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Hi Everyone Well the countdown for GCNews edition has almost hit blast off – well for holidays at least, we have just one more edition after this one and our year is done and dusted.

We wanted to fast forward things a little so we will be bringing you the last edition for the year one day earlier – and just so you know it is not because Team GCNews are ready to race out the door but to give our advertisers an extra day before Christmas for readers to see what they have on offer.

For GCNews (like any newspaper) to continue to survive we rely on the local businesses that advertise with us and in these tough economic conditions of the last 12 months we know how many local businesses are doing it tough and as a result have cut back their advertising - because they just can’t afford to do it.

As a result of business’ cutting back on their advertising you will have noticed that we have had to

cut back the pages of the paper – and unfortunately from last week that has meant not including our television guide.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this and any of the other space reductions that we have adopted have caused. We just wanted to let you readers know that it’s not because we don’t care about what is important to you – but it is all about being able to continue to provide our community with a weekly paper.

So as you think about your Christmas shopping give a thought to how important it is to our community to keep our local businesses going and spend some dollars in Glasshouse Regards,

This Week in GCNews Local news............................................. 3-9 Doing business........................................ 11 Community groups................................... 12 Asking the Questions................................ 14 You said it............................................... 15 Elected Reps........................................... 16 What a Woman Wants.............................. 17 Health beauty & wellbeing........................ 18 Bankfoot House....................................... 19 Things 2 do............................................. 21 Churches and community notices.............. 22 Real estate......................................... 23-24 Trades............................................... 25-30 Gardening............................................... 30 Sports news............................................ 31 Classifieds.......................................... 32-33 Fun page................................................. 34

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GCNews Deadlines The next edition of GCNews will be December 20. Deadlines are as follows: Editorial - 12noon Thursday General & trades advertising - 5.00pm Wednesday Classifieds - 3.00pm Thursday Sports - 12noon Thursday

On the Cover Cr Anna Grosskreutz, together with Trish Cashin, Terry Purdy and Jacob Forrester from the Beerwah Resource Recovery Centre were on hand to unveil Beerwah’s bright new Christmas mural at the Beerwah Library, made entirely from recycled materials. See story page 7.

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December

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Women’s Breakfast at Daisy’s Place (formerly Rustic Cabin), Steve Irwin Way Glenview, 6.45am for 7.00am breakfast. The group is based on friendship and sharing ideas, offers networking opportunities with no joining fees or regular commitment and we welcome new members.

Cost $20.00 cash payable on the day. Bookings essential. Phone Shelley 5494 9892 or email womensbreakfast4556@hotmail.com Glasshouse Country Menshed final meeting for the year and Christmas breakup, from 10.00am at the Resource Recovery Centre, Beerwah.

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December FRIDAY

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

by Sunshine Coast Council and White’s IGA. Free jumping castle, ‘City Limits’ rock’n’roll band, barbeque, salads, soft drinks, visit from Santa, and loads of community Christmas spirit. All welcome.

Enquiries phone 5494 7822.

It’s Panto Time in Maleny!

Maleny Players are staging their Christmas pantomime Aladdin at the Maleny Community Centre.

Performances are Friday, December 16 at 7.30pm; Saturday, December 17 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm; Sunday, December 18 at 2.30pm. Tickets $15.00 adults (no concessions); $10.00 students and under fives free, from the Maleny Visitor and Information Centre, Maple Street between 10.00am - 3.00pm daily.

It’s that time of year again Our last publication for 2011 will be the edition Tuesday, December 20.

Changed booking deadlines will be: Display and Trade ads Wednesday, December 14 at 5.00pm Classified ads Thursday, December 15 at 3.00pm

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There will be no GCNews on Wednesday, December 28, Wednesday, January 4 and Wednesday, January 11.

The first edition for 2012 will be Wednesday, January 18.

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December

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Have your photo taken with Santa at All About Me in Landsborough, 9.00am - 1.00pm. Over one year, $10.00, includes letter from Santa and showbag, under one year, $5.00, including letter from Santa. Contact Sharon 0410 074 354.

Community Christmas Carols, from 5.30pm at the Beerwah Sportsground. Fireworks at 8.00pm.

Stalls include Rotary, ice-cream, cold drinks and coffee van. Highlights include Church on the Rise’s youth choir, roving clowns Peebo and Dagwood, and Fireworks at 8.00pm.

‘Rain or Shine’ event, umbrellas will be permitted. Event hotline that can be contacted after 3.00pm on the day 5494 6354. Alcohol free event.

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December SUNDAY

Final day to send letters of support to Landsborough Museum for funding for story boards to celebrate lives of William Landsborough and Stan Tutt OAM. See Community Group Updates page 12 for more details.

Carols on Kings featuring Wendy Matthews, from 5.30pm, Kings Beach amphitheatre, Caloundra.

Features an exciting line up of talented performers and children’s entertainment. For the youngsters, Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck will feature as part of the Looney Tunes Christmas Show. Roving entertainment from 5.30pm followed by the carols program from 6.30pm, and fireworks at 8.30pm. Food and drinks available for purchase from local community organisations. An alcohol and glass free event. Full program information and event details can be found on council’s website www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Turner Park in Beerwah looks set to become a central hub as part of a revitalised Beerwah central business area following Council’s purchase of an adjacent block of land in Turner Street.

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Division 1 Councillor Anna Grosskreutz said that the purchase is a major milestone for the Beerwah community.

“Through this purchase council has demonstrated its commitment to open planning and the creation of spaces for the community to be able to decide how they would like to see them developed,” Cr Grosskreutz said.

She said Council’s Open Space Strategy 2011 identified the need to investigate increasing the capacity for Turner Park in Beerwah.

“The property purchased is strategically located as it adjoins the existing park which is in accordance with council's open space policy direction.

“It is a fantastic opportunity for the Beerwah community and will be complementary to the Place making project that has commenced and has a comprehensive community engagement program.

She said the community will be invited to have input into the final design of the new section of park in the 2012/13 financial year.

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Ken describes the incident as almost ‘scalping’ himself, and believes that the trauma associated with such an injury could have killed an older person or someone in not such good shape as himself.

He has contacted Cr Anna in regard to the incident and she has directed the report through to Council’s claims area where it will be investigated.

Ken said Council officers came out to the Peachester Road site a couple of days later and pressure cleaned down pavers, and completed some minor maintenance work on the footpath further down the road, but he is disappointed that nothing has been done to improve the hole that caused his fall.

Ken believes that the pavers which were used when the shops were built five years ago are totally unsuitable for the job, and that all of Council’s footpaths should be concrete.

“With all of the candidates for the Council elections busy campaigning I am going to make it my mission for them to realise what a priority it is for our community to have concrete footpaths that are safe for all users,” he said.

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A narrow escape

Not too many people have been bitten by a brown snake and lived to tell the tale.

Glass House Mountains resident Angela Henry did just that, and wants to share her story with others in the hope that someone else is just as fortunate.

Earlier this month, Angela was minding her own business, tending to her garden when she disturbed a black headed brown snake in her garden, which bit her left pinky finger.

She knew enough to know she was in trouble, so together with husband Grayson, they went through the process of first bandaging and immobilising the wound site and limb, and then calling 000.

Throughout this, Angela equally knew the importance of remaining calm and still, and to fight back the ominous fear that threatened to engulf her.

And it was that course of action, along with the expertise of the paramedics that so very quickly responded to her call for help, which most likely saved her life.

Officer in charge at Beerwah Ambulance Station Allan Ross, who was the first paramedic at the scene, said Angela’s happy ending had a lot to do with the course of action she and her husband followed.

“In the event of a snake bite, it is vitally important to first apply a compression bandage, call 000, and remain still and calm until help arrives,” Allan said.

He said every snake bite should be treated as a poisonous until further tests using the correct equipment prove otherwise.

“When applying a compression bandage, it is important to start at the bite site, and cover the whole limb with firm pressure.”

Allan said everyone should have a basic knowledge of first aid, and have a first aid kit at home, which included an elasticised bandage, 75-100mm wide, which can be used as a compression bandage.

Angela said she was surprised to learn that many people aren’t aware of the correct way to apply first aid in the event of a snake bite.

She said there wasn’t a second, even a millisecond, when she didn’t remain

Angela, pictured with daughter Cadence, hopes her experience will raise awareness of how to administer first aid to a snake bite victim, before help arrives aware of her response to her fear, and to remain still and calm, however she remains philosophical about the whole incident, which very easily could have proven fatal.

“There is nothing you can do to guarantee survival, but there is a lot you can do to increase your chance of survival,” Angela said.

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Quilts for Christmas The Mountain Quilters Club, that meets fortnightly at the Peachester Hall, celebrated the true meaning of Christmas at their recent Christmas break up meeting when they gave 13 beautiful quilts to the Sunshine Linus group.

The Sunshine Linus group provides quilts and other handmade comfort items to various charities on the Sunshine Coast including foster children, children in hospital, to local nursing homes, Alzheimer patients and for students attending special schools.

Yvonne Atkinson from Linus said they were really pleased to be able to accept the beautifully made quilts made by the members of the Mountain Quilt Club during the past year.

A representative of Sunshine Linus gave the quilters a short talk about what their group is achieving and how as quilters they can help.

The group is based in Nambour, but covers the whole of the Sunshine Coast – Cooloola area.

If you would like to know more you can contact Yvonne on 5471 0776.

The Mountain Quilters have been meeting for 26 years with the first meeting held in the lounge room of Barbara Grigor, and over the years has grown to now include 60 members.

