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Hi everyone This week’s cover story is all about the Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre and their plan to develop a community garden next year.

With the popularity of growing your own vegetables increasing dramatically in the last few years – no doubt they will have plenty of interest.

If the feedback we get at GCNews about Jade King’s column – ‘Get up and grow with Jade’ is anything to go by, there will be plenty of people in our community who will be itching to get their hands dirty.

Many of us (those that grew up in the 70’s and 80’s) don’t necessarily know much about how to get started, or what is required to create a successful backyard veggie patch.

I remember when I was a kid both my grandfathers had vegetable

gardens when they retired, but I have to say our main concern revolved around complaining that if we had to eat anymore of Pop’s Silver beat that we would turn green.

It’s funny, now I love my greens and am always looking for new and exciting ways to use the veggies out of Brownie’s garden. Last year when he harvested 48 cauliflowers – I can tell you there was a fair bit of culinary creativity in getting through all of them.

Sadly all the rain this year has meant no cauliflowers – here’s to a slightly wet growing year in 2011.

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What's happening 11 10 December

Friday The Caboolture ‘Keep Australia Working’ Centrelink Jobs and Skills

Expo, 10.00am - 3.00pm at the Morayfield Park Leisure Centre, 298 Morayfield Road, Morayfield.

with Caloundra author Phillip Overton at Beerwah Books and Bits, 11.00am.

Check out Phillip’s latest novels, ‘A Walk before Sunrise’ and ‘The long way home’.

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Saturday Cent auction at Beerburrum State

School from 5.30pm at the Glasshouse Community Hall, Coonwrin Road, Glass House Mountains. A light supper will be included in the entry cost of $5.00.

Please arrive by 5.30pm to organise tickets for a prompt 6.00pm start.

More than 200 prize lots on offer.

Contact Debbie 0417 793 965 for more information.

Beerwah’s Got Country featuring 2010 Toyota Starmaker award winner, Luke Austen, from 8.00pm at Beerwah Hotel. See Things2Do, page 27 for more information.

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The men are presently working on two toy library cupboards for the Beerwah Library which we hope to present to the library at this event, and we will also have on show a range of wooden toys the men have made.

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Glass House local Annemarie Van Hees is one of a group of people spreading the word about creating a community garden for the local community. Read more on page 6.

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Government throws stick in the spokes of hinterland cyclists

Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell has expressed his displeasure at the Bligh Labor Government’s response to a recent petition he sponsored on behalf of several local cyclists from the Glasshouse electorate.

The petition called for the Queensland Government to stand by its policy and construct more cycle paths in the hinterland area.

“Unfortunately, the response received from the Minister for Main Roads failed to acknowledge the need for cycle way development. Instead he simply stated that the Cycle Network Link Strategy has identified several roads in the area for future cycle way inclusion,” Mr Powell said.

“The state controlled roads in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland are the links between our communities, and without dedicated cycle ways, many of these links become inaccessible for cyclists,” said Marek Malter, the Maleny cyclist who raised the petition.

Mr Powell remains disappointed that the Queensland Government has once again ignored the voices and needs of local communities in Glasshouse.

“The minister chose not to acknowledge the low priority given to Hinterland projects in the Cycle Network Link Strategy. The highest ranking project was placed at number 40, with most of the roads identified in the strategy finding a place

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“This petition was tabled after it was made clear through many discussions with the government that the Sunshine Coast Hinterland was considered a low priority for the Cycle Network Link Strategy. The Minister’s response does nothing but reaffirm the Government’s disregard for the Hinterland’s needs,” Mr Powell concluded.

Local cycling enthusiast and a community representative on several state and local government committees who signed the petition, Richard Plantinga, of Beerwah, said the state government had “lost the plot”, and he believes it has a lot to do with the fact that the Sunshine Coast region is represented by members of the LNP. “There’s no Labor member on the Sunshine Coast, and therefore no money for roads, health and transport,” Richard said.

“With our population growing at such a fast rate, we really need to see the infrastructure keep up with it, and that is just not happening,” he said.

Richard said the region’s only cycle track, at Skippy Park, was useless to those people who lived in nearby areas such as Glasshouse or Beerburrum, as there was no cycle path to get to it.

Richard said he had also been pushing for a two kilometre section of cycle path to be completed between Glasshouse and Beerwah, for the past 10 years, to no avail. cont. page 16

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Environment and recreation have to be balanced in the Pumicestone Passage The controversial Caloundra South development and its effects on the fragile Pumicestone Passage were aired at a public meeting at Golden Beach last week.

Member for Caloundra, Mark McArdle, said the Federal Shadow Environment Minister Greg Hunt had accepted an invitation to visit the region and hear first-hand concerns held by community groups, local environmental organisations and the general public.

Federal Member for Longman, Wyatt Roy and the State Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell also attended the meeting.

Mr McArdle said the future of the whole region could well depend on the need to preserve Pumicestone Passage from erosion and pollution.

“Just last month the Annual Healthy Waterways Partnership report card recorded a drop of a full grade in water quality. The passage recorded a D+ as opposed to a C+ the year before,” he said.

“And now the State Government wants to cram another 22,000 homes along the banks of this fragile ecosystem. We have to fight this all the way.”

Mr Powell said it was crucial that the interurban green corridor between Caboolture and the Sunshine Coast was maintained.

“We should be doing all we can to not only protect the passage and its catchments but to improve them,” Mr Powell concluded.

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The group voiced its concerns at a community forum earlier this week, hosted by the Organisation of Sunshine Coast Association of Residents (OSCAR), and attended by the Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, Stirling Hinchliffe and the CEO of Urban Land Management Authority, Paul Eagles.

Mr McArdle said the TAPP members will also meet in his office today (Wednesday, December 8, 10.00am) to formulate a petition against the proposed development.

“This will be only the first step in a strong community support and awareness campaign.

“The State Government is facing another Traveston Dam protest right here in Caloundra.

“Residents are sick and tired of the dictatorial attitude of this government and they are not prepared to sit back and watch their own backyard plundered,” he said.

“If the State Government thinks that the battle has been won by taking the planning decision away from the local council they don’t realise it has only just started,” he said.

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Protection group puts development in its place

On the subject of local development, Sunshine Coast Council has announced it's ready and willing to embrace positive change but not at the environment’s expense.

Division 1 Councillor and Social Strategy portfolio holder Anna Grosskreutz said Council had formed an internal Greater Glasshouse Mountains Protection Zone Working Group that aimed to address the ongoing loss of inter-urban green space between Caboolture and Caloundra.

“As chair of this group I am very concerned about encroaching houses, industries and land use changes that are occurring in this stretch,” she said.

“We’re certainly not opposed to development as long as it occurs in the right areas and not as a result of destruction of forests.

“Council has directed the internal Greater Glasshouse Mountains Protection Zone Working Group to examine how it can assist the State Government to connect public lands and deal with land use issues so that we can maintain our regional breathing space.”

Cr Grosskreutz said the working group would determine and map key protection areas and advise Council how to achieve its conservation aims.

The group would also liaise with State Government over long-term retention of forestry areas and discuss areas of mutual interest with Moreton Bay Regional Council.

“We want to create and enforce a protection zone from the Pumicestone Passage to the Glasshouse Mountains that will complement heritage listing of the Glasshouse Mountains and international treaties covering the Pumicestone area,” she said.

Cr Grosskreutz said the working group would also provide Council with recommendations on suitable planning and protection mechanisms that would be adopted in the new Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme.

“Council is determined that the Greater Glasshouse Mountains Protection Zone will be maintained and preserved for generations to come,” she said.

“We don’t want to become part of a super metropolis east of the Bruce Highway and sacrifice our aim to be Australia’s most sustainable region vibrant, green and diverse.”

A report on the group’s findings is expected to go to the December Council meeting.

Final plan for Caloundra South now available The final structure plan for Caloundra South, which was approved by Council at the end of October, can now be accessed through council’s website.

Council forwarded its final plan for Caloundra South to the Minister for Infrastructure and Planning and the Urban Land Development Authority on October 29, delivering a structure plan that incorporates excellence in urban design, future public transport, a mix of housing options for affordable living, and an infrastructure plan and agreement.

It is a plan that upholds council’s sustainability vision for the region and the desired planning outcomes for Caloundra South, and was informed by the feedback received on the draft structure plan earlier in the year.

In total, 530 submissions were received from the community, the landowner, developers, industry and other key stakeholders addressing a wide range of issues including population, transport, and environmental issues.

Even though the state government announced that the ULDA would take over the planning for the 2,290 hectares of greenfield land, council still fulfilled its commitment to provide the finalised structure plan to the Minister and the ULDA by the end of October.

The ULDA has been asked to incorporate the key elements of the finalised structure plan, and council will continue to work closely with them towards a sustainable outcome.

The finalised Caloundra South Structure Plan and associated documents are now available for the community to view on council’s website.

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The seeds of a good idea get growing in Glass House Mountains By Rosemary Hayes

Late last month, the University of the Sunshine Coast SIFE team, (Students In Free Enterprise) hosted a ‘can phone’ network to raise awareness about hunger and health in our communities and to send the message ‘Food Gardens Help Communities Grow’.

The event was also University of the Sunshine Coast SIFE team send the message to promote the ‘Food Gardens Help Communities Grow’ partnership between they will also be higher off the ground for mature the Glass House Neighbourhood Centre, SIFE, age people to be able to bend into the garden.

Veggie Village and Edible Landscapes which will create a new community food garden at Glass “That will be the first phase, and in the second House Mountains. phase we would like to extend it to a whole suburban harvest, so we would partner with Annemarie Van Hees, from SIFE, and President Council to plant fruit trees and herbs and things of the Glass House Neighbourhood Centre, said all around the entire suburb. they hope to establish the community garden in April next year.

“Each season we would do a suburban harvest and bring the foods back to the neighbourhood “It will be open to all the community,” centre and distribute them from there,” she said.

Annemarie said.

Annemarie said the community garden is an She said a forum will be held in the new year idea that stemmed from a SIFE project last year so interested people and groups can get raising hunger awareness. together to see what the community would like from the gardens.

“We started to look at the programs the Neighbourhood Centre has like the emergency “Other local groups in the area who had been food relief program where families who are having working to have a veggie garden at Glass House financial difficulties can come and get emergency for a long time, really passionate people who are food packages, and we thought if we had some doing gardens outside of the areas where they fresh vegetables growing in our gardens we could live, they would love to see something happening add those fresh veggies to the packages we give.” locally that they can be part of,” she said.

“What we really are hoping for is that the “We’re definitely looking at growing organic community garden becomes a place for people vegetables, fruit and herbs. To begin with the to gather - some people can help in the gardens, garden will start with about eight to 12 separate others could come along to education workshops garden beds raised above the ground so that or functions and events. people with wheelchairs can have access and “We also really hope that the garden will become an education centre. We’re looking for ideas to help sustain the garden and any input from people, or help, would be great.”

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Currently the Centre is being utilised by; • Centrelink – every Thursday from 1.00pm - no appointment necessary • Laurel House – by appointment • Hinterland Community Development Association – (Holly is our Community Development worker) • Reconnect – working with young people and families where there is a risk of homelessness • Cr Anna Grosskreutz – by appointment Planning of programs is underway for 2011 and we invite expressions of interest in the following areas.

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Glass House MP Andrew Powell has been promoted to Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health, Drug Strategy and Health Personnel under a revamped Shadow Cabinet line-up announced by State Opposition and LNP Leader John-Paul Langbroek.

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“I am very excited about my new role and will continue to work with the same energy and determination that I do within my local electorate, for all Queenslanders,” said Mr Powell.

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Simon Smith with his AU Falcon If you haven’t heard of the Aussie Racing Cars Super Series fasten your seatbelts.

While the cars may be small, they are big on performance. Simon Smith, 24, from Mt Mellum has ended the 2010 series with his first podium appearance, finishing third in the final event for the year.

Simon said the great result will give them momentum and confidence going into next year.

“It felt great. For that last round we had a new motor, fully rebuilt by Northcoast Motorsport, so that gave us a bit of extra power and showed what we could do. It was good to reward all the sponsors and let everyone know that we’re able to run at the front.”

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“They’re so light they’ve got an awesome power to weight ratio, they’re really quick off the line and they’re really good under brakes,” Simon said.

“I enjoy the adrenaline and the competitiveness of it. And being able to go and race with the V8 Supercars at the big events - we’re in front of 200,000 or 300,000 people at Clipsal. It’s an awesome atmosphere.”

Simon also competed in the Aussie Racing Cars Super Series in 2006 but before that he spent five years go kart racing.

“Generally one starts with go karts, you’ll find all the Supercar drivers and Formula 1, all started in go karts. It’s a normal progression if you want to work your way up in motor sports,” he said.

The sport has seen Simon travel around Australia, but one place holds special significance for him.

“In 2006 I raced at Bathurst. That was a huge highlight. Everyone’s dream is to go and race at Bathurst, so I was lucky to get the opportunity when we first started.”

Not everything always goes to plan in races.

“In Adelaide I had a pretty big crash at the start of the final race, where I hit the wall pretty hard which bent up the front of the chassis. That wasn’t the best experience, but you learn from your mistakes. That’s just part of motor sport, you expect to have a crash every now and again,” he said.

Simon wanted to thank his sponsors, Big Kart Track (Sunshine Coast), Northcoast Motorsport, Caloundra Scrap Metal, IGA, Landsborough, Steve Johnson Wholesale Cars, Beerwah Discount Tyres & Batteries, Would like to thank the following local AMB Roofing, businessess for their support in 2010 Concept Systems, Complete Render and Aquatee Plumbing.

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Never too late “She’s a really good artist and it has always been a dream of hers to hold an exhibition.

We’ve talked about it for years.

“I think she’s bit nervous, she’s still finishing off paintings, but she’s starting to get excited.”

Kristine uses acrylics and loves to paint flowers and landscapes.

“Our whole family are gardeners, we all love gardening, and mum is always surrounded by flowers,” Susanna said.

Many people would remember Kristine as she and her husband and daughters used to run the Log Cabin Caravan Park and Danish Teahouse for four years. She also used to sell her work at the Beerwah Markets regularly.

This isn’t the first exhibition for Susanna – it’s her 28th, and her artwork is diverse. She likes to use acrylics, pastels, pen and ink and create a lot of coloured pencil work. She also makes greeting cards and hand painted gourds.

Australian wildlife is a favourite subject to paint.

“I’ve specialised in painting endangered species all my life. I try to get my point of view across that way,” she said.

Susanna said her mum would be happy to know she’s an inspiration for other people to never give up on their dreams.

“At the retirement village where mum lived, 40 people would watch TV but mum would be set up outside in the sun painting. She’s always doing something.”

Former well known local identity Kristine Job is about to her hold her first exhibition. Read on to find out what makes this exhibition so unique.

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“When I moved back here from North Queensland three years ago, I thought mum’s got so many paintings and people need to see them,” Susanna, 57, said.

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Last, but not least The saying goes ‘last but not least’ and that’s certainly the case for the final Artist Exhibition for 2010 currently being held at the Beerwah Library until December 29. This unique Exhibition features paintings and sculptures by mother / daughter artists Barbara Dancey from Mt Mellum and Sharon Ward from Peachester.

“It’s exciting. I really wanted to connect with people,” Barbara said.

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“It’s so nice to share this with my mum because it makes it so much more special. And also we have artworks that complement each other,” added Sharon.

Both artists love to use ‘earth paints’, coloured earth mixed into paint.

Sharon describes her work as “an emerging style.”

“I like to do mainly abstract, symbolic art, to convey a profound message.

To showcase the beauty I see, and the colours of our world,” said Sharon.

“I feel the same way too,” agreed Barbara. “I’m inspired by anything I see around me that is beautiful.”

Sharon credits her mum as her inspiration. “I’m very inspired by my mum. We’ve both overcome our own obstacles to allow us to focus more on our art.”

“Art can be intimidating,” Barbara explains. “Because it’s something where you have to express yourself, and let yourself be seen by other people, and that can be a bit intimidating.”

Both artists are grateful to Beerwah Library for the opportunity to showcase their work for free.

“Getting feedback from the public is important as an artist,” said Sharon.

Barbara summed up perfectly what every artist that has held an Exhibition at the library this year would feel. “We love what we do,” she said.

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Add garlic and pancetta and cook, stirring for three minutes or until pancetta browns.

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Preheat oven to 220°C. Place the pork, skin-side down, on a clean work surface and use a sharp knife to cut a vertical slit through the thickest part without cutting all the way through. Open out pork to form one large piece. Place stuffing down the centre of the pork. Starting at the thick end, roll up

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pork firmly to enclose filling. Secure with kitchen string at two cm intervals. Place pork in a roasting pan. Rub pork skin with oil and salt. Roast, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until rind begins to crackle. Reduce oven temperature to 180°C and roast for a further one hour.

Use a small, sharp knife to pierce the bottom of each apple a few times. Arrange apples around the pork. Roast for a further 30-35 minutes or until apples and pork are cooked through.

Transfer to a tray and cover with foil to keep warm while making gravy. Discard all but two tbs of fat from the roasting pan and place over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for one minute or until mixture begins to bubble. Gradually add reserved wine and stock and cook, stirring, for three minutes or until gravy boils and thickens. Add cabernet or quince paste and stir until it melts. Strain into a jug. Serve slices of pork with roast apples, celeriac puree and watercress salad.

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Local engagement party Last Saturday night, George and Faye MacKenzie hosted a party to celebrate the engagement of their son Kenny to Samantha Comerford from Collingwood Park. About 80 relatives and friends attended, coming from Townsville, Yandina, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Ipswich, Pittsworth, Rosewood and Brisbane, and even though the rain persisted, everyone enjoyed themselves.

Kenny and Samantha plan to marry in December 2011. Congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple.

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F-111 on QAM’S Christmas wish list The Queensland Air Museum wants the federal government to give it one of its soon to be retired F-111’s, arguing that as the largest air museum of its type in Australia, the Queensland public shouldn’t be deprived of seeing such an important part of Australian aviation history up close.

The fleet of sweep-winged F-111 strategic bombers entered service with the Royal Australian Air Force in 1973, and was retired on December 3. It has been an icon in Queensland skies for 37 years.

President of the Queensland Air Museum Cliff Robinson said the announcement that only two F-111s would be allocated to museums in Victoria and Canberra seemed strange.

“Why would a public museum in its home state be left out? An F-111 would help take the Queensland Air Museum to the next level, especially in attracting bigger visitor numbers on whose fees we depend,” he said.

The museum has made approaches to the Minister for Defence, but the rumoured $1 million price tag would knock the QAM right out of the ball park.

“We are community based, and entry fees and donations are all we have to run the QAM,

restore significantly important aircraft and grow our collection. Allowing the public to sit in the cockpit of this iconic aircraft during open cockpit weekends would be just the boost we need,” Mr Robinson.

With over 40 complete aircraft and more under restoration, the QAM has been built purely on the dedication of volunteers. It has no paid staff.

“This is also about government recognition of the value of volunteers who dedicate their spare time to give back to the community by preserving Australia’s aviation heritage,” Mr. Robinson said.

The QAM urges Queenslanders and aviation enthusiasts to write their local member asking them to urge the minister for defence to rescue an F-111 doomed for the scrap yard, and have it delivered to the Queensland Air Museum as a gift from the government to the community.

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In May 2010, we travelled the Silk Road Explorer Tour through the deserts of China with Wendy Wu Tours, starting and ending in Beijing. The main focus was to visit ancient Silk Road sites in the Hexi corridor and the Taklimakan Desert. Our destination was Kashgar, the ancient crossroads of the Silk Road from China in the east to Anatolia and Russia in the west and to India in the south.

What were the highlights of your holiday?

It is difficult to select highlights as everything we experienced was a revelation and a delight.

Some that come immediately to mind are the Great Wall and the Forbidden City in Beijing; the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an; a 40 minute speedboat ride; a camel ride in the Gobi desert and visit to the Mogao Grottoes near Dunhuang; and the Sunday animal market in Kashgar where men bargain for goats, sheep, donkeys and camels in the same tradition as they did in the ancient Silk Road days.

