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Householders’ Options to Protect the Environment (HOPE) is seeking expressions of interest from home owners in the Toowoomba Regional Council area to participate in this year’s Sustainable House Day in September.

We are seeking local owners of sustainable houses willing to open their houses to the public between the hours of 10am and 4pm on Sustainable House Day, Sunday 12 September 2010” HOPE President Frank Ondrus says.

Houses need to display a variety of sustainable features, including energy and water efficient products and practises, sustainable building and design features, and can either be a new, renovated or retrofitted dwelling”.

Mr. Ondrus said that this year’s Sustainable House Day, a national event presented by Solar Shop Australia and to be managed locally by HOPE, is expected to be the biggest yet as hundreds and thousands of Australians continue to embrace renewable energy, recycling and other practices to lesson our impact on the environment.

With homes scheduled to open around the country on Sunday 12 September, the event – in its ninth year – continues to grow in popularity as people seek more sustainable ways of living” Mr. Ondrus said.

Homes will be open to the public for free, and it is a fantastic opportunity for owners of sustainable homes to provide unbiased advice on working concepts, plans and ideas to people who want to make their homes more sustainable, but who are often confused about where to start”.

Interested home owners wanting further information and to express their interest in participating in Sustainable House Day asked to contact Mr. Frank Ondrus on (07) 4639 2135 by the 30^th July 2010.

A public lecture conducted by the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society, Toowoomba – 20 July 2010

Louise Schofield, an internationally recognized archaeological expert, will present a lecture on Ethiopian art and archaeology for the Toowoomba Group of the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) on 20 July.

Following a career as Curator of Greek Bronze Age and Geometric Antiquities at the British Museum, Louise is now engaged in conducting archaeological projects in Ethiopia, Turkey and Greece.  Her latest book The Mycenaeans was published jointly by the British and Getty Museums.

Ethiopia is a mysterious and deeply atmospheric country steeped in history and legend. Its people live a life that is truly biblical and timeless surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Their ancient history features countless famous names including that of the Queen of Sheba who is reputed to have once ruled over large stretches of the north of the country. Drawing on her extensive background in the archaeology and art of Ethiopia, Louise will inform and entertain her listeners.

Louise Schofield’s lecture will be given in the Glennie Room, The Glennie School, Herries Street, Toowoomba on Tuesday 20 July starting at 6.45 pm and will be followed by supper. Members of the public are welcome to attend. The cost is $20 for persons who are not members of ADFAS and $10 for students.

For further information about Louise Schofield’s lecture and about membership of ADFAS contact the Secretary of ADFAS, Toowoomba on 07 4636 6164.

PROGRAM

Saturday 10^th July, 2010

HumeRidge Church of Christ Hall, 469 Hume Street, Toowoomba

8-30 -9-00am            Registration, Morning Tea and view Displays

MC: Alma Moore

9-00am -9-05am               Announcement by Town Crier Ralph Cockle

9-05am – 9-15am              Welcome Annette Buckley President T&DDDG

9-15am -10-00am             Official Opening – Dr  Doug Birrell (Physician

Specialising In Diabetes Management) The ‘How and Why” of taking control”

10-00am – 10-45 am       Dr Gilda Kert – Eye Specialist & Surgeon

Diabetic eye disease-the thief of sight”

10-45am – 11-30am          Julie Mathieson – Dietitian

Managing the Market. Taking control of food shopping”

11-30am -12-15pm            Dr. Andrew Cotterill– Juvenile Type 1

Type 1 Diabetes care for children in regional, rural and remote Queensland  – How to get the best for your kids”

12-15pm – 1-00pm              Lunch, View Displays and Raffle Draws

(A Donation towards Catering Costs would be appreciated )

1-00pm- 1-45 pm                Dr. Sheila Cook – Endocrinologist

“Diabetes Care when you are flying the nest”

1-45pm -2- 30pm                John Schuh – Fitness Personal Trainer

Diabetes Enemy = ‘Exercising With Weights’”

2-30pm – 3-15 pm             Lynne McCleary – Credentialed Diabetic Educator

Diabetes and Sexual Dysfunction”

3-15pm- 4-00pm                Lisa DeJong – Podiatrist

Get Smart – CONTROL stays one step ahead of KAOS”

4-00pm                      Close by Annette Buckley (President T & DDDG)

FREE ENTRY

Registration Essential phone 0427 306215 or 0428 487540

Trade displays for all to view

Thanks for all the help and support that you give our group.

Sincerely

Alma Moore, Secretary,

Toowoomba & Darling Downs Diabetic Group INC

PO Box 600, Annand Street,  Toowoomba  Q 4350

Fax/Ph: 07 4630 6215   Mob: 0427 306215

Twenty-one of the Darling Downs South West region’s best employers, apprentices, trainees and vocational students are preparing to compete in their local final as part of the Queensland Government’s top industry awards program — the Queensland Training Awards.

Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year

• Caleb Mayne from Kingaroy
• Jacob McMahon from Highfields
• Desiree Kirby from Toowoomba

Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year

• Penelope Gardner from Centenary Heights
• Josephine Shannon from Dalby
• Amanda Tronc from Chinchilla

Vocational Student of the Year

• Daniel Abot from Toowoomba
• Rheanna Summers from Toowoomba
• Cheryl Walsh from Nanango

School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year

• Jake Jones from Middle Ridge 
• Bonnie Shipper from Rockmount
• Sophie-Lee Smith from Highfields

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

• Joseph Frey from Goondiwindi
• Rheanna Summers from Toowoomba
• Amanda Tronc from Chinchilla

Small Employer of the Year

• Diesel Electrics, Dalby
• Payton Kitchens, Toowoomba
• Urban Hi-Lights, Toowoomba

Employer of the Year

• Hastings Deering (Australia) Pty Ltd, Toowoomba
• Homestyle Bakeries Pty Ltd, Toowoomba
• Orford Refrigeration, Toowoomba

Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine says the awards honour achievements across a host of industries vital to the state’s success.

Queensland’s vocational education and training programs are highly regarded around the world and, at a local level, help communities reap the benefits of skilled workers and competitive industries,” Mr Shine said.

Mr Shine said the Darling Downs South West region finals, one of seven being staged across Queensland, will be held at the Stanthorpe Civic Centre on Friday July 30, 2010.

Winners then progress to the state final in September at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, where finalists in a further four categories will also be presented.  State winners will also have the chance to enter the Australian Training Awards in Sydney in November.

The Queensland Training Awards, now in their 49^th year, are run by the Queensland Government’s Department of Education and Training.

For more information on the Queensland Training Awards, visit www.qta.qld.gov.au.