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July 29, 2015 IN THIS ISSUE
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Pomona ............. 14-15 Classifieds ............ 18 Dining .............. 14-15 Xmas Feature ... 16-17 19-21 Pomona ........... The Rotary Club of Cooroy set up a work station outside the school to assist police with fixing special anti-theft screws to vehicle number plates THE Rotary Club of Cooroy assisted local Police Sergeant Mal Scott, police volunteers and the local State Emergency Service to ‘Turn the screws on Crime’ this month. On July 18 they set up outside Cooroy State School to fit special oneway screws to vehicle number plates. The one-way screws cannot be removed with conventional tools cutting the chance of vehicle theft and assisting the police to detect and solve crime. During the two hours they fitted 120 vehicles with the special screw for no charge. “Rotarians were happy to donate their time to this Queensland Police initiative and to contribute to crime reduction,” said Linda Morrell, President of the Rotary Club of Cooroy. “Stolen registration plates are used to disguise a vehicle in order to commit crimes and are also used on unregistered vehicles to make it appear as if the vehicle is registered. Regularly check your vehicle to see that both plates are still in
place. If they have been stolen, report the theft promptly to local police.” “If your number plates were stolen they may be put onto another vehicle. Taking this simple step helps not only reduce the theft of number plates but also reduces the incidence of offences where false number plates are used,” Linda added. Sgt Scott said: “It was pleasing to see so many people take the time out of their day to have the screws fitted free of charge to their vehicles which shows that the message of being proactive about your own personal and property safety is getting through to the community and that it is not just the police who are responsible for keeping our communities safe but the entire community itself. “A huge thank you to Stan, Carol, Pauline and the troops of the local State Emergency Service who supplied the equipment and manpower for the event and also the local Cooroy Rotary Club for supplying helpers and conducting a sausage sizzle. The old saying that Australia runs on the backs of the volunteer is so very true.”
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Cooroy inventor makes a difference LOCAL inventor Barry Sheridan, from Black Mountain, Cooroy has had a secret passion for many years. As a young man, he observed first hand the devastating effects a family faces when a loved one falls in their home and remains undiscovered. After arriving in Cooroy in 2005 Barry started to work on his idea. He wanted to find a solution to the problem of people falling in their home and remaining undiscovered for long periods of time. After setting up his company Seniors Wellbeing in 2010, Barry brought together a team of Brisbane engineers to help build the first prototypes. His instructions were simple, he wanted to build a device that could automatically detect if someone became unconscious, or had a fall in their home or garden. It had to be able to work with without a pendant, but it also needed to be able to work with a pendant, and it had to be able to telephone for help automatically, explain the problem clearly and ask for help. The device had to be really easy to use, simple to install and affordable. Out of this initiative, Fall Buddy was born. By the end of 2014 Barry had the factory in Brisbane build the first production run of
Fall Buddy’s and so far units have been installed in as far afield as Melbourne and Queensland. Local resident Val was one of our first Fall Buddy clients said Barry. She was constantly worried that her mother, Elsie, who was a healthy 93 years young lady, might have a fall in her home and not get the help she needed quickly. “Fall Buddy was a breath of fresh air” she said. “I can now go out and leave my mother at home on her own. I know that if she has a fall, her Fall Buddy will automatically telephone my mobile and tell me that Mum needs help now”. Val went on to say “I don’t feel guilty leaving Mum any more, because I know Fall Buddy is watching over her. It will even remind her when she needs to take her tablets during the day, we love our Fall Buddy”. In May 2015, following feedback, Seniors Wellbeing brought out a new version of Fall Buddy. Barry calls it Fall Buddy for Dementia. He said “We know that most people with dementia won’t remember to press a pendant if they fall, and this is where Fall Buddy can really help. We also wanted Fall Buddy to alert the family if their loved one walked out of the house and were in danger of getting lost.
Again it had to work without the client needing to wear any device to activate the alarm, and it also needed to allow family and friends to come and go from the house without going into alarm mode. With over 1 million people in Australians suffering falls each year, there is no doubt that a device such as Fall Buddy will be an essential part of home care management for every Australian who values their independence. For more information visit www.fallbuddy.com.au or call Barry Sheridan at Seniors Wellbeing 0403 806 053.
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ON Sunday 18 October 2015 with the kind permission of Peter Lavin of Cooroy Mountain Spring Water, the Rotary Club of Cooroy will provide an
opportunity to climb Cooroy Mountain. This is only the second time in 9 years that the public will have access across private land to the mountain.
For just $10 (age under 16 free) you can come along and enjoy a fun day of music, a kids’ activity centre, billy tea and damper, food and market stalls and have a chance to walk in the rainforest and for those who wish to do so you can even climb Cooroy Mountain. The event is to raise funds for good causes and this year local Sunshine Coast disability support service Sunshine Butterflies will be the main beneficiary. As part of the Cooroy
Mountain Spring Festival and with a very generous sponsorship donation from McDermott Helicopters, there is a chance to see Cooroy from the sky for only $50. Linda Morrell, President of the Rotary Club of Cooroy said: “This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a Sunday morning walk and get a view of our beautiful countryside from the top of Mount Cooroy. Last year we attracted over 750 participants and we expect to match and improve on the number this
year.” Rotarian Carol Johnston said: “This is the second year local charity Sunshine Butterflies will be the main beneficiary of the Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival run by Cooroy Rotarians. Sunshine Butterflies are supporting babies, kids, tweens, teens and adults with a disability and their families where their proceeds will be used to further their ‘Our Backyard Project’ see www.sunshine butterflies.com.au” Put the date - 18 October 2015 in your diary.
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96kms: 10 hills ranging from 200m to 520m in elevation; ridiculous inclines and declines; and powering from 7am Saturday to Sunday morning throughout the night, with no sleep. But all those from NDSHS who signed up for the Kokoda Challenge last weekend did it, and did it with great tenacity! The NDSHS student and teacher teams all showcased great courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice - all qualities demonstrated by the 1942 ANZAC’s during the Kokoda Campaign in Papua New Guinea. The student team completed the trek in 22 hours and was placed 5th out of all the school teams, with Year 12 students Rheanna Fitzpatrick and Gabbie Hill the 2nd fastest girls in all school teams.
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The teacher team completed the trek in 28 hours and powered on despite the blisters, sore knees, a jet-lagged Joyce Jackway (who had just flown back into Australia two days before the event!) and a nasty tumble taken by Bridgid Muir just after 2am, which left her with a badly bruised wrist and knee and a consequential quick visit to the paramedics on site. Duke of Edinburgh teacher and Kokoda Challenge team leader Dean McMaster bravely turned up to work on Monday, straight after the monster challenge in ugg boots and crutches. “The Kokoda Challenge seems to attract very happy, supportive, friendly, generous and companionable competitors,” said Brigid Muir. “I was overwhelmed with the kindness
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THE mission is on to find the Library’s new NAO humanoid robot a name. Noosa Library Service has launched a competition to find the walking, talking, fully programmable robot, a new moniker. “It’s not every day that you get a chance to name a robot,” says Library Coordinator Tracey King. “At 58cm tall the humanoid robot is small, cute and he can be programmed to walk, catch small objects, talk, play games, read books and even dance. “NAO’s humanoid form and incredible interactivity make the robot really endearing and loveable. And we need a name that reflects all of these qualities,” says Ms King. It may seem like science fiction, but robots are on the rise. NAO has been used in more than 70 countries, in computer and science classes, from primary school through to university. Noosa will be the first
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Below the belt A couple of weeks ago I was brought to my wobbly old knees, By some unfamiliar but savage disease. It struck my innards in a most spectacular mess, I was in dire trouble, I must confess. The wonderful ambos took me to Noosa Hospital where, I’d get the best of tender loving care. While they couldn’t identify the cause of my ailment, I was quite comfortable, and not an impatient patient. Even pregnancy, which I thoughtfully suggested, Was eliminated, after they assured me it had been tested. (I know that sounds a wee bit funny, But I hoped against hope, because I needed the money). My morale climbed up, my blood pressure was rising, With so many caring nurses, that’s not surprising, My pacemaker threatened to strip a few gears, But that always occurs when a pretty girl appears. After a few days came the welcome announcement, The Doctor delivered the awaited pronouncement. I appeared I’d been struck by the dreaded Salmonella, No wonder I was a pretty sick and sorry fella. The care at Noosa Hospital was certainly of the best, We are indeed lucky people, and no doubt we are blessed.
