December 2013

The Canungra Times December 2013, Issue No 93 www.canungratimes.com.au

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Regular Features:........... Page From My Window..............................14 School Happenings...................30 - 31 Sport..........................................43 - 47 Cover Photo: Mel Spittall, Kristy Canti and Sonya Van Gent CC

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Awards A Showcase Of Our Region’s Best Businesses

The achievements of businesses were in the spotlight at the 2013 Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards held at the Centre, Beaudesert on Friday 29th November.

Two Canungra businesses, Bean In? and Local Horse Magazine were amongst the winners at the sold-out gala where the best of the best were recognised for their endeavours before an audience of more than 250.

Local Horse Magazine won the Business Marketing Award for the second year, which was presented to Kristy Canti

by Canungra Chamber of Commerce President Shane Stevenson.

Bean In/Bean To owner Sonya Van Gent won Employer of Choice.

Councillor Virginia West said it was fantastic that so many businesses in the Scenic Rim nominated for the event has a record number of nominations this year.

“A huge congratulations to Local Horse Magazine and Bean In. Their awards are a tribute to their business practices,” said Virginia.

Another highlight of the evening was the awarding of the prestigious Platinum Award to Tamrookum milk producer Scenic Rim 4Real Milk.

Dairy Farmer Greg Dennis established his own milk processing plant on his dairy and began marketing and distributing under the Scenic Rim 4Real Milk brand earlier this year.

He has since started producing soft cheeses in association with Witches Chase Cheese Company on Tamborine Mountian.

Mayor John Brent congratulated all nominees on a job well done.

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Bean In? management and staff

2013 Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards Winners Business Innovation

Scenic Rim 4Real Milk - Tamrookum

Business Marketing

Local Horse Magazine - Canungra

Young Business Person of the Year Lisa Ferguson, Freedom Health & Fitness - Beaudesert

Business Person of the Year

Corporate Citizenship

Leanne Conoley, School Camps Qld - Tamborine

Customer Service

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Haack Logistics Group - Gleneagle Robyn’s House of Hair - Tamborine Mountain

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Bean in?/Bean to? - Canungra/Beaudesert

Environmental Sustainability

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Brad Gnech, Brad’s Mobile Mechanical Repairs - Boonah

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Community Steps in to Save Canungra RSL Services Club

Canungra RSL Services Club will remain open after the motion to cease trading was withdrawn at a Special General Meeting on Sunday 10th November.

Club President, Keith Cogzell said the Club received $2,500 in donations from the community, as well as an offer of funding and management support from the Nerang RSL and Memorial Club.

The support from the Nerang Club is instrumental in the survival of the Club.

Keith said the Committee work towards upgrading the facilities with the assistance of members.

The Club has struggled to make a profit for several years, however the Committee believes they can turn the last five years of losses around, with Keith saying he hopes the Club will break even this year.

“We had a lot of phone calls and interest after members were advised of the issue in local media and by email. We are very grateful to the people who have volunteered their money, time and expertise to keep the Club going,” said Keith.

“In a town with a long association with the defence forces through Kokoda Barracks, the RSL Services Club is an

Members helping out at the Canungra RSL Services Club working bee

important social feature for many service and ex-service personnel, as well as members of the community.”

A group of members are working with the Club Manager, Sarah Kurz, to improve the Club’s facilities and make it more appealing to families.

“We are looking at several options for refurbishment and upgrading the facilities with a view to making the Club more family friendly. The support we received from members is invaluable,” said Sarah.

The Club held a working bee on

Sunday 1st December where many of the Club’s members assisted with gardening, cleaning and general maintenance, as well as putting up the Club’s Christmas decorations.

“We really appreciate the time and effort out members put in to the working bee,” said Keith.

The Club will continue to host their popular Open Mike Sessions on the second Sunday of each month and will feature a special Open Mike Session on New Year’s Eve.

Council Notices Movie and Activity Nights at the Pool Dive in to your local pool for a fun evening of activities and a big screen movie experience for the whole family. FREE entry to the pool from 4pm onwards with the movie ‘Epic’ (PG) starting at 6.30pm. Food and drinks will be available and lots of great prizes to be won!

Boonah Swimming Pool: Saturday 11 January 2014 Canungra Swimming Pool: Saturday 18 January 2014 Beaudesert Swimming Pool: Saturday 1 February 2014 Council will also be launching the new Be Healthy and Active Program, set to commence early next year.

Come along to find out more about this exciting new program!

For further information, please phone Council on 5540 5111.

Free Trees Free trees will be available to ratepayers as part of Council’s Free Tree program 8am-12pm on Saturday 7 December 2013 at Springleigh Park, Boonah. A Free Tree Voucher (delivered with the August 2013 rates notice) must be presented in order to collect the two free trees.

Notice of operating hours Friday 6 December Due to an annual staff meeting Council will operate under the following opening hours on Friday 6 December 2013: Beaudesert and Boonah Customer Service and QGap: 8.30am-2.30pm Tamborine Mountain Customer Service: Closed Plant Nursery, Birnam Street, Beaudesert: 9.30am-3pm Council Libraries: Closed (Please note library catalogue and e-resources are accessible via Council’s website. Due items may be returned via after-hours chutes).

Boonah Cultural Centre: 9am-12pm The Centre Beaudesert: 10am-12pm Waste Transfer Stations will continue to operate at normal hours.

All libraries, offices and other Council sites will operate at regular times after Friday 6 December. For all Council enquiries, please phone 5540 5111.

Council services over the Christmas/ New Year period Waste: All waste sites (transfer stations) will be closed on Christmas Day. They will be open on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day (providing they

fall on a day that the sites are usually open – see Council’s website for opening days and times). Waste and recycle bin collections will occur as per normal on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Please ensure your bins are out before 6am for collection.

Council offices and libraries: Closed from Wednesday 25 December 2013 to Wednesday 1 January 2014, reopening Thursday 2 January. For urgent Council matters during the Christmas closedown period, phone 5540 5111 or 1300 360 555.

LIVE @ THE CENTRES The Magic of Dame Vera Lynn Fri 6 December 11am $16; Groups 10+ $12.50 @ Boonah Cultural Centre Arts Dinner – The Great Arts Debate & RADF Presentations Tues 10 December 6pm, Free event @ The Centre Beaudesert Classic Flick – The Bandwagon (G) Thurs 12 December 9.30am $5 includes morning tea @ The Centre Beaudesert

What’s Your 10 Boonah Cultural Centre’s 10th Birthday Celebration Sat 14 Dec. 1pm & 7.30pm Adults $15; Conc/Child $10; Group 6+ $12.50 @ Boonah Cultural Centre EXHIBITIONS (free admission) Teasing the Domestic Continues until 18 December A toast to both the hand-made and the home-made. Toured by Artslink. @ The Centre Beaudesert Boonah Arts Society Inc. Members Open Exhibition Continues to 12 January @ Boonah Regional Art Gallery RADF Grant Round Two - Opens 13 January 2014 - Closes 10 March 2014 for projects that commence after 1 June 2014 The Cultural Centres will be closed from 25 Dec to 13 Jan (inclusive) World of Fun School holiday program 14-24 January For more information: www.liveatthecentre.com.au Boonah Cultural Centre 5463 1524 The Centre 5540 5050

For more information on Council services and events, please visit www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 360 555.

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Canungra and District Date Claimer

Listings in the date claimer are free for non-profit and community events. To ensure the information is up to date, all listings must be updated in January for the February editon. Email news@canungratimes.com.au or phone 5543 5532.

Coming Up • Christmas in Canungra at Canungra Showgrounds Saturday 7th December

• Last Day of School (CSS) Friday 13th December

• Canungra Valley Markets Sunday 15th December

• Christmas Celebration and Carols at Canungra Uniting Church Saturday 21st December • Christmas Day

Wednesday 25th December

• Australia Day

Sunday 26th January

• Back to School (CSS)

Tuesday 28th January

• Canungra Valley Markets Sunday 23rd February

• Orchid and Foliage Festival 15 - 16 March 2014

Do you have a date claimer listng?

Call 5543 5532 during January to renew for the February 2014 edition.

December 7th........ Christmas in Canungra. Free community event at the Showgrounds. Ph: 0439 719 150.

15th...... Canungra Valley Markets. Ph: 5543 4345 or 0432 050 261.

21st....... Christmas Celebration and Carols at Canungra Uniting Church, Saturday 21st December 2013 at 6.00pm. Adults $15 Children $7 Family $40. RSVP by 16th December. Ph: 5543 5167.

25th...... Christmas Day. Church Times: Uniting Church – 8am January Time to update or renew your Date Claimer listing - phone 5543 5532.

March 15 - 16.. Orchid & Foliage Festival at Canungra School of Arts Hall.

Mondays: • Cribbage Tournament at Canungra Bowls Club, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Ph 5543 4456.

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

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

• Yoga classes at Moriarty Park. Call Shirley 5543 4047.

• Zumba. 9-10am Beginners Class at Canungra School of Arts Hall. Phone Sue 0427 171 134.

• Canungra Swimming Club Masters swim training. 6pm to 7:30 pm. Alanna 0409 752 997.

Tuesdays: • Canungra Golf Club - Ladies’ Competition Golf Day. • Kokoda Playgroup at Kokoda Barracks Ph: Maureen 5618 6405 or Helen 0427 185 674.

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

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

• Justice of the Peace Community Signing Centre. Next to the library 1pm - 5pm.

• QFRS - Auxiliary Urban Fire Service, Finch Rd, training 6.30pm. Call 0409 640 471.

• Canungra Swimming Club. Masters swim training. 6pm to 7:30 pm - Alanna 0409 752 997.

• Beaudesert Districts Orchid and Foliage Society, 3rd Wednesday month. www.bdofs.com Thursdays: • Men’s Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club.

• Members’ Night at Canungra RSL Services Club. Raffles, Members Draw. Ph: 5543 5524.

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

• Business and Community night at Canungra Bowls Club 6pm for 6-30pm start. Ph 5543 4456.

• Zumba. 9-10am Beginners Class at Canungra School of Arts Hall. Phone Sue 0427 171 134.

• Canungra Swimming Club. Juniors Swim Club, 5:30 to 7:30 pm . Alanna 0409 752 997.

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

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

Saturdays: • Mixed Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club.

Sundays: • Bare Foot Bowls at Canungra Bowls Club from 9.30am. Ph: 5543 4456.

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

Monthly: • 1st Wed: Canungra Chamber of Commerce Meeting. Ph: 0407 671 286 for details.

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

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

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

• 2nd Sun: Canungra RSL Club Muso’s Session (Open Mike) from 1pm. Ph: 5543 5524.

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Remembrance Day 2013

A small crowd gathered at DJ Smith park, Canungra on 11th November to pay their respects for those who have given their lives in war.

Canungra RSL Sub-Branch President, David Day, led a moving service.

Students from Canungra State School laid a wreath, along with representatives from Council, Vietnam Veterans, Canungra Chamber of Commerce, Canungra RSL Services Club and the Canungra RSL Sub-Branch.

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Spook Central Picnic Place was a mix of spooky characters as everyone from toddlers to teens dressed up for Halloween.

The tradition of trick or treating in this area has gone on for several years, with younger children starting about 5pm and the evening winding up by 7.30pm.

It was a great atmosphere throughout Riverbend Estate.

Some residents went to the extent of decorating their yard which provided some scary situations for the trick or treaters.

Many of the adults got into the spirit (pun intended) too, dressing up while taking their children around and having a super scary time!

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Bank Already Giving

Bendigo Bank is already giving back to the community, through sponsorships and supporting community events.

Canungra and District Community Bank project Chair, Janine Rockliff said Bendigo Bank has supported several community events so far and she is looking forward to seeing this support grow when the Community Bank branch opens.

Bendigo Bank were major sponsors of the Canungra Chamber of Commerce Invitational Golf Day on 11th September; they supported the Driver Education on 3rd December and will sponsor Christmas in Canungra at the Showgrounds on 7th December through merchandise give-aways by Santa Claus on the night.

The Canungra and District Community Bank project is now in its fourth month of campaigning. To date the committee have received 117 pledges totalling $227,050 and another 53 pledge forms from people stating they will support the bank with banking business.

