Cooroy Rag July 4, 2012

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Cooroy has got talent!

Heat 1 contenstants OPPORTUNITIES to get your name into lights perform to a live crowd and get rid of those stage jitters are something that every performer needs ... and wants! And there is no better way, no matter what your age, to get that experience and first taste of adrenalin by entering Cooroy’s Got Talent!

The first heat was held on Saturday 24th June at the Cooroy RSL Club, and was an awesome show of some seriously talented youngsters and “oldsters”!

The first heat to find the talent hidden in Cooroy showcased a wide range of singing styles and ages.

With the first 10 contestants battling their own demons of stage jitters and last minute technical hitches, the appreciative crowd enjoyed a cross section of genres from rap to classical crooning, as well as the opportunity to vote for their favourite choices in the Viewers Choice Awards.

Many thanks to judges Jenni Miller, Nathan Marriott and Phil Hutchinson who all have singing and judging backgrounds and were in sync with the audience when they announced the winners of Heat One. Congratulations to the following: In the juniors William Clift performing Moondance took the top spot from Runner up Shanai Palmer in the Junior section, and in the seniors Casey Regan with his Beat Box Rap from Sonya Lutje who will all go through to the Grand Final on July 28.

The Viewers Choice Award went to Genevieve Rose with her amazing voice.

Junior Heat 1 winner William Clift

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July 4, 2012

Not my fave

I HAD a discussion with my teenagers last week after I’d had a particularly stressful day at work, arrived home late, cooked dinner (after cleaning up the dirty dishes and benchtops from the night before), did a couple of loads of washing, picked up the bag of rubbish the dog had torn to pieces, vacuumed, mopped then sat down and cried.

I believe we have reached the stage where now that there are four adults living in the house then I shouldn’t be the only one crying. From now on, we’re all to pick up after ourselves, wipe up our own spills and start taking responsibility. It all sounds pretty good, but one of us hasn’t been adhering to the new rules, and I’m pretty sure it’s me. As I scavenged through the pile of dirty clothes on my bedroom floor this morning, sniffing the armpits of my cardigan to see if I still had a day left in it, I glanced around at the rest of the house. The plates and cups in the lounge were from my midnight snack, the milk that had been left on the kitchen bench overnight was from my last cup of char, and the dishwasher was full of dirty dishes because I’d forgotten to turn it on. Perhaps there’s only three adults living in the house, and a big snotty sook.

So there you have it …

Sniffing, snacking and snotting …

Scraping the milk curds off my morning coffee … not my fave!

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Money matters – or does it???

To most of us the way money works, is a total mystery, And that has been the case, all through financial history.

When markets fall and the currency drops, where does the money go?

If you’re like me it’s obvious, you do not really know.

Everything goes up, then everything goes down, it’s like an elevator, And then the Euro says “It all looks crook, we hope to fix it later”.

The Spanish and the Greeks go broke, so the populace has a riot, The Americans get low on cash, but hope to keep it quiet.

Australia we are told, is in great financial shape, The Government says it is so clever, we managed to escape.

We dodged the financial crises, the Treasurer proudly cries, The rest of the world’s in trouble, but we’ve cut them down to size.

With all this activity, of course, the economists have a ball, Even though just out of college, they claim to know it all.

They forecast today, what tomorrow the market is going to do, And then explain the day after, why it all fell through.

They pontificate solemnly, they all have fine degrees, But can’t explain logically, why the world’s on its financial knees.

They use long words in their analysis, like prioritisation, And declare the market indicators, need their expert misinterpretation.

Liquidity problems mean you’re broke, labour participation means work, Collateralised debt collection means your credit has gone berserk, You don’t go broke now, you go into liquidation.

And you also have another refuge, and can elect administration, Outcome oriented leadership, means that you’re the boss, But trying to explain carbon dequestration, leaves me at a total loss.

Money is the root of evil, that’s the widely held belief, But it’s the love of money that’s the cause of so much financial grief.

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Cooking the books in Cooroy ABC Local FM personality MaryLou Stevens will present a live version of her Cooking the Books program at the Reality Bites Festival in July.

She’ll be talking to two successful

Sunshine Coast authors about their individual passions; one for good food, the other wine.

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Cooroy has got talent from page 1 A special mention to junior Misty who showed enormous courage to overcome a case of “first timers”, however benefited from the warm and encouraging environment within the comp and not only went on to perform but is now eager for her next chance on stage!

A big thankyou to the lads from NDSHS who were the sound technicians and did a fab job, and to MC Karen and the RSL for the venue.

We look forward to the next 3 heats each Sunday at 12noon, so come along and cheer along these hidden gems,and don’t forget to book in for the Final on the 28th by calling 54476131.

There are still spots available each Sunday @ 12noon at the Cooroy RSL before the grand final to be held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday 28th July.

Entries so far include vocal and instrumental soloists, dancers and comedians, and there are no restrictions to age or category! With a Sunshine Coaster hitting fame at the age of 40 in the “must have” viewing The Voice, it never too late to dust off that talent and bring it out for everyone to enjoy. Proceeds from the event are part of the voluntary efforts of the fundraising team for the Cooroy Project to refurbish the Memorial Hall, so even if you don’t have a talent to unleash, come along and help pick your favourite performer along with the Judges and enjoy some great acts.

Entry forms and seat/dinner bookings for the Final (which are essential) are available from the RSL Reception in Maple Street on 54476131, or call Yvonne Pattinson on 0413133791.

See you there!

Art Group Exhibition

Art at the ‘J’ in Noosa Junction is an exhibition of paintings by the Tinbeerwah Art Group On Thursday 19th July T.A.G. will host a charity fundraiser night (6pm – 7pm) for the Eumundi Wildlife Care & Rehabilitation Centre who rescue, care for, rehabilitate, and release native injured native wildlife. The exhibition features a variety of techniques in contemporary and traditional styles in oils, watercolnumber along with your name, ours, acrylics, pastels address and phone number so and mixed media and all we cantact you. paintings are for sale at The first correct entry drawn very reasonable prices. will win a $25 dinner voucher at Entry is by gold coin the Cooroy RSL Club. Entries donation – refreshments will be drawn on June 20th. provided.

Art at The ‘J’ is an exCongratulations to the winner of the hibition of current work last edition’s ‘Where’s the Rolled Up by the Tinbeerwah Art Rag Competition’ Scott Anderson of Group in the upstairs Mooloolah who correctly found it in foyer lounge at The ‘J’ the BBQ & Fireplace Centre ad on and paintings will be on Page 8. display until 31st July.

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NDSHS Australian Business Week Success

ABW winners - Brazi’s YEAR 11 students from Noosa District State High School experienced great success

and learned valuable life skills from the Australian Business Week (ABW) programme.

ABW ran for a week from Friday 15 June.

Students were arranged into teams and had to

work together to run a café business.

Students gained an understanding of business as they made all the management decisions necessary for the successful operation of their business in a competitive marketplace.

Students operated their café for two years and had to make financial decisions every quarter.

The Year 11’s had to prepare a TV advertisement, trade display, and an oral presentation and an annual report for a board of directors.

The winning café team, Brazis was mentored by business teacher Sarah Thornley and students Maitland Picozzi, Kiah Homan, Danae Leek, Stephanie Dakin, Liam Fretus,

Michael Syrch, Carlee Darben, Emily Cadogan, Kayle O’Hanlon, Ben Jensen, Kylah Thompson, Bronson Clarke, Kaeylan Brady, Ryan Ingram and Jordan Grogan.

Brazis was a Brazilian, organic fair trade café with a memorable television commercial featuring Tarzan.

“The team was amazing,” Ms Thornley said.

Ms Thornely said that her team worked exceptionally well and they learned to value everyone’s opinion.

The winning team was awarded with a trophy, individual medals, Big W vouchers and stationery.

The skills and knowledge obtained during this week will be put into good use in the Year 11’s future endeavours.

Station set for historic revamp WORK has begun on a facelift for Cooroy station with Queensland Rail honouring the historical origins of one the state’s last timber railway station buildings.

You may have noticed work carried out on the Cooroy station building and adjoining goods shed, but this will have no impact on rail services.

The painting of the station building is set to begin this week and due for completion by the end of the month, work will also commence on a revamp of the goods shed located in a separate building to the station.

The makeover follows extensive consultation with heritage experts to ensure the new colour scheme was in keeping with the character of the heritage-listed building.

Cooroy station is one of only nine 19th century timber country station buildings that remain on the North Coast Line, which extends from Brisbane to Cairns.

Given Cooroy’s prominent role in our rail history, as the final crucial link in the construction of the North Coast Line, we wanted to ensure the renova-

tions were well-conceived, appropriate and beneficial to the whole community. The proposed palette for the station makeover draws from early photographs and architectural drawings of the building, as well as reflecting colour schemes prevalent in that era of Queensland history.

The research by heritage consultants even included scraping and sampling the current building to reveal early paint layers.

Queensland Rail Historian Greg Hallam said Cooroy has played a pivotal role in rail history, dating back to 1888 when temporary buildings were erected during construction of the line from Gympie.

“Although the Cooroy railway station was established in 1891, the town was not surveyed until 1907, and town allotments in Cooroy were sold in April 1908,” Mr Hallam said.

“The fact that the Cooroy station building had been extended twice before the town of Cooroy was even surveyed demonstrates that there was a fair amount of traffic at the station, either for timber or tourism.”

At the yearly launch of the Quilters Trail, the entry fee is always for charity. This year Margaret Kippen chose the Black Mountain Rural Fire Brigade to be the beneficiary after hearing that their driveway had washed away in the heavy rains in March.

Pictured is Jackie Kirk (Black Mt Rural Fire Brigade) presenting Margaret with a certificate of appreciation for the donation.

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ONLY days until nominations for Australia’s grueling and historic mountain race, the Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge close and spots are filling up fast.

Race coordinator Barry Stewart said he has already received 86 nomination for a maximum field of 95 entrants in the Pomona King of the Mountain Festival’s main attraction on July 22, 2012.

“So far the competitors that have registered for the Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge come from all over.

“There are six competitors from New Zealand including one-to-watch Shay Williamson. Shay finished second overall in 2011 and is one of the main contenders to win this year’s Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge.

“He will be going head to head with current record holder and six time consecutive winner of the Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge, Neil Labinsky,” said Mr Stewart.

This year, Mr Labinsky is aiming for the most consecutive wins in King of the Mountain history.

The Nambour athlete first won the Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge in 2006.

In 2009 he broke the record set by long-time race runner Graham Barralet with a time of 22.43 minutes.

This year Mr Barralet returns to Pomona to take on Mount Coorora at the age of 60.

“When he last ran in 2009, Graham said he would like to come back at 60years-old and run the race in less than 30 minutes. It is wonderful to have him

participating this year,” said Barry Stewart. “Between Neil, Shay and Graham, this year ’s 34 th annual Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge is going to be the most exciting one yet,” he said.

Bendigo Bank International Mountain Challenge nominations close on July 16, 2012.

For entry forms or more information visit: http://kingofthemountain.com.au The Pomona King of the Mountain is run by the Cooroy Pomona Lions Inc as a free not-for profit event thanks to the generosity of its funding partners and sponsors - Bendigo Bank, Nestle, Zinc 96.1FM, Cooroy Rag, CQUniversity, Sunshine Coast Regional Council, IGA Pomona, Raine and Horne Pomona, Pomona True Value Hardware, Channel 7, Queensland Media Print, Sunshine Unicycles, Inn The Foothills B&B, Maroochy River Resort, Aussie Biker, Bellbird Creek Cafe, Pomona Pharmacy, Motorcycle Country, Spectral Printing & Art Design, Tyres for Bikes, Australia Zoo, Mary Valley Rattler, Aussie World, Top Shots Fun Park, Noosa Reef Hotel, Laserzone, Frasers Body Works, The Flower Room, Sunshine Coast Vets, Stephen Cook Auto Electrics, Pomona Post Office, Caltex Pomona, Saffron Flavour Indian Restaurant, Jim Bissett Electrical, Out the Back Antiques, Pomona Produce and Pet Supplies, Cooroy Chamber of Commerce, Mannies Pizzeria, Pomona Fruit and Veg, Cooroora Screens and Blinds and A Touch of the Past.

