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Noosa District farewells class of 2014

December 3, 2014 IN THIS ISSUE

Christmas in Cooroy Page 3

NDSHS Formal Pages 18-19 Sport Page 34-35

Sport Page 30-31

Pomona ............. 14-15 22 Classifieds ............ 18 Dining Feature ...............20-21 Xmas ... 19-21 Dining 22-23 Health ............... ...............26-28 Health 24-25 Pomona............... .............29-31

NOOSA District State High School 2014 graduates proudly crossed the stage dressed in their finest to accept their senior certificate of completion from school Principal Chris Roff and Senior School Deputy Principal Stacey Daveson.

The graduates received their certificates of completion to loud applause from their parents, siblings, friends and teachers, and reflected on their time at Noosa District State High School as they listened to memorable and wise words spoken by School Captains’ Nadia Dunning and James Langton and School Principal Chris Roff.

Principal Chris Roff urged the Year 12 students to make the most of their short time on earth, and suggested to the students that they leave positive

and lasting legacies. Student Council Leader Penny Fisher thanked parents, teachers and the school community for their support, encouragement, care, understanding and for all the assistance provided to the graduates throughout the trials and tribulations faced on their journey from Year 8 to Year 12.

Some students arrived to the graduation in style and in the Gatsby theme with limousines and vintage cars delivering the students to the school’s front gates, whilst one student opted to be different by arriving to the school on his ride-on Eksy.

The graduates were transported by bus to their formal dinner held at the RACV Noosa.

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The G20 Show is over and all the players have left the scene, It was by far the biggest event, Brisbane has ever seen.

Loads of pomp and circumstance, lots of talk financial, And lots of razzle-dazzle, with promises substantial.

The big shots were there in strength, watching each other like hawks, Fine-combing each other’s speeches, their out-of-session talks.

Will it result in anything useful, when the showtime speeches have ended.

Or will it have been just a talkfest, not what was supposedly intended.

Brisbane of course was all prettied up, all so smart and beautiful, The citizens behaved as requested, all obedient and dutiful.

However security measures caused inconvenience and frustration, In fact this was a major factor in justified business vexation.

The security police did everything that seemed to be required, They are to be congratulated, their performance justifiably admired.

Mr Abbott and Mr Putin, reportedly had their anticipated date, But it seems the threatened shirtfront, did not eventuate.

Mr Putin brought his Navy with him, which was fair enough, Perhaps in case the shirtfronting looked like getting rough.

But overall it went very well, the delegates looked quite happy, Even Mr Obama seemed to enjoy himself, and went home a happy chappy.

But I think the delegate who assured the greatest importance, Was the cuddly koala at the end, who gave the stellar performance.

No doubt the organisers were successful and all worked very hard, And the cost of about 400 million will end up on Australia’s credit card!!

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WITH the storm season upon us, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that during a storm people should: Move your car under cover or away from trees; Secure loose outdoor items; Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters; Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees; Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm; Beware of fallen trees and power lines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

WHILE exciting for some, fireworks, thunder and lightning can be very frightening for our furry friends. If you have a pet that is fearful of loud noises consider making them a safe place, upstairs with you or a safe dark space outside.

In their panic, pets can often somehow manage to escape properties you think impenetrable.

If they experience true distress, consider consulting your vet for options to help keep them calm.

The storm season always reinforces the importance of having your animal registered and microchipped, as registered and microchipped dogs and cats can quickly be reunited with their owners if they stray.

“Cooroy-Eumundi Garden Club THE final meeting for the year will be the members ‘End of Year Get-Together’ on Monday 8 December at the home of Bronwyn Neate, 22 The Promontory, Noosa Waters commencing at 11.30 am.

For further information please contact President Beth on 5449 1121.

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Cooroy Rotary President Chris Durie POW Awardee Karen Raison with her boss Leanne Walsh and Rotarian Carol Johnston SEVERAL local people have been recognised for their efforts in work and community at the annual Pride of Workmanship Awards held at The Rotary Club of Cooroy.

People are nominated by someone who knows them well and has let Rotary know just how good they are at their job and how they integrate with the community.

Everyone who receives the award has been chosen from all the people who have been nominated as being a special person who has really gone the extra mile with customer care and initiative.

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The award recipients for 2014 are: Karen Raison from Sunshine Butterflies; Rob Green from The Bakehouse Cooroy.

Peta and Brendan Sharp, owners of Peters Café Cooroy; Nathan Palmer from Chapman’s Auto Repairs Pomona Cooper Alan from Chapman’s Auto Repairs Pomona; Tex and Robin Pipke, owners of Town and Country Rentals President Chris Durie congratulated all the awardees for their dedication to duty and initiative and their care in the community and urged all the recipients to show the award with pride at their place of work.

IN each edition of the Cooroy Rag we are placing the photo of the Rolled up Rag (smaller version) in one of the advertisements for you to try and find. All you have to do is email us at editorial@cooroyrag. com.au or post your entry to: ‘Where’s the rolled up rag competition’, PO Box 898, Cooroy, 4563, and let us know which ad you found it in and the page number along with your name, address and phone number so we cantact you. Win a $25 dinner at the Cooroy RSL & Bowls Club. Entries close December 18th, 2014 Last edition’s winner was Sabine Levy of Cooroy who found the Rolled Up Rag in the Gelignite Jack’s ad on Page 11.

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Don’t miss the celebration of the decade CHRISTMAS in Cooroy is right at the top of the Christmas Tree in terms of festive season celebrations!

This year is going to be bigger and better to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of this fantastic free community event!

Attracting over 6,000 people, this event has the biggest program of FREE activities on offer, not to mention some really fun events that you just don’t see anywhere else!

“Christmas in Cooroy is unique because everything is free including rides, face painting, photo booth, a host of children’s activities and of course the popular visit by Santa.

But it is the wealth of unique entertainment and the terrific community atmosphere that really gets people excited. Plus this year to celebrate our 10th anniversary we’ve added so much more to the program that it is sure to be simply amazing,” explained event manager Danielle Taylor.

A new addition to the program this year is the Santa Sack Race sponsored by Cooroy Fish & Chips.

Traditional sack races to kick of the day at 4pm are sure to be a big hit with the kids and every child that participates gets a prize. There is also an animal farm, a wishing wall, a children’s parade plus lots of other exciting additions this year.

Next on the program is the Great Santa Race which is truly amazing spectacle with a crowd of Santa suit clad runners doing a roughly 300 metre sprint up the main

street? There is a prize pool of $2,400 sponsored by Noosa to Hinterland Plumbing Group and the $10 entry gets you Santa suit to run in and the proceeds go to the Leukaemia Foundation.

The Bendigo Bank Street Parade is the big drawcard with around 30 floats decorated in all sorts of imaginative ways.

This year the theme is “Wild West” and there are always lots of giveaways and lollies handed out into the crowds and people of all ages are

just amazed at how great the floats look.

Other highlights include the Poets Breakfast at the Cooroy Hotel, the East versus West Tug of War, the Teepee of Smiles Photo Booth sponsored by CJ Taxation Services, some great entertainment sponsored by Cooroy Supa IGA including local band Smokin Mirrors, the Hinterland Christian Centre Choir, Sunshine Coast Ukulele Masters and a fantastic fireworks display sponsored by Cooroy RSL. Plus there are market

stalls, food stalls and even a bar.

Christmas in Cooroy is on Saturday 6 December from 4pm and you can get the full program and all the information at w w w. c h r i s t m a s i n cooroy.com.au.

Christmas in Cooroy is hosted by Cooroy Chamber of Commerce & Rotary Club of Cooroy and is total FREE thanks to its sponsors – Cooroy Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank, Cooroy Hotel, Ricon Contractors, Cooroy Supa IGA, Club Cooroy RSL, Stella Con-

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All aboard the free holiday buses NOOSA residents and visitors are reminded that they can climb aboard Council’s free holiday buses this festive season.

Passengers can travel for free around Noosa from Boxing Day to January 4.

“At Easter more than 32,000 people boarded the Free Holiday Buses - the highest passenger numbers on record for the Easter free services - which highlights its popularity,” said Noosa Council’s Director, Planning and Infrastructure, Martin Drydale.

The Free Holiday Buses initiative aims to reduce congestion during peak holiday periods, promote public transport and provide stress-free access to Noosa’s popular tourist precincts.

The local bus services that will operate free to the public between December 26 and January 4 include: • Route 626 - Sunrise Beach to Tewantin via Noosa Heads; • Route 627 - Sunshine Beach to Tewantin

via Noosa Heads; • Route 628 - Noosa Junction to Noosa Parklands via Noosa Civic; • Route 629 Noosa Junction to Tewantin via Noosa Civic; • Route 632 - Cooran to Noosa via Cooroy and Pomona; • Route 064 - Peregian Beach to Noosa Heads (Temporary Shuttle); • Boreen Point to Tewantin Flexilink; • Noosa Council Cabs Service A recent survey found passengers enjoyed the convenience of the service. The Free Holiday Bus program is delivered in partnership with TransLink and Sunshine Coast bus operator, Sunbus.

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THE elves have worked extra hard this year to decorate Cooroy and they’ve apparently even planned a surprise with the weather too!

Those in the know are forecasting snow in Cooroy on Friday 5 December when the Ricon Christmas tree is officially turned on at 7pm.

One thing is for sure, there will be many smiles from all ages as it is a

great evening out for the whole family. Each year the beautiful Cooroy tree becomes more spectacular and there is little debate about which tree is the best on the Sunshine Coast.

Cooroy is one of the few towns that fund and install their own decorations thanks to the dedication of a host of volunteer elves and some very generous

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The giraffe known to so many of our kids is back in Cooroy. For the past few weeks the Life Education Van has provided our local primary aged kids with drug and

health education.