The Bendigo Community Bank branches are owned by shareholders within the community and profits are shared between shareholders and community organisations via grants and sponsorships.

The Community Bank committee will be at Canungra Markets on Sunday 15th December to answer questions and provide more information on the Community Bank.

Members of the Australian Motorcycle Business Chamber give Canungra the ‘thumbs up’

Motorcyclists Seek Feedback from Community

The Australian Motorcycle Business Chamber met with Canungra business people recently to discuss the effect motorcyclists have in the town.

Parking and noise on weekends were two negatives that were mentioned, however it was acknowledge that the motorcyclists are an important contributor to the enconomy of the area, as well as adding to the atmosphere in town, particularly on weekends.

Travis Windsor of the Chamber

said he welcomed any feedback from residents about making the town more bike-friendly, but also how the motorcyclists can add positively to Canungra.

The Chamber is hoping to hold a motorcycling event in Canungra mid-May 2014 and Travis would like to hear from anyone interested in assisting with organisation or residents and business people who would like to contribute. He can be contacted on 0448 852 739.

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State Scene With Jon Krause Member for Beaudesert

Think Queensland, Buy Locally This Christmas

The Scenic Rim is underpinned by our small businesses across every sector, and the LNP Government has launched the “Think Queensland, buy locally this festive season” campaign.

Whether you are buying prawns or a ham for Christmas lunch, a computer, car service, clothing or books, I encourage all of us to support our local businesses and make your Christmas gift go further – every dollar spent locally returns to our community many times the amount spent through wages, rates and money spent on goods and services purchased by that local business from other businesses.

New Legislation To Protect Primary Producers

In November, the LNP Government introduced new biosecurity legislation to make Queensland’s biosecurity laws clearer, more efficient and workable to protect Queensland’s primary producers. A number of biosecurity-related

permit schemes will be simplified and fees rationalised, such as consolidating 56 cattle tick fees into 12 fees. A single fee will now cover application and permit fees, and a single permit renewal period will be introduced to ease the burden on people who hold multiple types of permits.

Mobile Phone Use In Vehicles

Road safety advocates are calling for further restrictions on the use of mobile phones in vehicles due to drivers being distracted behind the wheel. This followed the case of a P-plater who accidentally killed a pedestrian in mid-2012 after failing to see the pedestrian on the road because she was looking at Google maps on her phone. Distraction is now part of the “fatal 5” when it comes to road safety, and I would be keen to hear the community’s views on this issue.

Have A Happy And Safe Christmas

Kit and I take this opportunity to wish you all a safe, happy Christmas and a prosperous 2014.

Please contact me if I can be of assistance in any matter.

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Entries Extended for Christmas Lights Competition Christmas is just around the corner and Canungra’s Christmas Lights Competitition is on again for 2013.

Drag those fairy lights out and get busy making your home or business into a spectacular Christmas lighting display!

Canungra’s Christmas Lights Competition is open to residents and businesses in the 4275 postcode.

There are two categories: Residental and Best Business/Shop Window. To enter, fill in an entry form and return it to The Canungra Times office by 5pm on Friday 13th December.

All entrants give permission for their name and address to be published on material promoting the competition and on Facebook. Judging will take place on Tuesday 17th December 2013.

Entry forms are available in this issue of The Canungra Times (see below), from The Canungra Times office in Lawton Lane, Canungra News and other members of the Canungra Chamber of Commerce.

For more information contact Keer Moriarty on 07 5543 5532.

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A condition of entry is that entrants give permission for their name and address to be published in The Canungra Times, on Christmas Lights maps to be displayed in the Canungra township and on the Canungra Christmas Lights Facebook page for the purposes of promoting the Canungra Christmas Lights Competition.

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Residential 1st Prize: $125 Canungra Cash 2nd Prize: $50 Canungra Cash 3rd Prize: $25 Canungra Cash Best Business/Shop Window 1st Prize: $200 advertising package from The Canungra Times

The 2013 Canungra Christmas Lights Competition is open to residents and businesses in 4275 postcode. Winners will be contacted by phone and announced in the January edition of The Canungra Times. Judging will take place on Tuesday 17th December.

Please return entry form to The Canungra Times, 1/1 Lawton Lane, Canungra by Friday 13th December.

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The Canungra Times, December 2013

The Canungra Rural Fire Brigade in front of their new station.

Fundraising Pays Off for Canungra Rural Fire Brigade

By Chloe Pickard

The Canungra Rural Fire Brigade’s twenty years of fundraising has paid off with the opening of their new station.

The station was officially opened on Saturday 16th November, when local community and government members as well as Queensland Fire officials gathered to congratulate the Brigade.

Over twenty years the Brigade raised $80,000 of the station’s $150,000 cost through community donations and fund raising, with the other half raised by the compulsory fire levvy.

The station will serve as a centre of operations for the Brigade and also house Canungra’s three fire trucks and other equipment.

Queensland Fire Inspector Corey Bock said what made the Canungra

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Rural Fire Brigade special was its strong links within the community.

“The Rural Fire Brigade is very community focused and community driven and they’ve put up with so little for so long and to secure this station for them has been a milestone,” he said.

Construction started in August this year, with brigade members putting in hours of unpaid work on the shed’s building, electrics and plumbing.

In his speech Brigade Chairman Mark Pickard thanked the community who had generously supported the Brigade and its endeavours and the contractors who had worked on the station.

“Today, the Brigade acknowledges the organisation, not only for the high quality of workmanship but also for the very generous contractual terms by which they undertook that work, revealing on

their part a close understanding of the support needed to further the capabilities of a volunteer community emergency service,” he said.

First Officer Stephen Geiger and State Member for Beaudesert Jon Krause unveiled the official plaque at the opening.

During their speeches, Mr Krause, Division 2 Councillor and Deputy Mayor Virginia West and Scenic Rim Mayor John Brent all thanked the Fire Brigade for their service to the community.

Assistant Commissioner for SouthEast Queensland Peter Beecham said what made rural fire brigades great was “the commitment and the dedication and the passion of the men and women who see that they have an opportunity to do something for their community.”

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Council Comment

By Cr Virginia West Scenic Rim Regional Council

Christmas Wishes

As 2013 draws to an end, this is my final column for the year and I would like to sincerely thank you all in Division 3 for your support and friendship over the past year. I certainly look forward to working together in 2014.

I wish you all a very relaxing and safe festive break with your families and I know we all hope to begin 2014 in a less sensational manner than we did this year.

Local Horse Magazine’s Keran Ainslie, Kristi Canty and Mel Spittall with Canungra Chamber of Commerce President Shane Stevenson

Business Excellence Awards Finalists

Congratulations to the two local businesses being judged as one of 27 finalists in the Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards for 2013 Kristi from Local Horse Magazine and Sonya from Bean In?, both winners in last year’s awards. Congratulations to all the local businesses that were nominated by the public in the first stage of the awards, it is a tribute to your customer service skills and business approach.

2013 Flood Recovery Work Continues

Council is rolling out disaster restoration projects totalling almost $6.3 million as part of the recovery program from ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald and the rain event earlier in the year.

The total cost of restoration works arising from these events is expected to exceed $75 million.

Most of the current roll outs are in the western parts of Scenic Rim but $204,875 has been allocated to build a retaining wall at Illinbah where landslips caused numerous problems.

As the Queensland Restoration Authority approve more claims residents will see an increase in roadworks throughout the region.

Congratulations Year 12s

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I would like to congratulate all the Year 12 students from Canungra as they complete their schooling and venture into the next exciting stage of life. Best wishes in whatever endeavours you decide to pursue next.

Christmas Hours

Council offices will be closed for business from Wednesday 25th December opening again on Thursday 2nd January 2014. For emergency issues please phone Council’s after hours service on 5540 5111.

I will be taking leave to spend time with my family until mid-January, so for Council assistance please phone 5540 5111 and an officer will attend to your request Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year to you and your families.

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Little Ticks, Big Problem!

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Baggoley, has established a Clinical Advisory Committee on Lyme disease to provide him with advice on the evidence for Lyme disease in Australia.

Lyme disease is an infection caused by a bacteria (spirochete) that infects humans from the bite of ticks which are infected with the bacteria. It can imitate many other diseases such as MS, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disease (ALS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and more, making diagnosis difficult.

Early Lyme disease symptoms are flu like Janelle and Barry Day of the Canungra School of Arts Hall Committee with John Williams symptoms such as headache, fever, muscle and John Roberts of Beaudesert District Orchid and Foliage Society soreness and unexplained fatigue. Fewer than 50% of people with Lyme disease develop a “bulls-eye” (or erthema migrans) rash a few days or even a few weeks after their tick bite Beaudesert District Orchid and Foliage Society has moved its home to (if they remember the bite). Lyme disease can the Canungra School of Arts Hall. affect any organ in the body including muscles The Society recently presented the School of Arts Hall with a donation and joints, the heart, gastro-intestinal system of $1,000 and will continue to increase its association with the Canungra and neurological system (including the brain). district.

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Have Your Say! Sign On Beechmont Road

From My Window with Keer Moriarty, Editor

Looking Back...

December - a time of excitement, looking forward to Christmas, school holidays and a bit of reflection at the end of the year (like we don’t do enough of that already).

What a year it has been for our region. After a change in State Government in 2012, we had a change in the Federal Government in September 2013. Any election year seems to bring some economic uncertainty and this was no exception.

We started 2013 with storms so severe they caused widespread damage across the region.

The Goat Track, the road linking Tamborine Mountain and Canungra, was closed for seven months while repairs were carried out. Meanwhile the town felt the effects. Further strain was placed on families who work in one town and live in the other - with both time and money impacted. Some businesses reported a downturn in trading of up to thirty per cent, with the road closure and further wet weather early in the year sited as reasons for the downturn.

And we are finishing the year with a flood of roadworks. First the Queensland Urban Utilities upgrade of water pipes, then the resurfacing of the road by the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Bit of disruption to traffic and frustration for drivers, but necessary work nonetheless.

I am the first to get annoyed at graffiti or vandalism but I agreed with what was trying to be conveyed here. I am sure I am not the only one.

Most locals are outraged/confused at why hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent on upgrading a road that was wider, safer and smoother than most of Beechmont Road, had a centre line, was well lit and over all not in anyway unsafe.

It is perplexing that the road from the Kokoka army barracks would be so overly reconstructed. Locals and tourists have to endure unsafe conditions daily. Beechmont road in January 2013 was affected by landslide, it was not properly cleaned up until the last week in November.

We don’t even have a road that is safe for two vehicles to pass in some parts; we don’t have centre line in some parts.

Council/Road Authority deem it ok to dump gravel to make up for missing bitumen to make up for actual safe road width, each time it rains, the gravel washes across the road making conditions more unsafe, not to mention stone chips on car duco and windscreens. A simple centre line would help motorists and hopefully let the motor bike riders know that they are on the wrong side of the road! The amount of near misses is a warning that time

is running out and a fatality is in fact “just around the corner”.

It took two hours from the time I passed the sign in the morning to my return for the sign to be removed. It is just a pity pot holes and road works markings can’t be dealt-with with the same such swiftness. Shame on whoever approved such road works and no wonder people are upset as being held up for so many months at road works that did not need to be done for safety but just because a proposal was put in by the defence department and not Joe average who is concerned about the actual betterment of an entire community.

I am in no way disrespectable to our amazing defence force, I am all too familiar with the importance and the incredible sacrifice our men, women and their families make daily. I just want a safe road to drive on with my baby from our home each day.

Yours truly, Just an average Beechmont local

Signage at roadworks on Beechmont Road

For many it has been a year of changes. To be honest I have rarely seen a year in which there have been so much change and disturbance to the normal ebb and flow of life.

Personally, for 2014 all I would like is a little less extremity and a little more normality An even flow of things - weather, life, everything.

I hope all our readers have a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. Thank you for your support, feedback and contribution to The Canungra Times. Without you, there is no paper!

I would especially like to thank all the regular contributors who voluntarily send their columns in each month. The Canungra Times has always tried to be a voice for the community and it is through these columnists that we are able to achieve this.

