CT December 2015

The Canungra Times

December 2015, Issue No 116 www.canungratimes.com.au

2,500 copies distributed FREE every month

INSIDE:

wards ess Excellence A in us B im R c ni ce • S ED at FoodWorks • Life Saving A ember ontact Federal M C to ed rg U ts • Residen ation Issues About Communic Christmas Shop Local This • Think Local,

Inside this Month:

Contact Federal Member about Communications....... 3 Think Local, Shop Local This Christmas............ 10 - 14 O’Reillys Trump at Queensland Tourism Awards...... 16

Regular Features:

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Date Claimer............................................................... 6 From My Window....................................................... 14 Police Watch.............................................................. 15 Crossword................................................................. 28 Trade and Business Directory............................ 30 - 34 Sport................................................................... 37 - 39

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Cover photo: Winners of the Environmental Sustainability Award at the Scemic Rim Business Excellence Awards - Chris Herring and Tanya Harlow from Beard and Brau Brewery.

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30 varieties of wood fired oven baked pies Tasmanian Pies: Scallop & Salmon & Brie Pies

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BLACKBIRD COUNTRY PIES Sweets, Cold Drinks, Tea & Coffee Cold Party Packs Available for All Pies

Sewing & Crafters Tools All $4

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Merry Christmas!

This Little Device Could Save a Life!

A joint initiative from several community groups has made a potentially life saving device available at Canungra FoodWorks.

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses life threatning cardiac arrhythmias. The AED applies electrical therapy which stops the arrhythmia and allows the heart to re establish an effective rhythm.

Queensland Ambulance Service, Officer in Charge of Canungra Station, Jud Hart, said AED’s are simple to use with audio and visual commands once turned on, similar to a Navman.

“AED’s are taught in many First Aid and First Responder and basic life support and CPR Courses,” said Jud. “AED’s are basic to use once turned on. In cardiac arrest, after three to five minutes irreversible brain damage may begin to occur. For every minute a person goes without being successfully treated by defibrillation the chance of survival decreases by 7% in the first three minutes and 10% per minute beyond three minutes. This is why defibrillation by an AED, administered by any community member can be a life saving act and is paramount. All clothing such as bras with metal underwire must be removed prior to defibrillation.”

The defibrillator will be located inside Foodworks, mounted and clearly signed near the trolleys.

Members of the Local Ambulance Committee, Canungra Bowls Club, Canungra Lions Club and Canungra FoodWorks with the AED installed at FoodWorks

Once the AED is turned on it tells the user to connect the pads to the patient.

It continues to guide the user through audio instructions.

“I’d like to thank the Canungra Local Ambulance Committee, Canungra Bowls Club and the Lions Club of Canungra who kindly fundraised and donated funds to the Canungra Local Ambulance Committee which has made the purchasing of this AED possible,” said Jud.

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“If you see the LAC members around town and have any questions please don’t be shy to ask.”

Jud said in the event of any emergency situation and even if a member of the public is unsure if the issue is an emergency, do not hesitate to contact 000 immediately.

000 must be contacted prior to the use of the AED. An AED has also recently been placed at Canungra Swimming Pool.

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Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards winners and Councillors at the awards night.

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Merry Christmas!

Wilson Gaythwaite and Jazz Gaythwaite of Clouds on Beechmont with Cr Nigel Waistell

Beard and Brau Takes Environmental Award Again

2015 Business Excellence Awards Winners Business Innovation

The Lime Caviar Company - Rathdowney

Business Marketing

Nightfall Camp - Lost World, Lamington

Corporate Citizenship

Camp Qld - Lake Moogerah

Customer Service

Clouds on Beechmont - Beechmont

Environmental Sustainability

Beard & Brau Farmhouse Brewery - Tamborine Village

Young Employee of the Year

Jade Matthews - Camp Qld - Lake Moogerah

Young Business Person of the Year

Lisa Cash - Fit Up Fitness Gym - Boonah

Business Person of the Year

Ms Lihua Song - Jasmin Skincare - Tamborine Mountain

Encouragement Award - Individual Moana Marketing - Kooralbyn

Encouragement Award - Business Valley Kitchen - Kooralbyn

Platinum Award

Jasmin Skincare - Tamborine Mountain

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Open 7 Days

CLosed 1st Monday each month

Fish & Chips Burgers Meals Salads Drinks Slushies Lollies Coffee EFTPOS Available Under New Management

Phone: 5543 5338 28 Christie Street, Canungra

Merry Christmas!

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A strong commitment to environmental sustainability saw Tamborine Village’s Beard and Brau Brewery take out the Environmental Sustainability Award at the Scenic Rim’s Business Excellence Awards for the second year running.

Husband and wife team Tanya Harlow and Chris Herring (pictured, page 1) established Beard and Brau Farmhouse Brewery in South Australia in 2008 before relocating to Tamborine in 2011.

The Brewery captures its own water and uses locally grown malts. The sustainable philosophy of ‘from the land returning to the land’ is integral to the brewery, with world leading water usage (less than 3 L water per 1 L of beer). Waste grain is provided as feed to local livestock and waste water is treated (without chemicals) at the farm and sprayed over the pasture for the four legged lawn mowers.

Clouds on Beechmont took out the Customer Service award on the night.

Wilson Gaythwaite, Christine Langford and their two sons began their journey into the world of hospitality and accommodation in 2003 when they fell in love with a dilapidated church on the Beechmont Plateau.

After a painstaking year-long renovation they opened the doors of Old Saint John’s Church to guests. Such was the success of the old church that a few years later they purchased the property across the road and rebranded both venues as Clouds on Beechmont.

Not content with offering just two styles of accommodation, the ground floor was remodelled a year later and Clouds Silver Lining apartment was launched.

Deputy Mayor Virginia West said all businesses and individuals who took out an award should feel very proud of themselves.

“Jasmin Skincare took out the Platinum Award this year, the most prestigious award representing the most outstanding entry from all winners,” said Virginia.

“Well done to all finalists on what was another outstanding group of Scenic Rim Businesses, you should all be very proud of your accomplishments.”

The Business Person of the Year was awarded to Jasmin Skincare’s owner Lihua Song. Ms Song was unable to attend on the night as she was overseas on business. Both awards were accepted on her behalf by Jasmin Skincare’s Chief Operations Officer Gordon Chalmers.

Jasmin Skincare is a natural, certified organic skincare company, established in Brisbane in 2002, moving to Tamborine Mountain in 2005.

They have since opened offices in Hong Kong, Japan, China, USA and Europe and achieved international recognition with four independent organic certifications for their range.

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2015 Memories

December 2015

5th ���������Christmas Carols in the Park at Moriarty Park.

6th ���������Cricket Extravaganza, Long Road, Tamborine Mountain from 10am. TM Cricket Club.

11th ��������Twilight Markets and Community Christmas Carols at Tamborine Memorial Hall from 4pm.

12th �������St Luke’s Anglican Church Annual Christmas Street Stall 15th �������Canungra Owls Soccer Club AGM! Moriarty Park Hall, 6pm. All welcome.

17th �������Australian Government Mobile Service Centre opposite Canungra library, 9am to 2pm.

25th �������Christmas Day. 25th - 3rd January - Council Offices closed. For after hours emergencies phone 5540 5111.

26th �������Boxing Day.

January 2016

30th �������Free Pool Party at Canungra Swimming Pool from 4pm.

Mondays:

• Beechmont Over 50’s at Graceleigh Hall, Beechmont. Ph 0457 803 045.

• Fitness Training Moriarty Park Hall 5.30pm. Steve 0405 103 670.

Tuesdays:

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Canungra Golf Club - Ladies’ Competition Golf Day. 30 min High Intensity Fat Burning Classes at Live Fit Studio. Kym 0405 103 670.

3rd Tue: Canungra Rural Fire Brigade monthly meeting. Jamie 5543 5778.

Zumba at Canungra School of Arts Hall 9.30-10.30am. Ph: 0432 144 358.

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Fitness Training Moriarty Park Hall 5.30pm. Steve 0405 103 670.

Justice of the Peace Community Signing Centre. Next to the library 1pm - 4pm.

1st Wednesday: Canungra AH&I Society Meeting. 7.00pm at Canungra Showgrounds.

2nd Wed: Canungra Chamber of Commerce Meeting. Ph: 0407 671 286 for details.

3rd Wednesday: Beaudesert Districts Orchid and Foliage Society. www.bdofs.com.

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Men’s Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club.

Every 2nd Thursday Canungra Art & Culture Group. Showgrounds Art Hut. Ph: 5543 5528.

Canungra Swimming Club. Juniors Swim Club, 5:30 to 7:30 pm . Ph: 0490 114 832.

Salsa Dancing at Canungra School of Arts Hall 4.45-5.45pm. Ph: 0432 144 358.

Wednesdays:

Thursdays:

Fridays:

• Justice of the Peace - Canungra Visitor Information Centre. Ph: 5543 5156.

• 30 min High Intensity Fat Burning Classes at Live Fit Studio. Kym 0405 103 670.

Saturdays:

• Mixed Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club.

• 1st Sat: QCWA Wonglepong (except January) at 9.30am. Ph: Joyce Libke 5543 5212.

• The Shoe Vault Marketta. Ph: 0400 477 818.

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Sundays:

The Shoe Vault Marketta. Ph: 0400 477 818.

Church Services: St Luke’s Anglican 7.45am. Canungra Uniting Church 10.30am.

1st Sun: Canungra Pony Club Rally Day. Ph: 0400 436 867.

Last Sunday: Canungra Valley Markets - Canungra School of Arts Hall - No market December.

