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August 2019

Showgrounds master plan remains ‘active’ Noosa Shire Council says it remains committed to preparing a master plan for the Pomona Showgrounds, but it won’t start just yet. The need for a master plan for the site, owned by the Noosa Show Society, was identified in the council’s Sport and Active Recreation Plan. The Cooroy Sports Complex, Noosa District Sports Grounds, Girraween Sports Complex and Noosa AFL were among other multi-use and large sporting precincts identified as requiring master plans. A master plan is a dynamic long-term planning document that provides a conceptual layout to guide future growth and development. While Noosa Council has commenced work on the plans for the Cooroy Sports Complex and the Noosa District Sports Grounds, the document covering the Pomona Showgrounds is yet to be scheduled for action. Noosa Council’s Community Development manager, Alison Hamblin, said the council remained committed to a three- to five-year timeframe for conducting the master plan.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE King of the Mountain wrap-up – pages 4-5 Yurol Forest harvest begins – page 6 Majestic Theatre organ restored – page 8 Kerbside rubbish pick-up dates – page 12

“Pomona Showgrounds is on freehold land and will require an effective working partnership with the Noosa Show Society Committee, the sporting and community groups on site and council. Our Community Development Officer (Sports and Recreation) is working alongside and supporting the Noosa Show Society Committee,” she said. Show society secretary, Peter Travis, said the working relationship was a good one and he had been assured that the showgrounds master plan ‘remained in the queue’.

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Seniors Week 2019 @ Pomona Community House: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever,” said Mahatma Gandhi.

Community House is inviting seniors to come and try different skills – from exploring a new language to learning a new craft. It We all know that keeping our brains will all be happening in the Lawson Shed, adjacent to the Pomona alert and our bodies active is a major contribution to healthy aging. Community House. But learning doesn’t have to be All classes are FREE, but please serious and solitary - it can be check when booking about items to shared with others and be playful bring. Bookings are essential as and fun. places for some classes are strictly limited. During Seniors Week, 19th – 23rd August, Pomona and District

Call 5485 2427 to reserve a place.

You’ve got to have a laugh, really Queensland Seniors Week provides opportunities to promote positive community attitudes towards older people and ageing, facilitate community participation, and enhance community connections.

the Queensland Government and Noosa Council are the principal sponsors.

That’s exactly what’s happening during Seniors Week in August when the major event for the Noosa Hinterland community will be a presentation called Laugh Out Loud, promoted by the Women Initiating New Directions Organisation (WINDO) and Men’s Shed Pomona.

Pat Armistead is an international speaker and practising ‘joyologist’ who has used methods other than medication to overcome loss and tragedy.

Two special guest speakers are lined up for four hours of entertainment and enlightenment.

The other speaker, equally entertaining in her own way, will be Carolyn Mandersloot, Queensland The event will take place at Saw and finalist at the Melbourne Mill, Opal Street, Cooroy, from 10am International Comedy RAW to 2pm and includes morning tea competition. and a light lunch for a cost of $22 to Members of WINDO and Men’s $25, depending on whether those Shed Pomona can attend for $22, or attending are entitled to $25 for non-members. Call Jeanette concessions. on 0447 012 887. The Council on the Aging (COTA),

Once only opportunity to climb Mt Cooroy While the people of Pomona can climb their mountain – Mount Cooroora – every day of the year, their Cooroy counterparts have but one opportunity annually to trek to the top of their mountain on private land. That opportunity occurs on Sunday 18 August when the Cooroy Rotary Club has again been granted permission to conduct the Cooroy Spring Festival at the spring water factory. There will be food stalls, entertainment, hay rides and an observation trail through the rainforest to make the day suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Helicopter rides to see the mountain, Lake MacDonald and Cooroy from the air will be provided by McDermott Aviation, with all net proceeds to go to good causes. Warren O’Neill, President of the Rotary Club of Cooroy said, “This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a Sunday morning walk and get a view of our beautiful countryside from the top of Mount Cooroy. One hour should be ample time to walk up the rocky track.” Covered shoes will be required, bring a hat and sunscreen, water available on site. Dogs are not allowed. For more information https://www.facebook.com/ cooroyrotary/.

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New footrace dynasty reigns on the mountain Thousands turned out to watch a field of 97 runners take on Mt. Cooroora at the 41st Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge at the Pomona King of the Mountain Festival on 28 July. The perfect conditions for the athletes for the 41st staging of the iconic event saw Mapleton's Boaz Clark win the men's race convincingly in 26min 30sec. He looked fantastic as he improved from his sixth-place last year, finishing 26sec ahead of Glen StricotTarboton. The first woman across the line was Reesha Lewis. Initially unsure if she was willing to push herself up the mountain, the Olympic boxing hopeful embraced her fighting spirit once the race got under way. The Beerwah 33-year-old won the women's division in 29min 49sec, 21sec ahead of Ashild Krige over the 4.2km course. Saturday began with the 2019 Mt

New faces in the King Of The Mountain winning circle this year were Reesha Lewis and Boaz Clark, first female and male home in among the 97 entrants. Cooroora Zinc 96.1 Prince and Princess Race, which has grown as young competitors tackled a tricky and technical course. The first leg follows the same track as the major race on Sunday. The finishing times were astounding. The winner was thirteen- yearold Hayden Small, with a blistering time of 16:15.

time of 18:53. Special thanks go to Leslie Saunders, who oversaw the training of the local competitors, and to volunteers who supported this event. With the pop and hiss of steam engines and a full day of events and activities in Stan Topper Park, the stage was set for the big race. Meg Reeves returned to tackle Mt Cooroora in an attempt to defend her title as Queen of the mountain.

