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Rural Fire Service Week - time to thank volunteersMal Keppel, Mike Solomon, Gary Kinchen and PeterPatzwald - Cabarlah Rural Fire BrigadeThe men and women who volunteerat their local rural fire brigadewere recognised last weekfor their contribution during RuralFire Service Week.Now in its 10th year, RFSWeek celebrates the work ofmore than 28,000 volunteersacross Queensland from Monday,August 1 through to Sunday,August 7.RFS Darling Downs actingarea director Craig Clifford saidvolunteers were a core elementto the Rural Fire Service’s operationsstate wide.“The RFS has brigades thatcover 93 per cent of Queenslandand volunteers are crucial forthese brigades to serve theircommunities,” he said.“Our volunteers provide servicesin their local area by fightinglandscape fires, disaster managementresponses like flooding,evacuations, and more.”Mr Clifford said local communitieswere an important aspectfor the Rural Fire Services.“The community is the foundationfor the Rural Fire Servicesbecause our volunteerscome from the communities thatwe serve,” Mr Clifford said.“Rural Fire Service Weekgives everyone an opportunityto thank and congratulate ourmembers who volunteer theirtime.“Our volunteers are the coreof the Rural Fire Service and ifwe don’t have volunteers, wewouldn’t have an RFS.”Gowrie Little Plain Rural Fire Brigade: Back - Bill Brennan, Roy Trace, Michael Lucas, SteveRosser, Chris Johnson, Miranda Lucas, Front - Bruce Finlayson, Joel Toombs, Marty Hogg,Ian Cadwell, Jenn FoxDogs make reading a howl of a good timeMET Phys EXERCISETHERAPYPHYSIOTHERAPY5 Important Tipsfor Men’s HealthTaking charge of your health is important no matter your age,gender, demographic or medical history - It is never too late todevelop healthy habits. Like women, men also require regularcheckups with their GP to manage health concerns and take stepsto maintain a healthy lifestyle.Regardless of your health status, if you’re ready to focus on ahealthier you, follow our 5 steps to live a healthier lifestyle.1. Have regular checkups - even if you feel okay!One way men can promote their own good health is to have an annualwellness check, regardless of age or health concerns. Other then ageneral screening, more specific tests for glucose, cholesterol and bloodpressure will keep your health in good condition.2. Know your family history - and share it with your doctorIf your parents or close family have a history of hypertension, heartdisease, diabetes or other chronic diseases, you may be at an increasedrisk of developing these yourself. Your doctor can assist in making a planto minimise the risk and increase your chance of early detection.3. Get some exercise.It is encouraged to achieve at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. Forsome, this can be quite difficult to achieve. However a 20 minute walka few times a week with family and pets, or regular outside play withchildren or grandchildren, can provide heart healthy and stress relievingbenefits.4. Schedule an appointment with your doctor when things seem off.It’s important to see a doctor if you notice changes in your sleep orbathroom habits, have a cut or sore that isn’t healing, notice changes inyour moles or birthmarks, or if you’re experiencing unexplained weightfluctuations or sexual dysfunction.Many significant health issues begin as minor problems that could havebeen prevented or better managed under early detection. Rather thantaking a typical male approach of ‘toughing it out’, invest in good healthby discussing health concerns with your doctor.5. Ask your doctor about cancer screenings.Based on your age, family history and lifestyle choices, you may be at anincreased risk of developing cancer. It is recommended that you undergoscreening for colon, prostate and lung cancer.metphys.com.auadmin@metphys.comShop 2 & 3,10517 New EnglandHighway, Highfields. 4352Ph: 07 4599 3165For the past two years, StoryDogs volunteer Joan Websterand her Portuguese water dogBenji visit Meringandan StateSchool where they help childrenwith their reading.Mrs Webster and her dogcome to Meringandan SS everyFriday, where the children workon their literacy, reading booksof their choice to Benji.Story Dogs is a reading supportprogram where its volunteersand their dogs visit theirlocal schools for children todevelop their literacy skills byreading to the dog.“Benji and I got involved withStory Dogs after seeing a smallsegment about the program onTV,” Mrs Webster said.“He (Benji) is such a patientdog that I thought he would beperfect for it.”Mrs Webster said it was a rewardingexperience to watch thechildren gain their confidencewith their reading.Meringandan State SchoolYear 2 student Patrick Parkerstarted the program at the beginningof Term 3, quickly gainingconfidence with his reading.He said he enjoyed reading toBenji because Benji was lovelyand soft dog.Toowoomba Story Dogsco-ordinator Petra Westphal saidthe program was formed in 2009in NSW by its founders, whowere inspired by a similar programin the United States.Host of talent at food and wine festivalLocal musicians are set to sound off for this year’s upcoming Festivalof Food and Wine at the Carnival of Flowers with nine performersannounced to take the stage.Toowoomba artists Cardboard Cutouts, Flamingo Blonde, JasmineAleisha, Kane