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Keeping boaties safe all year round

By Gill MacDonald

IF you have read a news report about a search and rescue operation in our local waters, it is likely that the Australian Volunteer Coastguard was involved.

Their rescues, often in testing conditions, range from assisting sinking vessels, vessels with flat batteries and other mechanical problems, vessels that have run aground and often towing these disabled vessels back to safe harbour.

Coastguard vessels must be maintained to commercial standards and be ready to respond every single day of the year.

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Continued from Page 1 This takes a great deal of dedication from volunteers to fundraise the money needed to keep these vessels ready to respond at any time. Can you imagine how many sausage sizzles are needed to buy a $650,000 vessel, when only a small proportion will be funded by grants?

In Caloundra, it’s a family affair for some, with Dennis Blumenthal, daughter Sharon and granddaughter Kayleen all actively participating.

Dennis was a founding member of the Caloundra Coastguard flotilla 41 years ago and is now a radio operator,

Kayleen & Sharon Auhl with foudning member Dennis Blumenthal

while Sharon is the fundraising manager. Kayleen is training as a boat crew member.

Not every volunteer goes out on the water; each member plays an integral role in water safety and provides an invaluable

service. Some of the most dedicated volunteers are those who assist with marine radio operations, education, maintenance and fund raising.

Commander Tony Barker says, “We have people like Graeme Sloan, with

vast knowledge as a 40 year veteran, who still operates as a boat skipper and others like Ben Davis, our maintenance officer who is always ready and willing to do his bit to keep our boats in tip-top condition.”

“Because we need to be

able to respond to a call quickly, our members are often prepared to forfeit not only their sleep but also time with their families.”

“All funds raised in the community go towards the operation of our service; members pay for all their own uniforms and training. We raffle two boats a year to raise vital funds and we also have our memorial wall where members of the public can place a plaque and arrange for the scattering of ashes.”

Volunteers are always needed either as an administrator or hands-on person.

Contact 5491 3533.

New home for photos of former Maroochy Shire Mayors HISTORICAL photos of the former Maroochy Shire Council’s chairmen/ mayors have found a friendly home at the Nambour & District Historical Museum. The photos will feature at an open day at the museum at 18 Mitchell Street on 16 May from 10am-4pm.

The collection of photos, a valuable record of local

May from 10am-4pm. Admission is adults $4 and school children $1. There will be stalls, a raffle and refreshments.

While visiting the museum to see the photos, patrons can also inspect the interesting displays which include the history and photos of the Maroochy Shire, the Moreton mill locos, needlework, scouting, war memorabilia and more.

Further inquiries phone 5441 2083. The Nambour and District Historical Museum is supported by the Sunshine Coast Council.

government history, was completed as a project for the centenary of the Maroochy Shire in July 1990, housed firstly in the council meeting room in the shire chambers in Nambour until amalgamation, then in the Nambour Library and are now on permanent display at the museum.

As an added bonus,

From Left Jan Suosaari, museum president Clive Plater and Joan Bryers with photos of their ancestors who served the Maroochy Shire Council in leadership roles

many photos could be part of family albums for Nambour cousins Jan Suosaari, museum president Clive Plater and Joan Bryers.

GL Bury who was chairman from 1899-1900 and 1903-1905 is a great grandfather to the trio.

As well, Jan’s father who was DA Low, MLA, led the council from 19521967 and Joan’s grandfather, JT Lowe, was chairman from 1908-10, 191315, 1919-21 and 1924-39.

The formation of the Maroochy Divisional Board was in July 125 years ago and the museum’s open day will remember this occasion.

This board was replaced by the Maroochy Shire Council and after council amalgamations is now known as the Sunshine Coast Council.

The museum open day will be on Saturday 16

Remembering

Coast Guard Caloundra’s Memorial Wall is located on Caloundra Headland.

It offers relatives and friends of those commemorated on the Wall an opportunity for peaceful reflection.

Coast Guard Caloundra is committed to maintaining the Wall, forever.

Plaques are available from Coast Guard Caloundra.

All enquiries welcome.

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A LARGE group of the Currimundi Probus Club preparing to board the bus after a long day, visiting the Majestic Silent Movie Theatre at Pomona, where they watched the movie, Buster Keaton goes to College, the Noosa District Historical Museum and a drive

through the area to Kin Kin where they visited the Living Valley Spring Health Resort for a lecture on the dietary needs for a healthy living lifestyle. There was much discussion on this subject on the way home on the bus. A great day was had by all.

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The changing face of solar energy

AUSTRALIA boasted 1,393,526 rooftop PV systems, representing 4,132 MW of installed PV capacity, as of March 2015. These systems are generating millions of dollars worth of clean, renewable electricity each day.

The new installation figures are from Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator, which also indicated the sundrenched nation racked up 32.467MW* of solar panel system installs in March based on SGU (Small Generation Unit) certificate registration – 53% less capacity than March last year.

In February 2015, 2,756 new rooftop PV installations totaling 51.49 MW were registered under Australia’s Renewable Energy Target (RET).

The amount of avoided carbon emissions is also significant. Based on coal fired electricity generation emissions of one kilogram per kilowatt hour, roughly 16,528 tonnes of emissions are potentially avoided each day, or 6,032,720 tonnes a year.

Australia has experienced a decline in renewable energy jobs of 15% according to the nation’s Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Employment in Renewable Energy Activities, Australia is a new ABS publication that reports on Full Time Equivalent (FTE) employment in the renewables sector.

The Bureau reports a drop of 2,300 positions from a peak of 14,890 recorded for 2011-12. ABS notes Renewable Energy Target (RET) policies have an important influence on the uptake of renewables and therefore on employment in renewable energy activities.

For more than a year, Australia’s Renewable Energy Target has been in limbo; which has resulted in investment in large-scale renewable energy projects such as wind and solar farms plummeting 88 per cent. This has had flow-on effects for employment; slowing growth in the sector.

New rank ID numbers make it easier to call a cab NEW signs installed by Sunshine Coast Council at selected taxi ranks across the region are making it easier for patrons to specify their location when calling a cab.

Transport Portfolio Councillor Rick Baberowski said the signage, which identified taxi ranks by number, had been in-

stalled to help Suncoast Cabs and its users pinpoint exact pick-up locations.

“Council plays an important role in facilitating all kinds of transport across the region and we work closely with partners such as Suncoast Cabs to identify how we can improve transport for our

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community,” Cr Baberowski said.

“There are many people on the Sunshine Coast who rely on catching a taxi as their main source of transport, or as a safe option for a night out, and these signs make it easier for them.

“Facilitating a range of transport options for resi-

dents and visitors helps create a sustainable community and contributes to Council’s goal of becoming Australia’s most sustainable region.

“These signs have been funded through the Transport Levy.”

Cr Baberowski said the new signs with rank identification numbers were installed alongside existing taxi zone signs.

“Instead of trying to explain where you are, just mention the blue rank ID number when you call the taxi company and the driver will know where to pick you up,” he said.

Manager of Suncoast Cabs John Lobwein said the signs were helping his company’s drivers and patrons.

“It can be difficult for Suncoast Cabs drivers to locate passengers if they’re unable to give an exact location when they book a cab,” Mr Lobwein said.

“We approached Council with this issue and these rank identification signs were suggested and installed – they help make things much smoother for call centre staff, drivers and customers.”

A full list of the ID sign locations is available on Council’s http:// www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ sitePage.cfm?code=taxirank-id

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community news Queensland’s Woollen Warrior mending the world one stitch at a time DOROTHY Kirk has spent over 3000 days making Destiny dolls for young victims of human trafficking or sexual exploitation. Dorothy knits for good causes to help children across Australia, Burma and Thailand. 72 year old has dedicated over 3.5 years, 1,275 days making dolls. Each Destiny doll takes approximately 18

hours to complete. Mrs Kirk has also knitted trauma teddies for Nambour Hospital and knitted sweaters for the Penguin Foundation.

Dorothy Kirk is a knitting sensation on a mission. Shunning traditional knitting projects, Mrs Kirk is using her needles to mend the world stitch by stitch and is now on the

biggest crusade of her life, to free children from sexual exploitation or human trafficking. Born and bred in Gympie, Mrs Kirk has been using her knitting needles for good since her husband fell ill. A loyal volunteer for Destiny Rescue, an international, non-profit organisation dedicated to rescuing children from human trafficking

and sexual exploitation, Dorothy began designing and knitting dolls.

Over three years later she has produced over 1,000 individual dolls and her vision is to see every child coming through the doors of Destiny Rescue receive a loving gift. The ‘Destiny Doll’ is now a strong symbol of hope for the charity and the

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children who receive them. Dorothy has become, without knowing it, the spearhead of a new knit-for-

good movement inspiring knitters across Australia. Mrs Kirk’s Destiny Doll pattern has been produced and is

now replicated among many knitting communities pledging their support and numbers are growing by the day.

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NAMBOUR National Seniors Australia is an Organisation for 50’s and over. They meet at the Nambour Heights Bowls Club at 54 Isabella Avenue, Nambour, on the second Monday of each month at 9.30am.

Each month we have excellent Entertainment Guest speakers, interest-

ing Bus Trips once a month and raffles. Cost is $4, this includes morning tea and a lucky door ticket. We will hold our Charity Day on the 11th of May, to raise much needed funds for Cittamina Hospice Palliative Care. Entertainment provided by Karen & John Parkin. Hot and

cold morning tea and excellent raffles, cost is $15. Names by 28th April.

We also hold a card afternoon on the first Tuesday of each month at 1pm. We play 500 and Bridge. For more information, phone Secretary Valmai on 5476 4284 or Rosemary on 5441 4825.

NSA Buderim NATIONAL Seniors Buderim Branch monthly meeting will be held in the Buderim Bowls Club, Elizabeth Street, Buderim at 9.30am on Monday 18th May. Cost is $4 per person and morning tea will be served. We will be enjoying another Trivia Morning which our members, Arthur and Irene Woodcock put together. Their very curly questions in the past have really tested our general knowledge. Last month we enjoyed lunch at the Waterfront Hotel. All over 50’s are welcome to join our group of happy seniors who enjoy each other’s company. We have regular outings to places of interest, restaurants and picnics.

Contact John 5456 1370.

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community news Maroochydore VIEW Club

At our March meeting, Bub, on the far left, welcomed and presented the 6 new members with their name badges. They are Jill, Roslyn, Caty, Kathy, Colleen and Susan

MAROOCHYDORE VIEW Club’s next luncheon will be held on Friday 26 June at 11am at the Maroochydore Surf Life Savings Club. The cost is $23. New-

comers are always welcome at our luncheons. If you would like to attend our meeting or hear more about our VIEW Club, please contact Terri on 5445 3392.

Willing to work

THE Australian Human Rights Commission has announced Willing to Work: A National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination Against Older Australian and Australians with Disability.

The Inquiry will be led by the Age and Disability Commissioner, Susan Ryan.

“Willing to Work is most timely as employment rates for both older people and those with disability remain unacceptably low,” said Commissioner Ryan.

“We all lose when willing people are excluded from workforce.”

“Research by Deloitte shows that increasing the older workforce by 5

per cent would bring an extra $48 billion annually to Australia’s GDP,” she said.

While about a quarter of the population is older, they make up just 16 per cent of the workforce.

Australians with a disability make up 15 per cent of the working age population, but only 10 per cent of them have jobs.

“Despite these statistics, evidence shows that people with disability and older Australians are willing to work,” said Ms Ryan.

“The inquiry will seek to identify the barriers that prevent people from working, and in consultation with employers, affected individuals and other stakeholders

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establish strategies to overcome these barriers.

Commission President, Professor Gillian Triggs agrees that there is much work to be done in this area.

“Each year, one in three discrimination complaints we receive is related to the Disability Discrimination and a third of those relates to employment. There are clearly significant barriers for older Australians as well – 60 per cent of people who complain to us under Age Discrimination do so due to treatment at work or trying to get work,” said Professor Triggs.

The Inquiry will shortly publish an issues paper, a call for submissions and plans for consultations around the country.

“We hope to engage employers of all sizes across public and private employment as well as older people and people with disability themselves and their representative organisations. We will have the cooperation of the relevant government departments. The common goal is to improve opportunities for those experiencing workplace discrimination and maximise human potential to the benefit of all of us,” said Ms Ryan.

The Inquiry will conclude and report by July 2016.

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community news First aid for seizures / convulsions in your pet A SEIZURE is any sudden and uncontrolled movement of the animal’s body caused by abnormal brain activity. Seizures can be severe affecting the whole body or very mild affecting only a single body part

eg. a leg. The pet may appear not to be conscious or responsive and may urinate or defaecate during the event.

What to do • Prevent your pet from injuring itself during or

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after a seizure. Be conscious of falls from heights and make sure they are well away from water.

• Keep other pets away from the patient as some will become temporarily

aggressive following a seizure.

• Record the duration of the seizure and whether it started in a particular body part ( eg a twitching eye ) before escalating. Record when the pet last ate and what. Was the pet inside or outside prior to the event? Was the pet stressed or excited prior to the seizure?

• If a seizure lasts longer then 3 minutes, cool your pet with cool ( not cold) water applied to the ears, belly and feet and seek veterinary attention.

• If your pet has 2 or more seizures in a 24 hour period, veterinary attention is required.

• Should your pet’s seizure last less than 3 minutes with apparent complete recovery, contact your vet to determine if a consultation is required.

• If your pet losses con-

sciousness and stops breathing, start immediate CPR and seek veterinary attention asap.

What not to do • Never place your hands in the pet’s mouth during a seizure. They do not swallow their tongues and are likely to clamp down unintentionally on your fingers.

