Edition 31 October 2012

Glasshouse Country News WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31 - 2012. VOLUME 27-25

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So when we arrived to see the ‘Power of Pink’ at an annual bike ride organised by ‘Girl Torque’ - we were initially a little bit apprehensive about asking people if they would mind being photographed for the local paper.

However I have to say when we noticed that some of the real beefy fellas also had on hot pink tutu skirts, or a lovely pink bra on over their leather jacket, their beards sprayed pink, or a gorgeous pair of pink Dame Enda sunglasses, it

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Saturday and Sunday, November 3 and 4

Fundraiser in the gardens Maleny Botanic Garden entry fees this weekend will be donated to the Friends of Ebenezer. As well as the eight beautiful acres to enjoy there will also be live music at the Gazebo, clay and craft activities, story-telling, farm animals, food and drink stalls, raffles and a wine bar.

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Mooloolah Performing Our Arts Off The night to be held at the Mooloolah Public Hall on Saturday, November 3, 5.30pm – 9.00pm.

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Sportsmans Dinner Calling all sports fans – don’t miss dinner with Tommy Raudonikis and Mike Whitney as guest speakers.

Tickets are $70.00 per head – dinner included – and must be pre-purchased from the Sports Club.

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Dorothy Henderson with Vanessa Perkins getting ready for the Girl Torque Annual Bras n' Bikes Run Breast Cancer Fund Raiser.

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definitely made them much more approachable.

The riders showed up in force for this special day, the cause is a serious one, but it was great to see the fun and enthusiasm shown by both the male and female motorcyclists who participated.

We spoke to quite of few of the riders who had come from the south side of Brisbane, and Ipswich for the ride that kicked off at the Ettamogah Hotel at Palmview at 9.00am travelling approximately 200km, with a smoko stop at Kilcoy and then back to the Beerwah RSL for lunch.

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Dance at Glass House Mountains Community Hall, 7.30pm 11.30pm. NV/OT/M. Music by Chattanooga, $8.00 includes supper, Monte Carlo raffle and lucky door prize. Great atmosphere, all welcome.

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Have your say Since the local government amalgamation in 2008, all land use and development functions on the Sunshine Coast have been managed under three separate planning schemes (Noosa, Maroochy and Caloundra) – each with a different approach to the way land, buildings and structures are used and developed for the separate areas.

A significant task which the first amalgamated council undertook was to start the ball rolling with creating a new planning scheme reflecting the way in which we wanted to see our region progress into the future.

It wasn’t just a cut-and-paste job of the three existing documents; it was going to be a startfrom-scratch effort.

The process commenced back in late 2009 with the consultation for ‘Our Place Our Future’. On October 3, the state government advised that council may proceed to public consultation on the draft planning scheme.

The Draft Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2012 sets out the framework to guide growth and development on the Sunshine Coast.

Planning affects everybody – it can affect what you can do with your land, what your neighbour can do and what can happen in your street, neighbourhood and town.

Council is encouraging everyone to take an interest and make a comment.

The documents and maps are extensive and can be fairly daunting.

So to help, Council have organised a series of public displays where you can ask for assistance from a council planner.

Locally these are: • November 2 – Landsborough Memorial Hall, 2.00pm to 6.00pm; • November 9 – Beerwah Community Hall, 2.00pm to 6.00pm; • November 28 – Glass House Mountains Visitor Information Centre, 2.00pm to 6.00pm; and • November 29 – Mooloolah, Thunderbird Café, 2.00pm to 6.00pm.

All the documents, as well as a large range of information sheets, are available at the Beerwah Library or on the council website – www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Public submissions and comments need to be received by 4.40pm on Friday, December 14.

You can make a submission online, via email draftSCplanningscheme@sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au or as a hard-copy posted to council or dropped into a Customer Service Centre.

Call Leisa or Michelle To be accepted, submissions must be properly made – and so must include your name and address, your submission and what facts and grounds you base it on, and your signature if it is a hard-copy submission.

Some of the contents of the plan relevant to the Glasshouse Country region.

In a $243 million budget for 57 priority road network projects between 2011-2031, the Glasshouse Country region has not one project identified as a priority. And of the 85 projects identified for post-2031, precisely zero are for the Glasshouse Country region.

Of the $20 million active transport network projects (paths and cycleways) – 35 in total, the Glasshouse Region has been identified to receive one pathway project at Beerwah valued at $360,000, scheduled for completion 20112016.

Of the 47 projects totalling $213 million in the public parks schedule of works, the following are identified for the local region: • Masterplan and develop a natural setting in Beerwah, completion 2012 - 2026, cost $3,983,000 • Provide land and masterplan to provide infrastructure for Beerwah (land only), completion 2021 - 2026, cost $2,000,000 • Masterplan to guide detail design, upgrades at Glass House Mountains, completion 2016 - 2021, cost $3,980,983 • Prepare and implement masterplan to develop at Glass House Mountains, completion 2016 - 2021, cost $991,500 • Implement masterplan to provide infrastructure at Beerwah, completion 2011 - 2016, cost $1,980,583 • Implement masterplan at Landsborough, completion 2011 - 2016, cost $1,980,583 • Review masterplan to consider extension and implement upgrades at Beerwah, completion 2016 - 2021, cost $3,741,500 • Masterplan to provide infrastructure at Mooloolah, completion 2026 - 2031, cost $1,980,583 In the recreation trails network schedule of works (11 projects, total $48,500,000), there are two projects for us: • Secure access, masterplan and develop recreation trails in southern hinterland areas (Glass House Mountains, Beerwah and Beerburrum), completion 2011 - 2031, cost $1,956,358 • Secure access, masterplan and develop recreation trails in the Mooloolah River catchment, completion 2011 - 2031, cost $2,336,983

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With the recent dry weather now coupled with hot and windy days, authorities are warning us all to be extra vigilant and fire safe, so as to not create a potentially catastrophic situation such as the region experienced back in 1994.

We spoke to Lou Spann, First Officer for the Beerwah Rural Fire Service and he said their crew has been busy in the last fortnight with six large fires, working cooperatively with the Landsborough and Glass House crews to combat many of these.

They include a large fire along the Bruce Highway (south of Roy's Road), as well as one at Spanner Road, Glass House Mountains.

Two days were spent fighting a fire at Landsborough behind the Big Kart Track where an arsonist was apprehended by police.

There were 25 hectares burned out on Bells Creek Road, as well as a fire on Streek Road (off Mt Beerwah Road) Glass House Mountains that came quite close to houses.

Last Tuesday a fire on Steve Irwin Way at Beerburrum caused all trains running between Beerburrum and Landsborough to be stopped for a couple of hours.

“All fires have been the result of arson and the situation is being made more difficult by the recent conditions in the area being so dry and with so much fuel around. And these dangerous conditions are expected to continue for four to six weeks,” Lou said.

Lou warns that landholders and residents who remember the 1994 fires will know that the lead up to that fire season was very similar to what we’re experiencing now.

“People are urged to prepare their properties and have emergency procedures in place in case of evacuations if they are necessary.”

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In case of a bushfire - what will you do?

Gavin Stewart, Volunteer Community Educator with the Glass House Mountains Rural Fire Service gives the following tips for being bushfire prepared this summer.

• At all times you need to PREPARE, ACT, SURVIVE • When the fire danger rating is ‘catastrophic’ leaving early is the safest option.

• When the fire danger rating is lower than ‘catastrophic’, one of the most important decisions you need to make is whether you will leave early or stay with a well-prepared property. This decision is the basis of your Bushfire Survival Plan.

• The following questions may help you make the right decision for whether you will leave early or stay: • Do you need to consider family members who are young, elderly or infirm?

• Are you physically and emotionally prepared to stay with your property?

• Do you have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to stay with your property?

• Is your home adequately constructed, maintained and prepared to withstand the impact of a fire?

• In other words, is your home prepared to withstand the impact of a bushfire?

• Do you have well-maintained resources and equipment to fight fire, and do you know how to use them?

• Do you have appropriate protective clothing to fight a fire?

• What will you do if a rapid onset fire leaves you with no time to leave? Where will you shelter?

ALDI leads the positive charge in battery recycling Glasshouse Country residents can now recycle their common household batteries at their local ALDI Beerwah store, with the launch of the ALDI Activ Energy Battery Recycling Program.

ALDI Australia has become the first Australian national grocery retailer to initiate a free in-store recycling service across all its stores.

Planet Ark research has found that each year, over 300 million common household batteries are thrown away with ordinary waste and ALDI Australia believes that the recycling program will have an impact in reducing the staggering 8,000 tonnes of common household batteries that end up in landfill every year.

Since last Wednesday battery collection bins have been available at the front of ALDI Beerwah store. These bins will serve as collection points for common household batteries including AA, AAA, C, D and 9V. These used batteries will be sent off to be recycled with materials extracted for reuse in other products.

Paul Klymenko, CEO of Planet Ark, congratulates ALDI on becoming the first Australian grocery retailer to launch a battery recycling initiative across their store network.

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Mt Tibrogargan erupts - a local's recollection In 1994 David and Jan Mackison lived in Heritage Drive, Glass House Mountains, not far behind Matilda Service Station.

“The speed and ferocity of the fire was unbelievable. The whole mountain just exploded in flames. It looked something like a volcano, which is quite ironic.

“We went to bed concerned, but not really thinking we were in immediate danger.

“Monday morning, off to work I went at 6.30am driving to Brisbane knowing that the fires were around, but again not considering them a direct threat.

“Then my wife rang at 9.00am to say that the winds had changed and the fires had flared up and they were out of control, and she wanted me to come home straight away.

“I got back to the Beerburrum turnoff on the highway at about 10.00am, and was lucky enough to be one of the last cars let through before the authorities closed off the road.

“When I got home, I worked to secure the house as did the neighbours with their homes.

“The rest of the day I worked with the Moffat’s helping them race around putting out spot fires on the pineapple farm and surrounds.

On Saturday, November 6, everything seemed like a normal weekend. The day was hot and dry, but so had a lot of the days before.

Then on Sunday, they noticed a glow in the western sky way over the back of Mt Tibrogargan and a lot of smoke.

“Must be a big fire somewhere, but nothing to be alarmed at,” thought David, as it looked to be a fair way out in the forest.

By early evening, David took the first of a series of 15 photos (a selection of which are shown below) from his front verandah which tracked one of the most catastrophic events to have happened in the area within living history.

