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Decision to hold school fair based on forecast 5 days earlier The annual Highfields State School community fair was held on Sunday in perfect spring weather - the first sunny day in more than a week. P. and C. treasurer Bronwyn

Cairns said the decision to go ahead was made on Wednesday based on the weather forecast on Wednesday which promised a sunny day on Sunday. “The weather forecast was ab-

solutely spot-on,” she said.

Because of the state of the grounds, the fair was set up early The decision was hailed as on Sunday morning. brave considering the amount of The fine and sunny conditions rain that continued through the prevailed throughout the day atweek and on Saturday. tracting a large crowd.

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Fine clear conditions drew a large crowd to the annual Highfields State School community fair.

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Arts and crafts centre celebrates first year What a year it has been for the Crow’s Nest Community Arts and Crafts showroom. I remember driving three hours to Crow’s Nest on the evening of June 8, 2009, to present a proposal for consideration for an arts and crafts showroom to house all the wonderful art and craft I had seen at the local show. All entrants had impressed me so much, particularly the quilts, that I felt led to organise and open a venue for these handicrafts. Going solo, I then held public meetings in the community centre and to my great delight 38 turned up to the first meeting. Thankfully, people believed in me and were very enthusiastic to see the project come to fruition. I contacted Wayne Clark, owner of the building we were interested in, and he was pleased to comply. Increased interest was shown at our public meetings. I liaised with the council and received town planning approval, discussed insurance details with many companies, discussed banking details and gained information from an extremely helpful team at Heritage, liaised with Energex for power, copious forms were signed, phone calls made and meetings too numerous to count, before finally, Crow’s Nest Community Arts and Crafts started to come to fruition. At one meeting, so keen was the interest, we had offers of donations and rent money coming in before CNCA and C had even opened. All was banked into a new, frozen account. This venture was to be a non-profit centre to house arts and crafts, run by the community for use by the community, for goods for sale to benefit the art or craftperson, for gatherings, meetings, workshops, socials, for coming together for those in outer areas for company, for friendship, for learning, for sharing, for use for all ages. I remember Margaret Donkin leaned over the table that day and quietly said: “If you need any typing done I will be glad to help.” She obviously did not realise what that statement would get her into. I thank her very much for her invaluable input as our irreplaceable secretary. Next came the cleaning. I remember that dusty day in September when we started to clean the windows, the shop front and carpet. We hardly noticedd that that day brought the worst dust storm in history. The cleaning, the preparation and the final opening on October 3 was made possible by the hardworking team who helped in so many ways. At first, some thought it was all too good to be true. I was asked so many times - why are you doing this - you must be getting something out of this. I was - no money, but the sheer satisfaction of knowing I was led to do it and to succeed in opening a non profit showroom

as a gift to the community to be used thoroughly by the community. Even a slight stroke affecting my sight and voice did not deter me. Lots of people talk about team effort, but I believe this showroom runs on a better plan than that. I believe CNCA and C is a tight ship run by a very talented crew, each with their own special skills and dedication. The devotion to detail is seen in each artist or craftsperson’s work and when help is needed an industrious band come together to build on what is here and make it better. Look around - from the front signs, to the work done to hang the paintings, to the kitchen, to the painted walls, to the cash tray, display and staffing by volunteers daily, to many other signs that this is a blossoming business, and all the crew should feel very proud. A very warm vote of thanks from us all to the Heritage Building Society for funds for the printer and computer and the large Arts and. Crafts sign. Thankyou to Kay for the CNCA and C sign out front. Again, very special thanks to Margaret, our secretary, to Catherine and Robyn our treasurers, to Jim and Marie our second and third in line presidents. Very special thanks to Carol and Gail and Jeanette for the rosters and to Gordon, Val and Kay for display, andd to all those wonderful industrious people who have helped in some way. Very special thanks to all our staff that man the counter and sales which means we have staff daily. Some staff do not contribute art or craft but still attend for customer service - to them a special thank you. They shared the vision with me and for this I am forever grateful. Another special mention to the Heritage Building Society for their amazing generosity in allowing us the significant amounts of money in grants. We thank you. To all the local townspeople and the travellers, we thank you for your patronage in purchasing from the shop and keeping the money local. To all the local business people we thank you for your generous donations and support to our community group. To Ann and Neil Lomas for your generous help with advertising in your informative paper. To Howard for support and help always. Finally to each and every person who has participated in anyway in helping to establish the showroom, cleaning, staffing, contributing goods and hand made treasures - I thank you from the bottom of my heart. - Our sharing of work, faith and friendship is gold. Thank you. May Crow’s Nest Community Arts and Crafts flourish and grow. The dream has come true. God Bless. - Pauline Burrows Booth.

SQUASH

Grand final this week CROW’S NEST: October 7 - W. Curtis 3 d M. Woodhead (sub) 0. Nectarines 21 d Apples 12. N. Case 3 d. I. Beutel 0. C. Blinco 3 . C. Taylor 0. M. Fitch 3 d. T. Good. P. Rose 3 d. S. Lyons 1. P. Gibson 3 d. K. Reushle 2. Passionfruits 25 d. Strawberries 9.

D. Sanderson 3 d. P. Blinco 1. L. Blinco 3 d. S. Stevens 0. S. Guilbert 3 d. B. Schloss 0. B. Pearce 3 d. M. Robinson 2. M. Pearce 3 d. K. Martyr (sub). Mangoes 18 d. Kiwifruit 13. A. Case 3 d K. Contessa 1. B. Martyr 3 d. A. Ibell 0. B. Walker 3 d. T. Sanderson 0. M.

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Woodhead 3 d K. Martyr 0. W. Curtis 3 d. M. Woodhead (sub) 0. Grade winners. A grade: N. Case 58, runner-up D. Sanderson 38. B. grade W. Gossow 53, runner-up M. Pearce 48. C grade M. Woodhead 51, runner-up K. Martyr 47. D grade: B. Walker 51, runner-up S. Guilbert 41, M. Fitch 41. E grade L. Blinco 60, runnerup C. Blinco 44, B. Martyr 44. Team scores Mangoes 202, Passionfruits 192, Kiwifruits 173, Nectarines 161, Apples 148, Strawberries 87. Finals will be Mangoes v Passionfruits with the winner straight to final, loser to play winner of Kiwifruits v Nectarines, loser of this match out of finals. Apples and Strawberries have been eliminated already. Coming events, grand final October 21. The club has a canteen in operation, so come on down to see some good squash being played. Club championships start October 25, trophy night at Crow’s Nest Golf Club on November 27, starting at 6 p.m. The club is open on Monday and Thursdays at 7 p.m. For more information contact club on 4698 1616, Ian Beutel 0407 589 568, or William Gossow 0419 745 304. - Danny Sanderson.

