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Miss Junior Noosa Showgirl Kayla Barker

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Competition was fierce at the 2011 Show Ball making it extremely difficult for the judges to pick the winners. Entrants were of such a high calibre with all contestants doing themselves and their home town proud. Congratulations to all!

September 28, 2011

Not my fave

WELL, Spring has sprung once again!

The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming and my dependence on antihistamines has hit an all-time high.

The ads on TV with allergy sufferers merrily rubbing their faces in litters of baby kittens and bunches of spring annuals sucked me in, so drugged to the eyeballs I threw myself into my Spring cleaning with a vengeance.

Unfortunately, after my frenzy with the duster ended, my path of dust-free surfaces was littered with the screwed up remains of about 14 boxes of tissues and slippery with bodily fluids. And I have to say it wasn’t worth it. You see, I have discovered that I have the heart of a neat-freak but the energy of a sloth, so I never really get right into those corners or manage to get my windows smear free.

The good thing about being a little bit lazy with your spring cleaning is that there’s no chance of ever becoming a hoarder because half way through the cupboard clean I get bored and throw everything away. This could possibly account for my other pet hate … losing things. It seems I have no trouble laying my hands on a warranty for a blender I bought in 1983 but have never seen the bill I must have received from Go Via for my toll fee so now have a $140 fine stuck to my semi-sparkling fridge.

I also never found the tissue before it went through the wash or a special spot for my dog to have its puppies before she gave birth to seven of them on my lounge room rug.

So there you have it ... blooms, bills and births ...

Not being able to find the warranty for my dust buster - Not my Fave!

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Spring’s not the time for doom and gloom

COOROY CWA Christmas Fair, Saturday, November 12, 8am to 1pm, CWA Hall. Lots of stalls to buy your Christmas gifts. Sausage sizzle with hot and cold drinks, entertainment from 10am.

Children come alone and see Santa for some surprises 1am he will arrive.

Welcome, welcome to the delights of spring, Love is in the air, the bids joyously sing.

Our gardens have many promises to keep, As the flowers awake form the long winter sleep.

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But wait!!! There’s a question!! Is Australia depressed???

The media keep telling us we should be distressed.

They persist in publishing their pessimistic news, Giving no airing to any optimistic views.

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They declare we’re in trouble, all confidence is lost, Fear casts a shadow, they shudder at the cost, Panic and chaos, all the markets in turmoil, With grim forecasts, of course, on the future of oil.

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THE next meeting of the Club will be held on Monday 10 October at the home of Nigel Terrel and Susan Schulz, 84 Templeton Way (off Valley Drive), Doonan commencing at 9.30 am.

Margaret Porritt will talk on ‘Floral Art’.

New members are always welcome. For further information please contact the Secretary, John Fenton on 5470 2683 or mobile 0410 485 285.

They see emergency meetings of boards of directors, Gloominess reigns in the financial sectors, (Yet strangely the financial world of Australia, Announce increases in profits, no signs there of failure!!!)

This doom and gloom theme is fierce and unending, Undermining confidence, discouraging ordinary spending.

Affecting small business, which should be thriving, Instead, it seems, it’s having trouble surviving.

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So I say to the media, and the politicians as well, The confidence story is the one you should tell, We’re not facing disaster, ruin, or a revolution.

What we need is leadership, confidence, firm resolution.

When I look at Australia, I see a great nation, Blossoming, rich, and of enviable reputation.

It has weathered many storms, passed every test, It is progressive, generous, and assuredly blessed.

So away with the doomsayers, celebrate the spring, Give a smiling welcome to the warmth it will bring.

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For those who would like to enter the ‘Where’s the Rolled Up Rag’ Competition, here’s what it’s about: In each edition of the Cooroy Rag we are placing the above photo (smaller version) in one of the advertisements for you to try and find. We’ll be making it as difficult as possible (a bit like ‘Where’s Wally).

All you have to do is email us at editorial@cooroyrag. com.au or post your entry to: ‘Where’s the rolled

Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Research Group COOROY-Noosa Family and Local History Research Group now have copies of the recently released book ‘Echoes of the Past, Cooroy and District Families’ available at Possum Books and Coffee, Belvedere Newsagency and Cooroy Newsagency. The cost is $35.00 a copy. Betty Sutton acted as editor for the oral histories of seventy one early local families. Farmers, school teachers, policemen, sawmill workers and many more tell their entertaining stories which give real insight into the social and cultural heritage of Queensland.

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The first correct entry drawn will win a $25 dinner voucher at the Cooroy RSL Club. Entries will be drawn on October 13th.

Last issue’s winner was Rod Dreise of Cooroy who found the ‘rolled up Rag’ in the True Value ad on page 17.

COOROY IGA will be holding holding their annual Paint the Town Pink Day for the Cindy Mackenzie Foundation on 5th October from 8am – 2pm. There will be merchandise on sale, sausage sizzle and raffles. A children’s colouring in competition will also be run. The public are invited to dress up and business to dress up their shops in pink. Donations can be made at IGA if wish or just buy a sausage.

Then on October 26th, IGA will hold their Pink Ribbon Breakfast from 9am to 1pm with a sausage sizzle, pink cupcakes and tea/coffee.

Raffle tickets will be $2 to win a 32” flat screen TV and $1 for the fruit tray raffle.

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SUNSHINE Coast Council has endorsed a new approach to supporting local business and encouraging job creating investment in the region.

The new package – Delivering a Natural Advantage to business – has the backing of key business groups including the Sunshine Coast Business Council, the Chambers of Commerce Alliance and council’s own Economic Development Advisory Board. “This package marks a new approach by council and is designed to establish the Sunshine Coast as an ideal place to invest and a region which supports local business,” Mayor Bob Abbot said.

“Council’s business investment framework and local business support program will work hand in hand to help local businesses to grow, as well as encouraging appropriate new investment.

“This is about strengthening the region’s economy, encouraging jobs for the people who live here and supporting our local businesses to flourish – in what is undoubtedly a pretty difficult economic climate,” Cr Abbot said.

Economic Development and Entrepreneurship Portfolio Councillor, Lew Brennan agreed that supporting local business and

encouraging business investment is critical to building resilience into the region’s economy.

“We don’t have a mining boom happening here - we are a very real demonstration of the two-speed economy. This is why it is important for council to be stepping up to the plate to help business where we can and do better than other regions when it comes to capturing new investment,” Cr Brennan said.

“In doing this, we are establishing a single entry point to council for all new business investors; we will be assigning every one of these their own client manager; and we will be working with the business community to promote regional success stories and what we have to offer.

“Furthermore, for major business investment proposals that will bring larger numbers of jobs to the region, we have established a new incentive scheme to make sure we have a better offer than other regions or can retain the existing business here,” Cr Brennan said.

Chambers of Commerce Alliance president, Myles McNamara, said the new approach promised greater cohesiveness between business, the chambers and coun-

Fire danger period declared THE Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) has declared a Fire Danger Period resulting in new rules on the lighting of fires.

The Fire Danger Period means Queenslanders will not be allowed to light a fire, regardless of the size, without a permit from midnight Sunday 4 September to midnight on Sunday 1 January 2012.

It is common practice for QFRS to implement a Fire Danger Period during bushfire season as a step towards preventing fire from escaping and potentially putting lives and property at risk.

A Fire Danger Period is not a Fire Ban. It simply means that you may need to receive a Permit to Light Fire for fires where a permit is not usually required, however there are still some types of fires that can be lit without a permit during the Fire Danger Period.

I want to light a fire - what do I do?

1. Contact your local Fire Warden to complete an Application for Permit to Light Fire.

To find your Fire Warden, visit the Fire Warden Finder on the Rural Fire

cil. “This is a key policy for council which the Coast’s chambers can plug into and will provide greater certainty,” he said.

“This will ensure a more seamless relationship between two organisations which are constantly fielding business enquiries from both within and outside the region.”

Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair, Jason Law, said he welcomed the renewed focus by council on supporting local businesses and reinvestment in the region.

“It is critical for the sustainability of the Sunshine Coast that council and key business groups unite to focus on job creation to support the projected growth of the region, these are important steps towards achieving ‘One Vision, One Voice’ for the Sunshine Coast,” he said.

Sunshine Coast Economic Development Advisory Board chair, Greg Livingstone, said the Board has given its unreserved support to the package.

“This is good policy at work, is evidenced based, well constructed and comprehensive. Both elements address the needs of existing businesses and potential new entrants, both of whom will play a major role in delivering a stronger Sunshine Coast,” Mr Livingstone said.

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Service website (www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au) 2. Complete the Application for a Permit to Light Fire with your local Fire Warden. You will be granted or denied a Permit depending on the conditions, applicable local laws and your ability to control the fire.

Which fires are exempt from requiring a permit during a Fire Danger Period?

A fire lit for the purpose of burning the carcass of a beast; A fire lit at a sawmill for the purpose of burning sawdust or other residue resulting from the operation of a sawmill; A fire lit outdoors for the purpose of cooking and warmth, if enclosed in a fireplace so prepared as to prevent the escape of fire or any burning material.

Fire Warden – 0417 635719 for permits.

Volunteer Community Educator – 54476067 for information regarding property safety Black Mountain Rural Fire Brigade is holding the AGM at the station on Mary River Rd Cooroy on Thursday 29th September. New members are welcome to apply to join.

SUNSHINE Coast Council wants to hear from both hinterland and coastal residents about what makes our green areas tick, and how to ensure they remain a vibrant economic part of our overall future, as it compiles feedback for its draft Rural Futures Strategy. “One thing we know for sure: Maleny isn’t Montville; Kin Kin isn’t Kenilworth; Cooroy isn’t Conondale; and Beerwah isn’t Brooloo. The hinterland is a patchwork of very individual communities with different characteristics, so one size does not fit all,” Economic Development Portfolio Councillor Lew Brennan said.

“Farmers, tree-changers, small and home-based business operators, retirees, artists, musicians and community stalwarts all live there, but that’s not to say they all have the same outlook for its future in an ever-changing world.

We want your feedback and invite you to make your views known and read the views of your fellow residents, at http:// haveyoursay.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au/ ruralfuturesstrategy.

What are your views? Let us know by 6 October.

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A puzzling question perhaps, but the answer’s deceptively simple; they’ve all been performers at one of the increasingly famous Kenilworth Poets’ Breakfasts.

Conondale Range Committee President, local poet and MC Ian Mackay says he’s had people from as far afield as Victoria and Tasmania who make a point of timing their northern travels to include the Breakfast at Kenilworth.

“This form of entertainment is about as grass roots as you can get,” Ian explains.

“When we started these I took the advice of more experienced poets who reckoned that two hours was probably the limit for a breakfast but over the years our audience has demanded we extend it to almost twice that.”

“Kenilworth has become one of the most packed and diverse Breakfasts you’ll find anywhere. We even had the real, genuine Melbourne Cup turn up a couple of years back with a great story by the owner of the legendary Rogan Josh.”

Ian explains that the great thing about a breakfast is that you really don’t know what’s going to emerge. “We invite some really great poets but they bounce off each other in quite unpredictable ways and, as well as that, there’s always new faces who emerge, to the delight of all.

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THE end of year 12 is so close they can feel it! So to celebrate Cooroy locals Maddy, Coco, Ashley, Brad and Reece are organising “Live on the Beans”. A night of local music, outdoor screening of Flight of the Conchords, bean bags, jelly beans, bbq, and just hanging out with friends basking in the relief that year 12 is OVER! While they are working hard organising the event between exams they’ve decided to put the graphic design work for the event poster to a competition. So if you’re under 18 and live in the northern hinterland area and

would like to win a season pass to Caloundra Music Festival put your design skills to the test and enter!

Entries close Monday the 3rd of October. Post you entries on the Sunny Coast Youth-Partnership facebook.

Poster must include “Live on the Beans”; December 2 nd ; 6.30pm – 10.30pm; Cooroy Library Rooftop; Presented by Sunshine Coast Youth Partnership Inc; Supported by Sunshine Coast Council; Alcohol & Drug free. The rest is up to you!!!!

Winner notified on Tuesday the 4th of October.