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Call Council to check signage compliance COUNCIL is urging local business owners to check that their advertising signs comply with the rules. New Local Laws for advertising devices took effect from 1 July, with requirements for temporary signage such as A-frames and real estate signs. Planning and Environment Manager Kerri Coyle says the new Local Law aims to protect the visual amenity of Noosa’s roads and footpaths from excessive signage. “We’re asking all business owners to make sure they are familiar with the Local Law and comply with the requirements,” she said. For A-frame or sandwich board signs: A maximum of one sign per tenancy is permitted; The sign should be placed on the property it refers; The maximum size permitted is 900mm x 600mm or 0.54m2 of each side; One tear drop/kite sign may be displayed instead of using an A-frame sign. For real estate signs: Only one sign per property is permitted; The sign must be placed on the property that is for sale; The maximum size permitted is 2.16m2. The Local Law also limits the number and location of event directional type signage and also signage for open-for-inspection times, auctions and garage sales. “All other signage is controlled by The Noosa Plan,” Ms Coyle said. Business owners can contact Council for advice on what signs are permitted and whether their current signs are appropriate by calling (07) 5329 6245 or by visiting www.noosa.qld.gov.au/local-lawsoverview<http://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/local-lawsoverview> (see Subordinate Local Law No 1). Council officers will be calling into local businesses in coming months to provide information on Local Law requirements for advertising.
The World of Banking Geoff Edwards, Branch Manager, Bendigo Community Bank, Cooroy In this column I want to explore the world of banking with you. I also want to share how the modern banking industry works and what it contributes to our communities and indeed, our economy. In my role as a manager of a Community Bank, I am seeing banking change and giving regional communities such as ours a real say in its own future. Currently, the most of us are aware the Australian banking sector is dominated by four major banks and the Australian government has a “four pillars” policy that prevents mergers between the four major banks. This is long-standing policy rather than formal regulation, but it reflects the broad political unpopularity of bank mergers. A number of leading commentators have argued that the “four pillars” policy is built upon economic fallacies and works against the nation’s better interests. Recently, Australia’s “big four” banks are in fact in the world’s top 12 banks, due to recent collapses of large banking corporations. Competitors to the ‘big four’ banks include smaller and often regional banks, as
well as building societies and mutual credit unions. I work for one of those, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, but on the same list are such banks as Suncorp, BOQ and ME Bank. The number of building societies in Australia sits at 10 and the number of credit unions is approximately 100, so the market choice is sizeable. Did you know that the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) recorded that over the 12 months ending December 2014, the finance and insurance industry contributed $150 billion to Australia’s $1.5 trillion economy? Banking and the various sectors that fall under banking such as building societies, credit unions, money market dealers, life insurance, superannuation funds, health and general insurance, truly is a major part of our Australian economy. At Bendigo Bank, the number of Community Bank branches has continued to increase each year (now more than 300 in total), with customers now committing more than $26.8 billion in banking business throughout
the Community Bank network. More importantly, more than $130 million in Community Bank branch profits has been returned to community projects and over $37 million has been paid in dividends to more than 73,000 local shareholders. I’m proud of the part the Cooroy Community Bank branch continues to play in this ongoing success story in our Australian communities. So get to know more about your bank and its role in our community. You may even be interested in becoming part of the banking industry and exploring possible employment opportunities. I’ll write more about this in my next article. If you have any questions about your banking, please contact me on 5447 7131 or on email at geoff. edwards@bendigoadelaide.com.au.
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Christmas in July for Cooroy Girl Guides IT was Christmas in July for Cooroy Girl Guides recently when the Combined Coastal Car Club donated $300 to the newly resurrected patrol. Chatting afterwards over a steak sandwich fellow car enthusiast Kym said the 85 member strong group had chosen the girl guides after reading about their need for help in the local paper The Cooroy Rag. As well as the financial support the group also extended an invitation to the girls to take part in their annual Swap Meet on October 25th. “It will go towards repairing the Guide hut on Miva Street, which is in dire need of maintenance” says District Leader Bunyip AKA Della van der Heijden who adds that the girls are thrilled with the level of public sup-
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WHAT a treat for the members of the Cooroy Probus club to have our revered member, Jim Dunstan take on the role of President for the July meeting. As one of the foundation members of the club he continues to be a great role model for all of us. Geoff Glynn was inducted into the club and welcomed warmly by all the members. We are a friendly group of men and women who enjoy listening to invited speakers at our monthly meetings which are held in the Anglican Church Hall on the first Monday of each month at 10.00am. After the short general meeting there is morning tea followed by a guest speaker. The club’s activities are varied with group bookings to live theatre events, a monthly dinner group and coffee morning and a main monthly social activity, so there’s plenty of time to simply enjoy the company of like-minded, fun loving people. New members are always welcome to come along and join us at a meeting or at one of our social activities. You can call 5455 5526 for the date and time of a social activity, if you would like to come and see if you’d like to join us or simply turn up to the monthly meeting. The next meeting is on August 3rd at the Anglican Church Hall at 10am.
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port they have received and are now looking to put back to the community themselves. “We hope to get the hut into shape so that other community groups can utilise the space for their activities.” “We would also love the girls to experience first hand, the benefits of helping and giving within their community. “We would love to hear from community groups such as Meals on Wheels or an elder care facility who would like some willing hands for a workshop day”. Contact Della by email to express your group’s interest at Della@ Mirrin.net. Cooroy Girl Guides received a most welcome cheque from Cooroy’s Combined Coastal Car Club
Brigade fights fire with fire
IT doesn’t matter where you live in this beautiful district; your local Rural Fire Brigade provides an essential service to our community. Like the SES, the Rural Brigade is made up of volunteers; everyday people that give up their time to help their community and their help plays a vital role in keeping local people and their properties safe. So, what happens when a local Fire Brigade literally runs out of volunteers? Well, in short, they face closure. This is exactly the situation that the Ridgewood Rural Fire Brigade finds itself in but it is determined to fight to keep its doors open. Richard Small, Chairman, explains: “Like the rest of The Mary Valley, the communities of Ridgewood and Carter’s Ridge are slowly recovering from the fallout of the Traveston Dam Project.” This exodus of locals has seen a rapid decline in volunteers not just with the Brigade but across many services. “We are virtually rebuilding our community which means that we are having to rebuild the Brigade. We simply do not have enough active members to ensure we can service the area,” adds Small. To combat this, the Ridgewood RFB is having a volunteer drive. They are seeking members of the community aged 16 and over to join the service. John Sparrow, 1st Officer says: “To be an active member, all you will need to commit is the time to be
trained and to complete your Firefighter Minimum Skills (FMS). Sparrow goes on to say: “The training sessions will be flexible to suit our new members. We would hope to have all the basic training completed in two to three months. All we ask is that you keep up the training to ensure both your safety and the safety of the community in the occurrence of a fire.” It would seem that the Ridgewood RFB is serious about involving the community as a whole. An open day and car boot sale will be held at the brigade’s headquarters on Sunday 16th August from 9am to 1pm. “The whole idea,” says Small; “Is to showcase what it is we do, encourage new volunteers and basically let people have a bit of fun at the same time.” The day may be about fun but come fire season this is one Brigade that does not want to be caught out. “This is not the time to stand by and hope that others take up the call. If the Brigade has to close its doors, we all lose.” Small concludes: “Our job is to educate our new residents about the importance of the Brigade so that they want to be a part of it and we look forward to seeing everyone at the Open Day.” The Ridgewood Rural Fire Brigade is situated at the junction of Poulsen and Jubilee Roads in Carters Ridge and can be contacted via RidgewoodRFB.sec@gmail.com .
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Middle Creek On the banks of Middle Creek. Where we spent together many years Where the wild birds flutter and sing amongst the trees, on the banks of Middle Creek. We hear the wild dogs cooee, that roam around the hills, from the banks of Middle Creek. Now we sit and reminisce the good times we had and what we have achieved, on the banks of the mighty Middle Creek. Ed Otto, Federal
Winner: Downstream of the Buderim Falls by Rex Stock CONGRATULATIONS to Rex Stock for winning this round of the Christmas in Cooroy photo competition. Rex as won a $50 printing voucher from Cooroy Guardian Photo Finishing. All entries into the competition will be on display at the Christmas in Cooroy Photo Exhibition in December so don’t forget to enter by simply emailing your high resolution photo taken in the Sunshine Coast and Cooloola regions to photos@cooroyguardianpharmacy.com.au. Entries for this round are open now and close Sunday 9 th August. Maximum 1 photo per person, per round. Good luck!
Community News Cooroy Eumundi Garden Club THE next meeting of the Club will be held on Monday, 10 August, beginning at 9.30 am, in the garden of Margaret and Tony Porritt, 81 Whispering Gum Ave, Eumundi. Guest speaker Phil Ryan will talk about his successful methods of growing plants organically. For further information please contact Secretary Carol on 5449 1472 or mob 0419 756 819.
Belli Old Time Dance BELLI Community Hall’s next Old-Time Dance will be held on Saturday, 1 August, from 7.30 pm. Dress up in your best vintage and join us in the country for a night of old-fashioned, family entertainment. Live music by popular local band, Sunshine Swing. All ages and experience welcome.
Above: Runner Up: Marie Lally lost herself in this Maroochy River sunset. Right: Runner Up: Incoming Yellow Crested Cockatoo arriving for an arvo feed by Jan Wise.
