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The Canungra Times

March 2016, Issue No 119 www.canungratimes.com.au

2,500 copies distributed FREE every month

INSIDE:

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Inside this Month:

Green Army Graduates............................................... 6 Candidates Answer.............................................. 8 - 11 Sportsperson of the Year Announced................. 38 - 39

Regular Features:

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Date Claimer............................................................. 16

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From My Window....................................................... 14 Crossword................................................................. 24 Trade and Business Directory............................ 27 - 31 Sport................................................................... 34 - 39 Cover photo: Justin Fung of Aquis Farm and Charles Alder of BuyaBale with hay ready to go to farmers in Western Queensland.

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Aquis Farm Helps Bale Out Farmers

Thoroughbred racing facility Aquis Farm has donated 480 bales of hay to drought stricken farmers in Western Queensland, after perfect growing conditions in the farm’s many paddocks created a massive stockpile.

The 10 truckloads of large premium grass hay will be distributed to farmers

by Buy a Bale, a rural charity that is currently helping farmers across drought areas of Queensland and New South Wales.

Aquis Farm’s Justin Fung said it was important that Queensland businesses helped out farmers who were doing it tough.

“Aquis Farm is pleased to partner with Buy a Bale, which is providing meaningful and tangible support for farmers who have no feed left for their cattle by delivering hay and other essential items,” he said.

“Many farmers have been forced to destock due to lack of feed or ability to fund the feed and this has had a devastating impact on their livelihood.

“We hope our little bit of excess can make a real difference.”

Buy a Bale spokesman Charles Alder said the hay would make a real difference to those receiving it and it showed rural communities they were still top of the community’s mind.

“While some areas have received rain, the financial drought will continue for years and our rural communities still need a lot of support. From our farmers, thank you Aquis,” he said.

Ready to haul out: Paul Schipp from Kymik Transport; Rob Ballard and Justin Fung from Aquis Farm and Charles Alder, and Brad Butcher from a BuyaBale

In June 2013 after reading the plight of Australian and predominantly Queensland farmers who were destroying their cattle and some being forced off their land, The Give Back Campaign decided to do something about it. After some brainstorming it was decided the best thing to do was to ask Australians to Buy a Bale of Hay and the feed would be delivered where it was most needed.

Aquis Farm is a thoroughbred racing, boarding and breeding facility just outside Canungra. Located on over 447

hectares, the Farm caters for all aspects of the racing and breeding industry including racing, pre-training, spelling, agistment, walking on mares, foaling down or sales preparation.

Aquis Farm is wholly owned by the Hong-Kong based Fung family, which is also progressing plans for an $8 billion integrated resort development at Yorkey’s Knob in Far North Queensland and operates Casino Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory.

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Ready to Walk the Camino

On 13th April, seven Canungra locals will be off on an adventure to walk the first ten days of The Camino De Santiago through Southern France and Spain.

Stephen Crook, owner of Live Fit Studio, took a group to do the same walk three years ago and has decided to do it again so more people can experience this wonderful walk. It is a challenging walk that crosses over the Pyrenees Mountains into Spain. They will walk different distances each day averaging around 20km a day. Stephen says “Although challenging, the walk is extremely beautiful and the experience far outways any of the challenges we face”.

Stephen Crook, Monique Morcus, Wendy Nelson, Spike Minette, Maria Sheather, Anne Seville, and Richard Seville have all been doing lead up walks for the last eight months to get them ready for the adventure of a lifetime.

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From Amalgamation to Now

By Virginia West

As a community we all remember the first few years of SRRC following amalgamation with a weak financial outlook and an ageing road network stretching from Canungra to Sydney and back!

With expert financial guidance, disciplined budgeting, a patient and understanding community and some tough decisions by Council we are now rated by Queensland Audit Office as being one of the most financially sustainable local governments in Queensland. We can all be proud of this.

This confidence and hard work is now culminating in Federal and State funding coming our way like never before - $21 million since December 2015 and that is without including the Beaudesert Town Bypass funding.

Substantial investment and local employment are coming to fruition, capital expenditure on roads, bridges and vibrant town developments have increased and the general rate rise for 2015/16 of 2.5% or less for over half our ratepayers was the lowest in recent years.

This term of councillors have worked cooperatively together and at times have not all agreed on issues but we have shared a goal to ensure the Scenic Rim retains its values as a great place to live, work and play with economic prosperity, local employment and enhancement of our natural and built beauty being celebrated.

The Local Government election will be held on Saturday 19th March 2016. Polling booths are open at Beechmont and Canungra State Schools.

Praise for Green Army Graduates

Parks at Canungra and Beaudesert are thriving after six months of hard work from local youth in the federally funded Green Army program.

Eleven young people graduated from the program last week after planting 10,475 trees and doing ten hectares of weed treatment and eight hectares of site preparation in the region.

Katisha Cordingley, Oasis Langtree, Moana Pearce, Jozeph Pearce, Kimberly Armstrong, Tymeka Mircic, Bethany Attwood, Rio Fairhurst, Anthony Hope, Ridge McKay and Courtney Currie graduated.

Participants worked in teams led by Scenic Rim Regional Council and Campbell Page staff at Moriarty Park and Riverbend Park at Canungra, Carrigan Way at Gleneagle and Il Bogan Park at Beaudesert.

Wright MP Scott Buchholz, who presented graduates with their certificates in a ceremony at Moriarty Park on Thursday 18th February, thanked them for their work.

“On behalf of the community, the federal government and the council I applaud these graduates for all they’ve done for the community through the Green Army,” he said.

“Every drop of sweat they’ve given will be remembered and every tree which grows at these sites will be their legacy – they’ve done a great service to the region and I thank them for that.

“I wish them all the best in their future endeavours – whether they are continuing on in the next round of the program or going onto other training, education or employment opportunities I know what they’ve learned through being in the Green Army will hold them in good stead.”

Oasis Langtree of Kooralbyn, who was among the graduates and will continue with the program, said the Green Army gave her new confidence, skills and independence.

The 21-year-old, who is studying building design at university, praised the Green Army.

“It’s great because it got me out of my comfort zone and helped me with my confidence, self-esteem and networking skills,” she said.

“Now I have a sense of pride because I can come back and say ‘I planted that tree’ and I can use the links I’ve made and the things I’ve learned about the environment and sustainability as I work towards a job in building design.”

For more information about joining the Green Army visit www.australia. gov.au/greenarmy

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Get Ready To Party With Canungra FoodWorks Birthday Celebrations, Free Sausage sizzle, Raising money for our local community, Off the farm truck sale, $1000’s giveaways, and the craziest specials ever seen on Saturday 19th March.

In March 2007, Canungra FoodWorks first opened to the warm reception of the local community.

Starting with a small team of nine to currently employing over 60 team members; the supermarket has increased its offer considerably over the years.

Canungra FoodWorks is appreciative of the local support it has received over many years and will celebrate this month with super specials, culminating in a grand Birthday party from 8am to 2pm on Saturday 19th March.

With the community at heart, Canungra FoodWorks have been the major contributor to the majority of local community groups, events, clubs and initiatives.

Off the Farm Truck Sale at Canungra FoodWork’s Birthday celebration

More than $30,000 is given to the local community each year totalling nearly $300,000 since the Supermarket’s early inception in 2007.

Recent initiatives include sponsorship of Moriarty Park Sportsperson of the Year award and Canungra Owl’s Soccer Away Jersey.

Canungra FoodWorks owner, Tony Nguyen said, “This is due to many years in partnership with the local community and its respective sporting groups driven by my friendship with Bren Dalby.”

“Right now we are in the process of a major refurbishment to increase our offer

with estimated completion by June this year, said Tony.”

“We have been here for nine great years and will be here for many more years to come.”

“This local community is our home, we want to put on a great birthday celebration show to simply say thank you,” he said.

The birthday celebration will entail never-before seen super specials, produce direct from the farm to be sold straight off the truck, free sausage sizzle with $2 donated from FoodWorks to Canungra Owls soccer club for every sausage given away, a raffle for a $300 FoodWorks voucher and much more!

Come on down and celebrate with us!

Council Notices Clean Up Australia Day Clean Up Australia Day events will be held at the following locations around the Scenic Rim: • Canungra Meet: 28 Monarch Dr 6 March, 8am-10am • Boonah Meet: Coronation Park, Boonah-Rathdowney Rd 1 March, 9am-11am • Beaudesert Meet: Library, Brisbane St 6 March, 9am-12pm • Beaudesert Meet: McDonalds, Brisbane St 6 March, 10am-11am • Tamborine Meet: Tamborine Rural Fire Brigade, Tamborine-Waterford Rd 6 March, 8am-12pm For more information, visit www. cleanupaustraliaday.org.au.

Storey Bridge Closure Storey Bridge on Flagstone Creek Rd at Birnam will be closed on 29 February for a period of approximately 3 weeks for bridge rehabilitation. A detour will be available via Birnam Range Rd and Beaudesert-Nerang/BeaudesertBeenleigh Rd. Community Trees Initiative Applications for free trees as part of Council’s Community Trees Initiative are now open. To apply visit Council’s website. Applications close 11 March 2016.

