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Page Brie and Josh are Shaving for a Cure........................5 What is Your Child Doing on their Computer?..........11 Win Tickets to Tinnie and Tackle Show....................14
Regular Features:........... Page From My Window..............................16 Crossword........................................27 Sport..........................................34 - 39 Cover Photo: Canungra State School Captains: Jason Spurgin, Miekah Crocker, Lachlan Tomlinson and Isabelle Ingram.
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Taking Another Step Towards Canungra’s Community Bank
Canungra’s Community Bank is getting closer with $261,550 in shares pledged so far and Canungra’s first Bendigo Bank ATM now located at the Outpost Cafe. The ATM will allow Bendigo Bank customers to access fee free withdrawals. Canungra Community Bank Project Committee Chair, Janine Rockliff said the ATM is a small step towards a full service bank for the town. “We are over one-third of the way towards our required pledge total now,” she said, “The ATM shows Bendigo’s commitment to the town and to the Bank Project. I encourage people to return their pledge forms as quickly as possible. The sooner we open the branch, the sooner the Bank can start to return money to the community.” Canungra has been without a full service bank for over 20 years. In 2013, the Canungra Chamber of Commerce investigated the possibility of a bank returning to the town and came across Bendigo Bank’s Community Bank model. Janine said the benefits for Canungra and the surrounding districts are enormous. “In similar sized towns who have opened Community Banks such as Kalbar, the return to community organisations have been in excess of $40,000 in the first four years. Imagine what our sporting and community organisations could do with that sort of money. Even spread amongst the many organisations we have, it would achieve so much.”
Bendigo Bank Senior Community Strengthening Manager, Peter Dirkx with Community Bank Committee members Monique Morcus and Andrew Covino. Andrew is also the owner of The Outpost Cafe.
“Initially this was a project we undertook because businesses are inconvenienced by not having a bank in town,” she said, “Once we found out the benefits we realised this is also a great way to assist our community organisations.” To raise funds to open the Branch, shares are available for people with a
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Canungra Ambulance Station’s new $215,000 ambulance was officially handed over on 29th January. Pictured above are QAS Advance Care Paramedics Di McMath and Nick Coombes, Member for Beaudesert Jon Krause, QAS Inspector and Gold Coast Duty Operations Officer Pat Berry and QAS Advance Care Paramedic Doug Armstrong. The new ambulance will operate within the Scenic Rim area and comes into operation just as Beaudesert Hospital reopens its Maternity Wing. Complimen ta Orthodon ry Consultatiotic n
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Brie and Josh are Shaving for a Cure
Most girls her age would be horrified at the prospect of losing their hair, but Brie Perryman can’t wait. Brie will take part in Shave for a Cure on Saturday 15th March at the Canungra State School hall along with the Scenic Rim’s Young Citizen of the Year, Josh Bell-McNee. Brie said Josh’s battle with cancer is one of the reasons she decided to become involved with Shave for a Cure. “I’ve wanted to do it for several years now,” she said, “I have lost some family members to cancer and have been good friends with Josh through primary school and high school.” “I thought now is a good time to do it - I’ve finished school and I want to do something that will make a difference.” The World’s Greatest
Be Healthy & Active 2014 Council has partnered with sport and recreation clubs, community groups, fitness, health and nutrition professionals to develop a three-month program of activities and events under the Be Healthy & Active banner. All are aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of local residents, with an exciting calendar of events catering for people of all ages and abilities. Grab a copy of the Be Healthy & Active Program, packed with free and low-cost activities happening right across the Scenic Rim from 10 February11 May, from Council’s Customer Service Centres, branch libraries or online at www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/ healthy-and-active-community.
Shave is the Leukemia Foundation’s major fundraising event and provides about half the funds the Foundation needs each year to continue its work. The Foundation receives no ongoing government funding, so supporting this event makes its Vision to Cure and Mission to Care possible. The money raised from the Shave for a Cure will go towards research, which is needed to find better treatments and cures for leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. The Canungra Shave for a Cure morning will run from 10am - 12 noon with a coffee and cake stall and children’s activities available on the day. Profits from all activities will go to the Leukemia Foundation. Brie’s stepfather, local author Liam Taylor, will shave
Brie Perryman is shaving her head to raise funds for cancer research
Brie’s hair on the day. Brie and Josh are hoping to raise $500 each. Donations can be made on line by visiting www.worldsgreatestshave.com and searching
for Brie Perryman or Josh Bell-McNee via the ‘Sponsor a Shaver’ link on their page. Donations can also be made at the event on the day.
Council Notices
Studios and Cultural Trail of the Scenic Rim program launched Now in its seventh year, the program is an annual fixture in the calendars of locals and visitors alike, reflecting the important role the arts community plays in attracting visitation to the region. The program booklet is packed full of activities and events, from sporting to cultural, food and wine to arts and craft, traditional country fairs, and festivals. Programs are available from Council’s Customer Service Centres, libraries, The Centres, Visitor Information Centres, or www.liveatthecentre.com.au
LIVE @ THE CENTRES Boonah Girl Guides Quilt Show Fri 14 & Sat 15 Mar 9am-4pm 9am-3pm, $5 @ Boonah Cultural Centre
Silvie Paladino in Concert Fri 14 Mar, 7pm, $42.50; Conc. $32.50 @ The Centre Beaudesert
A Beaudesert Chaplaincy Fundraiser Departures - Andrew Veivers in Concert Fri 21 Mar, $25; Conc $22 @ Boonah Cultural Centre CINEMA Classic Flicks Cat Ballou (G) Comedy with Jane Fonda & Lee Marvin Thu 13 Mar 9.30am for 10am $5 includes morning tea @ The Centre Beaudesert
Art Beats Boonah State High School students 1 Mar - 6 Apr @ Boonah Regional Art Gallery Regional Arts Development Fund Applications for next round of grants are now open - closing COB 10 March for projects commencing after 1st June, 2014. For more information go to www.liveatthecentre.com.au – RADF link For more information: www.liveatthecentre.com.au Boonah Cultural Centre 5463 1524 The Centre 5540 5050
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Pest and Animal Management Ranger, closes Friday 7 March EXHIBITIONS (free admission) 2014 at 12pm. For further Metamorphosis information please call Retrospective by Dave Groom 5540 5126 or refer to Continues until 26 Apr www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/ @ The Centre Beaudesert employment
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Left: Tracey Davis . Above: Tracey performing with Dusty Rhodes Band. Photos: Bob McGahan.
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Tracey Davis launched her new solo CD ‘NOW’ at the Canungra Hotel on 22nd February. The launch was sold out with the Hotel opening the function area up into the restaurant due to requests from patrons. Singer and guitarist Steve Carter performed during dinner after which Tracey performed with the Dusty Rhodes Band - Chris Hartley on Hammond and Piano, Brenden Schick on drums and Reggie Grant on guitar. Tracey said while there was plenty of friends and family supporting her on the night there were also many people there she didn’t know who had come to hear her music. NOW is available from Tracey’s web site www. traceydavis.com.au. The first single from the CD is available on iTunes and Youtube.
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Below: Steve Carter performing on the night.
A Celebration Of Art and Culture - Scenic Rim Cultural Trails
Mayor John Brent officially launched 2014 Cultural Trails of the Scenic Rim Studios and Events Program, predicting a big year ahead for arts and culture in the region. Now in its seventh year, the program is an annual fixture in the calendars of locals and visitors alike, reflecting the important role the arts community plays in attracting visitation to the Scenic Rim. Keynote speaker for the launch was Arts Queensland Deputy Director General Kirsten Herring, who spoke about the benefits of cultural tourism. Mayor John Brent said the program showcased the many talented artists who call the Scenic Rim home, and provides an opportunity to experience the many vibrant, creative communities and natural wonders of the region. “Vibrant and diverse arts and cultural activities contribute towards the liveliness and vitality of the Scenic Rim, making it a better place to live, work and visit while fueling the community and economic development of the region,� Cr Brent said.
Member for Beaudesert, Jon Krause; Arts Queensland Deputy Director General Kirsten Herring and Mayor John Brent at the Cultural Trails launch
The program booklet is packed full of activities and events, from sporting to cultural, food and wine to arts and craft, traditional country fairs, and festivals. In 2014, there are 133 artists participating at 30 locations across four
weekends in May as part of Studio Trails. Canungra and Beechmont Studio Trails are on 3rd and 4th May. Go to www.liveatthecentre.com.au to view the Studios and Cultural Trails of the Scenic Rim program.
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Listings in the date claimer are free for non-profit and community events. To ensure the information is up to date, all listings must be updated in January for the February editon. Email news@canungratimes.com.au or phone 5543 5532.
Coming Up • Orchid and Foliage Festival 15 - 16 March
• Community Organisation Info Night Friday 21st March
• Scenic Rim Arts Dinner (Canungra)
“War Stories and Your Town” Wednesday 30th April • Canungra Rodeo 12th July
• Canungra Show 23rd August
Don’t Forget: • Shave for a Cure
Saturday 15th March
• Community Organisation Information Night - Community Bank Friday 21st March
• Beechmont Over 50’s at
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• Justice of the Peace - Wednesday afternoon next to the library and Fridays at the Canungra Visitor Information Centre.
