Rainbow Beach Community News November 2018

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November 2018 • Vol 21 • Issue 11

ArtyBall’s ‘Characters of Rainbow Beach’ a winner!

In this issue...

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Gary Hewitt’s photography entry of local ‘Huey’ won the most popular vote at last month’s ArtyBall.

Read all about the event on page 14-15, and see more artwork and the people behind them, each month in our pages.

Look forward to meeting more Characters of Rainbow Beach at the Rainbow Beach Who’s New in the Zoo-2, from 5pm on November 17, at Laurie Hanson Park. Find out more on page 5.

Editor’s Note

A RIGHT ROYAL MONTH HAT A WICKED pace we’ve had.

I’ve stopped for Surf Club raffles, Nippers and Who’s New in the Zoo 2 planning - but not much else!

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Cricket has started and we’re happy to introduce new club reporter, 16-year-old James Worthington and his inaugural article.

I would have loved to dash over to Fraser to see Prince Harry! However, it does mean we have a jam-packed November edition for you.

Lastly, do enjoy our photos from the ArtyBall. It was one other event I took time out for (besides a few snaps). Wolf’s band, The Recliners, were wonderful - and had the crowd doing anything but!

Read about locals: Tim from Beach to Bay Pest Management; Emily from Wolf Rock Dive; Sarah from Cooloola Coast Pilates, and Chris from Bayside Barbers.

There are more wonderful stories of volunteers Sal and Jean, Jim and Debbie, the Ambulance Committee’s Flower Show and 35 years of service from Leeroy Jones!

Congratulations to all involved - we loved it so much, we are planning to continue a focus on each artwork and more about the artist and the person behind their work. I look forward to next year’s!

And only one month left to Christmas,

You can read what camera to choose, what gigs are on or what’s biting in the fishing pages.

Go to Remembrance Day services, Melbourne Cup and buy your tickets this month for Festival of Small Halls and Country at the Beach.

Until next month, Michelle Gilmore PS Clubs and groups RSVP for Who’s New at the Zoo - 2!

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ANNOUNCING THE FIRST

Country

at the Beach

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RAVIS COLLINS rocked the Muster this year, and now the six times Golden Guitar Winner and back-to-back CMC Male Artist Of The Year is coming to town on the first day of summer.

He is headlining Country at the Beach, which also features Australia’s premiere country/southern rock band Adam Eckersley Band, hit-maker and powerhouse vocalist Drew McAlister, emerging superstars Missy Lancaster, Caitlyn Shadbolt, Mickey Pye, Liam Brew and more.

Organiser, and new manager at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club, Nathan Kropp (better known as ‘Kroppy’) said, “Trav has a high energy, crowd-involving show. He’s a people person, who still stays in touch with his fan base.”

Just back from Nashville, Kroppy said Trav is very hands-on with this event. “We both want to see it grow - this started at Woodgate from 120 people, to 600 people at an outdoor show. Trav and I met, camping beside each other at the Gympie Muster, and now we’re bringing in our own festivals to Rainbow Beach.”

That’s right. Kroppy says the response has been so good - they are already planning more for town. And it is his intention that the whole community will benefit.

“Proceeds from this event will go to our school P&C, our lifesavers, Cricket Club, Boardriders, and the Warriors Swim Club. Accommodation is almost full in town - there are still a few spots left. We are even opening up a bus service to run from Inskip Point for campers.

“Over half of our tickets are now snapped up for the outdoor concert.

It’s been an unbelievable response for our first year,” said Kroppy.

So buy yours now, from only $60 (kids under 15 are free) - for midday until 9pm, December 1 at Rainbow Beach Sports Club.

Or book in for the VIP Package with premium seating (tables of 10) with elevated views, three-hour premium beer and wine beverage package, gourmet canapes, private VIP Bar (no queues), exclusive after-party, fast access entry to festival site, private VIP restroom area, meet and greet with artists, plus a VIP shuttle bus service within local accommodation.

Tickets are $320, or a table of ten is $3,000. What an idea for a novel Christmas party?

Secure you tickets at www.trybooking.com/ydfo or call Kroppy at the club on 07 5486 3191.

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Let’s bring harmony back to the Rainbow stairs I

F YOU WALK around Rainbow Beach - you’ll know that there is a rainbow-painted staircase from Laurie Hanson Park to the patrolled beach. And you’ll see that four words have been added, “How good is living”.

What started out with good intentions has turned into a battle, and a segment on national television.

The Community News spoke to Cr Mark McDonald from Gympie Regional Council, “We had a meeting at Café Jilarty over a year ago, and painting the beach stairs came up. I said I can’t see there being any issue from Council, with painting the stairs, and that Jill and I would contribute a colour. This was addressed to the Chamber of Commerce. No one else.”

The Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism Meeting minutes, held April 5, 2017 at Cafe Jilarty, included “endorsement” from Cr Mark McDonald. Motions were carried, “That RBCT members paint the stairs in the 7 colours of the Rainbow” and “That RBCT members contribute funds to purchase the paint and equipment.”

Various members volunteered to buy a colour, so purchase of paint and equipment could be arranged.

However it wasn’t until May 18, 2018 the stairs were pictured on the Team Rainbow Facebook page as a “Legacy from Australia’s first Pride House” and “Donated PUBLIC ART … classified as now through Qld Govt”.

Said Cr McDonald, “Team Rainbow said I gave permission - that’s not true. A member of Team Rainbow called me and I directed them to go through the CEO.” Cr McDonald said he also sent an email.

“Within a couple of days the stairs were painted, they went against what I said.”

On June 1, the words, “How good is living” were added.

“Painting Rainbow’s stairs in rainbow colours - is a good thing. But, “ Cr McDonald was clear, “both sides have painted Council property without permission.

“We don’t mind the paint, we don’t mind the message. It is the tenor that it has left the community in, it is not the basis of what rainbow stairs is all about or what I know the community is all about.”

Council has met with both parties to resolve the situation, however Cr McDonald says neither party would give an inch. They have offered an entry statement to town (with the text) and the offer was refused.

He is concerned that a ratepayer asset has caused such angst and has said they will remove all paint and return the stairs to their former condition if parties cannot agree and keep incorrectly quoting and blaming Council.

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This it did, with tourists snapping photos daily and more than one local commented “Only reason I knew these stairs got painted was because ‘how good is living’.”

Team Rainbow also claim the steps as “the first in Australia”, and that “ the vandalism is provocative and confronting to people with suicidal tendencies”.

Even though they are not the first rainbow steps in Australia (e.g. UNSW Basser Rainbow steps opened in 2016), there was a huge response on social media after the TV feature, which screened October 24, on A Current Affair: So this is really one vandal complaining that someone else vandalised his work. Really petty!

Our kids are watching.... This is getting silly .... Leave it all the way it is ....

How awesome, uplifting, encouraging and engaging! Great words in this time of world when so many people find it a struggle to face another day.

Such a to do over nothing!

It’s vandalism , so it’s ok for me to write on your front fence, car etc Plot twist, both sides are in on it together to drum up tourism

No wonder the world is in such a sad state when a minority of people in a small village cannot find a solution And as a long term sufferer of mental illness I can assure you first hand those words are not confronting or negative towards me ..to claim inclusivity yet won’t include and embrace others work to help improve their own reeks of exclusivity.

“We don’t want to gurney and blast it all off. We are in an awkward spot - Council has done nothing but try our hardest for a resolution. If push comes to shove - council will have to remove the lot.”

“We can appreciate rainbows symbolise gay pride, but that is not what Rainbow Beach is all about either. Rainbow is a great town to live in, a great town to visit - that’s the message we need out there. The stairs belong to the community - one hundred percent.

“Whoever walks down the street - they do so with equality, now. Rainbow is an extremely liberal town, accepting people of all colours, creed, religion and sexuality every day. We welcome thousands year-round.

“I am still keen for a positive outcome for the Rainbow community. We’ll be able to walk up the rainbow stairs, past the lit-up pine trees - it will be better than New York.”

An aim of creating the rainbow stairs was to “raise the profile of Rainbow Beach” .

It’s not hurting anyone. Life is not about getting the most rewards just remember the stairs are not yours, give yourself a pat on the back if that’s what you need, well done for painting the stairs I love it and my family loves it and so do “all” of our domestic and international visitors I take past it daily. …how is this uniting the community? Small town politics need to be put aside and embrace what has been a positive response from tourists.

Painting a rainbow on a public stairwell is hardly unique art, a rainbow is not a copyright or trademark, nor is it exclusive in meaning or intention. I recommend your next project is building a rainbow bridge (and getting over it).

Find out more: Sign the petition to keep the words: www.change. org/p/gympie-council-how-good-is-living?

Read more on Team Rainbow: www.facebook.com/ TeamRainbowBeach/

You’re invited Help welcome new residents at Who’s New at the Zoo - 2!

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O WHAT CAN you expect at the second Who’s New at the Zoo? - Rainbow Beach’s very own meet and greet.

The welcome dinner on Saturday, November 17 from 5pm, will once again have a stellar line up of community groups, local eats and entertainment - including for the first time, local performer, Joel Mak. Littlies don’t miss out. Said committee member, Michelle Gilmore from the Community News, “We are delighted that Gympie Regional Libraries are bringing a pop-up library for the kids - with storytelling, craft activities and badge making. Playgroup and our RBSS P&C will be there too - they provide some more fun for families.”

Rainbow Beach residents and business owners can bring a plate and have a chat with people who are new to town.

Community groups and businesses can set up stalls to attract new members and promote your services - for free (please - no raffles).

The evening will be held at Lawrie Hanson

Park playground, (remember L for Laurie and L for left of the look out) on Saturday November 17, from 5pm (and move to the hall in the event of wet weather).

RSVP to Suzie on rainbowescape@ outlook.com or call 0400 243 745 or Michelle at info@rbcn.com.au or call 5486 3561.

Meet and Greet - new and long term Rainbow Beach residents save November 17 for Who’s New at the Zoo - 2!

It is supported by the Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism, Rainbow Beach Community Centre and Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News.

Festival of Small Halls is almost here!

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HE FESTIVAL of Small Halls will be stopping here in Rainbow Beach, Wednesday December 12, and tickets are limited, so be sure to get yours now!

The Community Hall doors will be opening at 5.30pm, with the show starting at 6pm. There will be a BBQ dinner and cash bar available.

Come down early for a bite to eat, before relaxing and enjoying the show. Limited

tickets will be available at the door, so be sure to bring cash.

Our opening act has been confirmed!

Maleny regular, Rob Longstaff, will be joining Lucy Wise (Aus) and Old Man Leudecke (Can). Rob is back on home soil after a European tour this year, and is excited to be playing in Rainbow Beach.

Keep an eye out on social media, and spread the word. We would love to invite

the Small Halls tour here again next year (and I’m sure they’d appreciate their days off in paradise again), and we can only do that with your support.

Children under 13 are free, and we’ll have the games table set up again. Adult tickets are $20. To purchase visit www. festivalofsmallhalls.com.au. Alternatively, email Brooke on bbignell7@gmail.com to arrange tickets and payment.

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What’s happening in

November ?

Containers for Change

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HEN IT COMES to recycling, Queensland can do a lot better. In fact, we have one of the lowest recycling rates in Australia, at around 44%.

Each year, approximately three billion beverage containers are generated in our state alone and are the second most littered item.

So to help us all improve our recycling efforts and keep our beautiful environment litter-free, Queensland’s Containers for Change scheme lets people get a 10 cent refund for each eligible container returned to a container refund point.

The scheme commences November 1 2018, with more than 230 refund sites available across the

state and more sites will be added in the future.

Community groups can benefit by enrolling to receive donated monies.

The prices of all these items will be going up November 1, and not just 10 cents per item (closer to 13 cents).

Please remember when you purchase your drinks, that this surcharge is not the fault of the retailer.

There will be a depot and drop-off point in Gympie (addresses are not yet available before time of print) and a further three locations in Maryborough.

Check out www.containersforchange.com.au for more information.

Remembrance Day is even more significant this year, as it is now 100 years since World War I ended, you are invited to join services in Rainbow Beach (pictured from last year) or Tin Can Bay

Commemorate the centenary of the Armistice

Remembrance Day

Scarecrows and the Mary River Festival

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HERE ARE TEN more days left of the Scarecrow Festival before the Mary Valley Festival, 11.30am7.30pm, on Saturday November 10 at the Kandanga Community Reserve (behind the Kandanga Hall).

Co-ordinator, Glenda Pickersgill, said with their Citizen Science theme, “The festival celebrates by exploring our opportunities to engage in Citizen Science activities involving the Mary River and its catchment.”

The festival is a family-orientated event run by local volunteers. Expect loads of children’s activities which will be focused around art, creativity and learning about what’s special about the Mary River.

Said Glenda, “For those who come to enjoy the music and food, there will a variety of music and buskers to entertain with plenty of healthy food stalls to choose from.”

The Yabba Yarning Speakers tent will entertain and educate the audience with people and their

stories around Citizen Science projects in the Mary River catchment.

“We have been fortunate to get an RADF grant that have helped get some great cats claw weaving workshops leading up to the festival. Then we will aim to have the largest cats claw weaving workshop ever on the festival day between 2.30 and 3pm,” said Glenda.

