The Lake News, September 2013

Your Local Independent Monthly Magazine - September 2013

No.237

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The Lakes Swimming Club would like to congratulate their Club Champions for the 2012/2013 season. Kaleb Woudneh (pictured left) won the boys overall Club Championship and Caley Brown (pictured right) won the girls overall club Championship. Both winners appear with the Club Captain for the 2012/2013 Season, Selina Parge.

Ahead of the upcoming 2013/2014 swim season, Lake’s Swimming Club Sign On Day will be held on Saturday September 14 from 7am to 11am. With a sausage sizzle available, it’s a great opportunity to go along, meet the members and join the club that is all about the fun of swimming, not ability.

The club is based at the Sam Riley Swim School at the corner of Forest Lake Blvd and High St. For more information visit the Club website: www.lakesswimclub.blogspot.com.au/ or send an email to [email protected] or call 0400 015 539.

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Forest Lake Social Golf Club UpdateNews from the 19th Hole

Forest Lake Social Golf Club Update

We had 23 players turn out for the game at St Lucia Golf Club on 21st July. The weather was pleasant and conducive to some good golf after the rain of the previous couple of days. The course was damp in places but the greens fast.

Winners on the day were. A Grade was Andrew Baker, runner up was Pat Ayling. B grade winner was Mark McNaughton, runner up was Bob Brose. C Grade winner was Darryl Gore, runner up Dani Dvornicich. Longest drive in A Grade was Pat Ayling, B Grade Steve Donnell and C Grade Darryl Gore.

Nearest the pin on the 8th hole Dan McKay and 11th hole Mick Morley. Approach shot won by Don Mitchell.

Sunday 11th August we played at Jindalee Golf Club. The day started cloudy but soon cleared for great autumn golf weather. Being a nine hole course, we played it twice from different coloured tee markers. A short but challenging course with some good scores recorded.

Winners on the day were: A Grade was Dan McKay, runner up was Gil Vargas. B Grade was Craig Maguire, runner up Darryl Gore. C Grade was Dani Dvornicich, runner up Stephanie Coreless.

Longest drive in A Grade was Mick Morley, B Grade Jim Wilson and C Grade was Don Mitchell. Nearest the pin on the 8th hole Atul Bhardwaj and the 5th hole Craig Maguire.

Approach shot was won by Alistair McCosh. The eagles nest was shared by Darryl Gore and Mick Morley.

Our next games will be at Carbrook on 15th September, tee time 6.33am and River Lakes on 6th October, tee time 7.00am.

The Forest Lake Social Golf Club is proudly sponsored by Flexiforce Staffing Solutions and the Heritage Community Bank at Forest Lake.

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I think you would all agree we have been enjoying exceptionally balmy weather of late and now that September is here, and the arrival of Spring is upon us, there is the change in the air, and not just because of the upcoming election!

Traditionally, we look to the start of a new year for new beginnings and implementing changes in our lives, yet the start of a new season, particularly Spring when renewal and new life is so evident, is also a perfect time to see if modifications need to be made.

Change is something that we often fight against. Even if we aren’t happy with the way things are, we are wary of things being different. We are more comfortable with the status quo because it’s familiar to us; it’s what we know.

Setting about making changes involves a risk - it may not go as we thought it would, people may not do or say what we thought they would. The thing is, people and circumstances are beyond our control, and that is what makes us really baulk at big changes in our lives.

The adage that ‘the only certain thing is that things will change’ couldn’t be truer, however much we dislike the notion. Even when we think we are standing still, resisting change, we are really fooling ourselves.

The whole of life must change, renew and regenerate, otherwise, it ceases to be life. Without change, things die.

And that’s true for us too. Our relationships, our careers, our personalities must all undergo change in order to survive. And we must learn to adapt and go with the flow too. We are constantly telling our youngest daughter that ‘Flo’ is spending the day with us when she wants to know every single detail of every single days events. “Just go with Flo!” we cry. “I hate Flo!” she cries in reply.

Learning to go with the flow is an important part of successful living. Imagine if the plants and animals around us refused to submit to the changes of the seasons? If the blossoms refused to bloom simply because they didn’t want it to be Spring yet?

Likewise, we need to submit ourselves to the ebb and flow of life. And Spring is the ideal time to throw off the shackles of this particularly wet winter and breath in the new life that’s on the winds of Spring.

Won’t you join me in embracing all the joy and freshness of a new season by dusting off our routines and ruts and turning toward new things?

What could you do that you’ve always wanted to do? What opportunities are awaiting you if you step outside your door and explore the new buds all around you?

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In recent months displays were held in Forest Lake, Heathwood and Ellen Grove areas to promote and highlight the Heritage Bank 2013 Parks & Garden Competition and its various sponsors.

Visitors to the displays had the opportunity to collect sample bags full of garden goodies and enter the Garden Competition and a free raffle for their chance to win a beautiful rose plant or prize packs of garden products.

Heritage Bank, Forest Lake Branch Manager, Mr Mark Newman along with Melanie Graham visited the last display held on the 1st of August to draw the winners of the free raffle.

Garden Competition organisers would like to congratulate all the winners and thank Donelle from Roses by Donelle who kindly donated the prizes.