The fire had reached the western side of Mt Tibrogargan just before 8.00pm. David’s photo’s show that within half an hour, the fire had raged over the whole mountain, sweeping down and around the eastern face, totally engulfing the mountain.

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People were afraid that Matilda’s would go in the fire.

David recalled that it was a hectic day, and there was a horrific heightened expectation people felt just waiting to see where the next outbreak happened.

“The fires were spotting all over the place.

Because of the winds, embers where landing everywhere and the conditions meant that they would erupt into flames very easily,” he said.

But by the late evening on that Monday, the fires had moved away and people’s perception of the immediate threat had lessened.

“Upon reflection, that emergency we felt hadn’t gone; it had just moved south or west where someone else was feeling the exact same terror.

The devastation caused by the fire left the community in shock.

“We were driving around stunned and depressed.

Everything was burnt, the normally lush forests were like blackened moonscapes. And the stories of the lives lost – it was just a horrendous time – one which I never want to experience again.”

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Remembrance Day Sunday 11/11/2012

Glasshouse Country RSL Sub-branch will host the 94th Remembrance Day Commemorative Service at the Cenotaph at Settlers Rotary Park at Glass House Mountains. Form up will be from 1035 hours,commencement 1040 hours.

A light luncheon will be available at the RSL Club after the Service.

Beerwah Peachester RSL Sub-Branch will hold their Remembrance Day ceremony at the Beerwah RSL cenotaph. Assembly 10.30am, service 10.50am.

Have a big day at Maleny Botanic Gardens

Lenore Burton of Friends of Ebenezer was so pleased when Frank Shipp from the Maleny Botanic Gardens offered the run of his whole garden for the entire weekend November 3 and 4 - totally free of charge as a fundraising opportunity.

The day sounds like a win for everyone, it is a great promotion for the gardens, funds will be raised for very worthy causes and those that go along on the day can expect a fabulous day out.

What could be a better way to spend a day then relaxing at the Maleny Botanic Gardens, enjoying strolling through the eight glorious acres taking in its breathtaking views of the Glasshouse Mountains?

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Wander around and view unique garden sculptures on display among the massive volcanic boulders, cascading waterfalls and lily ponds.

Lenore and her many supporters have been working hard to make it a truly successful event, a great fundraiser for Friends of Ebenezer as well as for the Maleny Primary School Chaplaincy committee who will be selling chicken sticks to raise valuable funds for their service.

Lenore is also keen to promote the many local products that are strong supporters of the local community, they will be using Maleny Dairy, Montville Coffee and Maleny Cheeses in the food they will have on sale.

There will also be live music at the Gazebo with eight separate acts over the weekend.

Along with plenty of activities planned for the kids, including clay and craft activities, farm animals, face painting and a story-telling tent with local authors of children's books including Jill Morris, Judy Paulsen and Fuschia Collard.

The gates will be open from 9.00am – 4.00pm each day and the choice is yours about whether or not you just want to relax with a good book, or check out the art, craft and plant stalls or just take in the ambience. Entry each day is adults (16 years +) $11.00 and children are free; dogs on leash are also welcome.

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Playgroup turns 21 In December the Glasshouse Country Baptist Church playgroup will celebrate its 21st birthday. Jeanette Carnett or ‘Miss Strawberry’ as she is known, has been co-ordinating the group for the past 10 years and is looking forward to the celebration which will be held at Pioneer Park at Landsborough.

Baptist church member Heather Gillam said the playgroup started with six ladies in the old Beerwah Baptist Church which is now home to Church on the Rise.

“The group was led by Desley Gent and was formed to share our love and Christian faith with the ladies in the community,” she said.

Heather too is looking forward to the celebration and will be bringing along her grandson Ryan, three, who is the second generation to attend the playgroup; his dad Ben was also three-years-old when he went along.

enjoying themselves.

The mums were making the most of the opportunity to chat with other mums as well as sharing in the fun with their little ones.

Isabella and Lynelle Dedicated volunteers from the church make and serve the morning tea which allows the mums to participate in what is going on.

Miss Strawberry said she likes to see the mums feel spoilt; and it was great to see how much they could enjoy the experience as well.

One mum Lynelle Sim and her daughter Isabella, who recently moved to the area, have really enjoyed getting involved in the group.

They’ve found it an excellent way to settle into the area and meet other mums and kids.

Lynelle said it also meant that next year when Isabella goes to Kindy she will already know six other children in her group which should make the transition so much smoother.

Miss Strawberry is keen to spread the word about the celebration and hopes it will be a reunion for families who have come along to the group over the past 21 years.

If you would like to come and celebrate, the event will take place from 9.00am – 11.00am on Wednesday, December 12. Please bring a small plate to share for morning tea at 10.00am.

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Church volunteers Roy and Val Hine and Heather Gillam with grandson Ryan in his truck The Playgroup runs on a Wednesday and Thursday morning from 9.00am – 11.00am at the Glasshouse Country Baptist Church at Beerwah and Miss Strawberry said that anywhere between 20 and 50 families attend across the two days.

And after going along last week it is not surprising, as it was definitely not just the kids who were

Homage to Playgroup

By Sam Swanson a humble and grateful playgroup parent On Wednesday mornings, I drop my eldest children at school. My youngest and I tumble, disorganised and dishevelled into the most wonderful two hours of the week….Playgroup.

Wonderful caring mothers and fathers gather, sharing anecdotes and stories, some light hearted and funny, others deep and heartfelt, where many lifelong friendships are being formed.

Giggling, innocent, much loved children skip from one exciting activity to another.

Miss Strawberry, known to us by no other name, seems to glide angelically between parents and children with an endearing and welcome smile. By example, Miss Strawberry teaches us to treasure life, be positive and selfless, be forgiving and grateful…..She is the inspiration behind our much loved Playgroup.

Time for morning tea and magically delicious treats appear for both the parents and children to enjoy. This is yet another wonderful surprise, the dedicated and compassionate church volunteers who not only provide, but also prepare these tasty indulgences.

They too seem to float angelically and quietly amongst us. Miss Strawberry guides us through a moment of reflection to thank God for our fortunate lives and pray for the future.

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When the beautiful invasion of bubbles has been popped by chubby little fingers, we settle down for the cuddle song. Our treasured two minutes of the week where parents and children sit on soft pillows listening to the song ‘I love you this much’ simply embracing each other, and IN the moment with no distractions, where all our worries and concerns melt away. It is here I reflect on how blessed my life is and how grateful I am for my divine children.

The philosophy behind this playgroup is for parents and children to connect, celebrate and enjoy time together. This is wholeheartedly achieved in an occasion fit for an annual event, but is organised and hosted by Miss Strawberry and her amazing friends twice a week.

To Miss Strawberry and your remarkable friends, I cannot express enough how inspiring you all are. Please accept my most sincere and heartfelt thanks for helping to create some of the fondest memories of our children’s young years that we will carry with us throughout our lives and you in our hearts forever.

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Unsung Hero - Phil Siggers Volunteering is something that can easily be described as a win win for everyone involved. The person that offers their skills and time can make a genuine contribution to the organisation / group they’re volunteering for and it can also give them a real sense of personal achievement.

And in the case of well-known Beerwah local Phil Siggers the volunteering work he does, also contributes to the wellbeing of future generations.

Phil’s passion is the environment and ensuring it is protected. His commitment to the cause sees him doing a range of volunteer activities, as well as being involved in lobbying for change.

For the past three years Phil has been an active and enthusiastic member of the Sunshine Coast Koala Rescue Team.

Ray Chambers from the Koala Rescue service said Phil’s main function was working in the team of fundraisers as well as creating awareness for the service by talking to groups and organisations to encourage them to make donations to the service. He has also worked on sourcing trees that can be donated for koala feeding.

Phil has been an animal lover since he was a child and this love has seen him volunteering at the Wildlife Hospital two days a week for the past three and a half years.

He recently joined the volunteer team at Mary Caincross Sceneic Reserve – where he will be undertaking training and will then take on the role of ‘meet and greet’ at the centre, talking

to visitors at the centre before they go on the rainforest walks.

Phil is also a member of the Coochin Creek Bushcare Group, the group formed earlier this year and their works predominately involves clearing the weeds and improving the natural environment.

He is a member of the Sunshine Coast Environment Council and when he sees an issue locally that concerns him – he makes sure that the Environment Council is informed.

When you speak to Phil about the activities he is involved in – you really don’t get the feeling that he sees it as work, and I guess it comes back to the concept that if you do something you love, you never work a day in your life. On behalf of our community and its future generations thanks Phil - top job!

If you think you have time to do some volunteer work you will be amazed at how many different roles there are in our community.

Volunteering Sunshine Coast is a great place to start to find out what type of roles they may have that match your skills.

Currently they have vacancies in the following roles • Beerwah's Endeavour Foundation requires volunteers for numerous roles.

• Maleny Primary School is urgently seeking library and tuckshop volunteers.

• Woodford Lifeline is looking for a retail shop assistant volunteer.

• Glenview / Mooloolah Tennis Club are actively looking for someone to take care of the grounds on a voluntary basis.

There's over 40 volunteer vacancies throughout Glass House Mountains, Beerwah, Landsborough, Woodford, Maleny and Mapleton that need filling, and over 300 vacant positions across the Coast.

No matter what your skills and availability might be, Volunteering Sunshine Coast will find a volunteer role that suits you.

Visit www.volunteeringsunshinecoast.com.au or call 5443 8256.

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Community News Checkout our ‘Strongmen’ DisabiliTEA to support fair national system The third annual Glasshouse Mountains Strongman Challenge has been scheduled for Saturday, December 15. The event will be held at 1.00pm at Fitness Plus, Roys Road, Beerwah.

The event will be MC’d by local Strongman competitor Tim O’Shea, refereed by Sue Metcalf (international Strongwoman competitor) and Matt Aichholzer (Brisbane’s Strongest Man 2011).

A DisabilliTEA morning tea was held at the Endeavour Recycled Clothing Beerwah last Friday to promote support for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The event was one of more than 1,700 morning teas held all around Australia on that day as part of the Every Australian Counts campaign.

They hope to send a message to political leaders that the NDIS is the only fair and equitable way forward to ensure that people with a disability can have the opportunities of an ordinary life which the majority of people take for granted.

Last year’s Productivity Commission report said that people with a disability have ‘little choice’ and ‘no certainty of access to appropriate supports’ and the NDIS would address this inequality.

