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Gloves off to Mark Evans - boxer, coach, mentor and all round good bloke LOCAL boxing coach, Mark Evans, has just taken on the role of Centre of Excellence Coach for Boxing Australia. His job will be to liaise with other Queensland boxing coaches to ensure consistency of coaching methods throughout the state and identify talented boxers that have the potential to represent their state and country at future Championships.

This is exciting news for his own stable of junior boxers who are already producing some great results. Next month Impact Boxing Academy will be taking six of its State Title winners to Perth to represent Queensland at the National Titles.

Payton Aird-Cardiff, Ben and Sam CameronHands, Cian Jones, Kayla Hardie and Tayla Robertson are all determined to do themselves, their coach, their club and their community proud and Evans is confident they’ll bring the Australian Titles back to Cooroy.

“These kids never cease to impress me,” says Mark. “They’re focused, determined and always give whatever I ask of them. And what I ask from them is to give their best, both in and out of the boxing ring.”

Mark’s passion for his sport is more than obvious. Although a busy father of three with his own painting business, he trains his boxers five nights a week and travels with them to tournaments every second weekend.

IN THIS ISSUE

Bendigo Pays Dividends Page 3

Mum shaves for cure Page 12

Local Sport Page 25-27

Pomona ............. 14-15 Classifieds ............ 18 Pomona .................

12 Xmas Feature ... 19-21 “If they are giving me their best, then I will give them mine,” said Mark.

But it’s a subtle reference to something more than just a love of the physical competitiveness of the sport, that seems to be the real driving force behind Mark’s passion and dedication.

“Boxing did a lot for me when I was young and wayward, and I see the positive effect it’s had on kids I’ve coached,” says Mark.

Continued on Page 2

Zipfs celebrate return to Cooroy IGA COOROY has been abuzz with the news that previous owners of Cooroy IGA, Peter and Jackie Zipf, were in the process of buying back the store.

The fact that the community greeted this news with a sense of anticipation,

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is a measure of the high regard in which the couple are held.

The sale was finalised last month and Peter and Jackie said they are over the moon about returning to Cooroy Supa IGA. Continued on Page 2

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The dunce’s guide to education Our society seems to be awash with people doing surveys, I suppose it’s a part of living, in these modern days, But the ones that really intrigue me, as I seek some gratification, Are the ones that offer miles of graphs, depicting the ills of education.

The latest one shows, and it is interesting reading, That in world mathematics the Chinese students are leading.

For years we have suffered, long winded inquiries and commissions, By professors, psychologists, and wordy politicians.

All they seem to do is leave the teachers and students confused, And Dads and Mums completely and worryingly bemused.

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Teachers choose their profession because they are dedicated, They don’t want to teach what is plainly out-dated, Perhaps in this day and age older pupils need a computer, But in those early learning years, children need an understanding tutor.

It seems one of the difficulties which cause teachers’ concern, Is the child that stubbornly just doesn’t want to learn.

A good teacher will work to stir up the pupils’ curiosity, They are the successful teachers, with clear superiority.

Home life is important, the school day suitably discussed, And to show family interest, that’s certainly a must, I don’t claim or pretend to be a learned educator, Nor am I what people like to call, a pestiferous agitator, It’s just that I’m afraid that this urge to make children over-perform, May harm the teaching system, in every shape and form.

Throwing money around is not the answer, money’s only part of it, It is teaching in the classroom, that is the soul and heart of it.

Why don’t the politicians and the so-called “expert” population, Leave the teaching profession alone, let them handle education??.

Politicians do not try to tell preachers how to preach, So why try to tell the teachers, the proper way to teach??

Jim Dunstan Peter and Jackie Zipf One would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man, if we spent less time proving that we can outwit Nature, and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority

Evans continues to make an impact Continued from Page 1 “It builds self-esteem.

Everyone encourages everyone else and I’ve seen belligerent, rebellious teens or overweight couch potatoes, who’ve been dragged here by mothers at their wit’s end, do a complete 180 after just a few months.

“They’re fitter, healthier, happier and feel good about themselves and what they’re achieving. They build friendships and bonds that I know will last a lifetime.

“Don’t get me wrong, not everyone who steps

into the ring is a troubled youth,” Mark’s quick to add. “It’s a great sport for both girls and boys from every walk of life.”

For the past two years he’s volunteered his time and equipment to run a weekly boxing class for Special Ed students at Cooroy State School and he hopes that will continue in 2014.

“I don’t know who got the most from those classes, me or the kids,” he laughs.

Mark runs his gym on a donation only basis and admits that, like most grassroots clubs, finding the funds to as-

sist these youngsters achieve their goals is difficult.

To raise the money for their equipment, clothing, registration fees and travel expenses he hosts an annual major boxing tournament in Cooroy that is always strongly supported by the community. He encourages any businesses or individuals who are looking at sponsoring a local club or event, to consider Impact Boxing Academy.

“I can guarantee we’ll give you value for money.”

Mark Evans can be contacted on 0403 264 048.

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The Zipfs had owned Cooroy’s grocery store (then 4 Square) since 1996, seeing the business through its IGA transition in 2002, before selling to Mel and Gill Luke in 2007. In 2006 they won the awards for both National and International IGA Retailer of the Year.

“We look forward to working with the Cooroy people once again and bringing back the sense of Cooroy having ‘its own’ store,” said Peter.

“We have always prided ourselves on customer service, competitive pricing and making shopping with Cooroy Supa IGA an enjoyable experience.”

While it will initially take a while to settle in, Peter and Jackie already have big plans in mind for the store.

“The service area needs to be upgraded and this is one of our priorities” Peter said. “While it was state of the art when we first developed the store, times have changed and we need to move with them. As I have said before, customer service is our main focus and the changes that we will be making will reflect that.”

Cooroy Supa IGA will be holding a relaunch/ celebration day on the 8th of March with Al and Nugget from Zinc FM broadcasting live from the store, facepainting and a sausage sizzle. So come on down as Peter and Jackie welcome you back to your, Cooroy Supa IGA.

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Sixth straight dividend for Bank share holders

SCCFSL board members, managers and junior directors celebrate the dividend announcement to share holders - February 24, 2014 IT’S been said that you can’t run a successful business in an unsuccessful community.

That seems to be the ultimate compliment paid to our Sunshine Coast community, because while some businesses continue to work through its ongoing economic challenges it’s a far different story for investors in three of the coast’s Community Bank branches. In fact it’s developed into an ongoing celebration of a homegrown Sunshine Coast success story.

Nearly 800 share holders, who have supported the Cooroy, Marcoola and Tewantin Community Bank branches since their inception (with the Cooroy Community Bank Branch opening in 2002) have now received their sixth dividend in as many years.

Rick Cooper, Chairman of Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services Limited (SCCFSL), who own and operate the Cooroy, Marcoola and Tewantin Community Bank branches,

said shareholders have now each received a share of the $138,895 the total dividend, based on 8.15 cents per $1.00 share of 1,704,238 fully franked shares when the dividend was issued in December.

“Receiving a nice dividend payment is a great way for our company’s investors to start 2014,” Mr Cooper said.

“This latest result is a culmination of a lot of hard work and local support from our Noosa and surrounding communities. As

we continue to say, bank with us and everybody benefits,” Mr. Cooper shared.

“The directors of SCCFSL - our Community Bank Company, decided the dividend is a fair and just reward to all the shareholders who initially funded the establishment of the branches, and who have been enthusiastically watching their development.

Business revenue has grown every year since our inception in 2002, and it’s another great result for our shareholders and our board, branch managers and staff who are all very proud of our continuing work in our communities. Without share holders’ support, our branches simply wouldn’t exist,” Mr. Cooper added.

Cooroy Community Bank branch manager, Geoff Edwards said the shareholders won’t be the only locals to benefit from the sixth dividend.

“The company’s re-

maining profits are being channelled back into communities via a range of donations and sponsorships. As many locals are aware, these include projects around Noosa such as: major sponsorship of Christmas In Cooroy, Cooroy Fusion, the Australian Body Art Carnival, the 2014 Noosa Long Weekend Festival, vehicles to RSPCA shelter and the heralded Noosa Street Reach program, the university scholarship program with Noosa District State High School and many more. By 30 June 2014, the total funds given back to communities will have exceeded $1.5 million.

“In coming months the board will continue its program of community grants that will release further funds to assist with a wide range of projects. We’re really proud to be involved with a bank that’s giving locals a real say in the shaping of their own communities,” Mr Edwards said.

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Free buses to stay NOOSA Council has agreed the popular Easter and Christmas free buses will keep rolling, but it wants to gauge just how effective the service is at reducing our holiday gridlock.

Thursday night’s council meeting decided to support the free bus service again for a fortnight this Easter, from April 14th to 21st.

The council will kick in $81,500 towards the innovative service from the transport levy.

As well as the existing Translink services, there will be extra shuttles this Easter between Peregian Beach and Noosa Heads, as well as a continuous loop between Noosa Junction and Noosaville.

The Noosa Heads Lions Park will also be used as an extra car park for the busiest five days of the Easter

holiday, from Thursday April 17th to Monday the 21st.

While the free public transport service has grown in popularity right across the Sunshine Coast since it was first introduced in Noosa, Mayor Noel Playford says it’s a good time to measure what the service is achieving and whether it should be fine-tuned.

“We need to be clear about what we’re trying to achieve here. Is it to reduce congestion in peak holiday times, or is to promote public transport usage in general,” said Mr Playford.

“It’s part of our job” he says “to keep asking these questions when we’re spending ratepayers’ money.”

The council will seek more detailed figures on how the public uses the free service during the Easter period.

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COOROY RAG AFTER 18 months of planning, community consultation and an anxious wait, the Minister for Education, Training and Employment the Hon John-Paul Langbroek, has ‘signed off’ on a Junior Secondary Campus proposal for Noosa District.

On Wednesday 29 th January the school received formal notification of the approval.

