sharyn Dorber, said today.
“There is a lot of focus currently on the new era LNG-related gas and coal
sectors in regional Queensland but youth jobless and lack of training in this
State’s massive rural footprint crosses significantly more ‘local job hope’
concerns than just those two – so it’s a case of pitching in to help.”
EAS has invited senior Brisbane and client head honchos to a special
‘finishing line’ fundraiser and afternoon at the races on the 17th of this
month – and has culled a collection of Black Caviar memorabilia to be
offered as fundraisers – with 50% of the proceeds going to the CEF.
While the afternoon will provide a forum for the formal launch of the new
EAS-CEF partnership, Brisbane’s racing mad corporates can have their
choice of buying tickets to win the rare to market 2013 Black Caviar colourprinted but uncirculated $1 coin from Canberra’s Royal Australian Mint.
Also on offer will be a signed and boxed limited edition pair of collector’s
silks, personally signed by Black Caviar’s main jockeys, Luke Nolen and
Peter Moody. There’s also a framed Black Caviar whip personally hand
signed by Nolen.
Regarded as the world’s greatest sprint horse, Black Caviar retired on April
17 last year after a spectacular career which included an unbeaten streak
of 25 wins, including a record 15 Group 1 victories, and the collective
adoration of the nation.
EAS has also employed the services of renowned motivational speaker,
Ms Sonia McDonald from LeadershipHQ, to give our business heavies a
few serious alternative life considerations to take home with them from the
Ipswich track.
Her topic will be “Jumping off the CLIFF” – fulfilling that desire or need
ANNUAL CORPORATE
CHARITY
RACE DAY
WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 17
at Ipswich Turf Club
LIVE RACE DAY
raising funds for
Hosted by: EAS
Bookings: Ph: 1300 900 300 Email: info@eas.com.au.
to either move to a different job or career, or a different path in life
altogether.
Everyone is most welcome to come along on the day, in fact mark your
calendars to remind yourselves.
For bookings call 1300 900 300 or just email info@eas.com.au.
John Ralph Essay
Competition
THE Annual John Ralph Essay Competition 2014 is open once again
and the topic is: Does the Australian agricultural sector need a common
national brand to promote its products in international and domestic
markets?
This competition was established by The Australian Farm Institute in
2010 to honour John Ralph, who was the inaugural Chairman of the
Australian Farm Institute.
There are two categories, one for professionals and one for students.
The Open category is open to all non students, including postgraduate
students, farmers, agribusiness participants, policy makers, consultants.
researchers, etc..
The Student category is open to persons undertaking full-time
undergraduate education. Proof of undergraduate enrolment status for
2014 will be required for entrants in this category.
A judging panel consisting of the Chairman of the Institute Board,
the Institute CEO and the Chair of the Institute’s Research Advisory
Committee will have the task of judging the competition and selecting
the two winning entries.
These will be published (along with a number of other papers on the
same topic) in the Summer 2014 edition of the Farm Policy Journal, to be
released in December this year.
Entries must be between 1,500 to 4,500 words in length, and material
beyond the 4,500 limit (excluding reference list) will not be considered.
The essay is expected to present the author’s point of view based on sound
and well-argued reasoning. A scientific style (method, quotes, references
and reference list) is not compulsory, but important references should be
cited. The essay should be written in a style suitable for an audience that
has some familiarity with the topic, but does not have a great depth of
technical knowledge about the issue.
Entries should be submitted in electronic format (.doc or .docx for
Windows), by Friday 19 September 2014.
For forms and further details please go to: http://www.farminstitute.org.
au/news-and-events/upcoming-events/JREssayCompetition2014
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Weekender
The Magic of Spring
FOR the people of Laidley, the end of winter always means Spring Festival
time is very near. Plans have been underway with some community groups
in some cases for almost a year.
The event will culminate on Saturday (September 13th) with the popular street
parade from 1pm.
Mayor Steve Jones said the festival would be bigger and
better this year with a number of exciting activities lined up
for the event.
“Laidley comes alive throughout the Spring Festival which kicks off on
Thursday with the Garden and Flowers Show as well as Spring Orchid
Show open to the public,” he said. This is all happening at the Laidley
Cultural Centre.
“The popular artists exhibition shows a wide variety of original artwork
is also a must-see attraction, it runs for the whole three days. Laidley Arts
Society have been busy all year so you are sure to see some amazing talent
on display.
“The festival provides a great opportunity for families to have a day outside
in the warmer weather and enjoy the range of activities on offer, particularly
on Saturday” he said.
This year the popular Gronkle from How to Train your Dragon and Peabody
and Sherman will be providing roving entertainment throughout the Laidley
CBD. There will also be buskers in the CBD and when not busking you can
catch them live down on the main stage at the Rec Grounds. Face Painting
is happening out in front of the Post Office for the kids and at the Rec
Grounds.
Also at the Rec Grounds there will be the ABC Craft Village and the kids’
favourite, an animal zoo. Bananas in Pyjamas is appearing on stage at 11am
and 12 Noon but there is a meet and greet at 10am.
Das Neuman Haus is a bustling place to be and on Saturday and Sunday
will have live music, lots of stalls and of course their usual range of
goodies for sale. (Have heard their pancakes are amazing.)
Laidley Better Business will also be holding the Make it, Bake it, Grow
it Markets from 8.30am-1pm on Saturday only but there are also the
CBD street markets on Friday.
The Quilt and Craft Show is always popular down at the Uniting Church
along with its Courtyard Cafe.
The Lutheran Church is open with stalls and floral displays.
Returning to the fray this year is the Anglican Church in Ambrose Street
and it is on the bus route so there is no excuse to not visit what is one of
Laidley’s beautiful historic churches.
Laidley’s Pioneer Village and Museum is open all weekend with lots to
see and you can also grab a cuppa.
A free shuttle bus will run between the main venues during the three
days, departing every 25 minutes.
And... of course - the steam train is back this year! Relive the romantic
age of steam and welcome it and its passengers to Laidley around 11am
on Saturday.
QN Hotel hosting Car Show from 9am
LIZ and the staff at the QN are well known
participants in Laidley’s Spring Festival
with all funds raised from the car show,
raffles and sausage sizzle going to Breast
Cancer, so it’s no surprise to know they
have been hard at it, planning
for this year.
All classic and street cars are
welcome to participate in the
Show and Shine, but must be
registered by 9am so they avoid
being blocked from entering
once the streets are closed.
Remember the first shuttle bus
leaves the Laidley Cultural Centre at 9am.
Despite all the activity it is still
business as usual and the bistro, bar and
bottleshop will all be open.
Don’t forget this is one local business
that always supports
its community so
why not come
down, enjoy the
day and support it
back?