Canungra Valley Markets

There will be no market in December 2015. The Markets will be back again in January 2016. Please call Sue or Judy on 5543 4345 for enquiries.

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The Canungra Times December 2015

Merry Christmas!

Apprentice of the Year - Bricklaying

Local Apprentice Bricklayer, Cameron Bodey has been named Gold Coast TAFE Apprentice of the Year for Bricklaying at their awards night held at Jupiter’s Casino on Wednesday 25th November.

Apprenticed to Peter Teveluwe for most of his time, Cameron credits Peter for teaching him everything he knows.

“I started with Pete and he was a Apprentice of the Year, Cameron Bodey hard boss but a very good bricklayer. He taught me well and I learned a lot from him,” said Cameron.

Cameron then worked for a commercial bricklaying company in Brisbane which he said it was good experience, but not as good as working for Peter in terms of the learning opportunities available.

During his apprenticeship, Cameron took part in the ‘Golden Trowel’ competition in Sydney and came second in the Weld Skills event on the Gold Coast, both of which he said were great opportunities to learn and meet people in the trade.

Peter described Cameron as a top guy to have on the building site.

“He has experience in other fields of building as well,” said Peter, “His bricklaying skills come from me. I got him through his TAFE school training, but later he wanted a change so we both agreed for him to work around a bit with other employers, and that freed me up to travel a bit.”

Cameron finished his apprenticeship on 1st December and is working in earthmoving at present for a change but said he will probably go back to bricklaying.

Are You Storm Ready?

Storm season is here and there have already been several severe storms in surrounding areas, as well as local dogs lost after running from approaching storms.

In the event of a severe storm, residents may be cut off by flooding, or debris cutting road access.

Althought the SES, Energex and Council workers will do their best to minimise the time people are without power or access, during a major storm you could be isolated for several days.

It is essential that residents have enough drinking water and food to last for at least three days - bearing in mind that power outages may affect water pumps and water sources.

Even if you live just around the corner from a shopping centre, you may not be able to get there. And even if you could, the shops may be closed due to damage.

Where a large number of people are affected, emergency services will be focused on assisting the most vulnerable in the community during an event.

For more information about getting storm ready, visit the Council web site www.scenicrim. qld.gov.au or pick up a brochure from your local library.

Council Notices Free Trees Program Free trees will be available to Scenic Rim rate payers as part of Councils Free Tree Program on Saturday 7 November 2015. Residents must present their Free Tree Voucher (delivered with their August 2015 rates notice) in order to collect their free trees.

Trees will be distributed at Council’s nursery 73-81 Birnam St, Beaudesert, between the hours of 8am and 12pm.

Sale/Disposal of an Abandoned Vehicle To the owners of the following reported abandoned vehicle/s, notice is hereby given that under Section 100 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995, the below mentioned vehicle/s will be sent to auction or disposed of after 6 November 2015.

Make: White Holden Commodore Abandoned location: Colvin Road, Canungra Make: Silver Blue Ford Falcon Sedan

Abandoned location: Hopkins Street, Beaudesert An application may be lodged to release the vehicle prior to the above date with all associated costs covered by the owner. Proof of ownership is required at the time of the release.

LIVE @ THE CENTRE LIVE THEATRE Dust of Uruzgan by Fred Smith Friday 20 November 7.30pm Adults $28; Conc $24 @ the Centre Beaudesert CINEMA

DISCOVER LIBRARIES Community activities include Justices of the Peace, Scrabble, knitting and crafts, current event discussion groups, and much more.

Computer classes include beginner internet, iPad classes and much more.

Contact your local branch to find a topic of interest.

For more information email libraryb@ scenicrim.qld.gov.au or phone: Beaudesert: 5540 5142 Boonah: 5463 3064 Canungra: 5543 5791 Mobile Library: 0418 984 064 Tamborine Mountain: 5540 5473

November Friday Flicks @ Boonah Cultural Centre Adults $10; conc. $7.50 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (M) Friday 13 November, 10am & 7pm Last Cab to Darwin (M) Friday 27 November, 10am & 7pm Classic Flick Anchors Aweigh (1945) (G) Gene Kelly & Frank Sinatra Thursday 19 November 10am $5 (incl. morning tea) @ Boonah Cultural Centre CENTENNIAL BALL Saturday 14 November @ The Centre Beaudesert 7.30pm - $45 incl light supper

(table of 8 - $40 pp) Featuring Paul Hayman and his 7 piece band and dance demonstrations.

Get your group together now!

EXHIBITIONS (free entry) Our Stories 6 November - 16 December @ The Centre, Beaudesert Exhibition opening Fri 6 Nov 6pm RSVP 5540 5050 Satellite display @ Boonah Cultural Centre WORKSHOPS Creating Decorative Memories with Scrapbooking Sat 21 November, 10am-1pm $20 @ The Centre, Beaudesert Booking essential BOONAH BOOKFEST Sat 7 - Sun 8 November, 8.30am-1pm BOSS CLOTHES SWAP Sat 7 November 9am-1pm @ Boonah Cultural Centre For more information, visit www.liveatthecentre.com.au

Council correspondence should be addressed to c/- Craig Barke, Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 25, Beaudesert, QLD, 4285 (unless otherwise stated).

For information on Council services and events visit www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au or phone 5540 5111 or 1300 360 555.

Follow Council on social media www.facebook.com/ScenicRimRC or www.twitter.com/ScenicRimRC

Merry Christmas!

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Residents Urged to Contact Federal Member About Internet Access

Scott Buchholz, Federal Member for Wright, has asked residents with ongoing communications issues to contact his office for assistance.

Many Canungra residents are currently struggling to access ADSL internet services as there are ‘no ports available’.

Businesses have also been affected.

Funky Dory Diner Owner Jamie Quetcher was told by Telstra she could face a six to nine month minimum wait time for ADSL access for the business.

Illinbah resident Loretta Mineo has satellite internet at home, however she said the speed is at times so slow it can take up to five minutes to load one internet page.

Loretta’s two children are studying at University and living at home but will have to move to Brisbane because the internet service was unsuitable for them to study at home.

The cost of wireless or satellite is also greater than ADSL, with less bandwidth offered for the price, thereby putting residents who cannot access ADSL at an economic disadvantage.

The Government reports that superfast broadband is coming to more than

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5.5

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16.5

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38,000 homes and businesses in the Wright electorate under an accelerated three-year rollout of the NBN. “I understand internet access is important for our community, from business to education to healthcare. The release of the plan is a huge step forward for the NBN as the company works to speed up the rollout and make the build as cost efficient as possible,” said Scott.

According to the NBN rollout plan, approximately 1430 homes in Wright will be connected to the NBN in 2017, however this includes Canungra, Boyland, Wonglepong, Barney View South, Boyland, Cainbable, Canungra South, Lamington North, Mount Tamborine. It is not clear whether these will be existing or new homes.

Scott Buchholz said he has over 1000 local residents come to his office with communication issues which they have endeavoured to address.

“We have had plenty of success in resolving problems and in our collaboration with Telstra we have directed their attention to evident areas of concern where funded upgrades can be justified,” said Scott.

Residents who have issues with their internet access or other communication issues are urged to contact Scott Buchholz’s office by email at Scott.Buchholz.

MP@aph.gov.au or 5541 0150.

The Canungra Times office is happy to assist with email access for this purpose.

For more information about NBN rollout see www.nbnco.com.au/rolloutplan

E-Petition to Queensland Parliament There is an e-petition to pass new legislation in Queensland called “NO BODY - NO PAROLE” which when passed will make killers reveal the whereabouts of their victims before they are elligible for parole.

If you could please follow the link, take a few minutes, sign it and share.

The purpose of this petition is to help ensure that future families never have to go through the heartache of not being able to put their loved ones to rest.

Subject: Eligibility: Sponsoring Member: Principal Petitioner:

No body no parole rule Queensland residents The Cerk of the Parliament Fiona Splitt, PO Box 966, COOKTOWN QLD 4895

Number of Signatures: Posting Date: Closing Date:

2743 as at 1 December 2015 13/10/2015 07/01/2016

Please use the following link to sign this petition on the internet: http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/petitions/e-petition?PetNum=2473 TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland Queensland residents draws to the attention of the House that under the current law persons convicted of murder may receive parole even though they refuse to disclose the whereabouts of the victim’s body. This prevents the family of the victim from gaining any closure. There is a need to amend the Corrective Services Act 2006 to provide that persons convicted of murder and other offences cannot obtain parole without disclosing the location of the victim’s body. By making parole contingent upon the location of the body, it is hoped that this may give some closure to the victim’s family and provide incentive for prisoners to co-operate with police and other authorities.

Your petitioners, therefore, request the House to amend Corrective Services Act 2006 to provide that an application for parole may not be processed where a prisoner has been sentenced for murder and no remains of the victim have been found.

Under the rule, murderers who refuse to assist police with information regarding the remains of their victim will be denied parole.

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Merry Christmas!

Government Service Centre in Town

The Australian Government Mobile Service Centre Golden Wattle is visiting Canungra to offer locals easy access to government payments and services.

The Centre will visit Canungra on Thursday 17th December, from 9am to 2pm, opposite the library, Kidston Street.

The Mobile Service Centre offers a range of services and staff member from the Australian Taxation Office will also be available to assist individuals and small business taxpayers with advice and information about tax and superannuation.