This now paves the way for the development of the Pomona site as a ‘purpose built‘ Junior Secondary Campus for the school community.

This approval confirms that in 2015 all Year 7 and all Year 8 students enrolled at Noosa District SHS will attend the Junior Secondary Campus at Pomona with an estimated total population of approximately 450 students. All year 9 students will then transition to the Cooroy campus to continue their junior secondary schooling in the Junior Secondary Precinct already established and take advantage of the specialist facilities on offer as they move into the senior phase of their education.

New Teaching Block Central to the school’s

proposal for this as the ‘preferred option’, was the expansion of existing teaching facilities at the site. The minister has given approval for new facilities to be built with an estimated value of almost $5 million dollars.

Facilities will include a new two story teaching block consisting of: • 6 ‘General Learning Areas’ (classrooms) specifically designed for Junior secondary teaching • A large ‘Flexible Learning Area’ with wet area facilities • An outdoor Project Development Area • A further ‘Collaborative Teaching Space’ • A Staffroom and Head of Department Office.

The building will be positioned at the front of the school to the right of the main entrance. It has been designed with dual stair access and a lift for students with disabilities.

A two story design was chosen with possible future expansion in mind. The ground floor of the building will initially be an open space (Undercroft) with the development of new Administration offices for

the site a future possibility.

In the immediate term it is envisaged that the Undercroft will make a valuable space for student assemblies, covered play and a waiting area for bus pick up.

In addition to this, the campus will also see a redevelopment of the current student Resource Centre (Library) with existing areas ‘opened up’ and upgraded with technology to cater for the increased student population.

For Students with Disabilities and support needs a designated teaching block is being developed and specialist toilet facilities will be added.

To cater for an expanded HPE and Sport program a new multipurpose storage shed is planned that will also incorporate an outdoor teaching space and Weight Training room.

A number of enhancements to teaching technology have also occurred particularly in the area of Industrial Design with the planned installation of a Data Projector, Laser Cutter and 3D Printer to complement the new junior Design

program. During the holiday break air conditioning has also been installed in the Administration building and teacher staffroom to improve the work environment for staff.

A number of portable displays including plans for the new facilities, and features of our purpose built campus, are currently being developed and will be shared with the school community in a number of locations. All feeder Primary Schools will also be provided in the coming weeks with further information to share with their students, parents

and wider school communities.

A purpose built Junior Secondary Campus now places Noosa District SHS at the forefront of schools across the state in introducing Year 7s to secondary and establishing a Junior Secondary Program of the highest quality. With enrolment positions expected to be in high demand, planning is already underway and further details will soon be forwarded to all Primary Schools so that parents can register their interest for joining the Noosa High school community in 2015.

Lifeline denim sale GET excited the annual Cooroy Denim Sale is on its way again. The Lifeline Shop in Cooroy is hosting the massive event from March 27 to 29 for three days of unbelievably affordable denim and country clothing, accessories, Australiana books and best of all, lots and lot of bargains.

The Cooroy Denim Sale has something for everyone with products ranging from Akubra hats to boots and the Hall of Denim Heaven with tonnes of popular brands, including Levi’s, Lee, R.M. Williams, Roxy and Thomas Cook. Lifeline will swing open the doors to the massive event at the C.W.A. Hall on Maple Street from 8:30am to 5:00pm Thursday and Friday and 8:30am until 2:00pm on the Saturday.

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news Kerbside collection returns

COOROY RAG BOUQUETS & B R I C K B AT S BOUQUET to the staff at Lake Macdonald Botanical Gardens. I’d lost my car keys somewhere along the path during my 40 minute walk.

I was running late to pick up my husband and couldn’t contact him so Jacquie gave myself and my weary dog a lift in her own car. When I returned to the Gardens to retrieve my car, my keys had been located by a staff member who had driven around, of his own accord and found them lying on the path. What a friendly, helpful crew – not everywhere you would find this – lovely setting and lovely people!!

BOUQUET to the people of Cooroy & surrounding area for there help & support in raising over $300 at our Free Sausage Sizzle on Saturday the 01/02/14 for Drought Stricken Aussie Farmers from the Cooroy Community Baptist Church.

BOUQUET to the person who found my Cocker Spaniel who escaped whilst staying with my daughter while I was away on holidays and for taking her to the Cooroora Vets.

Thankfully she was microchipped and they rang to let me know she was there. Many thanks to everyone involved, she is a much loved pet.

BOUQUET to the new Noosa Council. I already thought they were doing a wonderful job, but I had it personally confirmed when a huge branch fell from a gum tree across my driveway. I rang council and they were there to clean it away that afternoon.

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FOR much of the Noosa community it was a ‘non-negotiable’ part of winning their council back, so the return of kerbside bulk rubbish collections will come as no surprise.

Noosa Council’s Infrastructure committee, chaired by Deputy Mayor Bob Abbot, recommended the return of the service, and the full council has wasted no time giving it the green light.

The kerbside collection will run over a seven week period from late April to early June.

Councillor Joe Jurisevic is one of those cheering loudest about the return of the free service.

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tially tripping the unwary or injuring children, Cr Abbot says there have been no problems in the past and he doesn’t expect any now.

The return of kerbside bulk rubbish collections is seen as one of the community’s first expectations of the new council, with surveys showing it consistently high on the list of former Noosa Council initiatives that people miss the most.

local Clean-Up Australia Day campaign, he fought hard against the decision of the Sunshine Coast Council to scrap kerbside bulk collections in cost-cutting measures four years ago.

Councillor Jurisevic says “It’s no coincidence that illegal dumping around Noosa Shire has increased dramatically since that decision was made.”

He says “I’m in favour of anything that adds to the responsible disposal of rubbish and encourages people to do the right thing. The community is overjoyed to have this service back.”

While some council staff raised the possibility of legal problems with piles of junk poten-

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Rod Ritchie is the new President, Helen McGregor is the Secretary, and Dennis Pitman remains as Treasurer. Joining these three as part of the new Management Committee are Paul Summers, Clytie Glass and Alan Hodgkinson.The new management committee aims to promote CARA and its activities widely with a new website online a newsletter to keep members up to date.

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AS tough financial times continue, people remain cautious about many financial matters. Through my work I regularly listen to some of these concerns, particularly about the security a customers’ income.

Some of the concern is around employment and the security of their job or possible reduced hours. Another is the perceived lack of alternative employment options should they wish or have to change employers or career paths.

We tend to insure our home, cars and housing contents. However, we aren’t aware or simply don’t often tend to insure one of our most vital assets - our income.

Take Personal Risk Insurance for example.

What is it? Personal Risk Insurance comes in a number of forms but essentially it is an insurance policy that is taken out to cover an individual in the event they suffer from a serious illness, an injury or death. This includes Income Protection Insurance, Total and Permanent /Disability Insurance, Trauma Insurance and the most commonly known, Life Insurance.

Income Insurance is also becoming more and more important these days. This type of insurance is designed to replace your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.

Most policies can cover up to 75% of your before tax income and it is paid directly to you the customer.

They don’t pay it directly to banks or realestate agents etc. There is generally a waiting period which means it does not cover people for short term illnesses such as mild cases of the flu or an absenteeism of 2-3 days.

More and more people are now being encouraged to look at Income Insurance for a

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• Insufficient savings or “back-up” options should income cease.

• An increase in statistics around likelihood of ill health before the age of 65.

• An increase in statistics around serious illness such as cancer, heart disease and stroke.

The topic of Income Protection Insurance is a big one. Some people may already have some limited coverage through their employee superannuation.

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MySuper is coming!

By Chad Monroe Certified Financial Planner® of Provision Wealth Management*

THE government’s MySuper reforms take effect from 1 January 2014.

If you haven’t made an active investment choice about where to invest your retirement savings, your employer will be required to pay your super contributions into a MySuper offering from 1 January 2014.

What’s MySuper about?

• Currently, when you join a super fund, you can choose an investment option—how and where you’d like your money invested to suit your financial goals.

• If you don’t make an investment choice, your super contributions automatically go into what’s called a ‘default’ investment option— one that is intended to suit a broad range of financial needs.

• With the introduction of MySuper come MySuper default options– simple and cost-effective superannuation options that are replacing existing default options.

• On 1 January 2014, employers must start contributing to a MySuper offering for any employees who haven’t made an active investment choice.

Do the MySuper changes impact everyone?

No. If you’ve already made an active investment choice for your super fund, the MySuper changes will have no impact on you.

Now’s the perfect time to start taking control of your retirement savings and make a choice about where to invest your money. Smart choices now can maximise income later.

After all, it’s your money. And it’s your retirement you’re saving for.

Take control of your retirement future Making an active investment choice is easier than you think. If you want to take control of your retirement savings and bring all of your super together, you can move your super to any AMP investment option by simply completing a rollover request.

We will then send your request to your previous fund which will take three working days once they have all of the necessary information. AMP will then process your request within an additional three working days.

Super changes that can help grow your retirement nest egg…

It’s been a big year for super, with some important changes to the way you can save for your retirement.

• If you’ve turned 60 and earn under $300,000, you can put more money into your super at the concessional 15 per cent tax rate. The before tax—or concessional—contributions cap is temporarily going up to $35,000 for 2013-14.

• If you’ve turned 70 and you’re still working, you should have started to receive compulsory employer super contributions on 1 July 2013.

• And if you’re retired, as of November 2013 the government has reduced the rate at which your investments are assumed to be earning income, potentially improving your eligibility for the age pension. The deeming rate has been reduced to 2 per cent for the first $46,600 for single pensioners and $77,400 for couples, and the deeming rate above these thresholds has been reduced to 3.5 per cent.

• What’s deeming? As soon as you hit age pension age, super starts counting as an asset. It’s treated as a financial investment and subject to deeming.

• The deeming rules assume your financial assets are earning a certain amount of income, regardless of the income they actually earn.

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HOW about we take a look at ‘dog training’ in a different light? Before you consider any training with your loved dog, look at what you want more than what you don’t want.