Revised water restrictions The combined level of the region’s three dams is now over 25 per cent, allowing Toowoomba Regional Council to relax water restrictions from high to medium level from today, Tuesday. Medium level restrictions increase residential consumption from 170 to 200 litres per person per

day. Gardens can be bucket-watered Tuesday to Sunday before 8 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Filling of swimming pools and spas is permitted. The following can take place between 4 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. on Tuesday and Saturday for oddnumbered houses and on Wednesday and Sunday

for even numbered houses. • Hosing gardens with a hand-held hose with trigger or twist nozzle. • Watering with water efficient sprinklers and irrigation. • Washing vehicles with a hose or high pressure spray (bucket washing allowed any time.)

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Washing a building with a hose or high pressure spray. Concessions are available to people over 70 or with a disability. Newly established gardens and lawns are also allowed an hour a day for watering with a hand held hose between 4 to 7 a.m. or 4 to 7 p.m. for 21 days after establishment.

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Developing creativity in children

Acquisitive sculpture prize The 2010 Crow’s Nest Acquisitive Sculpture Prize will be officially opened by Cr Bill Cahill at 6.30 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, at the Crow’s Nest Community and RSL Centre. The exhibition will be on display until Sunday, November 28.

Customised craft parties and vacation workshops Leanne Harding, left, had The main group is aged do craft classes for senior an inspiration during her 8-12 when the parents can citizens who have a flair for own days at school and that just relax during their craft”, she said. was to entertain young chil- children’s birthday parties Leanne arrives at the dren in an artistic manner so or school holidays and let children’s venues complete that their creativity would Leanne take them on creat- with tiaras, balloons, and blossom. ive trip producing craft that other goodies to make birthThat dream has just come they can keep, or even make day parties memorable for true as she opens the doors something for the next youngsters. Leanne has to her new local business, All Mother’s Day or Father’s gained great support for her That Craft. Day. new venture which has given The secret to her unique For younger children her the chance to stop workbusiness is customised craft Leanne involves the parents ing for other people and debirthday parties and vaca- in the process. “I also think velop her own business tion workshops for selected my experience in aged care concepts. Contact Leanne age groups. will pave the way for me to on 0428 768 353. Business profiles are a component of an advertising package. Phone 4615 4416

The local region’s water storages will not benefit from the massive overflow from Wivenhoe dam. An estimated 600 tonnes of water per second has been rushing over the spillway. This photograph was taken by the editor Neil Lomas on Wednesday. Thousands of people have visited the dam. The council has decided against accepting overflow water on the grounds of cost.

Crow’s Nest Festival program Wednesday, October 20 - Crow’s Nest Lions Club worm races and celebrity worm race. Bowls Club 6 p.m. Bookings 4698 2665 or 4698 1538. Thursday, October 21 - Family breakfast in the park. 6.30 to 8.30 a.m. Gold coin donation to Crow’s Nest State School. Saturday, October 23 - Crow’s Nest Day. 7.30 a.m. Fun run. 9 a.m. Worm racing. Lollipop whipcracking competition. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Unlimited rides $10. Noon procession. 1.15 p.m. Caledonian Pipe Band concert. 3 p.m. Racing worms. 4 to 5 p.m. Brendon Walmsley in concert. 5 to 6 p.m. Crow calling. Hay stacking. 6 to 7 p.m. Spit roast. Entertainment by Ged and Trudy Hintz. 7 to 8 p.m. Brendon Walmsley in concert. 8 p.m. Fireworks. Sunday, October 24 - Poets breakfast, Highfields Pioneer Village. Inquiries Jeff Close 4697 9169. All week: • Scarecrow competition. • Children’s colouring competition. • Combined churches Week of Prayer. • Arts and Crafts William Street. • Crow’s Nest Regional Gallery.

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Preparing for storm season With the recent inclement weather, the storm season has hit earlier than expected. Emergency authorities are asking people to

make sure they are well equipped to deal with these extreme weather conditions. While the State Emergency Service is there to help

in times of need, Emergency Management Queensland, South West Regional Director Bob Bundy says being ready ultimately comes down to you. “Ideally, the SES would like to able to help everywhere during a disaster. But that is an unrealistic expectation,” Mr Bundy said. “When disaster strikes, our resources are often kept extremely busy helping Queenslanders in a myriad of situations like sandbagging flood affected areas, replacing or fixing roofs and rescuing stranded motorists.” Mr Bundy said it’s essential that Queens-landers know what to do when an emergency strikes this storm season. “All households should have an emergency evacuation plan, knowing where to go in a disaster. “This is vital in helping to ensure the safety of both you and your loved ones,” he said. (To be continued)

Artists explore the colour red Rosalie Gallery’s current exhibition, Elements of Red, a textile exhibition by WOTE (Women on the Edge) was officially opened by art critic Sandy Pottinger. The exhibition explores the use of the primary colour red and its many shades. The collection of 72 items on show covers wearable art - vests, jackets, coats and hats through to art for the wall and sculpture. The exhibition features textile artists Jean Constantine, Jan Scudamore, Joan Ellard, Tessa Wright, Joan Mundy, Dorothy Cottee, Toni O’Leary, Diana Symes, Carol Oyston, Gail Grunske and Barbara Scott. WOTE creations evoke fire, passion and the individual creativity of the artist. The gallery in Goombungee is open from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. The exhibition continues until November 7.

Photos from top. • Back: Sandy Pottinger, Barbara Scott, Carol Oyston, Tessa Wright, Dorothy Cottee, Gail Grunske, Jean Constantine, Jan Scudamore. Front:- Toni O’Leary, Joan Ellard, Diana Symes and Joan Mundy. • Dianne Brown, Stephanie Toogood, Sharon Morgan and Janet Morgan, Haden. • Margaret Jubb, Judy Hayhoe, Sharyn Hall, from Crow’s Nest, and Nicky Arrowsmith, Toowoomba. • Lynette Pukallus, Judy Hasted, Bronwyn Holland, gallery co-ordinator, and Lorraine Barber, Goombungee. Jenny Gersekowski.

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Wednesday, October 20 • LIONS WORM RACES AND FUN NIGHT Crow’s Nest Bowls Club 6pm. Thursday, October 21 • Family breakfast Centenary Park 6.30-8am. Worm racing. Gold coin donation. Saturday, October 23 • ANDURAMBA CHAINSAW CLUB CHAINSAW RACES Grand Old Crow Hotel - 9.30am start. Sunday, October 24 • Bush poets breakfast - Highfields Pioneer Village. 7.30-9am. Tickets $15.