March 14......... Moriarty Park Disco 15......... Shave for a Cure. Canungra School Hall, 10am - 12 noon. 15 - 16.. Orchid & Foliage Festival at Canungra School of Arts Hall. 21......... Canungra Community Bank Community Organisation Information night. Ph: 0434 238 005. 29 - 30.. Canungra Campdraft. 30......... Canungra Valley Markets at Canungra School of Arts Hall. 8am - 1pm. April 13......... Canungra Valley Markets at Canungra School of Arts Hall. 8am - 1pm. 30......... Scenic Rim Arts Dinner in Canungra - “War Stories and your town”. May 3 - 4...... Canungra and Beechmont Open Studio Trails. www.liveatthecentre.com.au. July 12......... Canungra Rodeo August 23......... Canungra Show Mondays: • • • • • •
Cribbage Tournament at Canungra Bowls Club, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Ph 5543 4456. Beechmont Over 50’s at Graceleigh Hall, Beechmont. Ph 0457 803 045. Fitness Training Moriarty Park Hall 5.30pm. Steve 0405 103 670. Yoga classes at Moriarty Park. Call Shirley 5543 4047. Zumba. 9-10am Beginners Class at Canungra School of Arts Hall. Phone Sue 0427 171 134. Canungra Swimming Club Masters swim training. 6pm to 7:30 pm. Alanna 0409 752 997.
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• Fitness Training Moriarty Park Hall 5.30pm. Steve 0405 103 670. • Justice of the Peace Community Signing Centre. Next to the library 1pm - 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.
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• Mixed Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club.
Sundays:
• Bare Foot Bowls at Canungra Bowls Club from 9.30am. Ph: 5543 4456. • Church Services: St Luke’s Anglican Church 7.45am. Canungra Uniting Church 10.30am.
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Entries Open for 2014 Healthy Waterways Awards
Individuals, groups, schools and organisations who are helping to protect and improve South East Queensland’s waterways are encouraged to enter the 14th Annual Healthy Waterways Awards to be recognised and rewarded for their efforts. The Healthy Waterways Awards provide an opportunity to raise awareness of waterway health issues, recognise those making a difference, celebrate achievements and inspire others to take action. Each entrant has the chance to win a share of $17,000 in cash and prizes. Healthy Waterways’ Chief Executive Officer, Ms Julie McLellan, said the Awards provide recognition and highlight the benefits of collaboration between community, industry and government when taking action on waterway issues. “The waterways underpin our lifestyle and are estimated to provide over $5 billion per year to South East Queensland’s economy. Our fast growing population is increasing the demand for water supply, infrastructure, recreation and tourism which places greater pressures on our waterways,” Ms McLellan said. “Now more than ever, encouraging and rewarding those who are actively working to protect our waterways is vital. If you know of someone who has been making a positive contribution to the health of our waterways, nominate them via a simple online form at healthywaterwaysawards.org,” she said. There are 13 award categories open to individuals, schools, community groups and organisations: • Sustainable Water Management Award • Waterways Champion Award • Government Award • Volunteer of the Year Award • Water Services Award • Waterways Mentor Award • Community Award • Water Warrior Award • Indigenous Award • Sustainable Education Award • Clean Up Award • Urban Renewal Award • Rural and Agriculture Award Entries close Monday 14th April 2014. Each category winner will receive $500 cash and group and organisation winners will have the chance to win the Minister’s Grand Prize worth $10,000. All finalists will be eligible to win the People’s Choice Award (and a $500 retail gift card), which opens for voting on 12th May 2014. Winners will be announced at the Healthy Waterways Awards Gala Dinner on 20th June 2014. Enter the Awards or nominate a person/project via www. healthywaterwaysawards.org by Monday 14th April 2014. Healthy Waterways is a not-for-profit organisation working to protect and improve South East Queensland’s waterways.
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In Brief:
Driveway Scam
Beware of a company coming to your property offering cheap driveway resurfacing. John and Robyn Fortescue of Wallaby Ridge Retreat were approached by a group of men saying they had product left over from a nearby job and quoted about $1,500 to repair and resurface their driveway. The men started spraying the driveway and preparing it for resurfacing. They had no business card or paperwork to identify their company When John questioned where their gravel truck was, the men packed up their equipment and left. John said he suspected the men were part of a scam where they do an incomplete job on the driveway and extract payment from people who don’t know what work should be done. Stop Travelling Conmen is a campaign to protect the Australian community from misleading and deceptive conduct by people pretending to be legitimate tradespeople. If you are approached call the National Hotline on 1300 133 408. For more information visit their Facebook page.
Community Organisation Information Night
Canungra Community Bank will hold a Community Organisation Information night on Friday 21st March at the Canungra Bowls Club. Members of the Community Bank Committee and Bendigo Bank staff will be provide information about banking products and services and what the Community Bank can offer not for profit groups. Residents of Canungra and the surrounding districts who would like to help to get a Community Bank in Canungra, can contact Janine Rockliff on 0434 238 005 or Ken Hill on 0419 188 655. The Community Bank will encompass the areas of Canungra, Beechmont, Tamborine Village and surrounds.
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Eat Local Week Will Serve A Feast For The Senses
Applications are now open to those wanting to participate in Eat Local Week and the Winter Harvest Festival. The annual event will be held across the region from 28th June to 6th July, with its signature event, the Winter Harvest Festival to be held in Aratula on Saturday 5th July. Eat Local Week and the Winter Harvest Festival were a huge success in 2013 with in excess of 7,000 visitors attending more than 60 events across the region and 2014 will be no exception with an overflowing program of activities and events on offer. Mayor John Brent said he has been thrilled with the level of support for Eat Local Week from local businesses in the past three years and is looking forward to seeing what they come up with for the 2014 program. “Eat Local Week is an opportunity to showcase the high quality
food, wine and beverages that are produced locally in the Scenic Rim. It also helps to remind locals and visitors about the importance of agriculture to our region,” Cr Brent said. “Whether you are a wine enthusiast, foodie or just looking for great activities to amuse the kids over the school holidays you can’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in the flavours of the Scenic Rim.” Application forms are available online at www.eatlocalweek.com. au. To participate in both events please submit a separate application form for each event. Please ensure that the application forms are submitted by Friday 21st March. For further information please contact Eat Local Week on 5540 5314; or Winter Harvest Festival on 5540 5263.
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What is Your Child Doing on Their Computer or iPod?
With technology changing at an increasingly fast pace, it is not unusual for children to know more about computers, smart phones and tablets than their parents. While we like to think our children are safe when they are using these devices, the information they can access and the information they can give out is often not what a parent would prefer. Father of three and IT specialist, Michael Wood, said after having some issues with his children regarding their use of technology he installed some controls on the electronic devices their children use. “We have several controls set up on their computers,” said Michael. “Some of it monitors their usage and some of it controls the sites they can look at on the internet. There really is no limit to what a child of any age can access if you don’t
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set up these controls.” Michael and his wife, Tam are fortunate. With his background in IT Michael was able to set up the controls they needed. “If it had been Tam on her own, she wouldn’t have known where to start, except not to allow the kids to use
the computer, which these days is not practical. As well as playing games and social networking, they use the internet for school,” he said. Michael is holding an information evening for parents on Wednesday 19th March from 6pm at My Country Escape.
The evening will cover setting up a safe technology environment for children. “I will discuss my experiences and challenges with our 13 year old, 11 year old and 8 year old,” said Michael. Michael will focus on making devices child friendly with free tools that are readily available. The evening is aimed at parents with children up to Year 8 but will also be relevant for early teens. The evening is strictly secret parents business, children are not able to attend. The cost of the evening is $10 per person. Bookings are essential as numbers are strictly limited. For bookings contact Michael on 0438 525 592 or email: michael@ littletechco.com.au. Michael will hold more information evenings if there is enough interest, so if you are unable to attend that night, contact him to register your interest for another time.
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Warning Signs of Elder Neglect and Abuse - Caring for Your Family
As people age and become more physically frail, they are less able to stand up to bullying and or fight back if attacked. They may not see or hear as well or think as clearly as they used to, leaving openings for unscrupulous people to take advantage of them. Many seniors around the world are being harmed in some substantial way often by people who are directly responsible for their care. Warning signs of neglect are often overlooked or thought to be a common part of growing old. Undue pain, abandonment and premature death should not be part of the nursing home experience. Just because your family member is in a care facility, doesn’t mean you can take your eyes off the road. The warning signs below could save the life of your parent or prevent serious pain and harm. All six are equally serious and warrant further investigation:
Weight Loss
Medication and advanced age’s deadening of senses can affect appetite. Negligent nursing homes often do not have the staff or the caring spirit to ensure residents receive necessary nutrition and hydration. Without proper nutrition, the body begins to eat itself in a serious medical condition called “cachexia.” Additionally, susceptibility to disease increases with malnutrition as does your loved one’s suffering.
Bruises
Families of nursing home residents should demand answers when they see bruises on a loved one’s body. Bruises
(actually pools of blood from broken capillaries) heal slowly in people with poor circulation. Bruising can occur when a nursing home resident is not handled correctly, for example lifting machines, transfers, etc, or when the resident is allowed to fall. Any bruise or cut requires medical attention and an evaluation to determine its cause.
patients permitted to lie unattended for long periods of time. Bedsores are painful. At Stage 1, bedsores appear as painful red inflammations on the skin. By Stage 4, a bedsore eats through skin and muscle to expose bone. There is no reason for a nursing home resident to suffer this neglect and abuse.
“Just because your family member is in a care facility, doesn’t mean you can ‘take your eyes off the road’...”
Nursing homes use both physical and chemical restraints on their patients. Physical restraints involve any method that the individual cannot remove easily and which restricts freedom of movement. Abusive nursing homes also restrain your loved ones by tucking their bedsheet so tightly that they cannot move or turn those under their facilitated care into zombies by forcing them to take heavy sedatives to make them more manageable.
Falls
Staff Inattention
Nursing homes are businesses, Serious or frequent falls are a and one way many business owners symptom of nursing home neglect. It increase profits is by cutting labor costs. is the legal responsibility of a nursing Many nursing homes are understaffed home to develop a nursing care plan for and nurses and care providers overeach resident to help prevent falls. Do worked. When the staff can’t respond in not let what might seem like minor falls a timely manner, mistakes happen. Pills go undocumented, especially as they are given too often or not at all. Patient may lead to major medical expenses. hygiene suffers. Signs of serious illness Nursing home falls can result in lasting are overlooked. Staff inattention and injury, sometimes fatal. Nursing home failure to respond to patients’ requests falls can and should be prevented. is a common complaint about nursing homes. Nursing homes residents need Bedsores Bedsores are sometimes called pres- special care. Do not remain quiet if you sure sores or decubitous ulcers. These feel your loved one is not receiving the sores are caused by poor nutrition and attention or not being treated with the prolonged pressure on the bodies of dignity by a nursing home. Speak up.
