November 2014
An Initiative of Pomona & District Community House Inc.
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Fundraiser Calling all Op Shop addicts and bargain hunters… Come and join the Pomona Community House crew and scour the great Op Shops down the coast in far-away Caloundra! No need to worry about parking – just sit back in the bus and we will drop you off in the heart of Caloundra close to the Op Shops. Enjoy the fun of a great day’s shopping and we’ll pick you up with all your bags when you’re done. Special deals with Op Shops will give you up to 20% discount in some shops. Prize for the best dressed Op Shopper, lucky seat prize and giveaways.
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Wednesday 12th November Departs 8.00am Return approx 3.00pm Adults $25 Seniors $20 (50 and over) Lunch & morning tea are not included
Bookings are essential, please phone 5485 2427.
Pomona In The Park - Thursday 27 November Pomona State School invites you to an evening in the park Stan Topper Park - Pomona 5.30pm - 8.30pm Byo Chair & Blanket… Lets have some fun
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Pomona Dojo takes gold at 13th Funakoshi Gichin Cup World Karate-do Championships A team of five karate students from JKA Pomona dojo ( Zacchary Hennings, Maddison Debono, Jacinta Waretini, Tyndle Colley and Jesse Vines) travelled to Japan to compete in the 13th Funakoshi Gichin Cup World Karate-do Championships 2014 at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. Countries from all over the world who are members of the Japan Karate Association attended the world cup representing their country. This event is normally held every two years. The students all competed in both kata (form) and kumite (sparring). Zacchary Hennings won a gold medal in 14 year old boys kumite. There were 38 boys in this division. Zacc won four fights against competitors from Canada, Sri Lanka, Brazil and Russia. He then won the final against Brazil. Zacc's achievement was more than just winning a gold medal. He was one of only two Australians to win a medal , the other being a silver.
is a huge achievement in the Japan Karate Association tournament scene and for JKA Australia. Zacc also competed in kata but lost to England in the first round, one of the finalists. Maddison Debono finished in the top eight in her 13 year old events for both kata and kumite. There were 23 and 24 girls in each event. She had a bye and then won against Canada to get to the kata finals. She then ranked 7th in the finals, with Japan ranking 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place. In kumite she beat South Africa and Canada, to get to the top 8 competitors of the division. She then lost the next round to Japan with Japan getting 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Fantastic result for Maddi.
Jacinta Waretini also finished in the top 8 in the same division as Maddi, 13 year girls. Jacinta won 2 rounds of kata against South Africa and Canada to get to the final 8. In the finals play off, she then ranked 5th behind Japan, who More importantly he was the only non- took all of the 1st to 4th place. In Japanese athlete in both the juniors and kumite Jacinta won against New seniors event to win a gold medal. This Zealand and Canada to get to the top 8.
Above: Zacc Hennings and Kim Vines . She then lost next round to Japan. Great result. (Jacinta also recently competed at the WKF Oceania Championships representing Australian Karate Federation in Fiji in September and won a silver medal.)
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Tyndle Colley competed in the 14 year old girls group, with 30 girls in the group. In kata she did a great kata but unfortunately lost to South Africa. In kumite she tied in her match against Denmark. After being ahead in the match it then tied and went to a judges’ decision which she lost 3-2. Very close and unfortunately it didn't go her way. Jesse Vines competed in the 16 to 18 years boys. This division was a large group of 62 boys. In kata Jesse got to the top 16 and then lost to Japan. In kumite he won his first round against England and then lost the next one to a strong fighter from Germany. This group of students from Pomona have done extremely well for the expectations that we had before we left and they have certainly put Pomona on the map in the Japan Karate Association world. Great achievement by all!!