Have a great month everyone - see you in 2014!

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Thank You

To all the wonderful clients of Canungra Veterinary surgery, If you don’t already know I am having my first baby! All going well, I am scheduled to finish up on Christmas Eve. I just wanted to thank you all for being so lovely to me over the years. I’ve enjoyed meeting all your furry or feathery family members. It has been my great pleasure to nurse them to health when needed and to greet you from the front counter also.

I will miss all my regulars dearly and hope to see you all again at some point in the near future. So I am taking this opportunity to say goodbye and again thank you.

I am looking forward to becoming a mum to my little Girl so much!

All the best, Shannan Heeb

Orchid Society Move

Dear Keer, As a further indication of Beaudesert District Orchid and Foliage Society Inc’s growing identification with the Canungra district, it has been decided to move the Society’s headquarters [?] to the Canungra School of Arts Hall from the Beaudesert Masonic Hall.

Consequently, as from Wednesday 15th January 2014, all of our General Meetings will be held at Canungra School of Arts Hall with set-up from 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

Our Society has many supporters

Tim and Shannan Heeb are looking forward to the arrival of their new baby next year

within easy travel distance of Canungra and this move will give them the opportunity to become members of a Society which has so many current, excellent growers of orchid and foliage plants from whom so much can be learned by those interested in joining as a result of this impending move.

Any interested party can find out more by ringing me on 5543 2108.

Your most appreciatively, Peter Rice – Secretary

Thank You

Hello Keer, how are you today, on this special day, 11/11/13?

I just wanted to sincerely thank you for writing up the article on “5000 Poppies”

for the November issue of the Canungra Times.

It was a great read, along with the photo of the poppies, and will certainly help all concerned in reaching our goal for Anzac Day 2015.

I have sent thru Lyn’s latest update in regard to the display of the poppies in Federation Square Melbourne for this special week, beginning today.

Thanks so much, keep up the good work, Kind regards, Pammy Frangipani Please include your name and contact details in your letter for verification. Letters may be edited for space.

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CHRISTMAS IN CANUNGRA Canungra Showgrounds, Saturday 7th December from 5.30pm

Think Local and Shop Local This BUY LOCALLY THIS FESTIVE SEASON

Buy local this Christmas - try one of T-Bone’s turduckens!

Member for Beaudesert Jon Krause is encouraging residents to buy locally this festive season to help bolster small business sales and support local jobs.

“The countdown to Christmas has well and truly begun and local businesses, particularly small businesses need our support,” Mr Krause said.

“Small business is the backbone of Queensland’s four pillar economy, underpinning the vital sectors of tourism, agriculture, mining and construction.

“By asking the community to ‘Think Queensland, buy locally this festive season,’ we aim to provide an economic boost to communities across the state.

“When you shop local, your money stays local and that’s how every Queenslander can play a part in supporting their community.

Each dollar spent in a local business returns many times that amount to the local economy through employee wages, rates and the purchase of goods and materials,” Mr Krause said.

Mr Krause said the highly successful ‘Think Queensland, buy locally’ campaign, launched earlier this year in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland, has been extended to encourage shoppers to buy

locally this festive season.

“Buying from local businesses is all about backing fellow Queenslanders and boosting our home grown enterprises wherever possible.

“This initiative shows how the Newman Government is supporting Queensland’s 410,000 small businesses unlike Labor who treated this vital sector of our economy with utter contempt. The Newman Government is committed to fostering a business friendly environment.

Minister for Small Business Jann Stuckey said the well-known ‘Think Queensland, buy locally’ design has been given a festive update, and a range of festive themed material is now available to download from the Queensland business and industry portal www.business.qld.gov.au.

“Businesses can get involved by downloading and printing ‘Think Queensland, buy locally this festive season’ poster and sticker designs to display in their businesses.

Flyers, bunting and a factsheet are also available.

Queensland small businesses represent approximately 96% of all businesses in the state, employ more than 1 million Queenslanders and span every industry sector.

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Christmas - Support Your Community

CHRISTMAS IN CANUNGRA Canungra Showgrounds, Saturday 7th December from 5.30pm

TAKE A LOOK AROUND TOWN BEFORE YOU SHOP ONLINE

This Christmas, take the time to look around your local shops before heading out of town.

As well as finding gifts you might not have seen elsewhere, shopping locally has many benefits for your community.

Shopping locally strengthens the community’s economy and ensures the conveniences will remain into the future. A stronger local economy also encourages businesses to stay in your area which creates more jobs.

Another benefit of shopping locally is that locally bought produce can be fresher and tastier than mass produced products or those transported around the country.

Queensland boasts succulent seafood, a large range of tropical fruits, world-class beef and award winning wines.

Christmas can be one of the most stressful shopping times of the year.

The crowds and parking are always worse the closer you get to Christmas Day, whether you are shopping for gifts or food.

Tam Wood from My Country Escape said the is a myth that people can buy items cheaper online than in a retail outlet.

“Most of my stock is priced lower than online prices and of course there is no postage,” she said.

Tam stocks a range of gifts including candles, women’s clothing and jewellery and children’s gifts - and she is happy to give advice about what might be suitable as a gift for that special lady in your life!

Canungra FoodWorks, Joseph the Greengrocer and T-Bone’s Butchery all have fresh produce for your Christmas Day dinner. They might even give you a few tips on what is in season or something different to try!

Local businesses often show a greater interest in supporting local causes and charities which contributes to a stronger sense of community and a great way of life.

By shopping locally you will get to know your neighbours, the people who work at the local shops and the other customers shopping there.

VISIT THE ALPACA FARM

It’s an exciting time to visit Mountview Alpaca Farm right now! The alpaca babies are starting to birth and the alpacas have had fresh haircuts for summer!

You can feed the alpacas any time during opening hours and it only costs $3 for a bag of Alpaca food. Visitors have said its the “best $3 they have ever spent”! The alpacas are always hungry and willing to come up for a pat and a feed and if you are lucky you might even get spat on! “Roy” our most famous alpaca even has his own Facebook page. Search “Roy Alpaca” to become his friend!

Mountview Alpaca Farm is located 25km along Lamington National Park Road (30mins from Canungra), on the way to O’Reilly’s Rainforest. It is nestled amongst 200 acres of lush rolling hills and provides a fantastic chance to stretch your legs on the way up to the O’Reilly’s bird feeding and walking tracks. Feeding the alpacas is a great experience and makes for some great photos!

The farm and gift shop are open from 9am-3pm every day except Tuesdays. We serve great coffee, scones and lamingtons, plus cold drinks, ice creams and cookies. Take a break and sit out on the deck overlooking the hinterland while the kids feed the alpacas. Call the Alpaca Shop for more info on 5544 0106, email us at alpacashop@bigpond.com or visit our website: www.mountviewfarm.com.au.

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The Shard Chronicles

Local author Liam Taylor has released the first in a series of novels available as ebooks.

The Shard Chronicles follows the life of Austin Cooper from birth to his mid-teens. When has was two years old an unidentified man saved his life, when he was five when the man guided him during his first use of a remarkable ability.

At age seven, the man told Austin the talent he had was unique among anyone else in existence, and given to ensure his role as future protector of an ancient and powerful artefact.

Austin matures with the understanding that no one else has the ability to manipulate time, to move through it at a different level, a different speed.

Liam says he had a desire to write throughout his formative years.

“However, the specter of an

antiquated belief that a son must follow his father’s vocation, coupled with some extraordinarily bad advice, influenced a naïve adolescent into unfulfilling jobs,” said Liam.

It wasn’t until November 2009 that the story of The Shard Chronicles formed in his mind, a story he felt compelled to write.

Liam self-published the novel which took three and a half years to write, re-write, edit and publish.

Born in Auckland, New Zealand, to an English mother and Kiwi father, Liam loved books from an early age. He said he enjoyed a wide variety of reading, but had a particular fondness for science fiction/fantasy.

During December, The Shard Chronicles will be available for only $0.99 (RRP $3.99).

Liam Taylor, author of The Shard Chronicles

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Conveyancing Tips

How to Find a Good Property Manager

By Suzanne Roberts, Practice Director, Informed Conveyancing Lawyers

Taking the plunge into the property investment market is a great step forward to creating financial security. Unlike a number of other investments, property is usually considered a ‘passive’ investment.

However successful property investment still requires you to make informed and well researched decisions.

One of your most important decisions will be the ‘management’ of your investment property. This will include finding tenants, creating and signing lease documents, collecting a bond and regular rent and dealing with and managing maintenance issues.

Here is a list of questions that we suggest you should be asking potential property manages before signing with them: • What are your management and leasing fees?

• What is your process of finding a prospective tenant? Does it include an interview and checks of tenancy databases?

• Will you conduct a thorough inspection before renting the property including taking photographs?

• How often do you conduct rental inspections of my property?

• Will rental inspections include photographs and reports and do you send them to me?

• What steps do you take to ensure all contactors working on my property are properly licensed and insured?

• May I please speak to 3 of your current landlords who have used you for more than 6 months?

Once under management it is the responsibility of your property manager to maintain contact and keep you informed of any issues arising from your property.

Remember, as with anything you purchase you get what you pay for. The cheapest management fees and leasing rates might not always be the best.

Disclaimer: This article is intended for general information only and no person should rely on its contents.

Rather they should obtain legal advice from a qualified professional person. None of the publisher, author or editors are responsible for the results of any actions taken in reliance on the information in this article and expressly disclaim all or any liability, howsoever caused, arising from or in connection with this article.

• Why don’t you ever see hippopotamus hiding in trees? Because they’re really good at it.

• Did you hear about the Mexican train killer?

He had locomotives.

• How does NASA organize their company parties? They planet.

• Why can’t you hear a pterodactyl go to the bathroom? Because the “P” is silent.

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Meet The People Behind Canungra Valley Real Estate

Behind the name of Canungra Valley Real Estate you will find exceptional customer service and great communication along with tenacious hard workers for an excellent mutual result for both buyer and seller.

John Tetlow has the knowledge, skills and experience to help maximise the value of your property.

It’s the reason he has sold more properties since being in Canungra than any other real estate agent.

He is totally honest in his dealings with all his clients. You will not find a more enthusiastic and passionate real estate agent than John Tetlow.

Canungra Valley Real Estate has a strong property management team leader Julianne Tetlow.

Julianne has an excellent knowledge of the Canungra and Scenic Rim Region and manages a variety of

Julianne and John Tetlow

residential and acreage properties.

They offer a professional, yet personalised service to both landlords and tenants.

The objective at Canungra

Valley Real Estate, is to exceed expectations in all areas of property management.

Are you a first home buyer?

Canungra Valley

Real Estate can fill you in on all the latest government first home owners grants and can show you how to navigate through the various forms and compliance that government requires.

Are you an investor? They can also show you which properties are perfect for investment in the hinterland regions of the Gold Coast.

Looking for a commercial property? Join their email list and they will email you when commercial properties become available.

Horse Owners. You have come to the right place.

Because they live in the hinterland area, John and Julianne are familiar with almost every horse and rural acreage property in the region. We know what they are worth, what they sold for and how much you can buy one for.

FOR SALE

Canungra’s last 3 remaining vacant blocks of land in this area.

BANK REQUIRES URGENT SALE This is one of the last opportunities to purchase one of the 3 remaining fully serviced residential building blocks in this quiet cul-de-sac.

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It is often said that successful people are those who follow their passion. If that is the case, then local girl Kimberley Farr will rise to the top in her profession.

Kimberley has been in Canungra all her life, her family have been in the area since the early 70’s and her uncle, John Wilson, owns the local pharmacy.

Kimberley says she has always had a passion for the health, fitness and beauty industry and, after finishing school at St Hilda’s in Southport, she studied makeup and beauty. She is now a qualified Makeup Artist with a Diploma in Beauty Therapy from the Queensland School of Beauty Therapy and a Diploma of Specialist Makeup from the Academy of Makeup in Brisbane.

