April 2015 Issue 206
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Presidents Report………..2
Quotes & Jokes..............10
Councils’ Report...............5
Reserve Report ..............11 Dates to Remember…….17
From the Food Forest........6 There is HOPE................13
Groups Information.........16
Contact list……………...18
Community garden............7 Member’s Column...........14 What’s On Calendar.......19
Chit Chat……………… ..15 River Heads Sales..........22
The River Heads
Progress Association
Next
General Meeting
Wednesday
13th May
2015
The River Heads Review is proudly sponsored by Ted Sorensen State MP. Hervey Bay
and River Heads Property Sales
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Just a reminder to start with that the hall and café
will be closed on Good Friday.
The 100th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli is fast
approaching.
As usual, we will be holding our Dawn Service at
6.00am followed by a Gunfire Breakfast for a gold coin
donation.
On this solemn occasion we will remember those who
have served in all theatres of war and conflict, and
particularly those diggers from WW1 now all departed
but what a legacy they left us.
A platoon of army cadets will assemble at the shopping
village and march up the road to the Community Hall.
Major Lyn Cook from the Salvation Army will again
conduct our service and the band will provide the hymn
and other music.
If you are in possession of your own service medals,
please wear them with pride. If you are in possession
of a relative’s service medals please also wear them
with pride on your right breast. Own medals on the
left, relatives’ on the right.
Lest we forget!
We are still awaiting the outcome of several grant
applications made over the last few months. Hopefully
more to report on this next month.
The Reserve is being used frequently by residents,
especially for dog walking. It is a perfect venue for this
activity.
However, dog owners are asked to particularly bag up
all dog droppings when on the Reserve given many
more people now use the Reserve, including children
accessing the playground.
A bag supply and disposal bin are located just inside
the Reserve entry.
We thank dog owners in advance for complying with
this small request.
Nothing further to report from last month on the various projects underway – kids’ skatepark, walkways@
River Heads, Community Garden, Reserve, Kingfisher
Park and so on.
Speaking of the Community Garden, Joan Taylor and
her team are doing a great job and the delicious, fresh
produce is partly sustaining the café.
Surplus produce is being sold on a Friday night at the
hall to raise funds for seed purchasing etc.
We must say a very big thank you to our local member, Ted Sorensen. Ted has kindly donated $300.00
towards the ongoing cost of developing and
maintaining the community garden – thank you Ted.
Your support of our endeavours is greatly appreciated.
We must say a very big thank you to Brian and Faye
Ford who have very kindly donated a juke box for the
hall. This will be great once we get it balanced.
Also to Garry and Lorraine Hamill who have donated a
tennis table.
It might be nice to incorporate table tennis into our
Tuesday morning teas for anyone who wants to have
a hit.
Garry and Lorraine have been staunch supporters of
RHPA and the area in general for many years and we
are sorry to be losing them to their new home in
Hervey Bay.
May I take this opportunity to wish one and all a safe,
happy and blessed Easter.
Well, that’s about all for now folks!
Take care, stay well and enjoy life
Billie Rustin
We have two new management committee members.
A very big welcome to Joan Taylor who has taken on
the role of Registrar and to Sandra Clark as General
Committee member.
We trust both ladies will enjoy being part of this great
team.
The café church will be in operation at the hall on
Easter Sunday at 9.30am.
Numbers have been growing steadily, and funnily
enough, a few backpackers have dropped in – no doubt
about the backpackers, they always find a free cuppa
somewhere!! Let’s hope a few prayers too to send
them safely on their travels.
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Cr Everard’s Column
Firstly can I say a big thank you to Glen and Sue and the rest of the volunteers that were out in force on Clean Up Australia Day.
It was pleasing to not to have to pick up as much rubbish as last year, but sadly we still did collect a lot and we’ll continue to
work hard to get the message across.
On the Council front, planning is well underway for the upgrade to River Heads Road. This project will cause some traffic problems in the area but the final outcome will see a much safer travel conditions for all using River Heads Road.