Above: Jesse Vines, Maddison Debono, Brianna Ferguson (from Brisbane) Jacinta Waretini, Tyndle Colley and Zacc Hennings
The kids travelled to Japan with their families and were able to enjoy and share the Japanese culture and many of their traditions. Some of the highlights were staying in a traditional ryokan (inn) in Yamanouchi near Nagano, with tatami mat floor, rice paper walls, futon beds, rice pillow, traditional breakfast, and a visit to an onsen (hot bath). We also visited the 5th station on Mt Fuji, traditional Nikko, Matsumoto castle, Harajuku, Ginza, Asakusa markets, all with various experiences. Thank you very much to all in the community that supported our fundraising efforts to enable the kids to represent their country in Japan and experience the culture of Japan.
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Above: Jacinta Watetini and Maddison Debono
I feel the experience will have been a highlight of their life that they will remember for a very long time. -contributed Kim Vines, JKA Pomona Dojo
Left: JKA Pomona Dojo team flying the flag and representing Australia in Japan for the 13th Funakoshi Gichin Cup Karate World Championship Tournament.
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How humus can save the world Permaculture Noosa’s next monthly meeting on Thursday, 20 November will feature a talk by Graeme Sait, Graeme Sait the CEO and co-founder of Nutri-Tech Solutions, a world leader in biological agriculture, author of the popular book Nutrition Rules, and inspirational speaker.
Federal State School students (pictured above) were excited and surprised with the introduction of reusable Biocups for tuckshop. Our school is committed to supporting our environment and most importantly the health and wellbeing of our students. Our investment in BioCups will help reduce waste while at the same time allow students to have freshly prepared healthy drinks.
Graeme, who returns from speaking engagements in Europe only two days before his scheduled talk, will speak to the topic How Humus Can Save the World.
huge success. Federal State School is a wonderful educational environment that supports the whole child, family and community. With a total of 93 students every child is important to us and is fully supported in their education.
If you would like to visit our school and see how we can make a difference in your child’s world please call Bronwyn on 5480 8600 to Our tuckshop has introduced make an appointment or a whole food philosophy and email: provides students with admin@federalss.eq.edu.au. healthy food options Federal State School is including fruit smoothies, located 10 mins north of homemade popsicles and fun Cooroy. kid-friendly salads every week. So far this term students have enjoyed chop chop noodle, rainbow and mean bean pasta salads. The new healthy options are very affordable and have been a
The event is free for members and non-members, but a gold coin donation is encouraged. It begins at 7pm with a marketplace where Permaculture Noosa members swap their surplus home-grown produce, to be followed by Graeme Sait’s talk. The venue is the Cooroy Memorial Hall, next to the RSL Club. Graeme is passionate about humans and their relationship with the earth. Graeme is a sought-after speaker, specialising in soil health, plant health and animal health. He is also an expert in human nutrition and his fascinating presentations cover every aspect of wellness. These seminars are often described as ‘life changing’ and ‘inspirational’. He created the internationally acclaimed, four-day, Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture and authored the associated, 300+ page training manual. Graeme has spent most of this year abroad and visited more than 30 countries in that time. The urban agriculture group ‘Kiss the Ground’ organised meetings for him with the Los Angeles mayor and the city’s head of waste management. They are working cooperatively on making Los Angeles a zero-waste city by 2015. Date: Thursday, 20 November Time: 7pm Venue: Cooroy Memorial Hall (next RSL Club) Hinterland Christian Centre Assemblies of God Church 113 Marara Street Cooroy 4563 CHRISTIAN CENTRE Bringing God & People Together
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Pomona & District Community House AGM On Saturday 18th October, Committee, Community House members and guests gathered in the Lawson Shed for the 19th Annual General Meeting of the Pomona & District Community House. Guests included Councilor Sandy Bolton and Councilor Tony Wellington from Noosa Council. In her address, outgoing President, Dawn Gwynne, emphasised the position of the Community House as an organisation committed to building community connectedness and social well -being by linking people, skills and resources. Dawn pointed to the diversity of backgrounds represented in our clientele and expressed the need for tolerance in the face of a changing world and changing communities. Dawn congratulated the team at the Community House – the volunteers and the staff – for their hard work over the last 12 months and their contribution to the community. She made particular mention of the generosity of our volunteers, without whom we could not do what we do.
