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Clinton is swimming in medals CLINTON Stanley swam the race of his life to win Gold and take out the title of 1500m World Champion at the 5 th World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships in Taiwan smashing his PB by 36 seconds with a time of 23.18.64. A gutsy swim considering he was nearly withdrawn from the race due to illness. This outstanding achievement caps off what has been a long and successful swimming career for this dedicated, quiet achiever. Clinton has been competing in the pool for 17 years and at 34 shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, he is just getting better and better. He set many personal best times in the lead up to this event, winning 11 medals in international competition before advancing into the World Competition (finals) winning another 8 World Medals, 4 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze and setting two World Records. This was Clinton’s 6th time wearing the Green and Gold representing Australia. Over his swimming career he has won 38 World Medals 13 National Medals 72 State Medals and 42 Down Syndrome World Records in various strokes and distances. He has competed in Special Olympics for Ten Pin Bowling also Golf at State level and Swimming and Tennis at National level.

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How you can help the flood victims OUR hearts go out to the thousands of families affected by one of the worst floods in Queensland’s history. With 75 per cent of the state declared a disaster zone, the weeks, months and even years ahead for those who lost not only all of their possessions, but family members and friends, will be extremely hard both emotionally and financially. Cooroy and hinterland residents, as always, are eager to help however they can. I’m sure that there will be several fundraisers actioned once the shock of the situation has eased off, but there are already some things you can do to help. All banks and building societies are accepting donations to the Qld Flood Appeal or you can go to http://www.qld.gov.au/ floods/donate.html You can register as a volunteer or assist with accommodation for displayed people by emailing h t t p : / / b i t . l y / Vo l Q L D C R E W, phoning Sunshine Coast Regional Council on 5475 7272 or alternatively, email your details to customerservice@sunshine coast.qld.gov.au (see article on page 24). The Cooroy RSL & Bowls Club will be hosting a Speedbowls and Trivia afternoon fundraiser for the Premier’s Flood Appeal on Sunday, February 6 at the Cooroy Bowls Club. Grab your family and friends or just come yourself for a game. Cost is a $10 donation and bookings are essential. Donations of new sheets, donnas/covers, pillows, towels, jocks and socks, toiletries etc are being collected at Eumundi Strawberries, Strawberry Lane Eumundi. Phone 5442 8213.

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WHEN he isn’t working, competing or training he loves watching sport on TV, Clinton works part time at Wimmers in Cooroy and is a volunteer life safer at Sunshine Beach SLSC and Noosa Aquatic Centre. Clinton’s mother, and Australian Team Manager, Sue Stanley, said Clinton was determined to win in Taiwan and is understandably brimming with pride at her son’s accomplishments. “He put in so much work training at Noosa with coach Ian Robinson and during the race remembered to pace himself and stay focused,” said Sue. “I felt so proud of him as I watched him step onto the podium. He looked so happy receiving his beautiful glass medal, bear and flowers. It was his time to shine, watching the raising of the flags and listening to the National Anthem being played for him and Australia. Australian Head Coach, Ross Sanderson, said it was the best swim he had seen Clinton do.” Clinton has been nominated for the Sunshine Coast Sports Award and will attend the dinner with his family later this month at the Hyatt Regency. The Australian team came home victorious emulating what they did two years ago in Portugal. They are World Champions for the second time. “I cannot put into words how proud and honoured I felt to be part of this fantastic team. It was amazing how well Australia did at the World Championships considering having 12 hour days at the pool. It was certainly their fitness and preparation for the event that got them through,” said Sue. Clinton would like to thank his many supporters and those who sent Herograms while he was overseas. The next World Championships will be held in Italy in 2012. Clinton has resumed training in his quest for selection later this year. The Down Syndrome Down Under Swimming Organisation will be holding its Inaugural National Short Course Championships at Noosa this September for swimmers with Down syndrome; hopefully this will be the start of great things for swimmers with Down syndrome.

Goodbye old year, and take your weather with you! The old year has passed, and what a year it has been, With weather contradictions the like we’ve rarely seen. First we have a drought, and then a drenching flood, A land of dust, which soon became a land of clinging mud. Most of Central Queensland was totally inundated, With townships isolated, and whole communities evacuated. Then it all moved South, and flooded many of our towns, Bundaberg, Maryborough, Gympie, Brisbane, the Darling Downs. Toowoomba’s tsunami-like flash flood was a totally tragic event, A disaster which sadly, was impossible to prevent. Afterwards will come the clean-up, revealing the human tragedy, the cost, The despair of funding your business, your home, a lifetime of treasures lost. There is money for relief, of course, but this fact must be faced, Many lost treasures bear memories, and these cannot be replaced. How can you put a value, on photographs of yesteryear, Of beloved Dad or Nana, of others you hold dear. Of prizes of school achievements, or letters from a loved one, Of trophies that in contests past, have been so proudly won. Those wonderful people of the SES, and the ambos, and the police, Gave assistance in case of need, as they saw help calls increase. Some motorists crossed flooded causeways, although they were told they shouldn’t, But happily most drivers took the advice, and very wisely wouldn’t. While someone dives into a raging river, just to have a thoughtless swim, Then needing some volunteer’s rescue, at the risk of his life and limb. The government brought in water restrictions, when dams were running dry, Now the dams are overflowing, and flood levels are getting high! It was decided to build another dam, to help in times of drought, But the locals really got up in arms, so they threw that project out! They built an expensive desal plant, then discovered there’s not really any need, (Don’t you worry about the cost, that’s only political chicken feed!) But the scale of this disaster is impossible to conceive, Many of the stories we are hearing are difficult to believe. The crisis is not over yet, it will continue for weeks ahead, And the areas which are affected are unbelievably widespread. Our hopes and hearts go out to those, the victims of this devastation, It’s a disaster we must face as individuals, but more importantly, as a nation. Jim Dunstan

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Cooroy’s community spirit lights up COOROY has a special community spirit that enables special things to happen that don’t happen in many other towns. And perhaps one of the biggest examples of this is the decorating of Cooroy at Christmas time. This year the decorations were the best yet and the town had an amazing festive feel. The Christmas decorations that adorned the streets and rooftops took months of planning and were designed by Danielle Taylor of Firefly Solutions with a team of approximately 25 volunteers putting them up. The decorations were funded by a variety of businesses, Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and Sunshine Coast Regional Council through the grants program. Ricon Contractors’ designed, purchased and installed the decorations on our beautiful Christmas tree which is the centre point of our decorations. They do a fantastic job and our tree is the envy of many other towns on the Sunshine Coast. Ritek Building Solutions sponsored the roundabout decorations; Melco Lanhams

Mitre 10, Bone Lawyers, Town & Country Home Rentals, Bendigo Bank, Luke’s Supa IGA and Guardian Pharmacy sponsored the rooftop decorations; and Cooroy Chamber funded the street decorations and promotions with assistance from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council grants program. There were also 22 shops in town that entered the Shop Window Trail. Tracy Vecchio created the gorgeous costumed possums which adorned each window. The best windows were chosen by People’s Choice and hundreds of entry forms were received from people across the Coast that had come to see the town decorations and experience the festive spirit of Cooroy. “The Shop Window Trail was a really popular component of Christmas in Cooroy this year. We received very positive feedback. All of the windows were fantastic and the competition was very fierce this year. ‘Cooroy Central Guardian Pharmacy’ won the best window and second went to ‘It’s a Fashion Thing’. They both win

Queensland Media Print vouchers and bragging rights for the rest of the year! And the winner of the lucky draw for the $100 Cooroy IGA voucher was Chloe Buckland from Cooroy,” said event manager, Danielle Taylor. A big thank you must go to everyone who contributed to making the spirit of Christmas come alive in Cooroy. The removal of the Christmas decorations has been delayed due to the weather, but once it fines up volunteers will be needed and very much appreciated. Also, there will be a planning meeting in January to discuss the outcomes of the 2010 event and commence planning for 2011 Christmas in Cooroy. The meeting is open to anyone interested and details will be available on www.christmasincooroy.com.au. If you’d like to help take down the decorations or have more information about the planning meeting you can register on the website or contact Danielle Taylor on advertising@cooroy.com.au or phone 0403 023 802.

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A Weekend with Colley THE Kenilworth Arts Council is giving all artists on the Sunshine Coast the opportunity to spend the weekend with Colley Whisson and learn some of his secrets. How does he get the Light so great? Colley is one of the famed family of Whisson artists and now teaches around the world. He has recently returned from some weeks teaching in the USA where they made him an offer too good to refuse. Colley

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COOROY RAG Letter to the editor I WELCOME the Liberal National Party’s new found interest in the Bruce Highway (December 2010, page 7). But the six LNP politicians which have come together to “lobby” for extra funding either have no shame or are suffering from collective amnesia. As much as they would like to rewrite history half of them – Truss, Entsch and Neville – were members of the former Howard Government which had 12 years to take action and failed. Mr Truss was even the Transport Minister! Worst still, they starved the Bruce Highway of much-needed funding at the very time record tax revenues were flowing into the Treasury due to the previous mining boom. Federal Labor knows what needs to be done. That’s why we’ve already quadrupled spending on the Bruce Highway. Indeed, whereas our predeces-

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larly useful for people who don’t have easy access to a Centrelink or Medicare Australia office, bringing together many payments and services. The Centrelink Rural Services Officers, Rural Social Workers and Medicare Australia staff on board can assist people with a wide range of services, including: • new claims for a wide range of Centrelink payments • updating Centrelink and Medicare Australia customer information • confirming customer documents and supporting information • information on how financial matters may impact on Centrelink payments • payment and service options to suit individual circumstances • drought assistance claims for farmers and small businesses that depend on agriculture for their livelihood • non-cash Medicare Australia transactions such as arranging cheque or EFTPOS claim payments • Medicare Australia enrolments • Social work support and referrals The Mobile Office will also be visiting Imbil on Monday, January 24, 9.15am – 12.30, outside Imbil Library, Labert Hyne Drive; Kenilworth on Monday, January 24, 2pm – 4.30pm, opposite Kenilworth Food and Cheese Factory, Elizabeth Street.

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IF you have wandered the bottom of Maple Street recently you may have noticed a new shop in the making opposite the Butter Factory. Sally and Ben Simon from Buttoney Boo at Eumundi Markets have complemented their existing range of handmade Zippy purses and bags with beautiful products from other artists and designers to create Buttoney Boo Store. The Store will have a broad range of gifts and accessories as well as featuring work from different local artists with gallery style opening nights. Sally has been producing her lovely purses for two years now. They include a Keyring, an Iphone cover, Nappy Bag, Laptop Bag, Pencil Cases, Handbags in sizes for storing just about anything you can think off. They are also starting to produce cushions and lampshades from designer fabrics to suit a modern lifestyle. Besides the new Maple Streets store their range can be seen online at www.buttoneyboo.com and at Eumundi Markets both Wednesday and Saturday. Local stockists include Lamington Hastings St, Sinc Design at Perigian and Chemise Mooloolaba. They have a fantastic range of interesting pencil cases for your back to school needs; grade one through to uni students and teachers.