Terry the Great will be back in his lab coat, performing circus things that only Terry can do so well. The final event will be a laser show masterpiece from our local artist/producer, Bruno Kempter. To see more scarecrows, travel country roads looking for straw creatures, arty sculptures and other creations honouring the tradition of building scarecrows.

There’s a map to lead you to discover new places, and it’s a great excuse to pack a picnic and tour through Mary Valley Country. www.maryriverfestival.org.au

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Sunday November 11 2018

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HE RAINBOW BEACH RSL Sub Branch will conduct a service commencing at 10.50 hours at the cenotaph in recognition of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month 1918 when the guns of the great war fell silent,100 years ago.

Rainbow Beach RSL President, Joel Casey said, “We also remember those who served and sacrificed in all subsequent wars, campaigns and peace-keeping operations that involved Australian and allied personnel.

“Everyone is welcome to attend to pay respects to all those military personnel who served in the best interests of us all.”

Tin Can Bay will be holding a service at the Tin Can Bay ANZAC Memorial Park commencing at 10.45am for the commemoration of the centenary of the Armistice that ended the First World War. All members of the public are invited as well as the Veteran community.

Rainbow Beach Police Beat

by Senior Constable Mick Emery

End of an era…

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ENIOR CONSTABLE Lee Jones. Also known as: Leapin Leroy; The Vulture; The Colonel; The Mexican; Santa Claus; Ned Flanders; Happy Gilmour (OK I’m making some of these up!). The point is, he has been called a lot of different things over the years – not all of them nice! But that’s hardly surprising when he’s been at the coalface of policing for over 35 years…

Back in 1983, before any of this name calling had started, Malcolm Fraser was the PM, BMX Bandits introduced us to Nicole Kidman and Bryan Adams was on the radio, as a 21-year-old Cadet Jones marched into the Police Academy. Back then he was 182cm tall and weighed in at 90kg…he’s a little heavier now, so maybe he’s a bit taller?

For his academy instructors, Cadet Jones was mentored by rugby league legends Mal Meninga and Wayne Bennett, and the mix of these two perhaps best accounts for his style of policing: the presence of Meninga and the conversational style of Bennett!

Yet, much like Bennett, when you listen carefully to Leroy there is always a dry, witty humour… delivered by his trademark monotone voice and deadpan expression.

Often mistaken for being ‘grumpy’, Leroy is – rather – simply content to be a man of few words…

Of course, there have also been times when some have been on the receiving end of ‘grumpy Leroy’ – but even then, they are usually subject to humour that goes over their heads…

A well-known local drunk found himself in the Gympie Watch House for the umpteenth time. As he emerged from the paddy wagon he staggered and slurred “What am I being charged with?” to which Leroy’s deadpan reply was: “Stealing.”

The drunk looked confused and quizzed

“What have I stolen?” – to which Leroy replied simply: “Oxygen!”.

Rookie Jones learnt pretty early that there is no point trying to reason with drunks, and he got plenty of exposure to them at City Station, Fortitude Valley, and then on to Central Queensland stations including Rockhampton, Woorabinda and Capella.

It was during these formative years that the internet began – and Constable Jones ‘embraced’ the new technology: perfecting a two-finger typing technique that became the hallmark of his slow (but meticulous) paperwork.

Outside of work, 1987 was the year that he proved irresistible to a certain blonde hairdresser, who was even prepared to move to Rockhampton. Underneath his hard exterior, Shelly found what those close to him know: the sense of humour, his love of a party, the Boston Red Sox and all things American – not to mention a finely manicured moustache.

By the time she found out he shared her love of country music, there was a ‘country road to take them home’…all the way to Rainbow Beach.

“It may not have been Urban, but there was a lot of Keiths”, Leroy recalls of their move here in 1990.

Initially stationed at Gympie, Lee is still remembered fondly by the ‘old guard’ at Gympie Station, and it was there that his 27-year love affair with the Gympie Country Music Muster began. However, it’s fair to say that even back then his main sights were set on making his home town a better place – a town which at that stage did not see too many police cars.

“There was no police station at Rainbow Beach in those days, and it was a bit

After 35 years of policing, Senior Constable Lee Jones hangs up his hat

like an overgrown garden that gets no maintenance – you could say the weeds were out of control,” recalls Sergeant Grieve… “and a good dose of roundup came in the form of Lee Jones.”

Unregistered and unroadworthy cars (once a common sight) disappeared from the streets, as did numerous drink drivers.

With his transfer to Tin Can Bay station in 1999, drug dealers started to receive some attention and rumours circulated that Leroy kept a list of names in a black book… if your name was in it – you’d be better off leaving town!

I cannot confirm or deny the existence of such a list. However, I have observed some of Leroy’s ‘clients’ leave and – coincidentally – the town has become a better place!

Making this area a better place is something Leroy has been committed to for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that it was the town that he and Shelly chose to raise their two children.

Both Jack and Jordi can be immensely

proud of their old man for his role in their lives, and the fact that he has contributed so much to their hometown.

Separate from policing, Leroy has played a significant role in the Rainbow Beach community in a volunteer capacity. Even a cursory glance at the honour board at the Sports Club reflects his role on the committee from 1991 and as secretary from 1996 – 2018, not to mention his role as a very witty MC during the annual Fishing Comp.

All of the above is just one snapshot of a 35-year career for which this short column could never hope to do justice. There are many, many stories that are perhaps best told over a few beers sitting around a fire on the beach at sunset (a Jones family favourite thing to do).

If you get the chance, join with me in saying “thanks for your service” to Senior Constable Lee Jones. I reckon he’ll just nod and say something like “roger”…which is his way of saying… “you’re welcome.”

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From Lifesaver to Dive Master C

ONGRATULATIONS TO newly qualified Dive instructor Emily Simpson. Emily has been working with Wolf Rock Dive since February as a divemaster (dive guide). She became a valuable team member and Wolf Rock Dive were happy to assist her in completing her Diving Instructor course in Cairns last month.

A Rainbow Beach local, Emily has lived in the area all her life and been involved with the Surf Life Savers club since the age of 13. Emily is a Patrol Captain for her team and has held some positions on the committee (including Youth Development Officer, Surf Sports Officer and Summer Surf Girl).

“I also helps out on surf training camps,” Emily said, having become a Trainer for Surf Life Saving, which connects to being a Dive Instructor. “I get to teach people skills in areas that I love, sharing my knowledge and abilities,” Emily shared.

A natural water girl at heart, scuba diving has come naturally and, despite traveling all over the world, spending time living and working in South east Africa, Emily felt the pull of home and now knows she doesn’t want to live anywhere other than Rainbow Beach!

Now as a fully qualified instructor Emily is teaching advanced dive courses out at Wolf Rock, as well as guiding certified divers.

“I hope to introduce some of the like-minded young life saver crew to take a ‘try dive’ in the swimming pool and progress on to completing their Open Water Courses with Wolf Rock Dive.

“With so many people already comfortable with the ocean, they would make natural divers. I remember my first scuba dive and would love to take others on theirs!”

We have such an amazing dive site right on the doorstep, with resident grey nurse sharks, numerous types of stingrays and an abundance of fish life every day! It is really special to be able to share this world class dive site with the locals that live here. Congratulations to Emily on all her hard work.

If this appeals to you, Wolf Rock Dive is taking new applicants for summer - call 07 5486 8004 to find out more.

EDITOR WANTED

IS THERE AN editor or sub-editor on our coast?

Michelle and Heatley need more help! Although they have a wonderful team, everyone works in more than one job, or around growing families.

You would need to be flexible with hours throughout the month; a computer, phone and camera are required. Work from your home in a part-time capacity, but the majority of hours are around production time.

Roles include assisting advertisers, working with community groups and our team, bulk drop delivery, plus attending some events. Writing skills are essential, photography skills a bonus, you need to be well presented and no formal qualifications are required. This is a position where computer competency is vital, and local knowledge desirable.

Call Michelle after November 12 on 5486 3561 to find out more.

Feature in our Graduation pages Please email your formal photos, and few words on what you are up to next year. Whether it be it study, work or a gap year, any Year 12 awards, and your casual or part-time work.

Email details to info@rbcn.com.au - or call Brooke Bignell (0412 132 699) in Rainbow Beach or Jess Milne (0411 218 254) at Tin Can Bay/Cooloola Cove and you can answer a few quick questions!

Also - a shout out to advertisers - we are looking for businesses to sponsor the Year 12 pages.

Please call Heatley on 0407 660 198.

One more thing to remember, in December, due to Christmas, deadlines for the January edition of the Community News come forward a week.

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“Best ever” Ambulance Flower Show Images by Jess Milne

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HE COOLOOLA COAST Local Ambulance Committee held its annual Flower Show and thanks to the generosity of the people who attended, we recorded the most financially successful show yet.

The judges commented that the number and quality of entries was most impressive and a great tribute to the local community spirit.

Thank you to all those people who took the time to place an entry in the competition and who came along on the day to support us.

The prizes for the winning entries were presented by Jane Lever, A/OIC Tin Can Bay Ambulance.

The champions in each section were Helen Kent for Floral Work, Beris Sonter for Cut Flowers, Lillian Clark for Container Plants with the Juniors prize going to Janae Katon.

Cheryl Murphy was awarded the champions prize for the Open Photography section. Unfortunately there were no entries for the Junior Section this year.

The committee offers our thanks to all those involved in making the day a success, including the stallholders and the Art Group.

The ladies from the CWA rate a special mention for

Above: Linda Brown with her winning arrangement at the annual LAC Flower Show Left: Cooloola Coast local ambulance committee members, Cherie Mason, Cheryl Zunic and Lisa Lee welcome visitors at the entry

Above: Kurt Lutz from Kingaroy ponders over his People’s Choice

their assistance with the morning and afternoon teas.

All the money raised will be used to support our local Ambulance Stations at Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach.

Treasurer, Cheryl Zunic 5486 8070.

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A vote of thanks to Jim and Debbie!

Images by Jess Milne

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HE RECENT 20th Anniversary and Open Day of the Tin Can Bay Fishing Club saw a great turnout with over 80 in attendance made up of club members and local supporters together with our VIP Guests, which included Mr Tony Perrett, MP Member for Gympie, and his wife Michelle, and Cr Mark McDonald, Councillor for Tin Can Bay. The Club wishes to recognise the support and assistance received from the

Harry Duncan and Paul Morehouse cook up a feast of fish

Gympie Regional Council and Mayor Mick Curran, Queensland Government MR Tony Perrett MP and Federal Member for Wide Bay Mr Llew O’Brien MP. Life Members and outgoing President Jim George, and Secretary Debbie George, were also recognised for their total commitment to the club with a plaque placed in their honour.

The members and supporters plus the local community owe them a huge vote of appreciation.

Membership enquiries to the secretary 0437 242 171.

Jim and Debbie George with their lifetime members commemorative plaque

One thing about the Fishing Club Open Days - you can expect a glorious spread of food

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Family eradicates pests and pesky jobs Jess Milne

The Andrews family from Beach to Bay Pest Management - young Wyatt and Angus with parents Ben and Cassie and little brother Hudson

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ORKING ALONGSIDE your loves ones can sometimes be stressful but for Beach to Bay Pest Management’s Ben and Cassie Andrews it’s a living dream.

A request from his cousin Laurinda and husband Tim from Termites@Cooloola to relocate to Cooloola Cove and manage the general pest side of the business was an offer Ben couldn’t refuse.

“I was working away from home a majority of the time, missing my kid’s milestones, so the opportunity to work with family so I could see my own was a perfect scenario.”

Basking in quieter surroundings, the Andrews now get to enjoy quality time together riding bikes or playing in their big backyard. The boys are even showing interest in Dad’s work so bug-busting may run the family tree further.

Beach to Bay Pest Management works parallel with Termites@Cooloola catering

for all needs. Pests work as an army of unwanted individuals invading spaces.

“People usually don’t mind when pests are living outside, it’s when they come inside they call me,” Ben explained.

Rodent issues are petering off after the winter but now the ants and dreaded cockroaches are on the move. “They’re looking for a cool spot during summer so bug invasions in the home will be on the rise,” Ben said.

Beach to Bay Pest Management has many methods to move along the invaders and uses the highest quality, safest and latest technology on the market.

For an all round service he also provides pressure cleaning and air conditioner cleaning.

To take advantage of Ben’s passion for pest control and maintenance cleaning email ben@beachtobaypest.com or call 54864 505.

Wedding bells

Congratulations to locals Dave and Suzie Arthur, who tied the knot last month at Inskip Point. They have made their home in Rainbow Shores.

Image Rainbow Beach Wedding Photography

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Creative Cuts Got Ya Covered at the Country Club

An evening of music, laughter, song and verse

Lance Friend at the Sports Club

Got Ya Covered are a Classic Rock duo based in Gympie, Queensland, featuring Scott Astill on vocals/ rhythm guitar and Daniel Day on lead guitar/vocals.

Scott has been in the industry for over 25 years, both as an accomplished performer playing in bands and behind the scenes doing sound and lighting for local and international acts, such as Guy Sebastian, Brothers 3, Alice Cooper and The Platters.

One of Scotts performing highlights was representing Australia at the 2011 World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, where he earned two silver and two bronze medals for performances of his original songs.

Dan, who has recently finished studying at Gympie State High, including the Country Music School of Excellence program, has performance experience beyond his years including shows at Tamworth Country Music Festival and Gympie Music Muster.

