Edition 7 December 2011

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Hi Everyone Well it’s our first edition for December – so it’s official, the festive season is now in full swing and I have already been to two Christmas parties and sung some Christmas Carol’s out loud!

I do know that I am a very bad singer and cannot carry a tune and generally when I start to sing, Brownie politely reminds me that while there are many things I do well, singing isn’t one of them.

I have to say I was reminded just how true this is when last week at the Probus Christmas Party Christmas Carol Singalong (yes I do have a very varied job), I was getting quite into my rendition of Good King Wenceslas when the musicians suddenly stopped and apologised that they were playing ‘O Come O Ye Faithful’. The really sad part is I had no idea.

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Solo performance but I am a bit worried that I am the only one who didn’t notice the difference between the two tunes?

My apologies to anyone sitting near me on the day, and for those of you going to the Christmas Carols at the Beerwah Sportsground on Saturday, December 17, if you see me arriving I would suggest you might want to put your picnic rug down quite a distance from me!

Local news........................................... 3-12 Doing business........................................ 13 Community groups................................... 14 You said it.......................................... 16-18 Health beauty & wellbeing........................ 20 Living..................................................... 21 Out and about......................................... 22 Things 2 do............................................. 23 Elected Reps........................................... 24 Health Check.......................................... 25 Churches and community notices.............. 26 Real estate......................................... 27-28 Trades............................................... 29-34 Gardening............................................... 34 Sports news............................................ 35 Classifieds.......................................... 36-37 Fun page................................................. 38

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The Glasshouse Rangers Cricket Club Annual Xmas Multi Draw From 6.00pm - 7.00pm Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club Bookings 5493 0055. Over 30 prizes including toys, perfume, gifts, home cooked biscuits and cakes.

Tickets $2.00 each. More donations appreciated, Lorna 5493 0506.

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Glass House Market, 8.00am - 1.00pm at the Glasshouse Mountains State School Hall. Featuring all that is local and handcrafted. Email glasshousemarket@mail.com or phone 0418 827 349 or 0408 834 206.

Free movie in the park event at Woodgrove, Beerwah.

Movie to be screened is Fred Claus, from 6.30pm.

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Fundraising Tupperware party at Beerwah CWA Hall, 12.30pm, raising funds for Beerwah CWA. Bring along your broken Tupperware. For more information ring Donna-Kay Donovan, phone 5439 9609. See story page 3.

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The Elimbah Uniting Church, Coronation Drive, Elimbah are holding their annual Christmas Carol night. Commencing with a sausage sizzle at 5.00pm.

Caboolture Community Choir are entertaining and leading carol singing commencing 6.30pm.

All welcome.

Drop by and bid farewell to well known couple Bill and Jane Thompson, 2.00pm - 5.00pm, the Spirit of Cobb and Co, Gympie Road, Glasshouse Mountains.

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

Cost $20.00 cash payable on the day. Bookings essential.

Phone Shelley 5494 9892 or email womensbreakfast4556@ hotmail.com Glasshouse Country Menshed final meeting for the year and Christmas breakup, from 10.00am at the Resource Recovery Centre, Beerwah.

GCNews Deadlines The next edition of GCNews will be December 14. Deadlines are as follows: Editorial - 12noon Friday General & trades advertising - 12noon Friday Classifieds - 12noon Monday Sports - 10.30am Monday

On the Cover Current Beerwah CWA president Donna-Kay Donovan with her three-year-old granddaughter Rory reflect on the timeless appeal of the organisation, which is desperately looking for new members and help in restoring its hall in Simpson Street. See story page 3.

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One of Beerwah’s most iconic organisations that’s been operating for more than 60 years is in desperate need of community support.

The Beerwah Country Women’s Association are seeking help to renovate their hall, built in 1947, and are also looking for new members to join their branch.

Just eight members are continuing the CWA tradition of improving education, health and welfare in the lives of women and children, including President Donna-Kay Donovan.

“We would dearly love some new members to join, to help us to really make a difference in the community,” Ms Donovan said.

“We do have our cooking, competitions, craft, sewing and photography, but the CWA is so much more than that.”

The CWA provides many services including accommodation to those in need, awards bursaries to students, holds educational sessions and fundraising activities.

However, with a hall that’s in dire need of a new paint and window-work, Ms Donovan said it limited the use of the hall when hiring it out.

“To have it repaired would mean a lot, we could give back more to the community," she said.

“If we had better facilities there’s the possibility of being able to hire out the hall more frequently,

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Ms Donovan said she would love to expand the services of the Beerwah branch, such as establishing a younger set. “I would also dearly love to try and open a food bank for people who need food.”

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

The Beerwah CWA is hosting a fundraising Tupperware party on Friday, December 9, from 12.30pm at the Hall, in Simpson Street. All are welcome to come along, with 20 per cent of proceeds going towards the Beerwah CWA.

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Local motorists are being encouraged to provide feedback on the draft plan for the future upgrade of the Bruce Highway between Caloundra Road and the Sunshine Motorway.

Transport and Main Roads Regional Director, Dennis Tennant encouraged residents and road users to visit staffed and fixed public displays until January 31and have their say.

The draft plan proposes upgrading the Sunshine Motorway and Caloundra Road interchanges, and widening the highway from four to six lanes between the interchanges.

The Sunshine Motorway interchange will be upgraded as a priority, and will include a 20-metre high flyover for motorists travelling from the Sunshine Motorway north onto the Bruce Highway.

The plan also proposes a western service road by extending Frizzo Road to connect to Steve Irwin Way in the south, and Tanawha Tourist Drive in the north.

Mr Tennant said during the display period there will be project team members at Chancellor Park Marketplace and Kawana Shopping World to discuss the draft plan and answer questions.

Feedback from the displays will be considered along with the results of traffic, engineering and environmental studies, and used to develop a final plan for the project.

The Bruce Highway is a federally funded road.

“Following community consultation, we will review the draft plan to incorporate feedback before preparing a submission to the Australian Government for funding consideration for future project phases,” Mr Tennant said.

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“As most road users and residents in the area know, this major road experiences a significant amount of congestion during peak periods.”

Staffed public displays Chancellor Park Marketplace (outside Woolworths) University Way, Sippy Downs • Saturday, December 10, 10.00am - 2.00pm • Thursday, December 15, 4.00pm - 8.00pm • Saturday, December 17, 10.00am - 2.00pm Kawana Shopping World (outside Terry White Chemist near Big W) • Thursday, January 19, 4.00pm - 8.00pm • Saturday, January 21, 10.00am - 2.00pm • Saturday, January 28, 10.00am - 2.00pm Fixed public displays (from December 2 January 31) • Buderim Information Centre (Old Post Office), Corner Burnett Street and Lindsay Road, Buderim • Beerwah Library, Peachester Road, Beerwah • Kawana Library, Nanyima Street, Buddina • Caloundra Library, Omrah Avenue, Caloundra • Maroochydore Library, 44 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore To contact the project team, free call 1800 706 917, email brucehwycr-sm@ghd.com or write to Bruce Highway Upgrade Planning Study (CR to SM), Reply Paid 1540, Buddina Qld 4575.

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Your chance to have a say on Beerwah’s future If you have an opinion on how you want to see Beerwah and its surrounds grow and develop into the future, don’t miss your opportunity to make your voice heard at Council’s ‘Have your say’ event this weekend.

On Saturday, December 10, Council will host a ‘Have your say’ event in the grassy area between the Beerwah Marketplace and Supa IGA from 10.00am - 12.00noon.

Come down and speak to the Council staff, and bring the kids along for a bounce on the jumping castle.

Council’s project manager Jamie Franklin said the event was part of Council’s four year Place Making Project.

“The SEQ Regional Plan nominates Beerwah as a Major Activity Centre, and with its population expected to double to over 8,000 by 2031, Council has a four year focus on Beerwah to coordinate its future,” Jamie said.

The event follows a workshop held at the Beerwah Community Hall late last month, where around 80 people attended with some great comments and feedback.

“Council is enthusiastically engaging in and around Beerwah to uncover the community's hopes and dreams, likes and dislikes, plans and visions for a bright future for the town,” Jamie said.

“Passion is running high, with lots of feedback flowing in.”

The next stage of the engagement phase kicks off in February 2012, where residents will have an opportunity to be part of a focus group to analyse the information collected in the first engagement phase.

Other consultation activities will include capturing the thoughts of rail commuters as they hop on the train to Brisbane or Nambour, filming comments and capturing a sense of the history and heritage of Beerwah with long term residents, and talking to business owners about the commercial/ business elements of the Beerwah.

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A childhood dream come true?

For many children, it’s their childhood dream, but for Beerwah’s Luke Chapman, it’s a fulfilling career that he juggles alongside his ‘day’ job.

Luke has been an auxiliary firefighter for the past 15 years, and although throughout that time he has also maintained a full time job as a mechanical operator and fitter, it’s his ‘other’ job, as a firefighter, which he says has proven to be both very rewarding and demanding.

Luke said at the moment, there are only 11 firefighters at the Beerwah Fire Station, one of the busiest auxiliary stations in the region, and they are looking for at least five more volunteers to come on board.

While the hours can be many and varied, and the tasks just as diverse, the team of auxiliaries are paid for their time and the many skills they acquire through regular and extensive training.

And the best thing, you don’t need any special qualifications to become an auxiliary firefighter, however being a local resident in close proximity to the station, on Beerwah Parade, would most certainly help.

So as long as you are: • Healthy and active • Hold Australian resident status • Want to help your local community • Live or work within five minutes of Beerwah Fire Station • Have or be willing to obtain a Medium Rigid vehicle licence • Enjoy working in a team environment • Able to respond to emergency incidents*, as well as being able to do one rostered shift every two weeks

Luke Chapman * It is highly desirable that your employer consent to releasing you at the time of an emergency incident.

You may just be what the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service is looking for, as an auxiliary firefighter at the Beerwah Station.

Initial recruit auxiliary firefighter training commences in February / March 2012 over five weekends. Training and time worked for the QFRS is remunerated. For more information, check out the website at www.fire.qld.gov.au/employment/ auxiliary.asp or phone Area Commander Jeff Keating on 5420 7511.

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A treasure trove for original and local handicrafts The new markets will be held on the second Sunday of the month, so come along and lend your support to what promises to be a wonderful display and outlet for locally produced items.

For more information about the market, or to book a stall, contact Tracey on 0418 827 349 or Carolyn on 0408 834 206 or email glasshousemarket@mail.com Our first market for 2012 will be on Sunday, January 8.

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Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with TransLink, will be providing free travel on all public bus services across the coast from Monday, December 26 to Sunday, January 8.

The Free Holiday Buses program, funded by council’s Public Transport Levy, aims to reduce congestion and alleviate parking pressures at popular holiday spots during the festive season.

An initiative of council’s Sustainable Transport Strategy, free holiday buses continue to grow in popularity with more than 200,000 passengers taking advantage of the service during the 15 day period last year.

