Cooroora Connect November 2011

November 2011

An Initiative of Pomona & District Community House

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*** Christmas Holidays *** Pomona Community House will be closed from Monday 19 December 2011 to Friday 13 January 2012 reopening on Monday 16 January 2012 2

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Pomona Playgroup The community playgroup run by the Uniting Church in Pomona has just turned two!

Starting out with a small group meeting in the Uniting Church hall in Pomona, this playgroup has grown beyond all expectations - a tribute to those involved.

The playgroup is led by Sue Mulcahy, a qualified childcare educator and is affiliated with Playgroup Queensland.

The Church has responded by renewing and enlarging their child safe areas - creating plenty of space both indoors and outdoors, for children from 0 – 5/6years Last Sunday (23 October) the Pomona Uniting Church held a special 'children’s service” to celebrate children’s week and the second anniversary of this exciting venture. Members of the playgroup and their families were invited to attend.

Reverend David Fanning and Mrs Sue Mulcahy led this special service with standing room only for the late arrivals !

Families gathered after the service to cut the birthday cake, and enjoy a sausage sizzle while the children were releasing some energy on the jumping castle !

A successful initiative much appreciated by our community.

For more information about this playgroup please ring Sue Mulcahy ph 5447 7277 or come along to the Pomona Uniting Church at 9.00 am on Tuesday mornings during school terms.

FREE LEGAL ADVICE & REFERRAL

NORTHERN HINTERLAND OUTREACH @ Pomona & District Community House

Front – Brock Hamilton; Lachlan Markert; Hannah Harris Back – Rev Tim Griggs, Indi Fisher & Sue Mulcahy (Co-ordinator)

1 Memorial Ave, Pomona Tuesday evenings fortnightly 6.pm – 7.30pm (please arrive early for your appointment)

Next Dates - 6 December & 17 January

Saturday 3rd December

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

@

Phone 07 5443 7827 PROVIDE FAMILY & GENERAL LAW

Cooran Hall 7pm

ADVICE & REFERRAL SERVICES By $5 Donations

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DANCE

BABY HEALTH CLINIC

@ The Phoenix Room

Child Health

Fridays - 18th Nov

Nurse Deb Daley

2nd Dec/16 Dec This is a free Qld Health Service provided by highly trained health professionals offering contemporary information and relevant support to families.

phone 54854771 by donation Wild, authentic, undomesticated movement

Our Child, Youth and Family Health Team consists of child health nurses, early intervention specialists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and Dieticians

Allow your body to find its truest movement, moment to moment, & your cells to release their

Monday Mornings 9.30 - 12.30pm

stories & tensions through dance.

@ Pomona Community House Ring Noosa Community Health Phone 5449 5944 for appointments

We love our walking! How about joining our group? It‟s a great way for you, your family, and your dog to get some exercise.

Walking is available Monday to Friday. Meet us at 7.00am in front of the Pomona Community House (across from the chemist).

FOR MONDAY MORNING AND THURSDAY AFTERNOON……

We also do a monthly Moon Walk. The next Moon Walk dates are:

CONTACT HEATHER AT POMONA COMMUNITY HOUSE……

PH: 5485 2427

Instant Re-cognition

Tuesday 13th December For information, please call Faye Patrick: PH: 5485 2383

Hypnotherapy Time Line Therapy ™ Neuro Linguistic Programing (NLP) Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Holistic Counselling Meditation Robyn Clifford - PH: 0467 222 444 robyn.clifford@bigpond.com 2 Station St, Pomona 4

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Ex-Servicemen needed Men’s Shed Pomona Community House is currently involved in getting a Men‟s Shed up and running for Pomona and needs as many men, in particular, ex-servicemen to register their interest in being involved.

The Department of Veterans Affairs provides grants toward establishment of these Sheds but we have to prove that it will benefit the Veteran population in the area.

If you are interested either phone the Community House on 54852427 or by email to brian@pomonacommunityhouse.com.au The first Men‟s Shed was established about 10 years ago in Lane Cove in Sydney and it inspired another 520 Shed‟s to be established around Australia since then.

Expression of Interest Golf Lessons for all Ages……

Golf Instruction by Experienced Level 1 Accredited Golf Coach

More Broadband Equipment needed Six Years ago Pomona & District Community House was responsible for bringing Internet to Pomona and nearby residents by a campaign to get people to register their interest in getting connected.

After 100 people registered, Telstra provided equipment at the exchange to cater for this but, with more and more people using the internet this equipment (connection ports) has not been added to to cater for the growth.