From July 2013, 20,000 people with a disability will start to benefit from the NDIS at five launch sites –– but no date has been given for the national roll-out and those who supported DisabiliTEA Day on October 26 asked the vital question: when is the NDIS coming to my community?

Endeavour Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer is David Barbagallo, who is also the Queensland convenor of the Every Australian Counts campaign, and he believes that the NDIS is within touching distance.

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Wollongong Highland Games Beerwah’s own Jarrad Gaudern has been a mainstay at the previous two events, and hopes some more Sunshine Coast and Glasshouse Country residents will join him in 2012.

This year’s event will have an under 90kg and an under 105kg joining the big boys in the opens.

There is also a women’s division.

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

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Order of the Amaranth

Contributed by Judy Young Our fraternal organisation ‘Caloundra Court no 12, Order of the Amaranth’ meets in the Beerburrum Community Hall in Anzac Avenue, Beerburrum on the second Saturday each month.

Following our meeting, members enjoy a social lunch. Each year a local charity is selected and a

generous donation is given. For the 2012 / 2013 year, members are intending to give a donation to the Palliative Care Unit at the Caloundra Hospital.

The Order of the Amaranth has a website www. amaranthqld.com.au for an update of our activities.

Fundraiser for Guide Dogs Australia Join the Sunshine Girls in raising funds for Guide Dogs Australia. A morning tea and lunch will be held on Monday, November 12 from 11.00am – 3.00pm at 28 Peters Road Glass House Mountains.

Everyone is welcome to attend and there will be a $2.00 entry and a cost of $5.00 per person for morning tea and lunch $5.00.

There will be wonderful live entertainment and the highlight of the day will be a visit from the Guide Dog puppies. Representatives from Guide Dogs Australia will be selling their stuffed puppy toys and lots more, there will also be stalls with all homemade goodies for sale.

If you would like to know more to or to RSVP please phone Kay on 5493 0230, Lottie on 5494 6568 or Pat on 0430 433 734.

Neighbourhood Watch News Mooloolah Valley Pharmacy Community Grants Applications are again being sought from Community Groups in the Mooloolah community for the Pharmacy’s Community Grants Program. Now in its sixth year, the program has benefited 10 community groups, helping them to realise the completion of various projects.

The aim of the program is to assist local organisations in building the community by contributing to the cooperative, social,

educational or cultural wealth of the community, to enhance the natural environment, or to purchase items that will assist eligible organisations.

Information and application packs are available by calling into the Pharmacy. Applications close November 30 and funds will be available from early 2013. Projects of all sizes will be considered and smaller organisations are particularly encouraged to apply.

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Contributed by Sheila Williams, Secretary Beerwah NHW This year there will be a different format for the Beerwah Neighbourhood Watch Christmas celebrations.

The December meeting will be held at the library at 7.30pm on Monday, December 3. Then there will be a dinner at the Pineapple Patch at 6.00pm on Wednesday, December 5.

Anyone wishing to attend the dinner should notify Ron Stocks or me ASAP, or, at the latest,

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Glasshouse Country Senior Citizens

Thanks to Rotary

Contributed by Ian McCarron Thank you to all who helped in preparation and cleaning up, both in the kitchen and the hall on October 16 when we hosted the Caboolture senior citizens for the day. Thank you to all who provided items and gifts for the stall and the progressive raffle. A good day was had by all.

To our new members, Bev Ranson and Christine Drennen, welcome to the club.

In our last games day the raffle prize winner was Dorothy Forster and the lucky door prize winner was Billy Lupton. In carpet bowls, Margaret Lamb and Ernesta De Clara beat Billy Lupton, John Anthony, Ian McCarron and Neville Woolley 24 - 13 after 22 ends.

Reminders: Tuesday, November 13 - Monthly meeting. (barbecue). Morning tea 9.00am - 9.15am. Hot water and cake for barbecue please. Lucky door and raffle prizes to be won.

Wednesday, November 21 - Visit to Caboolture Sports Club. Morning tea 9.30am, top entertainment and lunch. All who wish to go are to arrange their own transport. For bookings and enquiries ring Jim on 5496 9836.

Tuesday, November 27 - Games day.

Tuesday, December 4 - Christmas luncheon at Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club. Morning tea 9.00am - 9.15am, top entertainment and lunch. Numerous lucky door and raffle prizes to be won. Our Christmas lunch will be the last function for the year.

Embracia in Glasshouse Country would like to thank the Rotary Club of Glasshouse Mountains for their generous donation of $500.00 to purchase a shed for the Embracia Orchid Club and for the barbecue they supplied on Sunday, October 21. The Rotary Club of Glasshouse Country has been very generous to our residents since we opened in 2006 and we appreciate their support.

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George Mackenzie, John Kemp, Stan Miles and Arthur Westwood with the shed donated by Rotary

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Glasshouse Country Toastmasters welcomes visitors to come along to our meeting 9.00am for 9.15am start, at Church on the Rise, Peachester Road. Phone 5496 9855 or www. glasshousetoastmasters.org CWA Peachester Branch meeting will be held at the Peachester Hall from 10.00am.

If you would like to have your regular meeting dates included in this listing please email them through to editorial@gcnews.com.au with dates for meetings along with your contact details.

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ENROL NOW FOR 2013

School News School turns red for Daniel Child Safety Awareness was the major focus at Landsborough State School when they recently participated in Day for Daniel.

Now in its eighth year, the annual Day for Daniel is an initiative established by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and aims to make the world a safer place for our children. This year's event held extra significance for Landsborough students as it refreshed memories of Bruce and Denise Morcombe's personal visit to the school in February, when they spoke to the entire school about their experiences and child safety.

The school turned ‘red’ as staff and students were encouraged to dress in red, the colour Daniel was wearing when he disappeared and now the symbolic colour for Child Safety Education.

Even the tuckshop became involved with a special red themed menu for the day. Students could purchase items like hot dogs, red jelly cups, strawberry jam sandwiches and red cup cakes.

Day for Daniel was highlighted by a visit from school Adopt-a-Cop, Senior Constable David Caffrey, who spoke to students about being vigilant and staying safe. Students also participated in various other safety activities including reading books and watching DVD's relating to child safety issues. The day was a

Students listen to school Adopt-a-Cop, Policeman Dave talk about child safety huge success with children learning, in a fun and discrete way, the necessary skills to protect themselves both personally and online.

Educating children about this important topic will continue as the Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Curriculum is currently being introduced throughout Queensland schools.

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Contributed by Kylie Gillespie

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Last week at Mooloolah State School, Operation Christmas Child was ‘wrapped up’! Students, families and local businesses proved that the gift of giving is alive and well, and the school was abuzz with bright Christmas paper, donations, sorting, packing and gift-wrapping. Coordinated through the school RI program, this annual project engages the children and community in sharing and caring for others, and demonstrates real love at Christmas.

The goal to surpass last year’s 81 boxes was accomplished, with 88 shoeboxes packed full of special gifts for some very special children in remote PNG and outlying Islands of Australia.

In the Glasshouse Country News two weeks ago, students appealed to the community and local businesses to help cover the cost of sending the boxed gifts. The response was amazing and $440.00 was raised! Together with the shoebox tally, this is the best ever result we’ve had for Operation Christmas Child.

Mooloolah State School and the Religious Instruction program coordinators wish to send a huge thank-you to all the students, parents and teachers, and to the local businesses that generously helped. Thank-you Mooloolah Meats, Thunderbird Café, Mooloolah Pharmacy, Coastwide Computers, Mooloolah Post Offices, Mooloolah Professional Offices, Glasshouse Bible Study and Mooloolah Computers!

Read, read, read

Bindi and Robert Irwin have put the word out that they are encouraging other local youngsters to participate in the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Readathon. The month-long reading frenzy extends until Steve Irwin Day, on November 15.

Local Wildlife Warrior Chloe Tsangaris had taken up the challenge and so far she has already read 26 books and she has a goal of finishing 50,

Chloe with her reading companions

which is a big step up from the 23 that she read last year.

If you would like to support Chloe’s efforts you can go to her ‘everyday local heroes’ fundraising page www.everydayhero.com.au/chloe__ tsangaris. All funds raised will go to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital that last year received more than 7,500 patients.

Your efforts just might help out another little puggle just like Muggles who is currently being cared for by the Wildlife Hospital.

The baby echidna, named Muggles, was found sitting on a rock by the side of the road at Lightning Ridge and taken to a local human doctor before going to a vet; the first leg of a four day long journey that included two plane flights, hundreds of driven kilometres, and countless hours on the phone arranging transport.

Visit www.wildlifewarriors.org.au for more information on the readathon and to register. www.gcnews.com.au

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A very high level of personalised service is delivered to every customer from the moment they make contact with Major Rentals to the professional delivery and installations and throughout the entire rental term.

Major Rentals has been in operation in the local area for six years, the owner operator has over 30 years’ experience in electrical appliances and furniture, having managed, owned and operated a number of retail appliance/ furniture stores.

Major Rentals offer a very large range of quality equipment at very competitive rates. Rent 2 own the equipment and offer to buy it at the end of the rental term for as little as $1.00.

Renting from Major Rentals removes any future worries with the servicing and maintenance of all items rented from us as we look after these requirements. One phone call will remove these future worries.

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Third mountain rescue in eight days

By Dave Erbacher and Louise Murray Over the weekend the local SES crew completed two rescues on Saturday - the group was called at 1.10pm to assist in the recovery of a 70-year-old man who was experiencing severe chest pains whilst walking on the Trachyte / Mt Tibrogargan walking circuits.

Beerwah Paramedics, Julian, Craig and Terry were in attendance and after stabilising the patient, assisted in his conveyance in a stretcher back to the car park arriving about 2.30pm. He was subsequently conveyed to Caloundra Hospital for further checks.

Group Leader, Robert Barry thanked the crew Tim, Robert, Roger and Dave and several young men who had just completed the Tibro climb.

On Sunday, the group were called to an injured hiker on Mount Ngungun. The fall was coincidentally on the same stretch as the accident on the previous Sunday. Collette, and her husband Steve (both fit and in their 40’s) from Kawana were hiking Mount Ngungun, when unfortunately Collette slipped.

She sustained a very obvious fracture to her lower leg (tibia/fibula). Four paramedics were in attendance. The paramedics did request a helicopter but there were none available.

Collette was stretchered down very ably by using a belay set-up by the SES. “Thank you very much to the SES volunteers Tim, Roger, Trish, Tarra and Louise. It is also always so nice that there are ready volunteers from the public, and this was so on Sunday.