If you focus on all the ‘naughty’ things your dog does, you may not see that he’s not naughty at all. He is just being a dog and doing doggie things. We expect him to fit in with us and we don’t even speak each other’s language. How are they supposed to understand US, if we don’t understand them? And most people don’t understand what their dog is trying to tell you.

Have you considered all the wonderful things your dog can teach YOU? Some dogs are sent to us to teach us something valuable.

You might have had dogs all your life but THIS one is different. He challenges you at every turn and it starts to turn into a relationship you have to manage as opposed to a loving, easy, happy time together.

For example, you have an out of control dog - he barks to get you up, he barks for attention, he barks at visitors always on alert.

He jumps on your guests, pulls on the lead and doesn’t come when he’s called. He just doesn’t listen to you. You try different things and you don’t see instant or lasting results and you don’t really seem to be getting anywhere.

You probably don’t even realise that your behaviour makes his behaviour worse. Something is going to break (and it won’t be the dog!).

Surprise - they don’t grow out of it. Recently I had a client whose dog was out of control and very demanding. When we got her dog under control, her attitude started to change about her life and she realised that no-one else respected her either.

She wasn’t living her life the way she wanted and was always doing things for other people. She was being taken for granted.

Her dog taught her that its alright to take control - he loved her the more for it, and it translated to her personal life. She started to command respect and stuck up for herself. People saw a change in her and her life started to go easier. It doesn’t mean you have to step on people to get what you want and neither do you have to put up with bad behaviour - from anyone- just like you don’t have to be tough and regimented in your approach to ‘training’ your dog.

It’s about boundaries and education. It’s about respect - if everyone knows what you want and there is respect, there is joy! It’s also about lightening up. It’s not a serious business. It can be fun and a learning experience not just for your dog - but for you. ~ Faith Wild

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Three Noosa District State High School Year 12 students have been given the chance to sit on a local board of directors who manage a multi-million dollar business, and they’re pretty excited!

Penny Fisher, Daniel Epps and Stewart Hafey all share a keen interest in business and this month the trio were appointed as Junior Observers for 2014 on a board that manages one of few publically listed companies on the Sunshine Coast.

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COOROY RAG manages the Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank in Cooroy, Marcoola and Tewantin. Since 2008, these same Community Bank branches have combined to give back more than $1.5 million to community groups, schools and organisations right across our region. The allocation of these funds to over 50 projects are in the hands of the SCCFSL board who meet every month at Cooroy Library - and that’s where our junior directors come in.

Through Bendigo Bank’s sponsorship of Australian Business Week (ABW) held at the school each June, Penny, Daniel and Stewart were made aware of a program where they could attend

Penny Fisher (centre) and new student directors Stewart Hafey and Daniel Epps are joined by Geoff Edwards and Rick Cooper from Bendigo Bank each SCCFSL board meeting and learn more about how community banking works on a

boardroom level. It’s a big step in the right direction in the development of any career and

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Ltd flagship development, Erindale Park, gets underway this month, as the stunning 32 lot parkland estate starts to take shape.

Project developers Kev and Val Kelly said the estate would boast both active and passive

playgrounds in 6 to 7 acres of open space that would bring the community together.

“About half of the property will be open space and parkland with the meandering creek casually winding its

way from Lake Macdonald Drive north into the State Forest,” Kev Kelly said.

“Walking paths and bikeways will provide easy access to the neighbouring urban developments, connecting Lake Macdonald Drive through the park to Blue Wren Court, Masonry Drive in the adjacent Cordwood Estate and Wilgee Court on the eastern boundary.”

Wythes Real Estate Representative Phil Hargrave said a key component of the estate’s success was the developers’ commitment to quality.

“The provision of level lots is a big factor at Erindale Park. Valkev instructed the project engineers, Callaghan and Toth, to design each lot with a flat building site, and specified that soil compaction be maximised to minimise the cost of foundations to just a few thousand dollars,”

Mr Hargrave said.

“Millions of dollars in sales in the Noosa region in recent weeks has really helped revive confidence in the local real estate market and interest in Cooroy continues to grow.”

Stage 1 comprises four lots ranging in size from 600sqm with 20m frontages onto Lake Macdonald Drive and are priced from $185,000.

The prestart meeting for Stage 2 was held onsite on Monday 24th February with Council Technical Officer, Leigh Crichton, Project Engineer, Lex Toth, and Civil Contractors, Roberts Bros. The construction contract is 10-weeks and the lots should have registered title by midJune.For more information about Erindale Park visit the website www. erindalepark.com.au or contact Samantha Hargrave at Wythes Real Estate on 0417 750 507.

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THE Cooroora Woodworkers Club will present the Annual Wood & Craft Show at the Memorial Hall in Cooroy on Friday May 9th and Saturday May 10th.

The show will feature outstanding examples of wood-turning, carving, scroll-saw work, pyrography and toy making as well as general wood woodwork such as cabinets, boxes and furniture. For the fourth year in a row the Inter-club Competition will bring together one of the best displays of woodcraft in Queensland. Local high schools will also be participating.

In an expanded program the clubs wood-milling team will be in action in the Lowermill Precinct (adjacent to the Cooroy Log Maze) milling logs into slabs with the Lucas mill. These slabs, fresh off the saw will be available for purchase. Seasoned and dressed slabs will also be available.

Also in the Lowermill Precinct the clubhouse and workshops will be open for inspection and some interesting demonstrations of woodworking techniques will take place. In the clubhouse visitors will also be able to see the display of finely crafted items made by our members, many of which are for sale.

For further information please visit the clubs website at www.cooroorawoodworkersclub.com The Wood & Craft Show is associated with Cooroy Fusion Festival.

Changes to libraries IF you use the Noosaville, Cooroy or Mobile Libraries, you need to read this important information about changes that will be happening to your library service.

While Noosa Council has hit the ground running, fully managing the local libraries and even presenting a packed program, the final phase of separation from Sunshine Coast Libraries will occur in late March.

After this time you will receive a new Noosa Library Service card when you visit one of the libraries in the Noosa Shire – Cooroy, Noosaville or the Mobile Library.

You will only be able to use this card in these libraries.

All membership benefits will remain the same as before – you can still borrow up to 30 items for three weeks, and you will be able to pick-up and drop off items from the Noosa Librar-

ies collection at Cooroy, Noosaville or the Mobile Library.

Your existing Sunshine Coast Libraries card will still be active and you will be able to continue using it at a Sunshine Coast Council library.

From late March you will only be able to drop off Noosa Libraries items to the Noosa Libraries, and Sunshine Coast Libraries items to their libraries.

It is important that you check your address and mobile phone details are correct either online or when you are next at one of the libraries, to ensure that when the data is copied from Sunshine Coast Libraries at the end of March, that you and your family are transferred over as Noosa library members.

For more information about changes to your libraries visit www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au or phone 5329 6555.

Community Invited to Kindy Opening ON Friday, 14th March the Cooroy Community Kindergarten invite all members of our community to the official opening of our newly renovated premises. he kindy will open to the public from 4.00pm with official unveiling of the plaque and cutting of the cake at 4.30pm. A free sausage sizzle will be operating (kindly manned by Cooroy Rotary Club volunteers), with cold drinks available for sale. A multitude of fantastic raffle prizes will be up for grabs with many thanks to our wonderful supporters at Aussie World, Spirit House Yandina, Bohemium Bungalow, The Ginger Factory, Bli Bli Castle and many more.

This is a wonderful opportunity for the public to view the amazing transformation of this historical local landmark thanks to funding provided by both Queensland and Commonwealth Governments.

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COOROY RAG Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group MORE information on our heritage and family history is becoming available through the internet and publications, Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and is able to help you find the right answer for your research.

In partnership with Cooroy Library, Win Wynn one of the most experienced members of the Group will give a talk “The Ten Golden Rules of Genealogy” at the Library on Saturday, 15th March, 9.30am to 11am. There will be a follow up workshop on Wednesday, 19th March at the Research Room, 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. This series is an excellent opportunity for beginners, bookings 5329 6555.

Coming up is a Seminar on German Family History Research given by Eric Kopittke from QFHS Brisbane on Saturday, 5th April from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Eric’s talk will cover German migration to Queensland and German records in the information age. Venue is 41 Miva Street, cost of $10 includes morning tea, to book phone 5442 5570.

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Cooroy-Eumundi Garden Club THE next meeting of the Club will be at Stringybark Cottage, 13 Sudholz Road, Verrierdale courtesy of the owner, Cheryl Boyd on Monday 10 March commencing at 9.30 am. This will be followed by morning tea and a tour of the gardens.(Total cost $13) For further information please contact Secretary John on 54151213 or 0410 485 285.

World Day of Prayer WORLD Day of Prayer (formerly Womens World day of Pray) will be held at the Cooroy Anglican Church, corner of Tewantin Road and Miva Street at 10.30am on the 7th March. The Host Country is Egypt. Lunch will be shared in the Hall after the service; all welcome, come and join the other Christian Churches.phone 54710989 if more information needed.

Theosophical Society THEOSOPHICAL Society public meetings are held every Friday at the CWA Club, 123 Poinciana Drive, Tewantin 7pm “Presentation/Discussion evening”This meet-up is designed to expand awareness on philosophy, science and world religions, deepening our understanding of our path in life in this world All welcome. Gold coin donation. Contact janet 0416 442962 or Carmen on 5495 6980.

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Brave Mum shaving for a cure put through so much to try and save their life or give them a better quality of life. My hair is such a small thing to give up in comparison.”

As an additional thought, Aleta said she hopes her shaved head will signal a show of solidarity for the kids, teenagers and adults undergoing cancer treatment who also “stand out and get looked at” due to not having any hair.

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“I understand that a lot of people right now have demanding financial situations and might find it difficult to afford to give, but even the smallest amount they can contribute will help families that are in need. I would be thrilled to raise $5,000.”