The new van purchased earlier this year has been visiting Cooroy State School, and will soon make its way to Yandina. It continues to provide our

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decorations; Cooroy Chamber of Commerce fund the street decorations and over 40 volunteers are the Christmas elves that decorated the town. There are also 21 shops in town that have created a Shop Window Trail with beautifully decorated windows and a Cooroy possum in fancy dress in each window. Shoppers can win

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sponsors. Ricon Contractors sponsor the tree which is the centre point to the decorations, Cooroy Pest Control sponsor the roundabout decorations at Garnet Street; Sunshine Mitre 10, Hinternoosa Real Estate, Cooroy Community Branch of Bendigo Bank, Cooroy Supa IGA Cooroy and Cooroy Central Guardian Pharmacy sponsor the rooftop

a $100 Luke’s Supa IGA Cooroy voucher by finding the possums and voting on their favourite window. Plus each shop has a special offer for those who follow the trail which can be found by scanning a QR code found on a sticker on the shop window.

The official turning on of the Christmas Tree lights and the launch of the Shop Window Trail occurs at the roundabout on the corner of Maple & Emerald Streets at 7.00pm Friday 5 December with carols by the Hinterland Christian Centre. It is preceded by the official opening of the Guardian Pharmacy “Hinterland Highlights” Photo Exhibition at the Butter Factory Arts Centre at 6pm.

And Friday’s celebrations are just the precursor to all of the free fun and festivities of Christmas in Cooroy on Saturday 6 December. For all the information go to www.christmasincooroy. com.au. But whatever you do – make sure you don’t miss it!

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kids with drug and health education with the wider program empowering one million young Australians each year to make safe choices.

Life Education was established 30 years ago to teach children ways to keep their bodies healthy and to equip them with the skills to make appropriate choices and a way of learning to stay secure in potentially unsafe situations. It remains a not-for-profit organisation, which operates in close partnership with our local schools and communities and relies

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on student fees and local community funding to meet costs. That’s where our local Bendigo Bank branches have stepped in to subsidize the program.

In fact, apart from funding the Life Education program for the past eight years, locals voted at a Community Forum held by Bendigo Bank in 2011 to make funding the new van a priority. So the plan has been in place since then, making this outcome all the more positive for our community.

In 2014, Life Ed Coordinator, Niki Andrinopoulos,has trav-

elled to 25 schools from Gympie to Yandina and nearly 9,000 children accessed the program.

On a local level, Cooloola-Noosa Life Education Association Inc. was formed in 1995 and from humble beginnings with very little backing the program is now seen as an essential component of every child’s education.

Cooroy State School principal, Des Deighton said his school always looks forward to their visit from the Life Ed Van and believes the program is an essential component of every child’s education.

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COOROY RAG BOUQUETS & B R I C K B AT S BRICKBAT to all those people who drive at 80kph or under between Cooroy and Timbeerwah turnoff. I respect that you may not want to drive at the legal limit of 100kph but bear a thought for people who do want to drive at the limit – look in your rear vision mirror and see the cars lining up behind you!

There are plenty of spots to go off the main road and pause for a minute or two to wait for the dozens of cars built up behind you to go past.

BOUQUET: “TJ and myself would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support for the last six years we owned Cooroy Seafood Market. The community was incredibly awesome and had become like a family to us. We wish you all well; and once again, thank you very much for your support. Take care. TJ and Reny “ BRICKBAT: Three times in 4 weeks, I have had a nasty surprise when I returned to my car after shopping – a ‘ding’ in my car. The last one (12/11) was the worst. After the first one I parked further away – and further away.

No note was left of course. After many years and many cars, I finally have a very nice car. I wash it, I polish it, I look after it to protect my investment as much as I can. After 30 odd years of parking regularly in Cooroy I have not seen such impatience, rudeness, inconsideration for others and downright lack of respect for self and for others. What is Cooroy turning to? Very sad. PS. Surely someone must see something.

BRICKBAT to the person/persons unknown who deemed it necessary to pick up our little Staff/Foxy and take her to the RSPCA and allegedly claim she has been chasing wallabies. Even if she did chase a wallaby (of which we have visiting our property) at the ripe old age of 12 years (84 human years) not in a bue fit would she ever catch one. This is distressing as Sarah is a much loved family pet. She has a collar with a council tag, another tag with her name, home phone number, a mobile phone number and it also says microchipped.

To the nameless, faceless person who could not even contact us directly to talk about their complaint via all these avenues, but drive all the way to the RSPCA to somehow get rid of her, shame on you! We are supporters of all animal welfare!

BOUQUET to Monique at the Cooroy Sports Hub for the marvellous job she did with the teacher aides Christmas party.

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MUSIC on Mondays is a new program designed to give emerging local artists all-important exposure.

It’s the brainchild of Cooroy Library, which plans to host the twicemonthly music events from early next year.

The hunt is now on for local artists keen to showcase their talents.

“We want to hear from musicians who are keen to perform their songs as part of this new program,” said Council Library Officer Jen Caddie.

“This is a chance for emerging artists to perform within their own local community and promote their work .”

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Artists wishing to take part should email the library via libraries @noosa. qld.gov.au< mailto:libraries@ noosa.qld.gov.au> or phone 07 5329 6555.

music with a new audience, Music on Mondays offers artists an opportunity to sell their CDs and develop connections with other emerging artists.

The program welcomes all types of music, but with a particular focus on ‘unplugged’ artists to reflect the library setting. Ms Caddie said the Music on Mondays initiative is built on the library’s existing connections with local schools and musicians, many of which were formed through the annual Cooroy Fusion Festival.

“With Music on Mondays we hope to develop a creative atmosphere in the library, one that nur-

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New Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Ltd founding directors NOOSA Council is calling for expressions of interests for eight founding directors to steer the new Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Ltd. “The establishment of the new management model puts the community squarely in the driver’s seat,” said Noosa Mayor Noel Playford.

In the future, new directors can be elected by the foundation except for one director position that will be filled by Council.

Expressions of interest are being sought from people with skills across key areas such as high-level leadership, business management, economics, science, sustainability and communications.

The new structure includes a charitable trust which will be able to attract funding from grants and donations, something that was not possible under the former Noosa Biosphere management model.

Council will contribute funding but will have no control over how the new structure allocates its funds.

While the director positions are unpaid, the founding directors will play an important role in shaping Noosa’s future as they work towards enhancing its environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

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COOROY RAG Anzac Equestrian History Project LOCAL film maker James Muller will be filming interviews for the Anzac Equestrian History Project at the Cooroy RSL Community Hall Saturday 13th December 2014 and we encourage all who have stories, photos and memorabilia to get in touch (Call Charles: 0417 792 944) and come along on the 13th Dec. The project is part of the Noosa Institute for Socio-Economic & Environmental Research (NISER) ‘Greater Sunshine Coast Anzac Equestrian History Project. NISER successfully secured Queensland and Federal government funding of $30,000 to undertake the project culminating with a launch and screening at Cooroy RSL for Anzac Day celebrations 2015.

The project is centred on recounting and recording on film the local Sunshine Coast ANZAC Equestrian History based on those who served in WW1. It will outline the strong contribution of manpower and horses made by the Light Horsemen who enlisted from the Greater Sunshine Coast region.

Many of the light horseman and their horses came from the region especially the hinterland areas and we are researching, interviewing and filming local people with a connection including descendants..

In addition, the equestrian history is being recounted via additional filmed interviews and footage of local equestrian and re-enactment troops Gympie & Maleny as well as from local remembrance events.

We believe that the Anzac Equestrian history is a substantially untold story and we intend to tell the story and to presence the great Anzac spirit and their influence which is alive today. A commemorative DVD will also enhance local historical education, community understanding and celebrations to mark the Centenary of ANZAC. If you have a connection or material relating to the Light Horse Anzac’s please call Charles 0417 792 944.

Last minute financial tips for Christmas Geoff Edwards, Branch Manager, Bendigo Community Bank, Cooroy WELL, Christmas in Cooroy is about to be held and it’s a special time of year in town.

Where has the year gone? It seems that every year goes by quicker than the last.

As everyone prepares for that magical day of the year, it’s a good idea to keep a close watch on your finances.

If you’re anything like me, you tend to leave your purchases a little late and put everything on the credit card.

That’s fine, as long as remember to attend to it before the Boxing Day sales really get you to a point of no return...

Here are some suggestions to keep things on track over the festive season; • Plan the purchase of your Christmas gifts to suit your budget. Write down everyone that you need to buy for and keep your eye out for specials in catalogues sent by many of the larger shops. Do your best to spot a bargain this week and take advantage of the post Christmas sales in

preparation for next year.

• Budget for Christmas by saving in a Christmas Club account. As little as $20 per week will mount up to over $1,000 in a year’s time. Where you can, avoid using the credit card and use this savings instead.

• Make the most of our wonderful local markets with home made goodies that can be given as gifts or even better, make your own gifts. It’s amazing what you can find and put together to make a wonderful homemade hamper, and (as we all know) nothing is more special than a handmade personalised gift.

• If you have a large family to buy for, consider a secret Santa gift, where only one gift is purchased but everyone in the family still gets a present.

• Don’t go overboard in the food department; plan your menus appropriately to suit your budget. Most of us overindulge at Christmas time way too much. · While it may sound funny, don’t forget to look at increasing your contents insurance

if you have lashed out on some bigger items for Christmas and if you’re lucky enough to be doing any kind of international or domestic travel, don’t forget about your travel insurance.

Hopefully these ideas will make things a little easier over this Christmas season and give you something to think about and work towards for the next. Merry Christmas, enjoy your time with family and friends, stay safe and drive carefully. I hope you have a great start to 2015.

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COOROY RAG LONG-TIME friends and next door neighbours, Joyce Cunningham and the late Una Bryant, were recently acknowledged for their outstanding volunteer contribution to the Cooroy community by being awarded 2014 Moderator’s Community Service Medals.

Recipients were presented their medals by the Uniting Church Moderator David Baker and the UnitingCare Queensland Chief Executive Officer Anne Cross at the 31st Synod meeting.

UnitingCare Queensland Director of Mission, Colleen Geyer, said that volunteers were usually people who simply saw a need and were driven to respond.

“Our medal recipients are amazing,” she said.

“They have quite often volunteered for many years and are the kind of people who just get in there and help wherever they can,” Colleen said.

For 50 years, Una volunteered in the community and Joyce over the last 30 years. Joyce and Una, along with their husbands, made a particularly outstanding

contribution to the development of Kabara, a locally funded 40-bed aged care facility for people who could no longer live independently in their homes.

Following construction, Joyce and Una continued to volunteer their time fundraising and regularly visiting people at the facility, now managed under Noosa Care Incorporated.