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A visit to Maroochydore VIEW Club saw President Grace Taylor, Programme Officer Mary Tongue, Assistant Treasurer Tricia Adcock and Member Gloria Johnston dress up for a Carmen Theme event.

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COOROY RAG BOUQUETS & B R I C K B AT S BOUQUET to Merv Schreiber. Get well soon and Happy Birthday for September 22nd.

BRICKBAT to whoever stole the gymkhana banner from the Cooroy Pony Club fence. This will cost our club about $300 to replace.

BOUQUET to country singing artist John Williamson who visited Cooroy on the way home from the Gympie Muster. Two locals spoke to him in Maple Street and said he had nothing but praise for our township and our businesses.

BOUQUET to Buzz from Sunshine Vets in Pomona for treating an injured cat (free of charge) that was dropped into the surgery, and also to the lady who found the cat on the side of the road in Cooran and brought it in to the Vets.

BOUQUET to Mark Evans who is making a come back to the boxing ring in 2 weeks and will fight in Adelaide and hopefully will bring back gold to Cooroy. Goodluck Mark - Go Hard or go home!

news Quilt show outstanding success THE recent Patches of Cooroy “Quilt & Craft Show” was an outstanding success with just on 500 people through the doors over the two days.

Attendees were inspired by the exceptional calibre of quilting and craft on show.

The winner of the raffle quilt was Barbara Damman of Pomona. All proceeds from the raffle quilt will go towards Angel Flight.

The Viewers Choice for favourite quilt went to Penny Wells for her colourwash quilt, with Jocelyn Trembath second for her One Block Wonder quilt. The Fabric Challenge winner was Julie Brock for her delightful hat. The Viewers Choice Favourite Item was won by “Filthy Water Cannot Be Washed”. This was a work by the nine-patch project group comprising Jenny Waddell, Jocelyn Trembath, Margaret Price, Julie Dodds, Tina Pe-

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Chamber meeting THE next Chamber meeting is on Tuesday 11 October at 6pm at the Cooroy Hotel and Cr Vivien Griffin will be attending to discuss the light rail project. Anyone from the community that is interested in hearing about the project and/or providing their input is welcome to attend.

Mayor Bob’s last Cooroy dinner a success THE Cooroy Chamber of Commerce held another successful Dinner with the Mayor this month with 65 people attending to break bread with Bob Abbot. Attendees included local residents, business people and media and the sentiment in the room was one of appreciation and thanks for all of the hard work and dedication that the Mayor had contributed to our town and region.

Although Mayor Abbot announced earlier this year that he would not be running for re-election next year, he told the attendees that he wasn’t retiring and he wasn’t sure what the next stage was for him yet but that he didn’t think it would be in the political arena. He spoke glowingly of Cr Lew Brennan’s efforts for the division and the economic development portfolio he is responsible for and commended the community and Chamber on their passion and volunteer efforts for the town.

Cooroy Chamber President, Seb Vecchio gave an undertaking that the Chamber would be approaching whoever is elected into the role next year to carry on the long-standing tradition of Dinner with the Mayor.

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Empower Employees Fiona Hutchings, Branch Manager, Bendigo Community Bank, Cooroy CREATING a great team is essential to increasing the profitability of your business. The goal is to make yourself redundant by building a business that works without you.

Most businesses are reliant on the knowledge and skills of the owner, which can mean moneymaking potential is limited by the time, knowledge and experience they bring to the table.

The owner also needs to be present every day to keep the business running, limiting time spent on new business opportunities.

The key is to build a

great team who share your skills and can manage the business when you’re away. Train people to share your tasks and responsibilities so you’ll have a backup if you’re sick or need time away. Let key staff build their skills and gain an understanding of your operations so they can multi-task and share responsibilities with you.

You may have invaluable management skills or knowledge, which benefits the business.

Make the effort to share your knowledge with your key staff. Establish systems to make it easy for knowledge to be

shared. Give others a chance to share the responsibility of running your business. As you train up others and delegate tasks, you are building up your assets, which can only help achieve your goals and boost business profitability.

Once you’ve trained key staff, involve them in decision making. Your employees will see your business from a different perspective, and will feel more valued which is great for staff retention.

Create bonds between team members and establish goals or beliefs

to keep them focused on your business objectives and their targets. Motivate staff so they want to achieve the business goals and they will respect you and take care of your business while you’re away.

Paying competitive salaries and rewarding staff are important to make them feel valued.

If you underpay, the loyalty of your lieutenants could be tested. A relatively small rise can be enough to keep someone happy - a good investment when you add up the costs of recruiting, retraining

and lost productivity when an experienced staff member leaves.

If you would like to talk more about your business and how we can assist you, please contact me on 5447 7131 or on email at fiona.hutchings@bendigo bank.com.au.

MOPS is starting in Cooroy MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is an international organisation that supports mothers with children aged 0 – 5. MOPS groups have been running successfully in Australia for over twenty years. The aim of MOPS is to come alongside mothers of preschoolers to encourage, equip and develop them to be the best mums possible.

There are already two MOPS groups on the Sunshine Coast – one at Maroochydore and one at Beerwah, but this will be the first on the northern end of the coast. Mums from all over the area will

be invited to join. MOPS Cooroy is coordinated by team from across the local churches and will begin in February 2012 at the Hinterland Christian Centre on Marara Street in Cooroy. MOPS gets Mums. At MOPS we understand the unique needs, challenges and joys in this vital season of early mothering. At MOPS every mum is welcomed, accepted and challenged to reach her potential and recognise her influence with her family and her world. A MOPS group is a dynamic, inviting environment where women can come

just as they are to build friendships, be encouraged and gain practical parenting strategies, while children are lovingly cared for in a MOPPETS program. MOPS is different to Playgroup in that MOPS is about women as a woman and mum, and offers an opportunity for their needs to be met.

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Wellington’s Way with Member for Nicklin Peter Wellington MP Possible date for State election: I continue to get calls about likely dates for the next State election. Some people have suggested that it should be held at the same time as the Local Government elections in March next year. To remove uncertainty, I asked the Premer if she would hold the election at the same time as the Council elections. The Premier advised that while she would not advise the date for the next election, it would not be at the same time as the Council elections.

The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service has declared that until January next year people must get a permit from their local fire warden to light a fire. The only exception, is if the fire you propose to light is for the specific purpose of cooking. While we have had significant rain over recent days, we are in the traditional fire danger period and with strong winds and hot days, it will not take long for a wild fire threat to be very real. If you need further information please contact my office.

Horse Riding: Recently I was approached by a number of Horse riding enthusiasts who were concerned that access to horse riding trails in the Booloumba Creek area has been changed from what we thought was agreed to by all stakeholders a number of years ago.

The new Minister has agreed to investigate our concerns and offered a meeting about the issue next week. I hope common sense prevails.

New Home $10,000 Grant: Last week in State Parliament the Government introduced new legislation to ratify its $10,000 New Home Owner Grant criteria. The grant is available for contracts entered into from 1/8/2011 to 1/1/ 2012, for the purchase or construction of a new home in Queensland, valued at less that $600,000 including land. First home owners can also access other grants and concessions.

For more information contact my office.

Meet me in Cooroy I will be holding my next Cooroy meeting in the Cooroy RSL boardroom on Thursday, October 6. Anyone who would like to meet with me can organise an appointment by contacting my Nambour office on 5441 6933.

Share and Care SHARE and Care enjoyed their visit to Cooroy State School ‘Happy Concert’ on September 14. The group shared a delightful morning tea with the children. Thanks to Victor in his yellow school bus for taking them safely.

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I RECENTLY had the pleasure of seeing the Black Mountain Rural Fire Brigade in action as they did a controlled burn on our property in Belli Creek Road.

I have nothing but praise for the entire event. From their arrival right on time, to their courtesy of checking in with me regularly to ensure that I was OK with what was occurring, to their strategy in tackling a tricky wind and slope, I can honestly say that I was highly impressed throughout.

To give up a Saturday afternoon to help out a local was impressive enough, but their highly professional approach to every step of the process should leave us all feeling lucky to know that they are there should we need them in a real emergency.

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Mark Counter TIME and again we are told by the noisy minority who oppose the Kin Kin quarry that the quarry trucks will threaten lives, destroy the roads and lower property values. The figures show this to be nonsense.

According to the sworn affidavit presented to the court hearing by a respected Traffic Engineer last year, there are ‘about 3400 vehicles per day’ on Pomona-Kin Kin Rd. The maximum number of trucks estimated to come from the quarry is 40 per day. This means that current traffic volume is 141/hr and the quarry will add at most, fewer than 4 vehicles/hr. A miniscule 2.5% increase, but we are supposed to believe that this will destroy the hinterland?

Lachlan Davis, Kin Kin I HAD the opportunity of attending the farewell to Mayor Bob Abbott in Cooroy last Wednesday.

It was indeed a pleasure to have been there. The function was a little like a funeral, tinged with sadness at Bob’s pending retirement, but a celebration and certainly thanks for a great contribution he has made to the area as community leader to Cooroy in particular and the Sunshine Coast in general.

Clearly the Chamber of commerce had developed a great working relationship with the Mayor and hopefully that relationship will be maintained with Bob’s replacement.

As an aspiring elected representative I certainly appreciated that Bob clearly used the Chamber as a sounding board for community and he trusted their judgment.

Given that I am working hard to represent the Nicklin Electorate I would hope to emulate Bob’s example in the future.

Councillor Brennan also taught me another aspect of being an elected representative in that before you ask another level of Government to do something, you really make sure that it is not your responsibility. Lew pointed out to me and the meeting that it is wise to know what Roads in Cooroy are a State Government responsibility and what roads are a Council problem. Apparently a State Government representative of 12 year standing did not know.

The same State Government representative wanted to confuse the issue even more by suggesting in Parliament that the two elections should be held on the same day. He certainly did not ask the people that run the elections about the logistical problems that this proposal would cause.

John Connolly.

LNP candidate for Nicklin.

Kabara needs bus volunteers KABARA is very excited about their new and larger bus arriving soon facilitating outings for more of our Aged Care residents in wheelchairs which means more volunteers will be required to assist our driver and trained staff.

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After presenting a short speech to a panel of mostly native-speaker judges and answering questions about it, Nicola Tuxford-Paterson and Finley Wegener won the Year 6 and Year 7 Gold medals respectively, while Jessica Lowe (Silver) and Tascha Jordison (Bronze) reached the podium in the Year 5 Division. Nina Burkardt (Year

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6) and Ruby Hall (Year 5) were highly commended.

All students also received a certificate of participation and a Languages themed showbag. Tuesday Tomlins, Finley Wegener

and Courtney Robinson were also awarded medals of appreciation for their contribution to the event wih a very fluent and impressive impromptu rendition in French of Arbre Ungali, a traditional African tale.

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JAMES Michael Harsant Barrable was born on August 28, 1932 in Plymouth England.

He was baptised on a navy ship the Royal Sovereign whilst on the

way to Malta with his family. Mike attended the Peter Symonds Boy’s Grammar School and Kelly College in Dartmoor. He had a general love for sports while

at school and also in later life. He excelled at running and athletics and played in the 1st in rugby and also boxed for his school.

He completed his two years National Service in Germany and then joined Estate and Agencies and sailed to Ceylon and Pundaloya in South India where he worked as a trainee tea planter.

On his way to India he celebrated his 21st birthday on board ship. After two years in India Mike was transferred to the Cameroons in British West Africa where he established the Cameroons first tea plantation. Bill and Margo followed Mike to NDU Plantation in the Cameroons in British West For his work in establishing the first tea plantation in the Cameroons he was awarded the MBE (Member of the British Empire). After establishing tea growing in the Cameroons he moved to Whagi Valley in the Western Highlands of

Papua New Guinea where he worked on coffee and tea plantations for Kurumul Tea and Coffee. This is where he met Maureen and acquired an instant family.

Mike, Maureen, Amanda and Stephen lived on a tea plantation called Pugamp in the Western Highlands of Papua New Guinea.

Mike and Maureen were married in Brisbane on January 23, 1980 and then the family moved back to Australia in Christmas of 1980 where he was fondly adopted by the entire Christensen family.

Mike became an Australian citizen in 1992 although he was already an honorary Australian citizen after developing a taste for XXXX and becoming an avid fan of Australian football and horse racing.