Maher, The Van Trio, The Hobsons, Lenna MareeMoxey Duo, The Fibonacci Band and Cool Nights Big Band areset to perform alongside iconic Australian acts like The WhitlamsVera Blue, The Chantoozies and more.Toowoomba Regional Council Environment and Community ServicesCommittee Chair Cr James O’Shea said it was great to see thelocal line-up for the three day festival from September 9 to 11.The Cardboard Cutouts will take the main stage on Friday to kickoff the performances for the weekend with the James Bartlett akaFlamingo Blonde following up.Saturday will have a very Toowoomba focused line-up with localperformer Jasmine Aleisha duo style (pictured) to start the day offwhich will be followed by Kane Maher, The Van Trio, The Hobsonsbefore the other acts take the stage.Sunday will see local vocal and instrumental tutor and performerLenna Maree Moxey open before the Fibanocci Band bring theirvibrant sound to the stage.The final showcase of local talent will be by the Cool Nights BigBand who will bring jazz, pop, rock and swing to the last day ofthe festival.“The children can read asslow or as fast as they want, it’sall about building confidence inreading,” Mrs Westphal said.“We have volunteers who goto Meringandan State School,Toowoomba North State School,Middle Ridge State School andWyreema State School.“We’re looking for more volunteersto come on board andhelp children build on their literacy.”Story Dogs will hold a fundraisingGiving Day on Friday,August 26 to help support theprogram.For more information aboutStory Dogs visit storydogs.org.au.- Sean WhiteBenji with Meringandan SSstudent Patrick ParkerChris Richter and Jasmine AleishaSet to take the stage at the Festival of Food and Wine onSaturday, September 10.This year’s Festival of Food and Wine line-up contains music forall ages to enjoy during the three days.Reducing Overstockfrom Stock TakePrices Slashed toCOST and BELOW!HIGHFIELDS AUTOMOTIVE SPARE PARTS8 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - AUGUST 9, 2022SHOP 5 / 2 Highfields Road. Phone 4615 5774 - OPEN 7 DAYSTo advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au
Oakey Art Group celebrates 50 yearsThere is a saying: “We stand on the shouldersof those who have gone before us.”This certainly applies to members of theOakey Art Group whose first meeting washeld on July 25, 1972.What a great history this group has had- from the time a few artists participatedin art classes at the Technical College inToowoomba and shared a dream of forminga group in Oakey.Toowoomba Adult Education organised atutor to come to Oakey on a fortnightly basisand those who attended became known asthe Oakey Art Group.There were 26 members by the end ofthe first year and in July, the group becamemore formalised when the inaugural meetingtook place.The group became incorporated in 1989and today, the current members are reapingthe benefits from the dedication of those previousmembers over the past 50 years.Since the late 1970s member numbersfluctuated from around 10 to over 50 attimes.To boost membership the group invitedtutors to teach at workshops and invited otherartists to attend.Initially, some tutors were from The FlyingArt School.Over the years, other professional artistshave been invited to enhance the skills ofmembers and there has always been a climateof sharing among the group of whathas been learnt from these workshops.Tutorials and weekend workshops havealso been held in the studio on Stanley Sreet.In 1989 the group participated in its first‘live in’ seminar at Perseverance Dam.This form of tuition and the experiencewas appreciated and so it was decided tohold ‘live ins’ on a yearly basis.When Perseverance Dam became unavailableafter many happy years, the JamesByrne Centre at Highfields was hired. ThenCOVID…. need I say more.The group decided to have more workshopsat the studio.To facilitate and enhance the experience,a large screen and camera enabled participantsto remain at their easels while the tutordemonstrates.Many bus trips to art exhibitions throughoutSouth East Queensland and excursionsfor ‘Plein Air’ painting and sketching havebeen highlights for members of the group.Members have also had opportunities toenjoy and participate in Art Tours throughoutCentral, Northern, Eastern and SouthernAustralia and have returned sharing their experienceswith the group.The meeting place of the Oakey ArtGroup has changed over the years.At first it was the classrooms in the OakeyState School, then a cottage in McDonaldStreet in 1981, then to the current position inStanley Street in 1994.The first exhibition by the group was heldMen's Shed makes kindy letterboxMembers of the HighfieldsMen’s Shed unveiled their latestwork with a new letterbox forthe C and K Highfields and DistrictKindergarten.The Men’s Shed affixed thenew letterbox which was createdto look like the kindergartenbuilding on Thursday, July 28.Men’s Shed member LesWildman said several membersworked on the project whichtook about two months to complete.