Edition 26 nov 2014

Glasshouse Country News WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26 - 2014. VOLUME 29-29

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Mt Tibrogargan summit route reopens page 6

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ast week Sarah and I headed along to the Caloundra Events Centre to grab some photos of the Beerwah State High School students arriving at their formal.

As we parked the car, two really glamorous sequin clad girls stepped out of the vehicle next to us, they looked like models ready to walk the red carpet at the Academy Awards (see photo top of cover).

And while this isn’t the first year we have taken photos at this endof-year event, you kind of forget what really great fun it is seeing the students dress up and witnessing first-hand how excited both the

students and their families are.

However what never ceases to amaze me is the transformation that takes place from seeing the students in their school uniforms to seeing them turn into such dazzling creatures.

So when Sarah returned later in the week from the Clap Out with her photos and I chose one of two very teary looking school girls in their uniforms for the front cover, it made me laugh when I recognised them as the two sequin clad girls who arrived when we did at the formal.

I hope Letitia and Haley, along with all the other graduating students, enjoyed their last week of high school and we look forward to hearing plenty of great stories about their future success.

Regards,

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Local news........................... 3-10 Community news................ 12-16 Business news......................... 18 Kids & Parenting................. 20-21 School news............................ 22 You said it............................... 23 I Give a Moo for Mooloolah.... 24-25 Health beauty & wellbeing........ 28 Living..................................... 29 Dine in / Take out................ 30-31

Happenings........................ 32-33 Elected reps............................ 34 Gardening............................... 35 Real estate......................... 36-39 Churches................................ 40 Noticeboard............................ 40 Trades............................... 41-46 Sports news............................ 47 Classifieds.......................... 48-49 Fun page................................. 50

Letitia Spedding and Haley Threfall making a teary exit from the Beerwah State High School’s Clap Out ceremony last Friday See story page 22

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What's Happening November

29 Saturday

28 Friday

Impact Youth Beerwah’s Big Event, under 40s are welcome to come along to Church on the Rise from 7.00pm.

The evening will include music, preaching, games, prizes and food, with the guest speaker on the night Pastor James Schleusner the Sunshine Coast Youth Alive Director.

Entry is free and the church is located at 68 Peachester Road, Beerwah.

Community Children’s Christmas Party at the Beerburrum School of Arts Hall, Anzac Avenue in Beerburrum from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Christmas carols, crafts, jumping castle, and face painting, the kids will also be able to play in the snow and see Santa. If you would like your child to receive a gift (maximum $10.00) from Santa please drop off a labelled gift to the Beerburrum State School Office during school hours. For catering purposes please RSVP email beerburrumhall@hotmail.com or ring Helen 5496 0143 after 5.00pm.

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There will be a community meeting at the Landsborough Pub at 4.00pm to discuss concerns regarding a local flying-fox roost. Council is looking to work with the community to find solutions for how best to deal with these challenging neighbours.

Cr Baberowski will be available at the Beerwah Library from 1.00pm to 3.00pm to meet with residents and talk about local issues important to them.

29 Saturday

There will be a Free Concert Event in the park by the Maleny Library from 1.30pm – 3.30pm with local musicians and performers as well as three to four speakers on the proposed NBN tower roll-out and what the community puts forward as alternatives. All performers will be giving their time for free and raising awareness of the need for alternatives to Microwave Towers will be the focal point of the day. Bring along your family for a friendly afternoon.

29 Saturday

Horse Race Night, Glasshouse Districts Cricket Club is holding its inaugural Horse Race Night at Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club.

Cost is $20.00 per person. Persons under 18 are welcome but cannot participate in the gambling aspect and the cost is $5.00.

Doors open at 6.30pm with the first of eight races on the big screen at 7.30pm. For further information or to purchase tickets please contact Michael Schofield on 0408 700 472 or Jeremy Schultz on 0431 430 281.

Peachester Village Markets, from 9.00am – 2.00pm (New Time) run by the Peachester CWA and held at the Peachester Hall. There will be stalls selling bromeliads, other plants, preserves, cards, jewellery, toys, cooking, soaps, children’s clothes and many more. There’s also a sausage sizzle by the Beerwah Lions, jumping castle, face painting and homemade lollies.

29 Saturday

If you love a good ‘All you can eat’ seafood buffet then head along to the Beerwah RSL from 6.00pm, $40.00 per head, bookings are essential phone 5494 0289.

30 Sunday

Mandolins in Brisbane will perform a concert at the St George’s Anglican Church, 2 Walker Drive, Maleny from 2.00pm. Afternoon tea will be provided. Admission will be at the door $20.00 adults, concession $15.00 and children under 12 free.

For more information please call 0408 066 803.

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It's time for action at the Glass House intersection

By Greg Brown

Anyone using the Steve Irwin Way – Reed Street intersection at Glass House Mountains will know how treacherous it can be.

The intersection services all local traffic in and out of the Glass House township and the growing residential areas, school and childcare drop-off and pick up traffic, a considerable number of trucks from the local quarry and other industries, commercial delivery vehicles, and tourists and travellers with caravans.

Team this with the ever increasing amount of traffic using Steve Irwin Way, and it is plainly obvious that the intersection has outgrown the old-style ‘stop and giveway’ approach.

The slight incline in the road at the intersection means that trucks take longer to manoeuvre into Steve Irwin Way. Visual problems exist if you are looking to turn left from Glass House. And exiting from Jeffreys Road straight across into Reed Street can be terrifying.

With the State Government elections in early 2015, Glass House Mountains businessman Kel McNamara is calling for action on a local road black-spot … before it’s too late.

“The danger posed by the intersection has been identified over and over again, and the time has

come for the procrastination to stop,” said Kel. “Everyone agrees that the intersection needs traffic lights, just like what has happened at Landsborough.

“And we need a firm, definite assurance to be made by our local State Member, Andrew Powell that it will happen, and soon, before a local family has to suffer through a tragedy,” he said.

“Andrew has stated in the past that the intersection is his number one road priority, but unfortunately he has yet to come forward with a firm plan.

“He has made pledges that he will try to make it happen, giving cautious qualifications around budgets and priority listings, but I think the community would now expect Andrew to actually make it happen.

“The local community want to see Andrew say ‘yes it will happen and I will make it happen by this date’ otherwise it’s just more hot air promises,” said Kel. I would like to see everyone who believes the intersection must be upgraded to send Andrew an email to Glass.House@parliament.qld.gov. au – let him know what you expect and make sure you include your name and address for verification and response purposes.

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Have your say on the future of Maleny recreation facilities Residents and the sport and recreation community are invited to have their say as Sunshine Coast Council develops the Maleny Recreation Master Plan.

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Division 5 Councillor Jenny McKay said the Plan covers Maleny Showgrounds, Witta Sportsground and the sport and recreation uses across the Maleny Community Precinct.

“The Plan will determine current usage and the most appropriate type and level of future recreation facilities and infrastructure at these venues over the next 15 years,” Cr McKay said.

“We want to ensure the project will be consistent with community demand and needs of clubs and organisations within the Maleny locality and the wider region.

“The study will explore the current and future needs of the Maleny Showgrounds and Witta Sportsground and what role the Maleny Community Precinct can play to service future gaps.”

Leisure planning and management consultants, the Strategic Leisure Group, have been engaged to assist Council in undertaking this study.

Cr McKay said a comprehensive community engagement approach will be undertaken to ensure residents and stakeholder groups have ample opportunity to express their views throughout the project.

“This will include face to face meetings with site user groups, lessees, landowners and other stakeholders, surveys of clubs and schools, and design workshops that will be open to community

members,” Cr McKay said.

“You can discuss the project with council representatives and the Strategic Leisure Group on Saturday, December 6 from 10.00am to 2.00pm at the Maleny IGA. This will give residents an opportunity to share their thoughts about the recreation and sporting needs at Maleny Showgrounds, Witta Sportsground or Maleny Community Precinct.

“It is important to note council has not made a commitment to fund all recommendations from the Maleny Recreation Master Plan. Its implementation will require external funding assistance.

“It is vital to have a well-researched plan in place to ensure council is aware of Maleny’s needs and take advantage of funding opportunities as they arise.

“This is an important project for Maleny and we look forward to hearing from residents.”

Community feedback will continue throughout the master planning process and will close when the Plan is endorsed by council. Visit council’s website for more information and to have your say.

The Plug What: Discuss the project with council representatives and the Strategic Leisure Group When: Saturday, December 6 from 10.00am to 2.00pm at the Maleny IGA.

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What will development of Halls Creek mean to us?

by Greg Brown

Q. Who wants Halls Creek developed?

A. It isn’t Council who is supporting it. Their long considered position is that the long-term future urban growth should be based around the existing Glasshouse Country townships (the so-called Beerwah East option), rather than a new mega-city adjacent to Pumicestone Passage (Halls Creek). Council want Halls Creek excluded from any future intensive urban development. The State Government are insisting that the location remain open in our longer term plans as an urban expansion area.

Q. Why does Stockland believe it has the best option for the future?

A. As the developers who own Halls Creek – they are pushing their barrow hard. Why wouldn’t they? It’s a billion dollar money spinner for them.

But does all their spruiking about environmental safeguards, sustainable planning and the like, really come into the equation?

If the development happens, Stockland may not still own the site – they may very well not even be in existence – so anything they say about what they will or won’t do, needs to be taken out of the argument.

Q. What are the issues for local residents?

There are many issues for and against the Halls Creek and the Beerwah East options, and the facts and rhetoric can be confusing. But when it comes down to it, what exactly what do we want in the future?

1. Do we want a prosperous and sustainable future for our local towns?

2. Do we want improved public transport into this side of the highway?

3. Do we want the CAMCOS transport connection, connecting us to the Coast?

Q. How will it impact on us having a prosperous and sustainable future?

A. We hear so much about the importance of ‘shop local’ and supporting our local business scene to keep it vibrant and thriving. The reality is that to keep local businesses flourishing, not only do we need to shop locally, but the local region needs to grow to attract and support new businesses.

It’s not very likely that we would be able to attract any new major traders along the lines of Target and all the new specialty shops at Beerwah, if there was a new large urban (and retail) development proposed to go ahead on our doorstep, as would be the case with Halls Creek.

Why would a major business set up here if there was a nice shiny new development 15 minutes away with plans for 35,000 residents?

Q. How will it impact on our public transport?

A. The development of Halls Creek with the large population it will house, will see future major roads, light rail, bus and other only dreamed of transportation infrastructure focused in that area, leaving our towns wanting much-needed improvements in transport.

Q. What about CAMCOS? A. It is the planned rail link between Beerwah and the Coast passing through the soon-tocommence Caloundra South development.

You can forget that promised transport connection if Halls Creek gets the nod.

But the Beerwah East option gives the CAMCOS

link the stable population base to support it going ahead.

Q. What do other stakeholder groups say?

Sunshine Coast Council says ‘No’, Most Sunshine Coast Residents and Ratepayers Associations say ‘No’, Landsborough Area Community Association says ‘No’, Take Action for Pumicestone Passage says ‘No’, Sunshine Coast Environment Council says ‘No’, Glasshouse Mountains Advancement Network says ‘No’, Mooloolah Waterwatch and Landcare Group says ‘No’, and many local residents have already said ‘No’.

So what are you going to say?

At least with the Beerwah East option, the resulting new developments are locally based, supporting local families and businesses, creating local jobs, developing local prosperity and making our region relevant to local and state government decision makers.

If you want to say ‘No’ – you just have to sign the letter on page 35 of this week’s edition and either post it to your local MP or drop it into one of the shops listed on the letter and it’ll be posted for you.