Also this year, there is a new event for high school competitors – the Zinc

Record holder and six-time King of the Mountain race winner, Neil Labinsky

96.1FM Mountain Dash – a 2.4km run from the main race starting point to the base of Cooroora Mountain and back.

The Pomona King of the Mountain Festival is also home to Queensland’s largest school relay event, the Nestle Primary School Relays and the CQU Family Fun Run as well as the famous Cooroy Rag World Thong Throwing Competition, which once won a Guinness World Record.

The Pomona King of the Mountain Festival is a free fun day out for the whole family with market stalls, food, entertainment, live music, rides and much, much more.

The festival kicks off at 7am and ends at 5pm.

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BRICKBATS to bad spellers. After watching the programme on TV about spelling I’m convinced the education system has produced generations of illiterates. Proof of that was in a sign I saw last weekend at Pomona. A shop there advertised “pee and ham soup”. Now that would be an acquired taste. I just wonder where they got the ingredients.

BRICKBAT to drivers who don’t stop at pedestrian crossings. Too many times I have stepped out onto the pedestrian crossing in Maple Street assuming cars will stop for me only to find one side stops and while on the crossing a car from the other side goes past right in front of me while walking across the crossing. Slow down, Look out people. We want to live in Cooroy!

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Goodbye Cooroy Mountain Spring Water CONTRACTORS were laid off at Cooroy Mountain Spring Water last week.

A deal was done by liquidators KordaMentha for local businessman Peter Lavin to buy the Wimmers side of the business, but Mr Dinsey has blocked the sale of the water part by placing a caveat in the Supreme Court of Qld over the land on which the spring and bottling plant sit. Mr Dinsey has placed himself in the hands of a psychiatrist.

The Cooroy Mountain Spring Water customer data base has been sold to Neverfail Industries (Coca Cola). If you are a customer of Cooroy Mountain Spring Water you won’t be able to buy the local Cooroy springwater any more.

DID you know that each month there is a gathering of Goddesses at the Cooroy Hotel?

Australia’s fastest growing business women’s network, Enlightened Goddesses, have been running events at the Cooroy Hotel for the last four months and it just keeps getting bigger and better.

Each month there is an inspiring guest speaker who shares something that will help women to grow their business.

The Enlightened Goddess Network was founded here on the Sunshine Coast by Natalie McIvor and she has now expanded her network of events to cover Gympie, Cooroy, Coolum, Mooloolaba and Caloundra. “There are so many women out there in business who either work alone from home or have a slightly larger business where they spend so much time working ‘in’ the business that they can feel isolated,” says Natalie.

On top of that Natalie knows that many women feel intimidated in the more corporate networking environment. Enlightened Goddesses

therefore provides a safe and supportive environment for women to come together and make authentic connections.

“It’s networking with heart. Women network in a different manner to men. They are able to form genuine friendships and business relationships, which in turn creates huge business growth for everyone,” Natalie said.

Enlightened Goddess Event Manager for Cooroy, Helen Barber from 2B Creative explains, “When Natalie asked me to host an event each month, I knew instantly that I wanted to bring it to Cooroy to help connect business women in this area. I am so grateful to Nikki McDonald and her team at the Cooroy Hotel for all the support they have shown us over the last few months. We encourage all Cooroy and Hinterland business women to come and experience the benefits of connection with a like minded, heartfelt and fun group of women,” says Helen Barber, “we can’t wait to meet you and find out about your business and how we can help you get

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COOROY RAG Cooroy-Eumundi Garden Club THE next meeting of the Club will be held on Monday 9 July at the Rotunda, Noosa Botanical Gardens, Lake Macdonald commencing at 9.30 am when Colleen Hart will give a talk on ‘Garden Basics’. The meeting will be followed by a short working bee at the adjacent Club’s garden.

New members are always welcome. For further information please contact the Secretary, John Fenton on 5415 1213.

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A HISTORY of Quilting is the topic of a talk by Julie Dodds and Jenny Waddell at 1.30pm on Saturday, 7th July at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. Julie and Jenny are members of Patches of Cooroy and were involved in the wonderful Cooroy Library Quilt, both have many years experience in art and crafts.

Visitors are welcome to join members of CooroyNoosa Family and Local History Group for a cuppa and cake after the talk. The monthly meeting of the group will follow afternoon tea. To find out more phone 5442 5570.

Cooroy area residents meeting THE Cooroy Area Residents Association will be meeting on the 19th July 2012 at the CWA Hall Starting at 7 pm. We welcome the Cooroy Area Residents to attend to hear an update on the process of the De-amalgamation and the raising of other issues of concern by the residents of the Cooroy Area. Please bring you own concerns about our area and present them to the meeting.

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news Increase Turnover to Improve Profitability Fiona Hutchings, Branch Manager, Bendigo Community Bank, Cooroy THE best way to improve profitability is to increase turnover as there is no limit to sales but there is a limit on reducing your costs.

Below are some possible tactics to improve your turnover: • Invest resources in increasing your sales volume.

• Look for new markets and distribution channels. For instance, are you really making the best use of the internet?

Can you form a strategic alliance with a complementary business or a joint venture to tackle work you don’t have the resources for on your own?

• Actively sell. Don’t just take orders. Businesses that are content to simply take orders are less likely to survive, let alone grow.

• Retain existing customers through good service and explain to your staff why the lifetime value of customers makes this effort worthwhile.

• Review your credit limits if sales to a particular customer go up significantly and consider a credit check. If they are stable and worthwhile customer, increase their limit or find out what else you can do for them.

• Maximise the value of your sales. Consider moving up market and providing a premium product and service.

Add features to products if the perceived value to the user is greater than the cost to you.

• Keep your product or service up-to-date. If

appropriate, extend your product range or work to ensure it stays ahead of the competition.

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• Focus your efforts on your most profitable customers. Look after the customers who place large or frequent orders, pay the full price on time and are low maintenance.

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With Member for Nicklin Peter Wellington WILD Dogs officer for Nambour district: It’s good news that out of all Queensland, the government has identified the importance of employing a designated wild dog officers for the Nambour region. In Parliament during the last sittings I thanked the Minister for recognising the role that the State Government has to play in assisting Councils and our community in managing the wild dog problem. The State Government is a significant land holder in our area ranging from National Parks to Crown Land.

Agriculture Minister John McVeigh has told me that he is currently recruiting five officers for Queensland, and he recognised the importance of one of those officers to operate from Nambour.

Grants ease flood damage burden: There’s good news for two Cooroy sporting clubs which will receive grant funding to carry out flood damage repairs, through the State Government’s Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program.

The Cooroy Golf Club will receive $15,203 toward repairs to damaged fairways, pathways and a causeway, and the Cooroy Horse and Pony Club will receive $4900 to repair damaged stall and arena fencing, and to replace signage and arena sand.

Sporting grants: Local clubs who achieved sports funding in the last round of State Sport and Rec and Rec Disaster Funding include: Nambour and Hinterland Australian Football Club $25,000 to repair a playing field and drainage at the Palmwoods field; Woombye Soccer Club $24,725 to repair damaged fields and install improved drainage; Cooroora United Football Club (at Cooroy) $25,000 to repair field lighting; Cooroy-Eumundi Cricket Club $25,000 to resurface damaged field; Nambour Bowls Club $2,625 to replace damaged equipment; Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled $11,000 to repair fences, telephone line, drainage and access road; Palmwoods Warriors Football Club $22,700 to re-

pair damaged playing fields; Nambour Rugby League Club $25,000 to repair goal posts and replace padding and repair damaged playing fields.

Kindergarten grants announced: I would encourage all local kindergartens to look into the new grants program for kindergartens to see if they are eligible for funding. The enhancement grant funding will fund: new equipment and resources; promotional events to increase enrolments; and/or minor maintenance and repairs.

Eligible kindergartens can apply for enhancement grants of $10,000 per kindergarten room, with applications close on July 11. Eligible long day care services can apply for enhancement grants of $5,000 (per service basis), with applications closing on August 10. Additionally, a Renovation and Refurbishment Grant for kindergartens will provide non-recurrent grant of $50,000 to $200,000 for eligible services to renovate, refurbish or upgrade their premises (closing July 27). An Essential Upgrades Grant for Not-forprofit Early Childhood Education and Care Services closes on August 8.

Sport grants for clubs and disadvantaged youth: The newly-announced Get in the Game funding program is good news for young sporting enthusiasts and local sporting clubs catering to young athletes. The Government has announced: 80 grants of $100,000 for club infrastructure; 200 grants of $10,000 so infrastructure and equipment can be brought into play for underprivileged children; and 40,000 grants of up to $150 for underprivileged children so they can get involved in sport. I will provide further information once grants application details are available.

Meet me in Cooroy: I will be holding my next Cooroy meeting day in the Cooroy RSL boardroom on Thursday, July 5 from 10am. Anyone who would like to meet with me can organise an appointment by contacting my Nambour office on 5441 6933.

Theosophical Society of the Sunshine Coast WEEKLY public lectures at the CWA Hall, 123 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin, each Friday at 7.00 pm. 6 July: The True Key to Creation’s Core Story’ by Grant Harrington; 13 July: ‘Understanding the Self and the Part it Plays in Healing’

by John Emmett; 20 July: ‘Perspectives on Divine Wisdom’ by Penny Houghton. Visit sunshinecoast.theosophyqld.org.au for more info or call Ailza 5470-2656. Gold coin donation, all welcome.

Cath Manuel and Dianne Johnstone enjoying a healthy lunch MOST second Tuesday Lunchtimes women can enjoy hearing a guest speaker at the Cooroy Hotel, Cooroy. This month The Cooroy VIEW Club heard Cath Manuel from Soil to Supper speak passionately about healthy home grown food. Cath challenged us to care for the soil whilst feeding our family. ‘If we care about what comes out of the earth we are then feeding our body everything it needs to survive’. Next month luncheon is our birthday bash with a special celebration Pirates of the Cooroybein We would like you to join us and hear great speakers, enjoy a two course meal, monthly socials, find friendship and much more. The VIEW Club stands for the Voice, Interests and Education of Women. We are committed to supporting the Smith Family a National Independant Children’s Charity helping young Australians. Interested in joining us contact Lal 0754491902 or email cooroyview@gmail .com

Cooroy Toastmasters COOROY Toastmasters had its annual changeover dinner meeting at the locale restaurant. It was a great social event with some fun topics and speeches. The Cooroy Toastmasters has progressed nicely this year and is always looking for new members. If you are looking to improve your communication skills and your ability to speak in public, then Cooroy Toastmasters is a learn by doing activity and you have fun doing it. The new executive for 2012/2013 is Natalie McDonald (President) Anna Davidson (Sergeant at arms), Rhonda Prescott ( Treasurer), Tex Pipke ( Secretary) , Peter Hall (Vice President Public Relations) and Ian Davies (Vice President Education). Cooroy Toastmasters meet the first and Third Monday of each month at the Cooroy Library at 6pm, all are welcome.

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Paul Bone, of Bone Lawyers in Cooroy, has announced that from 1st July 2012 the firm is amalgamating with Cartwrights Lawyers of Noosa Heads, to continue under the long established Sunshine Coast banner of Cartwrights Lawyers.

Bone Lawyers commenced practice in Cooroy in 1991 as a general practice and Paul Bone says in that time it has become necessary, with the enormous and continuing changes to legislation, to more and more specialise in particular areas of practice. Paul Bone says that through numerous transactions over the last 21 years between the two firms, and through professional development contact with the lawyers from Cartwrights, it became apparent to Cartwrights and ourselves that the merging of the two practices brought together our different strengths.

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This year marks an important landmark for the Fest, being the 10th Anniversary the event will be staged.

The theme this year is Back to Basics – with a focus on wholesome, in-season regional product and an emphasis on organic and sustainable practice.

The main aim of the Fest is to increase awareness of the diverse range of product available that is unique to the Hinterland region and promote economic growth to local businesses.

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The Food Fest will include: Stallholders offering Food-to-go and food related products. Information on local businesses and community groups; FarmAcy Forum – an information exchange. Regional presenters staging talks and cooking demonstrations.

Tips and insights into growing and sourcing wholesome food; Tucker-Tent – a venue where all day cooking presentations are staged by local schools and community groups participating in kitchen/garden programs; Strawberry Lane – as part of the Back to Basics theme – a country fete style venue, with jams, scones, pavs, and highlighting the fabulous Eumundi Strawberry.

As part of the lead up to the Food Fest,

there is the Eumundi Tea-towel competition.