LIVE @ THE CENTRE CINEMA Friday Flicks THE MARTIAN (M) Friday 4 March 10am & 7pm THE DRESSMAKER (M) Friday 18 March 10am & 7pm @ Boonah Cultural Centre

ARTS DINNER & LAUNCH OF STUDIO/EVENTS BOOKLET Tuesday 1 March 6pm BUTCH CASSIDY & THE @ The Centre Beaudesert SUNDANCE KID (PG) RSVP 5540 5050 Thursday 17 March 10am $5 SCENIC RIM WRITERS @ The Centre Beaudesert Community Writing Project EXHIBITIONS (free entry) All welcome Exhibition Call Out - Caravanserai Tuesday 1 March 10am-2pm Seeking great caravan and camping @ The Centre Beaudesert photos and stories of places you RSVP 5540 5050 have visited in Scenic Rim for ENABLING THE SCENIC RIM upcoming exhibition ‘Caravanserai’. COMMUNITY CAFES (free) Email irene.g@scenicrim.qld.gov.au Wednesday 2 March 11am The Centre Beaudesert Forms & Nature Pen & Pencil - Dennis Hope Tuesday 15 March 12 Noon Continues until 20 March Canungra School of Arts @ Boonah Regional Art Gallery Wednesday 23 March 11am Boonah Cultural Centre Boonah Girl Guides Quilt Show RSVP 5540 5050 Friday 11 & Saturday 12 March 9am - 3pm For more information, visit www.liveatthecentre.com.au @ Boonah Cultural Centre Adults $10; Conc $7.50 Classic Flick

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

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Ask the Candidates

Ahead of the Local Government Election on 19th March, The Canungra Times asked the five the Mayoral candidates and the two Division 3 candidates to tell us what they have contributed to the community over the past four years and what they would like to do to contribute to the community over the next four years? These are their responses:

Mayor John Brent

The past eight years of responsible and forward looking governance has allowed Scenic Rim Council the opportunity to build on the solid foundations established during my Mayorship.

The core issues still remain. Roads, bridges, parks, and waste are at the top of my to-do list. I am committed to a 10% growth increase in road funding per annum while 19 new bridges in the past four years is a tremendous result.

Canungra has benefited from a raft of projects aimed at bolstering the local economy and providing jobs.

Already done is the 1.3 million dollar Geiger and Murphy Bridge replacement. Sixty 60 thousand dollars has also been spent on the landscaping and beautification of the Canungra School of Arts and Village centre.

Given we are the second fastest growing economy in the south-east, last week’s wonderful news of a 220 million dollar investment over the next 20 years into the Kokoda Barracks will have major flow on effects for Canungra and surrounds.

Aligned with this, Council has undertaken a series of Green Army projects alongside the Federal Government to boost jobs and opportunities.

Currently in progress is a 150 thousand dollar rehabilitation of Double Crossing Bridge plus nearly 100 thousand is being spent on refurbishments to the Beechmont War Memorial and improvements to footpaths in Christie Street.

Keeping it green and healthy is also key moving forward. This is what sets Canungra apart as we remain firmly committed to revegetation projects at Back Creek Beechmont and Canungra Creek.

Mayoral Candidate - Harry Wever

I believe the Scenic Rim deserves a Mayor who is fresh, energetic and has a vision for our region. The Council’s Community Plan released last year acknowledges that residents demand the protection of natural areas and our rural lifestyle. I’m the only candidate with a history of commitment to these exact concerns.

I am a truly independent candidate, with no allegiance to a political party or vested interests, who stands for a better, fairer deal for ratepayers. I will always put my values of honesty and integrity first and demand the same from Councillors and Council officers alike.

My 38 years as a vet has given me the skills to connect with people, to hear their concerns and to fix problems. With my experience and knowledge in environmental sciences including town planning, I have worked with communities to protect our natural and rural heritage and against inappropriate development.

With new energy, I would “drive” more sustainable development including tourism, food security and encourage new, locally grown businesses. In the past eight years I have started up two new businesses in the Boonah area, a veterinary practice and a Bed and Breakfast.

I am standing for Mayor because I believe Council needs new ideas and vision - something that is seriously lacking. I believe in a more secure, sustainable future embracing better transport solutions, renewable energy and improved job and lifestyle opportunities for young people and families.

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See pages 10 and 11 for responses from Mayoral Candidates Dave Cockburn, Greg Christensen and Tom Sharp

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Division 3 Cr Virginia West

Division 3 has had unprecedented road and bridge works over the last four years and as councillor I constantly highlight requests from constituents in all six areas from Beechmont to Rathdowney.

Canungra has had three new concrete bridges - Geiger, Murphy and Biddaddaba Creek all now low maintenance for the next 60 years. Sharp Bridge has been rehabilitated, others the load limit raised and over $1.3 million spent on Sarabah Road flood ways. Extensive QRA work occurred on numerous sections of many roads around Canungra following the rain events from 2012 to 2015. Footpath work occurred on Lamington National Park Road to link the section past the school and work is about to commence on the footpath on Christie Street outside the pie shop.

Various areas of tree planting and town beautification have commenced as part of the Vibrant Towns project.

Arts and Open Studios, Be Healthy and Active program and Eat Local Week have increased in participation and encouraged local providers and visitors to the area.

Community Grants have allowed so many local sports and community groups to achieve their planned projects.

If re- elected I will continue to advocate for Canungra and Division 3 at all levels of government, support and encourage the many community and sporting groups who I already have strong associations with and be available to constituents.

My focus is especially on continuation of improving and funding our ageing road and bridge network, delivering optimal levels of service within the budget constraints and advocating for local employment and business prosperity.

Division 3 Steve Moriarty

I am a current committee member and past president of the Moriarty Park Community Sporting Centre management committee (2008-13) during which time we paid back a $40,000 Council loan. I also coordinated the FoodWorks Sportsperson of the Year awards and performed master of ceremony duties at the Canungra Christmas Carols during this time. I have regularly organised and supervised the children’s fundraising discos at Moriarty Park. I regularly referee social touch football at Moriarty Park on Monday nights and volunteered as a ring steward at Canungra Show for many years. I am currently a leader of the Canungra Youth Group and chairman of the Beaudesert District Uniting Church Council.

It will be an honour and a privilege to serve the community in which I was born and have lived most of my life, should I be elected. I will be actively involved in as many community organisations as possible. I will listen to resident’s concerns and act with honesty and integrity. I will strive to improve outcomes for ratepayers and residents and work hard to ensure Council provides the basic services that people deserve and expect, including routine maintenance and upgrading of roads and bridges. I will support new ideas and initiatives for sustainable development and job growth throughout the region, while working hard to protect our amazing natural environment, and the wonderful lifestyle we cherish, for future generations.

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Ask the Candidates

Ahead of the Local Government Election on 19th March, The Canungra Times asked the five the Mayoral candidates and the two Division 3 candidates to tell us what they have contributed to the community over the past four years and what they would like to do to contribute to the community over the next four years? These are their responses:

Mayoral Candidate - Dave Cockburn

When I look back over the last four years and consider contributions to the community, the one thing that comes to mind is my role as chair of the Scenic Rim Health Task Force.

I remember being in attendance at the Gold Coast and giving a cheer when the Health Minister announced that maternity services were to return to the Beaudesert hospital.

This has had such a positive impact on our region. Another exciting announcement was the $10 million for the Bromelton SCT project. I have served as a member of the local Regional Development Australia committee and this committee had a role in attracting this Federal funding. I have served on the board of SEQ Recreation Facilities overseeing the successful QLD Moto park. I was chairman during the planning and construction of this great local facility that has drawn thousands of visitors to the Scenic Rim. I have continued my work at the Rathdowney visitor information centre and museum by serving as the committee chairman. I have also enjoyed volunteering at the Beaudesert Kingfisher Rugby League club.

If elected Mayor, I have the experience, knowledge and passion to bring positive change to Scenic Rim. After eight recent years serving on Council I have a real appreciation of the job ahead. I want to connect the council closer to the community with much more consultation. I will be a full time Mayor committed to the community and our rate payers. I will be trustworthy and reliable as your region’s representative.

Mayoral Candidate - Greg Christensen

I live to the west, so am not a daily part of the Canungra scene. I am an active member of my local Rural Fire Service. I also volunteer on the board of a Prison Chaplaincy service across Queensland and I have been a mentor for young people at risk. In recent years I had pulled back other activities to support development for my autistic granddaughter. I have also been actively researching and challenging the current mayor and council on issues such as extreme rate increases, flaws in our operating model, and failed planning decisions such as Guanaba Experience.

For Canungra and our other communities, I will lead to develop a uniting vision for Scenic Rim that respects each community and builds it as part of something greater, so we are all better off. I have plans ready to work with each community, first to get proper communication restored with Council, then to plan for growing that community within the total Scenic Rim plan.

I also have plans to tackle our cost base with waste reduction programs as a cornerstone for bringing rates and charges into control. I will also break down the bureaucracy that is stifling customer service in council. This will restore business confidence to invest and grow locally, with a supportive council.