Integrated Transport Systems Portfolio, Councillor Vivien Griffin, said the aim of the program is to increase patronage on public transport services and reduce traffic congestion across the Coast.

Free services include: • TransLink’s Sunshine Coast Sunbus services • Glasshouse Country Coaches (Hinterland Connect and Maleny-Landsborough-Beerwah services) • Flexilink services (Boreen Point to Tewantin, Conondale to Witta to Maleny, Kenilworth to Mapleton and Peachester to Beerwah) • Council Cabs.

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Just in time for Christmas, the first of what will be a new monthly market in Glass House will kick off this weekend.

The first Glass House Market, to be held on Sunday, December 11 at the Glasshouse Mountains State School Hall on Coonowrin Road, from 8.00am - 1.00pm, will feature all that is local, handmade, artistic and creative. From local fruit and vegetables to handmade soy and palm wax candles and soap, jewellery, food items, children’s wear and much more, the market will abound in food and wares that have all been lovingly crafted, right here in Glass House.

Grab a ticket in the Christmas raffle and help support the local rural fire brigade to purchase a new truck, and say hi to Blazer, the fire service mascot, while you are there.

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The children at St Paul’s Lutheran Primary School have been even more excited about being at school over the last two weeks. Each afternoon they’ve been bussed to Burpengary Aquatic and Fitness Centre for swimming lessons.

“The staff there are just so friendly and great with the kids,” said Mrs Wendy Mitchell, Teaching Assistant with Year 3. “And it’s just so important that they learn the skills to keep themselves safe in the water. Especially with water being everywhere here in Queensland – dams and water tanks, as well as pools and of course the beaches!

It’s great that they all learn so quickly what to do when they’re in danger,” she said.

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All children have improved greatly over the last fortnight.

“It’s been great watching those who were really quite nervous at the start, confidently diving into the water now,” said Mrs Margaret Schull, Year 1 teacher. And the children’s opinion of the program? “We love it,” they said. “It’s so much fun to be going swimming with all of our friends!”

Beerwah Kindy comes to a close for 2011 In the past week parents have been entertained by their children in the annual Kindy concerts. Not only did the children perform beautifully singing and dancing, but a photo journey of the year bought a tear to many a parents’ eye.

Santa has also visited Kindy recently for Santa’s Grotto. Thank you to all who supported this event as it proved to be a wonderful fundraiser for the Kindy. Also a big thank you to Santa for his time at this busy time of the year!

Over the year there have been many activities for the children to participate in. All the children will leave with fond memories, ready for the educational journey ahead of them thanks to the wonderful staff at Beerwah Kindy. Thank you to Michelle, Katie, Leeanne and Elaine for the tireless effort you put in each day to make Kindy an amazing experience for our children.

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From Emma Offord (Year 10) Glasshouse Country Christian College correspondent

Year 10 Dinner Dance a night to remember

A week after the Year 12s celebrated their formal the Year 10s from Glasshouse Country Christian College took their turn at dressing up.

The annual Year 10 Dinner Dance took place on November 25 at the Beerwah Community Hall.

The setting sun made the perfect backdrop for the guys and girls to show off their beautiful dresses and suits. The event was a family affair of fun, food, laughter, friends and dancing.

Dancing began with the elegant tango and then moved onto the progressive up-beat rockabilly.

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Gabriella Thomas, Laura Barthelemy and Kirsten Post Principal Mike Curtis showed them how he could groove with the best of them.

During a dance break, form teachers Mr Neil Capps and Miss Colleen Devitt, took it in turns to read out light-hearted citations about each student. One classes citations had all been done in the theme of Mr Men and the tables rocked with laughter. The students were surprised by their teachers’ accurate insights into their personalities.

A delightful two-course dinner was served with choices of roast beef or chicken followed by mini chocolate puddings or sticky date pudding.

Overall the night was a great success; filled with smiles, laughter and most importantly, family and friends. This night was definitely one to remember.

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The Beerwah state school student councillors had a camp out on November 17 for Steve Irwin Day to commemorate Steve Irwin’s life and to also raise money for Wildlife Warriors.

An Australia Zoo employee named Murray came to the school and told the students about the zoo, the hospital and native animals and how they can

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The next day the school held a fundraising day called Khaki Day and raised $208.20 for Wildlife Warriors. There was also a raffle and all the profits went to the same cause. The winner of the raffle was Miss L Bazzley and in the raffle we sold over 100 tickets.

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Against the judgement of ‘those who know better’, Glasshouse resident Christine Magee embarked on a journey that plunged her straight into the unknown when she visited internet pen-pals in North America. She assumed the trip would be friendly and civilised but each location brought a vastly different set of circumstances, some of which saw her screaming right out of her comfort zone.

Christine’s willful determination and warmhearted empathy carried her through, gratefully finding friendship and enjoyment from unexpected sources. One pen-pal planned a rigid program that had to be followed without variation. Another friend was trapped in an intolerable situation that shocked and alarmed Christine. A third pen-pal was generous in time and travel but suffered a bad-tempered and selfish wife who made Christine’s visit unwelcome.

The events and incidents range from the hilarious to the horrendous in surroundings that vary from outstanding natural beauty to domestic squalor and decadence.

This is a ‘warts and all’ account of Christine’s experiences from Alaska to Mexico and several points in between. As with many things in life, she only realised what she had gained after the journey was over.

Christine has used the pseudonym ‘Kathryn Delaney’ for her first book which is in an easyto-read, comfortable style that will appeal to both would-be travellers and those who enjoy life experiences of others.

Christine has written short stories and has won several writing competitions. Blessed with a vivid imagination and a love of theatre, she has derived a great deal of enjoyment and satisfaction penning two-act comedies for the amateur stage.

Christine is no stranger to acting herself and is an accomplished speaker.

The book, $19.95, is available for purchase via the website www.infinitelymoreinteresting.com or email kathryn@infinitelymoreinteresting.com It is hoped the book will soon be available for purchase on Amazon.com and e-books.

Computer storm protection With summer and the ‘storm season’ upon us, it is timely to talk about protecting computers from power surges and black outs.

The best form of PC protection is at all times to be plugged into a quality UPS (uninterruptable power supply). This is a surge protector and voltage regulator with a back up battery. The better ones actually talk to your PC via USB, so when power drops out, the UPS instructs the PC to close all programs safely and then shut down, all under battery power. For Laptop users, this is not such great concern, however, plugging into a surge protector may just save your power adapter and in some severe cases your laptop.

With no UPS, if you‘re lucky enough to be home before a storm hits, you should power down your PC and unplug it from the wall. But, that isn’t all; the most vulnerable route for a voltage spike is through your telephone line, so also unplug your line to your ADSL modem if you have one.

For further information and details, visit www.mooloolahpc.com.au.

For purchases or help after power losses, phone Gus, your local PC man, at Mooloolah Computers on 0405 125 662.

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Still finding it hard to believe that Christmas is now less than three weeks away? Looking for some inspiration to finish your Christmas shopping?

Then be inspired by this year’s impressive display of lights that have set streets aglow across our region.

GCNews is proud to once again present our annual Christmas lights competition, Lighting up Glasshouse Country. And this year, there is certainly a lot to be inspired by.

Take the opportunity to gather the family together and set off on a trip to check out all the coloured and inspired displays. You certainly won’t be disappointed! And keep an eye out for the final edition of GCNews for the year, on December 21, when we reveal the winners.

Have your say! Tell us who you think has the best display and why by logging on to our facebook site at www.facebook.com/glasshousecountrynews

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Community Engagement

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The Festive Season The custom of gathering as a community to

celebrate Christmas and the New Year has a long history in the Peachester district.

From the time when the early pioneers built the first School of Arts in 1889, we read of regular functions – dances, concerts and card evenings – occurring throughout the year. Then to mark the end of the school year there was the big community event, ‘breaking-up day’, which was attended by the children and their families, as well as friends and neighbours.

The end of year school concert shared by Peachester and Commissioners Flat Schools became a tradition in the 1950s and 1960s – an event attended by the whole community, and still fondly remembered by the generation who benefited most from Father Christmas’ attendance at these occasions.

Before barbecues became the preferred mode for informal celebrations, it seems that picnics were popular for family and community gatherings. Our historical photograph collection includes numerous large picnic parties, from the early 1900s to the 1950s. They show local families gathered in the Stanley River Park and other picnic spots along the river or at various homes and farms.

The photograph below commemorates the New Year’s Day picnic at the Breton family home in 1940. Nev Anning recalls in Peachester Pioneers….. ‘For many years on New Year’s Day there was a district picnic at Bretons’ place. The ladies excelled with their cooking, and we were supposed to eat the lot so no one would be offended. After partaking of all that good food, everyone joined in games and sporting activities. Of course there was a wood chop, being at Bob’s place, but the main event was the greasy pole high up over the water hole, where the competitors had to come from either side with a pillow each, and it was a fight to the finish, usually with both in the water.’

Over the last 25 years a modern – although less energetic – tradition has developed: the annual Christmas Barbecue at the Peachester Hall. This event, hosted by the Hall Trustees and History Committee, is an opportunity for all residents, old and new, to enjoy some fellowship and catch up with their neighbours during the festive season.

This year’s Christmas Barbecue will be on Sunday, December 18 at the hall, starting at 6.30pm. Everyone is welcome! For more information, contact Bruce Page 5494 9557 or Howard Walker 5494 9564.

Transport and Main Roads is seeking community feedback on a draft plan for the future upgrade of the Bruce Highway between Caloundra Road and the Sunshine Motorway.

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

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

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

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

Staffed public displays Chancellor Park Marketplace (outside Woolworths) University Way, Sippy Downs

Kawana Shopping World (outside Terry White Chemist near Big W)

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• Thursday 19 January 2012, 4 pm to 8 pm • Saturday 21 January 2012, 10 am to 2 pm • Saturday 28 January 2012, 10 am to 2 pm

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Doing Business

Five minutes with …..

Harry and Lyn Atkinson of Beerwah Small Engines Beerwah Small Engines is a family owned and operated business that we started up in July 1977. For the first 18 months the business operated from a shed at our home in Simpson Street, moving in 1979 to its present location at 7 Beerwah Parade.

In the beginning our product range was small compared to what it is now.

Brushcutters had only just come on the market, and blowers and polesaws were unheard of. Our product range now covers most outdoor power products, such as ride on and domestic mowers, chainsaws, brushcutters, hedgetrimmers, blowers, polesaws, pressure cleaners, chipper shredders and generators. We deal only with reputable brands like Stihl, Greenfield, Cox, Masport and Hustler.

We carry a large range of spare parts for the products that we sell, and have a fully equipped workshop with qualified mechanics. In recent years there has been an influx of ‘limited life’ products, sold by non-servicing stores with no concern for service or spare parts for these products. It has always been our policy to only sell products that can be serviced.

The staff of Beerwah Small Engines

You cannot have good service though without good staff and the crew at Beerwah Small Engines are by far our best asset. Please call in, check out our products, have a chat to our staff and judge for yourself.

Beerwah Small Engines, 7 Beerwah Parade, phone 5494 6644.

