The Cooroora Connect
An Initiative of Pomona & District Community House
APRIL 2015
Youth Week 10th - 19th April
“Show it Awesome” Tuesday 14th April 2015 Youth Theatre Sports 9.00am - 11.30am Pavement Art/Calico Mandela murals 1.00pm - 3.00pm Wednesday 15th April 2015 Recycled Musical Instruments 9.00am - 11.30am Face painting & body art (arms/legs only)1.00pm - 300pm Thursday 16th April 2015
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Bendigo Bank’s Pomona agency open It’s time. After months of preparation, Pomona’s very own Bendigo Bank Agency has opened. Located at 3 Station Street, the agency will initially service Pomona and the Noosa hinterland three days a week every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10.00am - 3.00pm. Chairman of Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services Limited, Rick Cooper said the agency will provide residents, traders and community groups with an alternative, locally-owned banking option. “The Cooroy community has already seen the benefits a local banking service can bring, both in terms of easy access to banking, and the reinvestment of Above Left to Right: Rob Chittick, Pam Hoens, Rick Cooper, Stephen Hilditch, Laurie Taylor, profits back into the local community,” Heather Manders, Geoff Edwards. Mr. Cooper said. The agency will offer transaction and lending services, be able to process home loans, personal loans, business lending and credit cards.
an added convenience to locals. “We’re delighted to be able to deliver what the Pomona community asked for last year, and all indications are this There will also opportunities to book in agency will grow from strength to financial planning and business strength. banking appointments. In the next few I think it’s going to be a great addition weeks, an ATM will also be installed as to Pomona’s business community and
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have significant positive long term impact on the town,” Mr. Cooper added. “I’m sure the local word of mouth will mean we’ll have lots of enquiries in the coming weeks. Continued page 3
New bank creates Be prepared for new adventures excitement with customer support From page 2 We know there’s great excitement about Pomona having a real say in its own future, and the new agency will be a chance to exercise that. Pam Hoens and the team are excited and ready to assist locals with their banking needs,” he said. Locals have made it clear for many months they wanted a bank of their own. To that end, the opening of the Pomona agency of Bendigo Bank has been months in the planning. “As we’ve shared with the community in the past few months, our message is simple - the more support the Pomona agency receives, the more support we can give the community. Every savings or investment account, every home or personal loan, every insurance policy, and every product or service we offer, means money can go back into the community. As one of the new agency’s customers, you not only make a decision that benefits you, you make one that benefits the whole community,” Mr. Cooper concluded. Agencies represent about 20 percent of Bendigo Bank’s retail outlets and the new Pomona agency Branch will be fully supported by our Cooroy Community Bank branch staff. Manager Geoff Edwards will continue to be based in Cooroy and Customer Relationship Officer, Pam Hoens will now occupy her office in the Pomona Agency during opening hours. If you have any questions regarding the new agency, call Geoff, Pam and the team on 5447 7131 at Cooroy, or at Pomona Agency during opening hours on 5485 1786 or Pam on mobile on 0435 537 187 for further information.
Karl Doss (left) and Sally Clarke (right) with members of the Cooroy Scout Group. Parents and carers are always on the lookout for great new adventures for their kids that are safe and fun. So if you came across an organisation that lists their mission statement as: ‘Engaging and inspiring young Australians to develop confidence, resilience and leadership’, you’d be keen to find out more, right?
-day, 30 kilometre unassisted hike over Easter. Each scout can only carry a quarter of their body weight and they must carry everything they need to survive for those three days, so the lighter the equipment the better. It’ll make things so much easier for them,” Sally said.
The hike uses all of the skills the participants will have acquired over a four year And, if that organisation’s foundations th began at the beginning of the 20 cent- period and is the last task the Scouts ury and had a national member base of must complete before getting their Ausmore than 50,000 Australia wide and the tralian Scout Medallion. Sally said she hopes there will be up to four of the biggest youth movement in the world, Cooroy group achieving this goal and you’d be more than curious to find out says it’s a big moment in their lives. more, wouldn’t you? Well, you’ve probably guessed by now the organisation is Scouts Australia. But, did you know there is a Scout Den right here in Cooroy? It’s powered by an exciting group of local volunteers and parents and they’re off to an exciting start in 2015. Sally Clarke is the Group Leader and was keen to continue growing the group’s numbers. So last year, she decided to write to the Cooroy Community Bank branch and ask for some financial support.
