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Hi Everyone Well finally we have a winner - yes the counting has been completed and the new Councillor for Division 1 is Pick Rick. Well that is what many locals now refer to Rick Baberowski as - looks like his election branding might stick. However as he will be sworn into office this week I guess we had better get used to calling him Cr Baberowski. And as the new door into the world of Local Government opens for Cr Baberowski one closes for former Councillor Grosskreutz, who will now be known as Mrs Anna Egmollesse of the Clarence Valley, NSW. After 17 years in the job, Anna is really looking forward to some time out before she takes on any new challenges. Kylie spent some time with her this week talking about the highlights of her time in the job and the
transition she is now making in her life (see story page 5). And I imagine for the four other candidates that have thrown themselves into the task of campaigning over the past 12 months – they also will have been doing plenty of soul searching and looking at where to next for them. I have to say I think it is a pretty courageous thing today to put yourself out there as a candidate for an election – and while there can be only one winner – it has definitely been an eye opener to follow the passion and determination of each candidate in trying to be the one out front, at the end of voting. Regards,
This Week in GCNews Local news............................................. 3-9 Doing business........................................ 10 Community groups................................... 12 You said it............................................... 14 Be the Master of your kitchen.................... 15 Health beauty & wellbeing........................ 16 Living..................................................... 17 Out and about......................................... 18 Things 2 do............................................. 19 Elected Reps........................................... 20 Real estate......................................... 21-23 Churches and community notices.............. 24 Trades............................................... 25-29 Gardening............................................... 30 Sports news............................................ 31 Classifieds.......................................... 32-33 Fun page................................................. 34
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On the Cover Glass House local Max Chapman and his three charges, from left, Scoldy, Mandrake and Rocky. Read about his special bond with the horses on page 4.
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Peachester District Horticultural Society’s next meeting at Peachester Hall, 9.30am, followed by a visit to John and Pam Innes garden. Visitors welcome. For more information contact Patricia 5496 9169.
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The Sunshine Coast’s nondenominational Spirituality Support Group, 9.30am for 10.00am - 3.00pm at the Mary Mackillop Centre, Beerwah. Explore new ways of being with the Australian author of ‘Eternal Music’ and ‘Sacred Dance’ at a one day workshop, The Journey, in Beerwah. BYO Lunch to share: Tea and coffee provided: Cost $20.00. Bookings 5491 2011. Glasshouse Country Christian College open day, 10.00am 2.00pm. Tours, café, car wash, science shows, drama, music and dance performances and much more. Phone 5439 0033. Beerwah Ladies night out! Hosted by Beerwah State School P&C, theme is red and black. The night includes trivia, games and prizes to be won. Cost $20.00 per person with dessert included. BYO, ncluding a glass. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Justine Baker on 5439 0406.
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Polls declared as final votes counted Eleven days after ratepayers across the region went to the polls, the results are finally in, with Rick Baberowski now officially declared the new councillor for Division 1, and Jenny McKay being returned in Division 5. Literally only hours after the results being declared, Rick Baberowski was keen to pass on a huge thanks to the communities of Division 1. Rick said he was pleased by the results from all the booths, which showed the support of the community was widespread, taking out the primary vote in more than half of the polling booths across the division. “I am so proud of my supporters and my family, and I would particularly like to acknowledge my son Huxley, who showed tremendous insight into the politics of electioneering,” Rick said. Rick said he was also grateful to those members of the business community who displayed his signage, and acknowledged the strong campaigns of fellow candidates, Bob McLean and Ann Ross, who had both congratulated him on his win. He said one of his first priorities as councillor would be to lift the standard of maintenance across the division, particularly in hinterland townships like Glass House. “One of the unifying concerns that was made apparent to me by ratepayers was the state of the road network, and it’s obvious that some areas urgently require reconstruction, rather than ongoing costly repairs,” he said. He said the final weeks of the campaign highlighted the need for the community to not tolerate the smear tactics.
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“It’s important that the community don’t accept that smear campaigns are an acceptable part of the democratic process, and hopefully people have seen through it,” he said. In Division 5, sitting councillor Jenny McKay was returned with a healthy majority. I am absolutely delighted with being re-elected with over 73 per cent of the vote,” Cr McKay said. “I believe that these results show that my division has given me a clear indication that they have confidence in my ability to make their voices heard in Council.” Cr McKay said her first priority would be to continue to fight for the upgrade to the railway line and to improve on the road infrastructure. She also said she will be petitioning the new mayor to support the rural road sealing program. “I am humbled by the support of the communities I represent and I would like to thank them wholeheartedly for giving me the opportunity to keep on working for them to improve services and facilities for the hinterland,” she said.
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Meet Max Chapman. Many Glass House locals might recognise Max, but you might be more likely to recognise him when he’s sitting on the back of a horse. Earlier this month, Max came to the attention of the broader Sunshine Coast region when he was awarded the inaugural ‘Peace Out’ award for his work with and passion for horses. Max says horses are in his blood, and it’s no doubt an extension of his passion that has seen him teach local children who might otherwise not be fortunate enough, to learn to ride. The former mounted policeman, who retired in Glass House with wife Elaine around seven years ago, is the custodian of three horses, and can be found down at the paddock on Coonowrin Road feeding, grooming and exercising them twice a day. He has also lea the local Anzac Day parades with two of his steads for the past two years. The ex-racing thoroughbreds, Scoldy, Mandrake and Rocky, were headed for the abattoir when Max rescued them and restored their health. Today, despite their age (Scoldy is 23, Mandrake is 20, and Rocky is 15), the horses are fit and healthy, thanks to the years of Max’s dedication and care. This horse lover is also known to help out other horse-owners in the area who may have behavioural or other problems with their horses. He sees it as simply retraining them out of bad habits, but it’s obvious his passion runs much deeper. “My wife reckons she would get more attention if she had four legs,” he jokes. But at the end of the day, Max admits Scoldy, Mandrake and Rocky are his mates, and he loves them. While he isn’t an active campaigner, Max can’t stand to see horses sent off to abattoirs once they have served their purpose, but despite his passion, he is aware of his limitations, as horses aren’t cheap. The cost of feeding them alone is $80.00 a week, and together with the costs of farriers, vets and regular grooming, his is an
Max with Scoldy, Mandrake and Rocky expensive hobby. But the joy he shares in their company, and the joy they bring to others in the community, is well worth the effort, he said. He’s quick to note the support of the local community, who have over the years also shown the extent of their appreciation for his passion for the horses. This includes two former students, Jasmine Ruhle and Melissa Post, who as well as being fellow horse lovers, help out with caring for the horses, particularly when Max isn’t able to. Another well known local, retired farmer Barry Fullerton, owns the land the horses are kept on, and hasn’t charged Max a single penny. Just last week, a local couple who were driving by the paddock on Coonowrin Road stopped and offered to donate a bag of food every fortnight, after hearing about Max’s care and compassion for the horses, an act of generosity that blew him away. “I don’t do it for any reward or recognition, but simply because I have such a special bond with them,” he said. “I care for these horses because I love doing it, but it’s heartening to see others in the community reach out and help,” he said.