Entry forms are available from the website – submit your design and be in the running for some great prizes. The winning entry will be printed and available for sale in Eumundi.

Also included at the Event will be all day Entertainment provided by musicians based on the Sunshine Coast.

The Eumundi Food Fest offers a fun and informative day out. Entry is free, children are catered for, and all day parking is available.

To view the developing program, find a Stallholder Application, or Tea-towel competition entry, visit the website: www.eumundifoodfest.com

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beyond the name but this amalgamation gives us expanded reach and intellectual capacity to be able to better service the diverse needs of our clientele.”

Craig Griffin from Cartwrights said the amalgamation creates a powerful blend of the experience of senior lawyers, Paul Bone, Bob Cartwright, Mark Ostwald and Ray Barber and the enthusiasm of the next generation, Clare Cartwright, Anna Richardson and Andrew Markert Clare Cartwright and Anna Richardson are the daughters of founding members of Cartwrights, Bob Cartwright and Michael Richardson (retired), while Andrew Markert is the brother in law of Paul Bone, so the firm, Cartwrights Lawyers, has long, strong links to the northern end of the Sunshine Coast and we hope to continue to provide high quality and cost effective legal services into the future.

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Barber, Solicitor of Coolum also, so now the amalgamated firm is able to more effectively service the Sunshine Coast.

The long established office at 16 Maple Street, Cooroy will continue to operate as it always has, so that our services remain available in Cooroy.

We can now offer to Cooroy the additional skills of Mark Ostwald and Craig Griffin, Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialists in Succession and Family law.

Paul Bone will continue to provide advice to commercial and development clients, whilst Andrew Markert, recently admitted as a solicitor of the Queensland Supreme Court, will expand our wills and estate practice with mentoring from Mark Ostwald.

Paul Bone said “On the surface there will be no indication that anything has changed

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Better off today REMEMBER 1984? John McEnroe won Wimbledon, Bob Hawke was Prime Minister and the shoulder pads of Dynasty reigned. Whatever the memories, it may surprise you to learn that the average household is now $224 better off each week.

Australian household income is outpacing the cost of living over the longer term, with disposable incomes increasing 20 per cent since 1984, according to the latest AMP.NATSEM Income and Wealth Report Prices these days! The cost of living in Australia. However, with our rising expectations and busier lives, it may not always feel like it.

The report explores how living costs have changed since 1984. It finds that average income growth for Australian households across all income and socio-economic groups more than covered the cost of living over this period. Australians earning income from investments – typically self-funded retirees – did particularly well, with income growth of $547 per week above their living costs over the period. This was largely due to strong dividend growth from shares, property and superannuation income.

But cost of living pressures continued with strong price growth since 1984 across everyday essentials, including electricity by 253 per cent, rent prices by 223 per cent, mortgages by 256 per cent, petrol by 208 per cent and public transport costs by 287 per cent.

This price growth was partially offset by dramatic drops in audio visual and computing equipment, which now cost one tenth what they did in 1984, while average prices for clothing, footwear and major household appliances have changed little, and are often lower today.

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By AMP Financial Planner Chad Monroe of Provision Wealth Management* The highest income households are spending around 30 per cent on basic necessities and 45 per cent on discretionary items, while the lowest income households, such as pensioners, devote a surprisingly high 30 per cent to discretionary items, such as restaurant meals and holidays.

2. Incomes have outpaced the cost of living When households are split by main source of income, we find that all households, on average, easily cover the cost of living increases.

The big winners are those who own their house outright, with their incomes rising by 25 per cent between 2003-04 and 2009-10, compared to 17 per cent for both renters and those with a mortgage.

3. Increased government payments have made a difference Increased government payments to pensioners are likely to have contributed to the strong gains in households whose main source of income comes from the government.

This group saw incomes rising above the cost of living by $69 per week over the six years up to 2009-10.

4. The cost of goods and services, and pensioner pressures Considerable attention is being paid to cost of living pressures facing pensioner households. Pensioners are often considered to pay large portions of income on electricity and essential food items, both of which have grown sharply in price.

5. Standard of living has increased on an international level Australians have it better than most, especially in comparison with recession hit Europe.

The report shows that while our prices are higher than most countries, our incomes and general standard of living are also very high.

On balance, we’re better off. So maybe it’s not ‘prices these days’ that are out of control,

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him with his fund-raising. Clinton will be representing Australia at the 6 th World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships in Italy later this year.

Clinton would like to thank everyone who supported him and to all the people in Cooroy who have recently bought a pen for $5 to help him Go for Gold.

Cooroy VIEW Club THE Cooroy VIEW Club will be celebrating their 6th birthday with a luncheon in the function rooms at the Cooroy Hotel on Tuesday July 10, 10.30am for 11am start. The theme will be Pirates of the Cooroyabean. Cost is $25 pp, bookings essential. Phone Lal 5449 1902 or 0427 991 902.

YOUNG Artist, Imola Pugh, made her own painting “Myself and my favourite things” at an afterschool art class at the butter factory art center, Cooroy.

This wonderful painting was then exhibited at the Old Railway Station Gallery, Pomona, in a group exhibition called “Me, Myself and I – spotlight on self portraits”. This was an exciting experience for Imola.

Local artist, Debra Dougherty-Gilmour has been teaching acrylic painting and expressive drawing to children for 12 years. Classes will start again Tuesday July 10th, 3-5pm at the butter factory. To book in phone Debra on 0439749248. Details and more photos of children’s art can be seen at www.debraart.yolasite.com

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Fun packed day for the whole family Garage Sale, Book Sale Food Court Amusement rides and activities – pay as you ride or purchase a wristband and ride ALL day.

Wristbands $30 each, or $20 each for Prep age and under Petting farm , Face Painting Plant and produce stalls, Art and Craft Stalls Silent Auction There really is something for everyone, hope you can come along and support our school fundraiser

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Margie and Tom Wegener with Awards SUNSHINE Coast Regional Council awarded Tom Wegener Surfboards a Living Smart Product Award 2012 last Friday night for the Alaia surfboard and Tom’s Creation Plantation (the Wegener’s green surfboard factory).

Tom Wegener Surfboards were joint winners along with Dr Grow (soil superstars, available at Sauers!)

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He is energetic, funny and passionate about the environment. We were both so thrilled to meet him. He was genuinely in awe of the achievements of the nominated businesses and the support they receive from SCRC. It was a great night and he stole the show,” said Margie.

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COOROY RAG The Camphor Laurel Group

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Probus members with Du and staff at the newly re-opened Cooroy Chinese restaurant THE winter chill has not kept members of the Cooroy Probus Club indoors. They have maintained their monthly dinner outings, supporting local restaurants.

Our planned visit to the Cooroy Chinese was delayed several months by the devastating storm that removed the roofing.

Du and her staff certainly appreciated us creating a full house situation when the doors opened again for business in June.

Excellent service, great food and good fellowship was enjoyed by all who attended.

May found us at Cybil’s at Cooran where generous servings of gourmet food had us promising to return.

This week blessed with a near perfect winters day, Probus members enjoyed a seafood lunch on board the Star Princess as they cruised along the Mooloolaba River.

Throughout the trip, Captain Kayden entertained us with a good mix of local trivia and gossip.

Interested in joining our Probus Club? Just ring the membership officer John Pluck on ph 5485 0415.

Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at the Cooroy RSL.

Some of the items that the Camphor Laurel Group produce WHEN the Cooroy Mill closed, Stan Ryan and Col Gunson took a proposal to the Lower Mill Task Force and Council. All parties were interested in having a timber related industry in Cooroy, as opposed to general wood working.

The idea was to have a Community venture run and operated by volunteers.

The proposal was to collect the Camphor Laurel, which is a declared weed and make it into a value added items.

This was to be done by milling the timber into suitable lengths to produce a large assortment of goods. These might include such things as tables, cutting boards, roll holders, bowls, spatulas and any other useful items.

All these products and more can be seen at the library and the shop at our

building located on the corner of the lower mill site.

We also have ladies who take the items around to local area markets and community events etc.

Currently there are 35 members who donate their time between Monday and Friday mornings making and or learning to make items for sale. The group has been operating now for about 6years and is always looking for new members, experienced or beginner, to take part in this worthwhile cause.

So if you are looking for something to do any morning Mon-Fri, 8.00 am to noon, come down to the Shed on the corner of Lower Mill Rd (opposite ATV Solutions), or contact Stan Ryan on Mobile: 0428 384 012.

what’s on at Mill Place at the Butter Factory Arts Centre SCAP T3 - Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2012 A showcase of the Sunshine Coast’s young and emerging undergraduate tertiary artists. The aim of SCAP T3 is to encourage and promote the region’s young and emerging artists, to foster creativity, and to raise awareness of the creative educational opportunities on the Sunshine Coast. Entries close Friday 6 July 2012.

Exhibition Dates - 20 July - 25 August 2012 Official Opening - 26 July - 6:00pm Meet the Artists “T at 3” with 3 of the exhibiting artists 7 August 3pm includes afternoon tea Get creative - inaugural free family sessions This fun, free, family event will be the first of a regular series run on the third Saturday of the month. Be inspired by the amazing entries in the Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2012 to create your own unique piece from recycled materials to take home. Meet artist Rene Bahloo as she shares her weaving skills. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere while you listen to storytelling, enjoy the food and meet some of our workshop artists.

Fun for all ages, we hope to see you there! No bookings required. Free! Contact Butter Factory Arts Centre for more info on 5454 9050 or look online at www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au A very popular workshop. Participants will explore the human form and different methods of constructing the figure in clay, then glaze and fire the finished piece. Cost: $30 per session.

For more details and to book contact Julie on 0402 939 409.

Wednesdays 9.30 -12.30pm 8 week course Pottery Shed Starts 4 July

Clay Bodies with Julie Wall

Pottery 9.30 -12.30pm Ongoing

Wheelwork and hand building with Monika Juengling

Experienced teacher Monika Juengling will teach wheelwork skills and hand-building techniques. For more details and to book contact Monica on 0413 532 939. Cost: $35 per session + materials and firing (approx $20).

Tuesdays 3-5pm 5 week course Starts 10 July

Children’s Art Classes

Acrylic painting and drawing for children with Debra Dougherty.

Cost: $80 for 5 weeks or $20 per week. For more details and to book contact Debra on 0439749248. Materials list available at www.debraart.yolasite.com

Wednesdays 9.30am-12.30pm 6 week course Starts 18 July Tuesdays 6-8pm 4 week course (Course held at Cooroy Library) Starts 24 July

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Professional photographer Rick Sherwin will introduce students to the intricacies of portrait and landscape photography and the use of shutter speeds, f-stops and ISO as well as the built-in programs modern digital cameras have. Cost: $160 for the 6 week course.

For details and to book contact Rick 0457 313 727.

Photographer Rick Sherwin will refine your techniques and abilities with image selecting and working with layers, and will introduce you to RAW image processing and HDR photography. Aimed at students who have attended a Beginners Photoshop Course with Rick or those with a working knowledge of photoshop. Cost: $110. For more details and to book contact Rick on 0457 313 727.

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at the Cooroy Library July Reality Bites: the truth about nonfiction 26-29 July 2012. Australia’s premier literary nonfiction festival returns to Cooroy Library in July. Meet Benjamin Law at the festival launch or Cook the Books with Mary Lou Stephens at the free Saturday sessions. Tickets on sale now at www.realityliteraryfestival.org.

Programs available online or at Cooroy Library.

Wednesdays 9.30- 10.30 am 6 week course Starts 4 July

Oki Yoga

Yoga to warm body and soul this winter. Oki Yoga is fun and accessible for people of all levels of experience.$15 per class. Contact Zoe Ridgeway on 0414 846 454

Wednesday 11 6-7.30pm

Web marketing workshop

Promote your small business online , plan a complete web marketing strategy , create compelling content stepby-step, integrate Facebook marketing the easy way Bookings essential visit the website www.diywebmarketing.com.au. This workshop is presented free of charge thanks to Sunshine Coast Council.

A credit card will be required at time of booking. No shows on the night will attract a $20 cancellation fee.

Thursday 12 10-11.30am CA room

Family Law- Recoupling

Have you been in a marriage, long term defacto relationship or entering a new relationship? This session outline’s some of the legal issues involved in re-coupling including estate planning, financial disclosure, child support and how assets are treated in a new relationship. Free.

