Category Archives: General

May2013_LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor,
I was surprised to read a Letter to the Editor in the last edition of The Grapevine from a Mr Stitt regarding, amongst other things, the use of nose rings in pigs.  I commend Mr Stitt on his passion for animal welfare and the pig community at large.
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May2013_SAMFORD MUSEUM

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Thursday 6th June –  Queensland Day at the Museum.
Saturday 22nd June – Trash and Treasure day at the museum.
 
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May2013_DAYBORO POLICE NEWS

Property Crime
Over the past month there has been one reported break and enter of a shed but no property was taken.  There have been two reports of property stolen from vehicles and a car stolen from Strathpine was located burnt out at Ocean View.   Whilst this is a reduction on previous months, please remain vigilant as to suspicious persons and vehicles and lock up your homes and cars. 
If you have information in relation to these or other offences please contact Dayboro Police 3425 1200 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. 
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May2013_DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED

Des and Edna Wruck were married 60 years ago (23 March 1953) at Ann Street Presbyterian Church, Ann Street, Brisbane. 
They recently celebrated their Diamond Anniversary (60 years) with family and extended family at Laurel and Nev’s home.
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May2013_Pine Rivers VIEW Club

There was much fun and laughter as Pine Rivers VIEW Club celebrated its 17 Birthday and St Patricks Day at Murrumba Downs Tavern in March.

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May2013_Mt Mee Ramblings

By Ian Wells
What an extraordinary season – six months without a drop of useful rain followed by months of unremitting downpours.  The ground is so greasy on our gentle Kalahari Downs slopes that it is dangerous to go ‘down the paddock’ – with even the tractor sliding sideways on the tracks..  But we will be sticking to that mechanised form of transport – because it is easy to catch and doesn’t need to be vaccinated against Hendra virus!
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Apr2013_BLOOD BANK VISIT on 8th May 2013

THE BANK WHERE DEPOSITS SAVE LIVES !!
LOCAL BLOOD BANK VISITS:
DAYBORO  Thursday 8th MAY 2013
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Apr2013_Pine Rivers VIEW Club

Thirty ladies from the club recently gathered for morning tea at Rendezvous Cafe and bookstore in Dayboro.  The ladies enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere, delicious scones with jam and cream, cakes and excellent service.
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Apr2013_NEXT BLOOD BANK VISIT

The blood donormobile visits Dayboro, (parking kerbside in Williams Street – just near Hay Cottage and Roderick Cruice Park) on Wednesday 8th May from 9am – 3pm.
They will visit Samford (parking at John Scott Park on Station Street) on Friday 10th May from 8.30 – 3.30pm.
To book an appointment, or for any medical enquires, donors are to phone 13 14 95 prior to the visit.
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Apr2013_NETWORK TOPIC

WHEN MOZZIE BITES ARE BAD NEWS . . . . 
A local resident has contacted me to advise that they have been diagnosed with Ross River Virus – a mutated strain that would appear to have more severe and longer lasting symptoms than the general variety!
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