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Colourful characters race in Cooroy IT is the people that always make a fete so much fun - and the Billy Cart Grand Prix held in Cooroy on Sunday July 19 was no exception. Noosa Christian College (NCC), hosted its twelfth annual event with racing for Pre-Preps right through to Open age categories. Mr Matt Forge from Forge Transport officially opened the event with Emcee Mr Richard Hansen. Many of the younger racers were dressed up in colourful outfits with funky hair to make their team standout from the rest. And, with plenty of cheering from the crowds, each racer did their best to get their team over the line. The NCC Teachers team had their pit-stop changeover down pat in an effort to get the edge over the younger competition. To close the day of racing, a fun one-lap race for several mixed teams was held with a couple of guests including Mr David Lafferty and Mr Karl Doss from Cooroy Bendigo Bank. But it wasn’t just the racing, locals also enjoyed amusement rides, live music, market stalls and other Fete attractions.
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Many young people also entered the LEGO, cooking, art and photography competitions - with an impressive calibre of entries vying for prizes. NCC Parents and Friends President - Mrs De Johnstone was thrilled with the success of the day and the response from the wider community. ”I am so grateful to our school community for the effort they put in to make this annual event a fun day for the kids. With support from many parents, College staff and donations from local businesses, we are able to raise valuable funds for our P&F projects that benefit the students.” Noosa Christian College would like to publicly thank all the generous local business and private sponsors who contributed to the day - please visit the Billy Cart website www.noosabilly cart.com to view an interactive list of sponsors, and race results for the day. You can also ‘like’ the event on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ Noosabillycartgrandprix) to stay connected with updates and plans for 2016!
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New (financial) Year, New Resolutions By Chad Monroe Certified Financial Planner® of Provision Wealth Management*
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1 JULY is the deal time to start putting your finances in order. It’s easy to put your finances on the back burner. After all, you’re doing all you can just keeping up with work and family commitments. But when you’re not organised, things can quickly get out of control and the harder it can get to tackle that pile of papers or emails. It can feel like you have a mountain to climb just to catch up with the previous tax year, let alone plan for the next one. So to avoid the last minute rush in 12 months’ time, start planning your finances now that the financial year has arrived. Planning makes perfect - The key is careful planning. • Get an overview of your finances. • Set your goals - Start by writing down your ‘big picture’ long-term financial goals, like: paying off your debt; saving for a house deposit, home improvements or even a holiday; protecting your family in case anything goes wrong; saving for a comfortable retirement. • Break it down - Set out the steps you need to reach your goals and what you’ll do differently this year. • Make it achievable - Be realistic or you could be setting yourself up for failure. Look at areas you can cut back without compromising your standard of living, like takeaway meals. • Make it automatic - Put in place regular transactions, like transferring money to a savings account as soon as your pay comes in. • Set a deadline - Set realistic timeframes and review your goals regularly as your situation will change over time.
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Financial plan - To get you started, here’s a handy checklist. Get organised: Take control of your finances – File your bills and statements when they arrive. Go paperless where possible. Check your employer is paying super. Obtain an online login for your super account and check in each quarter. Consolidate your old super - You could be paying more than one set of fees. We can help you find and consolidate your super accounts. Do your Tax Return on time - Lodge your own return online, or speak to your accountant. And make next year easier by filing your tax receipts. Check your credit rating - Make sure you don’t have any financial skeletons in your cupboard that could prevent you from accessing financial products. Contact a Credit Reporting Body. Update your details. Don’t miss out on important updates. Ensure you update your address details when you move. Get on track! - Start a budget - Find out exactly where your money is going. Stop the leaks - Are you paying more than you need to for your health insurance, Internet or utility bills? Identify any areas where you might be leaking money and look for better deals. Cut back on daily expenses Small things can really add up. Going without your daily latte could save you over $1,000 a year. For a rainy day Set some money aside - Things don’t always go to plan. Whether its repair work on the car, new gutters or a hefty electricity bill, you sometimes need extra cash—fast. Set up an emergency fund
in case something unexpected happens. Make sure your beneficiaries are up to date. If something happens to you, it’s important your super and insurance benefits go to the right people. Check that you are fully insured. How would your family pay the bills, cover home loan repayments and put food on the table if something happened to you? Update your will. Ensure your will and estate plan are up to date. Get help - Make sure you use all the help at your disposal to achieve your goals. Crunch the numbers - Make smart choices about your finances Tell your friends and family - Making a public commitment can help you stick to your plan. The more people you tell about your plans, the more likely you are to achieve your goals. Learn the basics and get advice - Please contact us. And remember, don’t delay ... start putting your plan into place today! *Chad Monroe of Provision Wealth Management Pty Ltd ABN 52 149 014 are authorised representatives and credit representatives of AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited 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.
Orchids in the Garden AUGUST is the time most of the Australian native Orchids flower, so keep an eye out for these spectacular flowers in peoples gardens. Most of these orchids a very short-lived only lasting a week but are spectacular in full bloom. For long lasting flowering I recommend Vandas and there alliance such as Arandas and Mokaras. These flowers can last for 4months and more. The Vanda alliance is very easy to grow as they don’t need pots and can be tied on to a suitable host tree and with all the rain the Sunshine Coast receives the plants will thrive on their own. Orchids are one of the easiest plants to grow; if you choose the right ones they are water wise and can be left alone in the garden all year round. Why don’t we grow Cherries on the Sunshine Coast? We are too warm. It is the same for the Orchid world you grow plants that grow in our area and they will thrive with minimal care. It is a different matter when we grow them in pots they need regular repotting (approx. every 2 years) and regular feeding. To learn more about growing orchids as a
hobby the Noosa District Orchid & Foliage Society conducts a meeting at Tinbeerwah Hall the first Saturday of each Month starting at 1.00 pm. All visitors are welcome. The club is hosting an Orchid show in Cooroy on the 18th and 19th September at the RSL hall. There will be a wide variety of orchids on show and even more for sale. For more information contact John Green Ph 54832764 or visit the clubs website.
NDSHS band to play at Cooroy RSL Year 11 NDSHS band, The GoGetters will play at Club Cooroy RSL at 1pm on Sunday, August 16 as a part of their upcoming Sunshine Coast tour. Be sure to check them out! The RSL will be hosting new and emerging young local musicians throughout the afternoon and putting on a family friendly Sunday Roast for dinner.
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WITH Sunshine Coast Saddlery opening up in Opal Street Cooroy, the Community can look forward to having all their Equine needs catered for. Sunshine Coast Saddlery is owned and run by Julia, Lee and Trish, keen riders who compete regularly are passionate about horses and have extensive equine experience across a wide range of equine disciplines. Julia comes from an Eventing, Dressage and Endurance background in the UK and Australia, now competing at Dressage with her warmblood mare. Lee comes from a Racing background in NZ where she Evented, Hunted, and rode Track, she’s now competing at Dressage with her handsome warmblood gelding. Trish was a member of Old Elite Jnr Event Squad for three years and competed at 2* Eventing, at the moment she is training two young horses with the intention to start Eventing again. She competes regularly with her Ex Event horse Conner. As long time equestrians we know that in the horse game quality products that represent great value3 for money are important as an aid to achieving excellence. Our aim is to provide these for our customers and offer genuinely
good advice. We are constantly looking for new items nationally and internationally to add to our range of clothing and products. Providing an awesome customer service is an important aspect of our business. We plan to do that by sourcing quality products at competitive prices. Equestrianism is not just a sport, it’s a lifestyle. We are here to help you enjoy that lifestyle. We offer brands such as Premier Equine, Tredstep, Montar, Horze, Woofwear, Akkubra, Wranger, Ariat, Baxter and Zilco to name but a few. Sunshine Coast Saddlery is a drop point for rug repairs and clipper blade sharpening. You will also find First Aid for your horse, products to prepare for the show ring and extensive Equine supplements. Sunshine Coast Saddlery also showscases African Cow Hides, Ottomans, Handbags and purses. We are having a trial period of extended opening hours – Mon – Fri, 8am – 5.30 pm and Saturdays 9am to 3pm. Julia, Lee and Trish look forward to seeing you at Sunshine Coast Saddlery, 3/2 Opal Street, Cooroy. Visit www.sunshinecoastsaddlery.com.au or phone 5447 6136.