It was much appreciated,” said Robert Barry. www.gcnews.com.au

A word from the Bob McLean

President

Glasshouse Country Challenge With two months under my belt in the presidents chair, I have found there are many challenges for the Glasshouse Country business community.

On Friday, October 19 the Draft Sunshine Coast Strategic Plan was released for consultation and comment. I am far from convinced that our communities have been well served by this plan after attending one presentation, looking at council website and working through the CD council have provided. The volume of information is large and will require considerable time to read and evaluate. This is a one in 10 year chance for you to have your say. Submissions will close on December 14, so if you are a landowner or have an interest in your community visit the council presentations in your town and have your say. Every block of land has had a change.

I would like to dedicate a few words to advise all business owners and local managers to the structure of the chambers of commerce. This is very much a bottom up structure, with the Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce being the local forum for business, representing all of the business members from Beerburrum to Mooloolah, Palmview, Glenview and Peachester.

The next level is the Sunshine Coast Chamber of Commerce Alliance, representing the 17 chambers on the Sunshine Coast. All chambers are supported by affiliation with Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland providing support to each of the chambers and its members with a wide range of industrial and support services.

The Glasshouse Country Chamber has several ways of communication, two of these are, website www.glasshousemountains.com.au and GCNews which communicates with all of the area of our representation. I attended a Hinterland Connect workshop the other evening, and walked away with one very strong message ‘Business needs to Hunt in Packs’.

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Peachester

History Committee

Lance Corporal James A. Page, 15th Btn A.I.F., enlisted November, 27 1914

No Known Grave

Contributed by Helen Page Earlier this year, with other members of the Peachester History Committee and Friends of Bankfoot House, I joined a tour through the WW1 battlefields of France and Belgium, the area known as the Western Front. This was an unforgettable experience, and we were honoured to visit the graves and memorials of several ‘local boys’ as well as relatives and family friends.

While researching in preparation for the trip, we became aware that many of our names of interest were not to be found in the war cemeteries, but at the memorials to the fallen.

The Australian Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux commemorates the 11,000 Australian diggers who ‘fell in France and have no known grave’.

In Belgium on the panels of the Menin Gate Memorial at Ypres there are another 6,191 names of men of the AIF. The total Australian losses during WW1 were horrific: 60,000 fatalities from a force of 413,000. It is almost impossible to comprehend these figures; but the thought that more than 17,000 of these young men could not be accorded the dignity of a known resting place was for me the most disturbing impression from the tour. Every one of the casualties represents

a family losing a father, son, husband or brother; but for the ‘missing’ the tragedy was often compounded by years of uncertainty.

The service files at the National Archives (all WW1 files now available digitally) reveal the family distress through letters begging for news. For example James Alexander Page, grandson of Peachester pioneers James and Margaret Page, was killed in action at Pozieres on August 5, 1916; however at the time he was listed as missing. His service file includes letters as late as 1921 still looking for answers. At the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial we were pleased to pay our respects to James, along with other local diggers, Robert and Alexander Gilvear of Glass House Mountians, and Arthur William Storr whose brothers settled at Peachester after the war.

The First World War will be the theme at the PHC meeting on Sunday, November 4, including a report and slide presentation by the Western Front travellers.

Peachester History Committee meets at the Peachester Hall on the first Sunday of the month.

If you would like more information please contact Helen Page 5494 9557 or Jan Gresham 5494 2301.

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Living Stargazer Astrology

with Chirone Shakti Chirone is a counselling astrologer based at Mt Mellum

Total solar eclipse visible in FNQ Mercury goes retrograde on Wednesday, November 7 for three weeks, bringing the potential for confusion, mistakes and delays. This is not a good time to make any major purchases or sign contracts, unless you’re prepared to revise your plans (or take purchases back to the shop) down the track.

It is however a great time to catch up on all your paperwork, and reorganise so you can be more streamlined. Mercury is retrograde until Tuesday, November 27.

As in 2000, this stationary Mercury is falling very close to the US elections. You may remember the confusion around whether Al Gore or George Bush had won the US presidential election then, with endless recounts and eventual intervention from the courts. We can expect the same, if not worse, to happen this time - it will be interesting to see what manifests this time round!

The New Moon on Wednesday, November 14 is a total solar eclipse, falling at 21 degrees Scorpio, exact at 8.07am. This eclipse is visible in its totality in Far North Queensland, around Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands.

Eclipses bring unexpected changes into people’s lives, so check your birth chart to see where this one falls and what part of your life is likely to be affected.

The solar eclipse is followed two weeks later by a lunar eclipse, the Full Moon in Gemini on Thursday, November 29. This eclipsed Full Moon invites us to find a balance between logic and intuitive knowing, so that any action we take integrates both polarities, aware of relevant information while inspired to find deeper meaning in life. The eclipse intensifies the energy of this Full Moon, which is exact just after midnight at 00.45am (effectively Wednesday night, November 28).

Remember that eclipses demand respect, so don’t take any unnecessary risks in the couple of weeks leading up to this time.

For details of consultations, astrology courses and an extended version of the New Moon update visit www.chironewitsen. com email info@chiroenewitsen.com or phone 5494 8852 or 0421 814 459

Budget now to avoid Christmas hangover

Glasshouse Country families should start preparing their Christmas budget today to avoid a post-Christmas financial hangover said The Smith Family, operator of Saver Plus, a saving and financial education program that is assisting Glasshouse lower-income families to save.

Who can join Saver Plus?

You may be eligible if you or your partner: • have a Health Care or a Pensioner Concession Card • are at least 18-years-old • have a child at school or starting next year or attend vocational education yourself • have some regular income from work.

Sunshine Coast Saver Plus Coordinator, Christine O’Leary, said some families tend to overspend during the Christmas period and wake up in the New Year with a credit card debt that can take months to pay off.

“We recommend families prepare a spending plan early, including what they can afford to spend overall, what they need to buy, and how much they will allocate between gifts, groceries, holidays, decorations and any other expenses,” said Christine.

“To assist Glasshouse families with their budget and spending plan, and get $500.00 to put toward their child’s education costs, we are offering a free financial education workshop and afternoon tea at Beerwah Library on Monday, November 26 at 1.30pm.”

Christine encourages local families to come along to the free workshop to find out more about the program.

“Saver Plus is a great program that can support families in developing money management skills, such as budgeting and saving a little bit regularly throughout the year in preparation for big expenses like the festive season. The financial skills families learn through Saver Plus can be applied across all areas of their day-to-day lives,” she said.

Saver Plus is a 10-month program which assists people on lower incomes to save for their own or their children’s education, rewarding their efforts by matching every dollar they save with another dollar (up to $500.00).

People interested in applying to join Saver Plus, or to RSVP for the free workshop, should call Christine O’Leary at The Smith Family on 5451 1069.

Tips to avoid over-spending during the Christmas period • shopping with a list, so you stick to what you need to buy • before you buy, shop around (including online) and compare prices • consider DIY presents and cards and making your own Christmas Day treats • giving time-vouchers as gifts, like a weekend’s worth of free babysitting or gardening, and • getting the family to agree to only buy presents for children or organise a Kris Kringle.

New Arrivals Would you like to introduce your new little bundle of joy to the rest of the community in our monthly parenting page.

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November at the Beerwah Library with With Dell and Amanda – Librarians November 1, 9.30 - 11.30am, Discover IPad:

The future of for technology is here. Come and find Heading column out about the iPad! Discover how to use the iPad for the Internet, email, photos, reading, books, watching movies, listening to music and more. Bookings essential.

November 8 and 15 - iPad: Built in Apps.

Learn about application software. Come and find out about using your iPad’s built-in apps.

This is a two week course. Must have own iPad, Apple account and credit if wishing to purchase new apps. Bookings essential.

November 29 - Photo Fun with Apps (must have own iPad and iTunes account and login).

Bookings are essential.

(Attending Discover iPad is recommended before attending the Inbuilt Apps and Photo Fun sessions.)

November 7, 2.00pm - 2.30pm. Emotional Healing. Pam’s talk is about supplying information about how to use your unique ability to perform your own inner healing.

Bookings essential.

November 26, 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Free financial education workshop and afternoon tea. Find out how you can get $500.00 to put toward your child's (or your own) education costs thanks to The Smith Family. Eligibility criteria applies. Bookings essential phone Christine 5451 1069.

November 28, 2.00pm - 2.30pm. Hola Latin America.

Hola Latin America is an exciting picturesque portrayal of the beauty, architecture, history and cultural aspects of places like Machu Picchu, Buenos Aires or Mexico City. Bookings essential.

November 5 - December 15, Books 4 Kids Make a kid’s Christmas. Simply buy a new children’s book and hand it in to any Sunshine Coast Library branch.

JP Service A free Justice of the Peace (JP) service is available at Beerwah library on Mondays and Thursdays 10.00am -12.30pm.

Contact your library on 1300 542 727 or visit us at 25 Peachester Road.

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You Said It It’s disgusting I have just come back from taking my dog for a walk around the block, and I am amazed at the amount of uneducated recyclers about.

In a space of a kilometre I noticed a large blanket, a squashed up venetian blind, and countless recyclables in plastic bags. What a shame all the complying people's recyclables are now contaminated and the whole truck load is classed as land fill.

Council should refuse to collect these bins as well as bins which have their lids ajar. It's disgusting that people are so lazy.

A. McMaster Mooloolah

Distorted facts In response to two letters in your ‘You Said It’ section of Glasshouse Country News, October 17 2012) ‘Pain and misery’ and ‘Animals continue to suffer’.

People involved in breeding and rearing animals are not cruel as suggested, as the end result of the endeavours would not be met.

The writer doesn’t have a good knowledge of the treatment of animals aboard specially constructed ships for transporting livestock. True, profit is the main aim of business and if animals were treated as he suggests there would be no profit for anyone involved in the industry. Australia would lose an export which was recently proved with the suspension of exports to Indonesia both from personal and Government revenue. To my knowledge making a profit has not become a criminal offence in Australia.

The ill-treatment of animals at overseas backyard slaughter houses is unfortunate, but this is a very small percentage of the animals transported.

It must also be remembered that in many of the recipient countries the consumers buy their meat daily due to the lack of refrigeration facilities. This, coupled with religious methods of killing, negates the cry to export, from Australia, slaughtered animals.

It should be pointed out that Australia is doing a great deal to improve slaughter house conditions.