Barbara and two other founding members still are part of the group and were there to celebrate the Christmas breakup with plenty of enthusiasm.

Community Engagement Bruce Highway Upgrade Planning Study (Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway) Transport and Main Roads is seeking community feedback on a draft plan for the future upgrade of the Bruce Highway between Caloundra Road and the Sunshine Motorway.

The planning focuses on: • upgrading the Bruce Highway/Sunshine Motorway interchange • upgrading the Bruce Highway/Caloundra Road interchange • widening the Bruce Highway from four lanes to six lanes between Caloundra Road and the Sunshine Motorway • providing a western service road by extending Frizzo Road to Steve Irwin Way in the south, and Tanawha Tourist Drive in the north.

To find out more about the planning, visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au (search “Bruce Highway Planning Study).

Have your say We invite you to comment on the draft plan. Your input will help shape future planning for the upgrade.

Visit a public display Public displays will be held during December 2011 and January 2012. Project team members will be available to discuss the draft plan at Chancellor Park Marketplace and Kawana Shopping World during the times below.

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Although the 2011 Beerwah Charity Sports suffered some setbacks with an extremely wet weekend, the Committee are pleased with the overall result from this year’s fund-raising for Cancer Council Queensland.

A cheque for $17,500 was presented last week to CCQ Sunshine Coast representative Jodi Durkin. Committee Chairman Bruce Page acknowledged all those local residents, businesses and community groups who helped to make this result possible, and thanked the community for the great team effort.

Two raffles which were not finalised at the Sports have since been drawn, and the results are: ‘Fitness Matters’ subscription won by David Gower, Fishing Charter won by Andre Zakis.

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The mural, at the Beerwah Library, is constructed entirely of 100 per cent recycled materials, including timber, rusted corrugated iron roofing, perforated steel filters, stainless steel kitchen sinks, splash backs and library shelving.

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Ushering in a Golden Age Many things are gold; gold medal, gold star, silence is golden, and golden oldies. Well, I prefer silver. I’m more than aware of the connotations surrounding the colour gold; first, best etc., but for aesthetic value the general consensus is that silver is preferable.

Aesthetic value does not care about or include the comparative rarity of metals! Now by this stage I’m sure you’re wondering why I have decided to have a miniature ramble regarding metallic colours.

Beerwah State High School is establishing a rewards system in 2012 and an integral part of this will be the Gold Card.

The Gold Card is a means of rewarding students who have reflected the behaviours that the school highly values, such as pride, honesty and success in both school and community settings. The students who have earned themselves a Gold Card are rewarded by receiving discounts or special deals. Excuse me for the generalisation but I think that everyone likes discounts and deals. Approximately 24 businesses around the local area have signed on for this program so that there will be a large variety of rewards to choose from.

So now I hear you ask - how does one get their hands on this card of gold and wonders? Simple! On your report each semester in the Effort and Behaviour columns you get A’s and up to two B’s (at the maximum, with nothing below). Really it’s not that difficult. My advice is don’t make the teachers want to fill their ears with glue and you’ll be fine. They’re actually pretty nice folk, or civil at the very least, and you’ll be well on your way to getting yourself an exclusive Gold Card!

Now to solve my gold versus silver problem, I suggest keeping the Gold Card (I’m quite fond of the idea) but having the actual card silver. The confusion and double takes that would create!

‘Just let me get out my Gold Card.’ ‘Uhh… that isn’t gold?!’

Well… I’d be entertained.

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Students shine at end of year performance Landsborough State School students put on a wonderful Christmas concert recently for the community to enjoy. The whole school joined together to open the event with the song, 'We've got the Music'. The Preps and Year 1’s (pictured) stole the show. Each class then presented an item which displayed the great array of talent in our school. It was a most enjoyable evening.

Well done Landsborough.

Dancing up a storm in Peachester A new dance club in Peachester has celebrated a successful first term with its first concert last month. Teghan’s Dance Club, with teacher Teghan Priori-Smith, may have only been running

for a little over eight weeks, but it has already created some seriously cool dancers and with some terrific moves. The club was originally established to give boys a non-intimidating environment in which to learn dance, but has proven so popular with locals that it has been expanded to cater for all children, from six years and over.

With classes for juniors (six to eight years), a boys club (nine years and over) and a girls club (nine years and over), all young budding dancers, including those just wanting to learn, are well catered for.

Although the club has finished up for the year, classes will resume in the new year, on Thursday, February 23. For more information phone 549 9192.

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It happens all the time! You have the glass of wine, can of coke etc. sitting on the table next to your laptop…. And then either you or someone else knocks it straight onto the keyboard …

Crisis!! Taking the following steps will minimise the level of damage to your computer.

Depending on the amount of liquid spilt onto your laptop, and what you do immediately after will affect whether your computer has just been handed its death sentence. The problem occurs when liquid gets into the internals of the computer – although it may appear to work fine in the short term, the process of corrosion has begun and the problems will only increase from there.

Step 1: Turn the computer off Pull the battery out, unplug your computer from the wall and leave it OFF! Step 2: Turn your computer upside down as soon as possible.

The best place for the liquid to escape is back out through the keyboard. Turn your pc upside down on a towel and leave it for a few hours.

Step 3: Take it to your local trusted computer repair center (upside down if possible).

They will disassemble your laptop and assess how much liquid has made its way in and how much damage has occurred. They may recommend that all data is transferred off the hard drive in case the computer can’t be repaired.

If you are quick enough, you may save your computer. In some laptops, there is a protective plastic lining under the keyboard which helps to prevent things like crumbs getting into the important bits. If only minimal liquid was spilt, this lining can minimise damage.

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Were you aware that you have a Sunshine Coast based credit union here at your doorstep?

Based in Maleny, MCU Ltd (formerly known as Maleny Credit Union), is the holder of Australian Financial Services Licence and is an authorised deposit taking institution regulated by the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority. What this means is that investors are afforded the same protection that extends to banks.

MCU is a multi-award winning brand; having won a number of the highly acclaimed Money magazine awards, primarily for their environmentally designed loans.

MCU first launched their Green Car Loans in 2001, rewarding borrowers with discounted rates for the purchase of environmentally friendly cars. For the borrowing member it combines a low interest rate loan with low fuel costs. For the environment it provides reduced greenhouse gas emissions through lower fuel consumption. MCU green star car loan type 1 is among the best types of car loans available and they can pre-approve your car loan giving you the confidence to shop around and drive a hard bargain!

MCU can also offer you the Car Search option if you don’t have the time or inclination to go out and find your own vehicle. Since 1979 Car Search Brokers Australia has helped 2,000 people every year locate their new or used car Australia wide. With access to an unlimited number of vehicles the choice is endless. Their four-step process saves you time and money. In some cases they can locate your vehicle within 48 hours and there are no fees, as they are paid by the dealer.

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For quality meat at affordable prices, you can’t go past Custom Cut Bulk Meats in Landsborough.

This family owned and operated business not only offers a retail butchery service for its customers, it also services local restaurants and hotels, so you can be assured you are getting a quality product when you buy your meat from Custom Cut Bulk Meats in Cribb Street, Landsborough.

The quality doesn’t stop there. With a focus on friendly customer service, the team of butchers at Custom Cut Bulk Meats will do their best to cater for all your special requests, as well as providing an extensive range of standard and gourmet cuts and ready-to-cook meal ideas.

And if the response from locals is anything to go by, the team at Custom Cut Bulk Meats must be doing something right. Customers are finding favour with the old fashioned customer service and personal service, not to mention the range and value for money.

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Market day a success!

Last week, Glasshouse Country Care Activity Centre was buzzing with excitement as a number of our local business houses were selling their wares to the people who came along to Market Day. The eager customers were mainly buying Christmas gifts, but it was noted that a few were buying goodies for themselves.

Glasshouse Country Care would like to thank the numerous business houses that made this day special for the elderly and disabled people who regularly attend the Centre. All staff would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the individuals and businesses of the Beerwah/Glass House area who have contributed to making Glasshouse Country Care Inc a better place for our aged and frail. From the management committee of Glasshouse Country Care Inc, we wish you all the joy of this Christmas season and a very happy 2012.

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Wishing you a pain-free X’mas.

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Community Group Updates Landsborough Museum

Mooloolah Community Centre

The Society is seeking funding for story boards to celebrate the lives of both Wm Landsborough and Stan Tutt OAM and we need support from the community. Please send letters of support to the Secretary by December 18. We need to raise 25 per cent of the cost, so if you would like to donate a small amount to the project we would be most grateful (donations of $2.00 or more are tax deductible).

Next year we will be calling for volunteers to assist with cleaning and treating a large number of stored objects, please contact us if you can help.

Landsborough Museum will be closed from December 19 – January 4. We wish everyone a happy Christmas and hope to see you in the New Year.

Volunteers from the Mooloolah Community Centre celebrated their achievements for 2011 at a Christmas lunch last week. We look forward to celebrating the year with everyone at our big community Christmas party happening this Friday. All are welcome to join in the fun with live band ‘City Limits’, jumping castle, food, fun, Santa and Christmas cheer.

This year the Community Centre has grown in leaps and bounds. The Op Shop has been open four days a week (9.00am - 1.00pm) and has developed into a fantastic community asset, and the Family Fun Day hit record crowd and market stall numbers.

The Community Garden is growing not just with plants, but also the many new raised beds and volunteers. The ‘DugOut’ youth-club has been a huge success run by the TAFE ‘Community Classroom’ program. The Centre grounds are looking well established and cared for, thanks to Norm and others.