What was the most unusual thing you experienced?

We were amazed at the size of the cities in the western deserts, the super highways that linked them, and the western standards of the tourist hotels we stayed in, as well as the productivity of the desert: small crop farming and vineyards flourished; farms were worked by hand and water was drawn from naturally occurring underground supplies.

Our winning Travelling Tale

Mell from Beerwah Travel with winners Bill and Jocelyn Morgan Congratulations to local couple Bill and Jocelyn Morgan who have taken out the fantastic prize in our popular Travelling Tales competition.

Beerwah Travel’s Mell Shepherd was on hand last week to present Bill and Jocelyn with their prize, a two night cruise aboard The Dawn Princess in March next year, valued at approx $1,900.00. Below is an excerpt of their winning travelling tale, which saw them travel to China earlier this year.

Thank you to all those readers who took the time to send in their Travelling Tales, we have all enjoyed your many varied and colourful stories of travel around the globe! A special thanks to Mell of Beerwah Travel, too, who generously donated the prize.

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Go Green to help Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital Go Green Rainforest Nursery are running a raffle to raise funds for the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. In return for purchasing ticket you will be helping our local wildlife and you could win some great prizes. For two years Simon and Melissa Smith of Go Green Rainforest Nursery on Steve Irwin Way, Glenview have been inspiring local gardeners with their extensive range of locally grown Australian native plants. As well as promoting plant species that can provide food or habitat for native wildlife. Simon recently saved a Gould’s Long Eared Bat from the driveway at the nursery. The bat was taken to the Wildlife Hospital where it was cared for and released the following evening. Melissa visited the Wildlife Hospital and said “the kids and I where amazed at the number of koalas in care and where they had come from, some as far away as the Gold Coast. The Wildlife Hospital provides a fantastic 24 hour service to the people and more importantly the wildlife of our region.

As the hospital relies on the support of the community, suppliers and sponsors to run, we wanted to help out.”

Simon and Melissa were so impressed with the care and service the Wildlife Hospital provided they wanted to do more to raise awareness and funds for the work they carry out.

Go Green Rainforest Nursery will be running a raffle over the month of December to raise funds for the Wildlife Hospital. Tickets will be only $1.00 and you could win a $100.00 plant voucher from Go Green Rainforest Nursery, a family pass to Australia Zoo, a signed Steve Parish 50 Year Anniversary of Photographing Australia book and two, three day Gold Passes to next year’s Queensland Garden Expo at Nambour.

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Pony club golf day a hit

It appears on initial figures that the Club is likely to net around $2,500.

The club wholeheartedly wishes to thank all players, helpers and sponsors.

Funds raised will be split with monies to be passed to Riding for the Disabled and the balance used by the Pony Club to improve the facilities at its home ground at Beerwah Sports complex.

Thank you to all our sponsors, including Superway Garden Products and Termite Baiting, Glass House Matilda, Luke’s IGA, Shadforth Civil, Leighton Constructions, Skydrifter Ballooning, Boulder Wall Constructions Beerwah Feed Barn, Watson and Quinn, Lawyers. Prize donors Glasshouse Matilda, Coochin Creek Fruitgrowers Co-op, Beerwah IGA, Australia Zoo, Beerwah Hotel and Glasshouse Country Meats.

Glasshouse Country Horse and Pony Club held its second annual Charity Golf Day at Beerwah recently, with 15 teams participating in 4 Ball Ambrose. This included several novelty holes including a chipping competition which had a distinctive pony club flavour.

The first placed team was Boulder Wall Constructions, with all teams finishing within three points of each other.

Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled was represented on the day also by Peter Craig who thanked everyone for participating and described briefly the work their volunteer organisation does on the sunshine coast and the hurdles they face. cont. from page 3 Maleny resident and member of a local cycling group Samantha Duggan, said she signed the petition because she thinks hinterland areas struggle for space to allow cyclists to get around safely.

She said range roads are very narrow, and creating a cycle lane by making a larger shoulder to the road would make it easier for cars to accommodate cyclists.

“I am part of a group that has many regular cyclists who use bikes for fitness and to reduce the reliance on their cars. The group rides around Leighton Contractors, one of the day’s sponsors Maleny, Glass House, Beerwah and Peachester, with many of cyclists starting out by riding down the coast, where there are cycle paths, however it seems at odds with the point to have to put the bake in the car to go for a ride,” Fridges, washers, computers Samantha said.

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“The government says they want to encourage more bicycles on the road, but it is hard to see things changing in the Glasshouse area.

“The petition response was very disappointing as it did not indicate there would be any change to the current policy, and the hinterland is way down on the list of priorities.

There is one new section of road that was built in the last year near where I live. A cycle lane was included at the last minute through the actions of Mr Powell. However it now appears that most of the cycle symbols have been removed and only a small part of it is now marked as a cycle lane.

It’s a bit of a joke really, as the whole distance is only about 500m and it ends in gravel beside a crumbling and narrow busy road.

So I commend Mr Powell on continuing to push this issue.”

Have your say What do you think about the status of our local cycle network? Are our local and state governments doing enough to ensure cycling remains an alternative to our poor public transport options? What about the role of motorists, who share the road with cyclists? Do you think motorists take enough care? In next week’s edition of GC News, we’ll have a look at some of these issues, and encourage you to have your say by emailing us at editorial@gcnews.com.au, or phoning the office on 5494 6066.

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Tips for shopping safely online this Christmas Every day more and more consumers are turning to online shopping to find a bargain. With online shopping comes some very real risks posed by scammers, malicious software and more.

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• Check that there is a contact address and phone number listed on the site in case you need to make contact regarding your purchase.

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Watching the sky Last month we spoke about cloud computing... the latest trend of providing software applications as an online service, meaning that we can access such software from any internetcapable PC, without having to fork out an upfront purchase fee.

Well now you can take things one step further and move your entire computer into the clouds... sort of. Various companies are now offering you the experience of a Virtual Online Computer, meaning that you can login to their website and see a workspace similar to your own computer desktop.

These Virtual Online Desktops don’t generally let you install your own software off a CD, but most come with some pre-installed applications such as a calendar and email client and will also let you select from a set of purpose-built add-ons called “Apps”... just like you do with an i-Phone.

A great example is iCloud (www.icloud.com), which gives you 3 GB of free space to play around with in a well designed virtual desktop environment. There’s almost 200 different apps to choose from in the Virtual Marketplace, and you can store your pictures and documents with ease.

It’s 100 per cent free to get started with iCloud, though for serious users there is a paid version which gives you more disk space, and I’m sure some of the better apps in the Virtual Marketplace will start to cost money in the near future. iCloud is well worth having a play with, and will give you some great insight into what’s ahead in the world of virtualisation and cloud computing. www.icloud.com

A word from the

President

Kel McNamara Owner, KLM Services

Well the year has certainly flown by and as our first full calendar year as the area’s sole Chamber of Commerce – I am happy to say that we have definitely got some runs on the board and we have plenty more in the pipeline for 2011.

Following on from our successful Dinner Meeting in October (with nearly 50 people attending) we all learned some helpful tips on networking, a number of our members also got involved in the Hinterland Connects (an event organised to bring business people from across the hinterland together).

The event was hosted by the Maleny Chamber of Commerce and was held at the Big Barrel Winery, which proved to be an excellent venue – part of the cellar area was turned over for displays with quite of few of these being organised by businesses of Glasshouse Country, including Total Microsystems, Westpac Bank Beerwah, Glasshouse Country News, and Hinterland Health and Beauty.

At the beginning of our last meeting we suspended all business to give members the opportunity to provide comment back to council about the proposed changes to the public car park at Glass House Mountains Township.

One of the main issues members raised was their concern at the significant reduction in the number of individual car parks. Currently there are times during the day when parking spaces are at an all time premium so to permanently lose 10 cark parks could cause major disruption to business and the traffic flow in Bruce Street. The chamber attended a community consultation with council on the 24 of November to put forward our member points which included a desire to see a complete CBD plan developed for the township.

We have already set the date for our next networking event for 2011, which will be on March 16. Also present on this evening will be local State Member for Caloundra – Mark McArdle. Mark is keen to hear the views of local businesses about what their key concerns are and what he can do to assist and support our small business owners.

My goal for early next year is to get out to see as many business people as possible, both members and non members, and to survey them individually about what they see as issues for business locally. So don’t be surprised if you see me come in your door with a clipboard and my survey form in hand.

And if you haven’t had a chance to attend one of our general meetings and you have been meaning to - mark up next Wednesday, December 15 in your diary, as we will have our normal meeting at the Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club from 5.30pm and this will be followed by Christmas drinks.

Finally may I thank the hardworking members of the chamber and wish them and all in Glass House Country a Merry Christmas and a prosperous and safe New Year

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The onset of the festive season usually means clearing the decks to make more room for your new acquisitions. However, if it’s all getting in the way, it’s good to know there’s a local company that can offer a unique and practical solution for all your storage needs.

The Rack’nStack Warehouse at Caboolture is part of a rapidly growing company with branches from Cairns to Tweed Heads that can save you not only hundreds of dollars, but a lot of time and inconvenience when dealing with your space and storage solutions.

The unique Rack’n Stack Raised Floor System requires no Council approval, allowing you to double your space economically. And with so many options available, it is suitable for a range of uses, from commercial warehouses, industrial sheds, farm sheds, garages and offices - anywhere you have a storage need.

They offer cantilever racking, pallet racking, longspan shelving, cool room shelving, quick lock and archive shelving, and pride themselves on their unbelievable after hours sales and service.

Our staff at The Rack ‘n Stack Warehouse have years of experience in pallet racking, and are happy to answer any questions you have, and offer sound advice based on industry knowledge.

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The Rack’ n Stack Warehouse is conveniently located at 2/9 Lear Jet Drive, Caboolture, and until Christmas, they are open for sales and pick-ups on Saturdays. (Deliveries can also be arranged).

Have a Safe and Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

Update your family income to avoid an overpayment Keeping Centrelink updated with any changes to your income is the best way to avoid a Family Tax Benefit (FTB) debt.

Human Services Portfolio General Manager, Hank Jongen, said Family Tax Benefit is based on a family’s income over the full financial year, and many families will estimate their annual income in order to receive fortnightly payments.

“At the end of the financial year when families lodge their tax returns, Centrelink will balance any FTB payments made, based on estimated income amount, with the family’s actual FTB entitlement based on income from their tax returns,” Mr Jongen said.

“If their estimated income is lower than their actual income, it may mean they’ll have to repay any FTB they’ve been overpaid throughout the year.”

Mr Jongen said while only a small proportion of families’ customers may receive an overpayment, measures and payment options are available to help families reduce the chance of a debt.

“If your income varies throughout the year, you may choose to receive part or all your payment at the end of the year as a lump sum. This means your FTB will be based on your actual family income and you’re less likely to incur a debt,” he said.

“Families can provide a new estimate of their income at any time during the financial year. If the new income amount is higher than their previous estimate, Centrelink automatically reduces the FTB payment rate for the rest of the financial year to help reduce any overpayment.

“The FTB supplement payments, which are available at the end of the annual FTB reconciliation process, can also be used to offset any overpayments made throughout the year.

“The bottom line for parents is this – if your income changes throughout the financial year, let Centrelink know as soon as possible.”

Customers can update their family income estimates at any time using Online Services on the Centrelink website (www.centrelink.gov.au) or by calling 13 6150. Customers with an overpayment can contact Centrelink on 13 6330 to discuss their repayment options.

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Glasshouse Country View Club

Contributed by Janet Kitchin, publicity officer

On December 1, the club enjoyed their Christmas Party at Tranquil Park Maleny. Over 40 members and guests attended. We had a lovely lunch followed by Christmas games and opening of presents. As usual De had done wonders in providing an abundance of raffle prizes. After the Christmas break we will be meeting up at ‘Just for Gossip’ cafe in Landsborough at 10.00am on January 5. Anyone who would like to join us would be most welcome. Please contact either Joy on 5439 9049, Elaine on 5493 3935 or Lorraine on 5494 8444 who would be pleased to supply further information about our club. The View Clubs raise funds for and support the Smith Family Charity in all their functions. The Smith Family helps unlock opportunities for disadvantaged Australian children.

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Contributed by Coral Beutel, hon secretary

With Christmas approaching our CWA is going into recess for a few weeks.

Our Christmas party was held at ‘Simply Spoilt’, Storrs Road Peachester with Santa giving out gifts to all present. Thank you to Dennis and Sharon for the wonderful food and service, also the entertainment with Reggie the Ventriloquist Boy. Games and jokes made for a relaxing and fun filled day.

Joan Kropp, Margaret Ferris and Coral Beutel attended the Peachester State School graduation night when two $50.00 bursaries were presented to Tamika Bell and Courtney Kerr. Best wishes for the future girls.

Our last markets were a huge success, with both the hall and annexe full of stalls. We thank all stall holders for their patronage throughout the last year and hope to see them back again next year. We would like to express our appreciation to the menfolk who help with the heavy work, also to the people who patronise our markets. Without these people there would be no sales.

A big thank you to all who buy raffle tickets, attend our international days, biggest morning tea for cancer and divisional finals day (to purchase cakes, K and C etc) this enables us to donate money to many charities.

Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy, Healthy New Year.

Rotary Club of Glasshouse Mountains

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Here come the winners!

Nothing is more rewarding to the Rotary Club of the Glasshouse Mountains than to present awards and prizes to some lucky people. At our last meeting we were happy to present ‘The Rotary International Best Allrounder Award’ to Robyn White, student of the Glasshouse Country Christian College for her performance or involvement in academic, sporting, social and cultural pursuit.

Congratulations Robyn.

The winners of our two raffles, donated

by Australia Zoo were drawn by Robert and Bindi Irwin and the prizes were presented to Dennis and Cindy Palmer of Villeneuve, winners of the Tiger photo shoot and Danielle Booth and family, recipients of the Family Pass to Australia Robyn White Glasshouse Country Zoo. Christian College proudly presents We still have no winners for the her Rotary Allrounder award Melbourne Cup Trifecta ticket. The winning numbers are 8, 24, 3. You need all three numbers but in no particular order. Call Rotary on 0431 829 119 or Google ‘Glasshouse Rotary’ and follow the links.

Beerwah Branch CWA has retired for 2010, and will resume with vigor in the New Year. They met for their break-up lunch at Pasta d'Vine.

Recent noteworthy events were the presentations of the annual bursaries at both high schools, to a year 10 Hospitality student who demonstrates excellent attitude and behaviour, showing outstanding interest in this field.

Congratulations to Mandi Steensen (Beerwah High) and Jarred Kalah (Glasshouse Country Christian College). It was a pleasure to award you both at your school function.

Due to a mix up, the recent cent sale was not properly advertised. A small number of persons attended and reaped the pleasure of many prizes. Never the less, $150.00 was raised for cancer research. Keep your eyes open for the next cent sale as there is always lots of good prizes to be won, and profits go to a worthy cause. The CWA statewide will be raising money to support ‘Youngcare’, more info will be published later.

The fun Hoy mornings are also in recess, resuming February 1.

Beerwah Branch was also represented at the recent state conference.

Members carried the vote that ‘State Government remove the Ambulance Levy from QCWA properties’. Also a resolution was that QCWA contact the State and Federal Ministers for Health, requesting that hand rails be installed into all showers and next to all toilets in all accommodation places.

From the many ideas submitted during the conference was QCWA approach the state government and request an increase in the PTSS patient's accommodation allowance of $30.00 per night to $50.00. Another involved the importation of beef from countries affected by Mad Cow Disease.

Many cooking entries were judged and local women were thrilled to receive prizes. Second place to Bev Wild (Peachester), Buderim Ginger Slice, and Judy Stubbs (Maleny), steam pudding. Third place to Coral Beutel (Peachester), Chocolate Cake and Del Davis (Beerwah), gluten free carrot cake.

Beerwah branch members hope that all have a pleasant Christmas and a healthy New Year.

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Caloundra Family History Research Inc Contributed by Roz Kuss, publicity officer

During this busy season, members and guests of the Caloundra Family History group held their end of year Christmas Luncheon on Wednesday, December 1.

The last special interest group meetings for the year have been held and the research rooms are now closed for the Christmas season. Researchers can begin their quest for past relatives when the rooms open again on Thursday, January 13 at 9.30am. The first general meeting for the New Year will be on Thursday, January 20 at 1.30pm.

Further details on all the group’s activities can be obtained by telephoning either Jocelyn on 5494 9807 or June on 5493 2679. The Committee wishes all those associated with the group, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Winners Dennis and Cindy Palmer win the Tiger photo shoot

As part of the Rotary Club of the Glasshouse Mountains yearly contributions to local charities and / or people in need, a cheque was presented to Tom Moloney from St Vincent de Paul recognising all the good work and dedication of this organisation.

Our weekly meeting is on Monday evenings at the sunshine coast council’s christmas free holiday buses Beerwah Hotel. If you would like to know more information about any of the above events or our club please contact us on 0431 829 119.

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In the forum Talk about Topics, click on Talk about Me where you can create your own blog to talk about your life’s experiences, find help in the Computer Help Guides, or Talk to Us about computer problems not covered in the Guides.

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You said it Letters to the Editor

Letters are printed at the discretion of the editor, Lea Parkes and her policy is to include letters which focus on issues and are not about personally attacking other people.

For a letter to be considered for printing it must be accompanied by the name, address and phone number of the sender.

Anonymous letters will not be printed.

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Letters may be edited to make them more readable, but the meaning will not be changed.

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Please send your letters to letters@gcnews.com.au or fax to 5494 6399.

Solar power night at Mooloolah Valley Community Centre

Thank you to everyone who attended the recent solar power information evening at Mooloolah Valley Community Centre. The evening was full of information about how to best make use of solar power and minimise electricity costs. Some people after attending have even re-invigorated their veggie gardens! Solar power quotes and site inspections are now under way. If you would like to take part in this community initiative, contact Ross Smith on 0419 669 175.

Thank you also to the Mooloolah Valley Community Association that did a wonderful job of hosting the night. The MVCA supports a number of community initiatives including a community garden, youth activities, venue hire etc. If you would like to participate in any of these worthwhile activities, please get in touch as follows, phone 5494 7822 or email admin@ mooloolahvalley.net Ross Smith Eco-Fit Australia ‘Helping You To Save On Power - Sustainability and Solar’

Christmas

Among the many pieces of sheet music in the Bankfoot House collection there is a most poignant song to a piano accompaniment called ‘Christmas without Daddy’, a blunt reminder of Christmas in wartime.

Today, with Christmas 2010 racing towards us, let’s remember Australian men and women of the armed forces serving overseas who will not be home for Christmas.

On a happier note, Bankfoot House also has many Christmas cards from the early 1900s, most with greetings handwritten in pen and ink. Though smaller and less flashy than today’s cards, the old cards contain similar messages.

Except for one. The message on a unique, quirky card reads, ‘Go in hammer and tongs for a Merry Christmas’ – and the hammer and tongs are shown as pictures. The personal handwritten note on the back says, ‘To Johny with love from Aunt’.

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Open garden proves bountiful

We would like to say thank you to everyone that was able to both attend the Open Garden event, and support us in the lead-up to it. Each and every contribution is valued. Approximately $5,500.00 was collected from this event for the Cancer Council Queensland. The results of the raffle draw are as follows; first prize went to Wendy Brown, second to Tammy Simpson, third to Jamie James, and fourth to 0. Roderick. We would like to say a special thanks to Beerwah Cycles, Nespresso Australia, the Riverview Hotel Brisbane, and Wamuran Co-op for donating the prizes. Other thanks must go out to IGA Glasshouse, Super IGA Beerwah, Barry Family Butchers, and Woolworths Beerwah for providing the food and various other items of help for the day. Lastly, we would like to thank all of the volunteers for their assistance in both the lead-up to and on the day of the Open Garden.

Tic Davis Glass House Mountains

In honour of those Movember moustaches

I am writing to extend my thanks to everyone who participated in Movember this year and helped to raise awareness of men’s health issues, including depression and anxiety.

Each year, the participation in Movember continues to grow - like so many fantastic Mo’s.

