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Hi Everyone Regular readers will know that more recently there have been plenty of cranky locals who are unhappy about the mobile phone reception and internet broadband service throughout Glasshouse Country.

And for a few weeks earlier this year the normal poor service became even worse, and many users could barely get any reception at all.

During this time GCNews followed up readers (and our own) frustration with Telstra regarding the inconvenience it was causing us all.

While we were given responses about damage to the mobile tower and maintenance work being completed, the Telstra spokesperson never mentioned that Telstra’s network statistics since February 2011 showed that the Wild Horse Mountain mobile telephone installation has increased approximately 60 per cent and had far exceeded its designed capacity.

Telstra have been working at developing solutions to improve this ‘performance deficiency’ and currently have two Development Applications before Council.

One application is about the current mobile telephone installation on top of the water reservoir on Tower Road at Beerwah and the other is for a property opposite the entrance to Glass House Mountains Township.

It is good to at least know that behind the scenes there are actually things happening to improve the situation – now we just have to hope that their proposals will be suitable for the locations and they give locals the best possible solutions. See story about Glasshouse application page 6.

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This Week in GCNews Local news............................................. 3-8 Doing business........................................ 10 Community groups................................... 12

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Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in Glenview, 9.30am - 12.00noon at Glenview Gardens Country Resort, 17 Glenview Road, Glenview. Cost $10.00 donation per person includes coffee and delicious cakes. Children welcome. Any enquiries or for more details call Leanne 0424 990 094.

Cuppa for Cancer with Mooloolah Valley Slimmers, 10.00am at the Mooloolah Public Hall. Fashion parade, stalls, raffles etc, all proceeds to Cancer Council. Phone 5494 7793.

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in Beerwah, 10.30am at the Beerwah RSL, Beerwah Parade. Tickets $10.00 and can be purchased from reception. Includes fashion show, raffles and entertainment. Lucky door and best dressed in pink.

Markets in the Hall at Mooloolah Public Hall, from 8.00am. Market stalls, sausage sizzle, raffles, morning tea. Phone 5494 7793 or 5494 7212 to book a table (only $10.00). All welcome.

Landsborough Community Kindergarten’s 20th annual Cent Auction, from 6.00pm at the Landsborough Memorial Hall.

Lots of great prizes up for grabs, as well as lucky door prizes and our very popular wheelbarrow raffle.

A light supper will be provided and additional food and drinks available for purchase.

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On the Cover Staff members from Mooloolah IGA dressed in red to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis last week ahead of the national fundraising day, 65 Roses, on Friday. Pictured centre is local sufferer Dany Moodie of Mooloolah. Read her story on page 3.

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Free entry. Refreshments will be available. For more information visit www. bankfoothouse.org Beerwah Hotel’s Jazz in the Bistro, 1.00pm - 4.00pm with SophistiCAT. Comprised of some of the Sunshine Coast’s best musicians, SophistiCAT have been entertaining audiences all over the coast with their smooth laid back music. Spend Sunday afternoon kicking back with a wine or two, enjoying some cool swinging jazz with SophistiCAT at the Beerwah Hotel.

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Celebrate Under 8’s Day with Landsborough School, 9.00am 11.00am. Heaps of free activities for children and their families, including farm animals petting zoo, jumping castle, bubble machine, use of classroom technology and more! Balloon and show bag for every child! RSVP May 24 on 5436 2777.

The Landsborough Area Community Association is hosting an information meeting with Unity Water in the CWA building, Landsborough, from 5.00pm.

Format will be a talk by a Unity Water officer followed by a question and answer time. Please RSVP to Morris House on 5494 1255 as soon as possible.

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She’s in reasonably good health, unlike one of her friends, who has already had a double lung transplant.

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The disease affects a number of organs in the body, especially the lungs and pancreas, by clogging them with thick, sticky mucus. It can cause irreversible lung damage and in most cases, a premature death. When Dany was diagnosed at three weeks of age, her parents were told her life expectancy would be 18 years, however ongoing research has seen the development of new treatments, and now, Dany’s life expectancy has been increased, to 37 years.

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So she is grateful for the awareness and fundraising support of her local community, including Mooloolah IGA, who last Thursday held a fundraising day in aid of Cystic Fibrosis.

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Local pastor’s overseas mission When Pastor Brendan Edwards and his Glasshouse Community Church congregation decided they wanted to extend help beyond the local community, little did they know it would become the start of an almost life changing experience.

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For the past three years, Brendan, supported by members of his congregation, has been heavily involved in helping a small village called Songut, in the southern highlands of Papua New Guinea, to deal with the challenges posed by the mining that is changing the landscape of their surrounds.

His first trip to the village in 2009 was a journey of learning and discovery, to find out what he could do to help.

When he returned in 2010, he helped the villagers install a water tank, and taught them how to use it, which included an understanding of how to share the water between them all.

Last year, he took over a chainsaw with an attachment and taught them how to cut the timber, and when he returns later this year, he hopes to start work on rebuilding the church.

In the lead up to the October trip, he is trying to raise funds to purchase a 4WD, and so far, has managed to raise $11,500.

“These are people that had never seen a bucket before,” he said.

“They live in huts, they have no electricity, and the only building in the village is the church, which is more of a communal meeting place.

"They live five hours away from the nearest township, and it’s a two hour hike up the mountain to their village,” he said.

“While there have been a lot of cultural differences to overcome, these people have now become like a second family,” Brendan said.

He said the visits, particularly last year’s, are like an emotional rollercoaster, with so many obstacles to overcome, but so much joy to be shared.

He said the assistance he and the church have been providing is about helping them to transition into a changing world without destroying their culture.

“It’s almost like we are teaching them the very basics of survival, and you can’t put a value on these experiences, it’s what being a Christian is all about.”

“It’s about going outside your comfort zone to help others, the next level of being God’s hands and feet,” Brendan said.

Brendan has made three videos of his trips to Songut Village, and is happy to share them with anyone who might be interested in learning more about the project. He also invites anyone keen to find out more to come along to their weekly church sessions, 4.30pm every Sunday at the Glasshouse RSL sub-branch.

“We'vebeen able to teach them so much, and that is just so rewarding in itself, but what I’ve also learnt in the meantime, it’s difficult to put into words.”

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Gowinta Farms in voluntary administration

By Lea Parkes Gowinta Farms hit the headlines last week with their decision to outsource all casual seasonal employment to a contractor. It now seems that the local business may have had other issues to contend with.

On May 9, the Burys Road, Beerwah primary producer was placed into voluntary administration.

Voluntary administration is an insolvency procedure where the directors of a financially troubled company, or a secured creditor with a charge over the company’s assets, appoint

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an external administrator called a voluntary administrator. The role of the voluntary administrator is to investigate the company’s affairs, to report to creditors and to recommend to creditors whether the company should enter into a deed of company arrangement, go into liquidation or be returned to the directors.

Gowinta’s Director Lenny Smith, confirmed the appointment of the administrator, however a request for further clarification regarding its impact on the operation of the farm and on the local community wasn’t provided before going to print.

Congratulations to the latest Beerwah Supa IGA Community Chest Raffle Winner, well known local and valued customer, Mitch. Don’t forget, all proceeds go directly to the Community Chest Program, which in turn supports local clubs and organisations. Thank you to everyone for their valued and continued support.

Stupidity on Mt Tibrogargan Contributed by Dave Erbacher, Glasshouse Country SES

At 11.30pm last Saturday night the Glasshouse Country SES were called to assist five climbers, one of whom had been injured after falling over 30 metres. Five male youths had departed Caboolture earlier to go fishing but in a stupid snap decision, they decided to climb Mt Tibrogargan. Two of the youths had climbed the mountain recently and influenced the others that it would be “a piece of cake”. This may be so, given that they had youth and agility on their side, but what was lacking was a major degree of common sense.

They set off at approximately 8.00pm with no torches and only a little water. The climb to the top was successful but as in many past cases, they came to grief on the descent. When about half way down they were unable to see the track markers and one of the group slipped and fell over 30 metres and was left hanging onto some small vegetation. One of his mates made his way down to assist and get him to a safe ledge and

called 000 for assistance.

The youth suffered quite a few cuts and abrasions and was severely shaken. The remaining guys at least showed some common sense through either good judgement or sheer fright and stayed where they were until assistance arrived.

When the SES Crew arrived, Paramedic Merv, Brian and Rachelle were on hand with the injured climber. The remainder of the group were further up the mountain and the SES Crew were able to slowly assist them safely down the remainder of the mountain and arrived back at the car park about 2.30am.

SES Group Leader Robert Barry stated that whilst SES members were fully trained to carry out such tasks it is very disappointing that such an impulsive stupid decision not only put the climber’s lives in danger, but those of the rescue crew.

He thanked the team of Dave, Louise, Brett, Roger, Robert and Ross for successfully completing the rescue.

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Proposed Telstra actions

By Lea Parkes

Last week GCNews was contacted by a Glass House Mountains local to advise that a public meeting was underway at the Glasshouse Country RSL regarding the proposal for a new mobile phone tower for 2 Jeffreys Road (directly across from the entrance to the township).

It turned out that it was what Telstra call a ‘Drop in Session’ which 80 local homes / businesses that are located in close proximity to the site were advised about and those who attended were given the opportunity to raise questions or concerns about the development application Telstra now has before Council.

Telstra has engaged Aurecon (an external company) to run the project and we spoke to their project manager Haley Eske and asked her about the meeting and the concerns people raised.

What she said is that generally most people that attended were just relieved that Telstra was doing something to improve the service they are currently receiving, she also provided us with the written response below.

‘Telstra monitors our Next G(r) mobile network on a cell by cell basis to keep track of traffic, and see when we need to install additional infrastructure to an area so that it can continue to receive a quality mobile voice and internet service.

Our monitoring of the network in the greater Glass House Mountains area shows that mobile traffic levels have increased, and the existing infrastructure will not be enough to support the demands our customers are placing and will continue to place on the network.

Telstra proposes to install a new site on the eastern fringe of Glass House Mountains.

This site is expected to absorb the majority of customers located in and around Glass House Mountains area and will ensure long term capacity management for the township.

The site at Jeffreys Road was chosen as it is located on the other side of Steve Irwin Way from the centre of the Glass House Mountains Township and the mountains. The mature trees surrounding the site will provide some screening of the monopole from the town centre. The site is sufficiently central to the township to work both efficiently and effectively.

Overall the proposal will improve service of the Telstra's Next G(r) network within the area and relieve the capacity of the existing telecommunications infrastructure on Wild Horse Mountain.

The maximum signal strength from the Proposed Facility is 0.21 per cent of the allowable public health and safety limit. This is nearly 500 times below the power level Telstra is permitted to transmit 24 hours a day.

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Authority (ARPANSA) has created a report for mobile network carriers to demonstrate compliance with national safety standards.

This report is called a compliance report.

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The Industry Code ACIF C654:2004 Deployment of Mobile Phone Network Infrastructure Code requires Telstra to provide the compliance report to Council and also make it publicly available.