• Do not attempt to slap, startle or shock your pet out of a seizure. Allow it to run it’s course, dim the lighting if possible and speak to your pet in a quiet, calm voice. Slow, calming strokes ( well away from the mouth) may also help.

Hopefully you will never be in the distressing position of watching your pet suffer a seizure. However, should the situation arise, I hope these tips assist you in dealing with a potential crisis.

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A Cent sale will be held on Friday 22nd May, in aid of the Qld Cancer Fund at Maroochydore CWA Hall, Memorial Avenue. Morning tea is at 9.30am and the Cent sale starts at 10am. Entry is $5 and sheets are $1.

Great prizes including a lucky door prize. All welcome, contact 5448 7632 for more information.

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Residents of Birmingham, England, are known by what nickname?

Artist Edgar Degas was famous for his paintings of what subject?

How old is a nonagenarian?

In humans, where are the pinnae?

What nationality was Hugh Victor McKay, inventor of the Sunshine Harvester?

In chess, how many different kinds of pieces does each player start with?

The lower house of parliament of what country is known as the Duma?

The term “blog” is short for what?

Complete the title of Irving Berlin’s song, “There’s no business like…”

In which Australian city is the National Portrait Gallery?

Native to Central Australia, what kind of living thing is a parakeelya?

What talent does a polyglot person have?

Who starred as Mr Bean in the British comedy show?

Where is the Dewey Decimal System usually used?

Where on the body is a brassard usually worn?

Who replaced Adam Hills as the host of TV’s Spicks and Specks?

What is one eighth expressed as a decimal?

What surname is shared by Australia’s sixth Prime Minister and an English explorer?

Which planet of our Solar System is the hottest?

In which city is the tennis arena Roland Garros?

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HORACIO Passeggi and his daughter from Latin America Group Tours, with the aid of pictures took us on a tour of Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba, Peru, Argentina & Brazil, and told us the history of Latin America. His wife was unable to come as she was conducting one of their tours in South America. Certainly we would all like to go!

Unfortunately the inclement weather prevented our April outing to the cinema. The May outing on the 6th is to the beautiful Botanical Gardens at Maleny – hopefully on a sunny day! Our guest speaker for our May meeting on Wed.20th will be from the ‘Sunshine Linas’ club.

Those who look forward our Birthday celebrations will be able to participate on Wednesday 17th June 2015. The theme this year is Country & Western…..so dress in this theme and don’t forget the spurs & whips!

We now have a sister club in Junee, NSW (Near Wagga Wagga). Lucky door was won by Val. Raffles by Mary & Nell. We are to lose one of our members, Elaine Riches, who is relocating to the Gold Coast. She served on the committee for many years and will be missed. Good luck and enjoy VIEW on the Gold Coast. However we welcomed a new member Jenny Quick who received her badge at the meeting. For more information regarding the Glasshouse Country VIEW Club please contact Gwen on 5494 9786 or Beryl on 5439 0052.

VIEW clubs are a valued part of the Smith Family which is a national, independent children’s charity committed to helping disadvantaged Australian children by unlocking opportunities through education & support. Visit their website: view.org.au or check them out on Facebook.

Sunshine Coast Vinnies Community Sleepout 2015 THERE are more than 105,000 Australians who find themselves homeless each night of the year. Just under half of these are women; and a quarter of them are under the age of 18.

The Sunshine Coast Community Sleepout on Thursday 25 June is a unique way for our Sunshine Coast community to raise awareness and important funds in support of essential homeless services within the region. The Sleepout is an initiative of the St Vincent de Paul Society and the fundraising target this year is $50,000. How can you make a difference?

If you are a local Sunshine Coast Community member - rise to the challenge and experience what it is like to be homeless for one night and raise funds to combat homelessness. Or you can sponsor a par-

ticipant or make a direct donation to assist the fight against homelessness. Here’s how your donation can help: $50 can provide a meal and educational resource for a disadvantaged child. $100 can help ensure a family keeps its power on this winter. $200 provides emergency accommodation and food to a family in crisis. $500 could relocate and establish a homeless person into one of the Society’s homeless accommodation services. $1,000 would pay the rent for a family facing eviction from their home.

Go to communitysleepout.org.au/#!donate.

Tewantin-Noosa RAAFA Meeting TEWANTIN-Noosa RAAFA general meeting for May will be held on the first Sunday of May, 03/ 05/2015, not the usual 2nd Sunday because of Mothers Day being the 2nd Sunday. The meeting

will be held at the RSL Community Club, Memorial Ave, Tewantin at 9.30am to 10am. New members always welcome. For more information phone 5449 8564.

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community news Sunshine Coast service cares for seniors where they belong – in their own homes A TEAM of mature, compassionate and skilled care givers, who visit seniors and help with services to keep them where they want to be, in their own homes, are the backbone of a unique personal care service launched on the Sunshine Coast. Best In Care Australia, not only assists seniors but also

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their families who want their Mum or Dad to be happy and comfortable at home, rather than face institutionalised care.

“Every member of the team has certified training,” said founder Kerri Howell, herself a trained nurse.

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with post graduate training in nutrition and wound care and she personally matches each care giver with one-on-one client care. “This means our clients have the same mature and compassionate care giver every time one is required.

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needs of each and every client,” Kerri said. “We see ourselves as one big family, in fact we are a family-owned and run business, from office management through to client home maintenance and services, which are available for as little as one hour or up to 24/7.” After seeing and developing the need for greater ‘bestin-care’ practice and more personalised services, Kerri travelled overseas to be formally trained by The Seniors Choice, an internationally renowned training organisation.

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costs of such care can be more affordable than moving into institutionalised care, which Kerri hears about every day.

“This is not the favoured option for many seniors,” she said. Best in Care Australia, develops programs and individualised care plans, for the ongoing needs of clients into the future. Kerri explains, “We have the expertise of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, gardeners, veterinarians and other allied health professionals on our advisory board. “This enables our

company and its team of mature-aged care givers to be equipped with the most up-to-date training and guidance. Our mentors regularly train at our meetings, right down to pet care.

Whether clients or their carers, require help with meal planning and preparation, incidental transportation, running errands, light housekeeping or assistance with bathing and grooming, the mission of Best In Care Australia, is to integrate seniors back into the social community and maintain their independence at

home. Specialised programs include, cognitive retention therapy programs, falls risk prevention strategies, medication reminder management, mobility aids management, dementia care up skilling, care for the carer counselling and more, all included free of charge. Contact Best In Care Australia on 07 5456 1293. Kerri or Beth are available for a personal chat and will happily appoint a time to come and see you for a personalised assessment in your home. Visit www. bestincareaustralia.com.au

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Caloundra shares VIEW message RECENTLY, Caloundra Evening VIEW President, Sandra Harding, attended a meeting of the Happy Slimmers Club to outline the goals and objectives of VIEW Clubs of Australia.

VIEW stands for the Voice, Interests and Education of Women and was established to offer women the opportunity to have their voices heard on issues of national interest and provide a service to the community.

Sandra outlined the work done by The Smith Family in supporting young Australians in need, to get the most out of their education. VIEW clubs are The Smith Family’s biggest community support sponsors and in the past year have raised more than $1 million and currently support more than 1100

students on the Learning for Life program.

Caloundra is an evening club but other clubs on the Sunshine Coast including Kawana, Twin Waters, Buderim, Maroochydore and Glasshouse, offer lunch time meetings.

The Caloundra VIEW Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Caloundra Power Boat Club at Golden Beach.

The next meeting on Tuesday 12th May will feature entertainer, Judy Glen. Guests and visitors are welcome. To find out more about VIEW Clubs of Australian and the Caloundra Evening VIEW Club, access the website at www.view.org.au.

You can also contact Sandra on 5491 3669 or email the secretary at caloundraview@hotmail.com.

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community news Combined Probus Club of Maleny THE Maleny Probus AGM held on the 25 March 2015 was attended by 84 members.

Incoming President Judy Aitken was congratulated

by Douglas Geekie Chairman 2015/16 of Probus South Pacific Ltd. Judy is intending to build bonds of friendship with all members, her management team comprising some new and some continuing members and local Probus clubs.

The Combined Probus Club of Maleny congratulated six members who have achieved 20 years of continuous membership.

Each was presented with Committee 2015 a certificate and a 20 Front row L to R - Tom and Barbara Feenstra, Ken Guy, Judy Aitken President, Ron Usher, Trish Bagshaw and Coral Usher, Immediate Past President. year pin.

Back row Val Hopley, John Gyzemyter and Connie Vigar.

Nicklin Community Awards

MEMBER for Nicklin Peter Wellington MP, is again calling on the Nicklin Community to recognise our local heroes.

Peter said, “We have many among us who often go above and beyond in their efforts to help others in our community and expect nothing in return.

“I am calling for nominations for people living in our Electorate who have provided a significant service to our community.

“These people can be volunteers with community groups, sports coaches and administrators, mentors to young

people or simply that one person who stands out as being the first to put their hand up to offer help when needed.

“If you know someone who fits the bill, let us know and nominate them so their efforts can be recognised.

Nominations close on Thursday 30th April, 2015 and presentations will be made at a morning tea on 14th May, 2015.

“Nominations are available from my Nambour Office. Telephone: 54416933 Email: nicklin@ parliament.qld.gov.au or call in to Shop 3/51 Currie Street Nambour.”

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AIR Noosa Branch

MANY Retirees are finding it hard to obtain unbiased professional advice as they plan for and enter retirement. With over 85% of advisers tied to financial institutions it is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain independent advice on the vast range of decisions retirees need to make to safeguard their retirement finances. To address this situation, the Noosa Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) will be conducting a Retirement Planning Seminar as a service to the local community.

Mr Bernie Treston, AIR Noosa President said: “As people approach their retirement they are faced with some of the most important financial decisions of their life. A wrong decision could lead to a retiree paying tax they could otherwise avoid or not being aware that they are eligible for a part pension. Such mistakes can have a catastrophic effect on their long-term retirement finances.” Our Key Note Speaker is Noel Whittaker, one of Australia’s foremost financial commentators with 20 best-selling books including ‘Making Money Made Simple’.Arepresentative from Centrelink will also address the Seminar. Our third speaker is a qualified accountant and financial planner who will cover dealing with a professional, independent financial planner. There will be a Forum with all speakers able to address any questions or issues from the participants.

The Seminar will be held from 9am to 12 noon on Saturday 2nd May at the South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville. A $5 per person charge will be made to cover the cost of morning tea. Mr Treston said: “All members of the public are invited. We are providing this Seminar as a community service for people who have recently retired or are planning their retirement.” As seating is limited, please register your attendance or for further information, contact airnoosacommunications@gmail.com or 0488 252 543. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

New fact sheets empower older workers TWO practical manuals launched recently will help older people find jobs or change careers, consumer lobby for the over 50s, National Seniors Australia says.

The fact sheets - on career planning, and on learning, education and training - set out tips on how to make the right decisions for financial and personal well-being. Building on the Age Management Toolkit launched in February by Treasurer Joe Hockey, the career planning information is aimed at helping job seekers assess areas such as their current work, their skills, options and developing a career plan.

The learning, education and training information sets out the steps they need to take in finding the job they want, the study they may need to undertake and the tax deductions they may be eligible for. “Contemplating a career change or being out of work and over 50 is tough enough without also being unsure of what to do to improve the situation,” National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill said.

“These information sets we’ve launched today will help older workers make informed decisions on their career paths, updating their skills and gaining the confidence they need to find a new job, change careers, start a business or get a pay rise,” O’Neill said.

“The Age Management Toolkit launched in February was aimed squarely at employers recruiting and retaining older workers.

“The information we have now launched is really for the workers themselves - but it’s not just for over 50s.

Younger people can also benefit from the general tips on how to get and keep the job they want.”

The fact sheets are available online at nationalseniors.com.au/be-informed/fact-sheets.

Courtesy: National Seniors

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community news Nambour Toastmasters Club

Cooroora Woodworkers Club AFTER more than 25 years of fine woodworking, the Cooroora Woodworkers Club has grown into a major regional club with over

120 members. One of the clubs major activities is their annual ‘Cooroora Wood and Craft Show’ which is held in Cooroy.

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by Dave. Further details on the Show can be found at www.cooroorawood workersclub.com

Buderim-Palmwoods Tramway centenary post marks THE Buderim-Palmwoods Tramway was officially opened on 15th June 1915 and to commemorate the centenary of the official opening, Australia Post will be using a very special Post Mark for mail that goes through their post offices at Buderim and Palmwoods, during the month of June. The Post Marks will be exclusive to the QLD 4555 (Palmwoods) and QLD 4556 (Buderim) post codes which will make them both rare and highly collectable. In conjunction with the two special post marks, Buderim-Palmwoods Heritage Tramway members, have designed a special centenary envelope. Anyone who would like to have one of these unique envelopes with the special post mark on it sent to them on 15th June, from either Buderim or Palmwoods (or both), can order them at Buderim’s Old Post Office for $5 each.

Someone with a stylish hand, will address the envelopes. If you can’t make it to the OPO, just send $5 to BPHTI, PO Box 144 Buderim 4556. This is a one-off offer not to be missed by collectors of postal memorabilia and those who are keen to preserve local history.

NAMBOUR Toastmasters Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at the Nambour Christian College, commencing at 6.30pm and finishing at 9.30pm. Please call Coral McVean on 5441 7820 for more information. Everyone welcome.

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When & why did you come to Australia? My first visit to Australia and Queensland was in 1996. I fell in love with the friendly people and the amazing places. In 2002 I migrated to the Sunshine Coast and love to live here ever since.