Bookings Essential 1300 LIBRARY (1300 542 7279) or online at www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Thursday 12 12.30-2 pm CA room

Interview Skills

Learn how to perform well at Interviews and Assessment Centres via practical preparation. Free. Bookings Essential 1300 LIBRARY (1300 542 7279) or online at www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Thursday 12 2.30-3.30pm CA room

Study Skills workshop

This session is an introduction to study for adults who have been away from formal education for some time or who did not complete high school, and for business people who’d like to upskill their knowledge base. Free, Bookings essential 1300 LIBRARY (1300 542 7279) or online at www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Wednesday 18 6-7.30pm

Wordpress workshop

Website Set Up for Small Business. Set up your WordPress site from Whoah to GO! Bookings essential - visit the website www.diywebmarketing.com.auThis workshop is presented free of charge thanks to Sunshine Coast Council. A credit card will be required at time of booking.

No shows on the night will attract a $20 cancellation fee.

Thursday 19 9am-1pm

Selling Fear Buster Workshop

Are you uncomfortable with selling your own product or service? Find out how to break down the fears that are hindering your growth in your field. Cost is $57 pp including workbook. Call 0447777441.

Friday 20 July 6.30-9.30 and all day Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 July

Mayan Healing Workshop

Find out about the Arvigo techniques of self care massage and about reproductive and digestive health. Payment required. Book with Andrea on 0422 410 227

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come and join us for a King of the Mountain bush shindig: photo: Raoul Slater

King of the Mountain Family Bush Dance: Saturday 21 July 6pm. Music, Bar, Food Majestic Theatre, 3 Factory St, Pomona Tickets $15 at the door.

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Mon 16 July

10:30am Silent Movie* â&#x20AC;&#x153;Steamboat Billâ&#x20AC;? $15 tickets at the door

Tues 17 July

10:30am Launch of Business Plan and Theatre Organ Fundraising Campaign Morning tea served Free

Sat 21 July

6pm â&#x20AC;&#x153;King of the Mountainâ&#x20AC;? Family Bushdance. with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheepdogsâ&#x20AC;? Bushband $15 tickets at the door - Kids under 5 free

Sun 22 July

7am â&#x20AC;&#x153;King of the Mountainâ&#x20AC;? Bush Poets Breakfast with always funny Shirley Friend and friends $20 tickets available at

with Sergeant Mal Scott AHHHHH! The challenge of policing! A Police Service responding to complaints by members of the public regarding speeding motorists in the newly completed Garnet Street town bypass and a member of the public writes a letter to the Cooroy Rag Editor voicing his disgust at the fact that police should waste their time enforcing this speed limit.

To add injury to insult, the officer who is assigned to patrol this section of road is then called a jerk for responding to the residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concerns. For those of you that can see the bigger picture and for the many supporters of the police in this town who have contacted me in support of enforcing the speed limit, thank you for your support. The very simple and inescapable truth of the matter is that if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to get a speeding infringement then donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t speed. Simply! If the Author of the above-mentioned letter would like to discuss his other points in his letter I would encourage him to either attend the station in person or phone me.

The Cooroy Pony Club has been targeted by kids in the past month with several burglary offences occurring and the clubs canteen products stolen. Most of us would be aware that the Pony Club has fallen on tough times of late with the Cooroy floods decimating the club house and surrounds and it has only been through the dedication and hard work of the club members that things are slowly getting up and running again.

Police patrols of the area have increased but can I ask the public to keep an eye on the club and if kids are seen hanging around the vicinity of the club to please call the police so we can deal with the situation. The instance of children shoplifting in businesses around town continues to be a problem. Kids as young as 8 have been caught stealing so shop keepers need to be very alert for this

behaviour and watch kids closely and if they appear to be up to no good then they probably are and if they have no money and not intent on making a purchase then ask them to leave the store. Children and Adults caught stealing from shops should be aware that the shop has the right to then ban them from the store and then prosecute them for trespass should they re enter the store.

Thank you to the two sets of parents who voiced their support for police after reading my police report last month. Both stated that they went through tough times with their boys in regarding bad attitudes to driving with both laying awake at night in dread of receiving a visit from the police with bad news such was their boys attitude to driving. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very pleased to report that both boys seem to have turned the corner with a combination of parental guidance and past police intervention which sometimes seemed harsh but has definitely worked.

With the drop in temperature and the short winter days the numbers at the Cooroy Blue Light Disco have waned. The Disco is a non profit organisation which is staffed with volunteer police and community members intent on giving kids a safe night out with no alcohol or drugs and also give parents an opportunity to have a pleasant meal out without the kids.

Without parents making the effort to bring their kids to the disco, the disco will cease to exist so please make the effort and bring your kids along even if it means braving the cold conditions.

We now have a fairy floss machine as well as what has been described as the best video, light and music production on the Coast with DJ Mike Nielsen and his business called Capital Video Roadshow all for the minimal cost of $5:00 a head. The kids have an absolute great time when they come which is always great to see.

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More information?: www.themajestictheatre.com.au or facebook â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Majestic Theatre Pomonaâ&#x20AC;? 3 Factory Street, Pomona Ph 54852330 * always ring to confirm Silent Film screenings as group bookings can be subject to change

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COOROY RAG Helping Queenslanders for 30 years

by Carol Watkins, Deputy Local Controller, Sunshine Coast North LIKE all regions across Australia, depending on the time of year, prevailing weather or circumstances such as location beside a major highway, there is the risk of a disaster or emergency happening on the Sunshine Coast. If you are fit and healthy it is your responsibility to prepare your home, yourself, your pets and others to minimise disruption to your lifestyle. It is recommended you prepare a survival kit to sustain you for a minimum of three days.

To better understand the history of severe weather in your suburb, visit the www.hardenup.org website for a snapshot of the weather records from the Bureau of Meteorology. On this website you can see 150 years of local severe weather history in your area. After understanding the weather patterns in your area, you can use the planning tool to prepare your home, pets, family and community for major weather events that lie ahead. Together we can protect Queensland.

Everyone living on the Sunshine Coast

needs to understand how to prepare for risks, stay informed and how to respond when an emergency threatens.

The website www.bom.gov.au will also give you information about current cyclones, previous cyclones and their impacts.

Despite precautions taken, everyone recognises that it is never possible to eliminate all risk of flooding and flood damage in the region.

However, by making yourself aware of the characteristics of flooding in your local area you can reduce the risks. So to find out about the flood risks of specific areas of the Sunshine Coast, visit Council’s website http:// w w w. s u n s h i n e c o a s t . q l d . g o v. a u / sitePage.cfm?code=flood-maps.

Our next intake of new members will be on 14 July. For information on joining the S.E.S. contact me Pauline Eglington on 0427 349218, or one of our other Group Leaders: for Pomona, Evelyn Buchanan, 0428 571213; Tewantin, Murray Caddie, 0410 512535; and for Boreen Point, Ron Williams 0488 795102

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Calling all young and emerging tertiary art students SUNSHINE Coast Council is seeking entries for the prestigious Sunshine Coast Art Prize Tertiary 3 (SCAP T3). This art award offers prizes totalling $6000 to emerging tertiary students. SCAP T3, offering a $3000 award in both ‘Two Dimensional’ (2D) and ‘Three Dimensional’ (3D) categories, will be a showcase of the region’s young and emerging artists. The prize is open to all undergraduate tertiary students living or studying on the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast residents who are enrolled as undergraduates in tertiary institutions in other regions can also en-

ter, as can those who are studying via accredited online courses. To be eligible artwork must have been completed between 1 July 2011 and July 2012. To enter students need to complete an entry form which is avail. able by visiting council’s website by 6 July.

Selected entries will be exhibited at the Butter Factory Arts Centre, Cooroy between 20 July and 25 August. The winners will be announced at an official exhibition launch on Thursday 26 July at 6pm. For phone enquiries students are asked to contact the Butter Factory Arts Centre on 5454 9050.

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COOROY RAG

Happy 5th birthday Mikayla Foley. Love mummy, Ayden and Brookie.

Happy 18th Birthday Kelly Jordan Manders for the 6 July, may your birthday be filled with sunshine and smiles, laughter, love and cheer.

Love Mum, Dad & Family xxx

Happy Birthday to Jodi Gadd who celebrated her Sweet 16th on June 23. Love and Best Wishes from all your family and friends.

Birthday wishes to Slamin Sam Cameron-Hands from the Impact family

THINKING inside the box will soon make life a lot easier for hundreds of children in East Timor.

Cooroy State School students have assembled hundreds of educational care parcels to go to the children of Sao Miguel (St. Michael) at Raikotu a school about 30 minutes west of Dili.

The school has about 150 kindergarten students and some 250 of primary school age. The area also caters for other schools that are in need of basic educational supplies.

With the help of Bendigo Community Bank and Rotary Club, Sao Miguel was identified 5 years ago as a community school with no help from the Ministry of Education in Timor. Each parcel donated by the kids from Pacific Paradise State School will be a decorated shoe box with enclosed items including exercise books, rulers, erasers, pens and pencils, all topped off with a personal item from each student to the child opening it at the other end.

What’s more impressive is that the 500 shoe boxes expected from Pacific Paradise on Wednesday will join one thousand others from Tewantin and Pacific Paradise State Schools to create a shipment that will change the lives of more than 1,000 kids.

“This is the third year we have chosen to support this project with our local Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank and Rotary. We’re delighted to continue and annual program that started in 2008. Then, 600 shoe boxes made their way to Timor in time for Christmas, and now we’re looking at sending more than 1,000 shoe boxes over to an area that wants for an education we often take for granted here on the coast. It’s a great team effort across 3 coast schools and Bendigo Bank and Rotary have just been amazing to work with,” Cooroy State School principal Jenny Easey said. “It’s great for all students to get involved and to give something back.

Our student leaders have been actively involved with the project this year and all our students have had a

ball putting the care parcels together.

It’s going to be great to see their hard work and the fabulous support of their families too. Bendigo Bank and Rotary will then assist in getting these parcels into the hands of the kids who need them most,” she said.

“Every shoe box is personally decorated and had items to further the education of a child less fortunate than themselves. Each student also enclosed something small of theirs such as a soft toy or a tennis ball. It added something simple but personal to each box. It was quite the moment when the kids held up their boxes at our school assembly,” Ms. Easey concluded.

Cooroy Community Bank manager, Fiona Hutchings says she feels the project continues to build on something special.

“Our Bendigo Bank branches are all about giving back to communities, and in this case the recipients will be international ones. Last year the shoe boxes arrived and more than 3,000 kids turned up to receive one, so the need is there and we’re proud to share in a project that gets educational material directly to the place where it’s needed most.

“This project is about community partnership. We’re delighted to collaborate with the Rotary Clubs of Cooroy, Noosa and Mooloolaba on this project. Noosa Van Lines get the boxes to Melbourne and then Rotary get the shoe boxes to the school once they land in Timor Leste. Without each of us doing our part it wouldn’t work,” Ms. Hutchings said.

Everyone involved in the project will then look forward to the video and photos of the boxes being opened in a few months, and thoughts are now turning to working through other coast schools to widen the support of the project.

Interest continues to be expressed in bringing some of the Sao Miguel students to state schools on the coast in coming years to advance their learning even further.

Volunteer heroes

Happy Birthday to our little mate, Will Scott who turned 3 on June 16th love and cuddles from Murray and Janet xxx Page 16 - Cooroy Rag, July 4, 2012

THE Cooroy Rag shall be doing a regular segment on our local “heroes” - our amazing volunteers! Those people that give to their organisations and provide services and activities for our community, who inspire the rest of us, and make Cooroy such a wonderful community.

For every person featured, Locale will be shouting a dinner for two to that volunteer as a small “thank you” from everyone.

Ian Hardcastle, President of the Noosa District Junior Rugby League is an amazing person. He volunteers so much time at the Club, from clearing a blocked toilet, lighting the chip cooker, being a games controller to referring games all whilst being the President. He never complains and is always the first person you call on when things get tough. He also helps out numerous other community organisations in his spare time! Nobody knows just how many hours this man puts in at the Club – he is a very quiet achiever and has an awesome attitude.

We love our Iannyboy and cannot recommend this man highly enough for a local heroes award. He is definitely our hero.