Aleta admits she’ll shed some tears when the razor comes out. “I think I’ll cry a bit and feel overwhelmed with emo-

Drought assistance for Mary Valley Farmers AFTER years of loving attention, Aleta Bon’s gorgeous, reddishbrown hair falls nearly to the small of her back, but in just a couple weeks’ time it will fall all the way to the floor.

The Eumundi mum of two has been thinking of shaving her head for the Leukemia Foundation’s Shave for a Cure for a very long time, and has decided that 2014 will be the year she embraces the razor’s edge in support of other families who have spent far too much time in hospitals battling for their child’s life.

Although her long, thick hair is one of the things she gets “recognised for,” Aleta says losing it is a small sacrifice to make compared to families who have leukaemia “thrust upon them.”

“Having my head shaved is going to be a bit of a shock, but I’ll get over it and it will grow back,” she said. “It’s for a great cause so I really hope that I can raise a lot of money by doing it.”

Even though the idea of shaving her head had

been planted years ago, it took a few recent visits to the local Emergency Department with her young son to reaffirm the decision.

“Our youngest child is very active and has been to hospital a few times in some recent distressing experiences, and my heart has really gone out to families who have to spend a lot more time in hospital than we ever have,” Aleta said.

“Our son reacts quite hysterically to needles, after a few episodes where he has needed them, and that was traumatic enough. But while in hospital we were next to children that obviously had more serious issues.

“We heard a lot of screaming kids, with stressed parents, who were focused on trying to get them well and healthy, but their children were scared and didn’t understand what was happening.”

“It got me thinking each time, that there are families that have to go through this every week, sometimes every day, and the parents have to watch their babies being

MEMBER for Gympie, David Gibson MP has negotiated arrangements with the government to support the concept of agisting under-utilised but already leased grazing land in the government’s Mary Valley portfolio.

“A number of farmers in and around the Mary Valley region have contacted me about their concerns about the current drought like conditions and the impact it is having on reducing available feed for their livestock,” Mr Gibson said.

“I have taken the matter direct to the Deputy Premier’s Department and I have been able to secure the government’s support for local farmers.”

“The government recognises the seriousness of my concerns and wants affected farmers seeking assistance to know that it is opening the door to

discuss opportunities that exist,” he said.

The government is willing to work with its existing long term lessees to consider if they would agree to permit short term agistment licences on the land they currently lease. Obviously any such proposals will need to be dealt with on a case by case basis and meet the terms of the Coordinator General.

If local lessees are willing to help out drought affected farmers then the government will not stand in the way of these types of practical measures being taken to assist farmers in the Mary Valley.

I would encourage either drought affected farmers or local lessees who are willing to help to contact my office and we can arrange further details.

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Sea Change at the Butter Factory Arts Centre Vie de Pacifique/Pacific Life is an exciting international print exchange of original contemporary prints opening at the Butter Factory Arts Centre at 10am on Thursday 6 March. The print exchange was coordinated by Impress Printmakers president Dr Jenny Sanzaro-Nishimura, who collaborated with seven print studios around the Pacific Ocean. A total of fifty-one artists from seven countries around the Pacific have participated, each contributing 14 prints. As part of the print exchange each participating country received a complete collection to exhibit. The very first exhibition of Vie de Pacifique/Pacific Life opened in at Green Lane Studios Auckland New Zealand and it has since shown at Joshibi University of Art and Design in Japan, and Taller 99 studios in Chile. The other countries involved are Australia, Hawaii, the Philippines and Vanuatu.

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BELLI Hall hosts a number of events throughout the year. Check out our new yoga classes, held weekly, at www.bellihall.com. Belli Hall’s next Old-time Dance will be held on Saturday, 8 March, starting at 7.30 pm. Popular local band, Sunshine Swing, will lead the dancing with feature vocalist, Rex Eggmolesse. Entry includes a supper - $14 for adults, $5 students, children free.

Life enabled artists to express their cultural identity and explore their relationship with the Pacific Ocean; culturally, as a source of life and beauty, a source of food, an element of nature and as a place of travel and recreation. Artists have also taken into consideration the dumping ground for human and industrial discardments and other environmental or political concerns that affects these waters.

Members of the community are welcome to attend the official launch of the exhibition at the Butter Factory Arts Centre, Cooroy, on Thursday 6 March at 10am and then join a guided tour to gain an insight into Vie de Pacifique – Pacific Life and Reeds Talking, Mountains Walking exhibitions, exploring selected pieces with exhibiting artists. Includes morning tea.

All welcome. RSVP 5 March gallery@noosa.qld.gov.au or phone: 5329 6580.

Country Dance AN Old Time Country Dance will be held at Kandanga Hall on Saturday, March 22.

Sunshine Swing Band, delicious supper, lucky door, lucky spot, multi draw raffle, Monte Carlo.

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Preppies settle in

Carys and Tenielle having a cuddle with Bronco bear after sharing great writing with Mr Deighton 2014 has started off in great style at Cooroy State School. Our Prep students have settled in very well and are enjoying their first year of school.

From year 1 to yea 7 students have settled back into school and are enjoying the challenges of a new school year.

Principal Des Deighton said the atmosphere around the school this year is terrific.

“We have very happy students who are being challenged with their learning and are flowing our School Positive Behaviour Program very well,” he said. Mr Deighton continued that the caring and positive feeling around the school is evident not only in the classroom but out in the playground as well.

“I have had many students come to my office to show me their great work already this year,” he said. “We are also getting involved in other activities such as the Grip Leadership program for our student leaders, a visit by the Bulldogs NRL players and the Clean Up Australia Day event.”

what’s on at Mill Place March at the Butter Factory Arts Centre Gallery Open: Tuesday – Friday, 10.00am – 4.00pm & Saturday, 10.00am – noon. For further information please contact the Butter Factory Arts Centre on 5329 6580; or at gallery@noosa.qld.gov.au to book an event.

EXHIBITIONS Reeds Talking, Mountains Walking by Lin Martin and Vie de Pacifique – Pacific Life Exhibition Dates: Thursday 27 February – Saturday 5 April Official Exhibition Launch, Guided Tour & morning tea: Thursday 6 March, 10.00am. Free, bookings preferred. Vie de Pacifique Curators Talk: Friday 4 April, 10.30am. Free, bookings preferred Reeds Talking, Mountains Walking by Lin Martin A series of photographs imbued with a measure of time, patience, stillness and contemplation, representing different natural habitats.

Vie de Pacifique – Pacific Life A unique exchange of original contemporary prints by 51 artists from seven countries in and around the Pacific Ocean comprises this exhibition.

Get Creative Date: Saturday 15 March, 10.00am – noonA series of free family orientated art activities at the Butter Factory Arts Centre.

Be inspired by the latest exhibition then spend time creating your own artworks. All ages welcome! Free event, no bookings required.

Time for Tots Storytelling Date: Wednesday 19 March, 9.30amStorytelling for under 5’s and families, including a toddler tour of the current exhibition and exhibition related art activities. Held in conjunction with Cooroy Library. Free event, no bookings required.

Concert Ornaments of the Earth Date: Friday 4 April, 6.00pmExperience the splendour of Händel’s music. A chamber performance with violin and soprano soloists supported by continuo. $25 adult / $20 concession / $5 students 15 years and under. Gallery open and cash bar available from 5:00pm. For bookings (essential) and further information, contact Janet Brewer on 5446 8128.

Mondays, 3 – 24 March Life Drawing with Kerry 12noon - 3.30pm WilsonDrawing Classes Tuesdays, 4 – 25 March with Kerry Wilson 9.30am-1.00pm

Cost (Life Drawing): $240 – materials not included. Cost (Drawing): $200 – materials not included. For further information and bookings (essential), contact Kerry on 0428 502 251 or at kerrywilso1@gmail.com.

Wednesdays 9.30am – 12.30pm

Clay Bodies with Julie Wall

Cost: $25 per session plus materialsFor further information and bookings contact Julie on 0402 939 409 or at juliewall.seven@gmail.com

Thursdays, 6 March – 3 April 9.30am – 12.30pm

The Dynamics of Acrylic Painting with Pamela Mitchell

Cost: $260 – materials not included. For further information and bookings (essential), contact Pamela on 5442 5620 or at gumbles2@bigpond.net.au

Thursdays 9.30am – 12.30pm

Wheelwork and Hand Building Pottery with Monika Juengling

Cost: $35 per session + materials & firing (approx. $20)For further information and bookings contact Monika on 0413 532 939 or at monika.juengling@bigpond.com

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Cost (Thursday): $25 per session - includes firing & materials.

Cost (Saturday): $35 per session - includes firing & materials.

For further information and bookings (essential), contact Merrie on 0412 486 438 or at merrietomkins@hotmail.com

at the Cooroy Library Wednesday 5 March 10-11.30am

Separation and Children

The best interests of the child are paramount in family law disputes between parents. This notion is one that most people would support, but that doesn’t allow for the parents widely differing views on what the ‘best interests’ actually are! Free.

Bookings required. www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au or 5329 6555

Friday 7 March 10-11.30am

Planting for Wildlife

By Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens Botanist Dr Seonaid Melville will explore some of the many things you can do in the garden to encourage a healthy population of wildlife, and discourage less desirable wildlife. The talk will include a ‘hands-on’ activity where participants propagate and take home their own plant for wildlife. Morning tea included Free. Bookings required. www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au or 5329 6555

Monday 10 March 10-11.30am

Powerful Food choices

Dietitian and Nutritionist, Jodie Persovic presents a workshop for people who want to get savvy about achieving their health and food goals. If you’re wanting to lose weight, improve your diet for better health or want to up your fitness level, this workshop is for you. Free. Bookings required. www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au or 5329 6555

Wednesday 12th March 10-11.30am

COPD: Chronic Bronchitis, Chronic Asthma, Emphysema Community Education Seminars.

Includes What is COPD?, Impact of COPD, COPD screening & diagnosis, COPD severity & symptoms, Smoking cessation support, Exercise, education & medicines, Patient support and other resources, Self-management and COPD action plans.