He is also now in demand as a session and band guitarist with The Dennis Sisters.

See them perform, Friday November 23 at the Tin Can Bay Country Club.

Where can one find entertainment like that heard last month in the Vets’ and Community Hall for only $2? Two pianists played the ‘Finale’ from Carnival of the Animals as a duet. It may not have been perfect but it had plenty of life in it and ended in a flourish!

So pleased that Lucia Phelan spent the evening with us, brought a friend and played the piece she and Pam closed the Simply Classical Concert Programme in Gympie with last month. Also heard was a Japanese piece called Butterflies played by Sue Flower and Pam. Great to hear Sue and Lu on mandolin and guitar back from their travels, though I doubt they’ll stand still for long. Lawrence sang more of his Maori songs, Frank and Marilyn were in good form and joined their ukulele group Dancing with Bears, complete with ‘bear’ faces.

Many thanks to Gunther for managing the sound equipment and to Irene and Marie for jumping into the kitchen to serve us tea and coffee.

If you would like to participate in this evening of music plus funny stories, poems or anecdotes please contact Pam Graham: 0427 180 649 or sykapalua@ spiderweb.com.au

Lance Friend will also be performing on November 30 at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club for a free show, as a special preview of the Country at the Beach event on December 1.

Lance Friend is an artists who delivers his own honest, intelligent, ageless and unique style of Australian country music.

Bursting onto the country music scene in 2004 with his first band ‘Friends in No Places’. Lance travelled across the country visiting radio stations self-promoting his first CD. In 2012 he released his solo album entitled The Album.

After three years off, he’s been focusing on writing music and travelling Australia - he is now in the studio recording his new album set to be released early 2019.

He writes all his own music, finding inspiration from life experiences and travels.

Based in Queensland, see Lance and his new band The Murky River with their unique Country Rock Grass sound and their energetic performance from 8pm until late, and more during Country at the Beach.

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Ten Tenor Kim Kirkman in Gympie

Planning a Simply Classical concert for the end of November, thoughts run inevitably in the direction of Christmas.

Except we thought we keep it on the lighter side, cut out the Hallelujahs and most of the angels, and call it “A Very Merry Christmas Indeed”.

That said, we do however have a harp.

We have been lucky to engage Kim Kirkman, who owns and plays such a heavenly instrument. Not only that, Kim is a high capacity musician with mastery in several musical activities and was cofounder, musical director and a member of the Ten Tenors for six years.

We also have the Hinterland’s Joe Lynch,

one of the best bush poets and storytellers in the land. He has a special Christmas story for us, homemade I believe.

For a piano item or two, Harriette Watson will have a jazzy Christmas number for us, and the Gympie Strings are practicing several items on the theme.

Naomi Thurlow has promised for the James Nash choir to perform for us again.

Whatever they sing, they are always sensational.

All told, lots of things to look forward to.

Concert Sunday 2pm, November 25, St. Patrick’s Church, Gympie, $15 adults $6 children.

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ArtyBall - an exhibition of fun!

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Organiser, Leonie Guerin with Kylie Betteridge’s ‘Andrea’ as Andrew Hawkins auctions each masterpiece

MC Bob Gudge and President of the Hall, Wolf Sievers (who also brought his fabulous band, The Recliners) congratulate winning artist Garry Hewitt and his subject Chris Hewitt

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PORTRAIT BY Garry Hewitt of local identity Huey, is the 2018 ArtyBall character of Rainbow Beach. Announced at the ArtyBall Ball in the Hall last month, ‘Huey’ was a popular choice, narrowly ahead of ‘The Walking Lady’ Yvonne, by Leonie Guerin, and ‘Walter Dobkins’ by Jim Runnegar.

There were 23 entries in all for the 2018 ArtyBall, all of particular merit and capturing the essence of Rainbow’s characters. The pieces were sold at auction on the night, to an enthusiastic and generous crowd, urged on by auctioneer Andrew Hawkins.

It is intended that many more ArtyBalls will follow. The event was run by the Rainbow Beach Community Centre as a fundraiser for community projects, and was championed by the effervescent Leonie

Guerin in a truly impressive performance over the past six months.

Particular support was also provided

by Bob Perrett through the ArtyBall shop space at 14 Rainbow, Community News through advertising, and Peggy Phelan through donation of hanging racks.

Community Centre president, Wolf Sievers, sincerely thanked the Rainbow community for its support of the event and said some $4,000 had been raised in total through ticket sales, voting, and auction.

The funds will be used to pursue partnerships for community projects such as bicycle/walking tracks to Carlo and Inskip, beach mats for the mobility impaired, and lighting for the town sporting field.

The Ball in the Hall provided an enjoyable finale to the celebration of Rainbow Beach by the community of Rainbow Beach.

The event attracted about 200 locals - well done to all involved!

Right: Robin Lynn with Paivi Lobigs Image Jay Kent

Below: Ian Davidson with Sue Fitzgerald Image Jay Kent

First Place: ‘HUEY’

Chris Hewitt is Rainbow Beach’s local lawn mowing and handyman! You have seen him pushing his mower around Rainbow Beach for many years.

Why does she walk so far?

Why don’t I walk this much?

On my own walks around Rainbow, I see her, but never knew her name.

So one day I introduced myself and asked if she would be my ‘Rainbow Beach character for the Arty Ball’ and Yvonne graciously smiled and said, “I’d be honoured!”

Second Place: ‘WALKING LADY’

Third Place: ‘WALTER DOBKINS’

Ink and Paper (pictured right) Artist: Leonie Kent

Oil on Canvas (pictured above) Artist: Jim Runnegar

You have seen her walking everywhere, every day and in all types of weather, wearing an amazing personal collection of swimsuits and outfits.

Summer it’s bikinis, cooler months will be longer sleeves...with bikinis and hats, all kinds of hats!

Sometimes she will be out walking a friend’s dogs, but mostly alone just enjoying her own company listening to her transistor.

Where does she walk to?

Quiet but grindingly assertive, Walter Dobkins has had more influence on the architecture of Rainbow Beach and surrounds than any other single person.

Twenty or more houses and projects, from Rainbow to Gympie, including our Community Centre Hall, all bear his trademark style.

I have delighted in attempting his grin on canvas to underline his importance as a Rainbow Beach personality.

(pictured on our cover page) Photography Artist: Garry Hewitt

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Quick drought update ...

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GUESS MOST people are aware good rains have fallen from the Coast to around 600 kms inland. This still leaves a huge chunk of our state still in a six-year drought.

From Mitchell west to Windorah to Winton, Muttaburra, Barcaldine and down to Blackall including Longreach (NO RAIN) are areas Rainbow Beach Droughtrunners services.

Those that chose to donate to other appeals like Channel 7 and 9 may ask where your money has gone?

Australians donated around $50 million to Farmers Appeals and I would know where about $10 million has gone.

Our government appointed Drought Coordinator Major General Stephen Day, and by all reports he is doing a good job, but on October 11 he admitted he had no idea on what percentage of donations was getting to the farm gate…

I know the National Farmers Federation have funds to distribute,but this is not good enough.

Our next semi-load of food and stockfeed pallets goes to Longreach on November 2. Then it will be another load in early December with more food hampers and Christmas presents for the kids.

At least you know there are no admin costs in our organisation, so if you can help please leave donations at the IGAs in Tin Can Bay ,Rainbow Beach or Drakes in Gympie. Bank of Queensland in Gympie will accept donations.

Further information is available from our Facebook page or contact Tony on 0408 767 930. Thank you to all that have donated this month, more ‘thank yous’ next issue…

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OU MAY ALREADY know these two ladies, both Rainbow Beach locals, but if these faces are unfamiliar, let me introduce G-Ma - aka Sallie Knowles and Grandma Jean - aka Jean Sanderson.

Sal and Jean are both ‘nans’ as their children have grown up, left home and have families of their own - that doesn’t stop them getting involved with local events and school fundraisers though!

You can find G-Ma and Grandma Jean at almost every school event and many local community events, volunteering their time, supporting our kids and having a laugh whilst at it!

The pair first met in 2016 whilst attending Rainbow Beach State School Playgroup on a Thursday morning with their respective grandchildren, Jean’s youngest grandson Logan and Sal’s two granddaughters, Saidah and Kalarna. They ‘hit-it-off’ immediately with their shared sense of humour, interests and desire to get involved in the community.

“Both of us really enjoy being involved with the school, the highlight of my day is seeing the local school kids and getting a hug - we’ve been able to establish wonderful relationships with many of them who feel comfortable and safe with us,” Sallie said.

“We wouldn’t open our hearts or volunteer our time, unless the love was reciprocated,” she said.

“Some local families are without a grandparent figure, so we are really happy to fill that void – it’s good for us, good for the kids and great for the community,” explained Jean in her thick Lancashire accent.

“If I wasn’t out and about at the events, I’d be stuck in my unit, lonely, without any social interaction – I recommend more people get involved – it keeps us young,” Jean said.

Are you NEW to Rainbow Beach?

Come to the

“Who's New at the Zoo 2?"

Meet new friends, learn about groups, businesses & services across the coast Who is invited to the Rainbow Beach Welcome Night?

New Rainbow Beach residents Rainbow locals to welcome them - please bring a plate Representatives from community groups and businesses - please bring a plate

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Family friendly, stand up dinner, cash bar & entertainment Where: new playground at Lawrie Hanson Park When: from 5pm, Saturday November 17

FREE ENTRY!

Locals, Business & group RSVP by November 7 to Michelle: info@rbcn.com.au or call 5486 3561 New residents to town RSVP by November 7 to Suzie: rainbowescape@outlook.com / 0400 243 745 Supported by Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism, Rainbow Beach Community Centre and Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News and thanks to Rainbow Beach Realty and Cooloola Coast Realty 16 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – November 2018

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Sally and Jean, aka G-Ma and Grandma Jean volunteer their time to support many local school fundraisers and community events – thank you ladies!

Both Sal and Jean have had a long affiliation and love for Rainbow Beach.

Jean and her late husband Bill Sanderson ran the Rainbow Beach Caravan Park in the 1980s, it was later re-named Rainbow Beach Holiday Village.

Jean said, “Bill and I managed the park for approximately 10 years, we loved it here.

“Our daughter, Victoria, attended Rainbow Beach State School, Garry and Emma went to Gympie High School and we only moved away to be closer to our daughters after they had moved to Brisbane,” she said.

Jean is back, living in Rainbow Beach permanently, “It’s great to be back, close to my son Garry, his wife Katie and their three boys who all attend the local school.”

Sallie, who hails from Brisbane has been

coming to holiday in Rainbow for over 30 years, however, this is the first time living here.

“I had such a hectic life in Brisbane, coming here has changed everything – I’ve relaxed, slowed down and I have time to really appreciate what’s important,’ she smiled.

“I’ve even completed an Observers Course for Surf Lifesaving so now I am an Age Manager for Nippers, I’m now planning my Bronze course!” Sally exclaimed.

Jean and Sal plan to continue working with children and enjoying the Rainbow Beach lifestyle. So, at the next school sports days, breakfast club, tuckshop, Lantern Walk, nippers or local library happening, look out for G-Ma and Grandma Jean, make sure you say hello and ‘thank you’.

T OURISM U PDATE

Congratulations to the new RBCT committee

Lachlan Millar, Shadow Minister for Fire, Emergency Services and Volunteers, MP Pat Weir, Member for Condamine, Tony Perrett Shadow Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Forestry, and Steve Bennett, Shadow Minister for Child Safety, Youth and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Shadow Minister for Veterans visited several clubs on the coast, including with Rainbow Beach Commerce and tourism members at Arcobaleno on the Beach.

Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism welcome back President Mark Beech, Secretary Tony Stewart, new treasurer Nigel Worthington, and committee members Heatley Gilmore and Brooke Bignall (Assistant Secretary).

Local MP Tony Perrett and his fellow cabinet members advised RBCT members that there was 3.92 billion dollars in interest only debt owed by the State Government. The debt is accumulating at $420,000 per hour and $7,000 per minute.

He said that NSW had no debt and their infrastructure is twice that of Queensland’s, compared to our

80-billion-dollar state debt.

At the RBCT general meeting it was resolved to send a representative to the Teewah Beach Working Party at the next meeting on 3.30pm, Monday November 5 at Noosa Council office, Tewantin.

The group also discussed tree lighting, new play equipment at Phil Rogers Park and Our Towns progress, Bruce Highway progress,Coondoo Bridge, ArtyBall, Festival of Small Halls Concert and Who’s New at the Zoo 2, and the Welcome Dinner.

If you would like to be a member, please contact Mark on 5486 3211.

Keep RV parking Staff spots free parking From Tanya: Hi, just making a suggestion as we travel from Victoria to Rainbow Beach then on to Fraser island. Every time we visit to stock up and purchase meals, and buy other items supporting Rainbow Beach businesses, we find that most of the drive-through parks for cars and caravans/trailers/campers are taken by single vehicles, with heaps of other parks available. It would be a great idea to put signage up to notify single vehicles to park elsewhere.

Editor: We agree. This has been communicated to Council, and hopefully they can include this and more in their RV strategy which will soon be available for public comment.

Dolphin News Volunteer, Norma Sanderson

We think that the Dolphin Centre is rather special for our visitors and to confirm this I give you a comment from our Visitors Book.