In short – reinvigorating and refocusing our Council to Put Ratepayers First as the foundation for a successful future.

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Mayoral Candidate Tom Sharp

$220 Million Investment for Kokoda

My life has been heavily dedicated to enriching the social fabric of the immediate community in which I have lived. Before my return to Beechmont in 2013 I was the Founder of the Gypsies CC. I was the Foundation Secretary of The Sydney Harlequins RUFC, the VP of The Gallipoli Memorial Club and Director of The Rugby Club.

On my return to Beechmont I became actively involved in the community having been elected Treasurer of BRASA in 2014; VP in 2015. I am an active member of the Beechmont CC having been re-established after an absence of some 15 years. My focus in supporting the club has been organising inter-region games with Clubs such as the Fassifern Rangers and enriching the inter-region connection.

I re-established and organised the Beechmont Christmas Carols at Graceleigh Park in 2015 and was MC for the event.

It would be unfair to make any personal claims on any of the success in relation to the above. The success has been only due to the committed efforts and support of many other individuals within the community. This dedication and community spirit is what has achieved results that enriches the outcomes for all.

If elected I will vigorously seek to empower the Divisional Representative to regain control of the divisional requirements and expenditure allocations that will directly impact on the people and ensuring the engagement process takes place with the people. It is neither my job nor the members job to set the priorities as this is the community’s job, right and privilege.

The Kokoda Barracks at Canungra is set for a $220 million investment through the federal government’s 2016 Defence White Paper.

Wright MP Scott Buchholz announced government plans to invest $20 million in the barracks in the next decade and a further $200 million between 2025-26 and 2035-36.

The money will be used to upgrade infrastructure at the Kokoda Barracks to support Australian Defence Force training. The investment is part of the government’s plan to increase Defence spending by $29.9 billion over the next decade. Mr Buchholz welcomed investments for Wright set out in the White Paper.

“Defence is already a major employer in Wright with over 600 Defence personnel based in the electorate, which has significant flow-on effects for the local economy,’’ he said.

“The investments outlined in the Turnbull Government’s 2016 Defence White Paper will strengthen our Defence Force and provide a welcome boost to the economy of Wright.”

He said Defence was a priority for the government.

“I’ve continually advocated to the Defence Minister and the Prime Minister the value of the Kokoda Barracks from a military strategy perspective and also from a community and economic benefits perspective.

“This government will not allow Canungra to have vital Defence infrastructure stripped from it – we will ensure the full maintenance and viability of the base.”

To view the 2016 Defence White Paper visit www.defence. gov.au/whitepaper

Steve MORIARTY A strong voice for Division 3 What Division 3 needs...

• A Councillor who listens and acts in the best interests of community organisations, ratepayers and residents.

• Accountability and ‘back to basics’ service that people deserve and expect, including routine maintenance and upgrading of roads and bridges.

• Transparency in Council decision making and spending to ensure an equitable allocation of resources across the region.

• New ideas and initiatives to promote tourism, sustainable development and job growth, while protecting our incredible natural environment and lifestyle.

What you can do ....

Vote 1, Steve Moriarty, Division 3 For more information, or to support Steve’s campaign for election, please contact him on 0407130092 or smoriarty242@gmail.com Authorised by Michael Kelly, 948 Kerry Rd, Kerry, 4285

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An Old House Finds a New Home

At a time when some of the older buildings in the centre of Canungra are being demolished to make way for higher density housing, one family is bringing an older home to town.

Samantha (Sammy) and John-Paul (JP) Lo Giudice and their young son, LeonThis building will be relocated to Canungra ardo (Leo), have recently purchased the property next to the Police Station on the corner of Kidston Street and Lamington National Park Road.

All things going to plan, in mid-March they will relocate an old school building from the Bulimba State School in Brisbane to the land. The building, named ‘Block C’, was built in 1884 which was the same year that Canungra was founded.

The photo of the building (above) was taken in 1915. The building has been well maintained, although modified over the years to suit the needs of the school.

Sammy and JP plan to remove some of the non-original additions and reinstate some of the original features such as the verandahs.

Sammy and JP are both Osteopaths who have a passion for supporting clients to optimal health. They will be setting up practice in ‘Block C’, and are aiming for a grand opening in late 2016. They are very much looking forward to making Canungra their home and becoming part of the vibrant community.

JP’s current practice is in Murwillumbah and he also teaches Anatomy and Physiology at Southern Cross University on the Gold Coast. He is originally from Warwick, where his Italian family still reside. Sammy was practicing at Tweed Heads until she stopped work to devote time to their first child. She is from a large family in Brisbane and her parents have a farm in the Scenic Rim region near Boonah.

Sammy and JP want to send a big thank you to John Tetlow from Canungra Valley Real Estate for all his help through the purchasing process of the block of land.

First 5 Forever at Canungra Library

By Raylene Jensen

Did you know that up to 90% of a child’s brain development happens in the first five years?

Sharing stories, rhymes, singing, talking and playing with your child from birth builds a foundation for your child’s future development that can last a lifetime – whether that’s talking about what you can see on the way to the park, singing nursery rhymes, pointing out something you both view out the window, or learning new words while shopping for groceries.

First 5 Forever connects parents to a range of resources and ideas for you to try, and links you to your local library for more ideas and information you can use any place, any time.

At free Baby Rhyme time and Story time sessions at your local library you can also meet other families and have fun finding old and new favourite rhymes and stories that you can share with your child at home.

Canungra Library currently has Storytime on Mondays at 9.30. If you are interested in Baby Rhyme Time sessions, please contact the library on 5543 5791, or Beaudesert Library on 5540 5142.

More tips for enhancing language and literacy for your child at home are available at www.first5forever.org.

If you love action-packed romance stories you will love this book set in the Canungra area Pregnant and abandoned by the father of her child, twenty-eight-yearold Kellie Lund takes on a housekeeping job with Dr. James Harvey - a bitter mistrusting man whose wife left him two years ago, taking with her their one year old son, Harry. After an exhaustive search, the child is finally returned to the doctor by child services. Harry doesn't speak and presents many challenges to the pregnant housekeeper.

At her interview, the young woman never let on that she was pregnant and the doctor is livid and unforgiving when he finds out. Kellie experiences a roller-coaster ride of illness and physical abuse and injury that threatens her baby. But true love comes from an unexpected source.

Available at the Canungra Information Centre. Paperback $19.95 Buy paperback today at: http://gondorwriterscentre.com/bookshop eBook: http://www.amazon.com.au/Have-but-not-Hold-ebook/dp/B01B5E1WM4

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Mayor

John Brent

is ‘Mr Scenic Rim’ – Mayor Graham Quirk, Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor  Supporting rural communities  Building the local economy  Renewing roads and bridges  Enhancing the scenic rim lifestyle

MAYOR JOHN BRENT Proven Leadership

‘Let’s continue the journey together’ Authorised by J Brent. 78 Brent Road, Boonah 4310

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Have Your Say!

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

Beaudesert Reunion

From My Window with Keer Moriarty, Editor

Oh no, it’s election time...

So we are all aware by now that we need to vote for our local government representatives on 19th March.

As it happens, just as the election date was announced, I’d finished reading the autobiography of Nelson Mandela, long walk to freedom.

Here is a man who had to fight for things we in Australia take for granted. As a black man living in South Africa, he was restricted in where he lived, where he went, which train carriage he got on. In fact, it was not until 1994 that he was even allowed to vote!

So we are all horrified by that? Those who are too young to remember the struggle probably are. Here is something else to be horrified about: • In 1962, the Menzies Government (19491966) amended the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 to enable all Aboriginal Australians to enrol to vote in Australian federal elections.

• Women were not allowed to vote in Australian Federal elections until 1902, and depending on which State you lived in, not able to vote in all State elections until 1908.

Really, these changes have come about in a fairly short space of time. Today, it seems a bit embarrassing to know that Australia only gave Aboriginals the vote in the last 50 years, and women in the last 100.

We are fortunate to live in a country where we all have the right to vote for others to represent us at a Local, State and Federal level. We may or may not get the person we want, depending on the majority vote, but at least we have a say.

We have no fear of being harassed, attacked or shot while trying to cast our vote.

The annual Beaudesert Reunion will be held on Saturday, 12th March 2016 at St. Thomas’ Anglican Church Hall in Albert Street, Beaudesert, commencing at 9.30 am.

This year we celebrate our 64th REUNION. We are hoping the “Baby Boomers” and other generations will wish to attend and celebrate with their family and friends.

Whether you were born in the Beaudesert district, educated in Beaudesert or resided in Beaudesert district, please come and reconnect with old friends and relatives at the Reunion. Those who have been to past reunions have thoroughly enjoyed the time they have spent meeting up with long-lost acquaintances.

Morning tea will be provided, and refreshments are available if you supply your own lunch. There will be a minimum $2.00 entry fee, with a lucky door prize, and a raffle with a number of prizes drawn on the day.