It should also be noted that if export of live animals were banned from Australia there are other countries who would willingly reap the benefits of the market. These countries may not be so willing to continue improvement to the slaughter house conditions.

Bob O'Conor Glass House Mountains

Ocsober success I would like to pass on special thanks to our local citizens for their wonderful generosity in supporting my efforts for Ocsober. This is a national venture which raises funds to assist in setting up and delivering education programs for

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young people, about the problems associated with alcohol and substance use. These Life Education programs, which travel to rural and remote areas as well as cities, rely solely on donations to keep them going.

My pledge has been to give up alcohol during the month of October. This is my second year of Ocsober and once again, our community has been outstanding in sponsoring me. Very special thanks go to my friends in the Singing Belles and Glasshouse Country Care for their sponsorship and for their encouragement.

I am now three quarters way through my ‘dry’ month and am also three quarters way towards my target figure of $1,000.00. The big bonuses for me are that I have shed four kilos without trying and I don’t wake up grumpy each day!

Thanks again to the people of Glasshouse Country.

Jenny Carr Beerwah

Clarification of a few issues Re: Article about Mooloolah Valley Country Club in GCNews edition October 24.

In June 2011 a special meeting was called at the club for the purpose of electing an interim committee to attend to the affairs of the club until an Annual General Meeting could be called.

I was elected to this committee, as were seven others. This election was witnessed by a large audience.

Upon examination of the situation it was immediately obvious that the interim committee had inherited a serious financial situation.

We continued to trade until September. During this brief period we were able to pay wages and other costs, including insurance premiums. We were making a small profit but it was not enough to manage the inherited debt. As a result the club ceased trading in September 2011.

The committee continued to pursue insurance claims and we were very close to meeting the requirements for a settlement. We went through an extensive process to rebuild the books, and appealed to creditors to assist with this process.

We also had to have a gaming audit, but did not have the resources to pay for it. The rest is now history.

Your article mentions that Williams Hall Chadwick is owed approximately $48,000. It is my understanding that this company audited the affairs of previous committees of the club. To me

$48,000 is a lot of expensive auditing. Surely they should have realised that the club was in difficulty and should have acted earlier?

Your article also mentions that, in a questionnaire provided by the insolvency auditor, I stated that the failure of the club was due to ‘bad management, both deliberate and accidental, by committees and staff over several years.’ It is true that I wrote this but nobody, including Mr Morton, asked me why I chose these words.

In conclusion I would like to extend my thanks to the other members of the interim committee.

It became painfully clear that the task we inherited was going to become very hard and difficult. I believe that we gave it the best shot, but it was the lack of accountability and diligence shown by the previous committees and managers that beat us in the end.

Brad Boustead Glenview

Accident – no accident On Saturday, October 20 my husband took our three kids to Bribie Island for a day on the beach.

He was waiting for other family members who were coming up from Brisbane whilst the kids were playing in a playground behind him.

Within 10 minutes of arriving, he heard an almighty scream which was coming from our four-year-old boy. Our oldest son ran over, picked him up and carried him to his dad. He was screaming hysterically and was in a lot of pain.

He managed to tell dad that a 'big boy' had catapulted him off the see-saw because he wanted a turn and decided this was a good way to get rid of a little boy! Not only did he not check to see if he was ok, he legged it. What was more unbelievable was that the boy’s parents also decided to run and leave my husband and two other of our kids, struggling and without help.

My husband spent six hours at A & E in Caboolture, where following x-rays, was told that a very nasty spiral fracture on his femur was the result of this violent behaviour.

We spent another four hours in A & E at Redcliffe on Sunday and another six yesterday for further pain relief and more castings.

I am now left with a little boy in a cast, in major pain, sitting in a wheelchair - losing money from not being able to work to look after him, paying for medical bills, wheelchair hire and medication, plus further treatment with a bleak outlook for his leg, thanks to a bully and irresponsible parents!

You know who you are - teach your child a lesson in behaviour and be a responsible parent and at least check on the injured party!

Accidents happen, this however was the act of a bully with no manners and no concern for anything he did. Shame on you!

K. Shepherd Beerwah

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Andrew Powell State member for Glass House P: 5435 2013 Speed limit changes

Residents of Peachester have communicated their desire over the years to have the speed along Peachester Road through the Township reduced from the current 80km/h. I have recently been advised by the Department of Transport and Main Roads that the speed has been reviewed and will now be reduced to 60km/h by the end of the year. This is good news for people who have raised concerns for the safety of school children and people using the local shops. The review considered many factors including road function, traffic speeds, speed environment and crash history.

Update on ‘speed dip’ on Peachester Range Road

Readers may recall a letter to the Editor in July from an unknown resident of Peachester regarding their concerns for a ‘speed dip’ that had developed along Peachester Range Road. TMR have now responded to my enquiry following this letter and have advised that pavement repairs have recently been completed to rectify the situation.

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Mark McArdle

State member for Caloundra P: 5491 2780 Old Gympie Road / Peachester Road Intersection

A petition urging the State Government to immediately review and improve this intersection closed on Monday, October 29 and I’d like to thank the local community for throwing their support behind it. At last count, the online and hardcopy petition had attracted nearly 700 signatures which is a fantastic result.

These items will be tabled in Parliament this week and then presented to Transport Minister, the Honourable Scott Emerson. This intersection is very dangerous for people to attempt to cross, particularly as it is located out the front of Beerwah State School. As soon as I receive a response from Minister Emerson I will provide an update.

Congratulations to our students

Over the coming weeks my wife Judy and I will be attending a series of school graduation, academic award and presentation evenings in the local community. I’d really like to thank the hardworking staff, teachers and parents who organise these nights and kindly extend an invitation for us to attend.

What’s most rewarding about attending these evenings is seeing a showcase of impressive academic talent from across the community.

I’m always inspired by students who are extremely persistent and determined. They’re our leaders of tomorrow and they’re rightly proud of their achievements.

Funding available for community and volunteer groups

The Newman Government recently announced its Caring for our Community program, which is a three-year $4 million initiative to help community and volunteer groups apply funding to help their local communities.

Grants of up to $5,000 are available for the purchase of items such as computers and whitegoods, whereas grants of up to $15,000 are also available towards the purchase of essential equipment or infrastructure.

Applications close December 3. For more information phone 3224 8050 or visit www.communities.qld.gov.au www.gcnews.com.au

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The Newman government has reinforced its commitment to koala protection, launching a new grants program for groups involved in koala conservation services. The Koala Rescue and Rehabilitation Grants will be available to eligible front-line organisations that provide an invaluable service to the community through their work with sick, injured and orphaned koalas in Queensland. By providing this funding for koala rescue and rehabilitation the Newman government is taking action to address other issues that affect koala numbers such as attacks from domestic animals and vehicle strike. The grants program is aimed at building the capacity of koala conservation groups to enhance their ability to effectively deliver rescue and rehabilitation services now and into the future. I am pleased to report we have allocated $800,000 over the next four years to support the important work of koala rescue and rehabilitation services.

Applications for the rescue and rehabilitation grants opened on October 12 and will close on December 7, 2012. For more information visit: www.ehp.qld.gov.au or phone 3330 6317.

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GCNews asked Kirstee Copley owner of Fitness Matters (Beerwah and Mooloolah) what her tips are for getting set for summer.

With Christmas only eight weeks away, now is the best time to get ready and prepare your body for those extra little indulgences we treat ourselves to during the festivities.

We all want to feel good about ourselves when it comes to Christmas parties and gatherings.

Fitness Matter’s ‘6 week Christmas Cardio Challenge’ is the perfect way to get your body healthy, fit and fabulously toned in time for the silly season.

With six weekly personal training sessions, unlimited six week membership, challenge booklet and heaps more you will be GUARANTEED to get the results you desire!

The other awesome advantage to this challenge is that it WILL allow you to have those little extras we all like at this time of year.

Fitness Matters have designed this challenge to be fun, motivational and effective.

For more information on the challenge please either drop in to either the Beerwah or Mooloolah club or call 13000 WE CARE (92 2273).

Fitness Matters is a boutique gym offering a genuinely caring, friendly service with air conditioned rooms and modern equipment.

Fitness Matters offers a wide range of group fitness classes and great membership packages.

Both Beerwah and Mooloolah Clubs are open 24/7 Beerwah is staffed Monday - Thursday 7.00am – 12.00noon and 3.00pm – 7.00pm Fridays 7.00am – 12.00noon and 3.00pm – 7.00pm Mooloolah is staffed Monday - Thursday 7.00am – 12.00noon and 3.00pm – 6.00pm Fridays 7.00am – 12.00noon

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Happenings Out and About Pink power The ‘Power of Pink’ was put to the test last Sunday when male and female motorcyclists joined the Girl Torque Annual Bras n' Bikes Run Breast Cancer Fundraiser 2012.

The ride kicked off at the Ettamogah Hotel at Palmview at 9.00am travelling approximately 200km, with a smoko stop at Kilcoy and then back to the Beerwah RSL for lunch.

Annette Laudani rode in from Sesame Street

Bikes all dressed for an outing

Cheryl Thorpe with Greg and Jackie Morrall

Terry and Jenny Webb pretty in pink

Diane Freeman and Monica Orgovanyi, with Neil Sheppard

If you love lighting up your home and sharing the joy with others, why don’t you let us know your address, either for the competition or just for public viewing?

Entries close Friday, November 30 at 4.00pm Judging will take place Monday, December 3 to Tuesday, December 11 A list of all the Christmas light displays will be published in the last two editions of Glasshouse Country News on December 12 and 18 The competition winners will be announced Monday, December 17 Fill in the entry form below and drop it into the GCNews office at 16 Coonowrin Rd, Glass House or phone 5438 7445 or email your details to: reception@gcnews.com.au Name: Address: Phone: Email:

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Judging Criteria: First Impressions - Christmas Theme - Special Effects

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Fun, fireworks and fundraising Over 700 people visited the 2012 Elimbah Community Fun Day recently, which is an important event that brings the community together each year while giving many of the local community groups opportunities to raise funds and awareness of their activities.

Things 2 Do Let us entertain you!!

A Variety Concert at the Powerboat Club Caloundra on Sunday, November 4 at 2.00pm. The concert is to raise funds for a treatment for Shekinah and will feature well-known local artists Shades of green, Ken, Top Shelf, Gypsy Fire, German Alpenglocken, Renate, and Sid / Bagpipes. Venue will be the Pelican Room, doors open at 1.30pm to start at 2.00pm, tickets are $10.00pp, there will be fabulous raffle prizes.