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On Saturday 1st March the Coomera Cruisers Club held a charity ride for Alyssa Hodkinson, an eight year old Gold Coast girl who is battling a rare form of cancer. Riders started at Coomera and rode through Canungra, stopping at the RSL for morning tea and continuing on to Advancetown. Alyssa was diagnosed with cancer in September 2013 and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. Her parents, Leif and Nikki have had to give up their full time employment to care for Alyssa. Over $11,000 was raised on the day which will help to pay for Alyssa’s medical expenses, treatment and equipment needed at home.
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Brisbane Tinnie And Tackle Show To Take Over RNA Showgrounds
Canungra Times readers have the opportunity to win one of five double passes to the 2014 Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle Show and National 4x4 & Outdoors Show at the RNA Showgrounds on 4th - 6th April. This year’s event has more than 20,000 square metres dedicated to everything outdoors, with over 200 exhibitors showing off their latest wares, with hundred-of-thousands of products on display and masses of show specials. The ultimate Wildlife Warriors - the Irwin family, Terri, Bindi and Robert have been confirmed as special guests appearing on The Waeco Outback Stage presented by 4WD Touring, sharing stories of their adventures, and answering questions from eager and interested fans. Also appearing onstage in his first appearance at the National 4x4 & Outdoors Show, will be Chris ‘Brolga’ Barns, Kangaroo Dundee himself who will be sharing stories and information on his efforts to save one half of our national coat of arms. The WAECO Outback Stage, hosted by Carlisle Rogers of 4WD Touring, will also host a series of information and meet-and-greet sessions with some of the 4WD and outdoor industry’s biggest names, including Pat Callinan, Jase Andrews, Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt and Allan Gray. Whilst over the Tinnie and Tackle Show, Paul Worsteling, renowned
angler and host of television’s iFish program will once again be a Special Guest, appearing across all three days of the Show to host talks and conduct workshops. The Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle Show will again feature magazine chef Bart Beek conducting cooking demonstrations - a standing-room only feature of the 2013 Show! The hugely popular Fishing Expo Stage, Yamaha Supertank and Kids Marine Zone will also return. These various interactive displays will have a continuous rotation of guest speakers and live demonstrations, covering a wide range of products, fishing techniques with plenty of giveaways with something for fishing enthusiasts of all ages and capabilities. Exhibitors will showcase everything from entry level tinnies to serious plate aluminium fishing boats, marine electronics, fishing gear and accessories to chandlery and much more! At the National 4x4 & Outdoors Show some of the best known names in the
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Council Comment By Cr Virginia West Scenic Rim Regional Council
Cultural Trails in Scenic Rim
The 2014 Studios and Cultural Trails of the Scenic Rim program was launched at the February Arts Dinner so look out for the booklet showcasing our beautiful scenery and cultural events for the year. May 3 and 4 are days to keep free to take a look at the Canungra/Beechmont area Open Studios with a record 8 studios showcasing the work of 11 local artists.A response to be proud of!
Clean Up Australia Day
Traditionally the first Sunday in March is the day to bring communities together throughout the country to clean up our environment. This year Council coordinated some meeting points, including DJ Smith Park in Canungra.
Council Stance on Mining
SRRC has reaffirmed its stance on coal seam gas and mining activity in the region in another submission to a Queensland parliamentary committee. Community sentiment expressed in
the Scenic Rim Community Plan 20112026 are for legislative action to ensure our region is closed for such business and we will continue to highlight this on behalf of our residents. The submission can be read on the Queensland Parliament website www.parliament.qld.gov. au.
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I am always available to talk with residents on 5540 5403 or 0407 630 052 or email virginia.w@scenicrim.qld.gov.au.
Be Healthy & Active Program
The FREE and low cost activities for all ages across the region have been going exceedingly well and does show that our communities have a desire to be involved in a healthy lifestyle. Yoga classes in Canungra for $3 on Saturday mornings at 10am, and the FREE walking group on Tuesday mornings at 7.30am have proved very popular as have Kym’s Fat Burning sessions for $3 on Tuesday mornings. Canungra Owls Soccer Club ran a fabulous Come and Try Family Fun Day which was well attended and a boost to club numbers.
Cr West at DJ Smith Park with members of Canungra Scouts and other volunteers on Clean Up Australia Day
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Scenic Rim Transport To Be Scaled Back
From My Window with Keer Moriarty, Editor
Don’t give up... During this month, many people were shocked by the death of celebrity Charlotte Dawson. What makes an attractive, successful woman take her own life? Well, let’s hope we never find out, really. Because if you understand where she was at that time, you are probably there yourself. In our society, we have so many ways of communicating with others - social media, phones, email - that it seems impossible to think that someone could feel so isolated that they are unable to ask for help. And yet that’s what happens. We are connected, yet disconnected. We reach into each other’s lives through Facebook or whatever social media we use, but do we really know each other? Have you had times when you have felt isolated and in need of help - but unsure of who to ask? Afraid of rejection, of people judging you, of being somehow inadequate? Depression and any type of mental illness is isolating. The stigma alone is debilitating. But even in the darkest hours, where there is life, there is hope. There is always hope. Don’t give up. Talk. Cry. Find help. But please, don’t give up. “Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.” - Seneca
The Scenic Rim Transport initiative is to be scaled back following a two-year trial of a range of projects to address the long-term issue of transport connectivity in Scenic Rim. Auspiced by the Scenic Rim Social Plan Steering Committee, the initiative was a response to the 10-year Scenic Rim Social Plan which identified a lack of transport options, particularly for those without regular access to personal transport, as a key issue of concern. Steering Committee Chair John Bartlett OAM said while monthly and school-holiday bus services, operated on a free or subsidised basis, were perhaps the most visible of the initiative, less visible yet equally important were the community partnerships established to provide a telephone and online advisory service to residents seeking information. “There is little doubt that public transport within the Scenic Rim remains an issue of vital importance to the community,” Mr Bartlett said. “The committee had hoped that even a once-a-month and schoolholiday bus service might form part of a broader solution to this problem, but patronage levels over the past two years have not reflected this. “While it is no longer viable to
continue these services due to poor patronage, this does not reduce the need for continuing advocacy for improved access to public transport over the long term.” Mr Bartlett said while the monthly bus services were to be discontinued, the Scenic Rim Transport telephone service and website would remain in place. “The network of transport coordinators who provide a telephone advisory service to residents and the www.scenicrimtransport.com website have been well supported, particularly by seniors in our community,” he said. “We appreciate the ongoing support of Centacare, Fassifern Community Centre and Tamborine Mountain Community Care in delivering this important service.” Mr Bartlett said funding would be redirected to supporting other aspects of the social plan implementation including family oriented and wellbeing programs, such as the 2014 Be Healthy & Active project. The transport telephone advisory service number is 5541 4176. Logan Coaches will continue to run buses from D J Smith Park (departing 9am) to Logan Hyperdome and Beenleigh from Monday to Friday.
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Fun Day
Dear Editor, I would like to thank the Canungra Owls for staging their Fun Day at Moriarty Park on 22nd February. It was heartwarming to see over 100 local children and their parents enjoying the Be Healthy and Active program sponsored by Scenic Rim Regional Council. The Brisbane Roar inflatable football field was a big hit with the children and a great warm up for the season ahead I’m sure. The young men from Brisbane Roar did a fine job organising the large numbers of children who all displayed great patience and a sense of fair play while enjoying the footy games. What was also great to see were the efforts of Jason Spurgin whose initiative brought Pink Stumps Day to Canungra. Many children enjoyed the cricket drills conducted by Steve and Adele Spurgin in between games of footy in the blow up field. Congratulatons to Jason for raising funds for breast cancer research and support completely off his own bat (pun intended). Wouldn’t it be great to have a cricket
club at Canungra for these children to join in the summer months to keep active. Food for thought. So thanks go to Bren Dalby and her fantastic Canungra Owls volunteers, Zoya Shabanay from Be Healthy and Active and the Spurgin family for putting on a great morning of activities for our children. David Baker - Canungra & District Community Bank® Project
Beaudesert Reunion
Dear Sir/Madam, The annual Beaudesert Reunion will be held on Saturday 8th March 2014, at St Thomas’ Anglican Church Hall in Albert Street, Beaudesert commencing at 9.30am. This year we celebrate our 62nd Reunion. We are hoping that some of the ‘Baby Boomers’ will wish to attend and celebrate with their family and friends and others of the older generation. Morning tea will be provided, but it is a BYO lunch, with tea, coffee and cordial provided. There will be a gold coin donation, with a lucky door prize and a raffle with a
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number of prizes drawn on the day. Whether you were born in Beaudesert, educated in Beaudesert or resided in the Beaudesert district, please come and join your friends at the Reunion. It is great to get together with old friends and talk about the past, so please come, and invite your friends and meet up with others. For more information please contact Ray Rooks on 5541 2388, Judy Balmer on 5541 2172 or Shirley Antcliff on 5541 1296. Shirley Antcliff Beaudesert Reunion Committee
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TCT’s DVD Review
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Working as a personal trainer and coach I am always observing how thinking affects results. Statements such as “I don’t have time, I can’t do that, I don’t know how, it’s too hard”, are things we catch ourselves saying sometimes. They are all pretty negative and what I call ‘closed door’ statements which imply that there is no alternative or solution. These statements (reasons and excuses!) all tell the unconscious mind that there is no alternative, prevent results being achieved, and keep us stuck in the problem. On the other end of the scale is positive thinking, but sometimes too much positivity can feel un-natural, as though you are bluffing yourself, and it can install a false sense of security, like passing the buck and handing the situation over to the universe, fate or whatever you believe will make something happen, rather than being proactive and taking the necessary actions. A more practical way forward is ‘possibility thinking’. Rather than a definitive negative or positive statement, you ask a question, opening the door to possibility, and inviting solutions to the problem to come to you. ‘How can I do that, when can I make time, how can I find out, who could help me, what do I need to do?’. The magic 4 - what, who, when and how. Keep asking the questions and your unconscious will be constantly searching for answers, and believing that there is a solution. Our bodies and circumstances are just an extension of our minds. If you are not achieving your fitness or lifestyle ideals, maybe you need to ask a better question?