Above: Karen Gosling, Jan Wise, Val Slater, Dawn Gwynne, Joy Cross, Debbie Schouten, Gail Chappel.
The Community House would like to thank Dawn for her outstanding contribution as President over the last three years. Her sense of justice and fairness and her warmth in dealing with the committee, the volunteers, the staff and the public has been greatly appreciated. Dawn steps down in order to spend more time at her local business, Gilded Lily. Dawn will continue as a committee member.
The Pomona & District Community House looks forward to a productive and exciting year ahead and to celebrating 20 years of community service at our 2015 AGM.
Back Row: Brian Lawson, Kathryn Shewring and Heather Manders. Joy Cross (formerly Vice President) was elected as President. In welcoming the new committee, which now includes Debbie Schouten as Vice President and Karen Gosling as a new committee member, Joy expressed her commitment to have the Community House continue to thrive and to serve the community through a range of relevant services and programs.
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President: Joy Cross Vice President: Debbie Schouten; Treasurer: Jan Wise The Community House Secretary: would also like to thank outgoing committee member Gail Chapple. and former treasurer Ben Committee members: Stoffl for all his work over the Dawn Gwynne, Val Slater and last 3 years. Karen Gosling. 6
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Talking up hinterland theatre getting more theatre back on our local stages”, said Andrée. “We will be meeting with hinterland residents and industry stakeholders in November to gather information that will help us plan future Farmhouse Theatre productions”.
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hen was the last time you had a night out at the theatre? Did you laugh or cry? What type of theatre do you want to see in our heritage hinterland venues?
Councillor Frank Wilkie, Chair of the Regional Arts Development Fund Committee at Noosa Council, will open the meeting. As a playwright and performer, he has a wealth of experience to bring to the conversation and he is keen to hear residents’ ideas.
These questions and more will be part of a community conversation being hosted by Farmhouse Theatre Company and Pomona Community House from 5.45pm - 7pm on Tuesday 25 November at Majestic Theatre. This public conversation has flowed from an animated chat between hinterland locals Louise Bezel and Andrée Stark. “We bumped into each other outside the newsagents last year and by the time we parted we’d agreed to stage a play at the Majestic. The dreaming has gone on from there”, recalls Louise of Farmhouse Theatre Company.
So come along to the community conversation at 5.45pm on Tuesday 25 November at Majestic Theatre and help get local theatre alive in the hinterland. Nibblies provided and children welcome to attend. For more information contact Farmhouse Theatre Productions on 0417 315 128.
hand in community development. Now the duo has joined forces with a vision to provide hinterland residents with great live theatre in local venues. To get the ball rolling, they are researching audience interests, investigating productions costs and preparing Farmhouse Theatre Company’s first show.
The pair met a few years ago when their children were attending Pomona kindy. Since then, Louise has continued her extensive career in film and theatre by taking up teaching positions with NIDA and establishing the Farmhouse Theatre Company in Cooran. Andrée has scored “We are keen to hear from local acting roles with the Cooran Players and residents about what they would like to see and whether there is interest in Noosa Arts Theatre whilst keeping her
This project is assisted by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Noosa Council partnership to support local arts and culture.
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Community Connect gets creative and arty Have you ever wondered about getting in touch with your artistic side, taking up painting, working with clay or wood, or just being involved in our local art community.
NEWS BREIFS Noosa District Landcare Group AGM Date: Monday 10 November Time: 10.30am -12pm
If you have, come to our November 19th Community Connect Morning Tea at the Lawson Shed, Pomona.
Venue: Rural Futures Centre Pavilion Street, Pomona.
The talented folk from the artists and friends of Pomona’s Old Railway Station Gallery will be showing off their work, talking Above: Jos Truscott, Jeff Fraser, Janey Richards, Natalie Barlow about how you too can find out about the Gallery and its affiliates and perhaps develop your skills and be the creative person you’ve always wanted to be.
Please rsvp by the 4 November.
This is a great social morning. Come and meet new people, connect with friends, find out what’s going on in your community.
We invite you to join us for a barbeque lunch afterwards.
WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER 9.30am - 11.00am LAWSON SHED, 1 Memorial Ave, POMONA BOOKINGS 5485 2427 Morning Tea - Gold Coin
Email or phone: info@noosalandcare.org or 5485 2468
********** Pomona Memorial School Of Arts Hall AGM Date: Friday, 28 November Time: 5pm Venue: Pomona Community House, 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona. Please rsvp by 21 November. Phone: 041 111 4077
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Cooroora PCYC emergency services cadets clean up at state awards During the last week of the school holidays, six cadets and I were treated to a Reward and Recognition camp at the Gold Coast along with eight others from Hervey Bay, Mackay, Inglewood and Biggenden, for being the top cadet volunteers in the state. We have all given close to 200 hours volunteering each in the past year at a variety of activities from King of the Mountain, Anzac Day, Kilcoy Rural fire training, Exercise Sandpiper, Noosa Ultimate Sports Festival, various community disaster preparedness days, Brisbane FOGS Career Expo to the Noosa Triathlon as well as training every week. Each day at camp we experienced a different emergency service, encompassing a day as a recruit at the Oxley Police Academy; confined space rescue and fire fighting at Whyte Island Fire Academy; Volunteer Marine rescue activities at Southport VMR; “Fire fighter down” a scenario by Cedar Creek, Wolffdene Rural fire in which cadets had to search for and give first aid to injured fire fighters in the field; Surf lifesaving activities such as board riding, surf safety and flag
Above: Susan Below, Joshua Maher, Bailey Wilkinson, Cadet of the Year, Chandler Kamradt, Joshua Williams, Bailey Kamradt, Matthew Maher and Assistant Minister for Volunteers Ted Malone. races and canoeing with Duke of Edinburgh.
certificate of recognition for our volunteer hours, but were surprised to also receive a trophy and certificate for the “Best Volunteering Group” in the State as well.
involvement and represent the group with respect and pride. In this our first year of Every night cadets were operation under PCYC we heard to be discussing the have set the bar high. So if careers they were now you see Chandler and Bailey interested in, with some Kamradt, Bailey Wilkinson, deciding on three emergency service careers This was a great opportunity Josh Maher, Josh Williams or Matthew Maher around that they are keen to pursue. and honour for our cadets give them a smile or a “well On the final day of camp we who do their volunteer were honoured to be invited hours with a smile and little done”, they definitely deserve it! to Parliament House in thought of reward. They Brisbane to be presented have all demonstrated -Contributed Susan Below with a service medal and leadership and community
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It’s the Wild West in Cooroy for 10th Anniversary! Everyone loves a parade, especially one that is wild – Wild West that is! That’s the theme for this year’s Bendigo Bank Street Parade. One of the highlights of the Christmas in Cooroy celebrations, the parade makes its way up Maple Street and back and attracts up to 8,000 spectators.
fun!” Christmas in Cooroy is being held on Saturday, 6 December this year with the Bendigo Bank Street Parade commencing at 4pm. Don’t forget to visit www.christmasincooroy.com. au or www.facebook.com/ christmasincooroy for all the latest information.
This year is the 10th anniversary of Christmas in Cooroy and for the last few months the organising committee have been busily planning bigger and better things! The Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank has once again boosted Cooroy’s celebrations as the major sponsor providing $7,000 to the festival and they are in good company with approximately 30 other businesses also providing sponsorship to make the event a success.
Above: Some of the organising committee testing out some of the costumes for the Bendigo Bank Street Parade
The event is jointly hosted by Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Cooroy with other major sponsors including Ricon Contractors who decorate the beautiful Christmas Tree in Maple Street that is switched on in its own ceremony on Friday evening 5 December.