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Nature’s Gems

Kaki (Himantopus novaezelandiae) This year I have been lucky enough to encounter several extraordinary, endangered bird species. After spending time in New Caledonia with the Kagu, I decided to fly to New Zealand’s South Island, in pursuit of the Kaki. The New Zealand Kaki is also known as the Black Stilt and is one of the most threatened bird species in New Zealand. Under the guidance of New Zealand rangers, I was able to experience first-hand what is being done to bring this bird back from the brink of extinction.

The kaki is a wader bird that was once found throughout New Zealand. It can now only be found in the braided river basins located near Twizel in the South Island.

My first day out with DOC rangers involved walking along a braided river on the lookout for Kaki. All sightings were recorded and birds observed undertaking mating behaviour would continue to be closely monitored.

To help boost Kaki numbers in the wild, a captive breeding program is undertaken by the Department Of Conservation (DOC) in Twizel.

With the utmost care, DOC rangers locate wild Kaki nests to collect eggs which are taken back to the

By Melissa Whitby captive breeding facility to be incubated. Once the eggs hatch, chicks are then raised to sub-adults.

These sub-adults birds are then prepared for release back into suitable habitat around Twizel. Once these sub-adults are released, they are provided with supplementary feeding for a set period and are monitored by their human charges.

I had the privilege of being involved in such tasks.

The future of the Kaki rests in the hands of the New Zealand people.

I was very impressed with the dedication of the DOC rangers involved in the Kaki Recovery Programme.

These individuals were incredibly gifted & passionate b i r d people and without their dedication, the future for the Kaki would be bleak.

For anyone heading to NZ who is interested in seeing a Kaki, I recommend booking a guided tour to the Kaki/Black Stilt viewing hide in Twizel with DOC, which runs from October to April every year. It is my aim to travel back to NZ next year to learn more about this unusual bird….

I would like to wish all the readers of the Canungra Times, a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.. HAPPY BIRDING!

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Moriarty Park CSC Presents

CHRISTMAS IN CANUNGRA

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Hark the herald angels sing

Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!”

Joyful all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies With angelic hosts proclaim, “Christ is born in Beth-le-hem!”

Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King”

Christ, by highest heav’n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of the Virgin’s womb.

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail the incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel.

Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King” Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace!

Hail the Son of Righteousness!

Light and life to all He brings, Ris’n with healing in His wings.

Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth.

Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King”.

JOY TO THE WORLD

Joy to the world, the Lord is come.

Let earth receive her King Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room And Heav’n and nature sing And Heav’n and nature sing And Heaven and heaven and nature sing Joy to the earth the Saviour reigns Let men their songs employ While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, and wonders of His love.

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O come all ye Faithful

O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.

Come and behold Him, born the King of angels.

O Come, let us a-dore Him O Come, let us a-dore Him O Come, let us a-dore Him Christ the Lord.

Sing choirs of angels, sing in exhultation Sing all ye citizens of heav’n above Glory to God, glory in the highest O Come, let us a-dore Him O Come, let us a-dore Him O Come, let us a-dore Him Christ the Lord.

Yea, Lord we greet Thee, born this happy morning Jesus, to thee-ee be all glo-ory giv’n.

Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing.

O Come, let us a-dore Him O Come, let us a-dore Him O Come, let us a-dore Him Christ the Lord.

DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH Ding dong merrily on high, In heav’n the bells are ringing; Ding don verily the sky Is riv’n with angels singing.

Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

E’en so here below, below, Let steeple bells be swungen, And “Io, io, io!”

By priest and people sungen, Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

Pray you dutifully prime Your matin chime, ye ringers; May you beautifully rime Your evetime song, ye singers.

Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

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I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus

I saw mummy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe last night She didn’t see me down the stairs to have a peek She thought that I was tucked up in my Bedroom fast asleep Then I saw mummy tickle Santa Claus Underneath his beard so snowy white What a laugh it would have been If daddy had only seen Mummy kissing Santa Claus last night.

I saw mummy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe last night She didn’t see me creep down the stairs to have peak She thought that I was tucked up in my Bedroom fast asleep.

Then I saw mummy tickle Santa Claus Underneath his beard so snowy white What a laugh it would have been If daddy had only seen Mummy kissing Santa Claus last night.

Mummy kissing Santa Claus last night.

DECK THE HALLS

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la, la la la, la la la.

Troll the ancient Yule tide carol, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

See the blazing Yule before us, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Strike the harp and join the chorus.

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

While I tell of Yule tide treasure, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Sing we joyous, all together, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, five gold rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree

On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me Two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, five gold rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me A partridge in a pear tree.

Jingle Bells

Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells on bobtail ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight!

Chorus: Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way.

Oh! what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh.

Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way; Oh! what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh.

A day or two ago I thought I’d take a ride And soon, Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my side, The horse was lean and lank Misfortune seemed his lot He got into a drifted bank And then we got upsot.

Chorus A day or two ago, The story I must tell I went out on the snow, And on my back I fell; A gent was riding by In a one-horse open sleigh, He laughed as there I sprawling lie, But quickly drove away.

Chorus

On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me Three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Five gold rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Six geese a-laying, five gold rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, five gold rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Eight maids a-milking, seven swans

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Ten lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, five gold rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me Eleven pipers piping, ten lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, five gold rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree On the twelvth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Twelve drummers drumming, eleven pipers piping, ten lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, five gold rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree

Now the ground is white Go it while you’re young, Take the girls tonight and sing this sleighing song; Just get a bobtailed?bay Two forty as his speed Hitch him to an open sleigh And crack! you’ll take the lead.

Chorus

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Taylor Eldrige, Lacey Jacobs, Jess Mahony, Sophie Hill, Beth Lavendar, Amy Christoffel, Lucy Graham and Adrian Teveluwe at the Tamborine Mountain State High School formal

Graduating High School

Beth Noack and Mackenzie Waring at the Tamborine Mountain College formal on Friday 15th November. The College formal was held at Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast

Jarrod Wilson, Ben Mcpherson, Cameron Legg, Nicholas Minett, and Carl Sparks graduated from Tamborine Mountain State High School

Tamborine Village Community Christmas Carols and Twilight Markets Friday, 13th December 2013 5:00 pm –9:00 pm at Tamborine Memorial Hall

Tamborine-Waterford Road, Tamborine Village

Santa arrives 7pm Christmas Carolling Choir Food, Coffee, Drinks, Christmas cake available.

Organised by Tamborine Village Lions Club

Jarrod Wilson and Kayden Pearce at the Tamborine Mountain State High School formal

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Tamborine Mountain College Speech Night Awards 2013 Year 12

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TMC SPEECH NIGHT – “The Old School Yard” Tamborine Mountain College is full of wonderful memories and experiences.

It is a place that generates warmth and comfort. They say school days are the best days of your life and this is the case for TMC campus. The old school yard here is not so old – mind you, celebrating 20 years in 2015, as well as opening the new building “The Michael Kyle Learning Centre” and of course TMC Primary. In addition to the fabulous new buildings, with a colourful zest for life and learning, the feeling of the old school yard is a happy safe place where special cherished memories are made – not only for the students but also for our teachers and staff and parents too.

The Principal, Mrs June Melbourne, was delighted this year when considering leadership positions for next year, that there was a particular focus on the motto “Victory & Valour”. She said it is these very values that make our College strong – a commitment to Victory, for the College and personally, as well as Valour – having the courage, the heart, the endurance to always try your best.

College Captains 2014: Edward Sarroff & Sasha Gubbins.

College Prefects 2014:

Samantha Wooller, Brady Davis, Jonathon Wendell.

Mrs Melbourne announced that again this year there were many examples of victory and valour: • Yr 12 success educationally is highlighted by our guaranteed entries into university before OPs even come out – 11 student offers made this year and we only have 14 OP eligible students! Past student Dux last year who received the prestigious Griffith University Academic Excellence Bursary, Mary Mineo, is studying at Griffith University in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences and was recently recognised as having outstanding academic excellence and is already being encouraged to pursue honours and doctoral qualifications. This year there is one Yr 11 student selected into the GUESTS program whereby she will study a University course next year with guaranteed entry into that course with a successful achievement.

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

Tamborine Mountain College students at Speech Night

championships.

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

• The HIA (Hinterland Independent Alliance) with Hills and Kooralbyn Schools continues to grow and students are growing from the experience in this interschool competition and this year TMC won the HIA Trophy!

• The Drama Dept presented “Foibles and Folly” to local primary schools and our mountain community. It has become a tradition and is an important community event.

• The College Equestrian team is still going strong.

Life in the “old school yard” is wonderful – trips to the snow, Versace for the Yr 12 Formal again this year, Theatre productions in Brisbane, Art Exhibitions, camps,

excursions, theme parks, recreational sports such as sailing, skating, bowling, golf; college lunchtime clubs, music and guitar lessons.

Next year, students plan to take off to Europe again!!!!

Tamborine Mountain College students maintain the old school values of respect, politeness and co-operation whilst embracing the new buildings and facilities for an excellent education.

Mrs Melbourne concluded by saying, “The old school yard gives us lasting memories but also establishes our fibre, character, foundations for adulthood. These days, time spent at school is sometimes more than time spent at home with family. Together in partnership with our families we are forming our arrows of tomorrow into the kind of adults that will improve society and make a better world.”

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School Happenings - Canungra State School

Students of the Week!

12th November: - Ellie Campbell for being a hardworking student who is friendly and cheerful everyday. She always displays a great attitude towards her school work and studies.

19th November: - Georgia Rayle for an excellent attitude towards learning. Georgia has displayed a positive, modest and enthusiastic approach to all tasks.

8th November - Interschool Sports – Jnr Netball

Leandra Thomson, PE Teacher Two junior netball teams played four games each against St. Bernards State School and Tamborine Mountain State School.

Both teams won 3 games and both lost one game each.

Our teams were made up of a lot of students who had never played netball before but with lunch time and Friday afternoon training, they mastered the game well on the day. Their skill improved with each game and they all put a lot of effort in on what turned out to be a very hot day.

I would like to thank Miekah Crocker’s mum Michelle and Sarah Cooper for helping with umpiring and Lucinda Collins’ mum Natalie who was our time keeper.

All of the players displayed great sportsmanship and were very well behaved and helpful on the day. They were a credit to our school.

11th November - Remembrance Day

Congratulations to the Year 7 students and the Defence Family students who represented the school at the RSL Remembrance Day Service at D J Smith Park. The School Captains, Amelia Ingram and Brody Hughes, read ‘On Flander’s Fields’ and ‘For the Fallen’.

18th November - Storms

Mrs Murphy has told students if they see a storm coming soon after school to come straight back to school. If a storm hits around bell time, students will stay in their classrooms until the storm passes. Students will arrive home later than usual but more importantly, parents will know they are safe. Please call me if you have any concerns about this.

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19th November - Parent Helpers Afternoon Tea

The Student Council hosted an afternoon tea to thank the many parents who help out in the classrooms. The school depends on and highly values the support provided by parents and members of the community.

21st November - Combined Senior Band Day

Senior Band students will be travelled to Beechmont to participate in the final Combined Band Day for the year.

23rd November - Green Team Working Bee

The Green Team held their final working bee for 2013. Many thanks to all families who helped.

29th November - School Disco

The final P & C fundraiser and fun family event, the annual Canungra Family Christmas Party and Raffle was held in the school hall. The Choir performed at 7pm and the raffle was drawn at 9.30pm. It was a great evening of dancing, lights, bubbles and lots of fun.

Dates to Remember: • • • •

Tuesday 10th December - Prep-Year 3 Swimming Carnival.

Wednesday 11th December - Years 4-7 Swimming Carnival Sunday 5th January - HOGS morning tea.

Tuesday 28th January - School resumes.

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26th November: - Kyra Gomes for a very positive attitude towards learning and a genuine desire to improve her results through consistent hard work.

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Green Team Update

By Jodie Clifford

Our gardening club/vegetable garden co-ordinator, Linda Riggs, approached Bunnings Nerang in hope of a sponsorship for gardening resources last month and the result was fantastic! Bunnings donated a variety of items for our gardening program. Thank you to Linda for her efforts and a huge thank you to Allan Brown from Bunnings Nerang for their generous contribution.