Because of the lack of Ports people have been told to connect using Satellite or Wireless technology.

Both of these methods are unreliable, slow, inefficient and expensive with very little download allowances.

If you have been unable to have Broadband connected or been told that it is not available in your area, but your next door neighbours have access, please register your interest and tell us about your experience trying to get connected and we will attempt to get something done to fix the problem.

The more people who register a complaint the better chance we have of getting the exchange upgraded so please contact the House on 54852427 or preferably by email to brian@pomonacommunityhouse.com.au

Milton Winchester hit longer, straighter & with greater accuracy

Pomona Memorial School Of Arts Hall

& improve your technique.

AGM ********

Total cost $45 for 2 hours for a 6 week period For general enquiries about the lesson, contact Milton on PH: 5485 4170 To register your interest contact Pomona Community House PH: 5485 2427 Items required: golf clubs & golf balls

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PLOD’S PAGE

Working Bee Sunday 20 November

There is a group of volunteers who have started to meet monthly to take care of Cooroora Park. The group does weeding, planting and oversees the park for the benefit of the community.

The group would like to do a call out for volunteers to join the group in the Cooroora Connect.

All ages can come. We advise wearing protective clothing, sturdy shoes, a hat and gloves.

Community Nature Conservation Program Noosa & District Landcare (Rural Future Centre) (07) 5485 2155 bushcare@noosalandcare.org www.noosalandcare.org

Leanne Prizeman The Healing Energy of Nature * Combined Bodytalk & Reiki * SEICHIM * S.G.H * Reiki

Pomona’s Earth Magic PH: 0400 866449

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Install triple locking security screens on doors and windows, especially those at the rear of premises, out of view from the street where these critters dwell. They will always take the easy option if presented.

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Do not hold any cash at the premises, take it home or install a safe. Leave the till open and empty, and advertise this fact as many of these grubs are simply looking for quick cash. They will soon learn to look elsewhere.

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It’s a load of fun and volunteers learn about plants and conservation in a friendly environment.

Contact: Gemma Wright

Pest Control: As a community, we probably spend more money and time preventing termites and roaches each year than we do man sized intruders. You know, the spineless variety that crawl in through broken windows overnight, steal your goods and slide back out, to infest some other premises. We had a number of break and enter offences in the Pomona Business area in October, with Cooroy businesses copping the same a few days later. These are likely the same offenders as their methods are similar. To help prevent these unlawful entries, conduct a review of your security and consider the following tips.

Some of you already have alarms and video surveillance cameras installed with recording backup. This is the 1 st thing we ask for as investigators. Very difficult to beat good video as evidence and offenders are regularly charged with dozens of linked offences in other areas as a result.

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These pests are lazy and love nothing more than an open door in the house to ruin your day. Lock your doors and windows even if out for a short time, keep wallets, mobile phones and valuables like jewellery locked away or on your person.

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Importantly, talk to your neighbours, especially if you‟re going away for any length of time, they will notice things which can identify suspects. If something doesn‟t look right, at least note the person‟s description, car rego/features, many offences are solved this way, call us immediately if you think an offence is about to occur.

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Let the police know if you see suspicious activity such as vehicles, persons loitering near businesses or dwellings that are out of the ordinary.

We continue to receive useful intelligence from the community and any information relating to crime can be reported to us or anonymously to crime stoppers on 1800 333000.

On Any Sunday Unregistered noisy trail bikes are regularly being ridden in Forestry areas and roads around Pomona. Most trail bike riders are decent contributors to the community, engaging in An active exciting hobby, often with their families. Most of these riders are licensed on registered bikes and know where they can ride legally and responsibly. The few others don‟t care that they are disturbing many residents and can‟t be told otherwise. Most local Forestry areas, including the Noosa Trail network are off limits for unauthorised vehicles including 4wd‟s and motorcycles, and are clearly signed at track entrances. Unlicensed riders on unregistered machines such as motocross bikes cannot ride anywhere in state Foresty. Police and the EPA respond to these complaints and offenders can be heavily fined and have their bikes confiscated. We have several police trail bike riders at Pomona and conduct forestry operations in problem areas. Take it seriously, consider the impact on the locals, your sport and your wallet, and parents please take an interest in where your kids may be riding. Stay safe until next time.

Sgt Dan McNAMARA OIC Pomona Police 54852586 6

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Welcome to our new team‌..

Pomona Community House Committee for 2011/12

President: Dawn Gwynne Vice President: Joy Cross Treasurer: Ben Stoffl Secretary: Debbie Schouten Committee: Aimee Stanyer, Jan Wise, John Schouten Special welcome to our new committee members and a special thankyou to our previous committee member Brian Oâ€&#x;Connor for all your support over the past 12 months.