Free. Bookings required. www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au or 5329 6555

Friday 14 March 6.30-9pm

RooftopCinema

Toy Story 3 rated PG being presented by Starry Nights outdoor movies in partnership with Cooroy Library. For all ages, no bookings required. Free entry with gold coin donation appreciated. For more information phone Starry Nights on 0458 128 020

Saturday 15 March 9.30-11am

The Ten Golden Rules of Family History Research

Who are you? Take the first steps to find your ancestors. Win Wynn explains the ten golden rules of genealogy research to avoid pitfalls along the way. Free. Bookings required. www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.auA follow up lesson will be held the next week with experienced researchers using the resources of the Genealogical Group at 41 Miva Street Cooroy.

Thursday 20 March 10-11.30am

Business Boosting Books.

Writing a book has become a popular strategy to boost business. It’s a great way to showcase your expertise and give you the edge on your competitors. Join Book Coach and Editor Alex Mitchell as she helps bring books ideas to life. Find out how to plan your book project and what approach will help you reach your target audience Free. Bookings required. www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au or 5329 6555

Friday 21 March 10-11.30am

Intro to Social Media marketing

Join Catherine and TJ as they take you on a journey through the world of Social Media for small business. Learn why social media is so important in today’s market. Find out what social media options are best suited to your business.

Free. Bookings required. www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au or 5329 6555

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dining & entertainment Awesome line-up for first Cooroy Originals

COOROY RAG ORGANISERS East Coast Originals and Cooroy Chamber of Commerce have pulled a few rabbits out of the hat to serve up a smoking line up for the first Cooroy Originals on 23 May! Matt Stillert is first up on the bill offering his unique style that ranges from soothing folk melodies, to high energy, foot stomping blues. Displaying a dynamic blend of roots music, Matt is a

dynamic live performer that engages the crowd and will get the party started.

The second band, Tea Society is a Sunshine Coast band that plays a fusion of sunny indie rock with a jazzy funk vibe. Coming from different musical backgrounds and influences, from gypsy jazz to indie pop this band manages to contain the vast differences and create something truly

unique.

Also on the program is In2Nation, a group of Aussie Sunny Coast lads addicted to funk, reggae, hip-hop and in their own words “all things groovy”. Their mission is to bring the funk back to the universe with their unique mix of music which has been described as a combination of Beastie Boys and Dooby Brothers with a side serving of Red Hot Chilli Peppers

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and a light garnishing of The Doors. By mashing this fusion of modern musical styles, this new breed of musical interests has formed a new genre all of its own cheekily labelled ‘Junk Hop’.

Headlining will be Hayden Hack Infusion with their funk, afro and psychedelic aesthetic all driven by the South African main man and guitarist, Hayden Hack and his eight-piece funk family.

Essentially sharing a vibe with the likes of Fela Kuti and a 70scirca Zappa, HHI is somewhat of an experience that incorporates West African percussion, a three-piece horn section, acidy guitar and arrangements and a social commentary outlook on lyrics with a vocal range from Hack himself that spans from gravelly to falsetto.

“The support from the businesses and community in Cooroy for this event has been fantastic.

“We feel really welcomed and know it is going to be an

awesome event and just encourage everyone to come along,” said Marcus Pluckhahn from East Coast Originals.

“We are so excited to get this event in Cooroy, it’s a real achievement and it’s going to be great for the community,” added Danielle Taylor, President of Cooroy Chamber of Commerce.

Cooroy Fusion is a free family event funded through donations and raffle ticket sales and the awesome support of Cooroy Hotel, Cooroy Car Parts, Cooroy Rag and Noosa Today! As well as the awesome line-up of musicians there will be food stalls and free face painting and a great community atmosphere.

One thing is for sure, this line up is an absolute not to miss!

Catch them for FREE at the first Cooroy Originals in Apex Park on Sunday 23 May 2014 from 1pm to 5pm.

More info get onto www.facebook.com/ CooroyOriginals

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Eumundi Green Room hosts Rob Longstaff

BLUE LIGHT

DISCO

Held at RSL Memorial Hall - All Ages MARCH 8TH APRIL – Easter Theme We are looking at a special event for this disco

MAY 17TH JUNE 14 – Theme Cops & Robbers JULY 19TH AUGUST 9TH – Theme Pyjama Party SEPTEMBER 6TH OCTOBER 11TH – Theme Halloween to be held at Cooroy State School NOVEMBER 8TH – Theme Christmas TH

Rob Longstaff, born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, is a Berlin Soul/Pop/Blues musician.

After he had for years successfully maintained the pub circuit Down Under, Rob packed his belongings and moved to Berlin, the city he now calls home.

In music and in life Rob loves the challenge so he hitchhiked across three continents, visited Indian and African orphanages and hospitals, ventured to Antarctica and lastly travelled by bicycle, train and ship from Berlin to China to Australia. Rob is convinced by the idea of slow travel and wants all those suffering the stress and

dining & entertainment Eumundi Long Lunch for Katie Rose

security paranoia of flying to experience his idea. Rob is determined to lead by example. He wants to bring his music to the people, without wasting resources or harming the environment. His ingenious alternative package makes it fun and saves time and money.

Boogaloo is Rob’s third studio album and his debut at Blackbird Music. Recorded in only three days, the plate lives from the unique combination of powerful, fresh vocals and grooving acoustic guitar playing. All tracks are onetakes, recorded with no frills and gadgets - authentic and honest.

It will be an honour to have the amazing Rob Longstaff perform on his 2014 tour as Rob uses his solar electric trike and peddle power to cross as much of the globe as possible to bring awareness of alternative and sustainable means of travel.

Join us at the Green Room, Imperial Hotel at Eumundi for a great night of food, music and the ever amusing Rob Longstaff as he performs and tells us of his amazing journeys.

Friday 7 March, 7.30pm, The Green Room, Imperial Hotel, Eumundi, Rob Longstaff will perform and will speak about his latest adventure Cost: Free, but donations to assist Rob with his solar electric trike, U.S.A – AUSTRALIA, 2014

TICKETS are now on sale for the ‘Summer All Over Long Lunch’ – an annual fundraiser for Katie Rose Hospice to be held in the heart of Eumundi on Sunday 23rd March.

The event will kick off at 11.30am under the famous fig trees on the site of the Original Eumundi Markets. The luncheon this year is the first major community project of the newly formed Satellite Rotary Club of Eumundi.

This year’s menu will be created by renowned chefs Max Porter and Peter Wolfe who have combined to form ‘Old Dogs new Trix’ (Max from Native Sun and Peter from Cedar Creek Bush Foods).

Choose from Ocean Trout with a Steamed Prawn Bun and Blistered Beans or Basque Chicken with Chorizo and Pyrenees Potato and Salad Leaves. For dessert, drool over Passionfruit Tart Brulee with Pineapple Tutti Fruitti, or a Chocolate Terrine with Red Wine Raspberry Sauce.

Guests will be entertained by the smooth sounds of Noosa duo Linda and Lance; and will enjoy lucky door prizes, raffles, and an auction of all things quirky and cool.

Tickets are only $50 per person, with $25 (tax deductible) from each ticket sale going directly to Doonan-based Katie Rose Hospice to assist with their work providing terminally ill people with nursing services and support, free of personal cost.

Spokesperson Les Godwin says the event is a crucial fundraiser for the Hospice.

Les advises foodies and supporters to get in quick as numbers are limited to 300 and ticket sales will close on Wednesday 12 March.

Booking and pre-payment is essential. For bookings, payment details and further information, please contact Sue:katieroselunchticketsales@gmail.com or 0416 215 877. The event is BYO drinks – glasses will be provided.

THE IMPERIAL HOTEL EUMUNDI & DRIVE THROUGH BOTTLE SHOP

+ 2 BOTTLE SHOPS IN COOROY

• RAILWAY SQUARE DIAMOND ST - 5442 6532 • NEXT TO IGA EMERALD ST - 5447 7599

FANTASTIC SPECIALS Valid 7th - 21st March Bombay Sapphire 700ml ............................................................................... $47.99 Ketel One Vodka 700ml ................................................................................. $42.99 Jameson 700ml ..................................................................................................$41.99 Vodka Cruiser Mixed .................................................................... 10 pack $29.99 Carlton Dry Carton .......................................................................................... $43.99 Tooheys Extra Dry Carton ............................................................................ $42.99

“Come and check out the New Green Room! Great food, Great vibe, Two pool tables on the deck and a new kid’s room!

Hope we see you soon!”

VERANDAH BAR & RESTAURANT OPEN 7 DAYS - LUNCH I TUESDAY - SUNDAY DINNER

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dining & entertainment All About Eve showing at Indee

COOROY RAG

27-29 March 2014 Thursday & Friday 8.30am-5.00pm Saturday 8.30am-2.00pm CWA Hall, Maple St Cooroy Levi’s, Lee, R.M.Williams, Roxy, Thomas Cook and more Clothing for Men, Women & Children Boots, Leather Goods, Hats & Heaps More

OPEN 7 DAYS - 7am-5pm $

Eddie Ellis, Richard Luscombe, Carol Hoger YOU can recall the magical days when radio was king when The Independent Theatre at Eumundi, presents this year’s Lux Radio Theatre show, titled All About Eve. All About Eve was a milestone movie that saw Bette Davis make a comeback after a major career slump. It was nominated for a then record fourteen Academy Awards and won six. It also still holds the record for the most number of female actors in one movie to be nominated (four).

Two years after the movie Bette Davis reprised her role in the Lux Radio Theatre version and it’s this version that will be onstage in April.

The Indee cast (all in evening wear as per the 40s-50s radio plays) will include Carol

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HOME-MADE MEALS

Hoger, Rita Walker, Eddie Ellis, John Burls, Richard Luscombe, Carol Burls and Jeannine Bryce.

The Indee Theatre will take on the atmosphere of the old Macquarie Radio Auditorium from where the show was broadcast for many years. Repro 50s microphones onstage and glowing dial, mantle radios on each table. Plus there’ll be screening of some of the outstanding radio shows of the era and the stars that appeared (Jack Davey, Bob Dyer etc).