It’s also been great to see the 40 new homes being approved for construction in River Heads (from September 14 to February 15)
and a welcome to those new residents to the area. Council is also receiving a lot of enquiries from land owners in the area in
relation to new home construction – a clear sign that the region is moving forward.
I want to apologise for the mix up during the last Community Chat. Unfortunately I mixed up the times and to anyone that turned
up at the hall, again I’m sorry for the inconvenience.
My next Community Chat will be held at the River Heads Hall from 10.30am till 11.30am (I promise!) on Thursday, 30 April
and I encourage you to call in if you have any Council matters to discuss.
If you can’t make it, I am happy to visit you at home. To make an appointment, please contact me on 0448 045 041 or email:
[email protected]
Cheers
Cr Darren Everard
Division 7
Portfolio: Events, Sport, Recreation & Open Spaces
Phone: 0448 045 041
Email: [email protected]
Page 5
From the Food Forest in River Heads
Plant of the month for April – Sweet Leaf - Sauropus androgynous
Also known as tropical asparagus, sweet leaf can be found growing wild in Malaysia and India. It is an attractive small, hardy,
multi-stem shrub which can easily be pruned hard at chest height to keep up a steady supply of fresh young shoots - if left
unpruned it becomes lanky and prone to falling over. In Asia it is often treated as a hedge and pruned regularly; it can be used to
provide screening in the garden. The small red flowers do not produce berries in our climate like they do in the tropics. Sweet
leaf will grow in most soils and tolerates sun and semi-shade and could be grown in a pot. A big plus is that sweet leaf has
escaped this season’s extensive grass hopper damage.
Tasting of fresh garden peas, the leaflets have a sweet flavour and are soft and finely textured. It is likely to be the most popular
leaf vegetable in SE Asia, easy to grow and highly nutritious. The young leaves can be eaten raw in salads, sandwiches, leaves
and flowers used as a garnish, steamed, or added to cooking like rice, egg dishes, stir fries, curries, soups or stews, and
casseroles. Leaves retain their colour and texture following cooking unlike most other greens. The top 7 cm of the growing
stem and the emerging leaves snap off readily and taste like asparagus. A favourite vegetable that is a good introduction to
alternative edibles, especially with children.
Sweet leaf is a great plant to have in a warm climate garden. Delicious, nutritious and ornamental, it produces large quantities of
leaves during the hottest wettest months.
There is one available and ready to plant now if anyone would like to try sweet leaf in their garden – call Christel on 4125 8173.
All proceeds go back into the Public Demonstration Garden.
What’s ready to pick now:
Basil, mint, Vietnamese mint, chillis, rosemary, and lemon grass.
Lemon grass (Cymbopogan citratus) – great for Asian cooking, curries, etc (using the white base) or making lemon grass tea
(using the left-over tops, which can be cut up and dried). It makes a great kebab stick, around which you can mould Asian
flavoured mince ready to BBQ. Look out for it the Rivers Café garden produce stall on Friday nights or help yourself if you
aren’t growing it yourself and you need it for a recipe. Like lomandra, the fast growing matting root of this clumping grass will
help bind soil and reduce erosion. Of lesser flavour is native lemon grass (C. ambiguous) and a larger species which sets large
quantities of seed called East Indian lemongrass (C. flexuosus).
The Public Demonstration Garden is managed as a Community Environment Program to show what alternative tropical edible
plants can be grown in our local area.
These perennial plants are easier to grow and look after than the limited range of regular vegetables, which are softer, sappier
and susceptible to pests and diseases.
They can easily be incorporated into meals by strolling through the garden with a knife and a bowl and picking and plucking
what is ready to eat now. Bring your snips and help yourself – only use plants that are labelled or that you know to be edible.
And for those who asked about the name Public Demonstration Garden - the garden is demonstrating against lettuces bolting
(to seed) or beans running……..!