Above the Town
Crier got roped
in for a photo last year
with some of the staff and Darryl
parks one of the vehicles. (Photo A Kirby)
SPRING FESTIVAL
ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday
13th September
Classic & Streets
Car Show & Shine
from 9am
• Raffles • Sausage Sizzle
(all proceeds go to Breast Cancer)
Listen to the dulcet tones of
MARK DAY
from 12 noon to 4pm
**D.O.B. evidence required and bookings preferred * Excludes Public Holidays
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Where to eat in Laidley
LAIDLEY has a heritage look CBD and woven through it is a series of
eating establishments that offer their diners an experience they won’t
forget.
We have featured three on this page that all offer completely different
dining solutions but with one common thread - they are all locally owned
and operated and their staff are always friendly and ready to serve you
with a smile.
Eagle Rock Cafe owners, Gary and Denise have bounced back after two
floods and offer their diners a truly remarkable rock’n’roll experience.
From their authentic duke box, to their eye-catching eagle motif on the
wall along with all the other 50s and 60s memorabilia, this place well
and truly rocks! They are going to have their resident Elvis impersonator
Weekender
singing out the front of their shop on Saturday. They also have an outdoor
undercover dining space out behind their shop which is great for families.
RCs Cafe Bakery is a relatively new business and these young guns have
a policy whereby they employ young people who have never had a job
before. Owners Crystelle and Ryan are pleased to train them as baristas
and in customer service. They have just employed two new staff Jenna
Henriksson and Sara Janke pictured ready to serve some of their home
baked biscuits with their aromatic Merlo coffee.
Their bakery is very traditional
where you can buy all the standard
bakery favourites plus spoil yourself
with something a bit more decadent
if you wish. They have a standing
bread special 3 loaves for $5.70.
Situated at the crossing in the heart
of Laidley at the top of the mall,
Crystelle and Ryan ask that you
welcome the girls also.
Kelli’s Diner is your traditional
take away cafe that has a hot box
and country style sit down meals,
sandwiches, burgers and more.
Remniscent of hearty and healthy
homecooked country style fare,
Kelli does succulent pork roast rolls
and sandwiches to die for. Look out
for Kelli’s staff on Saturday as they
nearly always dress up in the theme, though a good source has told us she
is still wracking her brains with what to do! Her crew are pictured in their
refinery from a couple of years back. Always happy to be a vital part of
her community Kelli will he open all over the Spring Festival period and
is situated in the heart of the CBD on the other side of the railway station
side of the pedestrian crossing.
Proprietors: Kelli & Kym Schultz
Traditional Take-Away done with that Country Touch
Opening Hours Sun 9am to 2pm
Mon-Tue 9am to 6pm • Wed-Sat 8am to 7pm
Tash’s Bargain Bin
Cabbages $2
133 Patrick St, Laidley Q 4341
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 12 & 13
MILKSHAKES
$
2.50
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Retail Therapy
LAIDLEY’s CBD has some great shopping also. You can buy almost
anything you want or need. There is a shoe shop, hardware, several
hairdressers, lots of places to buy quality gifts, two supermarkets, clothes,
hotels, an opp shop, secondhand dealer, real estates, professional offices,
a jewellery shop that has a qualified jeweller on the premises at all times
and medical services. There are more of course, but why not take the time
to stroll through the CBD and the mall that goes through to the Supa IGA
to see for yourself.
Laidley Shoez is a stalwart in Laidley and well known for being well
stocked and very, very helpful. Owner, Carol Schiewe has a large range
of styles, colours and sizes. She stocks school shoes, after 5, casual, work
boots and sandals and thongs plus a large range of joggers.
Carol and her staff will find that perfect fit for you whether you are a size
four or 13! Carol always has bargain tables outside for people to browse
through. She doesn’t just sell shoes, she has mens belts, wallets, womens
handbags and a large range of good quality socks.
LAIDLEY SHOEZ
SPRING Colours in stock NOW!
Ladies Fashion
20% All
Boots
OFF
* Great Range
* Great Value
Footwear for
all the family
Phone: 5465 1722
MCM Hair Studio
HOLLY Steinhardt is another of Laidley’s younger set who operate their
business from the CBD. She owns MCM Hair Studio and started out by
working as a Senior Stylist for Virginia who owned it at the time.
Holly eventually bought the business outright and hadn’t been in business
long before the devastating floods of 2013 hit.
For months she had to work out of a premises elsewhere while she waded
through the red tape of insurance, applying for assistance and so on.
The move back into her own place was what they needed to get over the
SPRING
SPECIAL!
Weekender
Stage Program
Recreation Grounds
9.00am
Jon Pearson
9.30am
Troy Troutman
10.00am
Rheanna Leschke
10.45am
Laidley Dance Group
Lockyer Valley Cheerleaders
11.00am
Bananas in Pyjamas Stage Show
11.30am
Rheanna Leschke
11.50am
Laidley Dance Centre
12.00pm
Bananas in Pyjamas Stage Show
12.30pm
Milton Wallit & Will
Meet Bananas in Pyjamas at 10am near the stage
devastation and get on with the business of looking after all her clientele.
She offers a wide range of services which include not just hair, but beauty
products and treatments as well.
Deb’s Beauty works out of the same premises and together they run a tight
ship. MCM is pretty well a one stop shop for any hair and beauty service
so call them today and see how they can help you.
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Soul Pattinson Chemist
Laidley has a fully stocked pharmacy in the CBD.
This business thrives on its customer service and quite a few of the staff
have worked there for many years making it a very caring and friendly
place to shop and seek advice, particularly if you are feeling poorly.
Customers are known by the staff who assist at their every need.
Not only do they stock pharmaceuticals, there is a wide range of quality
vitamins such as Blackmores, Nature’s Own and Ethical Nutrients. They
also sell top brand toiletries, perfume, skin care products and have a great
selection of gifts.
They are a Darrell Lea chocolates outlet as well.
They do blood pressure testing at Soul Pattinson and are members of the
National Diabetes Scheme.
They open Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm and Saturday 8:30 am 12:00 pm.
Soul Pattinson
Chemist
OPENING HOURS:
8.30am to 5.30pm • Mon-Fri
8.30am to 12.00 N • Sat
125 - 127 Patrick Street, Laidley
Phone: 5465 1297 or 5465 1477
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Your independent newspaper bringing you the latest community news • July 18, 2014
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BUS STOPS
1. Cultural Centre
2. William Street
near Das
Neumann Haus
3. Outside Pioneer
Village
4. Showgrounds
5. Outside Lutheran
Church
6. Outside Uniting
Church
7. Patrick Street
near crossing
8. Outside Anglican
Church in Ambrose
Street
Laidley Cultural Centre
GARDENS and FLOWERS
This event is hosted by the Laidley Garden Club and for the garden
lovers this is a must see. It will be open from 9am - 4.30pm Thursday
and Friday and Saturday 9am - 3.30pm. Adults $3, children are free.
