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Break and enter: A shed attached to a Highgrove Drive address has been entered into and a quantity of power tools stolen. Investigations are continuing. Wilful damage: A Rogers Drive resident returned home from holidays to find his letterbox snapped off the post and left lying in his front yard. Investigations continuing. Stealing: A male driving a Mazda BT50 has pulled up at pump 1 at the Caltex Service Station and put $58.56 of diesel into the vehicle. The male has driven off without paying. CCTV footage available. Investigations continuing. A Polzin Road resident had his Mazda truck parked out the A new information service provided by The Older Mens Network is filling the gap for retired men looking for services and support as they grow older. TOMNET member John Peters said as he got older he found he needed help to do everyday tasks around my house. “I had no idea where to look for services that could help me,” he said. TOMNET’s new Information Service linked John to the services that could provide what he needed. The Information and Referral Service eases many of the overwhelming number of pathways for men, including transport, home help, and social connections. This helps men like John to make informed choices to remain independent and in control of their retirement. “It was a tough decision to make. I had to accept that I needed some help,” John said. “I should have done it earlier.” Linking older men with re- Highfields police monthly report front and offenders have entered the tool box attached to the truck and stolen a quantity of power tools. Neighbours CCTV cameras have caught some of the offence. Investigations are continuing. A quantity of electrical items including a tablet, iPod and a WII were stolen from the Highfields Library. A further offence where two tables were stolen from the secure storage facility behind the Cultural Centre was also reported by staff from the Toowoomba Regional Council. Investigations identified some of the property having been sold to a second hand shop in Grand Central. Information service for retired men sources, service providers and even new friendships is an essential component in empowering men. TOMNET offers support for men to overcome common retirement realities such as feeling lost, disconnection with their community, and the loss of social networks, relationship challenges, and depression in retirement. TOMNET’s Information Manager Trevor Jacobsen said retirement was merely a shift away from working life, not a shift away from life itself. Further inquiries identified a 20-year-old female offender. The offender has been issued with a notice to appear for 2 x steal as clerk or servant and 3 x fraud offences. Some of the property has been located and will be returned to the library. Drugs: A Liam Drive male, 49, was located in possession of drug utensils and a quantity of cannabis. The male was drug diverted. A male, 19, and two males, 17, were intercepted in a vehicle on Barracks Road, Highfields. A search of the vehicle resulted in drug utensils and a quantity of cannabis being located. All three males were drug diverted. “It should be one of the best chapters of your life. “Planning, and knowledge of the services available, regardless of your age, can help you enjoy a happy and fulfilling retirement. Having access to timely information is essential.” The Older Mens Network is filling a gap in the ever expanding retirement market, helping men enjoy the transition from work to retirement. Call the TOMNET Centre 4638 9080, or visit at 223 Hume Street, Toowoomba. Advertise your business in the <strong>Herald</strong> No matter where you operate, the <strong>Herald</strong> reaches MORE LOCAL buyers and sellers Phone 4615 4416 Traffic: A man, 38, was intercepted driving along Highfields Road with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.99 per cent. He was issued a notice to appear in Toowoomba Magistrates Court. A male, 36, was intercepted driving along Highfields Road with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.114 per cent. He was issued a notice to appear. Plastic bag reminder Customers shopping at Woolworths Highfields will this week begin to notice in-store reminders to bring their own reusable bags, as the supermarket prepares to go single-use plastic bag free nationally from June 20. Ged and Trudy concert Ged and Trudy Hintz will be playing a country music concert at Gowrie Little Plain Hall this Saturday, May 12, at 7.30pm. The $20 entry fee includes a lucky door ticket and homemade supper. Raffle tickets will also be on sale. All enquiries contact 4630 4384. Melanie Wiseman & Mark Stevenson Ph: 4698 7899 Fax: 4698 8711 Shop 10 Highfields Plaza Circle Peacehaven music this Sunday The Friends of Peacehaven Botanic Park invite you to live music at Peacehaven at 1pm this Sunday, May 13. Donnelle Brooks, pictured, who grew up in Laidley, will be the featured performer. Her music ranges from rock and roll to folk. Bring a picnic blanket, rug or chair long with friends and family to enjoy the music at Peacehaven, 56 Kuhls Road, Highfields. Dr Izak Bakker SKIN CANCER CLINIC PH: 4698 1176 Now also at Suite 3, 256 Margaret Street, Toowoomba 4350 PH: 4637 9696 OPTOMETRISTS “Edgy, Stand out in the crowd, . . . Try our new Marc Vincent eyewear today ! ! ” I To advertise phone 4615 4416 HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - MAY 8, 2018 - 5
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