As the festival crowd grew in size, townsfolk and visitors began to swell the sides of the road up the hill The Princess title towards the first bend. went to an Continued next page unbelievable effort from Gemma Richards who is only 10, coming fifth overall with a Skate park action sponsored by Livelife Pharmacy brought colour and excitement to a day of fun at the local skate park in Pomona. Pomona & District Community House - Keeping You In Touch With Your Community

5 From previous page As the gun cracked at 2.30pm, runners galloped up Memorial Ave to rapturous applause and those crowding ‘Hecklers Hill’ reminded runners that they would be there on the last brutal hill to cheer, yell and do whatever it took to bring them on home. At the top it was Boaz Clark who managed to pass Ryan Crawford, who was first to the base, and despite being passed on the downhill by NZ speedster Glen Stricot-Tarboten, was able to regain the lead on the run back to the finish line, claiming this year’s race with a time of 26min:30sec. Glen finished in second place, 26 seconds behind, with Brian Wilder from Peachester claiming third overall in a time of 27:37.

Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland Corporate Tug O War completion was won by Noosa & District Landcare (pictured above) with Kristin (left ) and Michael Robinson (right).

The main race sponsor was Bendigo Bank. Cooroy and Pomona Community Bank branch manager, Simone Flavelle said, “It remains one of the A truly inspirational run saw the Queen title go to Reesha Lewis, who best opportunities for the hinterland battled against Åshild Krige and only community to get together, and who claimed victory in the last section of would have thought a simple bet in a here the race, finishing in a time of 29:49. pub in 1958 would see us all nd already talking about the 42 runShe enters the sub-30 club. Åshild ning of the event in 2020? finished in 30:10. Defending Queen Meg Reeves saw out the women’s “We must commend Heather placings, with a solid effort in third Manders, Dan King and the Lions’ (30:31). team for all they do, and it’s because

of our community’s support of the Pomona Community Bank branch that we’re able to keep giving back,” Simone concluded. Other festival highlights included the Reid Signage Sign Service School Relays, Pomona IGA Stage, Cooroy Rag Animal Farm and Nestle 3km Family Fun Run. Cooroy Pomona Lions Club would like to thank our funding partners Noosa Council and Tourism Noosa and all our local sponsors.

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Timber harvest starts In Yurol Forest Yurol Forest plantation timber harvesting will ramp up in August, as part of a larger project that will ultimately protect 2400ha of state forest as national park. Noosa Council’s CEO, Brett de Chastel, has advised the community to expect temporary traffic delays on Yurol Forest Drive near Pomona, plus temporary Noosa Trail Network closures.

Gympie Messmate plantation trees will need to be removed to allow the area to return to koala habitat. “Plantation timber harvesting practices aim to retain as much natural regrowth as possible. This will allow the area to naturally regenerate. In some areas plantings will be needed to help bring the area back to a natural condition,” Mr de Chastel “Traffic controls will be in said. “The full 2400ha of land place, and signs will advise of closures to parts preserved under this project will protect an of the trail network as important regional required,” he said. wildlife corridor It is part of the $3.5m stretching from Pomona conservation deal all the way to the Noosa between Council, the River.” Queensland Government, For more information, environment group Noosa www.noosa.qld.gov.au/ Parks Association and yurol-and-ringtail-project. HQPlantations. Pine and

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Organ restoration gives the Majestic Theatre its full voice once more It was a dapper master of ceremonies for the afternoon, Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie, who drew the analogy that just as people need vital organs to live, restoration of The Majestic Theatre’s Compton organ was the tonic to kindle hearts and minds as the grand old lady of Pomona’s cultural tradition, now 98-yearsold, hosted a full crowd for an organ restoration party six years in preparation.

The event on 6 July reunited local living treasure, Ron West, and a boy-become-man, David Bailey of the Theatre Organ Society 0f Australia Queensland Division as both musical virtuosos clearly took great delight reproducing the sounds of an orchestra from a 10-rank instrument with 750 pipes, a glockenspiel, drum set and an 18-note set of Wurlitzer cathedral chimes.

In that time, master organ restorers, John Brooks and Don Clark (the best in Australia, it was said), worked tirelessly over countless hours to restore the Majestic’s Compton to pride of place beside The Majestic’s stage.

The restorers even snuck in a few pipes from the old organ to respect nostalgia and history.