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BRICKBATS to those who park their cars on the road in Wattle Street opposite the shopping complex. It makes it such a tight squeeze for traffic and I’m sure it won’t be long before a vehicle is sideswiped. It’d be a lot better if you parked up on the footpath a bit. BRICKBATS to the resident on Ponderosa Drive who lives directly behind The Plantation. You may have a beef with the venue, but the couples choosing to marry there are the innocent party. To intentionally begin playing the bagpipes (badly) then yelling abuse the precise moment the bride begins her walk down the aisle...does nothing for your cause. If your objective was to ruin this young woman’s wedding day by having her in tears the moment her ceremony started because of your noise pollution, then good on you. May Karma greet you and your bagpipes eye to eye one day and have you realise the enormity of your thoughtless actions on a day this couple will never have again. BRICKBAT to the video shop who charged late fees for DVD’s due back Sunday when roads were closed around Cooroy during flash flooding and there was no possible way of returning them on time ... very un-Australian! BRICKBATS to the people who left their dogs on their own for a week over Christmas. With all the rain we had they did not have enough shelter. Shame on you, you know who you are. BOUQUET to Cooroy, the township with Christmas heart. Thank you Cooroy for the wonderful decorations we appreciated on a day in Cooroy. A lot of work and love went into every niche - the new library and decorated light poles and festive centrepiece tree at the roundabouts. In fac, the whole township sparkled with Christmas spirit and many smiling faces adding to the festive goodwill! BOUQUET Birthday wishes to Fiona Hutchings at Bendigo Bank. BRICKBATS to whoever destroyed letterboxes on Bagnalls Road with black paint. Have you nothing better to do?

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BRICKBAT to the grub who ran into my brand new 4wd in the Wattle St undercover carpark and didn’t leave your details! How disappointing that after smashing into the front, and wrecking my bumper you don’t have the honesty to leave a note and own up to it. What is wrong with people these days?

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Commonwealth Bank Lends a helping hand THE Commonwealth Bank Cooroy has donated $400.00 to the St Vincent de Paul Society to illustrate the Bank’s support of the local community. Branch Manager Sandra Hiscock believes that Bank’s play an important role in local communities and the Cooroy branch remains committed to supporting local initiatives. The St Vincent de Paul Society’s 40,000 members and volunteers work hard to assist people in need and combat social injustice across Australia. Internationally, the Society operates in 130 countries and has over 950,000 members. “The Commonwealth Bank Cooroy Branch is proud to be part of the Cooroy community and chose to support St Vincent de Paul Society in recognition of their work in the local area. Their value to the community is immeasurable and we are committed to supporting such a worthwhile cause” said Sandra Hiscock

IN regards to a letter to the editor in the last edition of the Cooroy Rag regarding monies taken from the Commonwealth Bank ATM, the matter was referred to the Cooroy Police. It has been determined that the said money was not handed to staff as stated and further investigation is still underway.

Cooroy Aglow COOROY Aglow will host a morning tea party meeting on Friday, January 28. The meeting will commence at 9.30am at the Anglican Hall, corner of Tewantin Road and Miva Street, Cooroy. Admission $6. All welcome. For further information phone

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Budgeting Fiona Hutchings, Branch Manager, Bendigo Community Bank, Cooroy THE word is “budget” is often enough to make people instantly stop reading; however a budget can be a valuable tool in managing your finances and planning for the future. If you don’t already have a budget how about doing up a new budget for the New Year? The first step is to work out your income, including your regular pay (use the take home amount) along with any extras you may receive such as interest on investments, rental income or government allowances. Many budgets work on a monthly basis however I prefer to work in the same cycle as my payday which is fortnightly. Maybe (just for fun) you could prepare one of each and then see which feels best. Now gather up all of your bank statements, utility accounts (electricity, water, rates and gas), bills, and rego papers, to provide as much information as possible about your regular expenses. List all of your expenses, separating them into fixed and variable categories. Fixed items include things such as rent or mortgage payments, loan repayments or school fees. Variable expenses can include phone bills (depending on your plan) groceries, clothes, entertainment costs and medical expenses. Don’t forget to include the big expenses that might happen only once or twice a year, such as rates or rego, and it also helps to add a percentage as a buffer to allow for increases in costs or unexpected expenses. After totalling up these figures, you will then need to divide this amount into the same timeframe you have used for you income, monthly, fortnightly or weekly. Now compare the two figures. Hopefully your income column is higher than your expenses, although you may find that it is not. If this is the case, you have two options – one, earn more money (often easier said than

done) or two, you are going to have to review your expenditure and try to start reducing your outgoings. Some easy things to think about are taking your lunch to work rather than buying it everyday, cutting down on the number of takeaway coffees you purchase, planning your meals in advance and grocery shopping less often to avoid impulse purchases, and make sure you only buy something if you have the cash rather than automatically reaching for the credit card. Once you have your income exceeding your expenses, it is important that you review and tweak your budget regularly. It is also a good plan to set up some separate accounts into which you can put aside funds to cover your usual expenses, while at the same time saving for the big irregular items mentioned above. Now you will be in a position to plan for the future with your spare funds, by using them to pay off any debt, starting with the highest interest debt first, and maintaining your minimum monthly payments on the rest. Once that is paid, close the account and start paying all the excess into the next highest interest debt, and when they are all finished you can start saving with a feeling of relief. To talk more about budgeting or any other banking matter, please call into the branch or call me on 5447 7131. You can also email me at fiona.hutchings@bendigobank.com.au.

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Our donation to Cooroy Community Kindergarten has gone towards a new recycling system, helping future generations of kindy children to discover and learn how their simple steps can help our environment.

During Christmas in Cooroy each December, we continue to proudly sponsor the Bendigo Community Bank Street Parade. After another record crowd turned out in force in 2010, we look forward to working closely with the Cooroy Community in preparation for an even bigger celebration in 2011.

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Terry Gladwood and Terry Hall at their new Automate Spares Premises in Jarrah Street FOLLOWING the successful launch last year of his mobile auto parts business, AutoMate Spares, Terry Hall has set up a permanent shopfront in Jarrah Street, Cooroy. Terry, and his offsider Terry Gladwood (Tezza), both have over 20 years’ experience in the automotive industry. These blokes know their stuff and to many busy mechanical businesses and people who rely on having their machinery and equipment back in operation as fast as possible, this knowledge is worth its weight in gold. “Our aim is to give customers fast, efficient and reliable service at competitive prices,” says Terry. “At this stage we are steadily increasing our stock holding and although the recent flooding has slowed us down a bit, once that situation eases up we can usually guarantee that what we don’t have in stock we can get same day or overnight delivery. After working for other businesses for so many years, Terry and Tezza are extremely keen to focus their energy and experience into their own business and are both enthusiastic about the support they have already received from locals. “We are both locals ourselves. We know what the area and industry requires and are confident that once word gets out it’ll be full steam ahead,” said Terry. AutoMate Spares stocks parts for cars, light trucks, light earthmoving equipment and speciality equipment. They are also distributors for Prolube and Penrite oils, Super Charge Batteries, Fulcrum Suspension and agents for Bearing Service. You’ll find AutoMate Spares and ‘The Indespensables’ at Shop 2/1 Jarrah Street, Cooroy or phone them on 5442 6890.

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ment. For long haired puppies and kittens start brushing them as soon as you bring them home. A few minutes a day to start then slowly increase. Your puppy should enjoy being brushed. Allow plenty of time to play with your puppy or kitten as human interaction on a regular basis is important. Enjoy your new puppy or kitten for many years. For more information and all your pet supplies see Honoria Goldberg at Pets Fur Ever, or phone 5442 6460.

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This year, the Cooroy Rag celebrates its 50th birthday and in recognition of this milestone we though it appropriate to feature some snippets of the past. We’ll be setting aside space in each edition for the rest of the year so if you have any old Cooroy Rags stashed away we’d love to have a look at them. Please call in to the office or phone us on 5442 6699.

The history of the Cooroy Rag as we know it: THE Cooroy Rag was first published on April 28, 1961 by the Connolly family, who owned a real estate agency in Maple Street and were looking for a more efficient way to advertise. It was issued every Wednesday and was a simple roneoed format of six or eight foolscap pages with advertising for business houses, forthcoming events, social activities and items of interest which had happened in the town and district. Although these days the format has been modernised, the content remains virtually unchanged. When Mr Connolly Snr became ill, the real estate business was sold to Mr and Mrs Colin Duke and the Connollys continued the publication of the paper from their residence with the assistance of the Dukes, who became the collection

agency for items of submission. This continued until December 1968 when the paper was offered for sale and publication ceased. Living out of town was one, in her words, was one very naïve farmer’s wife who didn’t like picking beans. Even though Edna Smith had no publishing experience, had never used a duplicator or seen a stencil, she knew how to type and decided it would be a far more interesting project than bending over boringly picking beans. Even though she had four children and an aged

father living away, Edna says she had a wonderful husband who agreed to the proposal that owning a newspaper might by okay. “Little did he know how much future aid he would be giving me,” laughs Edna. “My first issue was was not the great achievement I had hoped. You could hardly see the headline, no one told me you needed a hard surface under the stencil and I’d never used a scribe or lettering guides before. Things could only improve.”

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In those days people paid 40 cents for a yearly subscription. This paid for the delivery boys who delivered the papers to the town mailboxes. Cream carriers delivered them to the farm areas for free, while others collected their copy from the estate agency. In February 1969 Edna resumed the publication of The Cooroy Rag with the help of Mrs Connolly and the Dukes. In August 1970 Edna sold the paper to Mrs Donna Lomas who was thrilled to have the opportunity of improving the publication with younger ideas. However, sadly she had an accidednt and was not able to continue, so again there was a pause in

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COOROY RAG the “Rag’s” life until Edna was approached by Mrs Florence Duke to be a partner and with the aid of Mrs Jenny Duke and Mrs Connolly they begain again in March 1971. The Cooroy Rag has had a chequered career and there have been many changes, but it has served the town in supplying information very well. Others who followed on were Tom and Harriet Perryn, Joy Laurie and Margaret Chinn. Margaret who ran the paper until 1998. She was able to change the whole look of the paper with the aid of a computer and having it printed professionally. She also changed the name to “The Review”. After Margaret Chinn passed away, the paper

once again ceased publication. Then in 2000 Judy Painter and Deb Boyle were offered the opportunity from the Cooroy Community Jobs Scheme to get the paper back on track. In 2002 they had the opportunity to buy it but decided to hand it to the community so it could never be sold again or fall into the wrong hands. A committee of local business people was formed and the Cooroy Rag now donates all profits after costs back to the local community. It’s certainly going to be a fun experience looking through old editions. We hope you too will enjoy the published items. You never know, you might just see your name mentioned.

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The social column from February 19, 1969

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Thanks must go to Mrs Edna Smith who gave us this history of the paper. She also, luckily, kept a copy of every issue she published and is allowing us to use them in this feature. It’s very much appreciated.