Performances will be 7.30pm Friday 4th and Saturday 5th April and 2pm Sunday 6th.

Tickets (nights) $20, concessions $18, (Sunday) $18. To book 5472 8200 or www.eumundilivetheatre.com or www.indeeateumundi.com

Lasagne & Salad

AIRCONDITIONED

Vegie Frittata & Salad

GIFTS ANTIQUES

Bacon, Egg, Spinach, Tomato Slice

COFFEE SHOP

Corned Beef & Salad

Shop 5, Reserve St,

Quiche & Salad Book for Your Special Occasions Also available for Business Breakfasts, Ladies Groups

Pomona Ph: 5485 1883

Look for the Big RED Awnings

St Patrick’s Day LUCK OF THE IRISH PRE

COCKTAIL PARTY PARTY & & DANCE DANCE COCKTAIL at Club Cooroy

RSL Maple Street 54476131 Bowls Opal Street 54476051

“LIKE Club Cooroy on Facebook to get all the latest Updates”

AFTER DARK

Sunday 16th 16th March March Sunday Dinner & & Green Green Cocktails Cocktails Dinner

MARCH 7th ........................................................... Fabian 14th ............................................ Rusty Dogs 21st .......................... Tracey Coombes 28th ....................................... Lease Vasey

Saturday 29th Dels Birthday Party ........................ Fabian per person

MONDAY IS

Meal MEXICAN MONDAY from 6pm Deals MEGA MEAL DEAL

LUNCH $

Monday-Saturday Steak or Fish Salad & Chips

10

SUNDAY LUNCH & DINNER $ Reef’n’Beef

16

Kids eat Free* - One Child per paying adult

SEAFOOD SATURDAY

Fresh & Fabulous from 6pm 14 Courtesy Bus Thursday - Sunday Nights - Information for Members, Guests and Bona Fide Visitors - www.cooroyrsl.com.au

Tues & Wed Night includes FREE Dessert Wine selection $10 a bottle www.cooroyrag.com.au

$

.50

*excludes Sun & Pub Holidays

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Classifieds Church Notices

COOROY RAG Position Vacant

In Memory

Position: Cook

Bedington Kevin George 12/02/38 – 17/03/09

The Cooroy Chinese Restaurant has been one of Cooroy’s most popular eateries since opening in 2001 serving the community traditional and modern Chinese cuisine. Due to fast growth, a vacancy becomes available for an experienced cook to join our team. This is a full time position.

The right candidate should: 1. Be able to work full time and be committed to long term employment 2. Willing to relocate to regional QLD 3. Commercial cookery qualification in Australia is an essential 4. Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen in Australia required 5. Able to communicate effectively and can work under pressure 6. Self-starter and good work ethnics and team player 7.

Good knowledge and passion for Chinese cuisine; 8. Speaking Chinese is an advantage 9. Above award rate offered for the right person, If you feel you are the right person for the role, please send your resume to cooroychineserestaurant@gmail.com.

Only person with work rights in Australia can apply. Both permanent resident and temporary resident are welcome. Shortlisted candidate will be invited for an interview.

Contact person: Shao Contact number: 0411312818 Email address: cooroychineserestaurant@gmail.com

Position Vacant Local Herbalist or Trainee

Uniting Church in Australia SUNDAY SERVICES

Interested in adding income working from home.

Contact Mike conquering1@iinet.net.au

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

Position Vacant

Cooroy/Pomona

PH: 5447 6152 Anglican Parish of Cooroora

Also our parents Mary & George Bedington Those special years will not return When we were all together But with the love within our hearts You’ll walk with us forever Loved & remembered Pat, Mavis & Families

For Sale

HONDA ODYSSEY

For more info call Rev Jillian Moses 5485 1218

$11,490 ono • 7 seater • 2005 • 138 000kms • Silver • Delux factory mags

PH: 54720572 AGM CLUB COOROY AGM 9am Sunday 30TH MARCH 2014

Contemporary worship & teaching Incredibles Children’s Program from toddlers to primary school age Refreshments after the service - People of all ages welcome HEALING MEETINGS - 1st SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH

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

The Church of United Spiritualism of Australia Clairvoyance - Guest Speakers - Healing Meditations COOROY - QCWA Hall Maple Street Wednesdays 7.00pm Rev Kathy McVann - 0414 972632

SUNRISE SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Tinbeerwah Hall. cnr Sunrise & Noosa /Cooroy rds.

2nd &4th Sundays 10am.

Reverend Laine Harry. - meet like minded people.

POMONA

Mass Times

SUNDAY SERVICES

Sacred Heart Cooroy

Pomona Community Hall - Reserve Street

63 Maple St Sat evening 5.30pm Tuesday 8.30am

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

Also ‘Options 4 U’ OPSHOP 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona - PH: 5485 0206 - 0412 972 744 Page 18 - Cooroy Rag, March 6, 2014

St Patrick’s Pomona 1 Church St Sunday 8am Wednesday 5.30pm Parish Office 54471188 Parish Priest - Fr Mark Franklin Email: admin@noosacatholic.com

Crafts, Clothes, Bric-a-Brac, Plants, Fruit & Vegs, Jewellery, Books and Flowers.

Organic Dried Foods, DVDs & Reflexology Equipment

Contact Tilly 0418 793 962

All nominations must be received by 14th March.

Market Day is the 1st Sunday of every month

Annual General Meeting Date: Monday 31st March 2014 Time : 6.00pm Place: Sportsground, Black Stump Road Eumundi All Office Bearers Positions will be declared vacant at this meeting. Any interested persons in an Office Bearers Position or becoming a member must apply in writing 14 days prior to the above date and post to:- The President, Eumundi Park Recreation and Showgrounds Association Inc. PO 180, Eumundi Qld 4562 New Members Welcome

What’s On

CAR BOOT SALE Catholic Church

Held at RSL Memorial Hall

KIN KIN MARKETS

COOROY SCOUTS

CHRISTIAN OUTREACH CENTRE

COOROY MARKET

NOMINATION FORMS FOR PRESIDENT, SECRETRATY & TREASURER are available NOW from Reception.

(Eumundi Sportsground)

Church Notices

What’s On

Every Thursday 8am - 1pm

Eumundi Park Recreation and Showgrounds Association Inc 9.30am Family Service Every Sunday

Gold necklace with diamond pendant.

We think it came off somewhere on the Cudgerie trail 6, near Blueberry drive. Great sentimental value Reward offered Andy 0417633200

Maple Street, Cooroy

CLUB COOROY IS CALLING FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS High quality management is essential to the ongoing success of our Club. If you believe you have the skills and enthusiasm to actively contribute in the role please lodge your nomination by 5pm 14th March 2014.

Get involved - Make a difference.

Pomona - Rectory St - Sunday 7.30am Cooroy - Tewantin Road - Sunday 9.30am Kin Kin - Main St - 10.00am (1st Sunday of the Month)

Lost

Grab a Bargain!

Sunday 29th March $15 per site Phone Jackie to book on 0439 590 586 After Hours

For Hire

10am to 2pm Wintertime 9am to 1pm Summertime Main Street, Kin Kin. GREAT FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, MASSAGE AND MANY LOCAL CREATIONS INCLUDES FREE RANGE FRESH MEATS, ORGANIC FRUIT & VEG AND LOTS OF CREATIONS. KEEP YOUR MONEY LOCAL.

If you would like a stall phone Robyn 5485 4248 or Jann on 5485 4402 $10 or $15 for a food or shared stall SUNRISE SPIRITUAL CHURCH &SPIRITUAL GROWTH CENTRE

ANNUAL PSYCHIC FAIR SAT 29TH MARCH TINBEERWAH HALL SUNRISE RD 9.30-3.30 FREE ENTRANCE PSYCHIC READINGS,PYSCHIC ARTISTS, MASSAGE.HEALING, MEDITATION. 2ND HAND BOOKS, WHITE ELEPHANT STALL. CRYSTALS FOOD & DRINKS FOR SALE , RAFFLES..

A FUNDRAISER FOR THE CHURCH

PHONE REV,LAINE 54490937

Do you have a problem with Food?

Overeaters Anonymous hold weekly meetings in Cooroy Library Thursday at 1pm, Saturdays at 10am Phone for more details 5472 0494 5474 3563 www.cooroyrag.com.au

health Noosa Hinterland Denture Services Cooroy Family Practice - committed to 100% bulk billing New dentures

COOROY RAG

Cooroy Family Practice owner and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Vivan Dawalibi COOROY Family Practice is a 100 per cent Bulk Billing surgery, with no gap fees. This is very important to the Practice’s owner Vivian Dawalibi, who also owns the Caloundra Bulk Billing Surgery.

Vivianne has strong values of love, care and share, with her mindset fully focussed on help-

ing people have access to a wide range of professional health services. She is passionate about bulk billing and supplying affordable health care to the community.

This comes as no surprise to anyone who is familiar with Vivianne Dawalibis’ history.

Born and raised in Su-

dan, her family was extremely overprotective with strong Christian values.

Vivianne started her career with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Though her first role was a junior bookkeeper, she developed her skills and quickly climbed the lad-

der to become an Operations Officer in charge of various emergency operations in countries including Armenia, Belarus, Bangladesh and finally in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Kosovo conflict.

“I was sent on a mission to support emergency operations in my home country Sudan, as well as overseas. In Sudan we were hosting over 2.5 million refugees from African countries,” Vivian explains.

As acknowledgment for all her hard work, initiative, determination and compassion, she was presented with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1981. This was a life changing accomplishment.

Vivianne is adamant her strong values attract like-minded professional health providers to her surgeries, who carry the same vision and mission to serve the health needs of our community. She is happy to welcome Dr. Nadee to join the team, which include Male and Female Doctors, Practice Nurses, a Dietician, Podiatrist, Cardiac Echogram Technician,

Exercise Physiologist and a psychologist.