The compliance report sets out the predicted EME levels and is available on the RFNSA website (www.rfnsa.com.au<http://www.rfnsa. com.au>) under the site number 4518001 (2 Jeffreys Road, Glass House Mountains QLD 4518). It is important to understand that the compliance report predicts the maximum signal strength from the Proposed Facility - assuming that the facility is handling the maximum number of phone calls possible 24 hours a day. In reality, both the Proposed Facility and mobile phone handsets are designed to operate at the lowest possible power. Once a call has been established, the base station and handset reduce their power automatically to the lowest level required to maintain a connection.

A development application has been lodged with Council for the proposed telecommunications facility and public notification officially commenced 18 May 2012 and will finish 7 June 2012.

We strongly encourage the community to lodge their comments with Council so these can be considered in deciding the application.

The new Telstra site is subject to the Council's approval of a development application.

If approved, the site could be built by early 2013.’

Cr Baberowski was not involved in any of the pre consultation for the project; however, he understands the concerns of the community and offers the following comments.

“During my campaign I spoke to many locals who were extremely dissatisfied with both the mobile phone reception and internet broadband service provided in Division 1.

“The lack of service was a frustration for many small business people who need both mobile phone and internet to run their business, and for those relying on it to be able to monitor people with health and mobility issues and particularly when people need to be able to contact emergency services,” he said.

“However while we need the improvement to services, Telstra must be able to justify their choices and reasoning of their application. And Council must ensure that the evaluation process for the suitability of the site for any new phone towers is rigorous and is completed on a case by case basis and satisfies the concerns of the community.

“I would encourage anyone who has questions or concerns to make contact with the project manager Haley Eske by phone on 3171 8858 or via email Hayley.eske@aurecongroup.com or to lodge a submission to council by 7 June,” Cr Baberowski said. www.gcnews.com.au

New coordinator kicks off revitalisation of community centre One of the first things Cathy Condon did when she stepped into the role of the centre coordinator at BADYACC was look at ways of ‘sprucing’ up the look of the centre, which is located adjacent to the Beerwah Skate Park.

And with her background, as a visual artist and art therapist, it’s not surprising a makeover was on the cards.

And so last weekend, a team volunteers gathered at the centre, paint brushes in hand, ready to work some magic.

Led by members of the Glasshouse Country Men’s Shed and ably assisted and supported by staff from IFYS (Integrated Family and Youth Service), which operate the centre, as well as students from the centre’s Flexi-School and other local volunteers, the transformation included a fresh coat of paint and some general maintenance and gardening.

The project was made possible thanks to Community Recycling Inc, who donated all the paint.

But that is just the start of it according to Cathy, who says the physical transformation is part of a process of renewal and growth for the centre, which has been in operation since 1997.

“The original purpose of the facility was to link the community, and that is exactly what I want to get back to,” she said.

A number of services currently operate out of the centre, including the Flexi-School, which offers an alternative learning environment for students who have disengaged from mainstream schools, Reconnect, an outreach program, Focus, a drug and alcohol program, STEPS, Centrelink and the Hinterland Community Development Officer.

Cathy said she would really like to see the centre grow to become a community hub, and is looking

for project partners and sponsors to come on board and help run projects aimed at engaging local youth.

“My goal is to bring young people into the centre, particularly those who might be disadvantaged in some way, and provide a range of projects to help them gain skills and build their self esteem in a fun and relaxed environment,” Cathy said.

Cathy encourages the community to come down and take a look at what is on offer at the centre, particularly organisations that work with young people, and consider ways to contribute and build collaborative partnerships.

“We really need funding to help get some projects off the ground, with the first one targeting crime prevention.”

Contact Cathy at the centre on 5494 0505. See photos on page 16.

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From the Schools

From Emma Offord Glasshouse Country Christian College correspondent

Beerwah State High launches Personal Best

Sweet stuff for super mum

Earlier this month a special parade was held to launch Beerwah State High’s Personal Best program.

The parade was a wonderful experience with performances by Bree Phipps and her rock band and the Junior Dance company. A highlight of the event was the special guest appearance of the PB Croc who encouraged all to strive to do their personal best no matter what the activity – be it on the sporting field, in cultural pursuits, academically or in the day to day dealings and relationships we have with each other. The parade also provided an opportunity to officially congratulate the 122 students who have been awarded a Gold Card due to their exemplary effort and behaviour results on their report cards. This is a fantastic effort and acknowledges over 12 per cent of the school population. The challenge is now out there for others to rise to the occasion and strive to be the best they can be. Head of Student Services, Mr Boris Croft, also publically acknowledged the 24 local businesses who have sponsored our Gold Card program by providing incentives for students.

Beerwah State High school is committed to providing positive opportunities for students to be able to be successful.

The Sunday before last was Mother’s Day and mothers all around Australia celebrated the day when it's all about being mums.

Cosy mornings with breakfast in bed and late sleep-ins sound like a dream, but on Mother’s Day it becomes reality!

It was great that Sunday was lovely and sunny (I'm still loving the sun; I'm a bit over rain). I can just imagine all the families going out to the park and setting up for picnics in the lovely warm sun for a great day all about our super dooper mums.

For Mother’s Day my family went to Somerset Dam where we met up with relatives. Although we didn't go swimming it was a really nice day.

I'm already thinking of planning something elaborate for next Mother’s Day. Maybe a weekend camping with family and friends? Or a shopping spree (my shout of course) or a nice day at the spa. There are so many choices. Although it is still a year away, the approximately 360 days will go in the blink of an eye, so start planning!

Personally, I have some super-secret plans brewing but I can’t reveal them here because I have funny feeling that my mum could be reading this column.

To all the mothers in the universe I hope you all had a great relaxing, fun, and lovely day. Happy Mother’s Day! (it's a little bit late but still valid, at least I think so... Happy Mother’s Day Mum).

Landsborough students compete in cross country On Friday, May 11, Landsborough State School’s Cross Country Carnival was held. Beautiful autumn weather meant that conditions were perfect for running. It was great to see so many enthusiastic runners on the course.

Congratulations to all those who participated from the Preps right through to Year 7’s. The winning sports house was Burgess, however there were also many fantastic individual performances. A big thank you to Miss Duffield for organising the carnival and to the staff, parents and students who helped with manning checkpoints and recording results on the day.

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Who is looking after your little munchkins?

The iconic Ettamogah Pub has recently received a facelift and has been given a fresh new look that’s hard to miss. The painting of the front of the Pub was in conjunction with refurbishments inside.

As well as giving the front of the pub a bit of a spruce up, the kitchen at Bluey’s Bar & Grill has been upgraded and there’s a new TAB downstairs.

“The colours of the new paint job are striking to say the least, the man hanging from the side of the pub has also been given a new look keeping with today’s style trends, wearing yellow and orange spotted boxer shorts!”

Coffee and Tea Merchants recently opened on Steve Irwin Way. They have excellent coffee and tea, served in beautiful surroundings. Serving locally roasted Ethiopian and Sumatran coffee beans, many flavours of exotic loose leaf tea, such as Organic English Breakfast, Strawberry Fields or Chai Marsala as well as a number of delectable delights and handmade chocolates. It is seriously worth stopping in to meet the friendly staff and see the charming and relaxed garden setting, or snuggle into a nice leather armchair to enjoy your experience. Gorgeous flowers will also be available every Friday, for between $15.00 and $25.00.

Andy and Tracey Clare recently sold their business ATC Cabinetmaking and Joinery located in a workshop on Beerwah Parade (behind Custom Curtains and Blinds).

After running the business in Beerwah for 7 years they are looking forward to taking on new challenges.

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Little Munchkins Early Learning Centre is a family owned and operated centre. Our Early Learning Centre has a unique atmosphere created by the dedicated educators, local families, the community and most importantly the children who laugh and learn here every day.

Our centre is opened 52 weeks of the year and caters for children from 15 months through to school age. High quality education begins with qualified educators and at Little Munchkins, the Director is fully qualified with a large background in various child care experiences. Group Leaders hold Diplomas in Children’s Services (Child Care), or are studying for a Diploma in Community Services (Child Care), and assistants have completed or are studying for their Certificate 3 in Community Services (Child Care).

We understand that the best way for a child to learn is through discovery, and this is best achieved by providing ample opportunities for extended play.

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Community Group Updates Glasshouse Mountains Musos Club Contributed by Michael Whiticker

Bob Dylan says thank you.

Well he didn’t really, but the Glasshouse Mountains Musos Club provided him with the opportunity by celebrating his music at its session this last Thursday - being 50 years since his first album, and what a special event it was!

The general comment was that it was the best night we’ve had and certainly a healthy crowd turned up to enjoy Dylan’s music. Performers included Tommy Leonard, Peter G, Ian Williams, Gary Josland, Michael Dawson, Doug Pullen, Paul Fagan, Beat Moving (Ralph, Brian and Paul), two Johns, James, Ray and yours truly.

There were a few newcomers and a highlight amongst them for me was Tommy Leonard – appearing at the Musos for the first time, and what a wonderful find he is. Andrew Pattison

– founder of the Troubadour music venue in Melbourne, has said of Tommy, “If I could choose only one musician in the world to play for me in my lounge room it would be Tommy”. High praise indeed but certainly warranted as Tommy has a beautiful voice and is an impressive finger style guitarist. Here once again was a musician during whose performance you could have heard a pin drop in the room. We welcome Tommy back anytime. Other newcomers included a fine electric guitarist – John, who accompanied Peter G’s excellent set, another John who sang for us accompanied by a solid up-and-coming drummer in 14-year-old James, and a raunchy harmonica player – Ray. The Sports Club donated two prizes this week which went to Doug Pullen and Michael Dawson as a thank you for their commitment and regular performances with us.

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The fascinating task of recalling history knows no bounds and seemingly unrelated events often can be woven into a connected historical record.

A 100 year old photograph came to hand recently. A familiar landscape, the positioning of the mountains and the authenticity of the caption was verified; August Aubry’s dwelling on Mount Blanc overlooking his beloved Glass Mountains by the photographer, Englishman, George Rowley.

GMAN’s native plant sale aids Koala Rescue Group

At the recent Sunday market at the Glass House Mountains School, GMAN native plant nursery volunteers were on hand to raise funds

to support the work of twins Murray and Ray Chambers, who selflessly give of their time and without financial support, to help rescue injured Koalas. Their work inspired GMAN members to dedicate their takings from the day to assist the twins to purchase a new rescue vehicle. A total of $200.00 was raised due to the support of the local community.

Assisting GMAN was Shirley from Koala Action Pine Rivers Inc. Shirley was able to educate the public on the plight of the Koala who after a long and hard battle by conservationists, has finally been listed as a vulnerable species.

The demise of the Koala, a national icon of this country, has recently hit the headlines across the world. The highly esteemed magazine, National Geographic featured an article and photography by world recognised conservationist and photographer, Joel Sartore, in the most recent edition. Included in the photographs are local koala rescues and sadly graphic pictures of the number of koalas dying weekly in S E Queensland.

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Glasshouse Country Toastmasters

Cheers Guys!