For more information, please contact Ray Rooks on (07) 5541 2388, Judy Balmer on (07) 5541 2172 or Shirley Antcliff on (07) 5541 1296 Sincerely, Shirley Antcliff The Beaudesert Reunion Committee

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So on 19th March, whether you cast your vote or not, spare a thought for those who are not able to tick their preferred representative on that ballot paper. In the late Nelson Mandela’s words:

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National Park Road

Dear Editor, There is an approx. 2 km stretch of Lamington national Park Road that is in an absolute disgracefully bad condition. It has been in that condition for thew whole time the sitting councillor and the state Member for Beaudesert have been in office.

The state of this road is an embarrassment.

It is a gateway to some of our areas most popular tourist destinations and the way home for may local families.

It is in a dangerous state and causes a lot of damage to vehicles using it everyday.

Locals need to remember that nothing has been done about this road when we go the local government elections in March.

The road may be a state road and yes, our State Member has done nothing about it either, however Council have not advocated for the funds needed to get this road fixed.

They have not stood up for the residents living on this road.

PK Croft, Canungra

Property Numbers

Dear Editor, I would like to remind the community to make sure their street numbers are clearly identifiable for emergency services.

Love to everyone Emma-Louise Charles, Tamborine

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Please include the writer’s name (for publication), address and telephone number. Anonymous letters with no contact details will not be published. Please don’t send them. They just make me cross.

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Election Time

Dear Editor, Shortly we must review the performance of our Councillors and Mayor and act accordingly. If voters decide they want change, they have some work to do in order to create the best opportunity for invoking the necessary changes.

First, we must realise that in these modern times Councillors and the Mayor – once elected – will attempt to be re-elected and will use any mechanisms legally available to ensure results will favour them. In other words, they exchange votes (preferences) with someone else. This could mean that YOUR vote will contribute towards the election of a Candidate which YOU may not want to vote for at all!

On election day YOU have the power to DIRECT these “Preferences” and decide who will get your vote if your “No: 1 choice” does not get “Past the Post”.

So, if you have decided that CHANGE is a MUST, browse “the Field” of worthy hopefuls and try to identify the “Stooges” in the pack who are only there to allocate their preferences to the current regime.

After evaluating candidate’s intentions, make a list (with your preference No: 1, 2, 3 etc) “Firmly In-Mind” and fill our ALL preferences on your ballot paper.

To conclude, if the desired change did not happen, join the Scenic Rim Ratepayers Association in an attempt to “Lay the Footwork” for it to happen the next time. The website will enrol you as a member and take your $10.

If the change has happened, join the SRRPA to ensure that those who have been part of the CHANGE are “Kept to their Promises” and keep governing our shire for the best interest of its Ratepayers rather than BOW to the wishes of Corporate interests. As one (now deceased) Politician once aptly expressed: “. . . . .keep the Bas***ds honest”.

Become part of the process rather than remain the Victim of it!

Ton Lagerway (Member of SRRPA) Tamborine Mountain

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Community Bank® Family Fun Day at Canungra Hotel

March

6th ���������Clean Up Australia Day - Contact Canungra Times for details or visit our Facebook page.

8th ���������Meet and Greet with Division 3 Candidate Steve Moriarty. Moriarty Park Hall, 7pm.

12th �������St Luke’s Anglican Church Car Boot Sale and Fete.

12 & 13 ��Beaudesert and Districts Orchid and Foliage Society’s Autumn Show, Canungra School of Arts Hall.

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14th �������Canungra Uniting Church Annual Fete.

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:

• 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.

Wednesdays:

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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. 7pm 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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Barefoot Bowls every Thursday from the 5th February – 14th April at the Bowls Club 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.

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:

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Kundalini Yoga Saturdays 4pm. Canungra State School Hall. $25 class. Karen 0419 741 811.

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 Markets. Ph: 0400 477 818.

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The Shoe Vault Markets. 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.

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Is Clean Energy the Future for the Scenic Rim?

Scenic Rim Mayoral Candidate, Dr Harry Wever believes the Scenic Rim is an ideal place for innovative research and investment into new, clean energy technologies.

“We have all the ingredients right here to facilitate partnerships with universities and clean energy start-ups,” said Harry.

“We have the land; we have expertise in agriculture - a complementary industry; we are close to Queensland’s major energy market - Brisbane and we have major universities nearby who are recognised world leaders in clean energy research,” he said.

“With the Queensland Government recently releasing its Bio-energy Strategy, the Council should get off its backside and start knocking on the doors of our universities to find out what they need to attract funding for clean energy projects.”

“And the Federal Government currently has over $2.5 billion to invest in approved clean energy projects. The question is why has the Scenic Rim

Mayoral Candidate Dr Harry Wever

Council not developed its own strategy to attract investors and researchers to locate and invest here and leverage funding from the federal and state governments?” He said.

Dr Wever said that if elected Mayor, he would immediately initiate an audit of all Council and government land in the region to determine whether any would be suitable for clean energy projects

“If you don’t know what you have, how can you know what you can offer to attract the kind of industry and jobs that complements the Scenic Rim’s precious clean, green image.”

Dr Harry said he would also invite senior researchers from Queensland, Griffith, Southern and Central Queensland Universities to present to Council and to a public forum on where they see opportunities for collaborative research in the Scenic Rim. “It would be important for the public to know from the get go so that they can be confident that it would not be a repeat of the coal seam gas debacle of a few years ago,” said Dr Harry.

“This initiative fits squarely with my commitment to always be open and transparent and to fight for new, sustainable jobs for the Scenic Rim.” “The Scenic Rim Council needs to be re-energised and it is positive ideas like my cost effective clean energy strategy which will give the much need jolt,” he said.

Dr Harry Wever

Candidate for Mayor, Scenic Rim

Honestly independent, the people’s candidate. Fairer rates, better ser vices.

For more information: www.drharry4mayor.com.au Facebook: DrHarry4Mayor Tel: 0475 767 336

VOTE 1 - Wever, Harry On the 19th March you are required to vote in the local government election. Please make your vote count for a better future. Dr Harry stands for: • Fairer rates and better services for all residents.

• Return to “grassroots” community based Local Government with priority on public consultation.

• All financial and planning decisions to be transparent and accountable.

• Priority on the protection of natural habitat and rural lifestyle.

• Sustainable and appropriate growth of local business, farming, employment and tourism.

• Create youth employment projects and youth recreational activities.

• Build a vision for a new rail and road corridor for the Scenic Rim to create a more connected rural lifestyle for young families and retirees.

Authorised by Dr Harry Wever, 438 Milford Rd, Milford QLD

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Well Being

Childhood Favourites

With Clancy Lee Beck

Live Your Life To better serve clients with their health goals I’m currently doing a 12-month coaching program to discover the issues behind weight gain. Last week I had to answer the following question “If you were to teach and speak about something for the remainder of your career, what would you teach and speak about?” I was somewhat surprised with my answer:“Life is not a rehearsal! Get out there and experience everything you can. Follow your dreams, however crazy or scary they seem. Because something amazing happens when you step out of your comfort zone - you realise you are more than you first thought. You find a strength and ability you never knew you had. You realise that qualities you thought belonged to others, are actually your own. More things are achievable than you think, so never stop turning over stones or looking for answers - there is always a way to make your desires happen. Grab life by the horns, and don’t let ‘life’ or excuses hold you back!”

Although not strictly a ‘health’ message - it summed up exactly what’s needed to bust through the weight loss or fitness barrier. Every single sentence applies to your health journey. You’ve got to get uncomfortable. You’ve got to want it like your life depends on it - because it does.

I’ve cycled across Australia, scaled mountains in Nepal, kayaked shark-infested waters, and walked alone through central Australia. All of those things made me want to cry, curl up and hide, and caused me so much pain and exhaustion I wished I’d never started. But those were the things that made me who I am. And they are the experiences now that I cherish the most. Because I discovered the message that forms the answer I gave. Life is there for the taking, whoever is brave enough to take it!

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Cover base of lamington tin with a single layer of Saos.

Make up custard; when thick add butter and vanilla. Remove from heat and beat well with a wooden spoon.

Cool slightly, pour over Saos in tin. Cover with another layer of Saos; ice with passionfruit icing. Chill to set custard. Store in fridge.

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Council Comment

By Cr Virginia West Scenic Rim Regional Council

Upgrade Laheys Crossings, Upper Coomera Rd

Council has secured $276,000 from the Queensland Government as part of the Community Resilience Fund which will be used to replace the current low level pipe culvert with a multi cell concrete box culvert on a new alignment. The project totals $690,000 ensuring resilience to future floods. Funding was also received to upgrade to bitumen seal both approaches to Mollenhagen Bridge on Gray Road at Illinbah.

In recent years nine floodways on Sarabah Road have been restored and improved with resilience funding to a total of $1.3 million.

SRRC Road Network

Council’s road network totals 17,000 kms which equates to a distance from Canungra or Beechmont to Sydney and back again!

Since 2012, unprecedented work has been undertaken on the road network throughout the area, funded by both Council and QRA (Queensland Restoration Authority) on a prioritised basis. However there is still much more to be undertaken in the future years. Since 2012 10 bridges have been replaced, 14 rehabilitated and 28 bridges have had the load limits removed.

