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Pomona fire brigade boss honoured with portrait
February 2016
Temporary rail platforms to be replaced at cost of $3m Queensland Rail has announced that temporary railway station platforms at Cooran and Pomona will be replaced by the end of the year. Construction is expected to start mid-year. Meanwhile preliminary design work is proceeding. The project will include new seat and passenger shelters in keeping with the architectural character of both towns. Eumundi’s temporary plywood and scaffold station is also set to be replaced. The total budget for the three station upgrades is $3 million.
Above: The Pomona fire brigade captain Sam Spink and artist Leigh Hooker with the painting that inspired the community to say thanks for Sam’s dedication over the years. A public subscription campaign and the generosity of Pomona painter Leigh Hooker has led to the Pomona Fire Brigade captain Sam Spink being immortalised in a striking painting presented to the reticent firie last month.
within the frame. Some of her inspiration comes in her sleep. Her Sam Spink portrait, layered with paint to a sheen finish, has been seen by his emergency services superiors.
In a social media post accompanying an image of the painting, Chief Superintendent of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service, John Bolger, described the work as ‘a great tribute to a The painting caught the judge’s eye at last dedicated officer’. Leigh Hooker was very year’s Tall Trees Art Exhibition, held at grateful for the community support and Cooran, and the idea began to raise money kind donations received. to purchase it and present it to Sam. Congratulations are also due to Paul Sam said it was an honour and a humbling experience to be given the painting, which depicts him in fire-fighting gear against the backdrop of a fierce blaze.
Leigh Hooker is an accomplished portrait artist who uses mixed media to capture not only the physical features of her subjects, but also their aura and essence through what she calls ’layers’ placed
Mardon, a local trainer with QFES, one of seven local firies to be awarded the Australia Day achievement medallion for distinguished service.
The future of the mid-town pathway across the North Coast Line, via the Pomona railway station remains in doubt. See story page 5
TEDDY BEARS GONE FISHING ‘Gone fishing’ reads the sign on Pomona’s A Touch of the Past antiques and coffee shop, affectionately known as the ‘teddy bears shop’ – a favourite stopover for visitors to the town. Manager Gay Warner and her husband, Ken, have decided to take a break, but vow to return to Pomona in another role. Three shopfronts have opened up as a consequence. Meanwhile, late February is the anticipated opening of ‘That Place at Pomona’, a tapas bar, art space and craft brewery at the western entrance to town. More information next issue.
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Come and Connect with your community Here at the Pomona Community House we’re all about connecting the community with information, people, ideas and events. On the third Wednesday of the month we host a regular Community Connect morning tea where we have a speaker or speakers come and give a presentation. Many times the morning teas are informative and deal with important issues for members of our community. Other times the Community Connect morning teas are an opportunity for locals to speak about or present something that they are passionate about – something they want to share
to know new people in an informal and friendly environment. Morning teas are the second Wednesday of the month from 9.30am – 11.00am. Light refreshments are provided. We ask for a gold coin donation to cover the cost of the morning tea.
with others. We’ve had presentations on dementia and brain training; homeopathy and how to write your autobiography. We’ve even had a comedy duo come and present a morning of humour and hilarity. Whatever the theme, Community Connect morning teas are an opportunity to meet friends and to get
If you have something you think the community would love to hear about and you’re willing to put yourself out there, ring the Community House on 5485 2427 and ask to speak with Kathryn. Our first Community Connect for 2016 is Wednesday 16 March – see below for more details.
MAKING THE MOST OF CONSUMER-DIRECTED CARE On WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH our first Community Connect of the year will address an important issue for all Seniors and their carers – Consumer Directed Care.
Come and find out what this means for you. Find out what information and assistance is available to help you with your decisions or for the people you care for.
Aged Care reform has changed the way that home care is delivered in Australia giving older people more choice and control over the services they receive and how they are delivered. You have the right to have your wishes for lifestyle and support respected.
Date: Wednesday 16 March 2016 Time: 9.30am – 11.00am Venue: Lawson Shed, Memorial Ave, Pomona
In this FREE interactive session presented by COTA you will find out
More targeted age care packages are available for the elderly. how: You can take control of the type of care you receive You and your care provider can work together to give you the care you need
Light refreshments available with gold coin donation. Bookings and Information Pomona Community House
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Noosa Council Election
Meet the candidates Be informed about the Mayoral and Councillor candidates standing for Noosa Council elections on 19 March 2016.
Saturday 27 February 12 noon Pomona Memorial Hall
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PRACTICAL GARDENING TIPS FOR YOUNG & OLD Would you like your garden to be more productive?