When beyondblue first became involved in Movember four years ago, we did not imagine that the simple idea of asking men to grow a moustache would actually change the face of men’s health in Australia – and reduce the stigma associated with depression and anxiety.

Not only has growing a Mo made it OK for men to talk about their mental and physical health, but the Campaign has raised money which has helped beyondblue fund important research and men’s health programs throughout Australia.

While the Movember moustaches have been a source of much pride (and some prickliness and amusement) in workplaces and community groups across the country, we are extremely grateful that so many Mo Bros and Mo Sistas joined in the fun to draw attention to a serious issue.

On average, one in eight men will experience shown in his entry for December 25, 1942. ‘Xmas Day. Ken, Dot, Jean, Bill and the two children were here for dinner with us. Jim, Ellie and the children went over to Coochin to see old Mrs Fullerton. Ken, Dot and June went to Brisbane in the evening. Bill, Jean and Ethel went to Woodford. Weather – storms all the afternoon.’ (If you’d like to find out more about these people, please come along to Bankfoot House on a Wednesday in 2011.)

Do you remember silver coins being buried in plum puddings? The Christmas 1923 edition of a magazine called Aussie features several cartoons showing plum puddings bristling with silver coins, both sixpences and threepences.

Happy Christmas to all.

For further information contact Friends of Bankfoot House, Phone 5493 0197, email friends@ bankfoothouse.org. Ron Gillinder, president, phone 0407 760 989.

The Secretary, Friends of Bankfoot House Inc PO Box 337, Glass House Mountains, Qld 4518 In conjunction with the Sunshine Coast Regional Council

depression in their lifetime – that’s almost one million men who will be affected. Anxiety is even more common. Less than half receive help and what’s worse is the risk of suicide for those seriously affected. Movember provides men (and women) with the opportunity to talk about men’s health – not just during Movember, but all year round – and beyondblue is very pleased and proud to be part of the conversation. Please visit our website www.beyondblue.org.au or call the info line on 1300 22 46 36 for more information.

Leonie Young CEO beyondblue: the national depression initiative

Ed’s Note: congratulations to the guys at Matilda Glass House Mountains, who raised an impressive total of $385.00 during their month long Movember campaign.

Beerwah's magical mystery tour?

Remember how the ‘Powers-that-be’ expressed their ‘disappointment’ at the ‘people protest’ when the old railway crossing was being closed?

I wonder if, after Cr Anna's apparent successes (see her last week's letters to the Editor), she would put pressure on the ‘powers-that-be’ again. They still have no signage erected to direct visitors unfortunate enough to arrive at our ‘new’ T-junction in Mawhinney Street, even after more than a year since the closure, and the removal of the huge electronic arrow sign which pointed the way.

I'm sure Christmas holiday travellers would especially appreciate some indication as to which way to go, and be encouraged to spend some time here, rather than be left bewildered and upset.

This year I know that there have been countless people lost on the East side of the track.

Like the lady who wanted to cross to Simpson Street and stopped, and quite confused because her GPS told her to turn right over the rail line, as did her road map!

Like the couple in a car towing their caravan who came that way as previously to go to Toowoomba, who were very upset to find the road closed with no indication as to which way to go! Or like the delivery driver who vowed never to come again!

And it continues to this day, not even a sign pointing to police, ambulance, fire station, the railway station, or even the RSL. Why? If travellers opt to turn right, they often just go in a circle to return to the T-junction again. Happy travelling!

If they luckily turn left at the Hotel, they'll arrive at the new roundabout in Beerwah Parade with, guess what? No sign to direct them anywhere!

How do they like that especially if driving alone, or in the dark?

Surely it can't take over a year to make some signs.

Well we know it doesn't, because believe it or not, we have not one, but two signs in EACH direction on the new main road to the Overpass, pointing us in the direction of Laurel Street which is a short residential no through road! There is no mention of Beerwah Parade which has over a dozen businesses, and the aforementioned community services which might be of use to visitors. Enough of Beerwah East's magical mystery tour!

Haven't the public waited long enough for signage to help our visitors and businesses on the East side? It's time for action before Christmas, or another protest?

All we ask of these faceless ‘Powers-that-be’ is to do Beerwah and the Australian travelling public a favour and finally finish the job, before they take their Christmas holidays!

Eric Hannay Beerwah

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There’s nothing more Aussie than packing up the car and trailer and heading off with the family on a summer camping trip, and in today’s economic climate, more and more families are seeking out the great outdoors in preference to expensive resorts.

But before you embark on your annual pilgrimage to your favourite haunt, take a moment to consider if you are really prepared. Has your tent seen one too many starry nights? Are your fishing rods letting you down when it comes to catching the evening meal?

If it’s time to replace of your aged and weary camping equipment, or perhaps treat you and your family to a well deserved upgrade this Christmas, make sure you get down to Beerwah Camping Centre and check out all the latest in camping and the great outdoors.

Proprietor Sharon Vonhoff is well equipped to ensure your annual camping trip is the best yet. From tents, barbeques and outdoor equipment, to just about every camping accessory you can think of, the huge range at Beerwah Camping Centre has to be seen to be believed. And with Christmas on our doorstep, and that summer holiday just around the corner, there’s never been a better time to check it out. Beerwah Camping Centre, Mawhinney Street, Beerwah, phone 5494 6844.

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The riding school was set up to give children who may never own their own horse, an opportunity to be able to learn to ride and enjoy horses.

Horse riding helps children develop balance, co-ordination, muscle tone and confidence, not only around horses but within themselves.

Belinda has lessons Monday to Friday, and Sunday through the school term, teaching all levels. Bookings are also being taken for next year, contact Belinda 0404 497 127 or Sam 0488 600 404 (Sunday lessons).

The following is what one happy customer had to say - "as a professional equestrian for most of my life, I wanted to find a suitable riding school for my children to learn. Glasshouse Riding School is everything I was looking for as Belinda not only teaches riding, she teaches all facets of horse care, has great safe horses and ponies and her equipment is of the highest / safest standard I have seen at riding schools. The kids love going riding and the most important ingredient in learning is to make it fun, and the kids always have a smile on their faces on the way to lessons and definitely need to be dragged home."

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Why not organise some friends and spend the day having fun with our friendly ponies and horses?

The workshops are very popular so you will need to put your name down early so you will not be disappointed.

GAIN CONFIDENCE AROUND HORSES AND PARTICIPATE IN: How to care for your horse, brushing, feeding, tacking up, basic riding lesson, games on horse back, a trail ride, washing and getting your horse ready for the paddock again.

WHAT DO YOU BRING: Long pants/jeans, sun safe shirt, morning tea, lunch and friends. (Parents are welcome to stay) WHAT DO WE SUPPLY: Ponies/horses, helmets, riding boots, a safe environment, holiday entertainment, a day with your OWN horse.

SLEEP OVER: Need bedding, dinner and 2nd day food supplied.

WHERE ARE WE: 280 Yeates Rd, Beerwah 4519.

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From Peter Slipper

From Mark McArdle

Federal member for Fisher. Ph: 1300 301 981 or 5444 4888

State member for Caloundra. Ph: 5491 2780

Nominate now! Australia Day Awards

Now is the time to nominate a local resident who works hard in a voluntary role for the community for the Fisher Community Australia Day Awards. For a nomination form, collect one from my office at Buddina or phone 5444 4888 and speak to Richard. Remember, Australia Day will be here before we know it.

Youth Allowance

I encourage local students and parents to have a say about recent eligibility changes to the Independent Youth Allowance. The eligibility criteria has been changed by the Labor Government, meaning many students in areas classified ‘inner regional’ cannot access certain support payments.

In Fisher, the areas impacted include Maleny, Glass House Mountains, Landsborough, Mooloolah and Eudlo and surrounds. Students, their families and other concerned stakeholders have until December 6 to make a submission to the inquiry. They can be sent to eewr.sen@aph.gov.au or to: The Committee Secretary of the Senate Standing Committee on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, PO Box 6100, Parliament House, ACT 2600. Interested locals can also attend a public hearing in Canberra to be held on December 17. The report will be released on February 9 next year. Details on the inquiry and how to make a submission can be found at: www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/eet_ctte/socialsecurity/index.htm

Aged Care funds

Five aged care facilities in Fisher, including in the Glasshouse region, have shared in funds from the most recent Home and Community Care programme funding round. The HACC programme provides specific support for the frail and aged, and to young people with disabilities, to enable them to remain in their own homes with the support of their families.

Glasshouse Country Care was allocated $98,208 in operating funds and $25,245 in capital funds. The remainder of the $759,422 allocated to Fisher went to: Blue Care, Caloundra, $219,480 in operating funds; Suncoast Transport Care, Buddina, $122,864 in operating funds and $41,036 in capital funds; St Andrew’s Care, Caloundra, $75,206 in operating funds and $80,775 in one off funds; Oz Care, Caloundra, $96,608 in operating funds.

Station parking still in limbo

The issue of parking at the Landsborough railway station is not on track for the State Government.

That’s the message which came across loud and clear when I approached Transport Minister Rachel Nolan.

She stated quite simply there was no proposal to increase parking at Landsborough even though the situation is becoming critical as the population of our region grows.

It seems astounding to me that the government can advocate putting another 22,000 homes at Caloundra South and not encourage these 50,000 or so residents to use rail as a means of transport to and from Brisbane.

What’s that about one hand not knowing what the other is doing?

The Minister also avoided the issue of a meeting with myself and members of the Landsborough Community Association, but this is not good enough and I’ll certainly be pushing for that to happen and the sooner it does the better.

At the moment the station car park is packed to capacity and vehicles are parking along Cribb Street which is impacting on businesses whose customers cannot find a car park.

I am bitterly disappointed at the rejection of the upgrade as will be members of the Landsborough Community Association and residents of the township and nearby hinterland.

Together we can do something about it.

Let’s be pro-active on this issue. Formulate a plan where alternate parking can be established, come up with car parking spaces needed now and into the future, organise a petition and start a campaign to meet with the Minister and make our suggestions heard.

Ministers are appointed to serve the public in the best way possible in the portfolio they represent.

To reject outright any suggestion of upgrading the station parking and avoiding a meeting with community representatives is just not on.

I’m more than happy to offer assistance in any way I can and look forward to working with the Landsborough community to achieve an outcome.

Your Grandparents created our world, built our society and fought our wars.

Help us celebrate and share their amazing lives and stories.

They may be a little slower these days, but there was a time when our grandparents, (we call them Australia’s ‘Great Grand People’), were busy building our nation.

To celebrate their lives we want to collect their stories and share them with everyone throughout November. We’re calling it ‘Great Grand People’ month and to make it happen we need your help.

We need you to upload your grandparents’ special photo and story so we can showcase them on a dedicated ‘Great Grand People’ website.

The photo and story that receives the most online likes

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A beautiful photography portrait session with Award Winning Brisbane photographer Renee Brazel.

The latest iPad the best way to share and experience the web, email, photos and video with your friends and family.

To discover how easy it is to share your great stories of Queensland’s ‘Great Grand People’ – your grandparents, go to www.greatgrandpeople.com.au Hurry, entries close 5pm Tuesday 30 November 2010*. Good luck!

GreatGrandPeople Celebrating great people, great lives and great stories. freecall 1300 506 116 3136SEA-SLA262 *Information on how to enter the competition forms part of the competition conditions of entry, which are listed at the greatgrandpeople.com.au website.

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Division 1 Councillor Sunshine Coast Council Ph: 5420 8987

Division 5 Councillor Sunshine Coast Council Mobile: 0409 450 726

Celebrate Christmas at council’s Carols on Kings

Council’s free holiday buses

Come and join in the free festivities at council’s Carols on Kings on Sunday, December 19 at Kings Beach Amphitheatre, Caloundra from 6.30pm until 8.30pm. Talented performers at this year’s line up include Donald Cant best known for his exquisite baritone voice, sensational vocal soloist Simone Dew and local songstress Olivia Robins (X Factor top 24).

Also featuring is the Pacific Chamber Orchestra (conducted by Barrie Gott) and the Oriana Concert Choir, so you can sing along to all your favourite carols. Bring a blanket and picnic (no alcohol or glass) or grab a bite to eat from one of the food and drink stalls. Carols on Kings is a family-friendly event offering fun and entertainment for all ages.

A fireworks extravaganza will finish the evening at approximately 8.30pm.

Shuttle buses and free parking will be provided during this event – details are available on our website www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Caloundra South

The final structure plan for Caloundra South, which was approved by the Sunshine Coast Council at the end of October, can now be accessed through council’s website. Council forwarded its final plan for Caloundra South to the Minister for Infrastructure and Planning and the Urban Land Development Authority on October 29, delivering a structure plan that incorporates excellence in urban design, future public transport, a mix of housing options for affordable living, and an infrastructure plan and agreement. It is a plan that upholds council's sustainability vision for the region and the desired planning outcomes for Caloundra South, and was formed by the feedback received on the draft structure plan earlier in the year. In total, 530 submissions were received from the community, the landowners, developers, industry and other key stakeholders addressing a wide range of issues including population, transport, and environmental issues. Even though the state government announced that the ULDA would take over the planning for the 2290 hectares of greenfield land, council still fulfilled its commitment to provide the finalised structure plan to the Minister and the ULDA by the end of October.

The ULDA has been asked to incorporate the key elements of the finalised structure plan, and council will continue to work closely with them towards a sustainable outcome.

December 26 - January 9. Includes: Sunbus, Flexilink, Council Cabs, Hinterland Connect and Maleny-Landsborough-Beerwah services. For information on Sunbus services visit www.translink.com.au or call TransLink on 13 12 30, available anytime.

For information on other local services including Hinterland Connect, Maleny-Landsborough-Beerwah, Council Cabs and Flexilink visit www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or call Sunshine Coast Council on 5475 7272.

Free timetables available from your local Sunshine Coast Council office, library or Visitor Information Centre. This initiative have been funded by your Public Transport Levy.

Mooloolah free Christmas barbeque

Come along to the Mooloolah and District Community Christmas barbeque, Friday, December 17, 4.00pm - 8.00pm, Mooloolah Community Centre, 43 Bray Road, Mooloolah. Free event. Join the celebration with live music, Santa, jumping castle, lolly bags, face painting and Christmas ham raffle.

Proudly sponsored by the Sunshine Coast Council.

Postman’s track

Sunshine Coast Council is still negotiating with the property owner towards reaching agreement on providing continuing road access along Postmans Track, Conondale.

The owner has declared that he will close that section of the road from December 5, an action which is within his legal rights as the road runs on his property and not the road reserve for approximately 150 metres. If the current negotiations are unsuccessful, Council will consider all of its available options and take appropriate action.

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Living well

Learning resuscitation now easier to remember

Be Wise

by Penny Pincher

The Gift of Giving Say the word ‘gift’ and most people would immediately picture a present, brightly wrapped and tied with ribbon.

But gifts don’t always have to be something that can be wrapped, and it certainly doesn’t have to be something with a hefty price tag.

The worst of the Global Financial Crisis may have passed, but not many families will be looking forward to all the costs associated with Christmas.

So what are some ways we can give at Christmas that doesn’t give the wallet and purse a battering?

Create your own gift vouchers. Whether they are handmade or printed out on a computer, create your own set of vouchers to give to loved ones.

The voucher can entitle the holder to anything you’d like to give: mow the lawn, wash the car, cook dinner, breakfast in bed, foot massage, back massage, baby sitting, complete control over the TV remote control for a day - the list is endless.

What you give will also show how well you truly know your loved ones and what they would really appreciate.

And they would definitely appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Give the gift of your time. Invite a neighbour or friend who might be alone over the Christmas period over for morning or afternoon tea.

Volunteer your time at a charity that is looking for helpers over Christmas.

Give a gift from the heart. Write individual letters telling the special people in your life what you love and appreciate about them.

It will make the person feel special – and isn’t that what gift giving is all about?

St John Ambulance Australia has introduced some minor changes to its cardiopulmonary resuscitation guidelines to help people remember how to perform resuscitation in an emergency situation.

The first change emphasises the importance of calling an ambulance as soon as it becomes clear that your casualty is not responding.

The second emphasises the importance of commencing resuscitation of an unresponsive and non-breathing casualty with 30 chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths.

This is a slight change from the previous technique, where resuscitation commenced with two initial rescue breaths.

Both changes help to make it easier to remember what people need to do in an emergency.

St John (Qld) Executive Officer Training Darryl Clare said it can be difficult for people to remember what to do in an emergency with so much going on.

“These minor changes in the resuscitation action plan will make it easier for people to keep their first aid training top of mind, and recall the necessary steps to perform CPR,” Mr Clare said.

Mr Clare said the core of resuscitation technique, which is repeatedly performing 30 chest compressions and two rescue breaths, remains unchanged.

“St John and the ARC examined the evidence for performing compressions only and not performing breaths, but concluded that evidence was in favour of continuing to recommend performing the combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths.”

“For the untrained bystander, performing chest compressions only is better than not doing anything when trying to revive an unconscious person, however, St John encourages all Queenslanders to learn first aid and gain the skills that could make a significant difference in an emergency.”

From January 1, St John will introduce the new protocol endorsed by the Australian Resuscitation Council to all its students.

People with current CPR or first aid certificates will still be qualified, however if they wish to learn the new protocol, St John offers a two hour Perform CPR FASTTRACK course as well as a

more extensive three hour Perform CPR PLUS+ course on resuscitation techniques.

To learn first aid or purchase a first aid kit contact St John on 1300 360 455 or visit www.stjohnqld.com.au The new St John Ambulance resuscitation action plan - DRSABCD Know and follow the DRSABCD action plan for the management of an unconscious casualty to protect yourself and others: • Danger – check for danger, to you, to others and to the casualty.

• Response – check for a response.

• Send for help – call an ambulance.

• Airway – make sure the airway is clear and open.

• Breathing – check for breathing and signs of life.

• CPR – commence CPR if there are no signs of life. Alternate 30 compressions with two breaths until medical help arrives.

• Defibrillation – apply defibrillator, if available and follow prompts.

THE ‘S’ IN DRSABCD When sending for help, the ‘phone first’ approach is now recommended.

This is because in the vast majority of cardiac arrests, the arrest is due to ventricular fibrillation which is treatable by defibrillation.

Outcomes of these victims have significantly improved when the time to defibrillation is short.

Compression only CPR All Queenslanders should receive training in CPR. This training should include the recognition of gasping or abnormal breathing as a sign of cardiac arrest when other signs of life (responsiveness) are absent.

If unwilling or unable to perform ventilations, rescuers should continue giving compression only CPR – any assistance is better than none.

Snapshots! Changing the way we see people with mental illness

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Misunderstanding and stigma have a major impact on people with mental illness, and SANE Australia has launched a new initiative to help reduce this stigma – Snapshots – through which people can get to know people affected including family and others who care.

Reducing stigma makes an important contribution to improving the lives of people with mental illness – from better understanding and support from politicians and decision-makers, through to changed attitudes from neighbours, workmates and others, and genuine inclusion in society.

“Information alone does not change attitudes towards mental illness and reduce stigma,” explains the Executive Director of SANE Australia, Barbara Hocking.

“It is personal contact that makes the real difference.”

“By meeting people who are affected and hearing about their lives, we can begin to see that they are ordinary people who have been through tough times with their illness, and who have a right to the same respect as everyone else,” says Ms Hocking.

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As part of continuing efforts to reduce stigma, SANE Australia, the national mental health charity, has developed Snapshots, which aims to make a difference by changing how we see people with a mental illness; their family and friends; joys and passions; struggles and pain; battles and despair; frustrations and triumphs and how people with mental illness see themselves.

Using interviews and photographs, Snapshots (www.sane.org/snapshots) invites you to get to know these ordinary – yet also extraordinary – Australians, who reveal what it is like to experience mental illness from the inside, and share their honest insights into recovery and the importance of connections with other people.

“This initiative moves right away from the inaccurate stereotypes and shows people as they really are,” SANE’s Executive Director adds.

“Snapshots aims to provide hope and encouragement by demonstrating how people can live full active lives when managing mental illness.”

For more information, visit www.sane.org

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Caloundra City Family Support Program will again be offering Starting Strong to mums and their babies early next year.