Footpath On Christie Street

Work on the upgrade of the section of footpath on Christie Street outside Blackbird Country Pies is scheduled to begin in late March with a completion date, weather permitting, in early May. This will be a most welcomed upgrade for all pedestrians.

Clean Up Australia

The annual Clean Up Australia event is on Sunday 6th March and any residents who would like to be involved, just picking up any rubbish on your own street is all that is required, are urged to join an existing group or register one of their own. The closest group is Canungra Community and you are welcome to contact me regarding this or create your own site on www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au. It only need take an hour and it’s a great way to meet new people.

Launch Of “War Stories & Our Town: Anthology From Scenic Rim”

This beautiful publication was launched by His Excellency Mr Paul de Jersey the Governor of Queensland at a civic reception at the Centre last week. Ten local writers were inspired as part of the Anzac 100 Community Writing and Story Project to capture stories from our community from World War 1 until the present day in order to preserve this valuable history for future generations. It was an honour to have the Governor visit the Scenic Rim in his busy schedule.

Eat Local Week 2016

Expressions of interest are open for all producers, retailers, eateries and community groups who may wish to be involved in this hugely successful annual event that showcases and celebrates the high quality produce and importance of agriculture in the Scenic Rim. Application forms are online at www.eatlocalweek.com.au and are due by 11th March.

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Election Signage

It is extremely disappointing and disrespectful to find one’s election signs that are personally funded removed from the fences of private landowners in Division 3. Elections are a necessary part of our country’s democratic process but respect should always prevail.

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AWL Pets of the Month

Nature’s Gems Lord Howe Island

By Melissa Whitby

BELLA & PHOEBE (Bonded Pair) ID: 42877 & 42878 Domestic Short Hair, Russian Blue cross Domestic Short Hair, Torbi and White Bella and Phoebe are two older girls who are looking for a quiet, loving new home to go to together.

They are a sweet pair who are a little shy at first but once settled will make lovely new family members. Beautiful Bella is a Domestic Short Hair, Russian Blue cross and is 11 years old.

Phoebe is a Domestic Short Hair, Calico and White and is 12 years old.

You can meet these golden girls at our AWLQ Gold Coast Rehoming Centre, Shelter Road, Coombabah. If you are 65 years or older, you can adopt this beautiful pair for free as part of our Golden Hearts Seniors Program. For more information about this program please call (07) 5509 9033.

Both Bella and Pheobe are fully desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.

HARLEY ID: 46990 Border Collie x Bull Arab Harley is a super-fun guy who can’t wait to find a new home! He is a young 2 years old, full of beans and would love to have regular exercise in his new home.

He also loves new experiences and would like to go wherever his family goes.

Harley is very loving and playful, and would suit an active home!

You can meet him at AWLQ’s Gold Coast Rehoming Centre, Shelter Road, Coombabah.

His adoption fee is $250 each and he is fully desexed, vaccinated, microchipped behaviour assessed and health checked.

To meet Harley, Bella, Phoebe or the other animals, visit the AWL Gold Coast Rehoming Centre:

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

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In the last few years, I have been lucky enough to travel to some of the most stunning locations in Australia and overseas. This usually entails working with or photographing the wildlife that inhabit these incredible locations. In recent times, I became focused on fulfilling a childhood dream of visiting Lord Howe Island to see the enigmatic Lord Howe Island Woodhen.

Lord Howe Island is on many Australian’s ‘bucket list’ for many different reasons.

For me, it was the chance to see one of the most extraordinary natural wonders of Australia and to see first-hand the efforts that are being undertaken to protect its future. In 1982, Lord Howe Island was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in recognition of the island’s biodiversity. Seventy-five percent of the original vegetation on the island remains untouched and the surrounding marine environment is one of the most pristine in the world. The island has more seabird species breeding in higher numbers than anywhere in Australia.

I was not disappointed in my hunt for the Lord Howe Island Woodhen and had several memorable sightings, which allowed me to take some incredible photos.

In the 1970’s, only 30 of these birds remained alive. Today, thanks to a successful captive breeding program and pest eradication program, the Lord Howe Island Woodhen numbers have increased.

Another highlight was the many seabird species nesting around the island. Many species were at different stages of their breeding cycles. The White Tern, Sooty Tern and Brown Noddy all had chicks. The Flesh-footed Shearwaters and Wedgetailed Shearwaters were an incredible sight coming into their nesting colonies on dark. Red-tailed Tropicbirds and Black-winged Petrels were also nesting on the cliff-lines of Lord Howe Island. Seabirds such as the Masked Boobies were nesting on Roach Island, just off Lord Howe Island’s southern tip. To round out the trip, I decided to go on a boat trip to see Ball’s Pyramid, the world’s largest sea stack, 23 kilometres south of Lord Howe Island.

Here several seabirds such as the Kermadec Petrel and Grey Ternlet could be observed.

For whatever reason one chooses to visit Lord Howe Island, this extraordinary place will capture you. For me, it was the chance to experience and encounter unique bird species and observe them in their natural environment going about their everyday trials. I would strongly recommend visiting Lord Howe Island Woodhen this extraordinary place.

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Lamington Spiny Crayfish Euastacus sulcatus

By Susan Cully

Clean Up Australia Day

The Canungra Village Garden Project has volunteered to clean up the school amphitheatre and creek-side surrounds for Clean Up Australia Day this coming Sunday 6th March from at 12 noon.

Anyone can volunteer their time by registering on http://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/ (site name: Canungra Creek) or simply turning up on the day. Enclosed footwear, sun protection, and drinking water is advised. Gloves and rubbish bags will be provided on the day.

Great Watermelon Feast

After tidying the creek surrounds for Clean Up Australia Day, the Canungra Village Garden Project team will be hosting the first inaugural Great Watermelon Feast in the beautiful amphitheatre and surrounds behind the school.

The Great Watermelon Feast will be the first of our social events for the year, with a truckload of free watermelon to feast upon, crafts for kids, and games/activities for all.

There will be a prize for the most interesting home-grown produce, so take a peek in your garden for your curliest zucchini, the cutest pumpkin, or the hottest chilli.

There will be a raffle drawn with the prizewinner taking home a lovely selection of potted fruit trees and plants. Those who miss out on the raffle need not go home empty handed there will be a range of our coffee cup seedlings on sale!

All funds raised will go toward the building of the Village Garden Project (our community garden). Entry is free for Clean Up Australia Day volunteers, or tool/gold coin donation for all others. Time and Date: Sunday 6th March, 1-4pm.

The Lamington Spiny Crayfish have been very numerous on the walking tracks in our national parks with recent rain. In fact, great care needs to be taken to avoid a collision with these beautiful animals.

With recent rain and swollen watercourses this very special inhabitant of our plateaux, Beechmont, Springbrook and Tamborine, can be seen out on the walking tracks in the National Parks. Great care is needed by walkers to avoid their aggressive behaviour as they wave their claws overhead and hiss audibly.

Clear running mountain streams bordered by rainforest are essential for their well being. High altitude streams of the Coomera River catchment, including the Back Creek, are part of their range. This species is a protected, endemic (ie they don’t occur anywhere else) creature.

They have an important and unique position in aquatic food webs. They are major processors of organic matter acting as shredders, predators, collectors and grazers. They are an important source of food for other fauna including invertebrates, frogs, fish and platypus. They also assist in maintaining river health and structure.

Spiny crayfish, the genus Euastacus, are widely distributed Crayfish with commensal friends. Photo Lara Solyma in Australia extending from far north Queensland to the South Australia/Victoria boarder. Lamington and Springbrook crayfish populations are vibrant blue or blue-green contrasting with white.

Named ‘Spiny’ because of the large and prominent spines on tail and claws, the spines distinguish them from smooth-shelled yabbies found in farm dams.

The crayfish pictured [above] is carrying a group of flat worms called temnocephalids. Many crayfish species have a commensal host relationship with a particular temnocephalid species. The temnocephalids do not harm the crays, but feed on detritus and micro-organisms they can access as hitch-hikers.

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School Happenings - Canungra State School

Students of the Week - Well done!

Eamon (1B) for his dedication to learning, enthusiasm for new challenges and willingness to help others.

Vienne (3A) for being an enthusiastic, hardworking student who approaches all tasks with a positive attitude.

Jack (4B) for being a respectful and responsible student who consistently works to a high standard. Well done!

House Captains 2016

Our Year 4 – 6 students participated in the election of Canungra State School House Captains for 2016.

Principal, Mrs Todhunter thanked all the Year 6 students who put themselves up for the election process and congratulated them all on a fantastic effort.

The following students were voted in as the 2016 representatives. They were presented with their badges on parade by the School’s Adopt a Cop Constable Samantha Hill.

• Wonglepong – Daniel Sheppard, Jimmy Tomlinson; • Flying Fox – Saxon Matena, Ella Young; • Witheren – Brianna Irvine, Jett Della; • Sarabah – Will Nicholson, Murphy Baker.

Art Bursary

Congratulations to Sophie Moriarty who was award the Red Door Art Studio Scholarship for Term 1. This scholarship allows Sophie to attend weekly art lessons at the Red Door Studio. Mrs Todhunter thanked them for the support of the school and students.