Mike began a career with Telstra once settled in Australia, which saw him through to his retirement. He enjoyed golfing and fishing, a good drop of wine or a cold

beer and the occasional flutter on the pokies or horses, but most of all he loved establishing his beloved garden utilising his green thumb.

A lot of his seeds and cuttings were garnished from other people’s gardens with great success.

He also greatly enjoyed spending time with his extended family, playing board games and watching his grandchildren Alexis and Cassidy perform their special concerts. Mike had a wicked and typical English sense of humour and he loved playing the occasional practical joke on his unsuspecting family.

He also had a great love of music in many genres, particularly Classical, Opera, Jazz and Country.

Mike is survived by his beloved wife Maureen, his two children Amanda and Stephen, son in-law Luke and his grandchildren Alexis and Cassidy, as well as his loving sisters Sue, Jennifer and their families. Mike will be sadly missed.

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DAVID Wright and Simply Budgets may well be one of Cooroy’s best kept secret!

David was a manual arts teacher at Noosa District SHS here in Cooroy back in the early 1990’s when interest rates went as high as 18%. Desperate to find a way to meet his family’s financial commitments David spent hundreds of hours late at night looking for a solution to the age old problem of managing the family budget.

What he came up with worked so well he just knew he had to share it with others and so that is what he has been doing ever since.

An amazing 27,500 families in over 13 countries around the globe have now used his budgeting system!

If you wanted someone to show you how easy it can be to cut through the maze of bills and other expenses in your life and take control of your finances, David is the expert!

Over the past 16 years David has become absolutely passionate about helping people succeed with money and during that time he has notched up quite an impressive list of achievements.

David’s Simply Budgets software has been featured on A Current Affair and Today Tonight no less than 6 times (for the right reasons). It has also been featured in the Money Magazine, PC Authority and other PC magazines, the Financial Review, major newspapers and various other publications.

David has given numerous radio interviews on the topic of money management and addressed many audiences at seminars and ‘CashFlow Clinics’ around Australia.

The Money Magazine has called upon David on numerous occasions to respond to reader’s questions in their ‘Ask the Experts’ column.

He has also had quite an impact overseas.

In the USA David has been interviewed on Television a number of times, spoken at seminars and given live radio interviews. He has also addressed audiences at seminars in the United Kingdom and New Zealand.

All this has been achieved quietly doing business through his web-site www.simply budgets.com.au.

You might be wondering why he has had such phenomenal success.

David says he has turned budgeting upside down. Instead of bills arriving and you start stressing over trying to find the money, with his system the money arrives and you start asking the question “has this bill arrived yet?�

The Simply Budgets software allows people to ‘forward plan’ their finances so they have a roadmap showing day by day bank balance targets to aim for 12 months into the future.

Because of the way it does this it actually works. In a few minutes you can test out numerous options for your financial future and find the one that suits you best.

What annoys David the most is that there is no officially recognised professional who can help you with managing your expenses.

If you are really broke you might go to a ‘Life Line’ counsellor or similar, and if you want investment advice or life insurance you might see a financial planner.

If you want more debt

you go to a mortgage broker. There is nobody you can go to who specialises in the most crucial piece of the whole money puzzle and that is taking control of your day to day cash flow, and as David points out (and he should know), nobody was taught that at school!

David began by going into people’s homes to help them sort out their finances back in 1995.

Now he communicates regularly with over 5,000 people on a regular basis through his online newsletter, blog and facebook page w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / simplybudgets .

David has recently decided to go beyond his internet-based boundaries and begin taking appointments so he can see his clients face to face. He offers a free initial consultation to explain his process and how he helps you take control of your money.

David and his wife Judy own the Cooroy Saddlery and his Simply Budgets office is located there.

As David points out, nobody wins a Gold

Medal at the Olympics without a coach, a trainer, an agent, a dietician, a sports psychologist and other key support people around them.

When it comes to money most people don’t have anyone to guide them and as a result they struggle to achieve their dreams.

David is keen to help as many people as possible achieve ‘gold

medal’ success with their personal finances and so far his track record says he is well on the road to achieving that.

You can contact David to find out more about what he does by visiting his web-site www.simplybudgets. com.au, by calling 1800 22 1234 or e-mailing him at admin@simply budgets.com\

Rotary District 9600 District Governor Carolyn Krueger giving Cooroy Rotarians an update on her District club visits and in particular the visit to PNG,Solomon Islands and Nauru .

Cooroy Rotary is part of District 9600 which us unusual in that it has 4 countries in its district. Anyone wishing to visit Cooroy Rotary, the meet at the CWA hall in Cooroy each Monday at 6.30 pm. Interested persons should contact Bob Ward on 0412715461.

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SPRING NEUTRALS Melissa Shepherd (Mell), Samantha Usher, Leith Taylor and Sandra Sutton at their new premises in the Wattle Street complex AFTER operating in Emerald Street for over 25 years, Cooroy Travel has relocated to the new modern complex in Wattle Street. Since Sandra Sutton took over the business four years ago, it has grown with clients from all over the coast booking their holidays through the agency.

“Along with our fresh start at our new and absolutely sensational and inspiring position, we have also had a change of name to Cooroy Cruise & Travel as staff members Mell and Leith are highly accredited cruise consultants,” said Sandra.

“The staff have a broad range of knowledge and experience with Mell having been in the industry for12 years and has also owned her own agency. Leith has been a travel agent for over five years and has lived and worked overseas for a period of 14 years and has travelled extensively. We are also very pleased to welcome our newest member

Sam to our expanding team as our junior trainee consultant.”

Cooroy Cruise & Travel will be holding regular free information sessions to better serve their clients with up to date information giving them the opportunity to speak to a specialist one on one.

“Scenic Cruises was in Cooroy last week and offered on the day specials. Our next is with Wendy Wu Tours and P & O cruises in November so if you are interested in coming along just let us know,” said Sandra.

“We have had great customer feed back about our new agency position so come and browse through a brochure while enjoying lunch at Maison de Provence or pop in to see us about the many great early bird specials that are out now.”

Opening special All bookings over $2000 will receive a $50 voucher for Maison de Provence.

Family portraits COOROY Community Kindergarten will be holding a Pre-Christmas Family Portrait Day on Sunday October 23rd. For as little as $15 and 15 minutes of your time, you can capture a memory that will last a lifetime. For your $15 you will receive a 10"x13" framed colour or B&W portrait, and your sitting which has a normal value of $90. The great part of this is that the $15 goes directly to the kindy.

You will also have the option of buying the 3 pose pack for $169.00 (valued at over $380) which includes pose 1 - Family 8"x10" b&w sheet, Multi colour sheet, pose 2 children 8"x10" b&w sheet, Multi colour sheet, pose 3 - choice 8"x10" b&w sheet, Multi colour sheet. Families that choose to

to purchase this 3 pose package will also receive TWO 10"x13" complimentary bonus portraits PLUS a CD containing every image taken in high resolution including the copyright for only $30 more. Totalling just $199.99 for the lot.

Perfect for those hard to buy Christmas presents for people!

For more information and to view a sample of the photos please head to www.facebook.com/cooroykindy or www.laurajean.com.au. To make a booking please phone Michelle on 0400775768 or email cckfundies@gmail.com We need a minimum of 25 families for this day to go ahead so please book now to avoid disappointment.

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COOROY RAG with Sergeant Mal Scott AS previously reported in my Cooroy Rag Police Report the Cooroy CBD and surrounding vicinity has experienced a rise in unlawful entry of motor vehicle offences in recent months with the main target vehicles being those left unlocked and with property in clear view of the outside.

I am able to advise that a 14 year old Cooroy youth has been apprehended and dealt with by police in regards the majority of these offences.

This outcome was brought about by an alert member of the Cooroy Community observing suspicious behaviour around his vehicle with the above mentioned youth being caught red handed with his hand in the cookie jar so to speak. The youth left the scene when confronted but was tracked by the car owner and other family members around Cooroy until the arrival of police who were able to locate the youth and take him into custody.

Well done to the well known Cooroy family for there quick actions in notifying police which enabled this mini crime spree to be brought to a end. This incident highlights the role that community members can play in the protection of themselves and there property by always being very aware of their surroundings and to always report suspicious behaviour.

It makes complete sense that a couple of police officers can not be everywhere at once however several hundred shop keepers and community members can be and local police are very aware that we need the community support and

assistance in keeping this wonderful place called Cooroy safe.

The Cooroy area is experiencing a purple patch at present in regards to minimal crime and a good clear up rates so let’s keep up the good work already done and make Cooroy a hard nut to crack by always locking up and keeping minimal cash and easily stolen property on premises or in vehicles out of sight.

Criminals have a criminal network and from the recent offenders I have spoken to after arrest the word is well and truly out there that the Cooroy community is not an easy target and to come to Cooroy and commit offences here carries with it a very real chance of apprehension and arrest.

On the traffic related front I can report no serious or fatal traffic accidents for a considerable period of time which is a huge step forward from where we were at only 18 months ago when a serious or fatal accident was occurring most months.

I know the 90km/h speed zone is not popular with some locals and truck drivers but the simply and undeniable fact is that the reduction in the speed limit coupled with the increase police enforcement has dramatically reduced the incidence of fatal and serious accidents.

Those critical of this strategy should ask themselves the following question, “Is the 5 minutes lost in travel time worth the life of a person?” Further to that now ask yourself the same question only this time ask the question, “Is the 5 minutes lost in travel time worth the life of the

person I hold most precious to me in the whole world?” Not a hard one to answer I’m guessing but I can still hear the critics saying that its all revenue raising and its a convenient argument to enable the police to raise funds for the government.

The simply undeniable fact is that speed kills and the 90km/h reduction has easily saved more than one life without a shadow of a doubt. Whose life has it saved? Maybe that person most precious to you!!

The latest inductee into the “Bloody Idiot Club” is a 25 year old male driver caught in mobile radar travelling at 162km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Cooroy Noosa Road. Sadly, this type of driving behaviour is not uncommon and is probably the reason why serious and fatal accidents around the Sunshine Coast are still occurring. Cooroy’s rate of apprehending drink driver continues to average about 3 a month which is not good considering that both of our licensed premises in town have courtesy buses. Can I ask drivers who intend having a few drinks to please consider the consequences if they drive as Cooroy Police place a high priority on conducting RBT’s in and around our CBD. The blight on society otherwise known as graffiti has recently raised its ugly head in Cooroy with images and symbols being scrawled over the scout hut and rugby league club so please be vigilant for this behaviour and report any suspicious behaviour to the police station on 54425030 or to crimestoppers on 1800333000.

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Pink Readathon

In 2011, Sunshine Coast Libraries will be continuing to raise awareness and funds for National Breast Cancer Foundation through a Pink Readathon during the month of October. Pay a gold coin donation to register, nominate a book to read to go into the draw for an ereader prizeAll money raised will go directly to the cause. Register and join at any Sunshine Coast Library Enquiries 5454 9000

First Monday 10:00-10.30

Pink Musictime

Come dressed in pink this month for our free music and movement session run by Verna Hewwitt Kindermusik teacher in the kids area. Optional donation collected for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. No bookings required

Tuesday October 4th 1-2pm

“Know where to walk” Author talk

Join Julie as she takes you on her “five senses virtual walk”. Julie’s new book Know Where to Walk is an illustrated guide to 40 local suburban walking circuits and is suitable for all levels– including the dogs and the kids.

Free, Bookings essential 5454 9000

Monday 10th October 9.30-12.30 running for 6 weeks

GUPPIE (Gearing up Parents as Partners in Education)

What GUPPIE covers-Know your mob, everyday ways to help kids with maths and spelling,supporting your kids with reading and talking, homework tips , know your rights, deadly lunchboxes and so much more. For more information on this great Indigenous Parent Education Program call Kylie Ruthven 0459 809 706 or email Kylie.Ruthven@deta.qld.gov.au

Monday 10th October 7pm start

Cooroy Moonwalk

Join The Cooroy Millers walking group as they Moonwalk through the streets of Cooroy. Gold coin donation for Supper afterwards in the library. Contact 5454 9000 for more information.