Entries for the Garden Competition are open until the 6th of September giving residents the opportunity to showcase their gardens as the weather warms up and also be in the running for some great prizes. Entry forms are available at the Heritage Bank, Forest Lake branch.

All garden entries will be open to the public for viewing on the 5th and 6th October. If you miss the published list of gardens, please call Lorraine on 3879 6210 or Dawn on 3271 1005 for the details.

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Grand Avenue State School will be holding a combined Fete and Markets event on Sunday September 15 at Grand Avenue State School, Grand Avenue and Centennial Way.

Starting at 8am and finishing at 3pm, there will be something for everyone with rides, food, showbags, entertainment from local performers and over 100 markets stalls

Unlimited ride passes are available for pre purchase at the school for $25, or $30 if purchased on the day.

All proceeds from this event will go directly to the Grand Avenue State School, so why not bring the whole family along for a great day out.

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I wish I had a dollar for everyone who has said that to me over the years. Routinely, I will ask patients if they have ever noticed their gums bleed when they brush their teeth. Now, if you are like most people you would answer (truthfully) – yes, but only a little bit. One lady said to me recently that everyone’s gums bleed and it’s no big deal. If it only happened once or twice then it is no big deal.

But imagine if your head bled when you brushed your hair! Would you think that was normal?

So what is gum disease? I am glad you asked. The film that builds up on your teeth is called plaque. It contains the bacteria that cause gum disease. If the bacteria are left close to the gum for a couple of days, then the toxins they produce seep into the gums and cause infection. That’s when your gums start to bleed. This is called gingivitis. That’s the first stage of gum disease.

This stage can be cured very simply in most cases. Let’s go back to the lady I spoke about earlier. She said to me after I explained all this, “So I’ve got gum disease, it’s not like it can kill me.” She’s probably right. But recent research has shown a link between gum disease and the heart. That means that if you have gum disease it is more likely you could have a stroke or heart attack. Now that I’ve scared you, what should you do?

Firstly, relax. It’s not that bad. It takes a long time in most cases for gum disease to progress to a bad state. Bleeding gums can be caused by brushing too hard or using too hard a brush or if you have a dry mouth most of the time so it may not be an indicator of gum disease. Often you don’t know you have gum disease till your dentist tells you because sometimes there are no symptoms. The sooner gum disease is diagnosed the simpler the treatment and the greater success with elimination of the infection. These simple steps will help.

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When local mum Michelle Hobb was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2011 at the age of just 36, it was a complete shock to her and her family as there was no prior history of the disease in her family.

Having to give up work for 12 months to concentrate on her health, Michelle subsequently endured six months of chemotherapy and three operations, including a double mastectomy.

“I can now say I am cancer free. I would not have been able to get through this without the help of all my family and friends, as well as the dedicated team at HOCA and the Breast Cancer Clinic in the Mater Private Hospital,” said Michelle. “The past 18 months have been very tough for my husband Shaun and our children who are 12 and nine.

“They have been extremely supportive throughout everything I have had to go through, but have also had to watch their wife and mother go through a very traumatic experience.

“However, now I have come out the other end much stronger and I think it all comes down to trying to stay positive and having an awesome support network around me.”

Michelle is holding a Girls Night In fundraiser event at the Community House, Alpine Street, on October 19 from 7pm til midnight, with all funds raised directly donated to Queensland Cancer Council to help fund vital research into women’s cancers.

Those wishing to attend must wear pink on the night and pre-purchase tickets at a cost of $20 with nibblies, tea and coffee included as well as entry into the lucky door prize and trivia competition. There are only 100 tickets available, so be quick to register by sending an email to [email protected].

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Kelsey McCosh, a current Year 11 student at St Johns Anglican College, has been selected for the Australian NTRA U17 Mixed Touch team to play against NZ and Fiji in a tournament in Fiji this month.

Kelsey has been playing Touch rugby for two years and in May this year was part of the Queensland team that won their state of origin series against New South Wales with Kelsey scoring the winning try in the deciding game.

Kelsey, an accomplished sportsperson and dancer, is looking forward to the opportunity to represent Australia in Fiji and cannot wait to pull on the Australian team shirt.

Kelsey is currently fundraising to help cover the costs of this trip and is very grateful for the support she has received thus far – in particular from Jims Mowing Brisbane South, Cr Angela Owen-Taylor, Anthony Shorten MP and the St Johns Supporters of Sport.

If you would like to assist Kelsey with sponsorship please contact her on [email protected].

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Join LJ Hooker and Cystic Fibrosis for their annual Great Strides Walkathon for Cystic Fibrosis Queensland. Last year, organisers hoped to raise $5,000 and exceeded the amount by $2,000, so this year, the goal is set at $10,000. All funds raised will go directly to Cystic Fibrosis Queensland.

The local walk begins its 4.4km route from the corner of Forest Lake Boulevard and The Esplanade at LJ Hooker Forest Lake, with participants able to register on the day at 8.30am, with the walk to begin at 9.30am.