“As a men’s shed, we occasionallyget commissioned tocreate items like this from ourworkshop which helps cover thebills,” he said. - Sean Whitein 1975 in the Oakey High School AssemblyHall.Since then, exhibitions have been held inmany different venues.These include The Art Cottage, JondaryanShire Council Chambers, Oakey CommunityCentre, Toowoomba Regional Gallery,Darling Downs Potters Group, Rosalie Gallery,and the Hampton Gallery.Exhibitions have also been held to honourspecial occasions such as Carnival of Flowers,the Bicentenary and the 25th and 40thanniversaries of the Oakey Art Group.Throughout the years, the Art Group hasdeveloped a relationship with the OakeyShow Society, where the group assists in theorganisation of the art display at the annualshows and facilitates the judging and monitoringof the display.There has also been mutual co-operationin supporting the Historical Museum.Over time, the Oakey Art Group has madefinancial donations to worthy causes as wellas being involved in local events in theOakey community.Not least has been the support of theToowoomba Regional Council especiallythrough the representatives in the local regionaloffice in Oakey itself.The Oakey Art Group is especially gratefulfor support in many ways and throughmany organisations, as well as from individualmembers of the Oakey community.- Rose SchickCrows Nest Meals on Wheelsis calling on the community formore volunteers to help themsupport those in need.For more than 30 years CrowsNest Meals on Wheels has deliveredmeals to clients with a widevariety of support needs.While it is known for deliveringmeals to seniors, it alsoserves those with disabilities,those recovering from hospitalisationor illness, and those inneed of assistance.Crows Nest Meals on Wheelspresident Lesley Somerville saidOakey Art Group are raffling this pastel painting by CynthiaHargraves valued at $800. Tickets are $5 each. It will bedrawn at an exhibition by the group at the Oakey CulturalCentre from October 23 to October 29.Meals on Wheels seeks volunteersthe group has dedicated volunteersbut due to one reason oranother, numbers had dropped.“We used to have 40 volunteerswho would each give ustwo hours a month to delivermeals for our clients but ournumbers have dropped to about18 now,” she said.“The drop has been for a varietyof reasons, whether thatbe moving out of town, healthissues, or vaccination mandatesbut we need more hands to helpwith deliveries.“Crows Nest Meals onWheels is currently looking fora treasurer and secretary to joinour committee.”Mrs Somerville said the groupwas partly funded by the FederalGovernment and consequentlyvolunteers are required to undergoa police check which waspaid for by Crows Nest Meals onWheels.• If you would like to volunteerat Crows Nest Meals onWheels, phone roster clerk Kayon 0429 699 629 or Mrs Somervilleon 0432 306 826.New CEO for Sunrise WayThe Sunrise Way drug andalcohol rehabilitation centre inToowoomba has appointed localbusinessman John Griffith to therole of interim Chief ExecutiveOfficer.Mr Griffith immediately assumedthe role from LouiseSanderson who left to pursueopportunities with a family businessin Brisbane.Ms Sanderson had been CEOat Sunrise Way for the past twoand-a-half-years.Sunrise Way board chairmanJaden Frame said the organisationwished Ms Sanderson thebest in her future endeavours.“She did an excellent job inestablishing the systems andprocesses at Sunrise Way. Underher helm, the business matured,and a major investment cyclewas initiated.”Sunrise Way is a 20-bed residentialfacility offering treatmentand support for thosedealing with drug or alcohol addictionissues.Since opening, demand forits services has remained high,and the Board is looking at opportunitiesto expand its supportcapacity.“As a board, we are alwaysfocused on giving residents thebest chance of beating addiction,”Mr Frame said.“To that end, we are reviewingour model of care withinthe program in terms of pre andpost-care, more integrated servicesacross the Darling Downs,and potentially a day program.”Mr Frame said Mr Griffithwas the perfect choice to fill MsSanderson’s shoes, and his capacityto start the role immediatelymeant the program wouldnot lose any momentum.“John really understands whyJohn Griffith Sunrise Way CEO• Les Wildman and Neil Coggan- Highfields Men’s ShedPhoto contributedDEEP KNOWLEDGE and LIVED EXPERIENCESunrise Way matters, both tothe community and to those requiringsupport. “He has a deepknowledge and lived experienceof the sector (having overcomealcohol addiction 30 years agoas a young man), and fully understandsthe addiction model.“John will be a tremendous assetto the Sunrise Way team.”Notice of meetingGowrie to Calvert Community Consultative CommitteeMeeting details Tuesday 16 August 2022 6.00pm–8.00pmYou are welcome to attend the meeting as an observer. If you have anyquestions or for more information about the G2H and H2C projects,please get in touch using the contact details below.Contact us1800 732 761inlandrailqld@artc.com.auARTC Inland Rail, GPO Box 2462, Brisbane 4000To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - AUGUST 9, 2022 - 9Grantham Butter Factory, 6 Victor Street, GranthamThe Gowrie to Calvert (formerly Lockyer Valley) Community ConsultativeCommittee (CCC) meetings ensure community views are heard about theGowrie to Helidon (G2H) and Helidon to Calvert (H2C) projects.We encourage you to get in touch with your local CCC members to discussand provide feedback on the project. Member details and the mostup-to-date information about the meeting are available on the websiteinlandrail.artc.com.au/lv-cccIR_3247
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