Edition 12 December 2012

Glasshouse Country News WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 12 - 2012. VOLUME 27-31

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think the heading on the front page pretty much sums up my life at the moment – it is definitely beginning to feel like Christmas with so much festive activity going on – in my world it is very hard to ignore it.

As I walk into our office in the morning I am surrounded by what could be described as a tsunami of decorations – every flat surface features some kind of decoration, tinsel, ornament, flashing light even our lolly jar is shaped as a pair of Santa’s pants!

Then when I leave at night (when it is dark) I enter some type of crazy fairy light frenzy on our verandah and no matter how late I leave, they are still on. Being a little bit green – we of course only have solar fairy lights.

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Friday, December 14

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Saturday, December 15

BADYAC Christmas Barbeque, from 10.00am – 3.00pm, beside the Skate Park at Beerwah, join in the fun in the sun for water games and a live DJ – free event.

Mooloolah Valley Community Christmas Party at the Community Centre, 43 Bray Road, Mooloolah from 4.00pm – 8.00pm.

There will be free entertainment, jumping castle and barbeque.

Don't miss out on food, fun with Santa for the kids and christmas cheer for all!

To find out more about the centre check out their website www. mooloolahcommunitycentre.org

Community Christmas Carols will be held at the Beerwah Sportsground from 5.00pm, with food and fun for the kids, the musical program starts at 6.30pm and firework finale from 8.00pm.

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Glasshouse Mountains Strongman Challenge will be held at Fitness Plus, Roy’s Road, Beerwah from 1.00pm.

This year’s event will have an under 90kg and an under 105kg joining the big boys in the opens, as well as a women’s division.

Entry for spectators is free, and there will be a barbeque and drinks available for purchase.

‘Heat it up’ Dance Fitness Party, at the Beerwah Hall from 3.30pm for sign on – finishing at 5.30pm.

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Looks like the Casey Kids are being kept busy as Santa’s little helpers – they are one of the entrants in this year’s ‘Lighting Up Glasshouse Country’ Christmas light competition.

See page 7 for listing.

Luckily I am one of those Christmas tragics that loves baubles, sequins, diamantes, and pretty much anything that sparkles – and I don’t think you can ever have too much novelty Christmas headwear.

And I know I am not alone – as I have been absolutely amazed at some of this year’s entries in ‘Lighting Up Glasshouse Country’.

There is a list of properties that have entered on page 7, the judges will be making secret visits to these properties during the week and we will have the winner announced in the next edition.

Have to finish now – have got to go and change the Christmas CD before I have Christmas Carol withdrawal systems.

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Welcome to (most of) the Sunshine Coast Last week, Local Government Minister David Crisafulli granted former Noosa Shire residents their chance at undoing the much debated 2008 forced amalgamation with Maroochy Shire and Caloundra City.

He announced that the residents in the former council area will vote at a compulsory referendum in March 2013 to decide their fate.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson said the decision to grant a de-amalgamation vote to the people of Noosa is an important one.

“The result will not only affect the people of Noosa – but all residents of the Sunshine Coast,” Mayor Jamieson said.

“I think it’s important for the people who get to vote – and those who don’t – to understand exactly what the costs are, and how they will be affected.

“I am worried about some of the concerns identified by the Boundary Commissioner, in particular: • The questions about the financial sustainability of both councils – the report says one strong council would be turned into two weaker councils • The questions raised about the ability to deliver key regional projects such as the airport expansion, and development of Maroochydore CBD • The detrimental effect of levels of service on tourism

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• The reduced capacity of council to contribute to the economic development of this area “I was elected as the Mayor of the whole Sunshine Coast, including Noosa and I will continue to represent the whole region to the best of my ability.

“Council’s position has been clear on de-amalgamation – it would prefer it to stay as one united council for one united region.”

Councillor Jenny McKay prefers that the united Sunshine Coast remains as it is.

“I am strongly of the opinion that a decision to de-amalgamate is not in the best interests of the region as a whole,” Cr McKay said.

“I hope that every person who is to vote in the referendum reads carefully the report published

by Queensland Boundaries Commissioner, as the consequences of de-amalgamation, as outlined in the report, will have serious repercussions for the viability of the region as a whole.”

Councillor Rick Baberowski also believes the region is a stronger entity as a whole.

“The region is much stronger by maintaining a unified presence, as opposed to the pain and cost associated with the de-amalgamation,” Cr Baberowski said.

“Why not take advantage of the economies and strengths associated with being one regional voice.

“I hope that before people vote, they think seriously about both sides of the argument, and not just get caught up in the de-amalgamation side.”

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Local businesses who deal with Gowinta Farms were notified recently that the troubled company has been placed into liquidation.

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These factors include adverse weather and poor strawberry prices, lower forecast trading results, lower forecast cashflow, a non-payment from a major customer, and not being able to source further external finance.

‘In light of the above matters and pursuant to clause 16.1(a) of the DOCA, a declaration is hereby made to terminate the DOCA and place the Company into liquidation, with immediate effect, as at 25 October 2012’, states a memo from Rodgers Reidy to local suppliers.

It is understood that the liquidator is to run the business for another season, with strawberry runner supplier Driscoll’s supporting the venture.

However, marketing agents Colliers International have listed, individually or collectively, the properties which make up Gowinta farms, through an expression of interest closing December 18.

At the time that the company entered the external administration arrangement, Rodgers and Reidy estimated that the DOCA course of action would see 22 cents in the dollar being returned to unsecured creditors.

Depressingly, their estimation of the return from a liquidation scenario was far worse – with nil cents in the dollar being predicted.

However, one certainty is that Rodgers and Reidy will be paid their fees from any monies raised through the liquidation.

By their own estimates from a report to the creditors (dated July 9, 2012), their total remuneration may end up being close to the $1 million mark.

Questions about the future operations and plans for liquidating the company and selling assets were put to Rodgers Reidy, however no responses were received by the time the paper went to print.

A creditors meeting was held at the farm where the liquidator laid out the path for the business.

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Mooloolah Pool Open Great news for the Mooloolah and surrounding communities with the state school pool open for public access through the coming summer break.

Due to some confusion within the community, the Mooloolah Valley Community Association called a meeting last week to ascertain what is currently happening with the Mooloolah swimming pool.

Historically an agreement existed with Education Queensland and Sunshine Coast Council.

This agreement has recently expired and the ball is now in the court of Education Queensland as to whether they will continue to allow community access into the future.

Council and Education Queensland met back in July, with Mr Greg Peach, Regional Director for the North Coast Region of Education Queensland asking Council to put their request in writing.

Councillor Jenny McKay says that, to date, no response has been received by Council and so it is unsure what Education Queensland’s position is on the matter.

“Council has been trying to get a response from Education Queensland for months so that this issue can be resolved and the community can continue to enjoy the pool facility outside of school hours,” Cr McKay said.

“I’ve written to Mr Peach myself to ask for some indication as to what their intentions are, but have yet to receive a response. I’ve also written to Mark McArdle asking for his assistance.”

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Mr Mark McArdle MP says his office has made contact with the Education Minister and says that the matter is in progress.

“My office has spoken to the office of the Minister for Education Mr Paul Langbroek and has been told that we will have further information on the status of the agreement between Education QLD and the Sunshine Coast Regional Council early next week,” Said Mr McArdle.

Meanwhile, Council has arranged to continue to provide access to the pool for public use outside of school hours until March 2013 whilst awaiting a decision on the future arrangement.

“Council will support community access for the pool and will assist in seeking a suitable lessee to operate the pool in the future. Access to the pool could then be negotiated between the lessee and Education Queensland with both parties taking into consideration the needs of the community, said Cr McKay.

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It’s that time of year again Our last publication for 2012 will be the edition Tuesday, December 18.

All editorial contributions for the December 18 edition must be in before 12:00noon Thursday December 13

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There will be no GCNews on Wednesday, December 26, Wednesday, January 2 and Wednesday, January 9.

School Holidays opening hours will be as follows: Monday – 5.30am to 8am Tuesday – 1pm to 5pm Wednesday – 1pm to 5pm Thursday 1pm to 5pm Friday – 5.30am to 8am The pool will be closed during the Christmas / New Year week from December 24 to January 1 inclusive.

The first edition for 2013 will be Wednesday, January 16.

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Thanks to a long-running partnership between Australia Zoo and conservation organisation Fauna &Flora International, a conservation cultural exchange has seen four Indonesian tiger protectors travel out of Sumatra for the first time ever - only to find themselves land on the Sunshine Coast!

Australia Zoo is one of Fauna & Flora International (FFI’s) biggest Australian supporters.

The relationship now spans close to a decade and has had a hugely positive effect on what FFI has been able to achieve on the ground.

The exchange program was a concept of the Australia Zoo tiger department as a way of increasing awareness and understanding for the staff who work tirelessly to fundraise for FFI’s tiger program, and for the patrol teams who live for months on end in the forests of Indonesia.

“The work FFI and their team leader Debbie Martyr do in Sumatra is nothing short of remarkable.

