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Feb2014_”Say NO to Option G” says Moreton Bay Eco-Alliance

Moreton Bay Eco-Alliance appeals to State and Commonwealth Governments to block Moreton Bay Regional Council’s West Petrie Bypass:
“The only hope now to stop  Moreton Bay Council from pressing ahead with this ill-conceived $100 million four lane road through a prime Koala and heritage area is for the State and Commonwealth governments to step in and assert their powers, as well as blocking funding” Mr Bell said.  
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Feb2014_Mt Mee Ramblings

By Ian Wells
Kalahari Downs recorded a record 1600 mm plus of rainfall during 2013 – but that wasn’t all good.  As in 2012, the precipitation was concentrated – so that we had six months of mud and six months of drought.  Indeed, more than 1000 mm of the 2013 total fell in January and February, and after a horrible continuing wet, the rain turned off like a tap in mid July.
The bog soon dried out, and as I write (in mid January,) Mt Mee is still bone dry, and the further westward you travel on the Mountain, the worse it gets.
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Feb2014_SAMFORD MUSEUM NEWS

Museum Awards of Appreciation.
One of the many happy aspects of our recent Christmas gathering was a  presentation by President Geoff Harris of  “Certificates of Appreciation” to some notable members of our volunteer team.  Notable due to the fact that they have all spent years of their personal time, talents and energies in the rapid and significant development of Samford’s museum complex.
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Feb2014_Dayboro’s Kerbside Recycling Collections Under Threat

Dayboro kerbside recycling collections are under threat if a decision is agreed to introduce a Container Deposit Levy (CDL) in Dayboro. The proposal is currently being considered by Federal and State environment ministers.
 
The CDL would see Dayboro residents paying an additional 10c on every water bottle, drink can, and milk, wine and other drink bottle purchased. This is termed as a ‘deposit’, which can be redeemed if a consumer takes the clean container to new public collection points.
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Feb2014_Pine Rivers VIEW Club

VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women.
In December, Pine Rivers VIEW members volunteered for a day Christmas wrapping at Stafford City Shopping Centre for a gold coin donation.  Money raised assisted The Smith Family and “Learning for Life”program. 
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Dec2013_Pine Rivers VIEW Club

VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women.
In November, Pine Rivers View Club held a Melbourne Cup Day luncheon at a member’s home on a lovely sunny day.
 
Members joined in a cup sweep and a prize was presented to the best hat on the day.
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Dec2013_Local Year 12 Students Inspire Community

Parents, grandparents, students and community members spent an inspiring day on Sunday 10th November listening to presentations from the Year 12 students of Samford Valley Steiner School.
All year the students have been working on an Independent Research Project (IRP) of their own choice in addition to their school studies. 
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Dec2013_U3A PINE RIVERS

U3A member Jean Sheehan, a member of the Needle and Thread class was encouraged to give a talk on Silk.  Jean has a great knowledge of the Indian and Thai silk industry and provided a laptop presentation and demonstration on how to fit and wear a sari – very gracefully.  Her talk was accepted enthusiastically by the other students and Class Tutor Jean Green. 
 
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Dec2013_KUPIDABIN EVENTS in November 2013

Kupidabin Four Winds Indigenous Art Gallery Opening
Kupidabin Four Winds Indigenous Art Gallery at Kupidabin Wilderness next to The Lyell Deer Sanctuary in Lyell Court Mt. Samson was officially opened on Saturday 2nd November.
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Dec2013_Residents urged to be storm ready

Moreton Bay Regional Council is encouraging local residents to be storm ready.
Before a storm
· Alert family, friends and neighbours of storm warnings.
· Monitor the warnings and weather radar at www.bom.gov.au/qld
· Sign up for MoretonAlert and receive free local weather warnings on your mobile : www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/moretonalert
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