• FUN RUN 7.30AM • PROCESSION AT 12 NOON • KIDS RIDES: 10AM-3PM - UNLIMITED RIDES - $10/CHILD • FEATURE WORM RACE AND CALCUTTA - 3PM • BRENDON WALMSLEY IN CONCERT - 4-5PM AND 7-8PM • ENTERTAINMENT BY GED & TRUDY HINTZ - 6-7PM • SPIT ROAST DINNER - 6PM • FIREWORKS - 8PM • All Day Entertainment • Bar and BBQ


Power supply a victim Horses suffer in the wet of the weather Strong wind and thick cloud last week presented severe challenges for the Ergon Energy crews working to restore power at Highfields. About 400 customers had their power interrupted at 5 p.m. on Monday when a large branch came down on powerlines across a creek in a heavily wooded area. Crews had difficulty gaining access to lower the powerline, remove the tree, and then re-tension the line. About half of the customers had their power restored at 7.18 p.m. when the damaged section of line was isolated. Power was fully restored shortly before 11 p.m. when the repairs were completed. In a separate event, about 200 customers in outlying areas around Goombungee and Meringandan had their power

supply interrupted about 3 p.m. on Monday. Crews located a pole on the ground in Gowrie Little Plains Road, which has been isolated and will be replaced when weather conditions allow. However, power could only be restored to about a third of the affected customers during the night because of secondary faults further along the line. A helicopter was arranged to inspect the line to assist in locating these faults, but it could not fly the route because of low cloud. Ground patrols detected problems on Tuesday which were progressively repaired during the morning and afternoon so power could be restored to domestic customers by 2.30 p.m.

BSA cracks down on unlicensed builders The Minister for Public Works, Robert Schwarten, has announced a statewide audit of Queensland building sites to help ensure all building workers are licensed. Mr Schwarten said over 100 inspectors from the Building Services Authority would visit randomly selected building sites over the next month. “This crackdown will ensure all persons doing building work are licensed

Bowls club broken into Thieves gained forced entry to the Highfields Bowls Club in the early hours of Friday, October 15. A quantity of alcohol was stolen. Anyone with information can contact Crimestoppers 1800 333 000. • Highfields police will be targeting speed limits on Polzin and Kratzke Roads due to complaints regarding speeding on those roads.

Mystery bus tour A mystery bus tour to the Sunshine Coast on Saturday, October 30 is the next fundraising event for the Crow’s Nest Arts Council. Tickets are $50 per person and include morning tea and lunch. The bus leaves from Crow’s Nest Swimming Pool at 7 a.m. and will return around 6 p.m. Pick up will be available at Hampton.Phone Judy Hayhoe 4698 2767 or 0407 027 132 or Barry Miller 0409 874 147 to book a seat. CLASSIFIEDS Phone 4615 4416

or otherwise operating lawfully,” he said. “During tough economic times, unqualified and unlicensed persons often believe they can make money in the building industry by competing unfairly against licensed operators. These rogue contractors also put consumers at risk.” Mr Schwarten said the audits were strongly supported by licensed contractors and industry associations. In 2009-10, BSA staff interviewed 9594 contractors at 2604 building sites across the State. As a result, fines totalling $88,000 were issued and 38 investigations are still ongoing. Any person caught unlawfully performing building work can be fined up to $25,000 while a company can be fined up to $125,000. If a builder is caught engaging an unlicensed subcontractor, the builder may

Millions of midges have arrived with the early wet season and for horses, this is likely to be a most irritating affair. Biosecurity Queensland officer Stacey Wilson said horse owners should be aware of potential problems and the best treatments for their animals. “Horses commonly have an allergic reaction to midge bites and this can lead to the very uncomfortable condition of Queensland Itch,” Ms Wilson said. “They get intense itchiness on the mane, tail, face, ears and back, and this can cause biting, rubbing, hair loss and a change in temperament. Horses can also be too busy scratching to eat properly and can lose condition, even in a paddock full of good feed.” Ms Wilson said horse owners should check their animals regularly to ensure they were healthy and comfortable. “Under the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001, owners have a duty of care to their animals, including treating infection or injury. If horses can’t be stabled and rugged at night, or moved from the midge infested area, they should be treated regularly with an insect repellent or insecticidal product. Topical creams with anti-inflammatory properties can be used to treat midge bites but if infection has set in, a veterinarian should be contacted to provide treatment.” Ms Wilson said horses could also get serious eye infections from rubbing bites on their faces or getting contaminants such as grass seed in their eyes. Contact a vet or visit www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au

be fined up to $8000 for a first offence, $12,000 for a second offence and $16,000 for a third or subsequent offence. “I’m pleased to say that, as the number of worksite compliance investigations by the BSA has increased, the number of unlicensed contractors detected has decreased,” Mr Schwarten said. The BSA has also increased its compliance investigations into advertising by unlicensed contractors. Unlicensed contractors must state in any advertisement the maximum value of work they can perform without a licence, while BSA licensees must state their name and licence number. In 2009-10, the BSA conducted 2632 investigations, issuing 482 infringement notices to unlicensed-contractor advertisers and 34 fines to licensees for non-compliant ads.