“These Scouts will be the first to use the new tents, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the support from the Cooroy Community Bank branch. We now look forward to supporting them the way they’ve supported us. That’s what makes community work,” Sally added. Karl Doss said apart from the daily enjoyment of serving customers in the branch, this is the best part of his job.
“It’s our point of difference, and as we generate more profits from our Cooroy Community Bank branch, it means more After considering the request, the branch’s Customer Relationship Officer, for organisations just like Cooroy Scout Karl Doss, made it a night to remember Group. We look forward to providing late last month when he visited a Cooroy more support in the years ahead,” Karl said. Scout Group meeting and presented them with a cheque for $1,000. If you would like more information about Cooroy Scout Group, contact Sally Sally said: “We’re just so excited about this sponsorship. It’s given us the oppor- Clarke for more information on 0415 984 900 to arrange a visit to the Scout Den tunity to purchase three new ultralight tents for our Scouts to take on our three at 2 Mary River Road, Cooroy.
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Firies honour former mate in Shave for a Cure dare Profound regard for a former mate is motivating the members of the Pomona Auxilliary Fire Brigade to stage one of the town’s major events of the year in support of the campaign to battle blood cancer. Eight firies and Cory Harris of Pomona True Value hardware will have their heads shaved at a gala night to be held at the Pomona Memorial Hall on Friday 17 April, beginning at 6pm. Entry is free for all who wish to attend. The Shave for a Cure challenge is an initiative of the Australian Leukaemia Foundation in support of people with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders. Last year, the Pomona brigade lost Robert Meinert, a member of 10 years standing, to blood disease, so this month’s event will be held in his honour.
Sam on 0417 626 413. So, if you are looking for an affordable evening out for the family, all in support of a good cause, keep the evening of the 17th free in your diary.
Local businesses have come on board, donating substantial gifts as prizes – among them a two-hour Harley Davidson bike ride and morning tea and a camphor laurel table. There will be numerous other prizes and giveaways. For the children, the Blaze-R-Bear character will be available for photos, and he will pass on fire safety tips. The Cooroy-Pomona Lions Club will be catering barbecue food on the night. The team from Pomona’s Hairolicious Salon will provide the shaving equipment and hairdressers.
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Pomona Fire Service captain, Sam Spink, said that, although tinged with sadness at the loss of a dear mate, the local Shave for a Cure challenge was a fitting way to honour his memory.
Finishing touches made to Pomona’s new fire station Pomona’s new $1.5 million fire station will open this month, consigning the old station building in a floodprone section of Factory Street to obsolescence. The fate of the old station is unclear since the Pomona Men’s Shed Group abandoned plans to locate there and chose, instead, the old forestry shed in School Street as its new headquarters. The Pomona Auxiliary fire crew are anxiously awaiting the handover of the spacious new building on a prominent site in Reserve Street from the contractor to the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. The complex consists of a two-bay shed for a fire appliance and special four-wheel drive fire-fighting vehicle. The adjacent building contains offices, a training room, equipment storerooms, kitchen, toilets and showers.
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An extensive sealed area at the rear is available for parking and for training purposes, not only for the Pomona crew, but for fire-fighting personnel from surrounding brigades. While the contractor finishes off the building proper, Noosa Landcare has been engaged to landscape the surrounds. Meanwhile, the ambulance station next door is due for repainting, according to a heritage colour scheme devised by Noosa Council.