Mooloolah Performing Our Arts Off Don’t miss the next Mooloolah Performing Our Arts Off night to be held at the Mooloolah Public Hall on Saturday, November 3, 5.30pm – 9.00pm. Featuring two headline acts, Sulco and Miss Marie. Become part of exposing emerging and established local performers including musicians, song writers, singers, dancers, comedians, poets and more!

Wear your best shoes and hat to be in the running for a prize.

Gold coin donation on entry. Hot dogs, nachos and non-alcoholic drinks for sale. Lucky door prize on the night. Visit us on Facebook or contact Natasha on 0418 720 515.

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Local Blackall Range Visual Artists will present their end-of-year exhibition on November 10 and 11 in St Mary’s Hall, Village Green, Montville.

There will be a wonderful mix of landscape, still life, and native flora and fauna paintings in a variety of media.

Hand-made cards and delightful small works will be perfect for holiday gifts. BRVA want to thank their local supporters and wish everyone the compliments of the season.

Entry is free and the hall will be open from 9.30am to 4.00pm each day. As always, commissions from sales and donations will go towards maintenance of the historic hall.

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Member for Glasshouse Andrew Powell with Cr Adrian Raedel shopping at the market stalls

Best in show

Beerwah Sportsground will host the Sunshine Coast Kennel Club’s next Championship Dog Show on Saturday, November 17 commencing at 4.00pm.

The show will have seven rings operating simultaneously with an entry of about 700 dogs which cover up to 120 different breeds.

Many of these will be the regular favourites but there will also be many unusual and rare breeds shown as well.

Judging is alphabetical by breed so Afghan Hounds will be on early, while Welsh Corgis may not be in the ring until later in the evening.

The club encourage any and all to come along and enjoy their show. Exhibitors are more than willing to chat about their breeds and the showing is quite amazing and interesting to watch.

There will be ‘doggy product’ stalls and other stalls of interest.

Catering is provided at the canteen and also a coffee van and ice-creams.

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Do crisp fresh crunchy vegetables that are organically grown in your own garden interest you?

It is easy to make up a no dig; no weed and no irrigation vegetable patch; you just need to know how.

Find out all you need to know at the Mooloolah River Waterwatch and Landcare workshop on Saturday, November 3 from 9.00am – 12.00noon. Cost is $20.00 per person and includes morning tea. The workshop will be held at the nursery located on 2671 Steve Irwin Way, Glenview. Phone to book your spot on 5494 5074 or email mrwl@caloundra.net OCTOBER 31 2012 |

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Collection of Rainbows is a gorgeous little store located near the Ettamogah Pub, with a huge range of gemstones, jewellery, wall hangings, meditation music and gifts. You will be surprised as to what you may find.

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Are you studying to improve your skills in your current job? You may be able to claim self-education expenses that relate to a course of education provided by a school, college, university, or other place of education. Included in these costs are tuition fees, student union fees, textbooks, stationery, interest on loans taken out to fund self-education, motor vehicle and home office running costs and decline in value of office equipment.

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self-education expenses. Instead, these expenses are claimed as general work-related expenses.

Payments for HELP (previously HECS) places, either upfront or through the HELP debt system, are not deductible. Interest on loans to make these payments is also not deductible. However, course fees and interest on loans relating to non-Commonwealth supported places may be tax deductible. Please feel free to contact us if you wish to discuss this further.

Claiming self-education expenses You can claim self-education expenses only where there is a direct

connection between your studies and your current work activities, such as:  The study is enabling you to maintain or improve the skills and knowledge required to perform your current work activities; or  The study will lead to increased earning capacity from your current work activities.

You cannot claim a deduction for self-education expenses incurred to enable you to obtain a new job or commence a new business.

Please contact us for more detailed information on what you are able to claim, and good luck with your studies.

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

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Tohm’s A - Z of Gardening

Tohm Hajncl heads the team at Amber Leaf Landscaping and is passionate about horticulture, design and construction.

N is for Nicotiana

As with most people, I was introduced to some aspects of the genus Nicotiana at a young age. Nicotiana tabacum is the source of the tobacco leaf and smoking was common amongst the adults around me.

It was not until many years later, while working as a gardener in London, that I discovered the ornamental side to this group of plants.

Nicotiana is a genus of about 70 species, mostly found in the Americas and Australia.

It was named in honour of Jean Nicot – a 16th century French ambassador to Portugal who introduced the plant to the courts of Europe for its medicinal properties. Supposedly it could cure many forms of ailments including cancer.

Australia has 21 native species, some of which were chewed by members of the indigenous population as a stimulant.

All plants in this genus contain nicotine and other alkaloids which are toxic.

Extracts from some species have been used to commercially produce pesticides but modern synthesised pesticides have seen a decline in this production.

Home and organic gardeners can create their own extract to use. As with any pesticide, care should be exercised in handling and applying it, as it is a poison.

Flowering Tobaccos are a beautiful addition to border plantings and cottage gardens. Their drooping trumpet shaped flowers work well on mass of scattered amongst other plants, rising up like a beacon.

Nicotiana alta is a one metre tall, short lived perennial which is best grown from seed and left to naturalise parts of a garden bed.

Nicotiana sylvestris is a very fragrant species suited to growing in shady conditions, though the plant is taller than most others and not suited to border plantings.

Most Nicotiana are frost tender and annuals should be planted out in spring as the temperature starts to rise. They can be grown in full sun to part shade as long as they get three to four hours of direct sun each day.

It should be noted that a common weed plant on the Sunshine Coast, Wild Tobacco is, in fact, Solanum mauritianum and not a Nicotiana. It is a member of the same family, Solanaceae, which contains the likes of the tomato, petunias and black nightshade.

In London I dealt with the hybrid Nicotiana x sanderae, a low growing annual with a profusion of flowers in white through to reds and purple. The evening scent of these plants hooked me and takes me back over the seas when I come across it here.

Ph. 07 5445 9801 I landscaping@amberleaf.com.au www.amberleaf.com.au

What’s on for gardeners in November

Local groups • Glasshouse Country Bromeliad Society – November 4, 2.00pm at the Mary McKillop Centre, Peachester Road, Beerwah. Visitors and new members are welcome to attend. Please bring a friend and a cup for afternoon tea. To find out more contact Pat Pennell on 5438 7375.

• Peachester District Horticulture Society – final meeting of the year, November 15, 9.30am at Trish’s place. Bring a chair and meat for a barbecue – salad items from Trish’s garden. Visitors always welcome. For more information contact Trish on 5496 9169.

• Glasshouse Country Orchid Society – November 8, commencing at 7.30pm at the Glasshouse RSL club, Reed Street, Glass House Mountains. Enquiries to Jan Gresham on 5494 2301.

• Beerwah Garden Club – November 3, 1.30pm at the home of Anne, 18 Coolamon Crescent, Beerwah. Please bring a chair and a mug for a cuppa.

For further information phone Narelle on 5496 9506.

• Hibiscus Society – North Moreton region – November 11, at 1.30pm and will feature garden design and maintenance tips. It will be held in a member’s garden and contact is through Gynith on 5498 7757.

• Society for Growing Australian Plants (SGAP) – November 11, at 2.00am.

An introduction to the wonderful world of fungi, at the home of Ian and Chrissie McMaster, 521 Mt Mellum Road, Mt Mellum. All welcome.

Enquiries 5494 9187. www.gcnews.com.au

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Noticeboard Remembrance Day 2012

The 94th Remembrance Day Commemorative Service will be held at the Cenotaph at Settlers Rotary Park at Glass House Mountains. Form up will be from 1035 hours, commencement 1040 hours.

Schools Competition Awards will be incorporated into the Service after the 11.00am Silence. A light luncheon will be available at the RSL Club after the Service.

Creating a local artist trail

A meeting was held in Glasshouse Mountains in September to explore the possibility of starting a Glasshouse Artists Trail. The enthusiastic artists who attended have decided to set a target for next year while continuing to find more artists to be involved. We welcome practitioners in all art forms, so if you have an art studio in the area between the range and the coast that doesn’t fit within existing art trails we’d like to hear from you. The next meeting will take place on Thursday, November 1 so bring your ideas and join us. Contact Neville on 0438 525 749 or neville@artatglasshouse.com.au

Glasshouse Country RSL

Raffle results Lucky door - Keith E 84D Meat tray - Libby 60C, blue dots Fruit and veggie tray - Rich 54C, blue dots Fruit and veggie tray - Helen 69A, orange clubs

Conditions

Mooloolah Community Barbecue

Come along to the Mooloolah and District Community barbecue at the Mooloolah Community Centre, this Friday, November 2, 5.00 – 7.00pm. Meet new people. Catch up with friends and neighbours. Op Shop open. Bring along any excess fruit and vegetable produce for the Food Swap.

Want to do a fun volunteer community role?

Volunteers are being called for to help with these monthly barbecues.

Enquiries contact 5494 7822.

43 Bray Road, Mooloolah. Proudly supported by White’s IGA.

Sunshine Coast Arthritis Support Group

The next meeting will be held at 12.45pm on Thursday, November 1 at the Maroochydore RSL Sub-Branch, RSL House, 106 Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore.

The guest speaker will be Duncan Grant – Physiotherapist and he will be talking about ‘How physio can help your Bones and Joints’.

For further information please contact Mary on 5441 2259 and 0403 339 057 or Jeanette on 5443 7446.

Garage Sale

A pre Christmas garage sale is to take place at Calvary Lutheran Church, Reed Street Glass House Mountains (next to the RSL) on Saturday,

Almost Christmas

Sunshine Coast Aglow

The group’s next meeting will at 9.30am on Friday, November 9 in the CWA hall, Kalinga Street, Caloundra. Aglow is an international Christian women’s organisation and is in 172 nations. Women from all denominations are made welcome. Come along, bring a friend and enjoy an inspirational message and worship. Entry is $7.00 which includes morning tea. For more information, contact Isabella on 5476 8463 or Dorothy on 5476 4190.

WEDNESDAYS *Mooloolah (Paget Road) 9.00am SUNDAY *Beerwah (Peachester Road) 9.00am

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is nearly here.

For all of its commercialism, Christmas reminds us just how much God thinks of us - He sent His son Jesus to come and live among us.

Jesus was born somewhere around 6 - 4 bc.

Apparently when the modern calendar was organised they made some miscalculations in the date.