Page 6
Community Garden
A number of seedlings (spring onions, snow peas, lettuce, apple cucumbers and parsley) were planted out recently and are doing
well. Cucumbers, lettuce and spring onions are featuring strongly in the salad bar at Rivers Café. Fresh produce, picked that day,
who can beat that?? Cabbages will be planted out soon to take advantage of the cooler weather and to provide another ingredient
for our salad bar.
Did you know that we are now selling excess produce on a Friday night at the Hall? Come along and check out the fresh,
organic produce available for purchase, along with homemade preserves. Prices are very reasonable and there has been quite a
variety of produce – cucumbers, eggplant, passionfruit, limes, herbs, ginger, turmeric – to name just a few. If you have surplus
produce and are not sure what to do with it, consider donating it to our stall. All proceeds are used to purchase what is needed to
keep the garden thriving and productive for YOU.
Many thanks to Alan Baxter, who has provided the garden with black rocks (free of charge) to help with garden edging,
particularly on the southern side of the gazebo. These will be concreted in to make a retaining wall for the garden that is taking
shape there. This garden will be planted with ornamentals to provide a lovely backdrop to the gazebo and any wedding photos
taken.
No news yet on any funding for the garden so that the more expensive projects outlined in the January Review can be undertaken. We need to keep our fingers crossed a little longer, it seems.
Remember, the Garden Club meets on a Tuesday morning from 9.00am with a cuppa in the hall from 10.00am. Perhaps you
have a gardening question you’d like some help with. If so, come along for a chat. Not promising anything but someone may be
able to help. Love to see you there.
BOOK NOOK BITS
We would like to thank the donors of our most recent deposit of books!!
If you are interested in novels by Australian authors with Australian themes you will be happy
to browse for the following authors.
Pamela Cook, Anne Crawford, Therese Creed, Jane Grieve, Catherine Hein, Fiona McCallum,
Fleur McDonald, Di Morrissey, Margaret Osborne and Rachel Treasure.
All these books are in “as new” condition, so thank you very much for them!
Another Australian author to look out for is local writer Ernie Gundy. His book, ‘Campton’, will
be appearing on our shelves shortly. Thank you for that donation Ernie!
Sometimes you come across a book which just grabs you and engulfs you so that the outside
world becomes non-existent. Such a book is “What We Keep” by Elizabeth Berg. It is only a small
book but the contents are truly great. Look out for it and enjoy!
With the school holidays coming up, just a reminder that we have a selection of books suitable for
young teens. Have a browse kids! You will find them right on the bottom shelf on the right hand
side of the bookcase facing you as you enter the book corner. Help yourself and you may find
something that really grabs you too. We would love your feedback if you would like to tuck a
note into the book when you return it.
Happy reading all!!
Page 7
Endeavour Recycled Superstore
160 Boat harbour Drive– Pialba
Ph: 41240118
Ladies wear &Labels
Bridal & Formal Wear
Menswear & Sport
Wear
Baby & Children’s
Shoes, Bags & Jewellery Bric a Brac, Toys &
Books
Kingaroy Kitchen Products (Jams, Pickles, Biscuits
& Cakes)
Recycle with Style!
Page 8
Mike Byrne
QBSA No: 645637
For all your internal renovation needs: bathrooms, laundries,
kitchens, painting, tiling, internal layout changes, design
and colour advice.
Call: 0417 196 377
Email:
[email protected]
Page 9
QUOTES & JOKES
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson decide to go on a
camping trip. After dinner and a bottle of wine, they lay
down for the night, and go to sleep.
Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful
friend.“Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you
see”.
Watson replied, “I see millions of stars”.
“What does that tell you?”
Watson pondered for a minute.
“Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of
galaxies and potentially billions of planets”.
“Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo”.
“Horologically, I deduce that the time is approximately a
quarter past three”.
“Theologically, I can see that God is all powerful and that
we are small and insignificant”.