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COOROY RAG

Noosa District State High School’s Year 8 and 9 VINCIT Week

YEAR 8 and 9 students from Noosa District State High School were involved in a fantastic last week of school, which involved activities and workshops designed to enrich their curriculum.

Students honed their sporting and team work skills with games that included basketball, touch football, big tennis, tower of sticks, archery, the French version of bowls, pentaque and tug-of-war.

The Year 8’s and 9’s also participated in cake decorating, sushi making, Japanese calligraphy, video making, computer games, flight simulations, advertisement analysis and essay planning and writing. Students who achieved good results for effort and behaviour on their last report card were rewarded with the opportunity to attend an excursion to Aussie World on Thursday 21 June.

Staff at Aussie World commented that the students from Noosa District State High School were the best behaved school group they have ever had through the theme park.

Aussie World staff were impressed with the students’ maturity and politeness.

Students are to be commended for their wonderful attitude and behaviour throughout the week.

Year 12 hospitality students completed their RSA Certificate at the Cooroy Bowls Club

THE Hospitality students from Noosa District SHS have been engaged in an intensive 6 day bar course which was held at the Cooroy Bowls Club. Many thanks go to Sandy Bolton and the Cooroy RSL and Cooroy Bowls club for allowing the use of the venue.

The course is an integral part of the Cert II in Hospitality the students are currently studying and covers; Responsible Service of Alcohol, and theory and skills required to operate a bar, keep a bar clean and tidy, and complete financial transactions.

The students especially enjoyed serving customers drinks at a function held on Thursday evening The school also operates a training restaurant (at the school restaurant) which is open to the public All members of the school community and the general public are cordially

invited to dine in the restaurant. We are also happy to host dinner meetings for your club or organisation.

Dates for Semester 2 2012. Bookings are essential Wednesday 18 July Christmas in July (bookings close July 12); Monday 13 August Winter warmers modern Australian (bookings close Aug 9); Tuesday 28 August Indian Night (bookings close Aug 23); Monday 10 September Spring celebration modern Australian (bookings close Sept 6); Wednesday 10 October Thai Night (bookings close Oct 4); Tuesday 6 November 3 course modern Australian (bookings close Nov 1).

Menus will be available soon.

Booking and inquiries can be made by emailing Pam O’Sullivan posul7@eq.edu.au or contact the school on 5472 2222.

Celebrations

July 9th to July 14th Different Speciality Dish each Day M a is o n de Provence 5472 0077 Open Monday-Saturday from 8am Cooroy Rag, July 4, 2012 - Page 17

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King of Rock & Roll to rock Cooroy!

ELVIS (aka Gabe Phoenix - Elvis Rising) is coming to Cooroy RSL & Memorial Club on July 7th.

Gabe is an award winning Elvis tribute Artist whose youthful and dynamic performance has earned him local and international acclaim.

His remarkable voice and stage presentation has been described as “mesmerising and simply unforgettable.” aving returned victoriously from Norfolk Island as “The Best Elvis Tribute Artist”, Gabe Phoenix is unquestionably the “closest thing to the King.”

Audiences are wowed as he pays tribute to the greatest entertainer whoever breathed air. Gabe Phoenix as Elvis Rising promises to bring to Cooroy a high energy, First

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Class Elvis show that sets a new standard for Elvis Tribute Acts. Gabe Phoenix will be performing some of the most memorable Elvis Hits, such as In The Ghetto, G.I Blues, American Trilogy, and songs rarely performed - live on stage, these songs will remain in the audience’s memory...Today, Tomorrow, and Forever”. Long after the show is over!!

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IF you haven’t the time or money at the moment for a quick trip to Paris, not to worry as Maison de Provence is bringing the whole of France to you.

With the National French holiday, Bastille day, being celebrated on July 14, Eric and Francoise are preparing for a week of festivities at their French Eatery, in Wattle Street, Cooroy. Beginning on the 9th of July, Maison de Provence will be decorated with balloons, flags and all things French and will be offering a different specialty dish each day until July 14th. So if you’re longing for a taste of France drop in to Maison de Provence anytime from 8.00am and indulge.

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A GREAT line-up of entertainers will recreate the golden eras of vaudeville, burlesque, variety and music-hall in The Great Follies Weekend, at The Indee at Eumundi. Headed by Dale Pengelly (The Boy From Oz), Great Scott, Gail Evans, The Burlesque Queens, The Music Men Barbershop Quartet, a Jolson tribute by Barrie Woods and the Woodrows, this will be a show dripping with nostalgia and bubbling with entertainment. These are the eras that brought out the soon to be great stars of TV and film - stars like Bob Hope, Al Jolson, Burns and Allen, Jack Benny, Judy Garland and hundreds more. The Great Follies Weekend will be on for one weekend only, 7.30 Friday and Saturday, 6th 7th July and 2pm Sunday 8th. Tickets $25, concessions $22, Sunday $18.

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dining & entertainment What’s on at your clubs

WINTER is always perfect to take up new interests, try some new dishes and have a go at some free fun, so come on down to one of your local community or sports clubs and “have a go!”

The Sport & Rec duo has found some new initiatives and freebies for all of the family to test run a new sport to get over the chill!

Cricket will be gearing up in August for the season and are looking for some lads to replace those that have had to go away working, and Football (go Cooroora United!) will be licking some wounds from a hard season and talent scouting for some Beckham “wanna be’s” for the next season. Congratulations to the Dolphins who have won a grant to heat the pool so you can enjoy swimming all year round, what a fantastic addition for the community.

The Pony Club have in the pipeline a new “Adopt a Pony” program where children and adults without horses can come along to Musters and develop their passion either on the ground or on board! This will be a wonderful way to ‘come and try” this exciting sport. Gymnastics have been extremely busy and have a couple of spots for those that wish to seriously “bend it” , and Basketball have a great need for some under 10’s for their Mini Hoops Program. Badminton and Bowls are flexible all year round sports for any age, and with often 3 generations playing in the same team it really does get the competitive juices flowing.

Volunteers are in VERY short supply in Cooroy at present, and there is an urgent

call out for all ages to put something into your community by signing up to help in any way with these groups. You can call the Clubs direct on the following numbers: Cooroy Eumundi Cricket Jesse 0418 975 939; Cooroy Badminton Kris 0407 001 845; Cooroy Dolphins Swimming Jane 0437 534 749; Cooroora United Melissa 0409 499 469; Cooroy Horse & Pony Club Peta 5447 9636; Noosa Basketball Nick 5447 1999; Cooroy Bowls Bevan 0407 570 318.

The RSL has been quiet during these tough economic times but busy with it’s volunteer works – the Community bus has been replaced after its “swim” during the floods and damages to the Clubhouse repaired. The negotiations with Council regarding the Car parking behind the Hall continues, and the fund raising to upgrade the Memorial Hall is progressing to where there is now a call for interested individuals and Community Groups to participate in/manage Working Groups in the following sectors of the Project: a) Eco Sustainabilty – Lets keep it green! b) History and Memorabilia to Remember c) Adult Training – Providing the best in Hospitality personnel to the Region d) Tourist Information Centre – Lets get Cooroy on the Map e) Sharefarmers Program – Utilising excess land for economic growth f) Events and Culture – Bring Theatrics to the Street? g) Business Mentoring – Assisting our business = better economy h) Farmers Network and Virtual Market – Buying Local Made easy i) Youth Portal – Kidz Biz The Hall will be a wonderful Hub for the

Community, and has the ability to address a multitude of need. If you or your group would be interested in progressing programs and projects either as above or that has not been included, please contact Sandy Bolton on 0405 483 579.

The Opal Street volunteers continue to build on their works with a new Herb Garden courtesy of Jim, and projected edible entrance! They will also be ugrading the club house surrounds with new plantings and a lick of paint.

The venue is starting to be well recognised as a wonderful place for all kinds of events and functions, and has morphed from it’s original Italian base to a menu that is Cooroy Country, infused from the surrounding Hinterland with fresh produce, and gluten & preservative free sauces.

The crew have enjoyed this evolution in response to local’s requests, and look forward to further feedback from Kris’s Test Kitchen Recipes! Head along this winter and enjoy a game of cards, Sudoku or Memorama on Thursday nights, or listen to some Soul Music once a month. This is a definite “home away from home” and perfect for any gathering at any budget.

Currently there is an urgent need for volunteers for a variety of projects in which to assist the clubs. Volunteering is fun and very rewarding, and a great way to meet new friends and utilise your skills. If you have a bit of time to spare please contact Sandy on 54476051. She looks forward to meeting you! For more information on any of the above please call the Clubs or the vegetables and meat. Stir-fry the garlic visit www.cooroyrsl.com.au. until just golden, add the chicken and fry until cooked through, season with fish sauce.

Move the chicken to the side of the pan. Put a little cooking oil onto the other side, break in eggs and cook until just set. Move the eggs to the side of the pan. Add the noodles and red onions, season with fish sauce. Add a little chicken stock (or water) to the noodles. Stir the noodles and mix into the egg mixture. Add vegetables to the pan and season with soy sauce. Stir-fry with the noodle mixture for a minute or two. Test the mixture and adjust the flavour to taste. Remove from heat and add bean sprouts. Garnish with spring onions and coriander. Sprinkle with ground pepper.

For a vegetarian alternative omit the meat and replace the fish sauce with soya sauce. For a gluten free dish use a gluten free soya sauce.

Dhoms Kitchen stocks a range of Thai ingredients for sale including Thai glass noodles Bundy Rum and a selection of the excellent Megachef 700ml gluten free sauces.

Make your own delicious Thai dish Glass Noodles Stir-fried with Chicken (Woon Sen Pad Kai) Serves 2 This is a delicious, quick and inexpensive dish to cook. The glass noodles, made from bean starch, absorb the flavours of the dish and produce an unexpected delightful complexity of flavours from a few simple ingredients. Use a Thai brand of glass noodles which contain 100% mung bean starch.

Ingredients: 100g packet glass noodles (bean thread vermicelli); 200g free range chicken meat, thinly sliced (may substitute with pork or prawns); 2 free range eggs; 1/2 red onion, sliced; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 medium head bok choy or pak choy, sliced (may substitute with wombok); 1 small stick celery, thinly sliced; 1 long red chilli, sliced; 1 handful bean sprouts; 1 spring onion, finely sliced; coriander sprigs, for garnish; 1 tbl fish sauce; 23 tbl light soy sauce; 1/4 cup chicken stock or water; cooking oil; little ground white pepper Method: Soak the glass noodles in cold water until soft, drain and cut in half. Prepare

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A NEW series of four cooking classes with local chef, Penny Maguire and cooking whiz, Helene Weller at the beautiful new kitchen at the Pomona & District Community House promises to whet your appetite and make cooking easy on these cold winter days.

CLASS 1: Flavour bases that become meals – Thursday July 19th This all about creating delicious flavour bases that can be kept in the freezer to make tasty meals in minutes.

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on the Italian favourite, pesto. Learn how these bases can be adapted and used in a variety of ways – with seafood, pasta, vegetables and lots more.

CLASS 2: Stocks, Soups and Casseroles – Thursday July 26th Perfect for winter, this class will teach you how to makes delicious stocks and turn them into soups and casseroles.

CLASS 3: Pasta, Sauces and Risotto – Thursday August 2nd How about some quick, fresh and healthy pasta sauces that are ready by the time you have the pasta cooked?

Learn an easy to follow technique for a perfect risotto every time using the stocks learned in lesson 2.

CLASS 4: Baking favourites – Thursday August 16th Learn how to bake your own beautiful French brioche (serve it with eggs, use it for French toast, the best bread ‘n’ butter pudding or bake it with chocolate).

Make your own pastry (sweet and savoury) and find out how to store it and use it. To top it off, discover how to make two gorgeous tart fillings and make individual tarts ready to eat at the end of the class! Time: 10:30am – 2:00pm (approx.) Cost of individual classes: $30 per head. Lawson Shed – Memorial Avenue, Pomona. Book in for all or individual classes – but hurry, places won’t last long! All recipes can be altered for specific dietary requirements such as gluten intolerance and diabetes.

For information and bookings contact: Pomona & District Community House on 54852427.

The Majestic Theatre will be hosting a Bush Dance and Bush Poets Breakfast as part of the Cooroy Pomona Lions King of the Mountain Festival 2012.

