Herald 20220823

TRC progresses future of Jondaryan Woolshed
DEVELOPING APPROPRIATE OPERATING MODEL
Toowoomba Regional Council has
committed to a further analysis of the
benefits and risks associated with a
variety of operating models for the
Jondaryan Woolshed.
The analysis will be presented at a
future meeting of the Environment and
Community Committee.
At its meeting on Tuesday, August
16, the council received the Jondaryan
Woolshed Operating Model Analysis
Report July 2022 and resolved to make it
available to the public.
TRC Environment and Community
Committee Chair Cr James O’Shea said
the council was investing significant time
and resources in getting the operating
Maclagan kindy's
major fundraiser
returns
Maclagan Windermere Kindergarten
The Maclagan Windermere Kindergarten is excited
to hold its major annual fundraiser after two
years of interruption.
The service will hold its cent sale on Saturday,
September 10, at the Maclagan Memorial Hall.
Teacher director Lisa Strohfeld said the fundraiser
was a tradition of the kindergarten nearly 50
years old.
“The last time we were able to hold this fundraiser
was back in 2019 before the pandemic,” she
said.
“This fundraiser helps us sustain the centre so
we can continue to help the families in the district,”
she said.
“We service a large area with families coming
from Cooyar, Kulpi and Kaimkillenbun. Without a
kindergarten in Maclagan, families would have to
travel quite a distance for child care.”
“In the lead up to the cent sale, we’re still welcoming
any donations. A local craftsmen has donated
a special knife for our auction.”
A special presentation has also been planned for
Mrs Strohfeld during the event in recognition of
her 15 years of service to the Maclagan Windermere
Kindergarten Association.
The doors will open at 5.30pm and the program
will include a multi-draw raffle, auction, food, bar
and more.
Entry is $10 per adult with two sheets of tickets,
lucky door ticket and supper. Children enter free.
Ticket calling is scheduled for 7pm. - Sean White
model right into the future.
“Council, in conjunction with the
Friends of the Jondaryan Woolshed and
other key stakeholders, is developing
an appropriate operating model for the
woolshed into the future,” he said.
“This is a big part of our community
and we want to make sure we get it right.
"We know the community has a
connection with the facility and want to
see it restored and open for use.
"However, a lot of work needs to take
place for this to happen and the cost to do
this is quite significant.
“As an interim measure, Council has
employed an on-site facilities manager.
There is still work to be done in
determining what the re-opening looks
like for visitors and the community.
“No decisions have been made to
move any displays at this point in time.
"While Council intends to review
the myriad of displays at the woolshed,
the priority to this point has been on
the operating model with a full and
comprehensive review of displays yet to
be undertaken.
“TRC looks forward to continuing
work in determining the best way
forward for the Jondaryan Woolshed into
the future.”
• Go to the TRC website for a copy
of the Jondaryan Woolshed Operating
Model Analysis Report – July 2022.
Visitors from across South East
Queensland for art trail
Artist from across the high country micro-region
opened up their studios last weekend for the
InStudio Art Trails’ showing.
Visitors travelled from Highfields through to
Crows Nest during the weekend’s trail where 35
artists had their work on display.
Now in its 11th year, the annual art event runs
over every weekend of August. This new format
was adopted after the success of 2021 trail.
InStudio Art Trail committee member Kerri
Seccombe said the weekend was a great success
for the involved artists.
“The weekend’s showing had people travel from
across South East Queensland to see the talent that
calls this part of the region home,” she said.
“Fortunately we have one more weekend of the
InStudio Art Trail this weekend with 12 artists
opening up their work space to the public.”
Artists open this weekend will display a wide
arrange of media from painting, sculpting, mosaics,
model making, glass art and more.
For more information about the InStudio Art
Trail, visit crowsnestartsandcrafts.com.au. - Sean
White
Janet Houlahan, Crows Nest
Franzesca at Wild Woman Designs
August 23 Alexander Wittmaack
Joshua Wittmaack
August 24 Adwon Vercoe
Chelsea Fry
August 25 Kaitlyn Hearn
August 27 Brenton Hobbs
Luke Goldthorpe
August 28 Caleb Kruger
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