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Disconnect examines how electronic media has affected the way we relate to each other through three stories. Ben Boyd is a loner at school, he has few friends and immerses himself in his world of music. He becomes the victim of cyber bullying by two boys from school, Jason and Frye who impersonate a girl on Facebook. Nina is a journalist looking for a big story to take her to the next level in her career. She convinces teen online stripper, Kyle to allow her to interview him, but Kyle thinks Nina’s interest is more than professional. Cindy and Derek are a couple who discover large sums of money are missing from their bank account. Their computers have been hacked and their identities stolen. When the police seem unable to help them, they take matters into their own hands.
One of the things I really enjoyed about Disconnect is it doesn’t have the usual Hollywood endings. I won’t say any more than that - you’ll have to watch for yourself to find out! Performances by all of the cast are oustanding, in particular Jonah Bobo who plays Ben Boyd. Disconnect deserves its ‘MA15+’ rating. There are graphic sexual scenes and some of the content will be disturbing for many viewers. It is a powerful film, both in its content and in the emotional punch it packs. It addresses issues that never even existed 10 or 20 years ago and certainly is food for thought. If you are looking for some light hearted entertainment - don’t watch this! But if you want a thought provoking film which provides commentary on the way electronic media can and has affected our lives, Disconnect is for you.
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The photo above was taken in Canungra several years ago. If you can identify the four children in the middle of the photo, (yes, the one who is crying as well), email their names to news@canungratimes.com.au to win a box of liqueur chocolates, kindly donated by Bren Dalby!
Snake in the Shower!
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This perhaps is the stuff of the famous Anthony Perkins psycho shower scene! Graeme Beaumont, who at the time had a leg brace on due to a broken leg, was seated in the shower shampooing his hair when he felt something slide across his foot. On looking down he saw what you can see in the photo below. The household was alerted by screams from the imobile victim. After removing Graeme from the shower and running more water down the drain,the snake appeared again twice - obviously wanting air. The use of long handled BBQ tongs to try to grab the snake was to no avail and it disappeared back down drain. The sullage tank concrete lid was not replaced properly recently, so possibly the intruder entered shower outflow drain via sullage tank.
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AWL Pets of the Month Nature’s Gems
Comb-Crested Jacana (Irediparra Gallinacea) By Melissa Whitby Birdwatching in Australia can be extremely rewarding due to the sheer diversity of bird species that can be observed. Birds come in many shapes and sizes, but one of the most unusual would have to be the Comb-crested Jacana. This extraordinary bird has one trait which sets it apart from all other Australian bird species. - it can literally walk on water! The Comb-crested Jacana is also known as the Lotusbird. It can be easily identified by a red comb above the eye, long toes and fingernails and a black breast band. The feet of a Comb-Crested Jacana are what allow this bird to look like it is walking on water. This bird spends many hours walking on floating vegetation in pursuit of a meal. The Comb-Crested Jacana is best located in permanent wetlands that have extensive floating vegetation. Usually, the birds are extremely active walking on waterlily leaves.
Comb-Crested Jacana. Photo: Melissa Whitby
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The range of the Comb-crested Jacana extends from coastal New South Wales, through Queensland and the Northern Territory to near Broome in Western Australia. Nesting occurs at different times of the year dependent on whether birds are located in northern or eastern Australia. The nest is built on floating vegetation and four eggs can be laid. Comb-crested Jacanas are relatively common in areas that provide wetlands with extensive floating vegetation. This can be seen in the extensive wetland areas of northern Australia. One of the best places to see Comb-crested Jacanas closer to home is at Emerald Lakes on the Gold Coast. When observing these birds, patience is important and watching carefully for their movements on the waterlilies. There are several species of Jacana throughout the world. The Combcrested Jacana is Australia’s only established species and another species the Pheasant-tailed Jacana has been sighted as a vagrant in Western Australia. This unusual bird never ceases to amazes me with its strange feet and odd body shape. They are a reminder of how unique and special Australian birds are in the landscape of this great country.
Kanga the Bull Arab x Kelpie is a lovely girl who loves to be with her humans. She will be a lively and fun companion who will probably enjoy playing in the backyard with the kids. She would love some classes where she can learn new tricks and commands, and will be lots of fun at the dog park or beach. She gets on well with other dogs and will make a great second dog. She is only nine months old and is up for anything that involves fun! Spectre is such a cool guy. He was surrendered to the AWLQ as his owners were not able to look after him anymore. He isn’t sure of shelter life and would love to find a home as soon as possible. He loves human company and would love nothing more than to be welcomed into the family home. He would enjoy a daily walk to keep his mind and body happy. He walks well on a lead and has great manners with his humans. He knows how to sit, shake hands, drop and comes when called. With such a big heart he will make an excellent companion.
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BUYING SMART TO PAY OFF FOR STUDENTS
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 Beaudesert Electorate students have the chance to share in more than $11,000 in cash prizes for themselves and their schools in the 2014 Buy Smart Competition. Member for Beaudesert Jon Krause encouraged local students to get involved in the competition which aims to raise awareness of financial and consumer issues among school students. “Young people are entering the marketplace earlier and earlier, so it is vitally important that they do so in an educated way,” Mr Krause said. “Buy Smart invites students from years 4 to 12 to submit a creative presentation to educate their peers about why it’s important to be consumer savvy. “Think outside the box with your entries. In previous years, everything from rap songs to board games, decorated items of clothing and even a handmade doll house, have been submitted. “Last year, more than 1,200 students from across Queensland entered and this year we are hoping for even more.” The total prize pool is over $11,000 across all three categories (school years 4-6, years 7-9, and years 10-12): • first prize – $500 for the student, $1500 for the student’s school or organisation • second prize – $200 for the student, $800 for the student’s school or organisation • third prize – $150 for the student, $500 for the student’s school or organisation • up to ten discretionary $50 highly commended student prizes across all categories. Entries will be judged on their creativity, quality, relevance to consumer issues and ability to communicate a consumer message. The competition closes on 12th September 2014, with winners to be announced in October. For more information on the Buy Smart Competition 2014 visit www.qld.gov.au/ buysmartcomp or call 13 QGOV (13 74 68). Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT Tell us what you think We’re making Queensland Government services simpler, clearer and faster and we want the people of the Scenic Rim to tell us how best to do this. Share your ideas on how to improve by completing our quick survey online at www. qld.gov.au/onestopshop and go into the draw to win an iPad Mini; on the phone via 13QGOV (13 74 68). For more information visit www.qld.gov.au/ onestopshop, email onestopshop@dsitia.qld. gov.au or call 13 QGOV (13 74 68).
By Suzanne Roberts, Practice Director, Informed Conveyancing Lawyers
Changes to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) come into effect from 12 March 2014. The National Privacy Principles which have been in place since 2001 will be replaced by the Australian Privacy Principles. The Australian Information Commissioner will have enhanced powers, including audit of private sector businesses, and the imposition of civil penalty orders of up to $1.7million for serious or repeated breaches. The changes impact the way businesses collect, use, store and disclose personal information. Special rules apply to direct marketing, overseas disclosure, collection of unsolicited information, requests for access and correction, and complaints. To comply with these changes, it is important that you review your privacy policy (which must be publicly accessible and should be published on your website), the provision of ‘privacy notices’ or ‘collection statements’ to the individuals concerned, subcontracting arrangements that involve the use
or disclosure of personal information, and data security. The changes also introduce a new obligation to put systems and procedures into place that will ensure that your organisation complies with the new Australian Privacy Principles, and that it deals appropriately with privacy complaints and enquiries, including requests for access. Private sector organisations should also designate a Privacy Officer and set out in writing what the Privacy Officer’s obligations will be. Health service providers and businesses that buy or sell personal information without the consent of the relevant individuals must also comply, regardless of their turnover. 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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School Happenings - Canungra State School
Students of the Week - Well done!
11th February Sophie Moriarty
18th February Rosabella De Pasquale
Term 1 Swimming
Term 1 Swimming commenced on 10th February. Lessons are given by the PE teacher Leandra Thomson and two other qualified swimming instructors. This is an important part of the School’s Physical Education program.
Tuesday 11th February Masonic Lodge Bursaries
The Canungra Masonic Lodge has sponsored the School’s Instrumental Music Program for over 10 years. In 2011, the Canungra Masonic Lodge amalgamated with the Tamborine chapter. The Tamborine Masonic Lodge continued their support of Instrumental Music in the school. At parade, Michael Fraser, on behalf of the Tamborine Masonic Lodge, announced the 2014 recipients of the Masonic Lodge bursaries. These
25th February Kyle McLeish
students were selected for their outstanding commitment to learning to play their instrument, for always being prepared and well practised and for being responsible, reliable and talented members of the School Band. Congratulations to Audrey Boaler in Year 6 and Lily Baker in Year 7 who were awarded these bursaries. These students will benefit from $150 each which will go towards the costs associated with their music studies. The School is also very grateful to the Tamborine Masonic Lodge for the donation of $1,500 to the Instrumental Music Program. This money will be used to purchase a new saxophone.