The staff can help with: • new claims for a wide range of Centrelink payments; • updating customer information; • confirming customer documents and supporting information; • information on how financial matters may impact on Centrelink payments; • payment and service options to suit individual circumstances; • rural payment entitlements for eligible farmers; • non-cash Medicare transactions; • Medicare registrations; • Child Support payment and service options; • specialist support and referrals; • support with and access to self-service facilities; • free hearing health checks; • advice and information for individuals and small businesses about tax and superannuation.

For itineraries and more information visit humanservices. gov.au/mobileoffice or call 132 316.

Ladies’ Night In

The annual, ‘Ladies Night In’ fundraiser for Queensland Cancer Council was held in Wonglepong on Saturday 14th November.

Around fifty ladies arrived in various shades of pink, and a great night was had by all.

The highlight of the evening was a few songs sung by the brilliant 12 year old, Lucinda Curtis. She has appeared at Twin Towns and undoubtedly has a great future ahead.

The quiz, bingo and raffle went down well and contributed to a fabulous $1400 raised for this worthy cause. Many thanks to all the ladies for their generous donations, and for entering into the spirit of the evening.

The organisers would also like to thank businesses for their generous donations: Bean In?, Canungra Yoga, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, Canungra Beauty, the Canungra Craft Group, Smart Hair Robina, My Country Escape, Canungra Information Centre and Maureen Williams for her readings on the night. Will keep you posted for the the 2016 dates!

THE WHOLE BEAST, TRADITIONAL BUTCHERY WE WOOD SMOKE OUR OWN HAM & BACON IN HOUSE

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To secure you’re seasonal favourite A whole bone in leg ham, prepared and smoked in-house over beech woodchips with a complimentary traditional ham bag.

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SHOP 3, 38 CHRISTIE ST, CANUNGRA 4275 Congratulations winner of October’s BIG PINK Breast cancer fundraiser Hamper Ticket Purple B-35 John Merry Christmas!

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Christmas Carols in the Park

Think Local and Shop Local This

Moriarty Park, Canungra Saturday 5th December from 3.30pm

Santa will be at the Tamborine Village Christmas Carols

Twilight Market and Christmas Carols

Tamborine Village Lions will hold its fifth Annual Twilight Markets and Community Christmas Carols at the Tamborine Memorial Hall, WaterfordTamborine Road, Tamborine on Friday 11th December.

The markets will commence at 4pm and will have stallholders with Bric a Brac, Candles, Soaps, Plants, Food and Christmas items and gifts. A major Lions raffle will also be conducted.

Christmas Carols for the kids and families will commence from 5.30pm to 8.30pm with Santa arriving approx. 7.30pm.

Music and song books will be provided by Satin Sounds, with support from A-Choired Taste and local dance groups.

Food and drink will be available on the night, supplied by Tamborine Village Lions. All proceeds will support the local Lions Club and will be used to assist their local community.

Lions have recently supported local families, Cystic Fibrosis, Men’s Prostate, Lions Eye Care and ‘One Shot/One Life’ Measles projects.

President of Tamborine Mountain Lions Club, David Walker said last year was a great success with many locals enjoying a top night out.

“We also have some super prizes in our major raffle”, he added.

Tamborine Village Lions hope to see as many people as possible to this event.

Canungra Valley Real Estate would like to wish everyone a Very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

John and Julianne would also like to thank all those Very Special People who have taken advantage of our Professional Services and committed to our selling their Properties over the many years.

Thank you again and welcome to all the new members of our community as a result of our hard work selling real estate in the Scenic Rim District.

We look forward to working with New and Existing Clients throughout the New Year!

John Tetlow - 0412 571 900 or 07 5543 5544 Christie Street, Canungra - www.canungravalleyrealestate.com.au

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Merry Christmas!

Christmas - Support Your Community

Community Christmas Carols Tamborine Village Memorial Hall, Friday 11th December from 4pm

Treasure Chest of Books and Art Proves Popular

Over the past few months Book End Art & Intrigues has been quietly developing a following of locals and travellers who have taken a few steps off Christie Street to discover this weekend treasure chest of quality pre-loved books, beautiful art and collectibles.

Set in the quaint rustic marketplace behind the Shoe Vault shoe shop, Book End is open every Saturday and Sunday until 2pm.

The tranquil setting with pathway through to D J Smith Park provides the ideal spot to browse the hand-picked selection of Australian and international books, including beautiful children’s classics and collectibles.

“People drop in from the local area, day trippers from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, and travellers from the other side of the world. We are getting great feedback”, said Jan McGregor, who started Book End earlier this year.

“It’s a lovely way to connect with people and share a conversation,” Jan said. “In this digital age people are rediscovering the pleasure of a hard copy book, from a new release novel to a well read classic or a beautiful cooking or gardening book.”

Book End also displays paintings by local artist Pam Timmers who was friends with Margaret Olley and in the same artists’ network.

Book End Art & Intrigues in the marketplace behind the Shoe Vault, with owner Jan McGregor and paintings by Pam Timmers

Pam’s work has been influenced by her time living in China and France and has been shown in galleries from France to Australia.

With a variety of intrigues including pottery and china collectibles, furniture, LP’s, Aboriginal artwork and more, this tiny shop is a delight to visit.

The marketplace is home to a small group of shops including Treechange children’s clothes, toys and furniture, all lovingly handmade or “upcycled”, and

The Shoe Vault Merry Christmas to all our customers!

Scentsy which sells warmers and other goods. With another new shop opening soon the little marketplace is growing in popularity and variety, offering something different for the Christmas present shopping.

Open every weekend until 2pm, via the walkway next to the Shoe Vault or follow the market signs and enter via the park. Contact Jan on 0418 792 161 for more information.

BOOK END

Art & Intrigues A treasure chest of Books Original paintings Collectibles, LP’s and more…

Sat 8.30/Sun 9.30 - 2.00pm The Yellow Shop Market behind Shoe Vault Canungra Phone 0418 792-161 Like us on Facebook: Book End Art & Intrigues

M: 0400 477 818 35 Christie Street Canungra 4275 Merry Christmas!

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If You Buy Local,

Christmas Carols in the Park Moriarty Park, Canungra Saturday 5th December from 3.30pm

Hard to Find the Perfect Gift?

Wishing all our customers a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year Thank you for your continued support.

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There is nothing more frustrating than trying to find that perfect gift for that special someone in your life.

In these days of ‘instant gratification’, chances are, if they want it, they have it already, leaving many people scratching their heads when it comes to Christmas time.

The answer may very well be as simple as shop local!

Canungra has several shops with unique products such as The Shoe Vault, My Country Escape, KD’s Antiques, Mountview Alpaca Farm and the Canungra Visitor Information Centre, to name just a few. Other shops have gift vouchers available for hair and beauty services or massage.

As well as having the opportunity to find something unique, the shop owners or assistants can often help select your gift.

Michelle from My Country Escape said she finds men particularly can find shopping for their partner quite difficult, but she is happy to help select something special, and can even help with gift wrapping.

KD’s Antiques also have a wonderful selection of antique gifts for men and women from furniture to jewellery. Desley, Ken and Craig are happy to assist with gift selection.

Working out of town and think the opening hours don’t suit? Some Canungra shops have late night shopping every Thurday night from now until Christmas and are open on weekends.

So, for that unique gift for the special person in your life, try shopping local and make it an experience that benefits you, your loved one and your community!

K.D.’S ANTIQUES Give a gift they will treasure.

Late night shopping Chalk Effects every Thursday night Paints until Christmas!

Workshops have now started.

Extended evening Call the shop for dates! trading hours the week Limited class sizes before Christmas!

Gift vouchers available - Christmas Gift wrapping by donation to Rize Up

Ph: 07 5543 4042. Address: 29 Christie St, Canungra Email: michelle@mycountryescape.com.au Check out My Country Escape on Facebook and Instagram

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Exquisite Christmas gifts to suit any taste and all budgets.

Mention this ad for a 10% discount on all items under $1000 Supporting Shop Local in Canungra Shop 3 & 4, 40 Christie Street, Canungra

Ph: 5543 5024 Merry Christmas!

Money Stays Local!

Community Christmas Carols Tamborine Village Memorial Hall, Friday 11th December from 4pm

Christmas Lights Trail Open

The Annual Christmas Lights Competition will be run as a non-competitive Christmas Lights Trail in 2015, with all entries who have lights up by 20th December receiving a small gift.

There are a lot of people who put great effort into their Christmas Lights and the Trail is a way to let others know where they can view the best lights in the area.

Entries are open to homes and businesses in Canungra and surrounding areas. Whether you go all our with a huge dispaly or just a modest few lights, entering the trail will let people know where they can see your lights.

To enter, send your name, address and contact phone number (or email if preferred) either by message to the Canungra Christmas Lights Trail Facebook page, or by contacting The Canungra Times on 5543 5532 or email news@canungratimes.com.au.

Lists will be posted on noticeboards outside the Canungra Times office and Canungra FoodWorks, and on the Canungra Christmas Lights Trail Facebook page.

End of Year Open Weekend at Gallery Giselle

Come by for a creative art chat, and escape to the Art Rooms and Gardens at Gallery Giselle’s Open Weekend on 12th and 13th of December. The weekend coincides with Giselle’s Yearly Christmas Stockroom Art Sale.

This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the organic gardens, browse the art and Gallery, meet and greet with Giselle and have a look through the generously discounted hand picked paintings.

Giselle’s Art Studio is situated on 3155 Beechmont Road. If you come from Canungra, it will be the fifth drive way up the hill, past Climax Court.

The studio is on a five acre block, covered in beautiful trees and gardens with stunning views.

For the last few weeks Giselle has been sorting out paintings in her art stockroom. Over 100 paintings in watercolour and acrylic mediums have been selected, numbered, measured and priced. Most paintings are under $100 with some exceptions.