The teams literally put their lives on the line, every single day, to save this species from extinction,” said Giles Clark, Australia Zoo International Conservation Manager and tiger supervisor.

What about Peachester, Glenview and Palmview?

In previous editions, we’ve covered the specific sections the draft planning strategy has for Beerburrum, Glass House Mountains, Beerwah, Landsborough and Mooloolah.

Unfortunately, the localities of Peachester, Glenview and Palmview (except for the massive new development attached to Sippy Downs) don’t have any specific planning chapters covering them.

The four Patrol Rangers (photo by Ben Beaden/ Australia Zoo) Three teams of tiger handlers from Australia Zoo travelled to Sumatra earlier this year to spend some time patrolling and getting a feel for what their Indonesian colleagues face on a daily basis.

Every one of them returned with a renewed respect for their dedication.

Australia Zoo tiger handler Mark Turner said, “I have a new-found admiration for the work these guys do - this was an invaluable experience and has given me a better understanding of the program we support.”

FFI’s patrol teams work closely with the national park staff, the forestry department, police and local communities. Tiger poaching is now a very risky business. Not only are poachers being arrested, but the teams are also having a big impact on stopping poaching activities, getting there before the poachers can strike.

They are covered by locality maps showing the land zonings. Comparing them with the 2004 Caloundra City Plan, not much has really changed – it seems that nothing extra has been planned, nothing new added, no real progress is envisaged.

To view these maps from the current draft planning scheme head to the ‘Hot Off The Press’ section of our website www.gcnews. com.au.

It’s not too late to have your say.

Submissions on the draft strategic plan close at 4.30pm on Friday December 14. It’s important that you make a properly made submission – either written, emailed or via the Council website. To find out how to make a properly made submission, check out the Council website or call them on 5475 7272.

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Christmas visit to Diamond Valley Lodge

Community News Knit-a-thon sees great results Lutheran Women of Calvary Glass House Mountains kept busy during the winter with their knit-a-thon. The ladies embraced the task of making quilts for residential aged care homes in the Glasshouse hinterland.

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The quilts hanging over the altar rail after being blessed during worship

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The CWA Beerwah Twilight Christmas Markets were a huge success and we would like to thank both the stall holders and the people of Beerwah for their support and attendance.

The CWA would like to express their thanks and acknowledge the following local companies that gave support to the market and sausage sizzle stall, Matilda Fruit Barn, Glasshouse Country Meats, IGA Beerwah, Woolworths Beerwah,

They were encouraged to undertake the project by the Lutheran Women of Australia – a vision of quilts being made from scraps of wool etc

by Lutheran women throughout the length and breadth of Australia, as a tangible expression of service to those in need.

Buck's Bakery Landsborough, and Cando Cakes.

The raffle was drawn and all winners have now been notified.

It is planned that we will hold markets at the CWA quarterly, the next one being planned just before the Easter holidays.

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Members of Glasshouse Country Mother Union paid their Christmas visit to Diamond Valley Lodge, Mooloolah on December 5, taking along Christmas gifts for all the residents and afternoon tea to share. Rod Butler and John Innes accompanied them.

After presents were handed out, they were happy to pose for a photo. Members were treated to speeches of thanks and also songs and music from three residents.

John Innes took pleasure in presenting Terry with a cheque amounting to $434.00 raised by a raffle held in conjunction with the recent street stall and Mooloolah Markets.

In thanking all those concerned, Terry explained that the previous donation had been spent towards vinyl for the dining room floor, and that this one will go towards televisions for resident’s rooms.

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Contributed by Patricia Bradford (Publicity Officer) Our Christmas break up held at the RSL was well attended. Trish Cashin from the recycling centre proved a very interesting speaker. She explained about what can and what can’t be placed in the recycling bins and answered many questions.

President John, on behalf of the Floral Art Society of Queensland, presented Margaret Ferris with the Ann Williams Clark Medallion for her services to Floral Art. Gifts were presented and best wishes for the Christmas season were exchanged.

Next meeting is on Thursday, January 17 in the Peachester Hall at 9.30am. Visitors and new members welcome. For more info phone 5496 9169.

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Congratulations to Neighbour of the Year At the meeting of Beerwah NHWQ held on December 3, the ‘Good Neighbour Award of the Year’ award was presented by our Area Co-ordinator Ron Stocks to Jan and Graeme Cheal.

They were nominated by Betty Pringle, who wrote: ‘I have known Graeme and Jan Cheal for about forty years, and have no hesitation in nominating them. Not only was Graeme involved in the setting up of Beerwah NHW; he has also been involved with the SES for many years, working hard in that capacity. Jan has worked for the Charity Sports Day for many years, and has also been a block co-ordinator for Beerwah NHW’.

The photo shows Graeme and Jan with Ron. Remember that the award now covers Glass House, Landsborough and Peachester, so keep those nominations coming in! Contact Sheila Williams (Secretary, 5439 0520, e-mail swilli17@dodo.com.au.)

Graeme and Jan Cheal receiving award from Ron Stocks

Our research into the coaching days often turns up humorous anecdotes.

Like the trip from Gympie in 1872 by nine-year-old Robert Pollock, who was travelling to Brisbane to complete his schooling at the Brisbane Grammar School.

According to young Robert the road to Brisbane was so bad there were frequent breakdowns, although he thought it remarkable how quickly things were repaired. At times he travelled at the back of the coach on top of the luggage and thought it great fun. The mishaps on the road were a big adventure, especially crossing flooded creeks and fixing the broken leather coach braces (suspension before springs). Public liability and third party insurance were not a problem in those days.

Passengers who caught a Cobb and Co coach between Brisbane and Gympie in the late 1800s and stopped at Bankfoot House for lunch were expected to obey the rules. These included: *gentlemen guilty of unruly behaviour will be dislodged from the coach and left stranded in the middle of the Never Never. *the driver will allow any passengers who complain of cramped conditions to ‘stretch their legs’, providing they can keep up with the speed of the coach. *should the coach become bogged, gentlemen are required to push. Those who do not may find they contribute to the speed of the journey by lightening the load.

*coarse language will not be tolerated from gentlemen in the presence of ladies and children.

The coach driver is exempt from this rule as his horses may not understand the Queen’s English. *ladies must not show unseemly ankle when climbing into or alighting from the coach. *when luncheon stops are made at hotels, it is advisable to ‘shout the driver’, or else he may not notice your absence when departing. *in the event of your sighting a yowie, bunyip or other such beastie, remain calm. The alcohol will soon wear off.

The Friends of Bankfoot House wish all a relaxed, safe and happy festive season. And let’s hope we get some rain - but not too much.

For further information contact Friends of Bankfoot House, Phone 5493 0197, Email friends@bankfoothouse.org. Ron Gillinder – President – 0407 760 989. In conjunction with the Sunshine Coast Council.

If you are interested in joining the Friends of Bankfoot House, phone 5493 0197 on Wednesday, or contact the President Ron Gillinder on 0407 760 989. Email friends@bankfoothouse.org to find out more check out the website www.bankfoothouse.org

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Irene and Tony from the Beerwah Hideaway absolutely have to sell their beautiful, much loved bed and breakfast, due to Irene’s serious health crisis.

Time is not on their side and they have been forced to take the property to a second auction to be held on Saturday, December 16 at 12.000noon.

Being desperate to sell the property they know it is a real opportunity for someone to grab an absolute bargain.

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Or for someone with a large or extended family it would also make an excellent family home, a perfect place to live in, to be enjoyed and filled with plenty of family fun. Also plenty of room for a granny flat.

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To make an appointment to inspect the property contact Peter Thompson from Elders real estate, Nambour on 0429 061 444.

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Member for Caloundra Mark McArdle has raised more than $700.00 for Movember dedicating the month of November to fundraising, while sporting an interesting Mo. The Caloundra MP has thanked everyone for their support after saying goodbye to the Mo on Friday night.

Mr McArdle said while it was a challenge to renounce his normally clean-shaven look, he was only too happy to get involved in such a worthy fundraiser joining thousands of other Mo Bro’s putting the spotlight on men’s health issues.

Mr McArdle’s attempt to grow a finely groomed moustache did make some progress over the month.

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“I wasn’t sorry to see the moustache go that’s for sure; I’d been coping quite a bit of flack.

“It was all for a great cause though and that’s what Removing moustache made the month worthwhile.’’

Mr McArdle said it is extremely important for men to get their prostate checked and to develop social relationships.

“Identifying a month is a fantastic way to highlight men’s health issues and I’m so glad I was a part of it,’’ Mr McArdle said.

The funds raised from registered Movember participants go towards Beyond Blue, the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, education programs and Movember’s global action plan.

Future directions on Advent Sunday Contributed by Chris Bell At a recent service Interim Minister of Glasshouse Country Uniting Church Rev Barbara Bailey of Caloundra spoke on ‘Proclaiming our Future’.

Barbara is pictured with Elder, Sunday School, Playgroup, Adult Fellowship and Needlework Group Co-ordinator Mrs Elaine Ewin who heads to Brisbane Women's Hospital early December for many weeks of chemotherapy and radiation.