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Crow’s Nest 4698 1403: Crow’s Nest: Each Sunday 8.30am. Geham: 4th Sunday 11am. Goombungee 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday 5pm. Haden: Second Sunday 11am. Cooyar: As advised. Highfields: Anglican Church of St Anne, Highfields Road. Holy Communion 8.30am every Sunday. Sunday School 8.30am for young people. 1st Wednesday Holy Communion 10am, fellowship and refreshments. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD: New Hope Church, 9 Emu Creek Rd, Crow’s Nest 4698 1837. A contemporary family church. Sunday 9.30am family service with children’s ministry. New Hope Church, Pastor Peter Findlay 4639 1777. Sunday 9.30am. Toowoomba Christian College, N.E. Highway, Highfields. Goombungee Christian Church: Mocatta Road, Goombungee. Pastor Alan and Neita Pope. 4691 5075. 10am every Sunday. BAPTIST: Baptist Church Kuhl’s Rd, Highfields. Morning Service 9.30am. Sunday School 9.45am. Kids Club Friday 56.45pm. 717 Youth 7.17pm. Alternate Fridays 717 Focus. Gome Groups. Ladies Group SALT 3rd Saturday each month 1.30pm. Pastor Noel Wilcox 4630 8974. CATHOLIC: Crow’s Nest Catholic Parish, 20 Creek St, Crow’s Nest: 4698 1156. Servicing Crow’s Nest, Haden, Goombungee. Worship times: Every Saturday: Vigil Mass: Crow’s Nest 6pm. All Sunday masses at Crow’s Nest 8am. All country masses 10am. First and third Sunday Haden. Second and fourth Sunday Goombungee. Fifth Sunday: Haden January and August. Goombungee - May and October. Mary of the Southern Cross Parish Highfields Mass - Each Sunday 8am. James Byrne Centre. - Fr Brian Noonan. 4696 7094. CHURCH UNLIMITED - OAKEY: Pastor David Trigg: Sundays 9.30am. Phone 4691 1698. CHURCHES OF CHRIST: Highfields Church, Shannon Park Rd. Pastor John Moore 4698 7122. Inspirational worship Sundays 9am and 5pm, includes Kids Church 9am service. Playgroup Tuesdays 9-11am. Youth grads 7-12 boys and girls Fridays 7-9pm. FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES: Pastors Ralph and Angela Bleakley 4696 8613. Inspirational Music and Worship Service: Sundays 10am. Highfields Primary School, N.E. Hway. Entry via Borghardt Rd. LUTHERAN: Crow’s Nest Lutheran Parish, 21-23 Toowoomba Rd, Crow’s Nest. Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov 10.30am. Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec 8.30am. Times for Haden and Cooyar contact Pastor Wayne 4698 1309. Christ Church Evangelical Lutheran Church, Highfields. Pastor Michael Braunberger 4632 1043. First, third and fifth Sunday 8am. Second and fourth Sunday 10am. Sunday School 9am on second and fourth Sunday. Friendship 9.30am second Tuesday of month.

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BIRTHDAY CLUB This week’s birthdays October 20 Alliyah Hansen October 21 Tahni Dreise October 24 Andrew Brazier If your name is here you are entitled to a Heritage Community Branch gift pack on presentation of this coupon at either the Advertiser office or the Herald agent, Highfields Automotive Spare Parts,1 Highfields Rd, Highfields. To register your birthday, send an envelope with name, address, phone number and birth date to Highfields Herald or Crow’s Nest Advertiser.


for sign on the top of the hill) Sundays 9.30am for tea and coffee followed by service at 10am. Contact: Pastor Rob Cochrane 0409 264 097. PRESBYTERIAN: Geham Presbyterian Church, New England Hwy, Geham: Rev. Andrew Clarke 4632 8027 or 4632 4879. Second Sunday 9.30am. Meringandan Presbyterian Church, Lilyvale Sporting Club Complex: Pastor Rob Farr 4635 4560 - 0401 886 261. Bruce Finlayson 4696 7225. First & third Sundays each month 9.30am. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST: Meringandan Uniting Church 4696 6295. Saturday: Sabbath school 9.30am. Church service 11am. Family worship and Bible study. UNITING: Crow’s Nest Parish, 17 Emu Creek Road, Crow’s Nest: Rev. Dave Graham 4698 1143. Crow’s Nest Every Sunday 9.30am. Ravensbourne First and third Sunday 11am. Gowrie Flat Second and fourth Sunday 9am. Thornville First Sunday 8am.Third Sunday 2pm. Highfields Community Church: Rev. Marius Kruger 4615 4820. Sunday 8.30am Highfields Cultural Centre. Kids program. www.highfieldsfaith.com Meringandan-Highfields Uniting Church: 4615 4127. Each Sunday 9am at Meringandan. Meringandan-Highfields Circle of Friends meet second Wednesday each month at 9.30am. Kids Club Thursdays 3.45-5pm. Grades 4-7. WESLEYAN METHODIST CHAPEL: Albert St, Goombungee. 4696 5294. Worship times: Sunday 10.30am. Sunday School and Youth Group Discipleship 9.00am. Pastor Rev. P. Kerans. 0427 862 557.

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Rosalie Shire Historical Society will host a bus tour to St John’s Anglican Cathedral Ann Street Brisbane on Saturday, October 30. St John’s Anglican Cathedral is a true example of 19th century Gothic Revival architecture, designed in 1888 by John Loughborough Pearson. The first two stages, 1906 to 1910 and 1964 to 1968, have created a superb gothic interior with elegant sandstone columns and arches supporting the only stone vaulted ceiling in Australia. Cost per person is $45 which includes the 1½ hour tour and lunch at the cathedral. Payment is preferred at time of booking. The bus leaves Goombungee museum at 8 a.m. and Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre Toowoomba 8.30 a.m. Phone Faith on 4696 5397 or Shirley on 4696 5338 for Up to 85ml over two days last week turned local creeks and gullies into raging bookings or further information. torrrents. This photo was taken near the police station.

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Keith Nelson memorial BORNEO BARRACKS: October 9 Four person ambrose, Keith Nelson memorial. Winners G. Barnsley, P. Callaghan, P. Callaghan, C. Russell 57. Runners-up D. Whitford, G. Emmerson, M. Emmerson, A. Gilbert 58, third T. Nelson, S. Nelson, C. Duncan, T. Young 58, fourth K. Paget, D. Diamond, D. Harper, J. Lee 58, 5th M. Kearnes, P. Hundt, J. Bishop, M. Sorenson 59. Best gross B. Smith, R. Kennedy, R. Backhouse, A. Haddock 66. Pin shots 1st J. Thompson, 9th I. Aitchison, 13th W. Aitken, 14th M. Saal, 17th A. Haddock. October 10 - Single stroke, monthly medals. A grade winner A. Pienaar 68. Runnerup G. Barnsley 71. B grade winner A. Haddock 65. Runnerup M. Kearnes 67. C grade winner W. Balderson 68. Runner-up K. Clarke 68. Rundown C. Butler 69, G. Starkey 71, R. Backhouse 71, T. Minion 71, B. Fagg 72, S. Dobson 73, G. Douglas 73, G. Rodgers 73. Pin shots 1st M. Troughton, 9th B. Hill, 13th M. Troughton, 17th P. Callaghan.

October 13th 4bbb stableford. Brian Messer Plumbing Challenge. Winners J. Thompson, K. Mitchell 49. Runners-up R. Kennedy, M. Troughton 48, third. B. Messer, S. Dobson 46, D.Lamb, B. Bargenquast 46, 5th J. Bishop, J.Linkerhof 45. Pin shots 1st K. Mitchell, 9th J. Thompson, 13th S. Dobson, 14th R. Kennedy, 17th G. Starkey.

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GOLF TIP with Gary Small Golf Professional: Chipping is a part of the game that I believe all golfers of any calibre can perform well, if proper technique is used. Keeping your wrists firm and ahead of the club through impact is the key to consistent chipping. Take a narrow stance and play the ball from the middle or back of the stance depending on the flight you wish to achieve. Choke down the grip for more control. Ensure the hands stay ahead of the club throughout the shot, and accelerate the club head smoothly through impact towards the target.