They were assisted by a band of enthusiastic volunteers. The previous organ, also a Compton, was irreparably damaged by floodwaters in 2011.

Ron played tunes that accompany silent movies still screened at the theatre today, while David rattled the keys to reproduce a medley of Col Porter tunes. Special cameras projected their fingers and feet onto The Majestic ‘s screen. It was several hours of rapture for the enthralled audience members of all

Local legend, Ron West, former owner of The Magestic Theatre, never thought the day would come when a magnicient organ was installed.

Ron West at the console of the new Compton organ.

The workings of the organ includes 750 pipes, a drum kit and several musical instruments to give the organ its voice ages. The Majestic Compton is one of only three theatre organs in Queensland and the only one outside Brisbane, placing The Majestic at the end of a pilgrimage for many musician admirers on the day, and for years to come.

Cinema at Chester, England, in September 1937, where it remained for 32 years. Mr Linnett brought it to Australia in the 1970s. At the urging of Don Clarke, the Linnett family gifted the organ to The Majestic.

Two representatives of the David Bailey was a teenager Linnett family were on hand for the recital, as were when he first met Ron members of the Bazzo West at The Majestic and also played the instrument family, previous owners, now housed at the theatre who travelled from Ipswich for the occasion. Pomona but previously assembled Arts Inc. president, Vince in the garage of the late Scheenhouwer rattled off a Blair Linnett at Oxley, a long list of contributors to suburb of Brisbane. the restoration, including The Compton at the Mr Shaun Walsh for his Majestic was built for the ability to secure grant new Associated British funding. Cinemas (ABC) Regal Continued next page

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9 From previous page John Brooks said his association with The Majestic stretched back 25 years. He and Don Clark had no plans to go by, with Don relying on pictures on the Internet to construct the new console. Measurements of the numerous components had to be estimated. A clearly emotional Ron West, a previous owner of The Majestic Theatre, said he never thought the restoration would happen. He, the restorers and Pomona Arts Inc. volunteers joined members of the audience for a memorable afternoon tea, their faces glowing and smiling in contrast to the rainy weather outside. Clearly, nothing could dampen this party. The organ restoration concert was filmed and a copy screened in Chester, England, to the delight of locals who were thrilled that ‘their’ organ had found a new home on the other side of the world. - Contributed ART GROUP

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Noosa Open Studios an art lovers’ delight From the sparkling beaches to sweeping hinterland vistas, it is no surprise that a plethora of artistic souls call Noosa home and draw inspiration from all the region offers. An art lovers’ delight, Noosa Open Studios provides the opportunity to get close to the artistic process, with 69 talented Noosa artists opening their studios to the public during the 10-day event in August. “The beauty of Noosa Open Studios is that it appeals to all art lovers with such a wide array of art on offer including ceramics, glass, mixed media, metal work, photography, digital media, sculpture and paintings in all media,” said Noosa Open Studios President, Chris Bell.

The art and creations of 69 artists and seven galleries will be on display in August when all cooperate to present 10 days of pleasure for art lovers who wish to explore the delights of Noosa Shire while also satisfying the art appreciation bent.

addition to participating artists, seven galleries will be featured. Mr Bell said the region had been separated into six locality “A number of workshops is trails to make it easier for visitors to find the also taking place studios. throughout the week. These allow participants to Whether you just love learn new skills and looking at art or are techniques and perhaps looking for the perfect pick up a few well-kept piece to add to your secrets.” collection or enhance a Noosa Open Studios runs spot in your home or garden, you are sure to from 16 to 25 August. In

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Reflecting on Pomona’s railway station history The new Pomona Railway Station may be modern and sleek, but the Noosa Shire Museum has ensured that a little bit of Pomona’s significant railway past is preserved beside the new structure. Working with the Queensland Rail (QR) historian, Greg Hallam, the museum cooperated in preparing text and pictures for a plaque explaining the role the station played in the early development of the district and its industries. The first Pomona railway station opened in 1891. Following withdrawal of station staff in 2000, the station at that time was moved to become Pomona’s railway station gallery and the station

master’s house is now Pomona Community House. In addition to the plaque, an old-style railway bench seat has been reclaimed from the stores to be repainted, complete with station name, and sits adjacent to the car park. It is convenient for those passengers waiting to be picked up at the station. QR worker, Terry Dunstan, (pictured) took time out to reflect on the station’s past while working to complete the project. With construction of the railway station virtually complete, work has commenced on construction of the crosstown path over the railway

The early railway history of Pomona and District is displayed on a plaque at the new railway station. tracks that Pomona residents fought so hard to retain after QR initially proposed its permanent closure. The existing crossing was closed for a week to allow work to proceed and there

will be a further temporary closure this month and again later in the year. The station precinct is set for a landscaping makeover. A November completion date is anticipated, weather permitting.