“Meteorologically, I suspect that we will have a beautiful
day tomorrow”.
“What does it tell you, Holmes?”
Holmes was silent for a minute, then spoke:
“Watson, you idiot. Someone has stolen our tent!”
WALKING ON THE GRASS
The room was full of pregnant women with their husbands.
The instructor said, "Ladies, remember that exercise is good
for you.
Walking is especially beneficial. It strengthens the pelvic
muscles and will make delivery that much easier.
Just pace yourself, make plenty of stops and try to stay on a
soft surface like grass or a path."
"Gentlemen, remember -- you're in this together. It wouldn't
hurt you to go walking with her. In fact, that shared experience
would be good for you both."
The room suddenly became very quiet as the men absorbed
this information.
After a few moments a man at the back of the room, slowly
raised his hand.
"Yes?" said the Instructor.
"I was just wondering if it would be all right if she carries a
golf bag while we walk?"
Brings a tear to your eye, doesn't it?
This kind of sensitivity just can't be taught.
SUNDAY IN THE PARK EASTER SUNDAY
5th APRIL 2015 MELSA RUN FOR LIFE LINE
On Sunday 5th APRIL 2015 , weather permitting, MELSA will hold Their RUN
again with our miniature trains in Queens Park Maryborough. running
from 9 am til about 1 pm at a cost now of $2 per ride for people of Any Age
COVERED IN SHOES IS A MUST TO RIDE THE TRAINS,
Plus Ice Creams from Fusion Ice Creams.
Dutch Pancakes
Activities by Meals On Wheels
MELSA, MARYBOROUGH
Page 10
RESERVE REPORT
The River Heads Reserve (RHR) has been developed by River Heads Community Volunteers and the Fraser Coast
regional Council (FCRC) and grants from a variety of sources. Continuing funds are required for
maintenance and further development of RHR other than from grants.
To assist in this area sponsorships are actively being sought. 4 levels of sponsorships are available:

Platinum $5000

Gold $3000

Silver $1000

Bronze $500
Sponsorship comes with benefits to sponsors (dependent upon sponsorship category) and includes advertising
(website, media and RH Review), naming rights, inside signage (RHPA Facilities eg hall and shed, seat dedication
and complimentary tickets to functions.
Anyone or organisation interested in sponsorship should contact Neville Watson mob 0419 689 507 or Billie Rustin
mob 0429 064 494.
The River Heads Reserve (RHR) Children’s Playground is now complete and is currently being used by young
families. FCRC has asked the River Heads Reserve Sub Committee (RHRSC) to be involved in overseeing the
safety of this facility. 3 members of RHRSC have been inducted in this area by FCRC (Chris McIntyre, Michael
Walker, Neville Watson) and will report weekly to FCRC on the condition of the playground as well as inform on
safety issues as they occur.
If anyone sees any issues or has any concerns as the safety of children and or the playground overall plus any
damage to equipment please notify either Chris McIntyre mob 0458 156 584. Michael Walker mob 0408 881 210,
mob Neville Watson 0429 064 494 who will pass on these concerns to FCRC. It is planned to erect signage to this
effect near the playground asap.
Ongoing activities regarding further development of RHR include:

Pending grant applications for: further disability friendly paths; bridge between the carpark and the body of
the reserve; carpark and shed surrounds.

Scientific testing of reserve soils

Investigation of a water bore supply to irrigate the oval

Planning for a gas barbecue/ picnic area. FCRC is presently obtaining quotes for this facility hopefully to fund
from its 2015/2016 budget.

Power requirements. FCRC has stated that it is not prepared to connect grid supply power to RHR, which
would cost $10000 to install (poles, lines, etc) as well as power running costs. Investigations are currently
underway into solar power supplemented by some wind generation indicate that it may be possible to power
the shed and environs for around $7000 (3000kw) with minimal to no running costs.
Neville Watson
Chair, RHR Sub-Committee
Page 11
Page 12
There is HOPE!
