Religious instruction at Highfields State School Preparations are being made to organise the Christian Religious Instruction Program 2019 at Highfields State School. The program is supported by nine local churches who have worked co-operatively since 1996. The program reinforces education Queensland’s core values of responsibility, understanding, respect, tolerance, inclusion, integrity, freedom, compassion and caring. Care is taken to recruit, prepare and train instructors for the year ahead. An orientation session will be held on Wednesday, January 30, at 9am in the conference room in the resource centre, Highfields State School. This will be an opportunity for those who would like to be involved as an instructor or as an assistant, and for those wanting to know more about CRI. Current CRI instructors welcome. Bookings should be made by Monday, January 28. A commissioning service will be held on Sunday, February 3, from 1.30 pm in the Resource Centre in the library at the school. All who are interested in CRI, all who support it, as well as families whose children participate at school, are invited to join with us on that day. We will join together in commissioning the program, as well as the CRI instructors who will be taking the program to the children in 2019. Regional CRI training is planned for Wednesday, February 6, from 8.30 to 2.30pm at St Bart’s Anglican Church, 103 Stenner Street, Toowoomba. Special guest will be Susan Wright. CRI instructors $10, enquiries and assistants free. Contact Maureen Timperley 0429 097 307, CRI co-ordinator if you need more information or wish to book. Singer-songwriter busy entertaining Singer-songwriter Sophie Volp, 16, has some exciting things going on, including winning awards for her original songs. She is also busy attending a two-week music theatre and classical acting course in Brisbane after winning a bursary from the Empire Theatre. She has co-written with Alan Caswell and was second in the Festfest song writing compeittion in Januaryu 2019 with her composition Letters. 50% OFF All shoes • Shoes • Clothing • Handbags • Hats • Jewellery ‘The Village Green’ HIGHFIELDS 10475 New England Hwy PIK-UP A GREAT DEAL AT HUGHES CAR SALES “When the MAHINDRA PIK-UP first hit our shores around a decade ago, it revolutionised the way we looked at a WORK UTE in Australia. With a very ATTRACTIVE PRICE POINT and IMPRESSIVE CARRYING CAPACITY, the vehicle soon established itself as a TOUGH, RELIABLE WORKHORSE that wasn’t going to break the bank. Today, the Pik-Up is back, bringing with it a number of cosmetic and mechanical changes that will appeal to fans of the original offering and will just as quickly impress buyers new to the model. Extensive local testing has seen the Pik-Up strenuously put through its paces – and then adapted and modified to help it thrive in harsh Australian conditions. One of the big pluses is it has retained its LOW COST PRICE TAG and you’ll be spoilt for choice with two spec levels – the S6 (base model) with fabric seats, air-conditioning, steel wheels and a MP3/ radio and the S10 which comes complete with extras like 16-inch alloys, cruise control, central locking and a reversing camera, to name just a few. You’ll soon discover there’s A LOT MORE GRUNT as well, with the six-speed manual gearbox and more powerful engine giving the driver total confidence, no matter how rugged the terrain. The Pik-Up boasts an UPGRADED 2.2-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine with an improved 103kW and 330Nm to call on when needed. Peak torque is available from 1600rpm to 2800rpm. And with noise control and the added comfort of arm and head rests, you’ll soon forget it’s A WORK UTE and find it closer to a diesel passenger car instead. Everything from the vehicle’s exterior to its headlights and badging have been given a sleek new look while inside, you’ve a got a ROOMY AND SPACIOUS CABIN that offers EXCELLENT VISIBILITY To ensure new owners can tailor the vehicle to their exact wishes, there’s a host of QUALITY ACCESSORIES available including WINCH COMPATIBLE STEEL BULLBARS and STAINLESS-STEEL NUDGE BARS snorkels and a wide selection of trays in both colour-coded or galvanised steel (as well as aluminium). There’s also a SUSPENSION UPGRADE and TOWBAR OPTION. There are four colours to choose from – classic Arctic White, De-Sat Silver, Napoli Black and the striking Red Rage. For more information, or to test-drive the latest Mahindra Pik-Up, contact the team at Hughes Car Sales on 4638 5822 or call into the showroom at 658 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba For more details, visit www.hughescarsales.com.au 90 DRIVEAWAY 8 