Described as having “determined commitment and boundless energy”, Joyce is still volunteering today.

Una volunteered her time for many other organisations in Cooroy, including the Memorial Hall Catering Committee, the Country Women’s Association, the Noosa District High School Auxiliary, Care and Share, Meals on Wheels, the Endeavour Foundation, the Red Cross Blood Bank, the Salvation Army and particularly the Noosa and Cooroy Rotary.

Joyce has supported the Endeavour Foundation op-shop in Cooroy, knitted ‘Trauma Teddies’ for the Nambour Fire Services and is also a Foundation Member

Pictured (left to right): UnitingCare Queensland CEO Anne Cross, Moderator’s Community Service Medal recipients Shirley Wyatt, Don Leckenby, Doreen Coker, Joyce Cunningham, Melva Bryant, Jane Frazer Cosgrove, Aunty Jean Phillips, UnitingCare Queensland Director of Mission Colleen Geyer and Uniting Church in Queensland Moderator David Baker. of the Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society. A total of 39 nominations were received from across the state and Joyce and Una were two of the 12 selected to receive the award. Una’s medal was accepted by her sister-in-law Melva Bryant. Many Moderator’s Medal recipients volunteer with UnitingCare Queensland service groups UnitingCare Community

(including Lifeline), UnitingCare Health hospitals and Blue Care which together support more than 14 000 people every day of the year.

“We have more than 9 000 committed and caring volunteers who work across UnitingCare Queensland. There are also many more who volunteer through their local Uniting Church giving care and support to refugees, prisoners

and other people doing it tough in their community,” Colleen said.

“The Moderator ’s medal is an excellent way to recognise the huge contribution that our volunteers make to the Queensland community.

It is also a demonstration of the importance that the Uniting Church places on being active in the community and reaching out to people in need,” she said.

Minister’s Cup awarded to Carol Watkins, SES

FOR the second year in a row, the SES State Member of the Year Minister’s Cup has come to

Noosa. This year, the Award has gone to Carol Watkins, Deputy Local Controller, Noosa SES.

Last year, the Minister’s Cup was awarded to Stan Ryan, Local Controller, Noosa SES. Both Stan and Carol are active members of the Cooroy SES Group.

Carol said she is very honoured to have been nominated, and selected for this Award. She will have been with the SES for 9 years in January.

“With 6000 SES volunteers state wide, it is certainly not something I expected. But being able to contribute to the community, and being recognised is very humbling”, she said.

Not long after joining the SES, Carol found that life in the Noosa Unit was very busy and rewarding. “It is a very active Unit where we all train and activate together so we get to know each other well and recognise the strengths of all members. Stan and I have been working together to make this Unit a strong and professional one and I would hope this Award in part reflects the success of these efforts”.

The Noosa Unit is very pro-active and focusses

on supporting its members. ‘Last year, we purchased a dual hopper automated sandbag filling machine, and recently we have purchased a 45Kva generator set up on a trailer, so it can be moved from location to location.

Carol would like to pay tribute to all her fellow volunteer colleagues in the SES, who contribute so much to the safety and resilience of the community. As many people say ‘Where would Australia be without volunteers in all walks of life?”

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A UNIQUE parkland residential precinct is coming to life in Cooroy, creating the perfect environment for people who chose not to compromise on lifestyle, quality or convenience.

Hinternoosa Estate Agent David Crerar said Release Four Erindale Park, known as Masonary Street, offered a rare combination of features making it the perfect solution for downsizers or buyers looking for superior quality.

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Mr Crerar said there were many people across the Geoff & Linda Brew Hinterland region ready to downsize from acreage blocks and Release Four Erindale Park offered a great option.

“The Noosa Hinterland has hundreds of stunning acreage blocks - but many occupants are ready to move on,” Mr Crerar said.

“Often people living on acreage are tired of maintaining properties of that size or perhaps the kids have movedon and they no longer need all that extra room for ponies or motorbikes.

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“House and land packages along this strip will include a selection of residences that are grand in scale and appearance, including luxury finishes and designer touches.

“In addition to splendid street appeal, with interesting rooflines and quality external features, homes will be equipped with first-class internal touches, usually considered extras by other building companies.

“This includes high ceilings, stones bench tops, European cookware, full-tiled bathrooms with quality tap ware and multiple living spaces.

“There are also a lot of unseen extras that are a standard feature of Ausmar Homes - including extra termite protection, better insulation and greater strength for all wall studs. These are high quality extras that ensure buyers get a superb finish inside and out.”

Mr Green said it was exciting to be involved in a project where exceptional quality was the priority over rock bottom prices.

“Masonary Street, Erindale Park house and land packages are designed to create a residential space that truly stands out.

“This street will impress right from the start. The great thing is that over time it will just get better and better, offering great value now and great potential in the future.”

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BED: 5; Bath: 3; Car:2. Price: $729,000 This character property, which one could envision coming straight off the pages of a country life magazine, is an absolute delight. Positioned on a private 2.07 acres and overlooking a large lily covered dam with stunning mountain backdrop, the timber home and completely separate two level mud brick garage/studio combine to create a truly

magical setting. The 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home w/ separate office is light, open and airy. The warm timber floors and finishes, the charming country kitchen with shaker style cabinetry and farmhouse sink and the ceiling rafters, beams and thick log posts enhance the special character of the home.

The master bedroom, office and large bathroom with clawfoot tub and separate shower are all located on the main level. There are numerous French doors opening out to verandahs, balconies and private patios. Upstairs, there are three additional good sized bedrooms with secondary lounge/ rumpus and bathroom.

Steps from the house, separated by a charming paved terrace with fountain, is a two-level mud brick 2 car garage with studio. Wide double barn doors open up to the garage space. This building is equipped

with a separate bathroom, a large open plan upper level living area and functional kitchen space. Here you can work from home, welcome guests and family or be inspired by the scenery around you. If ever there was a place to be inspired, this would be it.

Stroll out to the dam and cross the cable and slat suspension bridge just because. Dangle your legs off the large jetty just because. Spend the afternoon working in the veggie garden just because. There are so many reasons why you should view this home.

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WITH Christmas and New Year fast approaching, it’s more important than ever to manage your expenses and keep within your means.

Here are 20 great savings tips to help your dollar go further during the silly season!

1. Use AMP’s online budget planner to help you sort out your budget and find out how much money you have left to spend on holidays and gifts. Simply go to www.amp.com.au and click on the ‘Advice & Guidance’ tab and then click on ‘Find out more’ to locate the budget planners towards the bottom of the Calculator page.

2. If you don’t feel your current credit card is the best for you, do a credit card check at www.infochoice.com.au or www.canstar.com.au to find out if there are better offers. Make sure you read the fine print carefully, as there could be entry and exit costs and other charges to watch out for.

3. Sign up to Skype (at www.skype.com) and get free phone and video calls to your loved ones.

4. Check out www.christmaswarehouse. com.au for great discounts on Christmas decorations and gifts.

5. Buy Christmas presents early to get better deals.

6. Make your own lunch during the working week. You can save hundreds of dollars doing this, rather than buying lunch at your local take-away shop.

7. Use supermarket petrol discount coupons.

8. Check out shopping coupons and vouchers like www.hotdockets.com.au w w w. c l e v e r c o u p o n s . c o m . a u ; www.whypayfullprice.com.au.

9. If you’re over the age of 60, where possible, ask for a seniors discount or call Senior Shopper offers on 1300 366 265, if you live in Qld, NSW, the ACT or Vic. 10. Instead of splurging on hotels and other holiday accommodation, why not go camping? This is one of the cheapest forms of holidaying.

11. Switch off your hot water and all unnecessary electrical appliances (except fridges, freezers etc.) when you go on holidays.

12. Replace all your conventional light bulbs with energy-saving light bulbs. This will help to reduce your electricity intake and save hundreds of dollars for years to come.

13. Sign up to discount airline newsletters like Jetstar’s JetMail or Virgin Blue’s V-mail to find out about the latest special offers, promotions and sale fares.

14. Check out booking sites like www.wotif.com.au and www.lastminute.com for great flight and hotel accommodation deals.

15. Get travel, shopping and restaurant deals at sites like www.scoopon.com. au and www.groupon.com.au and www.living social.com 16. If you’re planning to travel overseas during the Christmas and New Year’s break, make sure you get travel insurance. The

Free Breast cancer screening returns to Cooroy WOMEN in the Cooroy area are being urged to take advantage of free breast cancer screening at Queensland Health’s mobile service which will be located the Eden Rehabilitation Hospital, 50 Maple Street, Cooroy until 17 December 2014.

BreastScreen Queensland Health Promotion Officer Deb Zammit said breast cancer is still one of the most common cancers experienced by Australian women with about 1 in 8 Queensland women diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 85.

“As there is currently no means of preventing breast cancer, the focus in reducing deaths from this disease is to detect breast cancer as early as possible,” Ms Zammit said Regular two yearly breast cancer screening is still the best way to find breast cancer early – well before a

women or her doctor can feel anything.

“Although the lead up to Christmas is a busy time, it is vital that all women heed messages about the importance of having a regular breast screen,” Ms Zammit said.

All women aged 40 years and over are eligible for a free breastscreen every two years at a BreastScreen Queensland Service. Women aged 5074 years are particularly encouraged to attend.

There is no need for women to put off having a breastscreen any longer.

It’s quick, simple, convenient, free and a doctor’s referral is not required.

Some early morning, late afternoon and Saturday appointments are available.

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benefits and peace of mind could far outweigh the cost.

17. Cut-back on your alcohol intake for a month. This could save you hundreds of dollars and can also improve your health.

18. A great cost-effective way to entertain your family for a night is to take a drive around your suburb or another nearby suburb to see the Christmas lights. It can become a family tradition.

19. Shave your head throughout the year and save hundreds of dollars on haircutting costs. You can also raise much needed funds for the Leukaemia Foundation by signing up to www.worlds greatestshave.com!

20. If you’re a man, save on the cost of shaving blades by letting your moustache grow during Movember. You can also raise much needed funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, beyondblue and the Movember foundationby signing up at www.movember.com.au!