Our monthly community barbeques have brought new and longer-term members of the community together for a regular fun social event. Thanks to Pete Foster for his contribution of live music throughout the year.

The Centre was successful with a number of grants which has helped build on various initiatives such as the infrastructure in the community garden and solar power on the centre roof (Community Gambling Benefit Fund), Broadband for Seniors (Australian Government) and the Christmas party (Sunshine Coast Council).

The Community Centre will be closed between December 19 – January 16. We are always looking for new volunteers to the Centre.

Anyone interested can contact the Centre on 5494 7822 or admin@mooloolahvalley.net A big thank you to all the volunteers at the Community Centre for their dedication and important contribution to building the community spirit of Mooloolah and surrounds.

The Community Centre is fortunate to have such great support from the local businesses, particularly Ken and the team from White's IGA, Sunshine Coast Council, and Renee Grant who has made a massive difference in so many ways, and now is moving on to new things.

Thank you to all the volunteers, business and government supporters and people who come to the Community Centre. We wish all supporters and volunteers a happy holiday season and look forward to a great 2012.

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Beerwah Lions Club Contributed by Una Robinson

Book early for a great day full of horses, fun and riding 12th Dec to 16th Dec & 12th Jan to 23rd Jan

Saturday, December 3 was quite a busy one for the Lions Club, with the ladies auxiliary running their street stall, and the aluminium can collecting at the Beerwah co-op site with a team of Lions bringing in aluminium cans etc.

The next recycled cans day will be January 7.

Proceeds from both of these regular projects are directed back to needy charities.

Lion’s club members are involved in several different community events up until Christmas.

Thanks to all Lions Cake outlet helpers for their continued support. Season’s greetings to all from Beerwah Lions Club and Auxiliary members.

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Congratulations to local Glass House Mountains artist Pat Pennell who on December 2 won a first prize art award, for the first time.

Pat Pennell Pat’s city street scene was judged first in this Alexandra awards section at the annual Pastel Society Of Australia's end of year Pastel awards.

This award is donated annually by a very generous lady and artist named Barbara Alexander whose belief is that this is a way to recognise up and coming artists and to give encouragement.

Pat also exhibited one of her many pet paintings of 'Roxy', and Una Robinson exhibited her painting titled 'Pink beads' in the actual Pastel Society Awards. The Pastel Society of Australia Sunshine Coast Group meetings will recommence at 7.00pm on the second Tuesday evening of the month at the new venue of the Mountain Creek School.

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Asking the questions Since ‘Asking the Questions’ to each of the candidates a few weeks ago I have spoken to some of the candidates and they have informed me that some questions overlap with State Members areas of responsibility. I realise that a lot of issues do, however who is going to give these and other such issues the best representation and action? Most residents have heard the mirror response ‘we are looking into it’ but we want to know how these candidates will approach these issues.

Bob McLean

Rick Baberowski

1. My working life began in the family hotel

1. Experience matters in this election as we

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1. Dedication and long hours are not enough to

1. As most of your readers know, I am finishing my degree in Public Relations. Whilst at university I have also taken courses in Urban Regional and Environmental Town Planning. I am not saying I know everything; I have and will always be open to suggestions and comments regarding any issues.

1. I currently hold a range of Financial Planning

My questions are 1. What qualifications and work experience do you have?

2. Many students who walk or ride their bikes to schools in Beerwah have to use uncompleted, unsafe footpaths, what do you think about this issue?

3. What do you think about the car park / set down areas outside of Beerwah State School?

I will keep the questions coming next year – in the mean time have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

PS. For all of the readers who have been speculating on whether or not I intend to run for council – I can unequivocally say I am definitely not running!

deliver what is expected, a sound educational background is also essential. A Diploma of Business not only saved and improved my business (Beerburrum Service Centre) but also provided me with a comprehensive bundle of business skills. More recently I completed an Australian Institute of Company Directors Diploma which Council strongly encourages newly appointed councillors to undertake.

I'm also proud of my work experience gained through dedicated community involvement including ‘New Festival Beerwah’; Glasshouse Country Business Chamber; Beerwah Community Pool Fundraising; Bankfoot House; Beerwah Ambulance Committee; Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia; Rotary including Beerwah Interact Club and Vocational Director. I was successful in obtaining State Heritage Listing of Anzac Avenue, Beerburrum, initiating historical signage and publishing my latest work, a history of Anzac Avenue, Beerburrum.

2. In August, Roland Munyard flagged this issue at the Building Beerwah workshop and presented a detailed mud map of the dysfunctional footpath system within this precinct. ‘Ask a local,’ I say. If I am elected Roland will be the first person I contact.

3. It would be irresponsible of me to make an unqualified comment, but several years ago I did however use this carpark as a parent and an employee and was involved in various P&C discussions regarding its location and safety challenges. I expect that the approved upgrade of Peachester/Old Gympie Road intersection will trigger adjunct activity.

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before I was a teenager, washing tall bottles after school and then on Saturday morning my father would fill the bottles with draft beer I would cap, wrap in news paper and put into the cold room to be sold during the week.

I completed an electrical apprenticeship after completing junior. I then began my first business as an Electrical Contractor, continuing this for the next 38 years. I completed my last qualification in 2009 updating my Workplace Trainer and Assessing qualification gained in 1990, to a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessing, keeping my skill up to date.

The bit in the middle, well, if you wish to find out more about Bob’s skills you will need to visit my website www.bobmclean-div1.com.au.

2. I am aware of this walking and cycling issue. The past 10 years have seen considerable improvement made, in particular along Peachester Road. The access to Beerwah Primary is much safer now. When the traffic control is installed on Peachester Road this access will be much safer. Roberts Road is being assisted by a police presence in the school zone. The students also need to use the facilities responsibly. I will continue to work as Cr Anna has, to allocate funding to continue to improve the pathways and cycle ways in Division One. 3. The area is congested at school start and finish time. This is a state road, maintained by council. Community engagement is necessary to manage this area.

2. There needs to be more paths to improve the infrastructure for students and to entice others to start riding/walking to school. There is a severe lack of paths to schools, and I am surprised a student has not yet been killed whilst riding or walking to school. The new road that by-passes Beerwah’s centre should have been designed with a cement path placed beside it.

Numerous times have I seen motorists dodging kids on scooters and skate boards whilst doing their morning or afternoon shopping trips. When it rains, paths through Turner Park become submerged and muddy, making it hard to walk/ ride through the area, forcing students onto the busy road.

3. It was only recently I took a drive past Beerwah Primary school during pick-up time.

It was a mess. This is not the drivers fault; it is the lack of car-parks and directional signage.

The issue of large trucks using this road at the same time poses an even greater danger. The driveways and car-parks need to be upgraded.

And even looking at implementing a slip lane off Peachester Road for pick-up and drop-off to ease the bulk of traffic from Old Gympie Road.

have a freight train of development and change headed towards our division. We have three to five years to shape our future and build modern country townships that won't become urbanised or overshadowed. I'm the only candidate with 17 years experience working with or in local councils across Queensland. I've seen how inexperienced councillors struggle to learn how a $600 million institution operates. It usually takes three budget cycles before they become effective. My experience includes 10 years as a senior planner/coordinator with Moreton Bay Council. The mantra I set for my team was ‘we're here to make things happen’ and I'm proud of our achievements including $43 million worth of infrastructure on the ground.

I have also spent seven years in small business as a cultural industries consultant, and have been a state manager of Phillips Data Systems, a commercial property manager, president of Caloundra Chamber of Commerce, and an advisory board member for the university for 15 years. I understand how councils, corporations, and small businesses work.

2. I actually wrote to Council about this 10 years ago as we wanted to ride with our children to school. Some pathways were made but remain incomplete. It’s time to sort out our pathways and linkages.

3. The primary school has outgrown its carpark design. The steep hill means it’s a difficult site with one tight exit onto a busy intersection. It’s time to review the design in cooperation with the school and Education Queensland.

qualifications and am RG146 Compliant, as well as working towards my Masters in Financial Services.

I am a JP (Qual) and qualifications in management, communication, and human resource management.

I have served time in the Army Reserve, and I have worked for the ANZ Bank up to Branch Manager, as well as Suncorp from insurance agent, financial planner to business planner. I have run the family businesses and currently I am a self-employed business owner. I have been accountable in small business to large corporations, for both people and decision making process.

2. It is unacceptable and we need someone who isn’t linked to the last four years to bring this to solution. On the latest announcement of a path from Beerwah to Australia Zoo, it sounds good but I have a concern on the ground that this proves that the current Council’s priorities are out of order. I believe that more in and around Beerwah would have been a better use; after all on a hot day how many tourists will walk the kilometres, then dodge traffic on Steve Irwin Way? 3. Again unacceptable. The poorly set out parking,

set down and pick up has buses traverse the gauntlet, through car parking that has one side reverse in and the other reverse out. It has a drop and go, but does not specify the time limit. Then the two exits, offer the peril of merging with limited vision into traffic. The need for improvement, strengthened by safety for children, should be urging action now. We need a Councillor who can build a Coalition with the State Government to deliver this and many other key projects for our community as the current regime have failed to adequately do. www.gcnews.com.au

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Disillusioned and disgusted

This is the only description for the antics of our politicians and the associated bureaucratic system.