How comes your English is so good? I started learning British English at school in 1971 and then had to learn Australian English when I got here.

Why did you choose to become a Real Estate business owner?

I love architecture and buildings, together with my passion for Interior Design and Feng-Shui in 2001 I have found my dream job!

Plus I like to help people and in every property transaction I aim for a win-win situation for all parties involved.

Do you like to cook? When time permits I like to cook German or Italian dishes at home. But I also enjoy Thai cuisine or a good pizza somewhere local.

Red or white wine? Haha, in Summer I enjoy a Savignon Blanc and in Winter I prefer a Cab Sav or Shiraz.

Dogs or cats? Well, I own both. Lucky, a 12 year old white shepherd and Lilly, a pound rescue (mixed breed) approx 14 month old now. They live with 2 cats and enjoy each others company in the garden. I also support the RSPCA and the local pet rescues.

How do you support the local community? Because I shop locally I met many amazing people. In 2013 I started to promote/ sponsor the local business owners on Nambour TV to spread the word and connect each other on social media. Last year I was asked to join the board to organize networking events for women who own their own business and the Hinterland Women Business Club was created. We meet every LAST Wednesday of the month to personally connect and support each others businesses in a fun and relaxing atmosphere.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me for any other questions you might have when you are thinking of selling your home or like to get more info on www.NambourTV.com or the www.HinterlandWomenBusinessClub.com.

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community news Caloundra Family History Research Inc

SOME time ago, a number of members from Caloundra Family History Research Inc ‘adopted’ WWI Diggers on the Adopt A Digger Project website. The website was set up by Chrissy Fletcher to honour and remember those from the Sunshine Coast who enlisted, fought, died or survived WWI. The group’s members researched the Diggers they adopted and entered their findings on the website.

At the April general meeting, researchers shared the stories they discovered, Some of the Diggers were from pioneer Sunshine Coast families, like timber getter William Richard Lander (Lander’s Shute), Edward Arthur King (King’s Beach), Thomas Martin Tripcony (Caloundra placenames), apprenticed mechanical engineer William Fraser (grandson of Wm Grigor Bankfoot House), another timber getter Cyril Samuel Leach (son of the second landowner in Caloundra) and George Francis Reuben Nicklin

(later Premier of Queensland) who survived battles at Mouquet Farm, Messines and Polygon Wood. They didn’t all join the infantry; one trained in warfare and joined the Royal Flying Corps. Some survived the war and went on to great ages, and some didn’t.

Some succumbed in later life to their injuries and effects of the gas attacks.

Sadly, our members learnt of the early deaths of young men; one claimed by pneumonia on the troopship from Australia and buried at sea on the way to battle; one killed in action just 3 days after arriving at the front; a number with unknown graves with one officially ‘somewhere in Belgium’; one even involved in artistic reminders of their presence in England – a Rising Sun and a map of Australia carved in the chalk hills near their training fields.

They were chronicles of the good, the brave and resourceful that we’ve heard of for years, as well as the promotions and the

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the group and for further information contact Valerie 5437 3879, Roz 5493 1197 or Dawn 5492 2208. The resource centre, open every Thursday and Saturday morning, is located at the Sunshine

Coast Turf Club, and is accessed through Gate 2 on Pierce Avenue. A map is on the website at www.caloundrafamily history.org.au or email the Secretarycaloundra familyres @y7mail.com

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punishments, mainly for being AWOL, especially when ‘out of the line’, and in England when recovering from battle wounds. They were a snapshot of the wider community from which they came. Of those adopted by CFHRI, most received the 1914/15 Star, Victory Medal & British War Medal, and a Military Medal for bravery was

granted to Stanley George Robinson, George Francis Reuben Nicklin and Thomas Bubbers.

Paul Seto brought along a set of WWI service medals as well as a trades medal for the Pioneers, plus a book, The History of the 9th Battalion.

The Adopt A Digger Project has brought hundreds of Sunshine Coast stories out of the dark-

Noosa NBN commitment ‘good for business’ COUNCIL has welcomed Noosa’s inclusion in the list of new sites earmarked for National Broadband Network infrastructure, scheduled to be rolled out starting next year. Noosa Mayor Noel Playford said NBN Co’s announcement that more than 22,000 Noosa premises will gain access to the network was good news.

“It is pleasing to see Noosa homes and businesses included in the 111,000 additional Queensland premises that will begin to see NBN infrastructure rolled out between April and September next year,” he said.

“Council looks forward to working with NBN Co on its local network planning and design work.”

Cr Playford said faster internet would greatly assist local businesses, make Noosa an even more appealing base for the work-from-home market, and pave way for new and innovative industries.

“High-speed internet opens up new opportunities for local businesses by way of increased reach and access to new technologies and markets, but also it enables new industries to develop in regional areas, such as specialist medical and technical businesses,” he said.

“We have a number of global businesses operating from Noosa and NBN access will make it cheaper and easier for more companies to realise the lifestyle benefits of being based in Noosa.

“From our high-value tourism industry through to new and developing sectors, NBN access is good for business and an important tool to help diversify our local economy,” Cr Playford said.

ness of the dusty records to ensure they remain a part of local history and of our heritage.

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community news $115M Community puts Sinnamon Park on the Aged Care Map

AUSTRALIA’S leading provider of innovative private aged care services, Season’s Aged Care, is proud to announce that construction will soon commence on stage one of its new $115 million 283 unit community – Seasons Sinnamon Park. Located in the heart of one of Brisbane’s fastest growing suburbs, leafy Sinnamon Park sits in a prime location just 14kms from the CBD and

enjoys wide open spaces, parks and walking tracks, as well as access to an array of shopping, medical and transport services.

Stage one of Seasons Sinnamon Park is scheduled to be open to residents in early 2017. Valued at approximately $53 million, it includes 131 units with a choice of one, two and three bedroom, fully self-contained apartments spe-

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cifically designed and constructed to optimise delivery of clinical care and support services.

Seasons Aged Care is proudly Queensland owned and operated and Sinnamon Park will be its seventh successful aged care development. Each Season’s community boasts its own unique amenities which are based on the needs of the individual community and the location and design of the land upon which it has been built.

From beautiful lakes and walking tracks, men’s sheds, chicken houses, bird aviaries and communal veggie gardens, there’s always something very special for residents to enjoy. Beautiful leisure facilities ensure safety and security, while cinema’s, movie lounges, library’s, beauty salons and cafes all help to create that special sense of ‘community’ which Seasons residents can access across the day.

Onsite Lifestyle Coordinators are an integral part of each Seasons community, providing an endless offering of wellbeing and social activities for residents to con-

nect with others and get involved. From charity fundraising, group exercise and cooking classes, to arts and craft workshops - there’s never a dull moment at Seasons.

Seasons CEO Nick Loudon said that his focus was on providing a private home environment for each resident.

“Seasons Sinnamon Park has been designed to deliver the security, dignity, respect and choice which we all expect and that the older people in our communities have earned in building this great country of ours.

“While each unit will present as a private residence, it will also have been subtly integrated with state of the art clinical monitoring capability and emergency response systems which can be accessed by our residents as they require them”, Mr Loudon said.

Couples can remain living together, even when one’s health needs might change, and family pets are welcome.

For more information on Seasons Sinnamon Park or to register your interest please contact 1300 506 116 or visit www.seasonscare.com.au.

Enjoy the Lifestyle at Kookaburra Village – Caloundra KOOKABURRA Village is a gated over 50’s lifestyle Village, which is located at 123 Mark Road East at Caloundra West and has recreation facilities for all to enjoy. Covering 6.07 hectares (15 acres) the Village is handy to beaches, shops medical facilities and public transport. An hourly Translink bus service runs on Mark Road during daylight hours, your small dog or cat is welcome at the Village, a custodian lives on site and there is a Social Club. Saturday 9th May 10am-2pm ‘Village Open Day’ inspect the Homes and Villas for sale from $220,000. Enjoy a Sausage Sizzle lunch, mingle with residents and enjoy the atmosphere at the Village Hall. Kookaburra Village has over 260 residents residing in a unique blend of manufactured homes (which resemble Queenslanders) and modern duplex villas. Home-owners, insure, paint and maintain their home, care for their gardens and fencing and pay their own utilities including power, gas and telephone. As Kookaburra Village owns the

land the homes and villas are sited on, there is no Stamp Duty payable on the purchase and legal fees are approximately $600. Site Rental: a site rent is payable. Aged and over 50’s disability pensioners can apply to Centrelink/DVA for Rent Assistance. A Bus service is available on Mark Road East, which operates 7 days a week during daylight hours.

On Thursday mornings, the Village bus transfers residents requiring transport, to and from the Village to the bus stop.

For Sales enquiries, Judy Goode is available at the Sales office at 123 Mark Road (off Daniel Street) Caloundra West on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 10am-2pm, the office is closed on Sunday’s. For an appointment at other times, please phone 07 5491 5888 or phone Judy’s mobile on 0409 132 705.

Alternatively, email: judy@kookaburravillage.com.au for more information or an Information Pack. Or visit our website: www.kookaburravillage.com.au

Buderim VIEW Club BUDERIM VIEW Club’s meetings/ lunches are held on the first Wednesday of the month, at 246 Petrie Creek Road, Rosemount (Bli Bli) at 11am. The next meeting/lunch is on Wednesday 6th May. There are always interesting guest speakers and also a social activity on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

The guest speaker for the May meeting/lunch will be Eunice Wallis from SHINE Self Esteem programme. All VIEW Clubs are an important part of

The Smith Family and the funds raised are used to assist ‘The Learning for Life’ programme for children from underprivileged families. If you have not been to any of our meetings, please consider coming along. Have lunch with a friendly group of ladies and make new and lasting friendships. Please call Sylvia on 5441 6049 to make a reservation. For luncheon bookings or cancellations, please call by 6pm on the Sunday before the luncheon.

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Red Shield Appeal 2015 THE Salvation Army has launched its annual Red Shield Appeal, with a national fundraising target of $74 million. The Salvation Army will again look to the Australian public and business community for support. Dick Smith AO was the keynote speaker at the launch. Mr Smith says he and his wife Pip are proud to have supported The Salvation Army over the years.

“When I was born in Australia I won the ‘lottery of life’ and for most of my adult life I have believed it is the duty of those who are wealthy to share that wealth with those whose circumstances fall short of what fair-minded people would consider acceptable,” Mr Smith said.

“Now spanning 150 years, the work of The Salvation

ticipate in the doorknock.

You can register online at salvos.org.au or by phoning the volunteer hotline 13 SALVOS (13 72 58). A local doorknock coordinator will then contact you closer to the time and give you information about arrangements in your area.

Army has changed the lives of people in need around the world in real and meaningful ways and I am proud to support this fine organisation.”

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Doorknock dates are 30th and 31st May this year and the Appeal is always grateful for volunteers to help.

All volunteer collectors must be registered to par-

Pension increase for Veterans VETERANS, their partners, war widows and widowers across Australia have seen an increase to their pensions as part of the bi-annual indexation process.

As pension rates are calculated on a daily basis the first full payment at the new pension rates was made on 16 April.

Deeming rates have also been adjusted.

From 20 March 2015, the lower deeming rate has been reduced to 1.75%, while the higher deeming rate has been

reduced to 3.25%. The reduced deeming rates mean that income support pensioners with financial assets such as cash, shares and bank accounts will have less income included in their assessment and may therefore receive a higher rate of pension.

Pensions are indexed twice a year in March and September. A full list of pension rates are available on www.dva.gov.au or by calling 133 254 or 1800 555 254 from regional Australia.

Big Band Bonanza SUNSHINE Brass in conjunction with S.C.R.E.A.M. Big Band are proud to present a Big Band Bonanza to be held in the Kawana Community Hall, Nanyima Street, Buddina on Sunday the 24th May at 1.30pm. Come along and enjoy a revisitation of the big band era played by the most professional

players on the coast. Listen to the Glenn Miller sounds and much much more for the admission fee of only $12 Adult or $10 Age concession including afternoon tea.

For more information phone Arch Robertson on 0409851546 or email sunshinebrassband@gmail.com

Sunshine Coast Ladies Probus Club THE next meeting of our Club will be held on Friday, May 1st at 9.30am for 10am.

Meetings are held in the Headland Bowls Club, Syd Lingard Drive, Buderim. We are delighted that Michael Beattie from the R.S.P.C.A. will join us as Guest Speaker.

Visitors and new members are always welcome to attend our meetings. For further information please contact Pat on 5445 6329.

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MOBILE DENTURE SERVICE? We understand that it isn’t ideal for some people to come to a denture clinic so we have a dedicated mobile dental prosthetist that travels the Sunshine Coast visiting patients in nursing homes, retirement villages and private homes.

Why not have your dentures assessed by a professional at your home at no charge.

We can provide all the services that we provide in the clinic but at a location that is convenient to you.

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Winners of our book giveaway

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‘From Gallipoli to the Skies’ is written from a collection of Fred Reeve’s letters to home. For a young man, war can be exciting but also frightening. Fred Reeve survives the sinking of the Southlands, fighting at Gallipoli but dies while flying in France. Congratulations to A. Macfarlane from Golden Beach and Elsie McKinley from Pomona, who have each won a copy of the book. Our thanks go to author Gillian Watch Whittall, who donated the two copies for our April edition. The book is available at Rosetta Books, Maleny, or any good bookstore will order it for you. Or you can buy online at fishpond.com.au (free shipping).