The international property group Ray White will return tomorrow (Wednesday) to its birthplace , Crow’s Nest, for its annual meeting of senior leaders. More than 100 delegates will travel from throughout Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and Abu Dhabi. Ray White established the organisation in 1902 in a disused railway siding shed which has been situated at Carbethon Historical Museum since 1994. The company has hosted significant events on Crow’s Nest including its centenary in 2002.

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Col Clifford, left, Endeavour Foundation Toowoomba, receives a cheque for $3000 from John Loury of Highfields community fun run, The fun run is held every year in March.

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Can church be noisy and messy? Rev STEPHANIE PATCHING St Anne’s Anglican Church Highfields On Sunday, October 3, at St Anne’s Anglican Church Highfields we had a blessing of the pets service in celebration of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, . As we were leaving, one of our parishioners was trying to explain to a child who had never been to St Anne’s before that church is not normally like this, meaning that usually we do not have animals, especially dogs and birds, at church. But it reminded me that sometimes our churches need to not take themselves too seriously but allow a little bit of noise and mess in their services in order to reach out to the people of their community. Above all, the church needs to be a place of joy, laughter and love as we celebrate a God that got involved in the messiness of our world by becoming a human and lived with us. I would like to leave you Rev Patching and Tilly with a saying from St Francis. He said: “Preach the your mouth.” How can we to tell others about a God gospel and if necessary open use noise, laughter and mess that loves them?

Hospice high tea

Indian Ocean - grey rock and red sand We stopped for a comfort stop in Halls Creek and found a fascinating toilet. Press a button, doors opens, press a button, door closes, use toilet, press a button, toilet paper descends slowly from roll. Wave hands under tap in wall, water appears. At the same time the toilet flushes automatically. Press button, door opens, walk out. Halls Creek is quite a little township now compared to when we were there in 1972. Recalling the 1972 trip, the next stretch of road had enormous termite mounds and on that trip we had to stop in the dark and these mounds gave us a fright because we thought they were cattle. This is continuously flat country, spinifex covered and just a few trees here and there. Twenty-four hour stopping places occur every 100 to 200 km and at one we counted 80 caravans or campervans. We chose to go across the

road and have lunch with the cows. It was far less crowded. Not far from there we sighted our first Blackbreasted Buzzard, a beautiful big bird of prey about 54cm in length, with rounded wings, a black breast and conspicuous white patches in the wings. Pink Batchelor Buttons were growing on the roadside and we stopped to photograph them because in Queensland our Batchelor Buttons are yellow. The bridges in this part of the country fascinated us, in that on each side and at each end is a wall of rocks about five metres long, presumably to hold the soil when the flood rains come. Turning off the highway to a little town named Camballin we enjoyed an old fashioned milkshake and then camped under large paperbark trees. Next morning we drove about 100km to Derby for breakfast. Here the tide rises

and falls about 11 metres. There is a long jetty going out to sea and on our last trip we watched mudskippers moving about. This time there were no mudskippers and no birds, rather depressing. Near Derby is the Prison Boab Tree also now looking a little worse for wear. This tree was used as a prison in past years, and we put a whole bus load of Emerald High School students inside it. The tree is now fenced off. There is also the longest trough in the world nearby. Our next stop was Quandong Point, north of Broome, pictured, and the Indian Ocean at last, a most beautiful green colour, edged by grey rock and red sand and I stood and breathed in the beautiful clean air, wonderful.

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Jan Copings, Denise Sirrett, Lyn Arthars, Patti Bowman, Judy Hayhoe ship, along with inspirational singing and their chamber ensemble. Sister Francis, who is the founder of the Hospice, gave a lively and interesting talk and we thank her for her presence there. The hostesses of each table gave full rein to their creativity in their individual table decorations. The guests enjoyed viewing these, and spotting friends, before they settled down to the presentations and the beautiful morning tea. Helene Lotz was again the main organiser, the host-

esses each organizing their own tables. The church expertly organised the venue facilities, with volunteers there on the day. The flowers beautifully decorating the venue were again donated by Floranda. Thanks to all these for their support and effort. - Contributed.

EDITOR Neil Lomas JOURNALIST/PHOTOGRAPHER Fiona Stone SALES MANAGER Andrew Thorpe AGENT Gordon Alden’s Highfields Automotive Spare Parts Shop 5, 2 Highfields Rd - Junction of Highfields Rd and N.E. Highway P.O. Box 242 Highfields, Q. 4352 PHONE (07) 4615 4416 FAX (07) 4615 4417 email: [email protected]

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Family Breakfast

Crow’s Nest State School P and C Association will host a family breakfast this Thursday morning, October 21 from 6.30 to 8am in Centenary Park, Crow’s Nest as part of the Crow’s Nest Festival celebrations.

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This Saturday, October 23, is Crow’s Nest Day. The PecheyCrow’s Nest fun run will start at 7.30am followed by the all-day celebrations in Centenary Park starting at 9am. The street parade starts at 12 noon and the grand finale will be fireworks at 8pm. Contact Jeff Close 4697 9169.

Poets Breakfast

Highfields Pioneer Village will host a Poet’s Breakfast on Sunday, October 24 starting at 7.30am. This event will wind up the Crow’s Nest Festival week activities.

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The second Hospice high tea, on Saturday, October 9, was a great success. Over $3500 was raised in aid of the Toowoomba Hospice. The Hospice was so impressed they have asked us to consider sponsoring a room at the hospice. Nearly 200 people attended the high tea, a full house. It was held at the Chapel in the Fields auditorium, a contemporary and spacious structure, on Old Goombungee Road. This venue was kindly provided by the Toowoomba Christian Fellow-

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Crow’s Nest Lions worm racing

The annual Crow’s Nest Lions worm racing night will be held this Wednesday, October 20 at the Crow’s Nest Bowls Club starting with a barbecue meal at 6pm. All are welcome. RSVP to 4698 2665 or 4698 1538.

Mary Mackillop canonisation celebrations

St Matthews Catholic Parish Crow’s Nest will celebrate the canonisation to sainthood of Mother Mary Mackillop at the parish centre this Sunday, October 17. Celebrations start with Mass at 9am followed by morning tea and a barbecue lunch interspersed with entertainment.

The exhibition Elements of Red by “WOTE” Women on the Edge will be on display at Rosalie Gallery until November 7. Rosalie Gallery is open 10:30 to 3:30 Wednesday to Sunday.

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Grand Hotel Crow’s Nest: 9.30am Thursday, October 21. Crow’s Nest Bowls Club: 7pm Friday, October 15.