Contributed by Martine Goedhart

Club History - Glasshouse Country TM started with a demonstration meeting on June 28, 1994 at the Beerwah High School, under the sponsorship of the Caloundra TM Club. It was chartered on June 29, 1995 with guest speaker, Ric Nattrass, of media fame attending. The meeting was well attended by members of other clubs.

Disbanding on December 11, 2001, the club rose from the ashes and gained the Phoenix Award on March 14 2002 as a day time club, now meeting in the hall of the Church on the Rise, Peachester Road every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9.00am for a 9.15am start to 11.30am. The Club presents a wonderful bulletin named ‘The Echo’. Visit this inspirational club one day and find out what the word Echo actually means. We'd love to welcome you. Like to know more? Call us on 5496 9855.

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Beerwah CWA Contributed by Del Davis

A busy month for May, with fabric painting lessons, a branch meeting and an interesting International Day. The branch meeting that commences at 9.00am will be over and a cuppa consumed by then.

A great day is planned at the Peachester Hall on May 29 when the guest speaker will enlighten all about the country of Chili. Varied dishes that are eaten in Chili will compliment the day.

It is asked if intending visitors will let Del know for catering purposes, phone 5439 0289.

The monthly Hoy (bingo that uses cards instead of numbers) is running smoothly with lots of fun and the grocery prizes are well accepted.

The next morning will be Tuesday, June 1 at 9.00am. Morning Tea supplied.

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Was it the shingle roof, the gun holes in the walls or the uninterrupted panorama that captured his interest? And what brought George to Peachester in the early part of last century?

Nearby Candle Mountain Guest house had become a popular retreat for intrepid bush walkers and nature lovers and it is possible George spent a weekend there.

In 1908 George Rowley had married Mary Isabel Clark, elder sister of the five Clark girls, daughters of well-known Scottish born Brisbane manufacturer Alexander Clark. Clark’s sisters Jenny, Etty and Sara were adventure seekers.

Together with William Fraser, an engineering student and family friend and their brother in law George, described as an irrepressible photographer attracted to the Glass Mountains group, they had climbed Mount Beerwah with ease. Their sights were then set on Tibrogargan and the precipitous cliffs of Coonowrin.

On the weekend of Empire Day, 1912 the quartet set out on bicycles bound for Grigor’s Bankfoot House on Old Gympie Road, a challenging trip of some seven hours. Younger sister Sara arrived by train and the following day, in company with local man Jack Sairs, a successful ascent of Tibrogargan was made.

The Queenslander of June 8, 1912 records their adventure in intimate detail. At the time readers’ awe and admiration would have been compounded by the climbers’ chronicle of their grand view from the summit. ‘Far away to the south is the Macpherson Range and on the west the view extends to the Cooyar. On the north one can see to the Blackall as far as Mount Cooroy with Moreton and Stradbroke Islands in comparative proximity in the east.’

Buoyed on by their achievement, and with William Fraser piloting the climbing party, they then successfully tackled Coonowrin.

This astonishing feat saw the Clark girls acclaimed as the first females to reach its summit. George's photography of the events graced the pages of newspapers nationwide.

Little wonder he later named the Rowley family home in South Brisbane ‘Coonowrin’.

More of this historic event will be celebrated at Bankfoot House Open Day on Sunday, May 27, 2012, where amidst the Centenary celebrations, descendants of the Clark sisters will be special guests. www.gcnews.com.au

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Communities across the Glass House are encouraged to make every cup count over the next week as the Cancer Council hosts Australia’s Biggest Morning Teas throughout the region.

Here are some of the events happening locally: Thursday, May 24 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in Glenview, 9.30am - 12.00noon at Glenview Gardens Country Resort, 17 Glenview Road, Glenview.

Cost $10.00 donation per person includes coffee and delicious cakes. Children welcome.

Any enquiries or for more details call Leanne 0424 990 094.

Cuppa for Cancer with Mooloolah Valley Slimmers, 10.00am at the Mooloolah Public Hall. Fashion parade, stalls, raffles etc. Phone 5494 7793.

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in Beerwah, 10.30am at the Beerwah RSL, Beerwah Parade.

Tickets $10.00 and can be purchased from reception. Includes fashion show, raffles and entertainment. Lucky door and best dressed in pink.

Ph: 5496 0065 or 0412 081 908

Mobile 0438 296 829

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Living Well Go Lavender for Leukaemia Indulging in a little lavender therapy is not only good for your soul; it’s also a great thing to do for leukaemia patients during the Leukaemia Foundation’s Lavender Appeal next month.

Throughout the month of June a range of lovely lavender products will be available for purchase from businesses including all CUA branches, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology centres and selected QML offices.

The fragrant lavender flower was chosen as it symbolises healing, cleansing and longevity.

The lavender themed merchandise will include Liam the collectable lavender teddy bear, pens, notepads, pot-pourri and soaps all selling for $10.00 or less.

Leukaemia patient Tobi and brother Rhys

Celebrate 350 years of heritage

The Anglican ‘Book of Common Prayer’, along with ‘The King James Bible’ and the works of William Shakespeare have, more than any other works, shaped the literary, cultural and religious lives of the English speaking peoples of the world.

The original BCP, published in 1549 during the reign of Henry’s son King Edward VI was the product of the English Reformation following the English Church’s separation from Rome. The work of 1549, penned by Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, was the first prayer book to include the complete forms of service for daily and Sunday worship in the English language. It contained Morning and Evening Prayer, the Litany, Holy Communion (or the Lord’s Supper) as well as occasional services in full.

After the counter reformation of Queen Mary (bloody Mary) and her attempt to return England to Roman Catholicism, Queen Elizabeth I reintroduced the ‘Book of Common Prayer’ in 1552 with a few modifications.

Stargazer Astrology June 2012 The Foundation aims to raise $200,000 during the Lavender Appeal towards supporting patients and their families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders.

The CEO of the Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland, Bill Petch said the funds raised will go towards easing the inevitable financial and emotional burdens that a blood cancer diagnosis brings.

“Many people don’t realise that not only do patients face the difficulties of treating their blood cancer but they often have to leave their home, jobs and family members to be near a major hospital in Brisbane or Townsville.

“The Foundation does what it can to accommodate the patient and their carer in our villages with specialised staff on hand to help them with counselling, education and practical matters.

“The Lavender Appeal is one of the simplest ways for the community to help us to assist these patients as they focus on their treatment.

“With 2,000 Queenslanders expected to be diagnosed with a blood cancer this year, our services continue to be stretched to the limit.”

As a not-for-profit organisation, the Leukaemia Foundation relies on regular fundraisers as well as the generous support of individuals, community organisations and businesses to continue vital medical research and expand its services.

After the devastation and tumult of the puritan uprising and English Civil Wars, the restoration of the Monarchy with King Charles II in 1661 saw the re-establishment of the ‘Church of England’ and the authorisation of the 1662 ‘Book of Common Prayer’. While Anglican Worship has adapted to many cultures, languages and times, this edition has remained the touch stone of Anglican worship around the globe.

On Sunday, June 10, the Anglican Parish of Caloundra-Glasshouse Country will celebrate the 350th anniversary of the 1662 ‘Book of Common Prayer’ with a special 1662 ‘Lord’s Supper’ followed by Prayer Book display and celebratory Morning Tea at 9.00am, at the Mary MacKillop Centre, Peachester Road Beerwah. All members of the community are welcome! For further information please contact The Revd Br John Stevenson OGS on 5439 9130.

with Chirone Witsen

The Venus transit of the Sun There is so much astrological activity in Gemini at the moment (including the solar eclipse last month) that some very major changes are indicated – the Venus transit of the Sun in Gemini invites us to communicate with more heart, connecting at a deeper core level, while Jupiter’s move into Gemini is likely to bring a much stronger focus on ethics in the media, as demonstrated in the ongoing UK enquiry into the Murdoch media empire which is revealing many unethical practices such as phone hacking and undue political influence.

The lunar eclipse Full Moon in Sagittarius on Monday, June 4 emphasises the difference between talk and action, with the Full Moon in Sagittarius longing to explore and find the deeper meaning in life.

The Venus transit of the Sun takes place on Wednesday, June 6, visible in eastern Australia from 8.16am to 2.44pm (exact midpoint at 11.30am). This is a very rare occurrence, taking place every 121 years, with Venus appearing as a small moving ‘beauty spot’ across the face of the Sun. The New Moon falls in Gemini on Wednesday, June 20, exact at 1.02am, followed by the Winter Solstice on Thursday, June 21.

This is the shortest day of the year (and longest night) in the southern hemisphere, as the Sun reaches its northernmost point.

World-changing events are likely to be unfolding over the next four years as Uranus and Pluto make a series of challenging contacts to one another, likely to bring revolutions and the crashing down of old empires, including media empires! We’ve already seen indications of this in the banking sector. The first contact is exact on June 24, so fasten your seat belts! Some people are being affected at a personal level by this degree of upheaval – if this is you, come and see me for an astrology session to gain insight and clarity! copyright © 2012 Chirone Witsen All rights reserved Chirone is a counselling astrologer based at Mt Mellum near Landsborough. For details of consultations, astrology courses and an extended version of this New Moon update, visit her website www.chironewitsen.com, email info@chironewitsen. com or ring her on 5494 8852.

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Out and About

Things 2 Do

Face lift for community centre

Last Sunday, volunteers from Glasshouse Country Men’s Shed joined with staff and Flexi-School students and other willing hands to give the Beerwah Community Centre (BADYACC) a facelift.

With paint generously donated by Community Recycling Inc, the volunteers set about repainting the interior and tidying up the exterior of the centre, which was in desperate need of some TLC. New coordinator Cathy Condon is keen to see the centre become a community hub, and has plenty of exciting projects in the pipeline. See the story on page 5.

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Opera in the Hangar Bring your partner, bring your friends, bring out your inner culture-vulture at this dazzling event to be held at the Caboolture Airfield on Saturday, June 9 from 5.30pm. The Underground Opera is a professional opera company that produces world class concerts in unique environments and this one-off show to be held in Hangar 100 at Caboolture Airfield will have strictly limited seating.

This event is to be a tribute to the early aviation pioneers Kingsford-Smith and Ulm who landed at Eagle Farm in their three engined trimotor, The Southern Cross on June 9, 1928 after their record setting flight across the Pacific Ocean.

On display on the night at the hangar will be vintage aeroplanes including a Dehavilland Dragon and a Dehavilland Tiger Moth, a Fairchild Argus, a Chipmunk and an Auster.

Dress is as formal as you please and included in the cost of $70.00* are food and drinks for the evening. Catering by Roger Graf of Creative Cuisine There will be hardstand parking adjacent to the hangar.

For more details phone Ray Vuillerman at 0409 584 574 or Prue Mason 0438 549 411.

Tickets are available at TicketMaster. There is a $4.95 booking fee when purchasing tickets through Ticket Master but by keeping the price to $70.00 this is being absorbed by the aeroclub. Also note that Ticket Master has agree to waive the usual 2.5 per cent booking fee when paying with credit card.