We have some 230 bureaucrats who, up to now, had salaries higher than the head of our country who has the ultimate responsibility for this country's welfare. Where has common sense gone? We had the Peter Slipper fiasco at the close of the 2011 parliamentary session thus stifling any discussion until resumption in 2012. We now have massive increases in Federal parliamentary salaries. Again no discussion even possible until 2012. What's with this Remuneration Tribunal, who are the members of this Tribunal, what is the cost to us of these member’s salaries, and what is the overall cost of the Tribunals department? We need answers! Why is our PM's base salary greater than the salaries of the respective PM’s / leaders of the world’s largest nations? If I am correct I believe that the salary levels for State Follies is based as a percentage of Federal Pollies salaries. So we can expect further increases at state level in the near future - and what about local government salaries? Where does it end?

A groundswell of public backlash needs to come to the fore to bring home to our Follies the simple fact that we are not impressed by their antics. Your voices need to be heard, so let's hear your opinions.

J.T. Weeks, Beerwah

Despite all the protests and concerns, Council has ignored the resident’s wishes and approved the Optus mobile phone tower in Tytherleigh Avenue, Landsborough. Cr McKay is quoted as saying that good planning grounds to disallow this type of development are just not there. How is it then that under the previous Caloundra City Council a proposal for a tower over the fence from this one and two others in Landsborough were refused?

Doesn’t the Council take into account the Federal Communications Act which says a tower can't be built within 500 metres of a school? In their submission to council, Optus admitted that it didn’t comply with the Federal Communications Act re the distance from the school but they didn’t see it as a problem. Therefore it can't be 526 metres from the school- it must be less than this.

If what Cr McKay says is correct and there are insufficient planning rules in place to protect residents from developments such as these, what has the council done for the past almost four years?

What is the point of having Federal laws in place if local councils can override them? Cr McKay also says the site is in a dense industrial area.

Considering the site is surrounded by residences in Dyer Street, Tytherleigh Avenue, Leach Avenue and Caloundra Street, this can hardly be called a dense industrial area.

Cr McKay said the tower won't impact on the local area and will be designed to blend in with surroundings. How can something 35 metres tall blend in? There are other safer places to put this tower. Why can’t council make Optus re-locate this tower to somewhere more suitable? Makes you wonder what we pay the councillors for. It would be interesting to know which councillors voted in favour of allowing this tower. Which ones are willing to put their hands up?

A Husband Landsborough

Generous support for book and toy appeal

On behalf of BOQ Beerwah, I would like to pass on our thanks for all the generous donations to our Smith Family Toy and Book appeal. We had so many beautiful donations for this appeal, including at least 20 hand-made wooden aeroplanes and vehicles that a local gentleman, Mr Laurie Brumley had made. We also had a donation of over 25

collectable teddy bears, including clothes, from Ann from Peachester. In all, we received over 200 donations, so thank you to everyone for their generous support.

Debbie Willis BOQ Beerwah

No more lies

I too am bitterly disappointed in the RSL at Beerwah (re Letters to Editor, December 7), with their promises of starting a better club for the community after throwing out the previous club earlier this year. And to blame the paper for the lies in their advertisement was the last straw when it comes to their honesty and respect for this community.

Anyone knows that any paper will always send you a proof and confirm the date for which the ad appears. They were never getting the machines installed that week and as I write this I am told that they still do not have machines operating so the paper can't have got the weeks mixed up could they? Management of the RSL need to start taking responsibility for their lies, as I don't believe gaming made a mistake either.

K Thomas please let your husband know that the Beerwah Hotel has a TAB and will be upgrading the facility in the New Year so he has somewhere to go and place his bets and if you are having another bad day and enjoy the atmosphere of a Club, then go down to Club Glass House, they have 24 Pokies working in their new gaming room and the great staff there are bound to lift your spirits.

Happy with the outcome

Danita Black Beerwah

As disappointing as it must have been for Mr and Mrs Kayla Thomas (Letters, December 7) we were delighted on making enquiries to staff regarding the no show of advertised services, to have all explained to us, similar to Lea`s note (many thanks), along with the offer of complimentary drinks. We and all our friends will continue to avidly support this great local asset out of respect of serving personnel, past and present, the RSL’s financial support of many local institutions, and the wonderful service received from staff and management. We hope fortune favours Kayla and her husband and trust they find a venue to their satisfaction.

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If you know of someone who volunteers and works hard to make life better in your local community, you should nominate them for a Fisher Community Australia Day Award.

Nominations close soon for the Fisher Community Australia Day Awards 2012. Nominations can be made for a variety of endeavours, from community services, industry and commerce, the arts and sport. Nominees will also be considered for the prestigious Fisher Citizen of the Year, the Fisher Junior Citizen of the Year and the Wortley Youth Encouragement Award. Community Organisations can be nominated for the Des Scanlan Memorial Award. Nomination forms for the awards are available from my office or by phoning 5444 4888. Nominations close on December 16.

University applications rise The number of people applying for university places had risen by some 10,000 this year compared with 2010. The figures are outlined in the report Undergraduate Applications, Offers and Acceptances 2011.

The report showed that 302,472 people applied through Tertiary Admissions Centres for undergraduate positions. It also revealed that females make up some 60 per cent of applicants, which is similar to previous years, the majority of applicants are non year 12 applicants, and demand for engineering courses increased by 7 per cent and for medical courses by 7.5 per cent. The report can be viewed online at: www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Publications/HEReports/Pages/ UndergradAppOffersandAcceptReports.aspx

Support for inventions Local residents who require funds to assist with the commercialisation of helpful new inventions should inquire with Commercialisation Australia.

The programme aims to assist Australian inventions ‘out of the laboratory and into the marketplace’. More information about Commercialisation Australia is available by visiting www.commercialisationaustralia.gov.au or telephoning 13 22 56.

From Mark McArdle State member for Caloundra. Phone: 5491 2780 On November 7, I met with the Beerwah Country Women’s Association (CWA) president Donna-Kay Donovan and other members of the CWA, who were concerned about a claim to increase the cost of their lease by a staggering 150 per cent.

We were more than happy to help them, and I’m pleased to say that following my meeting with the CWA, Queensland Rail, the owners of the land the Beerwah CWA Hall is situated on, agreed to lower the rent.

I am a strong supporter of the CWA and what they do, and together with Ms Donovan, our office wanted to help them even more.

We put out the call for anybody who could help with renovations to their hall that’s more than 60 years old, and encourage new members to join their small base of just eight volunteers.

The Beerwah CWA is a strong pillar of support in the community that consists of incredibly selfless and good-willed members.

Record books show in the 1950s more than 40 members were registered as volunteers. Wouldn’t it be great to get back up to that number?

The CWA really is more than just tea and scones; they provide bursaries to local schools, hold fundraisers for those in need, educational workshops and even provide accommodation.

They also have younger divisions in branches across the State, and Ms Donovan is hoping to create a young division right here in Beerwah to launch innovative new programs and initiatives.

I would encourage as many people as possible to sign up to keep this vital organisation going. There really is no better feeling than helping your community, meeting new people and making friends for life.

Anyone who would like to join, or help with the renovation of the hall, can phone 5439 9606.

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and healthy New Year. Please take care driving on the roads during the holiday period and look after your loved ones. I look forward to seeing many of you in the New Year. www.gcnews.com.au

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was a grandson of William and Mary Grigor.

Thus Doris’s son, Darren, is a great great grandson of William and Mary.

Doris grew up in Maleny where her father was the vet. She remembers last visiting Bankfoot House as a little girl, about 85 years ago. She also remembers that her grandfather, John Grigor, lived in a house at the top of Maple Street in Maleny which he also named ‘Bankfoot’.

Queensland National Trust visit to Bankfoot House Members of the National Trust of Queensland visited Bankfoot House at Glass House Mountains recently.

Bankfoot House was established in 1868 by William and Mary Grigor as a lunch stop and staging post for Cobb and Co coaches travelling between Brisbane and the Gympie goldfields.

Trust members were given guided tours of the house, dairy, laundry and the bullock wagon shed by volunteer guides from the Friends of Bankfoot House. The house and its treasures enthralled the National Trust visitors. Comments in the visitors’ book included, ‘Unique and well worth seeing’; ‘Must be kept at all costs’; and ‘Nice to see history kept for future reference.’

Doris and Darren were very interested in the work being undertaken to preserve the house and its contents. They hope to return on the open day in 2012. Doris’ cousin, Ethel Burgess of Glass House Mountains, another direct descendent of the founders, chatted away for hours about different relatives.

Darren thanked the Friends, commenting ‘It was a wonderful afternoon seeing the old Grigor home, and to have it all explained was terrific.’

Doris is the daughter of John (Jack) Andrew Grigor and wife Jessie Moodie. John Andrew Grigor

Get out and check out this year's impressive display of lights across our region, and keep an eye out for next week's edition, for a list of the winners.

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One of our great products and service in store is the Handi Quilter Avant’e 18 Longarm for hire.

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The Friends wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas season and hope to see everyone at the open day on Sunday, May 27 next year.

Other recent visitors to the house were Grigor family descendents from Sydney. Eighty-nine year old Doris Jones (nee Grigor) from Manly and her son Darren Jones from Harbord travelled to Glass House to relive early memories.

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Things 2 Do

Artists on the Green

Welcoming back Thomas and Friends for summer fun Holidaying from the Island of Sodor, the famous blue tank engine rolls into town for Australia’s biggest Thomas and Friends event, Day out with Thomas 2012 at The Workshops Rail Museum from December 26 to January 29.

Young engineers can let off some steam with hands-on activities in the Thomas play pit such as designing a Thomas track and getting creative at the Thomas creation station.

The event also features a miniature train ride and bouncy castle, tickets cost $3.00 per person and are purchased after entry to the Museum.