“As a tourist from Perth, W.A. I would like to congratulate your whole team on your fantastic management of our precious dolphins – it was wonderful to see so many people given an opportunity to view the dolphins close up.

The ongoing commentary provided great relevant information, the public were kept informed, they were educated about the special place we have here. Lovely manner/ manners, gently watchful, mindful, clear instructions and demonstrations of expectations. Explanations – clear, concise – fabulous, impressive teamwork by volunteers, exceptional management.

Thank you all – Congratulations. M.A. Thornlie Perth.”

We’ve had some busy days over the holidays, and weekends - inevitably visitors do park on the verges!

Just a suggestion for busy days, as more are coming - if local business owners and team members parked out of the immediate town area (past the caravan park entrance, in Rainbow Beach Road, or on the Esplanade) - or even walked or cycled to work (!) - it would free up more parks for customers.

What do you think?

Women: learning, networking and supporting each other • find out how to get the most out of your Chamber of Commerce and other local organisations • learn about existing programs and opportunities for women statewide and national • keynote speaker - using social media for effective networking • opportunities for online networking in our region It is on 12pm to 2pm, November 22, in Gympie (venue to be advised).

For more information or to (be an early bird) and reserve your place, contact economicdevelopment@gympie.qld.gov. au or call 1300 307 800.

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Too wild for our little Nippers!

Brooke Bignell

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HAT SHOULD have been a weekend of pink, quickly turned into a weekend of grey, after a ‘Super Cell’ swept through the Cooloola Coast on Thursday, October 11, leaving hail-damaged property, fallen trees, and wild ocean conditions.

Surf Life Saving Sunshine Coast regrettably made the call to postpone the Rainbow Beach ‘Banjo Memorial’ Junior Carnival, to ensure the safety of young competitors and their travelling families.

Unfortunately, the October 13 date could not be rescheduled, due to there being no suitable dates this Nippers season. SLSSC mentioned on social media, “It is deeply regrettable that this iconic annual event will not be hosted this season”. After checking the beach conditions on Saturday, I’m so glad they made the call!

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On a positive note, it was lovely to see Nippers families still enjoying a (very wet!) weekend in the region, seen enjoying the Friday night raffles at the Surf Club, and dinner at Arcos.

Our beach culture calls for important water safety skills. Nippers is a great weekend hobby, teaching these valuable skills, in a fun and relaxed environment.

The first round of age championships are being held on Sunday November 18.

The Nippers Carnival was cancelled, but our local Nippers are on every Sunday, rain, hail or shine. Join in the fun! Rainbow Beach Surf Life Saving Club is a friendly, family-orientated little club, and it’s not too late to sign up (for $170 for the whole family, why wouldn’t you?).

For more information, head down to the beach on a Sunday morning from 8.3010.30am or call the Surf Club: 5486 3249.

Happenings

Visit us at: www.gympie.qld.gov.au/library Facebook: www.facebook.com/GRLibraries

Tech Savvy Seniors – organising photos on your devices

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OVEMBER IS ALL about organising the photos on your device. Having your smartphone or tablet is so handy. You can take a photo anywhere and have it saved on your device.

No expensive developing. But what do you do with them? We can show you how to organise them, to help you find them more easily and to minimise the space they take up on your device.

Remember to bring along your smartphone or tablet/iPad and know your password for iTunes or Play Store. Bookings are essential: you can book online through our website or phone your library.

Rainbow Beach Library – Thursday November 15, 10-12 noon Tin Can Bay Library – Thursday November 15, 2-4pm

National Recycling Week Recycling in the Gympie Region. Have you ever wondered what really happens to your recycling? Why we have a recycling bin?

Why are there rules for what is placed in the recycling bin?

Come to this informative Recycling Presentation and have these and other questions answered. You may be surprised at what you will learn.

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There are sessions at all Gympie Regional Library branches with sessions at the Rainbow Beach Library on Thursday November 15 at 10am and at the Tin Can Bay Library on Saturday November 17 at 10am.

First 5 Forever First 5 Forever storytime is an interactive program for preschool children and babies featuring songs, rhymes, stories and craft.

This is a free event conducted in a relaxed atmosphere with a focus on fun for all preschool children, babies and their caregivers.

Rainbow Beach Ph: 5486 3705 Monday and Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm Wednesday and Friday 2pm – 5pm Saturday 9am – 12 noon

Tin Can Bay Ph: 5486 4355 Monday and Wednesday 9am – 12.30pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am – 5pm Saturday 8.30am – 11.30am

Sessions are held weekly at all Gympie Regional Library branches; sessions at Rainbow Beach Library are on Mondays from 10am to 11am and at the Tin Can Bay Library are on Thursdays from 9.30am to 10.30am.

Which camera is right for me?

Julie Hartwig, Tin Can Bay Camera Club

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AM OFTEN asked for advice – What camera should I buy? Is this make/model any good? In the current digital age, cameras are loaded full of gadgetry that will help most people take good photos in a broad spectrum of conditions. There are even some phone cameras that are now giving results comparable to digital cameras.

The main question to ask is, what you’re going to use the camera for. If it’s just family and holiday snapshots and sharing to social media, then you want something compact and easy to use that’s going to give you results.

For this, point-and-shoot compact cameras or a good smartphone are the way to go. For the most part, they are relatively inexpensive and come loaded with features.

If you’re more serious about photography and want to capture wildlife, birds, astrophotography and any other specialist genre such as landscape and portraits, a DSLR or one of the new breed of mirrorless cameras, all of which have interchangeable lenses, are preferable.

More sophisticated equipment does equate to more expense, but if you want the results … you get the picture. These types of cameras do require knowledge and skill to operate and obtain the desired results.

Generally speaking, the best camera is the one you have with you.

If you need help with a photography or camera problem, regardless of which camera you have, come to our next meeting - 7pm September 19 at TCB Library. www.tincanbaycameraclub.wix. com/tcb-camera-club.

City Farm talks lilies

Our plant of the month is Crinum pedunculatum (Swamp lily). Spidery, lightly perfumed, white flowers occur through spring and summer. The swamp lily looks good as a contrast if placed among weeping plants. Planting beside a water feature is also a great choice and in this position it is a haven for frogs Image J. Howes (www.anpsa.org.au)

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A Grade Merit at the Tin Can Bay Camera Club was won by Cheryl Murphy for From the 5th Floor

RINUM LILIES are not really lilies, but are bulbous perennial herbs with lily-like flowers. They grow in coastal areas from Queensland to Newcastle beside streams and in tidal areas.

It is easy to see why these are regarded as hardy and versatile plants as they can be grown in moist conditions, but will tolerate dry.

They can cope with different soil types, even heavy clay. Full sun or shade are both acceptable and they may even be planted under established trees, such as eucalypts.

Crinums have long, bright green, upright leaves a metre or more in

length and the plant may be a couple of metres in width. The white or pink, often mildly-scented flowers grow in clusters from a central stem.

Cooloola City Farm, opposite the Community Centre, on Tin Can Bay Road, is open to the public for plant sales on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am-3pm.

Phone 07 5486 2304, ccfni09@gmail. com, www.cooloolacityfarm.org

PLEASE NOTE Cooloola City Farm Nursery will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Friday, November 16, at 9am.

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Try Bowen Therapy, Tissue Salts and Scar Tissue Release Technique

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In November we introduce two locals One will help trim hair, and the other cuts pain (and more)! Plus more on the petition for the community hospital in Tin Can Bay.

Pilates keeps you moving P

ILATES IS MIND-BODY exercise due to its principles of concentration, coordination, fluidity, alignment, and breathing control. Pilates is about how you move, so in essence we use it to re-train movement patterns, to move your body through all planes of motion and to balance your body through an appropriate exercise selection for you.

Like any form of body movement, the quality of your Pilates experience and the results will depend upon your teacher and their skills in selecting the best movements for your body, their ability to teach you, and their ability to discern how you move and to correct you effectively during the session.

Our teacher, Sarah has been in the fitness industry for 20 years, and specialising in Pilates for 16 years.

Our focus is movement quality and selecting the exercises which will bring balance to your body.

We use Pilates as our underlying exercise system and add NeuroHab functional movement training which is amazingly good for backs and teaches you how to move in a daily capacity, strengthening/toning, myofascial self-release, stretching; as well as advise

Sarah Booth from Cooloola Coast Pilates and PT helps reduces pain and keep you moving!

you on cardiovascular training and nutrition.

We will refer you on to appropriate allied health professionals for further advice as needed.

We run Pilates Mat Classes, Step Aerobics and Small Group Pilates/PT sessions at Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay. For all our class/session times see our timetable on our website and contact us for a discussion on your needs.

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We make it our business to make dentistry affordable whilst delivering quality care.

Call 5488 0271 to book an appointment.

Pain relief, sports injuries, rehab, dry needling, DVA, work cover, 30yrs experience, no referral required. 76 Gympie Road, Rainbow Beach, Sue: 0429 636 395.

Cooloola Cove Smiles Our experienced, gentle dentists are ready to offer solutions to all your dental concerns in our spacious practice in Tin Can Bay. Phone 5486 4800.

BEAUTY THERAPIST Serenity Beauty by Zaneta Provides quality waxing, facials, pedicures, manicures, acrylic & shellac nails in a private & quiet area of town.

Call 0438 868 116 for an appointment.

Splash into fitness at the Aquatic Centre and Gym. We cater for all ages and fitness levels.

Call 5486 3191 for information.

Bowen Therapy, Scar Tissue Release Technique, Diploma in Biochemic Tissue Salts with Facial Diagnosis, Reiki, Flower Essences. Health funds may apply, Beverley 0409 709 310, beverleywhish@gmail.com

Suzanne offers a professional, supportive counselling service to those in need. Book an appointment, 0406 304 296, email cooloolacounselling@gmail.com or visit www.cooloolacousnellingservices.com

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Cooloola Coast Wellness Yoga Monday Tuncunba Hall 9.30am - 11am Tuesday Rainbow Beach Yoga 6am - 7am Wednesday Tuncunba Hall 9.30am - 11am Personal Classes available: 0427 864 220

MEDICAL CENTRE Channon Lawrence Dental Crooked teeth? See Dr Mark from Channon Lawrence for an invisible solution.

90 Channon Street, Gympie Phone 5482 7688

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Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Medical Centre Cosmetic injectables

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HEN HEARING the phrase ‘pioneer woman’, the last thing that comes to mind is barber, but Christine Challenor has made a career from a once male-dominated industry starting in her mid teens.

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Moving away from ladies haircuts, Chris went to study under the President of Queensland Master Hairdressers for Men and quickly mastered the skill of short back and sides, including clippering without a gauge.

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“Did you know hair clipper gauge guides were only invented when women started taking male haircut bookings in ladies salons?” Chris explained. “During the 1970s, the fashion of long hair for males almost lost the hairdressing world traditional barbering apprenticeships as barbers didn’t style hair of length.”

Don’t despair, Bayside Barbers caters for all hair length and will even give the chin fluff a groom. Her walk-inand-wait policy will allow you to enjoy the fabulous new fit-out of the shop, then in the chair quickly to lop the mop.

Chris was originally from the Sunshine Coast but spent 16 years in Goondiwindi with family, working her own shop before a health scare sent her packing back to her coastal roots.

Finding the traffic too busy down on the Sunny, she

Barber Chris Challenor gives Trevor Booth a trendy trim

drove through Cooloola Cove by chance and bought there soon after. She’s keen to establish a native garden and sew up some new curtains for her almost completed home.

If you are due for a man mane maintain, then pop down to the Dolphin Shopping Centre in Tin Can Bay. Look out for the red and white barber pole but don’t worry, even though Chris will whip the cutthroat razor around the ears and back of the neck, there’s no blood letting, just a soothing finish with a hot lemon face towel.

Sign the hospital petition C

OOLOOLA COAST residents will be called on to voice their support for a community hospital in the region.

Member for Gympie, Tony Perrett, said that he has mailed out to residents a petition asking them to help in his fight to improve health services on the Cooloola Coast.

“I’m calling on the State Government to step up and support a community hospital to give locals the same level of healthcare that other Queenslanders receive,” Mr Perrett said.

“We need a solution on how to advance the range of options for health care in the region to cater for local needs and the regular influx of tourists to the region.

“The region’s permanent population of 6,500 swells by thousands during the peak tourist season.

“Patients are forced to travel significant distances for many basic healthcare treatments that could be performed in a local community hospital.

“A multi-disciplinary centre with day surgery, short stay ward, and an accident and emergency unit would ease the burden “In the latest census the region’s median age of 57.4 years is significantly higher than the state average of 37 and it is well known that it has a high proportion of retirees, veterans, disability, and aged pensioners.

“Of the region’s population there are 2,753 or 42.9 % who are receiving government pension assistance.* “As a family-friendly tourist holiday destination, local

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health facilities frequently have to cater for visitors who significantly swell the local population during peak holiday periods.

“Local facilities are stretched during these periods, and we need to find the best way to quickly and most efficiently treat accidents and emergencies, as well as potential options for day surgery instead of transporting patients to facilities further away.

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A reply paid petition will be in mailboxes by early November. Paper petitions will also be available at local libraries, newsagents and other businesses or you can go online to support the proposal at www. cooloolahealthcare.com.au

Sexual health outreach A

NYONE WHO IS sexually active is at risk of acquiring a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). Community Action youth service offers ”Safe your sex”, confidential, one-on-one sessions available every Monday and Tuesday for young people aged 16-25.