Community House gardeners, Gill and Paul, will guide you through Would you like to know how to use topics such as: Preparing the ground all areas of your garden? Compost making Do you want to grow your own tasty Easy Propagation vegies? Sessions are suitable for beginners Do you want more birds in your and for anyone who wants to pickup garden? a bit of extra knowledge. If the answer to these questions is, Date: Friday 8 April ‘YES’, then look out for our Time: 9.00am -11.00am PRACTICAL GARDENING SESSIONS Venue: Lawson Shed, Pomona starting in April. Cost: $5.00 per person per session On the 2nd Friday of the month
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For those looking to hone their computer skills or learn how computers can help you, Pomona Community House is the venue for lessons, held every Tuesday between 9am-12pm.A donation of $3 per visit is requested.
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Platform upgrade brings call for more trains Continued from page 1 Following an announcement by Queensland Rail that it will replace temporary railway station platforms at Pomona and Cooran by the end of the year, comes news that the powerful industry body, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) wants more passenger trains running on the tracks between Nambour and Gympie North. “As the Sunshine Coast is eager to promote itself as a lifestyle destination within commuting distance of the Brisbane CBD, it is necessary to increase the frequency of commuter services and extend services on existing lines (e.g. extend more than two peak services daily beyond Nambour),” the CCIQ says in a submission to the state government. Currently, towns north of Nambour are serviced by two return passenger trains daily. Pomona and District Community House was one of several groups that lobbied Queensland Rail to have the lunchtime rail service that terminated at Cooroy extended northwards to Gympie North. The commuter advocacy group, Rail Back on Track, says there are plenty of slots available between freight services to schedule more passenger trains
infrastructure is there, stations and track, so it’s time it was used properly.” Meanwhile, Queensland Rail is pushing ahead with plans to replace temporary scaffolding and plywood platforms at Eumundi, Pomona and Cooran with permanent structures built at a combined cost of $3 million. They were installed at all three short platform Above: Robert Dowl, public transport advocate. stations in 2009, ending the practice whereby passengers wanting to get on north of Nambour as shuttles. “A lot of and off a train had to do so by the people in towns like Gympie, Pomona, forward carriages only, not all carriages Cooroy, Cooran and so forth travel on the train. The temporary platforms locally, particularly to and from were meant only to be in place for two Nambour for medical appointments, years. business and social reasons,” said At Pomona, uncertainly exists around spokesperson, Robert Dowl. the location of the permanent railway “A service that departs Nambour say station platform and, if in the current around 7am, for a return from Gympie location, the impact on flooding in the North at around 8.30am would be very town. useful for the community. Similarly a The first ‘temporary’ platform at service that departs Nambour say around 4.30pm for return from Gympie Pomona had to be rebuilt in 2012 following the biggest flood in living North at 6pm. memory. “The present limited rail weekday services are departures from Nambour It is not known whether the cross-town at 11.30am and 7.36pm and departures pedestrian and bicycle pathway, via the existing Pomona Railway Station, will from Gympie North 5.56am and be retained and improved, or blocked 1.20pm,” he said. “This would have a tremendous positive impact in terms of altogether – forcing people on foot to improved mobility and would provide a use the subway or Reserve Street level crossing. safe option for travel other than the very dangerous roads. The
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Meet the council candidates at two information events Hinterland ratepayers will have two opportunities to meet candidates standing in the forthcoming Noosa Council election, scheduled for Saturday 19 March, thanks to the efforts of Pomona and Cooroy community groups. Three mayoral candidates, and possibly a fourth, are putting their names forward – among them Crs Tony Wellington and Sandy Bolton. Popular Cooroy identity and former councillor, Ray Kelly, is the third. Noosa’s mayor, Noel Playford, is stepping down, as is Cr Bob Abbot. Thirteen candidates have nominated for the six councillor positions.
everyone is invited to attend. Stephen Hilditch said the next term of Noosa Council was an important one following a period of consolidation post de-amalgamation and excellent work since establishing the strategic direction of the council. “Whereas the past two years have been a period of consolidation within Noosa, the next four years will be marked by a series of actions guided by the Noosa Plan review,” Stephen said.