School Captains

School Captains Lilly Collins and Jared Clift with Member for Beaudesert, Jon Krause and Canungra State School Principal Kylie Todhunter

Healthy Food Health Family Workshops

Congratulations to Jared Clift and Lilly Collins as they start their year as School Captains. Mr John Krause, the State Member for Beaudesert attended assembly yesterday to present our captains with a special certificate and their badge.

Mr Krause spoke about the importance of taking care of others when in leadership and Mrs Todhunter spoke about leading by example and communication being about both listening and talking.

‘The Healthy Food, Healthy Family’ initiative will deliver cooking workshops that will include cooking demonstrations, recipes and advice for those wanting inspiration for lunch boxes.

Recipes can incorporate those with intolerances or allergies, but please notify us prior to the event of any dietary requirements. The Healthy Lunchbox workshop will focus on making nutritious, exciting school lunches.

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The facilitator for the workshops is local resident, caterer and seasonal eating advocate, Kate Raymont, who has extensive experience in cooking with fresh, local produce.

Scenic Rim Regional Council will provide a 0-5 year literacy educator to attend the session and facilitate a reading ‘hub’/ activity for those parents attending with toddlers. To assist please RSVP to the office for those requiring toddler care.

TCT Kids!

Question and Answer Brain Teasers!

Q: I’m tall when I’m young and I’m short when I’m old. What am I? A: A candle.

Q: What starts with the letter “t”, is filled with “t” and ends in “t”?

A: A teapot

Q: Which weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks?

A: Neither, they both weigh one pound.

Q: A house has 4 walls. All the walls are facing south, and a bear is circling the house. What colour is the bear?

A: The house is on the north pole, so the bear is white.

Q: A girl is sitting in a house at night that has no lights on at all. There is no lamp, no candle, nothing. Yet she is reading. How? A: The woman is blind and is reading braille.

Q: How many months have 28 days?

A: All 12 months.

Q: You walk into a room with a match, a kerosene lamp, a candle, and a fireplace. Which do you light first?

A: The match.

Q: What has hands but can not clap?

A: A clock.

Q: In a one-story pink house, there was a pink person, a pink cat, a pink fish, a pink computer, a pink chair, a pink table, a pink telephone, a pink shower– everything was pink!

What colour were the stairs?

A: There weren’t any stairs, it was a one storey house.

Q: What gets wetter and wetter the more it dries?

A: A Towel.

Q: Name four days of the week that start with the letter “t”?

A: Tuesday, Thursday, today, and tomorrow.

Q: What is at the end of a rainbow?

A: The letter W.

Q: You draw a line. Without touching it, how do you make the line longer?

A: You draw a shorter line next to it, and it becomes the longer line.

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Your Stars - March 2016

ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

Mars moves into Sagittarius. The nature of your adventure changes. Sagittarius is initially interested in travel adventures and eventually interested in truth adventures.

Take your pick. The former will lead to the latter eventually.

The heat is on. Standing still is not really an option.

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Jupiter’s presence in your sign is having a similar effect. Life is shifting you out of the places of stuckness you wanted to be shifted out of. To be grateful now would be amazing.

LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23)

As Venus splashes into Pisces, so you are taken into a big, deep, ocean of feeling. Emotions don’t always make sense to the linear brain. They aren’t meant to. They have their own poetry, their own logic. By shifting out of ideas, into the world of poetic sensitivity, you will ride the wave.

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News from St Luke’s

Suduko

By Di Ayscough

Have you ever come across a symbol in your life that you immediately recognise and relate to, something special or important?

Some friends who were recently overseas noticed a cross hanging from the mirror of the taxi they were travelling in. They asked the driver if he was a Christian and he was.

Without the symbol of the cross they would not have recognized the faith of the driver.

We all have symbols or signs we relate to in life. Maybe it is the sign or emblem of your favourite sports team, maybe it is your school crest or a street sign pointing you in the right direction. Because the cross is such an important sign of Christianity we now have a spotlight to illuminate the cross on the bell tower at St Luke’s.

We hope this may draw some attention to our building and encourage people to want to see more. If you would like to take a look inside why not come along to the Car Boot Sale on Saturday 12th March.

The Church will be open from 8am and will contain the book sales from St George’s church.

The grounds will be filled with Car Boot sellers, with many things for you to purchase.

As well there will be our home made cake and produce stall. Devonshire tea, sausage sizzle, drinks and much more. Tickets will also be on sale for our Easter raffle. Please come along and enjoy the activities and find the bargain you have been looking for.

In the mean time think about the symbols in your life which help to make you stand out as a person of our great community of Canungra.

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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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Canungra Chamber of Commerce With Tamlyn Geiger The next Canungra Chamber of Commerce Meeting will be at the Outpost Cafe on 9th March at 7.30am with a Workers’ Breakky being offered.

Guest speaker is Tim Hill from Rewardle.

This is a great opportunity for small businesses in Canungra and outer areas to find out how Rewardle works for your business. Rewardle is a marketing and data base system that incorporates tablet based technology, including a customised loyalty system, payment and mobile ordering. YES Includes the tablet! Tim will be outlining a special deal for Chamber members.

The Chamber will be running Turning Canungra Pink again this year, so this meeting is a good way of finding out what is happening around the area, probably the only communication for small businesses out of town!

Tell us what you have planned and want to promote for the upcoming year and meet other business people like yourself.

The Outpost Cafe will be running a couple of breakfast options for Chamber members for the meeting at a cost of only $10 per person (excluding any extra’s).

Non members are very welcome to attend.

If you could RSVP a couple days prior for staffing by text to Andrew on 0412 0767 0007 or 0408 435 655.

See you there!

Bullock team all yoked up ready to take the strain of loading the log

Could You Load this Log?

Tony Smallwood, Tamborine Historical Society

Timber-getting was the earliest industry in the rainforests of Nerang and Tamborine where cut timber was hauled out of the forests to nearby riverbanks by bullock teams. In the more inaccessible areas, the logs were often hauled to a gully or creek and left until flood rains could carry them out to the river. Very large trees could fetch prices of up to £200, a fortune in mid 1800s.

As many as 12 sawmills were active in various parts of Numinbah Valley in the early 1900s with extensive deforestation being associated with harvesting a range of hardwood timber trees.

There’s more to it than walking alongside a group of bullocks with their heads down. The sounds of heavy breathing, wooden yokes, and chains clinking on the necks of large beasts echo across the hills. There is a big connection between the driver and his bullocks. Every animal has its own character. Some bullocks have to be called strongly into action. Others as soon as called just wanted to get going. You nearly had to slow them to a stop. They really wanted to work.

At one time there were once up to 26 bullock teams working along the local rivers, backwards and forwards. The bullocks slowly faded out since the 1930s.

The few bullock teams left in Australia are vital components of our heritage. Bullock teams and their drivers helped to build the country’s inner foundations, with those hardy animals transporting heavy and bulky goods to and from the inland before machinery and rail took over.

The pictures were taken by a member of the Tamborine Historical Society who came across the action purely by chance while travelling through the Numinbah Valley.

Accidental Counsellor – Free Workshop Thursday 7th April - Canungra We often come across people who are distressed, grieving, in crisis or going through difficult life experiences. Although you may not be trained as a counsellor you may find yourself requiring a ‘toolbox’ of core helping skills that can be used to assist in creating safe and supportive interactions with people you meet.

This free one day training is for people that may work directly with people in mental illness such as community service workers, GPs, Practice Nurses, emergency services.

Online registration: http://healthygc.com.au/Events/Education-and-Training/The-Accidental-Counsellor.aspx Phone registration: 5635 2455

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Phone 5543 5532 to find out more!

SAVVY, WISE & WELL Ten minute talks and the latest information about…

My Aged Care, diabetes, arthritis, understanding pain, hearing, fire safety, looking after your mental health and much more, plus stalls from local community groups!

14 MARCH Beaudesert RSL 17 MARCH Boonah Cultural Centre 22 MARCH Zamia Theatre, Tamborine Mountain

Free Event ~ Includes Morning Tea 9.30am to 12 noon

For more information, phone Lacey on 5540 5111 or email lacey.s@scenicrim.qld.gov.au

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Classifieds

Classified advertisements are free for private advertisers and run for three months. Please send advertisements to news@canungratimes.com.au or phone 07 5543 5532.

For Sale

Pets and Livestock

Mini Treadmill: Sturdy, folds up, weighs 11kgs, with counter. Perfect condition. Will Deliver. Ph June 0407 035 832. Beechmont.

Plants: Pony Tail Palms, Americana Agave and other potted plants from $3each. Ph 5543 4456.

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

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

Chickens and Chicks For Sale: Lavender coloured Araucana’s (Blue eggs layers). Blue Autralorpes (White egg layers). Some cross breed variety of coloured chicks (pale green/ blueish egg layers). Available from day old to point of lay. Ph: 5543 0743.

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

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Meet and Greet Residents of Division 3 in the Scenic Rim Regional Council area are invited to a Meet and Greet with candidate for Division 3

Steve Moriarty

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at Moriarty Park Hall, Monarch Drive, Canungra 7pm, Tuesday 8th March

Wanted Wanted to Buy: Tractor, dozer and backhoe.