Check the aeroclub website for details about when the tickets will be released, www.cabaeroclub.org.au To find out more about underground opera visit www.undergroundopera.com.au

The Clare Hansson Trio

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Billed as Queensland's First Lady of Jazz, Clare Hansson has led her own jazz trio since 1980 and has performed with her trio and as a solos artist at festivals and overseas since then. Clare is also a skilled accompanist greatly in demand at festivals for backing local and overseas artists with her ability to play in any style and setting. However, trio jazz, swinging, stylish and elegant, is Clare's chosen niche.

The Sunshine Coast Jazz Club and co sponsor 104.9 Sunshine FM will present The Clare Hansson Trio on Saturday, June 2 at the Kawana Community Hall Ninyama Street Buddina from 7.30pm - 10.30pm.

BYO, coffee and tea available. Members of Jazz Clubs $20.00, U3A and concessions $22.50, visitors $25.00. To book phone Alan 5478 3137 (credit card) or Ted 5491 6017.

Learn how to grow your own backyard bushfood

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Rotary fellas Trevor Taylor, George McKenzie, Bob McLean, Ross Horne and John Kemp 3 Mens Shed volunteer Brad up a ladder 4 Gabby (Flexi Student) and Jenna (community helper) 5 Teula - Flexi School Co Ordinator 6 Hitting the high spots

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Sunshine Coast Council’s Living Smart Program and Libraries presents free Backyard Bushfood workshops at the Beerwah Library on June 5, 2.00pm – 3.30pm.

Presenters Graeme White and Veronica Cougan established Witjuti Grub Bushfood Nursery located in Kenilworth in 1996 and specialise in quality native bushfood plants for the home gardener and commercial grower.

Graeme and Veronica have helped establish Bushfood gardens in over 50 schools and hundreds of private properties in addition to consulting in the establishment of a number of commercial bushfood orchards.

Be captivated by Graeme’s presentation on native plants that provide flavoursome food sources or other uses and how to grow them.

Graeme shares his extensive knowledge that explores the timeless potential of our unique wild food flavours and bushfood that have sustained traditional custodians for thousands of years.

To learn how to grow flavoursome native plants, book today online at council’s library website or by phoning one of your local libraries.

If you would like to book in to the workshop phone the library on 5439 2500. www.gcnews.com.au

Site No: 33-34

MOOLOOLAH NATIVE NURSERY Caring for our Environment We are a Landcare nursery selling inexpensive endemic tube stock to the public.

We also have a contracting team that can help you in your garden.

We can help you with:• Re-vegetation • Weed clearing • Dam care • Water Quality Monitoring • Writing property grants • Landslip issues • Property management • Property planning • Property visits available • Madeira vine programs etc..

Come into our nursery and talk to us we would be happy to help you

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Wholesale Native Tubestock Nursery & suppliers of Revegetation materials Spencer & Karen Shaw 07 5494 3642/ 0427 607 628 nursery@brushturkey.com.au www.brushturkey.com.au

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Landsborough Shopping Village (next to IGA)

Site No: 74 Massage Shiatsu Acupuncture Yoga Diploma Training (Massage, Shiatsu, Acupuncture) See us at the Expo for your chance to win a free massage! www.audacioushealth.com.au 0432 127 997

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Site Business 1 Lions Club of Beerwah Inc 2 Slow Grown Bananas 3 Anne Borthwick 4 Peachester State

School P&C 5 Pencil Creek Orchard 6-7 Kookaburra Organics 8 Red Rocket Espresso 9 Ecocheck / Ecosmart 10 About Town Mobility

Scooters 11 Sushine Environment

Council Inc 12-13 New Energy Qld 14 Glasshouse Country

Menshed 15 Community Recycling Inc. 15A Knitting for Brisbane's

Needy 16 Sunshine Coast Regional

Council 17-19 Dore & Son Gard N Bed 20 Beerwah Photographics 21 Cystic Fibrosis 22 Norwex 22A Annette McFarlane

Plant Clinic 23 Wildlife Preservation

Society 24 Dr Grow It All 25 Melaleuca 26 Glasshouse Mountains

Christian College 27 Glasshouse Country Orchid

Society Inc. 28 Glasshouse Country

Bromeliad Soc. Inc 29 Healing Truth 30-31 Coronary Health Service 32 MONAVIE 33-34 Mooloolah River

Waterwatch & Landcare 35 Bush Essentials 36 Maleny Garden Club 37 Face Painter 38 The Ethical Consumer

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Weseeds 45 Gutter-Mesh 46 Embody 47 Hinterland Body and Soul 48 Wort Organic 49 Earthlife Pty Ltd 50 First National Beerwah 51 Productive Gardens 52 Strength in Business Inc 54 Maleny Botanic Gardens 55 Wellness Chiropractic 56 Fitness Matters 57 GHM Chamber of

Commerce 58 Zambian Outreach 59 Churros Stand 60 Whippy Sunshine Coast 61 Embracia in Glasshouse

Country 62-63 KLM Energy Services 64 Indigegear 65 Rosies Youth Mission 66 Presentation Area 67 Bob the Beeman 68 Sunshine Coast Regional

Council 69 Beerwah State School 70 The Micro Gardener Kids

Workshop 71 Jackpot Nursery 72 Brush Turkey Enterprises 73 Edible Landscapes 74 Audacious Health 75 Enjo 76 Farm Animals 77 Rotary Club 78 Sunshine Jumps

Bromeliads Cacti & Succulents by appointment only Len & Sheryl Waite 4 prudence court upper caboolture qld 4510

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Beth Cantwell Independent Norwex Consultant

M: 0408 212 321 T: 07 5494 6040 ABN: 34 183 936 970 beth.cantwell@bigpond.com www.bethcantwell.norwexbiz.com.au

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Glasshouse Country Bromeliad Society Inc. Meeting 1st Sunday of each month Site No: 28 Bob 5496 9601 Sheryl 5496 7795 PO Box 424, Glass House Mountains 4518

Resource Recovery Centre (Domestic Waste Management)

COMMUNITY RECYCLING INC

Beerwah: 7 days a week 8am – 5pm sharp Recycle markets at Beerwah and Witta Saturdays only 9am -4pm

MULCH MULCH MULCH Now is the time to mulch your garden to keep the moisture in and before the colder weather arrives.

Delivery available. Call 5494 6798 for delivery areas and cost

Looking after Yesterday Today and Tomorrow

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Beerwah Resource Recovery Centre is run by Community Recycling Inc. a not for profit organisation supporting the local community.

Operating hours are 8am to 5pm

Contact: 5494 6798

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Expo Schedule 9:00am 9:30am

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11:15am 11:50am Midday

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Gates Open Live Music with the SuperDads Discover iPad Session (Library) Bromeliad Workshop with Len Waite Live Music with the SuperDads Kids' Story Telling (Library) Fitness Matters Dance Demo Keynote Presentation with Annette McFarlane Prize Draw and Presentations Plant Clinic / Meet & Greet with Annette McFarlane Discover iPad Session (Library - repeat) Gates Close

It has been a wild ride and my immense privilege to be primary co-ordinator for this year’s Expo. At Static Wave we’ve been proud to lend out our design, marketing and web expertise in support of a very worthy cause.

In conjunction with Rotary of GHM, the GHM Chamber of Commerce and our major sponsors Community Recycling and GCNews, I think we’ve truly put together an excellent family event with something for everyone.

Again I’d like to express how excited we all are with the ongoing growth and development of this event, and our continual expansion into the fields of health and wellbeing plus sustainability and the environment, while keeping a significant focus on the gardening aspect of the Expo.

A big thank you to all involved with this project, and I trust you’ll all have a great day this Sunday!

A word from our sponsor Since the very first Glasshouse Country Sustainability and Gardening Expo, Community Recycling has always been pleased to support this important community event.

COMMUNITY RECYCLING INC We know how many keen gardeners and locals who are passionate about the environment that live in and love Glasshouse Country.

We also know how important it is for these locals that they have access to good mulch - we make and sell plenty of it here.

Not only does mulch save water and feed the garden, but it can also help create a neat and tidy look to an otherwise messy garden.

We turn our local communities green waste into rich and fertile organic mulch.

Our mulch is not just any old mulch. It’s been treated and processed to a high standard to ensure that as much as possible, the mulch you put on your garden doesn’t bring undesirable weeds as well.

Firstly the green waste is shredded, then piled and left to generate its own heat.

It’s this heat that is the key to killing off weed seeds and other possible pests and diseases.

The temperature gets to over 55 degrees Celsius for a number of days, which then sterilises the weed seeds.

You can be confident that the mulch from the Resource Recovery Centre has been cooked to ensure it’s clean and green.

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Grab hold of ‘The Claw’ at Maleny Show The Maleny Show will be the first event in Queensland to showcase the new ‘Claw’ ride on Friday – Saturday June 1-2 at the Maleny Show Grounds.

The ‘Claw’ has the ability to swing riders in a 360-degree motion while being lifted into the air by the claw-like structure.

This Queensland’s-first ride was brought to the Maleny Show by the Showmen’s Guild as part of this year’s sideshow alley exhibit.

The Maleny Show Society in conjunction with the Showmen’s Guild are positive this ride will not disappoint enthused fans and are encouraging the community to be the very first to experience the ‘Claw’ at the 75th Maleny Show.

If you have any further questions or require additional information please do not hesitate to contact the Maleny Show Society Office on 5494 2008 or malenyshowsociety@bigpond.com.au

Bombay Bliss - All you can eat Monday nights 3 course meal only $19.00pp

2 entrees, 3 curries, any naan from menu, plenty of sides and fine Indian desserts Special price for kids.

50 Simpson St Beerwah, 5494 6919 www.bombaybliss.com.au/menus

Country and western night The next big thing for Club Glass House will be their Country and Western Night on May 26. You will want to get your boots and cowboy hat on and get ready to enjoy a good ole Aussie three course buffet, $22.00 a head and be entertained by Sharryn Bell who is well known for performing at Country Music Musters.

Bookings advisable and a prize for the best dressed.

Club Glasshouse is at 10 Coonowrin Road, Glass House Mountains, phone 5436 5000.

Local Seniors club members and over 50’s Thursday, June 14, all over 50’s from the Glasshouse Country area and also district Senior Club members are invited to a free morning tea and concert.

A stall will be available. Starting 9.00am with morning tea followed by a concert finishing at 11.30am. Local Seniors Club members are asked to bring a plate. Located at the hall next to the library at Beerwah.

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You Said It

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Letters to the Editor

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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. Preference is given to letters under 300 words. Letters may be edited to make them more readable, but the meaning will not be changed. Regular correspondents will be limited to alternate issues to give everyone a chance to have their say. Letters must meet the Friday 12.00noon deadline. Views expressed in the 'You said it' page are those of the writer - and not this publication.

Please send your letters to letters@gcnews.com.au or fax to 5438 7446.

Election antics disappointing It appears to me that the 2012 council election has bought out the nasty side of human nature in the race to win at all costs. Accusations of bribes, or was it just a suggestion of help if the candidate agreed to step aside?

Has the true meaning of being the employee of the ratepayer been lost in the race for power, recognition and a healthy salary?