Thursday 13th February School Captain Elections
As both Year 6 and 7 students will be leaving the School at the end of the year
4th March Murphy Masterson
to attend high school, School Captains from both years were elected. The speeches delivered by the Year 6 and 7 students were outstanding and Mrs Murphy said it is important that every student who wrote and presented their speech feels extremely proud of themselves.
Friday 14th February House Captain Elections
Again, House Captains were elected from both Year 6 and 7 to give students at both year levels the opportunity to be leaders of the School.
18th February School Leaders Announced
School Leaders were announced at parade. Mrs Murphy said it is an exciting year with both Year 6 and 7 students are holding leadership positions.
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School Happenings - Canungra State School
Canungra State School 2014 Leadership Positions School Captains Yr 7: Jason Spurgin & Miekah Crocker Yr 6: Lachlan Tomlinson and Isabelle Ingram
Student Council Representatives Chloe Hughes, Kasey Wilson, Heather Moriarty and Paige Templeman.
House Captains Sarabah Yr 7: Lily Baker and Alli Roberts Yr 6: Riley Baker and Macauley Bennett Witheren Yr 7: Nicole Cooper and Hayden Irvine Yr 6: Willow Mills and Rosabella De Pasquale Wonglepong Yr 7: Satene Arnold and Ben Sheppard Yr 6: Aaliyah Sewell and Jade Young Flying Fox Yr 7: Christina McCallum and Eleanore Lewis Yr 6: Hayleigh Aiken and Zali Young
School Watch Gemma Middleton, Emma Johnston, Julia Rider and Jake Sommerville. Moriarty Park Representatives Codilee Harrison, Bridie Middis, Jack Brown, Erynn Phillips, Kaia Hunt, Sahla Hansen, Carlos Rasini and Larnie Rodrigues. Canungra Show Society Representatives Ashlin Henderson, Cooper Clark, Hannah Gill and Zoey Stephanou. Band Captains Audrey Boaler, Jake Sommerville.
She said the School is still relatively small and the role played by all the Senior Students (Years 6 and 7) is very important. “In my experience, these are the students who set the tone for the school and I am certain we will have a great year with their leadership,” she said. “The leadership positions involve added responsibilities for those Year 6 and 7 students. Some of the positions – School and House Captains – are elected by students and staff while others are selected by staff,” she said.
Choir Captains Bronwyn Watson, Sophie Withers. Green Team Lily Nicholson, Aaron Williams, Georgia Wilson and Greg Spurgin. Playground Leaders Brianna Kelly, Toby Wong, Camden Walker, Liam Henderson, Heather Moriarty, Hannah Gill, Taija Le Faucheur, Alli Roberts, Jenaya Markwell, Nicole Cooper, Darcy Christoffel, Lily Nicholson, Larnie Rodrigues, Joshua Torrens, Oliver Stenhouse, Hayden Irvine, Ethan May, Miekah Crocker, Sahla Hansen, Teagan Barritt, Kaia Hunt, Lily Baker, Paige Templeman, Kade Sutherland and Christina McCallum.
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Canungra
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21st February Free Dress Day - Wear Pink to School
Thursday
The theme for the Term 1 Free Dress Day was ‘Wear Pink to School’ which was selected to support the funraising efforts of Year 7 student Jason Spurgin who is raising money for the Jane McGrath Foundation. Jason set himself a target of $1,000 and has already raised $500 towards this great fundraiser for breast cancer care.
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Private lessons just $50 17 Appel Street, Canungra and Freedom Health and Fitness Gym, 13 Duckett Street, Beaudesert
PLEASE NOTE: Uniform shop is now open FRIDAYS 8am – 8.50am only
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An Invitation Principal’s Morning Tea Join us and discover TMC student-centred education
College Information Session: Primary P – 6 2015 Yr 7 into secondary education 2015 Yr 10 the foundation year of senior schooling
Tuesday 11th March 10am – 11.30am Tamborine Mountain College 80 Beacon Road North Tamborine 5545 3644 www.tmc.qld.edu.au
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School Happenings - Canungra State School
Green Team Plans for 2014
By Jodie Clifford, greenteamcss@gmail.com
Working Bee – 8th March
Our first working bee will be held this Saturday 8th Mar from 8.3010.30am celebrating Clean Up Australia Day. Our focus will not be just on rubbish but also weed removal and site preparation for our creek restoration project and gardening club. We will also be hosting a fundraising BBQ event with proceeds supporting Green Team projects. Please come along and get involved on support us by purchasing a tasty treat from our food stall. Please meet at marquees on school front oval.
Green Team Leaders
‘Wear Pink to School’ day on 21st February raised money for the Jane McGrath Foundation.
The Green Team is a respected group within the Canungra State School community and as such has been recognised for its opportunity to have senior leadership positions allocated. This year we congratulate Aaron Williams, Greg Spurgin (Year 6), Lily Nicholson and Georgia Wilson (Year 7) as our Green Team leaders. The Green Team looks forward to some great ideas and projects from these students.
Gardening Club Info Sheets
Our vegie gardening guru, Gardening Club co-ordinator Linda Riggs has developed some information sheets to be used with students participating in our gardening club program. These are too good to keep to ourselves so please feel free to contact us for a copy as they will be helpful for those trying to grow healthy, fresh produce at home! We will also upload these onto our website within the next few weeks. (http://canungrass.eq.edu. au) Our gardening and cooking club projects are underway for the year and this year we have a garden bed for each house group. We will have fun incentives to encourage gardening club participants to have the most productive vegetable gardens AND they get to eat the food they grow in cooking club! Watch the newsletter for updates. Let’s hope for some rain this month and some productive plant growth! Enquiries please email greenteamcss@gmail.com
Fringe Benefits Tax and Tax Planning Sunday 2nd March - HOGS Morning Tea
The HOGS (Harley Owners Group) came to the School for morning tea. This was a spectacular event with over 100 Harley Davidson motorbikes drove into the School grounds and the P & C provided morning tea. This was the second HOGS visit this year. They came on 5th January and were extremely impressed with what the P & C provided for morning tea. Obviously they pay for the privilege and that puts funds into the P & C account. It was a very successful fundraiser for the P & C. The P & C is very appreciative for the assistance from parents and students on the day..
With the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year end fast approaching on 31 March, the time has come to commence preparations for completing your organisation’s annual FBT return. The countdown to the end of the financial year has also started, and that means you should start to focus on your end of financial year tax position and any tax planning that is appropriate for you. For tax returns and other financial statements, please phone or drop into our office for a “Scope of Work” and free estimate.
P & C AGM
The 2014 P & C Office Bearers are: President.................Connie Sutherland Secretary ................Kelly Uccetta Treasurer.................Steven Spurgin Vice Presidents.......Rachael Hamblin and ................................Ken Wakefield Uniform Convenor...Rachel Mathers The Canungra Times, March 2014
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TCT Kids!
Birds
Youth Group
Find the names of these birds hidden in our Find - A - Word:
It’s on again for 2014! Fun and games for Year 6 to Year 9 students. Come along every 2nd Friday between 6pm and 8pm at the Uniting Church Hall. Cost is $5 pp. For more info contact Robyn 5543 4021. Dates this month are 7th and 21st March. Look for our cake stall at the Newsagency on Sat 22nd March!
Swim Club
Pigeon Wren Lorikeet Pheasant Hawk
Penguin Magpie Duck Sparrow Kookaburra
Cockatoo Emu Swallow Parrot Dove
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With Uranus in your midst, as it will be for some time yet, life is bound to have a slightly unsettling undercurrent. Uranus, aside from being associated with electricity, is associated with freedom. His job is to open your cage. That cage is made of ingrained habits. Let them go.
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For most of the month, Mercury is retrograde and effectively becalmed in the quietude of Pisces. This period puts you in a quandary. When you go to say what you think, you may well experience a lack of words, where there is usually dictionaries full. It will change. Take your time.
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Clues: Across 1 Nexuses 6 Talented, clever 10 Assumed a certain attitude 11 Represent in outline 12 Western most point of England (5-3) 13 To handle in a particular manner 15 Pig breeding farm 17 Satan 19 Emit, send forth 21 Tasteful, refined 22 Indian 24 For ever 27 Turn out in a specified way 29 Leguminous plant with seed used to make sauce 30 Small fast warships
Down 1 A thing made to be identical to another 2 Yearning for the past 3 Completely finished 4 Decorative stone open work 5 Decorative medallion 7 Find fault with 8 A body of electors 9 Thing that obstructs progress 14 Temporarily unable to speak 16 Appraise 18 Sweetness of smell 20 Bring to a higher position 21 A contributing factor or thing 23 Poor, destitute 25 Yellowish fleshy fruit 26 Of smaller quantity
February 2014
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Lindell Grimshaw
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With the Sun in Aquarius, Leo’s are being forced to consider life from the very opposite perspective to the one they normally take. Aquarius is a collective sign, focussed on community. Leo is the sign of individualism. Be a little less individualistic. Your wholeness is needed.
VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22)
Mercury is moving backwards and forwards into Pisces. Pisces is an awkward experience. It is the very opposite of the kind structure and order that you represent. It is vast, nebulous and formless - incomprehensibly mysterious. Life is leading you there slowly and gently.
LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23)
Mars keeps steeling you, when you think you are going to cave in. Libra is known as the iron fist in the velvet glove with good reason. Somehow you usually charm your way into having everyone, including yourself, believe that you are less directed than you are. It’s out now.
SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21)
With the Sun in Aquarius, life gets temporarily unfathomable. Though you make brave noises about change, when change really does make an appearance, you are as surprised as anyone to see your overwhelming tendency to retreat underground. Don’t back away from opportunity.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
Canungra Rainfall - February 2014 Area
When everyone is throwing around ideas like thunderbolts, you are bewildered. Being in your head is not a comfortable experience. It’s when life encourages the gentle flow of feelings in your heart, that it makes more sense. Bide your time. Wait without enacting habitual defences.