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NEWS FLASH........

Printing/Copying Prices

Pomona Community House Black/White 20cents per page

has a NEW

Colour $1.00 per page

Colour Copier......

Pricing available for bulk copies.

Colour printing & scanning

Newsletters, booklets

available through reception....

price on application.

ADVERTISE IN COLOUR in Cooroora Connect

We play Mah-jong On Wednesday....

1pm to 3pm

Colour Business Card 5.5cm x 9cm $25.00 x 4 editions = $100

At Pomona

Colour Banner 5.5cm x 18cm $50 x 4 editions = $200 Colour 1/2 Page $100 x 4 editions = $400

Community House Cost $2.00 donation

POMONA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HOUSE GROUPS & SERVICES PH: 54852427 Find us on Facebook

COLOUR & BLACK/WHITE PRINTING & PHOTOCOPYING , INTERNET, COMPUTER LESSONS, ROOM HIRE, LAMINATING, FAXING, LIBRARY FOR MEMBERS, RESUME SERVICE, REFFERAL & INFORMATION CHILD HEALTH CLINIC MONDAY 9.30AM - 12.30PM FOR APPOINTMENT CALL 5449 5944 CREATIVE WRITING TUESDAY 9.30AM - 11.30 AM 8

Advertising with Pomona Community House - Cooroora Connect helps fund our community newspaper......

CHOIR Monday 10.30AM - 12.00PM FORTNIGHTLY FREE LEGAL ADVICE TUESDAY 6PM - 7.30PM FORTNIGHTLY 54437827 FOCUS WEDNESDAY 9AM - 3PM 1300880574 MAHJONG WEDNESDAY 1PM - 3.30PM MUSIC LESSONS Piano/Guitar....

Cost Donation THURSDAY 9AM - 4PM

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SELF PACED COMPUTER LESSONS TUTOR AVAILABLE SCRABBLE FRIDAY 9AM- 12NOON

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICE FRIDAY 1PM—3PM

Lawson Shed Hire Contact Heather 5485 2427

"Dva" morning concert at Saffron Namaste Linsey and Tunji invite you to join them at the Indian influenced Cafe / Restaurant "Saffron Namaste" in Pomona on Sunday 4th December.

They will play for one hour from 10am.

Where: Saffron Namaste Cafe, 2a Memorial Ave, Pomona. (ph: 5485 0554) When: Sunday 4th December, 10am - 11am Come and have your Sunday Breakfast any time after 8am and then enjoy the music from 10am. Those wanting to have breakfast are advised to book a table (ph: 5485 0554) Admission is $10 "Dva" (Tunji Beier & Linsey Pollak) features Tunji on mridangam, kanjira (Sth Indian percussion) & morsing (jawharp) and Linsey on Turkish clarinet, Rosella, sax and self made wind instruments. "Dva" will play their own unique World Music style.

"Some partnerships, were meant to be.

Dva is unique in both instrumentation and output, Pollak having invented many of the wind instruments he plays. Beier, meanwhile, plays an array of handdrums from Africa, India and points in between. Their combined influences primarily the music of Eastern Europe, India and Africa - add up to a swirl of colours as they enjoy almost telepathic dialogues on self-penned or traditional compositions, which give way to thrilling improvisations. Dva is at the forefront of Australian creative music."

White Ribbon Day 25 November, The UN Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The White Ribbon organisation‟s current campaign encourages Australian men and boys to swear an oath to stop violence against women. The Oath – “I swear to never commit, excuse, or remain silent about violence against women” – goes beyond just clicking a button. By swearing the Oath and wearing a white ribbon on 25 November, we can all actively show our commitment to promote positive attitudes and behaviours towards women. So find out more and take the Oath at http:// www.whiteribbon.org.au/myoath and, as Mahatma Gandhi would say – „be the change you want to see in the world’.

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WHAT DO YOU CARE ABOUT IN YOUR COMMUNITY? What you said……

Good facilities/transport – 19 “People being able to access training (no cost or low cost) computers, groups and somewhere to socialise.”

“Having access to services and shops.”

“There needs to be a drop in centre for teenagers.” “…great shops/ great local school.”

Community Events/opportunities for fun and creativity – 21 “Support for local musicians and community performances.”

Thank you to everyone who responded to our Community Survey. Your replies were heartfelt and revealing. Thirty three residents replied via the boxes placed around Pomona and Cooran, and we collected another sixty two responses from the blackboard and from the posters outside the Mountain Stop Café and the Flower Room.

