December 2014

The Canungra Times

December 2014, Issue No 104 www.canungratimes.com.au

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Page Bank Ready to Move to Next Stage...........................3 Business Awards Celebrated......................................5 Shop Local this Christmas.................................... 7-10

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Formal Photos.................................................... 20-21

Regular Features:............................... Page Date Claimer.............................................................. 6 From My Window...................................................... 16 School Happenings.............................................24-25 Crossword................................................................ 29 Sport..................................................................36 - 39 Cover Photos Tanya Harlow and Chris Herring from Beard and Brau Framhouse Brewery with Canungra Chamber of Commerce President Shane Stevenson

Wishing all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year!

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from The Canungra Times!

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2/27 Christie Street, Canungra. Phone: 0431 091 296 The Canungra Times, December 2014

Community Bank Ready to Move to Next Stage

Canungra’s Community Bank® Project will enter its next phase in January 2015 when an independent consultant begins a feasibility study to closely examine the level of community support for a Community Bank® in Canungra.

The steering committee behind the Canungra Community Bank® Branch campaign will appoint the consultant.

Steering Committee Chair Janine Rockliff said Canungra residents and business owners had already shown support by pledging to become shareholders in the locally-owned company.

“In this next stage, the consultant will be asking people a range of questions to get a full understanding of their support and commitment towards a Community Bank® branch,” Ms Rockliff said.

“Potential customers and investors will have the opportunity to meet with the consultant face-to-face to discuss their individual needs and interest in supporting a locally-owned branch.”

The campaign received a significant boost with neighbour Logan Community Bank® Group throwing its support behind them with $7,000 towards the feasibility study.

The project’s steering committee met with the Logan Group to discuss their progress and steps going forward, with Logan’s success now putting over $200,000 annually back in to their local communities they can see the success will be mirrored in Canungra with the support already shown by locals.

Janine said it is important the consultant and Bendigo Bank are provided

Ashleigh and Leigh Bartlett with Ken Hill and Janine Rockliff at Canungra Markets

with sufficient evidence that Canungra & District Community Bank® Branch has the required support from the community, including banking with the proposed branch to make it profitable.

“More than $567,000 in pledges to purchase shares is a good indication that a Community Bank® branch in Canungra will be viable,” she said.

Janine said the survey was confidential and neither Bendigo Bank nor committee members had access to the individual survey responses.

“All the surveys will be sent directly to the consultant, who will collate the information and present it to us in a formal report,” she said.

Your lifestyle counts!

Janine said the business sector is excited about the economic stimulus Canungra & District Community Bank® Branch could provide.

“Canungra Community Bank® Branch would become an important part of Canungra and, in partnership with other local businesses, could work to strengthen our community into the future.”

Since the concept began more than 16 years ago, more than 306 Community Bank® branches have been established, returning more than $125 million to support local groups and projects.

For more information about the Canungra Community Bank ® Branch contact Janine on 0434 238 008.

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Monique and the team would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Prosperous New Year.

The Canungra Times, December 2014

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Historic Hut In The Spotlight At Lamington Ahead Of Park’s 100Th Birthday

A hut with history in every slab reopened as a museum at Lamington National Park in the Gold Coast hinterland on 29th November, as rangers and volunteers ready the park for its 100th birthday next year.

Member for Beaudesert Jon Krause officially opened the museum in the Foresters’ Hut, also known as Gus’s Shed, behind the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Binna Burra Information Centre, cheered on by the volunteers who put many hours into the project.

“This is a great opportunity to acknowledge the incredible contribution of our Friends of Parks volunteers who have put in approximately 127 hours, plus a hefty 480 hours travelling time for the whole Friends of Parks project, to ensure that the Lamington centenary is an occasion to remember,” Mr Krause said.

Mr Krause said the tallowwood slab hut would introduce park visitors to the stories of building Lamington’s worldclass walking track system, from the Depression-era work gangs of the 1930s to the present.

“The hut has been refurbished and is now opened to the public as a museum

Mark Kouskos (son of Gus Kouskos, Gus’s hut reopened on the day), Toby Groom, Jon Krause, Peter O’Reilly from O’Reilly’s, Wil Buch from QPWS.

featuring a display of track construction tools and equipment, and interpretive signs,” Mr Krause said.

“Gus Kouskos, who became the first walking track sub-foreman at Binna Burra in 1937 and later became the Forestry overseer, built this shed and worked from it from the 1960s till the current office was built in 1988.

Over the past 10 months rangers have been working with Friends of Parks

volunteers on researching information for the signs, tracking down historic photos from the State Library of Queensland and polishing original track construction tools for the display.

David and Glenis Goss provided many of the tools on display from the collection of Mrs Goss’ father Chas Cameron.

For more information about the museum and the Lamington centenary celebrations visit www.nprsr.qld.gov.au

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Business Community Gathers To Celebrate Awards

The Scenic Rim Business Community were showcased on Friday 28th November at the sold-out 2014 Business Excellence Awards gala event held at The Centre, Beaudesert.

The awards were an initiative of Council in partnership with the region’s combined chambers of commerce representing business and industry in Beaudesert, Boonah, Kooralbyn, Tamborine Mountain and Canungra.

Mayor John Brent said he was once again proud to stage the annual awards and thrilled with the high caliber of local businesses and entrepreneurs present.

“The recipients of the Business Awards, both finalists and winners, deserve to feel very proud of themselves for their entrepreneurship, innovation and outstanding services provided to the people of the Scenic Rim,” Cr Brent said.

“I hope nominees, finalists and winners alike embrace the accolades received tonight and give themselves a pat on the back for their hard work this year; a truly deserved congratulations.”

Cr Brent said the Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards provided an

2014 winners and sponsors of the Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards

opportunity for the Scenic Rim business community to gather as a region, be inspired, and celebrate their successes.

The winners of the 2014 Business Excellence Awards were: Business Innovation - QLD Moto Park Business Marketing - Ripple Massage and Beauty Corporate Citizenship - Beaudesert Early Years Centre & Kindegarten Customer Service - Beaudesert Exhaust Employer of Choice - Freedom Health and Fitness

Environmental Sustainability - Beard & Brau Farmhouse Brewery Young Apprentice/Employee of the Year - Hoofs n Paws Vets - Learre Radke Young Business Person of the Year Asta’s Hair Boutique - Asta Brent Business Person of the Year - Scenic Rim 4Real Milk - Greg Dennis Platinum Award - Scenic Rim 4Real Milk Encouragement Award - Individual Adam Stumer - DeMain Electrical Encouragement Award - Business Mountain Minerals Makeup

Council Notices Notice of operating hours Friday 5 December Due to an annual staff meeting Council will operate under the following opening hours on Friday 5 December 2014: All Customer Service Centres and QGap: 8.30am-2pm Plant Nursery, Birnam Street, Beaudesert: 9.30am-2pm Council Libraries: Beaudesert 9am2pm, Boonah 9am-1.30pm, Tamborine Mountain 9am-2pm, Canungra will be closed all day Boonah Cultural Centre: 9am-2pm The Centre Beaudesert: 10am-2pm Waste Transfer Stations will continue to operate at normal hours.

All libraries, offices and other Council sites will operate at regular times after Friday 5 December. For all Council enquiries, please phone 5540 5111.