You can preview all paintings on Giselle’s web-site, you will see the Open Studio and Stockroom links on www.gallerygiselle.com. Feel free to pre-order or reserve your favorite painting and pick it up on the weekend.

Should you be interested in learning to draw or paint, this is the perfect time to talk to Giselle.

Giselle hopes to meet you soon. For more information call Giselle on 0407 630 776 or email giselle@gallerygiselle.com.

Open Weekend Art Studio Giselle 12th & 13th December 10am - 5pm

Come by for a creative art chat.

Escape to our Art Rooms & Gardens

Christmas & Stockroom Yearly Art Sale

Over 100 hand picked paintings most under $100

3155 Beechmont Road 0407 630 776 www.GalleryGiselle.com Merry Christmas!

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Have Your Say!

Email: news@canungratimes.com.au or post to: 1/1 Lawton Lane, Canungra QLD 4275

Access and Inclusion

From My Window with Keer Moriarty, Editor

Good Bye 2015!

Well, at the end of 2014 my only New Year’s Resolution was to do less in 2015. I’m not 100% sure if I managed that or not - I seem to be busy no matter what. For 2016 I think I’ll stick with ‘to live for another year.’ Hasn’t failed me yet.

The Bendigo Bank agency operating from my office is crazy busy. The Branch should open in the first half of 2016. Once that happens I’ll be plodding across the road to do my banking with everyone and else and skipping back to my newspaper office! My children insist I’ll just find something else to do, which I intend to - travel (with them)!

The paper rolls out each month and I am very grateful to all the people who contribute articles, columns, rainfall, photos and information because without them there would be no paper.

So thank you to Bren Dalby, Ray Hickson, Bronwyne Brown, Mel Whitby, Barry Day, Lindell Grimshaw, David Baker, Kim Sami, Wendy Brown, Liz Bobermein, Craig Roberts, Diane Ayscough, Virginia West, Fiona Williams, Ange Maddaford, Peter Rice, and Irene White. Also to Sharleen Mills and Alesia Clark McCabe who have been helping with distribution.

Of course the paper could not exist without the support of the local businesses who advertise. I know it benefits our community when we have a strong vehicle for news in our area and I am very grateful for the support.

I’d like to thank local papers for sharing artwork, articles and photos - Tamborine Times, Tamborine Mountain News and Gold Coast Hinterlander. It is great to have the independents supporting each other!

My dear friend Julie Walker helped whenever the call went out. My children, Heather and Sophie get dragged around to events and asked to proofread the paper, but never complain (well, rarely)! I’m so grateful to my parnter, Ben Kenny who is not only a great support to me and has seen me through some challenging times this year, but also eased the workload by coming into the office to help out.

And of course, the readers who pick up the paper each month - there would be no point without you!

Thank you everyone, have a safe and happy Christams and I look forward to seeing you all in the New Year!

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Dear Keer, Once again nothing surprises me when it comes to the Scenic Rim Council this time it involves Canungra. Have you seen the new garden installed under the Town Beautification Program?

It looks like it belongs to the home behind it. Council has courteously even supplied pavers to the homeowner’s gate. If I didn’t think this was so absurd I’d be laughing.

I find this absolutely disgusting there are people in this community that don’t have safe access to town but yet we have an ugly sandstone garden which does nothing to enhance the character of our town and benefits one ratepayer. Maybe incorporating a footpath would have been more beneficial.

Have you heard of Human Rights and the QLD Disability Act do you understand what Access and Inclusion means? Most Council’s are incorporating Access and Inclusion into their town planning. Don’t you think people with disabilities have a life and want to live it like everyone else?

The footpath from the corner of Christie and Kidston Streets to the Pie Shop - Canungra residents have been requesting that it be redesigned for ten years!!! Council has known how unsafe it is that whole time. If you have a wheelchair, walker or scooter you can’t access it without tipping over and seriously injuring yourself. I was told that this footpath will be repaired after the holidays but that remains to be seen. The only way people with mobility aids to access the doctor is to go on the road and they are stuck between parked vehicles and vehicles coming down the hill.

There are two young adults that I have the pleasure of knowing, my son Scott and a young girl named Maddie, they are both 18 have scooters and want to be independent. Maddie has already come off second best, after moving out of the way of a car on Lawton Lane she tipped over in the gutter breaking the arm of her scooter.

Really is that the best you can do? I was under the impression that Councils and Main Roads have a working relationship.

Cheryl Kingsman

Response from Council

Editor’s Note: I contacted Council regarding Cheryl’s letter as it raises several issues of interest to the community. It is also the policy of this paper to give Council the opportunity to respond to any pertinent correspondence.

This is in the interest of mediating a result, rather than adding fuel to the fire.

Cr Virginia West said Council undertook beautification works on Christie Street beside the Arts Hall to enhance the entry statement to the town.

It should be noted that the gate on the property adjoining Pine Street has been there for some time, and it would be remiss of Council to landscape without regard for the owners’ existing access to the property.

“A component of this required ground levelling for landscaping purposes.

As such, an existing entry stairway to a residential property at the rear of the landscaping area was removed,” said Virginia.

“Council placed pavers through the landscaped gardens to provide appropriate replacement access through the landscaped area and avoid damage to the new gardens.”

“The issue relating to the need for a disability-friendly footpath from the Pie Shop on Christie Street to the doctor’s surgery has been previously addressed with the resident in question.”

“Funding has been allocated for the renewal of this stretch of the footpath, to the value of $54,000 with construction intended to commence from April 2016,” she said.

Virginia undertook a ‘walk around’ Canungra with Maddie and her mother on Thursday 26th November (this was arranged prior to the receipt of this letter) to identify and discuss other issues for disabled people in the town.

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Merry Christmas!

Canungra Police Watch

Craig Roberts, Officer in Charge, Canungra Police Station

The Magic Suitcase Comes to Canungra

Specialising in both magic and mentalism, Gold Coast Magician, Fabrice, can create a mood for any occasion using unique tactics to enchant his audiences.

Canungra residents will be treated to a one night only show at the Canungra School of Arts Hall on Monday 28th Decmeber at 7pm.

Coming from a long line of magicians, with his father an amateur magician, and his grandfather an amateur hypnotist, it’s safe to say magic runs in his veins. His original material in his performance is sure to wow any audience from young to old.

Fabrice has re-invented the 16th century art form from France originally known as “Le Chapeau De Tabarin”, where a piece of material is used to transform the performer into different characters. The modern title for this entertainment is “Chapeaugraphy”. Only a few chapeaugraphers exist today and Fabrice is proud to be among that number.

Tickets for The Magic Suitcase are $15 and are available from www. fabrice.com.au/gigs. From each ticket sale, $5 will be donated to Aussie Helpers, a charity which assists Australian farmers.

The Canungra Times has two tickets to give away to readers - to win email news@canungratimes.com.au and tell us why you would like to see The Magic Suitcase.

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Merry Christmas!

The Canungra Times December 2015

This month has seen further changes at Canungra Police Station. Senior Constable Ben Sawden has just completed the Police Dog Handler course and will be leaving us for Mackay. We wish Ben, his family and new dog, Chief, all the best up north. We have also seen the arrival of Senior Constable Andy Williams who has taken up a posting with us after spending a majority of his career working in and around Surfers Paradise. Andy is relishing the change of pace and is keen to become part of the greater Canungra community.

School is nearly finished for another year.

The holiday periods, particularly during the warmer months, can lead to idle minds getting up to mischief including causing damage to, or stealing from, schools. On the weekend of 13th-15th November there was an attempted break-in at the canteen of the Beechmont Primary School. The offenders damaged a roller door and left empty alcohol containers behind. Unfortunately it looks like they haven’t been fingerprinted yet and we haven’t been able to identify those involved, although that may only be a matter of time. If you know anything about this attempted break in, or see anyone on school grounds over the holiday period, either at Canungra or Beechmont, please give us a call.

There has been an increase in the number of drink drivers detected over the last month.

We are well and truly in party season but that is not an excuse to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after having a few too many. The Hotel and RSL both have courtesy buses and if that is not an option look at having a designated (sober) driver or walk home. It’s not worth the risk of being picked up for drink driving, or not making it home at all.

There will be a number of traffic operations conducted over the school holidays. Don’t be the driver caught out. Focus will be on the Fatal 5 – Speed, Impaired (Drink/Drug) Driving, Seatbelts, Distraction (mobile phones/ texting) and Fatigue. There will also be continued focus on motorcyclists, some of whom have no regard for themselves or anyone else on the road I’m not sure why some riders think 196km/h is an ok speed on any roads.

Please remember, if you see or hear anything that may be illegal or suspicious, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please come and see us or contact the station on one of the below numbers: Canungra Police 55435120, Police Link on 131444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Have a happy and safe Christmas from all the staff at Canungra Police Station.

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Phone Book Delivery Cancelled

State Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg has called on phone book distributor Sensis to reconsider its move to cancel automatic delivery to Queensland households.

Mr Springborg said many households, especially in rural parts of Queensland, rely on the books for accurate contact information.

“Many Queenslanders believe there is still a place for the printed phone books and that they are critical in rural and remote communities,” Mr Springborg said.

“There are still many parts of Queensland with poor internet coverage, so to be expected to rely on an app or search engine just won’t work.

“The bottom line is the White and Yellow Pages are easier and more accurate to read but rural and regional Queenslanders now miss out on the most reliable source of contact information available to them.”

Mr Springborg said he was also concerned local charities, who received funds for distributing the phone books, would miss out.