Dr. Nadee offers great Family Health Care and brings a special interest in Women’s and Children’s Health, Men’s Health, Chronic Disease Management, Seniors Health and Preventative Health.

The Cooroy Family Practice in Elm Street have opened their books and are accepting new patients. Call 5472 0064 for an appointment.

Repairs Relines Personalised Natural look All Health Funds & Veteran Affairs Phone Tony for appointment

Shop 7 Railway Square Diamond Street, Cooroy

Ph: 5442 5753

$1000 FREE DENTAL EV ERY 2 YEA RS EVERY YEARS FOR ELI GI BLE KI DS GIBLE KIDS ELIGI FUNDED BY THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT • CHILD DENTAL BENEFITS SCHEDULE • Conditions Apply for more information, to check eligibility and for full terms and conditions please visit: http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/medicar/child-dental-benefits-schedule or you can access you Medicare online account at my.gov.au or by calling the Medicare general enquiries line on 132011

Dr Wei Shen & Assoc Shop 1 / 13 Garnet St, Cooroy www.cooroyrag.com.au

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Foot Pain?

Have you got your party feet ready for this festive season???

Talk to the Experts

health Enjoy some pampering at Lakeridge Health & Beauty COOROY RAG

LAKERIDGE Health and Beauty in Cooroy has been established for over 10 years, providing locals with Bowen Therapy, beauty and anti-aging treatments.

Located at 3 Ruby St, Cooroy on the east side of the railway (behind Billinghurst Accountants) the clinic is light, spacious and surrounded by nature, to provide you with the ultimate tranquil experience.

Lakeridge offers a range of services including Bowen Therapy, spray tanning, waxing, manicures and pedicures, IPL hair removal and skin rejuvenation, massage (remedial and relaxation), facials, clinical skin peels,

cosmetic tattooing and Auyrvedic consultations. They also stock a range of products including Aspect Skin Care, Sothys Paris, Jessica Cosmetics and Glo Mineral Makeup.

Our SunFX Spray Tanning gives you a natural glow to give you that healthy summer look without the dangers of the UV. SunFX contains no alcohol, oils of perfumes or potentially harmful chemicals or preservatives. SunFX is quick drying so no sticky mess. The spray takes 5 – 10min to apply and develops over the next 5-12 hours. To maintain and enhance your tan we can also provide you with SunFX Summer Secret which builds your tan and hydrates your skin so the tan has a lasting effect,” said Lakeridge manager, Lisa Pree.

“We offer manicures and pedicures with our new nail system which is proving to be very popular. Long lasting, super glossy and kind on your nails. Our new range of gel nail polishes have amazing results.

“Is your skin looking tried, dry and con-

gested? Why not try our facials which will leave your skin feeling fresh, clean and with a youthful glow. Aspect and Sothys are our products of choice. Your skin will first be analysed by your professionally trained therapist who will decided which products will best suit your needs. We understand that everyone has different skin types and require different treatments so we will endeavour to find the right treatment/product for you. Our Aspect peels are developed for dull/lifeless, dehydrated, ageing and clogged skin and have immediate results, or you can opt for a gentler Sothys “Seasonal facial. Minimise those lines and hydrate your skin.

“We also offer Gift Vouches, so if you are wanting to give that someone special some ‘time out’ for a birthday, anniversary or ‘just because’, come in and see us,” said Lisa.

Call today to make an appointment on 5442 6239 and prepare to be pampered.

Find us on Facebook or email – lakeridgecooroy@gmail.com

Physiotherapy and neck pain NECK pain is one of the most common ailments people experience throughout their lives. Rarely is it purely muscular but rather a combination of joint, disc and muscle involvement.

It can be as a result of many things including poor posture, long hours in front of a computer, repetitive or sudden movements, sleeping in a bad position and spinal degeneration. This can also result in headaches and even arm pain. Without proper treatment these symptoms can be long lasting and debilitating.

Physiotherapy aims to maximise your

strength, stability and range of motion. Soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation, heat or ice and stretches are often used. Correcting and minimising excessive curves whilst also addressing any ergonomic and postural habits that are contributing to your pain should also be looked at.

Neck pain can be successfully treated with a combination of manual therapy, exercise prescription and postural re education. Don’t let neck pain dominate your day, come and see your qualified physiotherapists today at Hinteractive Physio. Phone 5442 5556 for an appointment.

Councillors Sandy Bolton, Frank Wilkie and Frank Pardon joined a gathering of over 300 residents on Noosa Main Beach on Valentines Day to raise awareness on violence against women. Over 1 billion people around the world participated, and it was the second year that Noosa joined in this incredible and moving statement. Cr Bolton congratulated the organisers and the beautiful men and women who attended in making this a moving and memorable event, and to the “two Franks” for sharing their dance prowess in public!

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health Indoor air quality affects your health

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THE founder and managing director Stephen Speirs formed the SPEIRS Group Pty Ltd (SPEIRS Air Purification Systems) after nearly five years of research into systems that can provide a substantial part of the solution to the detrimental effects of poor indoor air quality (IAQ), including asthma, lung and allergy sufferers. This is because his mother, sisters, daughter and partner all suffered from asthma and allergens, sometimes with severe attacks and he wanted to find a product that could help make life a little more comfortable while they were indoors along with the many others who suffer in the same way. During the research he came across an air purification system that had four significant filters that would significantly capture, reduce, stop and eliminate indoor air pollutants.

Obtaining samples and having been provided with proof of quality, the samples were then tested in a home and office environment and were a huge success in cleaning the small dust, pollen, pet dander, mould, fungi, odours, toxins, chemicals, bacteria particles etc, pollutants from outside such as smog, industrial and car fumes coming inside that float about, sometimes invisible to the human eye. These carefully chosen products are the foundation of the SPEIRS Group Pty Ltd. These products are deemed to be the next evolution in helping people of all ages improve, develop and maintain their health and wellbeing. After all the air we breathe is the life we live.

Stephen said, “We are passionate about helping people breathe clean indoor air for a healthier and more comfortable indoor environment. We believe and it has been proven that are amazing, high performing four filter air purification systems get rid of the many horrible indoor pollutants that we all breathe

in everyday, pollutants that have considerable negative impact on both our health and wellbeing.

Over 80% of people with asthma also suffer from allergies. Allergies can be a key trigger to setting off asthma from the likes of dust, pollen (hay fever), floating pollutants that we breathe in when we sleep, chemicals/toxins from cleaning products, pet dander etc.

Cleaning the indoor you breathe is an important factor in making asthma suffers life a lot more comfortable and healthier; along with improving our general health & wellbeing. http://www.speirsgroup.com.au/ We can spend up to 90% of our time indoors and 50% of all illnesses are caused or aggravated by polluted indoor air – “World Health Organisation” The company has it’s headquarters based in Gympie, SE Queensland and their amazing systems are now all over Australia and beyond helping people of all ages and capabilities breathe clean indoor air for a healthier and more comfortable environment both at home and in the work place. Formed in November 2012 and launched in January 2013 the company is going from strength to strength with ambitious growth planned for 2014.

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Men’s health THE next men’s health meeting will be held on Monday 10th March at 10.00am at Club Cooroy you will be warmly welcomed. Please phone Terence on 0411 424 170.

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real estate

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Luxury living on half acre

THIS beautifully appointed residence is positioned perfectly on a tranquil half-acre parcel of land in a quiet cul-de-sac. Creating an exceptional sense of style with its sweeping high ceilings and imaginatively designed open plan floor plan, quality is showcased throughout the home.

Solid double brick constructed with both exterior and interior enjoying a rendered finish, space is at a premium with a sumptuously sized master bedroom with similarly impressive ensuite, plus additional bedrooms all double in size.

Modern features abound in the friendlyuser kitchen, with recently refurbished tiled floors and sleek bathrooms adding to its comfortable atmosphere.

The wonderful outdoor entertaining area compliments the tranquil surrounds, options a plenty for a pool or shed on the flat and useable block. Extra features include the double lock up garage with bonus storage room, greeted by the circular driveway with additional parking bay for visitors.

The ultimate family haven and immediately enjoyable, take this opportunity to secure this delightful property. Contact Petr Livesey on 0438 724 424 or peter@hangloosa.com.au

Quality home in Cooroy

THIS beautifully designed Garth Chapman Home is located on Kensignton Drive Cooroy.

20 Kensiginton offers 3 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, comfortable living and dining and a lovely view of Mt Cooroora from the veranda.

The Veranda has retractable External Blinds that allow you to create a private outdoor living area that is perfect when entertaining.

The main living areas have mixed hardwood floors that tie in well with the red cedar French Doors and window fixtures at the front of the house. This property is easy to maintain and allows you easy access to all that Cooroy and the Noosa Shire has to offer.

Features include: Gas Cooking, 2 Car, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Fully Fenced, Mixed Harwood Floors, Garth Chapman Home, Solar Power - 1.5kw Sunny Boy Inverter.

Priced at $495,000.

Call Brendan Buckenham from Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland for further details on 0401 234 694, call the office on 5485 1788, or drop into the office at 8 Reserve Street, Pomona

Black Mountain views

FEATURES: breathtaking views on 19 acres, beautifully manicured lawns and gardens, light, bright feel with tiled kitchen & dining , open plan living to take in the surrounding views, fire place, air conditioning and ceiling fans double garage with 400m sealed driveway, quiet no through road location, 10 minute drive to Cooroy. Set beautifully on 19 acres with views across the Hin-

Belli Park beauty

terland over Mount Cooroora, Noosa north shore sand blow to the ocean and beyond across the pristine Sunshine Coast. This North facing property is an easy 10 minute drive to Cooroy CBD and only a further few minutes to Noosa Harbour and all the attractions of the Coast.

Located at the end of a cul-de-sac, if you are looking for a comfortable home, close to town with privacy, amazing scenic views in one of the most tightly held areas of the Hinterland then you have found it. The home presents immaculately throughout with 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, generous kitchen and a large living area all overlooking the spectacular views around the property. Please call or email us for further information - Rod Wilcox, 0499 555 003 Hinternoosa.com.au, 5447 7000 Price: Offers over $799,000.