Election Day at Landsborough, limited parking and raining, a trailer covered in election signs of a male candidate was parked in the first space near the entry gate and was there all day. Again in the race to win recognition and votes, no thought was given to how inconvenient this was to the voter.

A new Sunshine Coast Council has been sworn in, do we dare to hope for change, responsible fiscal policy, councillors who listen to the needs of the community and act on those needs? To the new Division 1 councillor, Landsborough is part of your division, in the past four years we have been the forgotten town. Please do not let this trend continue.

Pensioner Landsborough

Fun, free fitness class Every Saturday Morning at Skippy Park I hold a group Fitness class at 7.00am. The sessions are catered for your fitness level so you see results and feel better. The first fitness session is free. Each month we also have a breakfast after the class and on other weeks we climb a mountain in the area. The mornings are a great way to meet new people and get a work out, while having fun with your humorous and registered exercise professional, Allison. Come along this Saturday and meet the girls and guys.

Allison McMaster Mooloolah Valley

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I'm very concerned about the amount of rubbish left lying around at the Beerwah skate park. People take their food to the skate park and just dump it, even though there is a bin there. The rubbish is not a very safe environment for animals and not a good look for the skate park. I think if people just pick up their rubbish, it would improve Beerwah’s appearance.

Let’s help make Beerwah a better place.

Bailey Townsend Age 13, Beerwah State High student

Ed’s Note In response to Peter Gawith 'What's going on' GCNews May 16 After passing on Peter’s concerns to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, we received the following response from the Director Forest Products, Geoff Kent.

He said following recent heavy rainfall in the area, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has felled trees across the access road to Luttons State Forest to limit 4WD and motorcycle access and prevent damage to the recently graded road. He said the road is known locally as Range Road and turns into Mount Beerwah Road, and that the grading work has been carried out in preparation for routine native forest harvesting.

“When the surrounding forest area has dried sufficiently, the road maintenance work will be completed and forest harvesting will commence.

All logs which are currently blocking the road will be removed and utilised,” he said.

Hardwood trees with a diameter at breast height of more than 40 cm, are harvested for sawlogs, poles and girders, and processed at local sawmills.

He said harvesting is consistent with the South East Queensland Forests Agreement (SEQFA), signed off by the Queensland Government, the timber industry and conservation stakeholders in 1999. www.gcnews.com.au

Real Estate and Financial Guide Demand for rental properties continues to strengthen with vacancy rates tightening across the State, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).

The REIQ March residential vacancy rates show the majority of regions experiencing strong demand from tenants with vacancy rates in many areas now below three per cent. A vacancy rate of three per cent is generally considered to be the equilibrium point of supply and demand.

REIQ CEO Anton Kardash said the tightening rental market was a result of the slower sales market over the past 12 months in particular.

“Until very recently, we had many potential first home buyers and investors sitting on the sidelines while our market and economy recovered from the natural disasters last year, which has put pressure on our rental market,” Mr Kardash said.

“However, this pent-up demand is now starting to dissipate with the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showing increasing numbers of investors and first-timers coming back into the market.”

ABS lending finance figures for February showed the number of Queensland investors was up significantly compared to the same period last year.

The data also showed that demand from firsthome buyers and owner-occupiers was also starting to increase.

“This more robust level of investor demand is good news for our rental market given more investors means more investment stock for renters to choose from,” Mr Kardash said.

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A new study into the relocation trends of ‘sea changers’ and ‘tree changers’ on the Sunshine Coast is being undertaken by the University of the Sunshine Coast.

USC Lecturer in Psychology Dr Prudence Millear said the research would consider why people move here and choose to either stay or move on, and whether social support plays a role in that decision.

“I am interested in talking to people who relocated to the Sunshine Coast and have stayed on for work or to retire, as well as those who moved here but left to either work or retire elsewhere,” Dr Millear said.

“One of the biggest challenges will be tracking down those residents who have moved to another town or city, whether that be interstate or globally. We want to know why they felt they had to move away and whether their social needs weren’t being met.

“For example, they may have come here to retire only to discover that the lifestyle wasn’t what they expected, or they may have had to move away for work or to look after ageing relatives.”

Dr Millear said the research findings could be used by local government and community groups to establish support networks for migrants.

“We will be asking the research participants how easily they made friends when they moved here, and where they went to meet these new people,” she said.

“If we discover something particularly useful for connecting people, like a sporting organisation or surf lifesaving club, then perhaps that information could be made available to the public on a government website for example.”

For more information about the survey email pmillear@usc.edu.au

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USC to study relocation trends of sea changers

WILL I QUALIFY FOR A HOME LOAN?

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For First Home or a large exit fee so again do Currently most lenders will lend on your circumstances and their Owners the First Home Owners your research. you 90% of the value of the own policies. property and you will then need Grant can often help with the Finding out about home loans That’s why it’s so important to to provide the remaining amount remaining 5% or the associated may not seem as exciting as lenders mortgage insurance, use a professional broker like and cover items such as lenders looking for your dream home, Call Teresa Harrison today.

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Lenders take into account the need to pay lenders mortgage between interest rates may appear “estimated” overall cost of the Your local Smartline Personal insurance - and this, too varies small, but can be quite significant property (including stamp duty Mortgage Adviser, Teresa between Lenders. over the period of the loan. and charges) and how much Harrison can help you choose the deposit you have when assessing Be aware that 5% of the If we look at, say, 7.79% versus loan which is right for you.

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Community Notices

Cancer Council community presentations

Cancer Council Queensland has a range of six presentation topics presented by trained volunteers available to community groups and workplaces.

The topics aim to raise awareness of the importance of prevention and early detection of cancer and how Cancer Council Queensland’s programs and services can benefit people affected by cancer. For further information visit www.cancerqld.org.au or call 13 11 20.

Creating Harmony in Relationships

Free workshop at CWA Landsborough, Friday, June 1, 9.30am - 12.00noon. Bookings required, email info@resoulutions4life.com. Learn simple methods to uncomplicate your life, restore harmony in relationships and create success in daily living.

A Choose to be Calm initiative.

Faced with a drinking problem?

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

Social activities

Interested in playing social table tennis? Or being a member of a social craft group? Table tennis is held on a Thursday evening at 7.00pm and the Craft group meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 9.30am - 11.30am. If interested phone Eric or Hazel on 5439 9426.

Model Boat Club open day

Sunshine Coast Model Boat Club Inc’s open day, 9.00am - 3.00pm on Sunday, June 3 at the lake at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Working models of all types of radio controlled

boats including sailing boats, tug boats, submarines, torpedo boats, battleships, and many more.

Refreshments and a barbeque lunch available.

For more information contact John Desborough 0405 669 707.

Lifeline shops need your blankets

In a bid to warm up for winter, Lifeline is eagerly seeking donations of quality pre-loved blankets.

All donated blankets will be sold at affordable prices to help those in need in the community. You can donate by phoning: Kunda Park on 5409 1400 or Caboolture on 5431 4860 or drop them into your local Lifeline Shop or Lifeline Donation Bin. For more information or nearest shop, phone 5409 1400 or go to www.lifelineshops.com.au

Lavally Lodge Monster Bookfest

The Lavally Lodge Monster Bookfest is on at the Caloundra Arts and Crafts Centre, North Street, Caloundra (opposite the Rydges Oasis Resort).

Open Saturday, July 14 from 8.00am until 4.00pm and Sunday, July 15 from 8.00am until 12.00noon.

Books of all kinds, CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles are flowing in so come along for great bargains.

Remember to bring cash and bags! Donations are still welcome. Phone Don Rolls on 5491 2011 or Mary Crase on 5496 9403. More information available soon.

Cup of Tea for Cancer

May is not only the start of our cool season but also the season to enjoy a cup of tea in support of the Cancer Council. Beerwah Catholic Ladies Auxiliary will play their part as in past years by hosting a Cup of Tea for Cancer with the usual goodies, a raffle, entertainment and a guest speaker. Anytime is a good time for a cuppa but June 5 at 10.00am is a particularly good time to enjoy one at the Mary MacKillop Centre, Peachester Road, and support the Cancer Council with a donation of $5.00.

All are welcome.

GCNews welcomes contributions from not-for-profit community groups and other local organisations. Please note the editorial deadline is 12.00noon each Friday. If you have missed the deadline your contribution will not be considered for the next edition. For contributions that do meet the deadline, every effort will be made to include them in the next edition, however if we receive more contributions than we

Raffle Results

Glass House country RSL Sub Branch Inc. Friday, May 11 Lucky door free meal 18D Kevin DB, Meat tray A Kelly 26D Blue heart, Fruit and veggie tray Don 74D Blue heart, Fruit and veggie tray Kelvin 05F Red Heart.

Glass House Mountains Community Hall winner of raffle drawn May 12 was Ernie Reaves (Blue A32).

Beerwah Lions Club winner of the Mothers Day painting raffle was Daphne Fink of Glass House Mountains. Thanks to all who supported the raffle and street stall. All proceeds used to support local needy charities.

Biggest morning tea

Fundraising for the Cancer Council’s ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ will be held in the Fernhill RSL Community Hall at King Street Caboolture, 10.00am Thursday, May 24 by Kiwanis Bayside.

A gold coin donation will entitle you to a delicious morning tea, and the opportunity to win a fantastic Lucky Door prize. You can also participate in the numerous raffles for many more chances to win some wonderful prizes. All enquiries to Peter and Carmen Aebersold on 5432 4498.

Existential Experience

Are we spiritual beings having a human experience?

Or, are we humans having a spiritual experience?

The Maleny Theosophy Study Group will facilitate a public discussion on the phenomena of self-awareness on Wednesday, May 30 from 5.30pm, at the Hinterland Learning Centre, 38a Coral Street, Maleny.

Gold coin donation, all welcome. Visit tinyurl.com/ tsmaleny for more info or phone 5494 3664.

Dance at Glass House Hall

Saturday, June 2, 7.30pm - 11.30pm. NV/OT/M. Music by Trevor Chalk, $8.00 includes supper, Monte Carlo raffle and lucky door prize.

Great atmosphere, all welcome. Proceeds go to the community hall fund.

Enquiries to Aileen 5496 9349.

have space available, then some may be held over until the following week. Priority is given to contributions which are time specific.

Please keep contributions to a maximum of 100 words. Contributions may be edited if they are too lengthy and in accordance with the GCNews style guide. For more information about submitting a contribution, email reception@gcnews.com.au

Glasshouse Country Ministers Fellowship Brendan Edwards Glasshouse Community Church The other day the Glass House State School had their cross-country run. This was to be my son Wil’s first big running race as he has started Prep this year. The Preppies lined up, the starter explained how to listen for the gun and take your mark then, BANG! After the initial shock of the noise and the realisation that it was time to run, they headed off down straight, round the oval, past the edge and down the a bank where they disappeared into the trees. Now a quarter of the way there, Wil was about middle of the pack, and steaming ahead with a determination that I’ve only seen him have if he was trying to beat his older sister to a plate of ice cream or something. Then, after another minute or two, his head emerged, to my amazement three or four places ahead. I jumped to my feet and ran alongside him as he finished in fifth place over the line. I was so proud, mainly because I thought his legs were too short for being a good runner and quite frankly I’d thought that he wouldn’t be too bothered to push himself to run as hard as he did.