This year the garden club has secured two guest speakers Noel Burdette
and Rod Hultgren. Noel will be there on Friday and Rod on Saturday,
both at 10.30am.
SPRING ORCHID SHOW
Lockyer Valley Orchid Society’s annual spring show gives you the chance
to explore an array of beautiful orchids and see what the Orchid Society does.
Opening times are Thursday and Friday 9am - 4.30pm and Saturday 9am
- 3.30pm. Adults $3, children are free.
ARTISTS EXHIBITION
Laidley Art Society Inc. will hold their annual Art Exhibition over these
three days of the Laidley Spring Festival sharing the space with the
Laidley Garden Club. There will be a wide variety of original artworks
encompassing many fields of art. Opening times are Thursday and
Friday 9am - 4.30pm and Saturday 9am - 3pm.
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Light refreshments available at the Cultural Centre.
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Patrick St, Town Centre
VARIOUS ACTIVITIES
WINDOW COMPETITION
Hosted by Laidley Better Business. You will enjoy the different windows
dressed in this year’s festival theme: Four Seasons. See what the different
shops and businesses have done. They will delight.
LAIDLEY VILLAGE MARKETS
Hosted by Lockyer Valley Disability Assocation, market stalls will line
the streets on Friday only.
ROVING ENTERTAINMENT/FACE PAINTING
There will be buskers, Gronkle from How to Train your Dragon along
with Peabody and Sherman and they will mingle with the crowds. Face
Painting in front of the Post Office. SATURDAY ONLY
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to
Showgro
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PARK & RIDE
Park your car at the Laidley Cultural Centre,
Pioneer Village or at the Showgrounds and
catch the bus. Easy peasy!
Quilt & Craft Expo
THURSDAY / FRIDAY
11th, 12th & 13th September
Every 25 minutes from 9am at Cultural Centre
Last bus 4.30pm from Laidley Cultural Centre
Every 25 minutes from 9am, Last bus - 3.40pm
UNITING CHURCH COMPLEX
Admission: Adults $3 Children 50c
Displays of • Quilts • Craft & Fine Arts
Demonstrations of Various Crafts
Displays of Vintage Trucks, Tractors, Cars and Engines
REFRESHMENTS available ALL day in our COURTYARD CAFE
OPEN: THURS/FRI. 9am-4.30pm SAT: 9am-3pm
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William Street near
Das Neumann Haus
Haus will be working hard in Annie’s Place Coffee Shoppe to bring you
a range of delights from their kitchen. If you want to see a classic 1930s
style kitchen you are welcome to wander through the rest of the house
which is a museum. Open from 9am daily. There will be Arts and Crafts
markets in the park on Friday and Saturday only and a live band will also
be playing both days.
MAKE IT, BAKE IT, GROW IT - MARKETS
Hosted by Laidley Better Business, don’t miss these markets they are a
showcase of what is produced in the local area. There will be cheeses,
gelatos, honey, corn, beautifully hand crafted gift items and lots more.
All fresh, local produce. Saturday only in the spare allotment beside Das
Neumann Haus. 8.30 am to 1pm
SHOW & SHINE CAR SHOW + LIVE MUSIC
Join Liz and her hardworking staff at the QN Hotel for a day of fun and
fundraising. Sausage Sizzle, Car Show and Raffle proceeds all go to
Breast Cancer. If you want to show your car please arrive before 9am.
If you are coming by bus please alight at Bus Stop number 2. For those
interested in the cars please be advised that not all cars stay all day.
NB: Bus Stops correct at time of
printing, TVW is sorry if there are any
last minute changes
RECREATION
GROUNDS
Saturday is Family Fun Day in the Rec Grounds. There is a stage which will
feature live, local artists and for the kids especially Bananas in Pyjamas.
They will appear at 11am and 12 Noon and the kids can Meet and Greet
them at 10am. There will be an Animal Petting Zoo and lots of other
activities on offer. The ABC Craft Village will be operating from 10am
until 1pm. Lockyer Valley Multicultural Association will also have a craft
area and there will be face painting here also.
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Outside Uniting Church
SEASONS of the SPIRIT
QUILT and CRAFT SHOW
This is an exciting place to stop and enjoy all that is on offer. They
are even planning to have a sheep shearing demonstration this year.
(if the sheep play the game!) However there’s heaps more to see with
all the beautiful handiwork of the clever quilters and craft devotees.
There are also craft demonstrations. This year is their 30th year (Pearl
Anniversary) so the whole three days are going to be jam packed around
a pearl theme. Entry is just $3 with children 50c. There will also be an
antique vehicle display. Don’t forget their Courtyard Cafe is operating
over the three days. These ladies are renowned for their food, so much
so, that people keep coming back year after year.
The Show will be open Thursday and Friday from 9am to 4.30pm and
Saturday 9am to 3pm.
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Outside Anglican Church
GOTHIC CHURCH, MUSIC & FOOD
You won’t want to miss this beautiful little church. St Saviours, Laidley
was completed in June 1910 and is constructed of reinforced cement.
It is one of kind and all of its pews and many of its internal furniture
pieces were constructed by Herman Neumann (Das Neumann Haus). The
woodwork in this little church is breathtaking. The church will open from
9am to 3pm daily so that everyone can enjoy the beauty of St Saviours,
Laidley. There will also be catering on the deck for those that would love
to listen to live organ music which will be played intermittently while
enjoying a cuppa. Everyone is welcome to join the St Saviours community
for tea and/or coffee and a plate of sandwiches and cakes for just $5.
Pioneer Village & Museum
WALK back in TIME, LIVE MUSIC & a CUPPA
Browse the thousands of old time exhibits which are on show in buildings
that are museum pieces themselves. School, church, post office, goal,
butcher shop to name just a few. You can park your car out here also and
catch the shuttle bus to the other venues. Open 9am to 3pm all days.
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Outside Lutheran Church
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Visit the Seasons of the Spirit display, the plant and craft stalls and floral
displays. Opening times are Thursday and Friday 9am - 4.30pm and
Saturday 9am - 3pm. Gold coin donation entry.
MUSEUM, COFFEE SHOP, ARTS & CRAFTS,
STALLS and LIVE MUSIC The volunteers at Das Neumann
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LAIDLEY
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STOP NUMBER
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Steam Train Arrives at 11am from Ipswich
Departs Laidley Train Station for Gatton 11.20am
Street Parade at 1pm
What’s On
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Laidley Showgrounds
A convenient pick up for locals and has parking also.
Spring Festival time (Sep. 11-12-13)
ANGLICAN CHURCH (GOTHIC)
Open 9am to 3pm Daily
REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
on our spacious deck
LIVE ORGAN MUSIC
SAUSAGE SIZZLE
CRAFT and more...