The more people that take that simple step, the more Andrew Powell and Mark McArdle will know how strongly we feel about it.

If you stay silent, then the politicians can only interpret that as that you support the development of Halls Creek.

So speak up now or forever hold your peace.

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Mt Tibrogargan summit route reopens The summit route on the western face of Mt Tibrogargan in Glass House Mountains National Park reopened on Thursday, November 20, after Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) removed loose rock along the trail to improve safety.

National Parks Minister Steve Dickson said QPWS had identified ongoing risks to users of the route and had advised it was for experienced, fit and well-equipped climbers. It’s also best attempted in the cooler months.

“The route to the top of this iconic peak was initially closed in February 2014, due to a wildfire that burnt the whole mountain in late January 2014,” Mr Dickson said.

“The fire burnt significant amounts of vegetation and destabilised rock, making the route hazardous.

“QPWS closed the summit route due to a heightened risk of natural rock fall, and a greater risk of climbers dislodging rock that could hit people below them and cause serious injury or death.”

Mr Dickson said that over the past month QPWS had completed works to re-open the route, including a scaling operation (removal of loose rock) involving collecting and bagging of loose rock, using helicopters to relocate the material to the base of the mountain.

Installation of new signage will better inform visitors of risks and ways to improve their safety and enjoyment while climbing Mt Tibrogargan.

“QPWS is continuing works in the area, such as stabilising the approach track to the summit route,” he said.

“Visitors are advised that they need to make good decisions and manage their own safety while accessing the Mt Tibrogargan summit route.

“Think carefully before you attempt it. If you don’t have the skills, high level of fitness or gear for this route, there are easier alternatives in the area such as the fantastic Mt Ngungun walk that gives great views of the Glass House Mountains and the Sunshine Coast,” he said.

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Talking tech at Beerwah Library Becoming a technology trendsetter and expanding your digital world has become easier after last Wednesday’s launch of the Beerwah Library New Technology program.

Division 1 Councillor Rick Baberowski and Member for Caloundra, Mark McArdle joined community members for morning tea and a chance to ‘test drive’ new technology at the Beerwah launch.

“The Interactive Projector and Samsung Tablet Devices provide an opportunity for the public to discover how to use the latest technology which will be available for experimentation and play,” he said.

“The interactive projector is cutting edge technology that enables sharing of ideas and interaction with projected material on a large screen, great for modern learning styles and meetings.

“It offers community groups plug and play meeting room technology so they can interact with their projected material and email the changes from a whiteboard.

“The tablets will also be used by staff to demonstrate access to the eLibrary and the library service’s extensive range of online products that include eBooks, eAudio, eMagazine, music and films both in and outside the library.”

Annette Pendlebury from the Friends of Beerwah Library and Beerwah Grafx group said everyone is excited about the new equipment.

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“Nowhere else in Beerwah is there a resource where your community group can meet, access Wi-Fi, use the latest equipment – all for free.

The Library does an amazing job of enabling community groups to develop and grow and in turn support the community.”

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Let’s support our troops at Christmas With Christmas fast approaching Member for Fisher Mal Brough is asking the Sunshine Coast to spare a thought for our troops who won’t be able to spend Christmas with their families and friends.

Mr Brough said that with more than 2,200 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel deployed overseas on operations it is important that we send them our support.

“Christmas is a very important time to be with friends and family. For those troops serving overseas at this time it can be hard for them and their families back home,” Mr Brough said.

“I am encouraging the Sunshine Coast to show the fantastic community spirit we are known for and send a message of support for our ADF personnel to let them know we appreciate their service and that they are in our thoughts.

“The best and most effective way to do this is by sending an email message to the troops at supportthetroops@defence.gov.au.

“Something as simple as ‘thank you for your service’ can have a significant positive impact.

“In the spirit of Christmas, I also ask that you remember our ex-service men and women and support organisations such as the RSL, Legacy and Soldier On in recognition of the increasing numbers of recently returned veterans.”

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phenomenal support to our ADF personnel, past and present, and their families. Any donation to these organisations is greatly appreciated and used for a very worthwhile cause,” Mr Brough said.

Donations can be made to Legacy (www.legacy. com.au) or Soldier On (www.soldieron.org.au) to support those personnel who have been wounded on operations and those family members who are suffering financially and socially from the death of a loved one.

For those still wishing to send a care package, the Australian Forces Post Office box address below will be open until December 8.

An Australian Defence Member AFPO 60 Australian Defence Force NSW 2890 All items must be submitted to an Australia Post outlet by the cut-off date of December 8. Further details regarding requirements and restrictions can be found on my website at http://malbrough. com.au/support-our-troops-at-christmas/ Those who wish to send a care package but are short on time may like to consider donating money to the RSL’s Australian Forces Overseas Fund. The RSL provides care packages to Australian troops as well as Australian Federal Police personnel biannually and your support would contribute to this valuable programme.

Please see my website for further details regarding the RSL’s Australian Forces Overseas Fund.

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New funding will be provided for the Maleny Wood Expo and the Real Food Festival in 2015.

The Wood Expo which will be held on May 2 and 3 will receive $25,000.00 and the Real Food Festival to be held on September 12 and 13 will receive $33,300.00 from Events Queensland.

The funding comes from their Regional Development Program (RDP) which is provided to help grow the economy and create jobs.

Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games, Jann Stuckey, said funding will go towards marketing activities to increase awareness of the event and destination, strategic planning, the engagement of short-term personnel, and hire of temporary infrastructure.

Member for Glass House Andrew Powell said the program formed part of the Government’s plan to grow overnight visitor expenditure to $30 billion by 2020 with regional events providing a year round tourism boost.

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A small study on social and emergency housing needs, in and around Maleny, is nearing completion this month. The study, a joint initiative of Maleny Rotary Club and the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre and funded by Maleny Rotary, is looking into what are the appropriate pathways for respite and longer-term provision for people in need?

These pathways consider community characteristics, local needs, available services and desirable modelling.

The last two Census data collections in Maleny (in 2006 and 2011) have highlighted that unemployment has grown; part-time work is preferred to full-time work; the average age of Maleny residents is older than in other areas; females outnumber males; and that there is a high level of unoccupied dwellings in Maleny.

Like elsewhere, Maleny is affected by changing personal circumstances: ageing, declining real income and altered domestic situations (e.g. violence and family breakdown).

One identified trend is a gradual increase of people in need of short and medium term

accommodation in Maleny. Some existing responses to these issues are a high level of ‘house-sitting’, improvised dwellings and sharedhouse arrangements.

Data from local real estate agents suggest that private rental housing is limited and relatively expensive.

The State government has plans to privatise public housing provision. The social housing sector currently has no planning for Maleny due to small local numbers on the Public Housing Register.

Services for those at-risk of losing their accommodation, due to rent arrears, are confined to large centres, the closest being Nambour, Caloundra and Caboolture.

You are invited to respond to these housing issues. What do you think about local housing?

Have you got any ideas or information to share? Please send your responses to Maleny Neighbourhood Centre before 12.00noon on Christmas Eve when the Centre closes for the year (except for the huge, free Christmas breakfast event at the Centre from 8.00am on Christmas Day) by post or email: Maleny Neighbourhood Centre PO Box 404 Maleny 4552 or to the Centre Coordinator and Development Worker coordinatordw@malenync.org.au

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Community News Gifts galore at CWA Twilight Markets CWA is hosting an Art & Craft Market just in time for Christmas, on Saturday, December 6. Receiving a community land permit from Sunshine Coast Council, the markets will extend out onto the newly landscaped area to the south of the hall. With up to 30 stall holders, a bouncy castle, sausage sizzle, food stalls, visit from Santa, kids craft, free Christmas photos from 3.00pm to 6.00pm, followed by carols at 6.00pm.

Thanks go to Westpac Bank for supporting the costs of Santa's Grotto.

CWA Market Coordinator Debbie said the Beerwah community had embraced their small Art & Craft markets wonderfully, with a steady and continual growth since they started in 2012.

Given the amazing opportunity of being able to make use of the recent Simpson Street up-grade and extend the market, they can now offer more stalls and more activities each time.

“We plan to have regular bi-monthly markets in 2015, with a view of being every month by 2016,” Deb said.

“Having the opportunity to work so closely with the volunteers from The Beerwah Celebration, has risen to greater opportunity for the growth of our markets.

“We are so lucky with the central location of the hall, and have so many talented people in the Glasshouse Country area, a perfect combination to host regular good quality markets in the region.

“There will be many talented locals in attendance, with goods ranging from homewares, accessories, toys, jewellery, clothes, food and candles, you’ll be sure to find the perfect gift for the whole family,” she said.

To tempt your taste buds Oskar from the renowned Pasta d'Vine on Simpson Street will also be there.

Each year the Beerwah CWA, through proceeds made, support a family through the local Salvation Army Adopt a Family at Christmas Scheme.

Any inquiries please contact Debbie on 0400 027 591.

It is all in the stars

Contributed by Jenny Morris

Our guest speaker at the Glasshouse Country View Club’s November luncheon was Edgar Winter who is a local astrologer living at Woombye. He also writes the ‘Your Stars’ column in Glasshouse Country News.

It was an enlightening and humorous talk about how the universe controls our pathway in our lives. He mentioned the various star signs and what traits they had to take on the positions of President, Secretary etc which interested the ladies.

Some ladies were hesitant to put up their hands in case they were nominated for a position on Heather Burton presents Gillian Winton with her the Committee. He was very passionate member’s badge about his topic and certainly gave us some food for thought. Did you know if you want a chart drawn up that the time of day, day of week, what the weather was like, where you were born, your year and date of birth are all important information to chart your life’s journey? If you are interested in this subject go to www.astroclairvoyant. com to see more of Edgar’s work. His wife Diane also accompanied Edgar for our luncheon. Thanks Edgar for addressing our ladies on the subject of astrology. We welcomed another member by presenting Gillian Winton with her badge.

View clubs are a valued part of the Smith Family which is a national, independent children’s charity committed to helping disadvantaged Australian children by unlocking opportunities through education and support. Visit their website view.org.au or check them out on Face book. If you wish to join our club please contact Elaine on 5493 3935 or Margaret on 5435 2172.

Our Christmas party is on December 3 at the Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club from 10.30am. The colour theme is red and green. For anyone interested in going to the International Women’s Day ‘High Tea’ at the Pullman Mercure Hotel in Brisbane on March 7 at $45.00 per person please see Pauline at the Christmas party.

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But then the Queensland Government decided that ‘Palmvale’ was too similar to ‘Palmville’ in Northern Queensland and so the region changed its name to Palmview.

Descendants of the original family are still directly involved in the development of Palmview Forest. They aren’t alone and are working with a cadre of long-term local companies to deliver an exceptional lifestyle opportunity at Palmview

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Forest. The project attracts a high degree of passion and energy from all who are involved in it.

Allan Cathcart, the Palmview Forest managing sales agent said, “history is important with a project like this. It reassures people that there is the highest level of pride and commitment to deliver something very special. And the blocks, street-scaping and design demonstrate that commitment.” Allan is himself a local of over 50 years having known and dealt with the family for much of that time.

You can catch Allan on-site at the Palmview Forest sales office seven days a week from 10.00am through to 4.00pm.

• Stage 2 blocks average size 2950m2.

• Full street-scaping with kerb and channel sealed roads.

• Forested green-belts segment the stages giving a natural and cosy feel.

• Close to shopping, medical and schools.

• Minutes away from Mooloolaba’s beaches.

• Easy access to Brisbane for commuters.

For information on available blocks please phone Allan Cathcart on 0488 551 822.