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FOR the past 25 years Ron and Sue McMah of Marlin Park Brooloo have produced top quality natural grassfed beef for the Japanese and Korean export market at their property in the Mary Valley. Over the years they have observed the increasing trend of injustice with regards to Australian farmers and domestic consumers in relation to the rewards the farmers receive for their product and the price that the consumers pay for quality beef. It is for those reasons that they decided to create their product Mary Valley Prime Beef. Without the middleman they are able to offer a product that is equal to the best Australia can produce for a fraction of the cost that consumers have become familiar with paying. Angus, Hereford and Murray Grey steers are raised and handled with best practice principles without the use of hormones or antibiotics. Cattle are fed a limited grain ration in the paddock to further improve marbling and tenderness yet retaining the unique flavour and goodness of natural grassfed beef. Their product is snap frozen into easy access packs and delivered to your door with free delivery. The clean, green beef is processed and packed at an accredited abattoir and Safe Food Qld accredited butchery with carcasses hung for a minimum of 14 days ensuring absolute tenderness. McMahs endeavour to keep the

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CAN you hold a tune? Would you like to sing in four part harmony? Make 2011 the year you decide to sing more! Join one of three A Cappella choirs in the Tewantin/Cooroy area, starting again for 2011 towards the end of January. Popular and classical music. Plenty of help available, with computer files for practising at home. Phone Andrew 5474 1498 or email andrewjemmet@gmail.com

A REMINDER that the next meeting of the Cooroy-Eumundi Garden Club will be the AGM to be held on Monday 14 February 2011 in the Anglican Church Hall, Miva Street, Cooroy commencing 9.30 am. New members are always welcome. For further information please contact the Secretary, John Fenton on 5470 2683 or mobile 0410 485 285.

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news Making pool safety their business!

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WHILST not all pool owners are in agreement with the new pool safety laws that were introduced by the state government on the 1st December 2010, it is difficult to argue with the intent, that is, to reduce infant drownings and immersion related injuries, particularly in the under five year olds. Over the past three years, a total of 18 young Queenslanders have drowned in private pools and according to one study, it was determined that 86 percent were the direct result of the pool barrier being non-compliant, that is, the pool was either improperly fenced, not fenced at all or the gate had been propped open. The new laws which are administered by the Pool Safety Council, require the mandatory inspection of all pools and according to a recent article in the Sunday Mail, in the short time since the legislation came into effect, the majority of pools inspected have failed. Apart from the cost of rectifying the relevant flaws, there is the added cost of the re-inspection before a compliance certificate can be issued. Combined with the cost of the initial inspection, the complete process can cost well in excess of $400.00. The new pool safety standards forbid climbable fences, climbable objects, including vegetation, near fences, gates that open inwards and doors and windows that allow access to the pool area from a residence. Due consideration also has to be given to access from a neighbours property and ensure that the appropriate measures are taken to restrict same. Pool Fence Approvals is a Cooroy based company that has been established specifically to conduct pool safety inspections. According to Chris Bell, proprietor and licensed inspector for the business, they are offering a fixed price service that includes

pre-inspection advice. This is intended to assist the pool owners in making their own assessment and any necessary repairs, prior to the formal inspection. If requested, he will even make a pre-inspection visit to advise on any items or issues that may need clarification. Whilst it might seem an obvious statement to make, Mr Bell suggests due diligence when it comes to selecting a pool inspector since the new regulations mean that as soon as you engage someone do the work, you cannot change to another inspector if you believe they are incompetent, inexperienced or you just don’t like the issues of non-conformity that they raise. It is worth noting that to cope with the demand for inspections, the Pool Safety Council granted all Queensland private building certifiers automatic qualification as a pool safety inspector, for a period of twelve months. This is despite the fact that they were not required to attend the training course or satisfy the stringent testing regime. Furthermore, this status is only valid for twelve months and if, during that time, they elect not to take the training, then they will be unable to conduct further inspections. Another consideration when selecting an inspection service, is that of professional indemnity insurance. The Pool Safety Council specifies a minimum coverage of $1 million but this is thought to be grossly inadequate, particularly in terms of the consequences in the event of the unthinkable, that is, an immersion injury or drowning. Pool Fence Approvals carries coverage of $5 million. Pool Fence Approvals are serious about pool safety, in fact, they are making it their business! For more information, contact them on 5447 7737, mobile 0412 043 843 or by email to chris@poolfenceapprovals.com

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news Community Banks back Rural Fire Brigade stations

COOROY RAG WITH all this rain around, it’s easy to forget we’re still in our fire season. In the middle of mopping up our local Rural Fire Brigade is warning against complacency, with the official bush fire season still very much in effect across our region once the hotter weather and drier conditions return. The constant rain has put Noosa in a better position this bush fire season com-

pared to previous years but the message is that no-one should be complacent about the risk of fires. Black Mountain Rural Fire Brigade First Officer, Harry Kirk says it’s just about remaining vigilant. “The rain has obviously eased drought conditions in our region, but it’s also caused a significant increase in grass and vegetation growth. We haven’t seen growth like this for some years and that means there is still very real potential for a significant grass fire season once the rain stops and the weather warms up again” Harry said. “Grass fires can quickly threaten people, property and livestock, so everyone should prepare themselves, their family and their property during the fire season. The most important preparation is to complete a Bush Fire Survival Plan, which encompasses all the actions people need to take before and during bush fires.” Harry added. Bush Fire Survival Plans and information on preparing for bush

Fiona Hutchings pictured with the crew from Black Mountain and grass fires can be found at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au. In the meantime, Cooroy and Tewantin Community Bank Branches of Bendigo Bank have been keen to lend their support to the Black Mountain and Ridgewood Rural Fire Brigade stations. “We really come to appreciate our sponsorship from the Community Bank branches enabling us to purchase much needed fire fighting knapsacks and wet weather gear,” Harry said. Ridgewood Rural

Fire Station was also happy recipients of some funds to help with their fire fighting supplies. Cooroy Community Bank branch manager, Fiona Hutchings said the sponsorship is a great fit for both parties. “We should all be aware of the fantastic work all the Rural Fire Brigade stations do around our region. We’re delighted to support the Black Mountain and Ridgewood stations with a total sponsorship of $3,000. The volunteer crews at both stations are inspirational with the

time and effort they put in year round” Fiona added. Since 2002, Community Bank Branches in Cooroy, Tewantin and Marcoola have combined to give back more than $455,000 to community groups, schools and organisations just like Black Mountain and Ridgewood Rural Fire Brigades. The branches continue to provide communities with an opportunity to enhance control over their community capital, ensuring more money stays in the area for local investment.

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THE Sunshine Coast hinterland didn’t fare too badly when compared to the Lockyer Valley, Brisbane, Ipswich and Gympie, but we certainly had our fair share of localised flooding. With the relentless, torrential rain, low lying areas soon resembled inland seas and roads were blocked by raging flood waters. Thankfully, although the water rose quickly, it also dispersed quickly with no homes affected. Thanks to everyone who sent in photos so those of us who were trapped can have a look at what happened.

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what’s on at Mill place at the Butter Factory Arts Centre Influences – Noreen Flood Until 29 January 2011 A series of works inspired by the artists response to living by Lake Cooroibah

Meet the artist morning tea: 10.30am Wednesday 19 January

Up in Smoke! Ceramics in a matchbox Saturday 29 January 10am – 12pm & 1pm - 3pm A series of free workshops for adults facilitated by Michael Ciavearella. Works produced in the workshop may be part of the Up in Smoke exhibition at Noosa Gallery early next year. Bookings & enquiries Phone the Butter Factory Arts centre 5472 0222

The Butter Factory Arts Centre and Pottery will be closed from 14 February 2011 for foundation and restoration works. The Centre will reopen in late April with a new exhibition and workshop program.

The Butter Factory is located at 10 Maple Street, Cooroy and offers a range of regular classes and workshops in various art forms . . . for more information Ph 5472 0222 or http://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/sitePage.cfm?code=butter-factory The Butter Factory Arts Centre is an initiative of the Sunshine Coast Council Page 14 - Cooroy Rag, January 19, 2011

at the Cooroy Library January/February January Australia Standing Together celebrationsTuesday 25 January from 3pmWeaving Australian cultures together as part of Australia/Survival Day celebrations. Come along to an afternoon filled with great events, games and food. 3.30pm Be part of the festivities that commence at 3pm with a Welcome to Country accompanied by didgeridoo playing. 3.30pm

Wildlife carer, Gill Brownhill, will bring in native wildlife and talk about caring for native animals. Gill operates the Eumundi Wildlife and Rehabilitation Centre and will share recent stories of the impact of flooding on native animals

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Sausage sizzle and bush tucker along with games, demonstrations of rugby league and competitions for the kids on the grassy rooftop.

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Cultural heritage walk with, the Millers walking group, taking a special tour of sites of interest around Cooroy.

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Local author, Pat Noad will be talking about her latest novel, Destination Tribulation. Pat will be telling tales of her adventures in the far north and of her personal journey as a writer of mystery novels. Bookings Esssential 54549000

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dining & entertainment Celebrating Love and Marriage

ST Valentine, in recent years has become the famed ‘Patron Saint of Love and Romance’. His true story is somewhat different having been arrested and imprisoned upon being caught marrying Christian couples and otherwise aiding Christians who were at the time being persecuted by Claudius in Rome. The Anglican Parish of Cooroora are taking a leaf from Valentine’s book and will be celebrating and supporting marriages in a Valentine’s Dinner on February 11th. “We know that many marriages are going through tough times, especially at the moment, with the economic situation and our recent poor weather and flooding hampering many Christmas celebrations.” said

the Revd Julie Woolner. “We are hoping to bring a little joy and happiness into difficult relationships at this time.” It is hoped the evening will be a romantic and inspiring night with two members of the Cooroy congregation offering some insights into marriage through their own experience. In December, Joy and Lawrie Ramm celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary – a mark of the strength of their relationship. Joy and Lawrie said, “We just expected our marriage to last. There have been some difficult times but we never expected to separate and so you have to work with each other.”

Along with hearing some insights from Joy and Lawrie, guests will dine at tables for two with a three course meal served to them, along with champagne and soft drinks. “This is not a fundraiser. It is a way of supporting and encouraging those who are married in our community. We’ve kept the cost of the meal to $40.00 per couple to encourage couples to come along.” said the Revd Julie Woolner. The dinner will be held at Holy Nativity Church Hall, corner of Miva Street and Tewantin Road, Cooroy from 6pm on Friday 11th February. Bookings and more details are available by contacting the Parish Office on 5485 1218 or emailing jwoolner@cooroora.org .