“Local Scouts, Rotary and Lions Clubs will now have to make up for the much-needed funds they will lose through Sensis’s cancellation of deliveries,” he said.

“I call on Sensis to reconsider its position so rural and regional Queenslanders still have reliable access to this information.

“Sensis should at the very least have informed Queenslanders of these changes.”

Queenslanders wishing to order a phone book, free of charge, could do so by phoning Sensis on 1800 810 211.

Nikki Dudly, Tamil Mani and Shane O’Reilly at the Queensland Tourism Awards

O’Reilly’s Trumps at Queensland Tourism Awards

O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat was recognised at the Queensland Tourism Awards on Friday 13th November, 2015.

The family owned and operated Rainforest Retreat and Canungra Valley Vineyards accepted gold, silver and bronze at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre attended by over 900 distinguished guests including Minister for Education and Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games the Honourable Kate Jones.

The 48 architecturally designed Villas received the top gong as the best self-contained accommodation in Queensland. The strata titled development, once utilised as a dairy farm in 1911 by Herb O’Reilly, accepted the prestigious gold award.

Retreat Operations Manager Brendan Long spoke on behalf of his team and thanked Managing Director Shane O’Reilly for his mentorship.

Shane O’Reilly said, “We look forward to our winning Villa application now progressing to the anticipated Australian Tourism Awards in Melbourne on 5th February, 2016.”

Second place was also awarded to the Retreat and Lost World Conference Centre for the best Business Event Venue – playing host to hundreds of corporate conferences, meetings, incentives and retreats.

Third place resulting in a bronze accolade was awarded to General Manager Tamil Mani and his team at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards.

“The awards and recognition come at an opportune time with preparations underway next year to celebrate 90 years since opening our guest house doors in 1926,” said Shane.

JESUS BIRTHDAY 25 DECEMBER Come; join us to celebrate the real reason for Christmas

Christmas Service Times:

• St. Luke’s Canungra - 15 Kidston Street at 7.45am.

• Beechmont - Hall on Graceleigh. Ph 5545 2919 for Service Time.

• Tamborine Mountain - St Georges Anglican Church, 2 Dapsang DriveChristmas Eve 5.30pm – Family Service; Midnight Mass 11.00pm; Christmas Day 9.30am.

We wish everyone a Happy and Holy Christmas Anglican Parish of Tamborine Mountain

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Merry Christmas!

Council Comment

By Cr Virginia West Scenic Rim Regional Council

Farewell Gordon

It is farewell and thank you to Senior Constable Gordon Henderson who retires after 35 years in the Queensland Police Force and 25 of those spent at the Canungra station. Thank you Gordon for your hard work and commitment to our community.

Congratulations to Senior Constables Craig Calvert and Mark Simpson who recently received medals for service at the Logan Police Medal ceremony.

Footpath Upgrade

Residents will be happy to know that funding has been allocated in this financial year’s budget to upgrade the section of footpath on Christie Street outside Blackbird Country Pies and leading to Canungra Valley Medical Centre. Work is scheduled for April 2016 with the design work about to commence. We will all be pleased when this occurs.

Vibrant And Active Towns And Villages

In recent weeks John Mongard, a prominent landscaper with extensive experience in regional and rural town projects, has begun a visioning process in Boonah, Tamborine Mtn and Beaudesert. Community members are encouraged to put their ideas forward to be included in the master plans for these towns. In June 2016 the smaller towns like Canungra will have a focus and John will be holding some information gathering sessions.

Year 6 And Year 12 Students

I would like to wish the Year 6 students moving on from Beechmont State School to high school next year the very best of wishes as you embark on the next stage of your education. You have been fantastic role models to your fellow students during the year.

To the Year 12 students leaving school, best wishes as you move to the next exciting stage of your life career: I know you have been very well prepared for life’s challenges.

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Council Christmas Closedown

Scenic Rim Regional Council offices will be closed from Friday 25th December and will reopen on Monday 4th January.

For any after-hours emergency situations please phone 5540 5111.

I will be taking some time to spend with my family during the festive season and will be back at work on Monday 18th January.

I would like to wish all residents a very restful and healthy festive season with your family and friends and look forward to working together in 2016.

January Pool Party

Make a diary note that the next free Pool Party is January 30th with the pool free entry from 4pm. Music and fun until the movie starts at 6.30pm - Penguins of Madagascar.

Contact Me

I am always available to talk with residents on 5540 5403 or 0407 630 052 or email virginia.w@ scenicrim.qld.gov.au.

Opening Hours: Mon - Thurs Friday Saturday Sunday

8.30am– 7.00pm 8.30am–5.00pm 8.30am–12 noon 8.30am–10.30am

Dr Ann Bennett Dr Jan Zomerdijk Dr Leeann Carr-Brown Dr Sanne Kreijkamp-Kaspers Dr Henri Coombs Dr Carla Beugel Dr Sandra Pitzen Dr Jolanta Tritt Dr Susie Radford

Penguins of Madagascar will play at the Canungra Pool Party on 30th January

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Merry Christmas!

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Tamborine Mountain College Year 12

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Merry Christmas!

Speech Night Awards 2015 Year 11

Year 10

Year 9

Year 8

Year 7

Year 6

Merry Christmas!

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Tamborine Mountain College - High Hopes

It’s been a year of High Hopes for Tamborine Mountain College!

“The hopes and aspirations of TMC students are in all of our hands”, said Mrs Melbourne – TMC teachers and parents alike, working together to bring out every TMC student’s absolute best.

2015 is the College’s first year as a complete campus Prep – Yr 12.

Constant wet weather, including a cyclone at the start of the year, delayed the 20 Year Anniversary celebrations, but they maintained high hopes and the celebration was a huge success later in the year.

Delayed building works impacted on the College but still they had high hopes.

It was high hopes, Valour – that united the College – yes the entire campus came together to face these difficulties.

Students, teachers, staff and parents – together they achieved Victory: Prep – Yr 12!

It was a fitting achievement to have occurred this year – 20th Anniversary. High hopes created the College back in 1995 and high hopes created a complete campus in 2015. Andy Sawden was the important guest speaker as a Foundation Student from 1995.

This year: • Yr 12 success educationally is highlighted by guaranteed entries into university before OPs even come out – 15 offers to students were made from Griffith, Southern Cross, Bond and New England universities.

• Debating Teams and Public Speakers competed successfully.

• Sporting achievements have again been many. As part of the Independent Sporting Association for the major carnivals of swimming, cross-country and athletics, several students went onto Regional representation.

Tamborine Mountain College students at Speech Night

• The Arts Night for seniors and juniors displayed a quality of work that would rival any main event or exhibition, anywhere in the world.

• The HIA (Hinterland Independent Alliance) with Hills and Kooralbyn Schools continues to grow with the addition of Primary.

• Drama Excellence presented “Cluedo”.

Written and performed by this group and presented in a theatre restaurant setting.

• Leo Club has been busy raising funds and serving the community.

• House Captains were directly involved in sport with the Primary.

• Sports Excellence achieved Certificate III in Fitness for several students.

• First Graduating Yr 6 class – a wonderful dinner planned next week.

• Graduating Yr 12 class – the Formal at Versace.

• One of the greatest highlights for Mrs Melbourne personally was ANZAC Day – commemorating100 years this year and seeing an entire college - little ones from Prep holding hands with older senior students - march to show respect.

2016 Yr 12 Leaders were announced: • Captains – Charlotte Stubbs, Harry Simington • Prefects – Eden Knight, Lachlan Bartlett, Jack Arbuckle • House Captains – Rebecca Emmonds (Nicholls), Ashleigh Cooper (Kyle), Riley Davis (Walton).

College Chairman, Mr Michael Kyle, Board Members, teachers, staff and parents were thanked for their time and efforts this year.

Without their vision and confidence, the College would not have achieved great things from high hopes.

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Merry Christmas!

Class of 2015 - Graduations

Top Left: Mercedez Rose Austin with her parents Aaron and Kerry at the Tamborine College Year 6 Graduation held at Tamborine Mountain Gardens.

Above: Samantha Torrens and Corey Nicholson at the Beaudesert High School Graduation.

Left: Shayna Wright and Alec Hird graduated from Tamborine Mountain College.

Merry Christmas!

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School Happenings - Canungra State School

Students of the Week - Well done!

Holly Sweet

Reegan Pollard

Harley HOGs

The Brisbane Motorcycle Group, Harley HOGs stopped at the School on Sunday 1st December for a morning tea which is one of the major fundraisers for the P&C.

Rugby League

The Rugby League team had a convincing win over Clover Hill State School at Mudgeeraba on Thursday 29 November.

The team displayed excellent attack and strong defence.

Congratulations to the boys who played and thank to the parents who provided transport.

Remembrance Day

School Captains, Charlie Nicholson and Will O’Connell read the poem ‘In Flander’s Fields’ at the Service in DJ Smith Park.

Lest we forget.

Interschool Sports Gala Day

Friday 20th November was the last Interschool Sports Day for 2015. Selected Years 4-6 students competed in Touch Rugby and Tackle Rugby League at Long Road Sports Complex at Mount Tamborine, and T-ball and Softball at St Bernard State School.

Family Disco

The Family Christmas Disco was held on Friday 27th November. It was a great night with lots of dancing, music and the annual Christmas raffles drawn. Many thanks to everyone who attended and those who provided raffle prizes.

Sharnee Savy

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Green Team News

By Fiona Williams, greenteamcss@gmail.com

I can’t quite believe I am writing the last Green Team News for 2015! Wow has this year flown! I would like to say a big thanks to all our volunteers for keeping our wonderful team going for another year. Without the dedication from our Green Team kids, parents and Green Team members our wonderful achievements for the year would not be possible!