Free Trees and Living Green Workshop Free trees will be available to Scenic Rim residents as part of Council’s Free Tree Program. Residents must present their Free Tree Voucher (delivered with their August 2014 rates notice) in order to collect their free trees.

Concurrently, Council will be running a

free Living Green workshop to provide information on composting, worm farms and planting and maintaining native trees on small to large properties. No bookings required.

When: Sat 6 December 8am to 12pm.

Where: Springleigh Park, Boonah Edward O’Neill Bridge - Kilmoylar Rd, Undullah Will be closed to all traffic until February 2015, site and weather conditions permitting, to allow the construction of a new $2.8 million crossing over Teviot Brook.

A signed detour route will be in place and motorists are advised the most convenient route between Beaudesert and Flagstone during the construction works is the Mt Lindesay Hwy to Cusack Lane at Jimboomba.

The project is being jointly funded by Scenic Rim and Logan City councils.

Further information at www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/roadsupdate.

LIVE @ THE CENTRES LIVE THEATRE Musical Mornings - Kamahl Christmas show Fri 5 Dec 11am

$16; groups of 10+ $12.50 Comp. morning tea from 10am @ Boonah Cultural Centre Chad’s Country Xmas Chad Morgan & David Mitchell Country Christmas Comedy Fri 12 Dec 10.30am $16; groups of 10+ $12.50 @ Boonah Cultural Centre EVENTS Hydrotherapy & Health Centre Fundraising Dinner Dinner & Entertainment Sat 6 Dec 6.30pm $40 @ Boonah Cultural Centre Arts Dinner - RADF Presentation Tue 16 Dec 6pm (Free event) rsvp by 13 Dec Ph. 5540 5050 @ The Centre Beaudesert CINEMA Classic Flick - Bye Bye Birdie (G) 60s musical with Ann-Margret & Dick Van Dyke Thu 11 Dec 10am $5 incl. morning tea 9.30am @ The Centre Beaudesert Friday Flick - Jersey Boys (PG) Fabulous story of The Four Seasons Directed by Clint Eastwood

Fri 19 Dec 10am & 7pm Adults $10; Conc $7.50 @ Boonah Cultural Centre EXHIBITIONS (free entry) Edwin Bode Retrospective Exhibition Pioneering artist of Gold Coast hinterland and Scenic Rim region Continues until 13 Dec. @ The Centre Beaudesert Images of the Mind Open/Mixed Media by BASI Members Continues until 11 Jan. @ Boonah Regional Art Gallery World of Fun Summer School Holiday Program now available.

Activities in Council Libraries and Cultural Centres from 13th to 23rd.

For more information visit www.liveatthecentre.com.au The Centre Beaudesert and Boonah Cultural Centre will be closed from 25 Dec reopening Tue 13 Jan

POSITIONS VACANT Customer Contact Officer role available, closing Tuesday 16 December at 12pm. For further information please call 5540 5126 or refer to www. scenicrim.qld.gov.au/employment

For more information on Council services and events, please visit www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 360 555 Follow Council on social media www.facebook.com/ScenicRimRC or www.twitter/ScenicRimRC The Canungra Times, December 2014

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Canungra and District Date Claimer

Listings in the date claimer are free for non-profit and community events. Email news@canungratimes.com.au or call 5543 5532.

December 6 ���������� Carols in the Park at Moriarty Park, Monarch Drive from 6pm.

8 ���������� Young Driver Information Evening. 6.30pm at Canungra Bowls Club.

13 �������� St Luke’s annual Christmas street stall. ������������ Markets at the back of The Shoe Vault. Ph: 0400 477 818.

15 �������� Canungra Owls Soccer Club AGM at Moriarty Park, 7pm.

21 ����������Christmas Market at Canungra School of Arts Hall.

24 �������� Deadline for Canungra Times January edition 25 �������� Christmas Day January 1 ���������� Happy New Year!!

26 �������� Australia Day 27 �������� Back to School for Canungra State School Students Mondays: • • • • • •

Christmas Lights Competition 2014 on now!

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

Wednesdays:

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Musical Minds at Canungra School of Arts Hall for 0-5 years. Phone: 0429 191 514.

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

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

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

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Men’s Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club.

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

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.

Thursdays:

Fridays:

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

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

Saturdays:

• Mixed Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club.

• Foodies Market: At the back of The Shoe Vault every second and fourth Saturday of the month from 8th November. Ph: 0400 477 818.

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.

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Monthly:

1st Wednesday: Canungra AH&I Society Meeting. 7.30pm at Canungra Showgrounds.

2nd 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.

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

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CHRISTMAS IN CANUNGRA Carols in the Park - 6th December

Christmas in Canungra always begins with the Carols in the Park at Moriarty Park, Canungra.

Held at the popular sportsground in Monarch Drive from 6pm - 9pm on Saturday 6th December, this free family event is a great night of family entertainment.

Organiser Shona Kraayvanger said people are welcome to bring a chair, picnic blanket and food and drink, or buy from the canteen and food traders who will be there on the night. “It will be a great night for the locals to gather together to celebrate Christmas,� she said.

The evening is organised entirely by volunteers, mainly

Carols in the Park

Saturday, 6 December 2014 from 6pm Moriarty Park Community Sporting Centre, Monarch Drive, Canungra

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from the Moriarty Park Community Sporting Centre, Entertainment is provided by local singers and musicians. The highlight of the night will be the arrival of Santa at approximately 8pm.

Shona would like to thank local band Point O Five for donating their sound equipment for the night, Canungra Op Shop, Scenic Rim Regional Council, Canungra Hotel for use of the stage and the Moriarty Park Committee for organising the night.

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- Closed Christmas Day Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Stay safe and well!

The Canungra Times, December 2014

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What Shopping Local Can Do Families Urged to Shop Locallly

Families are being encouraged to spread the festive cheer to local small businesses and ‘Buy Locally this Festive Season.’

With less than a month to go until Christmas, Member for Beaudesert Jon Krause launched a Campaign to support small businesses and provide a boost to the region.

“The Christmas season has well and truly begun and local businesses, particularly small businesses operated by the mums and dads in our region, need our support,” Mr Krause said.

“Small businesses are the engine room of the Beaudesert Electorate, driving innovation, employment and economic progress.

“The benefits of supporting local businesses and shopping locally cannot be underestimated.

“When you shop locally, your money stays locally, with one dollar spent at a local business returning up to five times that amount through employee wages, rates and the purchase of materials and supplies.”

“Many owners of these businesses are mums and dads and we want them to be able to focus on creating opportunities for their children.”

Giving to Op Shop Gives back to Community

The benefits of shopping at the Canungra Op Shop are greater than you might think.

In addition to recycling clothing and household goods, providing a social hub for the volunteeers, the Op Shop also returns all of its profits to charities and community organisations.

Michelle Aldridge said the Op Shop has helped the local quilters group with a roll of wadding for “care” quilts ($500), but this is only the start.

“I have just paid $2,390 for the soccer club for new balls, there will be $1,000 going to the Carols night and we are going to do a donation of $1,000 on behalf of the Canungra Community for stock feed for drought farmers,” said Michelle, “There is more money earmarked for the Canungra community which will be distributed next year.”