If you require a free STI screening, condoms, pregnancy testing or information on contraception, please contact Amanda on 5482 6188.

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Peter and Margaret Grant from Saturn Antennas

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MG! WHAT a homecoming we had after the Caravan Show in Melbourne.

We arrived just hours after the massive, wild storm that battered the Cooloola Coast with hail and strong winds.

What a mess along the road from all the hail. But that is nothing compared to the damage to all those crops that have been wiped out. Poor farmers - drought then hail and flood. Our thoughts are with all those adversely affected by the wild weather.

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MOLONG Have you ever been to Molong, NSW? No? Where is it, you say? Well, it is a small town on the Mitchell Highway 289km north-west of Sydney. We visited Molong to catch up with some friends that used to do the ‘show circuit’ with us.

Jan and Randal have semi-retired in Molong because their daughter lives close by. What an amazing place. Sadly, our quick two nights stay was far too short. We didn’t have time for Yuranigh’s grave, nor the Yarn Market Craft Cottage built in 1860, nor the Coach House which was built as a staging point for the Cobb & Co coaches.

But, of course, we did have time to ‘visit’ the famous the Freemason’s Hotel for a great dinner with all our friends that stopped over with us for our catch up.

And I did get a chance to catch a sunset beautiful.

I’m sure we will be back and we will definitely take the Animals on Bikes trail from Molong to Dubbo via Cumnock and Yeoval. It sounds like a lot of fun – look there is even a map to show you the way. You

just can’t beat calling in to an information centre at each town. There is so much to do in your travels. Enjoy.

LED LIGHTS Now let’s get down to business. The issue of interference of LED lights with TV reception is a hot topic at present with travellers. We experienced a complete wipeout of channels when we stayed in Nabiac, NSW. At night time, we could tune NO channels in with the LED lights turned on; without them we could get only 10 channels.

Nabiac is in a “variable” reception area where householders could experience difficulty with some or all channels (according to the government website www.myswitch.digitalready.gov.au). We have found that most times LED lights won’t interfere with reception. But when you are in a difficult area, the LED lights can wipe out some or all channels.

Solution? Turn off the lights or change them for lights that meet Australian standards. When I was putting up a video on YouTube about this topic, (link to our post on YouTube https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=VHUrB-Ta2Wg ) I came across a video posted by ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) Was $440 that said that any lights that interfere with TV reception do NOT meet Australian Standards. Check out this YouTube video posted by ACMA https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=jWdu9US_7MY when you mention this With storm season now in full swing, we June code:-Rainbow hope you stay safe and remember “If it’s flooded, forget it”.

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Seary’s Creek was just one of the areas damaged by the storms last month the Saturn team saw the aftermath Image Garry Hewitt

your Community Quilters off to shows A

T THE RECENT Brisbane Quilt Show, 21 Tin Can Bay Quilters checked out really beautiful quilts (and a show winner that was “truly magnificent”). Now we are off to see more stalls and displays in the first weekend on November at Gympie Showgrounds.

We have welcomed new members, visitors, and look forward to our Christmas Breakup at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club.

Not only do we make quilts of all shapes and sizes (like Nancy’s Man from Snowy River, pictured) we do make smaller items such as bags, cup holders, table runners and placemats. You do not need an expensive machine if you are learning, just a straight sewing machine is good enough.

We are always looking for new members so come along - we are a friendly group! If you have never done patchwork or would like to learn to sew, there is always someone to help you.

Meet 9.00am, Tuesdays, at the Community Complex, corner Tin Can Bay Rd and Bayside Drive. Contact Jacquie Cross: 5486 4468.

Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends Inc. Joan Creswell Secretary / Treasurer, 5488 0436

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UR MEMBERS attended our October 15 AGM despite stormy skies, many who had serious storm damage from the hailstorm and wild winds, and they wished to convey how much they appreciated the efforts of SES, who came to their rescue, with their tarps and chainsaws, in the pouring rain!. Great job everyone!

Our meeting saw the same Management Committee being elected for another year; Jackie Moore as President, Jess Milne as Vice President, Joan Creswell as Secretary / Treasurer and Joyce McKeiver as Committee Member.

Two of our members are on the Community Hospital Steering

Committee, and we will be encouraging as many residents as possible to sign MP Tony Perrett’s petition, being posted out next month.

If you have never bothered with petitions before it’s time to do so nowwe all need this facility on the coast; so fill in and send back ASAP. Every signature counts.

TCB RSL’s recent Community Day was a great effort by management and community volunteers alike and a great response by the locals who came along.

Lots of free information was available, plus Q & As face to face. It was also a good chance for us to network with other groups towards community improvements.

Next meeting 10am Monday 19 November at CC Veterans’ and Community Hall.

Probus share events G

UEST SPEAKER, Roma Ravn, encouraged Cooloola Coast Probus Club members to write our own biographies (pictured with President Jo Said). She held us spellbound as she explained the circumstances that led to her writing her newest novel Reminiscences of a Reluctant Spy - a biography of a Hungarian spy.

Senior Citizens invited us to join them for a game of indoor bowls and morning tea.

Groups with similar aims to ours joined us for a bus trip to Hervey Bay to their MRF (Material Recovery Facility), where we were shown how the items from our recycle bins were sorted before being made up into bales. Elli Webb from Gympie Council explained what we

should and shouldn’t put in our recycle bins.

Avis Aird was inducted and welcomed as a new member.

We are active retirees and new members are always very welcome - come along the second Monday of the month 2pm, Sandcastle Motel, 115 Gympie Rd. Tin Can Bay. For more information contact Kaye Olson on 0421 648 129.

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In Brief Disaster Dashboard To keep track of local emergency news don’t forget to check out the Gympie Regional Council Disaster Dashboard.

The Disaster Dashboard is an excellent online tool with current information on local road conditions and closures, power outages, bushfire incidents and weather warnings.

It also includes live feeds from sites such as the Department of Transport and Main Roads and the Bureau of Meteorology.

During severe disaster and emergency events, evacuation and recovery centres may become available across the region.

As centres become active, the Dashboard will be updated with location details. You’ll also be able to view current river heights, flood maps, and access a range of emergency services if you require assistance from the SES or providers, such as Telstra.

The Dashboard is easily accessible from the Gympie Regional Council website’s quick links or go direct to disaster.gympie.qld.gov.au.

The Cooloola Coast Community Local Disaster Management Support Group meets quarterly at the Cooloola Cove Veteran and Community Hall. Our next meeting is on December 4 2018 and all are welcome to attend.

If you would like more information please contact CCCLDMSG Chairman Terry Steele on 5486 4483 or visit our information stand at the Cooloola Cove monthly markets.

Salads for Summer Meals on Wheels are currently organising a fundraising bus trip for February 14, 2019. This trip will see us having morning tea at Lake Cootharaba, then lunch at Kandanga, followed by a visit to the cheese factory in Kenilworth.

If anyone is interested in joining us on this trip you are welcome to bring a small esky in case you would like to purchase cheese.

The cost of this trip will be $50 per head, which includes morning tea, lunch and the bus fare.

The bus will leave from the Community Centre

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Tin Can Bay at 8.30am.

We are also now offering our clients salads for the coming summer months. We are always looking for more clients in Rainbow Beach and across the coast. If you would like to purchase meals please phone 0427 701 922 for further details.

and see us with your Centrelink income statement and we can assist you.

We can also help you with referrals to various organisations including; financial counselling to help you budget, family and child connect, carer support and many more.

An expo, retreat and wedding at the RSL Hall

20 years of Cooloola Coastcare celebrated by 20 volunteers and staff

Last month, we had a couple of successes at the subbranch. Firstly, the Community Information Day at the sub-branch, attended by roughly 50 governmental and community groups and sponsored by 4GY, Gympie Regional Council and Veterans Affairs.

This was well-attended by all the community and Mayor Mick Curran, who visited and talked to many of the stallholders and visitors.

The second event worthy of mention for the month was the success of our grant application for the construction of a Veterans Retreat, an extension of the verandah. The grant was presented by Darren Chester (Minister for Veterans Affairs) and Llew O’Brien (our local Federal member).

After the big storm, we had an urgent enquiry about holding a wedding in the sub-branch hall. With all hands-on deck, we were able to accommodate the bride and groom to have a very successful wedding ceremony and reception.

By all accounts, the day was a success and the bride and groom were very happy with the result. So, if anyone else is interested in holding an event, contact the sub branch!

Cooloola Coastcare was well represented at the Landcare National Conference and Awards gala dinner on Thursday evening, October 11, with 20 past and present volunteers and staff. Although not taking out the highly coveted award, we punch well above our weight in terms of diversity of projects and ground covered.

The recent Bioblitz, citizen science events and new projects funded by Gympie Council will only take us from strength to strength.

Resource Centre relocates Tin Can Bay Community Church Resource Centre is now located at the Centre Link Building in Buchanan Street, Tin Can Bay. We have had a very busy month and people are getting to know that we have reopened and are at the new premises at Centrelink; the new location is working out very well.

If you are in genuine need of assistance and need food or maybe fuel to get to a medical appointment come

Tuncunba Lodge member represents Queensland Members of RAOBGLQGLE Tuncunba Lodge No 80 congratulate our chairman Bro. Allan Reynolds R.O.H .on being chosen to represent the RAOBGLQGLE in the Interstate Harmony Challenge in Salisbury South Australia this month.

Congratulations to Renita Henry-May of Gympie who won our raffle with ticket no. 4168. Renita chose the 4.5 litre bottle of Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky. We will start a new fundraiser as soon as our secretary sorts his house move.

What a great 25th Anniversary celebration we had. R.O.H. Sir Ken Clarey H.O.M.L.M being one of the founding members of our Lodge blew out the candles on the cake in the presence of six Grand Lodge Officers, nine Members of Tuncunba Lodge and eight visitors from Maryborough, Wondai and Brisbane.

Tuncunba Lodge No. 80 meet on the third Sunday of the month at the Buffalo Hall at 110 Emperor Street Tin Can Bay. Opening at 9am, you are assured of a great morning of Buffaloism with plenty of fellowship and philanthropy.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Welcome to Term 4 – Rainbow Beach State School Danny Staneig - Principal

T

HE RAIN HAS been great but the hail and strong winds we could do without.

Apart from a few branches down and a bit of a mess, the school held up fairly well in the storm last Thursday. Thank you for being so efficient in picking up your children and getting them to the safety of their home.

It has been one year since I started at Rainbow Beach State School. We have implemented a range of programs and incorporated numerous sporting and cultural activities for the students to learn and enjoy. The teachers and teacher aides have been very supportive and enthusiastic about these programs and we have made great progress in all areas of schooling.

We continue to undertake a range of professional development to ensure we are implementing best practice in the classroom, to ensure our students have every opportunity of success while at Rainbow Beach State School.

Attendance continues to be the only thing that I can’t make head way in.

The school’s target for 2018 was 93% attendance. Our attendance rate for the year to date is 89.4% and has hovered around this figure for the year.

As a school, our total full day absences stands at 1339 days. This equates to about 6.5 school years.

Regular attendance is critical for students to achieve optimal learning and development at school.

Missing school adds up: • If a child misses an average of FIVE DAYS a term (Prep to 12), they miss out on approximately ONE and HALF YEARS of school.

• If a child misses ONE DAY a WEEK of school (from Prep to 12), they will miss out on approximately TWO and HALF years of school.

• If a child misses TWO DAYS A WEEK of school (from Prep to 12), they will miss OVER FIVE YEARS of school.

This data is a little scary. If a child is absent from school on average 2 days a week over 13 years of school, it equates to that child finishing school in grade 7.

T

HE HEART FOUNDATION’S LiveLighter program found that parents choose to drive their children to school because they feel there is too much traffic on the roads, time is too tight and distances are too far for them to ride or walk.

This is despite the fact that children need 60 minutes of exercise every day to be healthy, and that getting exercise outside makes children happier and better learners.

While some of the concerns from parents are valid, they are avoidable – riding and walking to school can be easy and it is the simplest way to achieve that daily hour of exercise.

Grant Phelan and daughter Isabel ride home from school

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Preparing for high school We have already had some of our grade 6 students participate in orientation days at their chosen high school.

This is an exciting time in their lives, but can also be daunting, as students venture off to high school.

Participating in orientation days does help to alleviate some of the anxieties of beginning the next stage of their school careers.

Wild Weather from Year 5/6 After the wild weather we had last week, we wrote descriptive pieces of writing to describe a storm. Here are some examples of our work.

As I sat next to my dog, I could see the grey storm clouds approaching. When the storm was overhead I could hear the mighty roar of thunder. I could see the bright bolts of lightning, freaking my dog out. I felt worried and my dog felt upset. When it had passed I felt relief. My dog must have too, as he was lying on me. Luckily the rain filled up my dog’s bowl!

By Wylie Looking outside my bedroom window, I saw a terrifying big, black cloud approaching. As I silently worried, a loud rumble of thunder vibrated through my house. I spilt a little bit of dinner on myself.

As I watched my dog go ballistic, the thunder kept on rolling. After dinner we went to bed, but the rain was still dripping, the lightning was still striking and the thunder was still relentlessly vibrating and shaking the house.

