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Toogoolawah IGA & Esk Friendly Grocer Open Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm - Saturday & Sunday 7am to 6pm Home Delivery Service available on Wednesday’s only, orders to be recieved by 11am Tuesday for Wednesday afternoon delivery. 43 Cressbrook St, Toogoolawah Call: 5423 1222 email: office@eskco-op.com.au Peaches $4.90/kg Fresh Chicken Thigh Fillets $11.00/kg Apricots $8.90/kg 101 Ipswich St, Esk Call: 5424 1222 email: eskiga@bigpond.com IGA ONLINE SHOPPING SERVICE IGA Australia are now offering an online home shopping service to all customers. This can be found at www.igashop.com.au Boneless Pork Loin Roast $13.00/kg Mangoes $3.50 ea Australian Medium Cooked Prawns $24.95/kg Customers are to register on-line and are able to order up to 1800 different grocery products, these orders are forwarded to their nearest store for processing. NATHAN GREAVES Following untold months of planning, construction, and installation, a replica of the Coronation Hall at Somerset Dam was unveiled last week. On the morning of Tuesday, November 24, representatives from the local community, the Somerset Dam and Districts Progress Assocation, Toogoolawah Men’s Shed, and Somerset Regional Council came out to the hall for the official presentation. The replica is intended to serve as a community book box, with community members welcome to take what they like and leave books of their own if they wish. The scale version of the hall was painstakingly created by the team from the Toogoolawah Men’s Shed, who used reference photos to match the dimensions and colour of the original building, while taking every effort to make the box as sturdy as possible to survive weather and vandals. Councillor Sean Choat, whose suggestions inspired the design of the box, presided over the opening. “Isn’t this brilliant? Our Mayor always says we can’t do things in Somerset without members of our community, and in particular the community groups,” he said. “This is a community asset. I don’t think we’ve had anything created in our community for a very long time as special as this. I know this is going to grow and become something that everyone comes to respect and love, and wouldn’t it be great if we saw them propagate around the region?” Passers-by in the area can make use of the book box at any time, and unlike some similar initiatives, there is no obligation for those who take something from the box to leave another book in return. The project was funded through a cash for cans initiative carried out at the nearby park in the Somerset Dam Village, one of many projects the Progress Association has been involved with in recent times, with others included the establishment of new walking trails, and collaboration with Seqwater towards the dam upgrade legacy projects. Association President Noelene Hunter took the opportunity to bring the visitors into the hall for morning tea, and to discuss some of the other plans the group had to celebrate the region’s history. These include new historical signs to be placed at surviving period buildings in the area, and new high-quality frames to be placed in the hall, containing historical photos. “The photos will be professionally printed from original scanned versions,” she said. “Photo selection is underway, and appropriate wording will be added to individual photos.” The frames will be protected by Perspex rather than glass, with hidden locking mechanisms to keep them anchored to the wall and discourage tampering. “There’s single frames, double-panel frames, and triple-panel frames,” Noelene said. “Some special frames will also be designed for a town map, and a collage.” Advertise in The Somerset NOW - Call 0411 896 004 THE SOMERSET December 2, 2020 - Page 6
Having a disability needn’t stop you showcasing your abilities and achieving your goals. International Day of People with Disability on December 3 is a global celebration of the achievements and contributions of people living with disability. Supporting people with disability and ensuring they feel connected and included in their local community is what Carinity Our House in Toogoolawah is all about. Speaking in the lead up to International Day of People with Disability, Carinity Our House Client Services Coordinator Maggie Poole says social inclusion is paramount to making people feel a part of the community they live in. “Carinity Our House gives our people their own life outside of home and family. This gives them a sense of individuality, purpose and pleasure while making new friends and creating new opportunities,” Maggie says. Carinity Our House provides social activities, short-term on-site accommodation, in-home support and personal care, and assisting with volunteering and teaching life skills. Shane Smith of Toogoolawah has been a Carinity Our House client for almost a decade. While Covid19, Coronavirus and contact tracing are some of the ‘C’ words which have become common in lexicon lingo of late, countdown, Christmas concert and choral singing by the choir will hopefully become the new ‘C’ words of choice. The confidence and skills Shane has developed has helped to create opportunities such as a volunteering role at the Gatton Transport Museum and obtaining his learner’s license to drive trucks. Completing life-skills courses also empowered Shane to form a catering group, dubbed the Lunch ‘n’ Kings, which published their own cookbook. “Our House has supported me to learn everyday life skills which has assisted me with my independence. I have also learned social skills. I’ve come along way with my confidence over the years,” Shane says. Media Release Carinity Our House supports p e o p l e living with a disability in Toogoolawah, Esk, Kilcoy, Gatton, Laidley an exceptional line-up of soloists, duos, ensembles and Mr Smith and the amazing Esk State School Band. This year’s anniversary concert promises to be a stunning celebration of the Christmas spirit. Though restrictions have softened somewhat allowing for greater numbers, protocols will still be observed for a Covid-safe venue for all concert goers. Bookings are essential for the purpose of maintaining number limits. Tickets will not be sold at the door but can be purchased at the Esk Pharmacy or by phoning Kathleen on 0407 659239. Amongst a treasure trove of raffle prizes are some truly scrumptious Christmas gift boxed goodies donated through the kindness of The Esk Lions. The Choir would also like to acknowledge the generosity of the Somerset Regional Council who, through the Community Assistance Grant Scheme, have and Walloon and also as far away as Redcliffe. For more information on Carinity Our House visit carinity.org.au/our-services/ disability or phone 5423 0401. Pictured: Carinity Our House clients Peter Hemsley, Amber Bennett, Lisa Dean, Ashleigh Barry, Shane Smith and Hugo Teske will celebrate the International Day of People with Disability in Toogoolawah on December 3. given their support. There will be tables of crafts and condiments for sale so do come early to select your stocking fillers then take your seats for a sensational Sunday afternoon of entertainment. It is now only a matter of days until the Somerset Civic Centre will be transformed for the Esk Community Choir’s 30 th annual Christmas Concert on Sunday December 6 at 2.30pm. As the featured guests, ‘Sunshine Brass’ are trumpeting their triumphant return to live performance; choir members have been refining their repertoire as well as SOMERSET SHALL CROSS NEW- LOOK SHALLCROSS BRIDGE well executed.” Australian Government committing $606,574 Somerset Mayor Graeme Lehmann said the and Somerset Regional Council committing project is a huge success and is already paying $618,469. off with increased usage. “The bridge is named after Bertram Shallcross,” “Even before the new bridge and upgraded Senator Scarr said. road was opened, we started seeing a 114 “The family has a long connection with the per cent increase in traffic and we couldn’t be area.” happier,” Cr Lehmann. Senator Scarr said a highlight of the opening “This project has resulted in the last remaining was the presence of members of the Shallcross single-lane bridge on Gregors Creek Road family. being replaced.” “It was an honour to watch Mrs Shallcross cut The project was jointly funded, with the the ribbon.” The new Shallcross Bridge has opened, providing an economic boost to the Somerset region and surrounding areas. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the project was funded under Round 3 of the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP). “This program funds the upgrade and replacement of bridges to enhance access for local communities and facilitate higherproductivity vehicle access,” the Deputy Prime Minister said. “This project will reduce trips by 6.5 kilometres relative to the State Highway, improving safety and increasing flood immunity – that’s a huge benefit delivered.” Senator for Queensland Paul Scarr said the project included demolition of the existing bridge, construction of a new two-lane bridge and minor changes to road alignment. “Sixty-five jobs were supported over the life of the project,” Senator Scarr said. “The new bridge will allow two-way traffic for the first time, increasing both safety and the freight productivity of this route. With Somerset Regional Council, we know any project will be well planned, well costed and Advertise in The Somerset NOW - Call 0411 896 004 Esk Grand Hotel Return of Friday Night Raffles 5 Meat Trays, 15 Prizes XMAS Theme Raffles from 6pm Drawn 7:30pm Friday December 4 All proceeds to Esk SS P&C ‘For Lovers of Food’ WEDNESDAY NIGHT Carl’s Homemade Rissoles THURSDAY NIGHT Parmy Night FRIDAY NIGHT AND WEEKEND SPECIALS • XLarge Homemade Duck Spring Rolls • Whole Ginger and Soy Steamed Barramundi Bookings available. Phone: 5424 1141 BOTTLESHOP • Great Specials • • 700ml Spirits $36.99 • XXXX Gold Stubbies $39.99 • Great Northern Super Crisp Cans $56.99 • Wolf Blass Red Label 3 for $18 121 Ipswich Street, Esk Phone: 5424 1141 Like us on Facebook THE SOMERSET - Wednesday December 2, 2020 - Page 7
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