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The Palmview Forest land development boasts strong local connections and an interesting local history, not least of which is the lasting impression the land has left on Palmview itself.

The land was family-owned since the early years of the last century and initially provided lumber and logs for various projects throughout Queensland and New Guinea. In more recent decades the land was run as a farm.

The farmhouse was originally called ‘Palmvale’ and this in time became the local Post Office and

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Forever young charity day

Club Glasshouse hosted the second annual ‘Forever young’ Cancer Council Charity Day held on Saturday, November 8.

Last year $4,808.00 was raised and we thought how will we top this?

Unbelievable is the only way we can explain the support we received, that made this day a fantastic success, raising $6,033.60.

We followed the same format as last year with an

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afternoon of fun bowls once again filling the green with bowlers and non-bowlers joining together for a great cause. A few fines were happening as well as a chocolate reward for touching the ‘Jack’.

We also had lots of spectators enjoying the afternoon watching the bowls, listening to the great selection of music, while having a cool drink.

The club slowly filled as more arrived to join in with the raffles and auctions. Wow! What a great selection of raffle prizes which filled a two tier table across the back wall of the dining room, plus two tables full of auction items. All these prizes and auction items were donated.

There are too many people to thank individually for their help and generosity however we must thank Gary Gray he did an awesome job obtaining some fantastic donations. Thanks Gary!

Thank you to Club Glasshouse for hosting this event.

Lastly, a big thankyou to everyone who attended the event or made donations of cash and prizes before the day. We have a great community and some fantastic extended friends.

Next year it will be held on Saturday, November 7.

Have you recently received a pensioner card?

New pensioners are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for a Sunshine Coast Council concession on their rates.

Director Corporate Services Ray Turner said Queensland Pension Card and Veteran Affairs Gold Card holders were entitled to a State Subsidy on their principal place of residence, and may also be entitled to a council concession.

“Provided you have owned property in the region for the last three years or at least five out of the last 10 years, you are eligible for this reduction on your rates,” Mr Turner said.

“You can complete the form as soon as you become eligible at any time throughout the year.

“If you move house within the region you’ll need to reapply.”

Should you feel you are eligible and wish to apply for a pensioner rate subsidy/concession you can complete a form at the council’s customer service centres at Caloundra, Maroochydore or Nambour, or at the council’s libraries.

Council staff will witness your signature and take a copy of your pension card.

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My name is Rochelle Cameron and I am a qualified counsellor and life coach. I have been passionately working in the industry for the past six years and have extensive experience and knowledge in working with adolescents and their families to improve relationships and wellbeing during what can often be a difficult developmental milestone. I have an understanding of the needs of adolescents and the frustrations that parents may be feeling during this time. Whatever your needs, I will work with you to assess your requirements and develop a counselling or coaching plan designed to meet your individual needs.

In today’s busy world it is not uncommon for people to feel overwhelmed when juggling their work, home and personal life. Through my own personal experience, as well as research and observation, I have noticed that we take on many roles in our lives, such as mum, dad, daughter, son, friend, employee, colleague etc.

We use up so much of our energy fulfilling these roles and attending to everyone else’s needs, we begin to forget who we really are, what we enjoy, and what we want out of life.

Balancing our roles with our own personal self-care can be a tricky business and if we don’t master it, it is usually our personal self-care that goes to the bottom of the ‘to do’ list and is forgotten. This can lead to stress, depression, anxiety, relationship breakdown, anger issues…and it’s no wonder! We are so busy filling the needs of everyone around us, we are forgetting our own.

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New chef sure to impress

Beerwah RSL recently welcomed back Philip Gins to the club in the role of Manager, and in the past month they have also had an experienced Chef and Bistro Manager join the team, husband and wife Darren and Mechaele Noble.

After spending the first couple of weeks working out what the locals and regular customers wanted Darren has put together a new menu that is well priced, and full of simple, fresh meals with good flavours using quality produce.

Darren has worked in hospitality for the past 25 years, for the last 20 of those as a qualified Chef, having worked in all types of businesses including international hotels, restaurants, and fine dining to bistros.

He also managed the restaurant at the St George RSL Club so he knows how important it is to understand what your customers want and to insure that the quality of food that’s served is consistently good.

The new menu (which you can check out on the Beerwah RSL Club Facebook page) has a wide range of items with plenty of seafood, steaks, and traditional favourites such as crumbed lambs brains and lots of gluten free items.

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The club has already been receiving plenty of positive feedback, in particular the Beerwah RSL Seafood Basket for $20.00 for members.

All the items included are made up fresh on the premises nothing is prepackaged!

The menu is available for lunch from Wednesday to Sunday, and for dinner on Wednesday to Saturday, with a specials board each day, and a selection of $10.00 meals on Wednesday and $10.00 roast on Sunday.

Darren is also keen introduce special nights with the first one being on Saturday night where they will be having the Fire and Ice all you can eat Seafood Buffet with dessert for $40.00 per person.

From next week he will also be introducing ‘Bar Snacks’ for customers who are just looking to grab something light.

As well as being in charge of ‘front of house’ Mechaele is also in charge of functions so if you are planning any future events, whether it be a wedding, a special birthday or corporate event, then talk to Mechaele.

Why not organise a night to catch up with friends in the lead up to Christmas and see for yourself?

With members receiving $2.00 off most entrees and meals, an annual membership will quickly pay for itself.

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One of the biggest – and longest – running events One big supporter was local State MP, Andrew ever held in the hinterland went off without a Powell, who saw off the runners at the start. hitch over the November 8 - 9 weekend.

“When Brett came to me with the idea, I quickly The inaugural Blackall 100 attracted 200 got on board and was thrilled with what he entrants competing in a 50km and a 100km achieved. He even made me get out of bed at a event, held through the forests around Mapleton. very unreasonable hour to start the race which was a real honour,” said Andrew.

According to event coordinator, Brett Standring from Run Queensland everything went to plan.

“Events like these are becoming so valuable to maintaining our tourist economy and we all know “Over 800 people came and stayed in the local once they get here and see how amazing our area over the weekend, bringing a big shot in the home is, they will certainly be back. arm to local accommodation, eating and tourism businesses,” he said.

“Sports tourism is a growing industry - reflecting our increasing focus on achieving a successful “On top of that, the area received, or will receive, work / life balance and better coverage through health. When we marry that media in Brisbane, up, in a responsible, low impact Melbourne and Sydney way - with our stunning local and through various environment, you know we've got sporting magazines such a winner!" as Women’s Running Australia.”

Run Queensland is already planning the event next year, And the competition which will be the weekend of results were red-hot, October 24-25. with super-fast times being recorded by the “But in the meantime, our next quality field of athletes. run is the Australia Day ‘Beerwah at Night’ event, where runners “In the 100km event, can experience the pleasures of Benjamin Gerhardy won after-dark running through the the men’s in 10:42:31 trails around Mt Beerwah,” said whilst Shona Stephenson Brett. was not far behind in the women’s with “We have 10km, 20km and 10:59:59,” said Brett.

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Local family opens new bookshop Local Landsborough residents Julie and David Fisher are excited to announce the opening of their brand new, locally-owned and operated Collins Booksellers and ABC Centre right in the heart of Caloundra!

Julie and David, and their children Josh, Erin, Jordyn, and Amie are now the proud owners of your local Collins Booksellers and an ABC Centre.

Caloundra’s newest bookshop is not just familyowned; it is also family-operated. Julie and her family, including Julie’s mum Del, will be working tirelessly to provide their customers and the community with a wide range of wonderful books, as well as an impressive selection of CDs, DVDs and other ABC products.

With years of local knowledge, Julie and her family know just what books the local community craves.

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From popular new releases to old classics, Collins Booksellers Caloundra will have just the book that you are looking for.

For the younger ones (or those who are young at heart), Julie will be stocking a wide range of children’s and young adult books, as well as a great selection of graphic novels and pop culture merchandise.

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Julie and David understand the importance of the local community and plan to give back by helping to organise community events throughout the year, including a number of author visits.

While this store is 100% locally-owned and operated, Julie and her family will have the support of the entire Collins Booksellers family.

The Collins Booksellers franchise group is proud to be 100% Australian-owned and is, in fact, 100% owned by current and past franchisees and operated for the benefit of all of its franchisees and their communities.

With Christmas just around the corner our friendly staff are practising their gift-wrapping skills. Now is the time to take advantage of our book knowledge to find the perfect item for your loved ones – or maybe just for yourself.

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Treadmill challenge to raise awareness It may not have been a competition – but there were clearly some fellas who were determined not to be shown up by their wives in the recent COPD Treadmill Challenge held at Beerwah Active Physio.

One in seven Australians 40 years or older have COPD, a lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic asthma, and is a leading cause of death in Australia.

Beerwah Active Physio organised their treadmill challenge as a way of supporting the Lung Foundation’s World COPD Day, to raise awareness and improve early diagnosis.

They encouraged patients, staff, family and friends to walk or run on the treadmill all day in 15 minute sessions for a gold coin donation.

The aim was to cover as many kilometres and raise as much money as possible, supporters who didn’t want to jump on the treadmill, were also encouraged to donate.

The team managed to motivate 17 clients and six staff members to take their turn on the treadmill, raising $300.30 and walking 38.6 kms.

All donations will support the Lung Foundation to promote targeted screening campaigns, and early diagnosis, as well as providing advocacy, education and support for all those affected by lung disease.

It will also promote good lung health and raise awareness of the impact and symptoms of lung disease and sponsor medical and scientific research into lung disease.

While there is no current cure, there is strong medical evidence to show an early diagnosis, combined with self-management strategies such as exercise and education programs at the early stages of the disease can reduce the burden of COPD. These programs help sufferers to breathe easier, improve quality of life, resume activities prior to illness, stay out of hospital, reduce fatigue, anxiety and depression, Staff member Ryan with clients Garry improve exercise capacity, and keep and Marilyne Mathieson of Mooloolah sufferers independent at home. and Tamika Lewis

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Contributed by Trevor Taylor At the Glasshouse Mountains Rotary Club meeting recently, they had a very interesting guest speaker discussing the government exam, the NAPLAN Test, and many other things to do with the wonderful Christian College in Beerwah. Mike Curtis, the Principal of the School was the guest speaker. It is interesting and amazing, how this school has grown in the last 10 years, with many more students to come in next year as well.

It seems that the government exam has a few challenges to it in some ways, but it is a very good thing in many other ways.

Possibly the biggest challenge is the fact that the results are advertised for all over Australia, and sometimes there is a big difference in the schools compared.

Most interesting to the members of the Rotary Club was the fact that the school is doing so well, and, of course, so is Beerwah High School, so they are both growing rapidly!

A successful Interact Club is going well at the Beerwah High, and a similar club in the Christian College would be a big advantage to the young people in the area.

Mason’s fundraising for local charities

The Landsborough Masonic Lodge will hold a fundraising Golf Day at Beerwah Golf Club on Sunday, December 14.

The day will commence at 10.00am and take the form of a ‘Two-Man Ambrose’ played over 9 holes. The cost for players is $35.00 which includes lunch or $15.00 for those wishing to take part in lunch only.

There will be novelty prizes; the drawing of the annual raffle and the presentation of the ‘Golden Sausage’ which is the result of the sausage sizzle team who raised the most money over the year at the fortnightly sausage sizzle at the Recycling Centre, Beerwah.

RSVP: Entries for Golf (or Lunch only) close on Friday, December 5. Contact WorMaster Bob O’Conor 5438 7756 or John Anthony on 5493 0492.