“Candidates have different personalities and skills, as well as ambitions and hopes. Some will be familiar faces, others not so. A Meet the Candidate A full house is expected at the first Meet event on a Saturday afternoon the Candidates night, hosted by the maximises opportunities for ratepayers Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and the to consider who they wish to guide the Cooroy Area Residents Association shire during this next crucial period.” (CARA) at the Cooroy State School hall, Meanwhile, Allan Bonsall urged people Elm Street, at 6pm on Monday 15 to consider the make-up of the council, February. especially good representation from the The people of Pomona and district will have a chance to hear more about the mayoral and councillor nominees at a gathering planned for the Pomona Memorial Hall on Saturday 27 February, starting at noon. This is the weekend of the Pomona Markets, so people will be able to attend after attending the market stalls in the morning.
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Ray Kelly, former councillor
hinterland on Noosa’s ‘board of directors’. Several factors are at play, ensuring the hinterland’s strong role in a more sustainable and liveable Noosa Shire,” he said. “There are many quality candidates this election, so attending a forum like ours is a great way to find out more about the candidates and what they stand for”, said Rod Ritchie, president of CARA.
At Pomona, the meeting has been organised by Stephen Hilditch and Allan “The new mayor and councillors will Bonsall, on behalf of the Heart of make daily decisions about the future of Pomona Committee. the Noosa Shire, so ensuring you are Each candidate will be given a time to well informed before casting your vote address the audience and there will also for the next council elections is be a general question time at the end. most important.” Entry to both gatherings is free and
Cr Sandy Bolton , sitting councillor.
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Tony Wellington, Mayoral candidate. president, Danielle Taylor, said past Meet the Candidates gatherings organised by the chamber had been well attended. “We urge everyone to come along and hear what the candidates have to say,” she said.
Improve your health with Jodie Nutrition Means (NuMe) was founded by Jodie Persovic, a local Dietitian and Naturopath who has been helping people improve their health for many years. Jodie started her career twenty years ago as an assistant in a herbal dispensary in Northern NSW. Inspired to help people, she gained university training in Nutrition and Dietetics. Later, seeking to formalise her knowledge of natural medicine, she completed her training in Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine. Recently, Jodie has added a new service for her clients, the NuMe Online Nutrition Programs, released last year. The online programs extend beyond the clinic to the home where it can continue to make a lasting change. Even small improvements in eating patterns can have significant health benefits if they are maintained in day to day life. Jodie says, a common problem is reducing carbohydrate intake (especially sugars) and maintaining it easily; “people often follow a fad diet only to find it doesn’t last”. The NuMe Online programs allow participants to create an eating style that satisfies their food preferences and achieves their health goals. Understanding macro-nutrient balance is the key, and this is done with recipe tables linked to a personalised meal plan. Jodie says that "by the end [of the program or consultancy] I am inspired to see my clients knowing as much about macro-nutrient balance as I do". As an extension to the DIY-style online coaching programs, Jodie is now launching the NuMe Local Groups. This new program gives participants access to the online tools such as tailored meal plans; personal support from a qualified therapist; and the feeling of being part of a group working together. For those who prefer to work one-on-one with their therapist, consultations can also be combined with the online program to bring lasting results.
Better mobile coverage coming soon to Kin Kin From late June 2016, residents of Kin Kin will be able to access new and improved mobile phone coverage, with the switch on of a new base station, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister, Warren Truss, has announced. The new tower will be the first of five new or upgraded mobile base stations to switch on in Wide Bay, funded by an $864,000 package delivered under Round 1 of the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spots Programme. “This new mobile base station will boost mobile phone coverage for the community of Kin Kin and will deliver a range of benefits for local residents, such as timely access to emergency services and the convenience of phone banking services,” Mr Truss said. “The improved mobile phone coverage will also provide a boost for local
Above: Warren Truss MP business owners through increased productivity, particularly for small business owners, who are often short on time.” The locations of the new or upgraded base stations for Round 1 were selected following an extensive public consultation process which allowed residents in Wide Bay to nominate mobile black spot locations. A map of mobile black spot locations and the locations which will receive new or upgraded coverage under the Programme is available from http://nationalmap.gov.au/