If you know somone who loves Op Shop Shopping, why not purchase a gift certificate from our local Op Shop for them for Christmas?

If you are concerned about the amount of money spent on gifts that aren’t always wanted or appreciated, buying an Op Shop gift certificatesupports recycling, benefits their fund raising efforts and let’s the receiver choose something they know they’ll use.

Canungra Op Shop is located at the corner of Kidston Street and Lawton Lane and is open six days a week (closed Saturday).

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Shop Local This Christmas Late Night Shopping for Canungra

Canungra Late Night Shopping

For those who work out of town and find it hard to get the time to shop locally, many of the retail outlets in Canungra will open late prior to Christmas.

Several shops will open until 8pm, depending on trade, on Friday 12th and 19th December, making it easier for commuters to stop in on their way home for gifts or to browse.

With a great variety of retail stores now open in the main street, there is no excuse to head to the Gold Coast or shop on line this Christmas.

Some great gift ideas are: • Clothing • Shoes • Handbags • Gift vouchers are available for most cafes, retail outlets as well as Canungra Beauty and Retro Organics.

• Books, toys and puzzles can be found at Canungra Post Office.

• The Outpost Cafe has a great range of gifts for all ages.

• Looking for something for the man in your life? Check out the range of hats in The Shoe Vault!

• In the Raw has a variety of health food options that can be put in a hamper for health conscious friends and family add a massage voucher from Canungra Beauty for something extra special.

You can also get your Christmas dinner in town with FoodWorks open every day over the Christmas/New Year period, and The Butchery has authentic wood smoked hams available prior to Christmas.

Friday 12th and 19th December

The Shoe Vault Markets Saturday 13th December School of Arts Markets Sunday 21st December

Jon Krause MP, State Member for Beaudesert Wishes you, your family and your loved ones a Merry Christmas

The Shoe Vault Men’s and Ladies’ shoes, handbags and accessories

Wishing all our customers a very Merry Christmas!

For beautiful Christmas gifts Gift Vouchers - Jewellery Hats - Handbags - Sunglasses Mens and Ladies Shoes

We will be closing at 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays through summer.

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Enter into the Christmas Spirit Christmas is just around the corner and Canungra’s Christmas Lights Trail is on again for 2014, supported by the Canungra Chamber of Commerce and The Canungra Times!

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

Rather than being run as a competition, this year it is a ‘Trail’ to let people know where the lights are in town. Residential entrants will receive a gift as a thank you for fostering Christmas spirit and four entrants will receive $50 Canungra Cash as encouragement and a thank you for their time and effort.

The Trail 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 12 noon on Wednesday 17th December or email it to news@canungratimes.com.au. Please note: this is also the day that judging will take place.

Entry forms are available in this issue of The Canungra Times (see next page), 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 and don’t forget to ‘like’ us on Facebook!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from

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2014 Canungra Christmas Lights Trail Entry Form Category (circle one):

Residential

Business/Shop Window

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Contact Telephone Number:.......................................................................................................

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Residential: Four entrants will receive $50 Canungra Cash each. All entrants will receive a small gift as a thank you for entering into the Christmas spirit of our town.

Best Business/Shop Window: 1st Prize: $200 advertising package from The Canungra Times

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.

Sponsored By: The 2014 Canungra Christmas Lights Trail 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 Wednesday 17th December. Please return entry form to The Canungra Times, 1/1 Lawton Lane, Canungra by 12 noon on Wednesday 17th December.

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Looking for a Unique Christmas Gift?

Come to Canungra Markets!

Canungra School of Arts Hall Markets are held on the fourth Sunday of each month at Canungra School of Arts Hall - for December the market is on Sunday 21st December - just in time for those last minute Christmas gifts!

There are also new behind Saturday markets at The Shoe Vault in Christe Street, with their December market on Saturday 13th December.

The focus for the Shoe Vault markets is on food and art, with local artist Tamlyn Geiger displaying her work and plenty of delicious gourmet food stalls as well.

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New Clubhouse a Boost for Canungra Area Golf Club

Canungra Area Golf Club’s new Clubhouse is open and visitors to the course will be pleasantly surprised by the quality of the venue.

The Club’s old Clubhouse was deemed unsafe by the Department of Defence and demolished last year, leaving the Club with few options for another Clubhouse.

A grant was received from the State Government, Club member Gary Owen and other Club members began work on a new Clubhouse.

After many hours of volunteer labour with everyone pitching in at working bees, the new Clubhouse is a great venue for members to relax and cool off in after a day out on the golf course.

The building is well appointed inside and the bar, custom made by Gary is a feature.

Canungra Area Golf Club is located on Alloah Road, Canungra. For enquiries call 5543 4640.

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Council Comment

By Cr Virginia West Scenic Rim Regional Council

G20 Follow Up

Although all the action of the G20 appeared to be in and around Brisbane, there were a great many direct benefits for us all in the Scenic Rim. In partnership with the Council of Mayors, the Mayor represented Scenic Rim at the G20 Global Cafe at Brisbane City Hall in the lead up to the summit to promote our tourism opportunities and the Bromelton State Development Area.

On the menu for the international leaders was Scenic Rim beef, Kalbar carrots and Rathdowney olive oil along with the finest of regional Queensland produce. A truly spectacular event which came at no direct cost to Council.

ANZAC Centenary Project Funding

This commemorative project has received a welcome $60,000 boost from the State Government to help deliver the War Stories In Our Town initiative.

The aim of this project is to collect and share stories of local significance that will broaden awareness of the social impacts of war on our communities for generations ahead.

Congratulations Year 12 Students

I would like to extend my very best wishes to you all as your formal schooling ends and a very exciting and challenging chapter of your life begins.

Having caught a glimpse of many of you at your speech nights and formal celebrations, you all looked spectacular and certainly a group to feel proud of!

I wish you every success in your future ventures.

Moriarty Park Lease Renewal

Congratulations to the very well respected Management Committee of Moriarty Park in Canungra, who have always upheld their management responsibilities and worked tirelessly to ensure the facility develops and improves for the community. The current lease has now been renewed for a further five years and Council sincerely appreciates their long standing commitment to the complex.

Eat Local Week Funding

The State Government has again supported this growing event of regional significance by contributing $20,000 in funding for the 2015 event. This event continues to grow each year and draws increasing numbers of visitors from outside the region as we showcase the Scenic Rim local produce.

Annual Report 2013/14

I would encourage residents to have a look at this newly adopted document, all compiled and published in house, which is a tribute to our Communications Department. The Annual Report can be viewed on Council’s website www. scenicrim.qld.gov.au and gives residents an insight into the work Council does on a yearly basis for our residents as well as for our long-term financial sustainability. I’m pleased to advise that again the Queensland Audit Office and Queensland Treasury Corporation have assessed our sustainability and fiscal position favourably.

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Christmas Closedown

Council offices and customer service centres will be closed from Thursday 25 December until Monday 5 January 2015. This includes the mobile library and all library services. If you have a Council related emergency please phone the After Hours Service on 5540 5111 for assistance.

Christmas Wishes

As this will be my last column for the year I would like to wish you all a very happy, safe and restful festive season with your families. What a pleasure it has been working with you all for positive outcomes and a strong future for the Scenic Rim.