MUSEUM WON’T ACCEPT DUMPED GOODS Unsolicited goods left on the steps of the Noosa Shire Museum at Pomona will be disposed of without being accepted into the museum’s collection, states a handwritten note on the front door. “Those wishing to donate items to the museum are encouraged to do so, but by prior appointment with the management committee, with accession authorised only after a formal assessment process”, said the museum management committee vice-president, Trish Kearton. The museum has been operating under reduced opening hours recently.

QR worker Terry Dunstan sits on the historic seat installed at the Pomona Railway Station.

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Can’t wait for the 110th Noosa Country Show Back to roots nostalgia and our love of all the activities of a traditional country show are bankable motivations the organisers of this year’s Noosa Country Show are hoping will attract more than 10,000 people to Pomona for the 110th annual event on 6-7 September. Friday 6 September is a public holiday in Noosa Shire. More than 100 volunteers, from stewards to ticket sellers on the gate, will help with the show, which is the longest continuous event in Noosa Shire. There will be the usual attractions, including Friday night fireworks and Saturday’s Honkey Tonk Rodeo, while the main arena will be filled with activities such as horse judging in various categories. The show is one of Queensland’s most prestigious horse shows. The stud beef and dairy cattle judging attracts entries from as far as Nambour and the South Burnett region.

The horse jumping events are a traditional crowd pleaser at the Noosa Show.

Sure to please younger showgoers are a magic demonstration and an animal nursery where you can get up close to some furry, feathered and fluffy friends. Traditionally the Noosa Country Show is renowned for its live music and there will be two stages operating. Cookery, photography and fruit and vegetables from locals will be on display, while the squash courts on site will become an art gallery over two days. There has been strong interest shown by commercial exhibitors, as well as a sideshow alley complete with showbags for sale. Lots of food will be available this year. Important work has been underway in the leadup to the show, including fund-raising efforts by those taking part in eight show ambassador categories – from tiny tots to rural ambassador to Miss Noosa Showgirl, Rural Ambassador and Senior Show Ambassador (ages 28-40). To keep the show tradition alive, the Noosa Show Society has formed a Youth Committee full of ideas. Gates open at 8am on both days of the show. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for children or concessions (under 15) and free for young ones under five. A family pass costs $35 for a whole day’s entertainment. Don’t forget to buy a ticket in the raffle for a tilt trailer, available at businesses around Pomona. For more details or to volunteer on the day, phone 5485 2331. Pomona & District Community House - Keeping You In Touch With Your Community

Koala habitat land purchase preserves river water quality Noosa Council’s Environment Levy has been used to buy a large parcel of land near Boreen Point for conservation at a cost of $395,000. The 51-hectare property on Louis Bazzo Drive contains important wetlands and koala habitat. Koalas have been reported in the area recently. Cr Brian Stockwell said the land was a perfect fit, with requirements for purchasing land under the Environment Levy increasing the area of environmentally significant land that is under conservation protection. The purchase builds on an existing bushland reserve on the shores of Lake Cootharaba and helps connect Great Sandy National Park with the YurolRingtail State Forests. ”Protecting corridors that allow wildlife to move between our large protected areas is essential for the survival of koalas and many other species,” Cr Stockwell said. “The land also contains significant wetlands, which provide important recharge areas for groundwater that maintains the quality of surface and groundwater flowing into the Noosa River”.

Get ready for bulk goods kerbside rubbish pick-up Noosa Council will conduct its kerbside bulk items rubbish pick-up in Pomona, Cooran, Federal and Kin Kin from Monday 5 August, but residents of Boreen Point and Cootharaba will have to wait another week before it’s their turn for the non-conventional waste collection.

This year, three different trucks will collect the waste and residents are asked to separate their waste items into three lots: 

Useful items easily repaired for reuse by the recycle shop or a charity group  Metal items for recycling The council is placing conditions on the  All other rubbish. items the contractor will take away. The collection for the different items Those who don’t comply risk having will happen at different times. their unwanted bulky goods left behind Mr Schafer said garden waste would on the footpath. not be accepted, including prunings or The council’s Waste Services Manager, cuttings. Also unacceptable are loose Wayne Schafer, said the kerbside rubbish (not boxed), batteries, tyres, oil, collection is running for eight weeks gas bottles, oil-filled heaters, flammable across different parts of the shire. items, asbestos or part-filled paint tins “An information flyer will be delivered (empty okay), large tree stumps or in advance of the collection service to items greater than two metres in length. every eligible residence and the The size of the rubbish pile must not collection weeks and what can be exceed six cubic metres. presented for service are listed on the “Residents can find a list of what will be council website,” Mr Schafer said. collected on council’s website and we “It’s important that items are placed on encourage residents to adhere to the the kerbside on the Sunday, prior to the limits,” Mr Schafer said. Monday of the collection week,” he said. Those taking part in the annual kerbside clean-up are asked to separate their rubbish into piles and to ensure that nothing is too long or heavy.

A second land parcel, Cooloothin Creek Bushland Reserve, was gazetted recently as a nature refuge. Noosa Council’s Principal Environment Officer, Peter Milne, said this land was purchased with the Environment Levy in 2015.