Jodie runs her clinic in Pomona and is available for individual appointments to address a diverse range of health conditions or even those just wanting to eat better. Anyone with an eligible Medicare EPC plan can receive a rebate on the appointment and there is Hicaps for those with private health insurance. Her website, nutritionmeans.com.au, has all the details and she is happy to answer enquiries by email (jodie@nutritionmeans.com.au) or phone (0419 668 803). See ad on page 2
HELP REQUESTED!! Did you see? On Thursday January 7 at 3pm a lady was hit by a car on the Pomona roundabout. I do not have the drivers details. If anyone saw or knows anything please call Nicole 0434 541 830
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Legal service advocacy officially recognised Suncoast Community Legal Service was honoured to be awarded Community Organisation of the Year at the 2016 Australia Day Awards hosted by Sunshine Coast Council. There were twenty-two entrants in this category, reflecting a great deal of good work happening locally across a variety of fields. In the 2014/15 year Suncoast Community Legal Service assisted approximately 3000 marginalised or disadvantaged clients with legal advice and referral assistance, and this figure is expected to increase in the year ahead as demand continues to grow. The award also reflected the organisation’s long history of service (established 1984), its partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast, which enables Law students to experience the law in practice, with real clients, and their continuing program of community legal education seminars. In accepting the award on behalf of the organisation, co-ordinator Louise Jeffs also acknowledged the tremendous assistance the Service receives from its 130+ volunteers, comprising lawyers and support staff. The service offers legal advice and referral appointment at
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Sunshine Coast Mayor, Mark Jamieson, (right), presents community organisation of the year award to Louise Jeffs, coordinator of the Sunshine Coast Legal Service Maroochydore, Caloundra, Noosa, Landsborough, Maleny and Pomona. Meanwhile, the legal service has been thrilled with the response to the launch of its gala event sponsorship prospectus, with the top two tiers of corporate sponsorship now already
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spoken for. Gold and Silver sponsorship opportunities do however remain, and business are encouraged to participate. Call 5443 7827 to make an appointment or visit www.suncoastcommunitylegal.org
NOOSA COUNCIL NEWS
March start for the Active Mums Program Council’s new Active Mums Program begins in March, offering local mothers the chance to take part in a wide range of low-cost exercise opportunities. Activities will be free for 10 weeks and include yoga, Pilates, stand-up paddle boarding, box fit, aqua aerobics, group fitness classes, and a walking group. Noosa Council Development Officer Amanda Tie said registration for activities opens on Thursday, 4 February, and places are limited. “Council developed Active Mums Noosa in consultation with local mothers to provide activities that mums want to do, at the times and locations most suited to their busy lives,” Ms Tie said. “The health benefits of regular physical activity are well documented. Research shows women are less likely to take up or continue regular exercise after child birth for a wide range of reasons. “The benefits of regular exercise include increased energy levels and better
mental health and it’s also a great opportunity to get out of the house and meet other mums in a positive environment.” Active Mums Noosa aims to increase the number of local physical activity opportunities for recent mums. This includes morning Registration for Council’s Active Mums Program opens February 4 classes where children are welcome or crèche is available and an evening box fit class for mums that can’t make morning groups. Council is working with local professional organisations to deliver the program. To register, or for more information, see Council’s website at www.noosa.qld.gov.au/active -mums Ms Tie urged mums interested in taking part to register as soon as possible as places are limited. The Queensland Government provided $10,050 to Noosa Council to deliver the Active Mums Noosa Program to get women and girls active for life.
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Noosa Library stoked to host festival surf film screening
Noosa Library Service is pleased to partner with Noosa Festival of Surfing to present 8 Days of Pure Stoke on the big screen under the stars on 18 February.
mentary as a taste of what this year’s festival offers,” she said.
Noosaville Library will also host a mini Festival of Surfing memorabilia exhibiThe one-hour documentary, tion. All are welcome to explores the popular surfing attend the screening from festival’s origins, Sunshine 7pm on Thursday 18 FebruCoast surfing history and ary in the amphitheatre outNoosa’s recognition as a side the library. No bookings National Surfing Reserve. are required for this. Bring a chair or a rug and settle in Library Programs and Collections Coordinator Tracey for the screening of 8 Days King said: “We are proud to of Pure Stoke. join with Panga Productions, For more information phone Starry Nights Outdoor Mov- on (07) 5329 6555 or visit ies and the Noosa Festival of www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov. Surfing to present the docu- au.
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Noosa Art Award entry deadline extended Noosa Regional Gallery has extended the 2016 Noosa Art Award entry deadline to midnight, Sunday 14 February, 2016.
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first Noosa Art Award’s opening night, which showcased a diverse collection of art.