When he got off the bus that afternoon, we all

celebrated how well the kids did that morning, Lucy (Year 3) ended up with a third and Wil had received a ‘Well Done’ ribbon for finishing well. I told him how impressed I was with his effort and he replied, “yeah, pretty good hey dad, and the best thing was, I was able to knock over three boys when we were going through the trees!”

And so began another life lesson on what it means to be fair rather than win at the cost of hurting others.

When two followers of Jesus, James and John, asked to be seated at his right and left side when he sat on the throne in his kingdom, Jesus again pointed out that our natural way of thinking is upside-down to Gods. Jesus called them together and said, ‘you know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.’

God Bless and see you in Church this weekend.

CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES

Glasshouse Country Baptist Church

Saturday 6pm: Peachester Rd, Beerwah 5493 0967 Sunday 7am: Caloundra St, Landsborough 5494 8896 Sunday 5.30pm: Mooloolah Hall, Bray Rd 5494 7240 20

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58 Roberts Rd, Beerwah

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

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

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY

LUTHERAN CHURCH Reed Street, Glass House Mtns

Sunday Worship and Sunday School 9.00am

Contact 5439 9341 or 5496 9671

GLASSHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Brendan Edwards

Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch Building - Sun 4.30pm

Kids Church during service

A Wesleyan Methodist Church

Phone: 5496 9556

Glasshouse Country Uniting Church A Caring Christian Community

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

A to Z of Trades and Services Bathroom

Automotive Service & Mu ffler urrum b r e s Be

TO466

Ph: 0422 864 744

Visit our website: www.glendonair.com

Arctic au 22675

AIR CONDITIONING

AIR CONDITIONING

0439 247 266 BSA # 1132000 / L004114

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Need a new antenna? There's a Jim's Antenna owner in Glasshouse. Call for a free quote today.

BEERWAH ELECTRONICS 21 Peachester Road, BEERWAH Fax: 5494 0416 Email: beertron@internode.on.net

7 Days Government Endorsed Antenna Installer

Lic. No. 6342

• Mechanical Repairs

Honest, Reliable Mechanical Repairs & Servicing

Terry Vost

• TV, DVD, VCR Tuning • Home Theatre Setups • Satellite Installations • Set Top Boxes

Houses Block Fill

Footings Slabs

Reliable & Professional Tradesman Rendering, Paving & Concreting

Tyre Sales & Repairs Full Mechanical Service & Repairs Quality wheel alignments (on the latest equipment) R.W.C. on Cars & 4WD Log Book Service All brake & suspension work Windscreens AC Servicing

0422 580 178 BSA 1182661

Rick’s Rendering No job too small (Jobs up to $3,300)

0437 007 128 or 5494 9171

52 52 Peachester Peachester Rd Rd BEERWAH BEERWAH

5494 0944

Builders / Carpenters

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Service Workshop

Full logbook servicing Roadworthy certificates Aircon repairs & servicing Brakes, clutches & all mechanical repairs

Mob: 0432 215 628 Ph: 5494 1222 Fax: 5494 1224 11 DYER STREET, LANDSBOROUGH

of prestige and quality homes, extension and renovations Prompt quoting Over 20yrs experience Gold Card No.: 24113

trucks cars earthmoving trailers

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CLEAN... NO MESS... WORK GUARANTEED

Appliance repairs

MICHAEL KOSSEN

0710

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Servicing the local area for over 20 years

ALL HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL * WASHING MACHINES *DRYERS *POWER TOOLS * MICROWAVE OVENS

workshop: (07) 5494 6799 mob/ah: 0409 266 807 25 Moroney Place Beerwah

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Retaining Walls Fences

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Bricklayers

Phone: 5438 7223 or 0407 785 258

0434 090 197

T0303

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SHOWERFIX offer a full range of waterproofing services for showers, vanities & bath surrounds QBSA 1086283 SUNSHINE COAST COMAPANY

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PH: 5494 0466

• Antenna Repairs • New Installations • Digital Upgrades • Additional Outlets

• Warranty Servicing, RWC, clutches & brakes • Electronic code scanning

• A Grade Mechanic

SHOWERFIX

For all aspects of brick & block laying

Antennas / TV

e & Juli Garth ne Sto

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Highest care taken at all times with your pride and joy!

LANDSBOROUGH AUTO ELECTRICS

MOBILE SERVICE

0417 199 167 Joe & Cathie Roberts

E dean@redbuilding.net.au

www.redbuilding.net.au

BSA Lic 1129044

ABN 40450476515

Mobile: 0429 960 300

RESEAL • REGROUT • WATERPROOF NO TILES REMOVED

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Ph: 5496 0300

Jeff & Ann Ross

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INDUSTRIAL / COMMERCIAL / DOMESTIC  30 Years Experience in Trade  Tradesman not Salesman  First Class Workmanship  5 Year Warranty on Installation

LEAKING SHOWERS

Lic 724474

Airconditioning

Dean Parry Carpenter

Director

All carpentry work M 0417 045 062 RenovationsExtensions T (07) 5494 7117 F (07)Maintenance 5494 7543 Decks – Home E redbuilding@bigpond.com

Ph: Saun 0424 A 88 King Rd,550 Mooloolah 057 QLD 4553

BSA-licensed contractors must state their name and BSA licence number in all advertisements for building work.

Unlicensed contractors must state in their advertisements the value of work they can legally perform without a BSA licence which will never be more than $3,300.

Electricians and earthmovers are exempt from these requirements. Check the licence history of BSA-licensed contractors by performing a FREE Online Licence Search at www.bsa.qld.gov.au or calling BSA on 1300 BSA BSA.

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ABN 60 627 ACN 131 206 BSA Lic. #101

A to Z of Trades and Services Cabinetmakers

COMPUTERS

Ph 5439 0108

MOOLOOLAH COMPUTERS

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

PH: GUS GILLESPIE 0405 125 662

Lic No 67745

Jim: Beerwah

Phone 1300 721 117 www.pcsol.com.au

Driveways - Paths - Patios - Slabs Quality Work at Competitive Rates

Karsel CONCRETING

Pty Ltd

ALL CONCRETING

ACCREDITED CARPET CLEANERS TO489

Extra rooms $10 each

You book your carpets: FREE: sanatizing and deodorising $25 basic internal pest control* FULLY INSURED $25 internal flea control* * with carpet clean ALL WORK GUARANTEED FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED

FREE CALL 1800 281 521

› Domestic › Commercial › Industrial Free Advice - Quote Service

PO Box 32, Landsborough, Qld 4550

Phone Les McDermott

0417 797 430 ACN 075 810 463 BSA 77142

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

Cleaning

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PHONE: 0407 754 208

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Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Owner Builder - Rural - Sheds

No Job too small ~ No Job too big No Obligation FREE Quotes

Ph Greg on 0418 741 145 or 5412 1425 G&D Cooke Electrical

Est. since 1983

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“All Aspects of Concreting”

Darryl Johnson - 0415 954 195 Licensed Contractor - BSA 1119033 ‘Local Guy, Local Quote’

Glasshouse Country News For all your advertising needs please call Sarah on 5438 7445

or email reception@gcnews.com.au

Wynne’s

Domestic · Commercial · Industrial · Rural

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

Call Jamie 0417 720 505 a/h 5494 6282

Your Electrical and Lighting Retailer Ceiling Fans Lighting Air Conditioners

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Electrical

Specialising in low pressure hand washing

week in, week out

ELECTRICIAN Lic # 5582

(AH) 5494 6302

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PLAIN • STENCIL • EXPOSED AGG. STAMPED • COVERCRETE

0412 234 240

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Ph 5492 9502 Mob: 0409 549 295

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ALL DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL

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

* Installation * Air Conditioning * Split Systems

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• Carpets, Rugs, Curtains, Cars • Lounge Suites (Fabric and Leather) • Stain Removal, Tile & Grout Cleaning • Carpet, Upholstery & Tile Protection • Concrete Paths, Patios & Driveways

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

T0280

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T0389

Family Owned and Operated

3 -5 Average Rooms

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

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Steam Cleaning

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Electrical Services Electrical Services ELECTRICAL SERVICES PTY LTD

Lic. No. 70875

T0588

5494 6500

Phone 5494 0398

T0347

Office and Showroom Unit 1, Lot 28 Biondi Crescent, Beerwah

Electricians

Shop 2, 5 Peachester Road, Beerwah www.totalmicrosystems.com.au

Lic 69821

CUT & EDGE SERVICE AVAILABLE

T0019A

• Kitchens • Vanity • Laundry •TV Units • Robes • Appliances • Organised sub trades

QBSA: 737533

41 Caloundra Rd, Caloundra

5413 2500

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For Home & Business Fully equipped workshop Acer Authorised Service Provider Home & Business Callouts Available

2/28 Biondi Crescent Fax 5439 0109 Beerwah Qld 4519 Email: knmkitchens@iinet.net.au

Joinery & Shopfitters

PH: 5497 4097 Mob: 0419 797 448

SALES / REPAIRS / SUPPORT

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New Installations & Renovations

Plain - Exposed - Stencil Finishers Shed Slabs, Driveways, Pathways Patios, Under House, House Slab Bobcat hire

computer sales.repairs.support

Ken Muller 0467 490 907 Matthew Muller 0409 936 083

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total microsystems ABN 83 143 913 259 BSA Lic No. 49425

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For all your electrical needs

Give us a go! No Job is Too Small Lighting New Homes Pumps

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

Call Greg Small ph 5494 9199 mob 0404 903 801

Prompt, friendly service

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

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Fencing

2 William St Kilcoy

GARAGES - SHEDS FREE Roof Insulation With Every Shed Or Garage Purchased while stocks last, conditions apply

20 Tytherleigh Ave, Landsborough

LP Gas Suppliers

5496 9861 or 0439 303 306 Glasshouse Mtns

5493 0493

www.firstcallfencing.com.au

email: matt@firstcallfencing.com.au QBSA LIC1139536

Garden Maintenance

Glass & Security A & K Glass and Aluminium Servicing the Hinterland all areas

For all your mowing/ride on & garden needs

Call Gary: 0414 713 491 House Yards, Small Acreage Horticulture Advice

Mick 0418 935 162

MOWING & ALL GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Large or small. Experienced Local Operator

Phone Michael 0447 341 241

A1 Raylene’s Mowing • 42 Inch cut Walker • Whippy • Spray • Hedging • Yard Cleanups • Push Mow

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Fully Licensed / Fully Insured QBSA: 848880

Phone John 1800 200 444

Hinterland Handyman 30 years farm, building, home and yard maintenance 10 years in Landsborough Quality work at an affordable cost Phone Marcus 5494 8474 or 0418 127 995

Home Maintenance Maintenance Tradesman 40 Years Experience • Carpentry & Joinery • Minor Cabinet Making • Plastering