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Hope for Pomona-Cooran bike path in moves for shire cycling strategy The recent 2019-20 Noosa Council budget includes $250,000 for preparation of a shire-wide walking and cycling strategy. Cr Ingrid Jackson said the purpose of the strategy was to put into place a strategic direction for future planning and facilitation of cycling and pedestrian activity in Noosa from the transport and recreational perspectives. “In addition, the provision of walking and cycling facilities enhances the tourist holiday experience and allows our visitors and residents to access the natural beauty of the area,” she said. The decision to allocate the funding follows recommendations from the Noosa Sport and Active Recreation Plan to develop a path network that caters to the varying needs of cycling for commuting, but also to the needs of recreational and mountain bike enthusiasts. Connectivity and ‘missing links’ will be another consideration. Pomona and Cooran residents are hoping that the strategy includes an examination of a proposal for a connecting bike path between both towns. Such a concept is already part of the Principal Bicycle Network Plan for South-East Queensland. Tourism Noosa has sought a meeting with the deputy mayor, Cr Frank Wilkie, to explore ways the strategy will sit with that organisation’s plans for recreation and adventure cycling options for the Noosa Hinterland.

Cooran Market date change The frequency of the Cooran Village Market will change from twice a month to once a month, with the next market day to be Sunday 18 August from 9am to 1pm. Thereafter, the markets will be conducted on the third Sunday of each month. To volunteer for the markets, or to book a stall, phone on 0477 165 444 or 0413 794 866.

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Talented artists claim ‘bragging rights’ at Cooroy Butter Factory A group of five Bundaberg artists has genuine reason to claim bragging rights to the beautiful exhibition space within the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre to 3 September.

promoting an appreciation of art across the wider community.

The inclusive and supportive environment fostered by the group helps break down barriers for They are all volunteers at those who lack confidence the Bundaberg Regional Art with their artistic talents. Gallery (BRAG) and in 2011 While members of the formed the BRAG Trade BRAG Trade hold their own Artist Group after realising solo exhibitions and exhibit their common creative elsewhere, the group has bent. staged a number of

Bundaberg artists will display their talents at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre.

the artists have presented in one place. It features five BRAG Trade artists – Kevin Aldcroft, Gabrielle McDonald, Paul Perry, BRAG Trade includes a collective exhibitions, with Patricia Sheppard and diverse range of artists the Noosa Hinterland being Raymon Singleton. from emerging to the latest to benefit from The exhibition explores the professionals. While their talent. artists’ diverse relationships membership has evolved The Joy of the Journey with forms, themes and over time, its focus remains exhibition at the Cooroy on encouraging and Butter Factor Arts Centre is techniques. Many of the works are visually inspired helping each other while the largest body of work pieces with unconventional

painting techniques, dimensional drawings and multi-patterned pieces. Shapes and lines are driving forces. For the majority of the artists, colour takes centre stage, showing versatility, skill and piquing interest. Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington opened the event officially on 26 July.

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Friendly rivalry makes for fun bowls carnival On a day where the King of the Mountain Festival dominated Pomona, 28 July also saw Pomona Bowls Club doing its part with the Men’s Section holding its annual King of the Mountain Men’s Invitation Fours competition. The weather was excellent and the bowling green was in top condition. Sixty-four bowlers from Brisbane to Hervey Bay took to the green early Saturday morning. After day one, there were only two teams with three wins. On Sunday, another three games of 16 ends were played. After Game Four of the Jo Winter (centre) from Bendigo Bank Pomona Community Branch, with competition there was only one team the winners of the Mountain Men’s Invitation Fours Competition. with four wins and four teams with three wins. six wins which gave them first prize. Jo said their relationship with Pomona Bowls Club continues to be On completion of the fifth game As the winners celebrated, the King an important one. there was a complete turnaround on of the Mountain gold medallions the scoreboard: one team with five were presented by Jo Winter from The Pomona Bowls Club is always wins, and two teams with three wins the Pomona Community Bank looking for more players to take up and one draw each. After the last Branch of Bendigo Bank - one of the the amazing sport and will happily game, the team of Mark Monro, club’s longest and most valued accommodate beginners, right Darren Maddrell, Geoff Allen and sponsors. through to the more experienced Lew Dalakis were undefeated with bowler.

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Meals On Wheels available, whatever the circumstances Pomona Meals on Wheels has thanked the Pomona Indoor Bowls group for its generous donation of $500 in ‘appreciation and recognition of the excellent service unselfishly carried out in our community’. MOW Pomona takes pride in the cooking of homestyle meals, prepared from scratch. Volunteer drivers deliver to clients in Pomona, Cooroy, Eumundi on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and Boreen Point on Mondays. By arrangement, prepared meals may be collected from premises in Pomona Memorial Hall. Services are extending. “We recently acquired a new client in Kenilworth, who at this point in time has their weekly supply of meals delivered to a relative in Cooroy, who then transfers them to the client’s home. We are happy to extend this service to other potential clients who may not be aware that our service can cater to such a wide area,” a spokesperson said. Anyone can order meals

Pomona Meals on Wheels team (above) are on hand to assist those in need of home-cooked meals. from MOW Pomona. If you like the sound of having freshly cooked delicious meals delivered to your home, please call the MOW office (5485 1777) during business hours 7am to 12.30 pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

NEWS IN BRIEF New speed restrictions Don’t get caught out by the new 80kph speed restriction that now applies on the Cooroy-Noosa Road. From 28 July, sections of the road between Cooroy and Tewantin that previously had been signed at 90kph now have an 80kph limit. The move follows a safety audit of the road by Transport and Main Roads.