The King of the Mountain Bush Dance, to be held on Saturday Night, July 21st at 6pm will feature popular and talents band the SheepDogs. This is a family event with adult tickets $15 at the door, with kids under 5 free of change. Bar and food will be available.

Continuing the long standing tradition, the Majestic Theatre will host the 2012 King of the Mountain Bush Poets Breakfast. Starting at 7am on Sunday July 22nd, the Breakfast will feature popular bush poets Shirley Friend, Ian Mackay and Murray Hartin.

Tickets are $20 and include hearty breakfast. Book early to get your spot. Tickets available for purchase from Touch of Past Antiques, Reserve Street Pomona.

Enquiries ring the theatre on 54852330.

10 minute health check Take 10 minues out of your day to look after yourself and participate in a health check.

On Wednesday 11th July Qld Health will be giving a talk at the Pomona & District Community House on healthy living and a short health check will be available. Health issues that will be discussed include: Screening and early detection; Lifestyle risk factors; Bowel cancer; Prostate cancer; Breast cancer; Skin cancer; Cervical cancer; Testicular cancer.

Enjoy the talk, take the health check and enjoy a healthy morning tea.

Date: Wednesday 11th July, 9.45am for a 10.00am start; Venue: Lawson Shed, Pomona & District Community House; Cost: $4.00 Information and Bookings: 54852427 Please book in for catering purposes.

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Antiques and collectibles take over Pomona Memorial Hall THE Pomona Antiques and Collectibles Fair, held over the King of the Mountain weekend in the hinterland town, promises to be bigger than ever this year.

The fair, a fund-raiser for Pomona and Districts Meals on Wheels, is run by a big team of volunteers led by Clive Ford, a local restorer of antique furniture. It is held in the Pomona Memorial Hall, and this year will extend into the room on the lower floor of the building.

“As well as dealers filling the hall and the stage we’ve got four more sites downstairs,” Clive said.

“About 20 dealers have booked - all people with a reputation for quality – and based on previous attendances we’re expecting more than 1500 people to visit over the two days.”

Toys and tools, clocks and crystal, military badges, antique prints and paintings, furniture and fishing reels, books and coins, jewellery and fine

china, dolls and lace. You name it, someone collects it, and it’s likely to be among the items on offer at Pomona.

The event will be the sixth annual “A&C” at Pomona and the Meals on Wheels kitchen in the hall will again be serving a great range of light refreshments including home-made pies, cakes and other goodies.

The volunteers of Pomona and Districts Meals on Wheels provide a service covering not only Pomona but also Cooroy, Eumundi, Kin Kin, Boreen Point and Cooran and the Fair is an important contributor to the costs of running the service.

The Sixth annual Pomona Antiques and Collectibles Fair will be open 8am to 4pm on Saturday, July 21, and 9am to 4pm on King of the Mountain race day, Sunday, July 22. Entry is $4 for adults, $3 concessions and accompanied children free.

Enquiries, 5485 2028.

Pomona Community House - Tax Help TAXING times made easier….filling out tax returns can be daunting for most people and particular for the elderly, disadvantaged and less computer savvy.

Fortunately, the Pomona Community House Tax Help volunteer, Brenda White will be available to lend a helping hand to those most in need to complete their tax returns – for no cost.

“We’re already taking appointments, starting Thursday, 19 July at Pomona Community House, 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona,” co-ordinator Heather

Manders said. “Tax Help Program is for the lower income earners and we get a lot of older people and pensioners using the service.”

Tax Help program is sponsored and administered by the Australian Tax Office, and is aimed at helping people who earn less than $50,000 a year to complete an individual tax return by online E-tax. Those looking to access the free community service should contact Pomona Community House on 5485 2427 to make an appointment.

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THE 33rd annual King of the Mountain Festival in Pomona is being held on Sunday 22 July and as per previous years will include the following street closures: • Reserve Street between School Street and the eastern side of the railway crossing from 6am to 5.30pm • Memorial Avenue between Church Street and Station Street from 6am to 5.30pm • Hospital Street between Mountain Street and Memorial Avenue from 6am to 5.30pm • School Street between Mountain Street and Reserve Street from 8.30am to noon • Mountain Street between School Street and Church Street from 12.30pm to 5pm Alternative routes around the festival area are via School Street, Factory Street, Railway Parade, Red Street and Rectory/Church Streets. Detour signs around the affected areas will be posted.

The Pomona King of the Mountain is run by Cooroy Pomona Lions Inc as a free not-for profit event. It is in its 33rd year thanks to the generosity of its funding partners and sponsors – Bendigo Bank, Nestle, Zinc 96.1FM, Cooroy Rag, CQUniversity, Sunshine Coast Regional Council, IGA Pomona, Raine and Horne Pomona, Pomona True Value Hardware, Channel 7, Queensland Media Print, Maroochy River Resort, Aussie Biker, Bellbird Creek Cafe, Pomona Pharmacy, Motorcycle Country, Spectral Printing & Art Design, Tyres for Bikes, Australia Zoo, Mary Valley Rattler, Aussie World, Top Shots Fun Park and Laserzone.

For more information on the King of the Mountain visit www.kingofthemountain.com.au or contact us via email on info@kingofthemountain.com.au.

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Church Notices Anglican Parish of Cooroora Pomona 7.30am - Cooroy 6pm Pomona - Rectory St - Sunday 7.30am Cooroy - Tewantin Road - Sunday 9.30am Kin Kin - Main St - 10.00am (1st Sunday of the Month) For more info call 5485 1218

Maple Street Cooroy Worship Service 10am Sundays

Ever ybody Welcome Everybody Enquiries: 5485 0265 - 5447 9355

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

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PH: 5447 6152 The Church of United Spiritualism of Australia Australia’s only proclaimed spiritual denomination Services every Wednesday evening 7pm QCWA Hall, Maple St Cooroy Modern music, meditation / healing, guest speakers, clairvoyance Tea / coffee afterwards

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St John Lutheran Church Lambert-Hyne Drive, Imbil 1st & 3rd Sunday HC, 10.30am 4th Sunday, 9am

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A personal insight into personal training WHEN Kay first ‘walked’ through the door of The Workout Shed, she was having mobility problems, knee issues and spending a small fortune on physiotherapy and the like.

This is her honest account about the change in her life since January.

“Ask any of my friends and they would say I would be the last person to get involved with personal training or even a gym - let alone love it.

“I was lucky enough to win a session with Russ in a raffle – obviously the time was right! As I couldn’t convince him that an hour down at the local, with a wine or two, would suit me just fine, he insisted I turn up at The Workout Shed one morning last January.

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Kay pictured with Russ (personal trainer at the Workout Shed) the session with Russ was quite an eye opener - no strength, no balance and definitely no stamina.

“All these things I found out about my body under his careful and undivided attention. I signed up for a full series of sessions as I walked out the door.

I am now on my second set and still loving it. My goals were quite simple: get off the floor without doing the crab walk; bending at the knees; standing on one foot (without falling over); tone my muscles and develop strength; being a fitter 50 something. All now achieved! My husband has even commented on the different way I am walking and bending….so much surer of myself on the earth.

“I look forward to my weekly session with Russ.

Every session is different, with Russ designing activities to develop my fitness and form. Weights, rowing, bicycling, kettle bells, squats, lunges and the dreaded plank are all a part of his plan for me to strengthen and grow under his every watchful eye.

“Russ wouldn’t let me lift a weight until I was lifting the broomstick with the correct technique. His thorough understanding and attention to my physical limitations, and his persistence in getting me do it right, have resulted in fantastic progress without injury or strain. He knows how much, how many and how long that is perfect for me.

“I can’t say enough about how Russ’s weekly routines have and continue to change my life.”

A definite fan – Kay Williams PS: The Detox box (free of charge with Personal Training at The Workout Shed) is a must after a session with Russ – I thoroughly recommend it & my body feels the benefits too!

I you would like to know more about how to improve your mobility, health & wellbeing contact The Workout Shed on 5442 6338 or visit www.theworkoutshed.com or www.russprice fitness.com.au

Cooroy Aglow COOROY Aglow wil be holding their Christmas in July meeting on Friday, July 20th. Meeting will commence at 9.30am at the Anglican Hall, Cooroy. Guest speaker Mrs Wendy Quinlan. Admission $6. All welcome. For further information phone Narelle 5447 6482 or Pat 5447 6167.

health Contact lenses – a safe alternative to glasses Local optometrists, Jenny Currie and Heather McLeod say, “Contact lenses are a safe and convenient alternative to spectacles, provided you follow the instructions given by your optometrist and replace and clean them regularly.”

There are now 800,000 people who regularly wear contact lenses in Australia.

Advances in technology including the materials they are made of and the designs of the lenses have made it possible for most people to wear contact lenses successfully.

“There are two main types of contact lenses. Hard lenses are usually made of rigid plastic and cover only part of the cornea. Soft lenses are made of a soft and flexible water-absorbing material that conforms closely to the shape of the eye. Soft lenses worn on a frequent replacement schedule (referred to as disposable lenses) are the most common form of lenses prescribed nowadays” says Jenny.

“The type of contact lenses that are prescribed will depend on your eye health, vision problems and the shape of your eyes. Your vision requirements at work, social events and hobbies will also need to be considered. For people who do lots of sport contact lenses may be ideal” she adds.

Contact lenses that are worn just once and disposed of at the end of the day are referred to as Daily Disposables and they are a popular and particularly convenient way to wear contact lenses. All other contact lenses need to be removed, cleaned and disinfected in order to remove micro-organisms that can cause infection,

however advances in technology have meant that some people are now able to be fitted with extended or continuous wear contact lenses. These lenses are made from materials that effectively transmit oxygen to the eye. This means the lenses can be safely worn for extended periods including overnight.

Heather reminds us that “It is important to seek professional advice when considering contact lenses as there are many variables that need to be considered. A prescription for contact lenses differs from a spectacle prescription and a thorough examination is essential for the most comfortable and effective fit. The examination includes measurement of the corneal size and shape, pupil size and eyelid contour.”

Contact lenses are a popular form of vision correction and in some cases can give better vision than spectacles for particular conditions such as severe shortsightedness, longsightedness or astigmatism.

“Lately the designs of progressive powered contact lenses available for the over-40s have also improved greatly.

“I myself have been wearing contact lenses successfully for the last 30 years and have continued that success with the latest designs of progressive powered contact lenses” says Jenny.

For further information on contact lenses or to arrange an appointment contact optometry@cooroy on 5442 5555. optometry@cooroy can be found at 62 Maple Street, Cooroy.

Simple solutions to happy healthy kids RAISING kids is not an easy task and at times can be extremely hard.

Increasingly kids are facing depression, anxiety, bullying, learning difficulties, allergies and sleep problems and the list goes on.

So how do we as parents help to guide them through it all?

Well there is light at the end of the tunnel, there are simple solutions that don’t involve heavy medication or pulling your hair out.

Each family and child has a particular set of needs that are relevant and are part of the solution. Building confidence, improving motor skills, socialisation, calming and working

with individual family circumstances are all a large part of creating healthy happy kids.

You aren’t alone, there are simple and best of all effective solutions to your needs.

Come to a free information afternoon at the Cooroy State School Hall Held by the Maple Street Acupuncture & Natural Medicine clinic to discover some answers to your questions and maybe even get the solutions you need.

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Kahuna Massage: a holistic approach to healing

KAHUNA massage as taught at High Spirits Retreat in Kin Kin originated in the South Pacific and was used as a transformational massage and healing system. It is also known as Hawaiian massage and Lomi Lomi.

This beautiful form of bodywork provides a holistic approach to healing by balancing the body and mind in its physical, emo-

tional and spiritual dimensions.

Kahuna massage is unique in a number of respects. The practitioners uses their hands, forearms and elbows and moves around the table (using flowing Hula and Tai Chi style movements). They work with energy to apply soft and deep tissue massage. Music is played and the practitioner attunes the flow of the massage to harmonies the various rhythms within the client’s body, mind and soul.

The massage training offers a great opening for releasing blockages and gaining personal strength and happiness. If you are seeking a direction in life you will find this training to be a fantastic healing journey and a great source of inspiration which will rebuild your self esteem and empower

you to take control of your own life. Perhaps you are at a crossroads in life, or simply want to take time out to recharge and refocus your priorities. The courses and retreats at High Spirits will support you to name your goals and move towards them with confidence and energy.