Other supporter for the event include Noosa Council, branch manager, Geoff businesses,” said event Cooroy Hotel, Cooroy Rag, Edwards. manager, Danielle Taylor. Cooroy Central Guardian “The Cooroy Community “We urge everyone to get Pharmacy, Cooroy Supa IGA, Bank branch’s sponsorship involved and have a float in QMP, Zinc 96.1FM, Noosa to has been integral to the the Bendigo Bank Street Hinterland Plumbing Group, “You know you are onto a success of the event for many Parade. Wild West is a great CJ Taxation Services, winner when everyone is so years now and together with theme and we expect there Sunshine Mitre 10, Cooroy excited to be involved. There the other sponsors it allows will be gunslingers, saloon Mower & ATV Solutions, are over 40 businesses and us to continue to grow the girls, cowboys, Indians and all Wythes Real Estate, Gelignite community groups, over 100 festival while keeping sorts of other imaginative Jacks, Ritek Building volunteers and thousands of everything free! creations as well as lots of Solutions, Cooroy Pest people that get together to Christmas themed floats! Control, Bamboo Australia, There’s so much that goes celebrate at Christmas in Stellar Conveyancing, Master into planning a community You don’t have to be based in Cooroy. This event is so Hire, Club Cooroy, Cooroy event such as Christmas in Cooroy to be involved, it is much fun and it just gets Family Practice and Cooroy better each year – it’s truly a Cooroy and it simply couldn’t great exposure for your business or community group Fish & Chips. fantastic community event,” be achieved without these and, best of all, it is a lot of said Cooroy Community Bank sponsorships from local
Christmas spirit in the hinterland Christmas cheer will ring out in the hinterland with help from Noosa Council. Council has approved funding of $1200 and $1500 for Kin Kin Community Group Inc. and Lions Club of Cooroy and Pomona Inc, respectively, to deliver Christmas events this year. Kin Kin Community Group will receive $1200 in the Community Grants 2014/2015 funding 10
toward its community Christmas celebrations. The Cooroy Pomona Lions Club will receive $1500 to host the Pomona Night of Lights 2014 festival. Mayor Noel Playford said Council assessed the club's applications early to ensure the funds were delivered ahead of the festive season. "These funds will help deliver Christmas spirit to the hinterland."
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U3A Armchair Travel Noosa U3A Armchair Travel is on Friday, 28 November featuring two segments. Firstly Griet and Peter Hesse tells us about cruising in the Baltic. Next speaker Jan Brown will take you on a journey around Indonesia. Afternoon tea provided. Starts at 1.45pm and everyone is welcome 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin.
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The Pomona Pacers are going strong at the moment with plenty of new walkers and lots of excursions in our beautiful local area. Our new walkers Andrea and Pam are particularly keen and set a good pace for our morning walks.
Saturday 20 December
Members of the group also recently participated in the Great Noosa Trail Walk in early October and the walk up Mt Cooroy on 19 October. So its all go for our walkers.
Stan Topper Park Time: 6pm Music & Carols
As we are heading into the warmer months our walks now start at 6.30am. If you are a keen walker please come along, we meet in front of the Pomona Community House every weekday in time for a 6.30am departure. If you would like to join us please allow up to an hour as our walks are generally 50 to 60 minutes in duration. For more information please phone Karen on 0408652821.
Deadline for next issue 20 November heather@pomonacommunityhouse.com..au
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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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Australian’s Toughest Hill Climb
Noosa Council to replace wheelie bins free Noosa Council has announced that it will replace damaged wheelie bins free of charge because Coucnil wants to ensure that everyone’s bin is vermin-proof, hygienic and safe to use.
The 8th & 9th November 2014 is the 17th annual running of the Historic Noosa Hill Climb – “THE HILL”
If you have a damaged wheelie bin, split lid or side, now is the time to contact Council directly. Go to noosa.qld.gov.au and submit a request online or call 5329 6500.
Held at the picturesque Gyndier Drive, Tewantin, off the Noosa to Cooroy Road.