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From My Window with Keer Moriarty, Editor

All about community ...

Getting towards the end of the year is always a time for reflection, and with the life busy as always I would like to thank the people who contribute to The Canungra Times (and many other things in my life). I’m a bit nervous about this because I know I will leave people out, but trust me, I still appreciate you!

The regular contributors this year: Bren Dalby, David Baker, Di Ayscough, Wendy Brown, Ray Hickson, Mel Whitby, Chloe Pickard, Jodie Clifford, Robyn Corcoran (who sends in a lot of the school photos) Rayna Bond and Rebecca Torrens. These people send articles and photos because they want to contribute to their community, not because of any gain to themselves and without them The Canungra Times would be a very different publication.

I would also like to thank a great group of kids who help out from time to time putting inserts in the paper and distributing them around town - Heather, Sophie, Hannah, Camden, Darcy, Sahla, Olivia, Sophia.

And of course a big thank you to Julie who is always there at a moment’s notice when I realise I don’t have time to do everything! What would I do without you!

Have a very happy Christmas, everyone looking forward to 2015!

Karah Ellis-Smith receives her cash back from Monique Morcus of Aussie Lifestyle Properties, who were offering $250 cash to their new clients and $250 was donated to the Cancer Council in the promotion during October for “Canungra Turns Pink” joining the fight against cancer.

QUU to Boost Canungra’s Firefighting Power

Queensland Urban Utilities is upgrading Canungra’s water network to boost the capacity to fight fires as the population increases.

The Canungra Water Main Renewal project involves decommissioning sections of water pipes and replacing them with new ones.

Queensland Urban Utilities spokesperson, Michelle Cull, said a total of more than two kilometres of pipes, ranging from 150mm to 300mm in diameter, will be installed throughout the township.

“The works will ensure that as the community grows, the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service can continue to access a sufficient water supply in case of a fire,” she said.

“The upgrade, due to be completed by June 2015, will also improve the reliability of the water network to cater for a growing population. Our crews are currently installing 550m of pipe along Coburg Rd, between Beaudesert-Nerang Rd and Lamington National Park Rd. The next job will be laying around 180m of new water pipes along the length of Franklin St.” QUU has already installed new water pipes along: Pine Street (between Finch and Jerome Sts – 570m), Appel Street (between Franklin and Tamborine Streets – 55m), Tamborine Street (125m), Kidston St (from Tamborine Street to the water reservoir – 470m).

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Late October elegant ladies and equally impressively dressed men as they attended a High Tea at the Canungra Uniting Church to raise funds to provide RE books for the Canungra school. The combined efforts of the Uniting Church and St Luke’s in fund raising for these books is vital for the ongoing religious education of our children at the school.

There have been special birthdays celebrated recently at St Luke’s. Our best wishes to Anne King and Irene Sim. We wish you both a great year.

Congratulations to Sasha Gubbins who graduated from Tamborine College and was awarded Dux of her year.

The Board members and their partners from Emmanuel College at Carrara came to visit St Luke’s and the Canungra Township recently. They enjoyed a delightful High Tea before a thanksgiving service in St Luke’s. Some of these people had never been to Canungra before and were most impressed with what they saw.

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Power of Thought The single biggest deciding factor on whether a person is fit or unfit, overweight or slim, is nothing to do with body type, metabolism, genetics, environment, energy levels, or diet. It’s the thoughts you think on a daily basis!

The thoughts you’ve had over the last few weeks, months and years are responsible for your current results. If you are anything other than fit, healthy and the ideal weight, it would have to be called ‘unhealthy thinking’.

Our thoughts create emotions within us and it’s either a positive one or a negative one.

Those emotions cause our actions, which are either towards or away from health. Being totally honest, would the majority of your thoughts around food, exercise and health be positive or negative ones? Does the thought of exercise or healthy food send forth a plethora of reasons and excuses why you can’t do it? Is your head full of “I can’t seem to lose weight, it’s too hard, I don’t have time, I’m not fit, I’m overweight, I’m too old to try that, I can’t afford it?”

You’ve heard ‘if you think you can, or you think you can’t - either way you are right’. Here’s the golden key. Just as your failure thinking brought you your current results, this same power of thought (rightly directed) can also bring you fitness and health.

If you are not where you’d like to be health wise, or need to lose a few kilos, tell yourself a different story and watch your results change. Thoughts like ‘I am fit and strong, I will try anything, I can master it, I am my ideal weight, I lose weight easily, there is always enough time’ etc puts your whole energy field in a different place, causing positive emotions and actions, bringing you closer to the results you desire.

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Lease Renewed For Canungra’s Moriarty Park

Council has renewed the leasehold of Moriarty Park Community Sporting Centre Inc. over its namesake complex in Canungra for a further five years.

Corporate and Community Services chair Cr Nigel Waistell said the group had successfully managed the sporting fields and associated community complex in Monarch Drive for a number of years.

“The club has operated the facilities effectively and demonstrated a commitment to ensure community access to the amenities of Moriarty Park,” he said, “On the basis of their long history of stewardship, Council is continuing the leasing arrangement well into the future.”

Deputy Mayor Cr Virginia West, councillor for Division 3, said the renewal of the lease provided certainty for the management group and the local community.

“Moriarty Park is an important sport and recreation facility for the Canungra,” she said.

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Local Lions Clubs join forces to help Cystic Fibrosis Qld....

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Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common genetic disease affecting Australians. Currently there is no cure and hospital admissions are an ongoing necessity.

In every community children are affected by CF. Cystic Fibrosis Qld provide information and support to the families affected.

An ongoing challenge with hospital admissions is keeping the kids spirits up and keep them occupied during this time. Cystic Fibrosis Qld provide every child with a “Boredom Buster Bag”.

Inside the bag is age appropriate items to help combat some of the boredom. Pencils, paper, activiElissa Robinson from Cystic Fibrosis Qld receives a ties to name just a few.

Unfortunately funding is becom- cheque from David Walker of Tamborine Lions. ing a very big issue for not only CFQld but many charities. One of the services that they were looking to cut down or remove was the Boredom Buster Bags.

Tamborine Village Lions saw the need and along with Ormeau Lions and Twin Rivers Lions and raised $6,250 for Cystic Fibrosis so they could continue to provide the Boredom Buster Bags.

Elissa Robinson from Cystic Fibrosis Qld when presented with the cheque, said that it would allow them to continue the program for approximately another nine months.

Tamborine Village Lions will now raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis on an annual basis the ensure the children continue to receive a Boredom Buster Bag on admission to hospital.

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Chemicals in Your Skincare - Part 3 Writing this series has opened my eyes to the chemicals in more than just my beauty products, and I have been looking at my bath, shower, and cleaning products. My cupboards are looking a bit bare!

I have been researching how to make my own cleaning and home care products to start protecting the health of my family. I will be writing a few articles in 2015 with some recipes that I will be trialling.

Here are the last three chemicals that you may find in your skincare or beauty products: Toluene: This is a petrochemical derived from petroleum or coal tar. It may be listed as benzene, toluol, phenylmethane or methylbenzene. Toluene is used to dissolve paint and as a paint thinner, and is a potent solvent. It has been known to irritate skin, cause nausea, and can affect your respiratory system. Pregnant women should not be exposed to the vapours as it may cause developmental damage to the foetus. Toluene may also cause immune system toxicity. It can be found in nail polish, nail treatments, and hair colour/bleaching products.