With a sausage sizzle, raffles, face painting, a special visit from Mr. Hooker Bear and Nova 106.9 with their Sandman giving away prizes, it’s a fun way to help LJ Hooker reach the $10,000 target. Participants are also asked to wear red to show support for Cystic Fibrosis Queensland.

Donations for the raffles are still being sought. For further information or to donate a prize, please contact Lisa Moore from LJ Hooker Forest Lake on 3877 4000.

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Guides all over Queensland were challenged to knit bonnets and booties for premature babies. All Guides were asked to set their own targets. Forest Lake Girl Guide, Kimberley Montgomery, decided that she would set her target for 200 sets and to have them all done by the beginning of winter.

Kimberley, a member of the Forest Lake Girl Guides for the past eight years, organised various accomplished knitters to help her achieve this task and especially wishes to thank her nanna, grandmother, her little brothers in kindergarten and her mum for their part in reaching her goal.

Kimberley was also trying to knit herself and has managed one set so far. Kimberley says “It’s hard work but I enjoy doing it. This is just one of the challenges that Guides Queensland offers Guides throughout Queensland and its lots of fun.”

Kimberley handed over her very needed stockpile of 200 sets of knitted items to the Neonatal Critical Care Unit at Mater Mothers hospital.

The hospital was extremely grateful and according to Ms Gwen Grant (Volunteer) who passed them out amongst the mothers and babies, they would be very much appreciated and cherished knowing that each set was made with love and kindness.

Forest Lake Girl Guides welcomes girls between five and 18 years of age to come along for a four week free trial. Forest Lake Girl Guides meet on Tuesday nights from 6.30pm to 8.00pm and Saturday mornings from 9.30am to 11.30am at St John’s Anglican College. Please go to the website for more information www.forestlakeguides.org.au.

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Programmed silt removal works will commence by the end of September at the Lake and its surrounding inlets.

This work is being undertaken in conjunction with Brisbane City Council’s ongoing Weed Removal Program. I advocated on behalf of residents for maintenance programs to alleviate weed growth in the water bodies in Parkinson Ward in the 2009-10 Brisbane City Council Budget.

These programs have been running effectively with a focus on weed management but have also been aided by regular monitoring and reviews of the aerating and pump systems.Over the past three and a half years, close to 640 tonnes of weed matter has been harvested from the water body at Forest Lake alone, with an additional 80 tonnes removed from the Cascades off Centennial Way.

This is a phenomenal amount, equivalent to the weight of roughly five blue whales - the largest animal on earth. The rate of weed growth can fluctuate considerably depending on weather conditions, although three cuts are programmed each year on the main water body, harvesting is undertaken on a needs basis. Many residents of Forest Lake take pride in this local landmark not only for its great outdoor amenities but its aesthetic character.

I appreciate receiving feedback from residents on the progress of this ongoing program which I will continue to advocate for into the future.

September will be a busy month in Parkinson Ward with many local events and multicultural activities.

The weekend of the 6th and 7th September, will welcome the Taiwan Festival to the Calamvale District Sports fields next to Calamvale Community College. There will be an array of cultural performances across the two-day event, as well as 90 stalls, family fun rides, art and craft workshops and an Education and Careers Expo. Come along for what will be a fantastic event.

If you are unable to attend a local polling booth for the Federal Election on 7 September, please contact the Australian Electoral Commission on 13 23 26 or visit their website at www.aec.gov.au

September 15 will once again be a bumper day for the Grand Avenue State School Fete which will be held from 8am to 3pm. Come along and support our local school for a fun filled family day. Come along from 7pm until late on Saturday 14th September to enjoy the Chilean Independence Day Festival and Sunday 15th for the Chilean and Central American Independence Day Festival with children’s activities on offer from noon until 5pm, at 1 Camden Road, Willawong.

I look forward to seeing many of you at these great community events so please remember to put them into your calendar.

To keep up with the latest Parkinson Ward news, sign up to my ENewsletter at www.angelaowentaylor.com.au

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The Performing Arts Centre of Excellence offers the students the opportunity to practice and perform in bands, choirs, ensembles, dance and drama excellence troupes and musical stage productions leading to performances at local, state and national events.

As part of the PACE program students experience firsthand the life and work of practising and performing artists through links with arts industry professionals and intensive workshops with commercial theatre groups, dance companies and state and national orchestras.

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Hello ReadersAs our world experiences unprecedented change stimulated by advances in technology, young people must be provided with the opportunity to develop the skills and disciplines they will need in the “creative economy” of the future. So far as we know at this point in time, these vital skills will involve a strong grounding in creative and critical thinking, perseverance, adaptability and the ability to collaborate and be part of successful teams.

Developing a child’s potential to be successful in this new environment starts with their involvement in the Performing Arts where the ability to perform confidently is nurtured. The experience of learning in a collaborative environment through Music, Drama and Dance at both primary and secondary level, gives young people the opportunity to develop these skills through their engagement in a variety of performance groups and activities.

Universities are now expanding opportunities for learning within courses in the creative industries by combining the performance disciplines with media, communication and business. At St John’s following this study and career pathway is a real and exciting possibility which includes the strong partnerships we have within the Queensland Arts industry.