Quality appeals at Key Restaurant Maleny If you thought you’d missed the boat when it comes to organising an end of year function at a quality venue, think again. If you are looking for a venue with the wow factor, then you should check out the Key Restaurant at Maleny, for a truly unique hospitality experience.

With a stand out menu, Key Restaurant at Maleny Key Restaurant Maleny prides itself on offering diners a culinary journey, a variety of mouthwatering, authentic cuisines from Africa, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and beyond.

Chef and owner Simone Butler learnt her craft from her mother at a young age in her home in Ghana, West Africa. She prides herself on the traditional approach to food preparation, where most of it is done by hand.

The result is truly memorable, and is already proving popular with repeat customers keen to explore the flavours of the world.

The experience that is Key Restaurant Maleny does not end with the food.

The venue is well equipped to cater for functions of all sizes, offering a fully licensed cocktail bar, an extensive wine cellar, organic coffee, and is equally enjoyed by diners wanting a more intimate atmosphere.

Don’t miss their special Friday night Tastes of Africa buffet, or settle into a relaxing day with their Alfresco Sunday session, featuring live music. The venue also offers a courtesy coach, so you can really indulge!

Open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner; check them out online at www.keyrestaurantmaleny.com.au for a taste of what’s on offer at this stand out venue. Key Restaurant Maleny is located at 10 Mountain View Road, Maleny, phone 5429 6537.

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Last week I attended the Sunshine Coast Council’s first working committee meeting to form a new Action Plan for the Pumicestone Passage. The Pumicestone Passage is more than 1,100 sq kilometres and forms part of the greater Morton Bay Marine Park. It also forms a natural and picturesque border to our region to the east.

The Action Plan our Council intends to prepare will focus on land management issues and the impact on the health of this important Marine Park. It was great for me to be a part of the meeting representing the Glass House Country Chamber of Commerce and to be involved in the formulation of the management plan. As the plan progresses, with more meetings to be held, I will be able to keep you all informed of the progress.

Glasshouse Country Menshed Contributed by Bob McLean

The Glasshouse Country Menshed is now coming up to a break for Christmas. This will be approaching our second anniversary when we gather again on January 18. The Menshed has maintained a stable membership, with around 20 men coming along each Wednesday morning to work on various projects and to enjoy each other’s company. The Menshed after two years has now developed into a strong group providing a variety of activities for the men to engage in. In recent months the men have been going through a skills training program. The training programs have been in welding (stick and gas), hand tools (use and care), power tool (use and care), wood lathe (use and tool care) and workshop safety. The men have also been engaged in leather work, whip plaiting and small engine repair where the men will take two or three machines and build one operating unit to be sold through the community markets at the Beerwah Resource Recovery Centre.

The Glasshouse Country Menshed, in partnership with Community Recycling Inc, the operators of the Beerwah Resource Recovery Centre, is also supported by Beerwah Lions and the Rotary Club of Glasshouse Mountains.

The men will gather on December 14 for a Christmas lunch starting at 10.00 am until the men run out of ‘hot air’ or it’s time for a ‘nanna nap’.

We would like to invite any men who are new residents of Glasshouse Country to join the men and meet some great blokes. The Glasshouse Country Menshed wishes all residents of Glasshouse Country a happy and safe Christmas Bob and John inspect new and New Year. Contact donated lathe, with Mick Bob on 0427 606 240 and Pete on the drop saw for more information.

Morris House Neighbourhood Centre Contributed by Ann Husband, coordinator

This will be our last update for the year. Morris House will close from December 17 and re-open on January 16. We will open each Thursday from 10.00am - 12.00noon for emergency relief and bread and food distribution for those in need during the period we are closed. A roster of all the centre’s opening times over the period will be on the door.

All our usual services are available until we close for the year, internet access, free counselling, legal service (phone 5443 7827 for appointments), photocopying, phone and fax use, limited emergency relief, free bread and food, free internet use for job search, computer use, and reflexology (call 5494 0818 for appointment). Free computer help is available. Open times are 9.30am - 1.00pm Monday to Friday. Call in for a chat and a cup of tea or coffee. All welcome.

A big thank you to all our volunteers who have staffed the centre during the year, including Ross for doing tax help, the cooking group, Tina for doing free counselling, Jack for reflexology, and Dave from Parklands Bakery for the donation of bread and other goodies. Also a big thank you to Bernd Kalup for all his work on our computers and equipment during the year.

We would like to sincerely thank the Gambling Community Benefit Fund for our new computers, Sunshine Coast Council for our new photocopier and funds to continue operations, and all those who have supported us in various ways during 2011.

We wish all our clients and volunteers a very happy Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2012.

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You Said It Letters to the Editor What's in the Spotlight Follow the Christmas Tree Trail Countdown to Christmas on the Coast's biggest-ever Christmas Tree Trail with 29 trees lighting up across the region. Discover the story of each community tree, adorned with enviro-friendly decorations, using the smart phone scan codes at each location. Visit council’s website for a Christmas Tree Trail guide.

Carols on Kings Celebrate Christmas at Carols on Kings, Kings Beach Amphitheatre, Caloundra on Sunday 18 December. The family friendly event starts at 6.30pm, features Wendy Matthews and local favourites, and ends with fireworks at approximately 8.30pm. Visit council’s website for details.

Free holiday buses Avoid traffic congestion during the holiday season—catch a FREE bus! All TransLink Sunbus services, Hinterland Connect, Flexilink, Maleny-Landsborough-Beerwah, and Council Cabs are free from 26 December to 8 January. Visit TransLink or council websites for details, or collect an information guide from your local visitor information centre, council office or library.

Looking after your 'best friend' Owning a dog takes more than a walk in the leash free park or on the beach. Dog owners are responsible to keep their pooches healthy and safe and to make sure they don’t create a nuisance or put people and other animals at risk. Visit council’s website for more on being a socially responsible dog owner.

New Years Eve at Mooloolaba Welcome in 2012 at the Mooloolaba New Year’s Eve celebrations! Entertainment includes live music from Amy Meredith, The Whitlams, local bands and artists; amusements and two spectacular fireworks displays. The free, family-friendly event is held on Saturday 31 December from 4 pm to midnight and is alcohol and glass free. Visit council’s website to find out more.

2012 Australia Day Awards If you know a person or community group dedicated to making the Sunshine Coast a better place, nominate them for a 2012 Sunshine Coast Australia Day award.

Nominations close 30 December. Visit council’s website for details.

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

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

Anonymous letters will not be printed.

Preference is given to letters under 300 words.

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

Regular correspondents will be limited to alternate issues to give everyone a chance to have their say. Letters must meet the Friday 12.00noon deadline.

Views expressed in the 'You said it' page are those of the writer - and not this publication.

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

What are they thinking?

Council’s recent decision making process must be questioned. Have councilors got cotton wool in their ears?

They are not listening to the residents they have been elected to serve.

One of the council’s reasons for refusal of McDonald’s application was Heritage. The proposed McDonald’s site is surrounded by an industrial estate and not in the ‘Heritage Heart’ of Landsborough. Employment and funding for road upgrades are not good enough reasons to approve this application.

Heritage appears to be forgotten in the Mobile Tower approval, height restrictions not a problem, 500 metres from a school and day care centres no concerns, we have been told this tower will be good for us, it will meet our needs. Best of all it will be painted in an appropriate colour scheme.

Does this mean out of site out of mind?

Concerned resident Landsborough

Shame, Shame, Shame I would like to say to whoever damaged the donation tin belonging to Twinnies Pelican Seabird Rescue inc. ‘Well done’. The tin was at Coochin Creek Co-Op Beerwah and for the people who do not know the twins they are identical twins who rescue seabirds and native animals.

They are on call 24 hours and are even willing to travel afar to rescue an animal. They are nonprofit and therefore need all the help they can get.

They are hardworking, compassionate and give all the animals in their care the best that they can give. So if you are reading this and you know who are you are not only stealing from the twins but also from the animals. I hope you do not have the hide to call yourself an animal lover.

Coral Madgwick Fund raising officer, Twinnies Pelican Seabird Rescue

To the people COUNCIL MEETINGS Performance and Service Committee Meeting

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Strategy and Planning Committee Meeting

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Ordinary Meeting

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I read that we're about to get a foot path between Australian Zoo and under a railway pass with gardens at a cost of a 1/2 million dollars plus.

Also beautification of Beerwah at a cost of 3.5 million.

Whatever happened to safety and infrastructure before beautification? Beerwah has a library, swimming pool, skate park, two high schools, Skippy park and variety of retail outlets. There are over 2,000 kids at Glass House and Beerburrum plus adults. There is a foot path between Glass House and Beerwah to be completed.

The Steve Irwin Way is dangerous to walkers and cyclists. I have been trying to talk to council about a cycle/footpath between Beerwah and Glass House for 20 years and I am not the only one.

If you like to see healthy kids write to your local Councillor and Mayor. One email each week would be great — more if you like!

Richard Plantinga, Beerwah

A happy and safe ending for snake fright turned snake bite I was just about to relocate pots in the garden when I was bitten by a brown snake on Tuesday, November 22 around 12.00noon.

The snake was sleeping under one of the upturned pots and was frightened by my unexpected presence in ‘its bedroom’, so struck out in fright, biting me on the little finger on my left hand.

It would be easy to allow panic to take control at that point, particularly with the well publicised recent deaths in Queensland from brown snakes.

However with our three-year-old daughter, Cadence, present along with the clear goal of keeping venom movement through the body to a minimum, my husband, Grayson, and I immediately and very deliberately, chose a calm and quiet approach which actually allowed us to act more quickly.

Grayson had a compression bandage firmly applied within one minute. Within two minutes the ambulance had been called. When the first ambulance arrived 10 minutes later, (a second ambulance, Caloundra Emergency Paramedics were called to transport me) I was maintaining an ‘absolutely still’ position while meditating on the lounge and Grayson was in the kitchen making lunch for our daughter.

That’s not to say I wasn’t experiencing sensations of panic or doom; it’s hard not to feel fear, especially when you start to feel the physical effects creeping in – losing sensation in my hands and feet, constricted chest and difficulty breathing, dizziness – but for me it was more about quickly acknowledging the fear as inevitable and then moving on to really focus on calming the body to slow down venom movement.

The most difficult moment of the whole experience for me was not the challenge of coping with the symptoms or the myriad of tests, needles, equipment or treatment – all which kept reminding me of the seriousness of the situation - it was kissing my daughter goodbye as I was being loaded into the back of the ambulance; watching her wave as we left the property – I’m sure the ECG machine took an even bigger dive at that moment.

Our thanks and appreciation must go to both Beerwah Ambulance Service and Caloundra Emergency Paramedic Service for their quick response, medical care, great communication and good humour. Our thanks also to Nambour General Hospital’s Emergency Department, Resuscitation Team and Emergency Observation Ward for their skilled care, positive attitude and caring approach.

Both Ambulance and Hospital personal commented on how great the initial first aid was and for that my love and thanks go to Grayson for his great bandaging style and to my daughter Cadence for being so brave.