During this time King Herod the Great was in charge of Israel. He was called the great because he loved to build great things. To build his favourite palace Herod literally moved a mountain. He took the top off one mountain and used it to make another mountain higher and then build his palace on top of it.

The swimming pool at the bottom of the palace is bigger than a soccer field - talk about overkill imagine having to clean it.

Jesus was born just six kilometres away in a small country town called Bethlehem.

Unlike Herod who lived in luxury, Jesus was born in a cave that was used as a stable.

Forget the Christmas cards, Bethlehem is full of caves that were used as stables, wood was far too expensive and difficult to get. Even the manger he was put in was carved out of a large rock. It probably looked like the old concrete laundry tubs of our grandparents for the same reason - wood was too rare to use, while rock is

everywhere in Bethlehem.

When Jesus was less than two, a caravan of scholars from a foreign nation came to Herod and told him that the promised King had been born.

If the prophecy was and is true then the coming of Jesus is the greatest event in human history.

Herod called the religious leaders of the day and they told him that the promised king was born about six kilometres away.

Six kilometres is not a long walk, just an hour or two. Yet the terrible untold tragedy of the Christmas story is that no one went and checked it out except a group of foreigners. Even the religious clergy of the day – who were clinging onto the promise of a coming king, didn’t check out this child.

During this Christmas season we are going to hear lots of Christmas carols, we are going to hear a lot about Jesus, but most people will be like Herod and the clergy and the court of Jesus’s day - no one is really going to pay attention to the greatest event in world history.

Don’t be like the people of Herod’s day - be like the wise scholars and check Jesus out for yourself.

Glasshouse Country Uniting Church A Caring Christian Community

Contact 5439 9341 or 5496 9671

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

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We are a group of alternative healers who will do the best to help you feel better.

We have had successful experience in helping with depression, migraine, pain and other illnesses.

A donation of $5.00 would be greatly appreciated to cover the costs.

Held on the first Saturday of each month (November 3 and December 1) from 1.30pm to 4.30pm at the Glass House Neighbourhood Centre, opposite the Post Office in Glass House Mountains.

For more information call 5493 0102.

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY ANGLICAN CHURCH

Chris Johnson Glasshouse Country Baptist Church

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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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November 10 starting at 8.00am.

If you are interested in booking a stall site they are $10.00 per site, please phone 5494 9191 or 5494 7800.

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Rev. Ken Goodger - 5491 1866 Local contact Br. John 5439 9130

Glasshouse Country Baptist Church 58 Roberts Rd, Beerwah

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

CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES

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

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY

LUTHERAN CHURCH Reed Street, Glass House Mtns

Sunday Worship and Sunday School 9.00am

GLASSHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Brendan Edwards

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

A Wesleyan Methodist Church

Kids Church during service Phone: 0417 757 397 www.gcnews.com.au

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Mobile: 0429 960 300

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Ph: 0410 448 250 - Landsborough

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Mobile Auto Electrician Alternators • Starter Motors • Batteries

Peter - 0431 017 916

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PH: 5494 0466

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

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

Bathroom

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

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

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

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Phone 0411 877 616

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

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Repairs, Installation & Maintenance to all Air conditioning systems, commercial & residential. Sales of energy efficient Daikin Airconditioners (ducted, wall hung & multi-head split systems)

Government

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Terry Vost

OVER 25 YEARS CONTRACTING Great prices on split & ducted Air conditioning systems

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

MOBILE MECHANIC

0434 090 197

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GRAHAM GREEN

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

BSA # 1132000 / L004114

LOCAL OPERATOR

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ALL AREAS 0407 146 626

Email: ja_ross@optusnet.com.au

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SUPPLY AND INSTALL INSTALLATION ONLY FREE QUOTES SPLITS & DUCTED SERVICE / CLEAN

0439 247 266

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Automotive

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C Carpet Cleaning

Builders/ Carpenters

CHRIS HALL BUILDERS

Hale Carpet Cleaning Family Owned and Operated

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5494 6794 or 0412 060 184

NEED A QUALITY BUILDER? THINKING OF RENOVATING? Insurance Repairs Small Jobs Welcome BSA Lic # 1018329

QBSA 1155593

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DE VERE CLEANING

PH: 5497 4097 Mob: 0419 797 448

Carpet cleaning – Lounge – Upholstery Phone 0412 666 557

Est locally since 1983

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GREG GATTI All Concrete Work Gold Card No 061792

Specialising in high pressure cleaning for driveways, footpaths & pool surrounds

Kerrie 0488 498 034 Terry 0427 948 997

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

C Computers ABN 60 627 360 193 ACN 131 206 089 BSA Lic. #1018329

Ph: Saun 0424 550 057

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C Cabinetmakers

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Based in Elimbah

Installations Installations, Repairs Servicing and Air Conditioning Repairs, Servicing Installations, Servicing Domestic . Owner Builders . Repairs, Commercial . Rural . Industrial Domestic • Commercial • Rural • Industrial Domestic • Commercial •71536 Rural • Industrial BSA Lic. No. 60278 Lic. No. 60278 PO BoxBSA 578, Beerwah QLD 4519 PO Box 578, Beerwah QLD 4519

KITCHENS CUT & EDGE SERVICE AVAILABLE

Phone 1300 721 117 www.pcsol.com.au

Coastwide Computers Mooloolah

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Ph 5492 9502 Mob: 0409 549 295

NFL Electrical Nathan 0417 040 291

Shop 2a/2 Mooloolah Connection Road Mooloolah Valley (opposite the BP)

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

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

PHONE: 0407 754 208

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

Call Jamie 0417 720 505 a/h 5494 6282

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Neil Chambers

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KITCHEN & APPLIANCE SPECIALISTS

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Ken Muller 0467 490 907 Matthew Muller 0409 936 083

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New Installations & Renovations

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Carpenter

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5499 9926

Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm

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Darrell & Jocelyn Byrnes

Lic. No. 70875

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Quick Concrete

Call Brad & Kaylene Hale, your local carpet cleaning professionals

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5413 2500

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Prompt quoting Over 20yrs experience

Darryl Johnson - 0415 954 195

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

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Call Greg Small ph 5494 9199 mob 0404 903 801

Lic.4551 and Insured

0407 575 667

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

Prompt, friendly service

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

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Tina 0418 935 164

Engineering & Welding

STUART McLEOD MOBILE WELDING For all your on-site fabrication & welding needs.

Workshop facilities: 19 Tallawong Close, Beerwah

5496 9270

Mick 0418 935 162

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Fencing

20 Tytherleigh Ave, Landsborough

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Phone 5494 8900

FIRST CALL FENCING Timber, Colourbond, Aluminium & Glass Pool fencing, Gates Retaining Walls & More For a free quote Phone Matthew www.firstcallfencing.com.au

email: matt@firstcallfencing.com.au QBSA LIC1139536

Floor Sanding

JUST TIMBER FLOORS

For all your floor sanding needs Justin 0468 639 761 Jobs up to $3,300 only

G Garden Maintenance

Large or small. Experienced Local Operator

From general lawn mowing & yard maintenance to total garden transformations Kerrie 0488 498 034 Terry 0427 948 997

G Garages / Sheds

For all your general handyman work Interior or Exterior Jobs up to $3,300

H Home Maintenance

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

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• Tiling • Painting • No Job too small

Phone George 0487 424 223

Landscaping

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• PAVING & STONEWORK • RETAINING WALLS • DRIVEWAYS • POOL SURROUNDS • OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS

BSA Licence no 60108

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

ATER FEATURES

• PATHWAYS/STAIRS • UNIQUE GARDENS & GARDEN FEATURES

GRAHAM RENWICK

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

Ph: 0418 204 159 a/h: 5494 0830

Ph (07) 5497 2615

BEERWAH LANDSCAPING

www.kamconstructions.com.au

Quality Workmanship

G Gas

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

KLM LP Gas Suppliers

L P G A S

G Glass & Security

Phone Shane Robins 0418 900 705 a/h 5494 6425

Watson’s Gardening & Landscaping • All aspects of landscaping, garden makeovers & ongoing maintenance • Jobs up to $3,300

Call Brett 0413 102 800

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Your local Jim services all areas call 131546

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Phone Michael 0447 341 241

5493 0493

Same day response Free Quotes Fully insured

ALL MAINTENANCE

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GARAGES - SHEDS

5496 9861 or 0439 303 306 Glasshouse Mtns

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2 William St Kilcoy

T0322

your local licensed contractor

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

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

BSA Lic: L 1117342

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Phone Nick Atwell Mob: 0411 466 586 A/H: 5494 6713 www.gcnews.com.au

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For all your advertising needs please call Sarah on 5438 7445

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New Work Repaints Roofs Driveways Pressure Cleaning

Termites: • Cockroaches • Spiders • Pre-purchase • Carpet Beetle • Rodents timber inspections • Lawn Weeds • Fleas • Termite inspections • Silver Fish • Ants • Chemical barriers/ • Bed Bugs reticulation BSA: 106 8977 LIC: PMT-0-11572

• New Work • House Repaints • Roof Repaints

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

Professional Painting Local Tradesman with 20 years Experience

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

LL E A C AV D

0404 479 187 or 5494 9336

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY PEST CONTROL

• TERMITE TREATMENTS • TERMITE BARRIERS • PRE-PURCHASE PEST & BUILDING REPORTS • THERMAL IMAGING • COCKROACHES • SPIDERS • ANTS Lic No. PMT-0-11432

John Annakin 0407 439 526

BSA NO. 1011255

07 5493 0440

ABN 79 347 449 750

ANDREW 0423 107 716 E. eliminatepests@bigpond.com

Email: painter-decorator@hotmail.com

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Painter & Decorator Commercial & Domestic

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Offering you a variety of services:

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Panel Beating

All Areas 0420 53 8890 5494 0393

*Driveways *Site clean-ups *Landscaping *Firebreaks

0419 704 408

5494 8913

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Works where others can’t and loves Lantana!

D & M Britton - Old Gympie Rd, Landsborough

B&A Earthmovers bobcat, excavator & tipper hire

Phone Brian Mobile: 0402 129 665 Fax: 5497 4840

Positrack, Excavator and Bobcat Hire - 8 tonne tipper - trencher - augers - 4 in 1 bucket - levelling bar - laser levelling - forks - 3 tonne excavator

Phone John Baker on 0409 20 64 64

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

Five reasons to celebrate sports Five times Olympic champion Clint Robinson was the special guest at Glasshouse Country Christian College’s Sports Awards’ Night last Wednesday. Mr Robinson grew up on the Sunshine Coast and had a love of sports from a very young age. “I remember my grade eight teacher we dubbed as ‘Mr Cool’ telling me that whatever I did, to make sure I gave it everything I had,” Mr Robinson said.