• Tiling • Painting • No Job too small

FREE QUOTES

• New Work • House Repaints • Roof Repaints

• Decks • House & Roof Washing PAINTING Do It Right Davie McIntyre Choose Brush Right Painting 0420 662 811 / 5496 9540 Glass House Mountains

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Professional Painting Local Tradesman with 20 years Experience All Aspects of Painting Sunshine Coast including all Hinterland areas

ABN 79 347 449 750

ANDREW 0423 107 716

BRESLIN PAINTING

BSA 49885

New Work & Repaints • Airless Spraying

5494 1861 • 0418 883 436

Landscaping robertcammell@yahoo.com.au

Robert Cammell

Honest & Reliable Ph: 0405 248 870

07 5494 0445

Painting & House Washing Roof Restoration

Phone George 0487 424 223

Fully Insured, ride on mowing $55 / hr

0423 002 717

Ph. 5494 9400 or 0401 674 126

$27.50 per hour including GST

Aussie Mowing and Lawn Care

Beerwah Mowing

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

SH RIG RU

T0062

T0392

• Same Day Response • Gold Medal Service • Fully insured

ALL MAINTENANCE

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Large Acreage Mowing Rubbish Removed

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Factory and Showroom

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

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

FREE QUOTES

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www.jimsmowing.net

• Windows • Doors • Shower Screens • Maintenance • Large Range of Spare Parts TO499

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Your local Jim services all areas call 131546

Fully insured Mowing Acreage Gardening Rubbish Removal

New Work Repaints Roofs Driveways Pressure Cleaning

PAINTERS

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

5496 9270

Painters STEVE GASTALDIN

Same day response Free Quotes Fully insured

ABN 87 020 422 605

L P G A S

QBSA 1091741

KLM

T0322

your local licensed contractor

TO508

Gas

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

Tina 0418 935 164

Marine Services

www.kamconstructions.com.au

FIRST CALL FENCING

LAWN & GARDEN CARE

Phone Shane Robins 0418 900 705 a/h 5494 6425

Ph (07) 5497 2615

Phone 5494 8900

Local

• Design • Retaining walls / Drainage • Paving / Repairs • Gardens / Mulching • Lawns • Mini Bobcat Services TO506

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Quality Workmanship

BSA Licence no 60108

T0055

TO043

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

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

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

BEERWAH LANDSCAPING

Garages / Sheds

BEERWAH &S •W

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

ATER FEATURES

• PATHWAYS/STAIRS • UNIQUE GARDENS & GARDEN FEATURES

Call Rudi Ph.: 0438 940 634 Email: painter-decorator@hotmail.com Reliable * Professional * Affordable Free Quotes * BSA 1155906

GRAHAM RENWICK

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

Ph: 0418 204 159 a/h: 5494 0830

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.

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FREE QUOTES

Pumps

*Driveways *Site clean-ups *Landscaping

REPAIRS SALES SERVICE

0419 704 408

5494 8913

frogonthehop@bigpond.com

Works where others can’t and loves Lantana!

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News in Brief Veteran service goes online

A new website, offering veterans a more immediate way of conducting business with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs is now available.

‘MyAccount’ is an online service centre where clients can engage with the Department anytime, anywhere and all they need to get started is a computer and internet connection.

It offers a variety of services including viewing and requesting forms and factsheets; booking transport to medical appointments, viewing payments and card information, requesting replacement cards, lodging travel claims, requesting additional entitlements, changing contact details, and viewing the status of claims.

The service is not meant to replace traditional means of communicating with the Department but is another channel in which to engage with it.

‘MyAccount’ is an evolving service and additional features will be added over time. The service is optional and veterans who wish to set-up an account can phone 1800 173 858 to receive a personal registration number.

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It’s time to celebrate the achievements of extraordinary local women with entries now open for the Telstra Australian Business Women’s Awards.

Telstra Country Wide Area General Manager for the Sunshine Coast, Kris Carver, urged the local community to make 2012 the year they nominate local business women for the prestigious national Awards, now in their 18th year.

“Innovative business women can come from anywhere and we certainly have many in the Sunshine Coast region who inspire others by their courage and leadership,” Mr Carver said.

There are three qualifying categories in the Telstra Business Women’s Awards: • Commonwealth Bank Business Owner Award - Open to owners with a 50 per cent share or more in a business with responsibility for key management decision making.

• Hudson Private and Corporate Sector Award Open to employees in the private and corporate sectors, or owners with less than a 50 per cent share in a business.

• White Pages® Community and Government Award - Open to employees in government

departments, statutory bodies or not-for-profit organisations.

There are two specialist categories: • Nokia Business Innovation Award - Recognising innovation across a number of areas including sales and marketing, process, product or service.

• Marie Claire Young Business Women's Award – Open to entrants in one of the qualifying categories aged 34 years or under as at June 30.

Awards are offered in each category in every state and territory and winners will be announced at public events held between September 18 and October 16.

State and territory winners are eligible for the national Awards which will be announced at the 2012 Telstra Australian Business Women's Awards in Sydney on November 21.

Entries are open from today until midnight on June 19.

To nominate business women or for further information about the Awards, please visit: www. telstrabusinesswomensawards.com or call 1800 817 536 between 9.00am and 7.00pm AEST Monday to Friday.

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Down & Dirty with Brownie

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The numbers game

Now’s a great time to think about starting some landscaping projects.

The first place many people have to start when developing a garden, is to actually make the garden beds from scratch.

And with most of our local soils, it’s a good idea to raise the garden bed above the existing soil level, to create good drainage and give the plants some reasonable soil to sink their roots into.

This generally involves buying in soil and mulch.

How do you work out how much to order – especially when most landscaping companies sell it by the cubic metre?

The easiest way is to draw a sketch of your garden beds, make some measurements of the length and width, and take that to one of our landscaping suppliers (like Moroneys at Beerwah or Savage at Landsborough).

They’ll be more than happy to work everything out for you.

If you’d like to do it yourself, here’s a simple high school refresher to help in your calculations.

Working out volumes of mulch and soil becomes very easy using these formulas (especially with a calculator!)

Area of a square (and rectangle): l x w (l = length; w = width)

Circumference of a circle: π x d (π = pi, which = 3.14; d = diameter) Area of a circle: π x r2 (r = radius = half the diameter) Area of a triangle: (b x h)/2 (b = base; h = height) You can use a combination of mostly squares, rectangles and circles to work out the area of garden beds on your design.

These formulas only give you the area, the other variable in working out volume is depth.

And depth depends on what you need.

And remember that your average garden soil mix will compact down a little with time, so allow an extra 15 per cent to compensate.

So to work out how much soil to order for your garden beds, work out the area of all the beds.

You then multiply the area by the depth, plus 15 per cent. Make sure you use all the same units of measurement – it’s best to convert everything to metres – and be careful with decimal points.

10mm = 1cm = 0.01m 100mm = 10cm = 0.1m 1000mm = 100cm = 1m Mulch is best laid at about a 7cm thickness, so you multiply the garden bed area by 7cm – again make sure you keep the units the same. Don’t multiply centimetres by metres.

Let’s look at an example. If all the areas of garden bed give a total of about 180m2, then the volume of mulch required will be 180 x 0.07 = 12.6 cubic metres.

But when ordering you would probably go up to 14 or maybe even 15 - to round it off. It’s always better to order slightly too much than slightly too little.

A formula that is very useful when looking to fill a pot plant is the volume of a cylinder, as you will be able to work out how much potting mix to purchase.

Volume of a cylinder: π x r2 x h It’s also handy to know how much a cubic metre weighs – especially if you’re taking it away yourself in a trailer or in the back of a ute.

1 cubic metre top soil = 1.4 tonnes 1 cubic metre garden soil = 1.2 tonnes 1 cubic metre wood chip = 0.4 tonnes 1 cubic metre bark = 0.3 tonnes 1 cubic metre leaf/chip forest blend = 0.3 tonnes 1 cubic metre brickies sand = 1.45 tonnes 1 cubic metre coarse river sand = 1.5 tonnes 1 cubic metre gravel = 1.5 tonnes 1 cubic metre deco-granite = 1.3 tonnes 30L bag of potting mix = 15kg Thank you for your attention. Class dismissed.

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Make a note in your diary for May 27, as the only place to be next Saturday will be at the Glasshouse Country Sustainability and Garden Expo in the Beerwah Community Hall and Turner Park (next to the library).

If you went along to last year’s expo, you’ll remember the great displays, speakers and competitions that made the day so successful.

And if you’ve never been, well this year is definitely one not to miss.

The chance to listen, meet and learn from special guest speaker Annette McFarlane (ABC radio and gardening writer) can’t be missed.

Don’t miss the plant clinic, were Annette will

answer your problems and questions. Bring along your weird and wonderful garden plants or your pest and weed problems; Annette will have all the answers for you.

One of the great features of last years expo was the diverse and captivating range of information displays. This year will be even better.

Most displays will have specialist products, plants and gifts on sale, as well as interesting information.

Local community gardening and environment groups, Mooloolah River Waterwatch and Landcare, Glasshouse Country Bromeliad Society, Glasshouse Country Orchid Society, Sunshine Coast Environment Council, Wildlife Preservation Society of QLD and the Wildlife Volunteers Association will all be there, showcasing their great range of products, books, plants, services, projects, knowledge and members.

The award winning Community Recycling Inc. from Beerwah will have their recycled garden ‘objets d’art’ masterpieces on display.

Trade displays from local businesses and groups will give you some great ideas and products to help you become a sustainable gardener.

Have I mentioned prize draws, live music, face painting, jumping castle, farm animals and storytelling?

All that walking and talking will probably give you a might appetite – and so to stave off starvation, the food court, Rotary and more will be selling fresh food and drinks, with freshly ground and brewed coffee served from the Red Rocket Espresso van.

The best thing about the garden expo – is that it’s an event put on by local people and groups to help local gardeners and residents. And that’s something well worth supporting.

Glasshouse Country Garden Expo.

Beerwah Community Hall (next to the library) and Turner Park.

Sunday, May 27 – 9.00am to 4.00pm.

Entry $5.00, under-16’s free.

Bring your money with you and I’ll see you there.

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Funding success for Glasshouse Districts Cricket Club Contributed by Jill Forster

Glasshouse Districts Cricket Club recently purchased a new pitch cover and Jugs Bowling Machine thanks to funding support from the Sunshine Coast Council Grants Program.

The pitch cover will be larger than the one presently being used. Because a larger area would be covered this would provide a much safer and higher quality playing surface and prevent both junior and senior games from being cancelled due to inclement weather.

The bowling machine will be an extremely important training aid for training sessions for all our members and other members of the community who use our facilities. By improving players’ skills, it would create more confident and enthusiastic players and with cricket being a team sport, would also lift the team moral and generate more successful outcomes.

These players would be more inclined to continue playing cricket.

Junior soccer carnival success

The Under 6 carnival held at Glasshouse Sports grounds was a huge success last weekend thanks to the weather and also to all our volunteers helping on the day for field set up, barbeques, line marking, registration and parking. The day went smoothly and the kids all had a fantastic time. Special thanks to Jo Black who organised the event and spent the day at Glasshouse Sports Grounds, even though her kids were playing at other fields on the Sunshine Coast.