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THE Queensland flood victims’ crisis is the focus for the Belli Hall’s next Old-Time Dance to be held on Saturday 29 January, from 7.30 pm. Donating their time to the cause is our regular live-band, the Sunshine Swing Band. As well, all proceedings from dance entry fees will be donated to the Qld Disaster Relief Fund, administered by the Red Cross. This is our Australia Day dance so come along and enjoy some good old-style dancing while supporting a worthy cause. Everyone is welcome, including children and ‘learners’. Entry fee is $12 per adult, $5 for students; children are free. A hearty supper with tea and coffee is included along with

door prizes. Belli Hall is located in beautiful Belli Park at 1170 Kenilworth Road, just past Belli Picnic Shop toward Kenilworth. For our fund-raising dance free bus transport is available from Cooran, Pomona and Cooroy. Transport from Nambour and local areas is available for groups by arrangement. To enquire about transport ring Robert on 0429 154 060 or check our website. For dance or hall information ring Margaret on 5447 0175 or visit our website at www.bellihall.com The next Belli Hall Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tues., 8 Feb. at 7.30 pm. All Belli Park and local residents are invited.

Bagpipes ring in the New Year THE Noosa Pipe Band’s New Year’s Eve Hogmanay, held in the Memorial Hall, Cooroy, was supported by other musicians from the Redcliffe Pipe Band. The Celtic Crossover Band played a mixture of Scottish, Celtic and modern dancing and singing music. A lot of fun was had by the families and couples who came, with a mixture of traditional Scottish dancing, such as ‘Stripping the Willow’, and singing some of the traditional Scottish tunes such as ‘Flower of Scotland’ and ‘Ye canna shove yer Granny aff the Bus’. The raffle and ‘tossing a coin’ competition helped to raise much needed funds for the Band, and the evening was finished in full cry with everyone on the dance floor singing Auld Lang Sine. The Noosa Pipe Band and the Society of St Andrews, Scotland would like to thank all those that supported the function and wish them all a Happy and prosperous New Year.

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Cooroy’s newest eatery, Jamaica Blue, was opened by our favourite man in blue, Sgt Mal Scott, pictured here with owners Michael and Nicole Dodt, on December 18th. Michael and Nicole are delighted with the response from the locals and holiday visitors. Everyone is enjoying the great food and fine coffees in their new, fresh, licensed cafe. Jamaica Blue will be open Monday to Sunday for breakfast, lunch and light meals. If you are in the area, drop by for a beverage or meal and say hi to Michael and Nicole, who are eager to meet and treat you. Jamaica Blue is located in 2A Emerald Street, Cooroy.

Aussie trivia night THE Cooroy RSL & Bowls Club have organized an Aussie Trivia Night with all the proceeds going to Katie Rose Cottage, The Sunshine Coast’s own Community Hospice in Doonan. Nominate your team of 4 or more or just yourself to team up with others to win cash prizes for your favourite cause. Trivia is made up of different categories such as: Australian locations; Mixed bag; Aussie, Aussie, Aussie; Sport; Who am I. So come along and enjoy great fun and great raffle prizes to be won as well. Cost: $20 per person which includes a delicious meal. Date: Saturday 22nd January 2011; Time: 6pm – 6:30, Trivia commences 7:00pm; Venue: Cooroy RSL, Maple Street Cooroy.

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SONG, laughter, dance and action, it’s all in this great summer holiday entertainment – The Adventures of Robin Hood, at The Indee at Eumundi. This is truly a pantomime for the whole family with all your favourite Robin Hood characters coming to life in Sherwood Forest. There’s Robin, his companion Twang, Little John, Maid Marian, Deep Friar Tuck, the Merry Men, Bad King John, Sir Weasel, Nasty Bruce and the Sheriff of Nottingham. Robin Hood is packed to the rafters with fun and excitement. It’s a colourfully costumed production and features a solid cast of players, including Jerri Leslie as Robin, Emily Donald as Twang, Lexi Kehl as Maid Marian, Georgia Lee Leslie as Very Little John, Debra Pitura as Bad King John, Alan Ball as the Sheriff and special guest is Ashley Tugboat Robinson as Sir Weasel, plus a strong supporting g cast. Robin Hood is on Saturday January 22 at 4pm and Sunday January 23rd all at 11am & 3pm. All tickets (adults and children) $12 plus free popcorn for the Under 10s. To reserve your seats call the Indee at Eumundi on 5472 8200.

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Congratualtions to Aimee (Howden) and Steve Grubner who shared a delightful wedding ceremony with family and friends at the Maroochy Bushland Botanical Gardens on Saturday the 20th of November. The ceremony beautifully reflected their love and commitment to each other and their children. A highlight of the day was seeing the children share in every aspect of the ceremony from the tying of ribbons to the pouring of coloured sand.

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SIGN-ON Saturday 12th February 2011 Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm Place: Clubhouse, Mary River Road, Cooroy Sunday 13th February 2011 Time: 9.00am - 1.00pm Place: Sportsco, Gibson Road, Noosaville Come along, meet the coaches, have a free sausage sizzle and sign on to play the greatest game of all - Rugby Leauge. For further details, please email nathan.pirates@hotmail.com or check out our website www.ndjrl.com.au

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Australia Day celebrations THE Noosa District Junior Rugby League club will be raising money for a flood affected rugby league club at the upcoming Cooroy Library Australia Day celebrations. We will be hosting a fundraising BBQ, with all profits raised to be donated to a club in need. We are asking people to dig deep, buy a sausage and help us help another rugby league club going through terrible loss. At this time, we do not know which Club needs help the most, but we will be making enquiries through QRL. Any money donations, no matter how small, will be greatly appreciated.

Not a single detail was spared as beautiful bride Tahlia Smith walked down the isle to marry, Dave Matthews at the Little White Wedding Church in Maleny on Saturday the 27th of November 2010. The reception was held at The Key overlooking the Glass House Mountains. The very happy couple then jetted off to a Island Honeymoon to soak up the sunshine.

Congratulations to Jacob and Liz Horsey who promised their never ending love to each other amongst family and friends at Avatars Abode at Kiel Mountain on Sunday 19th September 2010. A beautiful ceremony filled with vivid colour and the promise of new beginnings. Family and friends came from far and wide to share in the joyous celebration.

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Congratulations to Nicole & Michael Wedge on the arrival of their baby daughter Maddison Joy born on the 13th December 2010

Happy Birthday and best wishes to Stacey Breed who turned 18 on January 14.

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FOURTEEN year old Pomona dancer, Anyah Siddall has accepted an invitation to train at the prestigious Tanya Pearson Classical Coaching Academy in Sydney, and will begin her two year training there

on January 29. Anyah, lives, breathes and dreams dancing. She has danced on the coast since the age of three, most recently at En Pointe classical ballet coaching QLD school in Caloundra, a full-time dance school for gifted students. She trained for 18 months there and enjoyed every minute of it. This year Anyah was part of the Queensland Ballet’s Junior Extension programme and performed at Qpac in their International Gala and also won the Classical Ballet Championship at Bundaberg Eistedford and Most Outstanding Classical Performer at the Noosa Spring Dance Festival. This young dancer, although a little nervous about farewelling her family and friends to begin her newest journey, is very much looking forward to what 2011 and beyond holds for her. If any businesses or persons are interested in helping Anyah fund her training and to make sure she can complete her two year course, please phone Lisa Siddall on 5485 1441.

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Pomona IGA would like to extend their sympathies to those families dealing with loss through the current flood situation in Qld. To show IGA’s commitment to the plight of so many flood victims, IGA has put together a program, through IGA Community Chest, to target a donation figure of $500,000. Please look for this fundraising program in our IGA in the coming months.

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COOROY RAG Helping Queenslanders for 30 years SES by Carol Watkins, Group Leader, Cooroy S.E.S. AS we go to press, we are in the middle of an extraordinary weather event. Since Christmas we have been constantly busy with sandbagging and tarping jobs– not a high pressure workload, until now. This Friday started with serious flooding and progressed through to unbelievable sights on Sunday. Water, water everywhere literally. On Saturday after some sandbagging and various repair jobs we were called to a job with a difference. A farmer on the Bruce Highway near Federal was concerned about cattle in a low lying paddock and wanted to move them to a higher, safer paddock on the other side of the highway. We were activated to stop the traffic while the cattle were herded about 150 metres up the highway and through the gate on the other side of the highway. What an exercise! Cattle were wandering everywhere and stopping to chew on, to them, succulent grass, while the ma-

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THE congregation at St John’s Lutheran Church in the Mary Valley town of Imbil has been worshipping there for the last 75 years. It is a small congregation which covers a wide age group. In 1936 visiting preachers began to conduct Lutheran Services in private homes and public halls. These people were members of the then ELCA branch of the Lutheran Church.

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In 1945, Pastor Les Grope conducted the first UELCA Lutheran Service in Imbil in a private home. After that a number of makeshift houses of worship were used by the congregation. The ultimate aim was to have their own House of Worship. This began to take concrete shape when the Kandanga Cemetery Chapel was purchased and moved to Imbil. On February 22nd 1959 the congregation realized their dream with the opening and dedication of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lambert-Hyne Drive, Imbil. This congregation is part of the Gympie Lutheran Church Parish and the current Pastor, Rev Frank Rasenberger, lives in Gympie. The congregation now meets every 1st and 3rd Sunday for Regular Service including Holy Commun-

ion at 10.30 am. There is also a Lay Reading Service on the 4th Sunday of the month at 9.00am. On the occasional 5th Sunday of the month, the congregation combines with other churches in nearby Kenilworth for a Combined Ecumenical Service at 10.30am. Although the congregation is small, it is very friendly and enjoys having visitors at its services. Ideally, like any church, we would welcome new members. St John’s Church can be found on the river side of the main street in the township of Imbil. Our services finish in time for the arrival of the Mary Valley Rattler.This allows visitors to enjoy all the other things that Imbil and district have to offer such as the markets, the dam and forest drives. For more information, please contact Pastor Frank on 5482 1435

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Just before Christmas we were activated to undertake a land search for an elderly man missing from his home in Doonan. This search went on for 4 days, and we went back again after Christmas for a final day to re-do an area. Unfortunately to date, this gentleman has not been located. Thank you once again, to local residents who provided support of cold drinks in the hot and humid conditions. Some people still do not realise that all SES members are volunteers who give of their time quite selflessly and fortunately, at times like this, have very valuable support from their families who are left alone for many long hours. As my husband says ‘these are extraordinary times’. Our next intake for new members is fast approaching. Induction will be conducted on Saturday 12 February. For information please call for Cooroy Carol Watkins, 0427 349218; Pomona, Steve Muir, 0428 571213; Tewantin, Murray Caddie, 0410 512535; and for Boreen Point, Ron Williams, 0488 795102.

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jority of motorists were patiently waiting at another halt, out of many, on the highway. Sunday was very full on with all groups in our local SES activated, but in a very short time, after being able to complete a few jobs, both Boreen Point and Pomona Groups were locked in with entries flooded to their communities. Cooroy and Tewantin proceeded to undertake the rest of the jobs with two of our traffic controllers posted on Cooroy Noosa Road for about 5 hours in the driving rain, as this road was flooded in a number of places, and closed by the police. Thank you to the residents who dropped me a very welcome cup of hot coffee. Monday morning at 3.00am Cooroy floodboat was activated to attend an emergency on the Bruce Highway although the two operators, plus the Local Controller, had been out all day and late into Sunday night. Monday morning has dawned with predictions of more rain, with flash flooding, so no doubt we’ll be out with as many of our volunteers as possible again.

