• February 4, 2008
• Business
• Editor

to Ray White Dayboro

Bree Kuczma moved into Dayboro for the first time six years ago. At that time the town ran off a foodstore on the then main road, McKenzie Street and the pub was a common gathering ground on a Friday night.  Now we are a bustling and growing community, though still as unique and close knit as the day when there really wasn’t that much here.  These days you may not know everyone in line at the IGA, though you can be sure that they are as genuine as the blokes still yarning over a beer in the Pub.  We all live here for the same reason, we love this place.  It’s not often that you get your dream job in your little piece of Paradise, though that is exactly what happened to Bree when she was accepted as a Sales Agent for Ray White Dayboro.

• February 4, 2008
• General
• Editor

Computers Waiting

Attention all computer Geeks and possible students!   Our U3A is starting very soon, with its ’08 series of low cost, user friendly classes.  We meet generally at Bunya House in Arana Hills . Some courses run from a few days or several weeks spread over a generous time frame so as not to be too "heavy ".  We have had ladies over 90 yrs (young ) attending so all can be catered for generally, providing a very small membership fee and course attendance cost.  Our courses are run by people in your own age group in a friendly and helpful manner – no hard workload .

• February 4, 2008
• Health Fitness and Sport
• Editor

Come and join us!

With the start of a New Year come the New Year resolutions, the promise to quit smoking, and 2008 is the year I lose weight and get fit, and that is all going to happen in the first month, sound familiar.  We have all been there at some time in our life, but you know that it can happen, not in the first month, but it can happen.  2008 can be the year you achieve all of the above if you, prioritize, take it one day at a time, set small achievable goals at first, and very important, be disciplined.

• February 4, 2008
• General
• Editor

By Ian Wells

Gumboots! Rain! Mud! Rain!  Pink-Eye! Wormy calves! Rain!  Mud! Thistles!. Stinking Roger! Rain! Mud!

What a summer we are having! But there is grass and water too, what a novelty for our sunburned hills!

Our daughter and her family came over to the Sunshine State from the Land of the Long White Cloud for two weeks and Christmas. They didn’t see the sun once.  But they went home to clear warm sunny days – certainly aberrant weather for Auckland too!

This is the first time since we have been on the Mountain that we have seen pink-eye or barber’s pole anaemia in young calves on their mothers – so be warned!

• February 4, 2008
• Special Features
• Editor

Biosphere plans for the D’Aguilar Range landscape

(BIOSPHERE MEETING March 17 – see separate article)

Community groups and residents are encouraged to examine a plan to create a sustainable future for the D’Aguilar Range and its surrounds through a Biosphere initiative.

Biosphere project spokesperson Rosalind Leslie said the voluntary integrated land management strategy is aimed at securing the social, economic and environmental values of the D’Aguilar Range and its surrounding landscape ahead of, and in concert with, the region’s predicted growth.

• February 4, 2008
• Local Groups
• Editor

With the wet weather there is not much to report this month.  With the weather bureau predicting a wet year ahead it will be important to keep growth down and properties free from leaf litter before the fire season is upon us.  The brigade will again be involved with clean-up Australia Day on the 2nd […]

• February 4, 2008
• Politics and Council
• Editor

For the latest news visit www.moretonbayltc.qld.gov.au The interim brand for Moreton Bay Regional Council has been given the green light by its Local Transition Committee (LTC). The interim brand comprises the wording Moreton Bay Regional Council… Incorporating Caboolture, Pine Rivers and Redcliffe.  From March 17, 2008 the interim brand will help unite these three areas […]

• February 4, 2008
• General
• Editor

Papua New Guinea

HISTORY

PNG was settled more than 30,000 years ago, although the first European sighting was made in 1512 by Portuguese explorers. It was named New Guinea by the Dutch explorers who followed. Missionaries and traders exerted a great influence, and today cultural heritage is largely preserved by small, independent villages.  The country was initially divided between the Dutch, Germans and British. Australia took control of the British sector in 1905, and later captured the German sector during World War I.  The country, fully independent since September 16, 1975, has a freely elected democratic government. Papua New Guinea became the 142nd member of the United Nations on October, 10, 1975 and is also a member of the British Commonwealth. Strong ties to Australia remain.

• February 4, 2008
• Meetings Noticeboard
• Editor

Your are invited to attend an upcoming opportunity to hear and ask questions about the Biosphere project in a public meeting to be held at the Footy Club at Dayboro on March 17 at 8pm.  If you are unable to attend this meeting another opportunity will be available in Samford before this date – on […]

• February 4, 2008
• General
• Editor

LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP RUNS CANCER INFORMATION COURSE

A local branch of Canhelp Australia Wide, a charitable non-profit organization, has been established in the Samford-Dayboro area as a result of the excellent attendance at the presentation by Darryl Jones at the Samford Bowls Club on November 10th 2007.

Darryl and wife Jan, founders of Canhelp Australia Wide were thrilled with the response from so many eager to learn from their years of experience in helping people overcome cancer and other health issues. 

The following morning a meeting was also well attended by people who were willing to establish a group in Samford to learn more about Darryl’s program in order to help others as “Cancer Buddies”.

The first stage in the learning process will be a weekend course on 22/23/24th February 2008 entitled “The Philosophy of Cancer”.  This weekend will be held at Armstrong Creek near Dayboro. (Please note this is not a live-in weekend).

In this course participants will learn about such things as – What is cancer?  What causes cancer? and How to support someone with cancer to help them achieve a positive outcome.

Sessions will be presented by Canhelp Trainers, including Darryl Jones.  Course numbers are limited and bookings are essential.  Please phone Ian Wills (07) 3289 9220 or 0428 188 101 for more information or to secure your position.  Bookings close Friday 15th February. 

Anyone wishing to know more about Darryl’s program can attend a free

DVD showing at Ian & Narelle Wills’ place.  Please ring Ian on 3289 9220 if you would like to see this.