As a culmination of their work in 2013, excellent performances by our leading Music ensembles, and Drama and Dance Troupes delighted the audience at our recent Showcase Concert, the first in our new College Auditorium. Many of these fine young performers will go on to the State Honours Ensemble Program in full, and to real theatre opportunities provided by the Harvest Rain Theatre Company and La Boîte.

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Andrew and wife Simone are two of the highly-valued foster carers supervised by Mercy Family Services (MFS). MFS cares for children in the Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich and Toowoomba areas who are unable to stay at home because of their protective needs, through their Foster and Kinship Care and Intensive Foster Care programs.

Foster carers like Andrew and Simone are people living in the community who have the capacity to care for children and who, after a period of training and assessment, have been approved as suitable carers.

Kinship carers are people from within the child’s own family or community who assume the responsibility of caring for children. Foster and kinship carers provide safe and caring homes for children and young people from birth to 18 years of age, for short or long periods of time.

Intensive foster care provides additional resources to foster carers looking after children with particularly challenging behaviours, such as supplementary payments, respite care and extra services to assist the child.

“In all our out-of-home care programs, we strive to respond to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, their families and communities, as well as families and communities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds,” says MFS Manager Shenade Sawyer, who manages the Brisbane North and South Foster and Kinship Care programs.

“Children and young people need foster care for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes it’s because a parent is unwell or they have limited personal resources or support around them,” Ms Sawyer says.

“Or it could be because of poverty, homelessness or serious abuse and neglect. Poor housing, unemployment, ill-health, social isolation and disability can all contribute to a child or young person entering foster care,” she adds.

The aim of foster care is to reunite children with their families. “We recognise that the best place for a child to be, if it’s safe, is in the care of their family. Unfortunately this is not always possible,” Ms Sawyer says.

Mercy Family Services are reaching out to the community to find a diverse range of foster carers throughout the Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich and Toowoomba areas.

“Our greatest need is for foster carers willing to care for children and young people aged between seven and eighteen years and/or sibling groups,” Ms Sawyer says.

“Children and young people in foster care are just like other children, except they are likely to have experienced abuse and harm and, as a result, are often traumatised. They need patient and caring adults who can offer them support and understanding.

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July was a very busy month with no less than three functions to attend and of course a monthly speaker.

This month it was the popular, always friendly John Riordan, Director of the local Malouf Pharmacy. The morning commenced with an open forum, taking questions as John went along.

With the Federal Government cutting costs, there is increased pressure on recommending generic brands. Probians also learnt about the crises in antibiotics that has become a world wide phenomenon. The development of some bacteria and its spread is also cause for alarm as some bacteria have developed immunity to antibiotics.

If one is on more than five prescribed medicines, a medication review becomes necessary which can be conducted by the pharmacist. John reminded his audience that the over consumption of energy drinks lead to over stimulation as well as hydration. He also touched on the power of the human mind and the placebo effect which has been responsible for some research drugs not reaching the consumer market. A myriad of questions was answered and some queries put to rest. Marge passed the vote of thanks to John.

Driftwater Restaurant at Brookwater was the venue for a Christmas in July celebration. With an excellent choice of three courses or whatever combination one wanted from the menu, Probians thoroughly enjoyed the food on offer deliciously prepared by Irish Chef Kevin Meates. Service provided by Daze Anderson was tops and his experience and professionalism added to the enjoyment of the lunch. A word of thanks also has to go to Supervisor Matthew Tanner and Manager Louise Fletcher. The attractive setting, of course, looking over the golfing greens and enjoying drinks on the terrace beforehand added to a lovely day.

Of course one Christmas is not enough for the Forest Lake Probians so they enjoyed another one at the Broncos Leagues Club.

On the 25th July some members attended the Probian Association of Queensland Friendship Day held at the Samford Showgrounds. They were entertained by the Probus Choir, bush poets and a Dixieland Group.

The Probus Dinner Group is going well and meets on a designated Thursday.

Retirees or semi-retirees come and join Forest Lake Probians who certainly know how to enjoy food, fun, friendship and frolic. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at the Forest Lake Hotel. Contact Membership Officer Kevin, details on page 27 of this publication.

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Forest Lake National Seniors Branch UpdateBy Julie Baldwin

Next meeting to be held at Settlers Village, 41 High St, Forest Lake is Wednesday 11 September 2013. Parking is available on High Street and the Salvation Army Car Park on High Street. Come along ladies and gentlemen for a relaxing chat over morning tea. Sign in is 9.30am. Meeting opens at 10am. The Annual General Meeting will be held on this date following the Branch Meeting.

Forest Lake Branch provides National Seniors members in Forest Lake and surrounding suburbs with an opportunity to get together to meet new people, enjoy social outings and also to have their say and be informed on important issues that affect over 50s. Check out our website www.forestlakenationalseniors.org.au.

We celebrated our second birthday in August and everyone enjoyed a slice of a delicious birthday cake as well as some other tempting sweet and savoury treats.

Member for Algester, Mr Anthony Shorten, presented a marquee to our Branch for planned outdoor activities. We look forward to enjoying many good times and are very grateful for Mr Shorten’s assistance in acquiring the marquee.