For more ways to save money and budget effectively, please call us today. *Chad Monroe of Provision Wealth Management Pty Ltd ABN 52 149 014 004 are authorised representative and credit representative of AMP Financial Planning Pty Ltd AFS Licence No. 232706 What you need to know: Any advice in this editorial is of a general nature only and does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. Therefore, before making any decision, you should consider the appropriateness of the advice with regard to those matters.

Christmas Card Charity Workshop OVER $500 was raised to establish the ‘Footprints’ Program at Nambour Hospital. Making the day a resounding success, with attendants saying ‘We can’t wait until next year’.

This will be an annual event with a much bigger venue next year.

Almost 40 people attended the first Cooroy Christmas Charity Cardmaking Workshop on 22nd November. The Community Access room at the Library was packed to the rafters.

Attendees created over 15 festive projects each, lots of inspiring ideas were shared throughout the day.

Gaye Schrader would like to thank her fellow Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators, Barbara Boesten, Carolyn Lindenmayer and Zena Kennedy for their help in co ordinating this wonderful day and to Wayne Schrader for helping out throughout the day. Thanks to all those who attended and made the event such a success.

Special thanks to Nura Creighton and Stampin’ Up! For their generous donations of raffle prizes.

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Cooroy Shoes leaving no footprint COOROY Shoes and Accessories in Maple Street are excited to be stocking Mosey handbags. A bag you can grab to take on the world without walking all over it.

The Mosey collection is made from a special textile, made exclusively from rehabilitated P.E.T. beverage bottles. In fact, there is a tag on each Mosey bag telling you how many bottles wer rehabilitated in making that particular style.

The custom hardware is certified free of nickel, cadmum, lead and other fillers you want to avoid and the leather is real leather from one of the most progressive and ecologically sophisticated tanneries in the world.

So if you would like to decrease your footprint but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to compromise eco-friendly over a gorgeous bag, drop in and see the friendly, stylish ladies at Cooroy Shoes and Accessories.

Wilhelmina showcases some of the collection

Cooroy Harvest Fresh looking after your pets as well JOE Bartola, owner of Cooroy Harvest Fresh, is introducing Dr. Zoo products to his Maple Street Fruit and Vegie Store.

Dr. Zoo is an Australian company that has a background in creating natural products for humans with irritable skin.

They have used that expertise to develop a natural range of skin care for our delicate skinned furballs.

Many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realise that not all pet products need to show all the ingredients on their packaging. Dr Zoo

are passionate believers in letting owners know exactly all the ingredients that are in their products. That way, owners can research the ingredients to make sure they are healthy for their pet.

A pet will ingest much more of a skin product than a human, so it is very important that the ingredients used are edible.

They even use natural and food based preservatives. Drop into Cooroy Harvest Fresh for more information.

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Welcome back Clara

@ The RSL Saturday 5th Lighting of the Xmas Tree Saturday 6 th Club Cooroy Fireworks Saturday 13th Late For Woodstock Retro Night Xmas Party Saturday 27th Del’s Birthday Party with Billy Guy New Year’s Eve Bald Eagles Friday night entertainment from 6pm - 5th Steve Graham, 12th Billy Guy, 19th Fabian Friday 19th $100 Cold Hard Cash Please note that Club Cooroy RSL will be CLOSED for Christmas Day & Boxing Day.

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We have a Variety of Christmas Gift Sets MANY people will remember Clara Goodwin, from five years ago when she owned Cooroy Shoes and Accessories. Now she is back and opening a much-needed home, fashion and lifestyle store. Blue Brown Bag. Clara says she has been drawn back into Cooroy for the simple reason that people smile and acknowledge you in the street, she loves the people and the community minded people and appreciates that local people here are loyal to local business.

Clara has won many awards for her stores over the years, including, best new business, shop presentation, customer service, and best homeware store in Australia 2004, her business profile was awarded global honoree (one of five) in Chicago US. With 35 years in Homewares and now with time to spare, Clara was compelled to return

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to Cooroy and the industry that has given her so many happy times, and she is delighted to be able to share her knowledge and love of homewares with the Cooroy community.

Clara is happy to be able stock quality products at the right price, with a wonderful range of dinnerware, towels by Supertex, quality linens, Orla Klely designer homewares, and home accessories. Blue Brown Bag is also stocking a variety of clothing labels focussing on cotton, linen and rayon, which is suitable for our climate.

You will not miss her gorgeous shop window of Blue Brown Bag at 28A Maple Street, so call in and have a browse, with complimentary gift wrapping and local delivery, and Claras motto of “if we don’t make a sale we make a friend” you won’t be disappointed.

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Cooroy SS Prep numbers on the rise EARLY indications are that there will be plenty of excited Prep students at Cooroy State School in 2015 with already an enrolment increase for next year of almost 25% compared to this year’s enrolment numbers.

Cooroy State School has been successfully educating the students of Cooroy since 1909 and has forged a very strong partnership with Noosa District SHS to

ensure a smooth transition between primary and high school.

Principal Des Deighton said the increase in Prep enrolments for next year is an indication that local people have become very aware of what a fantastic local school they have where strong academic standards are underpinned by a caring, happy school commu-

nity where children are given a wealth of opportunities. “ 2015 is shaping as a particularly great year as we have our first Canberra trip for year 6, every Prep child will have their own XO laptop at no cost to parents and we have been given a Numeracy coach to work with staff on further extending the great work being done in Maths, “ said Mr

Deighton.

“We are forever getting compliments

about the positive and happy tone of our school; our students, their great behaviour and the respect they show.”

Mr Deighton also paid tribute to the Grounds Staff Steve Harland and Bill Magin as the condition of the school and grounds ensures a wonderful physical learning environment.

Mr Deighton said that although Prep numbers were on the rise, there was still plenty of room for new enrolments. “If you want your child to have access to their own XO laptop as another tool to enhance their learning, we are the school that can provide it.”

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Design a picture showing what you like best about life in the Noosa Hinterland community This can be a picture or a painting. All entries must be no larger than an A4 sheet.

To be eligible to win you must be 13 years old or younger. The image must be your own work.

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Here’s to a bright future THERE’S a world of possibility, but whatever their future paths, the staff and community of Noosa Christian College, Cooroy wish each individual in their graduating class of 2014 the very best.

Completing their studies and enjoying their school formal at the Sheraton Resort in Noosa on November

20, the combined talents of this group are very promising. A few students have already secured work locally and interstate.

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over the past 11 years to offer Prep to Year 12, currently with a student body of more than 250. With its middle school program well established since 2011, the college is an excellent option for

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ON the 15th October our grandchildren’s 9 month old Beagle, Charlie, went missing from the Rafter Estate between Cash Road and Sunrise Road in Eumundi and has not yet been found.

The family have gridsearched the bush

where he went missing, and systematically canvassed their local neighbourhood, and also the Yandina Bli Bli Road and Dunethin Rock area where there was a sighting of a dog fitting Charlie’s description at 7.30am on the 25th October. Posters

with photos and contact numbers have been put up everywhere the family can think of where dog lovers might go, in hope that someone might have seen him.

Ads with photos were placed in local papers.

Overwhelmingly the response from people has been nothing but kindness and compassion for the family’s sense of loss, and the lack of closure in not knowing his fate.

Charlie is a beautiful little dog, with a lovely disposition, and quickly became like the “fifth child” in the family. We are all unbearably sad at the loss of his little presence in our lives.

Where is he? Did he come to grief in the bush and despite our searching, his body not been found? He is a smart fit little dog. We don’t think this has happened. Has he been picked up and taken miles away? Has another family adopted him? He is obviously a cared for dog, why would anybody who might have found him not try to find his owners? Is he with another family, and if so, is he being looked after?

We are mindful that Charlie is a dog and not a child, and our hearts go out to all those who live with unsolved mysteries as to the whereabouts of lost loved ones. If this

horrible sense of loss and grieving is the way it feels to not know the fate of a little dog, what must it be like to lose a child or have a son missing in wartime, or to have an unresolved disappearance of any loved person?

We finish with a plea for the return of Charlie. A generous reward if offered for his safe return. He can be returned to any Vet or RSPCA and the reward will be organised immediately . Is there a possibility we might have a happy ending to Charlie’s story after all? Please phone us: Paul on 0407 086 152 or his wife Katherine 0418 725 571 myself 0414 587 188.

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THE J at Noosa Junction will be transformed into a wonderland filled with joyful Christmas scenes and festive fun for two nights in December when Noosa Chorale presents its Christmas Cheer and Wassail.

The Wassail has been a calendar event each year since it started in 2007 and is so popular performances post “house full” signs.

The original idea came from one of music director Adrian King’s U.K. groups, the Grimsby Bach Choir, which each year stages a Wassail derived from the Old Norse ves hael or from a later time the Anglo Saxon waes hael. Depending on how you feel at the time it can be a toast of a drink like mulled ale or a party, particularly at Christmas.

It’s easy to imagine roistering Vikings hallooing Wassail as they dip they beards into their tankards or 12th Century English peasants warming up to the winter weather with a Christmas carol or

dining & entertainment Chorale’s Xmas Joy at The J two and a hot mug.

This Christmas the Wassail theme is “Joy” and, according to Chorale vice president and organiser, Talluah Harper, “It’s the joy of the holidays, joy in music, joy in food and joy in others.

“It is table seating and we’re inviting folk to join us in sharing cheese platters, mince pies, drinks and hear some wonderful festive songs, sing carols from word sheets with the choir and enjoy a genial atmosphere of bonhomie and hearty Christmas Cheer!”

The Chorale will showcase famous English composer Vaughan Williams and his “Fantasia on Christmas Carols” which has been described as “a piece which is awash with a luxurious, velvety smooth sound and absolutely divine.”

Guest soloist in “Fantasia” is internationally renowned cellist Louise King who, as a concert and recording artist, has worked extensively

Noosa Chorale sopranos Talluah Harper and Debbie Boyles with music director Adrian King in Viking moods for Chorale’s Wassail. throughout the UK, Asia, Europe and now Australia with some of the world’s finest orchestras.

Louise combines her concert work with teaching and Wassail partygoers will get an exclusive preview of the young students’

musical talents on arrival at The J for the Chorale concerts.

Louise has organised around 12 of her cellists to play Christmas carols on the forecourt—a sort of cello hello!

