February 2012

Issue No 77, February 2012

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Wet Season Wreaks Havoc

CREEK RESTOCKING CONTINUES Page 5 CANUNGRA MOTEL SELLS

Page 12 ART CLASSES TAMLYN

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Emergency Services personnel respond to a swift water incident at Radke Bridge, Tabragalba.

Photograph: Rob Packer

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Torrential downpours at the end of January closed businesses, schools and National Parks across the region.

Students were sent home from Canungra State School, Tamborine Mountain High and Beechmont State School on Wednesday 25th January as road closures threatened to cut off access to their homes.

With rain continuing, Education Queensland continued to monitor the situation and post updates on Facebook.

Environment Minister Vicky Darling warned holidaymakers to check road conditions and national parks closures. Many walking tracks in Lamington National Park were

closed due to flooding.

Canungra recorded 111mm of rain on Tuesday 24th January and 208mm on Wednesday 25th January.

Authorities say there were 26 swift-water rescues in flooded regions in South East Queensland; 25 involved people walking or driving into floodwaters.

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CANUNGRA MOTEL SOLD

After 11 years, two months and six days as owners of the Canungra Motel, Jean and Stu Comley sold the motel to Beenleigh based businessman, Tony Pennisi. on 12th January 2012.

The mother and son purchased the motel on 6th November 2000, relocating from the Gold Coast to operate the motel.

In 2001, Jean and Stu expanded the Motel business to include the popular Possums Coffee Shoppe which became a regular haunt for many locals.

They ran both Possums and the Motel until 2004, when they leased out the coffee shop to John and Ann King for 18 months. Fudge Heaven then took over and was operated by owner John Quinn for almost 18 months.

“In October 2007, Flutterby Fantasy fluttered into our lives and has been an amazing success story,” said Jean, “It has been wonderful having the girls there.”

Stu started The Canungra Times in 2005 and continued as Owner/Editor until 2011 when he sold the business.

Jean said she is looking forward to being ‘semi-retired’ and will pursue other interests in Canungra. She is also looking forward to spending more time with her family.

“Stu and I are both staying in Canungra,” she said, “We love it here and hope to do more socialising now!”

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Canungra Motel will recieve a facelift from it’s new owner

Jean and Stu said they enjoyed their time at the Canungra Motel and would like to thank their customers for their partonage, fun and friendship.

“We wish the new owners every success and as many happy, fun days as we had.” Jean said.

Tony Pennisi has appointed a Manager for the Motel, Neil Horne. He will give the Motel a facelift over the next few months and has already started landscaping the gardens.

“I love Canungra and I have a great belief in the town.” he said.

Stu and Jean Comley

From Bundaberg to Canungra - A Fish’s Tale They had 12,000 lives in their hands and the conditions for survival were not ideal.

After travelling 400 kilometres in hot, humid conditions, time was essential.

Members of Canungra RSL Fishing Club gathered at Lions Park, Canungra, on Saturday 12 January with buckets and eskies ready. A ‘water brigade’ was quickly established to have fresh water from Canungra Creek to fill the buckets and eskies ready to transfer the fingerlings.

Once buckets were filled, vehicles went to vaious release points upstream.

They had to move quickly to release the Australian Bass fingerlings into Canungra Creek before the travel and high temperatures took it’s toll.

Breeder Bill Proctor left Bundaberg with his precious cargo at 3am in an effort to keep the fingerlings at a temperature

suitable for survival.

The program, organised by Logan and Albert Fish Management Association (LAFMA - previously Carpbusters), in conjunction with Canungra RSL Fishing Club, is part of an ongoing effort to restock the Creek with native fish and eradicate European Carp which have inundated our waterways, damaging the creek banks and water supply.

Funding for this Canungra bass release was through a Scenic Rim Council Environmental Grant awarded to LAFMA and a Scenic Rim Council Community Grant awarded to the Canungra RSL Fishing Club.

With both organisations working together, they were able to secure funds for a large number of fish. This will assist in returning the ecological balance to Canungra Creek.

Becky Hanrahan releases Australian Bass fingerlings into Canungra Creek as part of the restocking program. Photograph: Barbara Haack

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Canungra and distriCt date Claimer February • 10th - Canungra School of Arts AGM. 7.30pm at the Hall. Ph: 5543 4008.

• 14th - Valentine’s Day. • Thursday 16th - CADA Meeting, 6pm, Canungra Times office. Ph: 0435 495 796.

• 18th - O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyard Wedding Open Day. 10am - 4pm. Ph: 5543 4011.

• Canungra RSL Sub-Branch AGM. 7.30pm at the Canungra RSL Services Club.

• Wednesday 22nd - Canungra Chamber of Commerce Meeting. Canungra RSL Services Club, 6.30pm. Ph: 5543 5532.

March • 9th - 11th - Gympie State High centenary. Email: info@gympieshs.ed.edu.au Ph: 5482 8530 • 10th - 11th - Beaudesert Dist. Orchid and Foliage Society’s Autumn Show. www.bdofs.com April • Friday 6th - Good Friday.

• Sunday 8th - Easter Sunday • Monday 9th - Easter Monday • Wednesday 25th - Anzac Day Mondays: • Canungra Hotel - Poker night.

• Canungra Hotel - Deano’s $12 Roast Night. Phone 5543 5233 to book.

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

• Yoga classes. Call Shirley 5543 4047.

• Yoga with Sam. Ph: 0458 441 110.

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

• $12 Steak Night at Canungra Hotel. Book your table 5543 5233.

• Yoga classes. Call Shirley 5543 4047.

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

• FOLKS social lunch (except public holidays) 10am-2pm Moriarty Park. Ph: 5540 1423.

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

• Bikini Girls at Canungra Hotel from 3.30pm.

• $39.90 Dinner for two at Canungra Hotel. Ph: 5543 5233.

• Yoga with Sam. Ph: 0458 441 110.

• QFRS - Auxiliary Urban Fire Service, Finch Rd, training 630pm. Call 0409 640 471.

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 Karaoke at Canungra Hotel from 8pm 5543 5233.

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

• $35 pizza night at Canungra Hotel. 2 pizzas + garlic pizza. 5543 5233.

• Kokoda Playgroup at Kokoda Barracks Call 5618 6405 or 0427 185 674 Ages 0 to 5, $2.

Fridays: • Justice of the Peace - Canungra Visitor Information Centre. Ph: 5543 Saturdays: • Mixed Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club.

• Pool Competition at Canungra Hotel, $100 prizemoney.

• Seventh Day Adventist Church service 11am. Ph: 5543 8035.

Sundays: • Breakfast at Albert River Wines 8.30am ~ 10.00am Ph: 5543 6622.

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

• Tamborine Mountain Local Producers Market: 8am to 12pm. 5545 4746.

• Cedar Creek Country Markets. Cedar Creek Hall, Chardon Bridge Rd. Ph: 0488 575 960.

• Kids Night at Canungra Hotel: Kids eat for $2. Call 5543 5233.

Monthly: 2nd Thu: Canungra Art & Culture Group at Showgrounds. Robyn 5543 5528.

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

1st Sat: Division 3 Cr Virginia West at Canungra Library 9am to 11am.

1st Sun: Tamborine Village Markets, Tamborine Memorial Hall 7am-12pm.

2nd Sun: Tamborine Mountain Country Markets, Showgrounds 8am-2pm.

3rd Sun: Beechmont Markets, 8am-12pm. 0458 233 080

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To ensure the information is up to date, all listings must be renewed every three months. Please email news@canungratimes.com.au or phone 5543 5532 to update your listing.

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Canungra’s History...

Genealogical Society of Qld - Beaudesert Branch

By Maureen Hanson, submitted by David Mason, Historical Society of Beaudesert In 1980 Kirtsey Arthy, a member of increased, our library expanded and the the Genealogical Society of Queensland room seemed to shrink. Elaine and Jack (GSQ), saw the need for a branch to be were being pushed out of their own home formed in Beaudesert to encourage others so in 1995 the need for expansion was to share her enthusiasm for genealogy. raised once again.

A meeting was arranged and seven We were offered space at a very reasonmembers of the public along with Lyn able rent so our group began fundraising Waldron and Merle Grinley from GSQ to finance renovations. discussed the possibilities.

After many weekends of carpentry by The first official meeting of the our ever willing band of workers we were Beaudesert Branch was held on 10th April once again on the move.

1980 with Kirtsey Arthy as president.

The official opening was held on 28th For the first six years, meetings were October 1995 with a large crowd gatherheld in the home of Mrs Cecily Flanagan ing with representatives from GSQ. with the library unpacked from a box each Elaine Egan was thanked for the nine meeting day. years the family had supplied us with a Mrs Elaine Egan saw the need for more room, hospitality and friendship. space so kindly offered us the use of a Elaine was presented with a gift and room in her home where the library books an Honorary Membership to express our were displayed and microfiche readers appreciation. left out for permanent use.

Distance to the larger libraries at GSQ, Elaine was very generous with members State Library and State Archives has who only had to phone to arrange a suit- always been a problem for our branch but able time for research. With the kettle with continued fundraising and a grant always on the boil on her wood stove from the Gaming Machine Community the necessary cuppa was always on offer Funds along with generous donations along with a chance to warm by the fire from our members, research material on a chilly winter night. Elaine and Jack’s continues to be purchased. hospitality was greatly appreciated.

