THE end of the year is approaching and I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for welcoming me into their lives to share the stories that have inspired the community and that have touched the lives of others.
I have compiled some of the good news and interesting stories from people who make a difference in the lives of others, stories with reasons to be hopeful for the year of 2023.
Starting the 2022 year on a positive note was Lower Mount Walker dairy farmer Ross Blanch who was the winner of the “You’re an Inspiration Full Circle and Reconciliation Award” for his volunteer service for more than two decades with Ipswich Lifeline Crisis Support centre.
Rosewood Resident Ian Luetchford was the 2022 Rosewood Lions Citizen of the Year for his long-time service to the community.
Marburg man Robert Krause was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division for his life-long service to the Marburg community.
And dedicated dairy farmers Ross and Steve Blanch were presented with the Norco’s Most Improved Milk Quality Award with their mother Esme Blanch by their side.
To continue the good news, Faith Lutheran College student Isabella Molinaro won the Rosewood Lions Youth of the Year.
Mount Walker Rural Fire Brigade Fire Warden, Norm Kerle was presented with the Queensland Rural Fire Long Service Medal for five decades of service to the brigade.
And, Rosewood resident James Trevethan was formally recognised by the Returned Services League of Queensland for three decades of cumulative service to the league.
As well as individuals, the Rosewood Lions Club shared more than $32,000 with local community groups and organisations and the St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School community celebrated 100 years of educating local children.
Inspiring educator Debbie Brown was congratulated for 30 years of service as a teacher at the Rosewood and District Community Kindergarten.
Rev Peter Taubner retired after dedicating more than 40 years of service to the Uniting Church community.
And just recently, Rosewood Lion Mr Sel Heit was named a Melvin Jones Fellow for his dedication to the Rosewood Lions club.
Among these inspirational leaders are community groups and organisations, school students, communities and families, emergency personal and everyday people who have continued to inspire through giving back to the community and its people.
Our emergency service personal continue to make our community a safer place and every day they make a difference within the lives of others.
While looking back on the year that was, I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year and in the new year I am looking forward to sharing even more inspirational stories through the Moreton Border News, because in my eyes everyone has a story.