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AFTER many years of travelling Australia in various different guises, truck driver, coach captain and tourist, Clive Sandison felt that showing this beautiful land to other people was becoming a passion and sharing his experiences and learning something new every day was what he wanted to do. “So when building was no longer kind to my body I hung up the tool belt and went out on a limb aquired Roundabout Tours and developed it,” said Clive. “Kathy and I pride ourselves on providing a variety of tours, both local and further afield, to people of all ages and walks of life. The project began initially by offering day tours to the more senior members of our community, a fun way to see something new and meet new people without any hassles. We offer a door to door service where practicable, with all our extended tours and most of our day tours so all you need to do is get ready, pack a smile and a willingness to have fun, and we will do the rest. “We are now offering longer tours including our ‘Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers’ (September), ‘Springtime Gardens and Floriade’ (October) ‘Norfolk Island’ (February) and Christmas Tours every year. Last year we took a small group to New Zealand to enjoy the beautiful gardens there and this year in May and June we visited Dubai, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales – What a wonderful tour! Our Christmas tour is always a big hit with everyone who chose to spend this special day with some new friends. We publish a brochure outlining the events coming up every six months and this is available by joining our mailing list or on facebook.” Some highlights in the next few months include: Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 September – Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers - We see every flower in Toowoomba worth looking at and more. Thursday 24 September to Saturday 3 October – Floriade in Canberra - Stopping at Dubbo, the Blue Mountains & Southern Highlands on the way south and Snowy Mountains, Maitland and Grafton on the way home spending 2 full days in
Canberra . Friday 6 to Sunday 8 November – Jacaranda Festival Grafton - Guided tour of Grafton and watch the Grand Float Procession. Wednesday 23 to Sunday 27 December – Christmas in Murwillumbah - A relaxing cooler Christmas for you in the New England Highlands. Wednesday 30 Dec to Saturday 2 January – New Year Getaway - Beaudesert, Kyogle, Casino and so much more. Saturday 30 January to Saturday 6 February – Norfolk Island experience - Fly Air New Zealand to Norfolk Island and enjoy a wonderful excitement filled holiday. “We are pleased to offer our charter service to all local groups. If there is somewhere you need to be and there is more of you than fits in a car, give us a call. It might be a sporting group to a tournament or a hen’s night out on the coast. Want to get the extended family together at the beach ... take the bus, everyone gets to relax and talk together all the way rather than being in many cars and then having to find drivers to get home. What about a wedding out of town, let us take the guests to the ceremony and then bring them all safely back for the reception. No hassles.” Start living the life, join the happy group on a Roundabout Tour. Contact Clive and Kathy Sandison, Roundabout Tours. Email admin@roundabouttours.com.au or find them on facebook, phone 07 5482 3233, mobiles Clive 0428 715 075, Kathy 0437 180 217.
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SATURDAY 1st AUGUST From 8.00am to 12 Noon We have all the usual Stalls CAKES JAMS CRAFT CLOTHING BOOKS
PLANTS & FLOWERS TRASH & TREASURE TREASURE ISLAND GARAGE SALE TREATED TIMBER
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COOROY RAG police beat with Sergeant Mal Scott
THE Central Region Road Safety week is to be held in August with an increased emphasis on the detection of offences linked to the Fatal Five causes of serious and fatal traffic accidents namely Drink/Drug Driving, Seatbelts, Inattention and distraction, Speeding and driving Fatigued. Each day during the road safety week police will be out in force to spread the road safety message through driver education initiatives
and enforcement strategies. By now most people would be aware of the huge emphasis that police place on road safety due to the high rates of fatal and serious traffic accidents occurring across the region and police make no apology for targeting unsafe drivers who place us all at risk by having a poor attitude to road safety. Recently Police conducted two Random Drug Testing days in Cooroy
with specialist police officers visiting from the State Drug Testing Unit and the Road Policing Command with a number of drivers returning positive samples for allegedly having unlawful drugs in their systems whilst driving. Six drivers are now awaiting saliva results from the Government Analyst pending Court Appearances and loss of license. Regular drug testing and Random Breath testing days are
again scheduled for Cooroy in the near future to further deter drivers from driving whilst impaired so be warned if you use unlawful drugs then do not drive a motor vehicle. Remember that any Information that may assist in the detection of crime and drugs can be passed on by phoning your local police station or by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800333000. Information
can be supplied anonymously and cash rewards offered if the information is verified and an arrest made. Quantities of methamphetamines more commonly known as ICE are also starting to be located around the area so police are very keen to stop the spread of this very dangerous and highly addictive drug so any information in regards the use and or supply of this drug would be very much appreciated.
Kindness Club excursion to Smarty Pants NEW friendships were made when The Kindness Club visited the children of Smarty Pants Early Learning Centre during the school holidays. The children of The Kindness Club showed their video ‘What is kindness?’ and spent time playing and talking to the younger children. The Kindness Club members encouraged, acknowledged and congratulated kind words and actions by the little ones during their time together. Smarty Pants provided The Kindness Club with a lovely morning tea and presented them with a beautiful drawing created by the children as a memento of their special morning. “Kindness is for all ages” said Ella-Jane, a long-time member of The Kindness Club.
As a sign of friendship, The Kindness Club left a small gift with each child. A small mouse, hand knitted by Marg Whitford of Cooroy. Marg knits toy mice for local Pathology Departments and a Cooroy Doctor’s Surgery. The mice act as a comfort and a distraction for children having procedures. Marg kindly donated her time to make the mice for The Kindness Club to give as gifts. Such a kind thing to do! The Kindness Club and Smarty Pants ELC look forward to spending more time together in the future and spreading the message of kindness. If you would like to contact The Kindness Club and share your stories of kindness, they would love to hear from you! Email: cooroy_oshc@bigpond.com
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The old seafood shop at the skate park is getting a facelift and a business change, just look out for the happy chickens. Sharon Kerridge from Cooroy Fish ’n’ Chips in Railway Square has been supplying tasty fish and chips to the community for 18 months. Now Sharon, and her partner Tony Mole, are very excited to be introducing Country Fried Chicken to you. Cooroy Chick ’n ’Chips will be supplying a great range of chicken and chip packs, from one person through to the whole family. “We are super excited about our new
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dining & entertainmnet Delicious Chick ‘n’ Chips shop. It’s been a long time coming. I just can’t wait to get started and hear the public opinion,” said Sharon earlier this month. Sharon and Tony will continue to use and support other local businesses whenever possible for shop supplies. There will be hot food ready to go, 10am-8pm, 7 days a week for your convenience. You will see the same friendly staff and receive the same great service at Cooroy Chick ’n’ Chips as at Cooroy Fish ’n’ Chips. Come on down and try their new tasty menu.
Local authors launch book to guide you to your best life Luminaries on the Loose will be launched at Berkelouw Books, Eumundi on 1st August. with a Global Launch to follow on 15th August. The Global launch at The Bohemian Bungalow in Eumundi will see twelve of the 14 authors come together to celebrate and do author talks. There will be live music, champagne, talks and delicious nibbles. Three of the authors are from Cooroy, (Dr John Cronin - who is also the chairman of Noosa Landcare, Nadine Love and Mira Love). One author is from
Pomona (Kim Taylor), one is from Buderim (Xanthe Coward), two are from Woombye (Edgar Winter and Diane Steed), one is from Brisbane (Peter Barr) one from Hervey Bay (Amelia McLarnon), three from Sydney, one from Canberra and 1 author is from Melbourne. The new motivational book equips you to track the archetype trail to your best life with transformational steps and stories by these 14 Australian Authors aged nine to 79. “Luminaries on the Loose is a beautiful, softbound, 292 page
guidebook filled with reallife stories to demonstrate the themes and concepts along the Archetype Trail so that readers can identify where they are in life in order to create a better life and feel happier,” says Nadine who is a prize-winning author, award-winning transformational trainer, and originator of the Write, Promote and Publish Your Book Suite of Author Trainings. “With the knowledge gained from the personal stories in this book, readers will be able to confidently take steps toward their ideal life, as
well as predict, and accurately plan for and face, what is next on the horizon. “Readers can easily follow the three ancient and time-tested phases and twenty-two essential steps in life’s ultimate quest for success, health, happiness . . . and love.” Delve into the transformational steps and stories to increase your awareness of the possibilities open to you, discover more about yourself and to achieve more clarity direction and fulfilment. Or just turn to any chapter for a good, fun read!
The global launch of Luminaries on the Loose will be held on August 15th at The Bohemian Bungalow in Eumundi
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Let’s send Jess to Rio!
JESS Nielsen has been riding horses since she was five years old and 12 years later, she can’t imagine life any other way. In between graduating Year 12 Jess also works here at the Cooroy RSL while Studying a Certificate in Hospitality. 17 year-old Jess participated in her first riding competition in March and now has her sights firmly set on the 2016 Paralympics in Rio. “I’ve always loved horses,” Jess said. “I started riding through
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a school program and I just never stopped. “A lot of training went into the first competition and I loved it. I’m now planning for the next,” she said. “If I do well at a few more competitions, I would be in the running for the Paralympics in Rio and that’s definitely my goal.” “I can’t imagine a day where we didn’t talk about horses in one way or another,” joke Jess’s mum, Ann. The next competition is a qualifier on the Gold
Coast in October. Jess has cerebral palsy which affects movement in her legs, and uses a K Walker for mobility when she isn’t cantering with her four-legged best friend. “Sometimes I use a wheelchair too, because we go camping quite a lot and the larger distances can be a bit of a challenge,” Jess said. “I’ve had a lot of surgeries to make sure I can keep my mobility. I’ve had tendons in my legs stretched, as well as titanium rods and screws in my legs. “I have to stretch for about an hour a day too, to make sure I stay flexible for riding.” Working at the RSL is a challenge but Jess is enjoying learning new skills and meeting new people. The Cooroy RSL and our wonderful Drag Queens Melony Brests and Sal Monalla are putting on their next, already sold out Bingo Extravaganza in support of Jess’s Olympic Campaign, but donations will still be gratefully accepted at the reception of the Cooroy RSL Club.