Emergency cadets big effort for Clean-up Australia Day 400 people join in to protect the Noosa Biosphere Around 400 volunteers collected over 12.5 tonnes of discarded waste during this year's Clean Up Australia Day in the Noosa Region. This may have been a great deal less than last year’s 29 tonne record haul, but it still represents a large volume of litter and illegal dumping and it is a significant issue for our local Cooroora PCYC Emergency Services Cadets getting involved with Clean up Australia Day. environment. Whilst over We could not feed the half of the volume collected volunteers without the were from several significant support of the Tewantin dump sites, over 4 tonnes of Noosa Lions Club who litter was still collected from provide burgers, chips and streets, parks, rivers and cold drinks for all who took creeks across the shire. part on the coastal strip. Community groups in many Items collected once again hinterland towns also hosted included a high percentage BBQs for their volunteers to of recyclable items such as foster that local community glass and plastic bottles, spirit. aluminium and steel cans, And of course now that the paper and cardboard as well Jessica Osborne, Adult Leader (above left) and Taleah Byatt (above event is over, the volunteers as items that could be right) practicing Moulage which is a fake effect technique that we use at NICA will collate all the dumped at the tip for free to simulate wounds for practicing first aid. data and prepare to do it all such as whitegoods, bikes, the Ringtail Creek Forest support of the Noosa Shire again next year. Local Clean car batteries and scrap Clean Up where almost 30 Council and local Up co-ordinator Joe Jurisevic metal. Cigarette butts, tyres, tonnes of dumped rubbish businesses. All volunteers and NICA President Tony mattresses and household has been cleaned up over the registered at Noosa sites Haslam would like to thank furniture were again past 2 years. In contrast it were entered into a draw for all those involved those in prominent, along with take was a major disappointment prizes generously donated making the day a success. away packaging, again much to hear of a man dumping 2 by The Sheraton Noosa and of which can be recycled if Please consider the trailer loads of green waste Outrigger Little Hastings St environment when you are disposed of correctly. in an area that had been Resort and Spa. And there out and about and look for Odd items to find in the cleaned up within hours of were vouchers for the kids opportunities to reduce, bush and parks never fail to volunteers finishing. Yes on donated by the Noosa reuse and recycle whenever surprise on Clean Up Clean Up Australia Day! Aquatic Centre and possible. Australia Day, and this year McDonalds Noosaville. Tackling 30 sites this year was no exception. LawnEvery piece of rubbish that is mowers and several bicycles could not have been possible The vital task of collecting dealt with through the without a network of willing all the rubbish could not in working condition were correct waste stream found dumped along with an volunteers prepared to man take place without the reduces the cost to ratethe sites, and community generous and ongoing old abandoned kayak that payers. groups prepared to give up support of Cleanaway, was so long it required a their time to be involved in Allcott Hire, the Noosa truck to remove it. Clean Up Australia Day. Nor Council, and a crew of The major achievement was without the generous volunteers from NICA.
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Keep in Training with BrainHQ
Cooroy Pomona Lions Club welcomes new members
At our last Community Connect Morning Tea on March 18th, a crowd of over 30 gathered at the Lawson Shed to listen to Maie Tonuma and Twigs Vaughn talk about two sides of a disease that is becoming more and more prevalent as our population rapidly ages. Maie Tonuma, former educator with Alzheimer’s Australia, talked about many aspects of Alzheimer’s Disease. Participants better informed having had their numerous questions answered. Maie would like everyone to know that if people have more questions she can be contacted through the Community House on 5485 2427. Above left to right: Twigs Vaughn and Maie Tonuma. Twigs Vaughn who has used Brain Training programs in her rehabilitation than 70 published papers show real after sustaining a brain injury, talked benefits from using them. about how we can use brain training Getting started with BrainHQ is easy. exercises to improve attention and All you need to do is contact us at the memory and so sustain our quality of Community House on 5485 2427 and life as we age by maintaining our we will make a time for you to come in independence and well-being. and we will set you up with an account. Twigs introduced the new brain We will talk with you at that first training program, ‘BrainHQ’, that the Community House is making available meeting about how often it is recommended that you train. We will to the public. give preference to Seniors. BrainHQ is a brain training system built and tested by an international team of Brain HQ more than 100 top neuroscientists and Bookings Essential other brain experts. The exercises aren't Phone 5485 2427 only "scientifically designed"—more
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Make informed choices about the services and supports they need on their recovery journey Access the services and supports they need Support the services/organisations involved to cut through the red tape and barriers that prevent people having their needs met Identify any barriers to accessing services and work with the community to address these Work with the community to identify practical solutions where a need cannot be met
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Above left to right: Ken Goldsworthy, Terie Wakeham, David Hateley-James, Vicki Dessaix and Coral Salmon. Cooroy Pomona Lions Club are ordinary people doing extraordinary things like supporting people with a disability, assisting in the community and fundraising for worthwhile causes. At last months dinner meeting the Lions Club welcomed two new members Terie Wakeham and Vicki Dessaix. Board Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm at our clubhouse (the old Scout Hall) at the corner of Mountain Street at Pomona. Dinner meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month starting at 7pm. Contact David Hately-James on 5447 6973 for more information.