By Sue Watson
Easter Sunday
Jesus promised what no other religious leader could: that He’d return from the dead,
and also resurrect His followers from the grave. And He has already made a good-faith
deposit on that promise.
When He died……..’Graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen
asleep were raised from the dead….they went into the holy city and appeared to
many.’ (Matthew 27:52-53).
And the day is fast approaching when Jesus will fulfil His promise completely at the
end of this age…….’In Christ all shall be made alive…each one in his own order: Christ
the firstfruits, afterwards those who are Christ’s at His coming.’(1Corinthians 15:22-23)
Note the date ‘afterwards.’ The date of Jesus’ return is classified information, but His
resurrection guarantees ours, who believe that He is God’s son and that He took the
judgement for our sin in order that we might have abundant life now and into eternity.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only son, that whoever believes in Him
shall not perish but have everlasting LIFE” (John 3:16)
CAFÉ CHURCH
ALL WELCOME!
WE MEET EVERY SUNDAY AT THE COMMUNITY HALL AT
RIVER HEADS AT 9.30AM
EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH WE
TRAVEL TO NIKENBAH CHURCH FOR
COMMUNION.
Page 13
STATE MEMBER’S REPORT
ANZAC DAY 2015 CENTENARY
This Anzac Day will mark the centenary of World War I, and I encourage everyone in Hervey Bay to ponder the
meaning of the sacrifices so many made, so long ago and how it has shaped our modern world.
When we investigate our history and hear stories of individuals, of people who served and some who paid the
ultimate sacrifice, we respect their labours in war time.
History and stories are ever prevalent in our own community, and we only need to look at Fraser Island.
The Fraser Island Retreat, Maheno Service will take place on Anzac Day.
The original bell from the ship will be coming over from New Zealand and there will be a scale model of the
Maheno, in its hospital ship colours, at Happy Valley.
The Maheno shipwreck is a constant reminder of the relationship that connects Australians and New Zealanders with
Gallipoli.
Fraser Island will also be a wonderful backdrop too to reflect on the values and the commitment that those troops
showed, all those years ago.
I will be out at River Heads, for the Anzac Day Dawn service, followed by Baycrest RSL Anzac Service and
Freedom Park Service, prior going over to the Maheno service, and I look forward to seeing you all there, as we
pause to pay tribute to those who gave their lives for the freedoms our country enjoys today.
COMMUNITYGARDEN
Page 14
CHIT CHAT
RHPA MEMBERSHIP
BENEFITS
Membership is ONLY $10 and you get all these
fantastic benefits PLUS much more!
Free entry to any functions at the
community hall where an entry fee is
Every Friday night at 7pm if your
Member Number is drawn and you
are there you win the jackpot!
applicable
Free meal at Rivers Café on your
birthday
Automatic entry in membership draw each
If the member is not present, then
the prize will jackpot $10.00 each
week.
You must be present to win the
draw—don’t miss out
Friday evening
15% discount on the barge to and from
Fraser Island through
Kingfisher Resorts
Reduced rate for community hall hire
Reduced rate for advertising in
The Review
JOIN TODAY!
Join the Black
Apron Crew
We always need more
volunteers for the Black
Apron Crew to help out at
Rivers Cafe on
Fridays
If you have some spare time and
would like to help
Phone 4125 8165 or
[email protected]
Page 15
RIVER HEADS PROGRESS ASSOCIATION GROUPS
Page 16
DATES TO REMEMBER
Page 17
CONTACT LIST
River Heads Progress Association Executive Committee
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Publicity Officer:
Registrar:
Assistant Secretary:
Review Editor:
Kitchen Co-ordinator:
Bar Co-ordinator:
Webmaster:
Committee Member:
Committee Member:
Committee Member:
Committee Member.