We also need to thank Bella Grace at Beerwah for taking in and caring for our daughter at such short notice and special thanks to Lindsay and Derrick Prentice for their prompt response and caring for her late into the night.

Angela and Grayson Henry Glass House Mountains

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Standouts for all the wrong reasons Two of our Federal politicians stand out above all others! Unfortunately for all the wrong reasons.

Our present PM Ms Gillard, was part of and involved in the conspiracy with others a short time ago, to dump the then PM Rudd and to claim the position as her right. This was viewed by many at the time, and still is, with suspicion about her principles, honesty and loyalty.

She is now involved with the conspiracy which involved the standing down of the Labor Speaker in the House of Reps and his replacement by Peter Slipper. This was conceived solely in order to strengthen Ms Gillard's tenure on the PM's position and to similarly ensure the government’s fragile control of the House.

Involvement in two such dubious activities in such a short period of time only enhances queries about her right to run this country in a suitable and acceptable manner.

Now to the second stand out pollie. Slipper has been a controversial member of the LNP and viewed by many LNP members as someone who did not conform or instill confidence within the Party.

The existing Labor Speaker resigned on November 24 and as no member of the government would accept the position (strange?), Slipper was appointed at a greatly enhanced salary to that of his previous backbencher status.

He then resigned from the LNP which left the LNP one vote short of what it previously had. The previous Speaker joined his Labor backbenchers in the House which gave the Labor party one additional vote to what it had previously. The Labor party gained votes over the LNP in the (hung) parliament.

For my part I still have serious doubts about Gillard's ability to manage, her honesty and her integrity. She appears to be willing to do anything to hold power and maintain the ego trip she feels she is achieving.

As for Slipper, he appears to be a completely unprincipled, self indulgent type who because of his actions will be viewed with distain by his peers. A disgrace to Australia!

J T Weeks Beerwah

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I am astounded that the RSL club in Beerwah continues to advertise what they don't have. My husband, a keen punter went to the club a few months ago to spend the day in their TAB after seeing their advertisement that they had a TAB, only to find they didn't have it yet, but he was told he could place bets using his phone and then watch the race. Then last week they advertise Pokies online, so after a bad day I decided to go down to the club and have some time out, only to find they don't have them going yet. After asking the staff why they advertised they tell me the paper made a mistake and put the ad in the wrong week? What a load of rubbish, this is false advertising by the club and it’s not fair to the general public who waste their time going down under false pretences. But don't worry my husband and I won't bother to waste our time again.

Kayla Thomas Beerwah

Editor’s note I would just like to clarify for readers that the advertising for the Beerwah - Peachester RSL Sub branch that appeared in Glasshouse Country News was booked into and appeared in the edition that was requested.

However it is my understanding that the detail about the Poker machines being live included in the ad was based on advice given to the club by the professional installation staff that were completing that job and was not intended to mislead the community.

News in Brief Caboolture Family History The next Caboolture Family History Research Group general meeting will be held on Saturday, December 10 with the breakup commencing at 10.30am in the Supper Room behind the Village Pub. Please bring a plate for morning tea, while a sausage sizzle lunch will be available with a gold coin donation.

Christmas raffles will be drawn, with some tickets still available on the day. CFHRG premises will be closed between Saturday, December 17 and Saturday, January 7. Doors will reopen on Monday, January 9.

All members and visitors are welcome during our opening hours from 9.30am – 3.00pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at our group premises for WORLDWIDE research on your family tree. We are located next to Bauer House (Glenowen) at the machinery end of the Historical Village.) NO entry fee is payable to the Caboolture Historical Village, 280 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture to visit only our premises. Phone 5428 2018, or via e-mail at cfhrg@yahoo.com.au for further information.

Customers urged to conserve Unitywater is urging customers to remain conscious of their water use.

Unitywater Executive Manager Retail Judy Bailey said that as summer approached, usage was rising across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions.

Ms Bailey encouraged customers to conserve water and go to the Unitywater website for conservation tips.

Residents and businesses should check their water meters every fortnight so they were aware of how much they were using and could identify potential problems like concealed leaks, she said.

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Living Well Music Today With our regular columnist, local musician Dr Michael Whiticker Over the last two months we have looked at song writing and how you might get started as a writer. If you are reading this column you might have even written a few songs and could be at the stage of wondering why it is that more people aren’t aware of your song writing talents. And the most likely reason is the lack of promotion. Before that begins however you need to have your product in a marketable form. In the case of a song it is a demo recording, but simply putting a microphone up and singing your song into it is unlikely to produce a marketable item. For a start you will need a reasonable singer and a good backing. Most small studios can provide these things for you at a very reasonable cost. Or you can possibly build the skills and do it yourself. This adds a time component and a bigger cost as you will need to purchase the studio equipment as well. The other advantage of working with a professional is that they can often assist you in making the songs sound better by working on the arrangement with you, playing or adding parts as needed. They will also tend to be objective about your work and encourage you to listen more critically, so you will develop a better ear.

Once the work is recorded and sounds reasonably professional, you can sit back and compare it more favourably to recordings you respect and of course you can share your songs with your friends. Hopefully you will be encouraged and want to continue with your creative endeavours, and a year later you might go back into the studio to put down a couple more songs and consider how you have developed as a musician and song writer over that period.

In this day and age we are finding that artists are able to break into the music scene without a recording contract and big company behind them.

It is all about having a product for which there is a market and then targeting that market in your promotion.

Next month we’ll look at how music software can assist you in building your skills as a musician while giving you a creative and fun outlet.

Do have a stimulating musical month!

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Merry Christmas from Flexi-Rexi and Trixi-Rixi!

Introducing Flexi Rexi and Trixi Rixi, the creations of local artist and musician Fran Watts. These colourful, original characters are just the thing to brighten the walls of little ones, and would make a perfect gift for Christmas!

Flexi-Rexi, an exercise worm, was inspired by Fran’s two year old son.

Flexi-Rexi is the subject of a number of short stories that Fran originally wrote for her son, while Trixi-Rixi is his female equivalent, and just loves to play dress ups.

Thanks to Fran, GCNews has four Flexi Rexi and four Trixi Rixi printed canvases to give away, just in time for Christmas. To go in the draw, simply send us an email to reception@gcnews.com.au or write in to PO Box 99, Beerwah, 4519 by 5.00pm, Monday, December 12.

Don’t forget to include your name and contact phone number. Please note winners will be required to collect their prize from our office at 16 Coonowrin Road, Glass House Mountains, before close of business Friday, December 16.

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On Sunday, November 27, Glasshouse Gourmet Snails hosted 27 cars with 44 enthusiasts from the Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club. After a guided tour of the snail farm, there was a tasting of Déscargots Forestiére, followed by a picnic lunch in the grounds. The outing was a mystery tour organised by Bevan Mutch that was enjoyed by all.

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Spreading the festive cheer!

Is your club or group hosting a Christmas party this year? If so, why not share your festive photos with our readers? Simply send in your high resolution digital images to editorial@gcnews.com.au or through our website at www.glasshousecountrynews.com.au, together with captions, for a chance to be included in our final edition of the year, which will be published on December 20.

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Things 2 Do

Beerwah’s Got Country, and The Rain

There are only three of them but The Rain is a musical storm – a force to The Rain be reckoned with – and once those three-part harmonies and easy on the ears songs penned by powerhouse writer Kelly Cork soak into your bones, you’re hooked.

Guitarist/vocalist Kelly Cork, drummer/vocalist Ian Belcher and bass player/ vocalist Greg Eastwood are three friends and musical associates who love what they do – and do what they love as often as possible, taking The Rain wherever it’s required to breathe life and music into this wide brown land. The Sunshine Coast-based trio started 2011 on a high note with a swag of successful performances at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, showcasing their new album, ‘One More Shot’.

As if promoting a new album isn’t enough to keep these three friends on the hop, The Rain is also recording fresh songs specifically for movie soundtracks and a TV series to be marketed to publishers in the USA. The recordings will be completed in the studio of renowned motivational speaker and body language expert, Allan Pease, a major fan of The Rain. With their sights set on a number of festivals around the country in 2011, you’re sure to catch The Rain somewhere soon.

Catch them at the Beerwah Hotel on Saturday, December 10 from 8.00pm. www.therain.com.au

Australian Share Holders Association Sunshine Coast Branch Tips and traps for Superannuation is the December topic at the Sunshine Coast Branch of the Australian Shareholders Association on Tuesday, December 20, 10.00am at the Goodlife Centre 100 Buderim Pines Drive Buderim. Guest speaker is Geoffrey Feeley from Simple Super Solutions. Geoffrey has a wealth of knowledge on all matters relevant to superannuation, especially Self Managed Super Funds. All members and visitors are welcome to this free morning presentation. Morning tea is provided. This is sure to be an interesting morning, especially with superannuation so much under the spotlight today. Inquiries please phone Don on 5445 1563.

Boredom Buster childcare!

No need for bored kids or stressed parents these holidays. Let your children come and play at Mooloolah Vacation Care while you get your work done or even some Christmas shopping!

We are open 7.00am - 6.00pm Monday - Friday all through the holidays (closed Christmas to New Year) and welcome children from Prep – Year 7 from all schools. Fees are as low as $2.68 after Government rebate. Yes that’s right, $2.68 for a full day, plus we are a not-for-profit organisation, so all fees go right back in to creating a fun and safe environment for your kids.

In the weeks before Christmas we’ll be making lots of gifts and decorations, plus a Go Kart day, with professional Go Karts visiting the centre for rides.

After Christmas we’ll visit Underwater World and the Ice skating rink. Every day at the centre there are craft and sports activities and every week we visit a different country, so the children will be well travelled by the time they go back to school next year. Give us a call on 5494 7491 to book.

Rollicking rascals Rapskallion at Crystal Waters Rapskallion are once again taking to the eastern road this summer; pedalling their new five track E.P ‘Le chat et Fiddle’ from Melbourne town to Crystal Waters in a blaze of sweat, colour, feathers and accordion powered riffage.

‘Le Chat et fiddle’ (The Cat and Fiddle) is a collection of musical vignettes from a realm inhabited by back alley gangster felines, femme fatales, and silver moon maidens, with a soundtrack somewhere between a Chicago speakeasy, a Hungarian hoedown, and a Halloween party at a south seas pirate haven.

The buccaneers gone electric have extracted these five songs from their upcoming full length release, ‘Vagabond King’, which will be available on vinyl and CD in March 2012.

Rapskallion shall be exploding onto The Deck at the Crystal Waters Eco Village, Sunday, December 18. Entry $10.00, kids 16 and under free.

‘Le chat et fiddle’ is now on sale and available through Rapsakllion.com.

For more information contact Tom 5494 4590 or email: tombow51@hotmail.com or Rapskallion see www.crystalwaters.org.au www.gcnews.com.au

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Division 5 Councillor Sunshine Coast Council Mobile: 0409 450 726

Division 1 Councillor Sunshine Coast Council Ph: 5420 8987

Treasure in Beerwah

There are treasures to be found every Saturday at the Beerwah Resource Recovery Facility.