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Landcare presents latest in Link-up Workshop lectures Life in the hinterland is like living in paradise, but Norfolk Island would give us a run for our money, as former Head of the CSIRO Dr John Stoker will explain during a lecture he will give at the Pomona Rural Futures Centre on Thursday 15 August.

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director of a Their inspiring stories and number of leading presentations over two companies and as hours from 5pm will chairman of the provide a fascinating insight into Norfolk Island, Australian wine industry research its lifestyle and its unique and development environment, fauna and bodies. flora.

Dr John Stoker was It is the latest in Noosa appointed an Officer of the Landcare’s Link-up Order of Australia in 1999 Workshop lecture series. for service to Australian Dr Stoker will be supported scientific research and its in a two-hour presentation applications for economic by Craig Doolan of Noosa and environmental benefit. Council, who worked previously on the island as He is a medical graduate and has served as Head of manager of the National the CSIRO, as Australian Park on behalf of the Chief Scientist, as a

Mr Doolan has had more than 20 years experience in a range of different environmental management roles. The cost of this special evening is $10 per person

Dr John Stoker (free to Noosa Landcare members and Bushcarers) and bookings are essential. https:// noosaanddistrictlandcaregr oupinc.wildapricot.org/ event-3255119.

Still time to comment on signs Noosa Council has extended the comment period on controversial proposals to ban advertising A-frame signs and ‘teardrop’ signs until Friday 9 August. Submissions must be received on or before close of business Friday 9 August 2019 stating:  the grounds of the submission; and  the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds. If you would like to discuss the proposed local law further or meet with a Council Officer please contact Council on 5329 6245 or email advertisingdevices@noosa.qld.gov.au

BOOMERANG BAGS POMONA Come & Sew A Bag, share conversation, friendship and “real” coffee. Feel good about helping to replace plastic one-use shopping bags with reusable bags made from donated, recycled fabrics. All materials supplied.

Monday 9.30am to 3.30pm Lawson Shed Pomona Anya 0457 042 782

INDONESIAN FUN & EASY!! Language & Culture Courses

SPEAK in just 6 weeks! Everyday Fluency in just 30 weeks! Pomona Cooroy

Noosa

Day or Evening Classes Available Qld.Reg. Teacher Albertina Banks Ph: 0429 329 743 albertinabanks699@gmail.com

Tewantin Noosa RSL Morning Melodies Lunch

Wednesday 28 August 11am - 1pm Please book on 5447 1766

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Pomona Community House Groups & Services 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona PH: 5485 2427 FAX: 5485 1702 Pomona & District Community House acknowledges funding from Qld Government Department of Communities and Noosa Council.

Making Music at A432

Wednesday - by appointment Donation $3 per visit Booking Essential

Wednesday Mornings $5 per 1/2hour

Pomona Astronomy Club 4th Wednesday of the month 7.00pm Cost $3 per person Lawson Shed

Lawson Shed Tuesday 9.30am - 12pm Cost $3 per person includes tea & coffee Contact: Noel Bird Ph: 0403 173 851

 PHOTOCOPYING  COLOUR PRINTING  SCANNING / EMAILS  LAMINATING / FAXING  TYPING

Venue Hire & Room Hire Workshops Functions Meetings

Cliff 0474 025 215

Phone 5485 2427 Pomona Creative Writing

Office Services 9am to 4pm

Teaching Piano & Things With Strings

PH: 5485 2427

One on One Computer Lessons

REFERRAL & INFORMATION

PH: 5485 2427 Centrelink / Medicare Access Point

Trash to Treasure Craft Group Workshop To Be Advised Ph: 5485 2427

9am to 4pm Self Service Access Point  Computer/Printer/Fax  

RUMMIKUB Wednesday Pomona Community House 1pm - 3.30pm Donation $3 includes tea & coffee

Ph: 5443 7827 Free Legal Advice & Referral Family & General Law Pomona Community House 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona Tuesday Fortnightly

Stan Topper Park Pomona Friday 8am to 9am Cost $2.00 per Class

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Cooroora Connect Cooroora Connect is an initiative of the Pomona & District Community House Inc. The material published in Cooroora Connect may be reproduced only with appropriate authorisation and acknowledgment.

