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Letters to the editor welcomeLetters are accepted on the understanding they could be editedfor grammar, punctuation, spelling, repetition, verbosity, legalconsiderations, etc. Herald policy is to retain the writer’s intentin all correspondence, subject to the above conditions. The editor may accept or rejectletters without further reference to the writer. All letters are treated confidentially. Underno circumstances are they referred to third parties before publication. Preference isgiven to letters of fewer than 200 words, published with the writer’s name. Pen namesare subject to individual consideration. Please include full name, address and daytimetelephone number. We remind correspondents that publication of letters relies on writersadhering to the these conditions. - Ed.Open gardens visitors appreciatedGardens of the Downs would like to thank everyonewho attended the open gardens on October22 and 23, despite the persistent showers.The attendance was extremely pleasing, raisingmuch appreciated funds for local charities.The garden of James and Barbara McGeoch atRavensbourne raised $1045 for their charity TheRoyal Flying Doctors Service.Tracey Wegner’s garden at Cabarlah raised$1000 for her chosen charities, Protea Place andBelle Vie Animal Rescue, each receiving $500each.Thanks also goes to the High Country Heraldwho supported the event with advertising and editorial.- Tracey Wegner, CabarlahHaden market day and block partyHaden Market Day and Block Party is on thisSaturday, November 12, from 8am until 1pm.An all-day barbecue and hot and cold drinkswill be available and market stalls will be sellingfruit and vegetables, plants, jewellery, woodwork,art and craft and Christmas gifts.Stall sites are still available - phone 0427 382578 for bookings.Activities for the children will include free facepainting, balloon artistry and Snow Cones, as wellas their own decorated Christmas biscuit competitionwith free entry. Entries for the competitionmust arrive by 11am.Musical entertainment outside will be by StepUp Band and Crows Nest Boot Scooters will entertaininside hall.This year’s multi-draw raffle proceeds will go toLola returns“It’s a Bloke Thing Prostate Cancer Roadshow.”Come along and meet education program facilitatorRuth who is passionate about taking theprostate health message to the wider communityand will be there with the Ute Roadshow.Santa will arrive at 11.30am.Haden Public Hall Inc. would like to thankToowoomba Regional Council for their support ofthis event.- Loretta Voll, secretaryRain brings out the nativesAs this year’s spring continues with regularrainfalls, all the plants that thrive with winter tospring rain show off.These vary from the now flowering clover (a nitrogenfixer for pasture) to temperate weeds.Also, the regular flowering sequence of nativevegetation is looking very showy.Many should see the cassinia “Cough Bush,”pictured below, flowering on roadsides and in thebushland parks.Many insects, including mosquitos, also like thegood conditions. At least one insect likes the cassinia.- Dougal Johnston, HamptonMar/Apr 2022 / Issue 34BOLDBOLDMar/Apr 2022 / Issue 34FreeANZACDAYANZACDAYFreeHealth and wellbeingproviders wanted!We want to partner with you to deliverlow-cost health and wellbeing activitiesin your community as part of our awardwinningChange Project program.131 872 www.tr.qld.gov.auThe Herald team.....FREENeil LomasEditorMiles NollerNewsAnn LomasManagerSean WhiteNewsFREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERPublished weeklyDelivered to 11,000+ homes - urban and rural, 750+ email subscribersand available at newsagencies and other outlets in Highfields, Crows Nest,Goombungee, Oakey and across the North Toowoomba region.Gavin RyanGraphic DesignGrowinga healthiercommunityGrowinga healthiercommunityFrom paddock to plateAgricultural ShowsFrom paddock to platearound theRegionAgricultural Showsaround theRegionWe’re all capable of achieving greatness!Join us for a motivational November/December edition of BOLD as we sharestories that inspire us to eat better, livehealthier and be the best version of ourselves.Plus!BOLD_Edition34_Mar_Apr_20 2.in d 1 14/2/ 2 1:10 amBOLD_Edition34_Mar_Apr_20 2.in d 1 14/2/ 2 1:10 amShare an easy, tasty, healthy recipe thattickles tastebuds for the chance to WIN ahealthy hamper!For stories on