Wednesday October 12th 9-11am

Stress and Anxiety talk

What is stress and anxiety?What can I do about stress and anxiety?Presented by UnitingCare Community, these sessions will give you information about stress and anxiety, and inform you of the services available through UnitingCare and Lifeline that can help you cope with life issues. Free, Bookings essential 5454 9000

Thursday October 13th 7-9am

Pink Precinct Fun Trail

Have fun, raise money and awareness for the National Breast Cancer Foundation by joining the Pink Precinct Fun Trail. Gold Coin Entry with prizes to be won. No fitness level required, just a sense of fun! Phone 5454 9011 for details.

Saturday October 15th 9am-1pm

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by Carol Watkins, Deputy Local Controller, Sunshine Coast North

WE now have a new Acting Group Leader for Cooroy S.E.S. Pauline Eglington has been appointed to the role and is well and truly in the swing of it, getting busy with preparations for Christmas in Cooroy, and doing a presentation on the role of the SES in storms, at Noosa Biosphere Day. Our Unit has been busy with a number of community events including the Noosa Show, Biosphere Day, and the Noosa Classic Car Club event as well as helping out at motor vehicle accidents and assisting with the Daniel Morcombe search.

We’ve already had a few activations for storm damage, in particular numerous trees down across driveways, and we’re well into preparation for the storm season.

Predictions are that Queenslanders face another summer expecting bushfires, cyclones, torrential rain and severe thunderstorms, so we need to brace for threats from multiple fronts.

The Bureau of Meteorology deputy director-general Bruce Gunn said recently that at least four cyclones could form in the Coral Sea and may cross the coast.

However, he did predict that the weather will not be as severe as last summer, which is certainly a relief, although he believes there is still the chance of floods in any part of the state. In reality there is no room for complacency and everyone needs to prepare their families and homes.

As mentioned in an earlier column one recommendation from the initial report from the enquiry into the Disasters of 2011, is that people need to be self sufficient for 72 hours at times of an extreme weather event.

It is not unheard of for us to receive in excess of 500 requests for assistance in one night. With this volume of calls, we cannot get to everyone immediately and have to work through the list in a methodical manner.

While we are an emergency response service, we aim to build community resilience through education. The cornerstone of our work is represented by PPRR: Prevention, Preparation, Response and Recovery. So everyone needs to PREVENT as much damage as possible by PREPARING their properties at all times with a few simple precautions, regular maintenance and keeping an emergency pack on hand.

Last summer we had repeat calls to a number of flooded properties.

Regularly we were unable to help, but having a plumber and drainer in to fix drainage problems prior to the storm season would have cancelled not only our visits, but lots of heartache for the homeowners.

RESPONSE is the pointy end of our work, sending out crews to help in any emergencies.

RECOVERY is the clean up after the storm has gone through and starting back on the PREVENTION wheel again, getting tradespeople in to repair any damage suffered.

For any further information on joining the S.E.S. contact our Group Leaders: for Cooroy, Pauline Eglington 0427 349218; Pomona, Steve Muir, 0428 571213; Tewantin, Murray Caddie, 0410 512535; and for Boreen Point, Ron Williams 0488 795102.

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Ever ybody Welcome Everybody Enquiries: 5485 0265 - 5447 9355

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School Renion Saturday 22nd October 20 Year Reunion Class of ‘91 Anyone interested email noosahighclassof1991@gmail.com or facebook Noosa High Yali Times Class of 1991

Publc Notice Anglican Parish of Cooroora Sunday Services Pomona - Rectory St - Sunday 7.30am Cooroy - Tewantin Road - Sunday 9.30am Kin Kin - Main St - 10.00am (1st Sunday of the Month) For more info call the Revd Julie Woolner on 5485 1218

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

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

All Welcome Rev Kathy McVann 0414 972632

NOTICE OF INTENDED DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE Any person having any claim upon the Estate of ALAN ELLIS ATKISON, late of Tinbeerwah, Sales Manager, who died 27/ 09/2010, must send particulars of the claim to the NSW Trustee and Guardian at the address appearing below within 31 days from publication of this notice. After that time and after six months from the date of death of the deceased the assets of the Estate may be conveyed and distributed having regard only to the claims of which at the time of conveyance or distribution the NSW Trustee and Guardian has notice. Election to administer with the Will dated 09/03/1998 annexed, was filed in NSW by the NSW Trustee and Guardian on 06/05/2011.

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Volunteers Required VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Temptations Coffee Shop Eden Private Hospital 5472 6416.

What’s On Cooroy-Eumundi Cricket Club Training All Ages Every Wednesday from 7th September from 3.30pm Until the first game (1st October 2011) at the Cooroy Sports Complex All sign-ons Welcome Enjoy playing Scrabble?

Come & Join in the Fun The Scrabble Group meets every Friday morning at Possums Books & Coffee 10am in the courtyard

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Church Notices Tinbeerwah SPIRITUALIST CHURCH

TINBEERWAH HALL Cnr Sunrise & Noosa-Cooroy Roads EVERY SUNDAY 10 AM REVERAND LAINE HARRY 54490937 GEOFFREY PECKITT 0415237830

St John Lutheran Church Lambert-Hyne Drive, Imbil 1st & 3rd Sunday HC, 10.30am 4th Sunday, 9am Enquiries Pastor Frank Rasenberger 5482 1435 Page 14 - Cooroy Rag, September 28, 2011

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Saturday, October 15: Once again there is a Variety Fund Raising Concert to be held at the Cooroy RSL during day time. Proceeds going to Kabara and Eden, Cooroy and Riding for the Disabled, Yandina. More details next edition and flyers coming out soon.

Mark your calendar for the Cooroy CWA “Christmas Fair” Saturday 12th November 2011 CWA Hall 8am-1pm Lots of Stalls, Entertainment, Sausage Sizzle & Much More - If you would like to book a table at $10 each please phone Wendy 5447 6140

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Private - spacious - perfection “WATTLE Gardens” is centrally located in the bustling town of Cooroy, Service Centre to the Hinterland! Located close to all town amenities, this 3 bedroom spacious unit is by far the most value in town. Tucked away in a small gated complex this unit has all the advantages of location, privacy and utility.

From the moment you enter the home you sense the quality and care taken to maintain this lovely location. Check out the large living areas, spacious bedrooms, 2 large bathrooms and additional WC, laundry (with dryer included), access to the single garage and pristine gardens! The living / dining areas are generous and offer views across the Hinterland. The well equipped kitchen is conveniently located for the “Chef at Heart”. This property is positioned perfectly to enjoy the morning and afternoon sun having an ideal north aspect and offers tranquil spaces in your own large, private, native laden gardens. Just 20 minutes to Noosa & walking distance to town, rail, childcare, and adjacent to new fitness centre. Enjoy the seclusion, aspect, features and convenience of this beautiful property, ready to move into and priced to sell immediately!

Whether you are looking to live in or rent out this is great home or ideal investment property. Inspect TODAY! Please call or email us for further information on this property. $395,000 Jim Ennis 0402 587 298 or 5447 7000, hinternoosa.com.au.

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THERE is a lot of house on offer here and the sellers need to sell to finance their new home. So we have great buying and a motivated vendor! Upstairs is a complete three bed home with balcony overlooking the easy care one acre yard. Downstairs, with its own independent entry, is a self contained granny flat with two bedrooms and further bathroom.

You could rent them out separately, live in one and rent the other or move in with your teenagers, elderly relative or set up your home based business downstairs. The options are there for you to choose. This property was previously listed at $440k – vendor will meet the market! Call now for full details, prior offers will be given serious consideration.

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OFFERING a coveted village lifestyle, just a short walk from Pomona’s cafes, this 3 year old, contemporary home nestled in the prestigious Song Bird Estate has been meticulously styled with stunning appointments throughout its sunlit interiors. Peaceful and secure, the generous floorplan encompasses a private alfresco area with a tranquil leafy outlook accessed from the expansive open plan interior living areas. While the sleek stylish kitchen displays ample storage and bench space, stainless steel appliances and excellent positioning to make entertaining a breeze.

The accommodation features four large bedrooms, the main with walk in robe and tasteful ensuite and again careful attention has gone into the positioning of the bedrooms to create privacy and convenience. Complimented by easy care landscaped gardens this home is all about presentation and lifestyle.

Ideally located in the Noosa Hinterland, Pomona offers a friendly welcoming community with supermarket, schools and medical just 25 minutes from Noosa’s beautiful beaches and perhaps the lifestyle change your family has been dreaming of.

Priced at $449,000, call Michael Robinson from Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland for further details on 5485 1788 or 0431 865 616 or call into the office at 8 Reserve Street, Pomona

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SET on the high side of the street this property is just screaming for someone to restore it to its former beauty.

The home offers four bedrooms, large kitchen, bathroom and enclosed verandahs which add extra living space to the already

generous floor plan.

Throw in high ceilings, timber floors, French doors and wood fire heater and you’ve got the makings for a classic makeover.

Positioned on 1064m2 the property enjoys pleasant views of Mt Cooroora and is conveniently located in an elevated part of town, with no through traffic, just up the road from the local supermarket and all other amenities close by.

Priced at $299,000, call Michael Robinson from Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland for further details on 5485 1788 or 0431 865 616 or call into the office at 8 Reserve Street, Pomona

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Cooroora United Seniors Presentation WITH over 280 registered players, Cooroora United’s end of Season Presentations were always going to be a huge affair. The juniors were presented with their trophies and Coaches and managers thanked at the Clubhouse on Sunday the 11th of September. The afternoon recognised the efforts of the Small sided Footballers from six years to under elevens who have competed every weekend of the season at local clubs playing in a non competitive competition which is focused more on sportsmanship, teamwork and of course fitness and fun. The next competition age groups were present for the competitive team trophies, best and fairest and most improved awards. Recognition was also given to the club’s highest goal scorers in the junior divisions who were for the junior boys Sam Standish with 20 goals and Allie Harmer, under 12 girls with 16 Goals.

Just under a week later on Saturday night the 17th, “ Locale “ Italian restaurant at the Cooroy Bowls club provided the perfect venue for the

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Caine Kelly and Tina Standish Senior players of the team to be rewarded for a great season. The “Kinetic Builders” Over 35’s team was well represented and the first to be recognised for their efforts in the 2011 season, making it to the semi finals in their division.

Their Best and Fairest player was Shane Bancroft and Roy Helling was voted by his team mates as the Over 35’s Players Player for 2011. Amy Graef was nominated by the coach of the “Bendigo Bank”

Don Gibbons and Robyn Wilson

Premier Reserves women’s team as the Best and Fairest of the season and Tina Standish received the Players Player for the work she put in as the team’s goalie. The “Cooroy Outdoor and Power Equipment” Premier Men’s team and the Reserves were the last to step up and their choices for Best and Fairest and Players Player made it easy for Stewart Manders at Noosa Trophy Centre as in both teams the same player won the two awards.

Paul De Vries and Luke Johns, who were both outstanding on the field during the season were presented the awards for the Premier Mens and Reserves Coaches Scott and Horst Rocker. The Senior Men’s and Ladies Player are awarded to current players who have not only excelled on the field but have demonstrated team and club loyalty and were deservedly given to Caine Kelly and Tina Standish. The Club’s ‘Rising Star’ Award went to Nathan Brown, who at his young age excelled in playing Keeper

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Club Stalwart, Robyn Wilson was acknowledged for all the hours and effort she continually put in behind the scene to keep the clubhouse and bar running during the season. She received the Club Person of the year award and also the prestigious Don award. The last trophy was presented to Robyn by Don Gibbons, an original founding member of the Cooroora

United Football Club.

As the formal part of the season is now wrapped up, the club is looking forward the off season “ Summer Soccer” Competition played at the club on a Monday night in a mixed round robin soccer competition based on futsal rules, starting on the 17th of October.

If you are interested in joining this competition or playing for CUFC next season give Melissa Radke a call on 0409 499 469.

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Ticks! Bloody Ticks!

Fun and friendship lunch RECENTLY arrived in the area and want to meet new friends? Want a place to have a delicious lunch, to listen to some great music and enjoy the fun and laughter? Come and join us at the Pomona Bowls Club for our next Fun and Friendship lunch.