“It’s interesting to see what kind of Gallery Director Nina Shadforth says artists you end up showing with,” she is excited to see this year’s Ms Cornelissen said. entries. Ms Shadforth said other artists had “I’d love to see some really mixed also welcomed the Gallery’s decision media contemporary works on the to extend the deadline to Sunday, 14 wall and see people stretch the February. theme to its limit. You often see Judges will choose a selection of quite literal interpretations, but I finalists to showcase in an love seeing how far people can take exhibition at Noosa Regional it,” she said. Gallery, from Friday, 6 May, through “We have received applications from a number of local artists so far and I’m keen to see how far the news of this year’s Noosa Art Award has spread, and what kind of work this will translate to in our second iteration,” she said. Past entrant in the national art award and highly commended category winner, Carley Cornelissen, welcomed news of the extended deadline this week, which will provide her and other artists more time to submit entries. The local mixed media artist, who is trekking in Tasmania, was among the many artists who attended the
Entries must reflect the unique character of modern Australia’s coastal or hinterland environments, urban or natural. Entries for the 2016 Noosa Art Award close midnight, Sunday February 14. For details, visit www.noosaregionalgallery.com.au .
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Winners will be announced at the gala opening, 4pm, Saturday, 7 May, 2016. The Noosa Art Award is a national and acquisitive contemporary award open to Australian artists and designers working in 2D or 3D medium.
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Pomona Railway Station Gallery News sense of place through their chosen mediums.
Living Littoral Pomona Railway Station Gallery presents an exhibition by three well known Boreen Point artists, Telena Rodgers, Michelle Knightly and Rosalind Edgar. “Living Littoral” will open on Saturday 13 February and runs until 16 March. This exhibition will include works in Mixed Media, Eco Dying, Mosaic and Ceramic. Lake Cootharaba and its surrounding shoreline is the subject for this group of Boreen Point artists to express their
and surrounded by beautiful gardens. The gallery displays and promotes the works of Noosa regional artists, "Living Littoral" is inspired by the artisans and craftspeople. It is natural environment of Lake managed and operated by volunteers. Cootharaba. Visitors will experience More information a visual feast of paintings, artist’s prints, and handcrafted ceramic works www.pomonartgallery.com / pomonag aller@gmail.com/ inspired by lake and it’s shores. The 5485 2950. 10 Station St. Pomona exhibition explores the rich layers of Gallery hours: M-F 10:00-4:00, Sat. colour and texture, and the moods 10:00-2:00, closed Sundays & Public of Lake Cootharaba. Holidays. Currently on exhibition in the Carriage is an exhibition by Lyn Fraser Roberts, local artist and tutor. "The 20 Minute Demo" is a display of many paintings completed in 20 minutes to demonstrate painting techniques. This exhibition will run to 11 February. Pomona Railway Station Gallery is housed in historic railway buildings
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Adult & Children’s Classes available Begins Wednesday, 10 February in Pomona * Stretch & Movement Class Adult - breathe, relax, health tips Time: Wednesday 1pm for 1 hour * Dance/Movement Therapy Class Adult - Time: Wed 2pm for 1 hour
* Creative Dance Class Child (age 4-6 yrs) Time: Wed 3pm for 1 hour Child (7-12 yrs) Time: Wed 3.30pm for 1 hour * Eco Theatre - All Ages Includes - dance & movement, pantomimes with environmental awareness themes and messages. (Light) Time: Wed 4.30pm for 1 hour Cost: $10 per class Family discount available (more than 1 child $7)
Teacher: Kylie Forest Assistant: Summer Ph: 5485 1524 Email: teatrees2@hotmail.com Classes progress 7 weeks only until next term Classes are held with mindful consideration of care & kindness to one another.
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What’s app Wombats?
Community Bank backs Cooroora United Club Cooroora United Football Club is raring to go this season. Their second and final sign-on day takes place at Cooroy Library on Saturday, 6 February from 9.00-11.30am and the club would love to welcome more players in all age groups. But the question for all Wombats supporters is whether you’ve downloaded your CUFC app yet? You can download it by searching for Cooroora United in the Apple App store or Google Play - it's free to download and will keep you updated with all that’s going on with the club. On it you’ll find all the club contact details, events, directions to all other clubs on the coast, wet weather notifications and you can use it to send us pictures for the Wombats Wall of Fame. As the club gets ready to kick off for 2016, they also got some great news in the form of one of their most loyal sponsors. The Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank will be supporting Cooroora United again this season and club treasurer, Emma Wright was on hand to celebrate the presentation of a $2,500 cheque this week. Emma said that while that last season’s cheque helped produce the club app and this year, proceeds will renew the Community Bank’s sponsorship of the club for the eighth year.
Above: Geoff Edwards and Emma Wright share the new Cooroora app. projects that will see the club continuing to offer such great facilities for all lovers of our game,” she said. Geoff said the Cooroora United sponsorship continues to be a great fit for both parties.