The golfing competition will be an Ambrose. This is a team stroke event usually played by a group of four, but can be any number. Each player plays a tee shot at each hole. The Captain then selects the best drive, which is then played by its owner. The other members retrieve their balls and in turn drop within one club length of the selected position and play their second shots. This procedure of selecting the best position continues until a ball is holed. When on the green, the best ball is selected and other team members place their ball within a card length of this spot and putt in rotation until the ball is holed.

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Contributed by: Andrea Balcombe Last weekend Peachester School hosted morning tea for the Sunshine Coast Harley Davidson Club.

Sixty riders roared up to the school arriving at around 10.00am to beat the heat of that weekend’s extreme heat wave. They we're amply revived with ice cold refreshments, tea/coffee and a feast of home baked treats, seasonal fruit and freshly made sandwiches all for $7.00.

The club riders are regular supporters of Peachester School P&C fundraisers and would highly recommend Peachester School as a scheduled stop off for any auto / bike club planning to drive the hinterland.

If your club fancied stopping off at Peachester School for morning or afternoon tea please contact the school office on 5439 5111.

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A treasure trove of collectables, unique, upcycled and interesting items

A new vintage, retro, collectable and upcycled store has just opened in Beerwah. The family run space on the corner of Swan Street and Beerwah Parade is set up like an emporium with three family businesses co-existing under the one roof.

The co-op shop contains The Attic, The Witches Inn and Deadly Dezigns.

The Attic is a treasure trove of revamped and upcycled furniture as well as interesting and unusual items along with retro pieces, collectables, crockery and knick knacks.

The Witches Inn has relocated to the store from their nearby premises and Deadly Dezigns is a full sign making service that includes promotional items such as stubby coolers and shirts, hand crafted decorative signs (perfect for the man cave), vehicle and boat signage.

The Attic is run by long-term locals Denis, Dawn and Kylie whose customers may know from successfully running the Beerwah fishing and tackle shop for eight years.

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All three are long term collectors with a knack for upcycling and doing things up. When the collection became too much to keep in the house, the decision was made to expand the interest into a full scale business. The beauty of upcycling is that items can be reinvigorated and reinvented – sometimes with a quirky or interesting spin.

The Witches Inn is owned by daughter Kylie and provides pagan supplies and services.

Kylie herself is a Pagan minister and the space features a mix of new, old and handmade items all pagan / goddess orientated. There is a wealth of Pagan paraphernalia including altar tiles, candles, hand crafted spells and potions, statues, crystal balls and locally crafted athames.

They stock a range of Anne Stokes gothic items, Himalayan salt lamps and pipes and there is a wide selection of handmade ritual items.

Kylie also offers Reiki, Crystal Healings, Gypsy Witch Readings and Potion Creation.

Keen to support local talent, the work of local artists is also displayed.

At the back of the store is a workshop where Denis runs his sign business. Popular items have been his stubby coolers (perfect for a unique present) and unique man cave signs – there are no minimum quantities in ordering and pieces can be one-offs. Eftpos facilities are available.

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The Sunshine Coast Business Awards were announced recently at a celebration attended by over 600 guests at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Innovation Centre.

The winners, along with two Hall of Fame recipients, were selected from over 115 finalists and received awards in individual, small and large business and special categories.

Cr Rick Baberowski attended the event and was really pleased to see how many businesses in Division 1 were acknowledged as part of the awards.

The Enterprise of the Year award for large business went to Beerwah based Trailers 2000, a family business that began in 1993. It is now the largest Australian trailer manufacturer of quality, fully galvanised trailers and accessories and processors of rolled formed steel.

Trailers 2000 made a comeback in the awards after retiring from entering for a few years after being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.

Glenview’s Radaqua was victorious in the Export category with its seafood production systems and aquatic environment technology solutions for marine and freshwater applications.

The region’s tourism businesses continued to triumph with Beerwah’s Australia Zoo being awarded the Tourism Attractions and Tourism Sustainability awards.

Palmview’s Aussie World has won the Tourism-Attraction category three years running from 2011-13 and this year were inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Cr Baberowski said he was especially pleased to see 'Total Microsystems' there as a first time finalist.

“I know they got a lot out of the rigours of the analysis and focus on their business, and it was great to see them putting themselves up against businesses from across the Sunshine Coast,” he said.

Sarah Roberts from WIN with General Manager of Aussie World David Thompson

Wes Mannion, Director of Australia Zoo

Trailers 2000 owners Jenny and Stuart Daniels with Mayor Mark Jamieson

Business Buzz with Sonia Clark Maleny Botanic Garden’s Bird World celebrated their first birthday recently and the cake was more to the liking of their feathered friends.

The delightful looking cake was made from quick oats, corn meal, bird seed and peanut butter, decorated with water melon.

While the cake looked very tasty the birds really enjoyed actually pulling the cake apart.

If you are a bird lover and you haven’t seen the amazing 1000m2, purpose built aviary that houses over 380 birds of approximately 60 different species of both exotic and Australian birds, take a trip to the Maleny Botanic Gardens and see it for yourself.

The Bird World Guides facilitate bird encounters with birds of all sizes. Visitors may be able to hold a Macaw during their Bird World ‘Encounter of the Feathered Kind’. To find out more, check out their website or Facebook page Maleny Botanic Gardens. www.gcnews.com.au

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Kids & Parenting A rollicking version of Sleeping Beauty

‘Have a Break Playgroup’

The Maleny Players will be doing six performances of a fun filled Christmas show of Sleeping Beauty at the Maleny Community Centre over the weekends of December 13 and 14 and then on December 20 and 21.

The show, which is suitable for the whole family, is a rollicking tale and has the usual dose of a king, his queen, the princess (aka Sleeping Beauty) sprinkled with both good and bad fairies.

Added into the mix is the cook, its chicken and an army of disgusting hobgoblins. A hilarious time is guaranteed with audience participation adding to the fun.

Tickets are now on sale at www.malenyplayers.org or at Maleny Visitors Centre. Ticket prices are adults $25.00, $20.00 concession, students $10.00, and children under six free.

Words for the show were written by David Crewe and music by Paul Coppens.

The performances will be on Saturday, December 13 at 2.30pm and 6.30pm, Sunday, December 14 2.30pm, then on Saturday, December 20 at 2.30pm and 6.30pm, and Sunday, December 21 at 2.30pm.

On November 26, our Playgroup will close for the Christmas Noel Period.

We start again on February 3 next year.

We will miss our mums and children very much, and as for the children graduating from Playgroup to become Preppies, we’ll have to make sure we have our tissues handy.

This year has been a wonderful time with new babies, new mums and new children. We have had so many happy times with a Teddy Bears Picnic and, of course, the childrens’ birthday party celebrations.

Our craft times have given the children some challenges (let alone us helpers) and lovely fun. Storytime is also a fun time but music time and singing are the best of all, apart from the play times.

Morning teas are always a time of lovely eats and good manners displayed by even our smallest tots.

With one or two health issues amongst our marvellous helpers, we always have help, as needed, from some in our congregation.

Pastor Margaret and her husband Paul have loved being able to come along and take part with our mums and children.

We have exceptional regular helpers in Play dough Ethel, Mother and Child Nurse Margie, Wonderful Doris our wheelchair Lady, Elaine our loving and energetic Leader with Rev. Keith our puzzle Emperor. Then there’s Diane who loves a chat and hands out loving Hugs to any who need them and finally Papa Kevin, who works hard, always has a smile, and is loved by the children. But when it comes to trolley time, Papa Kevin is King; the children adore helping to get the trolley of toys back to the big shed!

We also want to mention helpers who come along when needed – Bronwen and John wells, Dianne and Ron Richardson, Paia Ingram and Eric Hannay – take a bow you terrific people!

Now to our beautiful mums and adorable children, we send you off with prayers and love.God be with you all. Glasshouse Country Uniting Church Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah. May your Christmas Celebrations be holy and wondrous!

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with the Superdads ‘Freight Train’ By Mike Turner (Bass player for the Superdads) Do you ever feel like every week zooms by and you don’t know where it went? Weekends get filled with mowing the lawn, going to the kids’ sports games and birthday parties and then it starts again on Monday morning.

Kinda crazy isn’t it? Sometimes it feels like you’re a massive freight train with loads of momentum unable to slow down. If you can relate to this, don’t worry – you are not alone.

Unfortunately this is a common problem that I think stems from having too many commitments and not enough margin in our life. You know what I’m talking about… I don’t think I need to unpack why we get stressed and time-poor.

What I do want to discuss is how to change it. On our website www. superdads.com.au/ there is a cool activity called ‘The Time Wheel’ which is a simple tool to look at a 24 hour period in our life. Within that 24 hours we have things like sleep, work, cooking, eating, R&R with family, socialising with friends, household jobs etc.

How we use these 24 hours is the key to success in terms of time management. Do you have enough time allocated for travelling to work and school etc? Do you have enough time to relax in between activities?

We are sometimes trained to be like machines - which seems fine right up to the point when we ‘burn out’ or yell abuse at another driver on the road or punch a wall at home during a minor argument. It’s only then that we notice that all is not well. Have a think about this stuff. It is possible to slow the freight train down guys.

The Superdads – we are a bunch of guys who love playing music and have formed a band. Their name came from something their guitarist Pete said once… “I don’t just want to be an average dad, I want to be an exceptional dad” – the idea resonated with them. www.superdads.com.au

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New Dance School for Beerwah

Sarah Kwarcianyi is the face behind the new dance school opening in Beerwah next year.

Masterpiece Dance will be offering a variety of dance classes for children aged three - 12 years. Sarah is a local woman who is passionate about teaching dance in a positive, creative and professional environment.

Sarah has partnered with the Glasshouse Country Christian College and will be utilising their dance studio.

Masterpiece Dance prides itself on excellent relationships with parents and children. Sarah believes dancing is good for children to learn self-confidence and creativity while being good for their health and fitness, and helping them to make friends and have fun. For more information, search 'Masterpiece Dance' on Facebook or email Sarah on admin@ masterpiecedance. com.au

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The children at Landsborough Community Kindergarten were invited to come to kindy with crazy hair and were asked to make a gold coin donation towards the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation.

We have revisited the importance of keeping safe in the sun: always wearing sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and playing in the shade.

We proudly raised $201.35.

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School News On the road to the future After 12 long years of schooling, Beerwah State High School’s graduating class of 2014 made their final walk out of the school gates on Friday. The week ended with the traditional Clap Out ceremony which saw many tears, laughs and sighs of relief from everyone involved.

Beerwah High wishes the graduating class of 2014 all the best for the future.

Bringing joy to others

Landsborough State School students are bringing Christmas joy to children in developing countries. They are participating in Operation Christmas Child coordinated by the international relief organisation, Samaritan's Purse.

Each class has been asked to fill shoeboxes with various items to make precious gifts to boys and girls around the world who may never have received a gift or new items in their lives. The criteria for items to put in the boxes were things to love, for school, to wear, to play with and for hygiene, so could be teddy bears, pencils, hair clips, yo-yos and toothbrushes. A total of 32 shoeboxes were donated by the school and will be distributed to people in need around the world. They are destined for places such as Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Cambodia, Vietnam and South Africa.

Landsborough's School Chaplain, Linda Whysall, organised the school's participation in Operation Christmas Child.

“The students get a lot of joy out of it - it makes them realise that other kids around the world might not have what we have,” she said.

Everyone has been very excited about participating in this worthy cause.

They know that receiving a gift-filled shoe box will put smiles on faces, bringing joy and hope to children in need.

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Glasshouse Country College Formal This year Glasshouse Country Christian College held its Year 12 red carpet event and formal at Flaxton Gardens on Thursday, November 20.

School kids transformed themselves into glamourous young men and women and shone on the night.