With the advent of internet research The Beaudesert Branch celebrated its numbers have decreased in our Branch 10th year with an International Luncheon but enthusiasm is still strong amongst our held at the CWA hall with over forty members. people sitting down to lunch.

Requests for information held at our Cecily Flanagan was presented with an branch continue to arrive via e-mail and Honorary Membership of the branch to replies are sent as soon as possible. express our thanks for her help over the Recent queries cover many cemetery years, given flowers and asked to cut the queries as well as the following families: birthday cake.

Evans, Hansen, Krauss, Hovey, Franklin, Kirtsey Arthy was presented with Harrop (request from USA), Byrne, Love flowers as a token of thanks for her and Day. continued support and arranging the For further information contact celebrations.

Maureen on 55410368.

Interest continued to grow, membership

In Brief

WINNER! Canungra News sold Division Two in Oz 7 Lotto which was drawn on Tuesday 17th January. The winner received $16,700.

CADA MEETING The first CADA meeting for 2012 will be held on Thursday 16th February at 6.30pm at the Canungra Times office. New members and existing members are welcome to attend. The meeting will focus on brainstorming ideas and proposals for the year ahead. With a new executive in 2012, this is a great opportunity to become involved in a community organisation. For enquiries contact Candice Wright on 0435 495 796.

APOLOGY A flyer in The Canungra Times’ January edition incorrectly stated ‘kids eat free’ at Canungra RSL. The flyer should have stated that this offer is available on Wednesday nights only. This was a typographical error by The Canungra Times and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience to the Canungra RSL Services Club, it’s caterer and patrons.

TUTORS NEEDED Volunteer computer tutors are needed to help out with the Seniors on the Net Programme at Canungra Visitor Information Centre. This is a free service to help local seniors keep up with the times plus give them another interest.

The Information Centre currently has two tutors but there is a waiting list for lessons. The commitment is only approximately two hours per week. For more information please contact Canungra Information Centre by telephone on 5543 5156.

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If you have memories, stories or written anecdotes about Canungra’s history, call The Canungra Times to have them published in the paper.

Copies of The Canungra Times are kept at the National Library of Australia and Queensland State Library.

This ensures our town’s history can be preserved for future generations.

Call 5543 5532 between 9.30am - 2.30pm Monday to Friday if you would like to contribute to written reminiscences about Canungra’s history.

Left: Canungra State School students in 1927. Students often did not wear shoes to school!

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The Late Jim Pedersen from 1912-2012

By Caroline Durston

Jim Pedersen passed away aged 99

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Sadly Jim Pedersen, my Dad, passed away on the 2nd January just four months short of his hundredth birthday.

Born in Beaudesert on 17th May 1912, his parents were among the first settlers to move into the district in the late 18th century. Jim was one of seven children, he was born a twin but the other didn’t survive.

When he was a child Jim would occasionally ride on the locomotives that hauled the giant logs out of the valley because it travelled directly past the back door of the Witheren School which he attended.

As time went by, Jim proved to be an outstanding student and was later enrolled in secondary schooling at the Brisbane Grammar where he excelled, particularly in Maths and English. He attended for two and a half years; we still have his train ticket to the Brisbane Grammar School bought and dated in 1928.

He was extremely physical and strong as well as being well educated with a very stalwart character. He cut timber at Jimna not far from Mt Kilcoy, and later in the area now known as the Scenic Rim. His greatest ambition was to own a bullock team and become a driver just like his brother George, hauling giant logs on the bullock drays out of the valley.

Because of his fitness, Jim could cut a truckload of logs a day using large crosscut saws on his own with a large rubber band attached to the other end. This was the real life in those days – hot, back-breaking work, often sleeping out in the forest amongst snakes, leeches, scorpions, ticks, spiders and dingoes. If you were injured you were on your own as there were no doctors around for many miles.

On one occasion Jim was working with his brother George when he had to run over three miles through dense forest to get help, because a large log had broken loose and rolled against George, pinning his legs to the bullock dray. After this accident George remained with a limp until the day he died.

In the days when tennis courts were plentiful around the area Jim enjoyed a good game of tennis.

He became quite competitive with the tennis racquet thanks to the accurate eyes he had developed by swinging an axe.

Jim bought several properties up Pine Creek Valley where he and his wife and two children Valma and Caroline lived and worked.

They ran a dairy farm and a large piggery for thirty eight years. Jim had two good horses; he relied on their brilliant speed and balance because there were many times when Jim would ride on his trusty steed up the treacherous mountainside on his own, often in the dark, to bring back cattle.

Jim was a very skilled horseman; he handled them and broke them. He

developed a unique bond between himself and his two horses. He had a very good reputation as an accomplished stockman – one of the best in the district – amongst his neighbours.

Jim was one of the very few who trekked through the rough mountainous terrain with deep gorges and valleys with thick vegetation in search of the Stinson plane.

The wreckage was found in the Lamington National Park and two survivors were brought back to safety. Jim was quite an accomplished walker, even walking from his home to the New South Wales border.

His first car was a Model “T” Ford, then later on he purchased a Custom line ute which he decked out so he could do the school run for the kids from Flying Fox Valley and further up.

There were no speeding issues in those days; Jim only had two speeds – flat out and stop. Even when one of the wheels flew off the ute none of the kids were hurt.

In his eighties he still wielded an axe with deadly accuracy and could fell a tree within centimetres of where he said it would fall. The echoes of chopping could be heard right throughout the valley, even across the Army Reserve and now, alas, will never be heard again.

Being quite an adventurous man even in his mid-eighties, Jim rode the Tower of Terror at Dreamworld, and the attendants were quite concerned about his age after the ride!

At the age of eighty-eight he took a joyride in an acrobatic aircraft with his stepson Peter, who even turned the engine off whilst coming out of a loop-the-loop manoeuvre. Peter flew Hueys in Vietnam and now is the Police helicopter pilot in Sydney.

Jim was a very friendly man, renowned for his warmth, kindness and honesty.

Swearing and cussing was never part of his vocabulary, and he was never heard to speak badly of anyone regardless of what took place.

Jim was an extremely hard-working man. His first marriage to wife Georgina, to which Val and Caroline were born, lasted for thirty three years, until she passed in 1981.

Jim married again in 1985 to his second wife Norah, but she too regrettably passed away in 1991. Later on Jim moved away from the wonderful times and memories of the “valley of the owls”- Canungra, and bought a unit in Labrador where he lived until he moved into the Golden Age Nursing Home at Southport.

He will always be remembered as a man of incredible fortitude and zest; a man of real distinction. There is a picture of Jim and his sawmill workmates hanging on the wall at the Canungra Bowling Club – they were very tough, no-nonsense people; an absolute legacy to our Nation.

Farewell Dad and goodbye.

12 Week Challenge Off to a Great Start! The Education Revolution

Canungra is looking fitter in 2012 with 45 residents enrolling in Personal Trainer, Steve Crook’s 12 Week Challenge.

“Everyone is turning up to the sessions and going well,” Steve said, “Most of the people who have signed up are new to training and everyone is going hard and training well..”

The Challenge is a weight loss and fitness competition similar to popular television program ‘The Biggest Loser’.

In addition to group and personal training sessions, Steve said participants receive daily emails from him with their workouts for the day.

“The group session are amazing,” he

said, “We had 28 people at boxing last week which was fantastic. People are motivating each other to achieve their goals.”

The winner will be the person who loses the greatest percentage of bodyweight. As well as looking great and being fitter, the winner will recieve: • $200 gift certificate for personal training with Steve Crooks; • $200 gift certificate for Canungra Beauty and Acupuncture; • A sports watch valued at $150; • $50 voucher for Canungra RSL Services Club donated by Aussie Lifestyle Properties.

Canungra’s 12 Week Challenge participants are in the running for over $500 in prizes

There is a growing movement worldwide to re-think long-held beliefs about education.

This includes what learning looks like, whether the material children are taught in school is relevant and will help them in the rapidly changing world, and what drives people to learn and achieve in the first place.

Sir Ken Robinson, one of the world’s leading thinkers on education, creativity and innovation, believes these conversations need to happen, and they are happening locally at the Maridahdi Learning Community.

Maridahdi is a non-religious, not-for-profit community group made up of mainly Tamborine Mountain homeschooling families who meet in Tamborine Village and Tamborine Mountain to help their children learn and grow in a truly unique way.

‘Maridahdi kids’ are empowered to take the lead in their education, to discover and explore their own passions and interests and to learn in a way that perfectly suits their own unique learning style.

While home-schooling can seem daunting when families operate entirely on their own, Maridahdi families support each other by providing a happy and creative learning environment (a lovely change from the walls of home) and pooling learning resources.

Marihaldi combines the nurturing, personalised and non-competitive world of home-schooling with the social benefits of being in a group.

Membership for 2012 is available now and families wanting to make a connection are invited to spend a day doing things ‘the Maridahdi way’. For more information contact Dani by email to dani_lou@hotmail.com or call Jasmine on 0401 302 371.

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Gympie

State

Gympie State High, Queensland’s oldest high school, will celebrate its centenary from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th March 2012.

Saturday is the main day and will begin with registration at 9am.

Morning tea and lunch will give long lost friends the opportunity to revisit the days of their youth.

High

Centenary

Saturday will include a a highlight of the celebraroll call, the unveiling of tions with a reunion dinner the new honor board and a at the pavilion at the centenary book launch.

Gympie Show Grounds.