For more information please visit us at www.highspiritsretreat.com.au Where to go and receive a Kahuna massage - Pomona/Cooran - Francoise 0409 069 782; Maleny - Jessica 5499 9372; Noosa - Carita 0431 518 781; Gympie - Nikki & Jason 0437 507 680.

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Preventing Golfing Injuries YOU only have to drive past the golf course on a Saturday morning to realise the popularity of golf as a sport and leisure activity.

It has a range of health benefits due to the walking undertaken whilst playing, but like any sport, injury can also occur. Like other sports, most injuries occur due to a lack of warm up, poor technique or poor equipment. With golf, another risk factor is time spent playing.

The more often you play, the higher your risk of injury is - especially if you are playing competitively or professionally. So what can you do to minimise your risk of sustaining injury at golf: • Have appropriate equipment: If you are starting out at golf, it would be wise to

seek professional advice on equipment so that it is right for you. Clubs and shoes need to be matched to you individually.

• Ensure correct technique: Most golf injuries are caused by poor technique or hitting the ground instead of the ball. An investment in some coaching by a professional will go a long way to ensure you stay pain free and out on the course.

• Warm up and cool down adequately. Like all sports, getting the body prepared for golf is essential. Some brisk walking followed by appropriate stretches will ensure that the muscles are warm and supple to avoid injury. Similarly, some gentle stretches at the end of the game will help you recover for your next outing on the greens. Specific stretches for golf can

Am I too old to exercise?

IF you’ve ever thought you aren’t standing as straight and tall as you once did, find walking up a flight of stairs to be a strain at times or you groan when reaching for the arms of a chair as you slowly get up from sitting, you aren’t alone.

“We don’t stop exercising because we get old, we get old because we stop exercising,” says Lee Smith from Make a Difference Health and Fitness.

Older adults hurt themselves more through inactivity than through activity.

Our strength, flexibility, balance and endurance wither when we don’t exercise.

Exercise will enable you to fully engage in life - adding years to your life and life to your years!

With definitive research demonstrating that activity helps forestall cognitive decline (dementia) and that being fit keeps people healthier longer, it’s no wonder that more of our aged population are signing

up for personal trainers, group exercise classes, boot camps, and walking groups.

Maintaining at least moderate activity is a key component in a positive health regimen. This will combat or prevent weightrelated diseases, heart disease, anatomical and structural impairments, hypertension, osteoporosis, cholesterol, Alzheimer’s, sexual performance issues, loss of muscle mass and decreased sociability.

To prevent normal biological changes caused by aging, seek kinder, gentler workouts; slower and longer warm-ups and cool-downs; and exercise routines that emphasise diminished risk of injury while promoting posture, strength, endurance, flexibility, agility and balance.

There are several types of exercise that are important – cardio, strength training, flexibility training, balance training and core training. Cardio is moderately intense aerobic activity such as walking, swim-

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be shown to you by a suitably qualified health professional and can also be found on the internet. If you are experiencing any pain or discomfort though, it would be wise to seek professional help first.

• Seek help for previous injuries to ensure that they don’t return with golf.

By following the tips above, you will be doing your best to keep on the greens with no pain or discomfort. Should you require further information on preventing or treating golf injuries, contact your local health professional.

Craig Steele co-owns Hinteractive Physio and has a Masters Degree in Sports Physio. To contact Craig, phone 5442 5556.

ming, using a treadmill or elliptical trainer and biking. Strength training is exercises that are designed to increase muscular strength and endurance including resistance training with machines or free weights.

Flexibility training involves stretching and range of motion exercises. Balance training helps with stability and involves exercises such as backward and sideways walking, heel and toe walking or using a workout ball or balance pad. And core training is exercises that strengthen your abs and other muscles that stabilize the spine and pelvis and run the entire length of the torso.

So the answer to am I too old to exercise is No! It might seem overwhelming but there are lots of options available and help is on hand. So get on your way to a younger and healthier you by giving Lee Smith a call at Make a Difference Health and Fitness on 5442 6179 or visit their website on www.madhf.com.au.

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DEBBIE NEWMAN AMBAA ACCREDITED BOWEN THERAPIST Dip BT

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The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weightâ&#x20AC;? is over for another season

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The Grand Finale for the local Pomona Weight Loss Challenge once again has come to and end and we have some more amazing results. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am so overwhelmed by the commitment and effort made by these challenges which showed in these totally awesome results, said Sharon Collins Personal Support & Wellness Coach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After 10 weeks, the winner, Georgie, lost 10.5kgâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; a whole 15.7% of total

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body weight and took out 1st prize.

Following closely all the way was Alicia, who lost 9.7kg â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10.6% of total body weight and taking out 2nd prize.

Other winners were Kathryn coming 3rd and Lesley who received the most centimetre loss prize! Over $500 was given back to the challenges in cash and prizes!!!

Some of the changes that was achieved from these 10 weeks was more energy, more motivated, not hungry, great support, tips and advice to help keep them on track were on a few of the incentives to help them with their journey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To keep up the motivation and to keep on track, we will be conducting a Free Fitclub followed by a Healthy Recovery and Weight Management Class. We will be discussing the importance of why it is important to keep up good nutrition with the added benefits of exercise. Some of the topics discussed is how to fuel our body and keep it energised by simple recovery

Sharon Collins with Alicia Kelly who came 2nd in the challenge techniques instead of depleting our muscles and slowing down our metabolism.â&#x20AC;?

For more information, call Sharon on 0407 852 320 or email at sharon.communitywlc@gmail.com

$50 000 for improved Optometry Services in Cooroy

Dr. Adam Roache (Chiropractor)

7 Garnet St, Cooroy 5472 0808 www.lechiro.com.au

PATIENTS in Cooroy will benefit from improved services after the Federal Government funded the purchase of a new OCT for Optometry at Cooroy, Senator for Queensland, John Hogg announced today last week.

The Government is investing $50 000 in the purchase of the OCT equipment so that local residents will have better access to quality health care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While rates of some chronic disease are high for patients living in rural and remote areas, they often find it harder to access the level of health care they require,â&#x20AC;? said Senator Hogg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Gillard Government is committed to providing access to quality health care to Australians where they need it, when they need it.â&#x20AC;?

According to the National Strategic Framework for Rural and Remote Health, rural areas have higher rates of high blood pres-

sure, diabetes, and obesity as well as poor dental, antenatal and post-natal health.

Senator Hogg said providing health infrastructure, either as capital works or as equipment, was essential to improving these statistics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funding for the purchase of this equipment is another example of the Gillard Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to setting up new rural health services and improving existing facilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The OCT equipment will enable visualisation and assessment of the retina, optic disc and anterior eye and will enhance optometry services in the Cooroy region, he said.

Funding was awarded to Optometry at Cooroy under Round 6 of the National Rural and Remote Health Infrastructure Program, and is part of $8.7 million being directed to projects across Australia.

Funding is recommended by the independent National Assessment Panel.

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DEBBIE would like to remind people that with the onset of winter, looking after your Immune System is the number one priority.

Regular Bowen treatment can enhance your immunity, strengthening your body to prevent illness and disease.

Balance throughout the body is important and the lymphatic drainage that occurs with treatment is only one of the ways that will help the body ward off chills..

If you or the children succumb to illness, Bowen is excellent for clearing congestion in the ears, nose and throat and sinuses.

Fine tune your body and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responses with homeopathically prepared tissue salts . Debbie is qualified to dispense these to suit your needs.

Pleased to be working at Cooroora Family Health in Pomona, Accredited Bowen therapist Debbie Newman said this link between Medicine and Allied Health is a giant step forward and sets Pomona ahead of other Medical Practices.

The support and recognition given by Dr Ann Buchan is inspirational and can only lead to better health for the whole area.

Call 0438 861 107 for an appointment.

Get active and healthy for only $2!

ON Monday and Friday from 11.30am to 12.30pm there is Lift for Life at Cooroy which is a unique strength training program specially designed for the individual and conducted in small groups with three distinct eight week phases. On Wednesday from 11.00am to 12.00 noon at Cooran Memorial School of Arts and from 1.30pm to 2.30pm at Cooroy CWA Hall and there is Heartmoves.

This is a low to moderate physical activity class which includes aerobic activity, weightbearing or resistance exercise, balance and stretching. All classes are currently open for concession card holders only and are only $2.00! For more details and registration for both of the above programs, please contact Lee Smith from Make a Difference Health & Fitness on 0407 597 748.

real estate Million dollar views - truly irreplaceable

COOROY RAG

THE panoramic views from 75 Northmount Rd take you to the next level.

These views are truly irreplaceable and they will force you to draw a sigh every time you happen to glance outside.

On my last visit to this unique location I spotted 4 large ships on the horizon, beyond seamless acres of lush green tree tops and ancient mountains. Rainbow Beach sand blow and the coloured sands of Teewah are easily recognizable from this eagle’s nest location. On a clear day you will feel calm and tranquil, but during the storm season nothing will compare to the sheer thrill of watching the orchestra of lightning and thunder in natures own surround sound theatre.

The large 12 year old brick and tile

Allweather home situated on 2.6 acres at the end off a culdesac, is in complete privacy with no visible neighbours from the home. This is a spacious home with 4 large bedrooms, two of which have attached living areas ideal for long term guests or family entertainment centres. The open plan living and combined lounge with 12 ft ceilings are adjacent to a large media room. Getting out of bed in the morning will be a pleasure as the view from the master bedroom through the bay window will welcome you each day. A roomy walk in robe and ensuite are attached to the master bedroom. The large family kitchen with self closing doors and drawers has a walk in pantry plus a 2nd pantry and plenty of bench space.

Contact Paul Bielby at Countryside Realty on 0437 346 256.

Valley Dve, a 9 Iron from the Country Club WELL below replacement cost, this home simply must be sold. Set on 1.4 lovely acres on sought after Valley Drive in Doonan the solidly built home has generous spaces and a lot of potential. Built over two storeys the home has a selection of living areas, the main bedrooms are all upstairs with the master bedroom separate from the additional bedrooms with its own private deck and view across the property. The kitchen is open plan with an island bench, large pantry and abundant storage. It overlooks the meals area which has a lovely view across the freeform in ground pool. The enormous lounge

room has timber French doors that spill onto the pool terrace, wonderful for entertaining. To accommodate guests there is another bedroom tucked downstairs with its own entry overlooking the garden and gazebo. Fully fenced with gated entry, there is a separate driveway that takes you down to the hidden three bay shed perfect for the caravan and boat. Set privately in lush gardens this property offers flexibility, potential to add value all at an extraordinary price. It must sell, it will sell, don’t miss out. $895,000 Valley Dr, Doonan. Please call Kirsten von Homeyer 0419 046 823 / 5447 7000 of hinternoosa for further information.

Commercial office space for rent in main street of Cooroy, located beside legal office.

Your choice of 3 or 4 rooms.

Contact owner: 5447 7666

$20,000 DISCOUNT OFF ANY BLOCK FOR JULY

Contact Steve 0447 290 159 www.brialkaparkestate.com.au

Big – bold – beautiful

NESTLED on one of the highest points of beautiful black mountain, lies this majestic, fully functional, high quality home - manicured rose gardens, established orchard, mountain top pool area with spacious entertaining. Inside features vaulted ceilings, chef’s kitchen, formal and informal living ar-

eas, sun room, fireplace, 4 spacious bedrooms (plus study) giving the feeling of comfort, privacy and quality.

Easy care 1.5 acres, double attached garage, man shed, carport, solar hot water and solar power systems further enhance the sustainability and quality of living the hinterland lifestyle! majestic views across this most special area of the world encompassing the noosa north shore and 5 of the areas most noted mountain landmarks Minutes to Cooroy and the famous Noosa Lifestyle Auction In-Rooms, Cooroy Hotel, 18th July @ 6pm, 180 Blueberry Drive, Cooroy. Call Jim Ennis 0402 587 298 / 5447 7000 of hinternoosa for further information.