happy, healthy habits,visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/boldChange Project providers can benefit from:• promotional support• free park hire• attracting and promoting services andfacilities to new clients.For more information, scan the QR codeor visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/changeIndependent – Locally ownedTony ZancolaGraphic DesignToowoomba Regional Council_081122_19x3_HCHLyn CollierAdmin-AccountsGood news - Lola has been located andis now home. She had gone missing fromthe Cooby Dam area on Friday, October14. - RelievedCrossword Number 1052 Sudoku Number 10521 2 3 4 5 6 78 9ACROSS2. Cows8. Convex moulding9. Positive votes10. Historicalaccount11. Flow away13. Teeming15. Margins17. Develops into19. Once more20. Lease22. Nook24. Church recess25. Skating places26. Wore awayDOWN1. Love to excess2. Hair-care item3. Brew4. Drum (3-3)5. Scottish lords6. High nest7. Animals12. Existed14. At no cost15. Type of hat16. Music disc17. Hackneyed18. Come to an end20. Loan21. Walrus tooth23. Compete81 2 75 6 3 48 3 2 66 9 1 49 3 1 76 7 9 41 9 82S T O O P G R A BR R E L Y RC I G A R P O S TR O L L U P P O II A S A Y I N GS C R E E N A EP O E D A R T E RS O D S C O E D SK I D E S GA S P S A S T E RSolutions toCrossword and Sudoku No. 1051ADVERTISINGDEADLINES:Bookings: Wednesday prior to publicationMaterial: Thursday prior to publicationPrint-ready artwork: Friday prior to publicationClassifieds: Friday prior to publicationOffice: Highfields Plaza Shopping CentreHighfields Qld 4352Phone: 4615 4416 - 0409 890 081Post: Box 242, Highfields Qld 4352Email: herald@highcountrynews.net.auWeb: www.highcountryherald.com.au• Published by Diamond Valley Enterprises Pty Ltd • Printed by Newscorp Australia, Yandina. • All original material is copyright • Significant errors will be corrected as soon as possible.• Responsibility for election matter in this publication is accepted by Neil Edward Lomas, Shop 11, Plaza Circle Shopping Centre, Highfields, Qld 43522 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - NOVEMBER 8, 2022 To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au1011 12 13 1417 1815 1619 20 2122 2324 2526Sudoku Difficulty Level - MediumSUDOKU RULESFill the grid so that every column, every row and every3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. There is nomath involved. You solve each puzzle with reasoningand logic. Each puzzle only has one solution.3 9 1 4 7 8 2 6 57 5 8 6 9 2 4 1 36 2 4 5 1 3 9 8 78 3 5 1 4 7 6 2 99 7 2 8 5 6 3 4 14 1 6 3 2 9 5 7 85 8 7 9 6 4 1 3 21 6 3 2 8 5 7 9 42 4 9 7 3 1 8 5 6
Council predicts surplus after budget reviewThe Toowoomba Regional Council has forecast a surplus for thisfinancial year after last week’s budget review.It was reported at a council meeting on Monday, October 31, ofan improvement to the operating deficit by $9.3 million comparedto the council’s original budgeted position of a $5.8 million deficit.TRC Financial Services manager Andrew Wegener said the improvementwas predicted to generate a surplus of $3.5 million.“In addition to the operating side, capital income has also increasedby $9.85 million while holding the capital expenditure at$159 million,” he said.“Underpinning the overall improvement in the operating surplusis predicted on the basis of generating additional revenue inthe current financial year based on the Disaster Recovery FundingArrangements flood impacts on the works undertaken in the priorfinancial year.“In addition to this is also an increase in interest rates led in partby the ongoing increases as a result of the RBA interest rate increases.”Finance and Business Strategy Committee Chair Geoff McDonaldapplauded the council with its discipline with its Capital WorksProgram.The Toowoomba Regional Council allocated $159 million towardsits Capital Works Program in June when it adopted its2022/23 budget.Cr McDonald said the council would see an increase in capital expendituretake place but it would be holding the line at $159 million.During the meeting, councillors also voted in favour of allocatingfurther funds to a number of ongoing and new projects.“We’ve allocated a further $400,000 for implementation of thefirst project delivery agreements for the Central Highfields DivestmentStrategy,” Cr McDonald said.“With the growth in Highfields we know the community is eagerto see this project progress so I’m pleased to see funding for thispiece of work.