Another big thanks needs to go to the Teachers and staff of Canungra State School who are always behind us 100% and help us to achieve and support all our ventures. A special thanks needs to go to our school Groundsman Trevor who spends much of his own time helping us at working bees and other events.

It is with much sadness that we say goodbye to our Year 6 Green Team Leaders this year. Charlie and Mia have been wonderful advocates of our team and also fantastic role models for our younger leaders. We wish them all the best at High School and hope they’ll come back to visit from time to time.

Thanks again for all the community support we have and we hope to see you all again next year for more Great Green Team Fun!

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Merry Christmas!

TCT Kids!

Yummy Christmas Treats to Make!

Biscuit Houses

Gingerbread houses are a Christmas tradition. These little biscuit houses are an easy to make version that the kids will love making and eating. Use any rectangular shaped biscuits or make you own!

Merry Christmas!

Ingredients • 2 cups (300g) icing sugar • 2 tablespoons milk • 1 packet (250g) Arnott Nice biscuits • various lollies, gummie bears or jelly babies, cake decorations, sprinkles, etc.

Directions Sift icing sugar into a large bowl. Add milk a little at a time and stir until you have a thick, paste-like icing.

Spread a little icing onto one biscuit and top with another to form the base of a house. Spread icing onto this top biscuit as well. Repeat to make six bases.

Spread icing along the long edge of one biscuit and press it against another to create a V shape. Place this upside down onto a base, using icing to stick together. Repeat to make six houses.

Decorate the houses with lollies using icing to stick them to the roof and base.

Place pretzels on baking sheet. Top each pretzel with one unwrapped Caramello.

Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until chocolate begins to soften, but not melt. Remove from oven; top with a Smartie, pecan half or additional pretzel. Cool completely.

Caramello Pretzels

Ingredients • Caramello or milk chocolates (or combination of both) • 50 pretzels • 50 M&M’s or Smarties Directions Heat oven to 160°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

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Well Being

Raw Ginger Bread

With Clancy Beck

Tips for a Healthier Xmas

If you’re worried about the effects Christmas over-indulgence might have on your waistline - you may like to try a couple of these ideas to stay fit and healthy.

Plan your treats. To prevent over-indulgence you can make yourself a cheat sheet - a personal reminder of how many treats you’re going to allow yourself every week and what you’ll do to earn them. So the more treats you want to have the more exercise you’re going to need to plan into your week!

Don’t starve yourself before a party or Xmas lunch, or you’ll eat like a starved wolf. A few small healthy meals during the day is best.

Book a few activity days or adventures in the local area. Put on your explorer hat and stay active - if you’re having fun it won’t feel like a workout. Cycle for miles, get lost in the wilderness or try a sport or activity you’ve never done before. How about a day up Mount Warning to challenge your body both physically and mentally?

Go crazy with vegetables. Pack in the veggies (especially green leafy ones) as they’re super nutritious and filling, leaving less space for the naughty stuff.

Eat mindfully - take time to eat slowly instead of shoveling it in. Thoroughly chew and enjoy each bite until you’re 80% full, not 120% full!

Go light on the alcohol. Seriously? Yep, each glass of wine packs around 150 calories.

Stop making excuses! They are the death of many fitness programs, especially with the craziness of Xmas.

Bottom line - just do it! It only takes 30 mins.

Dance around the living room. Take time out to let your hair down and relieve the stress of Christmas shopping and family gatherings - it’s great exercise, and releases loads of feel-good endorphins in your body. Who cares if anyone’s watching?

And lastly give LOVE. It’s the best gift to give yourself and others.

Have a great Xmas everyone!

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Merry Christmas!

Free Breast Screening at North Tamborine

BreastScreen Queensland is set to return to Tamborine Mountain in the new year to provide free breast cancer screening.

The free mobile service will be available at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre, North Tamborine, for three weeks from 4th January.

BreastScreen Queensland Gold Coast Service Director, Dr Ellen Dooris, invites eligible women, particularly those aged between 50 and 74, to book this important life-saving health check. Women are eligible to attend this free service from the age of 40. A doctor’s referral is not required.

Earlier this year, 328 women took advantage of this free service which visited Tamborine Mountain. Most of these ladies received the good news that there were no signs of breast cancer present at the time of screening.

“A breastscreen, or screening mammogram, is an X-ray that can detect small changes in the breast tissue before they can be felt or noticed. For women over 50, a breastscreen is the best way to detect most breast cancers in the very early stages, giving women a better chance of successful treatment and survival,” Dr Dooris said.

“It is still important for all women to be breast aware and remain vigilant, even if they have regular breastscreens, and to see their doctor if they notice any new or unusual changes,” Dr Dooris said.

BreastScreen Queensland is screening at Beaudesert Hospital until mid December, before the mobile unit heads to North Tamborine for 2016. It will then visit Nerang from the end of January.

Services are also permanently located at Helensvale, Southport and West Burleigh.

Eligible women can book an appointment at their preferred location by phoning 13 20 50.

The Beauty Spot with Angela Maddaford

Homemade Gifts!

Are you looking for a chemical-free, non-toxic gift for a loved one or your child’s teacher. Why not spend some time with the kids and make your own.

Lavender and Lemongrass Sugar Scrub

Ingredients: • 1 cup Raw Sugar • ½ cup Coconut Oil • 4 drops Lavender Essential Oil • 8 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil Method: Mix all ingredients together in a glass jar. Add a pretty ribbon and tag!

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Merry Christmas!

AWL Pets of the Month

Nature’s Gems

Mareeba Rock-wallaby Petrogale mareeba

By Melissa Whitby

Dusty is an Australian Kelpie Cross Standard Fox Terrier. He is a happy larrakin who is a gent with a positive outlook on life. He loves to play with his doggy mates, and gets on well with them. He is a real sweetie and loves pats. He has lots of energy to share with his new family and would love to get out everyday for a sniff around the block. He will make a wonderful inside companion!

Dusty is seven years old, he is $250 and is vaccinated, wormed and desexed.

Hello, is it me you’re looking for? Puddy is a very sweet girl with lots of love to give. She was surrendered to our shelter through no fault of her own and is looking for just one thing - a forever family. She is cuddly and sociable, she is quiet initially but once she gets to know you she LOVES to smooch all over you and sus out what you are doing. She is extremely gentle and would do well in a home with children or other animals, as long as she is introduced properly and given time to settle in. If you’re looking for a new furry family member and are wanting to give an adult cat a chance then come down and meet Puddy today! You won’t be disappointed!

Penny is $50 and is vaccinated, wormed and desexed.

To meet Dusty, Puddy or the other animals, visit the AWL Gold Coast Rehoming Centre:

Shelter Road, Coombabah Ph: 5509 9000 www.awlqld.com.au Merry Christmas!

In October, I travelled to North Queensland to re-visit some areas that I had seen incredible wildlife many years before but at the time had no chance to capture these creatures on film. As everyone knows, I am a devoted bird lover but I also have a deep love of Australia’s native mammals. One mammal that I had encountered in North Queensland that I never forgot was the Mareeba Rock-wallaby. Rockwallabies are a distinct group of macropods, which have adapted to living in rocky environments. Australia is home to sixteen species of Rock-wallabies The Mareeba Rock-wallaby lives within a small range in North Queensland that includes Mt Carbine, Mt Garnet and the Undara Lava Tubes. Throughout this range, the Mareeba Rock-wallaby appears to be common. This species is highly variable with respect to fur colour and this is usually dependent on the particular environs where the animals are residing. Similar Rock-wallaby species to the Mareeba Rock-wallaby include the Unadorned Rock-wallaby and Allied Rockwallaby. As mentioned, Mareeba Rock-wallabies live in rocky areas surrounded by open forest. This particular species lives communally and is usually active in the early morning and late afternoon. During the heat of the day, Mareeba Rockwallabies take shelter in the shade of their rocky environs.

The best location to observe the Mareeba Rock-wallabies at close quarters is at Granite Gorge near Mareeba. This population of Rock-wallabies has become habituated to humans due to being fed. To be so close to such a beautiful animal was a privilege, however, I did refrain from feeding them. For anyone wishing to view the Mareeba Rock-wallaby in other areas with relative ease, I would suggest visiting the Undara Lava Tubes. Although my time was short with the Mareeba Rock-wallabies, I was able to finally take the photos that I had always dreamed about. These incredible animals are a remainder of how unique Australian wildlife is and how we must do everything to ensure that their future is protected for the next generation of wildlife photographers to marvel at!

FINALLY, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Stay safe and treasure every moment Mareeba Rock-wallaby with friends and family…

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Your Stars - December 2015

ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

You have a clear run, providing you can stay upright and keep your balance. With the Sun in Sagittarius, there will be plenty of truth telling. This is not the appropriate atmosphere to get defensive in. Be open-hearted. Receive in good faith.

Give in good faith. All will be well.

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LEO (July 23 – Aug 22) The Sagittarian Sun bodes you well. Fire begets fire.

Expect your passions to combust. You will have adventure, truth-seeking and truth-telling coming out of your ears. This is a great time for strengthening your sense of who you are and what it is you have to offer to the ones you love.

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Venus leaves. She has other pastures to wander in. Mars stays with you to give you strength, power, muscle and adventure. The biggest adventure is to interact with as much authenticity as you can muster, with those you hold to be your tribe. This might be your family. It might not.