Commercial / Office Space

FOR LEASE Wattle Street Centre

Unit 4 - 13 Garnett Street Cooroy - Area - 41 M2 Rent - $14, 350 annually + out goings Comes With – Airconditioning – Hot Water System - Sink – Plenty Of Inbuilt Cupboard Space – All electrical & Data fittings. Can include at Nil Extra Cost – Full Phone system-fridge- desks & Chairs -partitioning

Let Paul Bielby take you from Selling to Sold, Buyers are waiting

Paul Bielby 0437 346 256

For further information please call John on

54490904

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Trades & Services AIR CONDITIONING

5440 5431 0419 555 366

• Free Design & Quote • Split & Ducted System Installs • Breakdown & Service Specialists • 18 Years’ Experience • All Work Guaranteed • All Rubbish Removed

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5447 0345 0409 212 142

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• Auto Airconditioning Service • EFI Diagnostics & Repairs • Breakdown Service • Batteries, Starters, Alternators • Automotive, Industrial & Agricultural

Ph:5485 0708 - 0418 819 945

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Flea Control Competitive Prices Phone Peter & Judy

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• Domestic • Commercial • Industrial • Car Interiors • Upholstery • Fabric Protection

• Rockbreaker • Rockgrab • Post-hole Augers • Trencher • Rippers • Levelling Bar

0409 954 228

BUILDERS

CAR PARTS

Rod Stevens

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Richard Oxborough

0419 653 132 Ph 5447 7251 Fax 5447 6134 Ceiling fans/Safety Switches Lic No. 60015

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Alan J Beatty

bas. 41606

• New Homes • Extensions • Renovations • Bathrooms • Pensioner Discounts

ROB: 0407 318 285 JEFF: 0401 385 320 Sales@jandrhomes.com.au

www.jandrhomes.com.au LANDSCAPING

• Landscape Design & Construction • Retaining Walls • Drainage Solutions • Original Ideas & Professional Service • Structural Landscaper’s Licence 893465

Mobile: 0416 241 261 ELECTRICAL

LANDSCAPING

Bruce Forsyth

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS CN 70343

• Overhead & Underground Power • Pump Repairs • Phone Installations • Domestic & Commercial

0408 713 261

All aspects of landscaping & gardening with a CREATIVE, ORGANIC approach

16 Years Experience

Sean Morrow

0411 312 284 - 5485 0525 www.oneearthlandscaping.com.au

Unit 1/25 Garnet St, Cooroy

QBSA Lic no. 1119365

EXHAUST

PAINTING

ORGANISED BUILDERS Building with old fashioned values

• New Homes • Renovations • Repairs/Maintenance • Alterations/Extensions • Decks/Verandahs

HOME RENOVATIONS

Clayton J Francis QBSA LIC NO 531482

MEMBER MASTER PAINTERS AUSTRALIA PO Box 17, Cooroy Qld 4563

Elona Bosboom

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BUILDERS • • • • • •

Licensed Builder New Homes Units • Renovations Extensions Maintenance Insurance Work

Graham Williams 0418 710 222 PH: 5449 1288 - FAX: 5449 1818 grahamjwilliams@hotmail.com BSA Licence No 742441 - Member QMBA

CLEANING SERVICES

FENCING

SUTTON’S CLEANING SERVICE

FENCING INNOVATIONS

Locally Owned & Operated - 30 years Experience

LIME PLUS Fertilisers / Gypsum / Chook Manure

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PEST CONTROL

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Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Oil Arrestors, Liquid Waste

PH: 5447 6477

www.suttonscleaning.com.au

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COMPUTER SOLUTIONS

BULK SPREADING

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Email:francps@bigpond.net.au

• Paling • Pool • Glass • Retaining Walls • Colorbond • Dog Fence • Tennis Court Specialist

Phone Rodger 0421 769 721 - 5473 5227 BSA No: 1110445

HANDYMAN

PHONE & COMPUTER CONNECTIONS

Cooroy Handyman Service

ALL TYPES OF PHONE POINTS

Servicing Noosa Hinterland

CUSTOM BUILT PC’S FOR HOME, OFFICE AND GAMING Maintenance – Virus Removal Printers - Parts - Upgrades – Networks – Installations

98 Maple Street, Cooroy Qld 4563 Ph (07) 5329 0059 • Mobile 0438 196 113 www.craine.com.au email : russell@craine.com.au

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• Carpentry • Concreting • Tiling • Termite Repairs • Plastering • Cubbyhouses • Patch & Paint Walls • Roofing & Guttering • Patios & Decks • Fencing & Retaining Walls • Mobile Welding • Doors & Locks QBSA Licensed • 20 years experience • No job too small • We love Referrals

Tristan Rankine

Licensed Carpenter & Joiner QBSA 744858

0427 764 038 cooroyhs@gmail.com

• Bedroom • Garage • Computer Points • Fax • Repairs

PHONE PAUL 0403 219 606

Trades & Services PLUMBING

REMOVALS

Cooroy Plumbing Services

COMBINED COASTAL

RELIABILITY is our TRADEMARK All Plumbing, Drainage & Gas Fitting For a fast, friendly & efficient service

Call 5442 6788

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REMOVALS SERVANTS TO THE SUNSHINE COAST • MINI & WAREHOUSE STORAGE • LOCAL & INTERSTATE & PACKING • FREE QUOTES

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Tenzing Tree Climbing Services • Felling • Detailing/Trimming • Removals • Crown Reductions• Firewood • Qualified Advice • Full Insurance • Free Quotes • Mulching

Brett Gowen

5485 5021 • 0412 624 351

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Helping trees live with people

SMASH REPAIR

TROPHIES & ENGRAVING

SWIFT SKIPS 1 Jarrah St. Cooroy

• 2 mtr, • 4 mtr, • 6 mtr.

Contact Chris for all Plumbing Requirements PH: 5485 3928 safariplumbing@bigpond.com

• Engraving & Laser Engraving • Sports Awards/Trophies • Customised Stamps • Name Badges/ID Cards • Promtional Items

Locally owned and operated

Phone: 5442 5844

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Mobile: 0417 786 776

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Treatment Plant Services

17 Factory Street Pomona

•Treatment Plant Servicing • Plumbing & Drainage • Backflow Prevention Perry Gould 0408 871 002 BSA 1092904

Adrian Black 0438 588 289 BSA 1053652

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

ACREAGE - RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL • MOWING • SLASHING • EXCAVATORS • BOB CAT • TIP TRUCK • ALL SPRAYING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Manufacturers of Stainless Steel Security Screens & Doors

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FREE QUOTES

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TELEVISION/ANTENNA

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TREE SURGEON

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For your next Slashing job SERVICING ALL AREAS call Slasher Steve

0408 915 124

0419 780 747 TRUCK HIRE

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Container Sales & Hire

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• Filtration PolyPipe • •Polypipe • Fitting • Fitting • Sales • Sales Service • •Service Repairs • •Repairs

Stan Kidd

FROM CARS TO CONTAINERS & ANYTHING IN BETWEEN

Ph/Fax: 5442 8122 Enquiries Phone Paul 0409 470 399

• Large & Small acreages • Experienced Owner/Operator

Cars Machinery Containers

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OF ANY UNWANTED CARS BRING IT TO US, WE PAY Trade Towing Available Phone Ivan

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• TV Antennas • Tuning in and setting up • Plasma / LCD TVs • VCRs • DVD Recorders • HiFi

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PHONE: 5449 8887

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0414 840 298 TYRE & MECHANICAL

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Phone Owen Meekins dip ARB/HORT,LLB

Mob: 0409 278 659 Carrying out all aspects of Tree Surgery & Arboriculture: •Crown Reductions * Thinning * Lifting * Shaping * General Pruning * Felling & Removal * Tree Selection * Consultation & General Advice •

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ALL PUMP REPAIRS AGENTS FOR • DAB • ONGA Unit 1/25 Garnet St, Cooroy Call Bruce

0408 713 261

Mowing & Gravel Driveway Maintenance

Phone Stephen

0422 190 993

Phone Mike Baughan 0438 793 880 ABN: 30886033947

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★ Water Deliveries ★ Sand & Gravel, etc ★ Tip Truck, Grader & Low Loader Hire

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sport

COOROY RAG

Cooroy Badminton A real family affair!

Gymnast of the month

For all Your Lawn & Garden Needs Free Quotes Call

13 1 546 www.jimsmowing.net

• 8 Tonne Crane • 10m3 Tipper (with Drop Sides) • Loading Ramps (10 Tonne) • Flat Top 6.5 Metre Long • Hydraulic Log Grab (Hydraulic Rotation)

Phone Bill

5472 0186 - 0427 324 976

IT is not often that you come across a sport where you can find mum, dad, kids and grandparents all playing! We wonder then what happens when the youngsters strut their stuff and give dad a run for his money? Enter the Blaga family! With 3 generations playing together, there has been nothing but pride when the younger Blaga’s Claire and Damien started to outperform the folks! Recently at the Junior Championships on June 2, this brother

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and sister performed outstandingly with fellow club members Althea Suthya and Thibaut Zeerstraten to bring home a host of medals including the U15 Singles and Mixed Doubles Titles.

Congratulations to all especially the trainers Greg O’Neil and Mitchell Wheller on such a great effort.Pictured Claire and Damian Blaga with dad Larry (centre) and Club President Darryl celebrating with icecreams!

Name: Angelique-Jade Simpson Age: 7 Class: WAG Squad 2 Coach: Tayla, Jess, Ashleigh, Rebecca How long have you been doing gymnastics? 2 years What do you like about gymnastics? It’s fun and healthy for you and I like beam and bar best.

For more information or to try one of our great classes phone the Cooroy Gymnastics Club on 54425800 or visit our website www.cooroygymnasticsclub.com.au.

Cooroy Tennis

FANCY a game of tennis? You don’t need a partner, just turn up and play with whoever is there.

Come and play mixed social tennis on Sunday 5 August at 3pm. Balls provided, $2 for members and $5 for non members. This is a good way to start playing at the Club and to meet our Club Members.

The Club encourages anyone interested in playing tennis to come along to social tennis held every Tuesday Thursday 8am and the first Sunday of each month at 3pm. Casual court hire is also available almost any time. For further information contact our committee members, Fraser 5485 1942, Alan 5447 6270, Dorelle 5447 6674, Rhonda 0400 415 370, Carol 5447 6018, ,or Helene 5447 6945.

Rob Schmitt is the Winners ladies and mens pairs championships Cooroy Bowls Club Club’s professional 2012 - Ladies: Bettina Winkler and Yvonne Pattinson; Mens: Bevan coach. Phone Rob on Mahoney and Mike Studwell 0431 386 333 or 5449 8417 if you would like private coaching.

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sport Competitive start for Cooroy Gymnastics Club

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UNBEKNOWNST to many locals, the Olympic Sport of Gymnastics has been thriving in Cooroy since 1985.

The Cooroy Gymnastics Club was built by local parents and business’ and has had a proud tradition of producing some great young gymnasts, not to mention large numbers of fit and healthy kids.

Gymnasts from the Cooroy Gymnastics Club have kicked off

the competitive season with some great results.

It started very early indeed with our two level 7 MAG competitors Chris Germain and Jordan Southern competing in the senior QLD Gymnastics Championships in April.

Both boys also competed well at the regional championships. Great effort, boys!

The girls WAG level

3/4/5 team has had three competitions so far with the last one being the Sunshine Coast Regional Championships held at the Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Club on Mother’s Day. All of the girls competed their hearts out with the highlight from regionals being: Chakera Thompson (L4 open) placing 2nd on Vault and Millie Miles (L4 open) placing 6th on Floor. Well done to all

the girls and a special thanks to the mum’s who celebrated Mother’s Day watching their girls compete!The remainder of the boys squad had their ûrst competition for the year at Maroochydore in the Sunshine Coast Regional Championships. What a BIG comp to start with!

Again, their was an amazing effort put in by all the level 4/5 boys which resulted in

each of them being selected to represent the Sunshine Coast Team in their respective levels for the team challenge event at states in July.

Well done boys!!!

Highlights from regionals for the level 4/5 boys were: Jonah Harrison (L4 open) - 1st, Pommel Horse, 1st Vault, 1st P Bars, 1st, Floor, 2nd Rings, 2nd, Highbar and 1st all around.

Finlay Jones (L4 under) - 1st Floor, 2nd Vault and 4th, all around.

Ned Baker (L5 open)2nd Pommel Horse, 2nd, P Bars and 4th all around.

Christian Vassallo (L5 open)- 1st Vault, 3rd P Bars and 5th all around.

The Cooroy Gymnastics Club provides gymnastics classes from kindygym and gymfun through to trampolining, adult fitness and competitive gymnastics for boys and girls.

Call the club for more details on 5442 5800 or www.cooroygymnastics club.com.au

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