EACH Year the Noosa Vietnam veterans make donations to worthy, not for profit, charitable organisations with little or no Government assistance and on December 20, 2010, Pomona Meals on Wheels were presented with a $700 donation. Pictured: Mrs Michele Schmitt Treasurer of The Noosa Vietnam Veterans Association Inc., Pomona President, Mr David Tietjen and supervisor Dianne Donaldson at the Pomona Community Hall.

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The Kristine Ditchfield School of dance held their end of year concert last Sunday at the Gympie Civic Centre. The concert titled ‘Memories’ was a great suucess and was enjoyed by all. With the diverse age group, everyone was a star.

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The Sheik turns matador day in January at 10.30am. On Australia Day there will be a special showing of the 1920 film On Our Selection, with Dad and Dave opening our eyes to the trials and joys of life at Snake Gully, as recounted in the Steele Rudd tales of more than a century ago.

Thursdays are Fork ‘n’ Film nights with the cafe opening at 6pm and the film starting at 7.30. The meal and movie package is $27 with filmonly seats $15/$12. Bookings 5485 2330 Details of all events at the Majestic are on the website, www.the majestictheatre.com.au

Pomona School & Community RUDOLPH Valentino moves from the sands of North Africa to the bullfighting arenas of Spain in Blood and Sand, the silent film featuring at Pomona’s Majestic Theatre fork ‘n’ film night on Thursday Jan 20 The renowned silent era heart-throb actor, probably best known in his Sheik role, plays Juan Gallardo, who turns bullfighter in order

to escape poverty and support his widowed mother. Juan quickly rises to national prominence and marries Carmen, his longtime love. However, as Juan’s celebrity grows, he becomes vulnerable to the throngs of women who want him. And when he is seduced by Doña Sol (Nita Naldi), his life begins to fall apart. His fame, his wife, and his mistress all gradually

desert him. The Majestic Theatre, built in 1921, is the world’s only silent movie house still showing the silent films of the Twenties in authentic surroundings. It is owned and operated by the not-for-profit community group Pomona Progress Art Tourism Inc. Matinee shows are being presented on Tuesday, Wednesday and Fri-

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Volunteers flood council phones! THE floods crises, particularly in Brisbane, Gympie and Ipswich, have opened the hearts of many Sunshine Coast residents, who have been contacting Sunshine Coast Council offering volunteer assistance, also accommodation for displaced people to stay, and goods such as food and hampers. Mayor Bob Abbot has thanked the community for their generosity and re-emphasised that all calls made through council’s 5475 7272 number regarding these offers are being recorded by council customer service staff in anticipation of requests for such help. “Due to the large number of calls, we ask that where possible, residents email http:/ /bit.ly/VolQLDCREW or alternatively customerservice@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

“It will take some time for these regions to work out the logistics of relocating people, given they have all allocated respite areas organised and we ask that those registering as volunteers wait until such requests come through,” Cr Abbot said. Council’s three welfare centres, stood down last week, are also still in standby mode as potential receiving centres and can be re-activated at short notice. Cr Abbot said the many offers of physical goods such as food hampers, blankets etc would be best administered through existing and efficient distribution networks such Red Cross, the Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul. “Please call Red Cross, Salvation Army or Vinnies to find out what’s required; what are the priorities; and how to get supplies there,” he said.

to register and council will pass on your details your details,” Cr Abbot said. “When the email is processed, customer service officers will send a return email asking ‘Do you have any objections to us providing your details to Volunteering Sunshine Coast who are coordinating coastal volunteers?’ “This is a necessary step for insurance purposes.” Before volunteers can be contacted further and allocated for assignments, council will await actual requests from neighbouring regions, Cr Abbot said. “But we continue to welcome all forms of offers to assist,” he said. The flood levels in some areas have not reached the predicted levels feared, but there are still a large number of people affected, the mayor said.

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HALF of young drivers find it more difficult to focus on the roads when driving at night, a recent online survey by Optometrists Association Australia has found. The national survey of 1,000 Australian drivers, aged 18 to 25, also found one in three are concerned their vision might impact their ability to identify hazards at night. Fifty-one per cent of women and 36 per cent of men reported their night vision was poor to average. Local optometrists, Heather McLeod and Jenny Currie from optometry@cooroy are urging young people to consider having an eye examination to ensure safe driving at night. “In a regional location such as ours with less available public transport there is defi-

nitely a need for many to drive at night. Also, with the recent poor weather conditions, good vision is even more important to a driver’s ability to identify hazards and concentrate on the roads” says Jenny. “The findings reiterate the importance of having regular eye checks to ensure you are as fit as possible to drive safely on our roads.” Fourteen per cent of survey participants avoided driving at night due to difficulties with their vision. Tiredness (91%), the strong lights of on-coming cars (86%), distractions within the car (82%), and eye conditions such as short-sightedness (32%), had the greatest impact on vision when driving at night, according. to the survey. Heather says “It is not uncommon for

people with perfect day vision to have some difficulties seeing at night, including blurriness, double-vision or even seeing haloes around lights. “Dry, tired or fatigued eyes are other common problems for many people, particularly those who use a computer or study for long periods.” If you are concerned about your night vision or are experiencing sight difficulties whilst driving, visit your optometrist for an eye examination. Visual examinations by an optometrist are either bulk-billed or attract a Medicare rebate and no referral is required. For more information or to book an appointment visit optometry@cooroy at 62 Maple Street, Cooroy or phone 5442 5555.

Double Happiness Donation Day

Gentle Car Caree • Medicare Teen Dental • Accepting EPC Medicare Dental Plans • Appointments Available

5442 6722 9 Garnet St.

DOUBLE Happiness Acupuncture and Oriental Health is launching Donation Day in 2011. On the first Wednesday of every month Double Happiness is opening it’s doors for people to come along and have an acupuncture treatment and pay by donation. “People on low incomes often face limited health care choices and are often only able to access health care that can be bulked billed. Donation Day is a way to make acupuncture accessible to everyone,” says Emma Iwinska of Double Happiness. “If you have a chronic health problem you are often unable to work, and in turn do not have the money for complementary health care. “Acupuncture is highly successful for pain management and is now being used in some Australian hospitals in emergency departments, cardio units, maternity wards, and for drug and alcohol dependence.

Emma has treated clients with acupuncture in a diverse range of settings. “I have worked in drug and alcohol detoxification, crisis accommodation centres, a women’s prison, private practice and hospitals. The beauty of acupuncture is its ability to help everyone no matter what their situation. “I have seen so many amazing responses to acupuncture and it is highly rewarding to be working with such a diverse range of people, including those who really need it but normally have no way to afford it. Assessing funding for community based projects is always very challenging, so if there are any philanthropists out there who would interested in helping support a community clinic of complementary therapies please contact me.” Acupuncture is effective in treating almost any health complaint including anxiety, depression, digestive problems,

chronic fatigue, sore backs, menopausal and fertility problems. Double Happiness specialises in the very gentle style of Japanese acupuncture, giving clients a relaxing and peaceful acupuncture session. Emma also offers a specialised form of treatment for children called shonishin. Shonishin uses insertion free techniques including tapping and massage to improve children’s health and can treat anything from chronic ear infections and digestive problems, to hyperactivity and behavioural issues. The Double Happiness practice specialises in gynaecology, obstetric and paediatric health and also offers a holistic plan for chronic disease management. If you would like to book an acupuncture treatment on Donation Day please contact Emma on 5442 7075 or 0431 946 366. The Double Happiness Oriental Health practice is located at 37 Memorial Drive Eumundi.

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Dental hygienist joins Wattle Street Dental THE newest member of the team at Wattle Street Dental is Oral Hygienist, Liz Thurbull. Patients will continue to receive the highest quality dentistry from Dr Thomas Klein, with Liz now providing each patient with oral care specific to their needs. Liz will complete patients scale, clean and optional fluoride treatment, essentially enabling Dr Klein to dedicate himself to each patient’s restorative needs. Liz’s area of expertise is Oral Hygiene, specialising in preventive oral health. She brings with her a passionate philosophy, that prevention is better than cure, focusing on your preventive oral care and education. Liz will provide patients with services such as cleanings known as prophylaxis (polishing), scaling and root

planning for patients with periodontal disease, taking of digital radiographs (xrays), dental sealants (for prevention of decay), administration of fluoride, in chair instant whitening (bleaching) and providing instructions for proper oral hygiene and care. At Wattle Street Dental the focus and aim is to provide all patients with the highest quality, unique and comprehensive dental care offering each patient up to the minute care in a state of the art environment that not only focuses on treatment, but patient education. There will be no change to the fee schedule for the provision of this additional specialist service. For appointments at Wattle Street Dental phone 5447 7669.

Maple Street Surgery welcomes new doctor

Dr David Kirkman pictured Dr Eve Bevan at Maple Street Surgery

DOCTOR Eve Bevan has joined Dr Kirkman and the rest of the dedicated team of doctors at Maple Street Surgery in Cooroy, bringing with her almost 30 years of General Practice experience. Dr Bevan has practised in Queensland, South Australia and has worked for the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the Kimberley WA. She recently returned from working in the UK for 2 years. Maple Street Surgery is a boutique surgery focussing on the development of excellent patient/doctor relationships and Dr Bevan is particularly interested in the elderly and women’s health. In her spare time she likes to spend time on her farm at Cooroy raising alpacas. Maple Street Surgery is situated on the 1st floor of Eden Hospital. Phone 5447 6644 for appointments.

Mind and Body

• Hypnosis • NLP • Time-Line Techniques

Peter Thompson Cnr Pearl & Elm St COOROY M: 0408 790 969 - H: 5485 1854 unconsciousconnections@gmail.com

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WATTLE STREET DENTAL

Excellence by Choice

DOCTOR THOMAS KLEIN - Principle Dentist Thomas graduated from University of Pretoria in 1983. After completing National Service, he traveled and practiced in Europe, and in 1999 settled his family in Australia. He has a special interest in orthodontics and restorative dentistry and has built his reputation on providing exceptional restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Tom’s interests extend to a 20 year association with CerecTM porcelain restorative dentistry and orthodontics. Away from work, Tom enjoys paragliding and all things outdoors.