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‘THE HILL” is classed as one of the premier hill climb events in Australia. It has attracted such notables as Vern Schuppan, Dick & Steve Johnson, Kevin Bartlett, just to name a few. With such a broad range of makes and models competing such as the Skelta, XU1s, Minis, Fiats, GTs, Jags, Open Wheel Hill Climb Specials and to many more too mention. There is sure to be at least one car that will stir your passion. SO gather your friends and family and come an enjoy the thrills and spills that are “THE HILL”
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The Department of Education, Training and Employment is seeking a suitably qualified person(s) / organisation to hire the Pomona State School swimming pool under a licence agreement. The licencing agreement will cover the provision of community recreational swimming and community programs outside of school operating hours. The pool, situated within the school grounds is utilised by the school during school hours. The Pool will be available from as soon as possible after the contract is signed through until 10 May 2015. A copy of the Invitation to Offer may be requested through the Principal at Pomona State School. Phone 07 5480 8222 or email the.principal@pomonass.eq.edu.au.
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Thursday, 27 November the Pomona State School’s annual community event ‘Pomona in the Park’ is on again. Family and friends from across the hinterland will once again converge on Stan Topper Park with their picnic rugs and hampers for an evening of fun and entertainment that culminates in a spectacular fireworks display. As the time rapidly approaches, class teachers and students are busy planning performances that will be a major part of the Arts curriculum for term 4. Previous years have seen the stage come alive with young Roy Orbisons, Smurfs, a tribute to the Addams Family, surfie dudes and disco divas to rival Donna Sommers! Generous sponsorship by our major sponsors, Pages Furnishers and IGA Pomona, allow the students the opportunity to perform with the support of professional sound and lighting technicians and to showcase their achievements in the arts.
Cooroy Pomona Lions will keep everyone’s stomach full with a wonderful BBQ. The evening commences at 5:30, so bring your rugs and cameras to Stan Topper Park for an entertaining evening of song and dance. Thank you to our sponsors for your continued and valued support.
Pomona State School is an award winning campus, situated near the majestic Mount Cooroora in the Sunshine Coast's Noosa hinterland. Our school is an integral part of the local Pomona community - maintaining a small, rural school atmosphere, whilst also being an exciting and innovative establishment which offers an extensive range of modern facilities and resources. Our students and many of our staff members live in areas surrounding the school - including Pomona, Cooran, Federal, Boreen Point, Kin Kin and Cooroy. Pomona State School is recognised as a school that provides a holistic, quality education for all students. We currently have approximately 340 students enrolled from prep to year 7. Contact Pomona State School for further information to enrol in 2015 prep or any other year level. To be eligible to enrol in Prep in 2015 a child must be born between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2010. Pomona State School Station Street Pomona
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Horses on the Noosa Trail Ride lined up at Stan Topper Park last week.
Free Breast Cancer Screening in Cooroy Eden Rehabilitation Hospital 50 Maple Street, Cooroy
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Pacific Chamber Players Memorial Hall, Cooran Saturday 8 November, 2pm Brandl – Quintet for Bassoon, Piano and Strings in F Major, op 13 (63) Mozart – Duo for Bassoon and Cello, K292 Ries – Piano Trio in Bb, Op 28 Mozart – String Quartet in Bb, K458 “The Hunt” Janet Brewer, Julie Anne O’Reilly, Jenny Vandenberg, Andrew Pazskowski, Anne Bowyer, Neil Heymink, Graham Evans
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An Afternoon in the Aircon? Pomona Community House is a good place to be when the weather outside is a few degrees more than comfortable. It’s not a bad place to meet for a cuppa either.
People sometimes hire rooms here to run classes, eg Pilates, or as a venue to meet customers for business or such. So, if you would like to run a class for payment, you can talk to us about room hire.
If you would be interested in being part of a group to meet here – eg to play chess, scrabble, do needlework crafts, share skills in a language, drawing or whatever else you can think of, please register an expression of interest at Community House so we can see what things people are interested in and then how to fine-tune days and times.
This year’s nearly run out of days, but let us know what you think and maybe we can get the ball rolling for next year. Contact Community House on 54852427 or just drop in.
Men’s Shed Pomona finally finds a home! After almost 2 years of looking for suitable premises, the Men’s Shed Pomona has finally found a place to call home. The shed is behind 29, School Street, Pomona and was formerly a Queensland Parks and Wildlife Ranger’s Shed which has recently been used for machinery
We already have a writer’s group, photography group, astronomy group and community orchestra. For not -for- profit groups we usually ask everyone for a $3 donation which includes tea and coffee.