As retiring Sunday School Co-ordinator, Elaine was pleased to be able to present James and Emma Harris with their Christmas books before they fly off to Ireland for five weeks. Wherever we go, to Brisbane or Ireland we have the assurance that God is with us.

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Contributed by Coral Beutel President Well another year is almost finished. Where did 2012 go? Our Christmas markets were another great success, with beautiful Christmas gifts available. Thank you to the stall holders and the people who patronise these markets. Thank you to the Peachester State School P and C for running the canteen, with all profits going to the school. Our next village markets will be held on February 23.

On November 30 our Christmas party was held at ‘Simply Spoilt’ with everyone who had helped throughout the year receiving a gift from Santa.

Special thanks to Dennis and Sharon for making this event enjoyable.

The last meeting was held at Margaret Wallace’s home where we welcomed a new member.

Gifts were exchanged and a delightful lunch was served with an 80th birthday cake for Cath.

The Christmas raffle was drawn with Gail Smith 1st prize, Troy 2nd and Denise Henry 3rd. Thank you to all who helped sell tickets.

On graduation night, two Peachester Students will receive $100.00 Bursary from the CWA. On behalf of Peachester CWA I would like to thank GCNews for printing my reports and wish all a happy, holy Christmas and Healthy Prosperous New Year. God Bless. www.gcnews.com.au

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Whether you are downloading an update for a program or a nifty new piece of software, you must proceed with caution. Now that we (most of us) have fast download capabilities there are companies out there that are trying to take advantage of us. For example, if you download Adobe Reader (the PDF file reader) you are ‘encouraged’ to download McAfee internet security along with it. This can cause problems if you already have an internet security program running; it is highly recommended to only have one security program at any time. You can opt out by un-ticking the box – however, this is not obvious. We think it should be the other way around – if you want the extra download you should have to tick the box. With the Java download comes the ‘Ask’ toolbar, which seems to be geared more to helping you spend your money than helping you find what you are looking for!

If you are downloading a program to ‘Help Speed up Your Computer’, just be careful what you are actually downloading. Quite often I find that the really obvious ‘Download’ button is actually for something else! Hover your mouse over the ‘Download’ button and your Browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari, or Firefox etc.) should display the true download link at the bottom of the screen. If in doubt, don’t download it.

On a final note, when installing these ‘free’ programs, read and follow the install prompts carefully. This will help you avoid accidentally installing other unwanted extra programs or browser toolbars, all of which may eventually grind your PC to a halt.

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Traditionally, one-off software purchases of business software might cost anywhere from $500.00 each (such as Microsoft Windows and Office) to $5,000.00 (such as Adobe Creative Suite of design tools).

Then, a year or so after this initial bulk purchase, you would need to spend almost as much again to upgrade to the latest version and keep up with the times.

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The latest research has lead to predictions that SaaS will grow from a $21.21 billion global industry (as of 2011) to over $130 billion in 2020.

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A word from the

President

Bob McLean The chamber’s Draft Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2012 review team is still scratching our collective heads trying to tie together the variety of thoughts being verbalised by a range of council officers.

In 2011 the Glasshouse Country Community was invited to participate in the Place + Beerwah project, as Beerwah is the planned growth centre for the region, the outcome being significant to all of Glasshouse Country.

When reflecting on the two Action Plans presented (one for council and one for community) it is not difficult to find more fantasy than achievable outcomes when compared with the draft planning scheme.

As I commented in ‘You Said It’ in the GCNews recently it appears that Glasshouse Country has been put on hold for Caloundra South.

When the community came together for the Place + discussions, the project identified seven focus themes. The theme of Robust Economy is the one that was considered by those from the business community to bring jobs, generate new business opportunities and attract new residents.

The action plan documents were presented to the collective group in March. The draft planning scheme was presented in October, for public consultation.

The problem for the community is to be able to produce the outcomes within the framework of the planning scheme, without amendment, this will be difficult.

The Place + consultation recommended that the rural community fabric be retained with growth areas developed to encourage new residents.

The medium density and high density as proposed will not encourage new residents to come to Glasshouse Country because the communities will no longer have a difference.

We have significant options which will support growth and lifestyle; these will be submitted to council for consideration by the chamber and hopefully approval in the planning scheme.

By the time this issue of the GCNews is in your hands, the community will have three days to have your submission lodged with council.

On another note, you may or may not know the minister for National Parks, Recreation, Sport & Racing, Steven Dickson, is seeking community input into how to grow eco-tourism in national parks.

The chamber, in partnership with Hinterland Tourism Sunshine Coast and Sunshine Coast Destinations, is calling for local input.

These views collected from the Glasshouse Country Community, assist in formulating the policy for how you would like to see the National Park asset made available to the public while generating new job opportunities. If these facilities were managed and supervised in a better way the local emergency services would not be called out in the rain and dark to put their own safety at risk to rescue unsupervised visitors to our local attractions. The chamber would appreciate your thoughts. Please contribute by email or post.

Email: president@glasshousemountains.com.au or GHCCC PO Box 95, Glass House Mountains, Qld. 4518.

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Business Buzz with Vanessa Rumble Hinterland Body and Soul’s, Mother and daughter Shannon and Jen Greenwood are heading off early to celebrate a white Christmas in Canada with family, so their last day will be Friday, December 14.

They know that many locals like to indulge their loved ones at Christmas with a spot of pampering and what better way to do that than with a gift voucher.

They also know that a lot of locals don’t always get around to buying them until the last minute so they have come up with a solution - Annette from My Travel Treasures (shop next door) will be selling their Gift Vouchers from Saturday, December 15 up to Christmas.

Australia Zoo was recently named Major Tourist Attraction at the 2012 Queensland Tourism Awards for the sixth time. The awards recognise the state’s most popular tourist attractions, events and services, and the Home of the Crocodile Hunter claimed the premier title!

Australia Zoo international conservation manager Giles Clark said he was honoured to accept the prestigious award on behalf of Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin and the crew at Australia Zoo. “Australia Zoo continues to go from strength to strength as we welcome visitors from all over the world each year,” Giles said. The win comes off the back of an exciting year at the Zoo with the launch of two new television shows, Bindi’s Bootcamp (ABC3) and Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Warriors (Network Ten).

Both shows were filmed in and around Australia Zoo and the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital.

RUSTIC STYLE TIMBER WORK Based in Glasshouse Mountains • Shelving • Bars • Coffee table Clo availabcks • Outdoor settings Christ le for m • Picture frames from $ as 30 • Clocks • Signs to any shape, wording or logo • Toys (planes, cars, doll houses) • Toy boxes (car track or chalk board lids) • Cutting boards • Business front desk organisers that hold your business cards, pens and can get your own saying engraved at front.

We cater for big orders to Daycare Centres including all learning toys to chairs and tables.

The team from Café au Lait at Beerwah recently bid a fond farewell to all their loyal customers who had supported them over the last 12 months. While the business had grown since the owners opened the doors of this quirky café they were just not able to make it profitable enough to stay open. It is sad in these tough economic times to see local business people who put plenty of energy and effort into their businesses to not be able to make a success of them.

Thanks to Jodie, Deb, Maureen and Alice for bringing plenty of fun and colour to those who entered the cafe's doors.

You might be surprised to know that Caloundra Wind and Surf is located right here in Landsborough. Owner Peter Nitschke used to operate from premises on the coast but decided it was more practical to operate his business on line and to work from home. And for locals it definitely makes it much easier to pick up any gear they purchase from him. Peter is known to be the first windsurfer sailor in Australia.

He started in January 1974 importing the first windsurfers into Australia while living in Tasmania. He later moved to Queensland in 1980 operating windsurfing schools and later opening the shop in Caloundra. He is an ex-Queensland Wind Surf Champion and was selected for the Olympic trials in 1983. He has won numerous competitions over the years. With this in mind, he is well qualified to advise you on windsurfing, kite surfing and has a background in surfing. He will also select the perfect board for you. Check out the website to see the range which includes a great range of second hand boards www.caloundrawindandsurf.com.au www.gcnews.com.au

Range of local timbers and if there is a specific timber you’re after we can help you get it.

We will also deliver your items up to 60km for a small fee.

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Beerwah student’s farewell Miss Reeves

Hard work celebrated

Contributed by Katrina DeClara Wow! What a fantastic day we had last Wednesday with the official opening of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden. The day was a culmination of a vision that began over 18 months ago.

The aim of the Kitchen Garden Program at Beerburrum is to engage and educate our students in growing, harvesting, preparing and sharing delicious and healthy food in the belief that the skills and understandings our students learn will be essential to the development of lifelong healthy eating habits.

Each week students from Years 5, 6, and 7 spend one hour getting their hands dirty in an extensive vegetable garden that they have helped design, build and maintain. They learn about plants, about seed saving, about water management, about compost and soil health and Prep students Ella Foster and Baylee Clarkson with Tina Davidson cutting the ribbon at the opening of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden

Students took guests on a tour around the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden

they also learn about the connection between care in the garden and flavour on the plate.