Visitors will have Friday’s events Did you attend include a special a chance to inspect buildings and Gympie State High concert, an art exhigrounds, as well as School as a student bition, tours of the or teacher? an opportunity to school (at work), enjoy displays and interschool Cooper stalls connected with the Cup football, social golf school. and bowls; and a trip on Saturday night will be the old Mary Valley Rattler through the Mary Valley to Imbil and back.

Sunday will be given to centenary worship at 10am at the school’s Hamilton Hall and informal get-togethers.

Portrait of staff and students of Gympie State High School, 1912

The planning committee wish to contact as many as possible of the thousands of students and hundreds of teachers who have passed through Gympie State High over 100 years.

Please note that the registration deadline for several events is Friday 24th February 2012.

An information pack covering aspects of the

celebrations will be sent on request.

Contact details are: email: info@gympieshs. ed.edu.au, or phone 5482 8530.

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2012 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD WINNERS The winners of Scenic Rim Regional Council’s 2012 Australia Day Awards have been announced.

Winners will be presented with their awards at a combined citizenship ceremony and Australia Day awards event to be held at The Centre, Beaudesert on Friday 3rd February.

Mayor John Brent said the evening would provide an opportunity for both Council and the community to reflect on the things we can be grateful for as Australians.

“This event is very special for those who receive awards for their hard work and commitment to the community, and also for the new Australians we welcome into the Scenic Rim community,” Cr Brent said.

“We received a high calibre of applications this year and those who received an award should be proud of the work they do and to be recognised for this is a great achievement.

Senior SportS AwArd - JAmeS GeiGer James is an extremely talented individual who has competed at local, state and national levels for his chosen sport of wood chopping. Not only does he compete individually, he often competes in the father and son divisions, and loves packing his axes and heading off with his Dad to compete.

Community event of the yeAr - BoonAh BookfeSt The Boonah and District Cultural Foundation hosts the Boonah Bookfest each year. Not only do individuals get amazingly cheap reading and get to annually recycle their books but the funds raised from this event, go back into the community to foster reading in the community. In 2011, over $4,000 was raised which went towards purchasing equipment and books for the Boonah Library.

Junior CulturAl AwArd - meGAn SCouGAll Megan has been a respectable, responsible and motivated student and community member. Her list of academic, leadership, cultural and student council achievements is outstanding. In 2011 she was vice-captain at Beaudesert State High School, co-Dux of the School and achieved an OP 1. younG Citizen of the yeAr - lAtonyA wiGGinton In the past year Latonya has been captain at Boonah State High School and has achieved seven academic and sporting awards as well as various Girl Guide and public speaking awards. Latonya also volunteers a lot of her spare time to Circ-It, a local Youth Circus Group and various groups and charities through her region.

All of this whilst completing her studies of Year 12.

Citizen of the yeAr - roBert ChurCher Robert is a keen member of many community groups including: Scenic Rim Community Hydrotherapy and Health Management

Senior Sports Award recipient James Geiger

Centre, the Boonah Shire Disability Support Group, Rim FM, and the Boonah Show Society. Robert is always first to put his had up when it comes to helping out at events and fundraising. He is often seen at the Springleigh Markets and also in the main street of Boonah selling raffle tickets.

Junior SportS AwArd - iziAh tittor Iziah is a great all round athlete, but his passion is playing Rugby Union. For the last two years he has consistently been chosen in ‘rep’ squads for the state and last year was selected in the Under 18’s Junior Gold Program by the Australian Rugby Union high Performance Unit. mAyor’S AwArd - BriAn dAviSon Brian has been the Honorary Curator of the Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens since 2007 and also holds the role of overall manager. The gardens are a major tourist attraction for the area and many believe that the success of this venture, especially in recent years may be contributed in large part to Brian’s leadership, reflected in his vision of the scope and future direction for the Gardens. He continuously earns the respect of fellow volunteers and loves encouraging others to get involved.

Senior Citizen of the yeAr - miChAel BASSett Michael is the president of Beau FM. His involvement with the community radio station includes sponsorship, fundraising, media and public relations, weekly radio shows…the list is endless. He also is involved in the Community Christmas Carols each year and assists in many local community groups.

Senior CulturAl AwArd - ChriS Grimmett Chris – described as the indispensable secretary of BADACP - spends a huge amount of time and effort promoting, organising and facilitating cultural activities in the Scenic Rim. Community Groups and associations that Chris has been involved in are Horses in the Park, Flying Arts Program, Ancient Arts Revival and Arts in the Olives; all this while running a business in Beaudesert.

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Happy New Year: I hope you have all had a relaxed and happy festive season with your families and are ready to face the challenges of 2012.

Draft Bromelton Structure Plan on Show: The community still have time to view and comment on the Plan with a written submission to be received by Council before COB on Friday 10 February 2012.

Bromelton has been on the horizon for a long time so it is nothing new and has the potential to provide economic growth and significant employment opportunities to the area. A copy of the Plan can be downloaded on www.scenicrim.qld. gov.au or a CD is available at the Canungra Library. The next information session will be held at The Centre, Brisbane Street, Beaudesert on Thursday 2nd February from 4-8pm so I invite you to come along.

Scenic Rim Australia Day Awards: Congratulations to the local residents who have been nominated for awards in various categories; Stephen Geiger Citizen of the Year, Trish Hansen - Senior Citizen of the Year, Jake Middleton - Junior Cultural Award and Junior Sports, Zachery Hemburg - Junior Sports, James Geiger and Irene Mills - Senior Sports Awards. A line up we can be very proud of. (Note: at the time of writing this column the awards had not been announced.)

Moriarty Park Sports Awards: Again congratulations to all the monthly winners for 2011 and again the 2012 winners have not been announced.

Recent Vandalism at Moriarty Park: It has been very disappointing not only for the community but especially the very hard working Executive of Moriarty Park, to see the recently constructed young children’s play area damaged one Sunday evening. The safety fence has since been repaired and Canungra Police are always keen to be advised of any anti-social behaviour in the park.

Anti Coal Mining and CSG Submission : Just prior to Christmas Council lodged a submission to the State Government outlining the very strong sentiments against these activities within the Scenic Rim. Clarification of Rates Adjoining Council Areas: Much has been written over recent months comparing Scenic Rim rates with those of the Gold Coast and Brisbane, however these councils have much larger rate bases and budgets and are not a fair comparison. A recent comparison of like sized regional councils showed land valued at $180,000 on a residential property with garbage and infrastructure charges to be the following Scenic Rim Regional Council $1,686.30 Lockyer Valley Regional Council $1,960.00 Somerset Regional Council $1,350.24 Southern Downs Regional Council $2,229.85 Of course every area has their challenges but as you can see Scenic Rim though not being the cheapest is not the highest.

Contact Me: I will be at the Canungra Library on Saturday 4th February from 9-11am and am always available on 5540 5403 or 0407 630 052.My email is virginia.w@scenicrim.qld.gov.au

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Scenic Rim Mayor Will Run Again Scenic Rim Mayor John Brent has announced he will stand for re-election at the upcoming council elections.

Cr Brent has declared he is determined to build on his first term and advance the region.

“I have a great vision for the future and I’ll be asking for a second term so we can see that vision come to pass,” he said.

The Mayor said it was a challenging first term for the newly amalgamated council but he was pleased with what had been achieved.

Cr Brent listed the Bromelton Industrial Park, the Beaudesert bypass, stopping Coal Seam Gas and coal mining and protecting the lifestyle in all

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From My Window...

I was very sad to hear of the recent passing of Jim Pedersen, another of Canungra’s pioneer’s.

We were fortunate to be able to print some of Jim’s records from early last century. He had carefully recounted the stories of Canungra’s beginnings as a timber town, and the arrival of the railway into town.

Jim’s daughter, Carol Durston, brought Jim’s handwritten stories to me late last year and I was overwhelmed by the historical and personal value of these papers. She even had a train ticket and a poster of Canungra’s early land sale.

Thankfully, some of what Jim recorded has not been lost. It will be preserved in print in the Canungra Times and kept at the State Library and National Library.

Sometimes the stories that touch people most, the things that really stand out, are stories of small towns, facts collected and recollected by individuals.

I am so grateful to Carol for allowing us to print some of her father’s writing. It is a real honour.

We will continue to print stories about our town’s history, both the beginnings and the way the town has grown over time. Please contact me if you have a story you would like to share in The Canungra Times.

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Letters to the Kerry stocKade A group of folk who saw the curse, CSG on its way, gathered at the drilling gates, at break of light that day.

These Aussie folk can clearly see, foreign companies invade.

By legislation favouring this CSG brigade.

Day after day, arrests took place, the locals strength grew stronger.

But some felt helpless in resolve, as police presence grew longer.

“I’ll do it then, the lady claimed, I’ll block the road for sure!”

With nervous courage from a lass, who’d never crossed the law.

These companies are cunning see, they want to buy our souls.

Throwing money at our Bronco’s team to make us look like fools.

We’re all at fault if we don’t rise, and make a stand today.

In twenty years we’ll all look back, with nothing left to say.

“We coulda woulda shoulda mate!

The lands now plain and rugged.

Those farmers warned us years ago, this region here’d be buggered”.

There’s plans you know for 40 thousand of these toxic wells.

Scattered right across our great south east, Crikey! Ring the bloody bells!

12.1.12 – 21.1.12 And then the Aussie flag was cast in bucket full of sand, And waved amidst a row of hats, this CSG be damned!

The locals joined in, hats off head, and threw them down in shame.

And more of these akubra’s lined, the driveway with no name.