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Local couple celebrate milestone
Family and friends recently helped John and Pam Innes celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. As well as the many lovely cards they received, were congratulatory messages from HR Queen Elizabeth, Governor General Quetin Bryce, Prime Minister Julia Gillard and MPs Peter Slipper and Wyatt Roy. Their four children watched John and Pam cut the raspberry and white chocolate cake made by their daughter Wendy and granddaughter Elena. It was accompanied by cup cakes made of the same recipe.
Most of John and Pam Innes' family were able to join them for their Diamond wedding celebration
Retiring councillor reflects on a successful career When retiring Division 1 councillor Anna Grosskreutz, or Mrs Eggmolesse, as she is now known, arrived at a farewell morning tea in her honour earlier this month, she had to spend a few moments in the car to collect herself, and wipe away the tears.
“I was simply overwhelmed by the emotion I felt for this community that I have been part of for so long,” Anna said. And while she says it only seems like yesterday that she started her 17 year career in local government, it’s only been in the last few days that she has had the chance to reflect. “It’s like I’ve been so busy being busy that I feel I haven’t had the chance to stop and smell the roses.” It’s been a career full of highlights and emotional achievements, such as the reopening of the Peachester cemetery, and the official opening of Beerwah’s Library and community hall, that will remain with her when she leaves the region this week to begin a new life with husband Russell in the Clarence Valley, in northern New South Wales. Anna said she knew when she made the decision not to run at the 2012 local government elections that it was the right one. “I was at a point where I wanted to spend more time with my husband and my family, when you start to realise just how important time is,” Anna said. She said she remembers how she and her family were embraced by the local community when they first arrived here, around 25 years ago.
Anna with Nev Anning at the farewell morning tea I’ve always known that when the going got too tough, I could count on this region to band together in support, and that is what representing people is all about,” she said. “I knew in my heart that when I stood up to represent my community, that I was representing Team Glasshouse Country, and no one could be prouder than that.” But she has no plans to make a political comeback when she settles into her new community. It seems, however, that the locals in Clarence Valley may have different ideas for Anna, who they have already fondly nicknamed Mrs Katter, in honour of her large white gardening hat that she has often been seen wearing by her new neighbours. And what does she think about that? “I think it’s wonderful. I’ve already received such a warm response from the locals, it’s a community not unlike Glasshouse, and I feel like I’m home.”
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Third annual Glass House Volunteer Awards
Last Wednesday, Andrew Powell MP, hosted the third annual Glass House Volunteer Awards that have been designed to recognise the hard work of volunteers in the Glass House electorate.
“Volunteers truly are the lifeblood of any community - they are the ones that keep things ticking over and in some cases they are just not thanked enough for the vital role they play," Mr Powell said. The Glass House Volunteer Awards are an annual event held to coincide with National Volunteers Week. Mr Powell invites community groups, Andrew Powell with Glasshouse Country volunteers. Photo courtesy schools, churches and sporting groups Australia Zoo from across the electorate to submit a nomination for one of their outstanding All nominees are presented with a certificate of volunteers. thanks and appreciation. "The Glass House Volunteer Awards are in their third year and as the nominations started rolling in I was thrilled to see so many community groups taking the opportunity to recognise these hardworking volunteers. "What is really special about this annual ceremony is the smile we get to see on the faces of those who are recognised. Seeing how proud they are to be acknowledged in this small way is one of the most rewarding parts of being a local member," Mr Andrew Powell with the Australia Zoo Powell said.
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When is the perfect time to get a family Portrait? By Lea Parkes
GCNews recently spoke to local photographer Kathy Hill of Whisper Images and we got talking about when the best time is to get a family portrait. Apparently there are plenty of reasons (or excuses) for delaying getting your photos taken, and Kathy has heard them all from not being able to afford them at the moment, to wanting to lose weight, get their hair done, having their braces taken off, or when the baby is older. However, Kathy has learnt a sad lesson that sometimes you don’t always have the luxury of ‘down the track’ so her advice is don’t put off creating a beautiful family memory. “My nephew, Logan, was diagnosed with cancer just weeks after his sixth birthday, we lost him three weeks before he turned seven,” Kathy said. “While my sister has about 9,000 photos that were taken during his short life – with plenty of happy snaps from birthdays, days at the beach etc, but they are all taken by her or her husband therefore never included them all in the picture. “The few that did have all of them were snapped on a phone and so while they are still nice photos of great times, they are sadly lacking in quality and clarity. “Of course hindsight is a great thing but in its absence, my sister is sad that there are not more images with all of the family in clear good quality photos,” said Kathy. “The fact that we live about 1100km away from each other means that I wasn't able to make the family photos happen as often as we would have liked. “However if there can be a positive side to this, my sister has thrown herself into fundraising for
Childrens' Cancer research and several of the supporting services which rely 100 per cent on donations. “Last year, in just six months, she raised over $56,000 and this year she is planning to top that. The Logan Wells Foundation Inc has just been launched to assist families with children with Cancer,” said Kathy. Kathy is doing her bit to help by doing what she knows best - fabulous lifetime memories in the form of beautiful family portraits. Instead of the usual session fee of $165.00 it will be just $60.00 with $40.00 going to the Logan Wells Foundation. “You will receive a 5x7 inch enlargement of your choice and further images may also be purchased if you wish,” Kathy said As for those excuses, don’t let them get in the way of a permanent family record! And remember if it's braces or acne standing in the way, there is plenty that Kathy can do to pose you in the best position and digital editing can also help. So, when is the perfect time for a family Portrait? Honestly? It's right now! So if you want to seize the day and get your family portrait done give Kathy a call on 5494 9555 or mobile 0409 049 074 or you might want to check out her fabulous work on www.whisperimages.com.au
Gowinta defends decision to outsource seasonal workers Last week, one of the region’s largest farms, Gowinta Farms, came under fire after announcing plans to scrap its seasonal workforce in favour of moving to contract workers. Managing director Len Smith said the decision was made simply to try and keep his business afloat. “Like many businesses, we’ve been finding things very tough, and need to make business decisions to keep the business operational,” he said. Len said the decision to outsource seasonal workers was a business decision which wouldn’t affect his wages cost, but would mean savings in administration. He said contractual workers are paid ‘piece’ rates, which were equivalent to award wages. “In previous years, only eight per cent of our seasonal workforce were Australians, the rest were foreigners, mainly from Europe and Asia,” Len said. He said his efforts to keep Aussie jobs on the farm went far and above what many other businesses had done. “I built a caravan park to try and lure the grey nomads, but things haven’t worked out, there just doesn’t seem to be the numbers of travellers available to do the seasonal work.” Len said all of the 30 seasonal workers affected by the decision were given the option to apply for other positions; however most had not taken up the opportunity. For more on what Len had to say about his decision to contract out his seasonal workforce, visit Gowinta Farms website at www.gowinta. com.au
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Tour de Cure’s pitstop at Landsborough
A mum in a million
Every mum is special and deserves to be treated that way so Prep students at Glasshouse Country Christian College spent one night last week showering their mums with love and attention. The annual Prep mothers’ night began with students making tiaras and crowns for their princess mums before having their photo taken on the royal throne. The young boys and girls couldn’t wait to crawl onto their mum’s lap and cuddle up for a special photo opportunity. After the photo sessions, the mums were led by their children to one of the three Prep rooms for some fun activities, singing and poetry. Some of the mums learned how to use the interactive white boards while others proudly listened as their child explained how the programs worked on the computer. The night finished with a sumptuous supper brought in by the mothers and staff of GCCC. About 50 mums attended the Prep night and each of them was a mum in a million.