Cooran Acoustic Night
Showcasing local and visiting talent for 26 years this is an event not to be missed! On Saturday, 22 November from 7pm in the beautiful Cooran Hall this intimate night is an opportunity for casual, emerging and established artists and musicians to share their songs and skills with an audience that really listens. As musically diverse as it gets, the evening boasts a delicious cafe and serves up a spontaneous line up of performers for an affordable $4. It's very family friendly and we hope to see you there.
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and storage. Brian Lawson, spokesperson for the Men’s Shed said he is delighted with the premises. “While it may not look much at the moment we have great plans to enclose the shed with Colorbond and in time we will extend it to include bathroom, social room and more workshop areas.” The keys have been handed over and the Men’s Shed will have their first meeting at the premises on the 1st November. WATCH THIS SPACE!!
Meet the new Committee at Pomona Meals On Wheels A new management committee was elected at the recent Pomona Meals on Wheels Annual General Meeting. The new committee comprises: President: Stephen Hilditch; Vice President: Di Donaldson; Secretary: Lyn McAndrew; Treasurer: Irene Gibbs; and committee members, Beany Palmer; Bruce Bryan; Sally Etheridge; Mark Counter. In his second year as President, Stephen Hilditch reports that this invaluable service of Meals on Wheels still has the capacity to help more people. “The service is not just for the aged, but anyone who may find themselves temporarily or long term infirmed after an accident or illness” says Stephen. Volunteers for this excellent local service are, however, still in short supply especially those with good computer and administration skills. A commitment to a couple of hours a week is all it takes to give back to the
Above: Volunteers from Pomona Meals On Wheels cooking up a storm. community and help those in need. Details on volunteering can be obtained by calling the office on the mornings of Monday, Wednesday and Friday on 5485 1777 or you can leave a message at other times. This year will be the 25th anniversary of the operation in the new facility at the Pomona Community Hall although the service has been running a lot longer
than 25 years. It is a testimony to the support and encouragement that Meals on Wheels has received from the community and the Noosa Council that it has been going so long. Pomona Meals on Wheels service extends to and covers Eumundi, East & West Cooroy, Pomona, Cooran and Boreen Point.
Cooking Classes at the Shed Following on from two successful series of cooking classes, chef, Sean Bowman in conjunction with Pomona Community House, will be offering one last lesson between now and Christmas in the beautiful Lawson Shed kitchen.
Thursday 27th November
‘Keep it cool at Christmas’ An array of easy to make Christmas alternatives.
Cost: $20.00 includes tuition, all food and a sit down meal at the end of the lesson. Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm Venue: Lawson Shed, Pomona BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL Ph: 5485 2427 Pomona Community House - Keeping You in Touch With Your Community
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WHO LET THE DOGS OUT Pets give us company, affection and love. But with ownership comes responsibility; to care and nurture them and to minimise their impact on the environment.
Noosa River's health has remained relatively stable during the past year despite experiencing the lowest annual rainfall since Healthy Waterways monitoring began in 2001.
It is always distressing to see dog faeces on footpaths and in our parks because of negligent pet owners. The Noosa Council has responded to requests from dog owners to provide Doggy Doo bags and have placed dispensing containers in appropriate locations, near the public toilets in Stan Topper Park, in two locations at the entrances from Hill Street and Mill Street in the big Cooroora Park and also at Songbird estate.
system into natural waterways, contributing to excessive E. coli pollution readings on beaches following heavy rainfalls. It’s also disrespectful to your local community who share your public spaces.