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Jupiter is retrograde. Your normal mode of endless expansion has gotten a little unpredictable. Mind you, the direction life has been taking you has been very unusual. Unfamiliar attachments and strange sentimentalities are surfacing. This confusion is a preparation for fresh clarity
CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
Venus is with you as you go to ground. This bodes well for love and intimacy. She shifts from retrograde to direct too, suggesting that love is less likely to be a mere fantasy. To get reality into gear, you will have to of course express your love, rather than your love of independence.
AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
The Sun is in Aquarius fuelling your fire. With Uranus in Aries, life is making you a high-octane mix of ideas, ideals, passions and heart-felt vision. Your fuse is likely to be short. Don’t let that undermine your cause. Direct your fire. Dance it off if you‘ve got too much. Keep it light.
PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
Rainbow looking out from Wonglepong towards Tamborine Mountain. Photo: Ray Hickson
The Aquarian Sun is igniting others but not you. You see it as all fluff and froth – ideas with no real connection to feeling. As others go up into the stratosphere, you don’t. The worldlywise fish knows that they will be down again. A herd of rebels is still a herd. Stay true to yourself. © M.J.Dean 2013
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Steven 0408 943 940 - A/H Fax 5543 7211 Gas Supplies
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Call ROCKY ON 0435 378 844 Hinterland Driveway & Landscaping Solutions Backhoe, Bobcat, Roller, Water Truck, Landscaping supplies also available.
Call Fred 0418 735 091 or 5541 3827
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Call John on 5543 6400 Mobile: 0424 486 986
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Gardening and Landscaping
Eager Beaver Garden Care
Garden maintenance & makeovers, landscaping plants, acreage mowing, commercial & private, body corporate.
Jason Beaver, Horticulturist - 0407 454
Personal Training for: Weight Loss/Toning Muscle Building and General Fitness Weekly Training Programs Bring a friend and share the cost!
Group Fitness Classes:
For all ages above 15 years Mon & Wed 5.30pm at Moriarty Park Hall
Ph: 0431 208 588 29B Christie Street, Canungra behind My Country Escape Fitt for Life. Ph: 0418 984 679. Clancy Lee Beck. Ph: 0407 434164 Handyman
Solar power specialists.
Craig’s Mowing Services
Residential and Small Acreage - Mowing - Weed Spraying - Rubbish Removal - Hedging - Garden Clean Ups -
Phone Craig 0417 728 561
O’McBell Home Maintenance
Phone Don 0414 564 050 Email: omcbellhomemaintenance@gmail.com For all those small jobs
To advertise phone 07 5543 5532 Health and Beauty • • • • • •
QLD Contr No: 758 25
Power points, lights, renovations, off peak. Generator service and repairs. Auto electrical work for motorhomes. Backup power systems for black outs. Pre-purchase inspections Pensioner discounts.
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Trade and Business Directory Health and Beauty 07 5543 5060 Shop 5/28-30 Christie St Canungra QLD 4275
Feelin’ Groovy Therapies Jane Evans Qualified Massage Therapist
Painter
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All interior and exterior work • Prompt and reliable • Workmanship guaranteed QBSA 1198097 Ph 0417 801 538 or 5546 9907
Plumber
Canungra Plumbing Local Plumber & Drainer Call Peter
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For Sale
Wanted
Trailer and Lawn and Garden Maintenance Equipment Danielle’s Gardens
Clean Fill Wanted: Phone 0432 407 544. Clean Fill Wanted: Boyland, will pay. Please phone. John 0405 364 376. Collector: Wants antique bottles and fruit jars, cash paid. Call Steve 0417 897 957. Mattress: Queen size, must be in good condition. Ph: 0419 767 090. Small garden shed: Ideal size 2 x 2 or similar. Ph: 0439 678202. Trailer: Old trailer to pick up paddock manure, unregistered is fine. Ph: 5543 7114. 02/14
Trailer (lockable) with rego. Honda self propelled mower 4 stroke. Brushcutter, two types hedge trimmers, blower, chainsaw and pole saw all 2 stroke. Brands are Shindaiwa, Husqvarna & Stihl. Also includes 15 litre back pack sprayer, rakes, mattock, shovels, hand shears, secatuers, fuel containers, poisons and various other equipment. All gear currently goes to work, trailer is honest, tows nicely and balances easily to maneuver by hand. Has served me very well. Selling together for $4,000.
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Baby Budgies: Fantastic colours, $20. Baby cockatiels, $25. Ph. 0409 982 456. Chicks For Sale: 6 week old, red with black or red with white. Free raised, organic babies. $5. Ph: 5543 0743. Dog Grooming: We come to you to pamper your pooch 3rd Sat of month. Kleaning K9s 0431 430 094 Hay: Lucerne Bales $15ea. 2541 Beaudesert Nerang Road, Benobble. Ph: 0431 091 296. p
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DEFENCE PRACTICE AREA CANUNGRA TRAINING AREA QUEENSLAND
TRAINING AREA/RANGE WARNING NOTICE
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Avocadoes: Organic. Full size $2 ea. Biddaddaba. Ph: 5543 0743. Bedhead: Queen recycled rimu, suitable for bed & base ensemble $100. Ph 0424 695 605. Double Bed: Nearly new with innerspring mattress. From guest room - clean, comfy and hardly used. Bought for over $400. Selling for $150 ono. Ph 0439 678202. Flute: Yamaha excellent condition, ideal student flute, comes with hard & soft carry case and music stand $550. Ph 0424 695 605. Ford Focus: 2007 Turbo Diesel TDCI Silver. 6 speed manual. Purchased new in 2008. Mechanically A1, serviced every 10,000km and in great condition. One owner & lots of highway & country use. 114,000km. Rego Oct 13. Includes Safety Pack, 6 Air Bags, ESP, New Tyres, Tinted, Cruise Control, Air Con, 16” Alloy Wheels & Touch Screen Sound & Nav System. Can get around 1000km per tank of fuel. $11,500ono. Ph: 0466 464 355. Kubota Tractor: L1501, 18HP, 2WD including 4FT Slasher with PTO O/Run clutch, top link with canopy frame. Excellent condition, low hours $4,400 negotiable. Phone: 0417 794 318. Landcruiser: ‘89 Landcruiser 4x4 wagon. 60 series 6 cyl turbo diesel. 480000k’s. Near new tyres, radiator and battery. Reliable and runs well. Sell as is $4000 neg. ph. 0407 130 092. Lawn Mower: Rover brand. Repaired, new blades, serviced. $90. Ph Krystyna 5543 5746. Postie Bike: Honda CT110 Postie Bike. Great for kids, farm use or register for road use. 2002 model & mechanically good. 0466 464 355. Roses: Fresh cut $10~$20/bunch 2541 Beaudesert Nerang Rd, Benobble. Ph: 0431 091 296. Washing Machine: Hoover 5kg heavy duty. Fully automatic, almost brand new, vgc. $250 ono. Ph Krystyna 5543 5746.
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Beechmont: Immaculate, 4 bedroom home with open ensuite. Parents retreat, combustion heater,a/c, DLUG. Solar power, $425 P/W. Avail Now! Beechmont: 4 bedroom timber home double storey. $350 P/W. Avail Now! Clagiraba: 3 bedroom home, house yard. Tiled throughout great views. Yard maintenance included. $400 P/W. Avail Now! Canungra: 4 bedroom brick home DLUG. Large yard fully fenced. $370 /W Avail Mid March. Lower Beechmont: Modern, 4 bedroom timber home, overlooking reserve. Ensuite , air con dble carport. $420 P/W. Avail Now!
Aussie Lifestyle Properties 2/1 Lawton Lane, Canungra Ph: 07 5543 4889
Accommodation Near New House: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens could be used as 2 separate accommodations. Biddaddaba. $330 pw. Ph 5543 0112. Room to Let: In 4 bedroom house in Canungra, walking distance to town. Share with 1 other person. $100pw neg. Ph: 0432 407 544. 04/14
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Residents and visitors to areas surrounding the Canungra Training Area are warned that it is a Defence live firing range. Defence training includes firing practices with live ammunition, explosives and lasers that generally occur daily between 0700h – 1600h. Night time practices also occur and are generally completed before 2200h. Unauthorised entry to the training area is prohibited and exposes any trespasser to serious injury or death. Unexploded ordnance from Defence activities are extremely dangerous and should not be handled. Persons found trespassing within the Canungra Training Area boundary will be prosecuted. For any inquiries regarding the Canungra Training Area please contact the Canungra Training Area, Range Control Officer on 07 5618 6808. Crossword Answers from page 27 Down Across 1 Copy 1 Connectors 6 Able 2 Nostalgia 10 Posed 3 Ended 11 Adumbrate 4 Tracery 12 Lands end 5 Roundel 13 Treat 7 Blame 15 Piggery 8 Electorate 17 Lucifer 9 Obstacle 19 Emananate 14 Speechless 21 Hindu 16 Evaluate 24 Evermore 18 Fragrance 27 Eventuate 20 Elevate 28 Nonce 21 Element 29 Soya 23 Needy 30 Destroyers 25 Mango 26 Less
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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
Community Organisation Information Night: Canungra Community Bank will hold a Community Organisation Information night on Friday 21st March at the Canungra Bowls Club. Members of the Community Bank Committee and Bendigo Bank staff will be providing information about banking products and services and what the Community Bank can offer not for profit groups. Residents of Canungra and the surrounding districts who would like to help to get a Community Bank in Canungra, can contact Janine Rockliff on 0434 238 005 or Ken Hill on 0419 188 655. The Community Bank will encompass the areas of Canungra, Beechmont, Tamborine Village and surrounds. Social Tennis: Are you interested in playing tennis on a Monday or Wednesday night 6.30pm till 8.30pm? All standards welcome - competent players to beginners. All enquiries call Brett Day on 0409 490 590. 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. Hall Hire: Canungra School of Arts Hall is available for hire for functions and classes. Call Barry on 5543 4008 or email secretary@canungrahall. com or see www.canungrahall.com QLD CWA Wonglepong Branch: The Wonglepong Branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association meets on the first Saturday of each month at 9.30am. Contact Joyce Libke on 5543 5212. Art & Culture Group: The Canungra Art & Culture Group meets every second Thursday at Canungra Showgrounds Art Hut 10am-1pm for fun, friendship and participation in a craft project. $2 per person (bring a plate). Ph 5543 5528. Justice of the Peace: Joe Rye JP: available at the Community Signing Centre in the room adjoining Canungra Library on Wednesdays from 1pm 5pm. Ph: 5543 5592. Faye Hines JP: available at Canungra Visitor Information Centre Fridays from 10am - 4pm.