Thanks to the generous support from Parkinson Ward Councillor Angela Owen-Taylor, our Branch now has a defibrillator. Angela assisted our Branch in securing a grant through the Lord Mayor’s Suburban Initiative Fund for our Healthy Hearts program and

presented the portable defibrillator at our August Branch Meeting.

We were fortunate enough to have Mr Da-en Preston attend this meeting and demonstrate the use of a defibrillator and resuscitation procedure. The defibrillator will be taken on our trips. We hope that we will never use it, but it is nice as a back up just in case.

Thursday 15 August saw the launch of National Seniors Election Priorities at Jindalee Bowls Club. Twenty members from Forest Lake Branch attended along with over 100 members from the other Branches.

Following the launch there was also an opportunity to hear from the Federal Member for Oxley and candidates from other parties. Many important questions were asked. It is worth noting that 47% of voters in Australia are aged over 50. We deserve to be heard.

National Seniors Forest Lake Sewing and Craft group have changed their meetings to every second Monday commencing 10am. Each Thursday afternoon at 2pm Settlers Village hold Bingo. Settlers activities are for anyone over age 55.

Coming up on our calendar for members and friends is our trip this month to Noela’s Gardens at Donnybrook followed by lunch. We have an entertainer booked for our October meeting and a trip to Ormiston House.

For further information about our Branch please contact either Julie 3278 7274 or Ros 3372 9432.



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Acting school Principal Phil McLucas and his staff continue to create an environment that nurtures and promotes academic and social outcomes of which our community can be proud. I also want to pay tribute to P & C President Margie Nightingale and her team that work very hard to make resources available to support the school and its programs.

Forest Lake Garden CompetitionThe Forest Lake Area Gardener Group and Friends of the

Parks Park Garden Competition is in full swing and it great to see these two local organisations working together on an event that gives so much pleasure to dedicated gardeners. Entries close on the 6 September so you only have a few days to register. Please contact Dawn 3271 1005 or Lorraine 3879 6210.

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Gastrointestinal Tract Disease (GIT disease) is amongst the most common disorders that your pet may encounter. Often these conditions can be minor issues or signs of something more serious.

The most common causes of gastrointestinal disease in dogs and cats are caused from diet, infections, poisons, inflammatory disease or cancer disorders.

The first step in determining the underlying cause of the GIT disease is to rule out the common causes. This is usually done through taking a dietary history, performing a physical exam and asking questions about your pet’s preventative health care program for parasites.

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Residents are invited to attend a thanksgiving service for their pets at the Forest Lake Uniting Church Community Life Centre, at 528 Waterford Road, Ellen Grove.

The event will be held on 22nd September at 2.30p.m, with those bringing their pets encourged to arrive by 2.00p.m.

Afternoon tea will be provided and children will be able to enjoy patting and feeding the animals in the Barnyard Babies animal nursery.

A donation will be made for the work of the RSPCA. For further details contact Rev Russell on 0429 472 567.

Note : The pets are the responsibility of the owners. The organisers are not liable for any injury occurred to the pets or by the pets. All pets are to be either brought in a cage or on a suitable lead.

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50+Club Updateby Maureen S.

It’s that time of the month where we board the Concorde Coaches for another exciting outing.

This time we travelled to Samford Valley to visit the Samford Museum where we had morning tea and learnt some history of our early settlements in Queensland.

Their history started when the Government sold off Lease land in 1865. Unlike today, the area was heavy forest land with a good water supply. Many changes have been made over the years and land that was once dairy farms and crop growing is now all housing. The museum opened in 1986 but collection of memorabilia started as early as 1977. All the items collected came from all walks of life in the Samford Valley.

We were given a demonstration by the volunteers of how the pioneers cut the timber for their homes and the equipment they used. In the blacksmiths shop we were given an idea of how they made shoes for the horses and fixed any broken tools. Now it’s time to go back to school to see how different it was back then. It’s a real eye opener especially for those unfamiliar with Samford Valley and it’s history of life over the past 158 years.

Lunch on the day was at the Arana Hills Football Club and from the feedback I received, all enjoyed it very much.

Forest Lake 50+ Club meet the third Friday of each month at the Queensland Lions Soccer Club, Pine Road, Richlands at 10.30am, and new members are always welcome.

For more information on the club and it’s activities, please contact Kay (Treasurer) on 3278 9406 or Les (Activities Officer) on 3279 9449 or mob 0466 377 618, or email [email protected].

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It is the English poet, Alexander Pope, who is famous for the phrase “To err is human, to forgive divine”.

Yes, we all make mistakes from time to time and such mistakes can even extend to our tax return. In many cases, we realise some time after we lodged the statutory form that there was a deduction that we forgot to claim.

On occasion, you may be chatting to a friend who, for example, has an investment property and mentions the 2.5% building allowance and depreciation deductions. You then think – “Oh no, I didn’t know about that but it’s too late because I have already lodged my returns for the three years since I bought the investment property.”

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We are lucky in Forest Lake to have a wide variety of community groups to suit every age and interest, and the Forest Lake National Seniors is one such group.