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GROWING up in Brazil’s streets in the hustle and bustle - music on very street corner, helped Jaider de Oliveira be the musician he is today, with Brazilian culture & African influences. Jaider is a guitarist, vocalist, percussionist, composer, arranger, teacher and producer. Today a household name in the Australian World music and in the jazz scene. Throughout the 1980s, he made himself know by sharing his native musical passion by the way of performances, various recordings & live broadcasts at ABC Radio Stations across the country. Some of these shows , including percussion workshops were held at Australian festivals like, Woodford Folk Festival, Bellingen Festival, Mallacoota Festival. Jaider composed & recorded 2 tracks for a film shown at the Cannes Film Festival as well as producing various CDs including “Sambadownunder”, “Roots” “Alegria Instrumental”. Jaider has also designed a number of instruments, including a range of guitars that he had built & continues to play. In 1995, Jaider conducted extensive workshops with over 3000 people . Be privileged by attending this intimate concert of one of the great exponents of Brazilian music in Australia. The concert sounds will be embellished by musical host and percussionist playmate Jalberto Maldonado. Alfresco Garden Café Eumundi Ph 5442 7613. The date is August 8th, 6 - 8.30pm. Admission is by generous donations
When: Friday 28th August Time: 10am-1pm Location: The Floating Boathouse Restaurant 194 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville Information Sessions: 10:00 Regent Seven Seas Cruising 10:30 Oceania 11:00 Viking 11:30 P&O / Princess Cruises 12:00 Scenic Tours 12:30 Royal Caribbean / Azamara / Celebrity Cruises MUST BE PRE-BOOKED, SEATS ARE LIMITED
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Holly Hughes (left) with “Mysterious”, the painting that won her the 2015 Open Award, and Cr Rae Gate and Prue Sheehan from major sponsor Bendigo Bank Gympie. FORMER Kandanga student Holly Hughes took home the $1500 Bendigo Bank Open Award at the Mary Valley Art Festival. Titled “Mysterious”, the painting of a woman emerging from water impressed judges Ken Gailer and Pam Walpole with its good composition and well executed airbrush technique. Holly also won first place in the Animalia category with “Squidwood”, a painted surfboard that Mr Gailer described as highly original with well balanced composition. Holly took up airbrushing three years ago when she was working as a make-up artist, and now lives at the Gold Coast. Highly commended in the Open category was an intriguing tapestry titled “The seed the tree and the lady” by Imbil artist Ilona Demecs. The judges described it as a finely woven textile with meaningful content. The piece is also a finalist in the 2015 Kate
Derum Award for Small Tapestries, which is open to all professional Australian and International tapestry artists. The re-vamped Bush Haven Youth Awards attracted more than 40 entries, with Connor McBeath winning the $1050 Open. The Youth Awards will be presented from 1.30pm on Sunday at the Imbil Public Hall, followed by the popular festival closing event and the announcement of the Twin Bunya Park People’s Choice Award. The Mary Valley Art Festival marks its 15th year and is the major event for Mary Valley Artslink, which also presented a special committee award to an up and coming local artist – Crystal Aylmer. The $250 prize is a course at the Brisbane Institute of Art, which provides a nonprofit creative arts centre housing studios, workshops and galleries. The judges felt the exhibition of more than 270 paintings and artworks was excellent for a small show in a
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regional town, and as such found it difficult to select the winners. “Not all our decisions will be popular, but that is the nature of an art show and how it should be,” Mr Gailer said. “Good art is a combination of concept, vision and mastery of medium. “It is uncompromisingly honest, bold, ambitious, enlightening, original, challenging and a feast for the senses.” Winners: Open – Holly Hughes 1, Ilona Demecs HC; 3-Dimensional – Meaghan Shelton 1, Virginia Field HC; Landscape – Joolie Gibbs 1, Pat Cale HC; Novice – Ursula Hart 1, Trudi Ellen HC; Animalia – Holly Hughes 1, Michelle Gibbes and Nan Borsht equal HC; Still Life – Penny Horne 1, Sherrie Rowan HC; Human Form – Victoria Fitzpatrick 1, Pauline Adair HC; Drawing – Brett Jones 1, Naomi Robinson HC; Natural Flora – Sherrie Rowan and Jennie Hawkes Wright equal 1; Abstract – Pat Cale 1, Naomi Robinson HC; Mary Valley Artslink Award – Crustal Aylmer. Youth winners: Open – Connor McBeath; 14-18 years – Crystal Aylmer 1, Lorien DalCastello 2, Megan O’Shea 3; up to 13yrs – James Heuppauff 1, Maxine Kuershner 2, Kaitlyn Watson 3.
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• 5578m2 (approx. 1.4 acres) beautiful parcel of land • 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom and lock up garage • Verandahs on two sides • Colorbond shed for two car accommodation • A good size dam equipped with an electrical pump • Only 20 minutes drive from Gympie, 40 Mmins to Noosa, 25 mins to Cooroy
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TEN ACRES + LARGE HOUSE + LARGE SHED
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208 O’ROURKES ROAD, TRAVESTON
$460,000
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LISTINGS URGENTLY NEEDED Your Local Bloke in the Pomona, Kin Kin, Cooran, Cootharaba and Wolvi area is Trevor Grady. Call Trevor today on
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COOROY RAG New Connections “Guaranteed to bring lots of laughter!”
COME along & bring your friends, to a fun-filled morning of games and activities with a focus on skills
that enhance and develop coordination, balance and concentration. Our lively facilitator, Louise Bezel, will explain the rationale behind how these activities help the brain focus and concentrate – guaranteed to bring lots of laughter! Come and participate or join in from the sidelines. Funded by COTA & Dept of Communities. Date: Thursday 20 August; 9.30am – 1.30pm; Pomona Memorial Hall. Free event light lunch will be served. Places limited - bookings essential - 5485 2427.
‘Fine Lines’ in Pomona THE Pomona Railway Station Gallery is proud exhibit “Fine Lines”. This exhibition is presented by local artists Alice Normand and Dominique Fontana. The official opening will be held on Saturday 8 August at 11:00 am. Alice is a well known local potter who makes garden art and wall plaques. She is well known for colourful and exquisite glazes. In this exhibition, she is transposing classical Japanese wood block prints and stained glass patterns into clay and glaze. Dominique will be presenting her exceptional pen and ink drawings of Hinterland landmarks which will be easily recognised by most Noosa and Hinterland residents. All are welcome to meet the artists at the opening. Light refreshments will be served. “Fine Lines” will be exhibiting until 10 September. More information: 5485 2950 10 Station St. Pomona Gallery hours: M-F 10:00-4:00, Sat. 10:00-2:00, Closed Sundays.
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pomona Miss Friby at the Majestic Theatre, Pomona STEP right up to the chopping block as two VERY sparkly showgirls vie for your adoration, or die trying! After sellout shows at Adelaide Fringe, Green Room Award nominee and Australia’s Got Talent finalist, Miss Friby, is bringing her hilarious dance cabaret to the Majestic Theatre in Pomona on Saturday August 1st for one night only! Fresh from their Splendour in the Grass shows, Miss Friby creator, Elizabeth Dawson-smith, and New Zealand talent, Stephanie Marion Wood, promise to deliver a wild affair of song, dance and side splitting vaudeville. Realizing that their ‘one woman show’ is now a DOUBLE BILL, these divas are on a mission to prove there is only one lead role. Cue decadent costumes, hilarious banter, old world song and dance and an act that promises you will never look at chocolate the same way again. Featuring original music by Fingal Capaldi (Adelaide Fringe ‘Best Music’ recipient – ‘Rapskallion’), this show pays homage to old world theatre with its own unique take on the cabaret, burlesque and vaudeville genres. An apt choice for the company’s creator Dawsonsmith), who has an academic background in nineteenth century burlesque (non striptease) - punning verbal humour, gender caricature and satirical bite. This show promises an exciting nonstrip alternative to the current trends in burlesque revues. With their unique brand of entertainment, audiences are invited to join in the revelry that is ‘Miss Friby’. A fun and highly engaging cabaret company, whose new travelling show aims to bring out the competitive skallywag in all of us! Saturday August 1st, 2015. Doors Open 6:30pm / Show starts 8pm. To book tickets visit www.themajestictheatre.com.au or phone (07) 5485 2330. Full: $29.50 / Conc: $25
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real estate Country feel right in town
COOROY RAG LUSCIOUOS 2.47 ACRES
KING SIZE QUALITY HOME + VIEWS + POOL + SHED + 2 ACRES
+ HOUSE + SHED + BORE
35 Mahers Road COORAN
3
118 Highfield Rise POMONA
2.47 acres
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9351m2
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OFFERS OVER $435,000
• Whisper quiet & private location. • Elevated with views of Cooran & Pomona Mt. • Suitable for horses near Noosa Trails Network. • Machinery shed for 4 vehicles + double garage with the bonus of a kitchen sink, separate toilet and bathroom. Would convert easily to a studio space or teenage retreat. There is also another brick shed for lock up parking or a tack & feed room. • 3 rain water tanks and a bore. • Solar system to save you money on your power bills.