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - JANUARY 15, 2019 Open 6 days - closed on Tuesday Limited time 07 4615 5803 www.mccartneyandcreed.com.au TOOWOOMBA She has 15 engagements at this year’s Tamworth Country Music Festival, including headlining in two ticketed shows in Tamworth, Carter and Carter’s gospel concert with Grace and Brendon Walmsley, and shine show ccase. Sophie won third place in the Australian Childrens Music Foundation national song writing competition for her orioginal song, Bullet, in November 2018. In recent music theatre experiences who won a bursary from the EmpireTtheatre for a two-week Sound Thinking music theatre and acting course, the principal role of Nurse in an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet in January 2019. She will appear in the Empire Theatre’s production Kinky Boots in March 2019. She had a principal role of Chava in Toowoomba Choral Society’s procuction of Fiddler on the Roof in 2018. Savage dogs prompt meter reader action Ergon Energy and Energex workers and meter readers won’t enter yards where dogs are not securely restrained in new safety measures being introduced this week. There were 71 injuries from dog bites and 199 other incidents and close calls between July 2017 and October 2018. “The safety of our employees has to come first and that means if there is a dog on a property that isn’t restrained,we won’t go in to do work of any kind,” Area Manager Wayne Alderman said. “We’ll talk to customers about what options are available and, if no one is home, we will leave information to help them do a self-read. Summer Tunes program underway The Summer Tunes 2019 program which started at Picnic Point, Laurel Bank Park and Queens Park on Sunday, January 6 has begun two months of free entertainment for 10 centres. The musical programs are being held each Sunday in January (except the Australia Day weekend) and February at Toowoomba’s Picnic Point and Laurel Bank Park from noon to 3pm, with performances at Queens Park near the children’s play area off Margaret Street, on February 3, and at the State Rose Garden in Newtown Park on January 20 and February 24. In February, the Regional Summer Tunes head to Oakey, Crows Nest, Cecil Plains, Pittsworth, Goombungee and Cambooya. Cr Joe Ramia said the council’s civic parks and gardens offered perfect settings for summer holiday escapes with picnic settings and playgrounds for children to enjoy. HIGHFIELDS DISCOUNT DRUG STORE New Year’s health resolutions The New Year brings in fireworks and parties. It’s a time to celebrate a new chance to be healthy - quit smoking, exercise more, eat better, spend more time with family and friends and plenty of other healthy resolutions. You’ll boost the odds that you’ll keep your resolutions by involving your family and friends. Resolve to eat good foods - simple changes to meals can make it easy for you to eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables every day. Resolve to make new moves - aim for 15 minutes a day and build up. “In some cases where there is a dangerous dog or known access issue, a remote read meter may be installed.” The new Safe Entry measures will apply to all properties regardless of whether they are in an urban or rural setting. “Ergon Energy will work with customers and communities to make the new safety measures work so we have a good outcome for our people and our customers,” Mr Alderman said. More information about the policy and the tools available to assist customers are available on the Ergon Energy website. The Regional Summer Tunes Program starts on February 3 and can be enjoyed at the following locations. Oakey: February 3, Arthur Shooter Park, Slow Train Coming 10am-1pm. Crows Nest: February 3, Centenary Park, Curnow Street, Killin Time. 11am-2pm. Cecil Plains: February 10, Cecil Plains Homestead on the Condamine, Tux. 10am- 1.30pm. Pittsworth: February 17, Pittsworth Pioneer Village and Historical Museum, Topp Gear. 4-6pm. Goombungee: February 24, Mocatta Street near the War Memorial, undercover, 12-3pm. Cambooya: February 24, Cambooya Recreation Grounds, Black Velvet Quartet, 3-6pm. Plan walks around your neighbourhood with a family member or a friend. Resolve to think new thoughts - the way you look at the world can have a surprising impact on your health and wellbeing. Work the muscles in your brain to build a healthy outlook. The Highfields Discount Drug Store team is here to support you. • Come in and speak to our naturopath Kimberley, our pharmacists Michael and Leanne, or any of our friendly and helpful staff. To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au
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