I have had the pleasure of attending many meetings of the National Seniors and have seen the amazing effort put in by all members when it comes to fundraising, barbeques and hosting social activities for the senior community.

When Dan Baldwin, President of the Forest Lake National Seniors, asked me for a marquee so that they could host events by the lake, I was very happy to oblige.

It gave me great pleasure to host a morning tea and present the Forest Lake National Seniors with their brand new marquee.

Something that is often raised with me by the local community it the judicial system.

Last month, statistics were revealed that indicated Queensland has the country’s highest rate of prisoners re-offending while on parole.

This government is committed to getting tough on crime and people who think they can get away with repeatedly thumbing their nose at the law, and we are not afraid to change laws if they will better protect the community.

To this end, the Attorney-General has suggested a review on whether court-ordered parole and suspended sentences still have a place in our legal system.

I will continue to provide the community updates as the Newman Government work towards a safer Queensland.

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Mark Mackay is the Baptist pastor at Forest Lake and teaches at Malyon College.

Family Focuswith Mark Mackay

An issue that I have seen cause increasing stress in families is money. Questions arise like: “How do we budget?” “Should we budget?” “What are our financial priorities?” “Should we have separate or joint bank accounts?”

One reason I can see for this is the growth of household debt, which has increased enormously over the last few decades. Many of us can’t actually afford the lifestyles to which we’ve become accustomed. This can have an enormous impact on families – mum and dad arguing over money; not knowing when the next bill will be paid; not having food on the table; collection notices, etc, etc.

To be sure, there are many in our community who simply can’t earn enough – they are in a position completely out of their hands. However, many of us are in financial stress because we don’t make wise decisions. I knew a family who constantly struggled for money for petrol and groceries and, yet, they had pay-tv and went to the movies as a family on a weekly basis. Though young at the time, it occurred to me that this was really a matter of priorities, rather than a low wage.

The impact, however, of a healthy attitude to money can have the opposite effect on a family. I am blessed to have seen a good attitude to money by my parents. My dad was self-employed and went through tough times in the building industry but my parents knew how to budget and prioritise.

The Bible speaks in great detail about money and financial priorities. For example, “Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income.” (Ecclesiates 5:10) Don’t misunderstand this. The Bible is also clear that we should put in a good day’s work as we are able and that we should enjoy the fruit of our labour – the Bible is not prudish!

So, we are left with the need to use our money wisely, to provide for our needs but not become slaves to our ‘wants.’

Here are some practical tips:• A household budget is a good thing!• Prioritising your expenditure is a helpful way of

meeting needs first, and then ‘wants.’• If we find ourselves continually out of control when it

comes to finances, some professional help might be a good idea.These are just some tips from an ex-accountant who

saw many people get into strife through poor planning and decision-making. Let me leave you with this: money and possessions are the means to an end, not the end in itself.

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We are not fanatical gardeners, just friendly enthusiasts. Join us!Next meeting Tuesday September 10th, 2013. Forest Lake Community House, Alpine Place

by John Prout

Welcome to spring! This is the season we have been waiting for as our gardens have sprung into life revealing the colours of the flowers we planted and a couple of surprises. September also brings us Father’s Day, Carnival of Flowers, lots of Open Gardens to visit and, of course, the footy finals. In between watching the finals, there will be time to spend in the garden doing some of the enjoyable tasks required.

Our August meeting was our Annual General Meeting and after we had Donelle detailing the new released roses for this year. Many thanks Donelle for a great presentation and showing us the roses. At the AGM, I was again elected as President, with Carryl Pullan, Heather Pevitt and Jill Lowe re-elected as Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively. Welcome to the new committee members Bev Burnett, Lorraine Luke and Monica Whelan while Lesley Lambert, Linda Hore and Terry and Lyn McGarrigle have opted for another term. I’m sure with the talent in the committee, we will have an exciting year ahead.

On behalf of all members I would like to sincerely thank Scott and Ashleigh from Hondacare at Sumner Park for sponsoring the garden club for a further twelve months.

There has been a change of date and venue for our next bus trip. The new venue will be Boonah as we visit five open gardens as part of the “Boonah at her Finest” program on Wednesday 30 October. Contact Heather (3879 2129) or John (3288 3131) for a flyer. Apart from the gardens there will be stalls from Little PD Nursery, Scenic Rim Olives, The Lavender Lady and many others. Book early to ensure your seat!

On Saturday 15 September, we will be having a guided tour around the Mt. Coot-tha Botanical Gardens. If you wish to join us, be at the Information Centre inside the gardens by 10am. The walk will be an easy one with no steep hills to climb.

Did you know that growing lemon grass will repel ants and cats! Also Chives grown at the base of fruit trees will help to deter climbing insects and if grown amongst roses, chives will help to deter aphids, borers and spider mites. For a full list of ‘Pest Repellent Plants’ and other information, make sure you receive a copy of our September newsletter titled The Good Dirt.

Why not come along to our next meeting, details below, as our guest speaker will be Alezia Loader giving us all the inside information of growing Cordylines. View our Bench (flowers from members on display), free plants, newsletter and supper. Hope to see you there.