To give you a quick overview we have sorted the responses into some broad categories. Some replies covered more than one area so we have counted them as separate items. Here, we have given you the number of responses in each category with just a few examples.

“The creativity – music, art for young and old…”

“Promoting community spirit and inclusion especially for the young people…”

“Markets/community events/King of the Mountain Festival/Pomona in the Park…the freedom for our kids to hang out in the local park.”

“More gatherings – music/children’s activities…”

Safety/Law and Order – 10

Family/friends/neighbours/community spirit/ inclusion/resilience – 29

“…keeping Pomona small and safe for our children.”

“I wish our community to be happy…supportive of our elderly and young people.”

“Law and order. Noise. Children wandering the streets at night. Safety…”

“Friendliness everywhere we go around Pomona. The feeling that there will be resilience and sharing come hard times.”

“Relationships; inclusion; harmony; tolerance…open mindedness…friendship; fun; …courtesy; consideration…working together for a community purpose.”

A copy of the full list of comments is available for viewing at the Pomona Community House until we close for the year on Friday 17th December.

Thank you to the Pomona IGA, the Pomona Newsagency , the Cooran General Store, the Flower Room and the Mountain Stop café for assisting us with this project.

“I care about community connection – people being there for me and each other…”

Environment/peace & quiet/beauty – 28 “I care about my environment – the way I can be a part of it at my backdoor. It’s great to have a national forest near me – love nature.”

“Parks and wildlife: for health and fitness, for visual beauty, for clean environment, for animals to enjoy, for use in entertainment.”

“Environmental habitats.”

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New COFFEE SHOP IN TOWN

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Noosa & District Landcare Group Nominations are hereby called for current financial members who are interested in joining the management committee of Noosa & District Landcare Group Inc. Committee Members will be appointed at an Annual General Meeting of Noosa & District Landcare Group to be held

A Touch of the Past Antiques

Antiques

Reserve Street, Pomona (Opposite Stan Topper Park)

Date: Friday 9th December 2011 Time: 11.00am to 12.00pm (BBQ lunch to follow)

Ph: 5485 1883

Gifts

Where: Futures Centre, Pavilion Street, Pomona 4568

Open 7 Days 7am - 5pm

Flowers

Please RSVP by 2nd December 2011

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5485 2648 or admin@noosalandcare.org

Wanted for Pomona Night Of Lights

Bookings Ph: 5447-1766 Nov 23rd “Touch of the Tropics” Dec 21st “Christmas Party Time”

Large panels of MDF, or wooden doors suitable for mural painting…..also cans of acrylic paint.

Time: 11am - 1pm Bus available for Hinterland Residents

**conditions apply**

Please phone Jeff on 5485 2030 Copy Deadline the last day of the month.....

30 November 2011 /31 January 2012 Distribution Points: Pomona/Cooroy IGA, Pomona Post Office, Pomona Newsagents, Cooran General Store, Kin Kin Post Office, Boreen Point Shop.’

Cooroora Connect is also published on Facebook.....check out Pomona & District Community House Facebook Page..

POMONA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HOUSE INC

1 Memorial Ave, Pomona 4568

PHONE: 5485 2427 | FAX: 5485 1702 | ABN: 86 583 189 320 President - Dawn Gwynne

Vice President - Joy Cross

Manager - Brian Lawson

Treasurer - Ben Stoffl

Coordinator - Heather Manders

Secretary - Debbie Schouten

Coordinator - Kathryn Shewring

Cooroora Connect is published by Pomona & District Community House Inc. The material published in Cooroora Connect may be reproduced only with appropriate authorisation & acknowledgment.

The views expressed in Cooroora Connect are not necessarily the views of the editor, publisher or Pomona & District Community House.

EMAIL: heather@pomonacommunityhouse.com.au

WEBSITE: WWW.pomonacommunityhouse.com

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Cooran Collectables & Second Hand Cooran Trading Post Barry & Pam Hanlon 28 King Street, Cooran 4569 PH: 5485 2312

POMONA True Value Hardware PH: 5485 1351 10 Reserve St Pomona FOR ALL YOUR HARDWARE, TIMBER, GARDEN, PAINT, GAS, RURAL & PRODUCE NEEDS 9A Factory Street, Pomona

Wayne Colley Proprietor

PH: 5485 0000 Opening Hours Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday 8.30am - 1.30pm

Pomona AG Supplies

21 Factory St Pomona PH: 07 5485 0722

Shop 2C Memorial Ave Pomona (next to the pub)

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