We are now calling for participants for the next group which will run on Wednesdays starting February 23 to April 13, at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre.

Starting Strong is a free program for expectant mothers and mums with babies under 12 months which has been developed to support and nurture the transition from pregnancy to motherhood. The program promotes secure attachment between mother and baby by providing new mothers with information, practical experience and opportunities to celebrate the experience of motherhood. Over the duration of the program running over eight weeks for two hours, one day a week, you will gain a deeper understanding and the skills to promote a secure attachment with your child, explore the many facets of motherhood in a nurturing environment, share experiences and develop support networks and friendships.

This program has proven to be very popular so please book early. Phone Wendy on 5429 6766 or 0423 716 705 at Caloundra City Family Support Program.

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6 1 Bella (Prep), Molly (Year 4), Hayley (Year 4) and Kyara (Prep) 2 Savannah (Year 5), Margaret and Archie (Year 3) front Jodie, Trudy with Bella, Molly, Marnie, Rochelle, Abi, Lily, Boni (front) 4 Joshua (Year 6) and Chloe (prep) 5 Jamal (Prep), Lochlan and James with Lucy 6 Even High School aged students such as Amber got into the Spirit of Christmas

Things 2 do

Beerwah’s Got Country This Saturday night (December 11), don’t miss 2010 Toyota Starmaker Award winner Luke Austen, from 8.00pm at Beerwah Hotel.

Nominated for four Golden Guitars at Tamworth 2011, Luke Austen has paid his dues in Australian country music, and now he reaps the rewards on an extraordinary journey that in the past has seen the likes of fellow travellers such as Lee Kernaghan, Keith Urban and James Blundell. Free entry.

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Mooloolah community carols evening Come and join in the celebrations and singing at Mooloolah Public Hall on Thursday, December 23 at 6.30pm for a great evening where there will be something for all to enjoy. There will be a nativity procession from the park (opposite IGA), meeting at 6.15pm, where the children can dress as a shepherd and join Mary and Joseph as they make their way to the hall.

During the evening there will be local singers, a puppet show and of course some favourite carols. There will be free tea, coffee and cake afterwards, and for those there a couple of years ago, a standby generator! We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate Jesus’ birth and thank God for his gift to us this season.

This is a free community event hosted by Mooloolah Valley Church, for more info contact Martin on 5492 9017.

Glasshouse Carols It’s less than two weeks away for this year’s Glasshouse Country Community Carols, on Saturday, December 18 at the Beerwah Sportsground from 5.30pm.

Plenty of live entertainment, food and drinks on sale, and stalls.

Impressive fireworks display, courtesy of Australia Zoo. Event sponsored by Sunshine Coast Council and proudly supported by Community Recycling Inc. Phone 5494 0655 for more information.

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Door of Hope An encouraging and supportive program for women survivors of sexual abuse. In an environment of love, acceptance and confidentiality, participants will begin to develop new strategies for living, and find healing from the struggles of life. Brings women out of emotional isolation and addresses the life struggles they face. Issues explored include powerlessness and empowerment, aspects of shame and guilt, sexual healing and healthy sexuality, being loved, restoration of trust and how to build positive relationships. Starts at the Church on the Rise on February 8. For enquiries or to register contact Church on the Rise office on 5494 0655 or therisekylie@people.net.au or co-ordinator berlect@bigpond.com. Confidentiality assured. Limited places so register as soon as possible. Experienced facilitators. Door of Hope is a program from Careforce Lifekeys International.

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10th anniversary celebrations

Glasshouse Country Ministers Fellowship Ken Goodger Glasshouse Country Anglican Church Well, this will be my final column for the Glasshouse Country News.

This news may be met with mild apathy by some and complete indifference by others, but it has given me a reason to think about new beginnings.

Next year, the 3,000 people who claim an affiliation with the Anglican Church in the Glasshouse Country area will have a new minister, the Rev’d John Stevenson.

John will be living in Landsborough and this will be a new chapter for the Anglican Church in the area, as John moves from Toogoolawah.

The reason John’s move into the area gives me reason to think about new beginnings is that Christmas is also about new beginnings.

Coming as it does so close to New Year, it’s an opportunity to think about starting again, especially if life hasn’t been that kind to us this

year.

God always gives us another go, no matter what our past is like.

There are so many stories in the Bible where people are given another chance, a new beginning.

Perhaps the most famous was Moses, who went from murderer and goat herder to the leader of a nation.

David, an adulterer who caused the death of his mistress’ husband, became a great King. Saul of Tarsus persecuted Christians for a living but then became the most famous Christian missionary in history, St Paul. And the list goes on.

Fortunately John doesn’t have such a colourful past.

But it’s a new opportunity for him and Christmas is always a new opportunity for everyone to reconnect with those they love and the One who made it all happen.

Glasshouse Country Uniting Church A Caring Christian Community

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Rev Robin Osborne, Rev Glen Mulcahy and Rev David Fanning opening Glasshouse Country Uniting Church new building Saturday December 16, 2000 It is hard to believe that the ‘new’ Uniting Church building along Steve Irwin Way just past The Big Mower intersection is celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend (December 11 - 12).

The merging of small congregations at Mooloolah, Landsborough, Beerwah and Glass House in 2000 to one central building in Beerwah has seen steady growth under the visionary leadership of various ministers during the past 10 years, with Alpha courses, Bible Study groups, Playgroup, Prayer Chain, Christmas festivals, garden interest group, Men’s Shed, adult fellowship, ConneXion friendship group, jewellery, patchwork and sewing groups, the re-formation of the Ministers’ Fellowship, family breakfasts and the High School Fund Raising Chaplaincy, and motor bikes riding through the church. Glasshouse Country Uniting Church members are ‘there to care’ and show Jesus’ love to others by the way they live.

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Carols start at 6.00 pm with various forms of music

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION at 7.00 pm

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Invites you to our Sunday services at 9.00am Enquiries phone 5494 6354

CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES Saturday 6pm: Peachester Rd, Beerwah 5493 0967 Sunday 7am: Caloundra St, Landsborough 5494 8896 Sunday 6pm: Mooloolah Hall, Bray Rd 5492 9279

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Wishing you a Glasshouse Country Christmas!

The tree is up, the lights and decorations have been hung, the Christmas cards have been sent, the kids have made out their lists, and you’ve done yours. So that’s it, right?

You’re set for Christmas. Not quite.

If shopping for gifts is at the top of your to do list, you will be pleased to know that all your favourite retailers have come together to make short work of sorting out your Christmas shopping this year. If the range of gift ideas and excellent value on offer from our local retailers is anything to go by, there’s no chance you’ll be caught out as the Bad Santa this year.

For everything from homewares to escaping to the great outdoors, everything you need for a Glasshouse Country Christmas is right at your fingertips. No last minute dash to the shopping centres, no fighting for carparks, no standing in queues. It’s as easy as glancing through our jam packed Christmas feature in the pages that follow. So sit back, relax and enjoy your shopping experience this year, thanks to your local retailers, who really know how to celebrate Christmas, Glasshouse Country style!

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Energex urges a safety-first approach to Christmas lights With Christmas lights beginning to appear around South East Queensland, Energex is urging people to take a safety-first approach when setting them up.

Energex’s Mike Swanston said there were a few simple steps people could take when installing and using Christmas lighting to keep themselves, their family and friends safe.

“We want to help Queenslanders get into the Christmas spirit in the safest way possible,” Mr Swanston said.

“Before installing Christmas lights, Energex urges customers to check that wires, fittings and lights are in good working order. If they appear to be faulty or you have concerns, either have the lights checked and repaired by a qualified electrician or simply throw them out.”

When setting up Christmas lights ensure they are low voltage lights and use a quality powerboard for multiple plugs rather than a double adaptor.

“If bulbs need replacing, switch the lights off at the power point and use the correct replacement globe as using incorrect globes may create an electrical hazard,” he said.

“Energex understands that decorative lights are a big part of the festive season for many Queenslanders, but sadly in recent years faulty fairy lights have caused fires which have led to homes being destroyed and lives ruined.

Mr Swanston also cautioned that care must be exercised when using external Christmas lights.

“It is important to only use lights outside that are classed by the manufacturer as suitable for external use as they have extra protection against moisture and dust,” he said.

“It’s also vital that when placing Christmas lights outside that care is taken to avoid contact with external electrical cables and overhead wires, including the electricity supply line to the home.”

Energex emphasised that a licensed electrician should always be used to carry out any changes to your electrical wiring that may be necessary to install Christmas lights and to check that circuits will not be overloaded.

Mr Swanston also highlighted that the standard string of low voltage Christmas lights were relatively low power users and would have little impact on overall power use in the home during the festive season.

“Standard Christmas lights use far less electricity than family home features such as a fridge, hot water system, air conditioner or fans, computer, television or washing machine,” he said.

“If home owners are worried about their power use rising this Christmas but still want to enjoy their festive lights, we’d encourage people to switch off any electrical equipment which has been left unused in the standby mode – not only will that drop power use but will also improve safety.”

Only 10 days to go to win!

BEERWAH MARKETPLACE Peachester Road, Beerwah Winners of 4th December prizes...

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There is only 4 days to our 3rd draw and 11 days to our final draw

Santa will be at Beerwah Marketplace on Saturday 18th December between 11.00 am and 1.00 pm.

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Care packages for our troops this Christmas Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon said dedicated postal addresses have been established to enable Australians to send gifts to our personnel overseas for the Christmas period.

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While the existing Australian Defence Force (ADF) postal service is set up for families of deployed personnel, Defence welcomes expressions of public support for ADF personnel deployed on overseas operations in the lead up to Christmas Mr Snowdon said the celebration of Christmas is an important time for the Australian community but especially so for those ADF, Australian Federal Police and other Australian Government agency personnel and families that are separated during Christmas by overseas operational deployments.

The new addresses will be functional until December 15, allowing Australia Post and Defence enough time to get the packages to deployed personnel — some of whom are serving in very remote locations overseas.

The Minister said members of the public will be able to access all the information they need with regards to sending their packages, on the Defence website - www.defence.gov.au Alternatively, donations can also be made to the RSL Australian Forces Overseas Fund, which has been sending pre-prepared care packages overseas to Australians on operations for many years. Links to this Fund, including instructions on how to donate, will be available on the ‘Support the Troops’ link on the Defence website.

For members of the public who wish to express their support through text, they can email their messages to messagestothetroops@defence.gov.au

Merry Christmas Addresses to send care packages to:

Noel Merry Christ An Australian Soldier Sailor / Airman / Airwoman Christmas Mail Middle East Operations AFPO 60 Australian Defence Force SYDNEY NSW 2890

An Australian Soldier / Sailor / Airman / Airwoman Christmas Mail East Timor Operations AFPO 61 Australian Defence Force SYDNEY NSW 2890 An Australian Soldier / Sailor / Airman / Airwoman Christmas Mail Solomon Islands Operations AFPO 62 Australian Defence Force SYDNEY NSW 2890

PLEASE NOTE: Packages will not be accepted after December 15, as they won’t be able to be shipped in time for Christmas.

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A Caring Christmas

Morayfield Shopping Centre embraces the spirit of Christmas supporting local charities and those in need. Join us in showing you care this Christmas by donating a gift or having your gifts wrapped in support of local charities.

Now an Australian Christmas tradition, the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal is heavily relied upon by The Salvation Army to provide support to families in need at Christmas. Help them reach their goal of 450,000 gifts nationally by placing a gift under the Kmart Wishing Tree at Morayfield Shopping Centre.

Spiritus TRACC provides care for children and young people up to age 18 who are unable to live with their own families. The Spiritus TRACC gift box is in the Centre atrium for donations and gifts to help these young people have a happy Christmas.

The hard working volunteers from Zonta and Artisans Guild are back to wrap your presents for you in return for a gold coin donation. Gift tags designed by local students and wrapping paper are donated by Morayfield Shopping Centre.

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Don’t let the frenzy of preparing for Christmas put your spirit to the test!

Morayfield Shopping Centre has got all your Christmas shopping covered with ample undercover parking, air conditioned comfort and all the goodies for a fabulous Christmas on one convenient level. Get a preview of some of the great gifts available in our bright and cheerful Christmas catalogue – with the elves at work in Santa’s workshop on the cover. Keep an eye out for it in your letterbox, or pick one up in Centre. It’s full of great bonuses including Christmas recipes, a Wish List for the kids and gift tags for your presents as well as details on gift wrapping, Santa visiting times and Santa photos.

Make yours a winning Christmas. Shop at Morayfield Shopping Centre for your chance to Spin and Win with $1,000 in cash and prizes to be given away every Saturday until Christmas. Morayfield Shopping Centre has got Christmas shopping covered.

Merry Christmas

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Gifts from Other Parts of the World Choose from a wide selection of unique treasures

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Large fast gas dryers 7am -7pm 7 Days a Week 3/5 Turner Street 0429 693 714

Tis the season at Eclectic Dreams This Christmas, if you are looking for that something special for a special someone, you can be assured you’ll find something unique and individual at Eclectic Dreams, Landsborough.

Renowned for their range of stylish, contemporary fashions and alternate homewares, Heidi and Anne hand pick just about everything they stock in the bright, colourful and inspiring surrounds of Eclectic Dreams.

What you won’t find is the usual range of gift packs, mass produced novelties and giftwares, instead, what you will find is an amazing array of unique, unusual and inspired treasures that will satisfy even the most difficult to buy for.

With lots of new products now in store in

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time for Christmas, combined with Heidi’s well known value for money and courteous, personal service, you may even be tempted to spoil yourself. And why not? It’s worth the trip just to check out the impressive range of fashion, let alone all the other indulgent treats. Finding it too hard to choose? Heidi also offers gift vouchers, the perfect option for those who find the task of shopping just all too difficult.

So take the pain out of Christmas shopping.

No parking woes, no crowded shopping centres, no loud music, just the peaceful serenity full of the true spirit of the season.

Tis the season to be merry, and rejoice at Eclectic Dreams, conveniently located at 3-4/1 Maleny Street, Landsborough.

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Chrissie gifts that are cheep cheep as chips!

Looking for a stocking filler that won’t break the bank? These eggsellent gift ideas are all under $20.00!

ChildFund Australia’s Donations with a Difference website offers a range of unique gift ideas that will help solve your Christmas shopping dilemmas and also change the lives of children and communities in need.

By spending just $10.00, you can buy five baby chickens and help a family in Brazil provide nourishing meals for their children.

Or how about a gift of fresh milk? For just $8.00, you can buy 15 boxes of milk for children in Vietnam and help improve their nutrition levels.

In Cambodia, education is a luxury many families can’t afford. Why not buy a school kit for $19.00, which includes a uniform, three notebooks, textbooks, writing equipment and a school bag.

Buying your gift is easy, too. Just visit ChildFund Australia’s Donations with Difference website at www.childfund.org.au/gifts and make your selection Honda’s new range of mowers nowa comes standard from technology. the online catalogue. with revolutionary mow-safe ™ For each gift you buy, you will be sent a card to pop under the Christmas tree, so that your family can see the generous gifts you’ve donated on their behalf.

ChildFund will then deliver your chosen gifts to families in need around the world through its global network.

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Christmas 2010 Appliance Deal with your New Kitchen from Reno-vate IT Package also sold without Kitchen. Package offer valid to 17 December, 2010

We have everything to make your Christmas Special • • • • • • •

Table Decorations Gift Wraps & Bags Cards Baubles Trees Santas Lights & much, much more!

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Phone (07) 5494 0522 Unit 1 & 2, 5 Beerwah Parade Beerwah BSA Lic. No.: 11081523

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Maleny Motorcycles deck the halls this Christmas From servicing to accessories, Maleny Motorcycles has got you and your bike covered this Christmas.

Owners Jason Bartholomew and Paul Busk have put their combined knowledge and expertise together to come up with a one stop shop to service the hinterland with everything to do with bikes and motors.

Offering a fully qualified mechanic for all servicing, repairs and rebuilds on all makes and models of road, dirt, ATV and UTV bikes, they also stock spare parts, tyres, batteries, oils, riding accessories and apparel.

Better still, they also stock a full range of accessories and offer servicing for Chinese import biking.

Part of the local community, Jason and Paul are proud of the

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relationship they have developed with their customers, including the farming community, offering ATV pickups and servicing, and they’ve been overwhelmed by the gratitude of locals for their generous support and sponsorship of local events.

So whether you are a seasoned trail rider, road bike rider or farmer, or simply want to get started, come in and have a chat to Jason and Paul.

The guys are looking forward to an extremely busy month leading up to Christmas with new stock and bikes arriving daily, so don’t delay, get in today and check out their range, offering an affordable alternative to getting started for the whole family who is chasing fun and adventure in the off road biking community.

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Is your debt working for you?

Is there as good and bad debt and how do I know if my debt is working for me?

Most people associate the word “debt” with an unhealthy bank balance, but debt can be a good thing if you are able to make it work for you.

“Bad debt” is finance on things that cost you money rather than make you money. For example, credit card debt, car loans, personal loans and store loans.

The interest on these loans is usually high and non-tax deductible.

Generally, you want to pay off this type of debt as quickly as you can.

On the other hand, good debt – debt that works for you – is debt on assets or things that make you money.

For example, business loans, education loans and loans on investment property are all things that are intended over time to make you money.

This debt gives you the power of leverage – it means that you can use a little of your own money and a lot of someone else’s money to buy

investment loan. They are easy to obtain, earn income and can provide a tax advantage. an asset that you get the full appreciation and returns on.

They can be structured to pay Being a smart investor is interest only, so only cost a about minimising bad debt minimal amount per month and increasing good debt. and the property can be sold, with the debt repaid and To reduce bad debt quickly, look for lending products that capital gains straight to your bank account whenever you allow you to repay weekly or fortnightly, pay additional choose. principal without penalty, and To find out if your debt is mortgage minimisers which working for you contact your allow your salary to go direct local Smartline Adviser, to the loan account. All of Teresa Harrison today. these will help to pay off bad debt sooner.

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Property of the week

Amazing value Seriously motivated vendors have slashed the price to get a contract before Christmas. Now well below replacement cost, this property offers fantastic value for money no matter which way you look at it. Being just under four acres (3.87 acres) with town water and tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, you have the space and privacy to do as you please. The well built cavity brick home has raked ceilings in the open plan kitchen/dining area, three large bedrooms - master with ensuite, two separate living areas, in-ground pool, double garage with single carport plus a three bay shed with power and lights. Seldom do properties of this size, calibre and potential become available due to their rarity, and once you have viewed this stunning property you will understand why. Was $599,000, consider serious offers over $585,000.

Contact Matthew Guillemet on 0437 230 011 or 5492 9977.

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WITH SO MANY EXTRA’S – $555,000 WHERE DO I START? • Inground pool - Front and back verandah’s • Over 1¾ acres private landscaped gardens • Undercover parking for 6 cars - Play Area • Drinkable bore - Fruit Trees- Garden Shed • Air con - Tinted & Security to windows

NEED A TREE CHANGE $595,000 • Lovely Homestead, wrap around verandahs • Just under 1 acre with in-ground pool • Separate 2 bed Guest house (pictured) • Gym Room • Rural setting

PRICE SLASHED $410,000 VENDOR COMMITTED ELSEWHERE • Professionally landscaped 3,959m2 block • Solar hot water • Spacious kitchen with dishwasher • Close to schools, shops & rail • Private leafy location.