Any condition. Ph: 0407 378 561.

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

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Light supper provided. All welcome!

Authorised by Steve Moriarty, 534 Sarabah Rd, Canungra Qld 4275

Clairvoyant 1600 x 2400 closed in trailer with roof rack on top. Unregistered, pick up only $100.

Ph 0430 248 661

Clairvoyant: Fern 0431 091 296.

Accommodation Vacant

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Positions Vacant

RENTAL PROPERTIES

Casual Position

Camper Trailer

Position available for a fruit picker & assist with property maintenance.

Looking for an applicant who is reliable, fit & motivated.

Phone 0408 158 283

2008 off road camel camper trailer hardly used. High quality includes 10ft tent, boat rack, outboard motor mount, toolbox, 2 x water tanks, spare and jockey wheels, stabiliser legs, solar, batteries, current rego and many other extras. $9,000 ono.

Ph: Trent 0408 799 443

Babysitter/In Home Carer: For my 2 children.

Hours would be 8:30- 4/4:30, 2-3 days per week.

Experience with very young children essential.

Rate negotiable. Phone: 0438 847 947.

Available end March.

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Canungra Creek. Large family living area, open plan lounge, dining, kitchen with combustion heater. Large covered outdoor area overlooking the property, very private.

• Flyers - price upon request.

• A4 laminating.

• Web Site design.

Sales and Rental Listings are urgently needed.

For all enquiries please contact our office:

Aussie Lifestyle Properties 2/1 Lawton Lane, Canungra Ph: 07 5543 4889 www.aussieproperties.com.au

Printing Services!

• Photocopying colour, black and white up to A3 size.

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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

Quilting: Anyone interested in quilting classes can contact Robyn Mahony on 5543 5528. Robyn is keen to run free classes (just pay for or bring your own materials) for people of all ages.

Hall for Hire: Uniting Church, 31 Appel St. Big Hall $15 per hour. Small Hall $10 per hour.

Conditions apply. Phone Rod 0401 936 984.

Canungra Social Swimming Club: Every Thursday, 5.30pm - 7.00pm at Canungra Pool.

For 5-16 years. Phone Amanda 0490 114 832.

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.

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

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.

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.

Markets

Fire Wardens

Canungra Valley Markets: Last Sunday of each

Biddaddaba South: Allan Hannel..................................0418 182 162 Canungra Township: Peter Geiger..................................0417 769 105 Canungra North and South: Tim Daniels....................................0438 435 460 Pine Creek Area: Paul Finch...........................................5543 7184 Tamborine Village: Trevor Henderson..........................0409 642 500 For information on burning off please check the Rural Fire Service website at ruralfire.qld.gov.au or email canungrarfb@gmail.com

month. 7am - 12 noon. Stalls $10. Contact Judy 5543 4345 or Sue 0432 050 261.

Shoe Vault Markets: 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 e-mail 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

Useful Phone Numbers

noon. For enquiries phone 0448 248 828.

Church Services 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 Tamborine. Ph: 0402 662 998.

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 Emergency (Fire, Police, Ambulance):..........000 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 Bank Project; Canungra Chamber of Commerce, Canungra Rodeo, Canungra Bowls Club, Canungra Community Watch, Canungra Area Golf Club.

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Sport

Tobin Geiger demonstrating a flying side kick over Kyle McLeish,Kate and Callum Geiger, striking a shield held by Mr Callegari

Canungra Taekwondo Club

Haylee McRae executes a side kick to black belt Michael Gill

The Canungra taekwondo club has been operating for over twenty-five years.

Students are skilled in fitness,flexibility, respect, self confidence, striking focus pads and shields, anti bullying and self defence skills.

Master Instructor John Callegari holds a 7th Black Belt and has been teaching for some 38 years.

Classes are held at the Canungra School of Arts Hall on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Students are able to continue with the Club through to black belt level.

Beginners are welcome, both male and female of all ages.

Call John on 0418210880 for enquiries and you can have one free lesson!

Also, if you join in March or April you can obtain a free training suit valued at $60.

Some Bunny has to win it!

Guess how many eggs the bunny is sitting on.

Drop into the office at Canungra to place your name, number & answer into the entry box provided.

Drawn Wednesday 23rd March at 11am.

Harcourts have settled into their new office & enjoying being part of the local community.

Lots of enquiries for sales & rentals so call us to arrange your appraisal soon.

We’re upgrading our window display & new signs are going up soon so watch this space!

Shop 5/28-30 Christie Street, Canungra.

Phone: 07 5543 8525

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Sport

Canungra Bowls Club Saturday 30th January: Summer Nines Competition Round 1. Played at Canungra.

Team A Canungra 68 points V Tweed Heads 57 points. Team B Canungra 71 points V Tweed Heads 37 points.

Saturday 6th February: Summer Nines Competition Round 2. Team A Canungra had a Bye. Team B Played at Robina.

Canungra B 62 points V Robina 65 points.

Saturday 13th February: Summer Nines Competition Round 3. Played at Canungra.

Team A Canungra 61 points V Musgrave Hill B 74 points. Team B Canungra 71 points V Mckenzie Park 56 points Saturday 20th February: Summer Nines Competition Round 4. Team A Canungra 64 points V Mudgeeraba 71 points. Team B had a Bye. Sun 31st January: Mixed Fours Competition. 8 Teams played. First was a Beaudesert team John Butterfield, Val Reiser, Wayne Reiser and Stumpy Lee (Skip) with 4 + 28. Second a Tamborine Mt team David Pott, Steve Pinder, Suzi Datseres and Lance Cordingley (Skip) with

By Ray Hickson 4 + 25. Third a team from Helensvale Ken Maroskie (Skip) with +11.

Thursday 11th February: Business and Community Competition 10 Teams of Triples. Winner of the night JAB with 2 + 12. Runner up 204’s with 2 + 11.

Thursday 18th February: Equal winners Brumbies 2 + 11, Numb Nuts 2 + 11.

Wednesday 17th February: Ladies Scenic Rim Competition Played at Beaudesert.

Beaudesert Red 4 points; Beaudesert Blue 6 points; Beaudesert Green 8 points; Canungra 2 points; Boonah 5 points; Tamborine Mt 5 points.

Monday 22nd February: Ladies Scenic Rim Competition Played at Boonah.

Beaudesert Green 17 points; Tamborine Mt 13 points; Boonah 11 points; Beaudesert Blue 7 points; Canungra 6 points; Beaudesert Red 6 points.

The Club is open each Friday from 3pm for Bowls until dark then a game of darts.

All welcome.

All enquiries for Club and membership to Bronwyne Brown 0409 797 965.

Canungra Bowls Club ladies Scenic Rim Team: Back: Kelly Street, Alison Koger, Ted Evans. Front: Ray Hickson, Janelle Day, Kerri Weston.

By Shelley Gordon Welcome to the 2016 Soccer season!

The committee and President, Stephen Mills, are excited to bring in the new season with previous members and look forward to acquainting ourselves with all our new ones.

2015 was a great year with many memorable achievements. Many thanks must go out to all those who made the commitment and devoted their valuable time and effort to making our club great.

We’d like to extend a big thank you to all our sponsors, especially to Canungra FoodWorks, who always go above and beyond for our Club.

Canungra FoodWorks are holding their 9th birthday celebration on 19th March from 8am-2pm out the front of FoodWorks. As part of this event the soccer club will be running a free sausage sizzle with everything donated

by FoodWorks.

For every sausage we are able to give away, FoodWorks will be donating $2 to the soccer club.

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Young Canungra Owls put through their paces

We would love to see as many people in the community there to support our club and FoodWorks on this momentous occasion.

Canungra Owls Soccer Club has been an integral part of the community for many years and this year we endeavour to continue to improve, bringing us closer to meeting our goals for 2016 and future years.

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We are urgently seeking players in the U14/15 age group – we know our community has some great players in this age group. If you are of any age and want to play and haven’t registered yet we would love to have you join the Owls - so jump onto myfootballclub.com.com and get registered and get involved.

If you feel that you may be able to assist in volunteering, coaching or managing, please contact us with your ideas or expressions of interest at canungraowls@outlook.com. Communication is a key ingredient to success within our club - if you have any issues or suggestions on how we can improve our club please discuss them with one of our committee members or place them in our Feedback box at the Club House.

All suggestions and ideas are given consideration at our regular Committee Meetings.

We look forward to making 2016 a successful season.

GO THE OWLS!!!

Sport Canungra Area Golf Club With Mary Groves

Golf, the male bastion, has finally been breached at Canungra on 16th January through a resounding win by Shirley Lake with an applaudable 38 stableford points.

Not only that, but Tanya Bobermien came second with 38 points on a count back, and running a neat fourth was Jacinta Toohey. Well done and congratulations ladies! Now it is proved that it can be done, let’s go for it ladies and gents.

The not for profit golf club off the Beechmont road could be one of Canungra’s best facilities. With its air-conditioned, licensed club house it is a great venue for functions or simply meeting friends for an affordable game. Golf carts are on hire for non-walkers as are club sets. Catering for golfing groups can also be arranged.