By Jacob

SCHOOL NEWS

Back to Bay is postponed until next year ...

So come along to our 20th Anniversary mini fete Tin Can Bay P-10 State School news

U 1998: Past students celebrate with cake, now it is 2018 and time for a mini fete

NFORTUNATELY THE Back to the Bay was postponed due to extremely bad weather. To celebrate 20 years since the new school was built, a Mini Fete will be held at the school hall on Tuesday November 13 starting at 3pm.

There will be student competition finals including Just Dance, Who’s Got Talent, handball and wearable art.

Come browse the stalls in the breaks and pick up a bargain with plants, books, cakes and arts/ crafts up for grabs, otherwise have a go at the bottle stall.

Meals deals will be available including soft drink and snag for only $3.

Entry is free - parents and community members are welcome.

There is no date set yet for the Back to Bay but organisers are planning the event early next year. They send a big thank you to everyone involved for their huge effort, and a thank you to the businesses - all donations will be ready for the new date.

Stay tuned, a date will be announced soon.

Awards Evening The time is nearly here that all the hard

work and commitment students put in over the year is recognised. The Annual Awards evening will be on Tuesday November 27 in the school hall.

Results from Semester 1 and Term 3; with a focus on grades in English, Maths, science and history/geography, will be used to determine the recipients of the Academic Excellence, Academic Achievement and Merit for Excellence and Behaviour awards.

There will also be presentations for sport, cultural and citizenship achievements.

Supported Play Social skills are a must for not only school life, but well into adulthood beyond the curricular years. Supported Social Skill (Supported Play) is a program where students learn social skills so they can interact appropriately in social settings.

Teachers co-regulate with students until they are able to self-regulate emotions and behaviour while making appropriate choices when dealing with difficult social situations.

For more information contact Mrs Lewis or Mrs Honeywill.

Note: Mrs Annette Bailey is still working behind the scenes, for a Back to Bay early next year!

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Cooloola Coast Visitor’s Guide Rainbow Beach and the Cooloola Coast is home of the Coloured Sands, the majestic Carlo Sandblow and gateway to World Heritage listed Fraser Island. You can feed wild dolphins, visit a historic lighthouse and kayak with the whales.

Coloured Sands Starting below the lookout, walk along the beach towards Double Island Point for a kilometre or so to these amazing Coloured sand cliffs, with the best colours around 9 to 10 kilometres along the beach (accessible with a 4wd or Surf and Sand Safari tour) 5486 3131.

Carlo Sand Blow A bush walk up to Carlo Sand Blow is a must for every visitor. Drive to the reservoir at the top of Cooloola Drive. The Blow is an easy 600m walk from the car park or take the longer walk from the National Parks Office. Spectacular views of the Coloured Sands, Double Island Point and Tin Can Bay Inlet are the bonus for your efforts. When the thermals are right, you will often see Hang Gliders taking off and landing at this beautiful piece of Nature’s Sculpture.

Fraser Island Great Walk A 90 km trail which showcases natural and cultural features of the world’s largest sand island as it meanders between Dilli Village and Happy Valley www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/ parks/great - walks-fraser-island/about. html Cooloola Great Walk A 102 km trail which passes through a rich diversity of vegetation types with spectacular views, connecting Rainbow Beach with Noosa North Shore. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/ greatwalkscooloola/ index.html Rainforest Walk / Bymien Picnic Area A few kilometres from town, on the Gympie Road, take the Freshwater Road to the left. 3km on a good gravel surface will bring you to Bymien, which is the limit for conventional vehicles.

Lake Poona After morning tea or lunch in the picnic area you can venture on some wonderful walks to Lake Poona or through some spectacular Rainforest. Allow 40 minutes to reach Lake Poona.

Lake Freshwater Only accessible by 4WD, Tour or Walking. Walking tracks starts at the Bymien picnic area. The round trip from Rainbow Beach will take a full day and requires fitness.

Foreshore Tin Can Bay You can walk 4km from Crabs Creek to Norman Point, over picturesque bridges, signage of flora and fauna, through mangroves, playgrounds and outdoor gyms. It is mostly flat – very safe for children on wheels. Start at the playground opposite the library, cycle to Crabs Creek and stop for a coffee, then return to opposite the library. Enjoy the views out to the inlet while the kids enjoy the playground and skatepark.

Rainbow Beach 10,000 steps walk – from the headland behind the Surf Tower and Playground to Carlo Road. Paths are perfect for bicycles, scooters and skateboards.

Rainbow Shores Clarkson Drive has a concrete path for most of the way taking you through wallum and paperbarks.

If riding, you can turn left to the industrial area (Karoonda Road) and the return to town via Carlo Road.

walk 4WD back to nature swim, surf and on the water fish extreme adventure national parks family fun accommodation annual events plus

Double Island Point (DIP) has the longest break in Australia (when the swell lines up.

(4WD only)

Double Island Point. World class diving on Fraser Island’s doorstep, phone Wolf Rock Dive Centre on 5486 8004.

Epic Ocean Adventures 0435 934 087

Helicopter Rides Rainbow Beach Helicopters offer 4 scenic flights, charters, packages and transfers to/ from Maroochydore Airport, Fraser Island Resorts, Gympie, and Harvey Bay, call 0448 883 442.

Stand up paddle tour The 2 hour tour on offer is a basic introduction to SUP to anybody who would like to see what its all about.With all of our equipment catered for the beginner, also the flat water of Pelican Bay/ Carlo Point this is a fantastic tour for scenery and also the whole family to enjoy, it’s just so easy to participate.

0408 738 192

Half-day 4WD Tours (5486 3131) or hire your own to Cooloola National Park, Coloured Sands, Double Island Point, Lighthouse, Rainforest and Lake Freshwater.

Seary’s Creek 7km from town towards Gympie, with 2 waterholes, boardwalks, bridges and history – do read the sign and spot the creatures. Always cool on the hottest of days.

4x4 Hire Rainbow Beach 4x4 Hire 5486 8300 Rainbow Beach Adventure Centre 4WD Hire 5486 3288

Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre and Tin Can Bay Pool offers squad, learn to swim, water aerobics and more.

Hang Gliding & Paragliding Carlo Sand Blow is one of the top spots for hand gliders in Queensland with the National Championships being held there each January. With a take off of 300ft and a soarable ridge of 12 kilometres long and about 500ft high, Carlo Sand Blow is definitely the place to go. Fliers should be of Hang2 standard, fly in north easterly winds and remember landing in the bathing reserve is prohibited.

Wind surf off the surfing beach or in Tin Can Bay Inlet, taking off from Carlo Point.

Sailing And Cruising If you love the wonderful peace and relaxation of sailing or cruising, the sheltered waters of the Great Sandy Strait are for you. You may see dugong, turtles, dolphins and more.

Great Sandy Strait Cruises and Sunset Cruises 0428 838 836

Dolphin Ferry 35 minutes by ferry to view the dolphins at TIn Can Bay 7am daily 0428 838 836 Dolphin Viewing/Feeding at Tin Can Bay just a thirty minute drive to Tin Can Bay through Cooloola Cove and you can see the Dolphins at Barnacles Dolphin Centre, Norman Point at around 7 – 7.30am each day, feeding time is 8.00am. Charges apply. Come and have a look around this pretty little town while you are there. 5486 4899 Turtle Tours Paddle in double seated ocean kayaks along the edge of the mangroves at Pelican Bay on this two hour tour, you quietly encounter all types of sea life from turtles to rays to the odd dolphin. 0408 738 192 Sea Kayaking Dolphin View Sea Kayaking: A unique experience - see dolphins, whales (seasonal), manta rays, turtles and more 0408 738 192 Horseride with professional guides on our World Heritage Listed Beach.

04121RIDES Tin Can Bay Foreshore Bird Walk – 137 species with best viewing spots on the brochure.

Tin Can Bay Wildflower Walk spectacular wildflower species, all on the brochure.

Our safe beach is patrolled between September - March. ALWAYS SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS. Surfing The most popular area is near the Surf Tower. Note Surfing In Bathing Area Is Prohibited.

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Probably one of Rainbow’s greatest attractions would have to be the abundant opportunity for fishing. Fishing, in all its styles, is available right on our doorstep.

Beach fishing has unlimited scope with nearly 100kms of beach to choose from.

Varieties include Bream, Whiting, Tailor, Dart, Jew and Flathead.

Estuary fishing in Tin Can Bay Inlet, through the Inskip Point area and up the Great Sandy Strait is perfect for those with a boat or the wish to hire one. Access is from an efficient boat ramp at Carlo Point.

Another ramp is located at Bullock Point.

Charter Boats Excellent reef fishing is only a few miles offshore and charter trips can be arranged through Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters on 0439 775 070, Keely Rose Reef Fishing Charters on 0407 146 151 or Double Island Point Fishing Charters 0417 073 313.

The reefs off Rainbow yield Red Emperor, Sweet lip, Snapper, Pearl Perch, Parrot and Coral Trout.

extreme adventure Kitesurfing Lessons Learn to kitesurf with very experienced instructors from Rainbow Beach Surf Centre. 0408 738 192 Scuba Diving A popular spot for the scuba enthusiast is at Wolf Rock, off

Cooloola Sand, wind and water have sculpted a varied landscape at Cooloola, the largest remnant of coastal vegetation on the southern Queensland’s mainland.

High sand dunes, coloured sand cliffs, sweeping beaches, sandblows, freshwater lakes, tall forests, paperbark swamps and wildfl ower heath make the Cooloola Recreation Area a spectacular part of the Great Sandy National Park. www.nprsr. qld.gov. au/parks/cooloola/index Inskip Peninsula is a narrow, sandy finger of land built up by wind and waves. It forms a natural breakwater at the entrance to Tin Can Inlet and Great Sandy Strait. Inskip is a gateway to World Heritagelisted Fraser Island. Beach she oaks, cypress pine and other coastal trees and shrubs shade the very popular camping areas ringed by open ocean beaches and sheltered estuary shores. All are within 15 minutes drive to Rainbow Beach. Most of the peninsula is protected as a Recreation Area. www.nprsr.qld.gov. au/parks/inskip-peninsula/index The Great Sandy Marine Park extends from Baffl e Creek in the north to Double Island Point in the south. It includes Hervey Bay, Great Sandy Strait, Tin Can Bay Inlet and the waters off the east coast of Fraser Island, seaward to three nautical miles. Seagrass meadows, mangroves, rocky shores, reefs, sandy beaches, bays, sheltered channels, rivers, creeks and estuaries host a wealth of wildlife including whales, turtles, dugong, grey nurse sharks, fish, corals, birds and more. www. nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/great -sandymarine/ index Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and an area of remarkable natural beauty. Growing on seemingly infertile sands are a great variety of plant communities ranging from coastal heath, mangrove forests and swamps to subtropical rainforest. The many archaeological remains found on Fraser Island record thousands of years of culture and tradition, and provide important links to their past for the Butchulla people.

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annual events

Markets – Saturdays Saturday Markets 1st3rd Cooloola Cove Veterans and - Tin Can Bay Community Hall 0499 110 944 2nd & 4th Rainbow Beach Centreblock 0484 903 830 3rd Tin Can Bay 0418 711 897

seeing all its beauty is to take a 1 day or 2 day tour. Or you can make the trip in your own 4WD, driving up the road or beach .

To Inskip Point and crossing in the barge.

Rainbow Beach Flying Services offer a daily service to Fraser Island, but prior bookings are required.

January “Brushes by the Sea” Rainbow

January Beach Art & Craft Festival

family fun Playgrounds North and South of the Playgrounds North and South of the Headland and Rainbow Shores

Australia DayCooloola celebrations February Crocs Swimming

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Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters However, storms like we had the other week are just frightening and out of anyone’s control, just driving along the Rainbow Beach road and seeing the destructive damage done to trees is a real eye-opener and we were lucky compared to many.

Okay, on the fishing scene we have managed quite a few trips out this month, some in close, some out wide and north and south, pretty much where the weather and currents have allowed us to go.

In on the closer reefs snapper are still about and we have been getting good

Mat Cooper Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters 0439 775 070

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ELL, IT’S BEEN an up and down month with weather and unusual currents, and it seems like the storm season has made an early appearance and in a strong way.

The power of the ocean can be quite scary at times and unpredictable even to the most experienced.

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Right: Rick and his family were treated with plenty of quality snapper in mixed bag on board Baitrunner Below right: A typical days catch this month fishing on Baitrunner

n u m b e r s and size, just locating them is getting a little harder now. Sweetlip, pearl perch, cod, cobia and the odd scarlet have also been active on the closer grounds.

Out wider has been producing great quality parrot, husser, Gold Spot wrass, Emperor and some jobfish. It shouldn’t be long now till we start seeing the first of the Mahi Mahi getting about which always proves to be a lot of fun, well until they are in the boat anyway, then stand back, those guys go hard and don’t give up even once in the boat.

Till next time, I hope you all got through the storms unharmed, catch ya next month.

Cheers Mat

Fishing, Boating & the Great Outdoors

Tin Can Bay Fishing Club Report

M

EMBERS PARTICIPATED in the recent Inter Club Fishing Competition and despite the windy conditions, a number of quality fish were weighed in at Hervey Bay. The club was well represented at the weigh-in and came fifth in the competition.