The Green team hosted our last working bee for the year on Saturday 23rd November. We had over 40 participants undertaking a number of tasks with enthusiasm. Projects completed for the day were relocation of our raised vegetable garden beds, maintenance of our bush tucker garden/cultural trail, and weed removal on a riparian restoration site. Needless to say we appreciate everybody who contributed.

National Recycling Week was celebrated from 11th-17th Nov and CSS invited Rachel Nasplezes from the Healthy Waterways team to do a presentation regarding waste management to upper primary years. Her viewing of an excerpt from the film ‘Bag It’ was thought

Bunnings Nerang donated a variety of items for the Gardening Club

provoking and stimulated some great dialogue resulting in positive actions by students to further reduce waste.

Green Team projects will enjoy a break over the festive season but we urge the Canungra community to think ‘Green’ this Christmas: • Do Kris Kringle with your loved ones to minimise consumerism

• Avoid plastic throwaway plates • Recycle Christmas cards (visit: www. plantetark.org) • Wrap gifts in environmental gift packaging materials such as recycled cardboard gift boxes, natural raffia and brown paper.

• Remove sticky tape from gift wrap and recycle Have a fantastic festive season!

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TCT Kids!

Christmas In Canungra

The annual Christmas in Canungra FREE family event is on at Canungra Showground on Saturday 7th December. This month’s Find-A-Word gives some ideas of what will be happening on the night!

Band Ben Bernie Candles Carols

Carolyn Choir Chris Emily Free

Fun Glowsticks Grinch Helpers Jumping Castle

(in two parts) Lady Lights Lollies Music

Presents Santa Scouts Shady Sleigh

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In Term 4 this year a Youth Group catering for Years 6 to 9 commenced in Canungra. It meets every second Friday from 6pm to 8pm at the Uniting Church Hall, 31 Appel Street, Canungra.

A variety of activities ranging from tabloid games, charades, craft, and dodge ball (a favourite), occurs at each get together.

Participation fee is $5.

The Youth Group received a $500 grant from Scenic Rim Regional Council which assisted the group in purchasing equipment. The photo above shows some of the Youth Group in front of the new volleyball net with assorted balls purchased using this grant.

For more information about the Canungra Youth Group contact Dianne on 0409 792 195 or mailforgrey@ gmail.com

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The Canungra Times Crossword

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Venus chooses to put on the brakes and stay in Capricorn a little bit longer. This suits you. Capricorn is an effective and pragmatic place to have your guiding light. As you make full use of all your god-given talents to do beautiful work, so you discover more of who you are.

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A lot happens over the next month – and part of it will involve you having a big think. As Mercury passes through Sagittarius, there’s no way you can avoid an existential re-jig – a major contemplate on the nature of your life in the grand scheme of things. Let it be rejuvenation.

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From letting go comes opening up. The difficulties of having to go through neutral gear, where there is nothing to hold on to and no traction, pass. Though you are prone to struggle for solid ground, at some point even a crab must trust. Trust delivers change. Watch it and enjoy.

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Clues: Across 1 Offensive, repulsive 7 Lowest point in one’s fortunes 8 Above, atop 10 Curse 11 Back part of anything 12 Pending, meanwhile 14 Relief from pain etc 16 Expresses grief 17 Sorrowfully 20 Existing condition of something 23 Senselessness 25 Certain, convinced 26 A gold coin 27 Flying mammals 30 Light fawn colour 31 Sicilian volcano 32 Eagles nest 33 Zoo

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Just when you thought it was all happening with perfect orderliness, suddenly out of the blue, decisiveness goes out the window. Being a person who would rather have a bad decision than no decision, this is a troublesome turn. With Mars in Libra, you will have to consider both sides.

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Your Stars - December 2013

ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

Down 1 Crazy person 2 Assert 3 Kept private or hidden 4 Happens afterwards 5 Assembled, prepared written material 6 Soft felt hat 9 Abandon a harsh intention 13 A slanting surface 15 In motion 18 Of the same clan or nation 19 Thin flat strip of wood 20 Unexpected, without warning 21 Be in harmony with 22 Greatly respect 24 Cloud of dust in space 28 Agitate, mix 29 Female horse

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Every king has to fall off his castle at some point. It’s not in the nature of things that we stay in the same place forever.

As you surrender your position of power, use the moment to contemplate the great cycles of life and their deep underlying meaning. The alternative is to complain.

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22)

Mars departs and leaves you pleasantly exhausted. It’s only possible to make super-efforts for so long – and then we must rest. Fortunately when it comes to practical matters, you aren’t the type to be left wondering. Your rest time will be heated up by a philosophical fire. Enjoy!

LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23)

It’s a complicated time. Venus backtracks and stays in earthbound Capricorn. This makes you wonder if you are ever going to get your wings back. At the same time, Mars moves into Libra, bringing his muddy boots and his undiluted power. Don’t get hung up on appearances.

SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21)

At the beginning of the month there’s a ‘huge’ amount going on in Scorpio. By the end of the month there’s only ‘a lot’. This is one of those times when you are motoring through the change from caterpillar to butterfly. Nobody else quite knows what’s going on – but you do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

This is your time of the year. The Sun is in your sign, illuminating you with good will and vitality. Mercury passes through like a slow moving meteor of pure insight. Make the most of the gifts coming your way. Keep your eyes open for the trap of grandiosity. Enjoy - watchfully.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Venus stays with you. You may have resigned yourself to her departure – but she turns around at the last moment and offers to go one step further. Love is not what we think it is.

If it was, it would be as small as a thought. It’s a whole other current. Be surprised - and deepened.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

With Uranus in your midst, your ideas are not staying safe in the confines of your own cranium. They are bursting out into life and being tweaked and tested experientially. Life is helping you forge the link between earth and sky that it is your destiny to forge. It’s on for young and old.

PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Electrical storm above Canungra, 24th November. Photo: Daniel Lutzke

The notion of what and where your real home is, is becoming increasingly vital. The discontent that is still there, even after all the appropriate bits and pieces have been put into place, is very important. It is your drive to find truth. It will keep niggling away until you do. Be willing. © M.J.Dean 2013

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Lifestyle

TCT’s Movie Review

Well Being at Christmas

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Reviewed by Keer Moriarty

With Clancy Beck

With Christmas fast approaching and the party/BBQ calendar filling up fast, it is often a time of over-eating, over-drinking (alcohol) and under-exercising, and we find that our first New Year’s resolution is to lose the weight we accumulated in the holidays!

We want to enjoy the festive spirit, but what can we do to minimize the negative effect of all the social gorging?

1. Drink more water - simple, quick and gives us the impression of being full. Drinking 2 litres (6-8 large glasses) of water a day, and more if exercising, helps the body eliminate waste and keep the digestive system working efficiently to process the undesirable products we might be feeding it. Even slight dehydration can also cause tiredness, depression, fear, irritability and headaches none of which go well at the annual family reunion.

2. Exercise early in the day - getting the heart pumping faster for just 20-30 minutes each morning increases the metabolism and enables food to be burned off faster. If you find it hard to get motivated join up with a friend and set yourselves a xmas challenge.

3. Plenty of salads/vegetables each day will help to neutralize the acid forming meats, dairy, desserts, alcohol and coffees etc that are common over xmas, and which can cause us to feel sluggish.

Director: Francis Lawrence Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Donald Sutherland.

Rated: MA+. Run Time: 146 minutes

This is the second film in The Hunger Games series and anyone who was worried that it can’t live up to the first film can breathe a sigh of relief.

A year after winning the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark embark on the Victor’s Tour wherein they visit all the districts. But with Panem in danger of revolution throughout the districts, President Snow tells Katniss to ensure she puts out the flames or else everyone she cares about will be in danger.

When the 75th Hunger Games is celebrated with tributes selected from the previous victors of each district, Katniss and Peeta are faced with reliving the nightmare they had already struggled to survive, along with 24 other angry tributes.

Jennifer Lawrence gives an oustanding performance, which takes nothing away from the rest of the cast, which is a mix of younger actors alongside screen veterans Donald Sutherland (President Snow) and Woody Harrelson (Hamish).

Although it is a long film at over two and a half hours, Catching Fire maintains the pace and interest, with plot of the novel condensed in some instances to fit into the film.

The concept of reality television sent to an extreme is disturbing but not unbelievable. The violence is at times a little confronting, but not glorified. For the sake of continuity, if you haven’t already seen The Hunger Games, do so before you see Catching Fire. Or better still, read the books!

4. Minimize sugars - go easy on cakes, soft drinks, cookies, sweets, and also breads, pasta, potatoes, rice, crackers and snacks - all of which end up on the hips or waistline.

If you can’t cut out all the bad stuff, just ensure you counter it with plenty of good stuff!

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Lifestyle

Christmas Cooking for the Kids

With Christmas just around the corner, and kids on school holidays, here are a couple of easy recipes children will love!

Mini Cheerio Wreath Ingredients:

• 2 sheets ready rolled frozen puff pastry, defrosted • 20 Cheerios (mini frankfurts) • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 3 tbsp milk • 1 red capsicum

Method:

Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan-forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.

Using a sharp knife, slice each puff pastry sheet into 16 squares.

Wrap a square of pastry around each frankfurt and join pastry together with a drop of water.

Arrange on the baking tray in a circle.

Mix egg and milk and brush pastry all over with egg and milk mixture. Bake for 20 minutes.

Slice the capsicum at the top and bottom, remove seeds and slice to create a bow. Slide the Christmas wreath onto a serving platter and place the bow at the bottom.

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Santa Strawberries Ingredients:

1 cup thickened cream ¼ cup sifted icing sugar 2 punnets strawberries 2 soft liquorice sticks or 20 raisins

Method:

Whip cream and icing sugar together until quite firm.

Hull the strawberries and cut the tip off each. Sit each strawberry on paper towel to soak up the juice.

Fill a piping bag with the cream mixture and pipe it onto the cut surface of the strawberry to create a head. Using the tip of the nozzle, join the cream and pipe a liitle “beard” for the Santa halfway down the side of the strawberry.

Make these join up so the cream on the head takes the weight of the cream from the beard. Place tip of strawberry on cream.

Pipe a “pom pom” onto the top of the strawberry. Place liquorice or raisins for eyes and serve.

Life Words….

Watch Where You’re Going!

We all know how dangerous it would be to drive along the highway while mostly looking over your shoulder.

I agree it’s a ridiculous situation and yet many people live their lives in a similar way, that is, constantly looking back at ‘the good old days’ at the expense of looking at what’s ahead!

Truth be known, the ‘good old days’ weren’t that good, it’s just that they offer a form of escapism from the harsh challenges being faced today!

Harbouring fears, regrets and hurts of the past can rob us of the quality of life we should be enjoying today.

There comes a time to draw a line in the sand and declare ‘enough is enough, from this point on, I move forward, free of the past’.

Easier said than done, right!

Even the apostle Paul recognised he needed more than his own will power to let go of the past. In the book of Philippians, chapter 3, verses 13 and 14 he said: “No, dear brothers, I am still not all I should be, but...forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead...I strain to reach the end of the race...because of what Christ Jesus did for us.”

Boldly live your life! Ask God to help you embrace today, it’s a gift, that’s why it’s called ‘the present’. The future awaits you-watch where you’re going!

Blessings, Pastor Greg Tamborine Life Church 0402 662 998 www.tamborinelifechurch.org.au

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our customers!

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Trade and Business Directory Accounting

Bakery

Carpet Cleaning

Bank

Catering

Trilogy Accounting Group. Ph: 1300 554 136 Corporate and Country Accounting. Ph: 5543 5563 Advertising

Trade and Business Directory

Bank of Queensland. Ph: 5542 1111 Bricklaying

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• Minimum 3 month booking.

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Childcare

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Ph: 5543 5532

Aged Care and Domestic Cleaning Service

Animals, Pets and Pet Services

BSA Lic: 1069723

L.K. OBRIEN

CARPENTRY Frames Fixouts Decks Renovations Kitchens

Phone Luke 0412 684 485

DEADLINE

Kleaning K9’s

coming to Canungra on 3rd Saturday of each month!

Mobile dog grooming - hydrobath, brush outs, clipping & much more.