Noosa Chorale Christmas Cheer. The J

at Noosa Junction.

Saturday and Sunday, December 20 and 21.

7.30pm. Ticket price $30, include a cheese platter and homemade mince pies. Drinks at the bar.

Bookings: www.thej.com.au.

Inquiries 07 5329 6560.

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COOROY RAG Look whos at Maison de Provence MATT Golinski is going to help us out at Maison de Provence . . . Come and try his food tomorrow and the next day...and the next day!

Rum Balls for Christmas 1 ½ cups walnuts, ground 3 cups vanilla wafers, ground 1 cup caster sugar, sifted 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa 3 tablespoons light corn syrup ½ cup dark rum (or bourbon) Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix well. Shape into small balls, about 1 inch diameter. Roll in confectioner’s sugar.

Make rum balls 3 days in advance to mellow before serving. Store in a covered container.

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STREET CLOSURE & FIREWORKS FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER Roundabout at Maple & Emerald Sts Closed 6pm to 8pm

SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER Maple St closed from Garnet St to Lower Mill Rd Closed 4pm to 8pm

FIREWORKS SAT 6 DEC at 7.15pm please secure pets

Christmas in Cooroy www.christmasincooroy.com.au For Sale enquiries 5474 3309 - 5485 2298

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SUNDAY SERVICES 8.00am - Cooroy - 51 Maple St 9.30am - Pomona - 27 Factory St

PH: 5447 6152 Anglican Parish of Cooroora Pomona - Rectory St - Sunday 7.30am Cooroy - Tewantin Road - Sunday 9.30am Kin Kin - Main St - 10.00am (1st Sunday of the Month)

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For more info call Rev Jillian Moses 5485 1218

What’s On

COOROY MARKET 9.30am & 5.30pm Family Service Every Sunday

Held at RSL Memorial Hall

Contemporary worship & teaching Incredibles Children’s Program from toddlers to primary school age Refreshments after the service - People of all ages welcome -

Maple Street, Cooroy

HEALING MEETINGS - 1st SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH

113 Marara Street Cooroy 4563 www@hinterland.org.au 07 5447 7797 Assemblies of God Church

EVERY THURSDAY 8am - 1pm Catholic Church Mass Times

Sacred Heart Cooroy 63 Maple St Sat evening 5.30pm Tuesday 8.30am

St Patrick’s Pomona

CHRISTIAN OUTREACH CENTRE POMONA SUNDAY SERVICES Pomona Community Hall - Reserve Street

9.30-11am Family Service *Contemporary Music *Teaching *Kids Church FOOD & DRINKS AFTER SERVICE ENQUIRIES: Snr Pastor Joy & Allan Cross 0412 972 744 joycross@livinghopechurch.org

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1 Church St Sunday 8am Wednesday 5.30pm Parish Office 54471188 Parish Priest - Fr Mark Franklin Email: admin@noosacatholic.com The Church of United Spiritualism of Australia

Crafts, Clothes, Bric-a-Brac, Plants, Fruit & Vegs, Jewellery, Books and Flowers. Organic Dried Foods, DVDs & Reflexology Equipment

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What’s On

Volunteers Required

OVERWHELMED BY EATING AND DIETING?

Urgently Needs Volunteers

Overeaters Anonymous CAN HELP Meetings in Cooroy library Thursday 1pm Contact 5475 3563 or 0404302186

Do you have a couple of hours to spare each week or fortnight. Pomona Meals on Wheels needs deliverers, office and kitchen help. If you would like to help phone 54851777 between 8a.m. -12noon, Mon.Wed.Fri. or email us: mowp@bigpond.com.

We would love to hear from you.

Clairvoyance - Guest Speakers - Healing Meditations COOROY - QCWA Hall Maple Street Wednesdays 7.00pm Rev Kathy McVann - 0414 972632

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COOROY RAG JACK Spicer Oval in Kandanga sprang into life on Saturday as thousands turned out to celebrate the MARY River Festival. Great weather meant that the anticipated crowds turned into reality as communities along the Mary celebrated, a couple of days in advance of the fifth anniversary of the federal government decision that quashed the illconceived Traveston Dam. Festival Coordinator Joolie Gibbs said she was delighted with the turnout for this year’s festival.

“It’s a lot more than just the numbers of people who came along, “ she said.

“It’s the great spirit of celebration and community they brought with them. The Mary river festival has earned the reputation for its friendliness, great music and diverse artistic creativity and Saturday’s festival, and the feedback we’ve had from it, only continued and deepened that reputation.”

“This is a grassroots festival all run on the wonderful energy of volunteers with the muchappreciated support of sponsors. We wanted to celebrate a lot more than just the decision than canned the dam, we wanted to celebrate the diversity in our community, both human a and ecological.”

“Our music did this, with performers from as far afield as Kenya, Ireland and the USA but it’s the depth of this festival that always excites me. We have some great things for kids of all ages to get involved in and our enormously diverse information and community stalls. Things like Geckoes Wildlife, the MRCCC’s waterbug discovery table and the speakers tent give us a much better idea about some of the creatures with whom we share this catchment.”

There was a lot of interest in Leah Barclay’s RiverListening project, as there was in the Fish Stocking Association’s live display which included the dreaded Tilapia which has recently been reported in the lower Mary.

When it comes to music, Joolie says that performers say the audiences at past festivals here are among the best.

“This year we had so many wanting to play that we ran to a second stage and it was wonderful to see that it worked so well.” she said For USA-based band, Fish out of Water, the Mary River Festival was their first performance on their current Australian tour. but they certainly received a warm welcome.

“They were absolutely brilliant ‘”said one festival patron.

Sunshine Coast music icon Barry Charles and his band Deeper Beat were back by popular demand and delighted the audience in the just-on-dusk time slot before a mesmerizing lantern parade filled with turtles and frogs and cod and lungfish gave way to a laser lightshow took that delight even further.

Then it was Sydney-based Psycho Zydeco who showed what high-energy zydeco music was all about and very quickly had the crowd up and dancing.

And as the strains of Psycho Zydeco drifted off into the night, and some went on to listen to longstanding festival favorite The Floating Bridges in the Kandanga Hotel, festival MC Ian Mackay quoted Professor Tim Flannery’s comments on the Mary to highlight the reason that underscored the celebration.

Tim Flannery and John Doyle had visited the Mary as part of the “Two on the Great Divide” television series and had close encounters with both the unique Mary River, Turtle and the “living fossil” the Lungfish.

Of the Mary, Professor Flannery had said, “It’s not our biggest, it’s not our longest, but I reckon the Mary is one of the most important rivers in Australia.”

It seemed a more than fitting way to end the celebration.

Meet the new local sparkie

LOCAL lad, Drew Stewart, has started his own electrical business called My Sparkie Electrical.

Drew was born and bred on the Sunshine Coast and after graduating from NDSHS in 2009 began his electrician apprenticeship specialising in solar installation and repairs. He has now acquired his contractor ’s licence and is keen to build a reputation for his new business as a reliable, reasonably priced electrician who does quality work.

Call Drew for a quote on 0429 402 345.

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what’s on at Mill Place December at the Butter Factory Arts Centre Gallery Open: Tuesday – Friday, 10.00am – 4.00pm & Saturday, 10.00am – noon. For further information please contact the Butter Factory on 5329 6580 or online at: http://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/butter-factory-arts-centre or email gallery@noosa.qld.gov.au to book an event.

EXHIBITIONS 15th October- 6th December Kerry Wilson: Shadows and Light In the shadows is the gap for the mind to slip and imagine new things. The bright light of reality shifts to a deep unknown space. Kerry’s recent work focuses on light and shadow in the landscape and the sensations it emits. Luminous white paint and pastel marks contrast with dusky charcoal and ink textures to reveal the essential qualities of nature.

15th October – 6th December Shirley Strano: Sound of Imagination Rhythmical landscapes of the Sunshine Coast hinterland with its mystical and ancient volcanic plugs are portrayed in a series of etchings, lino-cuts and drawings by Sunshine Coast artist, Shirley Strano.

Children’s Drawing Classes with Kerry Wilson Develop skills using a variety of materials, pencil, ink, charcoal, pastels and collage. Children aged 5-12 will learn skills and techniques with an experienced art teacher and exhibiting artist Kerry Wilson. Bring any drawing gear you have. Extra materials will be supplied. 10.30am-11.30am Saturdays 22, 29 Nov and 6, 13 December. Bookings essential to Kerry Wilson on 0428502251.

Drawing Classes @ Butter Factory Arts Centre Four weekly projects take you through the elements of drawing. Explore a variety of media, a range of subjects and techniques aimed at creating engaging drawings. Ages 13 to adult. 9.30am-12.30pm Tuesdays 11, 18, 25 Nov, 2nd Dec. Bookings essential. Contact Kerry on 0428502251.

KidzArt@BFAC- Summer Holiday Workshop Program Engaging and creative art workshops for our younger audiences based on current exhibitions with an experienced art teacher. $8 per person. Bookings and pre-payment essential, 53296580. 5-8 yrs. 10.30-11.30am9-12 yrs. Noon1.30pmTuesday 16th December.

Wednesdays 9.30am-12.30pm $25pp

Clay Bodies with Julie Wall

Thursdays 9.30am – 12.30pm $35pp Saturdays (except school holidays) 9.30-12pm. $35 per session

Pottery, wheel work Contact Monika on 0413 532 939 or email and hand building monika.juengling@bigpond.com with Monika Jeungling

Wednesday 17th December 9.30am

Have you ever wanted to play with clay? Come and join us on Wednesday Mornings at the Butter Factory for a fun filled morning and explore your creativity. All levels catered for. For more information contact Julie: juliewall.seven@gmail.com / 0402 939 409

Artist Merrie Tomkins is providing children with the experience of working in a pottery studio

Learn skills and techniques. Cost includes firing and materials. Contact Merrie on 0412486438 or email merrietomkins@hotmail.com

Time for Tots

Free, exhibition-related activities follow a guided tour for tots.

Held in conjunction with Cooroy Library. No bookings necessary.