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The Committee of Management for 2015-2016. Back row (L-R) Bob Martin, Noel Dennett, Daryl Spink and George Thomas, Seated (L-R) Clark Foreman, Judy Morgan, May Thomas and Dell Ogilvy. Absent – Stuart West

THE Probus Club of Caloundra Central held its 33rd AGM on Tuesday 24 th March when 69 members enjoyed a delicious luncheon provided by Caloundra Meals on Wheels. Outgoing President Noel Dennett earlier handed over the reins to incoming President Judy Morgan. The club is looking forward to another year of fun, friendMAX LEO is a two year old male black and white cat who loves quiet and dark places to sleep, he also likes talking to the birds through the security screen.

MAX is a month older than Leo and looks after him. Max has learnt to say hello when he comes to the back door. Both boys are patient little souls and get on really well with older children.

Adoption fee for the pair is $250. Should you wish for more information, please phone 0438 635 191 or 0411 144 689 or view our website www.4pawsanimalrescue.org.au All 4 Paws Cats and Dogs are flea and worm free, microchipped, vaccinated and de-sexed which are all covered by an adoption fee. All our needy animals can also be viewed on our website at www.4pawsanimalrescue.org.au You can help support 4 Paws Animal Rescue by becoming a member! Members play a large part in supporting the committee and this contributes to the success of 4 Paws Animal Rescue. As a member of 4 Paws Animal Rescue you will receive our quarterly newsletter informing you of forthcoming events, merchandise and background into what happens to our cats and dogs once re-homed. You may even want to become a volunteer or even a temporary foster carer and look after one of our cats and dogs until a new permanent home can be found, all vet fees are covered, all we ask is that you supply a loving caring home.

ship and fellowship and has vacancies for new members. We enjoy interesting guest speakers, outings, dine-outs, coffee and chat mornings and a walking group. We also have an active bowls group and golf is played monthly. Information can be obtained by ringing President Judy on 5491 1342 or Secretary Daryl on 5492 3811.

Kawana Waters VIEW Club THE May Luncheon Meeting of Kawana Waters VIEW Club will be on Wednesday 27th May at Headland Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Buderim. Time is 11am for 11.30am and members and guests will be entertained by the choral group, IsingC. All ladies are welcome. For lunch bookings, please phone Pat on 5493 7137. The May Social Outing will be a Dolphin Discovery Cruise on “Whale 1” from The Wharf, Mooloolaba, on Tuesday 12th May at 11.30 am for a 12 noon sail. Family, friends and guests are most welcome and the cost will be $25 per person which includes lunch. For

further details and reservations, please phone Sandra on 0439 780 208. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women. Kawana Waters VIEW Club is part of VIEW Clubs of Australia and is a friendly social club which has been meeting for 21 years. VIEW Clubs support the wonderful work of The Smith Family with their ‘Learning for Life Program’ which assists disadvantaged children in Australia with their education. All women are welcome to attend Kawana Waters VIEW Club meetings or monthly social outings. For more information, phone Sandra on 0439 780 208.

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Caloundra Chorale Theatre THE popular season of the Caloundra Chorale and Theatre Co’s, Pleasant Sunday Afternoon concerts, recommences on the first Sunday of each month from May to October. Maestro Neil Colin Butcher and Booth will once again encompere Helen tertain with his delightful Butcher rehearsing piano accompaniment and his witty sense of humour. The popular singer, actress and choreographer, Helen Butcher, will compere proceedings. Local singers, comedians and instrumentalists and others, will provide an entertaining afternoon. Included on the

program is baritone, Colin Butcher, Gypsy Fire and Amanda Swanson with her comic Pam Ayers recitations. This fun filled concert is always great entertainment for all. The usual delicious afternoon tea, where the audience can mingle with the performers, is included and will be served during interval. At CCSA Hall Nutley St Caloundra, on May 3rd at 2pm. Tickets at the door, Adults $9 FOC / members $5. Information phone 5493 2326 or visit the website www.caloundra chorale.com.au

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Laguna Estate - a lifestyle choice IS ‘grandma’s ghetto’ your idea of a retirement village? If so, stop right there! There is nothing further from the truth.

In the past, most residents entered these villages aged in their seventies as part of a move to downsize, decrease maintenance responsibilities, experience a greater sense of safety and security, or for health and lifestyle reasons.

Today, younger retirees from age 55 are seeing the benefits of relocating to a retirement village, with the emphasis on lifestyle and making the move a liberating experience.

To those who say that they are not ready for such a move, many of the residents at Laguna Estate say that they wish they had made the decision earlier. It has given them the freedom to travel, visit family or just pursue new hobbies without any of the worries they previously had with the upkeep and security issues of their previous home.

Combining outstanding resort facilities with stylish homes in a fully landscaped environment, this village strikes the perfect balance between privacy and independence whilst encouraging a vibrant and rewarding community in which to live.

There are spacious villas and serviced apartments from which

to choose, all in a quiet, peaceful location yet so close to all the vibrant action of Noosa. The range of facilities is cleverly geared towards anyone over the age of 55, whether you are physically active or prefer a quieter lifestyle - and the grandchildren are welcome here.

So what will sell you on your decision to make Laguna Estate your home?

It is a combination of many things – particularly the smart community facilities and the activities which cater for all lifestyles, but also the quality finish of both the new and the refurbished villas, the resort-style feel, the professional and hugely cheerful staff and the low monthly fees.

At some time in the future you may need living assistance but this too is catered for at Laguna Estate with assisted care apartments available. Three meals a day, cleaning, weekly towel & linen changes and 24 hour on-call emergency staff are all part of the service.

Laguna Estate is a class act – phone 1800 012 049 for lots more information and an appointment to view this special retirement estate at 21 Lake Weyba Drive, Noosaville.

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community news Was she your favourite Miss Marple?

IN Agatha Christie’s words, ‘Miss Marple’ was born at the age of about sixty five or seventy years old, which as it turned out was unfortunate, because of her immense popularity, she had to last a very long time. Her debut in the short story ‘The Tuesday Night Club’ published in Royal Magazine USA in1927, became a great success with readers asking for more and the planned six short stories became to be twelve, much to Agatha Christies delight. Also in this initial short story, Miss Marples nephew Raymond West, was introduced. This was two years before her first appearance in a full length novel ‘Murder at the Vicarage’ published in 1930.

Geraldine took over the role in 2004, this was already a character that was so different to Poiret but who also became loved

by Christie fans around the world ‘Like some ones favourite Aunt’. Al-

ready portrayed by other actresses such as Margaret Rutherford, Gracie Fields, Angela Landsbury and Joan Hickson to name a few. Showing her versatility as an actor, Geraldine recreated Miss Marple as a markedly different female detective, in

contrast her sleuth fizzed with impish glee, seeking to make her presence felt with the local constabulary, who dismissed her vagueness, her outlandish improbable suggestions but when these ‘clues’ became ‘facts’.

Those in authority were

gracious in their praise of her, though never really understanding how she knew. When she retired from the roll in 2007, she passed on the knitting needles, summer hat and spectacles to Julia McKenzie. The series ended in 2013. She en-

joyed an acting career that spanned six decades, on stage, film and television and including two best actress awards for ‘The Rivals’ and ‘The Way of the World’, 1983 and 1995. Television brought her art to the wider public and again she starred as Jeanette Winterton’s fictionalised mother in ‘Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit’ 1990.

She loved challenging roles and won a Best Actress BAFTA Award in the USA for her “chillingly convincing” roll as the Pentecostal evangelist who relentlessly steers her daughter (Charlotte Coleman) away from the breeding grounds of sin.

Geraldine McEwan married Hugh Ruttwell in 1953 whom she met as a teenager. Cruttwell was the principal of RADA from 1965 to 1984. He passed away in 2002. Geraldine McEwan is survived by her son and daughter. © Sue Rains 2015

St Vincent De Paul Coolum Annual Cent Auction ST Vincent De Paul Coolum Annual Cent Auction is on Monday 1st of June. This is the big one! Thousands of dollars’ worth of auction prizes and raffles to win for the home and the family. Doors open at 8.30am. There is a $3 entry fee that includes a scrumptious morning tea. Auction tickets are still only $1 per sheet. Plenty of soft comfortable seating and wheelchair access. Bring your friends for a fun morning. All welcome! St Peter’s Church, Elizabeth Street, Coolum. All proceeds go to assist families and individuals in and around the greater Coolum area. Information Pauline Edwards on 5471 7648.

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audience to enjoy the best bits of some of the great composers of the last 300 years. Modern Italy continues to exude the power that great performance and wonderful music provides. By popular demand, Anna-Maria La Spina will return following the triumphs of Viva Italia in 2013 after singing with Australia’s duo ‘Savage Garden’ for 2 world tours. She co-

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wrote the album ‘Always You’ recorded with brother and International Tenor, Rosario La Spina.

The album debuted at No. 1 on the classical charts. Tenori comprises the talents of three of Queensland’s powerhouse tenors in a dynamic, uplifting and hugely entertaining performance. With a combined fifty years’ experience in the industry, bring a sense of fun and sophistication to classics from the world or Opera, Music Theatre, Jazz and everything in between. David Kidd, Craig Atkinson and Andrew Pryor met while touring internationally with The Ten Tenors and have gone on to work with Opera Australia, Opera Queensland and many of the country’s finest orchestras.

Individually, they have beautiful voices, together they sing like the band of brothers they are, with the camaraderie and precision that more than a decade of harmonising together can bring.

Selena Pennetta will dance the evocative Pizzica that will take us to the southern parts of Italy and this ancient dance form. Humours and talented Domenico Taraborrelli will perform on ‘The Stomach Steinway’ with some of the great Neapolitan songs. Following her great success at her first appearance with the Pops at New Year’s Eve, young violin virtuoso

Cherin Lee will perform Vivaldi’s Summer with the orchestra. This will be something not to miss. Concert Details:

Sunday 17th May at The Events Centre Caloundra at 2pm. Tickets from theeventscentre.com.au or phone 5491 4240.

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LAW, FINANCE and YOU Stay safe when withdrawing cash

Is there Such a Thing as Safe Withdrawal Rates?

THE concept of ‘a safe withdrawal rate’ for living expenses in retirement has been discussed in the US financial planning literature for nearly 20 years. This means, in terms of retirement planning, that the capital is aimed to be preserved

at the end of the retiree’s life. Bengen, published a paper in the Journal of Financial Planning in 1994, which back reviewed 50 years of data, and concluded that a withdrawal rate of 4% preserved most of retirement funds balances (with in broad

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terms, portfolios containing 50% ,65% & 75% in the stock market). Guyton and Klinger, suggested in 2006 that a set of decision rules helped to preserve investment portfolios. These four rules covered: Portfolio management, With-

drawal rates, Capital preservation, Prosperity rule and these were based around yearly inflation, share market movements, relative capital holdings and weighting of investment holdings.

In Australia, Professor Michael Drew has done research released in March 2014 on safe withdrawal rates. His paper concluded that the safe withdrawal rate, back tested over 30 years for a portfolio 50% in shares and 50% in cash and fixed interest, is 3.64%. Drew heavily qualifies this conclusion by saying it is a rule of thumb that must also take into account asset allocation, the planning horizon, fees and tax management, scenario testing (of retirees expectations), risk management, and investment governance.

Since the 2007-2009 period when the global financial crisis had such a negative impact on many retiree’s portfolios, the focus has turned to a more structured approach for capital

preservation of portfolios. The last word might be left to Bengen who wrote in 2011 “… buy and hold in these environments is an invitation to disaster.

You need a money manager who is willing to withdraw your funds from the market when there is high risk present – and then be willing to further invest you when values improve and the risk reduced…” Your financial planner can assess your personal situation and goals together with your optimal level of investment risk when designing your retirement income strategy and preservation of your capital.

For more Information contact Tim Maher at Maher Digby Securities Pty Ltd Financial Advisers – AFSL No. 230559 (see advert Page 3). Phone 07 5441 1266 or visit our website www.maherdigby.com.au This document was prepared without taking into account any person’s particular objectives, financial situation or needs.

It is not guaranteed as accurate or complete and should not be relied upon as such. Maher Digby Securities does not accept any responsibility for the opinions, comments, forward looking statements, and analysis contained in this document, all of which are intended to be of a general nature. Investors should, before acting on this information, consider the appropriateness of this information having regard to their personal objectives, financial situation or needs.

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ON the Gold Coast recently, would-be thieves have been hanging around ATMs while the elderly and women, in particular, were withdrawing money.

Another problem can be ‘ATM skimming’. This happens when offenders install skimming devices on the ATM to record data from the card’s magnetic strip and to record the person entering their PIN number with a pin-hole camera (often a mobile phone). The stolen information is later encoded onto blank EFTPOS cards and can be used at ATMs to withdraw funds using the customer’s PIN. Offenders have also been known to hold onto stolen account information for several months before accessing skimmed accounts elsewhere in the world. It is much safer to withdraw cash at one of the major supermarkets – you don’t even have to be making a purchase, and it won’t cost you anything. At any time when you are out and about it is wise to be aware of your surroundings. Remember the following tips: If you carry a purse or bag, hold it close to your body, tucked under your arm. Always have a firm hold of your handbag or purse, don’t leave it on shop counters or on the seat beside you on the bus or train. Never leave your handbag in the shopping trolley. Never carry large sums of money. Use EFTPOS or credit cards wherever possible. Use a supermarket or an ATM inside a shopping centre, not external ATMs. Don’t carry signed withdrawal forms with your bank book.

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Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group Inc AT the April meeting of Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group some of our members gave short talks on the topic of “When My Family Went to War”.