“I think everyone knows of the wonderful club here at Cooroora United and we’re really happy to be on board again this season. I’m really looking forward to cheering the teams “We’ve really appreciated the on at a home game in the cooler sponsorship from the Cooroy months ahead and we hope this Community Bank branch for a number sponsorship helps the club score some of years and their commitment to us so more goals in 2016.” Geoff said. early in the year allows us to plan for Registered Physio Post Graduate in Manual Physiotherapy
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Anyone looking to become involved with Cooroora United can also get in touch by contacting the club through any of the numbers on its website: cufc.org.au.
SOCIAL INDOOR BOWLS Pomona Memorial Hall Wednesday 9am - 11.30am (arrive 8.30am for a 9am start) Casual Dress flat sole shoes (Rubber soft compound) All Ages Welcome Contact Peter Young - 54851472
Get into the game Get Started Vouchers is one of the funding programs that comprise the Queensland Government’s Get in the Game initiative to support sport and active recreation at the grassroots level. Get Started Vouchers assists children and young people who can least afford or may otherwise benefit from joining a sport or active recreation club. Eligible children and young people are provided with a voucher valued up to $150, which can be redeemed at a sport or recreation club that is registered for Get Started Vouchers. Who is eligible? Individuals eligible to apply for a voucher are: children and young people who are aged from five to 17 (inclusive) at the time of application who hold, or whose parent, carer or guardian hold, a valid Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card with the child’s name on it, and who are residents of Queensland, or other children or young people identified by two suitable referral agents. What funding is available? A maximum of $150 (GST exclusive) per voucher is available to help pay the cost of sport or recreation membership and/or participation fees2. There is a limit of one voucher per child/young person per calendar year. Who are referral agents? Children and young people who do not or whose parents, carers or guardians do not have a valid Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card (at the time of application) may be eligible for the program if they are recommended by two referral agents that hold different positions. Referral agents are people who hold the following positions: police officer/police liaison officer, school principal/guidance counsellor. Teachers are no longer eligible to be a referral agent youth justice coordinator/case worker/manager Government officer who holds an Identified position and regularly engages with Indigenous clients health promotion worker/officer employed by a Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) member organisation or Primary Health Networks. Children and young people who hold, or parent, carer or guardian holds, a valid Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card should apply using their registered card. For more information go to: http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/ getinthegame/getstarted/refer/
Pomona, Cooroy & District AFL sign on “Come and play AFL footy, become a Demon”. We are a family orientated club in the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland catering for all levels of footy from age 4 upwards (born 2011 or earlier)
When: Saturday & Sunday 6th & 7th February, 10am – 2pm. The “Demons” AFL caters for junior footy ages 4 – 16. Contact Paul 0417 003 166
You can also sign up online now, just go to Sunshine Coast AFL Juniors Site then scroll down to find our Club on the Where: Pomona Football Ground sign on page (anyone who needs help (Located at corner of Pioneer Road and with on line sign on please contact Sue Pomona Connection Road, Pomona) Hobbs on 0410 065005).
New Year, New Start… Join our local walking group The Pomona Pacers has been walking for over 5 years and is getting stronger all the time. We have about 20 members who enjoy walking, like a laugh and always look forward to meeting new people. We have regular coffee get togethers, dinners and field trips. A walking group is a great way to stay active and have some fun as well. Please come and join us. We walk Monday to Friday (except public holidays) for around 45 to 60 minutes. We meet in front of the Pomona Community House at 6.30 am and if you’d like to join please give Karen a call on 0408 652 821 or simply come along.
Pilate Class For Beginners Expression of interest for Either Tuesday 8am or Thursday 5pm
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Pomona Table Tennis open
The interest in table tennis as a sport and leisure activity has been growing in and around Pomona. A spirited Christmas party enjoyed in December by the local Pomona Table Tennis Group expressed great enthusiasm to fill the coming holidays with some highly exciting table tennis – the inaugural Pomona Table Tennis Open was conceived. On the 17th of January players from Cooran, Kin Kin, Pomona, Cooroy, Noosa, Gympie and the Gold Coast took to the tables in the bright and airy Pomona State School hall. In two divisions 25 keen ladies, gents and juniors challenged each other with, top and bottom spins, smashes, blocks, drop shots and general ball trickery to find the champions of our friendly group. Thrilling rallies provided smiles, laughter and great exercise with spectator entertainment right through the tournament. We were delighted to crown Steven Gardner champion of division one and Agi Szollosi champion of division two. The year ahead will see more inter club competitions engaging with other clubs along the Sunshine Coast. We hope to attract more junior and ladies players. Our home is the Pomona State School hall, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday night, from 5 PM onwards. Please contact Bernhard, 5485 0888, for further information. Everyone is welcome.