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at the Cooroy Library Friday 5 December 6.30-8.30pm Monday 8 December

Arthur Christmas rated G presented by Starry Nights Outdoor Movies in partnership with Noosa Library Service. For all ages, no bookings required. Entry by donation. For more information phone Starry Nights on 0458 128 020 Start the summer of adventure with a stack of good books Summer Reading Club and a great list of activities to beat the boredom. Free fun for Register today or anytime all. Prizes to be won.Register in the Library or online at www.summerreadingclub.org.au over the holidays!

Rooftop Cinema

Thursday 11 December 9-10.30am

Computers for Beginners

These small group sessions cover the following basic computer skills: basic computer terminology, using the mouse, files and folders, printing and saving documents. Free. Bookings required. www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au or 5329 6555

Saturday 13 December 9.30-11.30am

Pokemon Club

7-15 years. Bring along your DS games, trading cards and more!! Not a Poke-person? Fans of like Manga and other games welcome too.Free. No bookings required

Wednesday 17 December 10am-noon

Dinosaur Adventures

Make dinosaur tops and tails then join in a musical prehistoric ride with Jurassic Joe. Get the whole family singing, dancing and laughing. Cost: $5 each or $10 per family. Pay on arrival. Ages 4-9 years. Free. Bookings required. www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au or 5329 6555

Monday 15 December 9.30-11am

Discover the iPad

Have you heard about the iPad but still wondering what it is and what you can do with it? Come and find out more.

You’ll discover how to use the iPad for internet, email, photos, connecting with family and friends, reading books, watching movies, listening to music and more.BYO iPad and Apple ID if you have one. Free. Bookings required.

5329 6555 or www.libraries.qld.gov.au

Thursday 18 December 9am-3pm

Australian Government The Centre will be parked in the Cooroy Library car park on this day to support rural communities and provide Mobile Service Centre convenient access to Australian Government payments

Thursday 18 December 9-10.30am

Internet for Beginners

Wednesday 24 December 10-10.30am

and services. This specialised vehicle offers a wide range of face-to-face and self service assistance for rural families, older Australians, students, job seekers, people with disability, carers, farmers and self-employed people. Staff from the Department of Human Services travel with the Mobile Service Centres and can help the community with Centrelink, Medicare, Child Support & Australian Hearing services. For more information, go to humanservices.gov.au and search for Mobile Service Centre or call 132 316.

Tinsel Tales: Christmas Storytime for Littlies

These small group sessions introduce the concepts of what the internet is, and the basics of surfing and searching the internet.

Free.

Bookings required. www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au or 5329 6555 Ages 3-8. Jingle those bells and dance the reindeer pokey!

Get into the holiday spirit in our festive storytime. FREE. Booking recommended. Walk ins allowed as space permits.

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news Christmas craft and lantern lights at Eumundi Markets

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CRAFTY kids can get creative in the leadup to Christmas by making beautiful colourful decorations, cards and lanterns at the Original Eumundi Markets.

Artist Anne Harris and a team of creative parents from Noosa Pengari Steiner School will host the Rainbow Christmas Craft Tent at the Eumundi Night Markets on Friday 5, 12 and 19 December from 5 – 8pm, and on Saturdays 6, 13 and 20 December from 9am – 2pm.

The craft activities will be suitable for all ages and cost is by donation, with money raised helping to support a local family, the Burrell’s. Clay Burrell was an amazing husband and father who suddenly, aged 32, passed away in September this year. His loving partner Tanya and their three beautiful young children, Letti 8, Jarn 6 and Jasper 3 are devastated by this loss.

People that knew Clay, say his colourful and bright energy have left an inspirational impression on the community, and that Clay exuded a natural strength and a shining light wherever he went.

He was a man of fun, with a big heart whose energy always filled a room with funny jokes, love and laughter.

“The community has pulled together to bring this fun and colourful array of sharing during the lead up to Christmas to help celebrate life, whilst helping the Burrells,” Anne says. “We wish to thank the community far and wide for showing their love, support and generosity, bringing helpfulness and kindness through the simple things that make the family’s daily rhythm a little easier during this incredibly sad journey”.

“On behalf of the family, in gratitude, love and light, we thank the community from the bottom of all of our hearts”.

Creative kids – and the young at heart – will also have an opportunity to make Christmas lanterns at Eumundi Markets in the lead-up to Christmas. The makers will then have a chance to parade their lanterns at the Eumundi Lantern Parade on the evening on Friday 19 September.

The lantern-making workshops are being coordinated by artist and Eumundi local Analiese Long, well versed in workshops from her experience at Woodford Folk Festival.

Analiese is also hosting lantern making workshops with students at Eumundi State School.

Kin Kin Creative Market THE Kin Kin Creative market is on Sunday 7 DECEMBER 2014. The location is on the Kin Kin Oval, behind the Country Life Hotel. Markets from 9am - 1pm. Great local art and craft, food and coffee, face painting for the kids, music and much more. Enjoy a day out in Kin Kin a short drive through beautiful hinterland scenery from Pomona.

Visit the markets in the morning and enjoy a delicious cafe style lunch at Black Ant Gourmet or relax and listen to local music talent, lunch and a drink at the Country Life Hotel.

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Managing Stress STRESS less!!! Ask us today how we can help manage your stress naturally.

Is Stress Affecting Your Health?

Stress is now a common fixture in our hectic, busy lives. Small amounts of stress that are easily resolved can be beneficial in motivating and helping us achieve our goals.

Although chronic or long-term stress affects each of us differently; it ultimately affects the whole body in a negative way and may contribute too many health complaints.

Is your health being affected by stress?

Do you often feel anxious, worried, depressed, irritable, exhausted, overloaded or forgetful?

Do you suffer from stiff or sore muscles or joints, tension headaches, high blood pressure, frequent colds or the flu?

Or do you have irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, an increase or loss of appetite, or worsening of an existing illness or condition?

If you answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, your body may be overburdened by stress.

Fight or Flight: Your Response to Stress Thousands of years ago, we may have been faced with the threat of a sabre tooth tiger and our immediate response to this was one of two reactions: to attack or run away. This is now known as the fight or flight response. Once this stress response is triggered, chemical messengers called adrenaline, cortisol and noradrenalin are produced by the adrenal glands and brain. These messengers increase blood flow to the essential organs such as the heart, lungs, brain and muscles to help us fight or run away. Digestive function slows down as this is less important in survival mode. Cortical also increases the amount of sugar released into the blood to provide energy for our muscles to attack or run. In the past, stress was short lived and once the stress was over, these chemical messengers shortly returned to normal.

Where’s the Off Switch?

Over time our bodies have not changed this biological response to stress. Although the sabre tooth tigers are long gone, the physical threat to our lives and limbs has been replaced with the modern day stress of long work hours, financial worries, traffic jams and family issues.

So what happens if this stress response does not turn off because of our non-stop busy lifestyles?

Ongoing stress that does not resolve may result in chronic stress, which can be the underlying cause of many health conditions. Chronic stress can impact body systems such as the cardiovascular system by contributing to high blood pressure. It can also take its toll on your nervous system leading to exhaustion, headaches and insomnia.

Your digestive and immune

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systems can also be weakened by stress, making you more susceptible to irritable bowel syndrome, frequent colds and the flu.

Herbs and Nutrients for De-stressing Go from ‘dis-stressed’ to ‘de-stressed’ with the help of herbs and nutrients: • NeuroCalm – A herbal blend beneficial during times of stress, nervous tension and mild anxiety.

Contains passionflower, zizyphus and magnolia • Relaxan – For Nervous Tension and Irritability – a blend of Chinese herbs used to relieve the symptoms of emotional irritability and may assist with the management of menstrual problems.

• Magnesium, glutamine and B vitamins are used in abundance during times of stress, when the body’s requirement for these key nutrients is increased. Magnesium assists in muscle relaxation and calms the nervous system.

• Chinese Herbs – have been used for thousands of years - specially prepared by Amy Steinbeck – Doctor of Chinese Medicine.

5 Top Stress Busting Tips: Lessen your stress load by practising the following stress busting strategies: 1. Rest and Relaxation: Relaxation techniques such as tai chi, yoga, meditation, Massage and Acupuncture can help you to control stress and improve physical and mental wellbeing.

2. Think Positive: A good attitude and positive outlook is fundamental for de-stressing. Thinking positively will help you get through a stressful period with greater enthusiasm and drive.

3. Exercise: Exercise is a brilliant form of stress relief, as it conditions the body and mind, and encourages the release of endorphins, which help you feel good.

4. Indulge Yourself: Enjoy a well-deserved massage or some other blissful treatment perhaps soak in a bath with relaxing aromatherapy oils such as lavender, ylang ylang, chamomile or geranium.

5. Eat Healthy Foods: For a healthy mind and body, eat a diet abundant in fresh, brightly coloured fruits and vegetables. Consume protein with meals and snacks, and enjoy foods high in essential fatty acids such as oily fish, nuts and seeds. Minimise your intake of caffeine, energy drinks, sugar, and alcohol and processed foods as these will contribute to fatigue in the long-term.

Stress Less for Good Health and Wellness Although the stress of modern life is inescapable, it is important to remember that we can easily manage our response to stress with the help of dietary and lifestyle changes and some key natural medicines.

Supporting a healthy stress response will allow you to feel more energised, resilient and ready to tackle life, so you can maintain the state of health and wellness that you deserve.

Ask us today about our Stress Less program, tailored to your individual needs.

For any other tips, advice or to book an appointment, please contact Maple St Acupuncture & Natural Medicine on 07 5442 5526

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Pamper me

DIANE Hope has just joined Mel and the girls at Salon Unique in Maple Street Cooroy, offering a full range of skin and beauty treatments. Situated inside Salon Unique you will find yourself in an oasis of lush green and complete serenity.

Diane has recently graduated, completing her Diploma of Beauty Therapy with The Beauty House Academy and offers a full range of beauty treatments from facials, waxing, massage, manicures, pedicures and relaxation packages.

These are just some of the quality beauty treatments that will give you the opportunity to relax and enjoy some guilt free “me” time.

Call into the salon and pick up a menu, when you make a booking you will receive 10% discount off your next appointment. Salon Unique is located at 20 Maple Street Cooroy (just up from Mitre 10) where all your hair and beauty needs can be taken care of all under one roof.

To make a booking can call 0400 225 285.