It’s inspiring wandering around the gardens and market area, and it has made me realise the added value of recycled goods. I’ve picked up so many bargains at the facility; it’s surprising what people throw out.

Everything has a value, even if you don’t think it’s worth anything, someone else might think they have found gold.

I encourage everyone in the area to deliver their unwanted materials to the resource recovery facility rather than going straight to the rubbish tip.

It really is a wonderful facility and is an important resource for the residents of Beerwah and surrounds who want sustainable options when they clean out the family garage.

Beerwah Resource Recovery Facility is open seven days a week from 8.00am to 5.00pm. The recycling market is open 9.00am to 4.00pm every Saturday

Free holiday buses are back

Council in partnership with TransLink, will be providing free travel on all public bus services across the coast from Monday, December 26, to Sunday, January 8.

Free holiday buses continue to grow in popularity with more than 200,000 passengers taking advantage of the service during the 15 day period last year.

All services are free, you don’t need to do anything special, just use the service as per usual and keep your money in your pocket.

Free services include: • TransLink’s Sunshine Coast Sunbus services • Glasshouse Country Coaches (Hinterland Connect and MalenyLandsborough-Beerwah services) • Flexilink services (Boreen Point to Tewantin, Conondale to Witta to Maleny, Kenilworth to Mapleton and Peachester to Beerwah) • Council Cabs.

Please note that normal booking procedures apply to Council Cabs and Flexilink services.

Timetables for Sunbus services are available from the TransLink website or phone 13 12 30.

For Glasshouse Country Coaches, Council Cabs and Flexilink timetables visit council’s Public Transport web pages, or phone 5475 7272.

Playground replacements

Cr Anna is available for meetings, by appointment only, at her Beerwah office located in the BADYAC building, in the Beerwah Sportsground Complex on Roberts Road. Please call 5420 8987 to book a time.

I am happy to advise that the replacement of playground equipment in Corella Park Landsborough, and Martin Rungert Park and South River Drive Park in Mooloolah Valley was expected to start last week.

These installations are expected to take three weeks. The contractor (The Play Works) will endeavour to have one play area in Martin Rungert Park opened to the public at all possible times.

Project signage has been put up advising that works are due to commence.

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Health Check

Curves of Beerwah donates to breast cancer awareness

Curves of Beerwah recently raised over $1,363.00 from fundraising efforts in their local community to benefit Breast Cancer awareness in October.

"While we work to improve the lives of the women in the Beerwah area through Curves, we also feel it is important to reach out to others in our community," said Linda, owner of Curves of Beerwah.

According to Linda, one of Curves of Beerwah’s goals is to foster community involvement through charitable efforts. “We also support other organisations throughout the year. At the present time we are supporting two families for Christmas through the Salvation Army,” Linda said.

"It’s apparent to us that Breast Cancer awareness cares about the lives and the health of the people in our community. We are proud to be able to partner with them to help the Beerwah community.

“Our members are always so very generous with every fundraiser we have, and I would like to thank each and every one of them for their great support during such difficult times.”

For more information on Curves’ donation efforts, or to become a member contact Linda Bibo at 5494 0455.

Give to others & we’ll give to you!

Wishing you a pain-free X’mas.

Receive a complimentary spinal exam in return for a toy donation for charity. Call now on 5494 1883.

Pain relief, only a stone’s throw away Tracy Colenso of Glasshouse Mountains Bowen Therapy explains that Bowen Therapy is used to treat a variety of ailments including stiff, painful necks, sciatica, shoulder tension and restrictions, leg cramps, backache, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, muscular atrophy, parkinson's and fibromyalgia.

The treatments involve a series of light moves designed for the individual client.

"I treat a broad range of clients including small children, teenagers stressed from exams and society, overworked mums and dads and the elderly, looking for less pain and greater quality of life. Treatments can be performed through light loose clothing," said Tracy.

Tracy also points out that as a member of the Bowen Association of Australia, clients may be eligible for health rebates through their private health fund.

Appointments are available for Monday and Friday 3.00pm to 6.00pm and Tuesday to Thursday 9.00am to 6.00pm. Call Tracy on 5496 9686 or 0413 779 193 or visit www.glasshousemountainsbowentherapy.com

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Community Notices

community Christmas spirit. A little elf has said that Santa will be visiting the kids! All welcome to come and join the festive fun. Enquiries phone 5494 7822.

11.30am - 6.30pm Thursday, January 12 Beerwah Marketplace, 8.00am - 3.00pm. To book an appointment call 131 495 or visit www.donateblood.com.au Buddies are an independent community group that advocates for just and compassionate treatment of refugees and asylum seekers, consistent with human rights standards. Please join our End of Year Welcome Picnic, Thursday, December 15 from 11.00am. For further information phone 5445 2393 or 5445 8863.

Friday, November 25 Lucky door: Kay 26B - black diamonds Meat tray: Rachelle 72F - orange dots Fruit/veggie tray: Courtney 88B - yellow diamonds Fruit/veggie tray: Renee 63D

Landsborough: Pines Caravan Park, Landsborough Post Office Beerwah: Beerwah Discount Tyres, Beerwah Post Office, Soul Pattinson Chemist, Coochin Creek Co-Op, Suncorp, Laurie Evans Real Estate, Top Shop Meats, Bank of Queensland, Beerwah RSL, Gowinta Farms.

Glass House: Setters Fruit and Veg, Glass House Mountains Post Office, Laurie Evans Real Estate, Matilda Fruit Barn and Service Station, Auscare Pharmacy, Glasshouse Country Meats, Matilda Service Station, GC Newsagency Beerburrum: Beerburrum Store.

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

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

The Mooloolah and District Community Christmas Party will be held on Friday, December 16 at the Mooloolah Community Centre, 43 Bray Road, from 4.00pm - 8.00pm. Sponsored by Sunshine Coast Council and White’s IGA. There will be free jumping castle, ‘City Limits’ rock’n’roll band, barbeque, salads, soft drinks and loads of

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

Monday, January 9 Glass House Mountains Hall, 11.30am - 6.30pm Tuesday, January 10 Landsborough Memorial Hall, 11.30am - 6.30pm Wednesday, January 11 Beerwah Marketplace,

Community Christmas Carols

The event, brought to you by the combined efforts of the local churches, will be held on Saturday, December 17, at the Beerwah Sportsground from 5.30pm. Stalls include Rotary, ice-cream, cold drinks and coffee van.

Highlights include Church on the Rise’s youth choir, roving clowns Peebo and Dagwood, and Fireworks at 8.00pm. Thanks to Community Recycling Inc and Glasshouse Country News there will be a four page song book printed in the GCNews on December 14. ‘Rain or Shine’ event, umbrellas will be permitted. Event hotline that can be contacted after 3.00pm on the day 5494 6354. Alcohol free event.

Raffle results Glass House Country RSL

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Mooloolah Christmas Party

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

Fr Stan Griffith Caloundra Catholic Parish

Doing deals with God

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Children’s art classes

Monday afternoons 3.30pm- 5.30pm Monday, December 12, throughout school holidays and ongoing in the New Year. BADYAC, Sportsground Drive, Beerwah. Teachers are highly qualified Blue Card Holders and are award winning artists.

Enquiries please phone Lyn on 0488 456 117.

Lavally Lodge raffle results

Lavally Lodge Auxiliary Christmas stall raffle winners were, first prize Christmas cake Veronica O'Mara, second prize coffee mugs and rum balls, Barbara Leach.

Caloundra 60 & Better group

Come to Caloundra 60 & Better group and participate in any of the many activities.

December 13 - Christmas Break-up.

We look forward to seeing you at the Uniting Church Hall, Queen Street, Caloundra Hall, every Tuesday, 9.15am-12.00noon.

Phone 5443 7281.

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

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

Glasshouse Country Ministers Fellowship

As Christmas rolls quickly towards us, our attention can tend to focus on what gifts we would like to receive from our loved ones. I am reminded of the story of a young boy; let’s call him Danny, who had set his heart on getting a new bike for Christmas. Unfortunately his family couldn't afford a new bike. He kept pestering his mother who eventually, in exasperation, suggested that he write a letter and pray to Jesus for the bike.

‘Dear Jesus,’ he wrote, ‘I've been a good boy this year and would appreciate a new bike. Your friend, Daniel’. Upon reflection, he realised that Jesus would know that he hadn't been such a good boy at all. So he tore up the letter and tried again.

After a number of failed attempts at writing an honest letter he gave up and ran to the Church.

There he grabbed a statue of Mary, took it home, and hid it under his bed. Then he sat down and wrote these words. ‘Jesus let’s face it, I've broken most of the Commandments: tore up my sister's doll, and lots more. I'm desperate.

I've got your mother Mary. If you ever want to

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see her again, give me a bike for Christmas. You know who.’

There is a little bit of Danny in each one of us.

We often think we can bargain with God to get the best possible deal out of life. The problem with this bargaining image is that it cannot be reconciled with a Christian faith that is expressed in the Bible. In the scriptures we find God has not held back one single thing in his love for us.

By becoming one with us in our flesh, God has done everything he possibly can to assure us of his love. He has shown us all that we can be shown about how to live lives of sacrifice, justice and love and how to change our world for the better.

The image of us ‘doing a deal’ with God is so prevalent in our prayers we find ourselves continually making empty promises to God. ‘If I get better I'll lead a better life.’ Or, ‘I'll start going to church if I get the job I need.’ Dreadful stuff. The God of the Bible is a God who gives unconditionally even to sending His son as a babe. This is hardly the profile of a deal doer. It is the portrait of a lover.

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LUTHERAN CHURCH Reed Street, Glass House Mtns

Sunday Worship and Sunday School 9.00am

Contact 5439 9341 or 5496 9671

Glasshouse Country Uniting Church A Caring Christian Community

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

Glasshouse Country Baptist Church 58 Roberts Rd, Beerwah

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

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

CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES

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TIME AND PAPERWORK: LEAVE IT TO YOUR MORTGAGE BROKER Smartline’s mortgage brokers are spending more time preparing loan applications and gathering sometimes hundreds of pages of supporting documentation to secure loans for clients – leaving ‘no stone unturned’.

That’s good to know, because there’s a range of factors that can see a loan application being refused. But, the trend indicates that the more information and documentation you can provide, the better the chance of having an application approved.

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and requirements – it doesn’t mean that obtaining a loan is impossible.

It does highlight the importance of quality advice to give you the best chance of securing your loan and purchasing a property.

Considerations impacting lenders’ decisions Credit scoring is just one consideration impacting lenders’ decisions and although it has been around for a while, the credit scoring formula is becoming increasingly complex and relies upon every piece of customer data – so it has never been more important to complete every single section of the

application form.

In some instances an applicant might lose points for seemingly simple things like not having the ‘nearest living relative in Australia’ field filled in – even though it’s not mandatory.

