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COMPETITION WINNERS

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APRIL:

april_comp_winner_hambling_72dpi.jpgMOTHERS DAY COMPETITION WINNER
Joseph Hambling was thrilled to have one such a great present for his mother in our Mothers Day Competition.  Here he is pictured, at left, with his mother.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Council moves to align dog rego fees

Uniform registration fees will soon apply for the 50,000 dogs registered across the Moreton Bay region.
Under Moreton Bay Regional Council’s new register of fees and charges it will cost $74 a year to reregister entire male and female dogs and $24 to reregister desexed dogs.
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Letter to Editor June 08

Dear Editor,

Many residents have noticed the continued and escalating clearing of koala food trees and other natives within the Moreton Bay Regional Council area.  Recently, the Department of Main Roads removed trees on Youngs Crossing Road, Joyner, regularly used by koalas and other native wildlife.  No wildlife ecologist was present and legislation designed by the EPA to protect koalas was not adhered to.
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SMOKE DETECTORS

We all know of the benefits of having smoke detectors.
Do we all remember to change the batteries on our smoke detectors – every 12 months? 
Do we all remember to check that each smoke detector is working by pushing that ‘test’ button – monthly?
Do we vacuum over and around the outer casing regularly –say weekly?  Dust and debris will impede its effectiveness!
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Kids and Parents exercise together in Pine Rivers Park

This energetic program encourages hundreds of toddlers, primary school students and their parents to be active after school in Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine.
Mayor Allan Sutherland said the program would run on Wednesday afternoons from 4pm to 5pm from May 28 to June 25.  “This is the third year in a row this successful program has been offered in Pine Rivers district,” he said.
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PINE RIVERS ART AWARDS

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Dayboro Resident Takes out First Prize in Memories of Pine Category
Ian Flinders was most pleased with his entry when he learned, on his arrival at the Awards function on Friday 23rd May, that it had already been sold.  When his entry was announced as winner in its category, a loud “YES” issued from his lips!  I guess the $500 prize money and money from the sale will go on another holiday jaunt!  Congratulations Ian.
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Samford solar energy installers, roofers project managers wanted

Beyond Building Energy is a fast-growing company that is delivering the Samford Solar Neighbourhood scheme. While it has its own installation teams it prefers to contract local people to work as:
Solar energy installers accredited through the Clean Energy Council.
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MT MEE COMMUNITY BUS GROUP June08

Sabra & Kevin Austin            Ph: 07 5498 2282
“Pack up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag” and join Kevin and Sabra for days of enjoyment that we have planned over this next year.  The BIG bus will be used again – so to go on the trips we do need 30 or more people on this bus.

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Sympathies June 08

The members of the Dayboro Regional Information Network Incorporated wish to extend their sympathies to anyone in the community who has suffered a bereavement. We extend our sympathies to the family and friends of: Errol Francis SELLIN Valerie May CARRIGAN

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Dickson News June08

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From your
Federal Member for Dickson

PETER DUTTON
2008 Budget lets local families down

The Budget will do nothing to meet Labor’s promises to keep grocery prices, petrol prices and home interest rates down.  Local residents should take no comfort from Labor’s decision to raise taxes on cars, alcohol, energy, computer software, fringe benefits, passenger movements, passports, visa applications and increases in the costs of private health insurance.  It confirms that Labor stands for higher taxes and this will put upward pressure on inflation.

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