The recent Bush Dance in aid of the Dayboro and Mt Mee State Schools chaplaincy program was a huge success and the Dayboro Churches are keen to make this an annual event.  A feature of the night was the wonderful Stone the Crows Bush Band.  One member, Bill Turner, is a member of the Dayboro Uniting Church and he adds colour to worship there.

Moreton Bay Regional Council is reminding residents that, even though most people are keeping their water use down, it’s important to remain vigilant about wastage.

Do you want to know how to make a ‘frog-friendly’ garden or how to control cane toads?
To celebrate the recent warm spring rains which have triggered a frenzy of frog activity in the Moreton Bay Region, council has produced an updated version of its "Frogs Booklet".

Dan Wruck lost his life in a farm accident on his Hausmann Rd property on 24th September.  He lost control of his Suzuki Stockman while planting out Stargass runners on a newly dozed hillside track and was crushed as the vehicle rolled down the hillside.

Whilst holidaying at Caloundra on their third anniversary, Kathy and Trevor made the decision to become engaged. 
Kathy’s parents, Anne and Gary Leonard, and Trevor’s, Joan and Allan Kilby, have plenty of time to prepare for the wedding, with the date set for April 2010.

Well we’ve had an exciting couple of weeks and have lots of news from the Dayboro Community Art Gallery.  Three of our members won awards at the recent Alliances BookFest and Art Festival held last recently at the Albany Creek High School.  Garry Cole, Lorraine Emmerson and Avril Towerton all won awards. 

State Member for Kurwongbah

If you have any concerns with a state-related issue, I’d be happy to talk with you.  Call my office on 3205 6779, email me at kurwongbah@parliament.qld.gov.au or visit my website at www.lindalavarch.com.   I will be visiting Dayboro on Thursday 6th November and will be at the Dayboro Council Office in Williams Street from 10:30am to 12pm. If you would like an appointment, call my office on 3205 6779 or just drop in if you are passing.  I’d love to see you.

Staying cool and comfortable this summer doesn’t have to cost the earth, according to EnergyAustralia.
EnergyAustralia’s Energy Efficiency Expert Paul Myors said homeowners could keep the temperature and their post-summer power bills at bay with just a few simple steps.
“We know that almost 90 per cent of homeowners over-cool their homes during summer,” Mr Myors said.
“For the days you do want to use your air conditioner set it between 23 and 26 degrees for the most efficient results.

CULTURAL EARTH TEACHINGS
&
NATIVE  AMERICAN GATHERINGS
At The LYELL DEER FARM.
Mt. Samson. Queensland.
Situated 35klms N/W. Brisbane / 10mins.North of Samford, 15mins from Dayboro.
The Lyell Deer Farm nestles in a tranquil corner of the beautiful Samford Valley in the foothills of towering Mt. Samson.  A natural rural atmosphere with the ambience of quiet deer.

Moreton Bay Regional Council will investigate further its options in relation to botanical gardens and horticultural values for the region.
This follows a request to council from the Queensland division of the Society for Growing Australian Plants for a regional botanic garden to be established in the area.