Thursday October 13th, 11.30 am. Cost: $13.00 for a delicious two-course meal at the Pomona Bowls Club, School Street, Pomona. Theme: ‘Colour My World’ so get your brightest, most colourful clothes out of the cupboard and be set to win our ‘best-dressed’ prize. Music: Col Noble will be playing his lovely music , Lots of fun with raffles and prizes. Special diets catered for. We’d love to see you there. Please book through the Pomona Community House on 5485 2427.

Shop 2C Memorial Ave, Pomona (Next door to Pub) Open Friday - Monday 10am-4pm

We Buy & Sell Come & have a look at the wonderful items in our current stock

Call Ed & Talia on 0411 599 104 for house clearances, deceased estates, decluttering & downsizing POMONA

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PARALYSIS ticks are out in force and result in a slow distressing death for hundreds of animals in our immediate area every year.

While we live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world the area around the Cooroy, Pomona and Kin Kin areas is officially recognized as the worlds “deadliest” with more venomous creatures per square kilometer than anywhere else in the country. (Australia having the most deadly creatures in the world).

Many people consider venomous snakes to be the biggest risk to their pet however the tiny Paralysis tick causes nearly 10 times the amount of deaths than all of the venomous snakes combined.

Ticks cause so many problems because by the time an owner realizes their pet is affected by a tick and gets it to us it may already be having life threatening changes that are difficult to spot.

Ticks cause paralysis by blocking the electrical signals which travel from the brain to the muscles. This is why animals appear wobbly or drunk when affected by a tick. It is not the muscles of the legs however that we need be worried about .If the animal survives eventually the tick toxin wears off and these muscles will return to function. It is when this paralysis affects the muscles of breathing and swallowing that we see the most devastating effects.

Most animals affected by a tick will get significantly worse for the first 12-24 hrs after signs are first seen and in many cases even after treatment. It is however essential that treatment be provided as soon as possible to “mop up” the tick toxin that is already in the blood stream but has yet to have an effect. Any delay will ensure continued progression of paralysis from the legs to the muscles between the ribs decreasing the ability to breathe and in untreated cases usually resulting in death.

When the muscles involved in swallowing become affected your pet is at a much greater risk of swallowing vomit or regurgitated material into the lungs causing a fatal pneumonia.

So, what signs do I look for which could

indicate my pet is affected by a tick?

In the early stages all you may notice is a slight change in bark or meow (a result of paralysis of the muscles of the vocal chords).

Regurgitation, gagging or vomiting is another sign (due to the paralysis effect on the muscles of swallowing.. and the nausea that the tick toxin can cause) As paralysis progresses the legs often become affected and animals appear drunk and wobbly often worse in the back legs but progressing forwards until they are unable to stand.

Eventually breathing becomes more labored especially when exhaling…..resulting in falling oxygen levels in the blood stream. When animals reach this stage unless they are assisted to breathe by oxygen tubing and in severe cases by total artificial ventilation death is the likely outcome.

What do I do if I find a tick on my pet or think it may be affected?

1.First , using a “tick twister” , a pair of tweezers or fingernails grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible (being sure not to squeeze it as you do so) and remove it . (They sometimes hang on tightly!)

2. Remove all sources of food or water as drinking or eating at this stage may cause your pet to choke due to paralysis of the swallowing muscles.

3. Keep your pet as calm as possible by keeping other pets and children away and minimize handling or restraint.

4. Phone Sunshine Coast Vets as soon as possible (54850088) so we can begin treatment and try to prevent further deterioration.

What will happen to my pet after arriving at the vet?

After arriving at Sunshine Coast Vets at Pomona we admit your pet immediately and begin treatment. Firstly a small dose of sedative to reduce anxiety. This in turn helps breathing and increases oxygen delivery and chance of survival. If your pet is having breathing difficulty we place an oxygen catheter into the nostril and connect your pet directly to our medical oxy-

Community kitchen – quick and easy meals DISCOVER just how easy it is to prepare a stunning meal in under an hour. Join us for a series of 4 lessons with dietitian Kate Moroney in our fabulous new kitchen at the Lawson Shed. Have fun, make friends and learn great cooking tips all at the same time.

Dates: Thursday 20th and 27th October, Thursday 3rd and 10th November. Time: 4.00pm – 6.30pm. Cost: Initial cost $20.00 – then $10.00 per week for food.

Venue: Lawson Shed Annex, Pomona & District Community House For bookings phone Pomona Community House on 54852427.

gen outlets identical to that used in human emergency departments. These are located in every room and in close proximity to every cage.

The next step once settled is to get an Intravenous catheter into the vein to allow the administration of tick serum. (In cats this is given directly into the abdomen = less stressful, slower absorption and better survival) It is important this serum is given slowly to avoid anaphylactic or allergic reactions.

If your pet has aspirated (breathed in food, water or vomit) we administer an antibiotic injection to reduce the chances of pneumonia developing (This in itself can be fatal).

Anti-nausea drugs are then administered to reduce the chance of vomiting (again trying to reduce the chance that your pet swallows anything down the wrong hole and into the lungs).

Multiple tick searches are then carried out by every staff member and then tick preventatives are applied to ensure that if a tick is missed it is likely to be killed quickly and therefore not be able to continue to release toxin making paralysis and survival chances worse.

After this the key is supportive care and good nursing. Keeping your animal comfortable and dry and settled is of the utmost importance as research has shown that a well settled animal with stress levels kept as low as possible always has a better chance of survival.

How do I prevent my animal from getting a tick?

Dogs: Advantix (spot on treatment to the back of the neck) every 2 weeks as well as a Preventic Collar and regular daily searching from head to toe.

Cats: Frontline applied every 2 weeks and regular daily searching.

Remember we are only a phone call away and are always happy to help with any of your animal enquiries.

Regards, Buzz, Brooke, Brooke and Lauren @ Sunshine Coast Vets (Located between Pomona News and Lifeline in the main street).

Christmas gift cooking and wrapping EVERYONE loves to receive handmade gifts at Christmas. Come and learn how to bake a range of delicious Christmas goodies with Kate Moroney.

Stay for lunch then discover some creative ways to wrap your Christmas treats.

Thursday 1st December, 10.00am – 2.30pm. Cost: $25.00 – lunch included. Venue: Lawson Shed Annex, Pomona & District Community House.

Bookings essential phone Pomona Community House on 54852427.

Please let us know if you have special dietary needs.

Date claimers Christmas Lunch – Thursday 8 th December Christmas Lights Bus Tour – Tuesday 20th December Ring Pomona Community House for more details 54852427

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THE Majestic Theatre was full, not a spare seat, for the special 10th year Anniversary Concert held in 2009 for the Pomona based Mountain Music School.

Some of the students also went on to perform at ‘Rock Spectacular’ later in the same year. This year’s end year concert is back at the Cooran Hall, on Saturday 22nd October 6pm. Adult entry fee is $10 (all school age youth receive free entry) and it is hoped that some much needed funds can be raised to help cover the costs of replacing worn out musical equipment that the school provides for the students to

Left: Young Pomona musician, Ruby PateMacdonald is preparing to sing at the Mountain Music School end year concert. Ruby has been a finalist two years running in ‘Pomona’s Got Talent’ (run by Pomona State School)

use. Over the last 12 years the school has taught hundreds of children and teenagers in the hinterland how to play popular instruments such as guitar, drums and piano etc.

Mountain Music School now has two teachers Gray and Sam Liddell - and still operates in Sandy Street, Pomona and also now at the Pomona Community House and Amamoor State School.

As usual, the concert will also feature some of the more experienced students who will be performing in rock/pop bands. The school specialises in teaching 60’s/70’s rock/blues/pop/folk which gives students a good foundation and appreciation of the art form from which they can further develop their interest in music. Parents interested in having their children be part of the school are advised to come along to the concert and check out what the 2011 students have achieved or contact Gray on 5485 0323.

SINCE buying Pomona Ag Supplies in June this year, Mick and Louise Dunlop are certain they made the right move in relocating from Mt. Isa to Pomona.

They both have been welcomed into the community and with their friendly, helpful service it is easy to see why. While still stocking all the regular supplies Pomona Ag customers have become accustomed to, including all stock feeds and pet food, irrigation, poly tanks, garden needs, hardware etc, Louise has built up the equine side of the business. The shelves are stocked with everything a horse owner could want, saddle cloths, horse rugs, bridles, grooming kits, supplements and more, and if it’s not in the store Louise is more than happy to order it for you.

So if you haven’t been in Pomona Ag Supplies, (21 Factory St, Pomona) drop in and say Gidday or give them a call on5485 0733.

Good food, good health’ – national nutrition week FIND out what to eat for great health. Dietitian Susie Miller from Nambour Community Health will be talking about some of the easy to come by ‘super-foods’ that will carry us along the journey towards extra vitality and energy.

Thursday 20th October, 10.00am – 11.00am. $5.00 donation for morning tea. Venue: Lawson Shed Annex, Pomona & District Community House Bookings essential phone Pomona Community House on 54852427.

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WITH five antique shops in town, Pomona is certainly the Antique Hub of the northern hinterland. The newest shop is ‘Out the Back Antiques & Old Wares’ located at 2C Memorial Avenue, next to the pub and behind Saffron Namaste.

“It’s great to be part of a whole cluster of antique shops here in Pomona” said licensee and proprieter, Ed Charman. “It means that it’s worth the trip for people to come to Pomona and look through all the shops.”

Out the Back Antiques and Old Wares has also been very popular with people living locally. “As locals ourselves” said Ed “I think we’ve got a good idea about the kind of items that interest people and that they want in their homes”.

Ed and Talia Charman moved an old Queenslander house onto land at Cooran, and have spent the past year renovating and settling in to the community.

“Antiques have always been part of our lives” said Talia “It’s great to be able to build a business working with things you love. ‘Out

the Back’ is such a wonderful, eclectic mix of antique furniture, old tools, kitchenalia, china and textiles, and of course the old shed is a bit of a Pomona landmark in itself.”

Antique enthusiasts can also visit ‘A Touch of the Past’ also in Memorial Avenue, ‘Rockin’ Relics’ in Factory street, ‘C&J Antiques’ in Hill street, and ‘A Juicy Junk Shop’ next to the IGA. A short drive to Cooran will take you to yet another shop at ‘Cooran Collectables and Secondhand’.

“If you love history then Pomona has so much to offer” said Talia “from the gorgeous old deco shopfronts, to the Museum and Black & White Cinema . And, of course, a wander around the antique shops”.

Out the Back Antiques & Old Wares is also looking to buy locally. If you are looking to downsize, declutter or change your look, Ed and Talia will be happy to come out to you and offer you a great price for your old items.

Ed can be contacted on 0411 599 104. ‘Out the Back Antiques & Old Wares’ is open Friday to Monday, 10am to 4pm.

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Mind-blowing line-up for Majestic Music Hall

Mic Conway MIC Conway is a singer, actor, musician, song writer, fire eater, magician, tap dancer, juggler and more, and on October 15th he’ll be heading a mindblowing program at The Majestic Music Hall in Pomona.

Mic is bringing to Pomona his new duo show – Mic Conway with Robbie Long. Stripped back, irreverent and shameless, Mic and Robbie, the current Australian Flat Pick Guitar Champion, present a circus of comedy, magic and music.

As well, Steve Treloar from the The Sheepdogs and Bob Lee from the Chardonnay Sippers have brought together a superbly accomplished lineup of local musicians.

The program, to be recorded for broadcast by Noosa Community Radio, will introduce Coast rock veteran Barry Charles in a new role – leading the Barry Charles Ukulele Band. Now that’s extreme!

Then there’s string duo Cats in Hats,

John Withers quartet

featuring Sunshine Coast banjo Queen Wendy Holman, and the John Withers Quartet, fresh from success at the Noosa Jazz Festival as The All Strung Out Band.

Making sure everyone gets their bob’s worth, the Big Man of the Coast music scene, harmonica-playing Mayor Bob Abbot, will be appearing with bass master Bob Lee in 2 Bob Watch – definitely a bargain act.

And throughout the night the musicians of The Sheepdogs and the Chardonnay Sippers will be together as The House Band.