While employment details and stability used to be the keys to a successful loan application – including employment history, having minimal unsecured debt, strong ability to service a loan, a clear savings history and a deposit – lenders now want to see evidence that applicants have a ‘reliable character’. For example, lenders don’t want to see too many credit inquiries,

which can lower your credit score. Likewise, while an applicant’s net asset position has always influenced the way banks lend money, this has become increasingly important.

The rules are always changing Lenders’ rules about how they assess loan applications are in a state of constant flux. It’s not unusual for lenders to change their own requirements, and Australian Credit Licence No. 385325 we’re seeing a definite trend Call Adviser Teresa Harrison toward the requirement for more Ph 5422 9458 or 0410 648 098 www.smartline.com.au/ and more detailed information. tharrison Using the services of an experienced mortgage broker can be helpful for borrowers keen to cover all their bases and make a good impression on lenders.

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Survey reveals economic confidence, savings hopes and property passions YOUR KEY TO REAL ESTATE

We believe the real estate market here in The Sunshine Coast is on the up, and we have noticed a rise in activity in the past week with buyer enquiry. If you are considering selling your home we are offering:

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Offers over $399,000. Ph 0400 662 464 Mooloolah Property Sales and Rentals would like to wish all their current and new clients a Happy Christmas and New Year

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Rising living costs are impacting Queenslanders’ ability to save, but the majority plan to make proactive, positive changes to their financial strategy in 2012, according to the eighth annual QLD Consumer Sentiment Survey from Mortgage Choice.

The independent online survey uncovered the post November cash rate concerns, financial plans, home loan needs and more of 212 Queensland consumers.

The biggest concern for respondents was ‘Other costs of living – utility bills, clothing etc’. This was followed by ‘Economic management at Federal Government level’, ‘interest rates’, ‘petrol prices’ and ‘fall in housing prices’.

When asked about their confidence in the Australian economy for 2012, 56 per cent were ‘fairly confident’ or ‘very confident’, 24 per cent were ‘a little worried’,15 per cent were ‘not worried’, and five per cent ‘very worried’ - the highest of any state.

When asked how they felt about their level of personal savings, 52 per cent of Queensland respondents were ‘unsatisfied’, 29 per cent were ‘satisfied’ and 19 per cent were ‘neutral’.

Fifty three percent of the 115 Queensland mortgage holders surveyed plan to make changes to their financial situation in the coming year, compared to 55 per cent in 2010. The top five changes were: ‘cut back on my spending’, ‘review my budget’, ‘pay off my credit card/s’, ‘review my mortgage/s’, and ‘refinance my mortgage/s’.

Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of the 97 Queensland non-mortgage holders surveyed plan to make changes to their financial situation in the coming year. The top five changes were: ‘review my budget’, ‘cut back on my spending’, ‘pay off my credit card/s’, increase my debt repayments’, and ‘take out a mortgage’.

The current interest rate climate is encouraging a number of people to buy property, with 21 per cent saying they will be ‘more likely’ to buy if rates drop further in the next six months. Two per cent will be ‘less likely’ to buy, 30 per cent will not be ‘more or less likely’ to buy and 46 per cent are ‘not looking to buy’.

Nearly half (48 per cent) believe the Federal Government is doing ‘not enough’ to encourage affordable housing.

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IN TOwN ACREAGE - FAMIlY FRIENDlY Glass House Mountains. How rare is this – over ¾ acre right in town, and level to gentle sloping land. Renovated, brick home – nice feeling of space with raked ceilings and large undercover entertaining area.

Town water, sewered and lots of room for kids to romp, or build that BiG shed.

There’s also a garage + carport – garage could easily work as extra living space.

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Auction: On site, this Saturday 10th Dec 2011 at 11.00am Address: 53 Railway Pde, Glasshouse Mountains Inspect: By Appointment or from 10.15am Auction day Contact: John King 0409 570 284 Email: johnk@gcfn.com.au www.beerwahrealestate.com.au Ref no: 1901915 www.gcnews.com.au

A to Z of Trades and Services Talkin’ Trades - with Paul from Glasshouse Tiling What services do you offer? Glasshouse Tiling offers a wide range of services including wall and floor tiling of new homes, patios, large floor areas, bathrooms, renovations, extensions and repairs. We can lay any ceramic, marble, polished porcelain, limestone, glass, or mosaic tile on the market. We also offer a waterproofing service.

How long have you been in business? Glasshouse Tiling has been trading in the area for 10 years, while I have been tiling for the past 25 years, and been a qualified tradesman for the past 20 years.

What sets your business apart from others? Glasshouse Tiling is

Ph: 0410 448 250 - Landsborough

AU01246 / L002423

Repairs, Installation & Maintenance to all Air conditioning systems, commercial & residential. Sales of energy efficient Daikin Airconditioners (ducted, wall hung & multi-head split systems) T0137

Endorsed Antenna Installer

Quality TV Antennas Digital TV for Dummies TV Tuning, Wall mounting, Extra TV, Phone & Data outlets Satellite TV, VAST, Christian TV

AUTO CARE

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

5494 0747 We make your television viewing a pleasure

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Ph: 0422 864 744

Visit our website: www.glendonair.com

QBSA 1127008

AIR CONDITIONING

DRAGON AIR CONDITIONING

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

0439 247 266 BSA # 1132000 / L004114

Antennas / TV

0710

LIC. 1

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

ALL AREAS

workshop: (07) 5494 6799 mob/ah: 0409 266 807 TO369 25 Moroney Place Beerwah

Lic. No. 6342

Email: ja_ross@optusnet.com.au

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

TNT MOBILE MECHANICAL Honest, Reliable Mechanical Repairs & Servicing

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

Terry Vost

0434 090 197

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

G 25 YEARS STRON & STILL GROWING www.gcnews.com.au

We specialise in Cars, Trucks & Machinery

Jeff & Ann Ross 

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• Mechanical Repairs

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

Trust a Specialist!

NATRAD MORAYFIELD RADIATORS

Service & Mu ffler urrum b r e s Be

YOUR SERVICE & MUFFLER SOLUTION

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

Andrew M 0407 146 626

Automotive

• A Grade Mechanic

PH: 5494 0466

trucks cars earthmoving trailers

Servicing the local area for over 20 years

Ph: 5496 0300

BEERWAH ELECTRONICS

11 DYER STREET, LANDSBOROUGH

MICHAEL KOSSEN

ELECTRICIAN / APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Mobile: 0429 960 300

e & Juli Garth ne Sto

Mob: 0432 215 628 Ph: 5494 1222 Fax: 5494 1224

Appliance repairs

Arctic au 22675

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Pensioner Discounts

ABN 40450476515

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

Mobile or Workshop

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Tellum Refrigeration & Airconditioning

Government

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7 Days

Airconditioning

BSA # 615 068

available for any size job, from a small repair to new homes and multi-story units.

Why should readers give you a call? Glasshouse Tiling boasts a hand-picked team of qualified tradesmen and labourers with total combined experience of over 100 years. I have worked on multi award winning homes and been awarded with a craftsman’s award from the HIA, so you can be assured of our quality workmanship and attention to detail.

Glasshouse Tiling covers all areas from Brisbane and Noosa and throughout the hinterland, from 7.00am-5.00pm, six days a week. Contact Paul and the team on 0417 958 944.

Call John on 5499 3366 Unit 5, 6-12 Dickson Road, Morayfield

Bathroom

LEAKING SHOWERS RESEAL • REGROUT • WATERPROOF NO TILES REMOVED

 Qld Company Lastest Technology Professional Technicians

SHOWERFIX

&

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

Tyre Sales & Repairs Full Mechanical Service & Repairs Quality wheel alignments (on the latest equipment) R.W.C. on Cars & 4WD Log Book Service All brake & suspension work Windscreens AC Servicing 52 52 Peachester Peachester Rd Rd BEERWAH BEERWAH

5494 0944

5492 9321

www.showerfix.com.au

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

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

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

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A to Z of Trades and Services

Canvas

Computing

Bricklayers

total microsystems

Reliable & Professional Tradesman

4-6 Boeing Place Caboolture Ph: 5428 3994 F: 5432 4035

Rendering, Paving & Concreting

www.notjustcanvas.com.au

For all aspects of brick & block laying

0422 580 178

info@notjustcanvas.com.au

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

Phone 5494 0398

Carpet Cleaning

BSA 1182661

Argh! Stupid Computer!

Hale Carpet Cleaning

Builders / Carpenters

Family Owned and Operated

of prestige and quality homes, extension and renovations T0015

Prompt quoting Over 20yrs experience

EEotes

FR Qu

SPECIAL RATES FOR LOCALS

Call Brad & Kaylene Hale, your local carpet cleaning professionals

5499 9926

Concreting

Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm

5494 6794 or 0412 060 184

Insurance Repairs Small Jobs Welcome BSA Lic # 1018329

CALL YOUR LOCAL BUILDER QBSA 1155593

M 0417 045 062

E dean@redbuilding.net.au

www.redbuilding.net.au

BSA Lic 1129044

Dean Parry Carpenter

Director

All carpentry work M 0417 045 062 RenovationsExtensions T (07) 5494 7117 Decks – Home F (07)Maintenance 5494 7543

0417 797 430 ACN 075 810 463 BSA 77142

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

468 805

*(conditions apply)

ROBERT TREVISAN

PHONE: 0407 754 208

Cleaning

Quick Concrete

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

cond. apply

This size advert could cost you from $20.25 per week or $21.25 in spot colour Ph 5438 7445 for more details

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Phone Les McDermott

PO Box 32, Landsborough, Qld 4550

owned & family operated

Call 0429

Over 35 years professional experience

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Free Advice - Quote Service

Quality Services at Affordable Prices

Joinery & Shopfitters

week in, week out

FREE CALL 1800 281 521

› Domestic › Commercial › Industrial

Rental & Multi-level specialists – Senior & Pensioner Discounts* – Environmentally friendly cleaning agents –

wishes all our customers a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year

5494 6500

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

for your FREE no obligation quote

Pty Ltd

ALL CONCRETING

All aspects of carpet and upholstery cleaning All Aspects of general pest control

Thank you for all your support in 2011 KNM Kitchens & Cabinets

QBSA 24630

Extra rooms $10 each

3 -5 Average Rooms

$65

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

Cabinetmakers

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

Steam Cleaning

(AH) 5494 6302

Karsel CONCRETING

ACCREDITED CARPET CLEANERS

ALL CLEAN Carpet Cleaning & Pest Control

E redbuilding@bigpond.com Ph: Saun 0424 550 057 A 88 King Rd, Mooloolah QLD 4553

CUT & EDGE SERVICE AVAILABLE

0412 234 240

No Job Too Small

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

WATER WISE HOUSEWASHING 20% OFF all bond cleans

Minimum Water Usage

Queenslander Specialists

PH: 5497 4097 Mob: 0419 797 448

Specialising in low pressure hand washing

quickconcrete@smartchat.net.au

You book your house now and recieve: FREE: Spider Treatment / FREE: Anti-mould Treatiment FREE: Carpet Clean & Lic. Pest Control with every Bond Clean

Other Services Available Windows / Roofs & Gutters / Driveways & Pathways Internal Walls & Ceilings / Bond Cleans Pest Control & Ceiling Vacuums FULLY INSURED - ALL WORK GUARANTEED FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED

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Bathrooms Timber Decks Pergolas

Phillip Short Concrete

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

Gold Card No.: 24113

NEED A QUALITY BUILDER? THINKING OF RENOVATING?