WATCH THE PARADE
Ambrose Street (Bus Stop 8), Laidley
Annie’s Place
Coffee Shoppe
Annie’s
Das Neumann Haus - Cafe & House Museum
Place
SPRING FESTIVAL SPECIALS
cnr William and Patrick Streets, Laidley
-OPEN FROM 9AM DAILY-
• Quiche • German Lunch • Pancakes
Plus... • Strudel • Caramel Slice
• Cheesecake & Carrot cake (gluten free)
• Coffee • Tea • Cold Drinks and more....
STALLS IN THE PARK & LIVE MUSIC FRI & SAT
Ph: 5465 3241 for more information
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It will be a pearler of a show
THERE will be quilts and craft absolutely everywhere
at the Uniting Church complex during Spring Festival
time on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 11
to 13 when members of the Uniting Church, Laidley
and Hatton Vale clock up their 30th year of putting on
this event.
They are old hands at it now as some have been doing
it for the whole time!
A wedding anniversary of 30 years is celebrated as
symbolic of pearls, so that is what this year’s theme
is going to be.
This fabulous exhibition of quilts, craft, old machinery
and more is rather a large achievement for a small
country congregation.
Quilts adorn the beautifully constructed church walls.
There will be a number of stalls in the hall and along
the verandah where people will be demonstrating their
crafts and sharing their skills. There will be jewellery
making, card making, folk art, leather flowers, novelty
childrens’ wear, wood turning, dolls, lacemaking,
patchwork and lots more.
You will also get the opportunity to purchase some of
these unique items.
Coming to the Spring Festival and enjoying some of
the great hospitality in the Courtyard Cafe is a yearly
event for some.
A great service is provided in the food area throughout each day so join
the ladies for lunch, morning or afternoon tea or both.
They are offering a lunch package for groups and bus tours for $13 per
person which includes entry fee, choice of sandwiches, salad box or hot
mince
roll,
strawberries
and ice-cream
and tea or
coffee.
In the grounds
there
will
be
displays
of
vintage
cars,
trucks,
tractors, motor
bikes
and
machinery.
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A typical quilt display
All set and ready to go, the Courtyard Cafe
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Local gardeners take title again
Alan and Shirley Small’s prize-winning garden in Pats Road
Results of Garden Comp
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THE magnificent garden
of Pats Road couple Alan
and Shirley Small can’t help but win accolades and prizes,
year after year.
Mrs Small said their garden was awarded first prize in the
medium category as well as being named second in the best
frontal effect section of this year’s Lockyer Valley Regional
Council’s garden competition.
“It has been a hard time trying to get things to this stage,” she
said. “What with the frosts, wind and absence of rain, we can
consider ourselves lucky to have won again.
“It’s been a delight to have people come and look through the
garden and to have them comment on how good it looks.
“We both enjoy the work that goes into it all and then be able
to appreciate the final product.”
Mrs Small said their garden has also been entered in the
Toowoomba Chronicle’s competition with results to be
announced on September 17. Photo: Jim Nicholls.
This year’s garden competition attracted a number of amazing entries that
would make Australia’s own garden guru Don Burke green with envy.
One of the features of this year’s competition was the large number of
new entrants.
Mayor Steve Jones was impressed with the array of gardens being
presented this year.
“I absolutely loved driving around our great region and seeing the effort
our residents put into their gardens,” he said.
Judging for this year’s competition was undertaken by Lorraine Schiller
former owner of Walsh’s Seeds Garden Centre and Regina Albion, former
owner of Pine Trees Nursery.
Gardens entered into the competition are open for viewing from Saturday
6 September to Sunday 14 September.
Alternatively Council will run a bus tour of the winning Lockyer Valley
gardens on Friday 12 September from 10am, departing from the Laidley
Cultural Centre. Bookings are essential contact Lake Apex Visitor
Information Centre on 5466 3426 to secure your place.
“These are gardens that have been created with love and dedication,
thoughtful plant selection, and aesthetic appeal. So take the time to visit
them throughout September,” Cr Jones finished.
• Small Garden: B
etty Dallinger 1; Tanya Herberich & Andy O’Brien 2.
• Medium Garden: Alan and Shirley Small 1; Trevor and Lorelle
Niebling 2; Arun and Uma Kumar, 3.
• Large Garden: Wayne and Val Lawson 1; and Alex and Joan Body 2.
•F
irst Time Entrant winners were Arun and Uma Kumar 1; Gatton
Hospital Auxiliary 2; Betty Dallinger - encouragement award.
•B
est display of home frontage: Doreen Hannant 1; Alan and Shirley
Small 2; and Alex and Joan Body 3.
• Business or Community Group: Tabeel Lutheran Home 1.
•S
chool/Child Care Centre: Withcott State School 1; Laidley State High
School Special Education Program Years 11 & 12 - 2.
• Grand Champions - Wayne and Val Lawson
FOR the first time in the Laidley Spring Festival history, the Garden and
Flowers Show will feature special guest speakers: Rod Hultgren and Noel
Burdette.
Held at the Laidley Cultural Centre, Mayor Steve Jones said this was a
massive boon for the festival with the Laidley Gardening Club working
hard to secure these speakers to this event.
“This event has grown each and every year - with better attractions and
entertainment,” he said.
“Both Noel and Rod bring an added element to the Gardens and Flower
Show. Attendees will be able to hear from them and ask questions.
“Noel is a reputable gardener and one who will certainly impress the
masses while Rod has a wealth of knowledge and is currently one of three
rose judges in Queensland.”
Noel will be visiting the Garden and Flower Show on Friday 12 September
to discuss why more gardeners need flowering plants in their gardens for
healthy ecologies and natural balance.
Rod (gardening talkback on the ABC for more than 20) a will be speaking
on Saturday 13 September from 10.30am.
The Garden and Flowers Show is part of the three-day Spring Festival and
not so many years ago celebrated its 50th year. It was formally named the
Chelsea Flower Show.
Experts join the Laidley Spring Festival line-up
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Quick guide to dining in Laidley
ANNIE’S PLACE COFFEE SHOPPE • Ph: 07 5465 3241
• Pancakes • Light Snacks • Coffee • Tea • Sandwiches • Drinks
• Cakes • Slics all in Das Neumann Haus, a working museum
Weekender
KELLI’S DINER • Ph: 07 5465 1282
• Burgers • Sandwiches • Meals • Fish’n’Chips • Milkshakes • Coffee •
Tea (all general takeaway food available)
QN HOTEL • Ph: 07 5465 1512
• Bistro • Bar Snacks • Coffee & Cake in
centry plus hotel. Dine in, on the verandah or
in the garden Open 7 days Lunch & Dinner
CHUN LAI CHINESE SHOP • Ph: 07 5465 2343
Full Chinese Menu, dine in or take away
EAGLE ROCK CAFE • Ph: 07 5465 1099
Unique 1950s style classically themed
cafe complete with memorabilia, juke box,
outdoor dining.