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BOOKINGS - JACK 3279 9111 | PRESIDENT - CHARLES STRUNKMON 9:00AM BCC Immunisation Clinic (2nd & 4th Monday) 3403 8888 9:30AM Happy House Playgroup No 1 3279 9111 3:30PM Fitness and Dance Belinda 0419 796 393 / 3273 6367 6:00PM Moon Lee Tae Kwan Do Wayne 0419 713 907 7:15PM F’Lake Toastmasters (1st & 3rd Monday) Grant 0415 699 032 7:30PM ALP Board Meeting (4th Mon, Feb-Dec) Chas 3278 9805

TUES 9:15AM Balancing gentle exercise to music for seniors 3879 4020 11:30AM Indoor Bowls (Cost $4.50) Jean 3372 6894 6:00PM Moon Lee Tae Kwan Do Wayne 0419 713 907 7:00PM Assembly of God (1st & 3rd Tuesday) Ps Chad 0413 428 630 7:30PM F’Lake Area Garden Group (2nd Tues, Feb-Nov) John 3288 3131

WED 9:30AM Happy House Playgroup No 2 3372 2336 7:30PM Lions Club Business Meeting (2nd Wed) Heather 3278 9817

THUR 9:30AM Happy House Playgroup No 3 3279 9111 3:30PM Fitness and Dance Belinda 0419 796 393 / 3273 6367 FRI 9:00AM F’Lake Crafters Group Lyndsay 3372 4938 Grace 3371 1179 Robyn 3372 9883 11:00AM Annastacia Palaszczuk MP Appointments 3372 3207 / 3279 9111 12NOON Ladies Fellowship Luncheon Lorelle 0422 294 431 6:30PM Yoga (1st, 2nd and 4th Friday) Jayish 0412 278 808 7:30PM Southwest Brisbane Motoring Club (4th Friday) 3802 1902 7:30PM Assembly of God Youth Activities (3rd Friday) Chad 0413 428 630

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Forest LakeFriendship Group

This month the Joey Scouts learned about games and activities from different countries around the world but the big event was an Australian Bush sleepover where the Joeys learned about the Australian Bush and how to care for it. They put up tents, cooked on a fire, and sang songs around a campfire. In the morning, Kianah had her linking ceremony as she graduated to Cub Scouts. While the Joeys were sad to say goodbye to Kianah, they welcomed three new friends; Daniel, Charlee and Matthew.

The highlight of the Cub’s term has been the District Cub Camp. Cubs from the Richlands groups joined 100 other Cubs from throughout the area for a weekend of skill-building and fun. The Cubs were divided into groups of six and moved through a set series of activity bases. The Cubs also took responsibility for many aspects of their own care and enjoyed a traditional evening bonfire with campfire songs and skits. The most talked about activity was the all-in giant slip’n’slide. It was thirty metres of wet, soapy, heavy duty PVC pitched on a slope capable of sliding multiple Cubs at a time. A big Cub Scout howl to Charlie and Connor for earning their Gold Boomerang badges, and for Mitchell, Callum, Alexander and Cody for earning their Bushcraft badges.

The Scouts this month welcomed Steven and Samuel to the troop. Thenga was awarded his Pioneer Campcraft badge and Nicholas and Lucas both achieved their Agriculture badges for work on their school farm. But the high achiever this month is Lucas, who completed his Explorer Target Badge and Coord by leading his Patrol on two major activities. Firstly an overnight hike along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail around Lowood and then two weeks later, a Lion Hunt through the city searching for all the buildings with lion statues and sculptures.

August has been a busy month for the Venturer Scouts. Our numbers have grown with the linking up of Patrick and joining of new members Brayden, Troy, Kenny and Daniel. Our most senior Venturer Tamika has been working hard and has completed more of her Venturer Award tapes along with attending a Branch Venturer Initiative course.

The Group provides fun and adventurous activities for young people (both boys and girls) from ages 6 to 17. We rely on the support of our local community and we are currently looking for extra leaders to help grow the group. For information about any of the Group’s activities or to enquire about joining, please contact Geoff Hunt on 0414 460 402.