This bountiful harvest is prepared in a purposebuilt kitchen where students work collaboratively in teams preparing and sharing a variety of meals created from their produce.

The day was a celebration of the school’s community journey and acknowledged the fantastic support of staff, students, parents and community members.

After 38 years of teaching service Miss Reeves has retired. Her teaching career began in 1974. She has had several appoinments during her career and taught at Beerwah for the last 24 years.

The extra-curricula roles that most of the community would remember her for were undertaking Maths and Science programs and activities.

Her other areas of expertise benefiting the school community were sport and athletics.

When asked for an insight of what her teaching career has meant to her she responded with: “the changes to teaching are enormous. But the one constant has been the enrichment in my daily life from watching children develop their skills through education,” she said.

Best wishes Miss Reeves for your retirement from Beerwah State School staff and students.

Ms Reeves and students

Wishing you a blessed Christmas from

Glasshouse Country Christian College

“On behalf of everyone at GCCC, I would like to wish all of our families a blessed and holy Christmas.”

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Just devastated

You Said It Send your letter to email: editorial@gcnews.com.au fax: 5438 7446 post: PO Box, 99, Beerwah, 4519

Where is the baby Jesus The first Christmas card I received this year was from our local member Andrew Powell with artwork from children in the district schools - a lovely idea. After all, children and Christmas sort of go together. All the same, I find it quite sad that not one piece of the contributed Christmas scenes had any reference to the child the festival is named after. The baby Jesus and his family are nowhere to be seen. I do hope that the American trend in removing any trace of the Christ child from the public celebrations can be resisted.

So much of our daily life is about the accumulation of stuff and Christmas seems to be about bigger and better stuff these days. All the more reason to be reminded of the humble origin of this season and that God loves us so much that he became one of us. Maybe next year one of the school children will supply Andrew Powell with a real Christmas scene i.e. the Nativity.

Pam Lever Glass House Mountains

Special thanks On behalf of Glasshouse Community Church we would like to thank the Glasshouse Country RSL Sub-branch for the use of their venue for the last

four years for our church services on a Sunday afternoon. Your generosity has been so much appreciated and we wish all the members of the RSL a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Brendan Edwards Glass House Mountains

Buy local and win The Rotary Club of the Glass House Mountains want you to buy locally this Christmas, so we have created a free raffle with tickets given out by many of the shops in our area. If you buy locally, make sure you are given a ticket, and have a chance to win over $2,000 worth of prizes.

If we support our local shops, we keep our local community vibrant, and provide work for our local people.

The prize draw will take place at 6.00pm on December 24 at the Beerwah Hotel. (be there to watch, you don't have to be there to win) Please note: If you are a shop involved in this promotion, and have run out of tickets, please ring Trevor Taylor on 0427 949 518.

Trevor Taylor Rotary Club of Glass House Mountains

On Tuesday, December 4, my son’s brand new BMX bike was stolen outside Aldi. His father just bought it for him for Christmas. After being retrenched and out of work for months he finally found work and was able to afford to buy his son his first knew BMX bike. It is a Colony Premise 2013 with marbled black/silver frame and red stem and hubs. If anyone has any information or knows of the whereabouts of this bike please leave a message at Glasshouse Country News phone 5438 7445 or Beerwah Police on 5436 5222. I am offering a $100.00 reward for the return of this bike as we are all devastated.

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Christmas Multi-draw The Cricket Club Christmas mutli-draw was a huge success – many thanks to all who supported us especially Jannean and Barry Hargreaves, Carol, Sue, Betty P, Betty J and Alisa. Thanks to people whose names I’ve forgotten but not their help. Have a safe happy Christmas and hope to see you at Sports Club 2013.

Lorna Buxton Glass House Mountains

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Share your views and win At GCNews we love our readers to share their views on important issues in our local community, and to thank you for your efforts, we will choose one letter at random each month to receive a free ‘Family Pass’ to Australia Zoo. Please note that letters that contain personal attacks will not be considered.

We want to find out what issues are important to you!

It’s that time of year again Our last publication for 2012 will be the edition Tuesday, December 18.

Season Greetings

Wishing all our Parents, Students and Community a very Holy and Safe Christmas and a Happy New Year

Changed booking deadlines will be: Display and Trade ads Wednesday, December 12 at 5.00pm Classified ads Friday, December 14 at 10.00am

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When our children are little and reliant, it's common to feel resentful towards this 'stage' of parenting because we aren't able to do certain things like we used to.

However, this period of time is no different to other stages of life we encounter.

Sometimes we can't buy something because of the money stage we are in. Sometimes we can't get a job yet because we are still at the study stage of our career and not employable in that area yet.

Sometimes we can’t exercise due to an injury or unexpected illness.

Try not to catastrophise this parental ‘stage’ of your life by allowing it to define how bad your whole life is.

The reality of life is that sometimes we get challenged and things happen that seemingly try to stop you from doing what you want. Rather than focussing so much on these times as interferences to our ‘right’ life (or the way life used to be) and spending loads of energy resenting these times, we can begin seeing them as natural parts of everyone’s lives.

We all experience challenges, hardships and unwanted events. These times don’t make life wrong, they make life interesting, they teach us things and they help us to learn and grow. These times push us to resource information on how to think and act and strive in different ways than we used to.

The bottom line is, we need to learn to look for the value in these unwanted events.

So stop rolling around in how annoying, painful or bad this stage is, start looking at what you want, resource solutions on how to get it, and get planning and scheming your way around this roadblock...or just wait until the stage passes (as every stage inevitably does).

Jackie is also a life coach and operates her self help parenting website www.selfhelpformums.com and can be contacted via email info@selfhelpformums.com

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If the idea of free haircuts for your family for a year sounds like something you would have on your wish list for Christmas – then you will want to contact local mobile hairdresser Carrie Richards who is currently selling raffle tickets with that as the prize.

The raffle fundraiser is for Carrie’s terminally ill mum who really needs an electric scooter to get around.

“Mum is mostly house bound now, as it is becoming increasingly difficult for her to breathe and therefore making outings extremely taxing,” said Carrie.

“My hope is to get her an electric scooter so she can again enjoy simple outings like an afternoon stroll with her family.”

Tickets are $2.00 each, $15.00 for 10 tickets, or $25.00 for 20 tickets which is cheaper than your average haircut.

Please ring or text Carrie on 0404 803 650 to arrange payment and delivery of your tickets.

Please note the prize offer is valid for the year of 2013 and for immediate family members only (i.e. mum, dad and the kids). The winner must also live within a half hour radius of Glass House Mountains.

The amount of haircuts is based on having haircuts every six weeks.

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I have an old knee injury and would like to know what can be done to prevent the situation worsening?

Many people carry old injuries that haven’t recovered to be ‘as good as new’ and become areas prone to re injury and ongoing discomfort, despite medical assessment and treatment.

In treating chronic injuries it is important to look at causes of ongoing discomfort – e.g. muscle tightness and imbalance resulting from injury. Once the causes of the ongoing discomfort are understood, a course of treatments can be designed, including techniques such as:  Dynamic taping of the area to provide support for the joint and to ‘rest’ the joint so it can heal fully.  Massaging the surrounding muscles to allow the joint to move more freely (particularly important for knees and shoulder joints).  Applying treatment (acupressure etc.) to points known to assist with joint injuries.

With appropriate treatment, areas of weakness can often improve significantly resulting in reduced pain and prevention of further injury.

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Have you had a clicky jaw, difficulty in opening wide, trouble with grinding your teeth or clenching?

Then you may have a TMJ disorder. You may also experience pain or tenderness in the jaw joint, temples, ears, side of your neck or upper shoulders, as well as headaches behind or around the eyes.

The jaw joint or TMJ is formed by the junction of the jaw bone (mandible) and your head (cranium). The joint is then divided by a disc.

Stress is another major contributing factor and it is important to understand and avoid stress-related behaviours. You can modify these often subconscious behaviours to prevent or modify jaw pain. Examples of these behaviours are: clenching your teeth, bruxing (nocturnal grinding of teeth), excessive gum chewing, nail biting and pen chewing.

I have undergone specialised training in TMJ dysfunction and can diagnose the cause of your jaw symptoms and establish an appropriate treatment plan to resolve the symptoms.

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By now you should have all received my annual Christmas card in your mail boxes. The theme this year was ‘Critters at Christmas’ and I’m sure you will agree that the students did a fantastic job of showing how they think our native animals would celebrate their Christmas. I just wanted to give a little shout out to Roman and Leo De Clara from Beerburrum State School, both of who submitted entries to the competition. Roman actually won second prize and Leo received a Highly Commended award for his work. These amazing kids actually wrote me a letter thanking me for their prize and recognition for their efforts – thanks kids and well done!

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The Beerburrum School of Arts held their annual Children’s Christmas party last Saturday and I’m pleased to say I had the chance to drop by and wish the community Merry Christmas. Beerburrum is a small but very tight knit community and they were all out in force to celebrate this annual event.