Mr Robinson presented medals and trophies to GCCC young sportsmen and women and then spent some time telling the students about some of his experiences as an Olympian and athlete while GCCC’s Head of Sport Mr Matthew Beattie interviewed him. When asked what his biggest challenge was, Mr Robinson was torn between two major experiences.

“Hurting my shoulder very badly and then having to spend hours in rehab each day was very difficult but my biggest challenge was performing my first drug test,” Mr Robinson said. “The only person available to supervise was a female and I’ve always been very shy so I’m not sure which one of us went the brightest red when it was time to provide the sample,” he said.

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championship record of any surf lifesaver when he reached 30 gold medals.

Approximately 300 people attended the evening which began with hair raising demonstrations

by GCCC’s prize winning cheerleading teams.

The girls somersaulted, danced and launched themselves in the air with amazing agility and grace.

The Primary Sportsman of the Year was awarded to Ryan Sauer and for the second time running Natasha Hoeksema won Primary Sportswoman of the year. The title of Secondary Sportsman of the year went to Mitchell Fraser and the Secondary Sportswoman of the year was awarded to Andrea Little.

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

Beerwah Ladies Golf Contributed by Jenny Kelly

The wind dropped a bit and the sun was shining on 60 girls as they played a Stroke event for trophies kindly donated by Lyn Lambert and Ros Jamieson. In conjunction with the daily Stroke competition, we played the final Medal event, the Medal of Medalists, which was very well won by Cathy Stone who came in with a great score of 69 Nett. For her win in the Medal event, Cathy took home a voucher for some lovely pampering at the hands of the girls at Beerwah Hair and Beauty.

A big thank you to Vicky and her team for their generous support of the ladies competition.

Cathy not only won the Medal but also the daily competition for a trophy donated by Lyn Lambert.

Roselie Green was runner up with a score of 71 Nett. Winner of Division 2 was Pat Chapman who came in with a score of 70 Nett to take home the trophy donated by Ros Jamieson. Runner up was Joan Swyny with a score of 73 Nett. The Ball Rundown went to 75 Nett. Lesley Eggleston had her radar tuned in to take out the NTP on both numbers 2 and 5, Sonia Kenway took out 16 and Ruth Bowie won the 18th with a birdie. Until next week, stay safe and good golfing.

Contributed by Melinda Thorpe Following our recent Annual General Meeting on held Sunday, October 14, the club is pleased to announce the following committee for season 2013, President – Slim Moroney, Senior Vice President – Jeff Bell, Junior Vice President – Stuart McLeod, Secretary – Melinda Thorpe, Treasurer – Lee Robertson.

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club Contributed by Dennis Hume Monday, October 22 - Open 2 Bowl Triples.

Winners were Rob Scullion, Jack Timm, Brian Fogarty 2 + 37. Runners up were from Caboolture Lakes. They were Gary Burrows, Brian and Doug 2 + 36 after a count back. Third place went to the District Presidents Team of Rod, George and Henry with highest score of 28 in the first game.

Wednesday, October 24 - Ladies Bowls Day. With many ladies away watching District Finals at Bribie only two games of pairs was played.

Warren Blackbourne and Joan Wilson def Margaret Beasley and John McSwain 23 to 19.

Rae Farrell and Stewart Wilson def Di Garland and Di Hunt 32 to 13.

Thursday, October 24 - Open Pairs Bowls.

AM Game winners were Bob Moss and Rob

Mooloolah Valley Bowls Club Pat Chapman accepts her trophy from Lyn

A meeting has been called to discuss the options for senior rugby league in the district to be held at the clubhouse Thursday night, November 1 at 6.30pm; all those interested are welcome to attend.

Anyone wanting to become involved in the club either in the way of playing, volunteering or sponsorship are encouraged to contact President Slim Moroney on 5494 1084 to discuss.

Contributed by Judy Walker Tuesday, October 23 saw a tied game between Eileen Pierce, Ray Bryant and Judy Walker and Joy Ensbey, Lloyd Walker and Ede Clark.

Farrell 2 + 22. Runners up were Ron Rix and John McSwain with + 23 in the second game.

PM Game winners were Rob Scullion and Brian Fogarty 2 + 17. Runners up were Brian Saunders and Graham Turton with + 1 in second game.

Saturday, October 27 - Round 1 of Club Championships in Men’s Triples and Mixed Triples. In the Men’s Triples, Terry Little’s team def Graham Richardson’s team 23 to 21. Robbie Dean’s team def Bill Tumbridge’s team 25 to 16.

Rob Scullion’s team def Rob Farrell’s team 23 to 15. In the Mixed Triples, Graham Richardson’s team def Kevin Beasley’s team 28 to 15. Jim Tatum’s team def Gary Lehmann’s team 25 to 22. Bill Tumbridge’s team def Millie Freshwater’s team 28 to 14. Also a social game of Scroungers was played by several of the men present.

Friday winners were Tony Pignata and Peter Setch, 2nd Eileen Pierce and Rosemay Roderick.

Saturday was a Game of Scroungers won by Ede Clark.

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Contributed by Jill Kirchheiner Friday Night Tennis – With only two more matches before the semi-finals on November 16, some of the scores are very close. There are still some match scores to come in or be played and the scores will be adjusted when received. If you know of the results of any of these matches (in brackets) or any details please ring me on 5494 8218. There are still some players who need to pay their season fees which are due now and need to be paid to Dawn at Landsborough courts.

Following are the scores up to October 26.

Hot Shots – Dominique-96(12.10), Troy-75(12.10), Alex-56(12.10), Caleb-26(12.10) Div 1 – Emma-85(19.10 and 26.10), Jayden-65(19.10 and 26.10), Jacqueline-61(19.10 and 26.10), Tara47(19.10 and 26.10) Div 2 – Marios-234, Luigis-200, Bowsers-141(10.8 and 26.10), Yoshis-99(10.8 and 26.10) Div 3 – Gaga-190, Adele-134, Rihanna-114, Madonna-108 Div 4 – James-323, Van-294, Amy S-262, Archie-251, Caleb-230, Amy B-221

Peewee – Team DS-163(10.8), Team Xbox-151, Team Nintendo-104(24.8), Team Playstation-91 (10.8 and 24.8) Cont Tennis ‘A’ – Smarties-324, Jaffas-324, Fantales-324, Minties-261 Cont Tennis ‘B’ – Crunchies-314, Flake-306, Picnic-305, Snickers-300 Club News - Ladies social tennis is on Tuesday mornings from 8.00am to approximately 12.00noon. Wednesday night mixed social tennis starts at 7.00pm to approximately 9.00pm and now that the weather is warming up they are looking for some more players for the Wednesday night social tennis. They would welcome any new players, beginners or experienced, for either of the above. If you would like more information about the club or being a member of the club, or you would like to know more about any of the tennis competitions, the Ladies Tuesday tennis, or Wednesday night tennis or are interested in receiving coaching, these details can be obtained by contacting Dawn on 5494 1085.

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

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Pre Christmas Garage Sale - Household Items; Bric a Brac; Plants; Rum Balls; Books etc. Stall Holders welcome to book sites at a cost of $10.00 per site Ph: 5494 9191 or 5494 7800.

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A bloke goes up to a nightclub wearing a shirt open at the collar and is met by a bouncer who tells him he must wear a necktie to gain admission.

So the guy goes out to his car and he looks around for a necktie and discovers that he just doesn't have one. He sees a set of jumper leads in the boot.

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SCORPIO October 23 – November 22 Now you can reap what you have sown.

You will find yourself confronted with more opportunities than ever before.

Travel is possible with work. You will meet lots of new people who will become very important and special to you.

SAGITTARIUS November 23 – December 22 You will be able to achieve much now as your self confidence will be high.

You now can better yourself with career, your finances and personal life. Going on a spending spree will be exciting, but watch you don’t go over board and regret spending so much at the time.

CAPRICORN December 23 – January 19 Becoming closer to your family and friends will be important to you. There will be a need to let go of the past.

Education and new studies are likely to be made now. Overseas travel will be also be important to you now. Close relationships will need readjusting and will then work out well.

AQUARIUS January 20 – February 19 You will be able to work hard and long to secure excellent results. Your finances will improve. A promotion and new opportunity will present itself.

A change of residence may come as surprise. This is a time of new awakenings.

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PISCES February 20 – March 20 There can be some changes connected with close relationships.

Some relationships may end while other relationships will become closer.

Letting go of old habits will be needed.

A new lifestyle is about to begin.

ARIES March 21 – April 20 Letting go of past hurts will be important. Making revisions on a creative project will be healing. New opportunities can arise with your work.

A period of re-adjustment may be needed now as your life takes on new meaning. A change of car is possible.

TAURUS April 21 – May 21 This can be a very lucky time for you, so take advantage of any opportunities that come your way. Good news coming from an old friend. Hard work can bring rewards. A short trip in the country will be fun. Looking at moving house could be on your mind.

GEMINI May 22 – June 21 There can be quite a few changes in your home, as well as changes in your career. This is a good time to handle business affairs and start new projects.

An unexpected phone call could change a lot of your plans this week.

Take time out for yourself.

CANCER June 22 – July 22 New friends made now will be important. A lot of short distance travel will be made. Self confidence will be high and your intuition will be very strong. New friends will come into your life that will be empowering and inspiring. Success is yours.

LEO July 23 – August 22 This is a time of positive feelings of optimism and actualising your ideas. This certainly is a time of new beginnings and a sense of well being.

Stand back and look at the big picture of life. Time for laughter and to have fun. A change in your work is likely.

VIRGO August 23 – September 22 A change of residence is likely, as well as new beginnings with your work. New people who come into your life now will be long lasting friends. Much joy and love can be in your life now. Good news from family and friends. Holidays are now possible.

LIBRA September 23 – October 22 For those singles, a new or an old love can appear from out of the blue.

Business partnerships will also be beneficial. It’s a great time to go after what you want. Try and not get involved with some politics at work. A windfall is also possible.

Renee now available for Clairvoyant readings, astrology charts, she also teaches Astrology / Tarot privately phone 0408 785 304.

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