Cooroora Connect Advertising/Editorial deadline for the next issue 16 August 2019 heather@pomonacommunityhouse.com.au

The views expressed in Cooroora Connect are not necessarily the views of the editor, publisher or Pomona & District Community House. Inc. Claims in advertisements are those of the advertisers and not the publisher. Our aim is to produce and distribute Cooroora Connect in a timely manner to ensure we meet all deadlines. However due to unforeseen circumstances, that are beyond our control, we take all care but no responsibility if circumstances arise.

Support Your Local Lions Club Feeling generous? Want to give back to the community? You can by donating your excess bottles, cans, etc to the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club. Simply bag them up in a white plastic bin bag, go to the Cooroy Bloomhill Op Shop and just inside the door is a machine which prints out labels. The Cooroy Pomona Lions Club number is C10041804. Stick the label on the bag and place in the industrial bin located at the side of the Op shop. Bloomhill Op Shop is located between the Cooroy RSL and the Kindy â€“ parking available right outside.

Lions Recycling Project Pomona Community House is now officially a collection centre for used spectacles without cases. Lions Recycle for Sight Australia is part of the Lions Clubs International Worldwide Eyeglass Recycling Program which collects used spectacles and sunglasses. The program cleans, grades and re-labels 450,000 pairs annually of used spectacles and sunglasses at our three centres in Queensland. The re-labelled end product is packed into boxes of 200 pairs, half of one prescription and 100 of the next higher prescription, under strict quality control rules. Social Indoor Bowls

Pomona Tennis Club

Pomona Table Tennis

Harmony Dance Club

Pomona Memorial Hall

Pomona Showground

Social Ball Room Dancing

Wednesday 9am - 11.30am Arrive 8.30am for a 9am start

Tues Social Tennis 9am - 12pm - $2.50

Pomona Hall Lower Room

Fri Social Tennis 7pm $4.50

Casual Dress & Flat sole shoes

Thurs Juniors /Beginners 3.15pm - 4.15pm

Contact Alan Ph: 544 76223

Contact Roger Ph: 0419 886 101

Next to Red Cross Op shop

Wed/Fri 9am-11am Contact Peter 5485 0259 Pomona State School Mon/Wed - 5pm Contact Bernard Ph: 5485 0888

New Vogue & Old Time Dancing Pomona Hall Tuesday 7pm - 9.30pm Cost $5 includes supper Contact Pat & Norm Young Ph: 5485 2007

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Tall Trees Festival grows with Cooran’s reputation Cooran’s reputation as a place for fostering creative endeavour and sustainable living is growing, helped by the staging of another successful Tall Trees Festival last month. Organisers took the bold move to make this year’s festival an ‘all street affair’, with each shop, gallery and business along King Street throwing open its doors and making space available for more than 90 exhibitors of paintings, craft, sculpture and eclectic art. There were moments of

triumph for many artists, some finding courage to exhibit for the first time and others sharing new bodies of works with different styles. The Hinterland Restaurant was the venue for the Friday meet the artists opening night, sponsored by Bendigo Bank. Crowds on Saturday were privileged to join a cultural sharing element using virtual reality headsets. Immersion in ancient forest and bushland at traditional first

Do you recognise the Cooran Hall? A funky light projection onto its facade was one of the many highlights of the Cooran Tall Trees Festival 2019. nation campsite locations occurred, thanks to Brett Leavy. The Community collaborative painting event was popular, so too the wax wrap-making

workshop. The pop-up creative zone was a ‘go-to’ point for those desiring time to draw, including the opportunity to sketch or paint a self-portrait using mirrors. Children loved their own special making area using craft items and their imagination. The mountain backdrop, fine food at the Hinterland Restaurant, Vintage Junction, Bonsai Brewhouse and other venues added to the immersive experience felt by visitors and locals alike.

The interaction of an indigenous cultural sharing element with children was one of the many themes explored at the Tall Trees Festival.

The Tall Tress Festival was established by local hinterland artists for the community in 2012.

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Equestrian events highlight strong rural roots Hot on the heels of the staging of Australia’s most prestigious horse riding event, the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, from the purposebuilt Stirling Crossing Endurance Club near Imbil, comes the next big equestrian event for the district, this time at Kilkivan.

Kilkivan facility and the Stirling Crossing premises to the infrastructure supporting equestrian activities locally has the potential to bring naturebased tourists to our wider region, with spin-offs for the Noosa Hinterland accommodation houses, eateries and BandBs.

The Kilvivan Great Horse Ride on 6-8 September coincides with the grand opening of the Kilkivan Equestrian Centre, built with the assistance of the Gympie Regional Council.

Three hundred riders participated in the 160km endurance ride across the Mary Valley last month. The ride’s motto is ‘to compete is to win’.

The ride itself involves horses and riders starting out from the Kilkivan Showgrounds on various trails around the former Kilkivan Shire, travel 12 – 32km through some of the most picturesque country in South-East Queensland, then meet up for the parade finale through Kilkivan Showgrounds and Equestrian Centre at approx 4pm on the Saturday.

It is not a race, but a ride where the endurance of horse and rider are tested over various tracks and forestry trails. The ride was won by Mary Valley local, Kaylea Maher, when she crossed the line ahead of 298 other riders.