Leanne Barnard M: 0424 990 094 T: 5439 0500

Karen Lincoln M: 0439 948 274 T: 5439 0500

Ross Cooney M: 0409 584 890 T: 5439 0500

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ELEVATED EXCELLENCE $749,000 • 300m2 4 bed, 2 bath home • Self contained, wheelchair friendly guest flat • 9ft ceilings, ducted A/C, ducted vacuum, and more…

• Large quality kitchen with fully equipped “Butlers Pantry” • 6m x 9m shed with office + 9.5m x 7.5m shed with 3 phase power

Ben Guillemet M: 0414 807 821 T: 5492 9977 MOOLOOLAH

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OPEN FOR INSPECTION THIS SAT DEC 11TH 11.00 – 11.45

GLENVIEW

674 Glenview Road

3B 1B 4C ...............................$495,000

11.00 – 12.00

GLASSHSE MTNS

89 Murphy’s Rd

3B 1B 2C ...............................$395,000

12.00 – 12.45

DIAMOND VALLEY

86 Harris Road

3B 2B 2C ............................$565,000

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GLENVIEW

254 Glenview Road

3B 1B 2C ...............................$695,000

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BEERWAH

19 Beerwah Parade

4B 2B 5C ...............................$385,000

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3B 2B 1C ...............................$355,000

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GLENVIEW RD ENTRY LEVEL ACREAGE $495,000 UNDER $500,000 • 3531 m2 block OFI SAT 11 - 11.45 • Timber floors 674 GLENVIEW RD • Filtered bore water (drinkable) • Close to schools and transport • 2 bay shed

Roger Guillemet M:0418 485 954 T: 5439 6300

Tracey Mulry M: 0412 032 307 T: 5439 6300

Beerwah  Glenview  Mooloolah Family Values, Working For You

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Property of the week

Perfect first home or investment – central location $399,000 This beaut family home, comprises four bedrooms, ensuite and walk in robe, kitchen, dining and family room with high raked ceiling, separate lounge room and a double garage.

Flowing from the living area is the patio which takes in views of Mount Tibrogargan. The home is positioned to one side giving plenty of space for a shed and pool and allowing side access through double gates. This 807m2 property is fully fenced and positioned within walking distance to local schools, shops, bowls club and rail, making it perfect for the investor or a great spot for you to call home. Please call Kleena Bracken from Laurie Evans Real Estate on 0429 405 109.

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The Name That Means A Great Deal In Real Estate

$349,000 Phone Exclusive Agent Kleena Bracken 0429 405 109 5496 9411

$450,000

PERFECT FOR RETIREE OR YOUNG FAMILY • Spotless property - walk to town centre • 3 bedrooms - 2 living areas. A/C + fans • Large covered deck. Fenced 714m2. SLUG • No money to spend - Move in and enjoy • Landscaped gardens. Quiet street

Phone Exclusive Agent Kelvin Brady 0429 003 338 5496 9411

Phone Exclusive Agent Renee Oudeman 0448 847 508 5494 6588

14.04 HA WITH 2000 MACADAMIA TREES • 14 .04 flat hectares with 2000 mac trees • 25 x 15m shed + 6 x 12m shed • Large dam with pump, 2 silos • Two road frontages • This property has instant income

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$510,000 Phone Exclusive Agent Kleena Bracken 0429 405 109 5496 9411

PEACEFUL LIFESTYLE ON OFFER • 4 bedrooms, ensuite & WIR. Remote DLUG • Full front verandah + patio. Mtn views • Mature gardens, birdlife & fishpond.Bore • 55,000 Ltres R/W. Two 6mx6m sheds.C/Port • 3/4 acre block. 3 mins to township

SHORT DISTANCE TO TOWN & HIGHWAY • Air conditioned 3 B/R, 1 bathroom home • Vegetable garden and fruit trees • 6m x 9m shed plus single carport • Tank and drinkable bore water • Fully fenced 4000m2 or 1 acre of land

$499,500 Phone Exclusive Agent Kelvin Brady 0429 003 338 5496 9411

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION ON LARGE HOME • 3 storeys, pool, indoor spa and A/C • 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + study • Views from most windows and balcony • Walking distance to railway and shops • 2953m2 with the backyard fully fenced

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$595,000 Phone Exclusive Agent Kleena Bracken 0429 405 109 5496 9411

EXCEPTIONALLY SPACIOUS HOME • 4 large bedrooms - 3 bathrooms. 1/2 acre • Multiple living zones. Fans and security • Huge kitchen. High ceilings. Verandahs • I/G pool. DLUG + 3 bay shed. Mtn views • Quiet No Thru Road only minutes to town

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$599,000 Phone Exclusive Agent Kelvin Brady 0429 003 338 5496 9411

2 STOREY FAMILY HOME • 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom hardwood home • 2 car garage under + laundry & rumpus • 2 separate entrances. Tank + bore water • Huge shed with high doors to fit trucks • 2 acres+ or 9281m2 of land + shared dam

LANDSBOROUGH 3349 Old Gympie Rd - Sat 10 - 10.45am 5 brms, ens, 8 car accom, 4000m2………...…….…...$599,000 GLASSHOUSE MTNS 9 Hempstock St - Sat 10.00 - 10.45am 4 bedrooms, ensuite, 3 car accom, 958m2 block……$495,000 LANDSBOROUGH 5 Tutt Court - Sat Only 10.30 - 11.45pm 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 car accom, 862m2…….$479,000 LANDSBOROUGH 8 Redwood Crt - Sat 11.00 - 11.45am 6 brms, ensuite, single lock-up garage, 700m2……...$359,000 MOOLOOLAH 49 King Road - Sat Only 11.00 - 12.00pm 3 brms, 6 car accom, 1 bath, 1201m2 block…………$435,000 G/HOUSE MTNS 31 Clearview Dr - Sat Only 11.30 -12.30pm 5 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, dlug, 2953m2……………...$499,500 LANDSBOROUGH 22 Calderwood Rd - Sat 12.00 - 12.45pm 4 bedrooms, ensuite, large shed, 2100m2…………...$469,000 GLASSHOUSE MTNS 31 Alpha Drive - Sat 12.00 - 12.45pm 4 bedrooms, ensuite, SLUG, shed, 1517m2…………$395,000 BEERWAH 267 Burys Road - Sat Only 12.00 - 1.00pm 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2791m2, huge shed….….$650,000 MOOLOOLAH 4 Brand Place - Sat Only 12.30 - 1.15pm 4 brms, study, 2 baths, 2 car, 781m2…....offers over $499,000 BEERWAH 5 Arcadia Drive - Sat Only 1.00 - 1.45pm 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 car accom, 900m2………$320,000 BEERWAH 10 Heights Road - Sat Only 1.00 - 1.45pm 4 brms, 2 baths, 2 car accom, 725m2…...offers over $399,000 BEERBURRUM 8 Tibrogargan Drive - Sat 1.00 - 2.00pm 4 bedrooms, ensuite, DLUG, 2076m2, i/g pool……...$595,000 G/HOUSE MTNS 70 Outlook Drive - Sat & Sun 1.00 - 2.00pm 4 bedrooms, ensuite, 4 car accom, 2007m2 block…..$445,000 GLASSHOUSE MTNS 10 Allan Ave - Sat Only 2.00 - 2.45pm 4 bedrooms, ensuite, DLUG, 2023m2 block………….$485,000 G/HOUSE MTNS 13 Allan Avenue - Sat Only 3.00 - 3.45pm 4 bedrooms, ensuite, 6 car accom, i/g pool…….…….$495,000 LANDSBOROUGH 14 Rosewood Crt - Sun 11.00 - 11.45am 4 brms, 1 bath, 3 car, pool, 800m2 land………….…..$379,000 LANDSBOROUGH 18 Maleny St - Sun Only 12.00 - 12.45pm 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 living, 3 car, 1758m2…….….$419,000

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Stunning Queenslander on 3.5 acres - $675,000

Looking for a large home? You won’t find many bigger than this in the Glasshouse Mountains. The home comprises five bedrooms and four bathrooms with air conditioning, ceiling fans and an open fire place.

Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, one with an ensuite, one with a bathroom, and both with sitting areas. You will also find a large sitting/ dining area, kitchenette plus three verandahs. Downstairs are the remaining bedrooms and bathrooms, two spacious living areas, three large covered patio areas and a large functional kitchen and additional toilet. For your car accommodation there is a seven car parking area, a two car garage to the home and a double garage plus carport with power. Private is an understatement for this home as is surrounded by lush sub tropical rainforest. As you enter the 3.5 acre property you will see the sparkling running creek and the scenic dam with jetty. Previously used as a Bed and Breakfast (license still current) the home is ideal if you have a large family or are looking for a business opportunity. The train station is less than five minutes drive which makes it ideal for if you work away. Over the train line you will be in the township of Glass House Mountains which has a supermarket, post office, doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, news agency and sports grounds. If you would like to inspect this property or have any other questions please phone Kelvin Brady from Laurie Evans Real Estate Glass House Mountains on 0429 003 338.

Excellent opportunity to purchase land with plans

Looking for a block of land that won’t break the bank? A larger block where a duplex (plans already drawn up) could be built. Live in one and rent the other one out. Rental has been appraised between $240.00 and $260.00 per week.

Kilkivan is a small country town that is the home of the Great Kilkivan Horse Ride. The population of the area is approximately 3,500 with a village atmosphere, yet with most facilities available in town.

Think about it … the local school goes to Year 10, the pub serves a great counter lunch and Gympie is only 50km from the front door. Live the quiet life.

This block won’t last at this price – call today to discuss the options that could be available to investigate. Priced to sell at $65,000. Features include plans for duplex, power and water connected, corner block.

Contact Tracey Mulry SCR Glenview, phone 5439 6300; 0412 032 307.

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Community notices Mooloolah community Christmas barbeque

Come along to the Mooloolah and District Community Christmas barbeque on Friday, December 17, 4.00pm - 8.00pm at the Mooloolah Community Centre, 43 Bray Road, Mooloolah. Free event. Join the celebration with live music, Santa, jumping castle, lolly bags, face painting and Christmas ham raffle. Proudly sponsored by the Sunshine Coast Council.

Parents and carers free first aid training

The Caloundra City Family Support Program will be offering a First Aid training session for parents and carers free of charge. Morning tea will be supplied. The training session includes Resuscitation for Babies, Hands on learning / children, Choking, Burns, Bleeding, Convulsions and more! No exams are involved. Learn from a professional. Interesting and informative session that may save a life! Mooloolah Valley Community Centre, Tuesday, February 15, 9.30am - 12.30pm. These sessions are very popular, so please book early by phoning Wendy, Caloundra City Hinterland Family Support Worker on 5429 6766 or 0423 716 705.

Door of Hope

An encouraging and supportive program for women survivors of sexual abuse. Brings women out of emotional isolation and addresses the life struggles they face. Issues explored include powerlessness and empowerment, aspects of shame and guilt, sexual healing and healthy sexuality, being loved, restoration of trust and how to build positive relationships. Starts at the Church on the Rise on February 8. For enquiries or to register contact Church on the Rise office on 5494 0655 or therisekylie@people.net.au or co-ordinator berlect@bigpond.com.

Confidentiality assured, limited places so register soon. Experienced facilitators. Door of Hope is a program from Careforce Lifekeys International.

Sunshine Coast Koala Wildlife Rescue

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.

Christmas carols in Glass House

Glass House Country Community Carols, to be held on Saturday, December 18 from 5.30pm at the Beerwah Sports Ground, Roberts Road.

Entertainment includes Peebo and Dagwood, JFive, the Church on the Rise band, and Glass House Baptist band and combined Glass House choir. Market stalls, plenty of food available for sale, and a fireworks finale sponsored by Australia Zoo. Event sponsored by Sunshine Coast Council and supported by Beerwah Recycling Centre. For more information phone 5494 0655 on Tuesday and Thursday.

Fitness and fun with dancing

Old Time, New Vogue and lots more, all ages, Saturday nights at Mount Mee Hall (first Saturday of each month), Mount Kilcoy Hall (second Saturday of each month), Delaneys Creek Hall (third Saturday of each month), Wamuran Hall (fourth Saturday of each month), Kilcoy Memorial Hall (fifth Friday of the calendar month). 8.00pm - midnight, live bands, supper, raffles, great friendly atmosphere, prizes, lucky door, Monte Carlo and lucky spot. Dance practice Tuesday nights from 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Mt Kilcoy Hall, $3.00, bring a small plate for supper. Contact 5496 3632, or 5426 0196 for more information. Wear casual clothes and bring a leather soled pair of shoes to dance in.

Raffle Results

Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch Results for Friday, November 26 Raffle are: Lucky door prize: E96 Paddy, Meat tray: D22 Keith, Fruit and veggie tray: D16 Kev and Marg, Fruit and veggie tray; D10 Tony. Thanks to all our supporters.

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Get up and grow

with Jade King

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Merry Christmas and a bountiful New Year!

It is amazing to think that Christmas is just around the corner and 2010 is coming to an end. But this is one of the best times to celebrate and give from the garden.

There are so many gifts you can make that originate from your garden that could help save money. They also have more sentimental value when the receiver knows how much effort and time you have poured into their gift.

Here are some ideas for you to get stuck into.

Preserves and conserves There is nothing quite like a selection of homemade jams, pickles and chutneys in a nice basket as a gift. With beetroot, tomatoes, beans, onion, corn, cucumber and strawberries being harvested in mass quantities now, it is great to make bottles of pickled beetroot, green tomato pickles, bread and butter cucumber, sweet tomato chutney, corn relish and strawberry jam.

Herb baskets Collect a few herbs that can be divided easily, like chives and most mints, and pot them up in a nice container or hessian lined basket. Add a little personalised label and some ribbons and you have a gorgeous gift to give.

Pressed flower cards Collect some flowers from around the garden and press them flat in an old phone book. To quicken up the drying process, put the book of flattened flowers in your car for a week and it works like an oven. This is a trick I’ve recently discovered.

Once the flowers are dry, stick them to your card and laminate it. These are absolutely beautiful and make great gift tags or book marks too.

Garden DIY kit This is a great idea for both young and old. Grab a pot and get a sealable bag with the pots required amount of potting mix in it. Choose some flower or vegetable seeds and place these and the bag of potting mix into the pot and wrap it up.

To add a bit of fun, make the seeds a surprise by removing them from their packet and putting them in a blank bag. They will only know what they have when they grow it.

Fresh vegetable basket It is the season of abundance in the veggie patch and quite often you have a few hundred more cucumbers, zucchini, squash, choko etc than you can handle. Normally you would just pass them on, but with it being the end of year and a thousand ‘thank you’s’ to be said, why not make a gift basket of your harvest and attach a thank you card.

Easy, cheap and effective.

These are just a few ideas for gifts from your garden. However, if time becomes an issue as it so often does or you wish to get a fellow gardener a gift, you can’t go past the Coochin Co-op. It has all the wonderful things a gardener could desire, from seeds to some cute and quirky garden ornaments.

I hope everyone has a blessed Christmas. Until next time in Get Up and Grow…

Rosemary's plant of the month Gordonia axillaris ‘Fried Egg Plant’ Small, evergreen tree growing to 4m with glossy green leaves.

In late winter it has large white flowers with a yellow centre that resemble fried eggs. This versatile plant can be pruned into a shrub or hedge specimen. Related to camellias, it prefers a well drained acidic soil and enjoys full sun or part shade. Plants are available from Mountains View Garden Centre.

If you would like more information on this plant or any others drop in and see Rosemary at Mountain View Garden Centre, 1094 Steve Irwin Way, Glasshouse Mtns. Phone 5438 7779.

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My Computer Geek services the Glasshouse Mountains District from Mooloolah to Elimbah 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Contact Angus on 0417 634 460 or go to www.mycomputergeek. com.au

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Why should readers give you a call? I work from home so this keeps my overheads down which means I am the most reasonably priced service provider in the district (my current rate is $50.00 per hour, subject to change). I take extra care with your system as I am not so busy that I have to rush your repair through.

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Garages / sheds QUALITY & RELIABLE SERVICE 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

5497 2615

20 Tytherleigh Ave, Landsborough

Phone 5494 8900

• Pruning & Garden work • Gutter cleaning • High Pressure Water Cleaning

Free quotes.... Pensioner discounts

Ceiling Fans Lighting Air Conditioners

ROBERT TREVISAN

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Wynne’s

Large Acreage Mowing Rubbish Removed

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

TO494

Phone Les McDermott

• Stenciling • Covacrete • Stamped • Exposed Concrete • House slabs • and resealing

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

Your Electrical and Lighting Retailer

Free Advice - Quote Service

advertising @gcnews.com.au

Mays Mowing Service

Call Jamie 0417 720 505 a/h 5494 6282

› Domestic › Commercial › Industrial

PO Box 32, Landsborough, Qld 4550

www.jimsmowing.net

T0347

Zedmere Pty Ltd

TO491

ALL CONCRETING

Your local Jim services all areas call 131546

Phone Greg on 0418 741 145

Est. since 1983

Domestic · Commercial · Industrial · Rural

TO441

Pty Ltd

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

Domestic, Commercial, Owner Builder, Rural & Industrial

Please phone 0421 690 895

Karsel CONCRETING

TO489

ELECTRICIAN

T0548

QBSA 068989 Professional & prompt Quality work Site left clean Driveways, Patios, Paths and slabs in plain, exposed & decorative finishes Existing concrete rejuvenated

Lic # 5582

CONCRETING

M & A CONCRETING

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

Darryl Johnson - 0415 954 195

T0389

T0388

“All Aspects of Concreting”

NFL Electrical Nathan 0417 040 291

Gold Licence # 66414

T0030

(AH) 5494 6302

T0040

Lic. No. 70875

Phillip Short Concrete

PLAIN • STENCIL • EXPOSED AGG. STAMPED • COVERCRETE Driveways - Paths - Patios - Slabs Quality Work at Competitive Rates

Same day response Free Quotes Fully insured

Lic: 66091

Concreting

0412 234 240

Garden maintenance

T0047

Office:0414 5493482 0054 Mobile: 037 Mobile: 0414 482 037

T0392

Lic No 67745

Adam: Glasshouse Mtns Adam: Glasshouse Office: 5493 0054Mtns

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Jim: Beerwah

Jim: Beerwah Office: 5439 9400 Office:0414 5439774 9400 Mobile: 046 Mobile: 0414 774 046

email: matthewcarter@aapt.net.au QBSA 1139536

T0280

NO FIX = NO FEE

Home visits - We will come to you!!

No call out fees - No Hourly Rate Maximum Labour Cost = $99 Evenings and weekends at no extra cost www.SuncoastITGuys.com.au

5496 9861 or 0439 303 306 Glasshouse Mtns

Domestic • Commercial •71536 Rural • Industrial BSA Lic. No. 60278 Lic. No. 60278 PO BoxBSA 578, Beerwah QLD 4519 PO Box 578, Beerwah QLD 4519

TO528

Computer Repairs -Troubleshooting - Upgrades - Virus Removal Servicing - Internet - File Backup and Transfer

T0417

Computer Help – Coast & Hinterland

Microsoft Certified - 10 Years In the Trade Call 5419 1347

T0567

A to Z of trades and services

BSA Lic No 60108

0427 120 955 www.kamconstructions.net.au

Gas

5493 0493

HINTERLAND PEST CONTROL Cost Effective Local Business Est. Since 1996

30 yrs Exp – mobile EFTPOS “Servicing the Hinterland”

T0535

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

Marine Services

BSA: 106 8977 LIC: PMT-0-11572

LP Gas Suppliers

L P G A S

A.S.P.

Mobile Locksmiths 0400 114 604

TO508

KLM

Pest control

Locksmiths

Glass & Security

Fully Licensed and Insured

We give you a warranty on our work.

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

0404 479 187 or 5494 9336

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY PEST CONTROL

Servicing the Hinterland all areas

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

Painters

PO BOX 257 BeerwahFriendly 4519Quality Paints

For free advice & quotes

Ph Mark – 5494 6709

Landscaping

BEERWAH &S •W

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

Professional Painting Local Tradesman with 20 years Experience

ATER FEATURES

• PATHWAYS/STAIRS • UNIQUE GARDENS &

All Aspects of Painting Sunshine Coast including all Hinterland areas

ABN 79 347 449 750

QBSA 1147179

Contact Frank 0457 486 080

NEED A PAINTER?