Created: Ted Whillier Qxpress: Elaine Watson SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21) Checked: Rosemary Johnston The Sun has moved out of Scorpio, leaving you to peace,

quiet and solitude. Venus passes through, as you take time out. She brings you delight. Perhaps it is in the small things that you often miss. Give busy-ness a holiday. Come back to slow and still. Each moment is precious.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

The Sun is blazing its way through Sagittarius. It’s nuclear furnace is functioning as your motivating centre. Creativity.

Life. Passion. Enthusiasm. Claim them all. Saturn will ensure that you do so with elegance and style. Venus too will be with you by the end of the month.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Before the sunshine gets to you, it must pass through the fires of Sagittarius, where it will perform a merry dance in the name of getting one’s essential values right. There’s a lot of this going around at the moment. Be agnostic. Be willing to open up, to shift, to change and grow.

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With Uranus in Aries, you are already fired up for big changes. The Sagittarian Sun adds fuel to the fire. This may well be a time where you shift your whole world-view on its axis. Or maybe it gets shifted for you. Either way, you are moving ever closer to authenticity and courage.

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By Di Ayscough

It is almost Christmas and this means a time to celebrate the birth of Christ and the chance for us to share special times with family and friends. It does not have to be a time of over spending or using our credit cards to purchase beyond our means. That is not what Christmas is about and maybe now is a good time to stop and think what Christmas really is. For some people Christmas will bring added loneliness and stress, for others it will mean eating and drinking too much.

The question we should ask is “what does it mean to you?”

How can we help show what Christmas really means.? Why not remember the special words of Love, Hope, Faith and Joy. Help to make someone happy, have faith to know God is real, celebrate with joy the birth of Jesus and demonstrate your love, not just through words but through actions. Give people hope.

St Luke’s will hold our Christmas street stall outside The Butchery on Saturday 12th December commencing at 8am so be early to purchase your special treats and buy some raffle tickets.

Saturday 19th December we will gather in the Church for a delicious lunch and time of celebration. We will welcome any visitors for our Christmas service, to be held at our normal time of 7.45am on Christmas Day. We farewelled Mary from New Zealand Air Force last week. Mary was returning home after seven months in Australia and she will be sadly missed by the congregation.

May you all celebrate Christmas in a special way, remembering the true meaning with love for all.

Merry Christmas!

Suduko

Solution page 36

This is a ‘classical’ sudoku puzzle - a grid 9 squares wide and 9 squares deep. The lines of squares running horizontally are called rows, and the lines running vertically are called columns. The grid is further divided by the darker lines into nine 3 X 3 square ‘boxes’.

Some of the squares already have numbers in them. Your task is to fill in the blank squares. There’s only one rule: Each row, column and box must end up containing all of the numbers from 1 to 9.

This rule has an important side-effect, which is the basis of all solving techniques: Each number can only appear once in a row, column or box.

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Roses: Fresh cut $10~$20/bunch 2541 Beaudesert Nerang Rd, Benobble. Ph: 0431 091 296.

Squatters Chairs: Two squatters chairs, Silky Oak, fully restored. New canvas. $399 each. Ph: 5463 2454. Boonah.

Water Tank and Pump: 3000 Ltr Water Tank Excellent Condition $380 (New $760) supplied with Italian Grundfis MQ3-45 pump as new $490 (New $988). At Carrara 4211 - Ph Terry on 0457 405 694.

Yard Work: Girl with ute available for light rubbish removal, yard tidies, green waste to tip. Phone Fran 0421 745 578. Cheap rates.

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Pets and Livestock Baby Budgies: Fantastic colours, $20. Baby cockatiels, $25. Ph. 0409 982 456.

Hay: Lucerne Bales $20ea. 2541 Beaudesert Nerang Road, Benobble. Ph: 0431 091 296.

Roosters: FREE. Vairiety of colours. Bantams.

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Alpacas for Sale

Accommodation Vacant

Accommodation Wanted Active Versatile Mature Male Retiree: Usually resident security caretaker/property maintainer, now between engagements. Non smoker seeks quiet, clean, peaceful detached s/c cottage and use of some shed space (for tools/workshop/ storage) in return for p/t services (security/caretaker/handy/tradework/property maintenance incl pool, pets, watering/irrigation, trade repairs, ride-on, tractor work etc). Also available for extra work. May suit absentee owner/frequent traveller. Please leave name and phone details at Canungra Times ph 5543 5532 for contact during transition.

Wanted to Rent: A mature, quiet, non smoking lady is looking for a private, quiet house on acreage with garage/carport. Short/Long term.

Please call Janet 0438 430 109.

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Storage Lge Storage Shed in Town: To rent from November at $50pw. Min one month lease and payable in advance. Note: Storage only. Ph: 0419 767 090.

Storage Wanted: Mature aged male (usually resdient security caretaker/property maintainer, now between engagements)seeks to rent local storage for household possessions and tools etc.

Is there a vacant secure farm/industrial shed out there somewhere? Local referees. Please leave name and phone details at Canungra Times ph 5543 5532 for contact during transition.

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Public Notices Canungra Owls Soccer Club AGM

We have male & female six month old alpacas ready to go to new homes. Males $550, Females: $750. Free delivery to Canungra & local area.

Call Jenny on 0466 464 355 or email alpacashop@bigpond.com

Wanted Collector: Wants antique bottles and fruit jars, cash paid. Call Steve 0417 897 957. (p)

Clairvoyant Clairvoyant: Fern 0431 091 296.

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Positions Vacant Ironing Lady: Wanted for Canungra Area.

Phone Julia 0438 135 138.

Merry Christmas!

The Canungra Owls Soccer Club AGM will be held on Tuesday December 15th, 6pm at Moriarty Park.

Everyone welcome and encouraged to attend. This is a thriving little club and we need at least as many people as last year to do a little bit, and hopefully more than last year!

Bren will be standing down from all positions although will still be around to do her ‘little bit’ for a while longer! Time for some new blood!

There are a lot of you guys out there with younguns coming up through the ranks who are passionate about the game and what we have to offer here; we are lucky to have such a great club and a great community spirit.

Go the Owls !!!!

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

Cricket Extravaganza: Cricket will be showcased on Mt Tamborine in a big way on Sunday Dec 4 at the Tamborine Mt Sports Association grounds on Long Road. It all happens from 10.00am. The two over 40’s sides will play each other. Six aside teams from our 3rds & 4ths will compete. There will be a BBQ lunch to be purchased during the break between innings.

Canungra Social Swimming Club: Every Thursday, 5.30pm - 7.00pm at Canungra Pool. For 5-16 years. Phone Amanda 0490 114 832.

First Aid Course: Expressions of interest are invited for participants to undertake a First Aid Course in Canungra. Minimum requirement 10 people. Cost is $125pp for a nationally accredited course. Phone: Jud Hart 0408 194 731.

QLD CWA Wonglepong Branch: Wonglepong Branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association meets on the first Saturday of each month at 9.30am. Ph: Joyce Libke on 5543 5212.

Art & Culture Group: Canungra Art & Culture Group meets every second Thursday at Canungra Showgrounds Art Hut 10am-1pm for fun, friendship and participation in a craft project. $2 per person (bring a plate). Ph 5543 5528.

Justice of the Peace: Joe Rye JP: at the Community Signing Centre (next to Canungra Library) Wednesdays 1pm - 4pm. Ph: 5543 5592.

Faye Hines JP: Canungra Visitor Information Centre Fridays 10am - 4pm.

Beaudesert Districts Orchid and Foliage Society Inc: Meeting on the third Wednesday of each month 7pm at Canungra School of Arts Hall, 3-7 Pine Street, Canungra. www.bdofs.com.

Listings in the Community Noticeboard are FREE for not for profit groups in Canungra and surrounding areas. Email news@canungratimes.com.au or call 5543 5532 for enquiries.

Beaudesert Camera Club: Monthly meetings fourth Tuesday of the month at Beaudesert Community Arts & Information Centre, Mt Lindesday Highway, at 7pm. Cost $2 for non-club members. Enquiries 5541 2866 (after 6pm).

Fire Wardens Biddaddaba South: Allan Hannel..................................0418 182 162 Canungra Township: Peter Geiger..................................0417 769 105

Markets Canungra Valley Markets: Last Sunday of each month. 7am - 12noon. Stalls $10. Contact Judy 5543 4345 or Sue 0432 050 261.

Shoe Vault Marketta: At the back of The Shoe Vault every weekend. Ph: 0400 477 818.

Beechmont Country Markets: 3rd Sunday of the month 8am to 12 noon. Beechmont Community Centre, Beechmont. Phone 0458 233 080 or email bapacommunitycentre@gmail.com.

Boonah Country Markets: Our market dates in December are 12th & 19th. With lots to choose from at Spring Leigh Park, Boonah. From 7am- 12 noon. For enquiries phone 0448 248 828.

Church Services

Canungra North and South: Kim Daniels...................................0438 435 460 Pine Creek Area: Paul Finch...........................................5543 7184 Tamborine Village: Trevor Henderson..........................0409 642 500

Useful Phone Numbers Beaudesert Hospital:.......................... 5541 9111 Canungra Library:...............................5543 5791 Canungra Police Station:....................5543 5120 Canungra School of Arts Hall:............5543 4008 Canungra Visitor Info Centre:.............5543 5156

Canungra Uniting Church: Appel Street.

Sundays at 10.30am. Ph: 5541 1018.

Marian Valley Catholic Shrine: Beechmont Road. Sundays 11am and 4pm. Ph: 5533 3617.

St Luke’s Anglican Church: 15-21 Kidston Street. Sundays at 7.45am. Ph: 5545 2919.