Propylene Glycol: A chemical created as a side effect of petroleum refining. It can be used to help dissolve one ingredient into another to produce a solution, as a stabilizer to keep products constant at various temperatures, and as a humectant to help formulations to attract and hold onto moisture. It draws moisture from the lower layers of your skin to the top, therefore drying out the lower layers, which makes your skin appear dull and increases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This chemical is a strong irritant and can cause dermatitis and hives from concentrations as low as 2%. It is found in moisturisers, sunscreen, makeup products, conditioners, shampoo, and hair sprays.

Sunscreen Chemicals: The following are the unsafe, toxic chemicals in sunscreen: Para amino benzoic acid (PABA), Octyl salicyclate, Oxybenzone, Cinoxate, Dioxybenzone, Phenylbenzimidazole, Homosalate, Menthyl anthranilate, Octocrylene, Methoxycinnamate, Parabens. These chemicals absorb into the blood and release free radicals in sunlight. They act like estrogen, disrupt hormones, and can cause allergic reactions and skin irritation. I recommend you use a natural sunscreen that contains zinc and titanium as they do not absorb into the skin (so they do not disrupt the bodies hormones), are not allergenic and are more effective at blocking UVA rays.

It’s really difficult to avoid every single synthetic chemical, but you can try to limit the amount of toxins that you’re exposed to.

Clean eating, avoiding chemical-laden processed foods, drinking plenty of filtered water, and looking for products that are certified organic are great ways to avoid toxic chemicals entering the body.

Use a bit of time to research before you buy, and know that reducing chemicals in your skincare does not need to cost extra money. You have only one life to live, one body, and your skin and health will thank you!

On a brighter note, I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you in 2015!

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Class of 2014 FoodWorks to the Rescue!

By Bren Dalby Formals are always fraught with excitement and drama...and the odd potential disaster!

Scott Dalby has been a big Lamborghini fan for years and so when he called someone on carsales.com.au who was selling a gorgeous white one to ask if he could use it for the arrival at his formal with Chloe, Mum Bren was a tad nervous: “a bloke with a Lambo doesn’t need a couple of hundred bucks mate; what if he gets a better offer on the night? You’ll end up in a Barina!!) and so Scott orchestrated Plan B with Tony from FoodWorks.

Bren was rapt to receive a call from Tony to say he would be delighted to help out if either she or George would be able to drive his gorgeous Jaguar - “how does it go Tony? Drive it like ya stole it!” He laughed a little nervously but still handed over the keys! George took the keys off Bren when he got home and off they went to Dreamworld.

Jake did turn up with the Lambo and was terrific...however Tom Middleton and Brody Upson had last minute problems with their arrival ‘wheels’ so Tony (with George as chauffeur) was able to help those guys out with a classy ride for them and their formal partners Lara and Alex.

Can’t express how much once again Tony’s generosity and big heartedness saved the day... thanks mate!

Top right: Brody Upson and Alex List Right: Molly Eldridge and Whitney Luft.

Below right: Scott Dalby and Chloe McPherson.

Below: Tom Middleton and Lara Unternahrer

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Graduating High School

Above: These girls graduated from Tamborine Mountain State High School and looked absolutely stunning in their formal dresses. Left to right: Maddie Arnold, Annie Sayers, Rebecca Johnston, Kes Eisentrager and Ebony Campbell. Photo courtesy Russ Johnston.

Left: Chloe McPherson graduated from St Hilda’s School on the Gold Coast.

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Tamborine Mountain College Speech Night Awards 2014 Year 12

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Tamborine Mountain College - Speech Night

Tamborine Mountain College has been an extremely busy place this year: Stage 3 of the Secondary Campus “The Michael Kyle Learning Centre” was opened.

TMC Primary opens next year with all the ground work done and Head of Primary in place – Mr Mark Stevens.

Uniform changes for next year and uniform additions to include Primary.

Preparing for the introduction of Yr 7 into secondary education for next year.

Yr 12 Leadership positions expanded for next year with 2015 positions announced: • College Captains – Rhys JohannsenWeston & Emily-Jane Sarroff.

• College Prefects – Monty Leng, Jaz Mayne, Lacey Wood.

• College House Captains – Tanita de Bruyn (Nicholls), Max Drake (Kyle), Madi McDermott (Walton).

Mrs June Melbourne, the Principal, was very pleased to announce that again this year had many examples of “Victory & Valour”: Yr 12 success educationally is highlighted by guaranteed entries into university before OPs even come out .

TMC Intermediate Debating Team competed in the Gold Coast Grand Final

– they are champions indeed even though they didn’t bring the trophy home.

Sporting achievements have again been many. Part of the Independent Sporting Association for all the major carnivals of swimming, cross-country and athletics. Several of TMC students have gone onto Regional representation and even State level championships.

The Arts Night displayed a quality of work that would rival any main event or exhibition, anywhere in the world. This year honoured the most outstanding Yr 12 Arts student.

The HIA (Hinterland Independent Alliance) inter-school sport with Hills and Kooralbyn schools continues to grow with the addition of Primary next year.

TMC Drama Dept presented “Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister” to our mountain community. A Play with an excellent message for all.

Leo Club has been re-born with SRC laying a strong foundation for its growth.

European Trip – an opportunity to widen horizons and explore new regions.

The College Equestrian team continues to grow.

Next year TMC is introducing an “Excellence Program” in Drama/Arts and also Sport. This is available to Senior

Tamborine Mountain College students at Speech Night

students on a Friday whereby those with this love/passion will be able to immerse themselves. TMC Arts Night will run over two nights next year - one night for the juniors and one for the seniors. House Sporting Captains will also be directly involved in sport with the Primary which is timetabled on Fridays after lunch.

In 2015 the College celebrates 20 Years since it opened its doors in 1995 at the Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds, with only 16 students. It is remarkable that the College will also celebrate the opening of Primary, with over 100 students – these numbers built on trust and reputation. The 20 Year Event is locked in for Saturday

21st February. A Formal ceremony at 12 noon with fun and activities in a fete-like environment, whereby the whole community is welcome. A Reunion Party for past students is also envisaged, running into the night.

Mrs Melbourne thanked College Chairman, Mr Michael Kyle, and TMC Board for their time and efforts this year, as well as her entire staff and P&F. A special tribute was given to Prof Jack Walton, Foundation Board Director (1995), who at 90 years could not attend and passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday night 23rd Nov. Vale Prof Walton.

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School Happenings - Canungra State School

Students of the Week - Well done!

11 November Luka Allen

18 November Paige Templeman

11 November - Remembrance Day

Year 6 and 7 students attended the Remembrance Day ceremony at D J Smith Park. School Captains and the Defence students also laid wreaths on behalf of the school.

12 November - Nerang High School Transition Day

Students from Year 7 who are attending Nerang High School next year went to Nerang for the day to get a sneak peak into the high school life. A great opportunity for all those students who attended.