Approximately 65 cyclists participating in the Tour de Cure ride recently pedalled in to visit Landsborough State School. It was the first day of their 11 day gruelling journey cycling from Brisbane to Mission Beach, a distance of 1,656 kms. Along the way, riders aimed to visit 5,000 school students and Landsborough State School was fortunate enough to be chosen as one of their enroute stops. The entire school gathered for Students farewell the cyclists as they leave a special assembly to hear ride Landsborough participants spread the message about cancer prevention and a healthy lifestyle. It was an inspirational visit which left the school community buzzing with excitement. Students lined the walkways to clap and cheer as the cyclists departed Landsborough to continue on the long journey ahead. Tour de Cure is a cycling foundation dedicated to raising funds for the fight against cancer. Since 2007, the Tour de Cure has raised in excess of $6 million to help fund vital cancer research, support and prevention projects. Their target for 2012 is to raise $2 million. To donate towards finding a cure for cancer go to: www.tourdecure.com.au
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Beerwah State High School was successful in obtaining funding from Queensland Health for a ‘Sorry Day’, on Friday, May 25 from 9.00am - 1.00pm. The health promoting theme for the day is anti-smoking. Students from Beerwah High School and local primary schools will be invited to participate. The ‘Sorry Day’ will start at 9.15am, with our welcome ceremony, followed by workshops, including Indigenous dance workshop by Level 6, Gratitude Rock workshop by De Greer, and a Didgeridoo workshop by Lyndon Davis. Morning tea and lunch is provided to students. These workshops and health screening will finish at approximately 1.15pm. If you would like to know more please contact Boris Croft, HOD Student Services at school.
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Lots and knots of fun at Landsborough Scouts
If you want to have the skills to be able to tie your little sister up to the nearest tree, Landsborough Scouts could be the group for you! Kids who are cubs and scouts get to take part in a range of fun activities such as camping, games, and bushcraft, while also developing their confidence, independence and leadership potential through developing new skills in a variety of areas. Badges can be earned for diverse interests such as science, art, cooking, astronomy and water safety. Catering to children aged seven to 15 years, the Landsborough Scouts’ group (established in 2010) is looking for new volunteer adult leaders to support their activities, with roles Eli and Jesse Budd try out their knot-tying skills on little sister Zoey in both working with children and support nights at the Rocky Creek site outside of behind-the-scenes. Full training is provided, Landsborough. If you have children who would like and offers an opportunity to really help children to join, or are interested in being an adult leader, grow and thrive, with a big emphasis on practical find out more by ringing Russell on 5439 9177 or and outdoor activities. Group leaders also get to emailing landsboroughscouts@gmail.com develop their own skills in a range of areas, and For an overview of Scouts, visit the website at share their own interests and talents. www.scouts.com.au Both cubs and scouts groups meet on Thursday
Where is the Green Sheep? A recent international study indicated that 82 per cent of parents wished their children would read more books for fun and with this in mind Sunshine Coast Council is launching a Kids Only Library Card campaign to increase memberships for young children across the Coast. Library and Gallery Services Manager Ross Duncan said council is inviting local primary schools, kindergartens, childcare centres and playgroups to participate in the 2012 Kids Only Library Card campaign.
He said an exciting element of the campaign, and an Australian first, has seen council secure the rights to use images from the much loved Mem Fox book ‘Where is the Green Sheep?’ on the front of the new Kids Only Library Card. Each time a child visits their library they will receive a stamp on their loyalty card and when they have three stars they can enter to win one of 13 sets of ‘Where is the Green Sheep?' book and stuffed toy kits.
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Business Buzz with Vanessa Rumble Monday nights just got better at Bombay Bliss. From May 21, they are offering an ‘all you can eat’ three course meal which includes two entrée, three curries and any naan bread from menu. There will be plenty of side dishes and is finished off with fine Indian desserts. All this for only $19.00 for adults and a special price for kids. Since opening in Beerwah late last year, they have received great feedback from locals who love the décor, and atmosphere as well as the excellent food on offer. Located at 50 Simpson Street, Beerwah call them on 5494 6919. This year Jeremi of Beerwah Meats entered the prestigious industry awards for ‘Sausage Kings’ for the first time and his efforts were rewarded in the Sunshine Coast round where he left with three awards. The competition has six categories and to enter sausages they must be ones that are commercially available. Jerimi received a gold for his traditional beef sausages and a gold for chicken, honey and macadamia sausages and a silver for chicken, with cheese and bacon. If you are a lover of a good banger then you should call in a see just how good Jeremi’s work is.
Hinterland Body and Soul are celebrating their
second birthday this month and their clients will be receiving the gifts. As part of the celebration, if you book a deluxe pedicure you can also have a mini facial for only $20.00. If you book an appointment this week you will go into a draw for any treatment/s of your choice to the value of $100.00 as well as a special Mother’s Day draw for a package of ASAP products valued at $159.00. To find out more check out their website www.hinterlandbodyandsoul.com.au or call in and see them at 5/5 Turner Street, Beerwah
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Five minutes with ….. Gary Gray of Studio Ink Tattoo Gary Gray isn’t just a tattooist; he is an artist who prides himself on the quality of his work and his original designs. We asked Gary just what it is that sets his business apart from the rest. How long have you been doing your trade? I have been tattooing for 20 years, starting my apprenticeship here on the Sunshine Coast. I then moved to Caboolture where I set up my own business, Shades of Gray Tattoo, which I ran up until last year, when I opened my new studio in Beerwah in November. What sets your business apart from others that may offer a similar service? At Studio Ink we pride ourselves on our cleanliness and quality, with all our work being carried out under strict, sterile conditions. Being a multi award winning artist, I offer a huge range of artwork and can produce ALL styles of design from oriental to tribal, new school to freehand, and portraits being a speciality. We also offer a full after care service. Whether it’s your design or mine, come on down and let me help create your next tattoo that you can wear with pride. Studio Ink Tattoo is located at 8/68 Simpson Street, Beerwah, and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9.30am. Closed Sunday, Monday by special appointment only. Give Gary a call on 5494 6616.