• Breakfast • Light Meals • Pizzas •
Milkshakes • Soda Fountain
• Burgers • Sandwiches • Devonshire Teas •
Coffee.
RC’s BAKERY • Ph: 0468 481 854
• Pies • Sausage Rolls • Sandwiches • Rolls
• Cakes • Slices • Coffee/Tea • Biscuits •
Cold Drinks
RUSTIQUE ROSE TEA ROOMS •
• Coffee/Tea • Cakes • Quiches • Slice •
Biscuits • Chocolates
EXCHANGE HOTEL • Ph: 07 5465 1107
• Meals 7 days • Large dining space in historic
hotel
FOODWORDS • Ph: 07 5465 1994
• Coffee • Tea • Meals from the Hot Box • Fresh Sandwiches
• Chicken and Chips • Deli Items • Fruit • Cold Drinks • Pies
• Pizzas • Biscuits • Cakes • Slices • Lunch Boxes
Drinks
SUPA IGA • Ph: 07 5465 2266
• Meals from the Hot Box • Cooked Chooks • Deli Items • Cold
THREE SONS CAFE • 0422 876 154 or 0412 732 007
• Coffee/Tea • Cakes • Quiches • Slice • Biscuits
GOLDEN HARVEST BAKERY • 07 5465 1595
• Pies • Sausage Rolls • Sandwiches • Rolls • Cakes • Slices • Coffee/Tea
• Biscuits • Natural Juice Bar
An experience not to miss
LAIDLEY is truly blessed with some beautiful little businesses that
are almost unique.
The Rustique Rose Tea Rooms came in the wake of the 2011 floods.
For years the shop had been home to the Laidley Florist and Rachael
Waterhouse and her family had brought it as that.
The 2011 flood came and wreaked havoc on the town and of course
this little shop didn’t miss out.
A decision was made to re-open as a florist and tea rooms. The florist
re-opened and the tea room was a slowly evolving work in progress
that blossomed around Spring of that same year.
The interior with its eclectic collection of furniture, artworks and
crockery is a delight to visit. The ambience of the place is incredibly
warm and inviting.
Everywhere you look there is some element that screams elegance
and when coupled with the heady perfumes of the flowers, it truly is
an experience to visit the Rustique Rose Tea Rooms in Laidley.
Rachael has some beautiful cakes on display and does morning and
afternoon teas. She also sells a range of handcrafted chocolates.
There is a small array of clever and quirky floral gifts, potted plants
Christmas time is special at Rustique Rose Tea Room, just ask
Warwick and Kathy McLean who enjoyed the experience of High
Tea at the rooms. They were served by owner Rachel and her
assistant Andrew
and other garden items for sale. She also stocks some delicate china
pieces that are remniscent of your grandmother’s fine china.
Rachel is now offering high teas as part of her services. Bookings are
welcome from individuals and groups and hours can be negotiated.
Rustique Rose Tea Rooms
& Florist
Enjoy
the
elegant
atmosphere
and
surroundings of a bygone era at Laidley’s
award-winning Florist Tea Room. Rustique
Rose is the perfect place to enjoy tea/coffee,
cakes and our famous high teas, all amongst
the beautiful aroma and colour of locally
grown fresh flowers.
Invite your closest friends and book
a table today for a memorable and
intimate dining experience!
Tea/Coffee & Cake
High teas catering for larger groups
Flowers delivered worldwide
111 Patrick Street, Laidley Phone (07) 5465 1755
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Gala evening full of surprises
IT was a night of glamour and glitz and full of surprises.
Kimberly James from BPW Caloundra was the MC for the evening and
kept things moving very professionally and was a breath of fresh air.
Her first task for the evening was to raffle off the services of Member for
Lockyer, Mr Ian Rickuss MP to the highest bidder. This happened to be
Kylie Brimblecombe from Lockyer United Realty.
Mr Rickuss provided silver waiter service to Kylie in return for her
generious donation.
The night went smoothly and the auctions raised well needed funds (and
sometimes eyebrows) that went towards the funding of the steam train.
Nathan Haley did an excellent job as the auctioneer. He managed to
squeeze over $2000 out of those that were present and made the night a
huge success, not to mention very entertaining.
Kylie is served her main meal by Ian Rickuss
Special Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland
IAN Rickuss MP, Member for Lockyer said a special taskforce has been
announced to examine the issue of domestic violence in Queensland and
find ways to better protect vulnerable women and children.
The Premier has appointed the former Governor-General, the Honourable
Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO, to chair the Special Taskforce on
Domestic and Family Violence. Membership of the Taskforce, to be
finalised shortly, will include Members of Parliament and community
representatives.
Mr Rickuss said domestic violence is an insidious and private form of
violence. “In 2013 there were 64,246 reported incidents of domestic
violence in Queensland and 12,828 breaches of domestic violence orders.
Last year, 18 of 49 homicides recorded in Queensland were related to
domestic violence”.
“Despite our efforts, rates of domestic violence continue to rise. More
needs to be done to protect and support victims of domestic abuse”, Mr
Rickuss said.
“The State Government is committed to making Queensland a safer
place to live and the announcement of the Taskforce complements the
Government’s stance against violence in the community”.
Mr Rickuss said as a first step, the community is encouraged to give
their views through an online survey, available on the website of the
Department of the Premier and Cabinet at www.qld.gov.au/dfvtaskforce.
“The Taskforce’s report, due by the end of February 2015, will provide
recommendations to inform the development of a domestic and family
violence strategy for Queensland aimed at reducing domestic violence
and better supporting those who suffer from it”.
Pure indulgence - spoil yourself today
LAIDLEY must be doing something right! Two new businesses have opened
up recently which is great for the town.
Bec’s Beauty Bliss is somewhere you can go to really indulge yourself.
Massage, facials, pedicures, manicures - all those luxurious treatments that
make you feel like a million dollars.
Bec (left) has magic hands and will massage all that tension away.
If you want to be pampered then make an appointment today. You can pamper
yourself for as little as $30.
Clair is the business’s Nail Technician and is a deft hand at whatever you
want done. She can fit acrylic or gel sets, does full sets or infills and also
does repairs.
All full nail sets and infills include one 3D Deco per hand.
Maybe it’s time you went and saw Bec or Clair and make an appointment to
spoil yourself just that little bit.