IMMACULATE & CHARMING 1940’s QUEENSLANDER
10 Ann Street COORAN
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809m2
OFFERS OVER $325,000
• 3 bedrooms plus office/4th bedroom and sunroom. • High ceilings, VJ walls, french doors louver windows. • Pristine hardwood timber floors (currently covered). • Freshly painted inside and out. Reverse cycle air conditioning. • Workshop plus Studio/storage shed + parking/storage under house. • Rental Appraisal $385 per week. • Fully fenced dog, chook and childproof rear yard is private and • Located peaceful and yet an easy walk to the Village shops and primary School.
Bed 4; Bath 1; Car 1 1940’s Queenslander High Ceilings, VJ Walls, French doors, Hardwood Floor Boards, New Roof, Modern Kitchen and Bathroom. This sweet Queenslander cottage represents an awesome investment opportunity making a great rental property or a lovely home to start off in. Many appealing features include, high ceilings and VJ walls that add a touch of the past while the kitchen and bathroom have all the modern conveniences. Pristine hardwood floors, which are covered in most rooms, would polish up a treat making them a special feature of the home. 3 bedrooms plus office or 4th bedroom and sunroom. The main bedroom has scope for an ensuite and walk in robe, while Bedroom 2 has traditional French doors and ceiling fan while bedroom 3 comes with reverse cycle air conditioning. The new roof has wool and sarking in-
sulation helping to keep the home an even temperature year round, regardless of what is happening outside. Plus the home is elevated making any future renovation work a breeze. Outside has a real country feel where your children and pets have a fully fenced, safe and level playing area, with room to kick a ball. The back yard boasts a large chook pen a complete organic vegetable garden plus a vintage garage currently a storage shed. Under the home there is room to store a small boat or trailer plus a specially concreted, and powered studio room or workshop. Plus a carport at the side of the home. Walk to the shops, station and school in Cooran and only 5 minutes drive to Pomona, 30 minutes to the river and beaches at Noosa. Price: Offers over $325,000. Contact Sam & Phil Hargrave 0425 777 121 or 0417 750 507. Inspection: Saturday 18 July 10:00 – 10:30am.
Spacious home, fabulous mountain & rural views
OFFERS OVER $625,000
• Freshly painted and new carpet throughout. • Two spacious separate living areas. • Zoned ducted reverse cycle air conditioning. • Solar heated salt-water pool and gazebo. • Fully fenced 2.3 acres of peace and privacy. • 4 bay shed - 12m x 6m shed with 2.4 m high doors.
PRIVACY, VIEWS & ELEVATION + 5 ACRES + HOUSE + SHED
528 Pomona Kin Kin Road PINBARREN
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OFFERS OVER $425,000 • Hardwood timber floors & cathedral high ceilings. • Ducted air con, slow combustion wood heater & ceiling fans. • Modern kitchen island bench and dishwasher. • The spacious open plan living flows to huge covered verandah. • Side access for a boat and or caravan. • Fully fenced dog proof rear yard.
5485 2200 Sam Hargrave
0425 777 121
sam@hgre.com.au
Phil Hargrave
0417 750 507
phil@hgre.com.au
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OFFERS OVER $375,000
• Spacious & well presented 2 bedroom home set at the top of a long concrete drive way on 5.1 acres with amazing views. • Master bedroom with 2-way ensuite bathroom. • Large patio & full length front verandah to enjoy the view. • Enjoy the birds that sing from the established trees & walking paths. • Double carport at the house plus 9m x 6m shed.
PICTURE PERFECT
ENTERTAINERS DELIGHT
9 Pine Street POMONA
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3 Bed; 2 Bath; 7 Car Spacious home, fabulous mountain & rural views, suitable for horses. 2.47 acres. Features Views, bore, Orchard, solar power Realise your dream, bargain hobby farm, this spells opportunity!This gorgeous acreage property is yours for a song, situated in a whisper quiet location, just a few minutes’ drive to Cooran’s school, village shops and conveniences. Plus only half an hour drive from the bustle of Hastings Street and Noosa’s beautiful beaches! Itching for a rural lifestyle? Or a horse? Nestled in a tranquil, elevated position with views across undulating, grassy paddocks to the distant Pomona & Cooran Mountains this property is not only picturesque but offers the astute buyer an array of potential. This well maintained home boasts 3 spacious bedrooms. Brick feature walls and a charming, cosy potbelly heater enrich the ambience of the generous open plan living, ideal for families. A spacious, well-lit, functional kitchen complete with breakfast
bar is the hub of the home. Spacious bathroom, bath and shower, plus separate toilet. Two verandahs flank the home both offering spectacular views to enjoy. Energy efficient with Sunny Boy solar heating, bore water and 3 rainwater tanks. This well maintained home is easy and comfortable just what you’d expect and is waiting for you to add your style and capitalise on its future. You probably thought it couldn’t get any better! There’s more to this property, too many features to list, but here are just a few; Machinery shed and parking for 4 vehicles. Double garage + workshop, kitchen sink, separate toilet and bathroom, offering great potential for home office/business, teenage retreat/granny flat. Brick shed ideal for feed or tack shed or more storage. Chicken Coop, Orchard , rain water tanks and bore water plus access onto the Noosa’s tracks and trails network make this a great place to call home. Price: Offers Over $435,000. Contact Sam & Phil Hargrave 0425 777 121 or 0417 750 507. Inspection: Saturday 25 July 1:30-2pm.
4 Rectory Street POMONA
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OFFERS OVER $459,000
• Hop, Skip, Jump or Zimmer Frame to the Village Shops & Schools. • Immaculate & spacious with neutral tones throughout. • The land is elevated & flat with private fenced rear yard. • Level entry into remote controlled double lock up garage. • Modern kitchen; dishwasher, breakfast bar & servery to verandah. • This home is “turn key” at its best… not a cent to spend.
5485 2200 Sam Hargrave
0425 777 121
sam@hgre.com.au
Phil Hargrave
0417 750 507
phil@hgre.com.au
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real estate Family home on 4 acres of parkland
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COULD this be your family home on 4.39 acres of parkland? Just minutes from Pomona and Cooroy, this spacious, modern, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3 car home sits above its beautiful lawns and towering gum trees with views to Mt Cooroora. You will enjoy relaxing with friends and family in the covered outdoor entertaining area or in the salt water pool looking out to your own park and the mountain. Inside you will also appreciate all of the
modern conveniences - Large Kitchen with Dishwasher and Walk In Pantry, A/C in Bed 1 & 2, Ensuite, Walk In Robe and Large Formal Living Room and Separate Dining Room. Inspection will not disappoint! Value for money at $495,000! Call Nic MacDonald on 0423 570 888 from Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland for further details, or drop in to see one of our friendly staff at 8 Reserve Street, Pomona.
Elevated peaceful acreage with views
BED: 3; Bath: 1; Car: 2 Features elevated peaceful acreage with views on 9338m2, well presented single level solid block home, cosy design with slate floors, pot belly stove, full length verandahs, covered outdoor area, herbs from the garden to spice up your cooking. Pick fresh fruit from the various thriving trees, big 3 bay shed with storage room, power & lights, 9 ft deep dam stocked with yellow belly and bass, a real feeling of freedom, gentle breezes, relax and enjoy the lifestyle just 6 minutes to Cooroy. Gas hot water, garden shed, approx 11,000 gallons rainwater under carport, new ‘belling’ gas cooker, has new roof (laid on top of old one). Situated just a short drive to Cooroy, this small acreage property is the perfect getaway whether you are a tradie needing a shed or perhaps a “fly in/fly out” worker and want peace and quiet to come home to. Built in the 80’s, the character filled home is compact in design yet functional and appreciative of its amazing views out to distant ranges. Plenty of space between neighbours and real peace and quiet with private views, the land is fertile and hosts a number of fruit trees and herbs and spices. The paved driveway leads to the substantial shed, with concrete floor, mezzanine storage level, lockable storage room, even suspended electric sockets. There’s plenty of room in there no matter the size of the job or work to be done. The home is solid rendered block construction with earthy slate floors, new roof, gas cooking and gas hot water with an original pot belly stove to keep you warm on the coolest of evenings. Verandahs are front and
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back plus there’s a large covered outdoor area, just the spot to entertain with family and friends. This property is entry level buying with the ability to add value by extending or even building up another level. For a simplicity of lifestyle, one can enjoy picking the fruit and herbs, or fish from the dam which is stocked with silver perch and bass or tinker away in the large shed complete with power and lights. Located just a short 6 minute drive to Cooroy this is a property for those looking for serenity and a more self sustainable lifestyle yet still close to all amenities. Price: $429,000. Contact Jeanette Catalano, 0422 923 851 - Hinternoosa.com.au, 5447 7000. Inspection by appointment only.