Committee Member
Billie Rustin
Margaret Berrell
Christopher Kearton
Phyllis Jacobsen
4125 8165
0421 819 124
0414 884 689
4125 8417
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
River Heads Progress Association Management Committee
Vacant
Joan Taylor
[email protected]
Sue Kearton
Marjorie Triffitt
Margaret Reynolds
Chris Hamilton
Adam Cork
Neville Watson
Margaret Cooper
Sue Watson
Frank Bowen
Sandra Clark
0447 093 418
4125 8473
4125 8165
4125 8494
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
0400 260 130
4125 7670
0423 644 316
0448 609 899
4125 7104
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
River Heads Progress Association Sub-Committees
Rivers Cafe & Bar
Bookings
Rivers Cafe Takeaway Orders
Fri: 5.30-7.30pm
River Heads Fishing Club
Geoff Friend
Fraser Drive Reserve
Laurie Hunt
Reserve Sub-Committee
Neville Watson
Publicity/Tourism Sub- Committee Billie Rustin
4125 8165
4125 7033
4125 7978
4125 7670
4125 8165
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
River Heads Progress Association Groups
Patchwork & Quilting
Judy Smith
4125 7726
Line Dancing
Fay Wells
4128 3836
Indoor Bowls
Kay Konis
4125 7730
Tuesday Garden Club
Joan Taylor
41257800
Tuesday morning tea and activities
Margaret Reynolds
41258165
River Heads Kingfisher Rural Fire Brigade
Fire Emergencies
Fire Warden for all permits
River Heads Kingfisher Brigade
000
07 4125 7589
0409 076916 or 07 4125 7897
Neighbourhood Services
Amway/Emma Page Jewellery
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Avon Dealer
J.P. (Qual)
J.P. (Qual)
J.P. (Qual)
Carol Lynch
Robyn Lloyd
Jacqui Rein
Paul Ronning
Billie Rustin
Jacqui Rein
4125 7656
4125 7409
0419 740647
4125 7440
4125 8165
0419 740647
Page 18
Page 19
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM (CEP)
RIVER HEADS RESERVE
Well, it is all happening, work has started on the Reserve Entry gardens; a good half is now done!
At 8am on Saturday 14th March a happy band of 12 Volunteers started clearing the beds of unwanted grass,
weeds and shrubs that were dead or dying. This took all of an hour. By that time we were ready for
morning tea. This was provided and eased the effects of the work done so far.
The next task was to plant a new range of small shrubs and feature grasses. At the same time this was being
done the gaps in existing planted out areas were filled with more wanted items, including more ground
covers and contrasting plant types. Blossom colours will be yellow, red and white.
Due to the size of the job time went too quickly and a finish was not declared until after 10am.
As it happened some people had to leave due to other commitments but I am sure they would be very
happy with what they have contributed to. Clean up was a little easier than expected, some grass was found
suitable to plant at the edge of the new Playground area, a great idea.
Finally a trip to the tip with the green waste took care of the items that had been removed from garden
beds. That involved a ute and a trailer load, both stacked high and tied on tight for the trip.
Statistics: 12 Volunteers, 14 fully grown shrubs removed, 88 new plants put in as replacements, a big load
of recycle to the tip, watering team on site three times a week, a ute load of recycle mulch to be spread, a
great team achieving great progress. Thank you everyone for a job well done.
Next Busy Bee is scheduled for 8am, 11th April. This could be for YOU, and it will be easier too!
Alan Baxter
CEP Coordinator – River Heads Reserve
4125 7927
[email protected]
Page 20
Clean Up Australia Day 2015
A small enthusiastic group of people participated in this
year's clean up of our area.
The aim was to start at the Boat Ramp and work as far as
possible along River Heads Road.
It was pleasing to hear from the volunteers that the amount
of rubbish collected was significantly less than on previous
years.
There were in excess of 1200 sites in Queensland which
attracted over 98,000 volunteers.
Many thanks to those who gave up their Sunday lie-in the help
keep our village litter free.
Sue Peterson.
Page 21