20 years experience with CEREC procedures Before

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LIZ TURNBULL - Oral Hygenist Liz is the newest member of the team. She is a Bach of Oral Hygiene graduating from Gillies Planes SA, 1988. Liz’s area of expertise is Oral Hygiene, specializing in preventive oral health. She brings with her a passionate philosophy, that prevention is better than cure, focusing on your preventive oral care and education. ANITA - Practice Manager Anita manages our team and coordinates the exceptional service you will experience each time you visit us at Wattle Street Dental. Anita started her career as a dental assistant on the Sunshine Coast in 1995 and throughout her career has continued to gain a wealth of experience and knowledge in all facets of dentistry, from general clinical dentistry to practice management through continuing education. Anita is committed to the highest level of patient care and is available to assist you with any questions you may have. KARLA - Dental Technician and Senior Clinical Coordinator As Senior Clinical Coordinator, Karla the heart of our clinical team and is devoted to each patient and their individual needs. Karla is not only a highly trained and skilled dental assistant obtaining her Cert III in 1999 she is also a qualified Dental Technician completing her Diploma of Dental Technology 2008. After growing up in Melbourne, Karla relocating to the Sunshine Coast, where she meet her husband Phil whom she wed in April 2010. MERRIL - Clinical Coordinator Merril is the newest asset to join our team. Bringing 13 years of customer service, clinical knowledge and experience to our practice. Soft at heart and in manner she makes, all of our patients feel at ease. Away from the practice Merril, enjoys nothing more then spending quality time with her children and grandchildren.

13 Garnet St, Cooroy - Ph 5447 7669

• All areas of general dental • Durable ceramic restorations - non metalic • Root canal therapy • Wisdom teeth extraction • Orthodontics for all ages • Veteran Affairs • Medicare EPC • Medicare Teen Dental • HICAPS

For more information or to make an appointment contact Wattle Street Dental today

Ph 5447 7669 DR THOMAS KLEIN & ASSOCIATES

Appointments Available

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WE’RE already well into the new year and people are already hard at work on their fitness and weight loss goals. To avoid being disappointed at the end of the year, maybe it’s time to change your approach to achieving your goals. Instead of asking yourself how you can lose more weight, why not ask yourself how you could enjoy exercise more? Instead of watching the scales every morning to mark your successes (or failures), why not track your smaller, yet more important accomplishments? This year we should focus on fit, healthy and better toned bodies. Muscle mass is a very important function of health and improvements in this component of your body composition offers improvements in not just strength and tone, but also to bone density, balance and coordination. Hopefully among the gifts you received from Santa are some that can help you have a healthier and stronger year this year. “Exer-Games” (such as Wii-fit) are very

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More stable blood glucose levels not only improve your health but assist in burning any unwanted body fat gained over the festive season. “Determining the starting resistance for your new or improved resistance program is best assessed by a qualified Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist, or Personal Trainer. For those new to weight training, the initial weight may be used for the first month and more resistance slowly added as your program is progressed for your improvements or you may choose to use a different type of resistance program as you adapt to your toned and healthier muscle mass. A warm up period is required before beginning your resistance exercise routine as warm muscles are more flexible and less likely to be injured. This is a good point of your day to get a walk into your lifestyle, or if you already participate in cardio exercise it is a great opportunity to add a few extra exercises into your routine to keep your muscles well toned.” Phone Hinteractive Physio on 5442 5556.

Health and fitness success just a step away AT this time of year it is quite likely that many of us have made a New Year’s resolution to address our health and fitness. And it is very likely that many of us have already not kept that resolution. Often the hardest part of changing your health and fitness is the very first step – getting started. Bethwyn Hancock’s story may inspire you to stick to your New Year’s resolution this year. “I’d always taken my fitness for

Cooroy Family Practice Welcomes Dr. Hoda Morris

(MBCHB, MRCGP, FRACGP, DFSRH)

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(MBCHB, MRCGP, FRACGP)

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popular and most have recent updates and variations with a focus on making movement fun and are great for getting sedentary people moving, but not intense enough for increasing strength and tone for experienced exercisers. Resistance / weight training is often the focus of those who want to increase strength and provide definition of muscles in targeted areas of the body,” said Craig Steele, Sports Physiotherapist at Hinteractive Physio. “While cardio exercise is also important to health, resistance training is the best strategy for changing your appearance and keeping your bone density and connective tissue healthy. “Resistance exercises help boost your metabolic rate and increase your endurance during other physical activities. “When combined with a good nutrition plan providing healthy quantities of protein, gains in muscle mass and tone burn calories at a faster rate and help to keep your blood glucose levels under control.

granted when I was younger as I was a ballet dancer. However, since having children I hadn’t done any exercise at all and the scales had crept up to alarming figures. I had tried all the diets with no success and when my youngest child went to school last year, I decided it was the year for me to focus on myself. “I chose Make a Difference Health & Fitness to help me achieve my goals as I felt I needed the help of a personal trainer to keep me focussed and accountable. My life has absolutely changed since I’ve been going to Lee - I’ve got more energy, lost about 20 kgs, and my muscle tone has improved. Lee’s approach is really supportive and encouraging but he makes sure you work to your potential. “I never would have believed that I would be the type of person to exercise five times a week, but that’s what I’m doing now - once a week with Lee in the studio as well as swimming, jogging or bike riding. I’ve even competed in some mini-triathlons and have signed up for the Noosa & Mooloolaba triathlons this year as a bit of a goal. “I’ve also used the naturopath services of Maria at Make a Difference and this has kick started my metabolism which was practically non-existent. Maria has also helped with my eating choices and given me lots of guidance. They are a great team and the combination of their services is so effective and has really helped change my mindset and my life. I feel like I’ve got great value for money and I see it as an investment in my future.” So, if you are like Bethwyn and have de-

Left: Bethwyn before her 20kg weight loss Below: In training

cided it is time for you to make a change, maybe your first step should be to give Make a Difference Health & Fitness a try on 5442 6179 or visit www.madhf.com.

health Make an unconscious connection to better your life

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quired throughout its lifetime. The most important thing is that your unconscious mind entertains no limitation whatsoever in regards to your potential as a human being... your best interest is its prime concern. Therein lies the cure.” Arrange an ‘obligation free’ discussion with Peter. He will explain the techniques he uses, how and why they work, how the quality of your life will be enhanced… and get you back onto the path of happiness. Peter Thompson’s therapeutic practice ‘Unconscious Connections’ is now available at the Cooroy Family Practice Centre. For more information phone 5485 1854 or 0408 790 969.

Resolve your fitness resolutions with me! Personal Training. Group Training. Fitness Classes

Limited spots. Great rates. Outdoor or gym training. $50 1 hour one on one training $30 1/2 hour one on one training $30 per person/hour for group sessions $10 per person for 1 hour fitness classes Classes: Kickboxing & Pilates

It’s a NEW YEAR... and a NEW YOU!

Treat yourself

Peter Thompson - Unconscious Connections

New Year’s resolution? - we’ve got the solution!!! POMONA is back on track and getting started with a brand new Shape-Up Your Life Challenge to start the New Year off with positive attitude. After seeing some amazing results before Christmas, we are all eager to jump right back in and get started again. Marian (pictured), who has participated in the last 4 Challenges received some fantastic results as you can see in the pictures. Marian lost 8kg and 22cm’s of body fat on her journey, coming in a very close second with Amanda winning with 9.1kg and 19cms of body fat loss. They were neck and neck almost all the way. The Challenges are a lot of fun and we have a great group vibe. Sharing tips along the way to keep our momentum going and startling medical results, the support is just fantastic and we just love coming and seeing each other every week. The new Shape-Up Your Life Challenge will be starting at Pomona on Tuesday the 25th of January. We would love to see you there and join in this great event. Seats are limited call Sharon on 5485 2320 or Jenni on 5485 1876 to enquire or to book your seat. Look forward to your call.

NOTICE classes - gym - sauna spa massage - health & aroma

IS YOUR CHILD’S SPINE IN LINE? KIDS SCOLIOSIS CHECK & INITIAL CONSULTATION Did you know scoliosis in kids does not always present with symptoms, however it may be related to other health problems as your child grows into adulthood including: spinal misalignment, headaches & neck concerns, hip problems & pelvic imbalance to name a few. These concerns may lead to degeneration, arthritis and pain. Have your child’s spine professionally checked! Discover how this method of health care will work for your child. Our approach deals with spinal correction, nutritional support and exercise programs. Best of all our method does not include any drugs or medication, it’s natural, low force & very safe.

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NOT everyone is depressed or has habit disorders such as smoking, excess weight or drug addiction. Not everyone is scared to face life because of a phobia, or is creating unhappiness in their own or their family’s lives because of emotional problems … but many are. Are you? The solution is already there … within your ‘unconscious’ mind. “That may sound unbelievably simplistic but it’s a fact,” said Hypnosis Practitioner Peter Thompson. “The limitations in your life are limitations based on your conscious mind’s critical appraisal of past experiences, particularly stressful ones. But the unconscious mind is the reservoir of all experience and knowledge ac-

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Trades & Services AIR CONDITIONING

BULK SPREADING

FENCING

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We DESIGN We DELIVER We INSTALL We GUARANTEE

LIME PLUS

5440 5431 0419 555 366

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

CONCRETING

QBSA No 1125039

Fertilisers / Gypsum / Chook Manure

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

5471 0001 - 0409 547 100 QBSA Lic No: 537510

AUTO ELECTRICIAN

CARPET CARE

CONCRETING

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

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

15B Factory Street, POMONA

0409 463 656

PH: 5485 2524

BACKHOE & BOBCATS

BLACK MOUNTAIN BOBCAT SERVICE • 150mm Chain Trencher • 150, 300 & 450mm Augers • New Holland 65hp 4x4 Tractor Hire • Slashing and Ripping

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CARPET

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

CONCRETING SERVICES

20 Years Experience

Servicing all Local Areas • Driveways • Shed Slabs • Tennis Courts • Exposed Aggregate Specialists

Phone

Andrew

5447 0345 0409 212 142 EARTHWORKS / EXCAVATOR • 4, 5 & 12 tonne excavator hire • posi track & truck hire • dams & waterways construction • house pads & construction earthworks • driveways & general earthworks • environmental works

0438 113 313

0409 954 228

BACKHOE & BOBCATS

CAR PARTS

10 Maple St Cooroy

Ph: 5447 6544 A/H: 5442 5078 HOME RENOVATIONS

J&R Home Renovations NO WORK TOO SMALL Specialising in • Bathroom Renovations • Decks • Pergolas • Extensions • Pensioner Discounts • Free Quotes • All Work Guaranteed

Jeff Myers 0401 385 320 QBSA No: 41606 Rob Wade 0407 318 285 QBSA No: 1012433

Rod Stevens

Call Pat on

HIRE

PORTERS

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CARPET CARE

Noosa Cooroy Road, Cooroy 5442 5044

ELECTRICAL

LANDSCAPING

Cooroy Eumundi Electrical Services

Pty Ltd

Richard Oxborough

0419 653 132 Ph 5447 7251 Fax 5447 6134

Elona Bosboom

Ceiling fans/Safety Switches

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

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Mobile: 0416 241 261 BUILDERS

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

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BUILDERS

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CLEANING SERVICES

EXHAUST

LANDSCAPING

SUTTON’S CLEANING SERVICE Locally Owned & Operated - 30 years Experience All aspects of landscaping & gardening with a CREATIVE, ORGANIC approach

16 Years Experience

Sean Morrow

Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Oil Arrestors, Liquid Waste

0411 312 284 - 5485 0525

PH: 5447 6477

www.suttonscleaning.com.au

www.oneearthlandscaping.com.au

0418 713 244

COMPUTER SOLUTIONS

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

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

QBSA Lic no. 1119365

FENCING

MOWING & MULCHING

FENCING INNOVATIONS

MOWING & MULCHING

We do the lot!