Aussie World has a new shop on the retail strip called Gallery Red Earth. Gallery owner Michelle King has put together a diverse art focus, featuring local and international artists and sculptures. You will find limited edition Rolf Harris as well as many pieces from outback artist John Murray, Marty Walker, Suzanne Barrett and Janice Scullion. The gallery also features an impressive range of wooden sculptors and handmade goat milk soap and soy candles. Gallery Red Earth is open seven days from 9.00am to 5.00pm and is located at the Aussie World complex, at the Ettamogah Pub end of the retail strip.
Aannsha’s back! That’s right Aannsha Jones is still offering
life direction readings, relaxation cd’s, reiki and meditation guidance and is now offering a wonderful way to relax body, mind and spirit in one session with an aromatouch technique. This 30 minute relaxing method of applying therapeutic grade essential oils topically produces a profound whole-body wellness experience. The many benefits of the AromaTouch technique include stress management, immune support and autonomic balance. Aannsha has 20 years experience working in the industry and recently completed a Diploma of Counselling. To make an appointment with Aannsha give her a call on 0424 113 530.
The doors are now open to the newest fashion store in Beerwah. Red Threads has been opened by a local businessman and his team of two Rebekahs, who will be in-store to help you select your next mix and match wardrobe, comfortable basics, warm winter scarves and funky accessories. Red Threads stocks high quality clothing, while keeping the prices fair and affordable. Open six days a week from 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday and from 9.00am – 3.00pm Saturday. Stop by and say hello and have a browse. You will find them next door to the pet shop on Turner Street.
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GCCC Open Day – just for you! Glasshouse Country Christian College is holding its Open Day on Saturday, May 19 between 10.00am and 2.00pm and the whole community is invited! Find out why GCCC has grown from 15 students when it began in 2000 to the 770 who are currently enrolled from Prep to Year 12. The event is for everyone – from the mildly curious to parents planning their child’s education journey. GCCC Open Day is the perfect time to chat to the Principal and management team, tour the campus, meet the teachers, and be impressed by talented and helpful GCCC students. There will be music, dance, drama and cheerleading performances throughout the day as well as street theatre, student work displays in the classrooms and exciting ‘Magic of Science’ shows. GCCC’s hospitality students are serving a free freshly baked scone or a piece of chocolate cake for all visitors, the P and F are running a sausage sizzle and the new GCCC tuckshop will also be open with goodies and refreshments.
Children can enter the Eagle Hunt competition or learn about College values in the lollipop fishing game. Everyone has the chance to visit the patch to plate Kitchen Garden to plant their very own bean seed to take home. The College is planning a mission trip to Fiji in the June/July holidays so a monster garage sale and car wash are being held on the day to raise funds for the Fiji Bible College. GCCC’s Open Day is about providing a helpful and accessible service to families looking for quality Christian education for their children. It is a great opportunity to meet the Principal and management team and ask questions about the College. The event is being held on a Saturday to make it easier for working families to attend. One of the most commonly asked questions of the Registrar is, 'Is there still room?' The answer is yes but families are strongly urged to apply as early as possible as some of the year levels do fill fast.
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Community Group Updates Glasshouse Country Senior Citizens Club Inc Contributed by Ian McCarron
At our annual general meeting our new office bearers were elected for the 2012-13 year. They are: president Patricia Williamson, senior vice president Frank Moroney, junior vice president Neville Woolley, secretary Anna Newland, treasurer Jim McCarron, tour director Jim McCarron, music and entertainment Frank Moroney, games director Neville Woolley, raffle convener John Anthony, stall convener Rita Cruickshank, provedore Gladys McCarron, and reporter Ian McCarron. Lucky door prize was won by Joan Bowers and the raffle was won by Ernest Reeves. Birthdays for May are Ray Newland, Marie Klose, Enesta De Clara, Ian McCarron, Dorothy Scambler and Allan Wilcox. Happy returns to you all. Wedding anniversaries for May: Neville and Denise Woolley, Ray and Anna Newland. Thanks to all helpers at Annual meeting and barbecue. Reminders: Tuesday, May 22 - Games day. Morning tea 9.00am - 9.15am. Lucky door, raffle and prizes to be won in carpet bowls and cards games. Wednesday, May 23 - Visit to Sandgate Senior Citizens Club. Bus pick up times Landsborough 8.30am, Beerwah 8.40am, Glass House 8.50am. Tuesday, June 12 - Monthly meeting. Morning tea 9.00am 9.15am. Thursday, June 14 - Free morning tea and concert. All over 50's and district Senior Club members are invited. Stall and raffles. Start with morning tea at 9.00am, local members asked to bring a plate. Tuesday, June 26 - Games day. Tuesday, July 10 - Monthly meeting (barbecue). Thursday, July 19 - Visit to Brisbane Museum. Tuesday, July 24 - Games day.
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Coochin Creek Bushland Group Contributed by Roger Callan We are still looking for new members to join this group which will help monitor and look after the Upper Coochin Creek Bushland Reserve that flanks the southern edge of Woodgrove Estate at Beerwah. Contacts are Roger Callen on 0423 979 152 or mailto:ra.callen@bigpond.com and Rhonda Martin (SSC council) on 5499 5134. This reserve consists of the rainforest woodland from alongside Beerwah State High School through to the Johnson's Road transfer station, between the Woodgrove Esplanade Park and Coochin Creek. It adjoins the cascades rockholes, a popular swimming spot for local young people. The group will assist with weed and rubbish removal and replanting in areas of needed. It will also foster the formation of a wildlife corridor along the creek and monitor the state of the creek water for those interested. Work in the reserve itself will be facilitated by Rhonda Martin from council, which supplies equipment and plants. The group will be affiliated with GMAN and Waterwatch, and is expected to be funded by council in the new financial year in July. GCNews welcomes contributions from all local community groups and service clubs. Please note the editorial deadline is 12.00noon each Friday. If you have missed the deadline your article will not be considered for the next edition. For articles that do meet the deadline every effort will be made to include them in the next edition. However if we receive more contributions than we have space available your contribution may be held over until the following week. Priority is given to articles / notices that are time specific.