Listings in the Community Noticeboard are free of charge for community organisations only. Email news@canungratimes.com.au or phone 0407 671 286.
Markets
Canungra Valley Markets: Next market 23rd February. 8am - 2pm. Stalls $10. Organisers looking for people to run fruit and vegetable stalls. 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. Boonah Country Markets: Springleigh Park Boonah 7am-12noon, 2nd and 4th Saturday. Lots to see and do! Phone 0448 248 828.
Church Services
Canungra Uniting Church: Appel Street. Sundays at 10.30am. Ph: 5541 1018. St Luke’s Church: National Park Road. Sundays at 7.45am. Seventh Day Adventist: The Little School House, Tamborine Village. Saturdays at 11am. Ph: 5543 8035 or 5541 1224. Tamborine Life Church: Sundays 10am Vonda Youngman Centre, 2-4 Knoll Road, North Tamborine. Ph: 0402 662 998. www.tamborinelifechurch.org.au
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
Listings in the Community Noticeboard are free for not for profit organisations. Phone 5543 5532.
St Luke’s Anglican Church By Di Ayscough, Guild President The news from St Luke’s this month is about our forthcoming Car Boot Sale & Street Stall to be held in the church grounds on Saturday 12th April commencing at 7.00am until 1.00pm. There are 16 sites available for your products or wares. Each site will cost $10-00 so get in early to book a site by phoning David on 5533 7070 The Church Guild will also hold their Easter Stall at the Car Boot Sale along with the normal home made products, as well as Devonshire Tea/Coffee and the usual Easter Raffle. A Sausage Sizzle will also be available so why not come and enjoy! The Church will be open for anyone to look inside at our beautiful old building. We have recently been informed that Rev. Valerie is to be collated as the Gold Coast Regional Archdeacon. We congratulate her on this new role, while at the same time continuing as our dedicated priest. We have had several on the sick list lately and so our prayers go to them and to anyone who is not feeling well or has an ailment or illness. We pray for you all to have good health and happiness in the future. Birthdays are plentiful at this time of the year and we wish Dawn Page a very Happy Birthday. If life seems to be lonely or a burden, please do not hesitate to come and talk to the friendly community at St Luke’s. Wednesday mornings from 9.00am and Sunday morning 7.45am. If you are new to the area and need a place to meet people or to worship, St Luke’s will always make you feel welcome. Don’t forget the Car Boot Sale!
Canungra Dental Surgery Robert A.M.Smith B.D.Sc.(Qld) Dental Surgeon
Open Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs 49 Christie Street, Canungra Ph: 5543 5299
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Moriarty Park News By Bren Dalby
FoodWorks Sportsperson of the Month
The January Sportsperson of the Month is hang-glider Billy Miller-MacLeod. Billy grew up in Canungra and has been surrounded by the hang gliding sport all his life. His father, Glen Macleod helped pioneer the sport in the area back in the 1980’s. After only taking up the sport one year before, Billy entered his first competition, the 2013 Canungra Hang Gliding Classic (QLD Titles). He beat some of Australia’s best pilots in quite a few of the competition days, including his father. He ended up winning the Foater Class as well as winning the QLD Hang Gliding B Grade Championship. Billy was told that he is the first person ever to win QLD B Grade in an intermediate level hang glider. His achievements since the Canungra competition in October last year have included:
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• - Recording a personal best flying distance of 143km from Dalby to past Condamine. • Recently flying with his father over 100km from Beechmont over the Great Dividing Range, landing just short of Warwick. Billy’s future goal is to get as high as possible in the Australian rankings and hopefully attract sponsorship so he can travel and go hang gliding around the world. He says he is absolutely stoked how it has all turned out so far! As the January Sportsperson of the Month, Billy will receive a $50 Foodworks voucher and a $50 sports store voucher kindly donated by Canungra Foodworks. To nominate someone you know for the FoodWorks Sportsperson of the Month, contact Bren Dalby on 0414 435 919 or pick up a nomination form from The Canungra Times.
Moriarty Park Community Sporting Centre
Sportsperson of the Year Awards
• Open to all sportspeople who reside in the 4275 postcode area or who play for a team in the area. • Monthly winners receive a certificate, medal & prizes to the value of $100 in the form of a $50 Canungra FoodWorks voucher & a $50 voucher from a selected sports store at the Award Ceremony conducted in January each year. • The Sportsperson of the Year’ and ‘Achiever of the Year’ (selected from 12 monthly winners) also receive trophies. For further information and to submit nominations contact: Bren Dalby on 0414 435 919, email bren.dalby@bigpond. com or post your nomination (with photograph) to: The Coordinator, Sportsperson of the Year Awards, MPCSC, PO Box 36, CANUNGRA QLD 4275
Honour Roll
2002 - Canungra U10 Soccer Team 2003 - Murray Hopley 2004 - Danielle Teveluwe 2005 - Jonny Durand 2006 - Chealsea Teveluwe 2007 - Joshua Bell-McNee Page 34
2008 - Katelyn Duncan 2009 - Phil Hystek 2010 - Adina Reed 2011 - Jake Middleton 2012 - Harrison Smith 2013 - Trevor Harrold
Sportsperson of the Year Awards - Expression of Interest The Committee of Moriarty Park Community Sporting Centre Inc. is seeking expressions of interest for the position of
Coordinator, Foodworks Sportsperson of the Year Awards The purpose of the awards is to promote sport in the community by recognising the achievements of our local sportspeople. Please note this is a volunteer position. All enquiries should be made to Bren Dalby by email at bren.dalby@bigpond.com or by phone on 0414 435 919. The Canungra Times, March 2014
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On The Green - Canungra Area Golf Club By Lindell Grimshaw
Ladies Golf Clinic
Canungra Area Golf Club will be running a six week golf clinic for ladies, both beginners and intermediate players, commencing at the end of March. The cost will be $25 per lesson with up to eight in a group onsite at the Club. The first Clinic will be held on a Friday morning, however if there is interest in a men’s clinic or a Sunday clinic this will be considered. To register your interest please contact Lindell Grimshaw on 0418 878 830.
Club House
The club house is coming on and the Club also has four golf carts available for hire.
Results
Thursday 2nd January: Stroke and Putt. Winner – L Blair 64 nett. Runner up – K Berghuis 66 nett c/b. Putts – B Wiedemann 25 putts. NTP: 5th R Bodey, 7th P Palliser, 8th L Blair, 14th G Talintyre, 16th P Palliser, 17th M Bennett. Saturday 4th January: Monthly Medal. Winner – G Owen 65 nett c/b. Runner up D Brown 65 nett c/b. Putts – G Owen 26 putts. NTP: 5th M Cully. 7th M Watson, 7th 27+ 2nd shot H Aitken, 8th J Beaver, Ladies 2nd shot 16th H Aitken. Saturday 11th January: Stableford. Winner – A Sansome 41 pts. Runner Up: D Brown 38pts. NTP: 5th D Brown, 7th K Mann, 7th 27+ 2nd shot J McAllan, 8th M Watson, 17th G Hanson, Ladies 2nd shot 16th K Sami. Thursday Men’s Monthly Medal: Winner: B Kenny 64. Runner Up: V Slingsby 67 c/b. NTP: 5th D McGuiness, 14th J Grimshaw, 7th S Stevenson, 8th J McAllan. Saturday 1st February: Stroke and Putt – Monthly Medal. Winner: Greg Brechbuhl 65. Runner Up: Anthony Coleman 66. Putts: Jason Beaver 25. NTP: 5th A Coleman, 14th A Coleman, 16th B Broderick, 8th R Collins, 27+2nd 7th J McAllan, 27th+2nd 16th L Staff,
Working on the new club house
Ladies 2nd 16th L Bobermein. Thursday 6th February: Stableford. Winner: R Boardman 38 c/b. Runner Up: G Hopley 38 c/b. NTP: 5th B Kenny, 7th S Mahony, 16th J Grimshaw, 8th M Watson. Saturday 8th February: Stableford. Winner: G Cowan 41. Runner Up: G Mulhearn 40. NTP: 5th Greg Brechbuhl, 7th B Mills, 16th R Hewlett, 8th A Sami, 17th B Broderick, 27+2nd 7th L Staff, Ladies 2nd 16th S Lake. Saturday 22nd February: Winner: R Hewlett +2. Runner Up: D Harris +2. NTP: 14th J McAllan, 7th D Brown, 16th M Bennett, 8th G Mulhearn, 17th B Broderick, 27+2nd 7th M Tynan, 27th+2nd 16th M Tynan, Ladies 2nd 16th L Bobermein.