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health Christmas all wrapped up at Lakeridge Health & Beauty It is that time of year again. All the staff and clients of Lakeridge Health & Beauty in Ruby Street look forward to the Christmas specials offered by Sothys and the other brands available at the salon.

Christmas is a great time to drop into 3 Ruby Street and see what wonderful gift ideas are on offer. If you have never been or haven’t visited in a while you may not be aware of the variety of products.

The salon has packs of 4 mini nail polishes for under $30, great for girls young or young at heart. Argan Fibre Lash Mascara Kits containing Argan Oil defining mascara in black and mascara fibre in black complete with case for $45 is another great offer.

Shower packs in delicious flavours such as coconut and vanilla or mango & rosehip, available with two items (body wash & lotion) or three items (body wash, body butter and body salt) and all under $50.

For the men, Sothys Homme Energizing face cleanser and Agedefying hydrating fluid set, $99.

Plus Homme Aftershave for $99 is always a popular gift.

For the weary and stressed muscles our Ancient Minerals Magnesium gels and oils are effective and easily applied all $40 or less.

Need to truly spoil someone, or

yourself? The Sothys Secrets range is available in two different packs, one anti-ageing and the second eau de parfum, both are luxury in a box.

What about a manicure or pedicure pack? We can assist in gathering a selection of products to create the ideal gift for home feet and hand care.

Can’t decide, then don’t! Choose a Lakeridge Health & Beauty gift certificate and allow the recipient to select which products or treatments suit them.

Lakeridge Health & Beauty hope to see all their valued clients and family members at the Christmas in Cooroy Street Parade on Saturday the 6th of December, Santa may have delivered some small gifts for his Lakeridge Health & Beauty helpers to hand out.

Lisa and the staff at Lakeridge would like to thank all their valued clients for another wonderful year.

Lakeridge Health & Beauty continues to be grateful for the loyalty and support received from the community.

They invite you to keep up to date with Lakeridge Health & Beauty either by subscribing to the email list or liking the Facebook page, 2015 promises to be another exciting year at Lakeridge Health & Beauty.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Cooroy!

facials waxing massage manicure pedicure relaxation packages @ Salon Unique 20 Maple Street Cooroy

0400 225 285

Noosa Hinterland Denture Services New dentures Repairs Relines Personalised Natural look All Health Funds & Veteran Affairs Phone Tony for appointment

Shop 7 Railway Square Diamond Street, Cooroy

Ph: 5442 5753

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news Life enhancing chiropractic expands

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LIFE Enhancing Chiropractic with its emphasis on health and wellness is serving the local community and continues to expand in response to community demand. “We are delighted to have some new team members joining the office to help create our holistic vision” says Adam, Principle Chiropractor.

We have Maria Sturre and Lee Smith from Make a Difference Health and Fitness joining us.

Maria is an experienced and skilled Naturopath. Her specialized interests are weight loss, detox, womens hormonal imbalances and stress. Her expertise is in improving energy levels naturally and childrens health and immune function. Maria uses the latest in nutritional diagnostic equipment to measure body composition including body fat, muscle mass, cellular hydration and cellular inflammation.

Maria uses a body therapy modality called Niblett Technique which works on re-alignment of ligaments, muscles and tendons.

Lee Smith personal trainer specializes in one on one fitness training and also small group sessions. The principles used are achievable

and realistic for all ages. All this is done in a private air-conditioned facility.

Chris Murcutt is our new acupuncturist and remedial therapist who specializes in techniques to improve body health and function. Dr Adam uses the latest equipment including state of the art adjusting tables and Activator and Sacro –Occipital Technique.

Dr Adam works with clients of all ages using practices that are extremely safe.

Chiropractor Dr Adam Roache says “Our practice aims to find the true cause of health issues naturally and to support this we will be offering total health packages which include spinal health assessment, a nutritional consult, personal training session and massage or acupuncture.” Our approach works with the body rather than against it.

It is based on the principle that the body is a self-regulating and self-healing entity that to function optimally requires ideal nerve flow, great nutrition and movement to your body and spine.

Life Enhancing Chiropractic, 7 Garnet St, Cooroy. Phone 5472 0808.

Will you have “Happy Feet” this summer?

As the weather warms up, out come the flip flops and sandals. Unfortunately though, this type of footwear can often result in foot problems and pain. We have already noticed an increase in the number of people presenting to the clinic complaining of heel pain. Many of you will be familiar with this.

You wake up and as you put your foot on the ground, there is sharp pain under the heel like you’ve stepped on a pin. The first few steps are very painful, then things ease off.

The same happens each morning until gradually the symptoms are there most of the time.

This condition is known as plantar fasciitis which is an inflammation of the connective tissue which runs from the ball of the foot to the heel of the foot (plantar fascia). This inflammation is caused by excessive and repetitive strain being placed on the foot without adequate support and /or poor biomechanics. While sandals and flip flops may be cooler to wear in summer, the majority of them have hard, flat soles and no arch support. When choosing summer sandals, be sure to choose a shoe that has some heel

support, arch support and a firm but flexible sole. If you need to walk long distances, try to wear a more supportive shoe rather than sandals. Standard thongs should not be worn at all if you are suffering from heel or foot pain.

The earlier that treatment is sought for foot pain, the easier it is to treat. Treatment can include anti-inflammatories, ice, taping, massage, stretches, ultrasound and exercises to improve biomechanics. It is important to ensure that the calf muscles are flexible to allow adequate ankle bend and reduce the strain on the plantar fascia. Foot strengthening exercises can also be included to support the arch and reduce the risk of recurrence. A biomechanical assessment will determine if hip (gluteal muscle) weakness is contributing to the biomechanical problems.

If you are suffering from foot pain or need some advice on summer footwear, seek advice from a health professional as soon as possible. Craig and Rebecca Steele own Hinteractive Physio and can be contacted on 5442 5556.

Discover how this method of spinal care may work for you. Our approach deals with spinal correction, exercise, rehabilitation and nutritional support Your initial consultation consists of a thorough one on one discussion with Dr Adam Roache (Chiropractor) about your complaint, also a chiropractic, neurological & orthopeadic assessment.

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Mt Cooroora Burns

by Debra Palmen

The day after MT Cooroora, at Pomona on the Sunshine Coast, is 439 metres of really steep bushland. Really steep.

Each year it plays host to the King of the Mountain footrace, in which the fittest (and some say craziest) competitors from Australia and New Zealand run straight up it and straight back down, with the winners completing the circuit in 20 minutes flat.

But on the night of Monday, 10 November, Mt Cooroora revisited its ancient history as a volcanic plug by appearing to erupt.

The fire started out of a clear blue sky – there was no storm activity at the time – so naturally there is some suspicion around town about how it started. Steve Price, Principal Ranger with the Dept of National Parks, Recreation, Sport & Racing said at this point he could not speculate on how it started, but reassured residents there had been no danger to life or property.

However it started, as night approached the fire raced up and around the peak, before wending its way back down and giving every impression of being a lava flow. The mountain towers over Pomona, and the night time vision of hell – the first fire on its slopes in 20 years - was striking. The drama was a little off-set, though, by the sight of town locals lined up with their deck chairs and eskies to watch the show from in the town’s park.

Debbie Schouten is a Pomona resident who rushed to a good vantage point. “It was so amazing after dark”, she

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said. “At one point I felt a gentle tap on my shoulder, and a fearful German backpacker asked ‘Is the volcano erupting?’”.

She laughed at the choice she had to make between being a little bit wicked and telling the truth, but in the end truth prevailed. “I told her she was as safe as the rest of us”, she chuckled “but with the mountain right on top of us I’m not sure how reassuring that was!”

With no immediate danger to the town or surrounding properties, a couple of the local Photographic Clubs took the opportunity to practice their skills in closer proximity to a large fire than is usually possible.

Kim Davies lives little more than a stone’s throw from the mountain, and stayed up into the night to capture some stunning images. The next morning she convened an impromptu breakfast meeting at her home of the Sunshine Coast Photography Group, so others could

share the chance to get some great shots of this rare event. Meanwhile, Jan Wise of the Pomona Pixel People photographic club was equally busy getting photos that many professional press photographers could only long for.

Steve Price said that in such rugged terrain and dry conditions the situation was incredibly

dangerous and there was never a question that fire crews would be sent up the mountain to fight the blaze. He noted that the Queensland Fire & Emergency Services personnel often work in close cooperation with their Rural Volunteer colleagues, and between them 14 crews had been called out to manage this emergency. The low breezes during the night

and into the morning of 11 November meant that spot fires from burning embers were limited to the containment area.

Mr Price did concede that with the dry conditions and low ground moisture experienced on the Sunshine Coast at the moment, there is a potential for stumps and roots high on the mountain to continue to smoulder and possibly flare up again. But he said a number of planned burns in 2013 and earlier this year had helped to contain this fire, and noted that fire crews would remain vigilant in the coming days and weeks to ensure that all potential flare-up points are out.

How grubby the competitors in next year’s King of the Mountain race will become is largely a matter of rainfall. Mr Price said fire crews would ensure that the track up the mountain is stable, but whether lush vegetation regenerates is anyone’s guess at this point. As long as they don’t mind descending the mountain blacked with soot rather than red with exertion, for the competitors the glory of completing this taxing race will remain the same.

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Pomona State School pool update

2014 marks the 30th anniversary of the Pomona Pool, located on the grounds of Pomona State School. This pool has been an asset not only for the school but also for the whole local community, with many having enjoyed recreational swimming, squad, learn to swim classes and other activities there over the years. Much excitement therefore met the announcement in May this year that, after years of hard work and grant applications by a group of determined parents, over $26000 funding had finally been obtained through the Community Gambling Benefit Fund to heat the pool, allowing for comfortable swimming for 9 months of the year.

This heating system has now been installed and Pomona State School students have been reaping the benefits of water up to 28 degrees on cool mornings. The children swim in terms 1 and 4, with swimming being recog-

nised as an important part of the school’s curriculum in addition to its benefits for students’ health and social wellbeing.

Whilst the school’s students are currently enjoying the pool, it is with great regret that a licencee has been unable to be secured to operate the pool outside school hours for this summer season.