Peace of Mind
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LISTINGS URGENTLY NEEDED Karoline Weinand - Principal/Property Manager
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Classifieds Church Notices
COOROY RAG Church Notices
For Sale
Cooroy Community BAPTIST CHURCH
Inogen One Portable Oxygen Unit ................... $750 Portable Phillips Simply Go Oxygen Unit 3 batteries, Warranty till 16/02/2017 ............... $3500
Sunday Services - 10am All Welcome 5474 3309 - 5485 2298 CWA HALL
Sunday Church for Everyone!
Electric in house VisionAire Oxygen Concentrator ....................................... $750
The Church of United Spiritualism of Australia
Resmed S8 AutoSet Cpap Machine ................ $500
Clairvoyance - Guest Speakers - Healing Meditations COOROY - QCWA Hall Maple Street Wednesdays 7.00pm Rev Kathy McVann - 0414 972632
Phone 0409 279 051 Position Vacant
POMONA FAMILY SERVICE 9am cnr Memorial Avenue and Rectory Street
Female Support Worker Required
COOROY TRADITIONAL SERVICE 9:30am cnr Miva Street and Tewantin Road
KIN KIN TRADITIONAL SERVICE 10:30am Main Street – 1st Sunday of the Month
Anglicans in the Noosa Hinterland Ph: 5485 1218 - Email: coorooraanglican@gmail.com
Uniting Church in Australia Cooroy/Pomona
SUNDAY SERVICES 8.00am - Cooroy - 51 Maple St 9.30am - Pomona - 27 Factory St
PH: 5447 6152
Catholic Church
Assisting Male with wheelchair mobility in Noosa,
Mass Times
Monday - Sunday 7:30am -5:30pm
Sacred Heart Cooroy
and sleepover shifts available. Applicants must be reliable, responsible and current First Aid Certificate/CPR and driving licence reqd.
63 Maple St Sat evening 5.30pm Tuesday 8.30am
Email resume to ghopkins@121care.org.au
St Patrick’s Pomona 1 Church St Sunday 8am Wednesday 5.30pm Parish Office 54471188 Parish Priest - Fr Mark Franklin Email: admin@noosacatholic.com
What’s On
Mantra’s, Music & Meditation 9.30am Sunday Family Service Contemporary Worship & Teaching Junior Incredibles 1-5 years old Incredibles Program 6-11 years old Inflame Youth 12-18 years old Refreshments after the Service - People of all ages Welcome 113 Marara Street Cooroy 4563 www@hinterland.org.au 07 5447 7797
AGM
FOMP AGM (Friends of Mill Place) August 11, 3.30pm, Cooroy Library Come along friends of Library or anyone wanting to be friends. ALL WELCOME
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Overeaters Anonymous CAN HELP Meetings in Cooroy library Thursday 1pm Contact 5475 3563 or 0404302186
Dealine for our July 29th Edition is July 17th
What’s On
Affiliated with Australian Christian Churches
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
Also ‘Options 4 U’ OPSHOP 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona - PH: 5485 0206 - 0412 972 744
SUNRISE SPIRITUALIST CHURCH & Spiritual Growth Centre Tinbeerwah Hall - cnr Sunrise & Noosa /Cooroy rds. 2nd &4th Sundays 10am. Reverend Laine Harry. - meet like minded people. Page 20 - Cooroy Rag, July 29, 2015
A 30-minute fun session for families with babies, toddlers and preschoolers with Interactive music and movement using instruments, rhymes, and puppets. Sessions are followed by morning tea.
ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL Cnr Tewantin Road & Miva Street Cooroy Wednesdays from 9.30am $5 per family includes Morning Tea More Information: Contact Fr. Bob or Heather on 0477 428 732.
What’s On
BUS TO REDCLIFFE Ronnie Christie is back at the Redcliffe Leagues Club on Tuesday 18th August. Sit back and enjoy the show or just catch the bus and explore Redcliffe for the day. Tickets $30 with tea and coffee on arrival, the bus leaves at 7.45am. Please call Betty on 5482 4453 for bookings and more information. All proceeds donated to Little Haven Palliative Care Inc.
Steve Jackson
TREE SERVICES •Tree Pruning & Felling
•Large Trees in confined areas •Palm Cleaning or Removal •Storm Damage
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COOROORA
WOODWORKERS CLUB
8 Lower Mill Road, Cooroy
• Timber Slabs for sale • Handmade wooden artifacts for sale • Carving & Turning • Classes for Members • Memberships Now Available • Donations of Timber gratefully accepted • Sawdust & Shavings available Open Mon-Sat 9.00am-12 noon Contact John Kennedy 5442 7487 for Purchases & Donations of Timber www.cooroyrag.com.au
health
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Are you suffering from malnutrition? IF you are suffering from enzyme deficiency, there’s a good chance you are. It’s hard to believe someone who eats three full, healthy meals a day and takes a multivitamin every morning could be malnourished. But it’s more than possible, especially if your digestive system doesn’t get the enzymes it needs to fully do its job. Digestive enzymes take the foods we eat and break them down into the nutrients our bodies need to stay strong and healthy. Unfortunately, our bodies don’t always produce enough enzymes to digest food properly. Even if you eat properly, being careful to consume nutrientrich foods every day, it won’t do you much good if your body can’t make the best of those nutrients. Also, your body can’t digest food properly without enough enzymes. Not only can improperly digested food seep into the bloodstream and adversely affect on your immune system, it can also gather in the bowels and become toxic, which can result in many
ailments and diseases. What are the Symptoms? It’s hard to count just how many health problems and symptoms can be caused by a deficiency of digestive enzymes. Some of the possible symptoms include: Bloating; Constipation; Diarrhoea; Dull skin; Fatigue; Hair loss; Hair thinning; Headaches; Indigestion; Insomnia;Joint pain; Mood swings; Rashes; Weak nails; Weight gain. Also, if you find yourself craving certain foods, this can be a sign that you are suffering from digestive enzyme deficiencies. Food cravings are often your body’s way of telling you that you aren’t getting enough of something it needs. If any of the above symptoms sound familiar, help is at hand from Naturopath, Maria at Make A Difference Health & Fitness. Take advantage of us celebrating our new premmies at 48 Elm Street Cooroy and get your initial consultation for only $10.00! Call 5442 6179 or visit www.madhf.com.au
Fluffy Paleo White Bread AN alternative to regular bread that is actually fluffy! It’s quick and easy and is excellent served fresh or toasted. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 ½ heaping cups Arrowroot Powder; 1 heaping cup Almond Flour; 4 Eggs; 4 Egg Whites; 4 Tbsp Walnut Oil; ½ Tbsp Coarse Sea Salt; 1 ½ Tbsp Baking Powder; 2 tsp Coconut Vinegar; Coconut Oil Spray (or other oil will do – for the tins/pan Instructions: Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius; Combine the arrowroot powder, almond flour and baking powder and stir until incorporated. In another bowl, add the eggs, egg whites, walnut oil, sea salt and coconut
vinegar and whisk until incorporated; Next, mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold until thoroughly incorporated. Spray your bread loaf pan down with the coconut oil; Bake the loaf uncovered for 30-35 minutes (mine is closer to 35) or until a toothpick comes out clean; This recipe is Vegetarian and Gluten free! Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Number of servings: 6 Source: http://www.paleoeffect.com/recipes/ fluffy-paleo-white-bread-a-paleo-sandwichbread/ For more recipes and health tips sign up to Maple Street Acupuncture’s newsletter at www.maplestacupuncture.com.au
Sophia joins Hinteractive Physio HINTERACTIVE Physio is thrilled to welcome Sophia Auld to the team of experienced therapists. Sophia has been a physio for 25 years, initially in private practice for about 15 years prior to moving into aged care and rehabilitation while her children were younger. Sophia relocated to Cooroy in 2008 and is loving the community feel of Cooroy. Sophia has a particular interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, orthopaedics, rehabilitation and chronic/ complex disease management. She especially enjoys utilising her skills and experience in clinical reasoning, manual therapy and exercise prescription to help clients achieve their goals.
Sophia finds it very rewarding to help people be free from pain and have improved quality of life. Aches, pains and injuries are easier to deal with early on so if you have been considering getting some assistance, why not come and meet the experienced team at Hinteractive Physio. They have both male and female physiotherapists with a variety of special interest areas to cater for all requirements. Appointments can be made by phoning the clinic on 5442 5556. Sophia joins the current physio team of Craig Steele, Rebecca Steele and Courtney Vella. They look forward to working with you to achieve better health.
3 Ruby Street, Cooroy I 5442 6239
Straighten your kids teeth the natural way! Myobrace targets the underlying causes of crooked teeth as soon as the problems are evident. Free assessment available.