We thank everyone for putting in the time and trying their best for the club.

Congratulations to Derek Andrews on his Prize Winning Whiting at 0.424Kg Fishing has been hit or miss lately, but those who are putting in the effort are being rewarded with a few quality fish.

There have been decent size and numbers of summer whiting caught in the shallows on squid, live worms and yabbies, and there are good numbers of legal-sized

bream mixed amongst them.

Flathead are being caught, with one at 78 cm which was caught and released recently, with larger ones having been seen in the shallows. There are always a few diver whiting to be found, but not easy to find quality ones.

A few squid are being caught in the usual areas but not consistently in the big numbers seen through June to late August. There have been a few School mackerel and one Spaniard at 13.5 kg caught in the Inskip Point area recently, together with the occasional good sized trevally, plus tailor have been caught in healthy numbers on Fraser Island.

Membership enquiries to the secretary 0437 242 171.

Catches from

Keely Rose Fishing Charters

Above: Doug and Michael happy with their catch of Red Emperor onboard the Keely Rose Below: Another great catch of snapper!

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Fishing Club members with their Keely Rose haul

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A fast and stable 32 � vessel with owner / skipper Ed Falconer, 25 years reef fishing this area and giving you the best odds of catching that big one!

For bookings and enquiries

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November 2018 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 31

Fishing, Boating & the Great Outdoors

Challenges for Coastguard

T

HE MONTHS SEEM to be getting busier for QF17. As shown by September’s Base statistics – Activations – 11 Radio calls – 2709 Vessels logged on – 364 Volunteer “man” hours – 3900 The hazardous weather has been challenging. We have had reports of vessels running aground, being swamped, dragging anchors to name a few.

In these situations, if the vessel does

not have Coast Guard Marine Assist and the owner given us a permission-to-board notice, there is little we can do but report it to Maritime Safety Qld. Owners should take responsibility for ensuring their vessels are moored safely and correctly.

Our current raffle of two nights charter aboard a Tin Can Bay Houseboat is to be drawn on December 15, so please look out for tickets sellers.

To keep our “boats afloat” we need community support and are grateful for the generosity of our supporters.

Tin Can Bay Coast Guard QF17 thanked corporate sponsors Mt. Pleasant Social Club, David Brown and family - TCB Marina, Kev and Cath Reibel, Peter Lee - Lee Fishing Company, Terry Steele - Cooloola Coast Disaster Management Committee, Jess Milne - Youth Action Program and Chamber of Commerce, Zoe - TCB Couriers with a familiarisation boat trip on the Bay and morning tea. Mayor Mick Curran and Government Representatives Tony and Michele Perrett, Lachlan Millar, Stephen Bennett, and Pat Weir also attended, and gained an insight into our operations and offered advice for future directions.

If you would like to become a member of a worthwhile organisation in the community and can spare a few hours, please contact QF17. No experience is necessary. It’s a great way to make new friends and keep active.

We currently offer community courses of First Aid, CPR, Basic Boat Safety, Navigation, Bar Crossing and White Water and Marine Radio Certification in

November.

Our next First Aid/CPR Course will be held on Saturday November 10. Members of the public who are interested should contact QF17 on 5486 4290 for details.

We do perform a Scattering of Ashes service for the bereaved who wish to have the ashes of their loved one cast out to sea. We also have a Memorial Garden where a plaque can be placed.

Looking for more ? Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RainbowBeachCommunityNews

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SPORT

Warriors enjoy club nights T

HE RAINBOW Warriors Swim Club 2018/2019 season is in full swing with club nights running every Thursday evening from 5pm.

This season, we have kick-started a “goggle drive”, a fantastic fundraising initiative for the Warriors.

Check out our bright, colourful, sparkly, fun, Bling2O goggles, available at the pool kiosk for just $20 each, save $9.95 off the recommended retail price and raise money for our kids!

A fabulous Christmas gift idea with girl and boy styles available.

For more information or to view the range, drop in and see us at the Aquatic Centre.

Suitable for all ages, Cyndari and Jahli model “Blue Chill” and “Gelato Girl Baby Pink” Bling2O goggles, available now at the Rainbow Beach pool. (Plus a big happy birthday to Cyndari who turned 18 last month!)

Congratulations golf winners

T

IN CAN BAY Golf Club Course renovations and a lot of storm damage has resulted in many rounds of golf being cancelled or rescheduled.

Ladies 8th Monthly Medal Div 1 Winners - Janet Reibel and Sandra Reibel Div 2 Jenny Skuja Ladies 9th Monthly Medal sponsored

by Wendy Hopping (Lillian O’Shea Memorial) Div 1 Winner Helen Gordon Div 2 Winner Gloria Shephard Mens’ 11th Monthly Medal Div 1 M Low Div 2 R Staer Div 3 S Shephard Vets’ 11th Monthly Medal Div 1 B Weise Div 2 B Hudson Div 3 D Kay Mixed Foursomes Championships Gross Winners - R Downman and J Mulhall Nett Winners – R and L Harris Visiting golfers wishing to make a booking can contact the Starter’s Box on 0484 005 266 after 7am, 7 days a week.

Daring Dragons deserve bravery medals Norma Sanderson

B

RAVERY AWARDS have to go to the Cooloola Dragons who represented us to form part of the Wide Bay Team at Lake Kawana last month.

They gave it their very best under the most woeful conditions, and apart from goosebumps, soaking wet from head to toe, remained steadfast to their commitment.

As always, our Coach Sandra did a great job of organising the teams for the competition. Makes one proud to be a Cooloola Dragon.

A big thank you to our secretary, Elaine, who is out with an injury, but managed and supported the team. The Regatta was cancelled after more bad weather was predicted.

The Club will be paddling at another Regatta on December 2 at Kawana, so we are all hoping for fine weather.

Come on down and try the sport on a Thursday afternoon at 3.30pm or Sunday at 7.30am.

We are on the water for approx one hour, so bring a hat, sunscreen and water.

See you there.

Cricket corner James Worthington

I

T WAS THE perfect start for the season, with Rainbow Beach Cricket Club in the 2018-2019 One Day Gympie Reserve Grade Competition last month.

Not only did the club receive a brand new cricket pitch to bat and bowl on, the team now has a bus to travel into Gympie for the highly anticipated away games.

The season started with the inaugural bus trip into Gympie to face Valleys. Captain Merv O’Neill won the toss and sent Valleys in to bat. An excellent effort from bowlers and fielders meant Valleys were rolled over for just 73 runs.

The run chase then began with a brilliant batting performance carried by Andrew Simpson and Nick Lattanzi with a quick 50 partnership, resulting in the first win of the season.

For all wishing to come and support, our next home games are on November 10 and 24 at Carlo Road Oval.

Anyone wishing to get involved can contact Merv at mervoneill@hotmail.com.

We are currently looking for scorers, BBQ volunteers and of course supporters who can travel with the team on the bus to Gympie.

Sign up for season four of table tennis G AMES APLENTY on Wednesday nights as table tennis builds to the end of season three. Tin Canners held a commanding lead on the table going into the final two rounds, with 140 points, followed by Sports Power on 117 and Ace Cubes 112.

Bing Bongs have 62, Rainbow Realty 48, Thistles 44 and Kiwi Connect 31. Rainbow Rascals replaced Escape halfway through the season and are playing competitively.

Like most things in Rainbow Beach, table

tennis is impacted by people going on holidays, getting married, visiting relatives or going fishing, but there has been a good supply of replacements and fill ins to keep competition alive. Season four will start November 14, so nominate to Bob or Wolf.

Wednesday morning social games are becoming more popular and thanks to the community centre there are now four very good tables available to accommodate interest and activity.

No rest for Little Athletes Jess Milne – Centre Manager

D

URING THE school holidays, a different type of strength and coordination training was engaged for CCLA in the form of a car wash. The data isn’t quite conclusive, however it was estimated that more water went on the car washers than the actual cars.

It was a fantastic morning of fun and fellowship. I am impressed with the camaraderie of the parent volunteers with everyone taking on a role and getting in on the action. The kids all took turns at either drumming up business or getting all covered in soap suds.

A big thank you goes to the Cooloola Cove Shopping Centre for allowing us to hold the

fundraiser. The shopping complex has been a massive supporter of CCLA, their sponsorship seed-funded the CCLA centre in the early days.

The continued support assisting our fundraising will ensure that future athletic stars will have an opportunity to improve their skills through training and competitions.

Cooloola Coast Little Athletics is held every Saturday morning on the Tin Can Bay School oval, with supplementary training every Wednesday afternoon.

It’s not too late to join the team and take part in the summer season. Email ccla2014@ outlook.com or call 0411 218 254 for further information.

Car wash fundraiser helps Little Athletics

November 2018 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 33

A Little Humour SHORTS I was in the post office today when I saw a lady shouting into an envelope. I asked, “What are you doing?”

She said, “Sending a voice mail”.

We were so poor when I was a kid, for my birthday I asked my mum and dad if I could have something to wear and something to play with, so they bought me a pair of trousers and cut the pocket out.

If a deaf person goes to court, is it still called a hearing?

What did the pirate say on his 80th birthday?

AYE MATEY SCARED A sergeant in a parachute regiment took part in several night time exercises.

Once, he was seated next to a lieutenant fresh from Jump School. He was quiet and looked a bit pale, so the sergeant struck up a conversation. “Scared, Lieutenant?” he asked.

“No, just a bit apprehensive.” the lieutenant replied.

“What’s the difference?” asked the sergeant The lieutenant answered, “The difference is I’m scared with a university education.”

SHORTS 1 “My son has taken up meditation... at least it’s better than sitting around doing nothing.”

- Max Kauffmann What did the sign in the Egyptian funeral home say?

“Satisfaction guaranteed or your mummy back!”

“The trouble with being punctual is that there’s nobody there to appreciate it.”

- Harold Rome My inferiority complex is not as good as yours.

NEW HAT My uncle spent days looking for his new hat. Finally, he decided that he’d go to church on Sunday and sit at the back.

During the service he would sneak out and grab a hat from the rack at the front door.

On Sunday, he went to church and sat at the back. The sermon was about the 10 Commandments. He sat through the whole sermon and instead of sneaking out he went to talk to the minister.

He said to the minister, “Father, I came here today to steal a hat to replace the one I lost. But after hearing your sermon on the 10 Commandments, I changed my mind.”

The minister said, “Bless you my son. Was it when I started to preach thou shall not steal, that changed your heart?”

My uncle responded, “No, it was the one on adultery. When you started to preach on that, I remembered where I left my hat.”

HEAVEN VS. HELL In Heaven: the cooks are French, the policemen are English, the mechanics are German, the lovers are Italian and the bankers are Swiss.

In Hell: the cooks are English, the policemen are German, the mechanics are French, the lovers are Swiss and the bankers are Italian.

PEARLY GATES Saint Peter is seeing all of the new arrivals trying to go through the pearly gates in Heaven. The first applicant of the day explains that his last day was not a good one. “I came home early and found my wife lying naked in bed. She claimed she had just got out of the shower. Well, her hair was dry and I checked the shower and it was completely dry too.

“I knew she was into some hanky-panky and I began to look for her lover.

I went onto the balcony of our 9th-floor apartment and found the guy clinging to

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the rail by his fingertips. I was so angry that I began bashing his fingers with a flower pot.

“He let go and fell, but his fall was broken by some awnings and bushes. On seeing he was still alive I found superhuman strength to drag our antique cedar chest to the balcony and throw it over. It hit the man and killed him.

“At this point the stress got to me and I suffered a massive heart attack and died.”

Saint Peter thanked him and sent him on to the waiting room.

The second applicant said that his last day was his worst...”I was on the roof of an apartment building working on the AC equipment and I stumbled over my tools and toppled off the building.

“I managed to grab onto the balcony rail of a 9th-floor apartment but some idiot came rushing out on the balcony and bashed my hands with a flower pot. I fell but hit some awnings and bushes and survived, but as I looked up I saw a huge chest falling toward me.

“I tried to crawl out of the way but failed and was hit and killed by the chest.” Saint Peter couldn’t help but chuckle as he directs the man to the waiting room.

Saint Peter is still giggling when his third customer of the day enters.

He apologises and says “I doubt that your last day was as interesting as the two fellows that arrived here just before you.”

“I don’t know” replies the man. “Picture this, I’m naked, hiding in this cedar chest...”

GOING OUT My parents had not been out together in quite some time. One Saturday, as Mum was finishing the dinner dishes, my father stepped up behind her. “Would you like to go out, girl?” he asked.

Not even turning around, my mother quickly replied, “Oh, yes, I’d love to!”

They had a wonderful evening, and it wasn’t until much later that Dad finally confessed that his question had actually been directed to the family dog, laying near Mum’s feet on the kitchen floor.

SHORTS 2 A man is lying on the operating table, about to be operated on by his son, the surgeon. The father says, “Son, think of it this way ... If anything happens to me, your mother is coming to live with you.”

“Here’s something that will really make you feel grown up,” said a father to his teenage daughter, “Your very own mobile phone bill”.

Don’t judge your wife too harshly for her weaknesses. If she didn’t have them chances are she would have never married you.

The other night, my wife and I were going out for dinner. She put on eyebrow pencil, eye shadow, eyeliner, eyelashes, mascara, toner, blush and lipstick, then turned to me and said, “Does this look natural?”