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Glasshouse Country Toastmasters Member Robert Thompson from Landsborough competed in the Toastmasters International District Competition which was held at the Mecure Hotel in Brisbane last weekend. Robert entered the International Speech Competition at Club Level, winning through Area and Division, going on to compete at the International District competition, where he came third. The winner goes on to represent Australia in America later this year. Congratulations Robert on your achievement of third. Well done! Glasshouse Toastmasters meets every second and fourth Thursday of each month at Church on the Rise at 9.15am.
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You Said It Letters to the Editor Letters are printed at the discretion of the editor, Lea Parkes and her policy is to include letters which focus on issues and are not about personally attacking other people. For a letter to be considered for printing it must be accompanied by the name, address and phone number of the sender. Anonymous letters will not be printed. Preference is given to letters under 300 words. Letters may be edited to make them more readable, but the meaning will not be changed. Regular correspondents will be limited to alternate issues to give everyone a chance to have their say. Letters must meet the Friday 12.00noon deadline. Views expressed in the 'You said it' page are those of the writer - and not this publication. Please send your letters to letters@gcnews.com.au or fax to 5438 7446.
Joy from serving the community
I have been involved in community service for most of my adult life. This type of activity usually means you become fair game as you don’t get it 100 per cent correct every time. The best part is you can manage to do some good for someone. The past six months has been a new experience for me as a candidate for local government on the Sunshine Coast. I have met and spoken with so many wonderful people I would not have had the opportunity to meet had I not embarked on this journey. The residents of Division 1 have been the winners out of the process. The five candidates had one common focus, to move into the next level of community service. Local government in my view is not about politics because every councillor is an individual representing a group of communities, all with different needs and outcomes to be negotiated. We need a strong community identity on which we can continue to grow; the new councillor will be required to drive this growth, that can’t be achieved alone. The residents have an obligation of identifying the needs of how you want all of our communities to look and develop while contributing to the outcome. It was very disappointing to see the numbers of residents of division 1 who did not vote (2,945) or chose to vote informally (793), a total of 3,738 voters out of 16,762, (22 per cent), to make this choice indicates to me we have not got things right. Another issue that concerned and intimidated voters was the way they were harassed when entering the polling places, by well-meaning and enthusiastic booth workers. This confrontation was like having to run the gauntlet. We must do better next time. I congratulate and thank all the candidates and their supporters for the time, commitment and dedication contributed to ask Rick to represent division 1 at this pinnacle of community service. Bob McLean Glass House Mountains
Keep the bridge open
The Sunshine Coast Council are intending to close and remove the Tower Lane Bridge in Beerwah, on completion of the Coochin Twins Estate. Foot access will be via a Carnarvon Road extension leading to Old Gympie Road. I do admit yes this bridge is run down from the flooding we have received in the past two years, but it is very important to the estates that live around it. This bridge means a lot to everybody, not only the Noonan residents that access this bridge to get to and from work, but also to the families and 14
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children that access it to go into town. I myself use this bridge to get to work when my parents cannot take me, and also on occasion to get to and from school. I know for a fact a lot of children use it to get to and from school during the week. I do not see why they can't just fix it, it does get used, they just don't look at it from our perspective. So please, contact the council and help us keep this bridge open! Email the council on mail@sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au Allana Lacey Beerwah
Landsborough’s Biggest Morning Tea
It is once again time for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea! Every year the Landsborough School of Arts Memorial Hall Management Committee hosts an event to raise funds to support the fight against breast cancer. Our event is very successful and not only draws our community together for a fun event but also raises a substantial sum of money for the appeal. Thanks to the generosity of the wider Landsborough and district community, our event is one of the biggest fundraisers on the Sunshine Coast! This year our morning tea will be held on Wednesday, May 30 at the hall, commencing at 9.00am. We will have the morning tea followed by a cent auction at 10.00am. The Down Under craft group which meets at the hall each Wednesday morning has once again pieced together a beautiful quilt which will be raffled. The craft group also assists on the day with setting up, the morning tea and manning stalls. The management Committee acknowledges their generous assistance. We are also asking for your help. Traditionally we hold a mini cent auction as part of our event. This is very popular, a lot of fun and raises the bulk of the funds. We ask that you assist by donating a prize for the cent auction. Your donation, no matter how small will greatly assist us on the day. Many people are kind enough to give us a small donation which we are able to bundle up into lots, whilst others are able to give us bigger prizes which become our major draw prizes. We endeavour to acknowledge as many donors as possible on the day. If you are able to assist in any way please phone Shirley Ruhle on 5494 1686 and she will arrange delivery/collection of the prize. We appreciate your consideration of our request in what we know is a tough economic climate. We feel very fortunate to live in such a supportive community. Shirley Ruhle Event coordinator
What's going on?
One of my regular walks from Peachester is the Mt Beerwah Road to Mt Beerwah. It is usually in pretty bad nick and used mainly by trail bike riders, walkers and horses as best I can tell. Today we were walking it and were surprised by two things. Firstly, the road has been widened and appears to have been graded. Secondly, someone has been having a ball with their chainsaw and dropping trees at regular intervals across the road. It looks like someone doesn't like someone else using the road! If they are trying to stop the trail bikes, good luck, as they just go around or over. It's quite comical apart from the fact that a lot of money is being spent by someone and their work is being sabotaged by someone else. At who's expense? Can anyone shed any light on this? Peter Gawith Peachester
Kiss Goodbye to MS
For those of you unaware of this disease, here’s a part of my story of the last two years. Multiple Sclerosis is an auto-immune disease that affects the central nervous system. It is unknown
what causes MS and so far there is no cure, although research continues. The nerves can be likened to an electrical wire, with the myelin sheath that protects the nerves being the plastic that surrounds the wire. The body's immune system attacks the myelin, exposing the nerves. So you may think you're moving your toe, for example, but it doesn't actually happen. The most common form of MS is relapsing remitting MS where the sufferer will experience new symptoms and then pretty much go back to the way they were, although there are common symptoms that most MSers have to live with. I have a particularly aggressive form of primary progressive MS where there is no remission and the list of problems appears to be ever-increasing. I can only hope those scientists work real hard and find me a cure. I was diagnosed five years ago and at last I seem to have remained stable. I’ve now started hydrotherapy and can see an improvement already. The research and trials continue and there is a lot to be positive about. Unfortunately I was too high on the disability scale for stem cell treatment last year and at the moment I don’t make the criteria for CCSVI (chronic cerebrospinal veinous insufficiency) treatment. It is thought that impaired drainage in the brain and spinal cord is thought to cause MS. Huge amounts of research and trials are happening all the time and I remain confident that once there is sufficient success on patients with early stages of relapsing remitting MS, trials will lead to treatment of those of us with more aggressive forms of the disease. In the last year the latest casualty of the disease has been my 20 year marriage. Depression, marriage breakdowns and suicides are common in MS and I’m fortunate to have retained my cognitive function and sense of humour. Unfortunately property settlement won’t be easy because Disability Services Queensland has nowhere for me to go. For now I’m in the family home, which has been modified to be fully wheelchair accessible for me, but surviving on the pension, I have no way of buying the home. I have MS but MS doesn’t have me and I stubbornly refuse to go down without a fight. I’m saving my pennies for a wheelchair accessible vehicle because DSQ no longer provides taxis for visits to my neurologist and physiotherapy. A carer told me the other day that disabled clients of hers have been parasailing and I told her I’ve always wanted to do that. She asked what else I wanted to do and I said skydiving. Apparently I can do that too! Sharon Chamberlain Glass House Mountains Eds Note: May is MS Awareness Month. For more information about this disease, which affects over 21,000 Australians, visit the website at www. kissgoodbyetoms.org
Cancer Council thanks its volunteers
In celebration of National Volunteer Week this week (May 14 - 20), Cancer Council Queensland would like to thank its dedicated volunteers and fundraisers. Volunteers are vital to our work for cancer patients. This month we’ll be honouring volunteers at Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea events state-wide. Please join a local event and help us to win the fight against cancer. On National Volunteer Week we welcome new volunteers who want to make a commitment to a cancer free Queensland. Call us on 13 11 20 and get involved today! Once again, thank you to our local volunteers for your heroic support. We couldn’t do it without you! Prof Jeff Dunn Chief Executive Officer, Cancer Council Queensland www.gcnews.com.au
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Australia’s Biggest Tea in Glenview Thursday, May 24, 9.30am - 12.00noon at Glenview Gardens Country Resort, 17 Glenview Road, Glenview. Cost $10.00 donation per person includes coffee and delicious cakes. Children welcome. Any enquiries or for more details call Leanne 0424 990 094.