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Crow’s Nest Lions Markets are held on the first Sunday each month in Centenary Park from 7.30am. Contact 0429 678 120.

Lions Club meetings

Crow’s Nest Lions meet on the first and third Thursday of each month at 6.30 for 7pm at Sundowner Coffee Lounge. Contact 4698 2665 or 4698 1538. Highfields-North Eastern Downs Lions meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Highfields Tavern at 6.30 for 7pm. Contact 4698 7130.

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Yoga Gym Open Steady Step-up Aerobics Tennis Dodge Ball Boxing & Fitness Class Zumba Fitness

Wednesday 20 • Boys Brigade CN • Healthy Living Support CN • Dancing CN • Seniors entertaining Yarraman CN • Hif Garden Club vist to Dumble’s property Ravensbourne • Lions Club worm races CN Thursday 21 • Ladies bowls CN • Fitness classes CN • Joey Scouts CN • Boxercise CN • Family breakfast Centenary Park CN • Pinelands Hall AGM • PCCN annual general meeting CN • Bingo Grand Old Crow Hotel CN • Lions Club meeting CN • RSL Sub branch meeting HF Friday 22 • Crow’s Nest Week starts • Mens Network CN • Goombungee Indoor Bowls • Bingo Highfields Bowls Club Saturday 23 • Pistol Club CN • Crow’s Nest Day Sunday 24 • Bowls CN • Poet’s Breakfast HF Monday 25 • SES CN Tuesday 26 • Friendship Group CN • Fitness classes CN • Girls Brigade CN • 50+ fitness HF • Darts CN • Venturers HF • Toowoomba Regional Council HF • Crow’s Nest Tourist & Progress Assoc meeting

These notices are from events advertised in Highfields Herald and Crow’s Nest Advertiser. Advertisements cost from as little as $6.50.


Goombungee iris garden open to the public Greg and Teresa Eadie, 33 Hartwig Street, Goombungee, have again opened their garden to the public. The garden features bearded iris, louisiana iris, species iris, daylilies, water lilies and bromeliads. Teresa, right, began growing iris with her mother in the 1980s in Clifton. She moved to Goombungee in 1994 and the garden has been open to the public since 1997. Teresa said: “Though irises are difficult to grow here, this garden has been adapted to the usually dry conditions we’ve had in recent years.” Teresa’s irises were popular at the recent Clifton iris show and Toowoomba rose show. They both normally don’t have to be “Irises and roses are good com- sprayed, except for black spot due to excespanions. sive rain like we have had recently,” she said.

Garden club plans Christmas lunch at Preston Peak

The bus trip to Mount Tamborine was enjoyed by all the members. The next meeting of the Highfields Garden Club will be held on Wednesday, October 20, at the home of Margaret and Gill Dumble, 298 National Park Road, Ravensbourne. Phone 4697 8173. They have many native orchids and bromeliads. To reach this home, travel to Hampton. From Highfields, turn right onto EskHampton Road. Travel 11.1 km. Continue onto Shearer Road. Turn right onto National Park Road (2km dirt). Bring chair, cup, hat and lunch. 10 a.m. morning tea. 10.30 a.m. meeting and garden tour. If the meeting is to be cancelled due to the weather or other circumstances an announcement will be made on the ABC radio. All members are reminded to set aside November 17 for the Christmas Luncheon which will be held at Preston Manor, which The garden is open to the public is at 330 Preston Boundary Road, TooSundays and Mondays until Mon- woomba. Head out of Toowoomba towards day, November 29. - Jenny Gersekowski Warwick on the New England Highway. Turn left off the highway at Preston BoundLIVESTOCK ary Road (at Preston Peak Winery sign.) Travel 140m and turn right to stay on Preston Boundary Road Travel 3.2 km until you see a small white church and Preston Manor.

Rain affected market

O’SULLIVAN AUCTIONS: October 11 - Combined yarding 255. Once again we find a rain affected yarding in Toowoomba. People have cattle to sell to take advantage of this good market but are unable to get trucks to the ramps. The market remained fully firm for all descriptions and with the store market very dear for all yarded. A regular panel of meatworks and store buyers was in attendance with strong support from restockers and feedlot operators with additional buyer support from southern buyers. Limousin steers 565kg, 195.2c, $1102. Angus steers from Oakey sold 221.2c, 280kg, $619. Hereford heifers from Felton 480kg, 179.2c, $860. Angus butcher steers 511kg sold for $945. Hereford cross weaner steers 185kg, 236.2c, $439 also selling heifers for 212.2c for $428. Santa cross heavy steers 623kg sold for $1109. Charolais cows and calves from Thornville sold for $1010/unit. Butcher heifer calves 361kg from Wellcamp sold for 199.2c for $721. Limousin heifers sold for 210.2c, 305kg, $641, while the steers sold for 214.2c, 321kg, $687. - Paul O’Sullivan.

If you are not sure how to get there please contact Gwen on 4696 8754 or Shirley on 4698 7592. Preston Manor is now licensed so no BYOG. Drinks can be bought by glass or bottle. Cost is $25 per head for non members, $20 per head for members (club to subsidise $5). Numbers and money must be with treasurer Shirley by November 5. This can be done by sending to Shirley Hunter, treasurer, Highfields Garden Club, P. O. Box 337, Highfields, 4352 or pay at meeting in October. No bookings/refunds/cancellations after November 6, as venue has requested numbers and payment 10 days prior to function. There will not be a courtesy bus and members are to arrange their own transport. Each person attending is asked to bring a gift to exchange to the value of $10 and clearly labelled male or female as well as your name as the giver of the gift. If they wish to, members are also asked to bring a prize for the raffle. A reminder to all that there will not be meetings in December or January. Garden Hint: Plant something new in your garden or give a plant as a present to celebrate Christmas. Remember Peacehaven Park nursery has many plants for sale at a reasonable cost and they are open on Thursday mornings. - Pam Morgan, secretary.

Men of League luncheon The inaugural Halftime Club luncheon for the Men of League Toowoomba and South West will take place at the Metropole Hotel, 348 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba this Friday, October 22, at noon. Special guest Mark Hohn has played for Australia, Queensland, and during the Super League war, went to the South Qld Crushers. He also spent a year in England at Wigan

before returning to the inaugural 1988 Broncos team. During his time at the Broncos he was involved in the 1992 and 1993 premiership wins. Today he is on the board of the QRL Juniors. Cost is $20 for a light lunch and refreshments. The Metropole is run by ex State of Origin forward Terry Cook. For bookings contact Terry on 0408 071 065.