There was a celebrative atmosphere that wasn’t dampened by the circling storm clouds. Every now and again graduates caught themselves crying when they realised it was the end of an era. Then classmates encouraged them to wait for the next day when the tears could flow without ruining make up.

The next day the tears did flow as the students put on their school uniforms once last time to participate in the service and clap out.

Kirsten Tregea and Levi West

Izaak West and Danielle McClure

Libby Carver, Karleigh Martin, Abbey Bates, Courtney Sinclair, Christian Festa, Emily Hammill, Taylor Ellis, Courtney Rechberger and Emily Bowden

Tom Henderson, Brianna Williams, Caitlin Lewis and Arnya McMinn

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Genuine thanks

I would like to thank all who attended the Community Book Launch at Glass House Hall on Tuesday, November 18, the CWA for providing terrific tucker, the Hall helpers, as well as all the local businesses and supporters.

Friends of mine who travelled a fair mile were congratulatory of the community spirit displayed.

I suppose that’s why we live where we live.

The tie that binds of course is our local media.

Mary-Lou Stephens from ABC Sunshine Coast, (don’t cut money from them Mr Abbott), as well as well-known radio personality Graham Webb, and of course the devoted staff at our community newspaper Glasshouse Country News.

Thank you, one and all for a wonderful morning.

Lee Paterson Peachester

Lovely local family

I would like to let you readers know about a lovely family here in the Glasshouse Country area!

The members of this family come to our ‘Have a Break’ Playgroup and our Kids Club at the Uniting Church in Twin Peaks Drive at Beerwah.

They are the owners of ‘The Hideaway’, and on December 12, the wonderful sight of many, many candles will light up their beautiful gardens.

The adult members of the family have had the simply beautiful idea to throw open their gardens, charge a gold coin and then donate the proceeds to the work of our two childrens’ groups.

The wonderful thought and love that is behind this is a testimony to the goodness of these people.

Lately we very rarely see stories about the pure goodness of people and sometimes it is tempting to think that nobody cares, but this family does, and so many people everywhere do!

The human race is not lost, yet, to carelessness and cruelty – people like this family, are abundant, but I must admit as far as I am concerned this family deserves a Star!

However, our thanks are heartfelt, strong and loving! Thank you Jen and family! God Bless you and keep you safe. You are already so special!

Diane Gudgeon Landsborough

Thank you Glasshouse Mountains Community

Your participation in the combined fundraiser and book launch for Prince Charles Hospital Cardiac Unit made over $1,000.00 for the hospital. We are proud to belong to this community.

Thank you.

The Three Taletellers Neville Saffron, Kate Wright and Lee Paterson

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Attention NBN Co

I implore you to install fibre optic technology for Maleny's internet. Towers are old technology, dangerous to our health and livestock, ugly, will reduce the land value of our area, and are inefficient. We live in fog for most of the year and ramping up the microwave power will kills us.

Please consider fibre optics.

Suzanne Miller-Mustard Maleny

Future of Halls Creek

On Friday, November 21, along with the Labor candidate for Glass House Brent Hampstead, I was fortunate enough attend a forum in Landsborough regarding the future of Halls Creek and the long-term development alternatives.

Firstly, I would like to thank the organisers of the Forum, the Landsborough Area Community Association for taking the time to present the facts about the history of Halls Creek. Secondly, I would like to thank Wiebe ter Bals from the Sunshine Coast Environment Council for his informative and factual presentation.

Having now attended several community forums, and researched this issue widely, I am of the view that there is no economic or environmental reason to ever develop Halls Creek. The potential environmental risks to the nearby Pumicestone Passage represent too great a risk for Halls Creek to be further considered. Even now the Passage only has a water quality rating of C with Caloundra South coming and presenting even more timely risks to our wetlands. Our Pumicestone Passage and related wetlands must be protected at all costs.

The factual presentation that we had the pleasure of listening to last Friday reinforces the Sunshine Coast Council’s determination that Halls Creek Should not be developed from an economic perspective also. The lack of transport and related infrastructure adjacent to Halls Creek and the superior infrastructure arrangements that Beerwah East has to offer present a superior economic argument in favour of Beerwah East.

Finally our Inter Urban Break to Brisbane would be reduced to just 14kms if Halls Creek were developed. Sometimes you just need to draw a line in the sand. I am of the view that we need the line in the sand now and I will oppose the future development of Halls Creek if elected as the next member for Caloundra in the forthcoming State Election.

Imagine if New York had allowed Central Park to be developed?

Sometimes we need to show leadership to our community.

Jason Hunt ALP candidate for Caloundra

Editor’s note

In the letter’s page of last week’s edition a grandfather from Glass House questioned whether someone who stole his grandson’s bike had a conscious, well apparently they have.

The bike was returned, however it did have a bend in the wheel, so it’s a little worse for wear, but it is back with its rightful owner.

Lea

Valuable conversation

On November 6 I attended the first of four community conversations about mental health at Maleny Neighbourhood Centre. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be part of a group sharing our diverse views and experiences regarding mental health, general well-being and illness or distress. The sessions have allocated topics (the first topic was ‘Shades of grey – is there a line between life, wellbeing and distress?’). This session wasn’t so much about education as about talking as a community.

We’re happy to fine tune the sessions as we go along. Hinterland community members are very welcome to come to the next session – the more the merrier. The next session is on December 4 at 2.00pm.

Ernestina Searle Maleny

Indigenous ceremony

Early this year, on Australia Day, a brief ceremony was held in Tesch Park, Maleny, during which a minute’s silence was observed to remember the Indigenous people of this land who lost their lives in the changing possession of this land that began on January 26, 1788.

A similar ceremony is proposed for Australia Day, Monday, January 26, to be held at 11.00am in Tesch Park, Maleny.

I would like to invite anyone wishing to help shape the ethos and content of that brief ceremony to contact me on either at 5494 2349 or by email at dorray@westnet.com.au Dr Ray Barraclough, Maleny

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Last week’s answer – A corkscrew Last weeks Winners –I. Hart, S. Williams, M.Suosarri.

We’d like to thank everyone who rang in response to our Mystery Objects this year – correct or not.

We take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year, and we look forward to challenging you with more Mystery Objects next year.

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I give a moo for mooloolah Give it a go and keep the heart of Mooloolah beating Mooloolah Valley Lions Club welcome locals The Mooloolah Valley Lions Club Information Night was deemed a resounding success as local residents were welcomed with a complimentary drink and nibbles. Those attending the event, which was held at Jae’s Place, learned how Lions make a difference in their community.

On the night, Lions Club Treasurer Mary Herbert presented the founder of the Mooloolah Valley Playgroup, Jacqui Lewis, with a book for the playgroup; ‘Herbert Peabody and his Extraordinary Vegetable Patch’ by Bianca C. Ross.

Mooloolah Valley Lions are an enthusiastic and community minded group. They can be seen in the town every second Saturday morning raising funds with a sausage sizzle at Martin Rungert Park and have assisted in bringing community groups together by helping each other and working together on projects. They have

facilitated two fundraising Trivia Nights and have assisted the Mooloolah and Eudlo State School P and C’s to raise funds for the schools at sports days, Arts Day and Christmas Carol events.

Other community projects have included assisting the Mooloolah Community Centre with setting up for the Mooloolah Fun Fair in conjunction with the Glasshouse Country Festival, and assisting with parking and running a cake stall. Each year the Lions help with the Community Centre Christmas Party and many more projects.

Recipients of donations given by the club from fundraising events include; Mooloolah Community Association, ASD support group Maroochydore, Mooloolah Valley Community Playgroup, Search And Rescue Dogs Australia, Uganda Safe Water Initiative, Eudlo Rural Fire

Brigade, Eudlo State School P and C, and assisting a student from the community on an exchange visit to Japan.

A Christmas raffle of a wheelbarrow hamper will be drawn at the last barbecue for the year in Martin Rungert Park at 12.00noon on December 20. Tickets can be purchased at the fortnightly barbecue and on the day of the draw. The Club would like to thank all local businesses who have generously donated to the raffle and in particular to Mooloolah Mitre 10 for their donation of a wheelbarrow.

If anyone in the Mooloolah / Valley / Eudlo area are interested in attending a Lions dinner meeting at Jae’s Place on Wednesday, December 3 we would love to see you there.

Contact Paul on 0412 725 667 to book a seat or for further information about the Lions club.

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Keep your Moolah in Mooloolah and win If you’ve popped into Mooloolah lately you’ve probably noticed the two latest residents that are causing quite a buzz – the life size fibreglass cow ‘Moo’ and her calf ‘Looloolah’.

Tying in with the ‘I give a Moo for Mooloolah’ campaign, the Moo for Mooloolah cows have been visiting the local businesses since mid October and helping raise both the profile of the town and it’s local businesses.

Currently the local business community is running a promotion where if the cows are featured outside a particular business – for the time that they are there, customers who spend money with that individual store go into a draw to win prizes and vouchers. So far the cows have ‘visited’ Mooloolah Meats, Mooloolah Produce and Stockfeed and the Mooloolah IGA

and prizes to date have included $100.00 in store vouchers.

The cows are spending approximately two weeks outside each participating business so help promote the town and grab a photo, shop local and Moo and her calf Looloolah go in the draw to win some great prizes.

Mooloolah lights up for Christmas The Christmas lights in Martin Rungart Park were all lit up on Sunday, November 16 for the very first time to much excitement in the local community. Thanks to the Mooloolah Community Centre and Mooloolah IGA for their massive support, Jenny McKay and the local Mooloolah businesses.

The lights are visible to all that drive through town in the evening, train passengers, and

people picnicking in the park - giving the town a lovely festive ambiance. It would be great to see the Mooloolah community getting into the Christmas spirit by decorating their shop fronts and homes, for all to enjoy – bring the magic to Mooloolah and pop up the tinsel and hang up those baubles! The lights in the park will continue to be on until the end of January 2015.

If you are interested in supporting the very active local community centre – why not consider becoming a member for just $5.00? For more information just pop into the Centre or op shop and see the lovely volunteers.

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Living December & January at the Beerwah Library With Patricia and Amanda – Librarians What’s happening at the library during the Festive Season: Our computer tutorials, story time and baby rhyme sessions are on hold over the holidays season- beginning again the first week of February.

However our Justice of the Peace service will still be available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday throughout December and January.

Heading for column The library will only be closed from 2.00pm on December 24 and for the public holidays December 25, 26 and January 1 and 26 so come down and enjoy the air conditioning and the array of activities we have on offer.

Tuesday, December 16, 10.00am to 11.00am Christmas Story time and Craft: come and enjoy our last story time for the year. All welcome. Free.

Bookings essential.

Wednesday, December 17, 10.00am to 11.00am Christmas Craft: Make your own Christmas tree decorations or some lovely cards to give away.

Ages nine+Free. Bookings essential.

Tuesday, January 6, 10.30am – 11.30am Kids Interactive Fun Online: Hands on session for parents and kids under eight. Free. Bookings essential.

Wednesday, January 7, 7.00pm – 9.00pm Hunter: Books of Bones Locked in the library, find the clues, complete the challenges; will you be the Hunter or the Hunted? Ages 13 – 18 only. Free. Bookings essential.

Thursday, January 8, SCRATCH Animation: Learn how to create your own interactive stories, games and animations using SCRATCH programming.

Ages nine+. Free. Bookings essential.

Friday, January 9, Adventure Time Paper Engineering: Create your favourite character from Adventure Time. Ages eight+ only. Free. Bookings essential.

Tuesday, January 13, 10.00am to 11.00am Lego Adventure: Have some fun and use your Lego skills to complete the challenges. Ages five – eight.