“We’ve also provided extra funding for the Green Waste and TimberProcessing Contract due to increased volumes and price increasesas well as funding for land acquisitions.”The revised budgeted net operating surplus of $3,468,325 and theproposed Capital Works Program of $159,280,366 are within theparameters of the council’s long term financial forecast.- Sean WhiteHighfields Seniors getting out and aboutMargaret Ruddy, Coral Welke, Lois Barry and Joan HarmsMembers of Highfields Senior Citizens Club have been out visitingplaces of interest recently, enjoying the social event and eachother’s company over either a cuppa and scones or a roast meal andbeverage.The last outing was basked in sunshine and the bus was alive withchatter early in the day, but not so much so by the end of the trip.Jan and Barry Wilkins enjoy morning tea in a railwaycarriage at DownsSteamHighfields Senior Citizens meet every Monday at the HighfieldsCultural Centre where cards, board games or a game of bowls areenjoyed by members.If you would like to come along to share a cuppa and spend a fewhours enjoying yourself, contact the secretary, Joy Fiedler 0459 370246. - ContributedLions members hike for the homeless“Hike for the Homeless”is an annual event held byBase Services firstly to raiseawareness and then providefunding for their ToowoombaSoup Kitchen where theyprovide hot meals for those lessfortunate.This is the eighth year thisevent has been held, with over$250,000 raised over that timefor the Outreach Centre and theSoup Kitchen.Toowoomba West Lions Clubmembers responded to LionShirley Dieckmann’s call tosupport the hike through JubileePark on October 29.Nine members put their handsup to do the hike with Shirley.They called the team “Hikerswith a Heart.”MORE THAN $250,000 RAISED OVER EIGHT YEARSWith the support of familyand friends, the initial goal of$500 was quickly reached.The fundraising continuedhowever and, following a largedonation, $6620 was raised outof an all-up total of $42,000.The team of Lions ShirleyDeickmann, Merv Symons,Graham Gwynne, John Lear,John Churchett, Fiona Roberts,Wendy Moloney along withKathryn Steger, wife of LionBob, and Carmel Doolan, friendof Lion Shirley, met at 6.30amand pushed through challengingconditions - hot, muddy,slippery, steep and mosquitoesgalore - to show that they live bythe Lions’ motto of “We Serve”and are always keen to assistthose less fortunate.Proud of their achievement in the Hike for the Homeless,Toowoomba West Lions Hikers with a Heart team - KathrynSteger, Fiona Roberts, Shirley Dieckmann, Carmel Doolan,Graham Gwynne. Merv Symons, John Churchett and JohnLearThank you for regional volunteersThe Toowoomba RegionalCouncil presented certificatesof appreciation to the menand women who have beenlong-serving volunteers.Fifty-five volunteers whohave been involved with thecouncil’s activities and serviceswere awarded on Friday at theClifford Park racecourse.Hampton Visitor InformationCentre volunteer Geoff Lawsonwho was one from the centreawarded for more than 20 yearsof service, said it was pleasing tosee recognition for the efforts ofvolunteers.“I have volunteered for 24years, both at Crows Nest ArtGallery and Hampton Visitor InformationCentre,” Mr Lawsonsaid.“In my time at the informationcentre I have met people from allover the world.”TRC Community and Environmentportfolio leader TimMcMahon said he was gratefulto all those who volunteer theirtime helping out with the manyfacets of the Toowoomba RegionalCouncil. – Sean WhiteKerri Seccombe, Glennys Seccombe, Veronica Firth, Geoff Lawson, Mary-Ann Scott andLes Barker – Hampton Visitor Information Centre volunteers who received awards for theirserviceTo advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.auMervyn Fiedler, John Sweeney and Highfields Seniors presidentJohn Oldham at the Oakey Aviation MuseumMichariMeatsAffordable qualityOPEN:Monday to Friday:8am-5.30pmNowDelivering37 Main Street, MERINGANDANPh. 4643 8441mmeats@hotmail.comNew England Highway-Opposite Tmba Christian CollegeAvailable Now! Hydrangeas Gardenias Iresine Daphne RothmaniaCurrent trading hours: 8am-4pm Mon-SatLike, Follow & Share us on Facebook for Offers & Specials9 Recreation ReserveRoad, HIGHFIELDS 4630 8548Highfields Largest Plant NurseryHIGH COUNTRY HERALD - NOVEMBER 8, 2022 - 3
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