PC Solutions & Tuition will fix it! At your door, no callout fees, all areas. Local Technician. Competitve rates.

Phone 1300 721 117 www.pcsol.com.au

• Carpets, Rugs, Curtains, Cars • Lounge Suites (Fabric and Leather) • Stain Removal, Tile & Grout Cleaning • Carpet, Upholstery & Tile Protection • Concrete Paths, Patios & Driveways T0022

CHRIS HALL BUILDERS

New Homes Extensions Renovations

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

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Rapid Brick & Block Laying

SALES / REPAIRS / SUPPORT

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Phone: 5438 7223 or 0407 785 258

COMPUTERS

Caravan annexes and awnings camper trailers and conversion kits

QBSA: 737533

Electricians

FREE CALL 1800 281 521

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

or 5438 7445

email: advertising@gcnews.com.au

Electrical Services Electrical Services ELECTRICAL SERVICES PTY LTD 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

Jim: Beerwah

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

Adam: Glasshouse Mtns Adam: Glasshouse Office: 5493 0054Mtns Office:0414 5493482 0054 Mobile: 037 Mobile: 0414 482 037

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Footings Slabs

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Houses Block Fill

Lic 724474

Retaining Walls Fences

computer sales.repairs.support

Specialising in Custom Canvas Work

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BLOCKLAYING ~ CONCRETE PUMPING

www.gcnews.com.au

A to Z of Trades and Services

Garages / Sheds

Electricians cont.

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Your local Jim services all areas call 131546

Zedmere Pty Ltd

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

www.jimsmowing.net

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

41 Caloundra Rd, Caloundra

5413 2500

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Electrical

For all your electrical needs

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

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

Call Greg Small ph 5494 9199 mob 0404 903 801

Lawn andand Property Lawn Property •Edges and Hedges counts • Rubbish Removal Pensioner Dis ts •Rubbish Removal • rAcreage/Yard Weed Spraying un o c is D Big ione b Too PeJons • Handyman Service No •Acreage/Yard Weed Spraying Or Too Small!!!

•Handyman Service Too Big b Jo o N Ph: 0430 517 211 or!! 07 54390131 ll! a Sm •Pruning/Lopping o To r O

Handyman Services

Ph: 0430 517 211 or 07 54390131

• Same Day Response • Gold Medal Service • Fully insured

Rick’s

Ph. 5494 9400 or 0401 674 126

Landscaping

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

House Yards, Small Acreage Horticulture Advice ABN 87 020 422 605

5496 9270

FREE QUOTE & COMPETITIVE RATES

Nathan Dakin

ABN 41 636 538 072

0437 434 800

BEERWAH •W

Mick 0418 935 162

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

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

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

cond. apply

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

This size advert could cost you from $20.25 per week or $21.25 in spot colour

SUPPORTING LOCALS

GARDEN FEATURES

GRAHAM RENWICK

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

a/h: 5494 0830

BEERWAH LANDSCAPING Quality Workmanship

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

Ph 5438 7445 for more details

LOCALS

ATER FEATURES

• PATHWAYS/STAIRS • UNIQUE GARDENS &

Ph: 0418 204 159

dakinslusciouslawns@gmail.com ‘Do It With Dakin’

FIRST CALL FENCING

ALL MAINTENANCE

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

Aussie Mowing and Lawn Care

TO494 TO043

BSA Lic: L 1117342

Call Gary: 0414 713 491

Phone 5494 8900

www.gcnews.com.au

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

For all your mowing/ride on & garden needs

20 Tytherleigh Ave, Landsborough

Factory and Showroom

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

LOW COST GLASS REPLACEMENT

•Acreage/General Mowing Acreage/General S Mowing QU TE EEE FR EOTQESU•O • Edges and Hedges FR

Tina 0418 935 164

FREE QUOTES

• Home • Shop • Office • 7 Days •

Maintenance Maintenance

LAWN & GARDEN CARE

Fencing

www.firstcallfencing.com.au

Servicing the Hinterland all areas

0438 308 513 - 5494 9183

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

your local licensed contractor

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

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

Local

L P G A S

Glass & Security

Kev’s Mowing

Prompt, friendly service

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

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

Large Acreage Mowing Rubbish Removed

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

Your Electrical and Lighting Retailer

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5493 0493

Mays Mowing Service

Call Jamie 0417 720 505 a/h 5494 6282

Ceiling Fans Lighting Air Conditioners

LP Gas Suppliers

TO500

Wynne’s

Domestic · Commercial · Industrial · Rural

KLM

TO499

Est. since 1983

Gas

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

Ph Greg on 0418 741 145 or 5412 1425

Lic 69821

Lic # 5582

Same day response Free Quotes Fully insured

Domestic, Commercial, Owner Builder, Rural & Industrial

0427 120 955 www.kamconstructions.net.au

BSA Lic No 60108

T0055

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

ELECTRICIAN

5497 2615

Garden Maintenance

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NFL Electrical Nathan 0417 040 291

Lic. No. 70875

Ph 5492 9502 Mob: 0409 549 295

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* Installation * Air Conditioning * Split Systems

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

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

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ABN 89 058 455 025

ALL DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL

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Lic No 67745

QUALITY & RELIABLE SERVICE

Phone Shane Robins 0418 900 705 a/h 5494 6425

STILL GROWING 25 YEARS STRONG &

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› New homes › Repaints › Industrial & Commercial

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Local husband & wife painting team

LL E CAAV D

BSA lic 1168923

Pest Control

Works where others can’t and loves Lantana!

QBSA 1091741

0407 946 061

BOBCAT & EXCAVATOR HIRE

• New Homes • House Repaints • Roof Repaints

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

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

0404 479 187 or 5494 9336

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

Lic No. PMT-0-11432

NEED A PAINTER?

T0120

We give you a warranty on our work.

John Annakin 0407 439 526

MTS EXCAVATIONS 6 Ton Excavator all buckets

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

Call Mitch 0412 795 377

BSA NO. 1011255

07 5493 0440

Call Rudi E. eliminatepests@bigpond.com

Email: mts.excavations@hotmail.com

You name it, I’ll paint it

Plasterers

PO BOX 257 Beerwah 4519 No: 1155906 QBSA Act Licence • Pre- purchase Inspections • Annual Termite Inspections • Termite Management Systems • Termite Treatments • General Pest management Cockroaches • Ants • Spiders • Silverfish • Fleas • Bed Bugs

 INTERIOR & EXTERIOR  SMALL & LARGE JOBS  FREE QUOTES  CLEAN & TIDY  LOCAL PAINTER Fully Licenced & Insured Call Charlie: 0411 034 444 or 5494 1223

Shane Schultz

BSA 49885

Local Knowledge 21 Years Experience

New Work & Repaints • Airless Spraying

5494 1861 • 0418 883 436

BSA 75839

TO412

or 5438 7445

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Licensed

Cam’s Truck & Bobcat Hire

Servicing the local community

OW N E R O P E R ATO R

•Track Machine

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

BOBCAT EXCAVATOR HIRE

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

ABN 95 669 531 866

0412 140 164 Glasshouse Country News

All Areas 0420 53 8890 5494 0393

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

Plumbers

Plant & Machinery

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BRESLIN PAINTING

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

Interior Sheeting, Plastering, Cornice and Covering Exposed Bricks

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

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

Cameron Lister Ph: 0419 665 002 A/H:

(07) 5493 0012

Lic. No. 13217

Plumber, Drainer and Gas Fitter

Ph: (07) 5493 0625

Mobile: 0407 727 645

PO Box 316 Glasshouse Mtns 4518

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

TREVOR SANDERSON

Phone Mobile: 0413 330 275 or 5439 0960 Lic’d Plumber and Drainer QBSA 1002354 T0450

SUNCOAST PAINTING

BSD PLASTERING T0516

0438 940 634

TO570

Mobile:

email: painter-decorator@hotmail.com

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Free Quote

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FREE QUOTES

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

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reticulation

email: ba_earthmovers@dodo.com.au

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY PEST CONTROL

Supporting Environmentally Friendly Paint QBSA 1192667

Termites:

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

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FIRST

SH RIT RU

B&A Earthmovers

Fully Licensed and Insured

BSA: 106 8977 LIC: PMT-0-11572

PAINTERS

D & M Britton - Old Gympie Rd, Landsborough

Phone Brian Mobile: 0402 129 665 Fax: 5497 4840

Cost Effective Local Business Est. Since 1996

New Work Repaints Roofs Driveways Pressure Cleaning

0419 704 408

bobcat, excavator & tipper hire

HINTERLAND PEST CONTROL

STEVE GASTALDIN

*Driveways *Site clean-ups *Landscaping

frogonthehop@bigpond.com

Call Nick or Steph 5439 0249 or 0438 152 049 nspainting@internode.on.net

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

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

5494 8913

Quality workmanship • Premium paints • Free quotes

Painters

POSI-TRACK SLASHING & EARTHWORKS FREE QUOTES

Over 20 yrs exp

ABN 46 353 680 084

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Marine Services

Nick & Steph Painting

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A to Z of Trades and Services

Need a plumber?

C.Apelt Plumbing

Quality work, local knowledge, over 20 years experience Licence No: 23418 QBSA: 1164142

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

Septic Services

Plumbers cont.

Owen Plumbing & Gas Fitting

Servicing the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

EPA Licensed

council approved

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

EST OVER 35 YEARS

All Maintenance & Renovations A/H 5494 7413

QBSA 1123034

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

AUSTRALIAN CONTAINER UNITS SALES - HIRE - ONSITE STORAGE Australia Wide * Containers New & Used - All Sizes and Types * Container Offices & Living Units * Container Delivery & Relocations YARD LOCATION 827 Beerburrum Road Caboolture Shire

Landsborough

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0418 986 538

Storage

A “Proper Job” Guaranteed

5494 1794

0407 748 083

For all of your liquid and general waste needs

Ph: 07 5432 8374 or Mob: 0433 189 561

MENTION THIS AD & RECEIVE A FREE WATERWISE INSPECTION VALUED AT $66.00!