Ph: 0418 204 159

Phone Shane Robins 0418 900 705 a/h 5494 6425

TO511

a/h: 5494 0830

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

Local Knowledge 21 Years Experience

High Quality Work Our Prices Based on Award Wages NO HIDING PROFIT! Over 30 Years Experience

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

Quality Workmanship

Shane Schultz

Local Painters

GRAHAM RENWICK

Free Quotes & Pensioner Discounts Call Rudi Mobile: 0438 940 634

Brush Rite Painting

TO507

Glasshouse Country News Phone 5494 6066 to advertise your business

OW N E R O P E R ATO R

•Track Machine

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

Free Quotes Interior/Exterior & Airless Spraying

Mob 0420 662 811 A/H 5496 9540

For all your advertising needs please call Marylyn on 5494 6066

or email advertising @gcnews.com.au

Licensed

Cam’s Truck & Bobcat Hire

Cameron Lister Ph: 0419 665 002

Dave McIntyre Genuine References Available New Homes • Repaints • Insurance Work QBSA 1192667

BOBCAT EXCAVATOR HIRE

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

email: painter-decorator@hotmail.com

15 Years Experience

All Areas 0420 53 8890 5494 0393

Plant & Machinery

ANDREW 0423 107 716

GARDEN FEATURES

BEERWAH LANDSCAPING

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

T0070

Repairs & replacements - All building work

• Annual Termite Inspections • Termite Treatments • General Pest management Cockroaches • Ants • Spiders • Silverfish • Fleas • Bed Bugs

TO310

For all inside & outside jobs

T0344

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Ph. 5494 9400 or 0401 674 126

ABN: 43 886 956 461 BSA Lic: 1091741 MPA Mem No: 162207

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07 5493 0440

FREE QUOTES

QBSA Act Licence No: 1155906

T0055

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

ABN: 43 886 956 461 BSA Lic: 1091741 MPA Mem No: 162207

FREE QUOTES INDUSTRIAL E. eliminatepests@bigpond.com FREE QUOTES FREE QUOTES

BSA NO. 1011255

0407 439 526

TO575

TO500

PRODUCTS ØDOMESTIC ØCOMMERCIAL ØINDUSTRIAL ØDOMESTIC ØC ØD OMESTIC ØC ØI NDUSTRIAL ØDOMESTICØIØC NDUSTRIAL OMMERCIAL ØINDUSTRIAL DOMMERCIAL OMESTIC COMMERCIAL OMMERCIAL

Handyman services ALL MAINTENANCE

John Annakin

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP QUALITY & WP ORKMANSHIP REMIUMQPUALITY RODUCTS & PREMIUM WORKMANSHIP PRODUCTS & PREMIUMLic PRODUCTS No. PMT-0-11432

BSA Lic: L 1117342

Rick’s

ABN: 43 886 956 461 BSA Lic: 1091741 MPA Mem No: 162207

• 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

ALL AREAS

FFIRST IRST IN IN QUALITY QUALITY&&SERVICE SERVICE FIRST IN UALITY FIRST IN &QS& UALITY ERVICE F&IRST &PRODUCTS IN SERVICE QUALITY & SERVICE QUALITY W ORKMANSHIP PREMIUM QQ UALITY WORKMANSHIP PREMIUM

LOW COST GLASS REPLACEMENT

T0204

Factory and Showroom

4 Railway Street, LANDSBOROUGH (next to BP) ph. 5494 8748 fax. 5494 8858

TO570

FREE QUOTES

ABN: 43 886 956 461 BSA Lic: 1091741 MPA Mem No: 162207

TO499

reticulation

A & K Glass and Aluminium • Windows • Doors • Shower Screens • Maintenance • Large Range of Spare Parts

TO506

Termites:

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

T0065

A to Z of trades and services

A/H:

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(07) 5493 0012

POSI-TRACK SLASHING & EARTHWORKS *4 in 1 Bucket & Level Bar *6ft Double Head Slasher *50hp *10m3 Tipper

FREE QUOTES

*Driveways *Site clean-ups *Landscaping

0419 704 408

5494 8913 Hinterland Areas frogonthehop@bigpond.com

Works where others can’t and loves Lantana!

D & M Britton - Old Gympie Rd, Landsborough

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A to Z of trades and services Plant & Machinery cont.

Derek Bellamy BSA LIC 1069087 • Plumbing • Drains Unblocked/Located • Gas Fitting • Waste Water Treatment Systems

B&A EARTHMOVERS T0450

Phone Brian Mobile: 0402 129 665 Fax: 5497 4840

PROFESSIONAL RELIABLE SERVICE

Servicing North Brisbane to Gympie

LARGE RANGE OF ORIGINALS & GENERIC BRANDS

5494 1794

A “Proper Job” Guaranteed

0407 748 083

4 Turner Street, BEERWAH

LETTERHEADS

200 for $79

T0555

Water Lords

PHONE JAREN 5439 0764

T0089

HSTP Lic 17312 Elect Lic 104462

FRIDGE DOOR SEALS

Roofing

Call Brendon for a prompt, professional, clean and on budget service 0432 412 209 bsdplastering.com.au QBSA 1191560

Allan Koschel Plumbing Service T0081

• Laserlite to patios • Minor Roof repairs • Re pointing ridge caps • Roof restorations • Gutter Repairs & Minor • Roof leaks

Mobile: 0407 727 645

replacement

PO Box 316 Glasshouse Mtns 4518

T0082

CREATIVE SHEET METAL CUSTOM BUILT TOOLBOXES

Whirlybirds from $176.00 Skylights from $354.00 Supply & Install

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

Sheetmetal

• General fabrication • Stainless Steel Benches

Plumbers

OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE

ENVIROPLUS T0287

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

Council approved Fully insured

T0437

* All major brands * Supply & Fit

Phone Steven Lord 0438 057 557 Servicing, Maintenance, Pumps, Aerators etc

Licence No 1017722

Call John 0407 320 366 “Don’t put up with a drip, call your local bloke now!”

NB Under Qld Building Services Authority Act 1991 Section 54, licensed tradespersons are required to quote their QBSA License number when advertising. This offers customer protection in the event of unsatisfactory work.

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

Shower screens

Frameless Shower Installations SPECIALISING IN

•Framed, Semi-frameless & 10mm Frameless Showerscreens•Painted Glass Splashbacks •Frameless Mirrors•Wardrobe Doors•Glass Petitions

Mathew Brown Phone 0402 123 154 Email: fsinstallations@bigpond.com

QBSA Licence No. 1128890 TO520

Interior Sheeting, Plastering, Cornice and Covering Exposed Bricks

T0516

BSD PLASTERING

T0237

Independent Service Agent

Refrigeration

Plasterers

FREECALL 1800 247 788 Biocycle, Aqua Nova, Envirocycle & More

RUBBER STAMPS A5 & A4 INVOICE BOOKS Business Cards Full colour, single sided Includes basic design service & GST

• Septic Tank & Grease Trap Cleaning (Domestic / Commercial) • Holding Tank Pumpouts • Grey Water Tanks • Bio Cycle Pumpouts • Council and EPA Approved Phone for no obligation quote 5439 6491 Fax 5439 6496

T0244

Phone: 5494 6011

PH. JOHN 0403 795 185 5492 9909

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TO539

TO514

T0120

PRINTER CARTRIDGES

LI’L Aussie DIGGA EXCAVATIONS

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QBSA No. 1180171

Printing & Stationery

Minimal Site Impact Entry 700mm Landscaping Post Hole Borer & Fence Installer • Site Clean ups • Trenching

TREVOR SANDERSON

AF

All Maintenance & Renovations 0418 986 538 A/H 5494 7413

Limited access specialist

Ph: (07) 5493 0625

CY

Landsborough

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EST OVER 35 YEARS

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

Plumber, Drainer and Gas Fitter

GEN

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Plumbing & Gas Fitting

BOBCAT & EXCAVATOR HIRE

Lic. No. 13217

EMER

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Ian Owen

5494 1399 or 0418 930 099

Q.B.S.A. No. 76388

COUNCIL APPROVED

* Septic Tank & Grease Trap Cleaning * Small Truck for Easy Access T0092

mfplumbing@hotmail.com

Good Rates all Areas - Fully Insured

VE

Servicing the Sunshine Coast Hinterland EPA LICENSED

Mark Forbes Plumbing

0401 057 126

• 3.5T Excavator • 10m Tipper • Positrack • Rock Breaker • Augers • Grab • Slasher • Broom • Trencher • Forks • Quarry Products available

COMPETIT RATES

Septic services

New Installations/Repairs/Renovations: Potable Water Waste Treatment Systems PotableWater Water Sewerage Roof Stormwater Roof&&Guttering Guttering Sewarage CE VI Septic Septic&&Drainage Drainage Stormwater ER

Landsborough Excavator & Positrack Hire

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Reduces Heat and Noise

LICENCED PLUMBER / DRAINER

P 0422 270 386

AS SEEN ON TV

47 Wises Rd, Maroochydore 5443 2022 www.qldroofing.com.au

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

3½t Excavator. Hydraulic Grab, Ripper, 350mm 450mm Trenching and 1200mm tilt mud buckets.

ROOFING TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

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

an

Licence No: 23418 QBSA: 1164142

Fire Breaks. Tree Clearing, Mulching. Dams, Driveways. Bulk Loading & Carting.

• • • •

C.Apelt Plumbing

Quality work, local knowledge, over 20 years experience

POSI TRACK, EXCAVATOR, TIPPER & BEVERTAIL HIRE

- PT 100F Track Loader - All site slashing & cutting - Double Head Slasher - Dedicated Mulcher

Need a plumber?

T0223

email: ba_earthmovers@dodo.com.au

FREE 20km TRAVEL

1300 885 557

TO223

BOBCAT, EXCAVATOR & TIPPER HIRE

• • • • • •

Glasshouse Country News For all your advertising needs please call Cathy on 5494 6066 or email advertising @gcnews.com.au

A to Z of trades and services

Phone: 5493 7954 Mobile: 0414 819 111

For a quote call Len 0419 732 364 or 5494 0484

R & J Tree Services PA L M T R E E S P E C I A L I S T

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

Hinterland Areas frogonthehop@bigpond.com

0419 704 408

5494 8913

Storage

30 Years Experience

Trouble With Your Nuts?

Cleaning and Removal of Palms No Job Too Small For a Free Quote

Call Rob 0457 179 862 or Jen: 0408 404 655

Government Approved Quality & Cost Effective Work 20 Million Insurance & WorkCover Insurance

SALES - HIRE - ONSITE STORAGE

T0356

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

It Doesn't Get Any Better

Ph: 0459150302

Turf supplies

FOR A FREE QUOTE CALL 0417 958 944

T0096

Paul

Phone Dean 5496 9790, 0414 648 130

Experienced in all aspects of tiling

Brian Dudin 0438 623 523 T0097

After hours: (07) 5494 7548

A local working for locals

Tony the Tiler All Aspects of Tiling

I. & M. TREE LOPPING ~ & PRUNING ~

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

T0099

Tree services

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

T0098

David Lowden Tree Services

Tarzan the Tree Specialist T0103

• Tree climbing • Rubbish removal • Mulching • Stump grinding • Free Quotes • Pensioner Discounts Phone Brendan 0447 310 331

 Trees/Palms  Pruning/Removals  Stump Grinding  Fully Insured customtreeservices@yahoo.com

Quality Turf Supply & Laid Site Prep Available FREE Measure & Quote 0418 714 860 “Sir Walter” The Most Popular Lawn Choice Australia Wide

Moroney’s

Sir Walter Turf PE SCA Supplies Wintergreen Couch LAND 37 Moroney Pl. Beerwah 5494 0100

Water tanks COMPLETE TANK MAINTENANCE

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

T0106

0432 178 675 A/H 5494 0071

Free delivery to Beerwah, Landsborough, Glass House and Beerburrum

MOOLOOL AH RIVER TUR F TO533

Local with 30 years experience No job too small Free quotes & advice BSA: 64168

SPECIALIST GROWERS OF Wintergreen + Couch

QUALITY DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL & RECREATIONAL TURF

Ian Booth 0403 187 517 or 3204 4910

This size advert could cost you from $19.95 per week or $20.25 in spot colour

cond. apply

Glasshouse Tiling

TO524

ABORISTS TREE SURGEONS HORTICULTURISTS

Level 5 Aborist with over 25 years experience

Tiling

BSA Licenced: 1101772

P: 5492 9248 M: 0407 759 060

• Large tree and stump removal • Land Clearance • Palms cleaned or Removed • Tree and Garden Consultations

Ph: 07 5432 8374 or Mob: 0433 189 561

Free fast quote

expert tree maintenance and removal

TO523

AUSTRALIAN CONTAINER UNITS

TO235

LL E A C AV 0095 T D

T0100

Weedspraying now available

ABN 23 084 520 507

T0581

* Blocks * Acreage * Firebreaks

STEVES TREE CUTTING

23 Years Experience Any size tree Land Clearing Full Insurance

TO546

T0094

Slashing MOOLOOLAH VALLEY SLASHING

• • • •

Ph 5494 6066 for more details

News in brief Body image and environment of greatest concern to our youth Body image is the leading personal concern for young Queenslanders while more than one-inthree list the environment as the most important issue facing the nation according to the country’s largest annual survey of young people.

The survey also shows that young Queenslanders are wrestling with stress and school / study worries at far greater levels than in recent years.

The national survey, conducted by Mission Australia, tested the views of close to 9,300 young Queenslanders (50,000 young people nationally – its biggest group since the survey began in 2002) between the ages of 11 - 24 (98.6 per cent aged 11 - 19). In addition to their concerns it surveys what young people value, who they turn to for advice, what activities they engage in and how they feel about the future.

When asked to rank their personal concerns from 15 issues, body image was ranked most frequently in the top three by 32.2 per cent of Queensland respondents, followed by coping with stress at 28.3 per cent and family conflict at 27.3 per cent.

Body image as a concern increased with age. It was the leading issue for 11 - 14 and 15 - 19 year old Queenslanders while 39.3 per cent of 20 - 24 year olds in the state considered it a major concern. It was also the chief worry for both male and female Queenslanders.

Coping with stress (19.2 per cent in 2009 – 28.3 per cent in 2010) and school or study problems (17.1 per cent in 2009 – 26.1 per cent in 2010) experienced the greatest increases in concern from last year’s survey.

For the first time the survey asked young people for their unprompted views on the most important issues facing Australia.

Heading Queensland responses was environment with 39.5 per cent ranking it as a top three issue (compared to 45.7 per cent of young people nationally) followed by alcohol and other drugs (37.1 per cent). Environment was the leading national issue for 11 - 14 and 20 - 24 year old Queenslanders and females. Among Queensland males and 15 - 19 year olds, alcohol and drugs was considered of greater national importance than environment.

Mission Australia’s Queensland spokesperson, Avryl Gration, said concern about body image was evenly split between young people worried about their personal appearance and the unrealistic portrayal of ‘the perfect body’ in the media and elsewhere.

Ms Gration said increased concerns about coping with stress and school / study problems reflected the importance of equipping young people with the ability to deal with life pressures.

“We often forget the range of competing demands and pressures juggled by young people – relationships, education, employment, the expectations of parents, peers, schools, the wider community as well as themselves,” she said.

Glasshouse Country News For all your advertising needs please call Marylyn on 5494 6066

or email advertising @gcnews.com.au DECEMBER 8 2010 |

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Count down to

Glasshouse Carols

The Glasshouse Country Community Carols are now less than two weeks away!

Don’t miss all the fun of this free, family event on Saturday, December 18 from 5.30pm at the Beerwah Sportsground.

Entertainment includes Peebo and Dagwood, JFive, the Church on the Rise band, and Glasshouse Baptist band and combined Glasshouse choir.

Market stalls, plenty of food available for sale, and a fireworks finale sponsored by Australia Zoo. Sponsored by Sunshine Coast Council and proudly supported by Beerwah Recycling Centre.

Mooloolah Community Christmas Barbeque Come along to the Mooloolah and District Community Christmas Barbeque on

Sunshine Coast

Weekly TV guide

Free event.

Join the celebration with live music, Santa, jumping castle, lolly bags, face painting and Christmas ham raffle.

Proudly sponsored by the Sunshine Coast Council.

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ABC SEVEN NINE

All information supplied by TV stations and is correct at time of printing, some late changes may occur

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Thursday | 9 December 2010 ABC

SBS 5.00 am World News 5.45 am UEFA Champions League 8.00 am World News 3.00 pm Tales from a Suitcase 3.30 pm Letters and Numbers 4.00 pm The Journal 4.30 pm PBS Newshour 5.30 pm Global Village 6.00 pm Letters and Numbers 6.30 pm World News Australia 7.30 pm Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam 8.00 pm Gourmet Farmer 8.30 pm Could You Eat an Elephant?

9.30 pm World News Australia 10.05pm Walkley Awards 2010 11.55pm UEFA Champions League Hour 12.55am Movie: Boudu 2.45 am Weatherwatch Overnight

4.00 am 12noon 12.30pm 1.30 pm 2.00 pm 3.00 pm 6.00 pm 6.30 pm 7.00 pm 7.30 pm 8.00 pm 8.30 pm 9.30 pm 10.30pm 11.25pm 12.35am 2.25 am

SEVEN (SC) 6.00 am Sunrise 9.00 am The Morning Show 11.30am Seven Morning News 12noon Grey's Anatomy 2.00 pm All Saints 3.00 pm Rookie Vets 3.30 pm Toybox 4.00 pm Spit It Out 4.30 pm Seven News at 4.30 5.00 pm Surf Patrol 5.30 pm Deal or No Deal 6.00 pm Seven Local News 6.30 pm Seven News 7.00 pm Today Tonight 7.30 pm The Amazing Race 8.30 pm TBA 11.00pm 30 Rock 11.30pm That '70s Show midnight Across The Sea Of Galilee 1.00 am Home Shopping 4.00 am NBC Today late night viewing continues

Morning viewing Midday Report Robin Hood Collectors The Bill Children's programs My Family Nigella Express ABC News The 7.30 Report Sleek Geeks: Eating Rake Breaking Bad More Than This...The Roxy Music Story Trial And Retribution Movie: Stage Beauty Movie: A Likely Story

TEN

NINE (WIN) 6.00 am 7.00 am 9.00 am 11.00am

Today Early 6.00 am Morning viewing Today 9.00 am Ten News Kerri-Anne 10.00am The Circle National Morning 12noon Dr Phil News 1.00 pm Oprah Winfrey Show 11.30am Alive and Cooking 2.00 pm Ready Steady Cook 12noon Ellen Degeneres 3.00 pm Judge Judy Show 3.30 pm Malcolm In The Middle 1.00 pm The View 4.00 pm Huey's Kitchen 2.00 pm Days Of Our Lives 4.30 pm Bold And The Beautiful 3.00 pm Entertainment Tonight 5.00 pm TEN News 3.30 pm Magical Tales 6.00 pm The Simpsons 4.00 pm Pyramid 6.30 pm Neighbours 4.30 pm Afternoon News 7.00 pm The 7pm Project 5.00 pm Antiques Roadshow 7.30 pm Bondi Vet 5.30 pm Hot Seat 8.00 pm Recruits 6.00 pm National News 8.30 pm Rush 6.30 pm WIN News 9.30 pm Law & Order: SVU 7.00 pm A Current Affair 10.30pm TEN Late News With 7.30 pm Top Gear Sports Tonight 8.40 pm Two & A Half Men 11.15pm The Late Show With 11.30pm The Bill Engvall Show David Letterman late night viewing continues late night viewing continues

Friday | 10 December 2010 SBS 5.00 am Morning viewing 1.00 pm The Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 1.30 pm Another Perfect World 2.30 am My Biggest Fan 3.30 pm Letters and Numbers 4.00 pm The Journal 4.30 pm PBS Newshour 5.30 pm Global Village 6.00 pm Letters and Numbers 6.30 pm World News Australia 7.30 pm Tropic of Cancer 8.30 pm As It Happened 9.30 pm World News Australia 10.00pm Erotic Tales: On Top Down Under 10.35pm Mistresses 11.05pm Movie: L’idole 1.00 am Movie: Ode to Joy 3.05 am Weatherwatch Overnight

ABC

SEVEN (SC)

4.00 am Can We Help?

4.30 am Shortland Street 5.00 am Something In The Air 5.30 am Gardening Australia 6.00 am Children's programs 12noon Midday Report 12.30pm Movie: The African Queen 2.10 pm River Cottage Gone Fishing!