During the last week of Parliament for 2012, the Beerburrum State School held the official launch of their Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program. Visitors were treated to a tour of the garden and the kitchen and even got to sample some of the garden produce for morning tea. Alaina from my office attended in my absence and she returned with a glowing report on the students, teachers and volunteers who are tirelessly devoted to this project. She was also particularly pleased with the home made relish and freshly picked tomatoes she purchased from the students to take home.

Well done to everyone involved with this program – I realise a lot of work goes into a project like this and you should all be very proud of your efforts and achievements.

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This is my last contribution to the paper for 2012 so I would like to take this opportunity to wish the community a Merry Christmas and all the best for a prosperous start to 2013. My office will be closing at 12.00noon on Friday, December 21 and re-opening on Monday, January 7. Any enquiries can be emailed to glass.house@parlaiment.qld.gov.au over the holidays and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible during the week we re-open.

Mark McArdle

State member for Caloundra P: 5491 2780

What a big year 2012 has been. The hinterland has seen some positive changes with the change in Government. We now have the responsibility of ensuring that necessary changes are made to make sure we move on from the former Labor Government to develop a stronger community.

However we can only move forward with your help.

It’s important that everyone has a say in regards to the proposed changes to bus routes effecting the Hinterland and greater Sunshine Coast area.

This is the second round of consultation so passengers must speak up before the final plan is released.

The LNP public transport recommendations suggest additional services for the main Sunshine Coast route (600) but there are also a number of recommendations to reduce duplication, adjust timetables or reduce services on routes with very low patronage.

601 and 613 are just two services out of the Sunshine Coast transport network that are being considered for termination due to low patronage.

There may also be several hinterland bus services that will be altered, to look at the full list of proposed changes and for a chance to give your own feedback please head to the Translink website. www.translink.com.au I’ve received feedback recently in regards to upgrading and improving safety measures outside Beerwah State School.

The Minister for Transport and Main Roads Scott Emerson MP has called for recommendations into school zones that require the installation of flashing light signs.

The Newman Government is working to upgrade signage in a bid to improve road safety for children by committing $10 million over four years to allow for the installation of these signs.

I will be requesting that the Beerwah State School be made a priority in this initiative.

In closing it has been a good year for the Hinterland and the Caloundra electorate and I’m looking forward to a prosperous New Year.

My wife Judy and I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. www.gcnews.com.au

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Happenings Out and About Christmas celebrations It was a busy night at the Pineapple Patch at Glass House Mountains last Wednesday when both the Beerwah Neighbourhood Watch and the Beerwah Lions Ladies both held their Christmas celebrations.

The Beerwah Neighbourhood Watch is the only Neighbourhood Watch group still operational in Glasshousse Country, they meet at the Beerwah Library on the first Monday of the month from 7.30pm.

om d e r Bo There is plenty of fun for kids to participate in this holiday season.

Council is offering some great Green Art Workshops to make beautiful environmentally friendly ‘green’ decorations and gifts as well as a number of Library activities locally.

Monday, December 17 Times: 10.00am – 11.00am, Ages: five – eight Cost: Free Make creative decorations for your Christmas tree.

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Tuesday, December 18 Times: 10.30am – 12.00noon Ages: five – 12 Cost: $5.00 Festive Bamboo Lanterns: Create your very own festive lantern. Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens.

Tuesday, December 18 Times: 10.30am – 12.00noon Ages: five – eight Times: 12.30pm – 2.00pm Ages: nine - 12 Cost: $5.00 Recycled Jigsaw Puzzle Tree Decorations: Recycled Aussie Christmas Cards/Wrapping with Lino Printing at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve.

Wednesday, December 19 Times: 8.30am – 10.30am Ages: Under 12 Cost: Free Christmas party, with sausage sizzle, Sparkles the Clown and a Santa visit. Bookings essential, will be held in Beerwah Hall.

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Wednesday, December 19 Times: 10.30am – 12.00noon Ages: five – eight Times: 12.30pm – 2.00pm Ages: nine – 12 Cost $5.00 Look What I Made: Experiment with fun printing techniques to create your very own beautiful hand-made wrapping paper and cards. Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens.

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Thursday, December 20 Times: 10.30am – 12.00noon Ages: five – nine Times: 12.30pm – 2.30pm Ages: 10 – 14 Cost: $5.00 Sugar Gliders of Mary Cairncross Reserve: Make your own Sugar Glider in clay, in a day! At Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve.

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Thursday, December 20 Times: 9.30am – 12.00noon Ages: five – 12 Cost: $5.00 Natural and Native Christmas Decorations and Gifts: Create beautiful decorations and gifts using all natural and organic materials. Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens.

Bookings are essential for library activities please phone 1300 542 7279 and for all other activities can be registered and paid for online at the time of booking via council’s CommunityHub at www.community.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/events or at a council Customer Contact Centre. | DECEMBER 12 2012

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Traditional storytelling through art

‘John’s Stories’ is a pictorial style and sculpture exhibition of Indigenous artist John Murray at Caloundra Regional Gallery until January 13.

John Murray loves storytelling through his art. John is physically disadvantaged and has found that making art allows him to better communicate with those around him.

The very particular naive pictorial style and whimsical sculptures of ‘John’s Stories’ transform the traditional creation stories, passed down by the wiggy (old people).

The paintings bring to life stories from daily indigenous life including fishing, camping, living in the forest and family life. This exhibition also features an installation of the Bagu fire-spirit sticks, a strong set of sculptural forms.

Caloundra Regional Gallery is open free to the public, Wednesday to Sunday from 10.00am to 4.00pm.’ For further information please call 5420 8299.

Q & A evening at University

Hundreds of potential students, including those who have yet to apply, are expected to visit the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Sippy Downs campus on Monday, December 17 for lastminute advice on enrolling to study in 2013.

The USC Options Q&A Evening will also benefit people who have already chosen the University of the Sunshine Coast as a QTAC preference.

More than 9,000 people have put USC as a preference so far this year.

The event from 4.00pm to 6.30pm will feature academic, admissions and support staff offering one-on-one advice about degree options, pathways to university, overseas study as part of a USC degree, scholarships, fees, financial support and student services.

USC External Relations Manager Kylie Russell said group seminars and campus tours would attract students eager to have their questions answered in a welcoming environment.

“It’s a great opportunity for people who want more details on the University’s programs and courses, such as Business and Information Technology, Communication and Design, Education, Health, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering,” she said.

“We have new offerings in Nursing Science and Midwifery, Drama, Animal Ecology, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and the proposed Law degree.”

Seminars also will be held to provide information for parents and partners who will be helping support the students.

Ms Russell said current USC students would share their experiences at the event.

“They’ll have plenty of tips on how to thrive in your first year of uni,” she said.

To register attendance, go to the USC website www.usc.edu.au/options or call 5456 5000.

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In late August Glasshouse Country News brought you a story of the health plight of Beerwah local 19 year old Emily Madden, diagnosed with Lyme Disease.

Over the next week or so there will be three separate events that have been organised to help fundraise for the medical treatment Emily Madden requires. If you would like to support Emily, why not go along to one of the events below or make a donation into the Save Emily bank account details at the end of the story.

An evening event will be held at ‘Urban Espresso’ Coffee Shop and Restaurant, 5 Innovation Parkway, Kawana (under the Kawana Private Hospital) on Wednesday, December 12 from 7.00pm. On the night there will be food platters, music, guest speaker, lucky door prize and raffles, with the cost being $60.00 (pay at the door).

A Supersalversupper will be held at Channel Sports Bar/Bistro on Bulcock Beach Esplanade, near Rumba, will be held on Monday, December 17 from 7.00pm to 9.30pm .You can expect great music, a guest speaker, lucky door prize and raffles, cost: $60.00 (pay at the door).

A Big Breakfast has been organised for the Sunshine Coast Function Centre Caloundra RSL on Tuesday 18 December 18from 6.30am for 7.00am start and 8.30am finish. There will be music, guest speakers, lucky door prize and raffles. Cost is $60.00 (pay at the door).

Please register your attendance with either Jon Jones (5491 6584 jpjones3@bigpond.com) or Jenny Madden (5494 0010 jennymadden5@ hotmail.com – 8.00am to 8.00pm).

‘Save Emily’ Fundraising Campaign Bank: Bank of QLD. Account Name: Save Emily BSB: 124 001. Account Number: 219 183 87 www.gcnews.com.au

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Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season

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Noticeboard Raffle results

Glasshouse Country RSL Friday Night Raffle 1st prize – Meat voucher (Glasshouse Country Meats) orange diamond 85B – Helen K 2nd Prize – Fruit and veggie voucher (Kandara Strawberries) orange diamond 31B – Max J Lucky door – blue spades 16D – Roxanne Beerwah CWA Raffle Winners Happy winners were Carol (A68), Desley (A84), Jan (F47) and Bonnie (B94).

Competitive ocean swim

Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Club is holding a competitive one or two km ocean swim at Dicky Beach, Caloundra on Sunday, December 30.

To enter visit www.oceanswims.com or www. dickybeachsurfclub.com All money raised will help the club purchase vital equipment for patrol duties.