Ladies Golf Results
‘Ladies Temptation Tuesday’: 9 hole Ambrose was won by Sue Maguire and Noleen Edwards 28.5. Runners up were Trish Schmidt and Gina Firth 29.5. We had a lovely day and it was great to see some new faces. First 18 hole comp for 2014 was February Monthly Medal: Winner – Irene Mills 76 nett c/b. Runner up – Trish Schmidt 76 nett. Putts – Irene Mills 28 putts. NTP – 5/14 – Sheila Mills. NTP 8/17 – Wendy Brown. Tuesday 5th March: Winner – Trish Schmidt 68 nett. Runner up – Sue Maguire 69 nett. Putts – Sheila Mills 28 putts. NTP 5/14 – Trish Schmidt, 8/17 – Sheila Mills. Bird’s Nest 7/16 – Sue Maguire.
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Canungra Bowls Club
5.
Congratulations to all teams who competed.
Saturday 22nd February: The 4th round played at Canungra. Beenleigh A 62 points defeated Canungra 56 points.
By Ray Hickson
Business and Community Competition
Thursday 6th February: The first round of the Business and Community Competition. Paper Runners were the overall winners with 2 + 28. Thursday 13th February: The second round resulted in a draw with the team of Yowie and the team of Odd Bobz both on 2 + 11. Thursday 20th February: The third round overall winners were Muppets with 2 + 26. The Ladder as of the 20th Feb now stands at: • Muppets 6 + 40. • Numb Nuts 6 + 27. • Paper Runners 4 + 26. • Odd Bodz 4 + 18. • Yowie 4 + 12. • Tam Trans 4 + 8. • M & M’s 2 + 5. • Crazy farmers 2 - 14. • Bees News 2 - 14. • Happy Days 2 - 17. • Hardware 0 -37. • Outpost 0 - 43.
Mixed Fours Day
23rd February: The Mixed Fours Day was held at Canungra Bowls Club with ten teams competing. The overall winners were the team from Broadbeach/Mermaid Beach with Mal Ford (Skip) and a score of 4 + 32. Runner Up was the team from Helensvale with Mike Nobbs as Skip and a score of 4 + 16. Last Round Winners were the Canungra team with Shane Stevenson as Skip and a score of +
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The last round winners of the Mixed Fours Day on 23rd February were Peter Hickson, Shane Stevenson (Skip), Ray Hickson and Herb
Men’s Summer Nines Competition
Saturday 1st February: The first round was played at Mudgeeraba. Mudgeeraba 70 points defeating Canungra 57 points Saturday 8th February: The 2nd round played at Canungra. Canungra 89 points defeated Gold Coast Lawn 50 points. Saturday 15th February: The 3rd round was played at Broadbeach. Broadbeach 62 points defeated Canungra 36 points
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Barefoot Bowls
Barefoot Bowls will be held on Sunday mornings at 9-30am. New players are welcome.
Cribbage
Cribbage is held every Monday night at Canungra Bowls Club at 7pm, more players needed.
Sport Canungra RSL Fishing Club
By Jennifer Dougherty
Canungra Owls Soccer News
By Bren Dalby
Fishing results from 19th January:
1st - Will Mahony with 10 carp on 120.4 points 2nd- Andrew Mahony with 7 carp on 87.5 points 3rd - Lyndon Dyer with 5 carp on 53.3 points
Final results from 2013 competition
Overall points winner - John Dougherty Junior winner - James Dougherty Heaviest carp - Will Mahony 3.2kg Biggest fish caught on lure - Lyndon Dyer
Photo: The Green Team - winners of the Canungra Pony Club Green and Gold Games. Left to right: Chelsie Lowe, Racheal De Jonge and Kiara Tobin.
Pony Club Green And Gold Fun
Thank you to all who attended and helped out on Saturday 22nd February. The Fun Day was sponsored by Scenic Rim Regional Council as part of the ‘Be Healthy and Active‘ Program. Brisbane Roar came along with an inflatable soccer field which was tremendously popular. The Fun Day mixed in with the terrifically organised cricket event running alongside, very successful in keeping all amused and having fun. Jason Spurgin is to be commended for his wonderful fundraising efforts for the McGrath Foundation; he is 12 years of age and organised the whole event himself. Well done Jason! It looks like this will be a big year for Canungra soccer with 14, possibly 15, teams playing including senior Men’s and Women’s teams. That means super curry nights on Wednesdays guys! We are currently formulating teams and would still like to gain a couple of coaches too. I have had several offers of canteen help which is wonderful. A big first for Canungra - the hosting of a five-a-side tournament for women over 16 years on 8th March from 9am at Moriarty Park. We have sourced sponsors from the local community and will have
three jumping castles, face painting and other entertainment, as well as the canteen running all day and raffles too of course! Hoping to have lots of local supporters come along for a family day, with a view to making this a regular pre season event. Many thanks to Bob and David who are helping to organise the day. Anyone who may be interested in sponsoring a team this year please contact Bren on 0414 435 919 or 5543 5917 or email bren.dalby@ bigpond.com. Costs vary, from roughly $200 to $1000 depending on the size of team, and how much gear you would like to sponsor for them. Please come along and support our local talent when we are playing at home and support the canteen however you can as it is this facility that keeps our fees low and events pulled together. Keep an eye on noticeboards outside Foodworks for dates for home games. Finally, a huge thank you to Scenic Rim Regional Council for the grant for $2000 to treat the funnel ants at Moriarty Park which were a big drama for the mowing people and children playing on one section of the half field. We are very grateful for their support. Go the Owls !!!!
By Peta-Kaye Croft
The Canungra Pony Club held it’s Green and Gold Games on 2nd January - the day after the official 2014 Sign-on Day where the Club welcomed some new members for the year. The Green and Gold Games was a fun start to Pony Club activities for 2014. Two teams were organised - Green and Gold and racing against the clock the teams battled it out in bending, barrels and other obstacle games. At the end of the day the Green Team were the overall winners. Congratulations to team riders Aston Hall with Dad Garry Hall, Racheal De Jonge , Kiara Tobin and Chelsie Lowe. The Canungra Pony Club accepts new members and meets the first Sunday of every month at the Canungra Show Grounds. For further information on the Canungra Pony and Hack Club please call the Secretary on 0467 373 837. The Canungra Times, March 2014
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Mitchell’s
Record
Twelve year old Mitchell McKay is set to head to Cairns for the Little Athletics State Titles after winning five medals and breaking records in four events at the Regional Championships. Mitchell competed in five events in the Under 12 age group at the Regionals. He broke records in four of those events: 100 metres, 200 metres, 400 metres and the Long Jump. Mitchell won the running events and came second in the Long Jump where both Mitchell and the first placegetter broke the existing record. He also won the U12 triple jump. This is Mitchell’s first full season of Little Athletics. He is training with the Jimboomba Club where he is quickly becoming known as an excellent athlete, at times competing above his age group. His performance at the Regionals has earned him a place at the State Titles in Cairns on 21st - 23rd March. Jimboomba Little Athletics Club Secretary, Peta Smith, described Mitchell as an exceptional talent.
Breaking
Regionals
Mitchell McKay putting 100% into his race at the Regional Championships
“Mitchell will be very competitive at the State Titles,” said Peta. “He is a good chance of a medal in all of his events, if not winning them.” Mitchell is looking forward to competiting in the State Titles and continuing his career in Little Athletics. His goal is to
one day train at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. Mitchell is seeking sponsorship to assist with travel costs for the State Championships. Businesses who are interested can contact his father, Craig on 0400 154 063.
Canungra Vs Nerang Sunday 15th June Moriarty Park 10am
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Game times are not yet confirmed until team for Canungra Super 6 Cricket on FaceBook numbers are known. All rules, regs & game or simply ask for full formatting online, just Search Facebook for details to be emailed. Canungra Super 6 Cricket. 10 overs per innings, stumagoo65@gmail.com 6 players per team, a great family day out. -------------------------I ask kindly for some ALL profits go to charity TBA. $25pp to play. volunteers to help out on
$2,000 in ca$h Plus! Prizes & trophies to be WON! Monster Raffle on the day. Donated prizes would be much appreciated.
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the day & for some sponsors to assist with prize-money, match-ball sponsorship, scorers, an umpire & help with set up & pack-up. Email Stu or txt on 0422 986 208
Sport
Canungra Swimmers Meet their Olympic Heroes!
Two of Canungra Social Swim Club’s members, Kasey Wilson and Erynn Phillips, attended a swim clinic hosted by the Make a Wish Foundation on Sunday 23rd February. Olympic swimmers Leisel Jones, Melanie Schlanger, Chris Wright and Christian Slater each took a squad session at the Clinic. The girls gained insights and honed their swimming technique under the Olympians’ friendly tutelage. In January, five Club members achieved qualifying times to attend the State Sprint Championships held at Chandler. The children watched some of the state’s best swimmers in action and then competed at State level themselves. Eight primary and 12 secondary students made it to school District swimming this year (an increase of 14 swimmers from last year) and five have made it to school Regional swimming championships. At least two of these children may make it to the school State Championships. Coach, Alanna Phillips said, “If the Club could secure a sponsor, I am sure we could raise the level of our competitive swimmers, getting more to State level and even achieving National qualifying times for the Age Championships. Swimming can be expensive and hard on parents, so if we can gain a sponsor who will pay for squad fees and entry fees to State level events for 12 months for our top 10 swimmers, I believe we could achieve outstanding results.” The Club provided a range of activities to extend the children’s swimming capabilities this season. The swim-a-thon challenged children to swim long distances, the squad development day introduced children to squad swimming and the surf school development day introduced children to swimming in an ocean current and to water sports such as surfing, paddle boarding and kayaking. Club President, Amanda Thorogood said it has been a great season for the Club. “We are looking forward to our Club Championships on 20th March and the Trophy Night on 29th March,” she said, “Trophy Night will be held at the Moriarty Park hall this year and we hope to have a jumping castle and face painter as well as a DJ to help make the night an outstanding success.”
Canungra Swim Club members Kasey Wilson and Erynn Phillips (Front) with Olympic swimmers Melanie Schlanger and Leisel Jones
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