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Cooking with Sean Friday 10th April
Home-made Pasta Cost $20.00 9.30am - Midday Official Launch and Free Showing of the DVD/Film at the Cooroy RSL Club 25 Maple Street, Cooroy QLD 4563
Wednesday 22nd April 2015 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Lawson Shed, Memorial Avenue, Pomona Bookings Essential 5485 2427
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For information & Bookings: Phone Charles: 0417 792 944 At the completion of the DVD you will be able to have dinner at the Cooroy RSL Club Hinterland Christian Centre Assemblies of God Church 113 Marara Street , Cooroy 9.30am Sunday Family Service 5.30pm Interactive Course
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Cooroy Family Support Centre The well-being of families experiencing Domestic and Family Violence is our number one priority, but we can also provide limited support to families who are facing social and emotional barriers to reaching their full potential. Our team know where support is available and how to help you find it. They listen and connect you with a wide range of supports and resources, including but not limited to: · · · · · · ·
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POMONA ART INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Majestic Theatre receives national recognition Pomona Arts Inc. , the operators of Pomona’s iconic Majestic Theatre and Old Pomona Railway Art Gallery, conducted itannual general meeting on 28 February. This is an extract of the president’s report. By Robyn Jones Committee —Thank you so much to the Committee, which has had mixed fortunes recently, for your support over this sometimes difficult period. Administration of the Association, though very rewarding, is never going to be easy. However despite some minor setbacks, we are proud to have made very significant strides forward over the last three years and will continue to do so to the best of our ability. Committee 2015 - 2016 President - Robyn Jones; Treasurer Karen Alderton; Secretary - Katharine Campbell; General Committee, Renae Suttie, Tricia Ashton, Margaret Scott Grants - We were very fortunate last year to be contacted by Kim Cummins, Grant Officer at Noosa Council with the news that it had been decided they would honour the final payment of $15,000 in Above: Secretary, Katharine Campbell in the box office. July for operational expenses which had been cancelled by the Photographer Phil Willy Sunshine Coast Council due to the de-amalgamation. We are extremely grateful to Council for this support, and for assistance and watchful eyes. Almost 15 years since this little pipe dream became advice in other areas of our development. Welcome back. a reality, it is now forging ahead and achieving the goals we hoped Majestic Theatre - We are receiving national recognition for the were possible when the concept was first conceived. The talent, the quality of our live performances which is coming from the artists creativity and the enjoyment of the beautiful space which has themselves and their agents, and we have put a big investment into resulted is very satisfying and a great source of pride for our promoting silent films which are doing very well and attracting viable Association, artists and volunteers. The high quality and diversity of pre-booked groups and patrons. Our generic glossy DL brochure is the work on display is commendable and the regular changeovers being professionally distributed at information centres from Gympie ensure freshness of the exhibitions. through to Marcoola, the major Sunshine Coast tourist attractions such as Australia Zoo, and accommodation houses. This is reflected Pomona Markets - Grateful appreciation to Duncan and Lesley in a high enquiry rate and greater numbers of patrons at screenings Matthews for their seamless management of Pomona Country Markets which have prospered under their “kid glove” approach and live performances. The cancellation of the Adam Cohen Australian tour in March was a blow but that’s life, and there is much which has led to markets with very little conflict, a happy environment and steady growth. Minimum maintenance has been on the drawing board for the rest of the year which we will begin needed from the Management Committee. Thanks for all you have publicising soon. contributed over the years. Old Pomona Railway Station Gallery - Thank you to our Managers over the years, including formerly Tricia Howie and currently Wendy Thank you also to Lorraine Fraley and Karen Alderton for stepping into the breach mid year 2014 and continuing the good work. (And Catlin, for administration of The Old Pomona Railway Station for the big tidy up at the Majestic Theatre) Gallery, which has gone from strength to strength under their