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25th November Hayley Graham 13 November - Prep Information

A Prep information night was held at school for parents of 2015 Prep students. The session covered topics such as early learning, ways parents can help their Prep child to achieve and support services the school can provide.

15 November - Green Team Working Bee

The final Green Team working bee for 2014 involved some mulching and weed removal on the school grounds. Many thanks to everyone who braved the heat and came along.

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School Happenings - Canungra State School

18 November - Parent Helpers

Parent helpers were invited to an afternoon tea to thank them for the help during the year.

Whether it is in the tuckshop, reading, gardening or cooking clubs or the working bees, the assistance of the families of students is greatly appreciated.

20 November - Prep Orientation

The Prep Orientation afternoon was held to give the school’s youngest arrivals the opportunity to get a look at ‘big school’. School Support Staff ran in information session for parents while the children participated in activities.

21 November - Damage to School

Sadly the school vegetable garden was vandalised on the evening of Friday 21st November.

Many volunteers have contributed time and effort to creating this garden and it is disappointing to

see someone attempted to destroy it. If you have any information about this event please contact the school.

28 November - Family Disco

The P&C Family Disco was a great night for all students and families who attended. The monster Christmas raffle also helped to raise money for the P&C - thank you to all businesses and families who donated.

Thank you also to the Canungra State School choir who performed at the disco and to Mr and Mrs Murphy who provided the music for the disco.

Under 8s Are Premiers!

By Kelly Street

The Canungra Under 8’s touch football team came first in the Beaudesert Touch football premiership. It was the first year of playing for all team members and a great job by coaches Belinda Honeycombe and Rick Salusbury.

The Grant Final was a close grand final game, they drew three all but on a count back they scored first so took out first place.

Three quarters of the players also play for the Canungra Owls soccer teams.

Congratulations to the players, coaches and families!

Canungra U8’s Touch Football Team: Angus Corcoran, Paddy Bennett, Taj Mearns, Tyler Mearns, Charli Prosser, Bailee Prosser, Ethan Honeycombe and Jayden Barry. Absent: Taj Davis and coaches Rick Salusbury and Belinda Honeycombe

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Green Team News

By Jodie Clifford, Canungra State School Green Team greenteamcss@gmail.com

A sense of community is what I feel when I am undertaking Green Team projects. Surrounded by Canungra families who care about their kids, their school and their local environment makes me appreciate our lovely part of the world even more.

Canungra people care - most of them care a lot. Unfortunately there are a few who remain careless, thoughtless and act without consideration by wilfulling damaging community projects that have been nourished by volunteers – from toddlers to grandparents. Thankfully, the overnight vandalism to our vegetable garden beds by thoughtless individuals was swiftly cleaned up by caring individuals. Thank you on behalf of the Green Team.

Our 15th November working bee was another success with over 30 volunteers working to plant, mulch and water their way to cleaner, greener school grounds that will provide lush surroundings for students and teachers to enjoy. Everyone enjoyed a sausage sizzle kindly donated by Foodworks on completion of works and celebrated our last Working Bee for 2014!

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The Nicholson family helping at the Green Team working bee

The Green Team annual Thank You morning tea was held on Thursday 27th November and well attended by supporters and volunteers alike. Everyone enjoyed freshly made morning tea featuring produce from our vegie gardens.

A pictorial presentation highlighting the achievements and projects of 2014 was also shown. I included creek restoration site comparisons from 2009 when my daughter was in grade 1, to this year –her last year of primary schooling.

Officially I will not be a parent at CSS for another few years but am excited with the future projects that the Green Team will continue to promote.

Our volunteer mums are amazing with a diverse range of skills and interests that will continue to inspire everyone involved! A heartfelt thanks to you all!

The Green Team know it but for the greater Canungra community – remember – ‘It’s Cool 2B Green!’

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Brea is a giant goof ball who would love someone who can handle a bit of ruff and tumble and look after a girl as full of life as she is. She loves to play with other dogs just as much as she loves attention from her human friends, so she would do great with a fur brother or sister to run around with in the backyard. She walks beautifully on a loose leash, right by your side and doesn’t pull.

A gorgeous natured girl - very soft and gentle.

Sweet girl Galaxy has spent her life in and out of the AWLQ rehoming centre through no fault of her own. She is waiting to meet her forever family at our Gold Coast Rehoming Centre at Coombabah. Her new owners will need to understand that while she is a very loving kitty, she is quite independent and prefers hanging around other kitties over humans. Galaxy is 11 months old and a Domestic Short Haired cat.

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Nature’s Gems Banded Lapwing (Vanellus tricolor)

By Melissa Whitby In my travels throughout Australia, there are some bird species that I have only observed a handful of times in the wild. One such bird is the Banded Lapwing. This unusual bird is also known as the Banded Plover.

These birds are easily recognised by a black head cap, white eye line and red marking at the beginning of the beak. Male & female birds have very similar plumage. The Banded Lapwing may be mistaken for similar species such as the Red-kneed Dotterel & Black-fronted Dotterel. However, the Banded Lapwing is much larger in size than the Red-kneed Dotterel & Black-fronted Dotterel and has yellow eyes.

Banded Lapwings are often seen in localities that have extensive open ground. Suitable habitats include gibber plains, open plains and areas with short grass. These birds can be seen in pairs or small groups. The breeding season for Banded Lapwing extends from June to October. Nesting may occur at other times of the year after rain and birds are very protective in the vicinity of their nest. The

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Storytime at Canungra library is on a break for the school holidays, but will start again on Feb 2 for a new year of songs and stories. Canungra library will instead be holding several school holiday events:

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By travelling to places that are different and distant, our perceptions of the world are inevitably broadened. There is some adventuring to be done now, before you pick up your toolkit again. Life is likely to insist that you move, if you don’t make the move yourself. The key is expansion.

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Clues: Across 1 Withdraw or revoke something 4 Unit of heat energy 9 Skin bubbled by burning 10 Not confined or tethered 11 Nobody (2-3) 12 Holding fast 13 Bring into existence 15 Capital of Norway 18 Precious stone 20 Not going straight to the point 25 Later part of the stone age 26 Prevent or ward off 27 Escape from 28 Repay 29 Begin again 30 Repaired

The luminary Sun, along with Mercury, are both in Sagittarius. This is your opposite. Where you are a butterfly dancing from one leaf to another, Sagittarius is a horse, galloping with some force, from a to b. This is a significant challenge. Saddle up your most soulful intention and ride.

The Sun and Moon are filling you with passion. You are a crab on a hot tin roof, scuttling here and there, with no obvious place of rest. Rest will come – and indeed greater strength and contentment – but it is whilst you are dancing in discomfort that your soul is being tempered.

LEO (July 23 – Aug 22)

As the Sun makes his way through Sagittarius, so your passion turns towards understanding what makes things tick. This is not to understand the technical machinations of things; it’s to understand the meaning and significance of things. Investigate a few different perspectives.

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22)

Down 1 Pool side cabin 2 Harmful, noxious 3 Esceedlingly intensive 4 A fall in pitch of the voice 5 Shrubs with fragrant flowers 6 Wildly profuse 7 The act of turning inside out 8 Shrub with cone shaped flowers 14 Between nine and eleven 16 Splendour 17 Introduction 19 Strong leather walking shoes 20 Succeed as an heir 21 An armed bandit 22 Applauded 23 Motion picture theatre 24 Be present at

Before you get practical, you must get philosophical.