Free. Bookings essential.

Wednesday, January 14, E-Scavanger Hunt: Come and along and discover the secrets of the library with an e-scavenger hunt. Use tablets supplied by the library to scan the QR code and find the treasure. Ages five – eight. Free. Bookings essential.

Thursday, January 15, 2.00pm – 3.00pm. Lego Adventure: Have some fun and use your Lego skills to complete the challenges. Ages five – eight.

Free. Bookings essential.

Tuesday, January 20, 9.30am – 11.00. Paper Beading: Use recycled newspaper and magazines to create your very own beads Ages 10+. Free.

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Wednesday, January 21, 1.30pm – 3.30pm Stop-Go Animation: Make your own Adventure Time movie using your favourite characters and the latest stop motion app. Ages nine + Free. Bookings essential.

Thursday, January 22, 2.00pm – 4.00pm Kite Making: with kite kits that are easy to assemble and loads of fun. Ages six+. Free. Bookings essential.

Limited places available - bookings for January open from December 22.

Friends of the Beerwah Library Barbara Stacey and Margaret Thompson with Librarian Amanda Neideck at last week’s Technology Trendsetters Launch

Bookings can be made by phoning 1300 542727 or online www.library. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au – (look for the events tab) or visit us at 25 Peachester Road, Beerwah.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Patricia, Amanda and Staff at Beerwah Library www.gcnews.com.au

Bring joy to kids in care this Christmas

By Lea Parkes

The Queensland Government’s annual Kids in Care Christmas Appeal has been launched and our local state members Andrew Powell, member for Glass House and Mark McArdle, member for Caloundra are encouraging families to show their Christmas Spirit and donate a present and brighten the life of a child in care.

“Christmas can be a difficult time for children who can’t live at home, but by donating a small present we can let these children and young people know that we care,” Andrew said.

Last year the Glasshouse Country News office was a depot for gifts and we had an overwhelming response to the request for new, unwrapped gifts.

Last year every child in care received a gift. And now our State members are asking us once to again support the appeal for the children and young people who need help and support.

Presents can include gift cards, sporting equipment, board games, clothes and books. Gifts for teenage boys and girls, as well as the little ones, are greatly appreciated.

Once again, ABC local radio is supporting the appeal and promoting it throughout Queensland.

The age of boys and girls in care across Queensland this Christmas ranges from babies right through to 17-year-olds.

The appeal runs from November 19 to December 5 to allow time for gifts to be sorted and allocated. Any surplus toys will be distributed to other disadvantaged children.

Presents can be dropped off at Glasshouse Country News office in Coonowrin Road, Glass House Mountains, Maleny Electorate Office in Maple Street, the Caloundra Electorate Office in Bulcock Street or at ABC studios and shops at Maroochydore.

People can visit www.communities.qld.gov.au to find the address of the closest donation point or find out more information on the state’s child protection system.

Final ParentSpace for 2014

The final meeting of ParentSpace for this year will take place on Thursday, November 27, with Dr Bob Jacobs once again being the guest presenter, discussing young people and mental health.

ParentSpace is a local group of parents that meet fortnightly to assist parents to better understand the situations their adolescent children are dealing with and to make them better informed on how to support and communicate with their children.

Dr Bob Jacobs has over 30 years’ experience working with children and parents as a teacher, coach, psychologist, mediator and lawyer. He is a registered Queensland clinical psychologist and is also registered with the Australian Attorney General’s Office as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (child-inclusive practice).

The group will meet at BADYAC (next door to the Beerwah Skate Park) from 5.30pm – 7.30pm, it is free to attend, and refreshments are provided.

The group’s co-ordinator Holly Ashton said the group is quite small, the meeting is pretty casual, and they are a very welcoming bunch.

“It would be great to see local parents taking advantage of the opportunity,” she said.

If you would like to find out a bit more about it, Holly is happy to for you to give her a ring on 0429 042 972 or email or email on haston@ifys.com.

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When Ken and Joey Bannister decided to open a new café in Beerwah they wanted to create a place that offered something ‘different’ and definitely a little bit ‘quirky’ that put a modern twist on traditional favourites.

Being lovers of vintage and retro, they’ve created a venue that offers the best of what generations of Australian’s have loved, going for a milkshake and an ice-cream cone at the local milk bar in the 50s, or a hot beverage and a sweet treat at a coffee lounge of the 70s – all with a funky contemporary feel.

They don’t just serve up traditional ice cream cones, but 14 flavours of gelato and four refreshing sorbet choices of the award-winning Colin James range. This will expand to include another six choices next month and can be served in a gluten free cone.

favourite the affagato, a small serving of black coffee with a scoop of ice cream (not just a coffee and not a dessert).

They knew they needed to have food on the menu as well, but they didn’t want to be the ‘same same’ as everyone else and provide meals.

So they decided to just go with some small and tasty sweet treats (which Joey is making herself) these include the well-loved individual caramel and lemon tarts and friands; and three savoury options of quiche and frittata.

The only way to get the full impact of the ‘Kwerky’ experience is to go in the front door and see for yourself why you should ‘Katch Up at Kwerky’.

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They offer all your favourite milkshakes flavours as well as very modern gourmet versions including coconut, salted caramel or chocolate cookie, served in a Mason Jar with a straw.

And as you would expect they have smoothies (made popular in the 90s), and the more modern frappes that are clearly a step up from an ‘old fashioned’ iced coffee.

And central to all cafes these days is the coffee experience, which has moved on from the coffee lounges of the 70s, to a real science. Joey and Ken have even created their own customised Kwerky Café blend which features five different bean sources.

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Happenings Out and About Formal celebrations Beerwah State students began what was an emotional, yet exciting, final week of school with their formal evening on Monday.

Students made some very stylish and dramatic entrances in a variety of vehicles from being ‘doubled on a Vespa’, pulling up in a stretch limousine, in a hot rod, on dirt bikes, in a very cool ‘Kombi’ and an open top 4 Wheel Drive.

The evening was held at the Caloundra Events Centre, this was a chance for students, their guests and staff to celebrate (in style) the achievements made over the past five years of high school.

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Things 2 Do Traditional Christmas music that uplifts the spirit Do you fancy coming to a community event that is all about great classical music, vintage elegance and is unashamedly traditional?

Come experience a magical musical Christmas with uplifting carols, good cheer and a festive atmosphere. ‘Christmas Spirit’ is on Saturday, December 13 at the Eudlo Hall, Rosebed Street at 7.00pm. This special classical music concert features stunning Christmas music by Gustav Holst, John Rutter and Vaughan Williams.

Featuring performances by the dreaming BIG choir and chamber orchestra with guest professional artists, opera singers, choristers and handpicked talented young musicians from all over the Sunshine Coast, this concert is one not to miss. Book online at www.cellodreaming. com.au/concerts .Tickets will be snapped up at $35.00, $25.00 for Eudlodians and concessions, $15.00 students. Group / family tickets are available. Doors open 6.30pm.

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Exciting concert in Beerwah Glasshouse Musos is presenting a festival of Small Halls concert in Beerwah at the Community Hall next to the Library on Thursday, December 11 at 7.00pm, (doors open 6.30pm).

This fantastic concert will feature the folk sensation Melbourne-based Mae Trio, and Canadian singer-songwriter Del Barber, along with a mystery third act. Reasonably priced meals will be available on the night, including vegetarian dishes. Tickets are available at www.festivalofsmallhalls.com or telephone 5496 1066.

Further info on the acts can be found at: www.themaetrio.com or www.delbarber.com And as a special offer for Glasshouse Country News readers, one free ticket will be offered to the first two people who contact Glasshouse Musos with the date of the first Glasshouse Musos event (hint, check out past events on our website), and one free ticket will go to each of two people who tell us why they want to hear the performance of the Mae Trio. If we get a number of responses then we will give the tickets to those responses that impress us most. We are also hoping to be able to offer very reasonably priced family and group price ticket prices, so contact us directly to discuss how many people you want to bring. Contact: Michael at mwhiticker@me.com Glasshouse Musos can be found at www.glasshousemusos.com.au

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It has been my pleasure to attend various AGM'S and end of year functions over the past fortnight. I enjoy these opportunities to catch up and listen to what has been achieved locally and to also thank the army of volunteers that contribute so much to our sense of community. It is difficult to imagine how much poorer we would be without 25 years of GMAN's passion for the environment, or our network of neighbourhood centres that underpin our community safety net, and those whom are willing to help those who need a hand in these tough times. It was also my privilege to officially open the new Beerwah Village shopping centre, which is an important attraction for people from the greater region to visit and shop in the Glasshouse country townships.

New technology at Beerwah Library

It is exciting to see Beerwah Library cementing its reputation as a Technology Trendsetter. Following the purchase of a new interactive projector and tablet devices, the library now offers ‘plug and play’ meeting room technology to community groups. The interactive projector can be used to share and interact with projected information on a large screen, which is great for modern learning styles and meetings. The meeting room is suitable for groups of up to 35 people. For further details and online bookings go to www.libraries.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or phone 5475 8989.

Flying-fox management meeting

Landsborough residents are invited to a meeting on Wednesday, November 26, from 4.00pm at the Landsborough Pub to discuss concerns regarding a local flying-fox roost. Council is looking to work with the community to find solutions as to how best to deal with these challenging neighbours. It will be a challenge but we hope that together, we can find an appropriate balance that will enable council and the community to meet our environmental responsibilities, while also satisfying the needs of local residents.

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It’s always good to be able to discuss local issues face to face. I will be at the Beerwah Library on Friday, November 28 between 1.00pm and 3.00pm and I look forward to the opportunity to meet with residents and talk about local issues important to them.

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A heads up to locals that the next Mooloolah Breakfast at Kenny’s@Mooloolah on December 4 at 7.00am for a 7.30am start will be the last event for the year. The next one will not be until February 5. As always, I will be available at the breakfast between 7.00am and 7.30am to meet with any local residents who want to raise any issues about council-related matters in the area.

Nature connections

Summer school holidays are right around the corner, so if you’re looking for some fun activities to keep the kids busy and entertained, while also learning a number of important take-home messages about the environment, be sure to register for one or more of the wonderful Nature Connections workshops.

These sessions are taking place at Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden and Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve from December 16 to January 15 and include everything from weaving baskets with weeds and building bugs with craft materials to creating beautiful Christmas decorations and gifts from all natural and organic materials. Jump onto Council’s website for further details or to book.

Support local businesses

With the holidays of course comes the mad rush to finish all of your Christmas shopping. Please try and always shop locally and help support our local businesses wherever you can.

Australia Day award closes

If you know a person, community group or organisation making a difference to life on the Coast, nominate them now for the 2015 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards. But don’t delay as nominations close December 12.

Entries can be completed online, downloaded from Council’s website - www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au - or picked up from Council's Customer Service Centres and library branches.

The seventh annual Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards will be announced on January 23. The event will include performances by local musicians, special guest speakers and the presentation of awards by the Mayor. www.gcnews.com.au

SAY NO TO HALLS CREEK

(This notice is authorised by the Glasshouse Mountains Advancement Network (GMAN))

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What’s on for gardeners in December

Local groups • Elimbah-Caboolture Herb Club – No meeting for December or January.

Call Ruth on 5496 7649 to find out more.

• Society for Growing Australian Plants (SGAP) – December 14, 2.00pm at 521 Mt Mellum Road, Mt Mellum for an end of year meeting and plant swap. For full details phone 5494 9187 or email sgapsuncoast@gmail. com. All welcome.

• Hibiscus Society, Sunshine Coast Branch – no meeting for December, as we have our Christmas break-up party. For more information call 5476 2771.

