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Beerwah Writers Group celebrates 10th anniversary
Contributed by Kate Wright In March 2006 a group of 12 people chose to meet regularly to encourage local writers, authors and poets in publishing their work, through discussion, education, shared experience and mutual activity. For 10 years, an average of 16 members have met regularly, many of them achieving successful publication of books, stories, articles and scripts. Joint efforts have resulted in publication of books: ‘A Tapestry of Tales’ 2007, ‘Reflections’ 2009, ‘Witches from the Hinterland’ 2011, ‘Tales for Tots & Tweens’ 2013. And three issues of magazine-style booklet ‘Five Minute Tales’ in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Due to popular demand, this publication will continue with two issues in 2016, projected dates are – June and November. Total membership continues to be more than 20 and includes some foundation members. At the recent AGM most officers were re-elected and a small ‘operations’ committee appointed; all of whom are keen to tackle planned projects in the near future. For more information telephone Paul Stevens 5438 7910 or internet Beerwah Writers Group Welcome.
Buy a kit today and live to enjoy tomorrow Helen Evans of Maleny is living proof that the Rotary Bowelscan program saves lives. Six years ago Helen’s Rotary Bowelscan test came back as positive. Helen said the shock was immense. “But thanks to the Rotary program my life was saved through the early detection of the cancer and subsequent operation,” she said. Bowel cancer results in more deaths than breast cancer or prostate cancer each year. Approximately 14,000 cases are detected and unfortunately about 50% of those prove fatal. Early detection is the key as there is a 90% chance of recovery: a late detection generally can prove fatal. The simple Test Kits cost $15.00 and are available from all hinterland pharmacies for all of May this year. A new type of kit became available last year, which is easier to use and includes easy-to-follow instructions and a prepaid envelope to mail off the sample direct to the accredited laboratory. Results are then sent direct to you from the laboratory. No need to drop samples back to the pharmacy. Importantly bowel cancer is not just a disease of the elderly and both Federal and State Health departments recommend every person over 40 gets tested annually. So it’s up to you – hide behind the good old Aussie saying of ‘She’ll be right mate’ and do nothing, or face reality head on and buy a test kit from your local pharmacy. Remember spending a small amount and having the test done could be just the best $15.00 you ever spend.
by Ian Hall, from All Energy HQ When it comes to determining what a good solar deal is, the similarities are surprising. If you buy budget solar panels, you’ll find that they are usually cheap because low quality materials have been substituted. The solar advertising screams “Never pay an electricity bill again!” and “5kW for only $3,999” and “Save thousands off your electricity bill each year”. No wonder so many people are excited, because at that rate solar will pay for itself in no time at all and it’s a better investment than, well, anything. Sadly however … “the bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price.” If you choose to buy a no frills inverter, then the chances of a small component failing increases substantially. Rather, you should go for an inverter which will give you the optimum power production per day and has the technology to optimise your solar system to its full potential. Some inverters will even allow you to oversize your solar system, i.e. you have a 5kW inverter which will allow you to install up to 8kW of panels, hence you will be able to harvest the sun’s power and receive more production per day. Likewise if you choose to buy from a pushy door-to-door salesman, or a call centre who will call you out of the blue, or a ‘low cost big solar company’, you probably aren’t buying from a company who will give you support and after sales service and who has been in the solar industry for many years and knows the value of a customer. Budget solar systems might work for a while. But they can and do fail regularly and the company then does not answer your phone call for service and back up. To know the difference between good products and cheap products check with your local suppliers who have been around for many years and will give you honest and transparent advice, backed up by years of experience and reliable after sales service. Buying good quality solar is worth a little more time and effort. My wife always said … “all women cost money, a better women cost more.”
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Rotarian Lionel Tilley with bowel cancer survivor Helen Evans promoting the value of the Bowelscreen program See next week's edition for Peachester CWA raffle results and photos www.gcnews.com.au
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