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• Tinting
Eyebrows and Eyelashes
• Double Deals available
e.g. Eyebrow wax and tint
• Massage
• Facials - Make Up - Pedicure - Manicure
• Acrylic and Gel Nails
• Nail Repairs
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Father’s Day was popular
The Valley
Weekender
The Clarke Family from Forest celebrated in Forest Hill at the
Lockyer Hotel. From left, Nathan, Monique, Rick, Bill and Renee
This was a double celebration at the QN Hotel and one being
done by three generations. It was Father’s Day for Bill McConnell
(left) and Paul Buhse right but for Harry Buhse (middle) it was his
birthday! (All photos Ann Kirby)
Another Australian gem
HARROW Homestead was constructed in the 1870s by Robert Ramsay.
Hoop pine and red cedar were used extensively throughout.
The historic home‘s arched hallway showcases these two timbers and is
a grand feature.
Covering 100 squares, it has wide verandas on three sides and was once
the centre of a small village.
It is still a working property today, however you can experience its
grandeur and its spectacular gardens on its open days.
The first of these was in March this year, so if you missed out there are
two more opportunities. See ad below.
To get to Harrow and its magnificent gardens which have been created
under the watchful eye of the late Mrs Mavis Carrigan, drive to Cambooya,
go past the Bull and Barley Hotel on your left, drive under the railway
bridge, turn right crossing the low level bridge and go straight ahead on
the gravel road for one kilometre. Turn left on to the Cambooya Felton
Road and approximately seven kilometres on you will find the entrance to
Harrow Homestead. Mark the dates on your calendar now!
Three generations soaked up the great outdoors at the QN on
father’s day and grandfather’s day - Liam, Cooper and Rodney.
OPEN HOUSE
Entry
$10
Garden
Paradise
Harrow Homestead and Gardens
10am to 4pm
Saturday & Sunday, September 20-21
and Sept. 27-28 • October 18 - 19
700 Cambooya/Felton Road, Cambooya Q 4358
For more information phone 0438 753 008
All together for the first time with Dad, (John Hall) for Father’s Day
in eight years were his three lovely daughters, Sheree, Leah and
Terri-Lee. They enjoyed themselves at Cafe 4342, Forest Hill.
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Fitness and Health Talk with Octavio Mellado
Weight Loss : cut calories or increase exercise?
Cutting calories through dietary changes seems to
promote weight loss more effectively than does
exercise and physical activity. But physical activity
also is important in weight control.
The key to weight loss is to consume fewer calories
than you burn.
For most people, it’s possible to lower their calorie
intake to a greater degree than it is to burn more
calories through increased exercise.
That’s why cutting calories through dieting is generally more
effective for weight loss.
But doing both — cutting calories and exercising — can help give
you the weight-loss edge.
Exercise can help burn even more calories than just dieting.
Exercise also is important because it can help you maintain your
weight loss. Studies show that people who lose weight and keep it
off over the long term get regular physical activity.
If you lose weight by crash dieting or by drastically restricting
yourself to 400 to 800 calories a day, you’re more likely to regain
weight quickly, often within six months after you stop dieting.
Getting regular exercise also can help prevent excess weight gain
in the first place.
Conclusion: The key to successful weight loss is
adopting a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced
diet and regular exercise.
Sifu Octavio Mellado is a Senior Kung-Fu
Instructor
Physiotherapist and
Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
Cruz del Sur Kung-Fu School Laidley
Classes every Wednesday
Juniors:
5pm to 6.30pm
Adults:
6.30pm to 8.30pm
Where?
at Catholic Church Hall
Cnr John and Edward Streets, Laidley
Classes emphasize Self-Defence, development
of hands and feet co-ordination, attacking
and defensive techniques. Practice of shaolin
routine patterns. Short and long fist. Spinning
fists, kicks.
Partner practice, focus pads and shields.
Speed ladders for agility. Weapons: long pole,
broadsword and spear. Well rounded cardio,
strength, speed, balance training.
From beginner to advance levels.
COSTS: Juniors $10 p/class
Adults $14 p/class
No joining fee, pay as you come
First 2 classes for FREE
no obligation
For More Information
Please call Sifu Octavio
Come and try 1 or 2 classes to see if it
suits you!
First 2 Classes for FREE, no obligation
on 5465 3001
All Classes are taught by:• Sifu Octavio Mellado
• with 24 YEARS teaching experience
• Physiotherapist
• Accredited Exercise Physiologist
• Blue Card Holder, First Aid Certificate
Laidley Physiotherapy
Centre
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Don’t miss the
mayhem and music
that is the Mulga
THEY say it’s not over until the
fat lady sings, but in this instance
it will be when Mik Oberle sings.
The Mulgowie Bull Ride we are
talking about.
Mik (pictured left) is the
entertainment once the bullride is
done and dusted.
It promises to be a night of thrills
and spills out at Mulgowie for
another one of their famous bull
rides.
Bar and food will be available
on the night and free camping so
that everyone can stay, have a few drinks and not worry about being over
the limit when driving home.
There is $2000 up for grabs in the NRA Open Bull Ride. There is also
prizes for the Novice, Junior, Under 16 and Poddy Ride.
It will be a great night so dust off those cowboy boots and your Wranglers
and make preparations to party hard in the bull ring at the Mulgowie
Hotel.
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Weekender
Folkies provided entertainment
IT was a huge day at Mulgowie last Saturday.
Throw in the fun run, the markets themselves
and the Mulgowie Gift, locals probably
thought that was enough!
However, they were in for a surprise as many
of the folkies came over from the pub where
they had gathered for their Folk Music biannual get-together and entertained the market
goers.
When they get together they play up a storm
and there is a great array of instruments.
Mark Webber is photographed with his pride
and joy, a pre World War 1 German double
bass. (Photos by Sean Kirby)
Farming a young person’s game
Study finds that Australia’s farmer population is ‘competitively young’
A new study funded by the Rural Industries R&D Corporation has found
that, while the number of younger farmers entering agriculture continues
to fall, the Australian farm population remains ‘competitively young’
compared to other developed economies.
The report, titled ‘New entrants to Australian agricultural industries –
where are all the young farmers?’ used Australian Bureau of Statistics
(ABS) population census data from the eight censuses conducted between
1976 to 2011 to examine the current demographic structure of the
Australian farmer population.
The report quantifies the extent of structural ageing in the Australian farm
sector, examines the behaviours that are causing structural ageing and
explores the social, demographic and economic conditions that influence
these behaviours.
The study found that the number of farmers aged under 35 years of age
has fallen by 75 per cent since 1976. The most important factor in this fall
has been falling numbers of farms due to farm aggregation, leaving fewer
opportunities for younger people to enter agriculture.
The author of the report, Neil Barr, from the Victorian Department of
Primary Industries, said another reason for declining numbers of younger
farmers are factors that are common with the rest of the Australian
labour market, including structural ageing of the Australian workforce
and delayed entry to the workforce due to longer years spent in tertiary
education.
