Bert Van Manen (Forde, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I would firstly like to take this opportunity to pay my respects to one of our great local pioneers. Harold Regeling, a father of five, was an active and passionate member of the community. He passed away on 14 March 2012 after battling a long illness. Harold was known as a larrikin and a joker and leaves behind his wife, Jill Regeling, and their children, Carolyn, Jeffrey, Julie, Wendy and Mary.

Harold was best remembered for his hard work and dedication to his beloved Lions Club, of which he was a member for 36 years. Despite his illness he maintained a 100 per cent attendance record. It is sad to lose such an inspiring and humble member of our local community and it is with great respect that I pass on my sympathy to Jill and the rest of the family.

I would also like to touch on an Australian first in Logan: the first ever grey light disco. The event was supported last Friday by the Crestmead 40+ Club in conjunction with the Crestmead PCYC with the help of Sergeant Mel Cowie to involve members of the over-40s community. My congratulations go to the President of the Crestmead 40+ Club, Robyn Gallen; The Vice-President, Gene Wright; and the event mastermind, Karen Cavanaugh, who is both the treasurer and an avid volunteer at the Crestmead PCYC. Well done.

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