Carols and Concert

An invitation is issued to join in traditional carol singing and enjoy a concert in the Anglican Annexe at the Mary MacKillop Community Centre from 6.00pm on Friday, December 14. Bring along something to share for a finger-food supper.

Any donations will go to the Christmas Bowl Appeal. Enquiries 5494 9536.

Landsborough Museum

The museum will be closing for the Christmas break on Monday, December 17 and will re-open on Wednesday, January 2.

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Beerwah Lions Ladies would like to thank the community for their support at our recent street stall and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Raffle Winner – R. Flemming.

BADYACC

Beerwah and District Youth and Community Centre (BADYACC) will be closing from Monday, December 24 and reopening on Friday, January 4. Ted and Eunice Prickett from the Anglican Church are organising Emergency Relief during this time, phone 5494 9061.

Koala Rescue

Family History

Our koalas are in a critical state and we are dedicated to making sure they survive. We are a non-profit organisation that operates 24 hours a day seven days a week. We rescue sick, orphaned or displaced koalas in all areas. You can ring Ray on 0423 618 740 or Murray on 0431 300 729 and we will collect koalas and take them to the Australian Wildlife Hospital in Beerwah for the correct treatment. Please help us to work to help an Australian icon which is so quickly becoming extinct.

Receive one hour of FREE assisted local and worldwide family history research during opening hours at the Caboolture Family History Research Group Inc. located in the Caboolture Historical Village at 280 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture.

Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday between 9.30am - 2.00pm. Phone 5428 2018 or email us at cfhrg55@bigpond.com. We do have internet connections also. All enquiries are welcome.

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Not a Lonely Christmas?

We are in the most exciting time of the year for children; school is over, the expectation of Christmas is high, and the growing Christmas wish-list.

For families it often means stocking up on food, and making plans to receive relatives.

The Christmas season can be a time of happiness, joy and sharing.

But give a thought for the people of your community who may not experience Christmas with any expectation whatsoever.

The neighbours are off camping at the beach, visiting relatives, or tied up with their own family responsibilities. The shops are closed for a couple of days and the streets are eerily quiet.

In our pursuit of the best Christmas experience for our own circle, are we prone to neglect the needy?

Are we looking in one direction while the lonely, the bereaved, the hopeless, and the depressed still are viewing the world through their own glasses?

It can be a time of great loneliness for those with mental illness or who are disenfranchised from their community or family for whatever reasons.

GLASSHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Brendan Edwards

WE HAVE MOVED! Glass House Mountains State School Main Hall - Sun 4.30pm

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Are you single, between 50-65 years old and wanting to meet new people? Join us for regular social outings. No commitments, just an opportunity to meet new people and have fun.

Call evenings only 0437 792 345.

Social gathering for singles

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Need a local hall for your class or group?

Glasshouse Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 4 Ryan Street, Glass House Mountains has some vacancies week days and all day Saturday. Cost $20.00 session, morning – afternoon – evening.

Email admin@ghmnc.com or Phone 5438 7000 9.00am – 12.00noon.

The Sunshine Statesmen Barbershop Chorus is looking for new male singers. It is not necessary to have choir experience or to be able to read music. The chorus rehearses from 7.30pm on Wednesday nights at the Buderim Uniting Church Hall, on the corner of King Street and Gloucester Road. So if you like to sing, just come along or ring George McCallan on 5476 6508. www. sunshinestatesmen.org.au

Glasshouse Country Ministers Fellowship

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Suicide rates rise on and around the day.

Apart from the emergency rooms of our hospitals noting an increased number of patients with broken bones or food stuck while swallowing, there are the numbers who silently cry in their inner loneliness.

The celebration of Christmas is because of the Christ. He taught that we share ourselves with the lonely, the needy, the sick and the dishevelled.

So this year how great could it be to look outside our circles and bring a forgotten person the joy of Christmas...and why not even, every day of the year?

Why not bring a meal, or help someone in need or to visit a local church Christmas service. Jesus said our service to others is service to him.

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY

LUTHERAN CHURCH Reed Street, Glass House Mtns

Christmas Eve Service 7pm Sunday Worship and Sunday School 9.00am

Contact 5439 9341 or 5496 9671

Glasshouse Country Uniting Church A Caring Christian Community

Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah 8.30am - Sunday Worship & Youth Program 10.30am - Peachester UC 1st & 3rd Sun Phone: 5494 6187 All Welcome!

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY ANGLICAN CHURCH WEDNESDAYS *Mooloolah (Paget Road) 9.00am SUNDAY *Beerwah (Peachester Road) 9.00am Rev. Ken Goodger - 5491 1866 Local contact Br. John 5439 9130

Glasshouse Country Baptist Church 9am Sunday, 58 Roberts Rd Beerwah All welcome! Enquiries: 5494 6354 Midweek craft, kids and youth programs – see gcbcq.org

CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday 6pm: Peachester Rd, Beerwah 5493 0967 Sunday 7am: Caloundra St, Landsborough 5494 8896 Sunday 5.30pm: Mooloolah Hall, Bray Rd 5494 7240 www.gcnews.com.au

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3 Bedroom home, freshly painted with new carpet throughout Eat-in kitchen with gas cooking and corner pantry

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Plus a converted shed with 2 rooms, a toilet and shower

Set against a peaceful rainforest backdrop this lovely residence sits on close to half an acre (2023m2) of gently undulating land.

Don't miss this one….inspect today!!!

Whether you are looking for a wonderful large family residence or an income producing property, this is a chance of a lifetime.

This beautiful, much loved B&B absolutely has to be sold. Why just buy a house when you can have a lifestyle property – B&B, cooking school, café and cellar door, function venue … the list goes on.

• 3 acres of flat tropical gardens • 5 bedrooms with 3 ensuites - 2 with spa baths • Separate Office/Computer room • Commercial grade kitchen • Large undercover outdoor entertaining area with bar & swimming pool • Large shed, which could be converted into additional self contained flat or accommodation The property can be sold on a Walk-in Walk-out basis with all furnishings included in the sale. Alternatively it can be sold “bare” with none of this additional infrastructure included.

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25 ACRES - BEERWAH Ask Brownie

We are keen to find out what this plant is. A cutting was given to us a couple of years ago but we have so far been unable to identify it although it is obviously a member of the succulent family.

The flower has quite a strong scent, best described as being like rotten meat, so we have named it the ‘Stinky Plant’.

Hopefully you can identify it for us and other readers who have received cuttings from us.

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What a spectacular flower. I can relate to the smell as I’ve got some Snake Lily (or Amorophallus) growing in the garden, and they smell the same.

Your plant is called Stapelia (no easier common name) – scientific name Stapelia leendertziae.

It’s from South Africa and can be grown in the ground (if you want) – although I like yours as a hanging basket – and it needs good drainage and 30 per cent shade – which is best achieved in this region in hanging baskets.

It is a big group of plants, with over 100 types of Stapelia, and over 300 different genera (Stapelia is just one genera) in the ‘carrion flower’ group.

The rotten meat smell attracts flies which are the flower pollinators. Some people have reported maggots being laid in the flowers which are then cleaned up by ants (nice little cycle of life). Surprisingly, two members of the group have sweet smelling flowers.

Here’s a website which has information on this genera of plants www.plantzafrica.com/plantqrs/stapelia.htm

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Blackbean

Castanospermum australe This specimen tree is a fabulous addition to any large garden or acreage situation. A tall tree to 40m found in native rainforests along waterways, it has a strong root system which can be used to consolidate stream banks against erosion.

In the garden situation Blackbean usually only grows to 15m with a beautiful dark green shady dense canopy spreading to 5m. The large branches could be used in a swing for those young at heart.

The Blackbean prefers to be grown in moist, fertile and well-drained soils but is adaptable to a wide range of conditions, tolerates a light frost and shady conditions but prefers to be grown in full sun. As an indoor pot plant it can be grown successfully as a low maintenance attractive tub plant. When the plant has outgrown its indoor pot it can be readily transplanted into the garden.

It displays vibrant sprays of red, orange and yellow pea shaped flowers in October to November. The nectar produced by these flowers attracts a wide variety of nectar loving birds, possums, bats and butterflies.

The seeds and seed pods of this plant are very distinctive and highly poisonous to eat untreated, not only to us as humans, but also to a variety of stock animals.

The timber was much sought after in times gone by, but is rarely harvested now. It is a highly regarded cabinet timber, used for furniture, carving and panelling.

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Down & Dirty with Brownie

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Avid gardener and owner of Professional Weeds Solution

Great trees for Glasshouse Country

Back in edition November 14, I started my campaign to highlight wonderful larger trees that people with bigger blocks of land can plant and leave as future ‘legacy trees’.

So here are the first few for you to think about planting this weekend – buying and planting a tree for someone is a great Christmas present, or a lasting memorial for a loved one.

Jacaranda We’ve just come through the jacaranda flowering season, and what a spectacular scene it was.

These spreading trees create wonderful summer shade and form a magical lilac ground cover when the flowers all begin to fall.

They tend to grow wider than they are tall, so give it plenty of sideways space.