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Pomona Pool turns 30, still a swimming success On 26 March a watery celebration took everyone else is really excited about place. the new Pomona Agency of Bendigo Not only did Pomona Community Pool Bank opening in town and Geoff supplied the marquee and sponsored turn 30 this summer, but many the $50 Gold Rush event. Level 4, 5 & members of the emerging Pomona 6 swimmers sprinted the length of the Swimming Club got wet to celebrate pool and dived for cash. Needless to the occasion. say they all had a golden time,” she An action packed mini-meet for all the added. Term 1 swimming students took place, Carmen went on to thank the many celebrating with levels of swimmers volunteers and families who made the ranging in all levels of competence. event such a success and make the There have been a lot of hard yards club such a great place to spend time put in by a lot of students in recent in. months and Pomona Swim School manager and Swimming Program “The main objective was for kids to Coordinator, Carmen Heisrath said the have a go and have some fun; from afternoon was about celebrating those the feedback it sounds like that was who simply love the water. achieved. Without help from Sharon Spurway, Raelee Sparks, Viv Temple, “Our event clearly highlighted the fun and enjoyment the students get out of Jo Berridge, Kay Askew, Sally Ford, the swimming program whilst learning Tony Bible, and my staff Taylah Corbett, Tom Starky and Ella to swim,” Carmen said. McGarvey, we wouldn’t have enjoyed “Geoff Edwards from Bendigo Bank the day anywhere near as much. was a great help and we all thank him for all his support. He’s a patron at the “It was also fantastic to see Peter Hansen back at the Pool 30 years on Pomona Pool and jumped at the from its opening. Thank you Peter, as opportunity to help me when I well as Jeanette, Marie & Rodger from approached him. He, along with
the Noosa Museum for supplying the historical information for the Pool's History Wall on display at the carnival. Thank you to the Pomona State Primary School staff who prepped the facility in readiness for the event and to Principal Alyson Covey, who also popped in at the mini-meet to see the swimmers in action,” Carmen concluded. Volunteers are already working toward the Pomona Pool operating a Swim Club for the 2016 season. If you'd like to assist or find out more information about the swimming program which offers swimming lessons for beginners, through to mini squad, go to PomonaPool.com.au.
Baby Bridges offers 6 x 2 hour weekly sessions for parents and their child (0-5years) with a disability or a developmental delay. The sessions are cost free. In a small group parents have the chance to: ‘Mainly music’ is a fun music group for parents or primary care givers to enjoy together with their young child. Throughout the session, children develop gross and fine motor skills, language, imagination, mathematical and pre-reading skills as well as socialize with others. Each ‘mainly music’ is associated with and is run by volunteers from a local church. Children are introduced to music, creativity and more, plus families are given a chance to think about the God-part of life. Amazing to think that all this can be achieved in a loving, shared family environment. Where: When:
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Anglican Church Hall cnr Tewantin Road & Miva Street, Cooroy Wednesday mornings 9.30am - 10.30 am. (Except school holidays) Toddlers & Pre-school aged children & their caregivers. $5.00 per family includes Morning Tea.
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POPPIES FROM POMONA FIND THEIR WAY TO GALLIPOLI
International Women’s Day Raises $800.00 for charity
Following on from their delightful display of poppies in Pomona on Remembrance Day 2014, Elsie McKinley and her fellow yarn bomber friends have knitted and crocheted hundreds more poppies to be part of Anzac Day Memorials across the country.
On Saturday March 7th nearly 60 women gathered in Pomona Memorial Hall for the Pomona Community House’s annual International Women’s Day morning tea.
While many of the poppies will stay locally in Pomona and Noosa, some will become part of a massive field of handmade poppies in Fed Square, Melbourne on Anzac Day 2015. These have been contributed through the 5000 Poppies project which aims to “plant” a stunning visual tribute to Australian servicemen and women. Others poppies will even be sent as far afield as Gallipoli. Izzy Chapman, from the Mountain Stop Café in Pomona, was so thrilled with the poppies she was given on Remembrance Day last year, that she asked the knitters if they could possibly make some for her Mum, Sylvia to take with her to the Centenary Memorial Service on Anzac Day later this month. Sylvia, 88, won one of the ballots to attend the service in Gallipoli. She will be going with Izzy’s brother, John. Sylvia and John will be honouring Izzy’s grandfather, Frederick Charles Priest who served at Gallipoli.