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

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

Service

• Light to Medium Slopes • Mows up-to speeds of 15km/hour • Kubota Zero Turn 5ft (60in) Cut • Brush Cutting • Mulching • Acreages, House Yards • Industrial, Commercial • Free Quote

Servicing All Areas Phone Darrel 0412 020 789

Trades & Services PAINTING

PLUMBING

SLASHING

Acer Tree Services

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

PAINTING

PUMPS

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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

Adrian Black 0438 588 289 BSA 1053652

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

7A7A Diamond St, Diamond Street Noosa Cooroy Rd PO Box 930 Cooroy QLD 4563 COOROY Email belleis1@bigpond.net.au

5447 7992 0458 777 992

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TREE SURGEON 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:

5485 5021 • 0412 624 351

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

SMASH REPAIR

TRUCK HIRE

POMONA TILT & CRANE TRUCK HIRE Tom & Debbie Lehmann

Cars Machinery Containers

(owner operators)

5442 5088

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

Stan Kidd

5485 1613 0419 780 747

PHONE & COMPUTER CONNECTIONS

REMOVALS

TILING

TRUCK HIRE

ALL TYPES OF PHONE POINTS

COMBINED COASTAL

Carpenter/Tiler

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• KITCHEN / BATHRROM / LAUNDRY • REPAIRS / MAINTENANCE / RE-TILING • 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

FROM CARS TO CONTAINERS & ANYTHING IN BETWEEN

Call John Muller

Container Sales & Hire

0458 210 552

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• Bedroom • Garage • Computer Points • Fax • Repairs

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

PHONE PAUL 0403 219 606 PLUMBING

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

Call 5442 6788

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REMOVALS

After hours & weekends 0418 711 438 QBSA No: 50098

PLUMBING

SWIFT

PLUMBING Sewer Connections Hot Water Systems All Drainage & Maintenance Experienced Local

Ph Johnno

OWEN 5447 6916 FAX 5447 7645 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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• 2 mtr, • 4 mtr, • 6 mtr. Locally owned and operated

FULLY LICENSED - QBSA 42054 COOROY & DISTRICT

TROPHIES & ENGRAVING

5447 6322

SCREENS-BLINDS-AWNINGS

TV TUNING

Manufacturers of Stainless Steel Security Screens & Doors

• AWNINGS FREE • VERTICAL BLINDS QUOTES • ROLLER BLINDS QBSA Lic No 704038 • CEDAR VENETIANS & SHUTTERS • SECURITY DOORS & SCREENS

Paul Best Digital TV Tuning Tuning

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

BSA 1166089

5485 1287

Prompt Service PH: 0413 699 572

PLUMBING

SCRAP METAL

TREE SURGEON

0432 099 746

FREE DISPOSAL FREE TOWING

Contact Chris for all Plumbing Requirements PH: 5485 3928 safariplumbing@bigpond.com QBSA No:1099903

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

0418 723 080 or 5442 8111

TYRE & MECHANICAL

For all your

Shop 2, Emerald St, Cooroy 4563 ryken@austarnet.com.au

23 Factory Street Pomona

0414 840 298

Rykenberg Jewellers

Phone: 5442 5844 Mobile: 0417 786 776

COOROORA SCREENS & BLINDS

S S C TILT TRAY

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

Brett Gowen 0422 868 911, 5441 5997

Helping trees live with people

WATER DELIVERIES

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

Ph: 5447 6229 WATER TREATMENT We Supply Water Filters & Clean Water Tanks • Tank Cleaning, minimal loss of water • Complete range of filters • Iron & Tanin removal • Bore & spear water correction • Water softeners • Home & Commercial

Call Neil Howie 0401 025 072 www.pristinewater.net.au

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BEING completely self-sufficient will soon be a goal for every home owner as energy and water costs escalate. This property offers that and so much more right now in a secluded location just a short 7 minute drive to the thriving township of Cooroy. Privacy and views on 36 acres with a fully self sufficient 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom hardwood timber home with 3m wide wraparound verandahs, totally separate liveable shed and another 6x9m enclosed steel framed shed with verandah and carport. The energy efficiency of this solar powered property is complemented with gas appliances for cooking, fridge and hot water. There’s also an original Crown controlled combustion stove that provides a more natural winter heating option. Open plan design with raked timber ceilings and gorgeous Rosewood timber floors. Plenty of windows and doors to frame the view and to provide loads of natural light. All rooms are spacious with built in robes and the

main bedroom is ensuited. There’s a total of 80,000 litres rainwater storage capacity, organic veggie garden and orchard. The liveable shed at the rear of the property is also solar powered, with gas fridge and hot water. It is fully timber lined and insulated with spectacular views from the bath. Also featuring timber covered deck, landscaped gardens, fruit trees, garden sheds and a 7x12m workshop/shed. With approximately 10 acres of cleared, fertile, useable land this property would suit most lifestyle choices. A couple of dams, meandering creek, two 100 year old fig trees and plenty of bird and wildlife to enjoy. Surrounded by larger acreage, this peaceful property is a rare find so close to town, utilising environmentally sustainable practices that will save the owner thousands of dollars each year. $789,000 Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 or 5447 7000 hinternoosa.com.au

Further reduction $445,000 forced sale SET in a peaceful and private location on 14 acres this lovely character filled property offers an escape from the hustle and bustle. Built from irreplaceable Eumundi Stone the home displays open plan living areas with high raked ceilings, central kitchen, two large bedrooms, the main with ensuite and two air-conditioned offices suitable as third and fourth bedrooms. Whilst the home does need a cosmetic makeover the design and positioning allows for huge potential. A view from every room, be it over the picturesque lagoon, landscaped gardens or the sparkling inground pool. A double lock up garage is accessed from the home and an additional farm shed provides plenty of accommodation for cars and equipment. The property has a large dam and bore providing an abundance of water for any agricultural or horticultural pursuits with an extensive irrigation system already in place. Phone Michael Robins, Raine & Horne Pomona on 5485 1787 or 0431 865 616. Cootharaba- $445,000.

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real estate Let’s talk about the elephant in the room IS it a Real Estate price bubble or a media bubble of journalistic hot air? Hinternoosa.com.au would like to burst that bubble with facts and suggest that our hinterland market provides a gift to both buyers and sellers (whose properties are priced realistically). I’ve said it before, but it applies even more today, that our hinterland demographic is a lot more resilient than other regions in Australia. Despite Sooth-Sayers predictions of Murray Brown further downward pressure on prices, the hinterland continues to provide the perfect environment to purchase your green dream. Sales have ranged from $300,000 to in the millions, with an average price of $568,700. We’re experiencing good turnover in local property in the 4th quarter of 2010, over the past 3 months we’ve written a contract every 2nd working day! Our buyer demographic is largely made up of people who aspire to live a low stress sustainable lifestyle. Hinterland properties offer a more holistic approach to affordable family life and we’re very lucky to have the best of both worlds with the glamour of Noosa Heads on our doorstep should we chose to indulge. Although we also have excellent shopping, restaurants and cafés dotted locally in the hinterland pockets of Cooroy, Pomona, Eumundi & Doonan/Tinbeerwah. Following hot off the heels of our nine million dollar library complex, Cooroy coffee connoisseurs are well pleased that Jamaica Blue has come to our town. Well as 2011 begins it’s time to reflect on where we have been and where we are going. Considering the challenging economic climate in Australia and the inclement weather that we experienced in the second half of the year, all in all the results were good for 2010. On average hinternoosa.com.au, in our core business area, in the Noosa Hinterland incorporating Eumundi, Cooroy and Pomona averaged about 10 to 12 sales a month and even December effected by the flooding and the festive season saw us write a dozen contracts with an average sale price around $700,000. I anticipate that 2011 will see more of the same. The restrained economic climate in the world, along with the stronger dollar, will limit the number of buyers in our market place. However if buyers and sellers are realistic I anticipate that we will write similar business this year to what was the case in 2010. Buyers continue to do a lot of their research online, hence they are very well informed and more than ever the three P’s are critical to achieve a sale at a good price. For those that are unaware the three P’s are Price, Presentation and Promotion. In 2011 sellers and agents who don’t keep the focus right on the three P’s simply won’t sell. Already in January 2011, hinternoosa.com.au has achieved some benchmark sale prices in the town of Cooroy. This demonstrates that whilst there are a reduced number of buyers in the market place, they are prepared to pay the price when they find the dream property. Our region enjoys a buyers demographic that is very broad. For this reason it is my view that the economic impacts of the Eastern Australian flooding and the high Australian dollar will only slightly reduce the number of buyers active in the market place, as they will be replaced by purchasers who are not affected by those two circumstances. Murray Brown, principal hinternoosa.com.au

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Relaxing setting EXTRAORDINARY COOROY HOLDING IN CENTRAL BUSINESS AREA Superb location in the main street of town. this classic original Queenslander with 3+ bedrooms is set on 2 titles, totaling 1533m2 block zoned community services giving you multiple uses, eg. medical centre, veterinarian, restaurant etc. The home features VJ walls with high ceilings, French doors, enclosed verandah and air-con. The property is fully fenced with electric gates & total security throughout. A rare opportunity. ID:2843

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REMEMBER the yesteryear throughout this lovely 80 year old 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom timber Queenslander with double car accommodation, 2 sheds and a carport all set on a lovely 2 ½ Acres of land, backing onto Rainforest and only 7 minutes to Cooroy Township, set in the Noosa Hinterland on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Upstairs of this lovely home offers large living areas with VJ walls, timber floors and high ceilings. Well appointed timber kitchen. French doors leading out to the large verandahs. Two good sized bedrooms, a study and a bathroom. Downstairs has a large living area, bar, air conditioning, 2 good sized bedrooms and a bathroom. Double car accommodation and

storage area. Also there are 2 Colour bond sheds a carport and a veggie patch. The flat useable land makes it ideal for growing crops and a safe place for the kids and pets to play, even room for a pony. Take a walk through the gardens to the beautiful rainforest setting to see the birds and the wildlife, check out the creeks and the waterways. Sit back and enjoy the peace and quiet that this property has to offer and its only 7 minutes from town, with shops, schools and public transport. Only 20 minutes drive to Noosaville river or 1 ½ hours to Brisbane. For all enquiries please call Warren at E Noosa Realty on 0407 730 987 or email warren@e-noosa.com.au Price: $549,000.