Ms Maher and her mount, Matta Mia Dimari, completed the course in 10 hours and eight minutes, after Market stalls, food and setting off at midnight coffee vans, a mechanical on the Friday night. bucking bull and many Imbil was packed for other activities will provide the big weekend. fun and entertainment for The event venue, the the whole family at Stirling Crossing Kilkivan Showgrounds while spectators await the Equestrian Complex, is owned by Matthew arrival of the horses and Sample. riders. The complex combines Following the parade, state-of-the-art riders, visiting spectators facilities with and locals can relax at a beautiful, diverse Campfire Concert, with a topography and an fully licensed bar and impressive range of catering by local tracks through the community groups. neighbouring Imbil The addition of the State Forest.

Bec Stoneman and her mount Rafiq.

THURSDAY 15 AUGUST 5.45PM FOR A 6PM START

SAFETALK - POMONA Lawson Shed 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona (Adjacent to the Pomona Community House) SafeTalk is open to people 18 years and older, regardless of prior experience. It invites participants to become more alert to the possibilities of suicide and how to prevent it and uses the easy-to follow TALK steps - Tell, Ask, Listen and Keep Safe. We encourage grandparents, parents, sporting clubs coaches and team captains and small business owners as well as other connected members of church, school and community groups to participate. This training is not recommended for people who are under 18 or who are recently bereaved. 3 Hour Workshop $15 Includes Workbook and Light Supper To register, google: https://events.humanitix.com.au/safetalk-training-pomona

Sponsored by Caloundra Community Centre Inc. This training is hosted by the Pomona Suicide Prevention Working Group.

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Matt heads dining fundraiser for kids Local celebrity chef, Matt Golinski, of Pomona, is the ambassador for an exclusive dining experience involving 12 of Noosa’s finest restaurants taking part in the KIDS Foundation’s annual charity event, Dine In White. Those lucky to take part will taste and experience the region’s fine food cooked by the best in their field and will enjoy a secret after-dinner party with live music and entertainment. Money raised will support the delivery of safety education programs and camps in the local Noosa area, including the KIDS Foundation annual burn survivors’ camp. Your restaurants will be revealed two days prior via text or email for an element of surprise. Dinner starts at 5.30pm on Friday 9 August. After the meal, guests will be collected and driven to the Dine In White evening of dancing and entertainment. A donation of $100 per person includes food, transport and the after-party. Drinks are not included and can be purchased at the restaurants and after-party venue.

Residents to map missing links in bike path network Local residents are being invited to collaborate on a grassroots project to help make cycling the number one transport choice for Noosa residents. In a collaboration involving Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN), Open Noosa, Ecotekk and Grassroots Marketing, a participatory mapping experiment aims to highlight missing links along Noosa’s existing cycling pathways. The group’s vision is for Noosa to be an active transport community, providing smooth, efficient, enjoyable and safe cycling for residents and visitors. Open Noosa Editor, Bettina Walter, started the Cycling Bubble Map by building on learnings from the Glossy Team Sunrise Mapping experiment, where residents posted photos of Glossy Black Cockatoo food trees to lobby for their protection from an imminent development. “If we can measure and map the current cycling

experience, we can evaluate the results and create a sound and workable strategic plan. We can then advocate for this to be implemented by local and state governments,” Ms Walter said. She said a well-connected shared bicycle and pedestrian network would make cycling the best option for short commutes – reducing congestion and improving health and wellbeing. Residents are invited to upload photos to the Bike Bubble Map, which will create an overlay with images of existing paths, danger spots, signage fails and linkages that are needed. To maintain accuracy, on request participants will be granted access to edit the map. Cycle Noosa will then evaluate the findings. For more information: https://opennoosa.org/ cyclenoosa.

MUSIC TALKS WITH Dawn Barrington Contemporary Folk Singer/Songwriter Activist from Denmark WA. In this informative and engaging presentation Dawn talks about offshore refugee processing, focusing on Manus Island, and her visits there to play and support the refugees.

Friday 23 August @ 7PM Human Movement Therapies 30 King Street, Cooran Ph: Anya 0457 042 782

$7 Donation

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Pomona Anglican Church COMMUNITY DINNER Cnr Memorial Ave & Rectory St, Pomona (Opposite the Post Office) Every Tuesday from 5.30pm All Welome - Free Meal Phone 5485 0206

Cooran Memorial School of Arts, 14 Kings St, Cooran

Tuesday 8am - Gentle Stretch Class Helping to increase flexibility & movement Anglican Church Hall Cnr, Miva St & Tewantin Rd, Cooroy

Friday 7.30am - Beginners Mat Pilates Engage your core to improve you balance, posture & become stronger 8.30 Gentle Stretch Class Helping to increase flexibility & movement ** Please bring mat, towel & water bottle **

Phone or Text Micheala 0449 047 746

Ames Frames Pomona’s Custom Picture Frames

*framing *canvas stretching *mirrors quality work at reasonable prices

by appointment 0481 238 722

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