Mic Conway was born into a family of vaudeville theatre and opera. In the 1970s, with his brother Jim, Mic founded the Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band. To their surprise it became a cult phenomenon, recording seven records, two of which achieved gold status.

Mic also joined the legendary Pram Factory Theatre in Melbourne, creating Soapbox Circus, where he was ringmaster, musician, juggler and acrobat.

In 1978 Soapbox became the now world-famous Circus Oz of which Mic was a founding member.

Mic has toured Australia, Britain, the US, New Zealand and Asia, written and recorded many albums and worked across the board in theatre, music, cabaret, television and film.

His current outfit, Mic Conway’s National Junk Band is a Woodford Folk Festival favourite with a new album Corporate Chook that has been driving launch show audiences to the brink of hilarity and insanity.

Mic also works with The Wiggles.

He is the voice of Wags the Dog, cowrites songs, appears in their DVDs and Wiggles movie and will be touring their new show.

With Robbie Long at the Majestic he’ll be presenting Captain Matchbox and National Junk Band favourites as well as some of his “Circus Oz” antics.

The Majestic Music Hall in Pomona’s Majestic Theatre, Saturday October 15th, doors open 7pm, show starts 8pm.

Buy tickets by October 13 and save $5.

Pre-sales $28, at the door $33. Phone 5485 2330 for info and bookings.

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POMONA State School and Community Pool will hold its OPEN DAY on Saturday 1 Oct from 8.00am until 11.00am. It’s FREE swim day with FREE tea &coffee and muffins also on offer! Lots of FREE give-aways on the day for those who sign up for Learn to Swim lessons, Junior and Senior Squads, Aqua Fitness Sessions and much, much more.

Local Pomona resident Linda Jones of ELJAYS Swimming will be running the pool for her 2nd FULL season and has some new teachers on her team with loads of experience and enthusiasm. The pool will have extended OPENING TIMES this season with 6 afternoon sessions and 5 morning sessions available for recreational and lap swimming. Also NEW this year is an ADULT morning swim squad on Tuesday and Saturday mornings for all levels of swimmers wanting some motivation to get back into a fitness regime!

Adult AQUA FITNESS SESSIONS will commence on Wednesday 12 October at 5.00pm til 5.45pm.

The class is a combination of gentle water aerobics, deep water running and slow lap swimming with flotation aids. It is suitable for all levels, so why not try it out if you are looking for an alternative to stay active.

LEARN TO SWIM lessons and JUNIOR and SENIOR student squads will commence on Monday October 10 for a 9 week program. There is an increase in places available this year so no one will miss out on a spot. It is important for all parents and carers to remember, that by enrolling your child in swimming lessons it is not only a great experience for them but is a life-long gift that they receive as well. The pool will be available for BIRTHDAY PARTIES and other celebrations. A booking needs to be made by phoning Linda on 0414 476 938 to ensure position is available and appropriate numbers of staff are on hand.

TIMETABLES and program descriptions are available at the pool, so drop in a pick one up any afternoon. The pool is located in the primary school grounds at the forest end of Station St Pomona.

Parking is available in the car park opposite the primary school. Cross the road at the crossing and follow the signs. See you soon!

Mary Valley markets DAGUN Growers’’ Market in the Mary Valley near Gympie is held every Saturday afternoon from 2pm at the Dagun Heritage Railway Station. At Dagun Growers’’ Market you can be assured that the food you are purchasing is freshly picked and local. Talk to the growers about their produce and see the interesting and varied array of fruit and vegetables available from our region. Enjoy wine and cheese tasting as well. For further enquiries contact Elaine 5484 3749 Imbil Country Markets are held every Sunday from 8-2. A wide variety of stalls selling everything from craft to fruit and vegetables. The Mary Valley Rattler Steam train comes into town around noon, and the other shops and cafes in town are all open as well. Visit Imbil’s Sunday Markets for interesting shopping and good old fashioned country hospitality. For further enquiries contact Bill 0428 843480.

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health New medical centre at Cooran

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COORAN Medical Centre (formerly Cooran Health Centre) will open on September 19 th at 18 King Street Cooran, with the same telephone number (5485 0966) for appointments.

Opening hours will initially be four days per week from 8.30am to 5pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday but from the week commencing October 5th it will open five days each week.

Three doctors will consult from the practice.

Dr Anita Holland, who qualified in the UK in 1994 and has worked extensively as a GP in the UK and NZ prior to moving to the Sunshine Coast earlier this year. She has settled in the hinterland with her husband and animals and is looking forward to providing quality family care in Cooran.

Dr Mark Wright graduated from the University of Queensland in 2003, worked for 2 years at Nambour Hospital, and has settled on the Sunshine Coast with his family after 31 years in the Australian Defence Force. Mark had a number of deployments overseas, including 14 months in Afganistan looking after the Australian soldiers. His work has included trauma and emergency medicine, Occupational and Rehabilitation medicine, Sports and Travel medicine.

Dr Hugo Pin graduated from the University of Marseille France in 1988 and has practised as a GP on the Sunshine Coast for five years. He conducts Viaricose Vein Treatment Clinics and also provides Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Treatments.

Doctor Pin is passionate about the Vein Clinic that he launched in 2010, 5 years after moving from France to Australia.

“I have worked in many different environments, from Emergency Doctor to Ultra-

Dr Hugo Pin sound specialist, and I am now happy to focus on the non-surgical treatment of varicose veins,” he said. As a GP his goal is to make high quality modern treatments affordable and available to everyone suffering from painful varicose veins and unsightly spider veins.

“I love to hear patients, after their first visit, tell me they have been able to wear a short dress, after years of hiding their legs” says Dr Pin. Practice Manager, Terry Boyce, says the Cooran Medical Centre is ready to provide the people of Cooran and surrounding areas with quality medical services.

“We are signing a long-term lease as a show of our faith in the Cooran district. It is now up to the people to support us, and by doing so, secure local availability of medical services for the future. We look forward to seeing you at the Practice.”

Pretty in pink at the Cooroy library SUNSHINE Coast Council’s Cooroy library will look pretty in pink in October to raise funds and awareness for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Everyone’s invited to the Cooroy library for the Pink Precinct Fun Trail and the Pink Readathon.

The Pink Precinct Fun Trail will start at 7am on Thursday 13 October. Dress in your best pink outfit and follow a surprise trail around Mill Place precinct. Prizes will be given for the first to finish and the best pink costume.

The Cooroy library has partnered with Cooroy community groups and businesses to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

There will be a celebration breakfast, face painting, prizes and fun for all ages.

People are encouraged to get a team of friends together and have a fun morning out.

Entry is by gold coin donation at the Cooroy library, or at any of the participating businesses in town. Look out for the pink posters.

You can also join in the Sunshine Coast Libraries Pink Readathon in the month of October if reading is more your style. There are lots of prizes to be won including an ereader.

Read a book of your choice or submit a book review and you might win a prize. Enter at the Cooroy Library or any Sunshine Coast Library by gold coin donation.

Last year the Pinktober fashion parade, held at the Cooroy Library, raised over $2000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and they hope to increase the amount this year.

Turn pink, join in, have fun and help others. For more information about these events contact the Cooroy Library on 5454 9000.

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What is physiotherapy and can it help me?

AS physiotherapists, we are often asked what we do and how it benefits the client. Physiotherapists primarily deal with movement. Another words, we ensure that your body functions and moves in an optimal, painfree and effective way. Problems with movement can be related to congenital (birth) issues, be a result of an accident, sporting or workplace injury, or

be due to a major medical event such as a stroke or neurological condition. So whether you are young and active or elderly and sedentary, chances are at some stage in your life, you may benefit from physiotherapy.

Physiotherapists use a variety of techniques to ensure the optimal functioning of the muscles, joints and nerves. These include joint mobilisa-

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tion or manipulation, muscle releases/massage, muscle retraining, exercise programs, electrotherapy to speed up healing and reduce inflammation, strapping and assistance with using various aids or braces. These techniques are used to help treat a variety of problems, including: Back pain, Neck pain, headaches and whiplash, Arthritis, Sports Injuries, Rehabilitation from neurological disorders such as stroke, head injuries,

Upper limb pain including RSI, rotator cuff strains, tennis elbow etc, Childrens problems such as cerebral palsy, Pregnancy pain and weakness as well as incontinence.

When you visit a physiotherapist, they will take a detailed history, perform a thorough physical examination, provide hands on treatment to address the problems found, advise you on the best course of management for your condition, and provide a

home exercise program for you to optimise your physiotherapy consultation.

The number of consultations required will depend on the severity and duration of your problems. If you have any queries about how physiotherapy may help you, please call your local physio who will be more than happy to answer any questions.

Rebecca Steele owns Hinteractive Physio in Cooroy and can be contacted on 5442 5556.

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Chase away depression EVERYONE feels sad from time to time, but depression is characterised by prolonged feelings of sadness, dejection and hopelessness. One in five women and one in eight men will experience depression at some point in their lives.

If you’ve ever experienced depression, you know how frustrating and, at times, debilitating it can be. It may make you so tired you don’t want to get out of bed or so anxious you can’t calm down. Seeing your doctor should be your first step in dealing with depression. Medication and therapy are common treatments, but exercise is another tool that can bring relief.

Both aerobic exercise and strength training have been found to be beneficial for depression. Research suggests that regular exercise increases levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter involved in mood, sleep, libido, appetite and other functions, and has been linked to depression.

Exercise also increases endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain with mood lifting properties.

Exercise also increases your energy and self-esteem; helps you get rid of built-up stress and frustration; helps you sleep better which can often be a problem when you’re depressed and increases your sense of mastery which

helps if you don’t feel in control of your life.

The problem is that it often seems impossible to get moving when you feel depressed and you may wonder, why bother. One reason is that you can get some immediate relief and studies have shown that exercise can improve your mood for up to 12 hours.

Part of moving past the draining fatigue of depression is to keep your exercise regime simple and doable which will make it easier to get started. Getting some support such as an exercise partner can assist to overcome your inertia. Your partner could be a friend or a professional personal trainer like Lee Smith at Make A Difference Health & Fitness.

Lee’s approach is aimed at making exercise enjoyable and achievable without the boot camp mentality that you see on many television shows.

Whether it is walking, jogging, bike riding or strength training or boxing in their private gym, personal trainer Lee Smith will work with you to tailor a program that will assist you to get back on the sunny side of life. For more information or to arrange a personal session visit their website at www.madhf.com.au or give them a call on 5442 6179.

Get Fit & Have Fun ARE you looking to get fit, drop some kilos and enjoy yourself in the process?

The Workout Shed is introducing a new General Fitness Class on a Thursday morning with instructor Kate Noakes.

The class will improve your circulation & flexibility and is designed for those wishing to be social and exercise in a supported and ambient environment.

The class will start from September 29th on a weekly basis.

Please call The Workout Shed on 5442 6338 to secure you place as numbers are limited.

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BLUE September is about men facing up to cancer. The main aim is to raise awareness about male cancers and to urge men to take steps to help avoid getting cancer. In Australia, the same number of men fall victim to prostate cancer as women do to breast cancer. Every three hours a man will die from prostrate cancer. At Maple Street Surgery we encourage men to be more proactive about taking care of themselves in general. We are pleased to participate in the awareness campaign for the month of September, and welcome men to discuss their health issues anytime.

Important lifestyle choices to reduce cancer risk:

HEADACHE SUFFERERS If you suffer from headaches or migraines then this news may be for you. Consider an appointment for a spinal health check at Life Enhancing Chiropractic Discover how this method of spinal care may work for you. Our approach deals with spinal correction, exercise, rehabilitation and nutritional support.

Your initial consultation consists of a thorough one on one discussion with Dr Adam Roache (Chiropractor) about you complaint, also a chiropractic, neurological & orthopeadic assessment.

• Quit smoking – lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Australian men.

• Take care in the sun – protect yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation by applying sunscreen, covering up and limiting the time spent in the sun.

• Stay in shape – aim to maintain a healthy body weight.

• Move your body – be physically active for at least 30 minutes on most days or every day.

• Maintain a healthy diet. Eat for health – choose a varied diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables and limit your intake of red meat.

• Avoid alcohol – try alcohol-free days and non-alcoholic drinks.