Much bigger than the Tidmouth sheds on the Island of Sodor, tour the real railway workshops and see firsthand the restoration and maintenance of powerful steam locomotives. Enclosed footwear is required for the tours and they leave at regular intervals throughout the day.

The Workshops Rail Museum is part of the Queensland Museum.

For further information and ticket prices, phone 3432 5100 or visit www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

Over the past 10 years, December artist of the month, ceramic artist Enid Wilkinson, has been able to pursue her passion for the arts and has developed a distinctive and imaginative style of hand built figurative works which seduce and delight with their quirkiness and vibrancy. Enid uses clay as a medium, loves textured surfaces and experimenting with glazes to produce forms that find their niche sitting amongst plants in her garden.

Visit Enid at Artists on the Green, Sunday, December 18 on the Village Green in Montville, 10.00am – 3.30pm. The Christmas market is an event not to be missed with artists showcasing original artwork for Christmas.

Purchase a one of a kind for Christmas, large or small. Speak with the artist and find out the inspiration behind that special gift. To be part of this unique event or for enquiries www.artsconnectinc.com.au

Aussie World takes the plunge Aussie World is opening yet another new attraction and this one is the first of its type on the Sunshine Coast.

The new ride is a log flume ride called The Plunge with not one but two steep climbs and drop-offs. Riders climb aboard hollowed-out logs that are propelled by flowing water through a waterway before climbing upwards then plunging down a ramp at great speed.....twice!

Riders and spectators will be treated to a water splash created by the downhill momentum of The Plunge. An entertaining way to cool off on a hot Queensland day!

The Plunge is a thrilling ride, opening to the public last week, just in time for the December holiday period.

General Manager David Thompson said The Plunge is the third new ride at Aussie World following the successful opening of thrill ride Redback and Giant Slide earlier this year.

“These three new rides complete an expansion project that has cost more than two million dollars and has reinforced Aussie World as a major player in the tourism industry on the Sunshine Coast,” he said.

“This year, due to the park expansion, we have seen record numbers coming through our gates, proving that Aussie World has an exceptional product and we will continue to remain affordable and offer extraordinary value for money.”

Your chance to experience The Plunge for free!

GCNews and Aussie World have one family pass to Aussie World, valued at $99.00, to give away to a lucky family (two adults, two children), just in time for the school holidays!

To enter, all you have to do is visit our facebook page (www.facebook.com/glasshousecountrynews) and ‘like’ us.

All likes registered from 9.00am Wednesday, December 14 until Tuesday, December 20 will go in the draw.

We are aiming to get as many new likes on our facebook page as possible.

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and post your comments on local issues. And don’t forget to tell your facebook friends about us, too!

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Community Notices Social gathering for singles

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.

Lions Christmas cake outlets

Landsborough: Pines Caravan Park, Landsborough Post Office. Beerwah: Beerwah Discount Tyres, Beerwah Post Office, Soul Pattinson Chemist, Coochin Creek Co-Op, Suncorp, Laurie Evans Real Estate, Top Shop Meats, Bank of Queensland, Beerwah RSL, Gowinta Farms. Glasshouse: Setters Fruit and Veg, Glasshouse Mountains Post Office, Laurie Evans Real Estate, Matilda Fruit Barn and Service Station, Auscare Pharmacy, Glasshouse Country Meats, Matilda Service Station, GC Newsagency. Beerburrum: Beerburrum Store.

Puddings: Pines Park, Suncorp, Laurie Evans Beerwah, Matilda Fruit Barn and Service Station, Auscare Pharmacy.

In Australia, since the Lions Cakes program's inception it is estimated that the Lions Australia program has made funds available for designated community needs that exceed $48,000,000.00.

Faced with a drinking problem?

Perhaps we can help? Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Glasshouse Mountains Neighbourhood Centre in Reid Street, twice weekly. Meetings are confidential, free to attend, open to the public, and non obligatory. Just turn up on Sundays 6.30 pm or on Thursdays 7.30 pm. For further details please contact Troy 0423 959 603 or Ged 0437 475 448.

Dance at Glass House Mountains

First dance for the New Year, Saturday, January 7, 7.30pm - 11.30pm. NV/OT/M. Music by Commodore, $8.00 includes supper, Monte Carlo raffle and lucky door prize. Great atmosphere, all welcome. Proceeds go to the community hall fund.

Enquiries to Aileen 5496 9349.

Donormobile visits hinterland

Donate blood over the festive season when the donormobile visits the hinterland in January.

Monday, January 9 - Glasshouse Mountains Hall, 11.30am - 6.30pm Tuesday, January 10 - Landsborough Memorial Hall, 11.30am - 6.30pm Wednesday, January 11 - Beerwah Marketplace, 11.30am - 6.30pm Thursday, January 12 Beerwah Marketplace, 8.00am - 3.00pm.

To book an appointment call 131 495 or visit www.donateblood.com.au

Boredom buster childcare

Let your children come and play at Mooloolah Vacation Care while you get your work done or even some Christmas shopping! Open 7.00am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday all through the holidays (closed Christmas to New Year), children from Prep – Year 7 from all schools. Fees as low as $2.68 after rebate.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, so all fees go right back in to creating a fun and safe environment for your kids. In the weeks before Christmas we’ll be making lots of gifts and decorations, plus a Go Kart day. Phone 5494 7491 to book.

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Br John OGS Glasshouse Country Anglican Church We are now well and truly into that season of the Church year known as ‘Advent’. The season comprises the four weeks of the year prior to Christmas, at which time we will celebrate and remember God’s taking on of humanity in the form of his Son Jesus Christ. The word ‘Advent’ however also refers to Christ’s ‘second coming’ at the end of history and the season is a time of great expectation.

As Christians, it’s often hard for us to understand Jesus' delay in his second coming. God's time clock certainly seems out of sync with ours as young Jimmy learned one day while laying in a freshly mowed paddock of rye grass on a warm spring day.

Staring at the clouds Jimmy soon began to ponder God. "God? Are you really there?" Jimmy said out loud. To his astonishment a voice came from the clouds. "Yes, Jimmy? What can I do for you?"

Seizing the opportunity, Jimmy asked, "God? What’s a million years like to you?" Knowing that Jimmy couldn’t possibly understand the concept of infinity, God responded in a manner to which he could relate. "A million years to me, Jimmy, is like a minute." "Oh," said Jimmy. "Well, then, what's a million dollars like to you?" "A million dollars to me, Jimmy, is like five cents." "Wow!" exclaimed Jimmy, getting an idea. "You're so generous God,” said Jimmy, “can I have one of your five cents?" God replied, "Sure thing, Jimmy! Just a minute!"

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Monday afternoons 3.30pm to 5.30pm commencing December 12, continuing through the school holidays and ongoing in the New Year), at BADYAC, at the Beerwah Sportsground. Teachers are highly qualified Blue Card Holders and are award winning National and International Artists. Enquiries please phone Lyn on mobile 0488 456 117.

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This year visitors and locals alike can take advantage of all public buses across the Sunshine Coast being absolutely free between December 26 and January 8. Free services include all TransLink Sunbus service, Hinterland Connect and MalenyLandsborough-Beerwah services and even Flexilink and Council Cabs are free. For more information on TransLink's Sunbus services please visit www. translink.com.au or call 13 12 30 anytime. For more information on local services (Hinterland Connect and Maleny-Landsborough-Beerwah, Council Cabs and Flexilink) please visit the Sunshine Coast Council website www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au or call 5475 7272. This initiative is proudly sponsored by your Public Transport Levy.

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of refugees and asylum seekers, consistent with human rights standards. Please join our End of Year Welcome Picnic, Thursday, December 15 from 11.00am. For further information phone 5445 2393 or 5445 8863.

Advent is about God identifying with the human situation. God came in the form of human flesh and lived among us. Saint Paul worded it this way in 2 Corinthians 8:9, ‘For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that through his poverty you might become rich’.

Because God lived among us, there is no feeling, no experience that you can encounter that God doesn’t understand. He went through the loneliness of Gethsemane, the betrayal at the Mount of Olives, the weeping at the death of his friend Lazarus, the temptations of the wilderness, the joy of the wedding at Cana and the pain of seeing his mother suffer while he was on the cross. Don’t tell me that God doesn’t understand! No matter what you’ve encountered; God’s been there first.

So this Advent devote some time to getting ready for the return of Christ. Jesus put it this way, ‘what I say to you I say to all: Keep Watch!’ Keep watch.

Be prepared for his return. The incarnation of Christ that first Christmas was a rescue mission. It was a rescue mission and a salvation mission. How prepared are we for the coming of Christ? Amidst our shopping and card writing, the seemingly endless round of break ups and Christmas parties, are we ‘Keeping Awake’? Be alert! God is coming on a salvation mission!

Blessings to you all this Advent and Christmas.

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REIQ managing director Dan Molloy said.

The rate adjustment was also in response to the latest inflation gauge which showed inflation was well and truly contained, he said.

“The TD Securities-Melbourne Institute monthly inflation gauge yesterday showed that in the 12 months to November inflation rose 2.1 per cent, which is at the bottom of the Reserve’s inflation target band of 2 to 3 per cent,” he said.

“The worsening economic situation in Europe, coupled with these benign inflation readings, means the Reserve could safely reduce the cash rate towards a more neutral setting, particularly since its next meeting is not until February.”

The financial situation in Europe remains tenuous at best with leaders tipped to meet later this week in an attempt to agree to a broader rescue plan for the region. However, if the situation can’t be resolved successfully, Mr Molloy said, the Reserve Bank of Australia still has plenty of room to move by lowering rates further.

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The decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 per cent last week was the right one given economic conditions at home and overseas remains finely balanced, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).