Bookings call Robyn 0431 430 094 Farrier - Dane Batten. Ph: 0439 765 780 Animal Welfare League of Qld. Ph: 5509 9000 Mountview Alpaca Farm. Ph: 5544 0106 Ricinda Ranch Horses & Hoof Care Service.

Maintenance, rehabilitation & foal trimming. Hoof boot advice & fitting. Linda 0400 739 330. www.ricindaranch. com.au

To advertise phone 07 5543 5532 Antenna Installations

The deadline for the January 2014 edition of The Canungra Times is Tuesday 24th December 2013 at 5pm.

The January edition will be distributed on Friday 3rd January 2014.

Thank you for your support throughout 2013.

Wishing all our readers a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

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- 20 years experience with disabled and aged care.

- One-off, vacancy, bond and regular cleaning.

Peppers Cleaning 16 years experience

Bond Cleans - Carpet Cleaning Domestic & Commercial - Builders Cleans Pressure Cleaning for Xmas

Ph: 0407 290 130

Wendy’s Exit Bond Cleaning. Incl general house cleaning, windows, carpets and pest. Ph: 0438 173 999.

To advertise phone 07 5543 5532

Computers

Trade Trade and and Business Business Directory Directory Conputers

Earthmoving

LOCAL COMPUTER SERVICES 29 CHRISTIE STREET, CANUNGRA (behind My Country Escape)

PHONE 0438 525 592

Finch Earthmoving

House Pads, Laser Levelling, Roads, Drains, Supply & Build Bush Rock Walls, Driveways, Clearing, Excavations, Dams, Soils, Gravels.

Steven 0408 943 940 - A/H Fax 5543 7211

support@littletechco.com.au

Gas Supplies

Joyan Household Gas Tamborine We supply & deliver Household Kleenheat Gas Call John on 5543 6400 Mobile: 0424 486 986

ROCKY’S EXCAVATIONS

Gardening and Landscaping

Bobcat and Backhoe available for hire Hard to reach areas: lantana, weeds & grass Owner operated Driveways Post hole drilling Laser levelling Block clearing General hire

Call ROCKY ON 0435 378 844

Concreting

Eager Beaver Garden Care

Garden maintenance & makeovers, landscaping plants, acreage mowing, commercial & private, body corporate.

Jason Beaver, Horticulturist - 0407 454 831 eagerbeavergardencare@yahoo.com.au

SCENIC LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Raemac Earthworks. Ph: 5543 7199 Electrical Contractors

Russ Johnston Concreting Pty Ltd

Mowing Brushcutting Turf Laying Hedge Trimming Mulching Plantings Green Waste/Rubbish Removal Garden Maintenance

PHONE ASH ON 0437 578 787

BSA Number: 1130649

All Aspects of Concreting Driveways Causeways Foundations Pathways

Craig’s Mowing Services

House Slabs

Residential and Small Acreage - Mowing - Weed Spraying - Rubbish Removal - Hedging - Garden Clean Ups -

Mobile: 0418 450 903

DEADLINE

The deadline for the January 2014 edition of The Canungra Times is Tuesday 24th December 2013 at 5pm.

The January edition will be distributed on Friday 3rd January 2014.

Thank you for your support throughout 2013.

Wishing all our readers a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

Phone Craig 0417 728 561

Solar power specialists.

To advertise phone 07 5543 5532 Floor Coverings

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Trade and Business Directory Gym

Steve’s Personal Training Studio & Group Fitness Classes • • • • • •

Personal Training for: Weight Loss/Toning Muscle Building and General Fitness Weekly Training Programs Bring a friend and share the cost!

Health and Beauty Avon Distributor, Marj Pholi. Ph: 5543 5421 Canungra Hairdressing. Ph: 5543 5455 Instyle Hairdressing. Ph: 5543 5163 Massage. Remedial and relaxation $60. Feet readings $30. Ph: 5543 5455 or 0415 647 400.

Kitchens

Safe Solutions - Peter Triglone

Termite & Pest Control New Technology: Termatrac t3i

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• • • NATRASPRAY • PEST CONTROL • The Environmental Way •

Group Fitness Classes:

For all ages above 15 years Mon & Wed 5.30pm at Moriarty Park Hall

Ph: 0431 208 588 29B Christie Street, Canungra behind My Country Escape Health and Beauty

Pest Control

PHONE 1300 886 219 Photographs and Photocopying www.duocabinets.com.au

The Canungra Times. Ph: 07 5543 5532.

Plumber

Mechanical

On The Road

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS Mobile Mechanical Repairs QLD SAFETY & LPG CERTIFICATES Cars, Trucks, Trailers, Floats

07 5543 5060 Feelin’ Groovy Therapies Jane Evans Qualified Massage Therapist at Canungra Beauty Shop 5/28-30 Christie St Canungra QLD 4275

Canungra Massage & Natural Therapies

07 5543 5455 0415 647 400

Termite Specialists General Pest Control Free Quotes Established 1987 Lic # QLD 13515 QBSA 1152044

Canungra Plumbing Local Plumber & Drainer Call Peter

0417 194 195 QBSA 046551

CALL SEAN 0409 291 053 Geiger Motors. Ph: 5543 5222 Canungra Auto Clinic. Ph: 5543 5844 Painter

Dion Harvey PAINTER & DECORATOR

All interior and exterior work • Prompt and reliable • Workmanship guaranteed QBSA 1198097 Ph 0417 801 538 or 5546 9907

BSALic No: 537872

Hot Water Systems Bathrooms Extensions Plumbing & Drainage Renovations Taps Toilets Septic Trenches Installation of H.S.T.P

CALL TONY ON 0434 378 036 Portaloo

Canungra Hire. Ph: 0417 798 855, 5543 4350 Post Office

Lynne Milner at Canungra Hairdressing Christie St, Canungra

Massage, Reflexology & Feet Readings

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Open late night Wednesdays till 8pm.

5543 5163 Shop 2, 14 Christie Street, Canungra

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Trade and Business Directory Pumps

Service Station

Tree Lopping

Caltex Canungra. Ph: 5543 5226 Geiger Motors. Ph: 5543 5222

Hilltop Tree Worx

• Tree Removal & Trimming • Woodchipping & Mulch Sales • Fully Insured $20m • Free Quotes Pensioner Discounts • Qualified Arborist Local Owner/Operator

Sheds

FRE E QU OTE S!

Real Estate Aussie Lifestyle Properties. Ph: 5543 4889, 0417 728 072 Canungra Realty. Ph: 5543 5555 Roof Construction

Cedar Grove Roofing

Mountain Trees. Ph: 0438 176 775 Tree Surgeon

Call Sam on: 0402 429 816 www.shedsnhomes.com.au KAM Constructions. BSA 1165637. Ph: 5547 7133

Metal Fascia Gutter and Roofing

BSA Gold Card 60130 ALL AREAS FREE QUOTES NEW & RE ROOFING OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Phone Lucas 0406 915 216

Sport Canungra Swimming Pool. Ph: 0437 018 518 Canungra Soccer Club. Ph: 0414 435 919 Swimming Pools

Kevin 0412 031 364, 5543 1009 Phil 0416 154 509

Training, shaping and removal of trees Difficult or restricted tree work situations Advice on the right plant for the right situation

Contact Grahame 5533 3609 – 0414 608 223 Veterinary Surgeon

Canungra Veterinary Surgery. Ph: 5543 5622

Local Poo l Builde since 1994 r

Septic & Sullage

Gold Coast Tree Surgery and Arboriculture

Waste Management

Highest Quality Reinforced Concrete Construction Pools, Spas, Water Features S All Work Guaranteed FREE Quotes S Design Advice S Site Inspections

Call Jamie 0418 110 978 - Beechmont www.jbpoolconstruction.com.au Water

Stump Grinding Stump Grinding. Ph: 0419 646 046 Tree Lopping

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VACUUM PUMPING SERVICE • Pumping of septic tanks • Enviro system • Grease Traps • Sullage • Holding Tanks and commercial hourly hire

Ph 0412 403 833 • 5543 1784

Here’s Why You Should Call ‘Power Pumping’... ☑☑ ☑☑ ☑☑ ☑☑

You’ll enjoy our friendly staff You’ll like our fast response time You’ll enjoy our reliable service You can trust us, we’re local

Septic & Sullage Tanks Grease Traps Pumps Holding Tanks Treatment Plants Baffles

P: 5545 2692 M: 0408 633 260

Tamborine Mountain resident and business for over 20 years

Reliable 24 hour service - 7 Days a week!

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Water Filters

Qualified Arborist Full tree service, stump grinding Energex accred.

Mulch & Firewood Available Major Credit Cards

Ph: 0419 646 046 To advertise phone 07 5543 5532

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Waterproofing Waterproof 2000. Ken Wells. Ph: 0408 437 182 Page 39

Classifieds

Private classified advertisements are free of charge for private ads and run for three months unless we are asked to remove the ad. Please send advertisements to news@canungratimes.com.au or phone 07 5543 5532.

For Sale

Pets and Livestock

Positions Vacant

Apple iPad: 2 WIFI 3G 16G C/W spare case and charger $450.00 VG condition. Apple iPhone: 4 16G Black with case and charger $400 VG condition. $750 for both. Ph: 0408 019 603.

BBQ: Coolabah outdoor 2 burner hooded gas barbecue on wheels. Assembled, never used, waterproof cover. Cost $130, sell $80. 5543 5581.

Caravan: 2009 Coromal Princeton 21ft 6. Lux full ensuite, big fridge/freezer, full annex, screened windows & doors, gas/elec hot water system, a/con, reversing camera, TV/DVD. One owner, queen size bed, as new. Always garaged. Reg till July 2014.

Tow weight 2020kg. $56,500. Ph: 5543 5581.

Custom Built TV cabinet: Black gloss. 170cm x 130cm. Suit 95cm TV. Any reasonable offer. Ph: 5543 4491 or 0413 409 026. 02/14 Deep Freezer: 215 litre chest style. VGC. $250.

Ph: 5543 5573 Ford F250 XLT: 2005 4WD Crew Cab, 242,000kms, Auto, 7.3 V8, Diesel, top cond. $55,000 inc gst. Ph: 04027 757 001.

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

Hay: Lucerne Bales $15ea. 2541 Beaudesert Nerang Road, Benobble. Ph: 0431 091 296.

Lucerne - Grassy Hay For Sale: 90% Lucerne 10% Grassy. $18 each, small squares. Located Biddaddaba. Ph: 5543 0743.

Canungra RSL Services Club

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Free and Cheap Items

Stereo speakers: 60 watt. Older style black box type. Free.

Microwave steam steriliser: Free.

Videos: Kids Disney and star wars trilogy. Free.

DVDs and CDs: hundreds of titles. All genres.

Priced from $1.

Books: Health, nature, personal development, animals, adventure. Priced from 50c.

Ph 0423 817 610 between 9am - 5pm Horselovers: Collection of Magic Million catalogues, racing magazines and CDs. Free. Ph: 5543 4491 or 0413 409 026. 02/14 Makybe Diva Lithograph: “From Champion to Legend”. 2005. Certificate of authenticity and limitation. 100cm x 73cm. Limited edition - 308 of 500. $900 ono. Ph: 5543 4491 or 0413 409 026.

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

Tamborine Mountain College Uniforms: Two size 8 skirts. $30 ea. Ph: 0424 695 605.

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Accommodation To Let: Cottage, 1 bedroom, self contained.

Available mid-Jan. On acreage in Boyland.

Reduced rent for caretaking duties. Ph: 5543 4491 or 0413 409 026.

To Let: Caravan $90 per week incl power. 2.5 km from town at Benobble. Tranquil setting. Ph: 0431 091 296.

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Wanted Clean Fill Wanted: Phone 0432 407 544.

Clean Fill Wanted: Boyland, will pay. Please phone. John 0405 364 376.

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

Driveway Gate: Two gates needed 1.5m wide each. Ph: 5545 4213.

Wanted: Access to properties to assist with feral animal control. Current Qld Shooters licence.

Experienced 40yo. Free service. Contact Dan O’Shea 0402 259 671.