• Glasshouse Country Orchid Society – no meeting for December, as they will be at their Christmas party. No January meeting also. For information please call Jan on 5494 2301.

• Peachester Garden Club – No meeting for December.

Call Trish on 5496 9169.

• Maleny Garden Club – no December meeting, but we start back again in January. Contact Jan on 5499 9010.

Nature in your backyard

Jim Straker of Reeseville sent us these photos of some of the native wildlife that visits his backyard.

This possum popped in one day when it was very hot – he enjoyed the food, water and rest so much that he came back another day.

The koala and her baby looking for a safe crossing point.

Your State Member of Parliament is asking the community to let them know how you feel about the Halls Creek area being included in the SEQ Regional Plan as an IGA (Identified Growth Area).

This is your chance to let them know that you do not want this to happen, by following the steps below: 1. Addressing the following letter to either Mr Powell, PO Box 727, Maleny, or Mr McArdle, PO Box 3998, Caloundra 2. Tick the issue(s) as reason(s) why, and/or add any other concerns you may have 3. Sign and date the letter including your address, put in an envelope addressed to Mr Powell or Mr McArdle 4. Mail it yourself or drop it (no stamp required) into the box available at Glasshouse Country News, Coonowrin Road, Glass House Mountains; Beerburrum Service Centre, Beerburrum; Morris House, Old Landsborough Road, Landsborough; or Kwerky Cafe, Simpson Street, Beerwah Dear Mr._________________________________________ (Member of Parliament) I would like to let you know that I am NOT in favour of Halls Creek being included in the SEQ Regional Plan as an IGA (Identified Growth Area), because:  I do not want to see the inter urban break, the forestry and agricultural land between the Moreton Bay urban border and the urban boundary of the Sunshine Coast, to get any smaller, as it is now a distinct open green space clearly separating urban areas at either end.  I want to remove the added threat to the Pumicestone Passage, a unique and important waterway for many reasons, from more degradation caused by further urban development on its shores. The overall health of the region’s environment and its biodiversity would suffer even more if Halls Creek were developed.

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 I want to lessen the negative economic impacts which the Halls Creek development and its associated retail precincts would have on the Beerburrum, Glass House Mountains, Beerwah, and Landsborough townships.  I want to see the previous wishes over the past 15 years of the community and the Council on Halls Creek, to remove Halls Creek from the SEQ Regional Plan as an IGA, respected.  Other ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________ As our local member, please listen to your constituents who are saying “NO to Halls Creek IGA”.

Yours faithfully,

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This beautiful four bedroom home sits on an exceptional ½ acre block is located at 8 Bridget Court, Beerwah.

This modern home offers lots of options for family living with extra guests or extra family members.

It features two separate living areas, plus dining and a large very inviting under roof alfresco area which flows seamlessly from the chef’s kitchen with island bench and gas cooking including wok burner.

The home sits on an elevated position at the end of a quiet quality cul-de-sac with wonderful mountain views, and is high enough to capture all the cooling breezes.

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Additional extras include high ceilings, workshop/ storage space in the garage, water tanks and town water, wide side access, security screens and fans.

Offers over $550,000, inspect by appointment with John King phone 0409 570 284, reference: Beerwahrealestate.com.au/2751284

Time for a tree change?

This home would be an excellent place to raise kids, built on an 11.4 acre property in the beautiful Glass House Mountains.

This a three bedroom, one bathroom home with raked ceilings and an open plan lounge, dining and modern stone and two pac kitchen.

There is a huge 11 x 11m insulated American barn style shed, ready to fit-out to suit your needs, and is complete with a 3.5m awning off the side.

In addition there is another 12m x 8m Colorbond shed for the vehicles with 2x2.7m wide doors.

It is conveniently positioned only five minutes to schools, shops and railway station.

Please contact Glasshouse Property Sales on 5438 7722 to arrange for an inspection.

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Open plan living, dining and kitchen. Rainwater tank.

Laundry, 2nd toilet and car accom. underneath the home.

Covered paved outdoor entertaining area. Over 1&1/2 Acres.

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Jump on exclusive summer property tour program Laurie Evans Real Estate proudly invites buyers, sellers and local business operators to register their interest in participating in our ‘Summer Property Tour Program’.

Julie Walton, an award winning marketing and sales agent has returned to Laurie Evans with this powerful marketing program after five years developing this successful method in marketing properties for sale.

First you have to attract a buyer to your property, then people want to feel confident in their decision when buying property and look for trusted advisors that are experts in that area, to provide the right information.

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The marketing strategy has extended the program further with support from developers and builders.

David Reid Homes, North Coast House and Land Tour offers the best land direct from the developers with new luxury home packages from top Australia wide builders.

Buyers can join their Open House Tours every Saturday from 10.00am.

This Saturday, November 29, there are open home viewings in Montrose Street, Greber Road and Sapphire Court in Beerwah, Spanner Road and Teneale Place in Glass House and Rosewood Court in Landsborough.

The range of property tour categories and packages include new land and homes, investor,

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Participants on the tours can select which packages would interest them and they can select the time and date to suit them.

Come along to our regular property and investment series to meet with builders and book in one on one time with the experts. Register on line or call Julie for North Coast House and Land Package Guide, please go to www.laurieevans.com.au and follow the prompts, or alternatively email Julie on sales@laurieevans.com.au, or phone 0455 238 387 for more details.

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Package price $472,945  Caesarstone kitchen benchtops  Free upgrade to colorbond roof  Floor coverings throughout, including porch and alfresco areas  Oven, cooktop, rangehood & dishwasher  Light fittings to internal and external  Flyscreens to openable windows and sliding glass doors  Turf & fence allowance  Up to 60m2 exposed aggregate driveways  Quality bathroom ware with 7yr product warranties

Licensee: Shane Fraser. Licence number: 1088663. Terms and conditions: DRH plans are protected by copyright. Prices, inclusions and plans are subject to change without notice.

For detailed design and inclusion details please contact a David Reid Homes Brisbane Northside & Sunshine Coast representative.

Property & Investment Seminar Series starts Tuesday 25 November from 6pm to 7pm Beerwah Hotel - register call Julie 5494 6588 or sales@laurieevans.com.au or on the Website

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Tucked away at the end of an acreage cul-de-sac in a quiet valley this big 5 bedroom plus office residence could be your new place to relax and call home. Perfect for family living this property has 3 generous living areas looking out over the pool with tropical surrounds and garden deck, plus private outlooks over open park land to the rear. Perfect for home business with access to the home office located in the foyer or through double lock up garage. Bright and airy, and much bigger that it appears from the street.

2 separate bathrooms for the family + master suite with ensuite and walk in robe.

Well placed chef’s kitchen with island bench and breakfast bar in the centre of a huge open plan living area complete with ducted air con and security screens throughout.

Alresco entertaining adjoins pool area. Fully established mostly level 3766m2 block.

Bloodwood Close is a quality acreage precinct on the eastern side of Mooloolah – handy to town, parks and all the recreation facilities at Ewen Maddock Reservoir.

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With 3 generous bedrooms, a full bathroom upstairs plus an additional toilet downstairs, this floor plan is well thought out and highly functional.

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The central kitchen is larger than expected, and has a breakfast bar, leading to open living space which flows to an inviting north facing outdoor patio and courtyard.

Small complex of only 5 with affordable body corporate. Inspection highly recommended.

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Noticeboard Mindfulness and Meditation (free) - Beerwah Library meeting room, on Tuesday at 7.00pm.

Simple instruction for practice. Beneficial for anxiety, depression, general wellbeing. Phone Peter on 0429 918 424.

Huge Maleny Community Garage Sale Saturday, December 6 from 7.00am to 1.00pm, corner McCarthy and Landsborough Roads, Maleny. This community garage sale is now a regular part of the event calendar and is always well-attended by sellers and buyers alike. It's worth the drive, great bargains for Christmas.

Phone Cherie on 0407 452 815 for further info.

Beerwah Neighbourhood Watch - Next community meeting will be held on Monday, December 1 at Beerwah library, commencing at 7.30pm. Residents are welcome to attend and support a safe community.

Small caravan and motorhome group - For single travellers over 55 that own a caravan or motor home and would like to travel. Would you like to be part of a group and enjoy trips and social outings? To find out more phone 0407 114 281.

Dance at Glass House Mountains Community Hall - Will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 7.30pm - 11.30pm. NV/OT/M. Music

by Commodore, $10.00 includes supper, Monte Carlo raffle and lucky door prize. Great atmosphere, all welcome. Proceeds to the community hall fund. Enquiries to Aileen 5496 9349.

The Range Cancer Support Group - The group will meet 12.30pm - 2.30pm on the first Friday of the month with the next meeting on December 5 at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre 17 Bicentenary Lane. All are welcome, we are a friendly supportive group open to anyone impacted by cancer, this includes carers and family members. Bring your own lunch, tea and

Conditions

coffee is provided. A gold coin donation pays for the room hire. Contact Jenni 5435 2357.

Caboolture Family History Group - One hour of free assisted local, Australian and overseas research is available at Caboolture Family History Research Group Inc, located at Caboolture Historical Village, Beerburrum Road on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday between 9.30am - 2.00pm. (No entry fee to village for CFHRG research) phone 5428 2018 or email us at cfhrg55@bigpond.com.

Social gathering for singles - Are you single, between 55 - 70 years old and wanting to meet new people? Join us for regular social outings. No commitments, just an opportunity to meet new people and have fun. Call evenings only 0437 792 345.

Glasshouse Country Toastmasters - New to the area? Stop by a Toastmasters meeting and make some new friends. We are warm friendly people who get together on a regular basis to improve our communication skills. Visitors always welcome. Glasshouse Country Toastmasters meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, 9.00am for 9.15am start, at Church on the Rise, Peachester Road. Phone 5496 9855 or www.glasshousetoastmasters.org Glasshouse Country Prostate Cancer Support Group -The group will meet at the Mary MacKillop Centre at 160 Peachester Road, Beerwah on Wednesday, December 10, 5.30pm for 6.00pm.

We finish when you run out of things to share and chat about. Our guest speaker will be Deirdre (Dee) Kiernan Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse, Department of Urology and Continence, Mater Health Service. She will be speaking on the Role of the Prostate Cancer Support Nurse. Wives, partners, family and friends are most welcome to attend and learn what you need to know. For

Pastor Rod Jobe Church on the Rise My wife and I had a long service break this year and were able to go around Australia in a motor home. We were so blessed to see this big country. It was a journey of discovery to experience so many different places and landscapes. The highlight for me was to climb Ayres Rock. Wow, what a climb to the top of this Aussie landmark. There was another couple I connected with on the climb. At first I was encouraging them they could make it, but as time passed, they were inspiring me to keep going. The slogan ‘we’re better together’ was so true for me that day. Synergy happens when

we ‘do life together’. A great verse in the bible is Ecclesiastes 4:9 ‘Two can accomplish more than twice as much as one, for the results can be much better.’ 10 If one falls, the other pulls him up; but if a man falls when he is alone, he’s in trouble.’

To do life well we need to do it with others. The church is a great place to connect with others, that’s why they exist. There is a seat with your name on it at a local church. Hope to see you.

Every blessing.

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GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY

LUTHERAN CHURCH Reed Street, Glass House Mtns

Sunday Worship & Sunday School 9.00am

Contact 5439 9341 or 5496 9671

CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES

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

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Mooloolah Valley Slimmers - The Mooloolah Valley Slimmers are a group who meet at 9.00am every Thursday morning at the Mooloolah Public Hall, Bray Road, Mooloolah. Each meeting we discuss a range of ideas from healthy eating to incorporating more exercise in our daily routine as well as new items on the market that may help (or hinder) weight control. The first meeting of the month we give our awards and host a morning tea provided by members. For more information about the Slimmers club please contact Bev on 5494 7793.