• Check-ups - have regular age-appropriate health check-ups with your doctor.

The common types of male cancers are lung, prostate, melanoma and testicular.

Detecting cancer in its early stages increases the chances of beating the disease.

If you notice anything, go and see your doctor immediately.

• Lumps, sores or ulcers that don’t heal

• Coughs that don’t go away or which show blood, or hoarseness that hangs around • A loss in weight that can’t be explained • Moles that have changed shape, size or colour, or bleed, or an inflamed skin sore that hasn’t healed • Blood in a bowel motion • Persistent changes in toilet habits • Urinary problems or changes • Fatigue.

These symptoms can also be related to more common, less serious health problems.

However, if you notice any unusual changes, or these symptoms persist, please book a visit with your doctor.

Drs Arron Whyatt and Eve Bevan have recently joined the practice team. Our doctors welcome new patients. Call for an appointment on 5447 6644.

Blue September is in support of Australian Cancer Research Foundation and Bowel Cancer Australia.

Visit www.blueseptember.org.au for more information about cancers affecting men.

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A SPIKE in demand has left Queensland with just two days’ supply of O and A blood types increasing the need for Cooroy and Pomona residents to roll up their sleeves and give blood.

The Blood Service is bringing the collection van to the region and they are urging anyone who can give blood to take an hour out of their day and change someone’s life.

Daniel Rowling, Community Relations Officer for the Australian Red Cross Blood Service urged people to give blood and help save lives when the donor van comes to Cooroy and Pomona on the 4th – 6th October.

“One in three of us will need blood in our lifetime yet only one in 30 of us actually gives blood,” Daniel said.

“We are urging those that live in the area

to think about giving just an hour of your time to roll up your sleeves and give blood.

“With every donation helping to save three lives, it is something very special that just about anyone can do for those requiring life saving treatments.

“The lives of cancer patients, road trauma victims, unborn babies and people undergoing dialysis all rely on receiving donated blood and blood products.

Giving blood only takes an hour of your time and is one of the easiest ways to give back to the community.

To donate in Cooroy or Pomona, or at any of the many locations around the Sunshine Coast, contact the Australian Red Cross Blood Service today on 13 14 95 or visit www.donateblood.com.au

Cooroy Community Weight Loss Challenge BULK BILLING AVAILABLE TO PENSIONERS, DVA CARD HOLDERS HEALTH CARE CARD HOLDERS AND CHILDREN UNDER 16 MIXED BILLING

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COOROY’S Biggest Loser held their Grand Finale last week with the Top 2 Losers dropping over 22 kilos between them over the 10 week course!

“It was fun to be part of such a motivated group” said local Wellness Coach Julie Chalmers – who has herself lost 7 kilos in six weeks some years ago and successfully kept the weight off ever since. Julie has been running her Community Weight Loss Challenges in Cooroy for the last 3 years and teaching participants how to lose weight in a healthy way, and more importantly, keep the weight off for life!

Julie runs the support group with her husband Paul, who has also lost weight – 23 kilos in total! The next Community Weight Loss Challenge starts Tuesday 4th October at the Cooroy Library. Classes run for 10 weeks and the $40 participation fee (minus minimal admin costs) is divided as cash prizes for the Top Three Biggest Losers on the final night! Participants receive a weekly weigh-in, a full body scan 3 times during the course, plus a weekly nutritional talk, prizes and give-aways!

Places are limited, to book call Julie or Paul on 07 5447 7307

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Experience the Difference

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dining & entertainment Swing in Spring in Cooroy

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YOU will be delighted by a feast of music on Saturday 15th October presented by Noosa District Concert Band and the SCREAM Big Band.

This is the first time a collaboration between the two bands will provide a range of entertainment at one event.

The Noosa District Concert Band is your local community band.

Formed in 1997, the band rehearses weekly at the Hinterland Christian Centre in Cooroy. The band is directed by well known local musician and teacher Bruce Barnett. Fresh from a debut at the Noosa Jazz Festival, the band will present a range of popular, jazz and classical music. The name of the sensational SCREAM Big

Band is derived from Sunshine Coast Retired Ex-services Musicians, and most of the 18 strong band are retired or current professional musicians. The band has been wowing sellout audiences on the Sunshine Coast since October 2010 with a series of concerts dedicated to keeping this style of music alive.

With singers Alan Winter and Tanya McFadyen, and featuring some sensational soloists, the band will journey through the hits made famous by Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Peggy Lee and more recently Michael Buble and Harry Connick Jnr – to name a few, “My Way”, “Mack the Knife”, “Sway”, “Orange Coloured Sky”, “Love Is Here To Stay” and many more.

Sit back and listen enthralled to the band feature numbers, including the unforgettable “Golden Wedding” with coast magician Charlie Simm on clarinet and the hypnotic drumming of Calvin Hunter. Every performance by the band has sold out by performance date, so get your tickets early if you wish to catch this superb show.

WHERE: Cooroy RSL Hall, Maple St, Cooroy WHEN: Saturday 15th October 2011, 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm Doors open 6.30 pm COST: $20 show only TICKETS: Tickets available from Cooroy RSL Club and Music@Noosa, Gibson Rd Noosaville BYO: Drinks, glasses, and snacks. Takeaway alcohol available at the RSL Club.

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dining & entertainment

Hans Christian Andersen at the Indee

The Ugly Duckling (Georgia Lee Leslie) getting the big brush-off from its siblings.

SIX favourite stories make up the great Henrik, the long-suffering school misschool holiday entertainment, Hans tress and Debra Pitura as the King, Christian Andersen, at The Indee at plus the Indee Young Players.

It s another in the series of Indee Eumundi.

The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, The Children ’s Classics, which have inKing s New Clothes, The Princess and cluded The Wind In the Willows and the Pea, The Little Match Girl and The The Reluctant Dragon, Hans Christian Andersen will have Ugly Duckling, are all part of this great four performances only, 5pm Friday fun show.

Hans Christian Andersen was one of September 30th and 4pm Saturday Octhe World ’s greatest story-tellers and tober 1st and 11am and 3pm Sunday his tales live on in ballet, films, books 2nd.

There ’s been no increase in prices and animated cartoons. Now they come to the stage in this singing, danc- for Indee children ’s shows. All ticking, brightly costumed, colourful, en- ets, all seats, all ages, are still just $12 tertainment, featuring Luke Lanham as plus there’ s free popcorn for the UnHans, Inger Vinogradov as Miss der 10s. Bookings 5472 8200.

Belli old time dance BELLI Hall’s next Old-Time Dance will be held on Saturday, 22 October starting at 7.30 pm. Come along and enjoy a fun night of old-time dancing with our fabulous live band, Sunshine Swing. All ages and sizes are welcome!

Our entry fee of $12 per adult, $5 students includes a hearty supper with door prizes and primary school age children are free. Belli Hall is located in beautiful Belli Park at 1170 Kenilworth Road. For information ring Margaret on 5447 0175 or visit our website at www.bellihall.com.

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Cooran Acoustic Night PLEASE NOTE: Scheduled Cooran Acoustic Night for 15th October has been changed to the 8th October.

Only two nights left for the 2011 Cooran Acoustic Nights!

As the weather warms up, and we are feeling more creative and energetic, come and strut your stuff at the Cooran Acoustic Night. The Cooran Acoustic Night is a chance for budding and experienced artists and performers alike to come and perform your music, songs, poetry, dance, etc on the historic Cooran Hall stage. The upcoming event on the 8th.

October promises to be another fantastic event full of wonderful performances and supportive audiences.

Audiences and performers keep coming back for more at the Cooran acoustic nights where talent abounds in our local community. This event is a family friendly event and is happening again at the Cooran Hall on Saturday 8th October at 7.00pm.

Please bring your support and enthusiasm and if you want to perform don’t forget to register on the blackboard on arrival.

The current committee also wants to put a call out to interested persons who would like to be involved next year or in years to come. Contact Malcolm (5485 1003) to discuss opportunities to “learn the ropes ” or be on the committee next year.The AGM early in 2012 will be the chance to nominate for one of the committee roles.

Admission is $4.00. Organic cafe with delicious soup, cakes, tea and other goodies available.

Come and be a part of the entertainment or just enjoy a great family night out. All proceeds go to Cooran Memorial School of Arts Inc. For further information please contact Malcolm on 5485 1003 or Jane on 5485 5273 Email: cooranacousticnight@hotmail.com See you there!

dining & entertainment The Imperial: Good food, live music, great ambience and best prices

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BEFORE creating the new menu at Eumundi’s Imperial Hotel, the kitchen brigade looked back over the hotel’s long tradition of food that has enticed the locals and visitors for almost 50 years. This was as far back as anyone would care to admit to knowing about.

Imperial Hotel’s new menu has paid respect to its steep history of Queensland fare and contemporised with modern Australian restaurant quality meals such as slow baked beef Wellington that is wrapped in a golden puff pastry and served on a english spinach Florentine and served with the hotels signature jus. Adding to the menu allure the chefs have incorporated a slight European feel with a pepper steak that is pressed with freshly kibbled black pepper and char grilled the way you like it. This tender Tasmanian beef is then rested and served with Parmeasan cheese, crumbed eggplant , green beans wrapped in bacon and the kitchens soon to be famous signature jus.

The other surprise is the Pork schnitzel that is crumbed with the chefs blend of crumbs that is sweet and almost honey coated crumbs.

This is served with a cold German style potato salad and a baked granny smith apple filled with dates and macadamia nuts. The mustard cream sauce that it arrives with is sensational.

In keeping with tradition the kitchen still serves prime chargrilled steaks ranging in price between $16- $30. Only grass fed and all from Tasmania. With pizza and fabulous salads such as Greek, Caesar and a delightful vegetarian pumpkin, avocado and fetta there is something here for everyone.

Homemade pies served with cheesy mash and lamb shanks for the boys this pub is full of surprises.

If you’re looking for live music, then you can’t go past the Imperial Hotel. There’s live music two to three times a week and every Saturday afternoon the Hotel rocks with the sounds of bands like Cut Lunch, 45%, The Pleasure Kings, Rumour Has It and plenty more. Every second Friday night there’s a live band and, of course, their famous jam session is on every Thursday night.

The Imperial Hotel has 20 pokes to keep you amused as well as 15 beers on tap, so finding a coldie you like won’t be a problem!

There’s also a Jukebox in the bar – that’s right, a jukebox, so if there’s no live music when you go you can make your own noise.

The Imperial has the only beer garden in town, great food, and three bottleshops to quench your thirst.

At the Imperial Hotel, the drive thru at Eumundi and the Bottleshops in Cooroy (the Cooroy Bottleshops are located at Railway Square and Diamond Street – next to IGA) the emphasis is on quality beer, wine and spirits, great service and best prices.

“We have consciously tried to select our wines with you in mind, choosing the best value wines from the best known regions at the best prices,” said ????

“Due to the quantity of wine being produced at the moment, choosing quality produced wines is a bit of a challenge. We’ve taken up the challenge on your behalf with our endeavour to offer you the best wines and value for money that we can find.

“Even better if you love a particular wine but can’t find it, we can solve your problem.

Our aim is to serve you better!”

Next time you’re in Eumundi, call in to the famous Queenslander on the Corner and say hi to the friendly staff – a great time is guaranteed.

Dine In & Takeaway NOW OPEN FOR $12 LUNCH - Tuesday-Sunday 11.30am - 2.00pm Open 7 Evenings 4.30pm-9.00pm

16 Maple St, Cooroy - Ph: 5442 5549 Check us out on Facebook at Noora Thai Cooroy

Charity Ball THE Noosa Summer Charity Ball will be held on Saturday, November 5 from 7pm to 11pm at the Sheraton Noosa – Lilly Ponds Terrace and the Noosa Ball Room.