A good man from the service though, who saw the flag in sand.

Respect-fully removed it from this path that greed demand.

That did not stop the truck that day, from driving right ahead.

It drove right through the hat blockade, our freedoms here were dead.

It brought a tear to strongest willed, when as the hats were crushed.

The spirits of the locals too, this company had flushed.

See governments will come and go, and politicians too.

But nothing will replace the land that feeds both me and you.

So now we have a chance to rise, to stand by foe and friend.

To save the Scenic Rim from curse, and put this to an end!

An army now has started though, against this corporate raid.

Because of all those brave folk, from the great Kerry Stockade!

A moving scene at Kerry though, was when a farmer broke, and laid his hat upon the road, the crowd paused as he spoke.

By Aidan McLindon 22.1.12 Penned after watching http://youtu.be/dX8lRlucOW following a 10 day stand off with Arrow Energy, at Kerry Valley, south of Beaudesert.

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Deadline The March edition of The Canungra Times will be distributed on Friday 2nd March.

The deadline for articles and advertising is 12 noon Monday 20th February.

Keep the Scenic Rim Scenic signs and stickers are available for sale from The Canungra Times office.

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Please send letters by email to news@canungratimes.com.au or by post to: The Canungra Times, 1 Lawton Lane, Canungra QLD 4275

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I have gotten to know many of you and of course your pets and it puts a smile on my face when you all walk through the door.

It is with sadness that I let you know my last day of work with Tamborine Mountain, Canungra Veterinary Surgery will be on the 24th of February.

I will then be heading to the UK to vet in the mother country and later participating in variety of vet volunteer programs all over the world.

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Nothing Says 'I Love You' Like Chocolate!

Chocolate Ice Cream Truffles

Like little chocky kisses, these icy truffles are the perfect accompaniment to coffee for two on Valentine’s Day. Preparation Time 10 - 20 minutes. Cooking Time 5 minutes . Makes 6.

Ingredients (serves 2) • 500ml chocolate ice-cream • 50g Rich Dark Cooking Chocolate • 20g copha Method Line two large plates with non-stick baking paper. Place one plate in the freezer to chill.

Dip a melon baller in a bowl of hot water and use to scoop out one ball of ice-cream. Place on chilled plate. Insert a toothpick into the centre of the ice-cream ball. Repeat to make five more ice-cream balls.

Place in the freezer for two hours or until firm. Place the chocolate and copha in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cook for one minute or until the chocolate and copha melt. Stir to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool. Dip 1 icecream ball into the chocolate mixture and gently shake off excess. Place on the remaining lined plate and return immediately to the freezer. Repeat with the remaining ice-cream balls and chocolate mixture. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes or until very firm.

Note - You’ll need 6 toothpicks. Allow time for freezing. You can make this recipe up to 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container in the freezer.

Strawberries and Chocolate

Simple but delicious. Happy Valentine’s Day! Ingredients (serves 8) 150g milk chocolate 150g dark chocolate 150g white chocolate 750g large strawberries, washed, dried Method Line a baking tray with baking paper. Break milk chocolate into even pieces. Place into a heat-proof bowl.

One-third fill a saucepan with water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low.

Place chocolate bowl over saucepan (don’t let bowl touch water). Stir with a metal spoon until smooth.

Dip one-third of the strawberries into chocolate. Place onto tray. Repeat with dark and white chocolate. Refrigerate until set.

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Making 2012 Your Best Year Yet! Stop, observe, listen and feel….

By Adele Spurgin G’day again. Last month we started this new section to the Canungra Times with looking towards the end of 2012 and noticing what has happened for you to realise that 2012 has been the best year yet? Which lends itself to the phrase “start with the end in mind”, a dynamic success principle followed closely by the one chosen this month and that is to Operate from a physiology and psychology of Excellence!

A quick experiment if you will please…slump your shoulders, hunch over, move your eyes down, and now tell me if you can feel energised? What is your breathing like and what type of thoughts are you choosing?

Now shake it off and do the following: pull your shoulders back, breath really deeply, stand tall with eyes focused forward. Can you notice the difference? How good does that feel? And from this stance do you think you would be able to motivate yourself more? This is a physiology of excellence, one from which you can build your dream day.

Not only does it feel good, but the chemical reaction that it sets in motion within the body and brain is the “stuff” that changes lives.

Now a psychology of excellence isn’t about solely thinking positive thoughts and bluffing your way into positivity. Instead it is a keen observation of your internal chatter, and the asking of higher quality questions of yourself, if the results that you are currently getting is not working for you. It is saying things the way you want, as opposed to the way you don’t want it.

A good example is – “I don’t want to be overweight”… instead go for “Being slimmer is my top priority this year”.

Have a play and witness the changes in you and others.

Adele’s advice was recently published in Australia’s Cleo magazine! Check the article ‘How to Be a Man Magnet on page 68 of February Cleo.

Personality of the Month Name: Bianca Minett Where do you work: Canungra Newsagency.

What do you do: I sell newspapers, lotto and sometimes give life counselling.

Pets: Cat - Sapphire, who is very elegant.

Fear of What: Deep, dark water (as in ocean).

Worst Habit: Talk too much and too loud, according to some people.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be: I’d love to be taller.

Favourite food: Any food that I share with good friends or family.

Favourite book: Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson and The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons.

What’s on your ‘bucket list’: Don’t like lists, however ‘live life to the fullest’, embrace every opportunity as it presents itself as life is too short.

What makes you happy: My husband, my boys - family.

What makes you sad: Time wasters and arrogant people.

What would you do if you had $1,000,000: First thing, I would write my husband’s resignation letter, and with the money I would help my family out.

What do you like about Canungra: The incredible community spirit and the peaceful environment.

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Holiday Art Classes a Hit

Amy Christoffell, Abbey Nash and Joryn Purtill with the unicorns they created at the Clay Workshop

Local artist Tamlyn Geiger held a Clay Workshop in the school holidays which proved popular with children of all ages.

The demand was so high that Tamlyn, who had originally scheduled one workshop, added a second workshop to accommodate the numbers.

“Over the two days I had 19 kids attend and we had a great time,” said Tamlyn.

Tamlyn’s regular art classes for adults and children commenced on Monday 30th January. Some places are still available. Watercolour worshops for adults will commence in the second term.

She is also available to assist students in the higher levels of school and university with art subjects.

Tamlyn’s work will be featured at an exhibition held from 8th June – 29th July at the Boonah Regional Art Gallery.

For more information about art classes with Tamlyn, phone 0408 435 655 or email geigergraphics@bigpond. com.

Day Family Light Up Winners of the Canungra Christmas Lights competition, Janelle, Jo and Barry Day, were delighted to receive a $150 grocery hamper from Canungra FoodWorks and $50 in Canungra Cash for first place.

“This is great,” Barry said, “We’ll certainly put the Canungra Cash to good use - it’ll buy us a few coffees!”

The Durston family won second place in the Christmas Lights competition, with Leigh Bartlett third. Bean In Cafe won the Business/Shop Window Category.

Candice Wright with Janelle, Jo and Barry Day with their prize for the Canungra Christmas Lights Competition

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ARTHUR’S PASS NATIONAL PARK, NEW ZEALAND

With all of my wildlife trips, there is usually one particular species I want to photograph and spend time with in its natural habitat.

The species that I was chasing on my New Zealand wildlife odyssey was the country’s extraordinary alpine parrot, the Kea. This incredibly intelligent and naughty bird is best located in the high mountainous areas of the South Island. One well-known location to see this amazing bird is the Arthur’s Pass National Park. The main road that goes from Christchurch through to the West Coast of the South Island easily provides access to this area. It is a great place to stop for a few days to carry out some birdwatching!

I recommend booking accommodation at the Arthur’s Pass village prior to arrival, as peak season can be incredibly busy. Plus, it pays to stock up on food and fuel in Christchurch or the West Coast as these commodities are extremely expensive at the Arthur’s Pass Village.

Not knowing what to expect, I thought that I would have to trek for kilometres into the mountains to see Kea. However, after a quick visit to the local National Park (DOC) office in the Arthur’s Pass village it was evident that the birds find you.

My first glimpse of a Kea was a bird hiding under a car after it had been chased because it had been rifling in the car looking for food. The Kea is incredibly intelligent and has learned where there are humans; there is always food.

These birds have no fear and can be approached very closely. Consequently, photographing them was a pleasure. However, it is best to remember that they are wild animals and should be treated as such.

Feeding the birds is not allowed and can be detrimental to their health. Plus, it pays never to leave them alone with your vehicle for too long as they chew on tyres, windscreen wiper rubbers and anything that may be lying around! The birds carry out this behaviour due to their naughty natures rather than with malicious intent.

Daytime bush walks around Arthur’s Pass reveals bush birds such as Brown Creeper, Rifleman, Tomtit, South Island Robin and Bellbird. Rarities such as Blue Duck and Rock Wrens must be searched for further afield. Great Spotted Kiwi may also be heard calling at night around the village.

I fully recommend visiting Arthur’s Pass as the scenery will blow your mind and the forest is primeval. As I write this article, I am in the throes of packing to go back to New Zealand in pursuit of the threatened New Zealand Blue Duck (Whio). I will once again be involved in a conservation program to save an amazing bird. As to how it goes, stay tuned!

Natural Therapies at Canungra All-Natural HealthCare Clinic therapists are now available to help locals get back to their optimum health.