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A walk in the park
Beerwah library is opposite the Woolworths Shopping Centre in Beerwah. Next time you are in the vicinity, drive in, there is plenty of parking. The library with its super-helpful staff is well worth a visit. Then wander between the library and Community Hall, down a small boardwalk to access Turner Park. This is a little gem, so quiet and peaceful, with water and bird- life. Note also the facilities for children or groups.
Turner Park by Alistair Wander, sit down, relax and enjoy! U3A Grafx Group meets at Beerwah Library each Thursday from 3.00pm.
More tractor tales on the way Contributed by Dr Graeme Quick, CPE Peachester
A surprising thing happened on the way to the office today. I collected the GCNews (May 9 edition) and was pleased to see the piece on page 14 where there's a picture of Lucas and David Terrey absorbed in reading my book, ‘Tall But True Tractor Tales’. They won the book from a competition in GCNews. So thank you GCNews. And incidentally, if readers have any unusual /daggy tractor stories or comments on that book, do let me know, I'm working on a second edition! Contact me at g.quick@bigpond.com
That first edition, which is selling like hot potatoes out of the Beerwah Newsagency, has three stories about local residents including Nev Anning's amazing story from his Singapore days as a "guest of the Emperor". Yes, believe it or not, Nev Anning has a tractor story from his time as a POW. Thanks Nev, and thanks again GCNews.
Biggest Longest Morning Tea Tuesday, May 22, anytime between 9.30am 11.45am at Church on the Rise, 68 Peachester Road, Beerwah. Only $2.00 for a cuppa (coffee or tea) and a scrumptious home-made cupcake. For more information contact Kristy 0414 527 712. The Biggest Morning Tea Thursday, May 24, 10.30am at the Beerwah RSL, Beerwah Parade, Beerwah. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased from reception. Includes a fashion show, raffles, and entertainment. Lucky door prize and best dressed in pink. Landsborough’s Biggest Morning Tea Wednesday, June 30, 9.00am at the Landsborough School of Arts Memorial Hall. Morning Tea from 9.00am and Cent Auction from 10.00am. Hall is located at Old Landsborough Road, Landsborough.
Countdown to Expo
Contributed by Ben Foster, Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce
With less than two weeks until this year’s Expo, I’m extremely excited to announce that the exhibitors, entertainment, kids’ activities and workshops have now all been finalised, and you will be able to grab your lift-out event guide in next week’s edition of Glasshouse Country News, or visit us online at www.s-g-expo.com.au for all the details! The Glasshouse Country Sustainability & Garden Expo has grown well beyond its name, with a joint focus this year on health and wellbeing, sustainability and the environment, gardening and fresh produce – there truly will be something for everyone on what’s sure to be a great day out for the whole family. Want entertainment? Well we have it lined up for you! Kids’ storytelling, face painting, plenty of mouth-watering food, live musical and dance performances, presentations including a keynote from radio personality Anne McFarlane; kids’ gardening workshop; jumping castle, farm animals, iPad tech demo, photography exhibit… and more! Admission is only $5.00, with Free Entry for kids 16 and under, and every paying visitor goes into our draw to win one of our great prizes on offer on the day. So bring the family to Turner Park / Beerwah Community Hall, next to Beerwah Library, on Sunday, May 27 and make it a day to remember. I’ll see you there!
Chappy's leap of faith Contributed by Kylie Gillespie
When Mooloolah State School farewelled Chappy Dave at the end of Term 1, the school community presented Chappy with a farewell gift of a skydive voucher with Sunshine Coast Skydivers! At the time Dave said, "I will be very nervous but very excited to take the jump. It will be a once in a lifetime moment." Well, the date has been set! Chappy's jump is booked, and he is expected to be landing on the beach in Caloundra after 9.30am this Sunday, May 20. Chappy Dave invited everyone to come and cheer him on when he lands. The landing beach will depend on wind conditions on Sunday, so phone Sunshine Coast Skydivers on 0418 776 775 on Sunday morning after 7.30am to find out which beach. There may be a surprise in store for those planning to be there! It has been rumoured that Chappy's good friend, Superhero Chapman may be making a flying appearance! Come along and help cheer the locallylegendary duo. www.gcnews.com.au
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The popular tale of the one that got away A recent survey has revealed that fishing remains one of the more popular recreational activities, with approximately 700,000 Queenslanders participating in fishing, crabbing or prawning. The Statewide Recreational Fishing Survey shows
that the participation rate of 17 per cent is much higher than that of other popular outdoor activities such as golf, cycling and swimming, so we thought we would ask local anglers where the best spots are to land a good catch.
Fifteen-year-old Peter from Glass House, who said he usually fishes every couple of weeks, heads to Coochin Creek, Maroochy River and Donnybrook, and is also known to put his pots in local dams for red claw.