The Queensland property market continues to be impacted by low buyer confidence and the November rate cut did not really change this attitude.

According to the REIQ, this latest rate adjustment will ease the burden on home owners and prospective property buyers slightly, but it must be passed on in its entirety by all lenders and must be followed up by further Reserve Bank action in the New Year.

“With the Federal Government’s continued determination to record a budget surplus now dependent on spending cuts, only the Reserve Bank remains capable of stimulating spending and restoring some confidence to the market,”

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Demand increases for ‘best of both worlds’ townhouses Townhouses are becoming an increasingly popular choice of housing for Queensland buyers, renters and investors according to the latest Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) research.

The REIQ September quarter median unit and townhouse report found that about 20 per cent of all unit sales over the quarter were townhouses.

The growth in the development of townhouse complexes over the past 10 years has helped to change the landscape of Queensland’s residential property and rental markets, according to the REIQ. Analysis of Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) data shows that the number of three-bedroom townhouses being rented in Queensland has increased more than 80 per cent in a decade. By comparison rented twobedroom units have grown by only two per cent and rented three-bedroom houses by just three per cent over the same period.

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And when it comes to buying a townhouse, people are often attracted by the ‘best of both worlds’ characteristic of this type of housing.

“Townhouses are usually priced midway between houses and units so they are the best of both worlds really. They are attractive to buyers who desire a larger property, which is still affordable, but is located closer to the city or entertainment precincts,” REIQ managing director Dan Molloy said.

“Many people, whether they are buyers or renters, still want a three-bedroom property but don’t want the hassle of general home maintenance such as spending your weekend mowing the lawn or weeding the garden, so townhouses can offer the perfect solution.”

While two bedroom units and three or four bedroom houses remain the backbone of Queensland’s rental stock, the continued development of townhouses will likely underpin growth in this sector of the rental and sales markets in the years ahead.

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A to Z of Trades and Services

Aussie Mowing and Lawn Care House Yards, Small Acreage Horticulture Advice

Electricians cont.

Zedmere Pty Ltd

Your local Jim services all areas call 131546

Call Jamie 0417 720 505 a/h 5494 6282

Garden Clean ups Gutter Cleaning Whipper Snipping Pruning

Electrical

5413 2500

Call Greg Small ph 5494 9199 mob 0404 903 801

T0431

www.gregsmallelectrical.com.au greg@gregsmallelectrical.com.au Peachester, Qld 4519 ABN 94 093 314 882 Lic no 69975

Electrical contracting

TO496

0407 575 667

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HORTICULTURAL SERVICES

• Lawn mowing • Gardening & maintenance • Ride on mowing • Pressure cleaning Craig - Ph: 0416 204 301

Q.B.S.A. Lic No. 1130199

BRAND MOWING SERVICE Quality & Promptness Assured Ride on Mowing ~ Lawn Mowing Pruning ~ Garden Maintenance ABN: 87689905895

20 Tytherleigh Ave, Landsborough

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Phone 5494 8900

FIRST CALL FENCING T0322

Timber, Colourbond, Aluminium & Glass Pool fencing, Gates Retaining Walls & More For a free quote Phone Matthew

5496 9861 or 0439 303 306 Glasshouse Mtns email: matt@firstcallfencing.com.au QBSA LIC1139536

Fully insured

L P G A S

Glass & Security

Maintenance Maintenance

Fencing

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5493 0493

Lawn andand Property Lawn Property

Terry Ottey 0418 199 466

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www.firstcallfencing.com.au

KLM

ACREAGE, HOUSE BLOCKS, WINTER WEEDS, BLUE TOP & CHICKWEED

Ceiling Fans Power points Renovations Switchboards Commercial fitouts Sheds

your local licensed contractor

Gas

Weed Problems?

Lic.4551 and Insured

0427 120 955 www.kamconstructions.net.au

BSA Lic No 60108

0438 308 513 - 5494 9183

Give us a go! No Job is Too Small

Retail suppliers of fencing materials, timber, logs, wire and steel.

Also installers of quality fencing For a Free Measure and Quote phone

5497 2615

LAWN MOWING - RIDE ON MOWING - WHIPPER SNIPPING PRIVATE - COMMERCIAL - BODY CORPORATE

For all your electrical needs

Lighting New Homes Pumps

QUALITY & RELIABLE SERVICE

Kev’s Mowing

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Large Acreage Mowing Rubbish Removed

Phone Nick Atwell Mob: 0411 466 586 A/H: 5494 6713

Ceiling Fans Lighting Air Conditioners

Garages / Sheds Our Products Our Service FREE • Garages • Designed & Engineered Quotes & • Patios • Fully Licensed & Insured Advice • Carports • Council Permits Organised • Sheds\Rural & Farm Sheds DISPLAY CENTRE NOW OPEN AT 2 WILLIAM ST, KILCOY

Mays Mowing Service

Your Electrical and Lighting Retailer 41 Caloundra Rd, Caloundra

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Phone Michael 0447 341 241

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SECURITY ►SECURITY & INSECT SCREENS ►GLASS ►BLINDS ►AWNINGS SHOWROOM AND FACTORY 4 Railway Street, Landsborough ph 07 5494 8748 fax 07 5494 8858

LOW COST GLASS REPLACEMENT

• Home • Shop • Office • 7 Days • Free quotes: Call for the Best Price • Windows • Doors • Maintenance • Shower Screens • Security & Insect Screens MONTY’S GLASS & SECURITY 5493 0374 0439 875 031

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All Aspects of Electrical Contracting Beerwah & Surrounding areas Prompt Reliable Service No Job Too Big or Too Small

Large or small. Experienced Local Operator

* Mowing * Rubbish removals * Pruning * Garden cleanups * Ride on work * Gutters cleaned

Wynne’s

Domestic · Commercial · Industrial · Rural

ABN 41 636 538 072

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Est. since 1983

Nathan Dakin

0437 434 800

MOWING & ALL GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Same day response Free Quotes Fully insured

Domestic, Commercial, Owner Builder, Rural & Industrial

Ph Greg on 0418 741 145 or 5412 1425

FREE QUOTE & COMPETITIVE RATES

• Hedging • Rubbish Removal • Ride-on Mowing • Mowing • Pruning

BSA Lic: L 1117342

Handyman Services

Fully insured

Phone: 5494 0884 Mobile: 0409 342 877

Local LAWN & GARDEN CARE

• Same Day Response • Gold Medal Service • Fully insured

For all your mowing/ride on & garden needs

Call Gary: 0414 713 491

STILL GROWING 25 YEARS STRONG &

Rick’s

ALL MAINTENANCE

T0055

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Garden Maintenance

Lic 69821

Lic # 5582

ELECTRICIAN

Mick 0418 935 162

5496 9270

dakinslusciouslawns@gmail.com ‘Do It With Dakin’

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Domestic, Commercial, Phone & Data, Intercoms & Gates Solar-Grid - Connect, Design, Install

We specialise in: Friendly, • Timber, Aluminum and Colorbond fencing reliable, local • Timber & Rock Retaining walls Palmwoods • Patios,Decks all types of home maintenance family To the value of $3,300.00 business

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NFL Electrical Nathan 0417 040 291

Lic. No. 70875

ABN 87 020 422 605

Tina 0418 935 164

22+ years experience Free in all types of home maintenance Quotes repairs, painting & minor renovations

Ph. 5494 9400 or 0401 674 126

Glasshouse Country News For all your advertising needs please call Maree on 0488 444 525

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A to Z of Trades and Services

BSA 75839

Cam’s Truck & Bobcat Hire

ABN 95 669 531 866

OW N E R O P E R ATO R

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Landscaping

ATER FEATURES

0412 140 164

GRAHAM RENWICK

Nick & Steph Painting

Builder & Stone Mason QBSA License No. 77177. Est 1981

Local husband & wife painting team

a/h: 5494 0830

Quality Workmanship

• Design • Retaining walls / Drainage • Paving / Repairs • Gardens / Mulching • Lawns • Mini Bobcat Services

Phone Shane Robins 0418 900 705 a/h 5494 6425

Over 20 yrs exp

Quality workmanship • Premium paints • Free quotes

Call Nick or Steph 5439 0249 or 0438 152 049 nspainting@internode.on.net ABN 46 353 680 084

BSA lic 1168923

5494 6698 LOCKS KEYS 0488 669 810 ALARMS SAFES CCTV

Marine Services

Termites:

• Spiders • Pre-purchase • Rodents timber inspections • Fleas • Termite inspections • Ants • Chemical barriers/ reticulation

For reliable service call Vern ........