Come Drum With Us Bring your drums and your friends and come and join Ziko Hart for a drumming workshop in Cooran! We also intend to have a weekly drumming group, so come along and register your interest so we can get this groove happening. Drumming workshop: Monday 1st February @ 6 7 pm at the Phoenix Room, 30 King St Cooran We have limited drums available so please bring your own, and extras if you can. Cost $15 adult/ $10 teenagers. Contact Danielle suckedmangos@yahoo.com, or 0407439947.
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It’s 2016! And the Cooran Acoustic Night (C.A.N.) – now rolling into it’s 28th year – is back and rearing to go with dates planned for the 6th February and 12th March. The C. A. N. provides an opportunity for those musical, theatrical, expressive individuals to perform on a stage in a supportive and friendly environment. Both amateurs and professionals alike are encouraged and appreciated. A team of experienced technicians take care of each act, and work towards giving each artist the best possible
support. Running the night will be an MC, engaging with the audience so that the night moves along vibrantly. A chalkboard is provided for performers. However, this fills so quickly it is advised those wanting to perform get in early (from 7pm) to put their names up. For the hungry tummies the ‘Better Food Better You’ team provide delicious dinners and desserts at an affordable price (specialising in gluten free cooking). All up it’s an evening sure to warm
your heart and delight your senses. Who knows what will happen this year? Expect the unexpected, the interesting and the surprising, as we get ready to open up the doors for the first Cooran Acoustic Night for 2016. Where: Cooran Memorial School of Arts Hall, King Street. Doors open 7pm, $4 entry, kids free. Great door prize! Cooran Acoustic Night is on Facebook, like us to stay in the loop. * Please note this is an alcohol free event.
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PLEASE BRING OWN DRAWING TOOLS Tea and Coffee Available Pomona Table Tennis Pomona Hall Lower Room Next to Red Cross Op Shop Monday to Fridays Also at Pomona State School Mon/Wed/Fri Peter 5485 0259 or Bernard 5485 0888 16
However due to unforeseen circumstances that are beyond our control, we take all care but no responsibility if circumstances arise. Email: heather@pomonacommunityhouse.com.au 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 (arrive 8.30am for a 9am start) Casual Dress flat sole shoes (Rubber soft compound) All Ages Welcome
Pomona Community House Groups & Services
REFERRAL & INFORMATION
1 Memorial Ave, Pomona PH: 54852427 FAX: 5485 1702 Pomona Book Exchange
Pomona Creative Writing
Scrabble
Monday - Friday 9am to 3.30pm Pomona Community House
Pomona Community House 2nd Friday of the month 9.30am - 12.30pm Cost $3 per person includes coffee or tea
Donations of books welcomed
Lawson Shed Tuesday 9.30am - 12pm Cost $3 per person includes coffee or tea Contact Noel Ph: 0403 173 851
Pomona Pixel People
Music
Swap or buy a book $2.00
Office Services
Expression of Interest Phone Jan 0427 639 130
Tuesday - by appointment Donation $3 per visit Booking Essential - Phone: 5485 2427 Free Legal Advice & Referral
Venue Hire
Booking Required PH: 5485 2427
Computer Lessons
One on One Computer Lessons
PHOTOCOPYING COLOUR PRINTING SCANNING / EMAILS LAMINATING / FAXING
Creative Aging with Piet Teaching Piano and things with strings Wednesday mornings $10 Adults or $5 kids/concession
Pomona Astronomy Club 4th Wednesday of the month 7.30pm Cost $3 per person Lawson Shed Contact Jacqui 0420 518 222
ROOM HIRE WORKSHOPS/FUNCTIONS PH: 5485 2427
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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
If you are interested in playing at the Pomona Community House please ring us on 5485 2427 to express your interest Day and time to be confirmed.