Stuart, 23, from Glass House, doesn’t get out fishing as much as he would like to, but heads to the Pumicestone Passage for mangrove jack, flathead and jew fish.
Warren, 48, from Glass House, said over the 12 years he’s lived in the area, he has seen fish numbers decline in the local estuaries, a factor which he attributes to the run off from farms. He said Coochin Creek and Hussey Creek used to be popular fishing spots, but as the health of the waterways have declined, so have fish numbers.
Jodie, 40, from Glass House, who works at Glass House IGA, said weekends were popular with local anglers, who came in for their ice, drinks and snacks before heading out for a spot of fishing. She said there were still plenty of fishermen who head down to the boat ramp at Coochin Creek and the inlets, returning with flathead and whiting.
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Are you a keen angler? Tell us your fishing hotspot, or share your fishing tips and stories by emailing us at reception@gcnews. com.au or on our Facebook page.
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A new course, perfectly timed to make Mondays creative and less manic, is ‘Creative Photography Level 01’, Mondays 10.00am –1.00pm, May 21, 28 and June 6, conducted by renowned photographer Colin Beard. Creative Photography allows people of all ages to understand the camera, work with creative light and to capture the magic of people in photography. Colin is adept at infusing the student’s learning with his multiple experiences, whether it be providing tips on taking awe-inspiring landcapes or definitive portraits. Students are in accomplished hands given Colin’s illustrious photographic career, including working in fashion and advertising with Vogue, Cleo and Dolly, as well as Rock’ n Roll in his position as founding member of Go-Set Magazine. As a photojournalist, Colin has been engaged by Australian Geographic, The Bulletin and The Sydney Morning Herald. Many of his popular exhibitions and large format Australian books depict rural themes. ‘Creative Photography’ workshops run Mondays 10.00am – 1.00pm on May 21, 28 and June 6, cost $180.00. Workshop places limited, phone the Caboolture Hub on 5433 3700 or email CabooltureHub@moretonbay.qld.gov.au
Banidji Swamp, Northern Territory, 1985, photograph by Colin Beard from the project 'Sacred Places in Australia'
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A jam night featuring well known Sunshine Coast muso Carl Lynch. Carl is back at The Palmwoods Hotel hosting his famous ‘jam session’ every Thursday Night from 8.00pm. Bring your friends, instruments or your singing voice and come down and play with Lynchy and the crew. Call the Courtesy Bus on 1300 PALMWOODS for a lift there and back - we can even fit your gear on the bus.
Gardening on the edge
Green thumbs and gardening buffs from all over south-east Queensland won't be able to stay away from the Maleny Garden Club's annual garden trail ‘Gardening on the Edge’ on June 9 - 10 this year. Celebrating its 60th Anniversary in 2012, the club's premier fundraising event promises to be its best yet. Five exquisite hinterland gardens will throw open their doors to other likeminded gardeners and nature lovers with one garden sure to stun all who visit. Maleny Garden Club has given over $20,000 to the community over the last three years from funds raised at this event. Maleny Garden Club aims to further the knowledge and enjoyment of gardening. For more information visit www.malenygardenclub.org www.gcnews.com.au
Landsborough Kindy Cent Auction
Preparation is well underway for Landsborough Community Kindergarten's 20th Annual Cent Auction. This year’s Cent Auction will be held at Landsborough Memorial Hall on Saturday, May 26. There are lots of great prizes up for grabs, as well as lucky door prizes and our very popular wheelbarrow raffle. Our major prize is a weekend away at a lovely resort in Caloundra. Doors open at 6.00pm, see you then! For further information call Cherie on 0418 663 988. Landsborough Community Kindergarten would like to thank the ongoing support of all local businesses who have donated prizes for the Cent Auction.
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The National Parks Association of Queensland is proud to celebrate The Great Queensland Bushwalk on August 25 - 26 with an assortment of free walks in The Glasshouse Mountains. The event is part of a state-wide bushwalking celebration in Lamington and D’Aguilar National Parks. A variety of walks will be hosted by trained, experienced leaders ranging from wildflower walks to educational or historical walks, bird watching to trail running, mountain bike riding to bush/rainforest yoga, and good old fashioned bushwalking. The Wildflower Walks will allow people to wind their way through delightful heath studded with wildflowers on one of the very best sections of the Trachyte Circuit at the Glasshouse Mountains National Park. An experienced, local field botanist will identify and describe many of these flowers on this meandering 3km (return) gentle stroll. Learn about some of our amazing local wild plants and their peculiar characteristics at the height of spring! All participants should wear sensible shoes, sun protection and bring water and food if required. Registrations open mid June 2012 at www.gqb. org.au, for further information contact NPAQ on 3367 0878 or admin@npaq.org.au
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Last week I held the third annual Glass House Volunteer Awards which are design to recognise the hard work of the many volunteers in our community. It gives me great pleasure each year to be able to publicly acknowledge and thank our volunteers for the vital role they play in our community. In total we had over 60 nominations from across the Glass House electorate this year, many of those from the Glasshouse Mountains region. Some of the local groups recognised were the Glasshouse Country Orchid Society, Glass House Mountains State School, Glasshouse RSL Sub Branch and the Peachester History Committee. Congratulations to these recipients from Glasshouse Country • Australia Zoo - Fay Taylor • Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital - Ray and Murray Chambers • Glasshouse Country Christian College - Eunice Prickett • Glasshouse Country Orchid Society Inc - Jan Gresham • Glass House Mountains State School - Joanne Sharp • Glasshouse RSL Sub Branch - Kaz Worthing-Thomson • Landsborough Rural Fire Brigade - Brian Appleby • Peachester History Committee - Graham Leach • Sunshine Girls Community Volunteers - Sue Brompton
Out and About
While out and about in the electorate recently I was pleased to attend the annual Glasshouse District Little Athletics awards presentation. I have proudly sponsored an award at this event for the past few years and it was great to be able to shake the hand of the budding athlete who gratefully accepted my award for 2012.
LNP announces Arts Grants The LNP have announced new funding grants targeted at small to medium art companies across Queensland. Funding will be available to eligible organisations in urban and regional communities, in a range of art forms from theatre, dance, music, film and visual arts to writing and design. Applications close June 15 and more information can be obtained by visiting www.arts.qld.gov.au.