Canungra Valley Medical has natural therapists from the Clinic on Mondays and Thursdays offering Shiatsu and Lymph Drainage massage, Acupuncture, laser therapy, Reiki, Reflexology and Herbal Medicine.

Owner and Senior Therapist, Hannah Richards, said therapists are available to help anyone suffering from pain, injuries, chronic illness and even stress.

“We started seeing patients once a week in the medical centre and became booked out so quickly that we decided to come down an extra day,” she said.

“Our focus is on holistic health, which is looking at your overall health and targeting the problem to get you back on the road to recovery quickly.”

“We spend time talking to patients about their problem and use the best treatment to arrive at the best result,” she said.

Manager and Senior Therapist Bob Richards said expanding to Canungra was the natural progression of the business, which helps people and their horses and dogs.

“We started out treating animals and over time their owners were coming to us

The team from All-Natural Health Care Clinic Back Row: Bob Richards and Renee Jones Front Row: Hannah Richards and Mel Wingate

to fix their health problems, injuries and pain, “ he said.

“That’s when we set up the clinic in Forestdale and have been busy ever since.

We jumped at the opportunity to work with the Canungra Valley Medical Team and have already seen great results for our people patients.”

Book in to see Bob, Mel or Renee on Mondays and Thursdays between 9am and 4pm by calling 0404 643 330. Therapy treatment for horses and dogs upon request.

AWL Pet of the Month Fluffy (524124): With a name like that, how could you resist this adorable girl?

Fluffy is a two year old domestic longhair cross.

Who would just love to find her forever home. She has been health checked, vaccinated, wormed, desexed and microchipped and can be yours from the Animal Welfare League for only $100.

To meet Fluffy, or other animals awaiting rehoming visit the AWL at Shelter Road, Coombabah or their web site www.awlqld.com.au. To check if Fluffy is still available, or for more information, call 5509 9000.

All-Natural Health Care Clinic

Canungra Valley Medical Monday 9am-4pm and Thursday 9am-4pm

We offer: • Shiatsu Massage • Acupuncture • Laser Therapy • Reflexology • Reiki • and much more…

We also treat your four legged friends, including horses, dogs and cats!

Come and see the team or call New Zealand’s extraordinary alpine parrot, the Kea

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Cats vs Dogs

Compiled by Millie and Humphrey Which is a better pet, a cat or a dog? We have 10 reasons why dogs are better then cats (don’t worry, next month we’ll give 20 reasons why cats and better than dogs - Millie).

1. You can train a dog better than a cat. Have you ever seen a cat sit on command? Roll over? Stay?

Neither have I. 2. Dogs are smarter. Have you ever seen a dog fall into a fish tank? I haven’t either.

3. A dog can protect your home better than a cat.

4. Dogs encourage you to lead a more active lifestyle. Have you ever seen anyone walk their cat?

5. There are a lot of things cats will jump up on that dogs won’t. Some cats will NOT get off your computer keyboard. Dogs won’t do that. I’ve also seen cats up on kitchen counters.

6. Dogs are much more fun to play with than cats.

7. A dog knows when you’re sad. And he’ll try to comfort you. Cats don’t care how you feel, as long as you remember where the can opener is.

8. Dogs will wake you up if the house is on fire. Cats will quietly sneak out the back door.

9. Dogs are Happy. Dogs think you’re the best person in the world even if you are grumpy. When you come home from school your dog will be there licking your face (you don’t want us on the kitchen bench but dogs are allowed to lick your FACE?? Millie) and jumping around - we can’t wait to see you. Cats don’t notice if you are there or not as long as they get their food.

10. Dogs Listen. When you talk to dogs they will make faces and tilt their head and try to work out what your saying while cats just meow and walk away (only because we do understand what they are saying and we are soooo not interested - Millie).

The winner of the www.countdown 321.weebly.com competition will be announced in the March edition of The Canungra Times.

Site creators, Victoria Lee and Heather Moriarty are looking for people to join their team of music video and game reviewers.

To enter, email pusscat@live.com.au by 15th February.

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Your Stars - February 2012 ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

Just as you think you can’t hang on anymore, Venus arrives and soothes all your anxieties. Mars is going backwards. As he retreats in the sky, so he takes you with him. The arrival of Venus brings love, luck and reminders of the beauties of this life.

TAURUS (Apr 21 – May 20)

As Venus heads to Aries, so you spark up. The bull is about to become very frisky and impulsive. This may come as some surprise to you and all those riding close. Hopefully it is a very pleasant surprise. Let yourself play. This is not a time to get stuck in seriousness.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 21)

When nothing at all makes any sense whatsoever, it’s time to remember that you have an intuition. Once discovered and exercised, it becomes a joyous friend. Mercury is slowly heading for Pisces, which is why you are making this transition. Trust your inner poet.

CANCER (June 22 – Jul 22)

The transition for Crustaceans this month, is from feeling very grounded, to feeling very curious and interested in everything that can possibly spark your intellectual appetite. You are moving from being under the sand, to being out on the beach and running around.

LEO (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

Relationships are taking you deeper. Are you ready to go? This is all kinds of relationships, not just the romantic kind. As the latest honeymoon starts to stir up deep feelings, so you will have to get your paws wet; wet with emotion and longing that is. Go with it.

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22)

As Mars backs off, so you can make the move from being in the thick of transformative emotions, to finding the truth within them.

You aren’t the storm this month. You are heading towards the eye.

Be interested in growing and evolving and it will be an eye of insight.

LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23)

Just as Saturn looks like he’s about to go, he hesitates at the door and walks back in. Saturn is the cosmic determination that we confront reality and get wise. The moment we start thinking we’ve got it, we’ve jumped one step ahead of the game. Go another round.

SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21)

The pressures of responsibility are starting to get to you.

Responsibility can be perceived, or real. Either way, it doesn’t matter. It’s not relevant to keep trying to be hardy and do it all by yourself. It’s time for community and friends to become your network of support.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

CANUNGRA RAINFALL Area

January Rainfall

Canungra

489.5mm

Thanks Barry Day

Boyland

319.5mm

Thanks Karen McAndrew

Ferny Glen

443mm

Thanks Lindell Grimshaw

This month will see you having to put your money where your mouth is. The ideas that have been driving you, are well received.

It’s time to figure out how to put them into practise. This will mean taking response-ability. So, be responsive. Don’t seize up.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Any changes that come aren’t likely to be spectacularly obvious on the outside. Rather they are deep and strong beneath the surface. As the Sun moves from Aquarius to Pisces, so you feel less disturbed by mental turbulence and more in the flow.

Operate smoothly.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Muddy River

Enjoy centre-stage with abandon; in the full knowledge that it won’t last. Soon you’ll be back in the wings and your dressing room, coming to terms with the fading euphoria and your lovely solitary self. Make the transition a meditation. Be fully out and then be in.

PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

The Sun is coming your way. First there are a few weeks of lovely Aquarian lunacy and then it’s your turn to shine. In those first few weeks Venus will be keeping you company, warming your heart and soul with all sorts of remembrances of life’s beauty. And then...

© M.J.Dean 2011 The Canungra Times, February 2012

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Vet Talk - FLEA CONTROL IN DOGS AND CATS with Chris Corcoran, Canungra Veterinary Clinic There are various products available for flea control, including “spotons”, collars, tablets and injections (usually cats only). No matter what product or products you are using, several important principles apply.

Failure to follow there closely may result in reduced effectiveness of any flea control strategy.

When using spot-on products, ensure pets are dosed correctly all year round.

Do not share pipettes between pets, and make sure all pets in the household are treated as prescribed by the manufacturer.

Remove the pet’s collar before applying the spot-on, and apply the product directly to the skin when the coat is dry.

Use caution as some dog products cannot be used on cats, especially those containing permethrin.

If possible avoid bathing the pet for 48 hours after application of the product (more recent products are claimed to be water-fast).

Ensure the product is stored correctly.

Products bought over the internet are often store in warehouses where the temperature exceeds 30 degrees.

Do not use detergent, cleaning agents, soap or human shampoo to wash your pet as these products can strip the natural oils from your pet’s coat and reduce the effectiveness of the product.

If using tablets, use the correct dose for your pet. Avoid splitting tablets between animals as this may increase or decrease the amount of active compound available. This can result in reduced effectiveness, or more seriously possible overdose.

Keep the household environment clean, especially areas where pets access. Clean between floorboards, cracks and paving to reduce environmental populations.

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Vacuum regularly to remove flea eggs, larvae and flea excrement (which acts as a food source to developing larvae). Vacuuming also stimulates pupae to emerge. In severe infestations steam cleaning may be required to remove soil and debris.

Wash your pet’s bedding and blankets in water greater than 60°C for at least 10 minutes in a washing machine to manually remove all flea lifecycle stages Place rugs, cushions and doormats in direct sunlight every few days.

Sun exposure causes very high egg and larval mortality.

Regularly clean your pet’s favourite sleeping areas, as these could be considered a place for flea infestation. Remove organic debris from under the patio, veranda and kennel.

Outdoor flea larvae populations are sensitive to desiccation and heat. Areas protected from direct sunlight and where the soil is moist are conducive to flea development. For this reason outdoor measures should include the removal of organic material by mowing, raking and discarding debris, particu- Flea infestations can be difficult to control larly in areas with no direct sun exposure.

• If possible, block off your pet’s access to under the house.

• Discard all flea-infested items.

• Avoid pets swimming daily.

• Try to avoid untreated pets visiting your premises.