FOCUS ON BUSINESS - Val’s Personal Training Highfields

Val starts pilates classes “Live it, love it” and “feeling fantastic” are two of Val Dodd’s favourite phrases. Now available and based from Highfields, Val’s personal training, is sharing Val’s enthusiasm and motivation by offering a number of fitness options. Val offers one-on-one personal training and group training sessions. The qualified personal trainer also holds pilates classes. “Pilates is a mind-body exercise that increases your core strength. I really enjoy teaching pilates, as it creates an enerClasses run for 45 minutes and cost getic, excercise mindset in people, and results in great improvements in overall just $8. Phone Val’s personal training on 0437 health,” Val said. Classes are starting at the Lutheran hall 894 398 or 4696 8781, or email on the New England Highway, Highfields, [email protected] to enquire at 6 a.m. every Monday and Thursday about personal training or the new pilates classes. from October 25. *Focus on Business is a component of an advertising package - Phone 4615 4416.

October rainfall Official Crow’s Nest rainfall for Octo- 9th 44.6, 10th 1.2, 11th 14.6, 12th 39.2, ber so far 129.8mm. Rain fell on the fol- 13th 2.4, 16th 22.2. The October record is lowing days: 2nd 1.4, 3rd 3.8, 5th - 0.4, 159mm in 1959.

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Fishing rod & reel repairs

servicing and custom rod builds. General boat fit-outs. Ph Gerry 0408 482 414 FLORIST Crow’s Nest Blooms and Bouquets Your local florist 4698 2850

Highfields Florist Tel/Fax 4615 5056 FOR SALE HORSE drawn turnout (buggy) with harness 10’x5’, $1000. Samsung video player $100. Giveaway old style TV. Giveaway large dog suit family with kids on acreage. Ph: 6-8pm 4698 1695. JUNIOR golf set and buggy, vgc $100. Phone 0439 212 516. LUCERNE mulch. Small or round bales. Can deliver. 4630 8736 or 0439 308 716.

ADVERTISE HERE from as little as $6.50 per week Phone 4615 4416

GOLF FOR SALE

Kumbungee Cup second round

GOOMBUNGEE: Ocrober 7 Men’s single stableford for a club chook. Winner Tony Sheridan 42 from Graeme Catchpole, visitor from Nanango Golf Club, 39. Approach 7/ 16 Walter Dugdell also from Nanango. Thursday ladies single stroke and monthly medal with putts for club trophy. Winner Val Hartland 71 net from Dulcie Skuse 73. Dulcie also had the least putts 30. Pin 4/13 Janelle Wieck. October 10 - Men’s and laGARDEN SERVICES dies single stablefords for Max and Lyn Foot trophies. Mens winner Visit Eadies Glenn Egan 44 from Jordon Langton Iris and 40. Rundown Dan Darlington, Terry Kling-berg and Alan Reis. Pins 4/13 Daylily Gardens Hartwig Street, Goombun- Jordan Langton, 8/17 Dan Darlington. Approach 5/14 Lyndon McIntyre. gee. .Ladies winner was Leanne Alexander Open Sundays and 39 from Sandra Dalziel. Leanne also Mondays until Monday, took out the pin on 4:13 and Sandra November 29 the approach on 3/12. October 14 or phone 4696 5044. Men’s single stableford for a club chook. Winner was Glenn Egan 41 YARD WORK from Jack Reis 39. Pin 4/13, approach Dingo hire, 4 in 1 KITCHEN dresser teak colour $300. Men’s bike and accessories $90. Bar fridge $50. Ladies desk $30. Student’s desk $30. Entertainment unit $200. 4630 8175. POWER poles treated hardwood, supplied, delivered. 0419 707 867.

bucket, post holes, mowing of acre blocks. Phone Tony 0417 630 722 GENERAL lawn-mowing, small tree removal, stump grinding, rubbish removal. 0400 306 391.

HEALTH

Is Anyone Sick?

Healing service at Crow’s Nest Uniting Church October 31 at 7pm Enquiries Rev. Dave Graham 4698 1143

PETS BARBARA’S MOBILE HYDROBATH & CLIPPING

Specialising in large and guard dogs 4692 6121 0403 054 784

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public Notice

The following road closures will occur on Saturday, October 23 in the Crow’s Nest township, for the purpose of Crow’s Nest Day festivities, as per police permits 051010-02 and 051010-03. Between 6am and 9pm 1. Curnow St (northern half) from New England High-way to Charlotte St. 2. Charlotte St (western half) from Curnow St to William St. 3. William St (southern half) from New England Highway to Charlotte St. Also between 11.30am and 2.00pm for the Street Parade 1. Esk St: From Creek St to William St. 2. Creek St: From Dale St north to Esk St. 3. William St: From Esk St to New England Highway. 4. Curnow Street: From New England Highway to Charlotte St. 5. Charlotte St: From William St to Curnow St. 6. New England Highway: From James St to Emu Creek Rd.

CROW’S NEST SWIMMING POOL NOW HEATED TO 280 New England Highway Crow’s Nest Phone 4698 1483 PINELANDS Hall Committee, annual general meeting. Thursday, October 21 - 7.30pm. All new members are very welcome to join our small committee.

STEEL FABRICATION ADJUSTABLE house stumps, stair stringers, sheet metal cutting, folding etc. PMP Crows Nest. 4698 1011.

7/16. both Dan Darlington. Thursday ladies single stroke and monthly medal of medalists play-off for Leanne Alexander trophy. Winner was Dulcie Skuse 67 net from Janelle Wieck 76. Dulcie also won the second shot approach on 8/17. This week: October 21 - Ladies single stroke for Janelle Wieck trophy. Thursday men single stable-ford for club chook. Saturday, Octoher 23 - Goombungee hosts the second round of the Kumbun-gee Cup. 10 a.m. Shotgun start. Course is closed for social golf from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday, October 24 - Goombungee hosts Oakey for the second round of the Goombungee v Oakey challenge. 10 a.m. Shotgun start. Course is closed for social golf from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Night golf resumes for the warmer months, on November 19. Barbecue 6.30 p.m. Shotgun start 7.30 p.m. Cost $20 includes barbecue, golf and trophies. To register phone Captain Pedro at the golf club on 4696 5245 or 0427 965 561. - Captain Pedro.