0404 479 187 or 5494 9336

• TERMITE TREATMENTS • TERMITE BARRIERS • PRE-PURCHASE PEST & BUILDING REPORTS • THERMAL IMAGING • COCKROACHES • SPIDERS • ANTS ALL AREAS

Lic No. PMT-0-11432

John Annakin 0407 439 526

NEED A PAINTER? Call Rudi You name it, I’ll paint it

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0438 940 634

TO570

All Areas 0420 53 8890 5494 0393

Ripper, Augers & 600mm 4 in 1 bucket Fast Friendly Professional Service 20 yrs Experience

Call Mitch 0412 795 377

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Allan Koschel Plumbing Service Q.B.S.A. No. 76388

Lic. No. 13217

Plumber, Drainer and Gas Fitter

Ph: (07) 5493 0625

Mobile: 0407 727 645

PO Box 316 Glasshouse Mtns 4518

Plant & Machinery

BOBCAT EXCAVATOR HIRE Licensed Operator

• Tilt Bucket • 3 ton Excavator • Laser Levelling • Trencher • Post Hole Borer • Auger 250 • 350 • 450 • 600mm Plant Auger Lindeman Road • Rotary Flail/Grass Mulcher/Cutter • 8 ton Tipper Truck BEERWAH AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK Ph: 5494 0056 • Mobile: 0408 192 814

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E. eliminatepests@bigpond.com PO Box. 257 Beerwah 4519 FULLY BSA 1189580 INSURED

Local Knowledge 21 Years Experience

email: painter-decorator@hotmail.com

5494 1861 • 0418 883 436

• Pre- purchase Inspections • Annual Termite Inspections • Termite Management Systems • Termite Treatments • General Pest management Cockroaches • Ants • Spiders • Silverfish • Fleas • Bed Bugs

Shane Schultz

QBSA Act Licence No: 1155906

New Work & Repaints • Airless Spraying

MTS EXCAVATIONS 6 Ton Excavator all buckets

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• New Homes • House Repaints • Roof Repaints

• Decks • Roofs • Renovations • Domestic & Commercial PAINTING Do It Right David McIntyre Choose Brush Rite Painting 0420 662 811 / 5496 9540 Glass House Mountains

BRESLIN PAINTING

Glasshouse Mountains and surrounding areas - 8 tonne tipper - trencher - augers - 4 in 1 bucket - levelling bar - laser levelling Phone John Baker - forks - 3 tonne excavator on 0409 20 64 64

Plumbers

0407 946 061

Mobile:

email: ba_earthmovers@dodo.com.au

Email: mts.excavations@hotmail.com

Supporting Environmentally Friendly Paint

Free Quote

Phone Brian Mobile: 0402 129 665 Fax: 5497 4840

BSA NO. 1011255

FIRST PO BOX 257 Beerwah 4519

FREE QUOTES

Works where others can’t and loves Lantana!

07 5493 0440

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SH RIT RU

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New Work Repaints Roofs Driveways Pressure Cleaning

0419 704 408

5494 8913

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We give you a warranty on our work.

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY PEST CONTROL

PAINTERS

FREE QUOTES

*Driveways *Site clean-ups *Landscaping

BOBCAT & EXCAVATOR HIRE

Fully Licensed and Insured

Painters

*4 in 1 Bucket & Level Bar *6ft Double Head Slasher *50hp *10m3 Tipper

bobcat, excavator & tipper hire

Cost Effective Local Business Est. Since 1996

• Cockroaches • Carpet Beetle • Lawn Weeds • Silver Fish • Bed Bugs

POSI-TRACK SLASHING & EARTHWORKS

B&A Earthmovers

HINTERLAND PEST CONTROL

Beerwah Locksmiths

7/60 SIMPSON ST beerwahlocksmiths.com.au

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D & M Britton - Old Gympie Rd, Landsborough

Pest Control

Locksmiths

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BEERWAH LANDSCAPING

STEVE GASTALDIN

Cameron Lister Ph: 0419 665 002

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GARDEN FEATURES

Ph: 0418 204 159

TO506

Servicing the local community

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• PATHWAYS/STAIRS • UNIQUE GARDENS &

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL! For all your PLUMBING needs

TREVOR SANDERSON

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• PAVING TONEWORK • RETAINING WALLS • DRIVEWAYS • POOL SURROUNDS • OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS

•Augers •Trencher • 4 in 1 bucket •8 ton tipper •Level bar •Laser Leveller •Tilt Bucket

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Phone Mobile: 0413 330 275 or 5439 0960 Lic’d Plumber and Drainer QBSA 1002354

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EPA Licensed

council approved

* Septic tank & Grease Trap Cleaning * Small Truck for Easy Access

A/H 5494 7413

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• Licensed Plumbers, Drainers & Gas Fitters • FREE Quotes • Local Service • All Work Guaranteed

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0408 641 235 PO BOX 6369, Mooloolah, Qld. 4553

Plumbing Supplies

TO588

5439 9368

FRIDGE DOOR SEALS

PHONE JAREN 5439 0764

T0089

Refrigeration * All major brands * Supply & Fit

0407 748 083

Experienced in all aspects of tiling

Free fast quote

CREATIVE SHEET METAL CUSTOM BUILT TOOLBOXES • General fabrication • Stainless Steel Benches

FREE QUOTES – RENOVATIONS – REPAIRS NEW HOMES – CERAMIC – PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE BSA 1201973

Tree Services

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

I. & M. TREE LOPPING ~ & PRUNING ~

Shower Screens

Frameless Shower Installations

& also Stump Grinding Many years experience - Fully insured Phone 0412 026 545 or 5496 9047

David Lowden Tree Services

• Pruning • Lopping • Removal Comprehensive Insurance on all jobs Phone 5494 2444 / 0407 710 993

Slashing ROOFING TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

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Phone Brendan 0447 310 331

POSI-TRACK SLASHING 50hp, Rubber tracks, 6ft slasher, Free quotes

 Trees/Palms  Pruning/Removals  Stump Grinding  Fully Insured

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• Tree climbing • Rubbish removal • Mulching • Stump grinding • Free Quotes • Pensioner Discounts

* Blocks * Acreage * Firebreaks * Weed Spraying

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After hours: (07) 5494 7548

A local working for locals

BSA Licenced: 1101772

Sheetmetal

Mathew Brown Phone 0402 123 154

Patio Roofing One Stop Shop Specialising in D.I.Y Kits Metal Roofing, Gutters, Fascias etc Polycarbonate & Fibreglass Roofing Ventilators & Skylights Insulated Roofing

Brian Dudin 0438 623 523

Brent Thomas 0438 236 934 infinitytile@hotmail.com

www.framelessshowerinstallations.com.au

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Paul

BSA: 1052255

FOR A FREE QUOTE CALL 0417 958 944 > Septic tank / grease trap cleaning - EPA approved > Holding / grey water tanks and bio-cycle pump outs > Waste oil collections (free service) > General waste removal and skip bin hire

•Semi-frameless & Frameless Showerscreens •Glass Splashbacks •Frameless Mirrors •Wardrobe Doors •Glass Pool Fencing & Balustrades

Roofing & Guttering

Tiling Glasshouse Tiling

For all of your liquid and general waste needs

Call us now 0408 220 659

• Yes – We Deliver All Areas • Comprehensive Range of Plumbing Supplies • Experienced Showroom Consultancy • Mon-Fri 6.00am-4.30pm & Sat 7.00am-11.00am 26 Tytherleigh Avenue Landsborough

A “Proper Job” Guaranteed

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0418 986 538

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All Maintenance & Renovations

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Landsborough

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Servicing the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Owen Plumbing & Gas Fitting

Australia Wide * Containers New & Used - All Sizes and Types * Container Offices & Living Units * Container Delivery & Relocations YARD LOCATION 827 Beerburrum Road Caboolture Shire

Septic Services

Licence No: 23418 QBSA: 1164142

New work • Renovations • Commercial Maintenance Drainage • Roofing & Guttering Call Colin now for all your plumbing needs Mob: 0430 591 433 Home: 5496 7354

SALES - HIRE - ONSITE STORAGE

customtreeservices@yahoo.com

Contact Troy

0429 949 018 Phone 5438 7445

to advertise your business

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AUSTRALIAN CONTAINER UNITS

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C.Apelt Plumbing

Restore & Paint Rather Than Replace  Tin, Tiled, Asbestos Specialists  Heat Reflective Paint - 10 Yr Warranty  Repairs, High Pressure Clean  Fully Licenced & Insured 0411 034 444 or 5494 1223

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Storage

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Plumbers cont.

IMPACT ROOF RESTORATION

STEVES TREE CUTTING

• 23 Years Experience • Any size tree • Land Clearing • Full Insurance

ABN 23 084 520 507

Phone: 5493 7954 Mobile: 0414 819 111 DECEMBER 14 2011 |

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A to Z of Trades and Services Tree Services cont.

Mooloolah River Waterwatch & Landcare Inc. We Care About Our Environment

$20 Million Insurance Free Quotes

Steve Irwin Way, Mooloolah Ph: 07 5494 5074

www.rktreeservices.com.au

expert tree maintenance and removal

P: 5492 9248 M: 0407 759 060

A small farming / mining town out west – Wandoan, was lucky to have our Manager Jan Kesby give the students some tips on looking after our environment. The classes and topics covered were:- Careers in the Environment, Sustainability in Urban/City Regions, and Pollution. Environmental management in Wandoan will have new meaning for these kids and also we hope they’ll remember us when they visit the Sunshine Coast for holidays.

Turf Supplies A Lawn So Good, They’ll Think You’ve Retired TOP QUALITY HOME, COMMERCIAL & RECREATIONAL TURF

FREE Delivery to Landsborough, Beerwah, Glass House & Beerburrum

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Coast to Country Environment Education

Frog Workshop – Date Change

Wintergreen Couch

Mooloolah River Waterwatch & Landcare Inc. and Qld Frog Society are hosting a Frog Workshop at 2.00pm on February 5 at the Mooloolah Hall.

Tel: Dean 07 5496 9790 or 0414 648 130

Tyres

The day moves to 2 Smith Street for dinner then frog spotting from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Members $10.00, non-members $20.00 (includes a year’s membership to MRWL. Kids under 15 free (accompanied by an adult). Spaces are limited, so book early on 5494 5074.

Mooloolah Native Nursery

The weather is perfect for getting out into the garden. Our nursery plants are appreciating the rain, and are looking great. Nursery opening hours are Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 4.00pm. We are closing for Christmas on December 21 and we will be reopening on January 16. We hope that you enjoy your Christmas break and can find time to spend in the garden.