The theme for this year’s event, “Make It Happen!” brought together two vibrant women as guest speakers for the morning, Tracey Keller and Jody Allen. Artist Tracey Keller wowed the audience with the story of her recovery from an almost fatal accident to being the dynamic artist she is today. Her heartfelt reminiscing about her accident, life post-accident and the choices that have led her to being a successful, international artist moved and inspired everyone present. Jody Allen, creator of the Facebook phenomena, Stay at Home Mum, encouraged participants at the morning tea to follow their passions. She said that her Facebook page was an outcome of staying true to what she believes in and even now, any products advertised must match her high standards. Jody made running what is now a huge company, look easy and motivated many others to take action. Participants were overwhelmed with the generosity of our two speakers who both donated to raffles and who surprised the audience with giveaways and prizes. The amazing Doo Wop Dolls gave their time to perform their wonderful renditions of old favourite 50s and 60s tunes which had everyone up on their feet and having a great time. Every year funds raised from the International Women’s Day morning tea is donated to a deserving charity that supports women. This year $800.00 has been donated to PANDA (Post and Antenatal Depression Association). The Community House would like to thank our speakers, Tracey Weller and Jody Allen; the Doo Wop Dolls; Meals on Wheels; Dawn Gwynne and Helene Weller from Gilded Lily for the fabulous flowers and gluten-free delicacies; everyone who donated to the delicious morning tea; and not least our incredible Community House volunteers.
From Left to Right - Poppies in Pomona on Remembrance Day 2015, Elsie McKinley with poppies ready to be sent with Sylvia to Gallipoli.
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Clockwise from top: Jody Allen, the Doo Wop Dolls, Tracey Keller, cutting the cake; gifts from Tracey and Jody; morning tea.at its best!
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Community Connect Morning Tea Wednesday 20 May 9.30 - 11.00 am What are the stories behind the faces you know? Raewyn Harlum, born on Waiheke Island in New Zealand, has walked a winding path to get her to where she is now - living in Pomona with her cat Panda, with her family close by.
wind, Raewyn decided to write her life story for all to read. Come and hear her tell her tale at the Lawson Shed, Pomona. Other speakers to be confirmed. Bookings: 5485 2427
A writer, poet, and artist, who loves to bird-watch and to garden, Raewyn will tell you that her life has not always been so serene. Throwing caution to the
Creative Connections Free Workshops in Cooran Art Journaling Workshops A series of FREE vibrant two and half hour workshops for hinterland women and mothers. Through playful group conversations, shared experiences, art and art journaling, Aimee Stanyer and Kathryn Shewring from ‘Playing with Possibilities’ will facilitate an enquiry into your personal story of being a mother and a woman. No art experience needed! Everything provided.
Cooroora Woodworkers Club is holding their annual Wood and Craft Show to be held on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May from 8:30am. The show is held at two locations - Cooroy Memorial Hall in Maple Street and at the Lower Mill Precinct, Cooroy. Interclub Competition - Woodwork displays, woodworking demonstrations and timber sales. For more information contact 5442 6995. Cooroy Pomona Lions Club and Pomona AFL Club is hosting a Trivia Night on Saturday 23 May starting at 6.30pm at the Pomona Memorial Hall. Make up a team of 4 or 6 bright sparks (or just friends who like to have a bit of fun) for a chance to win some great prizes. Cost per person $10. BYO nibbles. Drinks will be available to purchase at the bar. To book a table contact Coral on 5485 3236 or Alicia on 0409 632 860.
The Shire Share - Come one, come all The Noosa Museum is holding a special day each month where you can discover information about your local shire history. With each new month, we welcome a new theme and a new community representative to join our resident brain/s for an informal meeting. Please, come and enjoy a chat and a snack on Sunday 19 April at 2pm. Cost $4 per person includes morning tea.
Parenting out of the box Friday, 24 April 9.30am - Midday
Celebrating your connections Friday, 22 May 9.30am - Midday Please book by phoning Kathryn on 0458 629 104.
Health & Nutrition Workshops Presented by local dietitian Kate Moroney
The Lunchbox Challenge Friday 26 June 9.30am - 11.30am More details to come. Please book by phoning Charles on 0417 792 944.
Venue for all workshops: Cooran Hall, 14 King Street, Cooran Support with childcare is available Bookings (with number of children) is essential Cooran Connect Workshops are FREE due to the generous support of NISER, Sisters of Charity Foundation, Playing with Possibilities, Spadeflower and Inger Rice Foundation.