They are native to Brazil and so are perfectly suited to our sub-tropical climate. Never prune them if possible, as it will spoil that wonderful umbrella shape they eventually grow into.

What would spring be like without them?

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Yellow Jacaranda or Mexican Fern Tree The common name can vary for this tree, but its scientific name is Schizolobium parahybum.

It is a towering straight trunked tree, branching high up into an umbrella of green, ferny foliage with a profusion of yellow, pea-shaped flowers in spring.

This fast-growing tree originates from Brazil and Mexico and grows to about 40m – a great specimen can be seen next to Steve Irwin Way just down from the Roys Road intersection.

The tree loses its large leaves in spring just before flowering occurs, making it a yellow beacon in the landscape.

Growing tall and fairly open, it forms a wonderful upper level canopy without shading gardens below.

Illawarra Flame Tree I may be a bit biased – coming from Wollongong – but I think the Illawarra Flame Tree is one of the grandest looking trees around.

Not growing to an enormous height or width, it can even be grown nicely in a suburban backyard. However it does shed largish leaves all at the same time – great for making mulch and compost, a problem for pools and tidy-freaks (you know who you are).

But in spring, you are rewarded with a bright red explosion of small bell-shaped flowers. Even the small branches turn red.

As they flower at the same time as the Jacaranda, planting them both together will result in a magnificent show.

Next month I’ll bring you three more ‘Great Trees for Glasshouse Country’. www.gcnews.com.au

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Red Earth Gallery in the Aussie World Complex is not your average art gallery. It is filled with paintings and drawings, books and signs, 3D posters for the kids and a huge range of unique and affordable gift ideas. Drop in and say hello to Michelle, who can point you in the right direction if you are stuck on a Christmas gift.

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Pelicans Sculptor Andre Vanne

Yearning a Marlin Artist - Gary Bell

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FUEL TAX CREDITS

Do you claim fuel tax credits on your BAS. Are you aware that there have been some changes?

Changes to fuel tax credit rates From 1 July 2012, fuel tax credit rates have changed. You may be affected by one or more of the following rate changes relating to: Heavy vehicles travelling on public roads The fuel tax credit rate for heavy vehicles that use taxable fuel and travel on a public road is reduced by the road user charge, which is subject to change.

From 1 July 2012, after subtracting the road user charge of 25.5 cents per litre, the fuel tax credit rate for liquid fuels (for example, diesel or petrol) used in heavy vehicles is 12.643 cents per litre. For duty paid gaseous fuels (LPG, liquefied natural gas [LNG] and compressed natural gas [CNG]) used in heavy vehicles travelling on a public road, the road user charge reduces any fuel tax credit entitlement to nil.

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A heavy vehicle is one that has a GVM greater than 4.5 tonne. Diesel vehicles acquired before 1 July 2006 can equal 4.5 tonne GVM. Liquid fuels used in specified off-road business activities • Agriculture • Fishing • Forestry The current rate for these activities is 38.143 cents per litre.

Liquid fuels used in some off-road business activities Liquid fuels are petrol, diesel and other combustible fossil fuels such as kerosene, mineral turpentine, white spirit, toluene, heating oil and some solvents. Fuel ethanol and biodiesel are not included as they have no effective fuel tax and are not fossil fuels.

From 1 July 2012, the fuel tax credit rate increased for liquid fuels used in off-road activities eligible since 1 July 2008 (previously 19.0715 cents per litre). These activities include (but are not limited to):

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• construction • manufacturing • wholesale/retail • property management • landscaping.

The current rates for these activities are Petrol 32.623 cents per litre and Diesel 31.933 cents per litre.

Please Note: fuels used in light vehicles, less than 4.5 tonne GVM travelling on a public road are not eligible for any Fuel Tax Credit.

Keep good records Now that many fuel tax credit rates are changing each year it is important to keep good records of your fuel usage. You need to show the types of fuel you acquired and what activities you used each fuel for, such as whether it was used in on-road or off-road activities Please contact us if you require any further information on claiming Fuel Tax Credits.

Carolyn Wheeler Woodford Office 1/116 Archer Street Phone: 5496 1156 email: cwheeler@caliph.net.au

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Phone Shane Robins 0418 900 705 a/h 5494 6425

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Plumbing • Gas fitting • Drainage

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1/15 Free Street, Beerwah Ph 5439 0816 or 0413 050 578

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Blood, Sweat & Cheers Your guide to sport in Glasshouse Country

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club Contributed by Dennis Hume Wednesday, December 5: after their end of year Christmas Breakup Party, the ladies decided to play out the remaining few weeks of the year before the green is closed for maintenance. 5 bowlers turned up and a game of Triples was played. The winners were Di Hunt, Leisa Craven, Dennis Hume def Warren Blackbourne, Jenny Hobson, Dennis Hume 27 to 15. The breeze made playing enjoyable.

Thursday, December 6: Open Pairs Bowls. A Round of the Mixed Fours Championship was played in the morning. Kerry Capern’s team def Millie Freshwater’s team 20 to 19. Also a morning social Pairs game was played. The winners were Ernie Sherwood, Robbie Dean with 2 + 41. The runners up were Bobby Bloomer, Ron Wilson with 20 in the second game.

Saturday December 8: a Semi-final Mixed Fours Championship was played in the morning. Rob Farrell, Robbie Dean, Anne White def Gary Lehmann, Bray Howard, Margaret Lehmann 24 to 15 in what was a closely fought match.

Saturday, December 8 in the afternoon: the Bowls Club celebrated its Christmas Luncheon and Annual Presentation of Club Championship and Competition Awards at Club Glass House.

With 52 bowlers, guests and invited sponsors sitting down to a wonderful feast put on by Club Glass House. A great day was had by all.

Make sure to follow Glasshouse Country Bowls on our web site – www.clubglasshouse.com.au and follow the prompts to the Bowls Section.

Beerwah Golf Club

Contributed by Jenny Kelly Ladies Club news What a great day we had for our Christmas breakup party. The party is funded by the proceeds of our weekly raffle and the girls have a chance to win lots of prizes, eat lovely food and then dance off all those extra calories. Eighty four girls played a nine hole Irish Fourball and the first prize hampers went to Glenys Parry, Julie McMahon, Brid John and Marie Norton.

Our runners up were Margaret Hepburn, Joy Turner, Shirley Matheson and Rose Ballard.

Sharon Phillips, Marg Hunkin, Jan Corfield and Debs Rutherford took home the hampers for coming third.

It was a tough day on the greens for four of our girls who found the putts just wouldn't fall.

Not to be forgotten, the NAGA award this year went to Monica Dangerfield, Pat Plowman, Barb McIntosh and yours truly, Jen Kelly.

Our NTPs were won by Heather Coyle, Viki Bartel, Di Smith and Gloria White on number 2, and Lea Garner, Barb Whitfield, Sue Williamson and Hope Hannah took out number 5.

The happiest winner on the day was Barb Whitfield who took home our major raffle prize of a lovely pair of sapphire earrings, which were generously donated to the girls by Neil Head.

Thursday golf is finished for 2012, but the girls will be back in the swing again on January 17.

Until then, we hope you have a safe and happy festive season and we'll see you all in the New Year.

Our winners Glenys, Julie, Brid and Marie Club Championship and Competition Winners

Mooloolah Valley Bowls Club Contributed by Judy Walker No play on Tuesday – too hot. Friday December 7 winners were Eric Wood and Alex Thomson, 2nd James Sammon and Rob Hall and 3rd Eileen Pierce and Rosemay Roderick. Saturday December 8, winners were Lloyd Walker and Ann Carroll ( new member) and in Triples Ray Bryant, Gay Ricketts and Ede Clark. We need names for the Christmas lunch on December 15.

Please call Gwen on 5494 7041 or Eileen on 5494 7247.

Sharon, Marg, Jan and Debs with their hampers.

Golf Club news The Annual Christmas Mixed is a much anticipated event on our golfing calendar, sponsored by our patron Don Elks and his wife Thelma. 98 golfers played a 2BBB Stableford which was well won

by Colleen Baker and Glen Watkins with a score of 46 points, ahead of runners up Vanessa Aland and Scott Yeates with 45 points. Due to Don and Thelma's generosity, there was a NTP on every hole, so 36 lucky players went home with a chicken for Christmas. Winners of the longest drives were Hope Hannah and John Elks.

The course will be open over the Christmas break for both competition and social golf, so come on over and enjoy a round on this great local course.

John in the pro shop and Janette, our secretary manager, will be on hand to make sure your visit is a great day out.

See you on the course, stay safe and good golfing.

Runners Up Margaret, Joy, Shirley and Rose

Beegees Support a Sponsor Lukes IGA Glass House Mountains and Matilda Fruit Barn are two of the generous local businesses that supported BeeGee’s in 2012 – show them how much we appreciate them by shopping in their stores.