Your time is very much appreciated by the club.

Please check our facebook page – Beerwahglasshouseunitedsoccerclub for Soccer Camp information being held over the school holidays at Caboolture Grounds and any other updates and information.

Your guide to sport in Glasshouse Country

Landsborough Tennis Club Contributed by Jill Kirchheiner

Friday Night Tennis – The weather has stayed fine so far and with only 1 match to go before the semi-finals, everyone will be hoping it stays that way. Remember that the semi-finals are on the 1st June which is the Show holiday, so if you can’t play on the Friday please organise your match earlier in the week if possible. Remember to help with the ball-boying for your match and also try to learn how to score if you don’t already. If you haven’t paid your season fees yet then you need to pay them as soon as possible as they are due now, and need to be paid to Dawn at Landsborough Courts. There is still quite a few players who have not paid yet. All players and their family are invited to the finals and breakup on the 8th June. There is a small fee for non-players for the BBQ but players are free. If you will be attending could you please let Dawn know to help with the catering. Following are the scores up to the 18.5 – Div A1/A2 – Asics-271(def semi), Reebok-252(def semi), Nike-187(def semi), Puma186(def semi), Adidas-150, Converse-147. Div C – Sharapovas-2620, Clijsters-203, Stosurs-196, Williams-167. Peewee 1 – Jaffas-187, Smarties-177, Minties-124, Fantales-113. Peewee 2 – Hi 5-174, Teletubbies-154, Sesame St-148, Wiggles-134. Peewee 3 – Amy-104, Jac-68, Charlee-63, Declan-48. Continuous – Crunchie-399, Picnic-311, Flake-301, Snickers-286 Club News - Ladies social tennis is on Tuesday mornings from 8am to approx midday. Wednesday night mixed social tennis starts at 7pm to approx 9pm. New players are welcome for either of the above, beginners or experienced. If you would like more information about the club or being a member of the club, or you would like to know more about any of the tennis competitions, the Ladies Tuesday tennis, or Wednesday night tennis or interested in receiving coaching, these details can be obtained by contacting Dawn on 54941085.

Court hire during the daytime can be done through the Landsborough IGA and for night hire please contact Dawn.

Contributed by Sian Mountey

Home U6 Kingfishers 3 VS Immanual Sharks 4 Home U6 Rosellas 6 VS Immanual Unicorns 0 Home U6 Wrens 0 VS Immanual Rockets 8 Home U7 Ravens 2 VS Sun Bull Sharks 2 Home U8 Galahs 2 VS Buderim Broncos 6 Home U9 Kites 3 VS Immanual Piranhas 6 Home U9 Lorikeets 2 VS Currimundi Piranhas 6 Home U10 Falcons 22 VS Nambour Leopards 0 Home U10 Stormbirds 3 VS Currimundi Swordfish 3 Home U11 Magpies 2 VS Caloundra Black 3 Away U13 Kookaburras 4 VS Caloundra Black 5 Home U16 Condors 7 VS Bli Bli Knights 4 Away Mooloolah United 1 VS Buddina United 5 Home Mooloolah Ladies 3 VS Caloundra Ladies 3 Away Mooloolah 2FAT 0 VS Currimundi Vikings 3

Mooloolah Valley Bowls Club Contributed by Judy Walker

On 15th. May the winners were Ray Bryant, Lloyd Walker and Ede Clark.

On Thursday 17th we set off for our bus trip to Warwick. 41 bowlers from all over the coast enjoyed beautiful weather and great friendship at Allora, Warwick East and Killarney. Mr Feelings experimented with a new grip and whilst he had a little luck on the first day he came back to earth on Sunday. He still thinks he has bragging rights but wait for next year.Thanks to all for their help and we will start on next year soon. www.gcnews.com.au

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Top efforts from Vechi Ryu students

Students of Glasshouse Mountains Vechi Ryu Karate have certainly done themselves and their Sensai, Jasmine Ruhle, proud of late.

In the past two months, the students have attended tournaments, some of them their first ever competition, and have brought home a swag of trophies. In fact, all of the students who competed at the last tournament came home with a trophy, a great result for the group, many of whom only started training with Jasmine at her Glasshouse classes for the past 18 months.

Sensai Jasmine runs classes at Glasshouse Mountains Hall every Wednesday, from 4.00pm - 5.00pm for Juniors, and 5.00pm - 6.00pm for Seniors. Classes are also held at Landsborough and Caboolture. For more information, ring Jasmine on 0432 348 875.

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Beerwah Ladies Golf

Wednesday 16th May. Ladies Bowls Day. One game of Fours and two games of Pairs were played.

The results are, in the Fours Joan Wilson, Gaye Rohweder, Margaret Beasley, Maurie Dawes def Di Hunt, Di Garland, Dalija Wells, Bob Moss 19 to 18.

In the Pairs games John McSwain, Graham Young def Dennis Hume, Warren Blackbourne 36 to 8.

Marleen Bertram, Kevin Beasley def Rae Farrell, Noelle Dean 25 to 15.

Also on the Wednesday afternoon a Semi Final of the Men’s Pairs Championship was played. The result was Kerry Capern, Phil Siggers def Terry Little, Mike Moore 20 to 18.

Thursday 18th May. Open Pairs Games. AM winners Tony Verdonck, Bray Howard 2 + 46. Runners up, Bob Moss, Maurie Dawes + 26 in the second game.

In the PM Game, winners were Brian Fogarty, Don Tierney 2 + 42. Runners up were Kerry Capern, Phil Siggers + 24 in the second game.

Saturday 19th May. Men’s Pairs Championship Final was played. The 2012 Club Men’s Pairs Champions are Kerry Capern and Phil Siggers with a score of 24 def Gary Lehmann and Jim Tatum with a score of 11.

Congratulations to Kerry and Phil.

Another magic day on the Sunny Coast! The weather was lovely and the course the same for 72 players who came out to compete for trophies donated by Heather Coyle and Viki Bartel.

We played a Single Stableford in 3 Divisions with Shirley Cooper being the clear winner of Division 1 with a score of 38 points. Sharon Phillips was Runner Up with 35 points.

2nd Division was taken out by Teresa Keast with a total of 36 points, followed by Brenda Briese on 34 points. If you ever wondered about the best way to avoid a snake, just ask Brenda. Oriel Lyon took out Division 3 with 32 points, with Ruth Parish Runner Up with 30 points. NTP on 2 was Barb Whitfield, Grace Ferguson on 5, Viki Bartel got 16 and Julie McMahon won the 18th. The Ball Rundown went to 30.

At present we are in the middle of the Men's Club Championships, with two rounds already played and the final rounds this weekend. Good luck fellas, let's hope the holds for you. Stay safe everyone and good golfing.

Contributed by Dennis Hume

Mooloolah Soccer Club Results

BEERWAH & DISTRICT TROPHIES D0126

Blood, Sweat and Cheers

Kerry Capern and Phil Siggers

Contributed by Jenny Kelly

Captain Lea with Teresa Keast

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turf turf turf Carpet grass $3.95/ sqm, Couch from $2.20/ sqm. Free delivery Glenview & Mooloolah Suncoast Turf Supplies 0414 812 559

Lge s/s Fridge Freezer $680. Solid timber 7 peice outdoor setting $400. Lge 9 peice timber dining setting $850. All of above only 6 months new, hardly used Phone: 0447 734 477 Mulch, hay, lucerne great for your garden Ph: 5494 9652 or 0448 942 642 NURSERY PLANT CLEARANCE SALE. Tropicals, palms, grasses and more. June 9 and 10, 9am - 2pm.

158 Kings Road Glass House Mtns Bromeliads mainly Neo's from $5 each 25 for $100 Ph: 5493 0131 or 0407 773 264

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The one with the doberman said, "just watch, and do as I do." They walked over to the bar and the one with the doberman put on a pair of dark glasses and started to walk in. The bouncer at the door said, "sorry, lady, no pets allowed." The woman with the doberman said, "you don't understand. This is my seeing-eye dog." The bouncer said, "a doberman?"

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TAURUS April 21 – May 21 Becoming closer to your family and friends will be important to you. There will be a need to let go of the past. Education and new studies are likely to be made now. You will be able to work hard and long to secure excellent results.

Your finances will improve. A promotion and a new opportunity will present itself.

GEMINI May 22 – June 21 There can be some changes connected with close relationships.

Some relationships may end while other relationships will become closer. Letting go of old habits will be needed. This is a fortunate time for mixing business with pleasure. You may meet people who will open new opportunities for you.

CANCER June 22 – July 22 If you are a good listener you will be at the right place at the right time. Financial prospects will certainly improve.

A surprise visit is likely from an old friend.

Having fun can mean regeneration to you.

New studies are likely with new insight into yourself. Listen to your heart.

Leo July 23 – August 22 It is time to take the plunge into a new lifestyle. This is the time to make important decisions regarding your home, your family and career. Opportunities will seem to come out of the blue.

New romantic interests are possible and doors of awareness can change your life.

Changes in the home are likely soon.

VIRGO August 23 – September 22 There is a lightening up of your life.

Learn to trust more in who and what you are. Your work now will open up more use of your talents and skills. Patience is bringing you a gift. Relax more and believe in yourself. Purchasing property can work out well. Money concerns from the past may still need sorting out.

LIBRA September 23 – October 22 Have patience and you will be surprised at the outcome. Good news coming in the post. Watch your health.

Some friendships may tend to become a bit strained. You may find a number of changes with friends. Some travel is shown this week. New friends can be made. Use your unique magnetism to open up new doors.

SCORPIO October 23 – November 22 Work prospects are now excellent. New people coming into your life now will be beneficial. New car is possible. This is a good time to start a new health program.

There can be a focus on romantic interests. Don’t let your imagination run too wild. Someone special can enter your life. Your social life will be quite hectic.

SAGITTARIUS November 23 – December 22 Have fun, but try to find some time for yourself. Take the time to open up new areas of life. Contact with nature and exercise will ground you. Other people will offer new ideas. Give yourself time.

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AQUARIUS January 20 – February 19 You may be going through difficulties that cause you concern, but this is temporary and will ease as soon as you slow down.

A time for completions. Travel is shown at this time. There can be a tendency to be too serious. Any important decisions need to be taken slowly. There can be new job prospects and a change of residence.

PISCES February 20 – March 20 Changes can be made around a car.

Your serious side can be put on hold, have fun. New friends coming into our life will be important. News of a baby will be a surprise. This can be a time of deep transformation on many levels. Your work may change, as well as your home and family. New people that come into your life now will be excellent.

ARIES March 21 – April 20 Now you can reap what you have sown.

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They're very good." The bouncer said, "ok, come on in." The lady with the chihuahua thought that convincing him that a chihuahua was a seeingeye dog may be a bit more difficult, but thought, "what the heck," so she put on her dark glasses and started to walk. Once again the bouncer said, "sorry, lady, no pets allowed." The woman said, "you don't understand. This is my seeing-eye dog."

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