NOOSA MUSEUM 29 Factory Street POMONA . Museum Hours: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Saturday/ Sunday - 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Tel: (07) 5485 1080 PO Box 87 POMONA Q4568 Email: info@noosamuseum.org.au
Web: www.noosamuseum.org.au/
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Pomona Pacers - Free, fun and friendly exercise group Are you looking for some company and some exercise? Why not join us? The Pomona Pacers walking group meets every week day (except public holidays) to enjoy energetic walks of 50 -60 minutes around Pomona and the immediate area. The group also shares social outings such as coffee mornings and evenings out once a month to dine and stroll along the lovely Noosa River to admire the beautiful full moon washing over the water. In addition, over the last couple of weeks the group has enjoyed a movie and lunch outing as well as an International Women’s Day lunch in Tewantin sponsorsed by the Noosaville Library.
As you can also see we sometimes plan for a shower or two and the girls were keen to show off their brollies – but I’m pleased to say we carried them but didn’t need them on that particular day.
town it is organised in advance so you can plan your day.
The Pomona Pacers currently meet at 6.30am in front of Pomona Community House but please note that on 1st April we will change over to the winter time of 7.00am. And no that’s not an April One of our recent walks was in the So yes we get some exercise but we – the time is changing to nearby Yurol State Forest and as you have a lot of fun along the way. If you’d Fool’s Day gag 7.00am on 1st April. can see from the photo we met up with like to join us please give Karen a call some new members when local expert on 0408 652 821. horseman John rode out of the bush to say g’day to us all. His horses were well You don’t have to come every day – just behaved and even let one of our braver join us when it works for you. When we explore our lovely bush tracks out of members hop up to enjoy the view.
2015 DATE CLAIMERS April School Holidays Fri 3rd - Fri 17th Good Friday Fri 3rd Public Holiday Easter Monday Mon 6th Public Holiday Youth Week Activities Pomona Community House Tues 14, Wed 15, Thurs 16 School term starts Mon 20th First day back Firies Shave For A Cure Pomona Memorial Hall Fri 17 April
Anzac Day Sat 25th Public Holiday
Wed 20th 9.30am - 11.00am
July
Anzac Equestrian History Project’ Wed 22nd 5.30pm - 7.00pm Cooroy RSL Club
Cooroy Pomona Lions Club & Pomona AFL Trivia Night at Pomona Memorial Hall Sat 23 May 6.30pm
Cooran Acoustic Night Sat 25th 7pm Cooran Hall
May
June
Cooran Acoustic Night Sat 2nd 7pm Cooran Hall
Queens Birthday 8th Public Holiday
Cooroora Woodworkers Club - Wood & Craft Show Cooroy Memorial Hall Fri 8th & Sat 9 May
Cooran Acoustic Night Sat 13th 7pm Cooran Hall
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August Seniors Week Sat 15th - Sun 23rd
Cooran Acoustic Night Pomona Community House Sat 29th 7pm Cooran Hall Community Connect Sept Pomona Community House Morning Tea Community Connect Noosa Country Show Wed 20th 9.30am - 11.00am Morning Tea Frid10th & Sat 11th Topic - Beyond Blue Raewyn Harlum - Writer
Pomona Table Tennis Pomona Hall - Lower Room Next to Red Cross Op Shop Monday to Fridays Paul 5485 4485 Bernard 5485 0888
Wimmers King Of The Mountain Festival Sun 26 All Day
Pomona Tennis Club Pomona Showground Tuesday Social Tennis 9am - 12pm - $2.50 Friday Social Tennis 7pm - $4.50 Thursday Juniors & Beginners 3.15pm-4.15pm Contact Roger 5485 1749
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Social Indoor Bowls Pomona Memorial Hall Wednesday 9am - 11.30am Casual Dress - flat sole shoes (Rubber soft compound) All Ages Welcome
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FREE LEGAL ADVICE & REFERRAL Family & General Law @ Pomona Community House 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona Tuesday evenings Fortnightly 6.pm – 7.30pm BOOKINGS REQUIRED Ph: 5443 7827 A donation of $5 is appreciated to help this service continue
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Pomona Book Exchange
Lawson ShedWriting Pomona Creative
Tarn Rugs
Monday - Friday 9am to 3.30pm Pomona Community House
Tuesday 9.30am - 12pm Cost $3 per person includes coffee/tea Contact Noel Ph: 0403 173 851
Pomona Community House Lawson Shed Thursday 1pm - 2.30pm Cost $3 per person includes coffee/tea Bookings Essential 0457 042782
Swap or buy a book $2.00 Donations of books welcomed Pomona Pixel People Lawson Shed 1st/2nd/4th Monday 7pm-9pm Cost $4 per person ** Camera Enthusiasts Welcome ** Computer Lessons Tuesday 9am-12pm Donation $3 per visit Booking Essential Phone: 5485 2427
Music with Piet Pomona Community House Wednesday from 9am Cost $15 per hour or $10 per 1/2 hour Booking Required
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Pomona Astronomy Club 4th Wednesday of the month 7.30pm Cost $3 per person Lawson Shed Contact Jacqui 0420 518 222
Pomona Community House 2nd Friday of the month 9.30am - 12.30pm Cost $3 per person includes coffee/tea
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PLOD’S PAGE Crime: It appears some crooks did not embrace the new 90 km/h road speed signs on Pound road (recently reduced from 100) and decided to “redeploy” them over the last few weeks”. We’re following up on some information regarding this offence and for the honest locals, they should be pretty obvious trophies in these perps back yards at BBQ’s etc, such is their intellect.