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PLOD’S PAGE Happenings: It’s been a while since the last article so what’s gone down in our area over the past few months Plod? The Xmas holidays are generally a busy by Sgt Dan McNamara, time for us. Over the holiday break, the Bruce Highway and other main traffic Pomona Police routes volume increases significantly along with local tourist traffic and also, Other situations where discretion the inevitable arrival of career and would determine it was in the public opportunistic crooks to the Coast. interest to attend and/or investigate. We had a recent success with the assistance of an astute business owner This reporting system saves the Police who had great CCTV surveillance of his Service about 73,000 man hours a year, so please use it for minor fender Pomona Business premises being benders folks. visited by an after hours customer attempting a “jemmy bar” transaction. New Domestic Violence Laws: As a result of the taskforce on Domestic and With this video footage, the offender was quickly arrested in relation to this Family Violence in Qld titled “Not now, not ever. Putting an end to Domestic and a string of other offences and is Violence in Queensland” there has been currently experiencing some Govt. significant new legislation introduced sponsored free accommodation! We also perform targeted traffic operations commencing 1st December 2015. with a greater focus on preventing road trauma as obviously, these are peak times for injury and fatal traffic crashes nationwide. Thanks for your patience , you RBT frequent flyers! As a division, we’ve generally been trending down with traffic crashes compared with the previous 12 months, possibly due to the introduction of the Policelink minor traffic crash reporting system last year. This allows the public to phone report minor traffic crashes to Policelink directly on phone number 131 444 without waiting for Police to arrive, to cover you for repairs and insurance claims unless the crash involves the following circumstances. Death or injury (injury requiring medical treatment by a qualified paramedic, nurse or doctor); Suspected involvement of drugs or alcohol; Driver has failed or is refusing to provide required details; A hazardous environment or threat to public safety exists, including congestion;
Essentially, offences before the Courts relating to domestic violence, such as assaults, were previously most often dealt with as either a DV “Breach” of an existing DV protection order or, as a criminal charge of say Assault, wilful damage. The most significant change is the new indictable (Criminal) offence for repeat breaches of Domestic Violence Orders. From 22nd October 2015, if an individual breaches an existing Domestic Violence protection order and, in the previous 5 years the offender has also been convicted of offences such as breaching a Domestic Violence order or Police watch house DV release conditions or related DV offences, the offender can now be charged with a new criminal offence with significantly increased penalties. This is clearly designed to deter repeat offences of Domestic Violence and try to break the DV cycle. Locally, one of our most common DV related complaints is that of abusive, threatening messages sent via phone text and various social media forums.
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Phone: 5485 2586 offence. I’m personally not a fan of social media if only for the fact that it still generates a lot of work for us. Many users seem to think it’s cool to vent their feelings without restraint, and without consequences. So think carefully before committing your issues and suggestions to one of these websites as they frequently end up as print outs at the Police station front counter and your next “selfie” may be at the local watch house! Be safe and be good to each other, until next time. Sgt Dan McNamara OIC Pomona Police 5485 2586.
Hula Hoop Classes Women's Hula Hoop classes will be held on WEDNESDAY evenings at 5:30 to 6:30 pm and on FRIDAY mornings at 9:30 to 10:30am.
You can use my hoops or bring your own, and there will be hoops available to purchase if you wish. Classes begin WED 3rd Feb and FRI 5th Feb and run the duration of the school term. Cost: $12 per class. Venue: Phoenix Room, 30 King St. Cooran. This is not a 4 week workshop, these are casual classes
Lets get hoopin! Contact: Danielle 0407439947 suckedmangos@yahoo.com
Make your own cheese & yoghurt Cheese making workshops Make and take home delicious ricotta, mascarpone, lime cheese & yoghurt Enjoy hands on personalised learning experience
Gift vouchers available Contact Dawn on 0429 401425
www.easycheesy.com.au
COOROORA SCREEN & BLINDS 19a Factory Street, Pomona Ph: 5485 1287 Mob: 0419 655 901 * Screens & Security Doors * * Shutters * Awnings * * Verticals * Venetians * * Roller & Roman Blinds * POMONA True Value Hardware PH: 5485 1351 10 Reserve St Pomona FOR ALL YOUR HARDWARE, TIMBER, GARDEN, PAINT, GAS, RURAL & PRODUCE NEEDS
La Mode De Fabienne Weddings Evening Wear Smart Casual
Enquiries: Snr Pastor Joy & Allan Cross Ph: 0412 972744 Email: admin@livinghopechurch.com.au www.livinghopechurch.com.au
SUNDAY SERVICES Pomona Community Hall Reserve Street, Pomona 9.30 - 11am Family Service * Contemporary Music * * Teaching * * Kids Church * Refreshment after the service
Options 4 U Op Shop 1 Memorial Av Pomona
(ground floor of Community House)
Ph: 5485 0206 or 0412 972744
Gift Vouchers Available.
Shoes Handbags Jewellery Hats
2/3 Station St, Pomona Ph: 5485 2128
Pomona Barber Located behind The Caltex Garage Factory Street, Pomona No Appointment Necessary
Open Tuesday to Friday
PH: 0477 043 071
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