There is a huge demand for community use of the pool, not by just school families looking for extra swim coaching for their children but also by local residents who are looking to keep active.

Ongoing efforts are being made to secure a new licensee as soon as possible. Should someone you know be interested in the licence for the Pomona Pool, please contact the school office (Ph 54808222) or Stephen James at Noosa Aquatic Centre (Ph 5448 0288) for more information.

New exhibition in pomona “Synchronicity” POMONA Railway Station Galley will be presenting “SYNCHRONICITY” an exhibition by Gabi dick and Tricia Bradford. The official opening will be Saturday 6 December at 2:00 pm and will run until 8 January.

Popular local artists, Gabi Dick and Tricia Bradford have joined forces to present an exhibition of their innovative and imaginative works on paper and canvas.

Both known for their often unusual and dramatic techniques, in this case each has produced works that contrast and yet

compliment the other, a synergy of their friendship and artistic talents.

The elements of Gabi Dick’s art is diverse from exploring the botanical world around her by depicting the shape, form and development at any stage of the growth of plants, to contemporary depiction of coastal waters, and her desire to incorporate many of the amazing Bradshaw rock art which she encountered while sailing in the Kimberley with her husband.

Tricia Bradford has presented large colourful abstract

watercolour works that will surprise the viewers as they discover that each painting is not purely abstract.

With fish and fowl the inspiration, each piece has subject matter that is not always visible at first sight.

The brightly coloured works are in watercolour inks and acrylic media and will hang separately or as a collection.

The main exhibition is supported by a number of smaller works that are more easily interpreted in other mixed media including oil, pastel and encaustic.

The Wader’s Pool Gallery Hours: M-F 10:00- 4:00; Sat: 10:002:00; Sunday Closed 10 Station Street Pomona tel: 5485-2950/ www.pomonartgallery.com The Gallery will be closed 23 December and reopen 2 January.

Christmas Celebrations at Pomona Fruit & Vegie Market YOU’RE invited to join Pomona Fruit & Vegie Market on Saturday 13th Dec from 9am for some festive fun.

Come along & taste the fantastic cheeses by the Woombye Cheese Company.

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Playing Blind ANYONE who plays golf knows it is hard enough to hit the ball when you have eyesight, never mind when you are blind. But that is exactly what Donna McDougall is learning to do, with the help of Marc Bright and his social enterprise AllAbilitiesGolf (AAG).

Donna began her golf experience in February 2014. “I was very hesitant at first,” she said, “and I really struggled to hit the ball. But Marc was very patient and encouraging. He has taught me the correct way to swing for the different kinds of clubs and he sets me and the ball up correctly. He then taps the putting hole so that I know where to aim, or makes other percussion noises on various parts of the course. My hearing is very good and I use that to determine the direction and distance. Now that I’ve progressed quite a bit, I enjoy coming to golf.”

Cooroy Golf Club is the home base for AAG. The club regularly hosts Marc and his small group of enthusiastic learners; people of vary-

ing ages and with various disabilities. Personnel from the Cooroy Golf Club have generously donated golf clubs and bags. Donna has been the lucky recipient of a complete set of ladies clubs and a bag. The group also visits other clubs such as Gunnabul in Gympie where they also get good support.

“There are two aspects of the game I really enjoy and the social interaction is probably the best part. There’s not much in the way of activities for people with disabilities in Gympie (where Donna lives). I have outings with a support worker a couple of times a week, but that is just with one person who is doing a job. This is different as there is a small group of people I am getting to know and we do it through a social situation. We’ve also met a few of the staff and members in Cooroy Golf Club. They are always friendly and welcoming. It is great to have this activity to look forward to during the week. I’m out in the sunshine and fresh air and getting good exercise.

“The other thing I like about coming to golf is that I’m learning new skills. I am now beginning to be aware of when I’m swinging the club correctly and when I’m

not. It is a wonderful sense of achievement when I hear the ball drop into the hole on the putting green, or when Marc cheers because I’ve successfully pitched

the ball onto the green or hit it nicely down the fairway.”

Marc Bright has been a professional golfer and is now sharing his passion for the game through AAG. “It’s a great way to get exercise,” says Marc. “One of our group has lost a lot of weight and is much healthier now. Instead of staying indoors watching TV or whatever, they are outside in nature where there are trees and birds and lizards.

Cooroy club even has its resident platypus and turtles. I share all this with the participants. They are having fun and learning something new at the same time. They meet people from the club as well as making new friends with each other.”

“Good on Marc for all the effort he has put done to get this group going,” said Donna. “He has worked really hard and it is good to be able to help spread the word about AAG.” Interviewed and written by Anne Winning

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A TEAM of 5 karate students from JKA Pomona dojo ( Zacchary Hennings, Maddison Debono, Jacinta Waretini, Tyndle Colley and Jesse Vines) travelled to Japan in October to compete in the 13th Funakoshi Gichin Cup World Karate-do Championships 2014 at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo.

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4 fights against competitors from Canada, Sri Lanka, Brazil and then Russia. Then won the final against Brazil. Zacc’s success was more than just winning a gold medal. He was one of only two Australians to win a medal, the other being a silver. More importantly he was the only non-japanese athlete in both the juniors and seniors event to win a gold medal. This is a huge achievement in the Japan Karate Association scene and for JKA Australia. Zacc also competed in kata but lost to England in the first round, who was one of the finalists.

Maddison Debono finished in the top 8 in her 13 year old events for both kata and kumite.

There were 23 and 24 girls in each event. Fantastic result for Maddi.

Jacinta Waretini also finished in the top 8 in the same division as Maddi, 13 year girls.

Jacinta won 2 rounds of kata against South Africa and Canada to get to the final 8. (Jacinta also recently competed at the WKF Oceania Championships representing Australian Karate Federation in Fiji in September and won a silver medal.)

Tyndle Colley competed in the 14 year old girls group, with 30 girls in the group. In kata she did a great kata but unfortunately lost to South Africa. In kumite she fought very well against Denmark. After being ahead in the match it then tied and went to a judges decision which she lost 3-2. Very close and was unfortunate it didn’t go her way.

Jesse Vines competed in the 16 to 18 years boys. This becomes a large group of 62 boys.

In kata Jesse got to the top 16 and then lost to Japan. In kumite he won convincingly in his first round against England and then lost the next one to a fighter from Germany.

This group of students from Pomona have done extremely well for the expectations that we had before we left. They have certainly put Pomona dojo on the map in the Japan Karate Association world. A great achievement by all! Thank you very much to all in the community that supported our fundraising efforts to enable these local kids to represent their country in Japan. The experience will be one that they remember throughout their lives.

Win at National Dressage Championships LOCAL Cooroy schoolgirl, 16yo, Elloise Devlin has just recently returned from the Australian National Dressage Championships held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, on her horse Brimstone Anakiwa aka “Sam”.

Elloise had gained a place earlier this year in the National Young Rider Squad and has been a member of the QLD Young Rider Squad for a number of years.

The combination competed in the FEI Prix St. George class against professionals and adults and although the youngest rider in the class Elloise was the highest placed QLD representative awarded 11th place. She then went on to compete in the CDI-Y for riders between the ages of 1621years, this being the first year she was eligible. She and Sam performed three skilled and fluent tests and won both the CDI-Y Individual and the Team tests. Elloise also was 2nd place (by .15%) in the Freestyle to music.

This was an amazing performance and result for a young local rider who has cut her teeth at the local Tewantin Noosa Pony Club and then moved on to higher dressage events around the Sunshine Coast.

The horse was co-bred locally and broken in by her mother Sally. Elloise gained the ride on Sam 2 years ago.

Earlier in the year she also competed at the National Young Rider Championships and won all four classes she competed in.

Elloise currently attends St. Teresa’s College in Noosaville and keeps her horse at her familys propery in Lake Macdonald. She will be travelling a down to Sydney and to Victoria in 2015 to continue to compete in the highest levels of competition in the country.

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Cooroy Cricket Club ROUND one of the one day competition began for Cooroy on 15th and 2 of the 4 teams managed to get there account under way with A grade and C grade bring home the bacon.

A grade played on Sel Bonnel Oval against Coolum, Winning a tight contest, which is was called short because of bad light, with 28 runs still to get the boys got away with a win by run rate.

Making it 3 wins on the trot. Cooroy bowled first and Coolum managed a competitive 9/181 off there 40 overs. Mark “Stretch” Wood and Kaleb “ Mummys boy” Hamilton were on there game with the ball taking 3 wickets each.

The run chase was a tough one, which was made harder with a modest start of 3/47 but starts from Janos Francis, 27, and Tom

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“Bulk runs” Mackee, 36, steadied the ship in the end get the win.

B grade had a day to forget, copping a bit of a flogging to the hands a strong Palmwoods outfit.

Cooroy bowled first and bowled Palmwoods for 178 off 36.1 overs. Palmwoods got off to the flyer with the bat but the bowls restricted there middle and lower order very well but today wasn’t there day.

Crumbling to a forgettable total of 54.

C grade showed that they will be a strong team in the one day format, winning against Landsborough by over 100 runs at Cooroy. Cameo’s with bat from Aaron Davis, Ewan “One week in, One week out” Davidson and Mitch “Was all the bat” Kneale helped the total to a very strong 9/252 off there 40 overs. Landsborough

were never in it, with early wickets putting them on the back foot from the word go.

Good all around bowling was a good sign for the games ahead, but the stand out were Karl “With a K “Knightinggale and

Sam “Stare down” Cough.

5th grade played Nambour at Nambour and were up against it from the word go with some impressive batting from many of the Nambour team.

Nambour scored 9/293

off there 40 overs. The pick of the bowlings again was Phil Giblett, chipping in with 3 wickets.

The daunting total set by Nambour was abit to much for our boys, but it wasn’t from lack of trying.

Cooroy finished with 9/172, which was a big improvement on recent form. Phil Giblett was again in the thick of the action scoring another half century, finishing off a good individual performance by the old fella.

Cougar of the week: Phil Gibblett for having a cracker of a game in a side that struggled all game.

Battler of the week: Mitch Kneale for playing a hard fough knock, which was a staple in the teams inns. Pumpkin of the week: Mark Wood for bowling 11 wides in 8 overs but still somehow coming in with figgers of 3/34 off 8.

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