by Dan McNamara, Pomona Police that we call “repeat calls for service”.
We call the affected victim of DV, the aggrieved, and the perpetrator, the respondent. DV does not have to include physical injury or damage to Road signs are the property of Dept of Transport and Main Roads and Council property, ongoing intimidation and harassment also constitutes DV and and their theft will be pursued with forms a large percentage of Police and criminal charges. private protection order applications. The Pomona High School was recently Court issued DV protection orders are broken into and subsequent effectively a “line in the sand” for investigations resulted in charges and couples and families and, I believe that an offender to face court. Schools are off limits after hours and on weekends in the majority of cases, they work, because I also believe that the majority and it’s a trespass offence without reasonable excuse. Parents please drum of people are decent. Applications for DV protection orders may be made via your kids that this includes Police stations or privately at Court skateboarding, bike riding, roof climbing and any other non curricular houses. Please note the following online and freecall phone resources. pursuit. Our schools are alarmed and monitored * Google search “Make the call” (Govt online support initiative for and any suspicious activity should be reported. Other crooks have apparently Family and elder abuse) been stealing petrol and diesel from private back yards in Pomona and vehicles parked near the highway, also have some leads regarding these offences and advise you to secure all vehicles as far as possible in garages, always lock them and report suspicious activity to us. DV: As far as Police jobs go, we prioritize those involving Domestic Violence (DV) over almost every other call for service. With DV involved in a significant percentage of homicides and serious assaults, we thoroughly assess and if necessary intervene, with support and DV protection order applications at an early stage. Currently there are task forces and inquiries being run at high levels to specifically address DV and its effects in the community, with early recommendations for increased criminal sanctions for offences, including immediate jail time for serious offenders, dedicated DV Courts, case management and enhanced support systems for long term cases 18
* dvconnect womensline: 1800 811 811 (24 hrs 7 days a week)
Phone: 5485 2586 alleged offender to fess up to his stupidity which most won’t, surprise!! We still appreciate the information, as often a visit from Plod deters the honest few, but largely these complaints go unsolved. A phone call when the offence is occurring with hopefully a rego number, would assist us better as we can sit off the address and wait for old mate, we often get better results that way. Until next time, stay safe and be good to each other. Sgt Dan McNamara OIC Pomona Police 54 852586
Have a Happy and Safe Easter Holidays Everyone! Please take on the roads if you are travelling.
* dvconnect mensline: 1800600 636 (9am – midnight 7 days a week) * Elder Abuse Prevention helpline: 1300 651 192 (Mon-Friday 9am-5pm) * Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24 hr crisis counselling line) Traffic: We often get publicly reported traffic complaints ranging from dangerous driving, hooning offences such as burnouts, right down to parking offences. Each are taken on their merits and proceeded with if there is a sufficiency of evidence and public interest involved. A percentage of these complaints are reported anonymously with the caller declining to provide a signed statement and give evidence in court. We appreciate that the offender may be a neighbour and their identification may make life difficult, but if you won’t provide a statement and be prepared to go to court, then unless we catch them in the act, we have to rely on the
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