Dog bag dispensing containers are checked regularly by a local Pick up the poo – dog owners should pick up and volunteer whom council supplies bags to. Should by dispose of their dogs poo when in public places. Some chance you find a dispenser running short or empty call dog droppings contain the Community House on harmful bacteria and nutrients which are washed 5485 2427 and they will contact the volunteer. through the storm water
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No place for complacency on Noosa River
Noosa Mayor, Noel Playford, says that while this year's Ecosystem Health Report Card score was not surprising taking into account low rainfall, there was no room for complacency. "We can always do better when it comes to caring for the River. Addressing river bank erosion and improving riparian vegetation are important issues, as is ensuring effluent from vessels is responsibly managed and not allowed to enter the waterway," Mayor Playford said. Noosa River's scores have typically fluctuated between A and B grades from year to year, with this year's freshwater quality dropping only slightly, influenced by low rainfall in a trend reflected across South East Queensland waterways.
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While Noosa's estuary score dropped slightly to A-, against the trend, it was 91 per cent compliant with water quality guidelines, with only a slight decrease in dissolved oxygen at one monitoring site identified as an influencing factor. Mayor Playford said the result was a reminder to Council to look for new ways to better manage Noosa River. "We should never be complacent. We are fortunate that most of the freshwater flow originates in the upper reaches of the Noosa River," he said. "The upper reaches and the catchment are in a National Park so you'd expect the quality to be good, if for no other reason. "The health of the river is often best-managed at a local level and everybody has a part to play," Mayor Playford said. "Council will continue to work with community groups and state agencies to ensure Noosa River is protected for future generations."
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PLOD’S PAGE Black dog: I once heard that we need 3 things in life to be happy, something to do, someone to love and something to look by Dan McNamara, forward to. What if none of that works? Pomona Police We all get depressed, god knows we coppers aren't immune and rely on family, good mates and support within the job to support when the "bottle fills bereaved to deal with, "why couldn't up". they just tell me?" Mental health issues Along with our brothers in the Qld don't discriminate with gender or age Ambulance Service, an increasing and we commonly see teens self harm amount of time is spent attending as a form of release from their anxiety mental health related jobs, most often and depression. This behavior should severe depression with threats to self be reported to teachers, doctors, harm or suicide. Contributing factors ambulance or police and not can include personal loss, relationship disregarded as attention seeking. breakdown, financial issues, unemployment, social isolation and Response and help: chronic pain, often a number of these On responding to mental health related combined. incidents, Police and QAS have a range of options to assist. After initial Combined with self medication with alcohol and drugs, the results are often attendance and assessment, we can tragic. Depression can still occur in the initiate local support with family and friends, referral to support agencies and absence of these factors and clinical local GP's, assist with voluntary depression is probably the most difficult to address as we struggle to get assessment at nearby hospitals. a handle on just what's wrong. The If an imminent danger to the safety of affected often come from wonderful involved persons exists, we can detain families who have done everything the patient for an Emergency possible to prop up and support their Examination Order which involves the loved ones. patient being transported to a local hospital for safety and assessment by Often they've been managing the mental health professionals. affected persons condition for years before we become involved. Although We do this as a last resort but, it is in our part of the coast, we have often necessary and has saved lives. roughly similar rates of incidents We respond to these incidents as a involving males and females, suicides of priority and will do everything in our young males are over represented power to help, but by the time we're statistically in Queensland. called, the affected person is often in the final stages of depression and has I would suggest that this is partly due committed or threatened to self harm. to the Aussie male's innate reluctance to drop their guard and talk to mates So as partners, mates and family, you and family about their condition, lest it are in the best position to provide be seen as a weakness. support through early intervention, so how to recognise persons at risk? This is often the hardest thing for the POMONA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HOUSE INC
Phone: 5485 2586 Warning signs of suicide: Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself. Looking for a way to commit suicide, such as searching online, attempting to acquire drugs, medications or a firearm. Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live. Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain. Talking about being a burden to others.
Support Contacts: There are excellent counselling and support services, free and available 24/7. Contacting these agencies if you need help or know someone at risk is a good first step. Of course in an emergency when the risk of harm is imminent, call 000 every time.
Lifeline: 13 11 14 (general support and applied suicide intervention) Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 (for anyone at risk of suicide or affected by suicide) Standby Response Service: 54424277 or 0407 766 961 (support for those bereaved by suicide) Stay safe until next time.
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