Damian Cox Trust day CROW’S NEST: October 6 Sporters winner P. Cave 32. Runnerup L.Davie 30. Pins 7-16 R. Gardner, 8-17 L. Kruger. Putting D. Woodley 21. Calendar: October 17 - John Sommerville open day. Winner and runner-up stroke, pin shots. Coming events: Sunday, October 24 - Burstows. Winner and runnerup stableford. Gift pack for all players. Saturday, October 30 - Neil Castle

BOWLS

Disruption HIGHFIELDS LADIES: Due to a combination of inclement weather and sickness we have not been able to get onto the bowling green very much this past week. However, we did manage to play one match of triples in our club championships. The result of this game was S. Casey, K. Davis and B. McDonald d. R. Cook, A. Plowman and C. Comino. Ladies social bowls are held at Highfields Bowls Club on Monday mornings starting at 9 a.m. All bowlers are welcome. - Rhonda Cook.

INDOOR CRICKET

Among the runs CROW’S NEST: October 11 - Esky Raiders were up against Fielders. With Ian Schultz and Trent Murphy smacking 52 for an opening stand, a large score for the Fielders was assured. With a target of 179 runs to win, Raiders fell well short, only managing to make 67. If not for 31 from Derrick Otto and Wayne Schefe, it could have been embarrassing. October 13 - With finals not to far off, it was time to get serious in Wednesday cricket fixtures. Drop Bears made scoring difficult with Matt Pearce taking four wickets in what was a very good around performance. Only needing 93 to win, Drop Bears put in a consistent effort with the bat to win the game 135 to 92. Sam Hanson was a standout with the ball taking five scalps. Top of the table Rare Breeds and X Men up next. Steve Hine and Justin Brown top scored with 38 from a total of 110. Tony Weis was back among the wickets with five. Many missed chances cost X-Men dearly, letting Breeds get the win 124 to 110. Yet again, Matt Burgess and Tony Weis topped the batting with 37. Finals will be played from Monday, December 6 to Friday, December 10. - John Schwartz.


memorial shield three-person ambrose open day. Winner and runner-up. Nine pin shots, shot gun start at 10.30 a.m. Names in by 10 a.m. October 31 - Crow’s Nest Motel. Winner and runner-up stroke. November 6 - Damian Cox Trust fund day, two-person ambrose open day. Time sheet operating from 8.30 a.m. Phone club 4698 1408, captain 4698 1987 or David Cox 0417 776 518.

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CROW’S NEST CATTLE SALE October 9, 2010 An excellent yarding of cattle came forward in the rain. A pen of steers acc Lester Davie topped the day at $980. Glen and Heather Thompson had a good day selling a pen of aged Droughtmaster cross cows with young calves for $940. Barbara Pukallus sold steers for $840, Garry Schmaling sold trade steers to $810. Peadon Partnership sold lines of Droughtmaster cross steers 12 mths to a top of $585. Bob and Del Wallace’s cows made to $795 and their calves made to $490. Col McLean’s Hereford bull found a new home for $1800. Paul Coman’s heifers sold to a top of $640.

NEXT SALE: Saturday, October 30

300 cattle booked REMEMBER: It costs less to sell at Crow’s Nest

Horse and accessories Sale Saturday, November 13 at 10.30am

More bookings welcome DAVID ...........................0412 704 456 RICK .............................0428 879 531 MARK ...........................0427 926 100

MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2010 CATTLE: Only a small number of cattle were yarded due to continuing wet conditions. Bulls sold from 132.2-166.2ckg with the heaviest bull selling for $1282.50. A quality line of young bullocks sold to strong enquiry selling from 182194.2ckg. Paul and Julie Maher sold crossbred bullocks for 194.2ckg or $1109.37. Bullocks from Kulpi sold for $1070. Limousin steers ex Bergen sold for $1097.67. Len Barnes sold quality Santa steers to slaughter for $1003.28 while the feeder portion of his steers sold for $838.12. Heavy trade steers sold to 206.2ckg or $948.52. Quality trade heifers ex Kingaroy sold for 209.2ckg or $983.24. Santa cross feeder heifers ex Allora sold from 170-181.2ckg. Only a small number of cows were on offer. Good heavy cows sold to strong demand with most selling from 145164.2ckg. The Murphy family from Pittsworth sold Limousin cross cows for 145ckg or $1022.25. Len Barnes sold Santa cows for $1065.96. Cows ex Emu Creek sold for 164.2ckg. Medium weight cows ex Millmerran sold for $763. Dairy culls sold for $777.07. Lightweight trade sold to strong buyer demand with most classes selling from 190-218.2ckg. Trade heifers ex Pittsworth sold for 211.2ckg or $601.92. Trade steers acc John Welke sold for 218.2ckg or $720.06. The Antonio family sold heifers for 209.6ckg or $706.09. Limousin steers ex Jondaryan sold for 210.2ckg or $1019.47. Vealer calves sold from 200223.2ckg. Restocker steers sold to 230.2ckg with best pen of steers reaching $710.51. Lightweight calves ex Emu Creek sold to 221.2ckg or $482.95. PIGS: 260 pigs yarded with quality prime pork dearer, prime bacon firm, backfatter sows dearer as were all stores and weaners. One pen of female pork made $3.00kg. Prime pork 250-300ckg, prime light bacon 219-235ckg, prime bacon 198-220ckg, boars 40ckg, sows to 85-101ckg, forward stores $121-134ph, weaners $85-115ph, suckers $70ph. For more details phone Errol Luck 0427 561 678.

Bookings for next Toowoomba sale Contact Darren Hartwig Elders Crow’s Nest - Phone 0428 736 470

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Highfields ladies bowls club inaugural president’s day Rain prevented play on the first President’s Day for the Highfields Ladies Bowls Club. However, representatives from 11 clubs, incuding the Darling Downs Ladies Bowls Association, were treated to inddor games and activities and lunch at the Highfields Bowls Club. Clubs attending were: Toowoomba City, Toowoomba West, South Toowoomba, Toowoomba North, Peranga, Crow’s Nest, Pittsworth, Blind Bowlers. Oakey and Peranga. • President - Inala Jenkinson

LEFT: Val Aquetil, president West Toowoomba, Jean Volz, Peranga, Maxine Dallemolle, Highfields, Joyce Kanowski, Crow’s Nest. ABOVE: Highfields members: Faye Duffield, Colleen Comino, Shirley Casey, Inala Jenkinson, Rhonda Cook, Maxine Dallemolle, Colette Mason, Kay Davis, Barbara McDonald, Bev Borey and Alice Plowman.

Family affair

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SPECIALS

XXXX Gold stubbies....................2 for $68 Carlton Midstrength cans.............. 2 for $62 VB cans .........................................2 for $80 Brian O’Neill and grandson Nick Quaile at the Highfields State School annual commuinity fair.

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BUNDABERG RUM........................2 for $62 KARLOFF VODKA.........................2 for $58 BLACK DOUGLAS SCOTCH..........2 for $58 JIM BEAM BOURBON 700ml...$32.99

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