The talks were the result of research or personal letters and diaries and covered the very different war experiences had by our relatives. Cooroy Library will hold the annual Fusion Festival on Saturday, 9th May. Our Group will take part with an information and craft

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MEETINGS are held weekly at Caloundra on Saturdays and Buderim on Thursdays, and for the North Coast the Club the monthly meetings at Yandina on the third Wednesday of each month (excluding Dec).

Membership entitles attendance at any Club meeting being held on the Coast. SSCCC welcomes visitors to come to a meeting to see just what happens at these meetings to see if what is on offer will help them if they become members of the Club. The Club has a number of members who are unable to attend meetings regularly but rely on information they can get from the Club Help Lines, from weekly information bulletins and the monthly magazine published by the club. For reasonable membership fees, members have multiple avenues for help and support when needed.

It could be just what you need to help you make better use of your technology items. To find out more about the club phone 5492 1005 or visit the club web site http://www.sccc.org.au or email the club at sccc@internode.on.net

stall. Many past and present Cooroy residents will be interested in “Back to Cooroy Day”, an event organised by the Group and held this year on Sunday, 7th June at the Cooroy Memorial Hall from 9am to 2pm. Now is the time to arrange to meet up with friends, neighbours and cousins. If you would like to share some photographs of people, places or events from around the local area, please contact Bev on 5442 5570 to arrange copying. The Research Room at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy is open to visitors and members on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9.30am to 1pm. Friendly duty librarians are there to help with local queries and family research. The Irish Group will meet on Saturday, 2nd and 30th May from 1pm. The German Interest Group will meet on Tuesday, 12th and Thursday, 28th May on both days from 1pm. To find out more visit www.genealogynoosa.org.au or phone 5442 5570.

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Twin Waters VIEW Club

THE Twin Waters VIEW Club (Voice, Interest and Education of Women) is a friendship club for women of all ages, will hold their next monthly luncheon meeting at The Loose Goose Restaurant, Twin Waters at 11am, on Thursday 14 May, 2015. New members and guests are always welcome. Come along and have some fun and make new friends. Our Guest Speaker will be Therese Willley, a member of our View Club.

Cost is $27. Please book by Monday 11 May by emailing twinwatersviewclub@gmail.com or calling 0487 182 644 and leave a message including your contact details.

The next Social Function is on Thursday 28 May 2015.

Morning Tea at Open House, Shop 40, 566 Kawana way, Birtinya. Coffee/Tea and cake starting at 10am.

Cost $10. This is a Funky Café along with a homewares shop. RSVP: Call 0487 182 644 (leave a message) or email twinwatersviewclub@gmail.com.

Caloundra Senior Citizens’ Club

OUR club has been going for over 40 years. People 50 and over living in Caloundra and nearby districts may like to visit our club and take part in some of the activities on offer. Coach trips are organised every month and visit interesting places. Our club has all its other activities in the CCSA Hall in Nutley Street Caloundra, which is close to the Events Centre. The membership subscription for the year is only $10 which entitles members to participate in all the activities. Entry cost for members is no more than $3 for all the activities and no more than $4 for visitors. For other enquiries please contact club president Ray Whiteley phone 5438 1403, or Secretary Jill Barr phone 5491 5341. You will be very welcome.

MPA Support Group

MELANOMA Patients Australia (MPA) is a support group for anyone who has been diagnosed with Melanoma, their family and their friends. The Sunshine Coast Branch meets at 10am on the 3rd Friday of each month at the Cancer Council Office, Shop 4, 54 Baden Powell Street, Maroochydore. The next meeting will be held on Friday 15th May at 10am. For more information about our meetings or to talk to someone from our group, please phone Christine on 0412 689 546. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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AUSTRALIA’S legendary TV travel pioneer Mal Leyland enthralled more than 200 lunch guests at Living Gems Ruby Gardens Resort recently.

Mal introduced his latest book Still Travelling and answered questions about his life as a Leyland Brother and beyond. Ruby Gardens Resort manager Maria Prosser says the event

was a huge success.

“Everyone who grew up in Australia knows about the Leyland Brothers. Mal has some great stories to share and everyone enjoyed hearing them,” she says.

“Mal lives at one of Living Gems Resorts on the Sunshine Coast. As well as being a great travel writer and story teller, he is a wonderful ambassador for the active lifestyle re-

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sorts.” Living Gems Lifestyle Resorts are situated on the Gold Coast, on Brisbane’s south side and the Sunshine Coast. An independent interna-

Mal Leyland met Opal Gardens resident Terry Barling and Ruby Gardens manager, Maria Prosser. Terry won a signed copy of Mal’s book.

Coolum Men’s Shed WE are now located at 4/47 Link Crescent Coolum Beach. Opening times are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-4pm (excluding Public Holidays). All men are welcome to drop in. We have a sausage sizzle lunch each Friday at 12 noon. On May 23rd we will be conducting a seminar on depression and suicide. Presenters will be Jean-Claude Boulenaz and Susan Daniel. Further details can be found at our website in the Seminar section. Our website is www.coolummensshed.org for more information, newsletters and videos or contact via email: coolummensshed@gmail.com

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Jan, Leonie and Anne at the skirt making lesson

IT has been a busy month at the Coolum Beach Quilters. Some members took part in drafting a pattern and making a skirt. This was a lot of fun, as while a lot of ladies have been making Quilts for many years some have never made a garment. A bus ride to the Brisbane Quilt and Craft Show was also on the agenda, and then, on the last Thursday of the month, everyone brought along sewing machines to make items for the sales table for the Coolum Quilt Show. This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the Coolum beach Quilters and the Civic Centre has been booked for Saturday 29th and Sunday30th August so that the group can show off their quilts to the public. Traders have booked tables and you may even be able to pick up a local handmade gift. Be sure to tell your friends and if it’s a while since you have visited Coolum you could be in for a surprise. For more info contact Judy on 0439 989 329.

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tional advisory committee recently voted Living Gems Resorts the best in Australasia.

Visit www.livinggems.com.au to find out more.

NOOSAVILLE VIEW Club Members Friendship Day was a tour of Boggo Road Jail, Brisbane. A very interesting, informative tour which included morning tea.

Afterwards Lunch in Roma Gardens. Noosaville VIEW Club Members Lunch Meeting is on the 4th Thursday of the month and the Friendship Day is on the 2nd Thursday. This is a fun and friendship club which supports The Smith Family’s “Learning for Life” Programme. Phone 5473 0013 for more information.

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Along with these details, there is one more significant thing to consider: travel insurance. Many people will return from a trip with funny stories about getting lost, language barriers and or other little things that went amiss. While most people encounter minor incidents, should things take a serious turn for the worse, it is important to have the financial support of travel insurance behind you. Imagine falling ill in a foreign country, losing your luggage, having your possessions stolen, or being subjected to delayed flights – these are all things which could ruin your holiday experience. Luckily, these are also situations where travel insurance can come to the rescue. And that’s where National Seniors Insurance comes in.

Specially designed for the over 50s with no age limit on acceptance, it can include cover for a range of preexisting medical conditions. It also provides financial support for a range of incidents, including lost luggage, medical and dental expenses incurred overseas and the provision of extra flights in the case of a delay or emergency. We’ve partnered with the experts at Cerberus Special Risks to bring you cover that is underwritten by certain underwriters at Lloyds and includes 24/7 emergency assistance and the highest levels of customer support and claims management. And, by purchasing insurance through us, you will also be supporting the advocacy work that we carry out on behalf of more than 200,000 members of National Seniors Australia nationwide. Contact us for a quote on 1300 50 50 99 or visit nationalseniorsinsurance.com.au.

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night life and great restaurants) then Puntarenas, Costa Rica situated at the end of a sandy peninsula.

Regatta will take you through the Panama Canal, an engineering triumph, and on to the superbly preserved beauty of Cartagena, Columbia.

Cartagena’s old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a maze of cobbled alleys, balconies covered in bougainvillea and massive churches that cast their shadows across plazas. By contrast, the next port is in the USA. Charleston, South Carolina was voted for the third consecutive year, “Top City in the United States” by Conde Nast Traveller. Stand on the site of the first shot in the Civil War. Come face to face with a giant sea turtle. Take a tour of an antebellum mansion. Climb aboard a

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Centrally located, this luxury San Francisco icon is a short cable car trip from the bustling Downtown, Financial District, Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf. Close at hand is the Port of San Francisco, which is where you’ll board Regatta. Sailing out of San Francisco, your first port of call is Cabo San Lucas at the tip of the Baha California Peninsula of Mexico, where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean.

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Today, Tewantin is the administrative centre for the Noosa region and boasts many attractions from its pedestrian friendly CBD with all four major banks, shops and cafes to the Noosa Regional Gallery, located by the river and Noosa Marina where you can enjoy coffee, a cool drink, alfresco lunch or evening meal with river views.

It is also fascinating to delve into Tewantin’s history by visiting the friendly volunteers at Parkyn’s Hut information centre on Poinciana Avenue. Soon, there

will be an added attraction to the area with Tewantin businesses contributing to the purchase of solar lights in Poinciana Avenue.

It will be a gradual process but hopefully within the next few weeks all of the lighting will be complete and the Tewantin community and visitors can enjoy the lights. Barbara Sheriff, President of Tewantin Traders Association, said, “We wanted to use solar lighting as a point of difference, so that we were environmentally friendly.”

“We would like to thank all of the Tewantin businesses that have already contributed not only to the cost of the lights but to the actual installation.”

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Fresh Nambour Garden Club celebrates its 35 years’ Anniversary LIKE the gardens it epitomises, the club has grown and blossomed and now has 249 members. At the Friendship day, 146 members attended, along with guest speaker, renowned academic, author, artist, botanist, designer, photographer and educator, Dr Nita Lester, Queensland Council of Garden Clubs ambassador Judy Lumsdale, Marion Beazley and Peter Young from the Queensland Garden Expo at Nambour and Brisbane International Garden Show at Strathpine, and Nambour Garden Club president Diana Colpoys and Secretary Jeanette Morrison 50 guests from fellow garden clubs throughout “Thirty five years ago pleased after an absence South East Queensland. Beatrice Page and of some years, Beatrice Beatrice Dalton decided Dalton has joined us again they didn’t want to travel and is here at our meetall the way to a garden ing. “A great big thank club in Buderim any more, you to all our guests for and they would see if coming to our special day. they could start a group It has been a very great closer to home,” presi- pleasure to be able to exdent Diana Colpoys said. tend the hand of friend“From that small begin- ship to you all, and an ning we have grown and equally big thank you to grown and are now one all our members who of the biggest clubs in worked so hard to make Queensland. We are very this day possible.”

Gympie Garden Expo THE Gympie Garden Expo is on the 2nd and 3rd of May from 8am at the Gympie showgrounds. Only 40 minutes from the Sunshine Coast, it hosts one of the state’s largest collection of orchids with the Gympie and District Societies annual competition. The Gympie Horticultural Society plant competition offers fascinating plant displays or you can visit open gardens for best of Town and Country, Novice and an Over 75 section. Guest speakers Jerry Coleby-Williams and Tom Wyatt, deliver informative talks on organic gardening and home orchards. The weekend attracts market stalls offering plants, art and craft and a myriad of garden accessories to compliment the home gardener. Sunday’s Compost Corner focuses on the sustainable lifestyle with permaculture displays and specialised gardening techniques for the community. There will be a multitude of raffles each day with the major raffle prize drawn on Sunday. Children and parking free. For more information and enquiries, please call 0411 876 584

Maleny Arts and Crafts MALENY Arts and Crafts Group invite you to join us at our annual May Fair. Again we shall be presenting for sale beautiful handcrafted articles such as hand knits, hand spun wool, jewellery, fine art, patchwork, woodwork, hand dyed silk scarves, art glass, baby clothes and much more. We shall also raffling a beautiful quilt and have country style refreshments for sale from our Café MAG. The Fair is on from Friday 1st May to Sunday 3rd May, 9am to 4pm Friday and Saturday, 9am to 3pm Sunday. Entry is free.

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May is Rotary Bowelscan Month – Catch cancer before it catches you BOWEL Cancer is the second most common cause of cancer related deaths in Australia.

80 Australians die every week of this disease, yet screening for blood in the motion, will reduce the death rate from bowel cancer by over 30%. The Federal Government recognises this and issues free test kits to all people turning 50, 55, 65 and 70 years of age. Unfortunately, people under the age of 50 and over the age of 70, are not covered and there is still no provision for an annual rescreening program.

Bowel cancer has no early signs to warn you. Skin cancer is visible and can be seen and dealt with early. Bowel cancer very often develops from a polyp, which is a small warty like growth in the lining of the bowel. Polyps often bleed a small amount into the bowel but this blood is not normally noticeable but it can be detected by testing of the

bowel motion. Such testing is the simplest method of detecting polyps and bowel cancer early. However, because polyps and cancers bleed only intermittently, testing of the motions should be done annually. Not all polyps are cancerous, however, if detected early, they can be removed to significantly reduce the chance of bowel cancer developing. Rotary Bowelscan, is an initiative of well over 300 Rotary Clubs around Australia, working to raise awareness of the risks of bowel cancer, in an effort to actively decrease the number of lives lost to the disease every year. It has been operating in Queensland for many years and is well established on the Sunshine Coast and in Brisbane, both north and south of the Brisbane River. Rotary Clubs within Rotary District 9600, operate an annual program under the title Sunshine Coast/ North Brisbane Rotary

Bowelscan. The program this year offers new test kits based on newer technology, which detects human blood only in the motion and has NO DIETARY RESTRICTIONS. The price of kits has increased to $15, which still includes the cost of laboratory testing. The program runs from 1st May to 31st May and many local Pharmacies provide their support.