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Must have: RSA, RSG and experience in the industry.

Willing to work weekends, some nights and able to work unsupervised.

To apply please forward your resume to canungrsl@ winshop.com.au

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RENTALS

Boyland: 3 bedroom + ens, claw foot bath.

Dbl carport, summer creek. Just under 2 acres. $450 P/W avail now.

Tamborine: 5 bed, 3 bathroom, 2 living areas, Large shed on 4 acres. $550 P/W avail now.

Beechmont: Immaculate 4 bed + ens. DLUG, solar pwr aprox 1 acre. Koalas in the back yard… $425 P/W Avail 14th Dec. Beechmont: 4 bed dbl storey on 1 acre. Large deck. $430 P/W Avail 12th Dec. Canungra: 5 bedroom + ens on natural. Bushland of approx 7 acres. $480 P/W Avail 10th Jan. Canungra: Share accommodation. Suit single middle age lady or gentleman. Inc water, pwr, cleaner. $220 P/W avail now.

Aussie Lifestyle Properties 2/1 Lawton Lane, Canungra Ph: 07 5543 4889

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Casual Bar and Gaming Position Available

Accommodation Wanted Wanted: Family seeks long term 3br house to rent in Canungra area. Pay up to $380pw, references avail. Please phone: Kim 0417 615 775.

Business For Sale Jumping Castle Franchise: Beenleigh/Browns Plains areas. T/O $80k plus. Working 3 days a week keepig your day job. 15 different theme castles with trailer & all accessories inclued.

Exclusive territory, established customer base. $30k. Call Len 0429 464 823.

12/13

Positions Vacant Driver: Driver with ute/van/car & trailer for delivery and set up jumping castles. Weekends & midweek if available. Have or able to get blue card.

Need to be fit as heavy lifting required. Canungra based. Phone Len 0429 464 823.

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Junior Tax Accountant

We are experiencing strong growth and require a fulltime accounting taxation person. Whilst you may still be studying, you will ideally have experience with preparation of tax returns and possess a sound knowledge of bookkeeping. Under our direction, your role will include the preparation of financial reports and taxation requirements for our wide range of small to medium business clients.

Required Skills: • Previous experience in public practice preferred • Strong Microsoft Office skills • Experience in MYOB, Quickbooks and other accounting software • Self Motivated • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Interested to hear more? Please forward your resume and covering letter in WORD to: Email: info@trilogyaccounting.com.au

Canungra Times Classifieds Phone: 5543 5532 or email news@canungratimes.com.au

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Carols in Canungra: The annual Christmas in Canungra event is on again at Canungra Showground on Saturday 7th December 2013. If you would like to perform on the night, help organise the event or would like to help set up on the day, please contact Sandy Middis on 0439 719 150.

Christmas Celebration and Carols: You are invited to attend the Christmas Celebration Dinner and Carols on Saturday 21st December 2013 at 6.00pm in the Church Ministry Centre, 31 Appel St, Canungra. The meal will be a Traditional Dinner and Dessert. Adults $15 Children $7 Family $40. Please RSVP by 16th December to Cheryl Ford, ph: 5543 5167.

Beaudesert Districts Orchid and Foliage Society inc: Now meeting on the third Wednesday of each month commencing 7pm at Canungra School of Arts Hall, 3-7 Pine Street, Canungra. www.bdofs.com for details.

Hall Hire: Canungra School of Arts Hall is available for hire for functions and classes. Call Barry on 5543 4008 or email secretary@canungrahall. com or see www.canungrahall.com QLD CWA Wonglepong Branch: The Wonglepong Branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association meets on the first Saturday of each month (except January) at 9.30am.

Contact Joyce Libke on 5543 5212.

Art & Culture Group: The 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: available at the Community Signing Centre in the room adjoining Canungra Library on Wednesdays from 1pm 5pm. Ph: 5543 5592. Faye Hines JP: available at Canungra Visitor Information Centre Fridays from 10am - 4pm.

listings free for not for profit organisations.

Phone 5543 5532

Listings in the Community Noticeboard are free of charge for community organisations only. Email news@canungratimes.com.au or phone 0407 671 286.

Markets

Canungra Valley Markets: Next market 15th December. No market in January. 8am - 2pm.

Stalls $10. Organisers looking for people to run fruit and vegetable stalls. For enquiries contact Judy on 5543 4345 or Sue on 0432 050 261.

Beechmont Country Markets: 3rd Sunday of the month 8am to 12 noon. Beechmont Community Centre, Beechmont. Phone 0458 233080 or email bapacommunitycentre@gmail.com.

Boonah Country Markets: Springleigh Park Boonah 7am-12noon, 2nd and 4th Saturday. Lots to see and do! Phone 0448 248 828.

Church Services

Canungra Uniting Church: Appel Street. Ph: 5541 1018. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sundays 10.30am, 4th and 5th 9am. Ph: 5543 4021.

St Luke’s Church: National Park Road. Sundays at 7.45am.

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. www.tamborinelifechurch.org.au

Christmas Services

Canungra Uniting Church: Christmas Day 8am.

St Luke’s Anglican: Christmas Day St Margaret Mary’s Catholic: Christmas Eve 6pm.

Useful Phone Numbers

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

Canungra Dental Surgery Robert A.M.Smith B.D.Sc.(Qld) Dental Surgeon

Open Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs 49 Christie Street, Canungra Ph: 5543 5299

New Patients Welcome

St Luke’s Anglican Church

By Di Ayscough, Guild President As mentioned in our November News, Sasha Gubbins was arranging a morning tea to raise funds for a new facility to be built in Brisbane for homeless women.

The morning tea was a great success with $775-00 being raised for the project.

Well done Sasha for taking the initiative to help those in need.

The Parish has now established a Web site for up to date information regarding, the large variety of activities going on in the parish, such as service times and how to contact Rev Valerie.

Information regarding Weddings, Funerals and Baptisms at either St George’s Tamborine Mountain or St Luke’s in Canungra is also on the web site.

Feel free to log on to have a look. www.apotm.org.au Don’t forget our Christmas themed Street Stall will be held on Saturday 14th December outside T Bones. Lots of fresh baking and a decorated cake for the main raffle prize.

Christmas is less than a month away so I hope all your plans for yourself and your family are well underway.

If you would like at attend church for Christmas, St Luke’s will be holding a special service at 7.45 am Christmas morning.

Wishing you all a blessed Christmas.

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Notice to Joint Submitters & Objectors RE: Canungra Commercial (LASCORP) Shopping Centre development appeal on Finch Road.

The landlord of the shopping centre where Canungra FoodWorks is located is the sole financial backer in the development appeal process to date. Their funds are now exhausted and consequently, have resolved and settled with the developer to withdraw the appeal.

Due to lack of funding available, it is with regret that Canungra Foodworks and I will withdraw from the development’s appeal.

We have a long term commitment to our local community and aim to provide a continuously improving shopping experience.

We thank you for your support over the years and look forward to many more years to come.

Please feel free to contact me on 5543 4755 if you have any concerns, clarifications and/or directions.

Yours sincerely, Tony Nguyen, Canungra FoodWorks

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OLD SCHOOL YARD This 1939 Old School House is being offered back to market for the first time in 45 years and only it´s second time in it´s life.

Bring me back to my former glory or build your dream weekender on this beautiful 8094sqm home site.

Complete with 2 bedroom school house, old school cricket pitch and tennis court, chook pen plus wet well Sharps park swimming hole is just 1.6km Canungra town centre is 5km Nerang is just 30 mins by car Beenleigh is 45 mins Come and see what you could do with this beautiful slice of paradise

97 Upper Coomera Road, Witheren MICHAEL WARDLAW | 0418 152 472 | michael@sfn.com.au 18 Fitzgerald Avenue, Springwood

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T-Bone’s Butchery Ph: 5543 5153 Get Your Orders in Now Xmas Hams - Any Size Try before you buy

Jumbo Smoked Chickens Turduckens

4kg Turkey, 2kg Duck, 2kg Chicken We fully bone the birds and roll the chicken into the duck, then the duck into the turkey.

A Chrismas Mind Blower!

Duckens for the Smaller Families 2 kg Duck, 2kg Chicken Then we fully bone the birds and roll the chicken into the duck - Beaudiful!

All hams, chicken and bacon gluten free Full range of pork roast - bone in, boneless or easy carve.

or our new Porlambeef Roast.

We roll beef into the lamb into the pork Bound to Impress!

Order early for Christmas - don’t be disappointed!

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Sport

Riders Gallop To Success On the Green

By Peta-Kaye Croft It has been a big year for riders and their horses at Canungra Pony Club, and the recent Green and Gold Day gymkhana was a chance for all the members to show off their skill and ability before finishing for the year.

President of the Canungra Pony Club Mrs Meegan Ryan said “I would like to thank our fantastic sponsors Cetnaj- Data Electrical and Lighting, Jenny’s Western Products, Canungra Hotel and Hinterland Driveways and Landscape for their financial contributions to making this day possible and for their tremendous support all year.“ “The Green and Gold Gymkhana Day is an opportunity for riders to demonstrate the skills they have acquired throughout the pony club year and to show of some great riding. “ she said. Mrs Ryan said “ During the year we have welcomed Trevor Probst as Chief Instructor and I would like to say a big Congratulations to Brooke Purcell for obtaining her NCAS Certificate. Brooke will also be an instructor next year. “ “On behalf of every one at the club , the riders and families I would like to say a BIG thank-you to Katrina Morrow who for over 6 years has been the Instructor and Executive Committee member and she is now retiring from these positions.

Without Katrina we would not have had so much fun and her efforts have been greatly appreciated.”

The sign on day for Canungra Pony Club will be on the will be 1st February 2014 at Club House at the Canungra Show Grounds. New members are very welcome!. Please phone 0467373837 for details.

Gymkhana Event Results:

Fancy Dress: 1st: Brock Hall, 2nd: Rachel De Jonge, 3rd Kaylee Purcell.

High Point Lead Liner: Brock Hall.

High Point Junior Rider under 13yrs: Justin Morrow-Cleary.

High Point Senior Rider over 13yrs: Brooke Purcell.

2013 Perpetual Trophy Award Winners

Marilyn Noble Trophy: Kiara Tobin.

Most improved Girl Rider: Kiara Tobin.

Most Improved Boy Rider: Brock Hall.

John Finch Encouragement Award: Rachel De Jonge.

Jenny Lawson Award, Junior Boy: Justin Morrow Cleary.

Jenny Lawson Award - Senior Girl: Brooke Purcell.

Shield of Excellence Boy: Justin Morrow-Cleary.

Shield of Excellence Girl: Sarah Cutbush.

Sportsmanship Award sponsored by Dyte Family: Justin Morrow-Cleary.

Ken Lawson Trophy for Highest points at Canungra Gymkhana: Justin Morrow-Cleary.

Overall High Point Lead Line rider: Kaylee Purcell.

Highpoint Gear Check: Sarah Cutbush.

Highpoint Attendance: Sarah Cutbush.

Canungra Yoga & ERS TE INN EDIA BEGTERM IN

Timetable (check web site for updates): Tues and Thurs: 9.30am and 6.30pm Sat: 8am Closed: 24th Dec - 6th Jan. Classes resume Tues 7 Jan. 17 Appel Street Canungra 0421 871 564 www.canungrayoga.com

Canungra Area Golf Club

By Lindell Grimshaw

Chicken Run on a Friday has finished for the year but will resume when the ’silly season’ is over!

The Melbourne Cup FUNdraiser was a huge success! Thank you to all who participated. The proceeds from the day will help to furnish our new clubhouse. A 9 hole 3 club event was played and Craig Staff won the men’s competition and Lindell Grimshaw won the ladies.

Golf Results

22nd October – Ladies Melbourne Cup Trophy: Gross winner – P McAllan 70 nett. Nett winner - S Mills 71 nett. NTP 8th – S Mills.

24th October – Mens Stableford: Winner – R. Boardman 44 pts. Runner up A Lane 40 pts c/b. NTP 5th J McAllan 7th S Bobermien 8th M Watson 14th G Talintyre 16th G Hopley.