3.00 pm Children's programs 6.00 pm My Family 6.30 pm Nigella Express 7.00 pm ABC News 7.30 pm The 7.30 Report 8.00 pm Chopper Rescue 8.30 pm The Silence 9.30 pm Identity 10.30pm John Safran's Race Relations 11.00pm Being Human midnight Rage

6.00 am Sunrise 9.00 am The Morning Show 11.30am Seven News 12noon Grey's Anatomy 2.00 pm All Saints 3.00 pm Rookie Vets 3.30 pm Toybox 4.00 pm Spit It Out 4.30 pm Seven News 5.00 pm Surf Patrol 5.30 pm Deal or No Deal 6.00 pm Seven Local News 6.30 pm Seven News 7.00 pm Today Tonight 7.30 pm Better Homes & Gardens 8.30 pm TBA 12.45am Movie: A Clean Kill 3.00 am Home Shopping 4.00 am NBC Today

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Today Early 6.00 am Morning viewing Today 9.00 am Ten News Kerri-Anne 10.00am The Circle National Morning 12noon Dr Phil News 1.00 pm Oprah Winfrey Show 11.30am Alive and Cooking 2.00 pm Ready Steady Cook 12noon Ellen Degeneres Show 3.00 pm Judge Judy 1.00 pm The View 3.30 pm Malcolm In The 2.00 pm Days Of Our Lives Middle 3.00 pm Entertainment Tonight 4.00 pm Huey's Kitchen 3.30 pm Magical Tales 4.30 pm Bold And The 4.00 pm Pyramid Beautiful 4.30 pm Afternoon News 5.00 pm TEN News 6.00 pm The Simpsons 5.30 pm Hot Seat 6.30 pm Neighbours 6.00 pm National News 7.00 pm The 7pm Project 6.30 pm WIN News 7.30 pm The Simpsons 7.00 pm A Current Affair 8.30 pm Movie: Dan In Real 7.30 pm TBA Life 9.30 pm TBA 10.30pm TEN Late News 11.40pm Win News Late 12.10am Movie: Everyday People 11.00pm Sport Tonight 11.30pm The Late Show 2.00 am Movie: Lean On Me late night viewing continues late night viewing continues

Saturday | 11 December 2010

Friday, December 17, 4.00pm - 8.00pm

at the Mooloolah Community Centre, 43 Bray Road, Mooloolah.

SBS

SBS 5.05 am World News 1.00 pm Dancing Dreams 2.45 pm A Technicolour Dream 3.00 pm Labyrinth of Time 4.00 pm Elena Kats-Chernin’s Wild Swans Suite 4.30 pm PBS Newshour 5.30 pm Mythbusters 6.30 pm World News Australia 7.30 pm Big, Bigger, Biggest: Dam 8.30 pm Iron Chef 9.20 pm RocKwiz Rewind 10.15pm Movie: The Counterfeiters midnight SOS: The German 1.00 am Drawn Together: Birthday Memories 1.30 am Drawn Together: Toot goes Bollywood 2.00 am Weatherwatch Overnight

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ABC 4.00 am Rage 11.00am The Best In Australia 12noon Message Stick 12.30pm Best Of Australian Story 1.00 pm Basketball: WNBL 2010/2011 3.00 pm Football: W-League 5.00 pm Bowls: Australian Indoor Champs 6.00 pm Kylie Kwong: My China 6.30 pm Gardening Australia 7.00 pm ABC News 7.30 pm Bed Of Roses 8.30 pm Spooks 9.35 pm Jeff Green Up West 10.20pm The Graham Norton Show 11.15pm The State Within 12.15am Rage

SEVEN (SC) 6.00 am 6.30 am 7.00 am 9.00 am 11.00am 12noon 12.30pm 1.00 pm 2.00 pm 3.00 pm 4.00 pm 4.30 pm

Guthy Renker Handy Manny Weekend Sunrise Saturday Disney Sally Bollywood Sea Princesses Staines Down Drains V8 Xtra Fujitsu Series Eye Of The Leopard What's Up Down Under Australia's Favourite Theme Parks 5.00 pm Creek To Coast 5.30 pm Queensland Weekender 6.00 pm Seven News 6.30 pm No Leave, No Life 7.00 pm Off The Eaten Track 7.30 pm Movie: Anne Of Green Gables midnight Movie: Dying On The Edge late night viewing continues

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6.00 am Morning viewing 9.00 am Scope 9.30 am H20 - Just Add Water 10.00am Video Hits 12noon Golf: Australian PGA All Day Event

5.00 pm 5.30 pm 6.00 pm 6.30 pm

Ten News Sports Tonight The Simpsons Movie: Back To The Future 8.45 pm Movie: Love's Brother 10.50pm Movie: Frankie And Johnny 1.00 am Video Hits 2.00 am Home Shopping 4.00 am Bayless Conley late night viewing continues

Sunday | 12 December 2010 SBS

ABC

SEVEN (SC)

TEN

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6.00 am 2010 Christmas 5.00 am Morning viewing 5.00 am Morning viewing 4.00 am Morning viewing Pageant 10.30am Rolex Spirit Of Yachting 10.30am Football Asia 12noon Landline 7.00 am Weekend Today 11.00am Les Murray’s Football 1.00 pm Gardening Australia 11.00am Sally Bollywood 10.00am Cybershack 12noon Dive Olly Dive 12noon UEFA Champions 1.30 pm Message Stick 12.30pm Staines Down Drains 10.30am TBA League Magazine 2.00 pm Travel Oz 11.00am Surfsport 12.30pm Speedweek 2.30 pm Tutankhamun: Secrets 1.00 pm Go, Go Stop 12noon International Cycling 1.30 pm Sea Princesses 2.00 pm Patrizio Buanne Of The Boy King Grand Prix Series '10 2.00 pm Dive Olly Dive 3.00 pm Mythbusters 3.30 pm Rock Hudson: 2.00 pm Wildfire 5.00 pm Cycling Central Dark And Handsome 3.00 pm Its Academic 4.00 pm Survivor: Nicaragua 4.30 pm Focus On Christmas 6.00 pm Thalassa Stranger 5.00 pm Random Acts Of 6.30 pm World News Australia 4.30 pm Lord Puttnam APSA 5.30 pm Great South East Kindness 6.00 pm Seven News 7.30 pm Who Do You Think Keynote Address 6.00 pm National News Sunday 6.30 pm The Vicar Of Dibley You Are? 5.05 pm Scene By Scene 6.30 pm The Enforcers 7.30 pm Border Patrol 8.30 pm Secrets of the Human 6.00 pm At The Movies 7.00 pm Motorway Patrol 8.00 pm Coastwatch Body 7.00 pm ABC News 7.30 pm 60 Minutes 9.30 pm Warriors: Spartacus 7.30 pm Schools Spectacular 8.30 pm Bones 8.30 pm The Mentalist 9.30 pm Castle 10.30pm Movie: Cherry 9.00 pm Framed 9.30 pm Chase 10.30pm Crimes That Shook Blossoms 10.30pm The Armstrong And 10.30pm Without A Trace The World 12.45am Movie: Villa Paranoia Miller Show late night viewing continues 2.40 am Weatherwatch late night viewing continues late night viewing continues

6.00 am Mass For You At Home 6.30 am Hillsong 7.00 am Animalia 7.30 am Totally Wild 8.00 am Video Hits 12noon Golf: Australian PGA All day event 5.00 pm Ten News 5.30 pm Sports Tonight 6.00 pm TBA 10.35pm Movie: Pitch Black 12.30am Cops 1.00 am Home Shopping 3.30 am This Is Your Day With Benny Hinn late night viewing continues

Monday | 13 December 2010 SBS 5.05 am World News 1.00 pm Food Lovers' Guide to Australia 1.30 pm Crossing the Line 3.00 pm Akbulak 3.30 pm Letters and Numbers 4.00 pm The Journal 4.30 pm FIFA Futbol Mundial 5.00 pm The Crew 5.30 pm Global Village 6.00 pm Letters and Numbers 6.30 pm World News Australia 7.30 pm William Shatner’s Weird or What?

8.30 pm Man v Wild 9.30 pm World News Australia 10.00pm Shameless 11.00pm Entourage 11.30pm The World Game late night viewing continues

ABC

SEVEN (SC)

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Morning viewing Stormworld Midday Report The Forsyte Saga Once A Soldier The Bill Children’s programs My Family Nigella Express ABC News The 7.30 Report Family Confidential Stephen Fry In America: Deep South 9.30 pm Willie's Chocolate Revolution 10.30pm Dirt Game 11.25pm The Girl With Eight Limbs late night viewing continues

6.00 am Morning viewing 12noon Movie: All I Want For Christmas 2.00 pm Dance Machine 3.00 pm According To Jim 3.30 pm Toybox 4.00 pm Spit It Out 4.30 pm Seven News at 4.30 5.00 pm Surf Patrol 5.30 pm Deal or No Deal 6.00 pm Seven Local News 6.30 pm Seven News 7.00 pm Today Tonight 7.30 pm Animal Squad 8.00 pm ICU 8.30 pm Criminal Minds 9.30 pm Outlaw 10.30pm Nazi Secrets 11.30pm That '70S Show late night viewing continues

TEN

NINE (WIN) 6.00 am 11.00am 11.30am 12noon 1.00 pm 2.00 pm 3.00 pm 3.30 pm 4.00 pm 4.30 pm 5.30 pm 6.00 pm 6.30 pm 7.00 pm 7.30 pm 8.00 pm 9.30 pm 10.30pm

Morning viewing 6.00 am Ten News National Morning News 7.00 am Toasted TV Alive & Cooking 8.00 am Totally Wild Ellen Degeneres Show 8.30 am Puzzle Play The View 9.00 am Ten News 10.00am The Circle Days of Our Lives Entertainment Tonight 12noon Dr Phil 1.00 pm Oprah Winfrey Show Magical Tales 2.00 pm Ready Steady Cook The Shak 3.00 pm Judge Judy National News 3.30 pm Malcolm In The Middle Hot Seat 4.00 pm Huey's Kitchen National News 4.30 pm The Bold And The WIN News Beautiful A Current Affair The Big Bang Theory 5.00 pm TEN News 6.00 pm The Simpsons Top Gear 6.30 pm Neighbours Survivor: Nicaragua 7.00 pm TBA Movie: Fun With 10.30pm Outrageous Fortune Dick & Jane late night viewing continues late night viewing continues

Tuesday | 14 December 2010 SBS 5.05 am World News 1.00 pm Movie: Persona Non Grata 3.00 pm Classical Destinations 3.30 pm Letters and Numbers 4.00 pm The Journal 4.30 pm PBS Newshour 5.30 pm Global Village 6.00 pm Letters and Numbers 6.30 pm World News Australia 7.30 pm What Makes a Genius?

8.30 pm SAS: The Search for Warriors 9.30 pm World News Australia 10.00pm Hot Docs: Gonzo 12.15am Movie: Tales from the Golden Age 2.50 am Weatherwatch

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Morning viewing Midday Report Time Team Gavin Stamp's Orient Express 2.00 pm The Bill 3.00 pm Children’s programs 6.00 pm My Family 6.30 pm Nigella Express 7.00 pm ABC News 7.30 pm The 7.30 Report 8.00 pm The Old Guys 8.30 pm Museum Of Life 9.30 pm To The Manor Bowen 10.30pm The Lost World Of Communism 11.20pm Shrink Rap 12.10am The Chaser's War On Everything late night viewing continues

6.00 am Morning viewing 11.30am Seven Morning News 12noon Movie: Meet The Santas 2.00 pm Dance Machine 3.00 pm According To Jim 3.30 pm Toybox 4.00 pm Spit It Out 4.30 pm Seven News at 4.30 5.00 pm Surf Patrol 5.30 pm Deal or No Deal 6.00 pm Seven Local News 6.30 pm Seven News 7.00 pm Today Tonight 7.30 pm Minute To Win It 8.30 pm I Shouldn't Be Alive 9.30 pm Most Shocking: Top 20 10.30pm Scrubs 11.00pm Olivia Lee late night viewing continues

TEN

NINE (WIN) 6.00 am 7.00 am 9.00 am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12noon

Today Early Today Kerri-Anne Magical Tales National News Alive and Cooking The Ashes 3rd Test Australia V England 2.30 pm The Cricket Show 3.00 pm The Ashes 3rd Test Australia V England 6.00 pm National News 6.30 pm The Ashes 3rd Test Australia V England 7.30 pm TBA 8.30 pm Warnie 9.30 pm TBA midnight Win News Late Edition 12.30am Movie: A Mighty Wind late night viewing continues

6.00 am 8.00 am 8.30 am 9.00 am 10.00am 12noon 1.00 pm 2.00 pm 3.00 pm 3.30 pm 4.00 pm 4.30 pm

Morning viewing Totally Wild Puzzle Play Ten News The Circle Dr Phil Oprah Winfrey Show Ready Steady Cook Judge Judy Malcolm In The Middle Huey's Kitchen The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 pm TEN News 6.00 pm The Simpsons 6.30 pm Neighbours 7.00 pm The 7pm Project 7.30 pm TBA 10.30pm Ten Late News late night viewing continues

Wednesday | 15 December 2010 SBS 5.00 am 1.00 pm 3.00 pm 3.30 pm 4.00 pm 4.30 pm 5.30 pm 6.00 pm 6.30 pm 7.35 pm

World News Movie: Nina’s Home Classical Destinations Letters and Numbers The Journal PBS Newshour Global Village Letters and Numbers World News Australia Rex in Rome: Centaurs 8.30 pm East West 101: A Prodigal Fear 9.30 pm World News Australia 10.05pm Movie: Talk to Her midnight Anna Phil 12.50am Movie: Red Lights 2.45 am Weatherwatch Overnight late night viewing continues

ABC 4.00 am 12noon 12.30pm 1.30 pm 2.00 pm 3.00 pm 6.00 pm 6.30 pm 7.00 pm 7.30 pm 8.00 pm 8.30 pm 9.00 pm 9.30 pm 10.00pm

Morning viewing Midday Report Pilot Guides The Wild Gourmets The Bill Children’s programs My Family Nigella Express ABC News The 7.30 Report QI The Trophy Room Outnumbered Summer Heights High Review With Myles Barlow 10.40pm Party Animals 11.30pm Trial And Retribution 12.35am Movie: Bluebeard late night viewing continues

SEVEN (SC) 6.00 am 9.00 am 11.30am 12noon

Sunrise The Morning Show Seven Morning News Movie: The Christmas Card 2.00 pm Dance Machine 3.00 pm According To Jim 3.30 pm Toybox 4.00 pm Spit It Out 4.30 pm Seven News at 4.30 5.00 pm Surf Patrol 5.30 pm Deal or No Deal 6.00 pm Seven Local News 6.30 pm Seven News 7.00 pm Today Tonight 7.30 pm Medical Emergency 8.00 pm Under The Hammer 8.30 pm Criminal Minds 9.30 pm City Homicide late night viewing continues

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Today Early Today Kerri-Anne Magical Tales National News Alive and Cooking The Ashes 3rd Test Australia V England 2.30 pm The Cricket Show 3.00 pm The Ashes 3rd Test Australia V England 6.00 pm National News 6.30 pm The Ashes 3rd Test Australia V England 7.30 pm IGA Lord Mayors Carols in the City 9.00 pm CSI: NY 10.30pm CSI: Miami 11.05pm Movie: A Man Apart late night viewing continues

6.00 am 8.00 am 8.30 am 9.00 am 10.00am 12noon 1.00 pm 2.00 pm 3.00 pm 3.30 pm 4.00 pm 4.30 pm

Morning viewing Totally Wild Puzzle Play Ten News The Circle Dr Phil Oprah Winfrey Show Ready Steady Cook Judge Judy Malcolm In The Middle Huey's Kitchen The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 pm TEN News 6.00 pm The Simpsons 6.30 pm Neighbours 7.00 pm The 7pm Project 7.30 pm TBA 10.30 pm Ten Late News late night viewing continues

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Easy find classifieds

Email: classifieds@gcnews.com.au Phone 5494 6066

$12.00 for 10 words then 50c per word thereafter. Ring through your classifed and pay over the phone with your credit card. Deadline 12noon Mondays.

It’s that time of year again Reminder for Classified Booking Deadlines for December Editions

CAKE DECORATING Specialising in wedding cakes.

Cakes made & decorated. Phone Fay 5491 3198

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Photography

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(07) 5494 5476 www.lestrangephotography.com.au Email: bill@lestrangephotography.com.au

GET MARRIED Valentines day - It's not too late, I have limited bookings available.

Phone: Margarita - Civil Celebrant A13938 5494 9192 or 0412 111 324 www.getmarriedinqld.com.au

12.00 noon, Monday, December 13

December 21

10.00am, Friday, December 17

Christmas

Courses & tuition

Computer Training

Phone Sarah on 5494 6066 or email reception@gcnews.com.au

Small groups and one on one, fun and friendly, absolute beginners to advanced skills.

Clairvoyant TAROT, PHOTO AND JEWELLERY READING by Narelle. A practising High Priestess of the Old Religion for 15yrs. Peace Parties avail for groups. 5494 9672 or 0418 354 842

Accounting services

ACCOUNTING & TAX

Pty Ltd

Centrally located @ Beerwah

PH 54940566

IRONING NEED DOING? $15 p/h ring Margie.

Very experienced lady. Ph: 5439 9089 or 0407 625 510.

PROFESSIONAL SEAMSTRESS/PATTERN MAKER evening wear, corsetry, costumes, alterations and repairs. Phone Shael 0407 638 605 FAIRYTOBIA'S CLEANING. For the fairy special touch, ring Katherine 0423 499 295. Reasonable rates with own supplies 7yr+ experience ALTERATIONS BY KAZ!!!! I’m still here. Please phone 54969774. Appointments only.

CLEANER Fast, reliable and experienced. Great rates.

Bond cleans, general house cleaning, odd jobs Phone: 0431 091 581

Computer sales, rental & services

Shop 2, 1 Connection Rd,

ACCOUNTING FOR YOU Debbie Gillingham - 0438 947 992

ABN: 96171617979

Ph: 5494 7992

All your typing needs !

Mobile: 0409 92 6060

All Transcription work, Theses, CV’s, Medico-Legal And Insurance Reports E: flyingfingers@bigpond.com Fax: 07 5494 7338 27 Sugar Gum Dr, Mooloolah 4553 ABN: 75 093984 046 ‘All Specialist Medical–Typing & Report Work’

JF Bookkeeping * Quickbooks * MYOB * Payroll * BAS * All aspects of bookkeeping – Over 15 yrs exp Janike Finch - 0406 158 626

Health, beauty & fitness COSMETIC TATTOOING brows, eyes, lips, Professional, friendly service. Phone Helene 5494 8117.

VIBRATIONAL THERAPIES with crystal reiki medicine drum, shiatsu. Head, neck & shoulder massage. Relax, refresh, revitalise. Guest vouchers avail. Call Rochelle 0414 549 535

Computers

DRIVE EASY DRIVER TRAINING MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC LEARNING TO DRIVE MADE EASY PHONE MARY OR BRIAN

1300 739 133 0438 358 995 FRENCH TUITION All levels from beginners to advanced conversation. Phone Cecile on 0407 070 467. (Glasshouse Mountains)

Positions vacant REAL ESTATE - Experienced salesperson required.

Must have full real estate licence, be self motivated and have good people skills. Excellent sales support.

Phone Laurie Evans for confidential interview Phone: 0419 658 087 DELIVERY DRIVER - Full-time position with LP Gas supply business. Must have clean MR licence, be over 25yrs & have good customer skills. Send resume via fax 5438 7043 or email klmservices@ozemail.com.au

Ph: 5494 6133

For all new systems, full onsite support, repairs, virus removal & general maintenance. Over 15yrs servicing the area.