Testing of returned kits occurs under strict supervision at a Laboratory in New South Wales, to which the kits are returned by mail. Test results will be notified either by email or letter. Test kits will be available from pharmacies on the Sunshine Coast in Gympie, Noosa, Buderim, Maroochydore, Nambour, Coolum, Cooroy, Eumundi, Bli Bli, Mudjimba, Peregian, Maleny, Mooloolaba and Kawana Waters, Glasshouse Mountains and Caloundra. In North Brisbane, they are avail-

able from participating pharmacies in, or in proximity to, Caboolture, Bribie Island and Albany Creek.

Each person who participates in the program, receives a letter indicating either a negative outcome or advice that there is a potential problem, which should be discussed with his or her doctor. It is important to note that the earlier bowel cancer is detected, markedly increases the likelihood of successful treatment. If you are over 40, do this cheap and simple test now and do it annually. It may well save your life.

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trial and education of CPAP (positive airway pressure) machines, a mode of respiratory ventilation used primarily in the treatment of OSA (obstructive sleep apnoea). People with sleep apnoea repeatedly stop breathing during sleep, usually because of a blockage in the back of the throat due to the collapse of soft tissues obstructing the airway.

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code which links directly to a database that can be accessed by police at all times, from any location.

The information on the bracelet allows police to reunite people with their loved ones faster and it also allows members of the public to lend a helping hand.

The bracelets have a concealed clasp to prevent the wearer inadvertently removing it and will be available at no cost to people in Queensland

with a diagnosis of dementia through Alzheimer’s Australia (Qld).

If you see someone who looks lost or disoriented and is wearing one of these bracelets, you can contact Queensland PoliceLink – the non-urgent number for the Queensland Police Service - by calling 131 444.

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“Caring for a person with dementia is a huge responsibility, and when they go missing it can be incredibly distressing, especially if the person you’re caring for is a loved one.

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member with dementia and you are worried about them wandering and becoming lost, please register with the Safely Home program.

To register for the Safely Home program, or to find out more information, call the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.

See the Fight Dementia website for information, services and assistance with dementia and its caring at https:// fightdementia.org.au/.

Let’s talk about death and dying BIRTH, Death and Taxes it is said, are three of Life’s certainties and though Tax payment may be an option for some of us, the second scenario is the inevitable outcome of the first.

Death, along with Sex and Politics, is a subject generally avoided by the overly sensitive among us, but as we head toward the aforementioned outcome, it behoves us to think about and plan for our journey’s end. With this in mind, Dr Johannes Klabbers, Exit International’s National Co-ordinator, will present his Exit Viva Seminar “Let’s Talk About Death and Dying” on June 30th at the CWA Hall in Maroochydore.

An experienced secular pastoral worker and therapist, Dr Klabbers is holding Australia-wide seminars with a view to allowing a collective conversation among our senior population, on this almost “taboo” subject. Following his talk which will outline the advantage of being prepared and discussing your wishes with friends and family, the floor will be open to questions from the audience. Attendance is free to members of Exit International and their friends and family. Seats are still available but booking is necessary by phoning Exit’s co-ordinator on the Sunshine Coast, Linese Norrish on 5446 5116.

Pilates Classes for the over 50’s THE Pilates method of exercising is a non-impact body conditioning program, which enhances the quality of life through improving body awareness, strength, flexibility and posture. It uses smooth, flowing movements that tone and stretch your body. If you want to strengthen your spine, flatten your tummy, be more flexible, improve your posture and balance, increase muscle strength, lower stress levels, improve concentration, boost your immunity system and restore vitality then Pilates is for you. It is an excellent exercise for older people. I run classes from my home in Noosa and there is a maximum of six ladies in each class so it is a comfortable size in comfortable sur-

roundings. Proceeds go to the Wheelchairs for Kids organisation. For enquiries phone 5470 2178 or mobile 0408 919 030.

Head and neck cancer education sessions HEAD and neck Cancer education sessions will be discussing topics of nutrition, oral health and the emotional impact of head and neck cancer on Wednesday 29th April and 6th May 9.30-11.30am. Contact Maroochydore @cancerqld.org.au or 5451 6000 to register.

Aglow International – Sunshine Coast Branch AGLOW international, Sunshine Coast Branch will meet at Flame Tree Baptist Church Hall, 27 Coes Creek Road, Nambour, on Friday 8th May, commencing at 9.30am. Come along, bring a friend and enjoy worship and an inspirational message.

Entry $8 includes a delicious morning tea.

Aglow International is a non-denominational Christian organisation and has branches in 172 nations and on 6 continents. Men and women are made welcome. For further information contact Dorothy on 5476 4190 or Melva on 5443 5752.

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A breath of fresh air…

FOR those looking for new experiences when river cruising in Europe, in 2016 Avalon Waterways will have new ships, new itineraries and new destinations, including two new cruises into Belgium on the Meuse River.

There’s the 8-day ‘Essential Holland and Belgium’ itinerary which begins in Amsterdam and visits Rotterdam and the windmills of Kinderdijk before travelling to the grandest cities in Belgium including Ghent, Antwerp and Brussels. Pay your respects during the 9-day ‘Enchanting Belgium’ cruise from Amsterdam which visits the battlefields of Ypres as well as the picturesque riverside city of Namur.

To mark the launch of the new program, Avalon Waterways is offering discounts until 30 June 2015 of up to 15 per cent off 2016 river cruises in France and up to 10 per cent off all other 2016 European river cruises. A French itinerary that’s bound to be

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popular amidst the interest in this year’s Anzac commemorations is the 8-day ‘Paris to Normandy’s Landing Beaches’ cruise.

Avalon has also announced two new Suite Ships to be launched in 2016. Avalon’s river cruise fleet is the most modern in Europe with an average age of just over three years, and the smaller Suite Ships visit towns and waterways that are out of reach to larger vessels.

Avalon Waterways Managing Director Australasia Stewart Williams said the new ships and Belgian itineraries were a reflection of Avalon’s innovation over recent years.

“Avalon Waterways revolutionised river cruising with the launch of its first Suite Ship in 2011, giving passengers more space, better views and a contemporary style,” Mr Williams said. “The concept has been a huge success, particularly among

Australians, so we’re expanding it further and introducing new destinations in response.”

Avalon’s stylish Suite Ships offer 30 per cent more cabin space than the industry average, with wall-to-wall panoramic windows that open to provide an openair balcony or close to create an intimate lounge area. Clever suite design means beds face the views instead of the wall, while smaller capacity allows a more intimate and uncrowded style of travel.

Contact yyour our local TTra ra ravv eller ellerss Choice consultant today on 1300 78 78 58 or visit www.travellerschoice.com.au to enjoy a breath of fresh air cruising Europe’s rivers with Avalon Waterways.

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Cruise Expo at Caloundra RSL

CRUISE travellers will have the opportunity to speak directly with cruise line representatives plus pick up a fantastic special or two at the third annual Sunshine Coast Cruise Sale Day at Caloundra RSL.The event, to be held on Sunday May 17th and will run for strictly four hours only from 10am-2pm with all specials to expire as soon as the clock hits 2pm. On top of this, all visitors will go into the draw to win a lucky door prize valued at over $1000. Like previous years, most major cruise lines will be present on the day including, Princess Cruises, P&O, Holland America, Royal Caribbean International, APT, Azamara, Celebrity, Avalon Waterways & Celebrity. However, this year there will be some new exhibitors including Swan Hellenic, Voyages of Discovery, Hebridean Princess & Hurtigruten.

There will also be a host of niche cruise suppliers offering itineraries to South America, Antarctica, Galapagos, Asia River cruising and even domestic expedition cruise specialist Coral Princess.

Event organizer and Ucango Travel & Cruise Managing Director Dave Hulsman said the success of the last two events just shows how popular cruising has become. “It has been interesting to watch the industry evolve over the past 5 years,” Mr Hulsman said. “Not only do we have a large

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market of cruiser heading overseas for cruise options but each year we see more and more vessels coming out to our waters which is opening the market up to more and more demographics. “Like previous years, all visitors will have the opportunity to speak to every cruise line at their corresponding exhibitor stand, however this year will also see the introduction or a some supplier presentations. Schedule of presenters will be available on entry.

“It’ll be a great opportunity for anyone, whether they’ve cruised before or not, to find out what options are available and perhaps save a buck or two.”

Exhibitors: APT, P&O Australia, Cunard, Princess, Tauck, Travel Marvel, Oceania, Voyages to Antiquity, Scenic Tours, Avalon Waterways, Chimu Adventures, Worldwide Cruise Centres, Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Line, Star Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, Captain Cook Cruises, Coral Princess, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity, Azamara, Allianz, Gateway Airport Parking, Swan Hellenic, Voyages of Discovery, Hebridean Princess & Hurtigruten, Wendy Wu. For more information contact Ucango TTra ra ravv el and Cruise on 543 7 4000 (Caloundra) or 5437 545 1 8600 (Mar ooch ydore) 5451 (Marooch oochydore) or email info@ucango.com.au

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RLQ tourist card RESIDENTS and travellers within regional and outback Queensland can become a member of a public library in the Rural Libraries Queensland (RLQ) network, for free.

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RLQ public library membership is free to anyone who is residing or travelling within regional and outback Queensland. The library card enables members to borrow books and items from all RLQ

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Members can borrow up to four items at a time for four weeks although limits apply to some collections.

Library items can be returned to any RLQ library branch regardless of where they were borrowed. Most libraries have after- hours access chutes which can be used by members 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Register for your free library card at plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/forms/rlqtourist-card and a card will be mailed to your home address or PO Box within five working days.

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Staying at the Fitzroy Crossing Lodge during a trip from Darwin to Broome, this sign was one of the many Rules & Regulations posted on the veranda of the Inn. Fortunately our group was very well behaved.

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Travel TALES How many yarns have you begun with ‘I remember once when we were in...’? We all have our favourite travel stories we love to share, especially the funny ones you can back up with a photo or two.

Don’t just save them for family and friends.

Send them in to us here at your favourite Seniors Newspaper and share with us. We’d love to hear all about your adventures or maybe a handy travel tip or two that will save fellow readers a lot of hassle.

You can email them to us at editor@seniorsnewspaper.com.au, with the heading Travel Tales and remembering to include your name, address and daytime phone number. Or post it to us at Travel Tales, Shop 2, 12 Project Avenue, Noosaville 4566. Don’t forget a stamped self-addressed envelope if you want your photos returned!

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This is a non-profit app which helps you reach out and become the sight for a blind person helping them cope with basic tasks which we usually take for granted. With this app, you can become the sight for someone who cannot see. The app was developed by a visually impaired person in Denmark and connects such people to volunteers who can see via video chat from a phone camera. The sighted volunteer can “lend their eyes” to see the blind person’s environment and surroundings and answer their questions.

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• Grey Nomads represent the highest proportion (40%) of ‘Travellers’ – those caravanners who stay at parks for accommodation on a road trip.

• On average Grey Nomads had stayed in more than 20 caravan parks in the past five years.

• Grey Nomads are usually a couple aged 55 and over, reside interstate, prefer a powered site as they are travelling with very expensive rigs.They want to see Australia (their “own backyard”), have mixed budgets – but all are price conscious as the majority have lower incomes.

• Grey Nomads were most likely to have started their trip in QLD/Gold Coast (29%) or VIC/Melbourne (27%) reflecting where they are from.

• Travellers tend to travel anticlockwise around Australia including 62% of Grey Nomads.

• Grey Nomads stayed an average of 104 nights in Western Australia and were likely to have visited the majority of tourism regions in the state during their stay.

• Most Grey Nomads preferred if there weren’t permanents accommodated on a park and would choose a caravan park without permanents if there was a choice.

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on. It’s a circus. And in the process we’re offered copies of everything except my wife. She’s a oneoff, luckily. This shopping business is particularly CONTEMPLATING a trip to Hong Kong? Well, there’s an extra attraction you should know about. exhausting for males who soon grow tired of It’s the city of Shenzhen, just across the border in looking at yet another pile of boxer shorts, so it’s back to the oasis of the Shangri-La and cocktail China and it’s certainly worth an excursion for a hour in the Horizon Club…a sort of recovery ward. very good reason. Shopping! We found getting There are plenty of dinner options in the hotel, there easy on the KCR train from Hong Kong in and if you’re brave enough there are abundant less than an hour. On arrival, we fill in a simple local restaurants and bars in the city to try. We had form, hand over a photo plus 168 RMB (about $28) and get an instant visa valid for 5 days. Then decided to spend a night in Shenzhen and pick up the goodies the next day. Lo and behold, the frock we sally forth into the scrum of humanity. At first was ready on time as were our tailor-made shirts it’s a bit overwhelming, but with a sense of and blouses… all a perfect fit and well made. humour and the sniff of a bargain we make a pit So on the afternoon of the second day, we bid stop at the nearby Shangri-La Hotel. Suitably farewell to LWCC and its jumbly-tumbly alleys and refreshed, we hit the Lo Wu Commercial City corridors and head for the train station just (LWCC) across the road, ready for action. And metres away. Laden with our modest treasures, action there is. Touts of every description offer to we’re glad our friends in Hong Kong guide us to the “best”, the “cheapest”, the recommended this brief encounter with Mainland “highest quality”, the “real thing” and so on. But China. For us, Shenzhen and the LWCC have been armed with introductions from the Shangri-La an eye-opener, particularly for the tailoring where concierge, we forge our way through the labyrinth and find our first target…Lark International Tailors we made savings enough to justify our trip expenses including a night in the hotel. As long as where Stephanie presides. She helps us choose you’re hassle-proof, it’s a fun experience… it’s a some rather beautiful Chinese silk and promises small window to China if you haven’t been there my wife delivery of a dress the next day. So the before, and you can add considerably to your day passes. There are shops selling just about shopping trophies to impress your friends. And if anything you can name, and some you can’t. you didn’t bring an extra suitcase, you’ll soon be We’re offered “genuine” brand name handbags, offered “a real bargain” in the shape of a watches, pearls, jeans and casual wear, leather Salmonite bag. goods, electronic gadgets and widgets, branded spectacles (made with lenses to our prescriptions www.shangrila.com www.shenzhenshopper.com in just 2 hours), big name golf clubs…the list goes www.journeywoman.com

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Over 50s Travel Expo coming ABOUT 50 years ago there was a very popular stage play called ‘It’s Tuesday So This Must Be Belgium’, a riotous comedy about the rigors of conducted tours that left you needing a holiday at the end. Alas, some people still think this is what happens.