The competition is not so much personal but is against those little white balls. One would swear they have a mind of their own. It is a game of

patience, honesty and persistence and is not only a way to keep fit without gym fees but can be a great fun game for social groups in the parkland course settings, platypus included.

The Canungra Area Golf Club members are keen to find our own Jason Day or Carrie Webb, so it welcomes the inclusion of new faces to their ranks from any district, and will offer every assistance to newcomers to master this very addictive pastime.

28th January: Stableford: Winner - R Hardiman 36/19. Runner Up- R. Boardman: CB (3w) 33/17.

NTP: 5th H Barnes. 7th- B Cooper. 8th S Firth 30th January: Bisque Par. Winner - M Voller+7.

Runner Up - D McGuiness cb +6. NTP - 5th, 7th T Mahony; 16th M Shay; 16th, 27 + 2nd B Cooper; 8th Ladies 2nd W Brown.

4th February: Monthly Medal Stroke and Putt.

Winner - A Sami 67. Runner Up - S Bobermein 69. Putts S Bobermein 25. NTP - 5th, 14th T Mahony; 7th, 16th L Blair; 17th J McAllan.

6th February: Monthly Medal Stroke and Putt.

Winner - G Brechbuhl 66. Runner Up - B Broderick 67. Putts - M Shay 25cb. NTP - 5th H Barnes; 16th A Sami; 8th M Watson; 17th A Sami; 7th, 27+2 and 16th, 27+2 B Cooper; 8th Ladies 2nd G Jarvis.

11th February: Winner - S Bobermien 38.

Runner Up - L Blair 37. NTP - 5th, 14th R Jackson; 7th, 16th D Palliser; 8th S Bobermien.

18th February: Winner - B Mills 43. Runner Up - B Broderick 42. NTP - 8th B Broderick.

Tanya Bobermien and Shirley Lake

Results

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They welcome all comers male, female and juniors with a special offer until 30th April. This is to encourage men to bring their partners along on mixed days, or to join the ladies’ games on Tuesdays for either 9 or 18 holes.

These games are usually followed by a presentation, lunch and happy banter.

Why not change gears, give golf a go and join the very affordable CAGC while this special offer lasts ... or at least buy yourself some peace and sign your partner up! Excellent tutorage for juniors or newcomers will be available subject to numbers.

Become a member before 30th April and your partner joins for half price ... with two free game vouchers for friends.

Singles join without joining fee until 30th April and Junior members are two for the price of one until 30th April only.

For all enquiries contact Canungra Area Golf Club on phone 5543 4620; 0407 675491; 0417 775 741 or email canungragolf@gmail.com.

20th February: Winner - M Cully 38. Runner Up - D Sulivan 37 cb. NTP - 5th K Mann; 14th L Durant; 7th D Harris; 16th B Brechbuhl; 8th S Spalding; 17th D Harris; 7th,27+2nd B Cooper; 16th,27+2nd B Cooper; 8th Ladies 2nd W Brown.

23rd February:

Monthly Medal StrokePutt.

Winner - P McAllan 69. Runner Up - W Brown 72. Putts - K Sami 29.. NTP - 5/14 2nd shot 33-45 C Durston; 8/17 open 1st shot P McAllan.

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Sport FoodWorks Sportsperson of the Year Awards

By Bren Dalby Once again a tremendous cross section of our talented sportspeople and community spirited sports contributors were represented in the nominations received throughout the year.

Sadly a number of nominees could not attend due to other engagements/ commitments ... these younger guys have hectic social lives, and the older ones have to work!

They were all however honoured for their respective achievements on the night. We had a good turn out still and I think everyone enjoyed the evening ... still can’t understand however why the butterscotch sauce was not utilised for the sticky date muffins????? Haha!

Tony and Anne from FoodWorks, as ever, supplied us with all food and drinks for the light supper provided for everyone as well as some raffle prizes.

We are forever indebted to FoodWorks for all our events; they are truly the life force of many groups and organisations locally and it would be nice if us locals took the time to personally thank them for the amazing amount they contribute to the community.

Tony and Candice were able to attend which was great. Needless to say I found a job for Candice whilst she was there! Candice also organised the vouchers and Sportys’ gift cards on behalf of FoodWorks and got all the food ready for collection; thanks heaps

Moriarty Park Community Sporting Centre Vice-President, Bren Dalby with FoodWorks Sportsperson of the Year, Gabbie Wilson; Cr Virginia West and Moriarty Park Community Sporting Centre President Shona Kraayvanger.

Candice; made life a whole lot easier for me!!

Cr Virginia West presented the trophies on the night and her attendance was greatly appreciated.

Huge thanks too, to Alesia, Shona, Connie, Mary and all those who helped put the night together ... and to Ciaran McCabe who helps with everything

wherever he goes (regardless of on this occasion having a yucky ear infection); Ciaran even got up at the end to thank me for all I do and shook my hand ... well that got a tear or two happening! Bless him!

The judging is always hard and as we are not comparing apples with apples so to speak, different opinions crop up of

Moriarty Park Community Sporting Centre

Sportsperson Honour Roll

2002 - Canungra U10 Soccer Team 2003 - Murray Hopley 2004 - Danielle Teveluwe 2005 - Jonny Durand 2006 - Chealsea Teveluwe 2007 - Joshua Bell-McNee 2008 - Katelyn Duncan

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2009 - Phil Hystek 2010 - Adina Reed 2011 - Jake Middleton 2012 - Harrison Smith 2013 - Trevor Harrold 2014 - Joshua Torrens 2015 - Gabbie Wilson

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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

Sport FoodWorks Sportsperson of the Year Awards what constitutes the criteria for the top award winners. However we came up with similar results in the final analysis!

Here is a list of the 12 monthly nominees: • January - Josh Aiken.

• February - Aiden Bell - McNee. • March - Phoebi Clissold.

• April - Zac Tilley.

• May - Ciaran McCabe.

• June - Riders for Razzel (Cathy Cecil and Shana Geiger).

• July - Tractor Pulling Teams Canungra Crush: Sophie Moriarty, Tea Davidson, Samantha Errey and Taija Le Facheur; and Canungra Cowgirls: Heather Moriarty, Victoria Lee, Morgan Lee and Hannah Gill.

• August - Canungra Owls Under 11 ‘s team coached by Colin Hasler and managed by Leonie Nicholson.

The team - James Hasler, Sam Stoddart, Dylan Arndt, Jimmy Tomlinson, Will Nicholson, Obie Austin, Taylor Graham, Cody Capone, Aiden Hill, Murphy Baker, Jared Clift and Jonah Parry.

• September - Saxon Matena.

• October - Emily Hill.

• November - Gabbie Wilson.

• December - Trad Sutherland.

Bren Dalby with Achiever of the Year Phoebi Clissold

2015 Sportsperson of the Year

The 2015 FoodWorks Sportsperson of the Year was proudly awarded to • Gabbie Wilson

2015 Achiever of the Year

The 2015 FoodWorks Achiever of the Year was proudly awarded to • Phoebi Clissold A clean sweep by the girls this year!

Thanks to all who attended and a thanks and congratulations to all our nominees; the community is proud of

you all and wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Thanks also to those who participated in the raffle - $143 was raised and will go to aid our native wildlife Nominations for 2016 FoodWorks Sportsperson of the Year please to Bren on bren.dalby@bigpond.com.

Each monthly award recipient receives a medallion, $50 FoodWorks Voucher and $50 sports store voucher, sponsored by Canungra FoodWorks.

Yoga

Monday Beaudesert

Tuesday Canungra

12noon* Beginners. $5 “FSG Centre”

9.30am Intermediate

1.30pm* Beginners. $3 CWA Hall

5pm* Beginners. $3

4.45pm Intermediate. $15 CWA Hall

6.30pm Intermediate

Thursday Canungra

Saturday Canungra

9.30am Intermediate

8am Intermediate 10.30am Saturday Beaudesert classes Coming soon!

6.30pm Easier/restorative

6.30pm Intermediate. $15 Closed Easter Saturday and Easter Monday CWA Hall *Note: these classes run for 12 weeks as part of Council’s “Be Heathy & Active” program.

Locations: Canungra: 31 Appel St, hall up behind the Uniting Church

Beaudesert: CWA hall: 84 Brisbane St. “FSG” Community Hub: 100 Brisbane St. For more information please visit: canungrayoga.com or Facebook: “Canungra Yoga”

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Est. 2007

FoodWorks

CANUNGRA

9Birthday Celebration

14 Christie Street - 07 5543 4755 - Open 6am til 8pm 7 Days

Year

SAT 19 MAR 2016

FREE

8 am - 2pm

Spend $30+ instore

on the day &

Sausage Sizzle

You could win

WIN $

300

Off the truck Support Canungra Owls Soccer Club.

SALE FoodWorks voucher*

Open Everyday Throughout Easter

6 8 am -

pm

Page 40 The Canungra Times March 2016 *Purchases made on Saturday 19 Mar ONLY. Voucher for use in Canungra Foodworks ONLY. *Cigarettes and tobacco products not included in $30 spend.