In cases of high environmental contamination, employ the services of a professional pest control operator who uses both adulticides and IGR in the home Flea infestations can be very frustrating and difficult to control, and can cause severe irritation, discomfort and distress to your pet.

If you have any questions about flea control or control products, please call us at Canungra Veterinary Surgery on 5543 5622.

Locum Horse Stud Manager How long is it since you last had a well-deserved break from the all -consuming business of owning or operating a horse stud?

Many professions secure the services of a locum to cover their absence and that same service is now available in the horse breeding and training industry.

Locum Stud Manager provides you with all the experience, knowledge, security and reliability needed to ensure your time away is stress free.

The person to make this happen is Allan Bell, who joined his father, Ted, in 1976 to create Victory Park Stud, one of the first and most highly regarded training and breeding properties in South East Queensland. Allan was the Stud Master and Manager.

Horses born, bred or trained at Victory Park included Our Cavalier, Brunisee, Prince Anton, Dolcezza, Vigo, Galaxy Gal, Flight Star – just to name a few.

In the 1980’s Allan spent four months overseas visiting studs, attending sales and studying racing throughout Europe and the United States, culminating in the purchase of the very successful sire, Niebo. On his return he purchased Our Paddy Boy from Robert Sangster and initiated the full syndication of the stallion. At one point, Allan’s involvement in the industry extended to owner/interest in 56 thoroughbreds! In the 1990’s, Ted’s decision to retire led Allan to pursue a different career path.

Allan has been operating a very successful corporate printing company, but as his family have grown he believes it is the right time to pursue his passion for racing and the breeding industry. He and his wife Coleen are available to travel anywhere to ensure your horses and property are given the best attention and care in your absence.

Rates can be discussed upon further inquiry.

Contact Allan on 0408 074 064 or arbell1@bigpond.com.

COMMUNITY URGED ‘GET READY’

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Queensland Emergency Services has just launched a $3.8 million public education campaign aiming at ensuring Queenslanders are fully prepared for this year’s wet season.

The campaign was developed in response to interim recommendations from the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry and from the Bureau of Meteorology’s prediction of another busy storm and cyclone season.

The campaign titled ‘Get ready Queensland’ has been developed to help Queenslanders better understand potential weather-related hazards in their communities and provide advice on how to prepare, and where to find additional information and assistance.

Campaign advertising has been developed to encourage people to prepare in advance for the possibility of being without electricity and phone for three days during the wet season.

With more than 30 Queensland lives lost and three still unaccounted for in the last wet season, the campaign will focus on making sure Queenslanders are proactive in preparing for natural disasters.

Ahead of the next wet season the Disaster Readiness Amendment Act 2011 just introduced to Queensland Parliament will formally implement recommendations of the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry Interim Report and will improve the State’s disaster preparedness.

To assist with disaster management, a new council called the Standing Council on Police and Emergency Management (SCPEM) was recently formed, bringing together previously separate police and emergency management ministerial councils with a strategy emphasising shared responsibility and better planning and investment in disaster management.

Ministers discussed a number of new initiatives that will provide avenues of communication with the public and increased connectivity to better inform and prepare them ahead of the wet season.

A new smartphone app will be available by the end of 2012 which will provide users with smartphone mobiles access to information about natural disasters and assist them about what to do and how to prepare.

There will also be a national approach to improving State and Territory Triple Zero call services at times of high demand including adoption of national phone numbers for State Emergency Services and Police Assistance and further enhancement on the Emergency Alert system.

Web sites for more information: • ‘Get Ready’ for the wet season: www.qld.gov.au/GetReady • Storm safety: www.emergency.qld.gov.au/emq/css/beprepared.asp • Update your mobile phone for Emergency Alert disaster warning text messages: www.ema.gov.au 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.

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Accommodation

Bakery

Childcare

Canungra Hotel. Ph: 5543 5233 Clandulla Cottages. Ph: 5543 0900 Eagle Heights Hotel. Ph: 5545 3388

Accounting www.amethystsolutions.com.au

Amethyst Business Solutio Bookkeeping solutions tailored to your business

* Bookkeeping for Mac & PC * Neglected Books and Shoebox * Filing specialists from $55/hr

Bank Bank of Queensland. Ph: 5542 1111

Bricklaying Clairvoyance

BAS Registered Agents Tina 0407 854 540 - Kylie 3381 8103

Angel Essence House ™. Ph: 5545 3610

Cleaning

Trilogy Accounting Group. Ph: 1300554 136

Advertising

Builder

Fred’s Window Cleaning Appliance Repairs

Animals, Pets and Pet Services

Horse ‘n Hound Massage Therapy Qld.

0412 996 613 - Naomi

Cafes and Restaurants Bean In? Ph: 5543 4660 Blackbird Country Pies. Ph: 0431 091 296.

Canungra Pizza. Ph: 5543 4455 Scenic View Cafe. Ph: 5544 0106 Funky Dory Diner. Ph: 5543 5338 Canungra Hotel. Ph: 5543 5233 Albert River Wines. Ph: 5543 6622 O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards. Ph: 5543 4011

Antenna Installations

Free Quotes

Ph: 0427 808 341

Email: fredlutzke60@hotmail.com

Cabinet Making & Carpentry

Horse Massage for all Disciplines.

Injury Improve performance Reduce nervous tension.

Caring exp Horsewoman.

Don’t Fret Pet. Ph: 1300 30 70 21 Animal Welfare League. Ph: 5509 9000 Mountview Alpaca Farm. Ph: 5544 0106 Scenic Rim Cat Lodge. Ph: 5543 4002

Window Cleaning Screens, Tracks.

Major Kleen. Ph: 5545 4717, 0412 991 249

Canungra Cabinets. Ph: 0408 772 593

Catering

Can’t find a Tradesman who will come to our area?

They’ll be in The Canungra Times!

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Computers

Electrical Contractors

Gardening and Landscaping

Embroidery Alk Embroidery. Ph: 5545 1672

Entertainment Dentist Beaudesert Dental Care. Ph: 5541 2411 Canungra Dental Surgery. Ph: 5543 5299

Earthmoving

Floor Covering

To advertise Phone 5543 5532 GasďŹ tter

A-Z Gas Services

Acreage Mowing. Ph: 0419 900 015 Slashing & Acreage Mowing. Leroy 0400 869 189 The Mower Man. Push behind mowing and snipping, general gardening. Ph: 5543 0480 6/12

Gifts Flutterby Fantasy. Ph: 5543 5878

Glass

Glass in Paradise. Ph: 0411 227 601

Sam Cecchini

QBSA 707964

Local Licensed Gasfitter/Serviceman Mt Tamborine & Surrounding Districts Installations, repairs and servicing of: Hot Water Systems Ovens Cook Tops Heaters Caravans

Mobile: 0419 783 418

Support the businesses that support your local community - buy local!

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Groceries

Health and Beauty

Canungra FoodWorks. Ph: 5543 4755 Joseph the Greengrocer. Ph: 5545 0700

Painter Painter: 25 years exp. Free quote. David 0401 353 373

Pest Control Gym

Main Fitness. Ph: 5545 4774

Avon Distributor, Marj Pholi. Ph: 5543 5421 Canungra Hairdressing. Ph: 5543 5455 Yoga with Shirley. Ph: 5543 4047 Nutrimetics Consultant. Will to do fundraisers. Linda Hinchcliffe. Ph: 5543 7125 or 0434 398 079

Photocopying

Gutters Legal Services

Photography Lance Cordingley. Ph: 5545 1210

Kitchens Health and Beauty

The Canungra Times now has a

Photo Express Kiosk Digital photo processing while you wait!

Quality 6”x4” prints only 24cents each!

Bring your camera in and ask our staff to help you.

1 Lawton Lane, Canungra Phone: 5543 5532

Apples Photos. Ph: 5533 3400. 0432 863 427

Plasterer Mechanical JIMBOOMBA

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Yoga, Pilates and Massage with Sam Monday 7.15pm, Tuesday 9.30am, Wednesday 6.15pm All classes $10 Private classes – Holistic Personal Training and Massage available Contact Sam 0458 441110

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Shop 4, 2-6 Paul Crt, Jimboomba Optometrist Tamborine Mountain Optometrist. Ph: 5545 0277 Scenic Rim Optometrist. Ph: 5541 9510 Specsavers. Ph: 5541 1177

Plumber

09/12

Portaloo Canungra Hire. Ph: 0417 798 855, 5543 4350

Post Office

Service Station

Waste Management

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

Sheds KAM Constructions. BSA 1165637. Ph: 5547 7133

Signs Eagle Eye Signs. Ph: 5541 2426, 0439 788 017

Power Poles

Printing

Water 06/12

Sport

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

Travel Agent Travelling Places. Ph: 5545 1600

Pumps

To advertise Phone 5543 5532

Water Filters

Treelopping Water Tanks Quit Smoking Joannie Wolter. Ph: 5545 0261

Real Estate Aussie Lifestyle Properties. Ph: 5543 4889, 0417 728 072 Canungra Realty. Ph: 5543 5555 Hinterland Gold Properties. Ph: 5543 4355, 0419 654 549 Jobson’s Traditional Realty. Ph: 5545 2550 Geoff Brand Real Estate. Ph: 5543 5558 Kendall Real Estate. Ph: 5545 5000

Waterproofing

Septic & Sullage

Waterproof 2000. Ph: 5543 7182

Mountain Trees. Ph: 0438 176 775

Veterinary Surgeon Canungra Veterinary Surgery. Ph: 5543 5622

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Classifieds

Private classified advertisements are free of charge 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

44 Gallon Drums: Food Grade $20. Ph 0401 700 019.

Air Conditioner: Kelvinator portable air conditioner. VGC. $150. Ph: 5543 5573.