26th October - Mixed Stableford: Winner – J Roger 39 pts c/b. Runner up R Bodey 39 pts c/b. NTP 5th G Talintyre, 7th R Bodey, 8th G Mulhearn, 14th M Watson 16th K Muir 17th S Fletcher. 27+ 2nd shot 7th P Kit 16th P Kit. Ladies 2nd shot 8th W Brown.

29th October – Ladies Monthly Medal: Winner – L Grimshaw 66 nett.

Runner up – P McAllan 73 nett. Putts – L Bobermien 29 putts. NTP 5th I Mills 8th S Cameron.

2nd November – Mixed Monthly Medal: Winner – G Cowan 64 nett.

Runner up – R Pickering 66 nett c/b. Putts – B Adkins 24 putts. NTP 5th R McAllan 7th A Sansome 8th R McAllan 16th M Tynan 17th R Pickering.

27+ 2nd shot 7th K Mann 16th M Tynan. Ladies 2nd shot 8th L Bobermien.

7th November – Mens Monthly Medal: Winner – G Cowan 63 nett. Runner up d. McGuiness 64 nett. Putts – V Slingsby 22 putts. NTP 5th N Connolly 7th R Boardman 8th G Hopley 9 November - Remembrance Day Mixed Stableford: Winner – K Mann 41 pts. Runner up M Cully 39 pts. NTP 5th R McAllan 7th R McAllan 8th M Watson 14th J Roger 16th S Fletcher 17th R Boardman. 27+ 2nd shot 7th J McAllan 16th M Tynan. Ladies 2nd shot 8th S Lake.

12 November – Ladies Medal of Medals/ Stroke and Putt: Winner – L Grimshaw 72 nett. Runner up - S Mills 76 nett. Putts – S Mills 27 putts. NTP 33+ 2nd shot 8/17th N Edwards.

14 November – Mens 2 Ball Ambrose: Winner – G Hopley/G Owen 61.5 nett. Runner up – A Sansome/D Palliser 61.75 nett. NTP 7th G Talintyre 8th A Sansome.

23 November – Terry Wall Memorial Ambrose: Winner – S Fletcher/J Beaver 61 nett. Runner up – G Brechbuhl/K Mann 61.25 nett c/b. NTP 5/14th J Beaver, 7/16th G Talintyre, 8/17th G Brechbuhl.

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Canungra Owls Soccer News

By Bren Dalby

Canungra Owls Soccer Club are hoping for an even better season next year, with hopefully a few more teams playing this wonderful game and a heap of curry chomping spectators for senior nights at least!

Will Sayer is seeking interest in a men’s team, ages 16 and up can play. If you are interested phone Will on on 0437 434 955.

David Huynh is chasing women (I hope I can get away with that!) to start pre-season training on 4th December and Sam Wilson is hoping to have an under 17 girls team for next year which would be terrific.

Sign on will be at the end of January but we may offer an early sign on for existing players - check noticeboards at FoodWorks and our new Facebook page which Candice has kindly offered to update for us.

We are still looking for some position fillers. We need a line marker for a start (about an hour a week ) with Keiran kindly offering to fill in for holidays. I would like someone to offer to take on organising the

• Photocopying (black & white/colour up to A3).

• Printing - Business cards and flyers.

• Photos printed while you wait.

• Laminating (A5 and A4 only).

• Faxing, scanning/email.

• Internet Kiosk, Wifi available.

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Moriarty Park Community Sporting Centre

Sportsperson of the Year Awards

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

• Monthly winners receive a certificate, medal & prizes to the value of $100 in the form of a $50 Canungra FoodWorks voucher & a $50 voucher from a selected sports store at the Award Ceremony conducted in January each year. The Sportsperson of the Year’ and ‘Achiever of the Year’ (selected from 12 monthly winners) also receive trophies.

For further information and to submit nominations contact: Steve Moriarty on 0407 130 092, email moriarty@harboursat.com.au or post your nomination (with photograph) to: The Secretary, MPCSC, PO Box 36, CANUNGRA QLD 4275

Honour Roll

2002 Canungra U10 Soccer Team 2003 Murray Hopley 2004 Danielle Teveluwe 2005 Jonny Durand 2006 Chealsea Teveluwe 2007 Joshua Bell-McNee Page 44

2008 Katelyn Duncan 2009 Phil Hystek 2010 Adina Reed 2011 Jake Middleton 2012 Harrison Smith The Canungra Times, December 2013

photos too; Sam did a magic job last year but having taken on two committee positions I think she will have enough to do!

Looking forward very much to getting going again with soccer and hoping to have several coaches committing to doing a coaching course (which the Club will fund raise to pay for these) to improve structured training sessions and uniformity throughout the Club.

Referees courses will also be offered with several young men already asking about that which is tremendous.

Please have a think about anything you may be able to do to help as this Club has tremendous potential for health, fitness, teamship, friend making, socialising (both players and spectators )and generally a major hub in this great community we are lucky to be part of.

If you are interested in taking on a position please contact me on 0414 435 919.

Sport

Moriarty Park News

By Steve Moriarty

November Foodworks Sportsperson of the Month

The November Foodworks Sportsperson of the Month is David Huynh. The Canungra Owls Women’s soccer team had an exceptional and memorable 2013 season under the guidance and coaching of David. All of the players, from the commencement of pre season last December, till the very last second of the preliminary grand final displayed a high level of commitment, courage, skill and most importantly heart. This was proven by the team’s position throughout the year, not falling below 2nd on the table and losing only 5 out of their 20 matches.

Unfortunately the team fell short of a grand final birth by the barest of margins.

David said, “I have coached many different sporting teams before, varying in ages but never a women’s soccer team. I didn’t know what to expect but I

knew that this first season was a foundation year and that it would take a lot of hard work to reach a grand final, let alone win one. But to come so close just showed how much the team has grown and achieved, and that nothing should be taken away from these women. I have learnt new aspects and skills that will improve my coaching and for that I am privileged and thankful. With this in mind I have decided to take on the role of head coach for the 2014 season, where the Canungra Owls Women will go ……

ONE BETTER!” As the November Sportsperson of the Month, David will receive a $50 Foodworks voucher and a $50 sports store voucher kindly donated by Canungra FoodWorks. Congratulations and well done David!

David Huynh

December Foodworks Sportsperson of the Month

Josh Aiken

The December Foodworks Sportsperson of the Month is 12 year old Josh Aiken.

A student at Canungra State School, Josh was the school and district age athletic age champion and competed at regional level for long jump. He also ran in the district cross country and played for the school rugby league team who were district champions.

In soccer, Josh was selected for South Coast team and attended the state carnival in Cairns.

His team went through the competition undefeated to be state champions. Josh was selected for the City v Country show case match and his team won 6-1. Josh was also captain of Mudgeeraba JPL

soccer team which won the grand final and was recently selected in the Under 13 NPL Gold Coast representative team.

As the December Sportsperson of the Month, Josh will receive a $50 Foodworks voucher and a $50 sports store voucher kindly donated by Canungra Foodworks. Congratulations and well done Josh!

Winners will be presented with their prizes at a ceremony in January 2014.

To nominate some one you know who has been a high achiever on the sporting field for the FoodWorks Sportsperson of the Month, contact Steve Moriarty on 0407 130 092.

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Canungra Bowls Club

By Ray Hickson

Canungra Wall Plaque Competition

23rd October: Canungra V Beenleigh. Beenleigh won overall with +13. Highest Rink Margin was also won by Beenleigh with + 6. The last game has now been played in this Competition for 2013. Mudgeeraba were the overall winners with + 34 and Musgrave Hill had the Highest Rink Margin with + 32.

Business and Community Shield Competition

24th October: Winners of the night were The Paper Runners, Shane Stevenson, Pat Letcher, Brian Harrison and Bronwyne Brown with 2 + 15.

31st October: Winners of the night were the team Stirfry, George Randall, Des Love, Warren Jackson and Tim Thomas with 2 + 13.

7th November: Winners of the night were the team Happy Days - Neil Day, Janelle Day, Andrew Koger and Alison Koger with 2 + 20.

14th November: Winners of the night were the team of Stirfry - Des Love, Louise Goodman, Warren Jackson and George Randall with 2 + 11.

21st November: Winners of the night were the Stirfry team - Des Love, Warren Jackson, Louise Goodman and George Randall with 2 + 26.

The Ladder as of 21st November: Stirfry 18 + 92, Paper Runners 18 + 50, Tamborine Transport 14 + 58, The Family 14 + 47, Bees News 14 - 35, Happy Days 12 + 72, Crazy Farmers 8 - 11, Numb Nuts 8 - 25, Can B’s 6 - 78, Young Guns 4 - 19.

Yowie 4 - 67.

Canungra Mixed Fours

27th October: The monthly Mixed Fours Day was held with 12 Teams taking part. First prize went to a team from Broadbeach - Mal Ford, Margaret Spoule, Errol Kenny, and Bernie Rose with 4 + 31. Second was a team from Logan City - Trevor Broad (Skip) with 4 + 23. Last Round Winner was a team from Helenvale - Anyta O’ Brien (Skip) + 19.

Winners of the Canungra Men’s Classic - Graeme Prosser, Dan Brant, Nic Gosley (Skip) and Ben Mashall

24th November: 12 teams played. First prize went to a team from Broadbeach - Trevor Wheatley, Adrie Salm, Ann Cacace and Joe Cacace (Skip) with 4 + 22. Second was a team from Logan City Trevor Broad (Skip) with 4 + 16. Last Round Winner was a team from Broadbeaach Mal Ford (Skip) with 2 + 12.

Canungra Men’s Classic

2nd and 3rd November: 12 teams took part with some coming as far away as Maryborough and Hervey Bay. The week-end was sponsored by Tamborine Transport and Canungra Bowls Club.

After five games of 16 ends the overall winners were Graeme Prosser, Dan Brant, Ben Marshall and Nic Gosley (Skip) with 8 +49. Second was the team of D Tabb from Paradise Point with 8 + 44. Third was the team of C Monks from Robina with 8 + 40. Last Round Winners the team of W, Masters from Hamilton with 2 + 23. Consolation Prize went to the team of J Harrison with - 79. The

Men’s Singles played at night under lights had 27 players and was won by 17 year old Nic Gosley from Beenleigh.

John Finch Day

10th October: The John Finch Day was held with eight teams entered. Mykal Prosser (grandson of John Finch) presented the trophy to the overall winners from Tamborine Mountain with 4 + 10.

Runners up were a Canungra team with 3 + 12.

Barefoot Bowls

Barefoot Bowls are held at Canungra Bowls Club on Sunday Mornings at 9-30am. Beginners welcome.

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These Kids are True Fighters!

On 7th and 8th of December four Canungra children will take part in the Australian Muaythai kick boxing championships at Tallebudgera. After four months hard training they will be going in to show what they have.

Trainer Jamie (Hamma) Tozeland has dedicated his time and experience preparing the children. Hamma has trained over 50 champions in his years and is hoping to add more.

Samantha Torrens (15), Cameron Torrens (14), Zak Tilley (13) and Josh Torrens (11) will head to the ring with

Back row: Jamie (Hamma) Tozeland, Ryan Yehle, Azza Tomlinson, David Torrens, Samantha Torrens.

Front row: Cameron Torrens, Josh Torrens and Zak Tilley.

By Rebecca Torrens

fellow fighter Ryan Yehle in their corner along with Azza, Dave and Hamma in support.

Within the last month the kids have taken part in fight nights around the area with Zak in the ring at The Warriors of War event at the Bronco’s League Club.

Zak was faced with an opponent 5kg heavier who also had four fights under his belt. Zak, with true determination, went out and gave it all he had, lost his bout on points but on strength determination and dedication he was a winner.

He certainly won the crowd that night.

Two weeks later Samantha, Cameron and Ryan took part in Action 12 in the cage, a night in Toowoomba put together to raise money for Down syndrome aweness.

All the kids fought strong, hard and showed great determination to win their fights, however the team came home with two losses and a draw - once again losses that in their supporters’ eyes were in fact a big win.

Samantha won the title of fighter of the night and is now the proud owner of a super Punch pack.

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