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Local Contacts Info Page Local Contacts50 Plus Club Les 0466 377 618 or Kay 3278 9406 Meets 3rd Friday of the MonthAustralian Air League - Forest Lake Squadron Christina Parker 3279 4247 Tim Huntley 0422 230 589 www.airleague.com.auAIR Ph: 3371 7494, Pett 3378 2361 Meets 1st Friday of month Mona www.independentretirees.com.auCommunity Events Ass, F’Lake Linda 0402 061 907Community House Association Jake 3372 9886Forest Lake Forum Linda Paton 0402 061 907Forest Lake One Community Ltd Ron 3879 4912Friends of the Park Lorraine 3879 6210 Friendship Group, Forest Lake Annelie 0409 789 625 Garden Group, F’Lake Area John 3288 3131 Girl Guides - Forest Lake Lisa 0412 767 708 [email protected] Party, F’Lake Branch Charles 0411 959 994 Ladies Fellowship, F’Lake Lorelle 0422 294 431Liberal Party, F’Lake Branch Steve 0402 893 105Lions Club of Forest Lake President: Sebastian Rendic 0433 698 445 [email protected] Club - Southwest Brisbane Brian 3802 1902 Ross 5548 6003 [email protected] In Touch, Forest Lake Jane 3879 6934 National Service Association Brisbane West Branch Peter 3372 5848National Seniors - Forest Lake Branch Julie 3278 7274 or Ros 3372 9432Obedience Dog Club of Brisbane 0411 017 454 Pallara Morning Tea Group Meets last Saturday of the month at Pallara S.S. Phone Ruth 0422 533 208Probus Club of Forest Lake President Alan 3879 8183 Membership Officer Kevin 0408 933 561Rana Frog Group 3372 4926Referral Network, Forest Lake Gaye 3879 9003Richlands, Inala and Suburbs History Group Angela 3372 2358 Rotary Club Brian 3271 6987RSL Sub-Branch, Forest Lake Meets 3rd Tue Ph Peter 0412 357 756 or George 0488 220 002 Scout Group 3870 7000Southwest Progress Association Michael 0433 456 150Toastmasters, Forest Lake Grant 0415 699 032 Trefoil Guild - Centenary Janet 3376 1889Women of Light Mavis 0418 745 179Young Women’s Program Angie 3271 5554Youth Nite Mavis 0418 745 179

AFL, Forest Lake Junior Graham 0422 973 104 Balancing Gentle Exercise to Music Jenny 3879 4020Baseball Clubs, Western Districts - The Bulldogs Laurie 0421 137 406 www.wests.baseball.com.auBasketball Club, West Brisbane Falcons 0450 105 252 [email protected] Bhakti Yoga Centre Anil 3879 1906 or 0403 936 076 [email protected] for Fitness, Forest Lake Dennis 0431 761 128Cycling Group, Forest Lake Reg 0412 155 295Futsal Club, Forest Lake Jodie 0407 760 654Golf Club, Forest Lake Social Peter 3278 8060Indoor Bowls Mary 3376 3085Little Athletics, Forest Lake [email protected] Club, The Lakers [email protected] www.lakersnetball.comPCYC, Inala 3372 2222 www.inalapcyc.org.auRowing Club, Centenary (Youth) Simon 0414 711 331 Michael 0401 567 279 www.centenaryrowing.com.auRugby League, Forest Lake Junior Sarah (Secretary) 0438 010 827Rugby Union Club, Lakes Wasps John Miller 0407 679 007 [email protected] www.thelakes.rugbynet.com.auSoftball, Raiders Sandie 0402 485 795 [email protected], Lake’s Swim Club Dianna Remington 0400 015 539 [email protected] http://lakesswimclub.blogspot.com.auWestern Cougars Gridiron Club 0450 430 953 www.cougarsgridiron.com.au

Anglican Church of Aust St Hugh’s Inala 3372 1216 [email protected] FLake service 3372 3999A.O.G. Church Pastor Chad Lake 0413 428 630 [email protected] Church, Forest Lake FLSS PAC 9.30am and 6pm Pastor Mark Mackay 0403 772 990 Email: [email protected] www.forestlakebaptist.org.au Church of the Nazarene Inala - 3372 2192Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints - Forest Lake Meets every Sunday at 1.00pm Ph 3372 5330 or 0411 600 264 Elevate Church (AOG) Meets every Sunday at 9.30am at Grand Ave School. Ph 0407 177 117 www.elevatechurch.org.au

Forest Lake Oasis 3879 6934 or 0404 821 322 www.oasispeople.netFriendship House Church 0413 470 461 or www.churchoncall.comGreat Hope Baptist Church Pastor Chris - Inala 0421 838 160 www.greathope-aus.org.auHosanna Church Brisbane(Multi-cultural Baptist) Ph 3879 6862 Meet at 10am on Sundays at Richlands East State SchoolPallara Christian Church(Presbyterian Reformed Church of Aust.) Pastor Trevor Marshall 3712 0575 www.prc.org.au Salvation Army Lake Community Church 3714 0777 or www.lakesalvos.org.au Korean Service 12noon SundaysSt Mark’s Catholic Church Inala 3372 5658Uniting Church - Forest Lake Meets at St John’s Anglican College Primary Campus Chapel 9.30am Rev Russell Reynoldson 0429 472 567 3372 2299 [email protected] Multicultural Baptist Church Every Sun @10.30am Ps Lyndon Sison 0403 135 [email protected]

Federal MemberBernie Ripoll MLA (Oxley) 1800 640 839 / 3879 6440 [email protected] www.bernieripoll.com.au

State MembersAnnastacia Palaszczuk MP (Inala) 3372 3207 [email protected] Anthony Shorten MP (Algester) 3278 9257 [email protected]

Brisbane City Council:Cr Milton Dick (Richlands) 3407 1211 [email protected] Cr Angela Owen-Taylor (Parkinson) 3131 7022 [email protected]

Forest Lake State High School 3714 2333Forest Lake State School 3714 1222Grand Avenue State School 3372 0555 P&C Karen Pike [email protected] State School 3723 6333Serviceton South State School 3714 0222St John’s Anglican College Yrs Kindy-6 3372 0888 Yrs 7-12 3372 0111

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