FEATURES 47.7 acre horse/cattle/lifestyle property, 4 bed, 2 bath lovely rendered home with pool, aqua gym and fire pit, double carport, hen house, garden sheds, large flat fenced grass area, orchard and veggie garden, two creeks with unlimited water and two large dams creek pump to 9 taps as well as holding tank, 3 fenced paddocks, 4 wire plus electric fence, cattle yards, weaner paddock, character barn/stable with power, bonus quaint self-contained cabin for guests or office property borders the Mapleton Forest Reserve, access to horse and walking trails, 5 minutes to Eumundi and 20 minutes to Noosa, electric entry gate, abundance of wild life and birds large underground water storage tank.

Welcome to Misty Creek - one of the most well-loved and cared for rural acreage homesteads in the hinterland.

This 47.7 acre lifestyle property, with flat useable land, is an ideal horse or cattle property. Entering past a staggered brick entry and through an electric gate, the enchanting single level rendered home sits well hidden behind a barrier of trees and plantings. The clean and tidy 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has a flexible layout and the deep terraces on both sides of the home are the ideal spots to enjoy a meal.

The flat grassed yard, perfect for a tennis court, sun-drenched pool and aqua gym, are all just steps from the home. There are numerous irrigation points around the fully fenced home site which keep the diverse plantings and numerous fruit trees healthy and happy.

The property has two large creeks flowing through it and two permanent dams. It is fully fenced, borders the Mapleton Forest Reserve and there is direct access to forest trails for walking or riding.

As a bonus to all of this, there is a wonderfully quaint self-contained cottage on the property for guests or office space and a sizeable character barn/stable with power. With three fenced paddocks and 4 wire plus electric fencing, cattle yards, tractor shed and stands of tallowwood, blue gum and rose gum trees, the boxes are all ticked. Add to all of this room to move, room to ride, room to graze and you have yourself a wonderful property indeed.

Please call or email to arrange your inspection, Ian Suter, 0499 555 551 Hinternoosa.com.au, 5447 7000.

Price: $795,000.

James Street delight WHAT a joyful existence living in popular Cooran village, a friendly community with a nice blend of families and retirees. This lovely Queensland style cottage has been tastefully renovated to suit modern open plan living.

The original art deco touches such as leadlight french doors, high ceilings and polished timber floors capture the classic feel.

Complimented perfectly with modern and funky furnishings this open plan home will bring out the decorator in you. An inviting front porch opens onto the entry foyer and wide hallway which leads onto a very spacious open plan living room fitted with fireplace.

The three very good sized bedrooms plus a study/ guest room are ready and waiting for your family. The kitchen and bathroom have been updated and are modern and bright. The best entertaining can be had on the wide rear undercover deck and stargazers will enjoy the open area. The entire downstairs area of the home is concreted and perfect for hobbies, workshop or storage. The grounds are

lawned with a nice selection of shady trees and cottage gardens. There is even a fully built and functional chicken pen for fresh free range eggs every day. There’s plenty of native bird species including Whipbirds and King Parrots in the vicinity. This property is close to the Cooran State School and within easy walking distance to post office, train and bus, and shops , sporting fields and restaurant. Call Paul Bielby of Countryside on 0437 346 256 to find out more.

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sport Make A Difference tackling type 2 diabetes locally

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MAKE a Difference Health & Fitness are taking part in the Federal Government’s Healthy Communities Initiative by providing the Lift for Life® program to Cooroy and surrounds, with the aim of tackling chronic disease especially type 2 diabetes as well as heart dis-

ease and osteoporosis.

According to the Australian Diabetes Council, in Australia, one person is diagnosed with diabetes every seven minutes. “With the incidence of type 2 diabetes on the increase at such a rapid rate, we want to offer a program to our community that

would help prevent, manage or even reverse this condition and some other chronic diseases,” says Lee Smith of Make A Difference Health & Fitness. “Being part of this initiative allows us to offer the program at a very low cost, which makes it very affordable and accessible to a

much broader range of the community.”

“We are really excited to be offering this program to our community.

It’s a great starting point for so many people.”

The aim of the Lift for Life® program is to make exercise easy and enjoyable for participants while they work toward their health and fitness goals. The program is based on medical research developed by researchers at Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute in response to the rising rates of chronic disease. The program is perfect for people of all ages and fitness levels including those that haven’t exercised in a while, and even those who may never have exercised before.

“Make A Difference Health & Fitness is playing a vital role in improving the health of their community by offering this evidence based

strength training program,” said Lauretta Stace, Chief Executive Officer of Fitness Australia. Fitness Australia is funded by the Australian Government’s Healthy Communities Initiative to deliver Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute’s Lift for Life® program through local fitness businesses.

“This Government funded initiative allows fitness businesses to make exercise more accessible to the wider community, including those experiencing disadvantage, helping to improve quality-of-life.”

The benefits of strength training can be enjoyed by everybody regardless of their fitness level, body type and age.

To get involved in a Lift for Life® session call Lee Smith on 5442 6179 or 0407 597 748 or visit www.madhf.com.au to find out more.

Local teacher completes 25,000 spins

EARLY Sunday morning February 9th, Kellijo Leslie set out with 100 other riders to cycle from Geelong to Warnambool along the Great Ocean Road in

Victoria over three days.

Not just a ride for the love of cycling, but for a notable cause - to raise awareness and funds for charities who help children in poverty.

25000spins was created by Craig Shipton, a social entrepreneur who had a vision to make a difference for children in poverty across the world, by staging ‘Adventures with Heart’.

The inaugural event was held in 2009 when he and a small group of cyclists rode from London to Athens. Since then over $700K has been raised for charity via committed and enthusiastic cyclists in events staged in Australia and overseas.

Kelli-jo, a secondary teacher from Noosa Christian College, Cooroy signed up for the recent Great Ocean Road Challenge when her friend who participated in 2013, encouraged her to give it a try.

A fairly new enthusiast for triathlons and in particular cycling, Kelli-jo trained regularly in the lead up to the event. Despite her preparation, the first day proved tough going.

“Everyone struggled in the last 20 kilometers of the first day”, says Kelli-jo “we had really strong head winds pushing against us which made things difficult - we even had to pedal hard going downhill”.

But the last two days provided better conditions and all the riders finished the course safely. For Kelli-jo there is satisfaction in the physical and mental achievement of the course, but there is also a deep gratitude for the money donated by

friends and family enabling her to raise more than $2500 for Adventist Development and Relief Agency.

“I am blessed to have had such great support for my ride and my chosen charity - some of the donations really amazed me”.

Overall more than $197K has been raised by the group of riders in this event. Kelli-jo was more than enthusiastic when asked if she would do it again “Yes, definitely” she said, adding that she is considering one of the international locations where the events are held.

To learn more about the philosophy behind 25000spins or to get involved, visit www.25000spins.com

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Athletes on track for Championship medals GRADUATING Under 17 athletes from Little Athletics Noosa have their sights set on achieving some of their best performances at this years IGA State Championships to be held at Barlow Park in Cairns, from 21–23 March.

Jacob Wilkinson, Rosie Stevenson and Jordan Csabi, all 16, have qualified to attend the IGA State Championships following the Sun Coast Regional Championships recently held at the University of the Sunshine Coast Athletics Track in Sippy Downs. Little Athletics Noosa claimed a total of 102 medals over the twoday championship with many athletes also achieving new personal best times and distances.

Together with 21 other Under 17 athletes, Jacob, Rosie and Jordan officially graduated from Queensland Little Athletics at the Championships. The Hon Peter Wellington MP presented the athletes with U17 Graduation Certificates, with each athlete then given the opportunity to reflect on their

time with Little Athletics and to thank coaches and parents.

A late introduction to Little Athletics, the 20132014 season has been the first and last for Jacob Wilkinson. Following on from his success at Regional and State Relays and winning first place in the 70m Dash at the 2013 Noosa Gift, Jacob has now qualified to compete in the U17 Boys 100m, 200m, 400m and Long Jump at the State Championships in Cairns.

“The support of the coaching team and committee at Little Athletics Noosa has given me the encouragement to continue training and competing,” said Jacob.

Jordan Csabi, alongside Rosie Stevenson, were elected Centre Captains for the 2013-2014 season, and have proven to be great role models for Little Athletics Noosa’s younger members.

The Tewantin teenager has only been competing in athletics since the age of 14 and has never looked back. He made

Jacob Wilkinson, Rosie Stevenson and Jordan Csabi celebrate their wins at the recent Sun Coast Regional Athletics Championships. the 100m and 200m finals of the Australian Junior Championships in Perth last year and also made the final of the 2013 Noosa Gift. He has now qualified to compete in the U17 Boys 100m, 200m and Long Jump in Cairns. “Knowing that the coaches and committee are behind me all the way in everything I do makes all the hard work of training pay off,” said Jordan.

Tinbeerwah local

Rosie Stevenson began squad training and competing in Under 15s at Little Athletics Noosa in 2011. She has now qualified to compete in the U17 Girls 100m and 200m sprint races at this year’s State Championships.

Rosie believes she could not have achieved what she has done without the support of Little Athletics Noosa’s committee, volunteers and coaches, and also acknowledges the support

of her friends and family who have been there for her through everything.

“I intend to keep on going with athletics, as it is not only my favourite sport, it’s a passion of mine,” said Rosie.

Jacob, Rosie and Jordan all plan to continue training and competing next season as part of Noosa Athletics, the senior athletics branch of Little Athletics Noosa, open to athletes 17 years and older.

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Cooroy Dolphins Swim Club the performance of the swimmers was fantastic.

“We had swimmers achieve at least one personal best time, with most swimming PBs in all their events,” she said.

“The depth in the relays was very strong and the club is showing how well our swimmers develop as they progress through the squads.”

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