The theme is Roaring 20’s Cocktail Ball with

auctions, raffles and lucky door prizes all in aid of Katie Rose Cottage. To purchase tickets ($99 per person including food and beverages) go to www.noosasummercharityball.com.au

THE IMPERIAL HOTEL EUMUNDI & DRIVE THROUGH BOTTLE SHOP

NEW ENT GEM MANA

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Joanie’s Variety Fundraiser + 2 BOTTLE SHOPS IN COOROY RAILWAY SQUARE DIAMOND ST 5442 6911

NEXT TO IGA EMERALD ST 5447 7599

FANTASTIC SPECIALS

LIVE MUSIC

Every Saturday Arvo & Every 2nd Friday Night OCTOBER GIGS

Saturday 1st ........Pleasure Kings Friday 7th ........................ Rusty Dogs

Saturday 8th ......... The Dem Guys Saturday 15th ................. Cut Lunch

Famous Jam Session Every Thursday Night

BEER GARDEN RESTAURANT Meal Promos Wednesday Thursday Friday Nights

$9.95 Lunches MondaySaturday

NEW MENU

NEW LOOK

GIDDY-UP, live life to the fullest, go with the flow and enjoy yourselves along with Joanie and Del once again at the Variety Fundraising Concert to be held at the Cooroy RSL on Saturday, October 14 from 11.30am to 4pm.

Adults $10, Children $5, Under 12 free. All proceeds to Yandina Riding for the Disabled, Kabara Aged Care Cooroy and Eden Rehabilitation Centre.

Dancers, singers and professional and local artists to entertain you throughout the day.

Lunch is available at Anzac’s Restaurant $5.50, as well as a full menu.

Raffles and a lucky door prize. Yee-ha!

Table Bookings phone 5447 6131.

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Trades & Services AIR CONDITIONING

5440 5431 0419 555 366

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

AUTO ELECTRICIAN

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

15B Factory Street, POMONA

PH: 5485 2524

BACKHOE & BOBCATS

CARPET CARE

ELECTRICAL

LAGUNA CARPET CARE

Cooroy Eumundi Electrical Services

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

0409 463 656 CARPET CARE

Stevens

CARPET

CLEANING Cooroy

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

Rod Stevens

0409 954 228

Richard Oxborough

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

10 Maple St Cooroy

Ph: 5447 6544 A/H: 5442 5078

ELECTRICAL

HOME RENOVATIONS

Bruce Forsyth

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS CN 70343

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

0408 713 261 Unit 1/25 Garnet St, Cooroy

EXHAUST

CAR PARTS

HIRE

bas. 41606

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

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

www.jandrhomes.com.au LANDSCAPING

Pty Ltd

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

Elona Bosboom

Mobile: 0416 241 261 BUILDERS

CLEANING SERVICES

FENCING

ORGANISED BUILDERS Building with old fashioned values

SUTTON’S CLEANING SERVICE

FENCING INNOVATIONS

Locally Owned & Operated - 30 years Experience

We do the lot!

• New Homes • Renovations • Repairs/Maintenance • Alterations/Extensions • Decks/Verandahs FREE ES QUOT

Alan J Beatty

0403 697 537

QBSA Lic: 1099181 - ABN: 46118609519 organisedbuilders@bigpond.com www.hipages.com.au/organisedbuilders

BULK SPREADING

Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Oil Arrestors, Liquid Waste

PH: 5447 6477

www.suttonscleaning.com.au

0418 713 244

COMPUTER SOLUTIONS

LIME PLUS Fertilisers / Gypsum / Chook Manure

Service & Experience David 5442 5100 0429 992 330 www.limeplus.com.au

CABINET MAKERS

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

PAINTING

• Driveways • Shed Slabs • Tennis Courts • Exposed Aggregate Specialists

Phone Andrew

5447 0345 0409 212 142 QBSA 605970

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Cooroy Handyman Service

Servicing all Local Areas

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FENCING

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Kitchen, Vanities, Wardrobes etc Second Fix Carpentry Home & Unit Maintenance FREE QUOTES - NO JOB TOO SMALL Fax: 5485 0908 - ABN: 14 344 947 384

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HANDYMAN

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Sean Morrow

BSA No: 1110445

CONCRETING

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0411 312 284 - 5485 0525

The Yard Landscape & Garden Centre 791 Eumundi-Noosa Rd, Doonan

CONCRETING

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

Phone Rodger 0421 769 721 - 5473 5227

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

RUSSELL MOWLES Cabinet Cabinet & Joinery Maker Installation

Ph:5485 0708 - 0418 819 945

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

LANDSCAPING

5442 5044

PAINTING

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

Tristan Rankine

Licensed Carpenter & Joiner QBSA 744858

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Clayton J Francis QBSA LIC NO 531482

MEMBER MASTER PAINTERS AUSTRALIA PO Box 17, Cooroy Qld 4563

Telephone 5447 7383 Mobile 0418 715 114 Email:francps@bigpond.net.au

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PUMPS

ALL TYPES OF PHONE POINTS

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• Bedroom • Garage • Computer Points • Fax • Repairs

TREE SURGEON

SLASHING

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

Acer Tree Services Certified Arb, since 1992.

• Spraying • Ripping • Mulching • General Tractor Work • 25 Years Experience

Phone Owen Meekins dip ARB/HORT,LLB

Mob: 0409 278 659 Carrying out all aspects of Tree Surgery & Arboriculture:

0408 713 261

5485 5021 • 0412 624 351

•Crown Reductions * Thinning * Lifting * Shaping * General Pruning * Felling & Removal * Tree Selection * Consultation & General Advice •

PLUMBING

REMOVALS

SMASH REPAIR

TRUCK HIRE

Cooroy Plumbing Services

COMBINED COASTAL

PHONE PAUL 0403 219 606

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

Call 5442 6788

QBSA 0500098

After hours & weekends 0418 711 438 QBSA No: 50098

PLUMBING

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POMONA TILT & CRANE TRUCK HIRE

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

OWEN 5447 6916 FAX 5447 7645 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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Cars Machinery Containers Cnr Johnson Court & Jarrah Street Cooroy Q 4563 Fax: 5442 5982 csr@spiderweb.com.au

TROPHIES & ENGRAVING

Rykenberg Jewellers For all your

TROPHIES & ENGRAVING

5447 6322

Stan Kidd

5485 1613 0419 780 747 TRUCK HIRE

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Phone: 5442 5844 Mobile: 0417 786 776

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FREE QUOTES

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

QBSA No:1099903

5485 1287

Prompt Service PH: 0413 699 572

PLUMBING

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

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

Adrian Black 0438 588 289 BSA 1053652

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

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

For your next Slashing job SERVICING ALL AREAS call Slasher Steve

0422 868 911, 5441 5997

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Helping trees live with people

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Ko-Ji students step up 2011 has been a very productive year in Ko-Ji Martial Arts with several students reaching their personal goals after years of hard training and dedication. It takes a focussed mind to discipline and motivate oneself to achieve this, but through blood, sweat and tears a handful of Ko-Ji students have managed to succeed. Junior Black Belt students in our hall of fame are: Rhiana Cooke aged 13, Aimee Kosovich aged 12, Lillianne Redman aged 12 and Nina Burkardt aged 11.

Rhiana has gone on to become our youngest instructor to date. Not many peole have the tenancity to become instructors, but for Rhiana it comes easily and we are very proud to have her in our Martial Arts Family.

Glen Redman, 32, has also been a big achiever in our ranks. Enduring his 1st Degree Black Belt test this year with dedication and pur indomitable spirit.

Tiggy Sadler-Barker aged 6 has achieved her Panda Black Belt.

L-R: Lillianna Redman, Senior instructor Jason Kelly, Instructor Rhiana Cooke, Glen Redman, Nina Burkardt, Instructor Kiaya Ballard, Chief Instructor Mark Jeffs, Tiggy Sadler-Barker, Head Instructor Julianne Crawford, Aimee Kosovich, Head Instructor Penny Jeffs, Instructor Nich Kauter and Instructor Macaulay Morrison.

“Panda’s” is an introductory class for students aged 3-6. Tiggy can now progress into mainstream class and start as an 8th kup/yellow belt.

Previous to this year, Macaulay Morrison, Nicholas Kauter, Timo DeVisser and Courtney Vella all graded to 1st Degree Black Belt and then succeeded in becoming

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2 Cooroy a s Noo

Keeping It Green’s Michael Wedge finished 1 st overall out of 30 competitors at the ’50 Years of Lakeside’ Touring Car Round held over the August 12-14 weekend. Mick raced his V8 Holden Commodore in front of 14,000 spectators coming 1st in two races and 2nd in the last.

Mick is pictured with daughter Maddison and Motorsport legend Jim Richards.

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Rob’s Roofing

back to say g’day in the holidays and to enjoy a bit of free sparring.

Wayde Wust and Tyler Mackie also both achieved Junior Black Belt in 2010.

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instructors six months later.

Courtney, Timo and Macaulay have all left us to persue their tertiary study at University, however they all come

• Rock Walls • Landscaping • Rock Supply & Placement • Bobcat & Excavator • Scrap Metal Recycling

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COOROY AUTO WRECKERS & ENGINE CENTRE

• Metal & Tile Roofing • Insurance Work • Re-roofing

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• Licensed Builder • New Homes • Units • Renovations • Extensions • Maintenance • Insurance Work

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COOROY RAG

Community Bank keeps Cooroy Gymnastics Club on front foot

Cooroy Tennis Club THE Cooroy Tennis Club is looking for new faces on the committee for next year. We encourage any interested members to consider becoming more involved with running their Club.

Social times are each Thursday 7am during summer and 7.30am at other times, first Sunday of each month at 5pm, except 3pm during winter. The Club encourages anyone interested in playing tennis to come along.

Join us for mixed social tennis on Sunday 2 October at 5pm. Free sausage sizzle from 5.30pm. Balls provided. Cost is $2 for members and $5 for non members.

Casual court hire is also available almost any time. For further information contact our committee members, Fraser 5485 1942, Dorelle 5447 6674, Carol 5447 6018, Rhonda 0400 415 370, or Helene 5447 6945. Rob Schmitt, our professional coach, is available for coaching lessons.

Cricket club sign on COOROY - Eumundi Junior Cricket club training & sign on dates. We welcome ages from 7 - 17 yrs.

Every Wedneday from 3.30 at the Sports Complex is training & also additional sign-ons . The first game is 1st Saturday 1st October 2011.

Any inquiries please call Jess 0418 975 939 HOT on the heels of a $1,500 donation in March, Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank has sponsored the installation of some sparkling new signage at Cooroy Gymnastics Club.

The building was opened in December 1995, and since then locals of all ages and skill levels have made their way to Cooroy Sports Complex, but the desire has always been there for the club to be clearly identified. Cooroy Gymnastics Club continues to run adult fitness classes, teen fitness classes as well as trampolining for those who wish to purely learn flips.

Each term over 300 gymnasts participate in Kindergym and afternoon programs. The club also hosts special needs children from our local schools, allowing them to experience the gymnasium.

The manager of Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank, Fiona Hutchings was delighted to officially unveil the signs with Cooroy Gymnastics senior gymnastics coach, Ashleigh Marston last week.

“We really appreciate the ongoing support from our Community Bank in Cooroy,” Ms. Marston said.

“As our many members know, Cooroy Gym-

nastics is a wonderful family club and it’s great to have had our Cooroy Community Bank’s support in recent years. We’re thrilled to have them support us on the next steps for the club and we can all be proud of the new signs on the exterior of the building and the fantastic one in our reception area. We’re very grateful for the way our Community Bank gives back to our Cooroy community. Our club has given us a lot to be excited about this year”, she added. Ms. Hutchings said she couldn’t agree more.

“We’re delighted to assist Cooroy Gymnastics Club wherever we can, and the installation of the new signs that they’ve been wanting for so long was the next project. We’re also proud to announce our sponsorship of the monthly Gymnast of the Month Award winners (boy and girl) who will each receive a $20 bank account at our Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank for their efforts. This award is another way to support the club now and in the years ahead”, Ms. Hutchings said.

If you would like to know more about Cooroy Gymnastics Club, call 5442 5800 to find out about class times and a program to suit you or your kids.

BOOK NOW FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTIES ALL WELCOME

Cooroy Golf Club Myall St, Cooroy • 5447 6258

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Respected LOCALS servicing the Cooroy Community Cnr Johnson Court & Jarrah St, Cooroy

Any enquiries phone Tom & Debbie 5442 5088

WE DON’T SELL BREAD BUT WE DO SELL JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE! Shop 2/1 Jarrah St,

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