Diary Dates Monday, December 1 - Beerwah CWA meets at their rooms in Simpson Street Beerwah from 10.00am.

Monday, December 1 - Beerwah Neighbourhood Watch will hold their final meeting of the year at the Beerwah Library meeting room from 7.30pm and all Beerwah residents are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Maree Anderson, secretary, on 5494 8917.

Tuesday, December 9 - Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch Inc general meeting will be held at 3.00pm at Glasshouse Country RSL Club at 1 Reed Street, all Service and Social Members welcome.

Tuesday, December 9 - Glass House Legacy Laurel Club Christmas Luncheon, at 11.00am.

To ensure all community notices can be printed each month please keep your contributions to a maximum of 100 words.

Glasshouse Country Ministers Fellowship

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more information contact: Bob, on 0427 606 240 or email bob.mcl@bigpond. net.au There will be a shared meal during the gathering; this will provide time for information sharing.

Mobile Library Cancellation - The Sunshine Coast Council’s Mobile Library will not be conducting its regular Monday visit to Beerburrum on Monday, December 8.

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Childrens & Youth Programs

MALENY: Sun 10 am 12 Bicentenary Lane

Ps Barry Leask 0428 300 406

MOOLOOLAH: Sun 10 am

Public Hall, Bray Rd

WWW.CHURCHONTHERISE.ORG.AU Ps Mark Whysall 0437 941 607

Glasshouse Country Uniting Church www.glasshousecountryunitingchurch.org.au A Caring Christian Community

8:30am Sunday – Worship & Sunday School Wed. 9-11am – Playgroup Wed. 5-7pm – Kids Club & Young Teens Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah Ph 5494 6187 1st & 3rd Sun 10:30am Worship at Peachester UC

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

GLASSHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Brendan Edwards

Glass House Mountains State School Main Hall - Sun 4.30pm

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Kids Church during service Phone: 0417 757 397

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY ANGLICAN CHURCH WEDNESDAYS *Mooloolah (Paget Road) 9.00am SUNDAY *Mary MacKillop Centre 9.00am Office - 5491 1866

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

Beerwah Ladies Golf Club

Contributed by Jenny Kelly A nice drop of rain from that storm washed the dust off the course and hopefully put a little in everyone’s tanks. We had 58 girls come out to play a Single Stroke for trophies donated by a couple of our lady members, Vikki Bartel and Lorraine Dillon. Thanks for your support girls. Just one week after handing on the baton of Treasurer, Val Turner had a great win in Division 1 with a 68 Nett. Val was followed

by Cathy Stone who came in with a 72 Nett. Our new Vice Captain Lyn Steele took out Division 2 with 75 Nett, on a count back from Marie Norton also on 75 Nett. Nearest to the Pins went to Val on both 2 and Div 1 on the 18th, Hope Hannah was closest on the 5th and Kathy Moffat on 16. Division 2 on Lorraine, Lyn, Val and Vikki the 18 was won by Joan Harvey. The random birdie was a skinner on the 13th and the ball rundown went to 76 Nett. Only two weeks left of our regular competition before we break for the Christmas season, better make good use of them. Stay safe and start looking for a likely pine tree.

Glasshouse Bowls

Contributed by Trevor Bertram The First Round of the Ladies’ Graded and Drawn Triples was played on Wednesday with Noelle Dean, Rae Farrell and Jan Lawson 18 def Lyn Griffiths, Millie Freshwater and Jenny Hobson 17. In the social games, Viv James and Dave Clarke 25 def Leisa Craven and Grahame Young 24; and Rhyllis Aitken and Rob Scullion 19 def Brian Larkin and John Aitken 14.

Thursday’s ‘Open Pairs’ was won by Rae Farrell and Kerry Capern with two wins and 46 points; and the Runners-up, with the highest number of points in either game were Peter Astbury and Rodney Dick with 28 points in Game 2. The ‘Wooden Spoon’ prize for the lowest score in either game went to Allan Pashby and Jonathan Orr. Congratulations to Margaret Beasley, Clive Sinton and Kevin Beasley who defeated Millie Freshwater, Wendy Platt and Rodney Platt in the final of the 2014 Club Certified Mixed Triples Competition on Saturday.

Our annual Christmas Luncheon and Presentation of Trophies will be held on Saturday, December 6 commencing at 11.45am.

Tickets may be purchased from the Bowls Office on playing days by no later than Thursday, November 27.

Coming Events:- Monthly Two Bowl Triples – Monday, November 24 at 9.00am.

Police Day ‘Christmas Break-up’ – Sunday, December 7 at 10.00am.

Glasshouse and District Tennis

Contributed by Jill Kirchheiner All tennis season fees are due by this Friday ‘Finals Night’. For the finals Division 3 / Peewee 1 and Continuous Tennis ‘A’ will be playing at Glasshouse sports Club at 3.30pm and Division 1 and Division 2 at 4.30pm. Please make sure that you arrive prior to match starting time. Good luck to all the teams on the night.

All players and their families are invited to come along and cheer on the players in the finals followed by the presentation and break-up this Friday with fun to follow.

If you know you are attending could you please let Katya know to help with the catering for the break-up. Also a big thank you to all the players, including the fill-in players throughout the season.

Below are the results for the semi-finals Div 1 – Nadal def Murray and Djokovic def Federer Finals – Nadal vs. Djokovic at 4.30pm Div 2 – at 4.30pm Div 3 / Peewee 1 – Yonex def Dunlop Finals at 3.30pm Continuous ‘A’ – Dagwood Dogs def Hot Dogs and Hot Chips def Chiko Rolls Finals – Dagwood Dogs v Hot Chips at 3.30pm The courts at the Glasshouse Sports Club are available for hire by contacting the Club.

Share the details of your club's Blood, Sweat and Cheers Send it through to Glasshouse Country News by 10.30am each Monday morning to editorial@gcnews.com.au Winners of the 2014 Mixed Triples, Kevin Beasley, Margaret Beasley and Clive Sinton

Horse Riding @ Rossi’s 5494 8515

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Beerwah Bulldogs 2nd Division 2015

Contributed by Kylie Bickford Pre-season training will commence Tuesday, November 25. We will train Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6.30pm until 7.30pm until Christmas. There will be a short break over the festive season and then we’ll get back into it. If you have any questions, please phone the returning coach Jonathon Collison on 0431 016 747. Next year the competition has changed and we will now play in the 2nd Division as there is no more C Grade. It’s going to be an exciting year so come on down to the Beerwah Rugby League club! Follow us on our Facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/pages/Beerwah-BulldogsMens-2nd-Division-2015

Age no barrier to cricketing success

The National ‘Over 60 / 70 years’ Cricket Championships were held in Melbourne from November 8-13.

With Queensland sending three over 60's teams and for the first time an over 70 years team, that included two local Glasshouse Country players, Kenny Bennett from Glass House and Noel Cox (Vice Captain) from Beerwah.

The team won all three games in Pool B, playing NSW, VIC, SA. They played NSW (the winners in Pool A) for the final and came out the winners of the shield.

This was a good result for the first ever ‘Over 70s’ team and great to see our local blokes get there.

Les Price (Captain), Randall Woodley (Manager) with local blokes Noel Cox (Vice Captain) and Kenny Bennett

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"Oh, that's an old typewriter," she answered, thinking that would satisfy their curiosity.

"Well, what does it do?" they queried.

"I'll show you," their mother said. She went downstairs and returned with a blank piece of paper. She rolled the paper into the typewriter and began striking the keys, leaving black letters of print on the page.

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ARIES March 21 – April 20 The last week of this month sees an important decision about shared funds that require serious consideration.

Nevertheless it is still necessary to appreciate that the new love coming into your life is exciting or perhaps it is just an avant-garde adventure lifting your spirits.

Connect with old friends by the weekend.

TAURUS April 21 – May 21 News that you receive this week may not be entirely to your liking. Therefore a serious talk may be what it takes to resolve differences. The Aquarius Moon position by Thursday and Friday points to an acquaintance that seems hopelessly confused about their social activities.

Give practical advice.

GEMINI May 22 – June 21 This is not the week to chase big rainbows when it comes to spending money. Focus on what you need so that the weekend will see you in a restful mood to soak up the sun and surf. The Moon being in Pisces over the weekend suggests that a good swim will do you the world of good. Friends are playful.

CANCER June 22 – July 22 A surprising work development is with a social angle that can be beneficial and add rewardingly to your earnings. The last week of this month is the time to talk over your budgets and expenditures, and review financial advice that is sound and far sighted. The Moon in Pisces suggests a review of plans.

LEO July 23 – August 22 Jupiter being a most benevolent planet gives you a sparkling sudden encounter or exciting new look. You are not to worry how you really fit in; there are fun friends to enjoy, so steer clear of old power struggles or grudges from those who do not fit in with your new pathway. Keep doing everything practical.

VIRGO August 23 – September 22 With Venus and Uranus in a sparkling fire energy between them, this will find you seeking or enjoying fresh stimulations. Some unexpected arrivals fit in very well. With Thursday and Friday seeing the moon in Aquarius you will be in your element and get a lot of pleasure from doing for others now.

LIBRA September 23 – October 22 See if you can get out and about as a special encounter can feel exciting or reveal a previously unseen new level of happy liberation in a partnership.

Friendly lunch companions are uplifting.

Month’s end sees the Pisces quarter Moon that may make you dream of better career results and health next year.

SCORPIO October 23 – November 22 The last week this month sees you enjoy, perhaps to excess, spending to satisfy those you love. Hopefully it works in reverse so that you will be the recipient of a grand input of funds and affection. If entertainment plans change, make sure they are not too expensive. Some find it hard to decide what they want.

Edgar J. Winter. Phone/Fax. 5442 3302 Email: readings@astroclairvoyant.com Discover your place in the Stars! Find your lucky cities, national or overseas.

Private, confidential readings are available, Career/ Relocation/ Relationships.

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with Edgar J. Winter - www.astroclairvoyant.com SAGITTARIUS November 23 – December 22 The last week of this month sees you happy, uninhibited and liberated. Enjoy abounding pleasures and exciting feelings. Mercury enters your sign late this week, opening the way for weeks of gadding about and wonderful, delightful talks. Travel becomes high on your next agenda. Good weekend action!

CAPRICORN December 23 – January 19 You will be making new friends in the last week of this month. It’s time to move towards fresh experiences. With the change in sign of the Moon and Mercury you may be able to contact your inner guides and feel a soulful touch of sensitivity, sympathy and softness that you can express to appreciate others now.

AQUARIUS January 20 – February 19 With Mercury entering Sagittarius late on Thursday there is positive news and joyful times coming up with optimistic friends. This is a time to re-envision your hopes and dreams. If you go shopping there may be confusing distractions so just focus on what you need that is very practical. New ideas come to you.

PISCES February 20 – March 20 The last week of this month may see you organising activities connected with welfare or charity. The Moon is in your sign both Saturday and Sunday so your head may be in the clouds! It makes it a perfect time going to the movies, rather than try to do outside work in oppressive heat or humidity. Stay cool.

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"Wow!" The boys exclaimed, "That's really cool, but how does it work like that? Where do you plug it in?”

"There is no plug," she answered. "It doesn't need a plug."

"Then where do you put the batteries?" they persisted.

"It doesn't need batteries either," she continued.

"Wow! This is so cool!" the brothers exclaimed.

"Someone should have invented this a long time ago."

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