BBQ: 4 burner, large. $150. Ph: 5545 4213.

BT50 4WD Tray: Dropsides, hardly used.

Retail $2,500, sell $600. Ph: 5543 7105, 0439 748 388, 0421 373 452.

Caravan: 2009 Coromal Princeton 6535. 22ft x 8ft. Island queens size bed, full ensuite, air con, 186ltr fridge/freezer, gas/electric stove-oven, rear camera, roll-out awning, full annex, ind suspenion. Travelled 2000km. Suit new buyer. $66,750. Ph: 5543 5581, 0419 758 845.

Computer Desk: with filing cabinet/draw. $40.

Ph: 0417 752 714.

Dining Table: Oval, extendable table, timber, 6 chairs, very good condition. Doesn’t fit in new house. $175. Ph: 0417 752 714.

Disk Stand: for 44 disks. New. Ph: 5545 4213.

Ford Falcon Ute: 2003. BA XR8 Boss 260, dressed as FPV Boss 290. $2000 artwork to bonnet. Well maintained. Low klms, regularly serviced. $18,000 ono. Ph: Trent 0408 799 443.

Ford Falcon Sedan: 2005 BF XR6 Ford Falcon Sedan. Immaculate condition. Always garaged and serviced. To be sold with roadworthy and service books. Only travelled 62,500klms.

Registered till July 2012. Ph: 5543 5581, 0419 758 845.

High Chair: Italian design, adjustable height, on castors, tray. $25. Ph: 0417 752 714.

Holden Barina: SRI 2005 Sports. 120,000km.

Reg serviced, 5sp man, a/c, pwr windows, black, 5dr hatch, Exc cond. $8,000 - open to offers. 04/12. Ph: 0417 728 072.

Magazine Rack: Light and dark timber. New. $20. Ph: 5545 4213.

Mushroom Compost: Get your garden ready for spring. Pick up or delivery. Ph: 0418 735 091 or 5541 3827.

Office Chair: Gas lift. $20. ph: 5545 4213.

Queen Size Mattress: Cert organic. As new, still in plastic. Retail $2000, sell $500. Made in Melbourne. Phone: 5543 7105, 0439 748 388, 0421 373 452.

Roof Rack: For Landcruiser. ARC. Heavy Duty. $420 - Ladder. $100. Ph: 0418 887 643.

Roses: Fresh cut $10~$20/bunch 2541 Beaudesert Nerang Rd, Benobble. Ph: 0431 091 296. (p) Shipping Container: 20ft, good condition. $3,400 ono. Ph: 0428 608 808.

Shopping Trolley: New. $15. Ph: 5545 4213.

Table: Solid timber. 6 seats. $150. Ph: 0418 887 643.

Upright Freezer: New. $350. Ph: 5545 4213.

Washing Machine: Large. $120. Phone: 0418 887 643.

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Alpacas for Sale: From 6 months old, various colours & ages. Delivery to Canungra & Tamborine areas included. Adults from $350 & Crias from $500. Call 5544 0106.

Baby Budgies: Many colours, $15each. Ph 0409 982 456.

Geese: Chicks to adults. From $20. 5543 7238.

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

Wanted: Tea Cup Pomeranian or Toy Long Haired Chiuaha. Ph: 5543 5746.

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The 2012 Annual General Meeting of the sub-branch will be held on Monday February 20th at the Canungra Services Club, commencing 7.30pm.

All committee positions will become vacant.

Written nominations for these positions will be accepted, signed by nominee, proposer and seconder, until 5.00pm Thursday February 16.

All members who sign nomination forms or wish to vote at the AGM must be financial for the 2012 year.

Nomination forms available from the services club.

Volunteer Computer Tutors: Needed for the Seniors on the Net Program at Canungra Visitor Information Centre. Ph: 5543 5156.

accommodation Property Management: Let us take the headache out of renting your property. Call Monique on 5543 4889 or 0417 728 072.

Unit for Rent: Two bedroom unit in Appel St. Recently refurbished, top floor, incl washing machine dryer and fridge. $280pw. Avail now.

Ph: 0401 936 984.

For real estate sales and information see our Property Guide in the centre pages of this Canungra Times. (p)

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Work Wanted Work Wanted: 35 yr old male, fit and can work flexible hours. Has own vehicle and ABN. Available for immediate start. Lives in Canungra - 0433 986 703.

clairvoyant Clairvoyant: Fern 0431 091 296.

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PerSonal Male Seeking Female: Male, 55, n/s, n/d, wants to meet lady (30-60yrs) for friendship, outings.

Pref n/s. Ph: 0403 746 031.

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

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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CANUNGRA RSL SUB-BRANCH

Deadline The deadline for the March edition of The Canungra Times is Monday 20th February.

The Canungra School of Arts (Inc) P.O. Box 101, Canungra, Queensland 4275 www.canungrahall.com

Notice of Annual General Meeting The AGM of the Canungra School of Arts Inc will be held at the hall, 3 Pine Street Canungra on the 10th February 2012 at 7.30 PM. Members of the public are cordially invited to attend.

For further information, please phone the secretary on 55434008, or email at: secretary@canungrahall.com

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

We attempt to publish each notice, subject to space restrictions, however we reserve the right to edit or omit notices.

Art & Culture Group The Canungra Art & Culture Group Inc 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). Phone Robyn on 5543 5528.

CADA MeetinG Canungra Area Development Association have a new Committee and are looking for people with new ideas for 2012. Next meeting Thursday 16th February at 6.00pm at the Canungra Times office, 1 Lawton Lane, Canungra.

CAnunGrA ChAMber of CoMMerCe Canungra Chamber of Commerce will meet at Canungra RSL Services Club at 6.30pm on Thursday 23rd February. Current and past business owners are welcome to attend. For more information contact Keer on 5543 5532.

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, Sabbath School (Saturdays) 9.30am. Ph: 5543 8035 or 5541 1224.

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folKS reSpite proGrAM FOLKS Respite Program every Wednesday 10am - 2pm (except Public Holidays) at Moriarty Park, Canungra. Do you enjoy socialising and meeting new people? Do you like sharing fine food with friends? Phone: 5540 1423. Cost: $8, bus: $2.

SeniorS on the net Free Computer Lessons for anyone in Canungra over 50 years. Basic Computer Course after which you have use of the computers and internet plus help with emails, photos, letters, etc. All free! Phone Canungra Information Centre 5543 5156.

JuStiCe of the peACe Joe Rye JP: available at the Community Signing Centre in the room adjoining Canungra Library on Wednesdays from 1pm - 5pm.

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

Sport SiGn-onS! Social Touch Football: Expressions of interest wanted for social touch football competition at Moriarty Park. Have a team of your own or just bring yourself. Season starts in February. Ages: High School students to adults. Contact Connie on 0425 264 445.

Junior Rugby Union at Nerang: Sign up day Saturday 4th February from 10.00am 2.00pm at Nerang Bulls Clubhouse. Cost: U6s and U7s - $50 (special), U8s –U18s $180 ($165 sign up day only special!). Fee covers all affiliation fee’s with GCR and QRU, insurance, polo, shorts, socks, drink bottle and more! Contact Club Registrar/Secretary, Mob 0411 468 785 or email tracraymond@gmail.com.

Beaudesert Brumbies: We are looking for players for the 2012 season: Under 8’s, Under 10’s, Under 12’s, Youths, Seniors, Coaches and Umpires. Our Sign on Day is 11th February at Telemon Street, Beaudesert between 10am and 2pm. For more information, contact: Kareena Callaghan - 0422 091 641, Peter Allan - 0422 873 797, Ann Broom - 0429 844 639.

MArKetS Beechmont Country Markets: 3rd Sunday of the month 8am to 12 noon. Beechmont Community Centre at the roundabout, Beechmont. For enquiries phone 0458 233080 or email bapacommunitycentre@gmail.com.

Boonah Country Markets Inc: 2nd and 4th Saturday each month, 7am-12noon. Springleigh Park, Boonah. Ph 0448 248 828.

Cedar Creek Country Markets: Every Sunday 7am – 12 midday Chardon Bridge Rd, via Beenleigh Beaudesert Rd. Cedar Creek. Enquiries to Jo on 0488 575 960 or send an email to cedarcreekmarkets@hotmail.com.

Collectables, Craft and Local Produce Market: Third Sunday each month. 9am to 2pm. Bearded Dragon Hotel, Tamborine Village. Enquiries phone Kym Hurst on 0427 517 563.

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Baby Chicks from $5 Baby ducks from $8 Mini pigs, lambs and calves

Cedar Creek Hall, Chardon Bridge Rd. / Via Beenleigh-Beaudesert Rd 4207 Enquiries: 0488 575 960 / cedarcreekcountrymarkets@hotmail.com

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Autumn Orchid and Foliage Show The Beaudesert District Orchid and Foliage Society will hold its Autumn Show over the weekend of 10th and 11th March, in the Canungra School of Arts Hall, Pine Street.

There will be many orchids in spectacular bloom as well as ochids and foliage plants grown by local society members on sale.

Local growers will be available to give advice, while other trade tables will sell orchid and plant growing accessories and products.

The show runs from 8am to 3pm on

Saturday and from 9am to 3pm on Sunday.