“Education: the path from cocky ignorance to miserable uncertainty.”

- Mark Twain BIRTHDAY GIFT When my three-year-old son opened the birthday gift from his grandmother and found a water pistol he squealed with delight and headed for the nearest sink.

I was not so pleased.

I turned to Mom and said, “I’m surprised at you. Don’t you remember how we used to drive you crazy with water guns?”

Mom smiled and then replied, “I remember.”

MALE AND FEMALE I stopped at a friend’s house the other day and found him stalking around with a flyswatter. When I asked if he had gotten any flies, he answered, “Yeah, three males and two females.”

Curious, I inquired as to how he could tell the difference.

He answered, “three were on a beer can and two were on the phone.”

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Electrician Rainbow Beach

5486 8300

Plumber

Mark Little

Cooloola Coast

0407 762 986

Laurie Donnelly Plumber

Accommodation

Smiley Mick Electrical

Cooloola Coast

0448 955 768

Pubs and Clubs

Rainbow Getaway

Fabrication

Holiday Apartments

Rainbow Beach

5486 3500

4D Engineering

Air conditioning

Fishing Charters

Climate Control Air Conditioning 5486 4362

Double Island Point

Cooloola Coast Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Tin Can Bay

5486 4499

Appliance Repairs 0400 410 045

Auto Electrics Cooloola Cove

0428 645 369 0499 144 678

Bait and Tackle 5486 3788

Rainbow Beach Tackle

& Camping

Rainbow Beach

5486 8100

Bakery Ed’s Beach Bakery

Rainbow Beach

5486 3080

Beauty Serenity Beauty

Rainbow Beach

0438 868 116

Cabinet Makers Cooloola Coast Cabinets

Tin Can Bay

5488 0443

Whatever Cabinetmakers

Cooloola Cove

5486 4004

Car Dealers John Madill Toyota

Gympie

5480 5555

Madills Mazda

Gympie

5480 5588

Caravan Parks Tin Can Bay Caravan Park

Tin Can Bay

5486 4411

Caravan Repairs and Hire Whatever

Cooloola Cove

5486 4004

Rainbow Beach

5486 3471

Caravan Antennas Saturn Antennas

Tin Can Bay Country Club

Tin Can Bay

5486 4231

Keely Rose Deep Sea

Rainbow Beach

0407 146 151

Rainbow Beach Realty

Rainbow Beach

5486 3900

Century 21

Gympie

5489 8000

Arcobaleno

Rainbow Beach

5486 8000

Food Sans Borders

Rainbow Beach

0490 232 392

Marina Bar and Grill

Tin Can Bay

5486 4400

Silky Oak Tea Gardens

Kia Ora

5486 5535

Rainbow Beach

5486 3152

Cooloola Cove

0408 645 369

IGA Supermarket

Rainbow Beach

5486 8700

IGA Supermarket

Tin Can Bay

5488 0084

Tin Can Bay

5486 2887

Rainbow Beach

0418 729 474

Tin Can Bay

5486 4577

Fishing Charters

Rainbow Beach

Floorzone

Gympie

0439 775 070

5482 6500

Food Wholesalers

Wholesalers

Rainbow Beach

5486 3607

Garden Supplies & Garden Supplies

Cooloola Cove

5488 0222

Gas Supplies Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island Gas Supplies

Rainbow Beach

0400 657 797

Glass and Aluminium Aluminium

Ocean Breeze Seafoods

Ennovy Designs

Shopping Centre

Signs

Tin Can Bay

5488 0601

Graphic Design Soda Graphics

Seafood

Tin Can Bay and Rainbow

Lighthouse Glass and

Restaurants and Cafés

Sewing

Cooloola Cove Landscape

Beach Signs

Solicitor Cosgroves

Cooloola Coast

0403 193 916

Storage

Handyman

4rent4sale Storage Sheds

Gavin Freeman Handyman Service 0438 773 119

Karoonda Road Self Storage Rainbow Beach

5486 3411

Hardware

Cooloola Tin Can Mini Storage

1300 727 025

Rainbow Beach Hardware

Rainbow Beach

5486 3444

Tourist Centre

Mitre 10 Cooloola

Cooloola Cove

5486 2000

Rainbow Beach Tourist Centre Rainbow Beach

Rainbow Beach

0421 600 148

Cooloola Lawn Care

0487 281 030

Mechanical

Celebrant

Rainbow Beach Rustproofing

Zaneta Fitzgerald

Rainbow Beach

0438 868 116

Nicole Goodwin

Rainbow Beach

0407 583 561

Rainbow Beach Service Centre

and Mechanical and Towing

Curtains and Blinds & Security Advantage Screens & Blinds Cooloola Cove

5481 2846

Pest Control

Cooloola Curtains & Blinds Cooloola Cove

0436 394 347

Beach to Bay

Pest Management

Cleanwave

Channon and Lawrence Dental Gympie

5482 7688

Cooloola Cove Smiles

Tin Can Bay

5486 4800

Plastering

Coloured Sands Clinic

Cooloola Cove

5488 0271

Ray’s Plastering

5486 3227

Tours and attractions

Kennels and Catteries

Cleanwave

SES Flood/Storm Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 500 SES - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3314 SES - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4604 City Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2304 Coastguard Tin Cay Bay - VMR 417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4290 Community Centre Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3355 Cooloola Coast Medical Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2488 Doctor - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5313 3277 Doctor - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3078 Doctor - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4600 ENERGEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 62 62 EPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 130 372

5486 3249

5486 3411

Lawn Mowing

EMERGENCY - AMBULANCE / POLICE / FIRE . . . . . . . 000

Rainbow Beach

Cooloola Coast

0407 764 661

ESSENTIAL SERVICES

Rainbow Beach Surf Club

Cooloola Coast Realty

Tin Can Bay

Dentist

5486 9090

0417 073 313

Benny’s Carpet Cleaning

Crystal Shine Cleaning

Rainbow Beach

Rainbow Beach

Gympie Cooloola Pet Resort Gympie

Carpet Cleaning

Rainbow Beach Hotel

Fishing Charters

Rainbow Cooloola Rainbow Beach

0418 382 442

Real Estate

Flooring

Rainbow Beach Auto Electrics Cooloola Coast

Chilly Bin

0428 645 369

Rainbow Beach

Coastwide Appliance Service & Repairs

Eledric

Cooloola Cove

Cooloola Cove

Rainbow Beach

5483 5364

0474 127 057

5486 3228

Rainbow Beach

5486 8555

Cooloola Coast

5486 8686

Rainbow Beach

0421 600 148

Dolphin Ferry Cruises

RB/TCB

0428 838 836

Epic Ocean Adventures

Rainbow Beach

0408 738 192

Fraser Island 4x4 Tours

Rainbow Beach

0457 726 388

Rainbow Beach Horserides

Rainbow Beach

0412 174 337

Rainbow Beach Learn to Surf Rainbow Beach

0435 934 087

Surf and Sand Safaris

Rainbow Beach

5486 3131

Wolf Rock Dive

Rainbow Beach

5486 8004

Vet Gympie Veterinary Services Tin Can Bay

5486 4666

Reach all the locals on the Cooloola Coast advertise in the Trades and Services Pages.

Cooloola Cove

0407 372 826

FIRE & RESCUE - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3169 Tin Can Bay Fire Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 828 414 Rural Fires Goomboorian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0417 793 286 Rural Fires Neerdie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0400 865 132 QPWS Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9900 QPWS Tewantin (7 days) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5449 7792 Gympie Regional Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 307 800 HOSPITAL - Gympie Hospital & Community Health . . 5489 8690 Library - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3705 Library - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4355 Local Disaster Management CCCLDMSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 4483, 0439 862 264 Cooloola Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 0436, 0459 26 374 Wallu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 685 338 Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0427 863 007 Pharmacy - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 3070

To find out more, phone: 5486 3561 Police - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8765 Police - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2426 Police - non urgent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 444 POISONS Information Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 26 School - Rainbow Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 9333 School - Tin Can Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5488 1222 Tin Can Bay Community Church Op Shop . . . . . . . . . . 5486 2055 Llew O’Brien (Federal Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4121 2936 Tony Perrett MLA (State Member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5329 5100 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (Please phone to make appt ) CARKEET, Sally (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0417 751 327 DEACON, Arthur (Cooloola Cove) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0419 624 208 FISHER, Peter (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0407 95 4678 GETT, Kelvin (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5486 3538 MISSEN, John Joseph (Rainbow Beach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5486 8153 November 2018 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 35

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TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY Flooring

Positions Vacant

Cleaner Wanted

Solicitor

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5486 3500

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WHAT’S ON NOVEMBER 1

Containers for Change begins

1-10 Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival 4

Rainbow Beach SLSC 6 week Bronze course begins - aimed at busy adults who can’t take time off for the week in January, Mark Lawler: 0427 033 160

5

Bingo for the Local Ambulance Committee, RB Community Hall

5

Teewah Beach Working Party 3.30pm, Noosa Council office, Tewantin

6

Melbourne Cup, 11am

TCB Country Club: $28 per person, three-course buffet and bubbles live coverage, UBET, Fashions on the Field, Sweepstakes, famous club races and raffles, bookings essential.

RB Sports Club: novelty races, UBET, Fashions on the Field, live entertainment, sweeps.

TCB Sub-branch: entry is $15 for fabulous chicken and ham luncheon, with dessert and a glass of bubbly, plus viewing of the race live

10 Mary River Festival, 11.30am-7.30pm, Kandanga Community Reserve

If you have an event or date you would like to add please email info@rbcn.com.au 14 Table Tennis season four starts, RB Community Hall

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15 Tech Savvy Seniors – Organising photos on your devices, bookings essential, RB Library – 10-12 noon, TCB Library - 2-4pm

Cooloola Coast Community Local Disaster Management Support Group meets quarterly at the Cooloola Cove Veteran and Community Hall

12 Festival of Small Halls, Rainbow Beach Community Hall from 5.30pm, visit www.festivalofsmallhalls.com.au

15 Recycling Presentation RB Library 10am

WEEKLY

17 Recycling Presentation TCB Library 10am

MONDAY

17 Who’s New at the Zoo - 2 Welcome Dinner, from 5pm, free entry

9.30am Senior Citizens indoor bowls, TCB Community Complex David: 0466 848 032

17 Rock n Roll Dance for Cancer. Entry $5 – bar open and hamburgers available for purchase.

10-11am First 5 Forever Under 5’s, RB Library

18 Tuncunba Lodge No. 80 meet at 9am, Buffalo Hall, 110 Emperor Street, TCB

TUESDAY

19 CC Residents and Friends meet 10am at CC Veterans’ and Community Hall 19 TCB Camera Club, 7pm September 19 at TCB Library.

3.30pm Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training

9.30am Bridge, RB Hall Meeting Room

6.30am Heart Foundation Walking Group, TCB Bakery

9.30am Senior Citizens indoor bowls, TCB Community Complex, David: 0466 848 032

9am Arts and Crafts Group, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall

SATURDAY

9am TCB Quilters, TCB Community Complex, Jacquie: 5486 4468

11 Remembrance Day 10.45am TCB ANZAC Memorial Park, 10.50am RB cenotaph

25 Simply Classical Concert, 2pm St Patrick’s Church

9am Mahjong and games, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall

27 TCB P-10 Annual Awards evening

9am Table Tennis, RB Community Hall, Bob: 0477 001 912

6.30am Heart Foundation Walking Group,

TCB Bakery, Maggie 0400 756 615 Markets on almost every Saturday, see the Visitor’s Guide!

9.30am Little Guppies Playgroup WEDNESDAY

29 7pm, Music Plus, CC Veterans’ and Community Hall

10am Mainly Music, TCB Community Complex 4.30pm Karate and Jiu-Jitsu, RBSS: 0417 079 579

DECEMBER 1

10am Art Workshop with Jenny, RB Library, every 2nd and 4th Thursday

9am Sailability, TCB

22 Women: learning, networking and supporting each other, 12- 2pm, Gympie, 1300 307 800

13 TCB P-10 School Anniversary Mini Fete 3pm, student competition finals including Just Dance, Who’s Got Talent, handball and wearable art, stalls, pick up a bargain with plants, books, cakes and arts/ crafts, meals deals, free entry

9am TCB Craft Club morning, Carmel: 5488 0409

FRIDAY

10, 24 Rainbow Beach Cricket Club home games - come and support!

12 Probus meet 2pm, Sandcastle Motel, TCB, Kaye: 0421 648 129

8.30am Playgroup, RBSS

9.30am First 5 Forever Under 5’s, TCB Library

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18 Nippers age championships 8.30am

7am Tennis, RB Sports Club, Carmel: 0438 773 679

9.30am CCLAC Bingo, 9.30am, TCB Country Club

16 Cooloola City Farm Nursery Annual General Meeting 9am

4.30pm Karate and Jiu-Jitsu, RBSS: 0417 079 579

THURSDAY

Country at the Beach, midday until 9pm, at the Sports Club

6pm Table Tennis, RB Community Hall, Bob: 0477 001 912

SUNDAY 7am St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church service, Manooka Drv, RB 7.30am Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training 9.30am Church of the Good Shepherd Contemporary Family service and morning tea, all denominations welcome! 17 Carlo Rd, RB 10am TCB RSL Sub Branch BBQ, 12-2pm

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