St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church: 9am every second and fourth Sunday. Ph: 5541 1068.

Seventh Day Adventist: The Little School House, Tamborine Village. Saturdays at 11am. Ph: 5543 8035 or 5541 1224.

Tamborine Life Church: Sundays 10am Vonda Youngman Centre, 2-4 Knoll Road, North Tambo-

Emergency (Fire, Police, Ambulance):..........000

rine. Ph: 0402 662 998.

Bank Project; Canungra Chamber of Commerce.

Energex (Loss of Power):.......................136 262 Scenic Rim Regional Council:............ 5540 5111 Water Enquiries (QUU 7am-7pm):.........132 657 Water - Burst Pipes / Emergencies:.......132 364 RSPCA Emergency:..................... 1300 ANIMAL Wildcare (Wildlife Emergency):..........5527 2444 Community Organisations on Facebook: Canungra Organic Community Garden; Canungra Owls Soccer Club; Canungra Valley Markets; Canungra Show Society; Canungra Community

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Sudoku Solution from page 29

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Merry Christmas!

Sport CANUNGRA AREA GOLF CLUB It has been a busy few weeks at Canungra Area Golf Club with Medal of Medal Play Offs for the Thursday, Saturday and Ladies’ players.

Congratulations to Harry Barnes, Guy Cowan and Kim Sami on winning these events.

The ladies finished their golfing calendar with a Fun Day and Presentation followed by a delicious luncheon at George’s Paragon Seafood Restaurant at Tamborine.

We celebrated in the memory of Terry Wall with our annual event. Congratulations to Mark Watson & Ross Jackson on getting their names on this well respected trophy.

Canungra Area Golf Club held a Trophy Presentation evening on Saturday 27th November at the Clubhouse. It was a sensational night filled with lots of winners, grinners and good times.

Brechbuhl; 7th,27+2nd S Firth; 16th,27+2nd D Harris; 8th Ladies 2nd H Aitken.

28 October: Winner - S Bobermein sq. Runner Up - B Broderick -1. NTP - 5th, 14th J Grimshaw; 16th G Cowan; 17th H Barnes.

3 November: Stroke & Putt - 3 Club Event.

Melbourne Cup Fun Day. Winners - B Mills 31, S Mills 36. Runners Up - B Cooper 35, W Brown 37. Putts - B Broderick 11 c/b, L Grimshaw 12.

NTP - 5 open 2nd shot B Bmills, P McAllan; 8 open shot 2nd M Jons, S Maguire; 7 Open 2nd Shot H Barnes, N Jones.

5th November: Winner - S Bobermein 65.

Runner Up - D Sullivan. Putts - S Bobermein 24.

NTP - 5th S Bobermein; 7th - D Sullivan; 8th S Bobermein.

Results

24 October: Stableford. Wnner - A Sami 7 way cb 37. Runner Up - G Owen. NTP - 5th R Simeon; 16th M Tynan; 8th H Aitken; 17th G

7th November: November Monthly Medals.

Winner - M Shay 68. Runner Up - B Mills 69cb.

Putts - A Sami 26cb. NTP - 5th B Cooper; 14th S Sami; 7th M Voller; 16th J Rodger; 8th D McGuiness; 17th K Mann; 7th, 27+ 2nd D Harris; 16th, 27+2nd C Murphy.

10th November: Medal of Medals/Stroke & Putt.

Winner - L Grimshaw 77. Runner Up K Sami 78 c/b. Putts - K Sami 28. Other Medal of Medals K Sami 78. NTP - 5/14 open 2nd shot - N Jones.

12th November: Stableford. Winner - J Gilbert 66. Runner Up - H Barnes 68. NTP - 7th, 16th S Bobermein; 17th L Blair.

14th November: Medal of Medals. Winner - G Cowan 75. Runner Up - T Mahony 76. NTP - A Sami; 7th M Cully; 8th M Cully.

19th November: Stableford. R Boardman 39.

Runner Up - D Sullivan 38. NTP - 5th,14th R Boardman; 7th, 16th B Broderick; 17th D Palliser.

21 November: Terry Wall 2 Person Ambrose.

Winners - M Watson and R Jackson 64.5.

Runners Up - A Sami and V Slingsby 65.5. NTP - 5th, 14th R Jackson and M Watson; 7th, 16th D Harris and M Cully; 8th G Mulliearn; 17th G Owen.

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Sport

Canungra Men’s Classic

Canungra Bowls Club

By Ray Hickson

Results

Wednesday 28th October: Visit was made to McKenzie Park Bowls Club for a friendly game of Bowls and to receive the Shield as the Canungra Bowls Club were the overall winners in the Crest Competition 2015. Well done Canungra Team.

7th November and 8th November: Canungra Mens Classic. 10 teams played. Sponsors Graeme and Mykal Prosser and Tamborine Transport. Winner of the singles Paul Cruise from Helensvale. Runner up Speedy from Helensvale. First round winners a Canungra Team Mykal Prosser ( Skip ) + 23. Second Round Winners a Mixed Team Jonathon Seagull (Skip) + 9. Third round winners a Rathdowney Team Jim McCartney ( Skip ) + 11. Fourth Round Winners a Tamborine Mt Team Lance Cordingley

(Skip) + 5. Fifth Round Winners a Beaudesert Team Rowen Stuhmcke (Skip) + 6. Winners Overall a Mudgeeraba Team Stumpy Lee (Skip) with 10 + 52 and were also the winners of the Jasper Jerome Cup for 2015. Runner Up a team from Helensvale Chris Monk (Skip) 7 + 33.

Sunday 15th November: Mens Pairs Competition. Ten Teams. Winners Jonathon Seagull and Stumpy Lee with 6 + 37.

Saturday 21st November: Under and Over Competition. 24 players, after three games of 6 ends the Unders won overall with + 5.

Sunday 22nd November: Canungra, Rathdowney Mixed Triples. One Game of 21 ends Rathdowney 142 Canungra 118.

Scroungers will be played each Wednesday morning at 9.30am.

For inquiries regarding club hire or membership, contact Bronwyne Brown on 0409 797 965.

Opening Hours

Canungra Bowls Club is open every Friday from 3.30pm with bare foot bowls until dark and darts competition from 6pm. All wecome.

Winners of the Mens Pairs: Jonathon Seagull and Stumpy Lee

Moriarty Park Community Sporting Centre

Sportsperson of the Year Awards

• Open to all sportspeople who reside in the 4275 postcode area or who play for a team in the area.

• Monthly winners receive a certificate, medal & prizes to the value of $100 in the form of a $50 Canungra FoodWorks voucher & a $50 voucher from a selected sports store at the Award Ceremony conducted in January each year.

• ‘Sportsperson of the Year’ and ‘Achiever of the Year’ (selected from 12 monthly winners) receive trophies.

For further information contact Bren Dalby on 0414 435 919, email bren.dalby@bigpond.com; or post to: Sportsperson of the Year Awards, MPCSC, PO Box 36, CANUNGRA QLD 4275

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Merry Christmas!

Sport Moriarty Park News

By Bren Dalby

Sportsperson of the Month - December

The Sportsperson of the Month for December is Trad Sutherland.

Trad, a Year 6 student at Canungra State school, is an all round sportsman who has achieved the following results over the past two years: 2014: • Cross country - 11yrs boys champion, 4th Gold Coast North districts and 24th at South Coast regionals.

• Athletics - 11yrs boys champion, competed in 200m and discus at Gold Coast North districts.

• Swimming - 11yrs boys champion.

• Played for Canungra Owls Soccer Under 12’s grand final winners (played up a year level).

2015: • Cross country - 12 yrs boys champion, competed at districts.

• Athletics - 12yrs boy champion, Canungra district age champion, competed in 100m, 200m (3rd) and 800m (2nd) at Gold Coast North districts, competed in 200m and 800m at South Coast regionals.

• Played for Canungra Owls Soccer Under 12’s, made semi finals.

• Trad is also the captain of Canungra State School’s rugby league team who have had a good season this year.

2014, Pheobi went on to be selected to attend the 2015 West Ham United International Elite Girls Academy in London in April this year. In January this year Phoebi trialled for Palm Beach Sharks Under 15 Girls National Premier League Team and was asked shortly after to join them. Her training and playing schedule was naturally jam packed but still Phoebi was keen to do more - this is where Canungra Owls met Phoebi! We were lacking, at the outset of the season, a coach for our Under 15 mixed team and Phoebi offered her services and expertise.

This was a tremendously gutsy offer, to coach a team of youth the same age as herself, and we were all superbly impressed with the way she dealt with the training and challenges. It turned out that we were able to ask Phoebi to coach our Under 7’s instead as that would fit better with the demands of her own game and she relished this task too. A very versatile and confident young lady who gets on with the task in hand and is a superb achiever in all that she does.

This, whilst an extraordinary list of achievements is only a smattering of all that Phoebi has had success with and I look forward to hearing of her continuing successes. Good luck Pheobi!

As the Sportsperson of the Month, Trad and Pheobi will receive a $50 Foodworks voucher and a $50 sports store voucher kindly donated by Canungra Foodworks.

Sportsperson of the Month - March

The Sportsperson of the Month for March is Phoebi Clissold.

Phoebe is an incredible athlete having last year performed through to the highest level in State (NSW) in Cross Country, 800m, 1500m and 3000m as well as being on the Representative State team (open girls) for Touch Footy, before relocating to our area in January this year.

Soccer, however is Phoebi’s real passion and she excels in that arena also! Having been invited to attend the West Ham United Oceania Elite Academy on the Gold Coast in September Merry Christmas!

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Merry Christmas!