“What sets farming apart from other occupations is the lowering rate
of exit from farming amongst farmers aged over 65 - since 1991 the
population of farmers aged over 65 has increased by 55 per cent. This
decreases the proportional measure of farmers aged under 35 and is
also an important contributor to the increasing median age of the farmer
population.
“In addition to these factors, the increasing age of first marriage in
Australia has reduced the number of younger female entrants to farming.”
However, despite these figures the study concluded that there is little
cause for concern over any link between farm sector structural ageing,
low recruitment of younger people into agriculture and food security.
Australia has a younger farming population compared to all but one other
developed country - New Zealand.
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Contributions
To the Editor,
I am appalled at Mayor Steve Jones’ call to… “remove bats from our
region once and for all.” Is he aware of how many Australian native
mammal species have been driven to extinction by us in the last 200
years? Flying foxes are not in ‘plague proportions’, we are responsible for
destroying the habitat they need along creek lines for roosting. Yes, they
do feed in our orchards, largely because we have cleared their preferred
native fruits and blossoms. Native trees will continue to suffer if bats
are not there to pollinate and disperse their seeds. Has Mayor Jones read
books such as ‘Collapse’ by Jared Diamond – documenting how past
civilisations failed when they destroyed their natural environment? Is this
really the future he charts for the Lockyer Region?
Pam Pittaway
Laidley
Dear Editor,
I am writing to let you know that beyondblue is giving away free
computers and internet connections to newly-established Men’s Sheds
across Australia.
We still have quite a few computers to give away and I would encourage
anyone thinking about establishing a new Men’s Shed in their community
to get in touch with the Australian Men’s Shed Association, which
administers this initiative.
The Australian Men’s Shed movement has brought together thousands of
men over the past decade to share their interests, learn skills and build
lifelong friendships – and this has benefitted not only the communities
in which the sheds have been established, but also the men themselves.
For men who don’t have a computer at home, they can use the shed’s
computer to develop new skills, access websites, email family members
and perhaps learn how to pay bills online.
Also, all of the Men’s Sheds have a page on beyondblue’s The Shed
Online website www.theshedonline.org.au, where they can promote their
activities and interact with the broad online community.
Research shows that attending a Men’s Shed can improve men’s mental
and physical wellbeing by helping them feel socially connected and less
lonely.
With loneliness and social isolation a growing problem in our communities,
establishing a Men’s Shed is one of the best ways to ensure that men in
your community stay connected to each other.
The sheds often foster a sense of acceptance and create a sense of purpose
as the men work together on projects such as making or fixing things for
the community,
So if there has been talk of starting up a Men’s Shed in your area, please
contact the Australian Men’s Shed Association on 1300 550 009 to find
out how to access the benefits that they bring.
Yours sincerely,
Georgie Harman
Letter to the editor
People Power for the Lockyer Valley
Perhaps local government as it exists in our region is a major problem. It
appears to be too top heavy, making it prone to mistakes; a reduction in
numbers would rectify this.
It appears to the general public that these people are completely out of
touch with reality, and don’t the current operations, as they are presented,
mean the buck stops with the mayor?
All councillors should be in regular contact with their electors without any
restrictions. Would it not make sense for a group of say ten responsible
citizens to meet monthly with a council staffer to discuss matters such as
rates, Deliberations could then be passed on to council for consideration.
With such a large and diverse region, there definitely should be a return
to electoral divisions. There may be some directive or other from the state
bureaucratic monster saying we must abide by what we are told. Why?
Haven’t we been told by many great people that bad rules, laws or
whatever are there to be broken?
Council must halt its excessive spending, reduce its overpaid/oversized
staff numbers. As most council work is now let out, what do we actually
get for our money? No more wastage on unnecessary trips that we neither
want nor do we gain from. No more glitzy Taj Mahals.
Council wants to be a governing body. Then be one. Don’t make bad
rules. Find a way around them for the betterment of all.
Visit our website: www.peoplepowerlv.com
Noel Nemeth. Forest Hill.
Letter to the Editor
Gobbly-Goop! Well, that is the closet definition explaining statements
emanating from our Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s leader of late.
“Keeping rates low” (tell that to the region’s commercial operators)
Horrendous increases applied. Of course, the claim is that this is forced on
council through government legislation. This legislation, as I understand
it, is only a guide. Council still has the autonomous right to use it, or
ignore it.
Obviously, our council has a big black hole in finances to cover or jump
over. After last year’s budget increases, council could not risk another
hike in rates from their largest voting block, the homeowners of the valley
to cover this hole.
Bob Fowke.
Regency Downs
Letter to the editor
THE Military Brotherhood MMC conducted a pilot Repair and Rest
program at Glen Rock Park in Southern Queensland for defence force
veterans from Monday to Friday September 1-5.
Operation R&R Glen Rock is an initiative of the Military Brotherhood and
was up and running in three months from the initial idea of establishing
the concept.
With the assistance of Mr Ian Rickuss MP, the Member for Lockyer,
and his staff who sought access to the location through the Queensland
Parks and Wildlife Service, and the assistance of the staff at West Moreton
Hospital and Health Service at Laidley Hospital, the program was a success
and we are now planning for Op R&R Glen Rock 2015 in August 2015.
The five-day eco-therapy program is designed to have participants step
outside their everyday environment and take stock of their lives both
individually and collectively. Op R & R Glen Rock provided a setting
where participants were encouraged to experience a lasting positive shift
in values and their interpersonal relationships. The program was designed
to encourage an improved lifestyle, both for the individual and family, and
enhance social connection in the participants and re-instilling the concept
of camaraderie and mateship which is too often missing in veterans after
leaving the military.
The aims of the program are to develop in participants: An understanding
of how thoughts and feelings influence behaviour; Exposure to strategies
which will bring about positive change; Suggested individual responses
which are effective in achieving the aim; Enhance self-esteem; and
Alcohol and illicit substance strategies
We would therefore like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Rickuss
MP and his staff and the aforementioned Queensland Government
Departments for their foresight, invaluable assistance and positive input
in helping us in running Operation R&R Glen Rock 2014, and their
support of this veteran community initiative.
Well done.
Glenn Warnes, Pension & Welfare Officer - Op R&R Glen Rock
Stop the bullying
LOCKYER ratepayers, have you had enough of this mob of dictatorial,
bullying councillors? I have. My trust and expectation of change from
this bunch, from the top down, has been very effectively trashed. So
much waste from knee-jerk decision making has left me very angry and,
judging by the number of phone calls I receive, so are many others.
Also, because I speak out on issues I am knowledgeable of, pressure
has been brought against me in organisations I am involved in, from a
high ranking elected representative of council, to his blinkered followers.