Unless you are going in the direction of your soul’s truth, your action won’t have any power. The Virgo habit is to be so caught in doing, that important times of pondering get waylaid. Take time out and consider your direction.

LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23)

The great trap of being associated with an archetypal pair of scales, is that you can get caught in procrastination. The last thing you need, is to be neither one thing or another. The Sun and Venus are passing through Sagittarius. You’ll be called to know what’s in your belly and follow it.

SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21)

It is in the awareness of difficult things, that we can be inspired to look for meaning and significance. For this reason, it is important to be able to feel, and to be willing to confront life as it is. The passing of the Sagittarian Sun, is a chance to ponder what’s beneath the surface.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Mercury, the Sun and Venus, are all passing through Sagittarius. This is a golden opportunity to ride the gift of cosmic momentum. Mercury is a wild horse that needs steering. He is your insight. The Sun is your vitality itself. Be unafraid to express it. And Venus of course, is love.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

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Mars leaves you alone in a week. If you have any heavy lifting to do, do it now, while you have the energy. Once he’s gone, your energy will mellow out. You will be less jumpy and reactive. With the Sun in Sagittarius, focus on your motives.

Healthy motive equals healthy action.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Area............... November 2014............. 2014 to Date.........Recorded by Canungra................ 54mm......................... 579.5mm................. Barry Day Ferny Glen.............66.5mm......................... 642mm.......Lindell Grimshaw Wonglepong........... 34mm......................... 612.5mm............. Ray Hickson

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Mars arrives in Aquarius in a week. The moment he comes, you’ll have energy to burn. Mars energy has to be used. It has to be worked, or exercised, or else it gets antsy.

If you have a choice between doing something you love, or putting it off, do it – and you’ll soon be celebrating.

PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Though the Sun and various other powerful planets are passing through fiery Sagittarius, you are more inspired than dismayed. Fire can make a fish shoot down into the darkest depths. In the case of Sagittarius though, it warms you and brings a sense of honesty, expansion and openness.

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FRESH 2014 sugar cane hay or sugar cane mulch: Small Square bales $4/bale or 4 Foot Rounds $45/ bale Delivery Available. Ph 0405 261 468.

Fridge/Freezer: Fisher & Paykel in excellent working condition. $80. Ph: 5543 4341.

Garden Swings: two available. Good cond. one

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

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Tradesman’s Trailer: Rex. Very good condition, lockable, new tyres and bearings, 6 months rego, spare tyre. $2500. Ph: 5533 3206.

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Rental Properties

Beaudesert $390pw: Comfortable renovated home. 5br, office, 2 bath, lge kitchen, timber floors.

Air con, ceiling fans. DLUG (half workshop), fenced yard, outside pets ok. Avail 29th Dec 2014.

Boyland $480pw: 4br brick home, built ins, ensuite off master. Tiled, spac kitchen, gas cooking, lge ent area, double garage, 3 bay shed. Bore, gas hw. 2.5 acres, fenced, pets ok. Avail 12th Dec 2014.

Canungra Township $450pw: Exec living. 4br, ens off master, media/family room, kitchen with gas cooker and elec oven, gas hot water, fans, air con in master br. Covered alfresco area. 699m2. Pets on application. Avail now.

Canungra Township $500 per week: Tri level timber home, 3 br, ensuite off master. Timber kitchen, slate floors. Granny flat under with bedroom, lounge, ensuite with spa bath and kitchenette. Ideal for large family or sharing. Avail 19th Dec.

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

Life Saving: Expressions of interest from people of all ages wanting to learn first aid, recussitation and life saving skills. Phone Terry Legg 0411 331 495 and Ken Bird 0412 435 842.

Foodies Market: At the back of The Shoe Vault every second and fourth Saturday of the month.

Ph: 0400 477 818.

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

Social Tennis: Are you interested in playing tennis on a Monday or Wednesday night 6.30pm till 8.30pm? All standards welcome. Call Brett Day on 0409 490 590.

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

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

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

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

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

Musical Minds: Musical fun, interaction and learning for 0-5 year olds. Every Wednesday 10am (during school terms). Ph: 0429 191 514.

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

Markets

Canungra Valley Markets: Last Sunday of each month. 8am - 2pm. Stalls $10. Contact Judy 5543 4345 or Sue 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.

Church Services

Canungra Uniting Church: Appel Street.

Sundays at 10.30am. Ph: 5541 1018.

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

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

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

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

Tamborine Life Church: Sundays 10am Vonda Youngman Centre, 2-4 Knoll Road, North Tamborine. Ph: 0402 662 998.

Christmas Day Services

St Luke’s Anglican Church: 7.45am.

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

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Sport

Canungra Bowls Club Results

By Ray Hickson

Business and Community Competition

Thursday 30th October: Winners of the night Yowies with 2 + 23. Runners Up Odd Boddz 2 + 15.

Thurs 6th November: Cancelled due to rain.

Thurs 13th November: Winners of the night Courtiers with 2 + 7. Runners Up Hardware with 2 + 6.

Thurs 20th November: Winners of the night Paper Runners with 2 +20. Runners Up Bees News with 2 + 8.

Ladder as of 20th November: • Paper Runners 14 + 54 • Muppets 14 + 50 • Numb Nuts 14 + 33 • Odd Bodz 14 + 18 • Tam Trans 10 + 19 • Couries 10 - 9 • Outpost 10 - 10 • Bees News 9 - 23 • Hardware 9 - 49 • Crazy Farmers 8 - 9 • M&M’S 7 - 22 • Yowies 3 - 36

Canungra Men’s Classic Week-end

1st and 2nd November: The Classic was sponsored by Graeme and Mykal Prosser and Tamborine Transport. 12 Teams played.

• 1st C Ryan team with 10 + 55.

• 2nd R Wilson team with 8 + 37.

• 3rd J McVinish team with 6 + 39.

• 4th tie between J Jurd and J Rutherford Teams with 6 + 5.

• Last round winners K McLeish team with 4 + 6.

Winners of the Open Pairs Competition - Neil Day and Brian Laurence

The Mens singles was won by Rohan Wilson from Helensvale.

Open Pairs Competition

Sat 8th November: Winners - Neil Day and Brian Laurence 6 + 25. Runners Up Brin Harrison and Rhys Bodey 4 + 29.

John Finch Memorial Day

Sun 9th November: The John Finch Memorial Day was held with eight teams. Winners of the

Open Singles

Saturday 15th November: Open Singles overall winner Mykal Prosser. Runner Up Jonathon Seagull.

Geiger Motors

Soccer/Netball News

By Bren Dalby

Well, nothing much to report on the soccer front, except that our AGM will be on Monday 15th December at 7pm at Moriarty Park.

I am hoping for a good turn out and have nominations for most committee executive which is wonderful. I would love to see more parent participation and a few more people taking on small roles - no pressure though! If that’s not your ‘ cup of tea’, we are happy to have you roll up on Saturday mornings to cheer your team on!