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Eumundi Rotarians in Kokoda Challenge Three Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Eumundi and the son of one of the Rotarians competed in the 2015 Kokoda Challenge on the Gold Coast over the weekend 18/10 July. Rotarians Les Godwin, Jim Innes and Jock Howard, and Les’ son Shawn Godwin undertook the gruelling 96 km course that leads along fire trails, through creeks and up to incredible heights in the Gold Coast hinterland. Over 2,500 hardy souls participated in the event. All the pain and effort was worth it President Les said. “In order to compete the team had to raise a minimum of $1,600 in donations. The money raised goes towards the Kokoda Youth Foundation, who run youth programs that help young people in our own community.” President Les was delighted to report At the finish; Shawn Godwin, Jim Innes, Les Godwin, Jock that with the help of sponsors, Howard. family and friends the team reason behind this distance and time - 96 km is was able to raise $5,700 which placed their team, the length of the actual Kokoda Track in Papua Broken Bones 2, fourth in the overall donation New Guinea and the 39 hour time limit is in honlist. “A fabulous effort and great for the youth of our of the 39th Militia, the first Australian troops our country.” The Kokoda Challenge on the Gold to set foot on the Kokoda Track. Coast is hailed as Australia’s toughest team en“I’m glad to report that the team pulled up well durance event. It is a gruelling, cross country, after the event; tired, sore, but very, very happy 4-person team event held over 96km, with a time with our efforts” President Les said. limit for completion of 39 hours. There is a good
Permanent hair romoval LAKERIDGE Health and Beauty is excited to introduce the only permanent hair removal system in Cooroy. So what is IPL? Intense Pulse Light, is a technology used by cosmetic and medical practitioners to perform various skin treatments for aesthetic and therapeutic uses including hair removal, photo rejuvenation, and treatment of dermatologic diseases. With hair removal the energy or heat source is targeted to the hair bulb, which is then destroyed preventing future growth from the effected bulb. And with the latest technology available various hair colours and hair consistency can be treated. IPL, the same as laser or any skin resurfacing procedures, damages the skin with the end goal of promoting new, younger, healthier skin growth. IPL therapy is considered a non-ablative resurfacing technique, which means that it targets the lower layers of skin (dermis) without affecting the top layers of skin (epidermis). The results are not as dramatic as ablative resurfacing where both the dermis and epidermis are injured. The advantage of IPL therapy is its minimal downtime – a patient can often have the procedure done in their lunch break and return to work immediately afterwards.
The IPL System used at Lakeridge is advanced, fast (one underarm can be completed in around 5 minutes) and created by doctors. This system is suitable for all skin types and most clients will feel no pain. What can be treated? – Hair removal; Photo rejuvenation; Vascular lesions; Wrinkles; Acne and hormonal breakouts. Safety. To use the equipment operators must hold a safety certificate. These certificates are monitored and regulated by Radiation Health Unit via Queensland Health. All staff at Lakeridge hold a safety certificate. Those of you who have experienced the Lakeridge treatment before know the high quality coupled with competitive pricing on offer, you can call for further pricing information. To ensure the highest of quality, safety and outcome all treatments require a 15 minute pre treatment consult. This will include patch testing of your skin. Within this consult the therapist will discuss an individualised treatment plan and price. Lakeridge Health and Beauty continue to be at the forefront of providing health and beauty services in Cooroy, and now we can boast the only IPL machine in Cooroy and one of the most advanced machines on the entire Sunshine Coast.
Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group info@genealogy-noosa.org.au Bev Warner will give a workshop on “Wills” at the monthly meeting on Saturday, 8th August from 1.00pm at Cooroy Library, afternoon tea and the meeting will follow. The German Interest Group will gather on Tuesday, 4th and Thursday, 20th of August and the Irish Group on Saturdays, 1st and 22nd both at the Research Room, 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. To find out more about the Group visit our website at www.genealogy-noosa.org.au or phone 5442 5570.
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Ann Swain, the guest speaker for Family History Month. To celebrate Family History Month in August, Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group will host the popular speaker Ann Swain who is a member of the Queensland Family History Society (Bris.). The Seminar on “Scottish Family History Research” will focus on the Basics of Scottish Research, Scottish Wills and Making the Most of “Scotland’s People” website. Cooroy Library on Maple Street will be the venue on Saturday, 15th August from 9.30am to 12.30pm. The cost of $10 includes morning tea. Bookings are essential by phone: 07 5442 5570 or email:
Claude the mower man passed through last week on his Bravehearts fundraising mission heading north on a 7-week ‘mowerthon’ dubbed the ‘Bruce Highway Tour’
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COOROY RAG Happy Birthday Eirene
ON Sunday 28th June, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed in France bringing Australia’s involvement in WW 1 to an end. On this same date, Eirene Treichel, nee Bainbrigge, came into this world in Brisbane, Australia. Her mother, recognizing the importance of this date, wanted to name her “Peace”. Fortunately, her mother settled on the Greek version of the word which was Irene. A simple spelling error in public records somewhere down the track saw the addition of the E which gives this special lady the unique name of Eirene. Eirene was a tiny baby, less than 3 lb, and was not given a great chance of survival. As she progressed, her mother made the comment that she doubted Eirene would ever “make old bones “. How wrong she was. She has not only “made old bones”, Eirene had six children, one of whom has sadly passed. Her much loved Down Syndrome daughter, Mavis Anne, passed at the age of 54 in 2006. Eirene also has 18 grandchildren and, at last count, 18 great-grandchildren. Eirene celebrated her birthday with family and friends at her son, Greg’s home at Cooroy. Born and raised in Brisbane, she recalled how, in 1931 at the tender age of 12, she won a QSPC ( Qld Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Special Book Prize. It was awarded for her entry in an essay competition. Eirene’s entry was “The Most Useful Animal to Mankind” which she considered was the cow. Fortuitously, some years later she met and married her lifetime partner, Henry Treichel, who was a dairy farmer. She spent the next 70 years at their farm at Kin Kin. Henry sadly passed in 2000. Such a unique person, Eirene has always demonstrated her unconditional affection for her family and friends. A conversation with Eirene reveals her understanding of world politics , current events and a strong compassion for those less fortunate. Truly outstanding qualities from an outstanding person.
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Travis Jones celebrated his 80th birthday on the 7th of July at the Cooroy Hotel. Travis is a local identity who made thousands of people happy and brightened up the Cooroy streets when he was playing his piano outside Peter’s Cafe and local retirement homes. He is a regular entertainer at the Cooroy Sports Hub. Travis is currently building his own race car to take place in the next Noosa Hill Climb.
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SATURDAY, 18.7.15, early morning: it may have been cold outside – but the heat was on inside our brilliant venue, at the Pomona State School hall! A fierce yet friendly battle raged between the Pomona Table Tennis Group and our guests from Gympie. Four teams of three players each, exchanged topspins, chops and tricky serves to gain the advantage over their opponents. With new barriers in place, four courts were created which delivered 9 singles games and 3 doubles games to decide the winner of the day. All four Pomona teams succeeded in their challenge, raking up a 35 to 13 games win – also win-
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ning an invitation to travel to Gympie for the opportunity of an ongoing exchange of banter with the Gympie Table Tennis Group. A big ‘thank you’ to all volunteers for this most enjoyable event, especially our canteen ladies that provided nourishment and piping hot beverages. Regardless of the weather: table tennis is a sport for all ages and activity levels, keen-agers (seniors) mixing it happily with teens and younger. Please join us at the school hall, Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights, from 5 PM to 8 PM – hoping to attract more female players for the Friday session. Please contact Bernhard: 5485 0888.
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COOROY Women golfers have just claimed victory in the 2015 North Coast Zone Pennant Competition in the bronze division. The zone stretches from Tin Can Bay in the north to Bribie Island in the South. Cooroy had to defeat teams from much larger clubs. The Cooroy players defeated Beerwah 6 to 2 in the final which was played in very damp conditions at Peregian Springs. All matches were played in the right spirit, with all players giving their best for their respective clubs
and all matches lasted up to the 16th hole or beyond. Captain, Wendy O’Hare paid tribute to her team saying “the team spirit, dedication and commitment was outstanding”. The Cooroy team of Karen Hall, Margie Lucas, Carole Clancy, Shay Zulpo, Carmel Clark, Kate Sawrey, Juanita Langford, Lavinia Hill, Fay Wiggins and Wendy O’Hare have had a wonderful season, combining well for great competition, excellent results with lots of fun and fellowship along the way.
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Keeping in Touch Over the school holidays Noosa Touch was proudly represented at the Junior State Cup in Hervey Bay by over 90 of our up and coming male and female juniors competing across age divisions from U10 right through to U18. This annual event attracts over 2000 players in 210 teams from around the state. During the three days, despite enduring ever changing weather conditions - rain, sunshine and then dropping temperatures,
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whistle. The U18 boys went the whole way making it to the big one, defeating local rivals Gympie in the Grand Final. This game, with the score deadlocked at full time, was decided with an extra time drop off. Just to add to the thrilling ending both teams managed to score within their opening sets before the Noosa boys were triumphant scoring a run away touchdown to take the trophy. A huge thank you to all
of our players, referees, tour manager extraordinaire Mandy, coaches, managers and parents who make up the Noosa Touch family. Your continued support and help is appreciated and enables the pure enjoyment which was evident by the smiling faces during the entire carnival. Our club would like to make mention of the Eumundi Youth
Sporting Club and Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Waterhole for their continued financial support. We also need to acknowledge the Hervey Bay RSL who came to our aid by supplying replacement tents for the carnival after a mishap involving a freak wind and our team tents. Please check our website and Facebook page for our sign on dates for our new season.
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