Those however, who’ve been smart enough to book with Uplift Tours and Travel tell a different tale. They enjoy not having to Fran with an assistant in the pool

Join us to discover the many faces of South America 29 days of magic visiting Machu Picchu, Rio, Iguazu Falls, Cuzco, Glaciers, Buenos Aires, Titicaca Lake, Lima, Bariloche on a small group fully escorted tour.

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worry about finding suitable accommodation, juggling expenses, making their way around a strange country in a foreign language and learning exactly what to see and when but what makes their holiday the wonderful experience of a lifetime.

The special one they look back on with

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warm waters of the islands. No sooner said than done! With the help of friendly locals the lady found herself floating in Muri Lagoon, marvelling at the wonderful underwater life. She was over the moon! “I’ve ticked that off my bucket list” she exulted.

Do you belong to an over 50s club or live in delight, is the way each a retirement village? person is treated as an Are you wanting to plan a group getaway but honoured guest. don’t quite know where Recently, Uplift Tours to go or how to arrange and Travel took a special lady to the Cook it?

Uplift Tours and Travel is Islands. Fran has the answer. indomitable courage.

They specialise in group Despite walking with travel, especially for the aid of a wheelieOver 50s. They walker, she was understand special determined to enjoy needs and have a every minute and wealth of ideas for you mentioned her dream to explore. Does your was to snorkel in the

group have a special destination with a special purpose in mind?

They’ll have all the answers and can arrange it for you.

Travelling made easy with Uplift Tours and Travel! Give the friendly team a call on 3283 1966 or better still, go along to their travel expo at HumeRidge Church of Christ on 3rd June between 10am2pm.

The Expo will showcase Uplift Tours and Travel’s own Over 50s escorted tours but will also have many tour operators and destination tourism representatives there too. There are lucky door prizes and giveaways but the real bonus is the friendly expertise!

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Mega Cruising ALLAN BLACKBURN

the one on Oasis. The ship has 24 eateries, Cruising ships come in anchored by three large many shapes and sizes, formal dining rooms. most are really enjoyThere are 20 bars and able. However, if you lounges, 24 high-speed want a cruise that is lifts, over 20 pools and exceptional, you need spas, large kids’ to try one of the mega entertainment areas, a cruise ships. The Royal special place for Caribbean line has one teenagers and a retreat of the biggest, Oasis of exclusively for adults. the Seas. This is a The sports deck huge ship at over features a full-sized 225,000 tonnes, and it basketball court, minicarries over 6,300 golf, table tennis area, passengers and 2,350 two flow riders, a zip crew. line and there is even Comparing Oasis of the an ice skating rink. A Seas to a normal cruise huge fitness centre has ship is like comparing a every kind of gym standard hotel to a Las machine imaginable.

Vegas casino. The The superlatives Oasis is over-the-top in continue. One deck every department. It has Central Park which has 16 decks, taller is a proper garden, than many city struccomplete with full-sized tures. Most shopping trees and countless centres would love to shrubs and flowers. It have a mall as big as even has resident live

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butterflies. Two walls are covered in vertical gardens. It is a real retreat, away from the hustle of the busy areas.

The stern deck has a Boardwalk which focuses on a carnival theme, with carousels, clowns, face painters, balloon artists and two five-storey high rockclimbing walls. The Aqua Theatre is the venue for the water shows.

An amazing fountain display and three levels of diving platforms feature in the shows.

The pool is the deepest on any ship, at 5.9 metres.

There are so many entertainment venues that none are crowded, although some are filled on a first come, first served basis.

Numerous live acts are repeated daily so that everyone has a chance to see them. The main theatre seats over 1300 people. The ship has a resident Broadway musical which runs for five years. Recently it was Hairspray but is about to change to Grease. Comedy shows, game shows, bingo, trivia, gambling in the casino, card games, craft classes, sports tournaments and dancing continue through the day and into the small hours.

On every cruise the food is a highlight. This is certainly the case on the Oasis.

If the cuisine in the three main dining rooms is not to your fancy, you can opt for one of the specialty restaurants, or maybe

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go for a pizza or to one of the bistros where you can eat as much as you want as often as you want. The choice is astounding and would satisfy even the most fastidious eater.

The ship is so large that its movement is barely discernable, even in rough seas. Hence, seasickness is not a problem. Disembarking for shore excursions is a streamlined event that is efficient and fast. The whole ship is cashless. Your Seapass card works as a stateroom key and as a credit card for all on-

board purchases.

Shore excursions are available when the ship docks in such exotic destinations as the Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti, Grand Caymans, St Maarten’s or Cozumel in Mexico.

Arrivals are timed to give passengers maximum daylight hours on shore and the activities on offer are as many and varied as those on the ship itself.

Are there any negatives? Well maybe one.

Since the ship is essentially American, tipping is virtually mandatory. In fact,

unless you pre-pay the tips, the company debits your account at least $12 per person per day, more if you are in a suite. Most onboard purchases also attract a 15% automatic tip, then they offer you the chance to add an extra tip! To Aussies, this may be slightly off-putting, but if it is budgeted in to the total, it is not so bad.

All up, the Oasis of the Seas offers an unforgettable experience, one you are unlikely to regret. You will certainly be talking about it for a long time.

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Caravanning through the outback ALAN BETTERIDGE

stopped at Barcaldine to visit the Workers ONE of the great things Heritage Centre and about being retired is Tree of Knowledge, the ability to travel under which the when the urge strikes Australian Labor Party you. The best part about was established all living in this great those years ago. country is that you don’t We wondered what the need to go overseas or Labor Party forefathers have a huge amount of would have thought money to enjoy about the direction the travelling. My wife and I party had taken since recently took a its inception. caravanning trip The original Tree of through the outback of Knowledge was Queensland and the poisoned a number of experience was simply years back and a new breathtaking. tree has been Using a combination of promulgated from its free stopovers and DNA and is being caravan parks we were nurtured in the Workers able to keep the cost to Heritage Centre. It is a minimum while still appropriately called: enjoy what this country “The Young’un”. has to offer.

As we travel we tend to During our trip we use caravan parks in

the smaller towns to use as our base for exploring what the area has to offer.

And this trip was to be no different.

We wanted to spend a few days exploring the Longreach area and decided the perfect place to set up camp would be the small town of Ilfracombe, some 27 km east of Longreach.

Caravan parks in the smaller regional centres tend to be a bit quieter and sometimes cheaper than those in the major centres.

Ilfracombe has a line of machinery stretching the entire length of its main street and you can spend hours just walking down it. Most of the machines have a plaque telling you the history and what it would have been used for. One piece that caught my eye was a Marshall Oil Tractor which was first used in

1912. It weighed a massive 11½ ton, travelled at a top speed of four miles per hour and used four gallons of fuel per mile!

Staying at the Ilfracombe Caravan Park is a real experience with a happy hour that is second to none.

Park owners, Jesse and Cathy Hitson have owned the park of the

Get your head in and just relax the Clouds,and rejuvenate IF you are seeking rejuvenation, reconnection and relaxation, then a cottage at Clouds of Montville delivers that promise. Set on 2.2 ha of beautiful and restful parklands overlooking the Sunshine Coast, the cottages and serviced apartments at Clouds give you peace in your soul and the chance to slow down, leave troubles behind and get lost in a rainforest.

Clouds lies in the heart of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, renowned for brilliant shopping, vibrant markets, wonderful restaurants and fresh local food. The artistic heritage continues to flourish with world class artisans and galleries. Or if it’s shopping and food and fun times with family and friends, a self-contained one-bedroom apartment with great coastal views or a ground floor studio apartment will

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past 10 years and have made some enormous changes in that time.

Jesse had the crowd in stitches as he recounted how he had met his wife and other outback tales.

We the next day in Longreach and you could easily spend a few more to take in what this town has to offer. The two ‘must visits’ are the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and the Qantas Founders Museum.

The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame pays tribute to Australia’s stockmen and women, pioneering legends and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. It has an art gallery, artefacts, electronic displays, photographs and films.

You could easily spend a full day exploring what it has to offer.

The Qantas Founders Museum is an aviation buffs dream come true

and is home to some of Qantas’ famous aircraft, including a DC3, Boeing 747 and 707 airliners.

Guided tours of the 747 and 707 are available as is a wing walking tour of the 747 (weather permitting).

The 707 was found in England in a poor state of repair but after nearly one year of dedicated rebuilding by ex-Qantas engineers and many others it put back into

an airworthy state and flown half way around the world to Longreach.

The sad part is both aircraft will never fly again as the runway is too short to allow them to take-off.

Next we are off to Winton, the dinosaur capitol of Australia and home of Waltzing Matilda and Queensland Boulder Opal.

(See our continuing journey in a later edition)

serve you well. A new addition at Clouds is the outdoor kitchen with barbecue, pizza oven and cafe bar to complement the Balinese-style dining pavilion, par 3 golf course and lawn bowls rink.

Come up to the Clouds, just 2.5km south of Montville on the Balmoral Road between Montville and Maleny. Contact Phillip and Stephanie on 07 5442 9174 or visit www.cloudsofmontville.com.au May 2015 - Sunshine Coast Seniors - Page 35

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community news African Children’s Choir to dazzle Sunshine Coast

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IT will be a fun-filled evening of song, dance and drumming when the African Children’s Choir returns with its vibrant and outstanding musical performance on Saturday, June 20th from7pm at Sunshine Coast Council’s Lake Kawana Community Centre. The Under One Sky concert will be an exclusive double bill, featuring highly acclaimed dynamic looping artist Mr Percival as support act, with guest appearance by the Cool Harmonies community choir. The African Children’s Choir is comprised of orphaned and vulnerable children from the disadvantaged Kampala and Luwero areas of Uganda. Their vibrancy, outstanding musical and dancing abilities have captured the world’s imagination since the choir started in North America and Europe 30 years ago to raise money for children’s education. Cool Harmonies community choir will again host the 18 children and eight chaperones from the Uganda-based choir who will present a fun-filled evening of singing, drumming and dancing as they spread their message of hope and joy for their future. The Sunshine Coast visit is part of a three-month tour across three States, visiting Geelong, Melbourne, Wodonga, Canberra, Wollongong, Sydney, Nowra, Laurieton, Port Macquarie, Taree, Bellingen, Mullumbimby, Gold Coast and Brisbane. Under One Sky Concert at the Lake Kawana Community Centre on Saturday, June 20th at 7pm-9pm. Tickets: Adults $30 / Concession $25 / Student $25 / Children (5-12yrs) $20 / Under 5 years free / Adult Group 10 $270 / Concession Group 10 $225 / Family of 3 $60 / Family of 4 (min 2 children) $90 / Family of 5 (min 2 adults) $105.

Bookings: www.scvenuesandevents.com.au

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . . first or 2nd places in a number of championships. He is a life member of The Brisbane Symphonic Band and the

Masterworks Symphonic Concert

Brisbane Excelsior band.

Tickets are $25 at the door but take advantage of the $20 discounted ticket price and pre-buy or pre-book

your tickets. Tickets are available from Caloundra Community Bank ® (Caloundra Bendigo Bank) or 07 5442 3445.

The Orchestra

THE Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra will host their first 2015 concert, on Saturday 9th May at 2.30pm, Life Pointe Baptist Church, 186 Wises Road, Buderim. The concert ‘Masterworks’ features Dvorak’s Symphony No.8 in G Major as the

main work and this will be the total second half of the program. It is a beautiful work with four very contrasting movements. For strings lovers, Grieg’s Holberg Suite, in the first half of the program will be a delight. Guest conductor, Bernie Hoesman will be

sharing the conducting with SCSO conductor, Donna McMahon. At the age of 12, Bernie “conducted” his first choir.

From that day on, conducting has been one of his principal interests in music performance and he has taken every opportu-

nity to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and experience. He founded and directed The Brisbane Symphonic Band in 1976.

It became the official band for the Commonwealth Games Festival in Brisbane, (1982) and under his leadership secured

An afternoon with The Music of André Rieu Spectacular

AUSTRALIAN Global Entertainment presents, The ACE Award winning “Best Production Show” at The Events Centre, Caloundra this June, with The Music of Andre Rieu Spectacular.

Australia’s most acclaimed international violinist Ian Cooper is joined by opera stars, prima Ballerina’s, Australia’s current champion Pipe Band, world famous piano maestro and the Blue Danube Orchestra to evoke the sheer exuberance of André Rieu in concert.