Moriarty Park have the facility to run a social netball club and would like to hear from anyone who is interested. We would also be looking for some people who actually know the rules and how to play - if you think it’s a go-er please contact us: Bren on 0414 435 919 or Shona on 0414 676 787.

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day a Beaudesert team C Hahn(Skip) with 4 + 22.

Runners up a Canungra Team Stumpy Lee (Skip) with 4 + 9. Last Round winner a Canungra team Rhys Bodey (Skip) with 2 + 10.

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Sport

Keeping it in the Family at Lawn Bowls

By Louise Head, www.mastersgames.com.au Article reproduced with permission

The mixed fours competition at the Masters Games lawn bowls was a family affair for the Hickson family.

Stephen and Karen Hickson have travelled up from Melbourne for their second Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games to participate in lawn bowls with Stephen’s parents Peter and Ray Hickson.

“We’ve come up for the last two, just to play bowls with Mum and Dad,” Stephen said.

Although the family is taking their lawn bowls competition seriously, Stephen admitted spending time with his family was the highlight.

“We just come up to play as a family team,” Stephen said.

The Hicksons have a busy playing schedule during the lawn bowls competition entering several events.

“We played in mixed pairs yesterday and the mixed fours today and then Mum, my wife and I will play in the triples,” Stephen said.

Stephen’s parents Peter, 83 and Ray, 80 have been playing lawn bowls for many years and relish the chance to play with their family.

“We’re both over 80 and still playing bowls,” Ray stated.

“We’re here to take part, that’s the main thing.”

Super 6 Cricket is BACK! Get ready for the BIGGEST Super 6 Competition EVER! This year it’s limited to 8 teams, so get your teams together! For full rules, regs & admin info, just call Stu per info below.

Teams can register 7 players (includes a sub) from Dec 1st @ $20pp. This will ensure that their position in the Comp is secured. Teams will comprise 4 Hinterland teams + 4 Gold Coast teams. Prizes & trophies this year will be as follows; Winning Team $1,000 CA$H (minimum) Runners Up $500 CA$H (minimum) 3rd Place $250 CA$H (minimum) Best Batsman Trophy Gift Voucher Best Bowler Trophy Gift Voucher Best All-Rounder Gift Voucher Most Sixes Hit: Gift Voucher Best Catch: Gift Voucher Matches 11am & 1pm on Match Days, teams to supply own gear. Registered Players will receive discounted merchandise, extended “Happy Hour” at the “Big Nite OUT!” PLUS discounted accommodation on the Gold Coast. Volunteer Umpires, scorers, set-up crew, caterers & DJ required. All players are automatically invited to the “Big Nite OUT!”, to be held on the Gold Coast. Matches will take place February 15th & 22nd, March 1st & 8th.

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Sport On The Green - Canungra Area Golf Club

Moriarty Park News

By Wendy Brown, Ladies’ President Saturday 22nd November - 2 Person Ambrose - Terry Wall Day: Won by the team of Barry Broderick and Robbie Boardman 62.75 Nett.

35 players on a very hot Saturday mixed competition. Vicki Eldridge kept the field supplied with drinks and Ross Hewlitt cooled off by taking a dip in the creek on the way through !!

Many thanks to all who helped make it a memorable day for Terry’s sister who donated the afternoon tea. Terry, a long time member, was very much liked by everyone and always a gentleman.

Sunday 23rd November - Car Boot Sale: Good fun and well supported by the

members. The money raised will go towards the furniture and extra fittings for the new clubhouse which was an airconditioned relief to all of us both after play yesterday and today. Thanks to Liz Bobermien, Brett and Sandy for their great breakfast and sausage sizzle lunch, Vin Slingsby for takings at the gate and everyone else who supported this event.

Thanks to Kim Sami for initiating the Chicken Run which commenced on Friday 28th November.

Good golfing and a Happy Festive season to all.

By Bren Dalby

Hayden Irvine

FoodWorks Sportsperson of the Month - December

The FoodWorks Sportsperson for December is Hayden Irvine.

Hayden is another local super all rounder athlete who has achieved tremendously in 2014 and indeed previously.

He particularly shines on the soccer field and this year made the Mudgeeraba JPL (Junior Premier League) Under 12 team and as co -captain led that team to the semi finals.

As well as this Hayden played in the Districts School Soccer team and held a prestigious position in the Gold Coast North Soccer team. As with a lot of good soccer players Hayden is a champion Cross Country runner, competing at District level with admirable result.

Discus is an event in which Hayden has also achieved great results qualifying thru District to Regional level and on to Queensland State Titles in October, placing 11th with a Personal Best of 34.93m (I can hardly run that far never mind throw a discus these days).

Hayden is House Captain for his school and has recently been accepted into a Sports Excellence Program at Helensvale State High School.

This extremely polite and respectful young man is a pleasure to be around and will go far I am sure. His family are very sports and community orientated and Hayden is a credit to them and to himself.

As the December Sportsperson of the Month, Hayden receives a $50 Foodworks voucher and a $50 sports store voucher kindly donated by Canungra Foodworks.

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Sport

Second Siam Cup Has a True Thai Flavour

By Rebecca Torrens

On 15th November Canungra hosted the second Siam cup Muay Thai event.

With a huge turn out of fighters and trainers from around Queenlsand it was a day to remember. As the crowds filled the show grounds for this Junior only event the heat soared and the fights went on. The fight card was filled with up and coming Muay Thai stars including several Australian champions.

Both our local Hammer Muay Thai Aussie champions got back into the ring only weeks after their title fights and once again came home with wins. Congratulations to Zak Tilley and Joshua Torrens, you are surely showing what you guys are made of.

Cameron Torrens stepped up as main event for the day and had a huge fight against a tough opponent. Unfortunately he didn’t have a win this time but both boys gave the home crowd an awesome display of what Muay Thai is about.

Siam Cup is rapidly becoming the talk of Muay Thai with trainers and gyms from all over Australia signing up to host a show in their home towns. This event gives the stars of the future an opportunity to get in the ring and have a go. All with the Siam belt on the line they are a keen bunch of kids. With all fighters under the age of 17 its a show of non stop action. The show has been praised by all the gyms that attended that day and Canungra show grounds has become a talking point within the sport with big raps

Competitors and supporters at the Siam Cup. Photo: Sharon Richards Photographics

on what a fantastic venue it is. It has the true “Thai” feel about it.

During the day raffles and auctions took place to raise money for Little Miracles hospital fund. These funds will be proudly donated after the next Siam cup takes place - hosted by Warrior Muay Thai in Caboolture on 14th December where more money will be raised.

During this day local Hammer fighter Sam “Jowhing” Torrens will be the main event and fighting for a QLD title. We wish her luck and hope she can bring this belt home to Canungra.

Hammer Muay Thai would like to thank all their sponsors who made this day possible as well as all the people who

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turned up to support the day. It was great to see so many local faces in the crowd who had come out to support our fighters as well as the usual Muay Thai family crowd. Also a big thank you to all the helping hands that went into organising this day without everyones support the show would not go on, its truly amazing to see everyone get together and pull off such a fantastic local day out.

Keep your eyes peeled into next year for the next local Siam cup they are getting bigger and better and its a great family day out not to be missed.

Merry Christmas and Happy new year From Hammer Muay Thai, have a safe and happy holiday.

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