Josh & Emma Carew

Tiling

mooloolahplumbing@bigpond.com

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

Glasshouse Tiling

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

Plumbing Supplies

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A to Z of Trades and Services

Paul

BSA: 1052255

Call us now 0408 220 659 FOR A FREE QUOTE CALL 0417 958 944

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

Free fast quote

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

Roofing & Guttering

Mathew Brown Phone 0402 123 154 www.framelessshowerinstallations.com.au

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

Tree Services I. & M. TREE LOPPING ~ & PRUNING ~

Slashing MOOLOOLAH VALLEY SLASHING

ROOFING TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

Reduces Heat and Noise

* Blocks * Acreage * Firebreaks * Weed Spraying

AS SEEN ON TV

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

New Roofs Re-Roofs Extensions Repairs Patios/Carports Fascia & Gutter Whirly Birds

0407 738 987 cond. apply

This size advert could cost you from $20.25 per week or $21.25 in spot colour Ph 5438 7445 for more details

advertise The Reliable way to

week in, week out

www.gcnews.com.au

POSI-TRACK SLASHING

Tarzan the Tree Specialist

50hp, Rubber tracks, 6ft slasher, Free quotes

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

frogonthehop@bigpond.com

0419 704 408

BENNETT ROOFING PTY LTD QBSA 1169943

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

For a quote call Len 0419 732 364 or 5494 0484

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David Lowden Tree Services

5494 8913

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

ACREAGE SLASHING FREE QUOTES

Phone Brendan 0447 310 331

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

Contact Troy

0429 949 018

Glasshouse Country News For all your advertising needs please call Maree on 0488 444 525 or 5438 7445 Email: advertising@gcnews.com.au

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• • • • • •

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Battling pests and diseases

The best way to fight pests and diseases is ultimately to have healthy, strong and stress free plants.

Weak stressed plants undergo certain biochemical changes which actually boost insect health and subsequently attract them. Most gardeners would have noted that the weaker plants are often quickly infested by insect pests, whilst neighbouring stronger plants appear to suffer far less.

Plants can be stressed by adverse environmental conditions such as drought and low nutrients. Consistent watering and good soil management can prevent this from occurring.

Likewise, disease can readily effect weak plants and rapidly spread. For this reason, it is often recommended that you remove older plants that have past their prime as well as slow growing ones.

This reduces the potential for other plants to become infected and prevents rapid spread of fungal diseases such as Powdery Mildew and Gummy Stem Blight.

Another key way to prevent disease and pest build up is crop rotation. This is vitally important in particular for Solanaceae (tomatoes, potatoes etc.) and the six bed rotation I have previously detailed is recommended here in the subtropics.

Personally, all the above is primarily what I do to prevent diseases in my garden and rarely do I need to opt for additional measures. However, even if you have super healthy plants and perfect crop rotation, it is inevitable that you will encounter problems from time to time that need to be managed.

Pest control is another matter entirely and often takes more than just good management. My main battles lie with caterpillars and fruit fly.

For caterpillars I use Dipel. Soaking the corn silks with Dipel works well to stop Corn Earworm from burrowing into the corn. Likewise, a general spray with Dipel over all the leaves of Brassicas prevents cabbage butterfly caterpillar devouring the plants.

For fruit fly, I find using a home-made fruit fly trap (bottle with small holes at the top with liquid attractant inside) helps reduce numbers. However I also cover many of my crops to ensure protection. For example I bag trusses of tomatoes and wrap rockmelons in newspaper to prevent the fruits being stung. This takes a lot of work and patience, but is well worth the reward.

Here are a couple of home recipes of organic sprays I have used for the most common problems with varying success:

I’d like to wish everyone a safe and blessed Christmas and a productive New Year! I look forward to continuing to share my productive garden adventures in 2012, until next time in ‘Get Up and Grow’.

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Sports Results for week ending Sunday, December 4.

The Ladies Division of the Bowls Club held their Christmas breakup luncheon on Wednesday at Club Glass House.

Ladies President Noelle Dean invited all lady members and men bowlers who had supported the ladies bowls over the year to join her for a lavish morning tea. Special invited guests included Dina Van Der Meer, Jean Bishop, Eileen Young and Jim Osborne. Much respected older members of the Bowls Club.

Noelle presented thank you gifts to the Immediate Past President, Millie Freshwater, the retiring Games Director, Marleen Bertram and to John McSwain for his umpiring duties during Ladies Club Championships throughout the year.

A presentation was made to the winners of the Ladies Graded and Drawn Triples Championship.

They were Lead, Jenny Hobson, Second, Rae Farrell and Skip, Di Hunt.

The planned fun bowls were abandoned because of persistent showers and replaced with telling jokes and trivia questions until lunch was served.

All in all, a fun and enjoyable day.

The morning session of Thursdays Open Pairs was won by Rae Farrell and Di Hunt with runners up Ron Rix and Trevor Bertram. The afternoon session was rained out! Thursday bowls will still be played on December 8 and 15. Check sign-on sheets.

Ladies Wednesday Bowls have finished for the year and will recommence on Wednesday, January 11, 8.30am for 9.00am start.

Open Pairs will recommence on Thursday, January 12, 12.30pm for 1.00pm start.

Presentation of Trophies night is December 10 at 6.00pm. Pre booking required.

We are coming to an end of another year and I would like to wish all our members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New. I would also like to thank all those people who helped the club during the year, especially the committee and our two groundsmen Merv and Brian for keeping the grounds in good order.

We held our AGM and all positions were filled with Ray standing down as president after four years. Thanks Ray for your contribution to the club. We welcome Daniel, Matt and Russell onto the committee for 2012, as well as Piet, Candace and Jenny continuing for another year.

Adult fixtures Monday, November 28 - the grand final was played in the SCTA night competition. We had our two teams, the Mungrals and Mystics both competing. Our Division two team, the Mungrals won by defeating Nambour Ninjas by five games.

Congratulations. The Mystics were very unlucky as they tied 43 all against Mooloolaba Surfsiders and lost on sets. Well team we didn’t win and we didn’t lose!! Hope you all sign up in February next year for another great season of tennis.

Our Christmas break-up for the juniors was a success. It was very hot but the kids didn’t mind throwing water bombs at Ray and Carolyn as part of the fun. We wish our juniors luck in their Saturday competition and hope they are enjoying their tennis.

That’s all for this year. See you in 2012.

Contributed by Dennis Hume

Mooloolah Valley Bowls Club Contributed by Judy Walker

Tuesday, November 29 raffle winner was Hilda Burgess. Just remember to take it home with you next time. Only Social Bowls played.

Friday 3 bowl pairs was won by Rob Hall and Peter Plunkett, 2nd Tony Pignata and Peter Setch. Raffles won by Julie Hart and Horst Jonscher.

Saturday was a lovely social game with only eight players. Raffle winner was Ian Henderson.

Don't forget our Christmas lunch and Presentation at the Glasshouse Tavern. The courtesy bus will pick up at the Bowls club from about 11.00am.

Ring Judy on 5492 3932 before Wednesday night if you want to come to our party.

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The division two winning team, the Mooloolah Valley Mungrals

Get muscles pumping for strongman challenge

It’s time to get those muscles pumping ahead of the second annual Glasshouse Mountains Strongman Challenge on Saturday, January 7, 2012.

The event, which will be held at Fitness Plus on Roys Road, Beerwah, at 2.00pm, will be MC’d by local Strongman competitor Tim O’Shea, and refereed by Sue Metcalf (international Strongwoman competitor) and Matt Aichholzer (Brisbane’s Strongest Man 2011). The event has been endorsed by the Federation of Australian Strength Competitors (FASC).

Beerwah’s own Jarrad Gaudern made his Strongman debut at last year’s event, and hopes some more Sunshine Coast and Glasshouse Country residents will join him in 2012.

This year’s event will have an under 90 kilograms and an under 105 kilograms joining the big boys in the opens. There is also a women’s division planned, depending on interest.

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

Athletes interested in competing should contact Jason Suna at Fitness Plus or email gmstrongman@gmail.com for an entry form. The Glasshouse Mountains Strongman Facebook page has further details about the event.

Leon Julius in the 110kg Farmers Walk

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Sunfish Lifestyle Kids Fishing Day 2011 Contributed by David Brace, president

A Sunfish Queensland initiative gave members of Ewen Maddock Fish Management Inc the privilege to host a Sunfish Lifestyle Kids Fishing Day recently. Andrew Kennedy, a hard working member of our stocking group and an accredited Sunfish instructor made the day possible, which was enjoyed by all.

Twenty five lucky Year 6 students from Unity College at Caloundra West were given the opportunity to go fishing for the day at the Suncoast Barra Fishing Park at Bli Bli. The students were informed about identifying various species that live within the Sunshine Coast region, how to measure and properly handle these fish, and the various rules and regulations that need to be adhered to, and knot tying and rigging their rods.

While Andrew captivated and informed the kids, other members sizzled snags over the barbeque for the kids’ lunch. With full bellies, the kids put their new found skills into practice with quite a few good fish being caught and lost.

At the end of the day the kids were given a

Sunfish information pack with a fish rule, some lures and DVD’s that were donated by members of the stocking group and Barra Jacks Kawana kindly did a great deal for us to supply the kids with new rods for the day that they got to keep.

One lucky little lady even landed an 83cm Barramundi on 9lb mono.

I’d like to extend a huge thank you to all members who were lucky enough to be present, especially Andrew, and a special mention also needs to be extended to Sunfish Queensland, Unity College, Barra Jacks Kawana and to the Suncoast Barra Fishing Park.

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TAURUS April 21 – May 21

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GEMINI May 22 – June 21

This can be an excellent time for finances and career. Money can come out of the blue unexpectedly. A friend from the past may contact you, which would be a surprise. Good news coming about a new work situation. For some a new relationship can begin. A new pet can come into the family.

Connections with relatives can be a major issue. An elderly member of the family may need to be sorted out regarding a home.

News of a wedding can be exciting. A new car is possible. Good news coming from a brother or sister.

Signing legal papers and getting ready for a big move is likely. Trouble with plumbing or other home related fixtures may need repairing. There also can be big changes around your career. New people coming into your life can become very good friends in the future.

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You will now have the opportunity to meet new people socially. Entertainment will now play a big part in your life. Keep a certain distance with new contacts until you know them better. Changes are likely around a car.

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A holiday will be important to organise. There can be a parting with someone which can be for the better. This is a time to use your intuition and creative abilities. Deciding on new studies will be important. Lots of short distance travel in connection with family is likely.

Important decisions may need to be put on the backburner. Other important issues may need to be attended to first. An offer of a new position can open up new fields for you.

Decisions with children can able a major issue. Sale of a home can bring celebrations.

CANCER June 22 – July 22

Joint ventures and new studies will be favourable. This can be quite a busy time for you, especially with your work. Opportunities interstate or overseas can arise. This can be a turning point in your life. A change of car is possible. New people coming into your life can be very beneficial for the future.

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An illness of a family member could be quite trying for you. There is no need to worry, obstacles will be overcome. Important decisions regarding the home, work and family may need to be made. A car may need fixing. A few days away can be very pleasant.

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This can be a time of taking the plunge; either marriage or a new job. Take things slowly.

This can be a very powerful time for major changes, follow your intuition. People coming and going from your home can upset your normal routine. Changes in the home are likely soon.

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An unexpected phone call can change a lot of your plans. Problems with family will be sorted out. A move is possible. New meetings and contracts will give you new opportunities.

A problem with a car will need to be fixed.

Lots of social life is indicated, and for some a new love will come into your life.

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