More bullying maybe!
This has encouraged me to re-enter the arena. I recognise right from
wrong and I fight for what I believe is right.
Bob Fowke
Regency Downs.
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Shopping in the ‘burbs’
THEY have tried not to let the roadworks get to them. These two businesses situated in the
Big Orange complex on the Warrego Highway at Crowley Vale but it has tested their patience.
However they have all survived and still have smiles on their faces.
Norma and Tony from Log’s Treasures have not long moved in to the complex. They were at
Woolworths Plainland but only on a temporary basis so when the shop came up where they
are, they jumped at the chance for somewhere more permanent.
They have a huge range of garden gifts including wind chimes, ornamental trees, wall art
pieces of all shapes and sizes, metal statues and garden furniture that they need a secure
home for.
They are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturdays and Sundays 9am to 4pm.
Right beside them is long time tenant, Scallop Haven, a good quality takeaway that has a
reputation that sucedes it. We say that because owner Gloria has been there for 19 years now.
Gloria is well known for her excellent burgers but she also has fish and chips, a wide selection
of hot box items if you are in a hurry and she sells Golden Harvest bread for those just
wanting to be able to duck in quickly somewhere for bread and milk. She is also one of the
few people who sell ice cream by the scoop. She has nine flavours to choose from.
Norma and Tony stand in their beautiful shop
amid the huge range of wall art they have on
offer. If they haven’t got it, they will try their
hardest to get it in for you.
The ladies
at Scallop
Haven
next door
to Norma
and Tony
are always
ready to
serve you.
Brianna,
Cassie
and owner,
Gloria.
Norma and Tony Logiudice invite you to visit
Log’s
TREASURES
Shop 4 Big Orange Complex
Specialising in Outdoor Living products
• Metal Statues
• Wind Chimes
•F
unctional Furniture pieces
seats, benches, clocks etc.
• Metal Wall Art
•G
arden Art (ornamental trees,
statues, furniture etc.)
OPEN 7 DAYS
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Sat and Sunday 9am to 4pm
We have the perfect gift for you...
Scallop
Scallop Haven
Haven
Snack
Snack Bar
Bar
at the Big Orange Complex
on the Warrego Highway, Crowley Vale
Burgers
(Mince, Steak, Bacon & Egg, Fish & Chicken)
Fish and Chips • Hot Box
Sandwiches
Tea and Fresh Bean Coffee
(4 exciting flavours)
Golden Harvest Bakery
bread & slices on sale
(baked fresh and delivered daily)
9 flavours of ice cream in a cone
Milkshakes • Smoothies
Assorted Snacks
(chips, lollies, icecreams etc)
$10 minimum
DINE IN or TAKEAWAY • OPEN 7 DAYS
Phone: (07)
(07) 5466
Phone:
54665488
5488
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Out’n’About
Bendigo raises funds for Care Flight
THERE was a really good turnout on the greens for Bendigo Bank’s fund
raising day. Barefoot Bowls is obviously popular and it was a glorious
day to boot.
Above the girls got into the swing of things and organised the food for
the masses while these youngsters had a wonderful day and were more
than happy to pose for the camera. They are Matilda Adamski, Abbey and
Jordan Adamski (behind), Mackenzie and Heidi Ilka.
RIGHT: Enjoying their
day out at St Mary’s
Fete are Susie Jackwitz,
Debbie Schultz, Keira
Jackwitz, Madelyn
Schultz and Carolyn
Jackwitz
Photos Ann Kirby
LEFT: Winners are
Grinners.
Matt Amos and his
daughter Eliana
came into Laidley’s
NewsXpress to collect
their new barbecue.
Eliana and her Mum
had purchased a
Father’s Day card from
the newsagency which
put them in the running
to win this fabulous
barbecue - and they did!
Who said it doesn’t pay
to shop locally?
POSITION VACANT
Fully Qualified Senior Hairdresser
required for a part-time position.
Please contact Holly on 5465 1434
or email resume to
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Visitors from Noosaville, Heather and Frank Schroeder played their
concertinas for market goers at the Mulgowie Markets last weekend.
They had made their way to Mulgowie for the folk music gathering
and decided to come and have a look at the markets (Photo S Kirby).
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International speaker coming to Laidley
NICOLE Foss is an international speaker and writer on energy and global
finance. As a futurist and systems analyst, she tackles issues of financial
and energy collapse, providing a vision for the future to help make any
eventual fall less severe, for those who prepare.
Her goals for each of us go beyond just the self and include our communities.
She has lectured in hundreds of locations across North America, Europe,
Australia and New Zealand, and has made many media appearances in a
variety of countries.
In addition, Nicole has been involved in teaching on permaculture design
certificate courses in Central America and Europe.
Nicole has been a specialist in nuclear safety in the UK, and editor of the
Peak Oil journal “The Oil Drum Canada” where she wrote on peak oil and
finance. Now she is co-editor at one of the Net’s more popular financial
blogs, www.theautomaticearth.com
She and her writing partner have been chronicling and interpreting the ongoing credit crunch as the most pressing aspect of our current multi-faceted
predicament.
The site integrates finance,
energy, environment, psychology,
population and real politik in order
to explain why we find ourselves in
a state of crisis and what we can do
about it.
In Canada, Foss ran the AgriEnergy Producers’ Association
of Ontario, where she focused on
farm-based biogas projects and
grid connections for renewable
energy.
While living in the UK she was
a Research Fellow at the Oxford
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Weekender
Institute for Energy Studies, where she specialized in nuclear safety in
Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union, and conducted research into
electricity policy at the EU level.
Her academic qualifications include a BSc in biology from Carleton
University in Canada (where she focused primarily on neuroscience and
psychology), a post-graduate diploma in air and water pollution control,
the common professional examination in law and an LLM in international
law in development from the University of Warwick in the UK. She was
granted the University Medal for the top science graduate in 1988 and the
law school prize for the top law school graduate in 1997.
In 2014 Foss relocated to Atamai Village in New Zealand’s Tasman region.
There she will be heading up the Bio Regional institute planned for Atamai,
which aims to share its practical discoveries and skills sets for sustainable
and resilient settlements around the world.
To book to see Nicole Foss at Laidley contact Michael from Savour Soil by
emailing: savoursoils@hotmail.com. You can pay by going to http://www.
trybooking.com/FVV or at the door on the day.
DATE CLAIMER
Atamai Village New Zealand presents...
CHOICES FOR FAMILY AND
COMMUNITY SELF-RELIANCE
with Nicole Foss
2pm on 20 SEPTEMBER
St Patrick’s Church Hall, 1 John South Street, Laidley
Tickets $30 For more information phone Michael Wardle Savour Soil
Permaculture or email: savoursoils@hotmail.com
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