Call 5493 0905 or 0407 074 079

Books

GUITAR & PIANO ACCORDION TUITION Experienced teacher. Phone 5494 7568

Professional services

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Work wanted

Phone Dianne on 5494 8866

READINGS BY DIANE Landsborough area by appointment 5494 8739

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Cakes

Wedding services

Fax: 5494 6462

Woodlands are currently looking for staff in the following roles:Plumber / Gas Fitter Junior Labourer Hatchery Labourer Mill Labourer HC Driver If you are interested in either of theses positions please apply either in person to Woodlands office at 2814 Old Gympie Road, Beerwah, or send in your resume to the address above. If you have any avian species at home (ie chickens, ducks, budgies etc) you are not eligible for biosecurity reasons. Conditions do apply to these positions. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

BEERWAH BOOKS & BITS Buy, sell & exchange books, large range of vinyls. Looking for that special book? Book searches available. If we don't stock it; we will do our best to get it for you. Drop in, look our for Facebook site coming soon or give us a cal; cnr Simpson St & Peachester Rd, Beerwah. Ph Bernie on 5494 6315 BEERWAH BOOKS & BITS New and Preloved books titles. Searches for rare or hard to find titles . Beautiful hand made teddy bears by local Teddy Bear Artist.

Also Phillip Overton Local Author will be here this Friday 10/12/2010 between 11.00am and 12noon to sign his books - a great Christmas present. Follow us on Facebook for regular updates

Childcare FAMILY DAY CARE In Glasshouse has vacancies in 2011 Phone: 5438 7881 or 0434 954 959

Markets LANDSBOROUGH MARKET every Saturday. Summer time hours open 7.00am to 12.00 . Stalls $10.

Introducing stall holders rewards every 4th market free.

New stall holders welcome. No livestock. For enquiries contact Bernie 54940591 LANDSBOROUGH MARKETS. Rain or Shine Pamper yourself while Christmas shopping. Now available Australian Bush Flower remedies, Bowen Therapy, Reiki, seated massage, foot reflexology, massage oils.

We welcome back Lyn who does Aura Photography, she is also a herbalist. Lots of Stocking fillers . Gift Vouchers available. Wednesday people will also be holding a Craft Market. Market open Saturday 07.00 to 12.00. Last Market for 2010 will be 18/12/2010.

Giveaway MATURE FEMALE CAT to good home Ph: 5494 7071 2ND HAND ROOFING TILES Phone: 5494 0635

Classifieds

Cars, bikes, caravans & boats

For sale

ROOFING IRON $15 PER SHEET PINE BATTENS 42MM X 38MM SEE STEVE AT.....

Bunker

Beerwah 5439 0076 Doonan 5471 0076

FOXTAIL PALMS half retail price, also Bismarks, phone 5494 0054

POOL CUES

And Accessories

HUGE RANGE - 10% off all cash sales Phone Paul 54969878 Local Beerwah Showroom

www.stores.ebay.com.au/aussiebushcues

JOHN DEERE X748 24HP DSL 4x4 54" Centre deck slasher 342hrs VGC $12,000 Phone: 0437 151 212 CHEAP SCOOTERS mobility aids,beds and chairs. new and used, guaranteed best prices Ph: 54510551

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KTM 2005 640LC4 Super Montaro $6,800 ono VGC Ph: 0437 151 212 OFF ROAD CAMPER TRAILER, unused 14oz ripstop canvas, lots of extras. $7,500 Phone: 0413 622 368 RUNABOUT BOAT 12FT with trailer, 20HP Mariner Motor plus an electric motor. Boat and trailer registered $2,500 ono Phone: 0405 145 135

Pets & livestock CHICKENS, laying hens, bantams, ducklings, quails, budgees & parrots many breeds Phone: 5492 1047 or 0409 342 688 PURE BRED STAFFY 2yrs old male brindle, de-sexed, m/chipped $200 or ono Phone: 0431 186 259 BEAUTIFUL hand reared large Alexandrine babies $250. Phone: 5438 7719 GREY GELDING T'BREED HORSE 8yo 16HH, quiet gentle nature, suit intermediate rider, use to trail riding $800 Phone: 5494 9092 SIBERIAN HUSKY pure bred female, 3 years, beautiful looking dog, vacc $150 Phone: 0439 303 306 PUPPIES Maltease x Pomaranian $300 each Phone: 5438 7151 BLUE RUSSIAN X KITTENS 3 left. Can view both parents $50 each. Come flea'd, wormed & litter trained.

Phone 0434 418 777

POINT OF LAY PULLETS $17. Day old chickens $4 7FT POOL TABLES $695, free local delivery & set Phone Fay: 5442 1253 (Forest Glen) up. Licenced giftware avail. Phone Paul 0419 020 392 you checked your: Can email pics.

I am happy with the advert to be printed as is

Motorcycles wanted MOTORCYCLES WANTED - Going or not.

Complete or not. Cash paid. Ph: 0421 375 176.

MOTORCYCLES WANTED pre '85 dirt & road bikes, parts bikes, cash paid Ph: 0412 236 154

To rent/lease/let cont.

A CARAVAN DELIVERED to your site is available now. Choice of size & layout from $70 p/w phone Jim 0411 221 977 LANDSBOROUGH Ultra modern lifestyle, 4bd w/built-in robes, 2bth home in rainforest setting, quiet area, low maint., DLUG. Looking for long term tenant. Usually rented for $500 p/w neg for excellent tenant on long lease. Call owner 0417 783 150

Business for sale LOCAL CLEANING BUSINESS Established 11yrs Sole operator, 20-30hrs per week, most work after hours. High profit. Net return $37,000 per annum clear.

Business includes low km van, fully fitted with necessary equipment, all vgc. Business run as semi retired venture, can be greatly increased with no extra outlay. $70,000.

Ph 5496 9851

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MOOLOOLAH VALLEY on acerage. Walking distance to town $125/w inc elec + bond. Share 2 others Phone: 0435 454 902 SMILEY'S MOBILE ANIMAL GROOMING Hydrobath, Clipping, Grooming MOOLOOLAH be made then fax or email back for final sign-off rooms avail. in large house on acerage, Phone Lynda Kingdom 5493 0115 pool, spectacular views, rainforest setting $130 per room per week Phone: 0459 113 615 or 0408 872 298 0409 627 775

200 LITRE STEEL DRUMS with lids, Good Condition Phone numbers $25 each 5494 8893 I require changes to STOCK SADDLE, teens or small adult VGC, leather Address/Email mounted $400 Ph: 5494 7071 I require changes to be made then publish Advertised prices MOBILE CHOOK PEN $150, Baltic pine table $100,

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outdoor table with 4 chairs $25, 2 ay, Ph 5494 6066 large Fax:cream 5494 plastic 6399 advertising@gcnews.com.au SMALL BOARDING CATERY. Individual indoor & floor rugs $20 each, standard lamp $20 Phone: 5494 outdoor area. All care taken. Individual requirements r fax by 9am Monday 9658 then we assume that it is all ok and will go to print WASHING MACHINE 6.5kg Fuzzy Logic LG, GC $200.

Double Ensemble GC $200. Phone: 5438 7924

GLASSHOUSE 39 Youngs Road. Sat 7.30am.

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Downsizing: toys, books, mags, exercise bike, hi-fi,

catered for. Phone Brenda 0417 287 954 *** Pick up & Delivery Avail. Book early for Christmas

Guitar Sale

DOG STYLE

New Acoustic & Electric guitars, ideal for beginners to intermediate. Great value, great sound, many from $50-$100, most $100-$150, ideal Christmas gifts, all priced to clear. ALL WEEKEND, early birds from Friday.

Glasshouse 5493 0905 or 0407 074 079

MOBILE DOG WASH & CLIPPING

Phone Tina 0414 233 751 Dog Pawz-A-While Grooming

...if your pet isn’t becoming to you then it should be coming to me

Cars, bikes, caravans & boats

For caring treatment while clipping, bathing & scissor styling Ph: 5439 0080

ABN: 8471749260

Sandy’s Hydro Dog Wash and Grooming Servicing the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland. We use heated water

Mob: 0411 111 970

$AVE CA$H If you pay $10K for a car or 4x4 from Dealers/ private you have just bought a vehicle worth approx $7K. If $AVE CA$H AUTO BROKER$ get you the vehicle for $10K you will get a vehicle worth approx $13K. Pay wholesale not retail! $AVE CA$H AUTO BROKER$ Call... NOW! Finance available. All budgets catered for. 0420 313 270

Cars Wanted!

Commercial - 4x4 - Campervans - Motorhomes

Cash paid, Finance payouts Licenced, Local Motor Dealer

Laurie 0418 747 653 Beerwah Wholesale Cars

clothes, poker machine etc. Grab a bargain before christmas.

BEERWAH 41 Carnarvon Drive, Sat & Sun 7am-3pm.

3 ride on mowers requires repairs, garden tiles, honda motor, 90lt gas tank with fittings, chain blocks 1/2 ton, mobility scooter etc, pine table 2m x 1m, garage tools, saws, large sump pump etc BEERWAH 8 Inverleigh Court, Sat 6am-1pm. Wide variety of bargains, all must go. Wet or dry PEACHESTER Storrs Road RERUN due to rain. Sat 6.30am. Toys, furniture, tools, household items & more MOOLOOLAH 58 Diamond Valley Road. COMBINED FARM SALE Sat 6am. Large range of implements, tractors, roofing iron, workshop equipment, vintage mowers, bbq tables, timber products fencing posts & winches lots more.

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Pet accessories also available

Sommer’s Sawdust Supplies & Tipper Hire ALS CARAVAN AND CAMPER DETAILING. Mobile service, canvas, vinyl, cleaning and waterproofing.

Mould, mildew, tree sap and bird dropping removal. Free quotes. Pensioner discounts. Phone: 0438 796 220

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News in brief

Sports results

Beat the heat: How to be energy efficient this summer

Success at Alice Masters

The weather is heating up but your home doesn’t have to, by following a few simple steps from EnergyAustralia.

EnergyAustralia’s Energy Efficiency Expert Paul Myors said homeowners could stay cool and comfortable this summer without burning a hole in their pocket, by planning ahead and using appliances efficiently.

“A four person household can cut up to 10 per cent off their electricity bill and up to one tonne of CO2 from its household emissions, just by being more efficient,” Mr Myors said.

“Ceiling insulation is a great way to reduce indoor temperatures by as much as 10 degrees in summer and cut your cooling costs by up to 30 per cent.

“The best way to stay cool is to keep the heat off your house in the first place.

“Try to shade windows with external blinds or trees. Remember, each square metre of direct sun on or through windows can be like running a one bar radiator in your home.”

At the recent Alice Springs Masters, Sunshine Coast and Hinterland residents Ross Smith, Cliff Brain, Sheridan Trend and Arie Moisander competed in the Over 45 men’s basketball open division.

With some tough games through the course of the week, the ‘Blues Brothers’, whose tactics include the ‘dead ant’ maneovre, lots of music and rallying the crowd, managed to come away with a Silver medal, not quite being able to carry their good form through to the final.

With an emphasis on participation and fun, Alice Springs Masters covers over 30 sports. Social events are organised through the week. The organisers encourage everyone to take part in the event which is held every two years in Alice Springs. This year the weather was cool, and the Todd River in full flow.

We look forward to seeing you there in two years.

Mr Myors said households should consider using a fan over the air conditioner on days that aren’t overly hot.

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“Air conditioners can cost more than $250.00 a year to run, while fans cost as little as $5.00 a year,” Mr Myors said.

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“If you want to use your air conditioner, use it efficiently. We know that 90 per cent of residents overcool their homes during summer. When you use your air conditioner, set it between 23 and 26 degrees for the most efficient results.

“If you’re buying an air conditioner, make sure you check the star rating label and get the most efficient appliance you can afford. Also have it installed in a cool, shaded area to reduce operating costs.”

Top five tips for a cool summer Catch the breeze: Leave security grilles closed but open doors, windows and louvers on opposite sides of your home to make the most of cross ventilation.

Insulate: Ceiling insulation can reduce indoor temperatures by as much as 10 degrees in summer and cut cooling costs by up to 30 per cent.

Stay in the shade: Use external blinds, well placed trees, vines and pergolas to help stop the sun heating your home and keep the temperature down inside.

Fan-tastic: Pedestal and ceiling fans are cheap to run and keep you cool.

Set the right temperature: Air conditioners should be set between 23 and 26 degrees during summer.

Put it on the re-circulate setting and close the doors and windows in the area you are cooling.

For more energy efficiency advice visit www. energy.com.au and follow Paul on Twitter @ PaulMyors_EA

Contributed by Frank Noonan

Welcome Aboard We would like to welcome to our club Dr Andrew Howden who has just returned from Western Australia. Andrew owns Glasshouse Country Chiropractic, and he has offered his service to the club this season to help players. Andrew will show the players the best techniques to stretch and to maintain their bodies during the season.

Also I would like to introduce more of the committee. Andrea Poole will help Jo Black as Secretary, Randall Wruck is our Treasure and Grants Officer, Tony Bates and John Hesse Equipment Officers, Lisa Attwood Uniform Co-ordinate, Shennoah Berry and Paula Groer Registrars and Paul Hughes as committee member. These people have volunteered their services to the club this season so I hope we can all get behind them and offer our support whenever we can.

Training for the senior men has commenced. We have had over 20 players at training so far and we are eager to see more numbers and we have some new faces come down so far.

John Walton our Club Captain is hard at work and he wants as many players down at training to get fit for the coming season. Training starts at 6.30pm Tuesday and Thursdays until Christmas. Phone Terry Jones 0418 721 456 or Charles Rennie 0419 026 257 if you need more information.

The first sign on for the new season will be Saturday, January 16. Any inquiries about sign on Contact Frank Doonan: 0419 757 584, Jo Black: 0400 753 744 or Email beegeesecretary@bigpond.com We also have a web site www.beegeesunited .com this site will be kept up to date for your information about the season ahead.

Your guide to sport in Glasshouse Country

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Share all the details of your club's sporting news and results each week in the Glasshouse Country News.

Please make sure your contributions are sent through to editorial@gcnews.com.au by 10.30am on Monday.

Mooloolah Valley Bowls Club

Tibro’s Monday night ladies netball

Contributed by Judy Walker

Contributed by Adrienne Costin, convenor

Well, our 2010 season has come to a close with our grand finals being played on Monday, November 29. The Young Guns and the Phantoms played in our open division final with the Young Guns once again coming out on top although this season they didn’t have it all their own way. The Phantoms pushed them all the way with only one goal difference at three quarter time but the Young Guns edged ahead in the last quarter to win the game 22 to 16. In our Over 30’s competition we had the E. Dreamers playing off against the Wildcats. It was an excellent game with both sides performing well and at the final bell Wildcats emerged victorious 25 goals to 18.

I would like to congratulate all the teams that competed in both our 2010 netball seasons this year, I hope you enjoyed playing and come back for our 2011 competition which will start late January. I would also like to thank all the ladies who umpired for us throughout the year; you all do a great job. It was a good year and I am looking forward to the 2011 competition. See you all then.

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Share the details of your clubs Blood, Sweat and Cheers Send it through to Glasshouse Country News by 10.30am each Monday morning to editorial@gcnews.com.au

E.Dreamers

On Tuesday, November 30 the winners were Sue Schnitzerling (from Warwick), Rob Hall and Ede Clark. Raffle winners were Alex Thomson and Peter.

Friday winners were Kev Woodman and Bob Patten, 2nd Lloyd and Judy Walker and 3rd Darren Black and Kev Jenner.

Saturday was a washout but some of us hopefuls turned up. The Raffle winners were Bob Patten and Judy Walker.

Our next 2 Bowl Triples is on December 13.

We need more teams. Phone Ede on 5494 7047 or Judy on 5494 3932.

Saturday, December 11 is our Christmas Lunch. Be there by 11.30am. Trophy presentation will take place after lunch.

Our Friday Night Raffles now include the popular hams as well as meat trays. These are drawn at 7.30pm. Come along and support the Club.

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club Contributed by Trevor Bertram

Phantoms

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Wednesday was the final Ladies’ Day for the year. The ladies and men enjoyed a game of social bowls before rain stopped play. However, the weather didn’t dampen their enthusiasm to enjoy the break-up festivities at the annual break-up and Christmas Party which followed.

Thursday afternoon Open Pairs was won by Millie Freshwater and Jim Tatum with two wins plus 29 points and the runners-up were Chris Shaw and Philip Shaw with a plus 10 in the second game.

The final of the 2010 Mixed Pairs on Saturday afternoon completed all Club Championships and Certified Competitions for the year.

Congratulations to the winners, Di Hunt and Keith Turvey who defeated Joan and Stewart Wilson by two shots in a close final match.

The Christmas Party and Presentation of Trophies Night was held last Saturday with 40 members and guests enjoying dinner and a social evening. Trophies and prizes were awarded to the winners and runners-up for the 2010 Club Championships and Competitions.

With the closure of the green last Sunday for its annual refurbishment, there will be no play until around mid January.

Wishing all our members, sponsors, and bowlers who play at Glasshouse Country Bowls Club during the year, a Happy Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

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A 15 year old boy came home with a Porsche and his parents began to yell and scream, “where did you get that car??!!”

He calmly told them, “I bought it today.”

“With what money?” demanded his parents. “We know what a Porsche costs.”

“Well,” said the boy, “this one cost me $15.00." dollars.”

So the parents began to yell even louder. “Who would sell a car like that for $15.00?” they asked.

“It was the lady up the street,” said the boy. “I don’t know her name, they just moved in. She saw me ride past on my bike and asked me if I wanted to buy a Porsche for $15.00.”

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ARIES March 21 – April 20

CAPRICORN December 23 – January 19

TAURUS April 21 – May 21

This is not a good time to take things to heart. You may feel quite sensitive and a bit rejected. Take things very slowly, as this is not the right time to make important decisions, especially where love relationships are concerned. There can be a change in your work environment. New car likely.

A private talk with a work mate can give you some valuable information. However this is not the time to mix business with pleasure.

Opportunities to buy or sell property can be very strong now. Excellent news coming regarding a child. Lots of changes at this time can be made in the home. New car is possible.

AQUARIUS January 20 – February 19

You are on a new career path. Unexpected business developments are in your favour.

Someone from the past can come back into your life. Confusion around a relationship will now start to clear. Freedom will be important to you at this time. Try and take your time with decisions. A new job situation can arise out of the blue.

Advice you may receive may be quite conflicting, so this would be a time to go with your gut feeling and make your own decision.

At the weekend you can be very restless and impulsive. Your moods may be unpredictable so take care when communicating with those who are close to you. A change of car is indicated, as well as a short holiday.

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CANCER June 22 – July 22

This is a very important time for you to keep focused on what you want and where you are going. Things should go pretty well your way. You may feel a need to take things at a quicker pace, if this is so, try and take things slower than usual, rushing will get you nowhere. A change of car is possible.

Restrictions around your work and relationships could get you down at times.

This is a time when you will need to keep centred and positive about your life. New opportunities are on their way. A new love can come into your life. Changes in the home are possible. A problem with a family member will be sorted out.

VIRGO August 23 – September 22 Love relationships can be quite prominent now. A new love can begin or an old love can come back into your life. Try not to set too high a standard, there is no such thing as a perfect person, everyone has some faults. A holiday may now be in the making which can work out well.

LIBRA September 23 – October 22

Making new friends and starting a new life style and social group can bring some very important people into your life. Money may seem to come and go very quickly. Problems with a car could put some pressure on your budget. A problem connected with a child will need to be sorted out.

SCORPIO October 23 – November 22

You may be inclined to rush into everything, so take your time with important decisions.

Also with your driving. Finding time for yourself will be important. You’ll also need to be tactful dealing with authority figures.

A promotion is possible. Pressure can be put on you, but by taking it easy you can succeed.

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LEO July 23 – August 22

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PISCES February 20 – March 20

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“Oh my goodness,” moaned the mother, “she must be a child abuser. Who knows what she will do next? John, you go right up there and see what’s going on.”

So the boy’s father walked up the street to the house where the lady lived and found her out in the yard calmly planting petunias! He introduced himself as the father of the boy to whom she had sold a Porsche for $15.00 and demanded to know why she did it.

“Well,” she said, “this morning I got a phone call from my husband. I thought he was on a business trip, but learned from a friend he has run off to Hawaii with his secretary and really doesn’t intend to come back. He claimed he was stranded and asked me to sell his new Porsche and send him the money. So I did.”

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