Well-known orchid collector and enthusiast, John Roberts, will be speaking on “The Basics for Growing Orchids” at 11am and 1pm on the Saturday and from 10.30 am on the Sunday.

Admission is $3.00. Refreshments will be available.

The show is the perfect opportunity to view the beauty of these dazzling flowers, and the variety of foliage plants that can be successfully grown in our region.

For more information contact Peter Rice on 5543 2108 or visit www.bdofs.com.

Sport

On the Green Canungra area golf Club

By Kim Sami and Mary Groves

Annual Gala Day 10th December: Overall Winners - S Spalding, C Spalding,R Simeon. Runners-up - K Mann, G Talintyre, D McGuiness. NTP - G Talintyre, Sheila Mills (90 years young on Christmas Day), C Spalding. Ladies’ Long Drive - C Gunston. Men’s Long Drive - A Sami.

Sad News: A long time member Terry Wall (61), alias ‘The Brick’, played golf with us on Saturday and passed away Sunday 4th December. He will be sadly missed. Our Gala Day was dedicated to him and a memorial day will be run in future on the last Saturday in November with the winner’s name being placed on a memorial trophy.

Thursday Men’s Comp 5th January (Monthly Medal): Winner - S Spalding (65). Runner Up – R Harriman (68) Putts: B Broderick (24). NTP: 5th – S Fletcher, 8th – R Boardman 14th – J Grimshaw. BRD: A Sami (69), L Blair (69), D Sullivan (70), B Broderick (70), S Bobermein (70), R Boardman (70), D McGuiness (70) balls to 74.

Saturday Mixed Comp 7th January (Monthly Medal): Winner - J Beaver (66). Runner-Up - G Black (67)C/B. NTP: 5th – M Watson, Ladies 8th – C Gunson, 7th – K Cameron, 8th – J McAllan, 14th – R Rushbrooke, 16th – R Bodey, 17th – K Cameron, 2nd shot 7th – H Aitken, 16th K Sami. BRD: A Sami (67), R Bodey (67), R Harriman (67), K Cameron (68), N Connolly (69), G Owen (69), B Broderick (69), R Simeon (70), M Cully (70), S Price (70).

Orchid & Foliage Festival 10-11 March 2012

Cash Prizes to be Won - find out how on www.bdofs.com Plant Sales – Orchids, Ferns, Begonias, Aroids, Bromeliads and many others....

Catering by Norma’s Kitchen; Lucky Door; Raffles; Orchid Growing Accessories; Craft/Cake Stall.

BUS TRIPS WELCOMED Photo Competition & Whimsical Garden Competition Open to the Public all Ages Guest speaker will be talking on Basics for Growing Orchids on Saturday 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

TWO DAY ENTRY PASS $3 Saturday – 8.00am to 3.00 pm, Sunday – 9.00 am to 3.00 pm At 3-6 Pine Street in the Canungra School of Arts Hall. 07 55432108 Page 32

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Sport

Canungra Owls Soccer News

By David Baker If you wish to play with the Owls in 2012, please register online at www. myfootballclub.com.au. The earlier players register interest the earlier the Club can form teams and arrange training, etc.

Gold Coast Football introduced a 7 and 9 years girls league this year so any girls who want to play, please register online.

Also, interested 14 to 15 year old girls are encouraged to register your interest ASAP so an all girl team can be finalised.

Our sign on day is on Saturday 4th February from 8am to noon at Moriarty Park. Shorts ($20) and socks ($10) will be for sale and we will also collect fee payments.

The fees are the same as last year : - Small Sided (born 2001 or later).... $145 - Junior (born 2000 to earlier)...........$165 - Senior (18 or over)..........................$275 A family discount applies to the second ,third or more players from the same family.

Senior women who played in 2011 also receive a $15 discount for 2012.

There has been a lot of enquiries from senior men about playing this season.

PLEASE register your interest NOW online so a coach, manager, strips etc can be organised.

Thanks to the parents who brought their children to Skilled Park, Robina, on two occasions over the off season to escort the Gold Coast United players on to the field at the start of their A League matches and also to have a small sided game at half time.

I know Gold Coast United appreciated our taking part and for the players it was a thrill Thank you to the Canungra Op Shop which kindly donated funds towards the club buying new balls for the year as well as Canungra Veterinary Surgery and John Wilson Chemist for their generous sponsorships and Foodworks for their continued support.

The Canungra Hotel continues to allow the club to raffle meat trays every second Sunday arvo which allows fees to be kept to a reasonable level again this year . Anyone interested in helping out please ring Bren on 0414 435 919. It only takes an hour or two!

GO THE OWLS in 2012!

Canungra RSL Fishing Club

By Lyndon Dyer Canungra R.S.L. Fishing Club members held their 2011 Trophy Presentation Day on Sunday 8th January 2012 at the Canungra RSL. They enjoyed a great meal cooked by Deborah, the new Chef.

Overall points winner for the seniors was a very close contest with John Dougherty (who also won Best Lure Caught Fish) claiming first prize, just a couple fish in front of Jon Mahony.

Demi Geiger was the overall Junior points winner and Rory Tynan won the heaviest carp.

The first fishing day for 2012 was held on Sunday 22nd January. Points winner for the day was Jon Mahony for his two carp and six Bass (released). Next fishing day is Sunday 19th February 2012.

John Dougherty and Rory Tynan

Canungra Dental Surgery Robert Smith AM BDsc Dental Surgeon

Open Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs 49 Christie Street, Canungra

Ph: 5543 5299

New Patients Welcome

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Sport

Middleton Top Sport

By Steve Moriarty Martial Arts competitor, Jake Middleton, was named the 2011 FoodWorks Sportsperson of the Year at a presentation ceremony held at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyard, on Saturday 28th January.

A Year 7 student at Canungra State School, Jake overcame strong competition to take out the coveted award.

He received the top prize for his achievements in shotokan karate and sword combat in which he is currently ranked number one in Queensland and Australia.

Jake has been selected to represent his country in Japan in April and the USA in July.

Other award winners included cricketer Andrew Mahony who was named club man of the year for his untiring efforts both on and off the field for the Tamborine club, Lily Baker who was named Achiever of the Year for her accomplishments in her first year of gymnastics and Scott Dalby who was awarded the All Rounder of the Year trophy.

The judges also recognised the outstanding achievements of Trevor Harrold (pistol shooting), Harrison Smith (swimming) and Desi Johnson (athletics) who all received Rising Star trophies.

Coordinator of the awards, Steve Moriarty, paid tribute to all the monthly winners.

“The standard of nominations was very high again this year. The judges really struggled to pick a winner such was the quality of the nominees”, he said.

The event was attended by 80 guests including State Member for Beaudesert, Aidan McLindon, Mayor of the Scenic Rim Regional Council, John Brent, and local Councillor, Virginia West.

Mr Moriarty also paid tribute to Canungra Foodworks for their ongoing sponsorship of the Sportsperson of the Year awards and the O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards for hosting the event.

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Dual Living, Acreage, Under $400,000 Imagine life on your own private acreage, with nothing to annoy you but the sounds of birds and the breeze flowing through the surrounding trees!

Immaculately presented throughout, the home features polished timber floor boards throughout, with storage and parking underneath.

This newly listed residence at 10-14 Akoonah Drive, Beechmont, offers two houses for the price of one.

A full length verandah takes advantage of the stunning bushland at the rear of the home.

Situated in an elevated position on three creek front acres, the main home has two bedrooms and the second home has one.

There’s an abundance of fruit trees and wildlife to assist the start of your self sufficient eco-friendly lifestyle.

Looking for your new home?

Find it in

The Canungra Times Property Guide To advertise call Ingrid or Keer 5543 5532

A perfect place to reside, retire or invest!

If you enjoy the peace and tranquility of a natural bush environment, you’ll love this very special package!

This home is offered for sale by local agent Geoff Brand Real Estate. For more information or to arrange an inspection, contact Geoff Brand Real Estate at 37 Christie Street, Canungra on 5543 5558.

Jobson’sTraditionalRealty-FamilyOwnedandOperated

Phone: 07 5543 4355 Shop 1, 38 Christie Street, Canungra Suellen Flockhart

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Jobson’s Traditional Realty Tamborine is a family owned and operated business which puts the requirements of their purchasers and vendors first.

Len, Elizabeth and Petra love nothing better than to assist the purchaser to find a home that they love and enable the vendors to move on. They firmly believe there is a buyer for every property – sometimes some properties take a little longer.

Another member of the staff is Bentley the Golden Cocker Spaniel (pictured below) who is usually the first to greet visitors to the office and, because of his family friendliness has also been responsible for a couple of sales!

Their website has been planned to be as simple as possible – with properties listed in price point to avoid unnecessary scanning of pages. Jobson’s Traditional Realty Tamborine are firm believers in advertising our properties - it is harder to sell a secret!

WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK – SO COME AND SEE US

QUEENSLANDER

* 3 bedrooms, ensuite

* 3 bedrooms plus study

* 2 bathrooms

* 1 bathroom

* Rumpus room

* Separate living / dining areas

* Open plan living

* Air-conditioned

* Outdoor entertaining area

* Polished floorboards

* Canungra Creek views

* 5 bay shed & Bore

* DLUG

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* Land 634sqm

* Land 3.35 acres

The Canungra Times - Property Guide

Bentley the Golden Cocker Spaniel has also been responsible for a couple of sales!

The Canungra Times - Property Guide