Plant of the Month

Livastona decora – Weeping Cabbage Palm The Weeping Cabbage Palm is one of the most attractive of the local palms, growing to between 10-30m depending on where it is planted. It is a single-trunked, erect palm with a dense crown and large weeping fronds. A very hardy species and due to its slower growing nature it can make

Ph 5494 8883

30 Tytherleigh Ave, Landsborough Qualified mechanics offering logbook services & light mechanical repairs TO525

“locals helping locals”

a really nice tub plant in its youthful years although beware of the spikes. The Weeping Cabbage Palm is our plant of the month going for $1.00 for a 140mm pot.

Water Tanks

The Dirt

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with James Ashby

• Tank Cleaning • Tank Repairs (Minimal water loss) • Tin & Concrete • All Work Guaranteed • Leaf Guard Protection

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Ian Booth 0403 187 517 or 3204 4910

Welder For all your on-site fabrication & welding needs. Workshop facilities available

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Ph/Fax: 5494 1606 Mob: 0409 491 938

Talkin' trades

Has your business been featured in our 'talkin' trades' yet? Give us a call on 5438 7445 and we can offer you a free write up in this section, (conditions apply).

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GOWINTA FARMS www.gowinta.com.au

I always struggle to understand why our mining industry attracts the bulk of media and the public’s attention, when farming is about to go through its most rapid growth spurt in Australia's history. On Wednesday, November 30, I was invited to participate in the Queensland Food Policy launch at the CSIRO centre in Brisbane.

It was at this launch of the ‘Food for a growing economy’ by the Queensland Government that I learnt the food value chain in Queensland back in 2008 was worth a staggering $18.7 billion and supported 267,000 Queensland jobs.

Forecast figures reveal Queensland is on track to increase its food value to $40 billion by 2020.

Question is, where is all this food going to come from?

While promises from both sides of State Government are being made towards supporting farming productivity in Queensland, the mind boggles at where this talent pool of farmers and investment dollars will come from?

I don't think farmers are alone when they say ‘it's bloody hard to make a dollar these days’.

But one thing's for sure, it's not going to get any easier as increases to wages, superannuation and taxes, including the carbon tax come into effect in 2012.

The State Governments solution to helping Queensland's food industry reach its forecasted $40 billion target is a $2 million funding program (the Food Innovation and Productivity Incentives program). To a potential $40 billion state industry, that’s a mere 0.00005 per cent investment. Well done to the Queensland Government, we know where your priorities lie.

Hi, just thought I’d send in this photo of Elaine’s wonderful Oncidium sphacelatum orchid (also called Dancing Lady). It has the most flower spikes I’ve ever seen.

Jan Cheal, Beerwah

Thanks Jan What an amazing specimen. I thought mine was pretty good – but this one takes the cake! What a beautiful display for the festive season.

Brownie

If any other readers have something spectacular flowering in their garden next year that they would like to show off – why not send it in to me and I can try and include them in my column.

Ph: 5439 0999

Fax: 5439 0077 paintplacebeerwah@tpg.com.au

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Blood, Sweat and Cheers Glasshouse Country Bowls Club

Sports Results for week ending Sunday, December 11 Thursdays Open Pairs results are as follows; Morning Session: Winners were Stu Wilson and Kelvin Brady on 30.

Winners of the highest score in the second game were, Bob Coxon and Kerry Capern on 20.

The Afternoon Session winners were Brian Saunders and Graham Turton on 33.

Winners of the highest score in the second game were Phil Siggers and Kerry Capern on 17.

Saturday Social Bowls had 10 members play. For fun they played the men against the women. The men won, only just!

Saturday Night saw the members gather for their Di Hunt Ladies A Singles Annual Dinner and Presentation Night and the Chairman, Terry Little took on the role of MC. The dinner started with platefuls of king prawns, followed by a hot or cold buffet. Some of us had both the hot and cold buffet. Considering the volume of talk and laughter, all the members were having a really enjoyable night, must have been the prawns, it was really great. After dinner were the presentations.

The bowlers wish to thank Club Glass House and the Brett Standring Mens B Grade Winner staff for putting together a good night. Table set up was great, food was excellent. A fun evening was had by all.

Other than one more game, this is it for the year. Bowls gets under way from January 11.

Beerwah Glasshouse United Soccer Club Contributed by Frank Doonan

Thanks for the good turn-out at the AGM, all positions were filled.

I would like to congratulate the old committee for its excellent work for the last few years, especially Ken Fullerton, our past president who has put in a lot of time and hard work to the club (and still will with other duties).

For me personally I have large boots to fill to gain the same respect he has earned performing this job over his time in charge of our great club. Also I would like to welcome on board Tracey and Andrea in their new roles with the club.

President Frank Doonan, vice president Michael Topfer, secretary Jo Black, treasurer Tracey Bonato, registrar Paula Groer, promotions officer Andrea Poole.

We also would like to welcome onboard a new sponsor for the next season.

Matilda Service Station is our new sponsor for first division best and fairest award for all our home games, thank you very much for being part of our club. Remember to support all of our great sponsors, Amestos Transport, Beerwah Hotel, Landsborough Hotel, The Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club, North Pine Motors and Glasshouse Chiropractic Clinic. We are still looking for anyone that might be interested in coaching our first division women’s team, please contact Frank on 0419 757 584. Don’t forget senior pre season training has commenced on Thursday nights from 7.00pm, any male 17 and over is welcomed and ladies 16 and over as well. If you cannot make it to training but are interested in playing next season contact Terry Jones on 0418 721 456.

Mooloolah Valley Bowls Club

Your guide to sport in Glasshouse Country

Beerwah Ladies Golf

Contributed by Jenny Kelly (November 26 report was delayed because of email glitch)

November 26 saw 29 players competing in a Stroke event for a trophy donated

by Jill Downes. This was nicely won by Sonia Kenway with a score of 70 nett, closely followed by Jackie Collinson with a 71 nett.

Hope Hannah had her radar tuned in and almost scooped the pool of NTP's taking out 2, 5, and 16. Jill Downes got the 18th. The ball rundown went to 77 nett. We kicked off summer with 72 players competing in a 4BBB Stableford for trophies donated by Glenys Parry and the club. To make the game a little more interesting, the girls hit off the men's tees. This made the course a bit longer than usual, so the winning score was a credit to the two girls who finished the best. Deb Carlton is one of our new members and what better way to start her golfing experience at our great club. Deb teamed up with Deb Cody for a great total score of 43 points. Monica Dangerfield and Jen Kelly came in runners up on 40 points, with Rosemary Collins and Shirley Cooper getting second runner up with 39 points. NTP's were Shirley Cooper on 2, Cath Cherry on 5, Barb Whitfield on 16, and our visitor Di Pavich had a great shot into 18 for the approach and a birdie. The ball rundown went to 36 points.

Last Thursday saw the end of the Thursday Ladies Golfing calendar for 2011.

Even though the wet weather threatened to disrupt the day, 67 hardy girls braved grey skies to play a Stableford Alliance and were rewarded not only by staying dry, but even some lovely sunshine at times. After playing nine holes, the girls gathered in the club house for their Annual Christmas Party.

The knees up is funded by the sale of raffle tickets throughout the year, so the ladies can relax and let their hair down. The winners of our eclectic and running competitions were announced along with the winners on the day.

The International Bowl is the lowest nett score for three rounds during June and July. Division 1 was won by Gundie Turpie, Division 2 by Jennifer Kelly and Division 3 by Carol Fraser.

Golf Queensland Brooch is played over six Stroke rounds with Division 1 taken out by Sue Williamson, Division 2 by Vikki Bartel and Division 3 Kathy Stern.

The Stroke Eclectic was won in Division 1 by Sonia Kenway, Division 2 by Shirley Cooper and Division 3 by Kathy Stern.

The Stableford Eclectic was won by Cathy Stone in Division 1, Kaye Jansen in Division 2 and Julie McMahon in Division 3.

The Putting Competition is an aggregate of the seven best rounds and was won by Noelene Annakin.

Our final annual event is the highly contested ‘Gobbler’, (a gobbler being any shot from off the green which goes in the hole). This much prized trophy was won again this year by Cathy Stone.

And now to the winners of our Christmas Breakup Competition. Teams of four girls played for hampers full of Christmas goodies. Brid, Teresa, Julie and Glenys took out the day with 46 points. They were closely followed by Pauline, Keithia, Carol and Kim on 44 points. Third spot was Sue Williamson, who couldn't be in our photo, Barb, Monica and Jen. NTPs were Andrea, Meg, Ruth Parish and Ruth Bowie on number two and Sue Williamson, Barb, Monica and Jen on number five. Our NAGA trophy, for the team who tried the hardest on the day was Heather, Lady Di, Gloria and Vikki.

After the presentations were over for another year, the girls enjoyed another great Christmas party with lots of singing, dancing and merry making.

Until next time, stay safe and good golfing.

Runners up were Pauline Mason, Keithia Thomson, Carol Cork and Kim Thode

Contributed by Judy Walker

Tuesday, December 6 saw only six players but a great game with the ladies beating the men. Raffle won by Gwen Henderson.

Friday 3 bowl pairs winners were Rob Hall and Alex Thomson and 2nd Nev and Gloria Shaw. Raffles won by Gwen Henderson and Rob Hall.

Saturday was party day. Congratulations to all our Championship winners this year. We did not play all our games this year. There were many raffle winners and of course Ede was able to win one.

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