Uplifting and moving, this spectacular brings history’s most loved music to life from the masterpieces of the Viennese court, to the works of Brahms, Verdi, Puccini,

Bizet and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. Along with haunting renditions of Irish favourites, a touch of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the romance of the Hungarian Gypsy Orchestras, this musical & visual spectacular is set to raise the roof! Mr Cooper was honoured with being commissioned to compose and perform for the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney Olympics. What a spectacle!

Watched around the world by an estimated 2.85 billion viewers, that’s as big as any Australian performer gets.

The show’s performance repertoire includes “I Dreamed a Dream” from the worldwide smash hit “Les Misérables”,

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“Amigos Para Siempre” (Friends for Life) from the Barcelona Olympics, Ravel’s “Bolero” and “The Blue Danube Waltz” with the ballet, “Time to Say Goodbye” (Con te Partirò) made famous by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman, perhaps a little something from “Fiddler on the Roof” and of course Strauss’ famous “Radetzky March”. Also “Scotland the Brave” with the Pipe Band, “Amazing Grace” and others, a little piece of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The producers have a fabulous team of performers who have all worked tirelessly to bring this production to Australian audiences.

Awards include: 5 Golden Fiddle Awards, 2 Mo

Awards, 3 Ace Awards and 1 Platinum Aria Award. ‘An afternoon with The Music of André Rieu Spectacular’ is on at The Events Centre, Caloundra, on Sunday 14th June at 2pm. Tickets: Full Price $65.00 | Concession $60.00 | Group 10+ $55.00pp.

Book Now at www.the eventscentre.com.au or Phone 07 5491 4240

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . .

Forget-Me-Knot!

Cast of Forget-Me-Knot

A bruised head, a bout of amnesia, a mistress, a scheming millionaire pornographer’s daughter and a detective inspector who just wants to eat his sandwich in peace.

What more does anyone want on an autumn night, than a sharplyacted twisting farce featuring all of the above? Forget-Me-Knot, by David Tristram, and Directed by Julian White, tells the tale of a man who may or may not be Robert Zeinfeld, who is found wandering in Brisbane at four in the morning suffering from amnesia. Detective

Inspector Monroe is the man charged with working out who this mystery man is, with the help - or rather hindrance - of Mrs Zeinfeld and a doctor. The play is billed as “having more twists and turns than a buckled slinky” and is quite safe from prosecution under the Trade Descriptions Act. This is the next hilarious production from Nambour’s The Lind Theatre running from 16th to 23rd May. Contact by phone 1300 732 764 or go to website www.lindlane.com.au

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THE Italian Choir … under the Australian sky.

We are a new community group on the Sunshine Coast. Do you enjoy singing? Do you enjoy playing music? Do you love the sound of the Italian language? Are you learning Italian? If so why not join us! Come along to our singing group, open to all lovers of ‘la bella lingua’, of all ages. We are looking for enthusiastic Singers & Players of instruments (such as piano, guitar, violin, piano accordion, clarinet etc) to accompany some of the songs. We will learn songs, practice our Ital-

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CONQUER your fear of doing art by having fun doing it! You’ll enjoy exploring all sorts of art activities, while being given as little or as much help as you like.

Held 2nd and 4th Saturday monthly from 1 pm to 4 pm at Caloundra Arts Centre Cost $5 plus membership of CACA Contact Vicki Johnson by phone 5437 8087.

ian, develop our musical skills, singing some songs with harmony and cover many styles of traditional, folk, popular and classical songs from Italy.

We are also aiming to perform at some local community events. Native speakers especially welcome. Enquiries to Carolyn Bates on 0400

923 728 (facilitator) coroitalianosc@gmail.com.

Please share this information with anyone who would be interested. We will be meeting every Monday starting from April 27th, 6pm-8pm at the Maroochydore Neighbourhood Centre and the cost is $10/$5. All welcome.

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AFTER 4 years and over 1200 shows headlining on the Las Vegas strip, Stayin’ Alive - The Australian Bee Gees Show will return to Australia for the ‘The Past and Present ’Tour, a brand new show for 2015. This new show is a retrospective look at the amazing career of The Brothers Gibb and will be presented in two parts with costume changes defining the eras. The show will feature all of the greatest hits throughout the decades but will also tell the Bee Gees story in a multi- media show that captures the mood and memories of the time.

Stayin’ Alive - The Australian Bee Gees Show is currently performing at

The Excalibur Hotel and Casino. The group has racked up over 1200 performances on the Las Vegas Strip and has just been resigned for another 3 years until Feb 2018.

Stayin Alive are the first Australian band to perform 1000 shows headlining on the Famous Las Vegas Strip.

After 18 years on the world stage and over 5,000 performances in over 45 countries, Stayin’ Alive - The Australian Bee Gees Show has evolved to become the definitive live celebration of the wonderful music written by the Brothers Gibb.

From their first shows in 1996, Stayin’ Alive have

conquered Las Vegas and have played to capacity houses around the world, cementing their reputation as an exceptional live concert act and the world’s leading

Bee Gees Show. For one night only be a part of the magic that is, Stayin’ Alive - The Australian Bee Gees Show at The Events Centre, Caloundra on Sunday

10th May at 2pm. Full Price $55.00 | Concession & Group 10+ $50.00pp.

Book Now at www.theevents centre.com.au or Phone 07 5491 4240.

Tinalley String Quartet Concert FROM the Sydney Opera House to the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, the Tinalley String Quartet has performed to audiences around the world. On Sunday 24th May, they perform for the Noosa Music Society at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Centre, Noosaville. The Quartet, comprising Adam Chalabi – Violin, Lerida Delbridge – Violin, Justin Williams – Viola and Michelle Wood – Cello has rapidly achieved recognition as one of the most exciting quartets, not only in their home of Australia but also on the world stage.

“Australian music-making at truly a world level.”

Limelight Magazine. Tinalley was awarded First Prize at the prestigious 9th Banff International String Quartet Competition in 2007 and the Grand Prize at the 2005 Australian Chamber Music Competition, now known as the Asia Pacific Music Competition. “It’s a rare pleasure to listen to playing that is so committed to musicianship at its highest.” OzArts Review. Two more concerts featuring national and international chamber musicians of the highest calibre perform in the Noosa Music Society 2015 series. Strelitzia Piano Trio

plays on Sunday 19 July as part of the Noosa Long weekend Festival while Amir Farid - Piano and Zoe Knighton Cello share the stage for the final 2015 concert on Sunday 6th September. Subscriptions are available now until Friday 22nd May to the three concerts for $36.00 each. Single concert tickets, at $40 each are available now and right up until performance door sales.

Subscriptions and single tickets are available now at The J www.thej.com.au . Concerts are held at The Good Shepherd Lutheran Centre, Cnr Eumundi Road and Goodchap Street Noosaville, commencing at 7.30pm. In this venue, audiences appreciate the intimate and friendly setting that has always been a feature of Noosa Music Society concerts. Artists and audiences alike appreciate the hall’s excellent acoustics.

The ample and convenient off street parking is an added bonus, as is the pleasant supper available at a modest cost during interval. Watch the Noosa Music Society website www.noosamusic.org for future announcements and details of performers and programs for each concert or find us on Facebook.

BASSINET and mattress with elevated mobile cradle clean white weave solid structure. Bonus lots of toys and bath. $15 Phone 3254 4410 or mob 0431 233 144 DESK Computer light grey on casters, 120cm high by 100cm wide, shelving above and below $35 ONO. Phone 07 5450 8165 Bli Bli DINING ROOM TABLE round glass top, 4 chairs green toning’s also matching coffee table, good condition $75 for both Phone 5477 5846 Mooloolaba.

FRAMED Tapestry wall hanging, Italian Scene.

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HEADBOARD for bed 110cm x 110cm. Mirror black timber frame. $40 Maroochy River Phone 5446 6237.

LOUNGE SET Three piece 1 x 3 seater and 2 x singles. Fabric covered. All items very good order. $500 ONO Phone 5491 5442 Little Mountain.

LOUNGE/BEDROOM CHAIR timber arms high back burgundy/blue toning. Very attractive as new $55 ONO Phone 5408 5490 Bli Bli WHEELY WALKER VGC $65 Phone 5491 5446 Caloundra.

FREE For Sale Classifieds Only ONE FREE FOR SALE classified allowed per person per month. No other sorts of Classifieds, ie: Wanted adverts will be accepted. The publisher reserves the right to decline, edit and reduce the number of classifieds appearing due to space available in the newspaper. Due to these space constraints sometimes not all adverts will appear in the one month, but will be placed in the following month. You can write up to 20 words per advert, but make sure that your contact phone number, location, and the selling price are clearly stated.

Conditions apply: Free For Sale classifieds are for private party advertising only.

No business adverts accepted. Please print the first word of your classified in CAPITALS, and the rest of the advert should be in lower case. All adverts must be accompanied by the name, address and phone number of the person placing the advertising. Items for sale must not exceed $500. Please submit FREE classifieds only by post, fax or email to our office.

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2000 years of history come alive HISTORY Alive is a multi-period living history and re-enactment event presented by the Queensland Living History Federation. At the biggest timeline event in Queensland, you’ll see re-enactment and living history groups from the Roman Legions through to the Vietnam War era. The arenas host 14th century tournaments and military displays, and everyone is welcome to check out the living history encampments where you’ll see knights and ladies next to roman legionaries and WW2 soldiers alongside Napoleon’s men. There is also a range of other activities provided by local and regional history groups. Be at Fort Lytton National Park on June 6th and 7th for Queensland’s most unique living history event. Tickets are available online at historyalive.com.au.

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1 Twisted out of shape single wrongful act passed on outside 2 In this way one left some earth

3 Not far from normal listener 4 Put in position with learner to help 5 Masai lands showing pass by sea 6 Write to US city for a little girl 7 Keep on record about life 8 Being bunched together resulted in change after clan leader

11 One who navigates plenty following private investigator 13 Unconscious state, starting coagulation of many arteries 15 Appear to look over me first 16 Makes a mistake with directions about rights 17 Star material for former supreme ruler 18 Small pair attending a foolish person

Word Trivia The plural of mouse, the rodent, is mice. The plural of mouse, the computer hardware device, is mouses. Other unusually pluralised words are brother, which may be pluralised to brothers but also brethren; cherub, which is pluralised to cherubim; die, which is pluralised to dice; formula, which may be pluralised to formulas but also formulae.

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JOIN in the fun as the Sunshine Coast Concert Band (SCCB) presents a joyous “Merry Maytime”

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The show includes plenty of toe tapping

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Seniors Card 137 468 or 1800 175 500 (free call outside Brisbane) Centrelink: Retirement 132 300 Disability, Sickness & Carers 132 717 Employment Services 132 850 Seniors Enquiry Line 1300 135 500 Department of Veteran Affairs 133 254 or 1800 555 254 (Regional) National Information Centre on Retirement Investments (NICRI) 1800 020 110 National Aged Care Information 1800 200 422 www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au

Admission is only $15, payable at the door and includes a delicious afternoon tea, which will be served at interval.

Come along and enjoy a delightful afternoon, the more the merrier!

“Merry Maytime” is in aid of Supporting People In Respite and Lifestyles Inc., or Spiral, which is a not-for-profit organisation providing day respite for adults living with disabilities, on

the Sunshine Coast.

So come along and enjoy the “Merry Maytime Concert” performed by the Sunshine Coast Concert Band, at 2pm, Sunday May 17th at the Dicky Beach Church of Christ, 30 Beerburrum St, Caloundra, 4551, in aid of Spiral, an incredibly worthwhile cause. It will be smiles all round.

Find us on Facebook and check out the band’s website www.sccb.org.au

Why? Why? Why? EMAILS come with all sorts of messages but it’s always nice when they make the recipient laugh. Why? Why? Why? was originally an email but don’t be surprised if you are even treated to a belly laugh as you read Why? Why? Why? Why do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke?

Why do banks leave vault doors open and then chain the pens to the counters?

Why do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in our driveways and put our useless junk in the garage?

Ever wonder why the sun lightens our hair but darkens our skin; why women can’t put on mascara with their mouths closed; why you don’t ever see the headline Psychic Wins Lottery? Or, why abbreviated is such a long word?

Why is it that doctors and attorneys call what they do practice?

Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavouring and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?

Why is the person who invests all your money called a broker? Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour? Why is there is no mouseflavoured cat food? Why didn’t Noah swat those two mosquitoes? Why is it that needles used for lethal injections are sterilised?

And, you know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes? Why don’t they make the whole plane out of that stuff?

Why don’t sheep shrink when it rains?

Why are apartments so called when they are all stuck together?

Lastly, if flying is so safe why do they call the airport the terminal?

Why? Why? Why?

Would you agree?

THE only 15-letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter is uncopyrightable. Facetious and abstemious contain all the vowels in the correct order, as does arsenious, meaning ‘containing arsenic’. ‘Stewardesses’ is the longest English word that is typed with only the left hand.

The word ‘checkmate’ in chess comes from the Persian phrase ‘Shah Met’ which means ‘the king is dead’. Telly

Savalas and Louis Armstrong died on their birthdays. Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards easily and are on the Australian Coat of Arms for that reason. Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds while dogs only have about ten. The reason firehouses have circular stairways comes from the days of yore when the engines were pulled by horses. The horses were stabled on the ground floor and figured out how to walk up straight staircases. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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MAKING music to support the wounded!

When Air Force Officer Wing Commander Terry Fisk and his wife Margaret, founder and former National Coordinator of the Defence Special Needs Support Group thought about doing a concert of songs by the Mamas and the Papas, Defence life and postings constantly got in the way, delaying the production coming to fruition.

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