Horse Riding @ Rossi’s 5494 8515

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Online Registrations for 2013 Soccer Bookmark our new updated website –

www.beerwahglasshouseunited.com for the latest up to date info, dates, forms and news Early soccer fees payment plan available now contact Paula beegeesregistrar@bigpond.com – 0409342079 All interested Coaches and Managers please forward application found on www.beerwahglasshouseunited.com under documents, to beegeesecretary@bigpond.com or contact Director of Coaching Terry Jones on 0418721456 Major Sponsors:

10 Reed St, Glasshouse Mountains 5493 0933

Luke’s Glasshouse Country Chiropractic Andrew Howden

Muster dates: Mon 28 Jan @ 4pm - 4:30pm - U12 Boys, 5pm - U13 Boys Tues 29 Jan @ 4.30pm - U14 Boys, 5.30pm - U15 Boys

Online registrations at www.myfootballclub.com.au opens 2nd January

Wed 30 Jan @ 5pm - U13, 15 & 17 Girls Thurs 31 Jan @ 5pm - U17 Boys Mon 4 Feb @ 5pm - U10 Mixed Wed 6 Feb @ 5pm - U11 Mixed Proudly supporting local sporting groups www.gcnews.com.au

SCF, FQ, FFA and Bee Gees have kept 2012 fee’s (there will be a small increase in the family volunteer levy)

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Classified Booking Public Notice Deadlines for December Edition glasshouse country rsl is fully booked for the event on friday 14th december

It’s that time of year again Please note The last edition of GCNews will be Tuesday December 18 Classified deadline is 10.00am Friday, December 14

Christmas

Phone Sarah on 5438 7445 or email reception@gcnews.com.au

Avocado Industry Advisory Committee and Subcommittees Expressions of Interest Horticulture Australia (HAL), in partnership with Avocado Australia Limited (AAL), is inviting expressions of interest to fill vacant positions on the Avocado Industry Advisory Committee (IAC), the R&D Subcommittee and Marketing subcommittee. The role of the Avocado IAC is to provide strategic advice to HAL on the investment of national avocado statutory R&D and marketing levies that are managed by HAL. HAL is seeking to appoint appropriately skilled and passionate persons for the IAC and subcommittees that can demonstrate the following competencies relevant to each role: • Understand key strategic avocado industry development objectives • Knowledge of all sectors of the avocado supply chain • Understanding of regional avocado production issues • Expertise in marketing strategy • Commercial knowledge of domestic avocado marketing • Commercial knowledge of export avocado marketing • Practical research knowledge and experience • Practical extension knowledge and experience • Broad understanding of the Australian horticulture research capacity and capability For more information, about the role, responsibilities and structure of the Avocado IAC, please go to: http://www.horticulture.com.au/or http://industry.avocado.org.au/News.aspx

Home & Yard Maintenance Gardening, minor painting, mowing etc. Insured. Pensioner discount, no job too small. Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm Ph: Craig 5494 0858

Call Leisa or Michelle …

12/60 Simpson Street, Beerwah.

Professional Services Shop 2, 1 Connection Rd,

Ph: 5494 7992

ACCOUNTING FOR YOU Debbie Gillingham - 0438 947 992

Tenders

COMPREHENSIVE CLEANING domestic and commercial. Reliable & experienced. Ph Lauren 0403 044 887

HINTERLAND ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Season Greetings Ph 5439 0188

REGISTERED BAS AGENT / BOOKKEEPER Offering total small business bookkeeping solutions Ph: 0412 996 036 Email: mLedden@hotmail.com ‘Excellence in Service and Accuracy’

Health, Beauty & Fitness mobile hairdresser Excellence in hair design.

For friendly, easy, in your own home service call Carrie 0404 803 650 or 5496 9186. mobile massage / emmett Therapist. Pain relief, sport, events. Phone Diane 0427 327 783

Looking for a motivating, social & child friendly exercise group? FitClub is a free initiative to get the community enjoying a healthy active lifestyle. Register now: 5496 0582 or visit www.24WellnessFitClub.com.au

Courses & Tuition guitar, flute, piano accordion & Music theory lessons. Professional caring teachers. Ph: 5494 7568 or 0411 959 157 ART CLASSES Beginner or Advanced. Acrylic, Oil, Pastel, Watercolour. All Styles $20.00 per class www.landsboroughartstudio.com.au Karen 5494 8354

Anniversary Notice Gwen and Doug Kippen Forty years married on the 6th of January 2013

yoga glasshouse mountains Friday mornings Phone: 0402 882 725 or 5438 7533 mobile aqua playgroup 2013 Bookings Phone: 0427 327 783. Swimming information for parents, fun for children. Qualified & Insured.

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Positions Vacant Ph: 5494 6133

Fax: 5494 6462

Woodlands are currently looking for staff in the following fields:Welder / Maintenance person – experience in fabrication, augers, conveyor systems preferred.

Diesel Mechanic – to work on wide range of vehicles, HC licence preferred but not essential If you are interested in these positions, please apply either in person to Woodlands office at 2814 Old Gympie Road, Beerwah, or send in your resume to the address above. Conditions do apply to these positions. If you have any avian species at home (ie chickens, ducks, budgies etc) you are not eligible for biosecurity reasons. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Beerwah Glass House United Soccer Club is seeking applications for Small Sided Football and Junior Coordinators.

These positions report directly to the Director of Coaching.

We envisage that the right people for the job will have a fun, enthusiastic, easy going nature, competent football technical abilities and previous coaching experience with all age groups. Ideally they will hold a Blue Card and be familiar with the FFA National Curriculum.

For further details contact Terry Jones on 0418 721 456.

Please send your resume to beegeesecretary@bigpond.com Closing date: Friday 21st December 2012

casual farm workers required for Ginger processing 2nd January 0418 854 307

Hire Tennis Courts for hire Day/ Night contact Glasshouse Mtns Sports Club 5493 0055 for bookings

Markets

Childcare SMILO'S PLAYHOUSE!!

Located in Peachester

Affiliated with Sunshine Coast Family Day Care Scheme CCB claimable

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Gary's cleaning service Weekly or fortnightly cleans. Minimum 2 hrs $25/hr. Pensioners $20/hr Phone: 5494 7340 or 0423 772 573

CASUAL BAR STAFF POSITION AVAILABLE Must have R.S.A. and R.S.G. Experience within all areas of bar, bistro and gaming required.

Weekend and night work.

Immediate start Email info@glasshousemountainstavern.com.au

Applicants should forward a CV that addresses the above competencies and outlines all relevant experience to: Expression of Interest - Avocado IAC Horticulture Australia Limited, Level 7, 179 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, or apply@horticulture.com.au

Applications close 5.00pm 4 January 2013

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Home Day Care for ages 3mths & up Before & After School Care School Holiday Care

Shona Milo 5494 9395 0438 981 212 E-mail: shona@themilos.com.au

Landsborough Market every Saturday 8.00am - 1.00pm. Stalls inside & outside. $10.00 a site. Fresh Fruit & Veg. Dog Treats & Bird Treats.

Plants & Seedlings, Jewellery, Bric a Brac , Incense & essential oils. Dragons & Dolls. Our Country Kitchen provides great old style country breakfasts each Saturday come on in & try one. Follow us on Facebook. Bookings essential. New stall holders welcome. Phone 54946315 b.h.

$14.00 for 10 words then 50c per word thereafter. Ring through your classifed and pay over the phone with your credit card.

Deadline 12noon Mondays.

Pets & Livestock cont.

Cars, Bikes, Caravans & Boats

Books

ProfessionalÊPetÊSitting &ÊDogÊWalking

Beerwah Books and Bits & Beerwah Books and Bits Vinyl Revival. Great range of books and LP’s.

Preloved books suitable for all ages babies to Adults.

Comics and some trading cards and other collectables.

Follow us on Facebook 10% discount to all FB Likers.

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SAGITTARIUS ARIES LEO November 23 – December 22 March 21 – April 20 July 23 – August 22 A problem arising with one of your You may be attracted to someone You can be more aware and in touch with your children will now be sorted out. Keeping unexpectedly. This can be a very good feelings than at other times. Areas from the centred will be very important at this period for relationships. This is an excellent past could surface now. A need to let go of past time. Travel is possible at the weekend. time to communicate with those in issues will be very important now. Changes are Excellent news will be coming regarding authority. Finances should now be starting likely in your home. A new love could come into work. Moving house is likely soon. Some to pick up. A holiday can be in the making. your life. Plans for travel will be exciting.

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TAURUS August 23 – September 22 in the next few weeks.

CAPRICORN Trouble with water, plumbing may need April 21 – May 21 Sudden changes around family can incline to be fixed. A friend you haven’t seen December 23 – January 19 People, who come into your life now, you to think very seriously about your life for a long time can be going through may challenge your ideas and viewpoints and what you really want for yourself. New some personal family matters, but this of what you believe in and who you are. opportunities will present themselves. will turn out alright. In work, this can be This is a time of personal growth. This There is excellent news coming regarding a very successful period for you, and a is a time of new awakenings. Letting go financial matters. A friend may also arrive promotion can put you in a position of of the past will be important. A letter in on your doorstep. Changes around a car power. Finances will certainly pick up now.

LIBRA the post will be a nice surprise. Legal are possible at this period.

GEMINI September 23 – October 22 matters will also work out.

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