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What a charming 1925’s Queenslander with 4 bedrooms plus office and 2 bathrooms with inground pool. Set high on over 11 acres of land to capture the beautiful views of the Hinterland. Includes a 6x15m livable shed, 6x6m carport, dam and a creek, set on a quiet no-through road only 5 minutes to Cooroy. The home features VJ walls, high ceilings, polished timber floors, modern kitchen, formal & informal living areas that flow out to the large verandah & deck. Fully fenced land is great for livestock or a tree change. ID:2856

$985,000 Warren Berry 0407 730 987

PRESTIGE LIVING WITH NOOSA AT YOUR DOOR STEP Magnificent 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom rendered home set on 2 1/2 acres. Including 3 car garage, creek with pump, amazing 11x13m american style barn. The home features large open plan living areas, modern 2 pac kitchen, large outdoor entertainment area, 9 ft ceilings, tinted windows and ducted air-con. Tar sealed driveway. This is a great package. ID:2837

$899,000 Warren Berry 0407 730 987

PRETTY AS A PICTURE Beautifully restored 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Queenslander with double lock-up garage, 3 bay shed, 4 dams and improved pastures. Set on a lovely 35 acres of land. The home features upstairs & downstairs living areas with VJ walls, polished timber floors, high ceilings, large verandahs and stylish kitchen. Only mins away from Pomona town, schools and shops. ID: 2869

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QUEENSLANDER ON 69 ACRES

WELL located low set 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, brick and tile home with a double garage, 6 x 3 colour bond shed and an inground pool, placed on over 2 acres of land and only 6 minutes to Cooroy Township, set in the Noosa Hinterland on the Sunshine Coast Queensland. The home offers formal living and dining, informal meal and family rooms, plus a TV room for the kids. A well located kitchen to service all areas. The main bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite is located at the front of the home. The other 3 bedrooms all have built in wardrobes. The main bathroom is at the other end. Walk through the kitchen and laundry to

the garage with this easy access it is great for mum with all the shopping. Relax in the outdoor entertainment area, overlooking the inground pool. With side access to the property, great for the boat, caravan or trailer. 10,000 gallon fresh water tank, hidden under ground. The fully fenced back yard makes it a safe place for the children and pets to play. Parks, shops and public transport all close by. All this only 6 minutes from Cooroy, 20 minutes from Noosaville or 1 ½ hours to Brisbane. For all details call Warren at E-Noosa Realty on 0407 730 987 or email warren@e-noosa.com.au Price: $495,000.

Clean and tidy 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom timber Queenslander with a double lockup garage, set on 69 acres of land with a pumping licence from Six Mile Creek. The Queenslander features high ceilings, polished timber floors and tongue and grove walls in the lounge and family room. Modern kitchen and dining room leading out to the verandah. Good sized bedrooms, and bathroom. Walking distance to Cooran Township and only mins away from Pomona with country views and lifestyle. ID:2868

$600,000 Warren Berry 0407 730 987

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Licenced & Insuranced Alan Hocking and Chuck Nelson - World Double Title holders for players over 75 AT the recent World Super Seniors creditable fourth out of 14 teams repTennis Championships held in Antalya resenting their country. Turkey, local member of the Tewantin Early in January, Alan is player in Tennis Club, Alan Hocking, pairing Newcastle at the Australian Seniors with an American partner, Chuck Nel- Championships, representing and capson, won the World Double Title for taining the Queensland 75s team durplayers over 75. ing the first week of the teams event Each year the International Tennis and competing in the individual chamFederation organise teams events for pionships during the second week. senior players and at the recent cham- During the two weeks of the champipionships there were over 30 countries onships there will be close to 1000 senrepresented in age groups from 60 and ior tennis players over the age of 35 above with more than 800 players par- involved in the carnival. ticipating. Alan was the Chairman of the Eden In the teams event Alan was captain Rehabilitation Centre Board for sevof the Australian over 75 men’s team eral years during its establishment comprising John O’Brien, a past mem- stages and whilst his community acber of the Davis Cup Squad, Ray tivities have reduced in recent years Woodforde, father of Mark, and he is still actively involved in seniors Malcolm Heard, a former Olympic bas- tennis administration, and other comketball players, where they came a very munity activities.

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THE Cooroy Gynmastics Club (WAG Group) headed by Kristy-Lee Llyod ended their year of hard work & training in a fantastic fun workout day at The Workout Shed, Cooroy. Rounded up by (commando) Russ, the girls were put through their places, getting down & very dirty. These girls could sure show Commando Steve and those BIG LOSERS a thing or two!! The day was rounded up with a spa & treat and the girls achieved their

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Cooroy Tennis Club COOROY Tennis Club welcomes our new Club Coach, Rob Schmitt. Rob replaces Matthew Whitecross, who recently departed to take up a coaching position in Hong Kong, after 4 years at the Cooroy Tennis Club. Rob is an accredited Level 2 Tennis Coach and junior development Coach. The Club is holding a free come and try day from 9am on Sunday 30th January 2011 at our courts on Mary River Road, Cooroy. This is a great chance for anyone interested in playing tennis to have a go. Suitable footwear required. Balls provided and we will have some spare racquets available for use by anyone who needs one. Join us for mixed social tennis on Sunday 6 February at 5pm. Free sausage sizzle from 5.30pm. Balls provided and cost is $2 for members and $5 for non members. The Club encourages anyone interested in playing tennis to come along to social

tennis held every Thursday 8am and the first Sunday of each month at 5pm. 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. Veterans Tennis competition commences in February. Veterans Tennis (over 35 years old). Matches played approximately once a month Sunday afternoons from February to November 2011. Nominations required by 21/01/11 for a new men’s fixture series commencing 06/02/ 11 (4 men per team) Nominations required by 28/01/11 for mixed night fixtures commencing 27/02/11 (3 men and 2 women per team Expressions of interest from interested players to Cooroy Tennis Club fixtures coordinator Rhonda Prescott Ph 07 54425657 or email rhonda@spiderweb.com.au

ON Thursday, 20th January at the Memorial Hall, Cooroy, guest speaker Isabell Shipard will speak about ‘The Power of Herbs in our Daily Life’. Isabell has over 30 years of experience in the growing and research into herbs and their health and healing properties. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of herbs, has written a number of books on the topic. The meeting begins at 7pm with the Marketplace, an opportunity to purchase locally grown produce and seeds with Isabell’s talk at about 7.30pm. Entry free. Members and visitors welcome. Tea and coffee available for a gold coin afterwards.

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The Tables have turned POMONA Community House Table Tennis Group: With the new Pomona Community House Shed nearing completion, members of the Pomona Table Tennis Group will have the opportunity to move to this new venue. The group is currently housed under the Memorial Hall, next to the Red Cross shop, and have expanded their playing times, now being Mondays 6 PM to 9 PM, Wednesdays and Fridays 8.30 AM to 11.30 AM (these times/dates are open to review). Recently the group purchased a new competition quality table, which is a welcome addition to the two existing tables.

With this new venue potential, the group is looking for new players, especially from Cooroy and surrounding areas. The table tennis group has been in existence since August 2007 and is open to men and women of any age and fitness level. Most members attend in order to enjoy competitive games with friendly, like-minded people at minimum cost (currently $ 3.00 per person), a hot cup of tea or coffee and biscuits are included. Any person interested in joining this group, please phone Bernhard 5485 0040 (Pomona) or Paul 5485 4485 (Kin Kin) or John 5485 3759 (Cootharaba/Boreen Point)

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THERE may have been a GFC in 2010 but that did not stop the amazing efforts of one small country RSL and their volunteers who raised over $50,000 for the community through their Community Benefit Events which included the now famous Aussie Trivia, the outrageous good fun of the Barefoot Bowls and BBQs, and the culturally invigorating Art Exhibitions with a twist! Recipients of these funds were many, and included essential service organisations such as the SES and the Black Mountain Fire Brigade, care providers Katie Rose Cottage and Bloomhill Cancer Help, and sporting clubs such as the Cooroy Pony Club and Badminton. Young Australian Gymnastic representative Dillon was also assisted, with funds raised to help fly him to Las Vegas in March to do Cooroy proud and compete with the world’s best. This fundraising was in addition to the extra community services that the Cooroy RSL has initiated, such as the Community bus which provides shopping trips and transport for medical appointments to the elderly and the disabled, the Tourist Information stand, and application to provide Cooroy with a Sport & Recreation Coordinator. Club representative Sandy Bolton said that the

RSL has truly become the hub of Cooroy, and that the incredible injection of funds into the Community in hard times continues to ensure that Cooroy has the best in services for all ages, making it one of the most desirable locations to live in the Sunshine Coast. On behalf of the club she would like to thank all members and visitors who have attended the many fundraising events throughout the year, and to the volunteers and businesses especially Guardian Pharmacy who continue to provide the essential sponsorship to make much of this possible. The aim for 2011 is to exceed last year’s efforts, and the team has a range of events that are not only great fun, but raise monies for the regions non profit sector, and continue to strengthen Cooroy as the caring, friendly town that it is famous for. For more information on how your organisation can become a recipient, or how you as part of the community can help out, please contact Sandy Bolton on 54476131. The next fundraiser is for the Community Hospice on the 22nd, and the Art Exhibition/ Chocolate Feast on Feb 11 for Eden Rehabilitation Centre.

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Myall St, Cooroy • 5447 6258 Chrissie Fussell, safe on “trainer wheels” tranquil peaceful Lake Macdonald. NOOSA Boat Club, started in just June 2009, is firmly established on scenic Lake Macdonald with rowers on the water most days of the week. Club captain Linda Grams is keen to acknowledge the support the club has had since its earliest days from the Noosa District Community Hatchery. “We’ve had a great relationship with the hatchery since our first days of planning the club,” she said. “The ongoing support from Vince Collis has been phenomenal, we simply wouldn’t be there without it.” The hatchery provides an important base for the club and storage for its boats and equipment. The rowing club has steadily increased its membership since it started, catering for rowers of all abilities and ages. “Our members range from complete be-

ginners to longstanding rowers and across an age range that stretches from 16 to 70,” Linda said. “Our club atmosphere is strongly encouraging, with personalised coaching, and from day one we’ve had a strong emphasis on safety. “It’s such a sociable and enjoyable way to keep fit, in a fantastic natural environment.” First time rower Chrissie Fussell, who joined the club in August last year, couldn’t agree more and found “trainer wheels”, floats attached to a scull, a huge help in becoming confident and feeling safe on the lake. “It was a great start, and being on the lake gives a beautiful, tranquil connection with nature,” she said. Chrissie found the club very welcoming, and rowing has given her a new focus on her health and fitness.

“Rowers of all ages can participate together,” she said. “On the water I find myself on an equal footing with all age groups, you’re not put into a box.” Noosa Boat Club encourages all rowing interests from social to competitive and in the last year members have competed in state, national and international competitions, bringing home a large clutch of medals. Linda said they are keen to take on more new members, especially new recruits for Learn to Row courses. Membership is not necessary for Learn to Row programs and course fees can be offset against membership when it is taken up. Anyone interested in finding out more about Noosa Boat Club and signing up for a Learn to Row course can call Linda Grams on 0402 484 614.

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