From Mark McArdle State member for Caloundra. Phone: 5491 2780 Last Sunday, we celebrated Mother’s Day. A day where we acknowledge the love they have given to us and the hard work they have done for us. Previously, the role of a mother was to stay at home and look after the children until we moved out of home. However, over the decades that role has significantly changed. Our society has evolved to the stage where many mums are able to raise their children and work, while also being a taxi driver, peacemaker, entertainer, mentor, cleaner and cook. I know when I was growing up, my mother Clare was all of the above and more. There's certainly a lot more choice available to our mothers now, with two-thirds of mothers with children under six working part-time in 2010-11 (Australian Bureau of Statistics). It’s clear the role of mothers has changed, especially with many households set up differently. We also can’t forget the role grandmothers also play, who often help look after the grandchildren to allow mothers to return to work. What’s great news is that here on the Sunshine Coast; there are a lot of support networks set up with people who can help mothers who might want a bit of guidance. The Caloundra Community Centre, for example, plays host to the Caloundra and Hinterland Family Support Program. On May 21 and June 18 they will run a free baby and toddler workshop, where parent ideas, practical games and the encouragement of good physical health and early literacy development will be discussed. (Phone 5491 4511). The Support Program also offers a free first-aid course for parents and carers with a focus on babies and children aged under eight, and expressions of interest are now being taken. There’s also a range of other networks, particularly on Facebook, where mothers can interact with others and often pick up a great tip or two. Without a doubt, being a mother is one of the hardest jobs, but with the community's support and open-mindedness, we can certainly help make that critical role just a little bit easier. www.gcnews.com.au
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20% offset on the amount over $2060.00 on your 2012 tax return. Your net medical expense is the balance that you have paid out of your pocket after health insurance and Medicare have contributed to the cost of the expense. To be eligible for the Medical Expense tax offset, payments need to be paid to the following medical professionals:• to dentists, orthodontists or registered dental mechanics • to opticians or
optometrists, including for the cost of prescription spectacles or contact lenses • to a carer who looks after a person who is blind or permanently confined to a bed or wheelchair • for therapeutic treatment under the direction of a doctor • for medical aids prescribed by a doctor • for artificial limbs or eyes and hearing aids • for maintaining a properly trained dog for guiding or assisting people with a
disability (but not for social therapy) • for laser eye surgery, and • for treatment under an in-vitro fertilisation program. You must keep any receipts, and request reports from your Health Insurer, Medicare and Pharmacist to back up Carolyn Wheeler your claim. We are able to advise you on the full list of Woodford Office eligible and non-eligible 1/116 Archer Street expenses. At least being Phone: 5496 1156 able to claim some money email: back on your expenses might cwheeler@caliph.net.au make you feel a little bit better!! MAY 16 2012 |
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Ray White Beerwah helping local family Fixed Fee Intitial Consultation Available Taking instructions in most areas of law including: • Estates, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Directives • Business and Commercial Law • Buying and Selling of Businesses • Family Law • Criminal and Traffic Law We provide a professional and cost effective Conveyancing Service Free perusal of your Contract by our staff before you sign
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A double carport in the front also allows side access to the fully fenced property. Built on over a quarter of an acre on a quiet country road, yet close to public transport and primary school, makes this the perfect country homestead to raise a family. For more information or to arrange an inspection, contact Andrew Dobbie on 0429 690 182 or Sharon Brown on 0427 838 826, or email andrew.dobbie@raywhite.com or sharon.brown@ raywhite.com, or phone the office on 5439 0300.
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Earlier this month, the owner of Ray White Beerwah, Paul O’Brien contacted GCNews to see if we could help spread the word about a property for sale at 10 Carriage Place, Beerburrum. The lovely property is currently owned by a local couple Paula and Darren and while they love their home and the Township, they are forced to move to seek medical assistance with their infant daughter, who is fed through a nasal gastric tube, and is on oxygen 24 hours a day. Paul and his sales team of Andrew Dobbie and Sharon Brown were keen to help the couple out and have agreed to list the property free of charge. Here’s what the team at Ray White Beerwah have to say about the property. Once in a while we list a special home like this, a quaint country cottage. Cypress timber finishes throughout give a character filled home, highlighted by the tastefully hand painted kitchen cupboards. The two storey home features a sunken lounge, stepping up to an office area on one side with a separate dining area (complete with wood fire burner) adjoining the classic country kitchen. An internal laundry and bathroom complete the first level. An internal stairwell leads up to three bedrooms all air conditioned with built in robes (master having en suite). An extra bonus is the completely lined loft area with down lights ideal for storage or a fourth bedroom. Outside there is a large covered entertainment area looking out over the spacious back yard with a 6m x 9m colour bond shed with power, great for work shop or extra car spaces.
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Property of the week Affordable elegance and style - offers over $479,000 This two year young home in a private peaceful cul-de-sac oozes elegance and style and has come onto the market at an affordable price. A large modern open plan kitchen / family room is the centre of the home and opens to a covered outdoor area ideal for all entertaining. Speaking of entertainment, a large separate sound proof media room with built in surround sound system and remote screen is just the place for the movie buff or sporting enthusiast. An office is set up just inside the main entrance ideal for the work
from home person. The master bedroom has a walk in robe and ensuite and the three other bedrooms have their own separate retreat or games room as well as a second bathroom. The 1836m2 block backs onto bushland and the fully fenced spacious yard encompasses the home leaving heaps of room for the large shed. So no matter if you are the entertainer, a growing family, movie buff, home business operator or just want peace and quiet, this home is for you. To arrange your personal inspection call Andrew on 0429 690 182.
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Community Notices
LACA to host Unity Water meeting
The Landsborough Area Community Assn is hosting an information meeting with Unity Water. Format for the meeting will be a talk by a Unity Water officer followed by a question and answer time. The meeting will be held in the CWA building, Landsborough, on May 28 at 5.00pm. Please RSVP to Morris House on 5494 1255 asap.
Barbershop Singers
The Sunshine Statesmen Barbershop Chorus is looking for new male singers. It is not necessary to have choir experience or to be able to read music. The chorus rehearses from 7.30pm on Wednesday nights at the Buderim Uniting Church Hall, on the corner of King Street and Gloucester Road. So if you like to sing, just come along or ring George McCallan on 5476 6508. www.sunshinestatesmen.org.au
Celebrate U8’s at Landsborough
Come and celebrate Under 8’s Week with Landsborough School on Monday, May 28. Heaps of free activities for children and their families, including farm animals petting zoo, jumping castle, bubble machine, use of classroom technology and more! Balloon and show bag for every child! RSVP May 24 on 5436 2777.
Beerwah Charity Sports dateclaimer
This year’s Beerwah Charity Sports & Spring Carnival will be held on Saturday, August 25 at the Beerwah Sportsground. This will be the 41st year of the Carnival and as always will be a great day filled with good old-fashioned family entertainment. There will be a fabulous mix of events and entertainment for young and old. Equestrian events, Shetland Pony races, kid’s athletic events, Vintage tractors and cars, produce stalls and food! The Cancer Council’s current research program is funded, in part, by the money raised from this annual Charity Sports Day. Mark the date! More information will be available soon.
Local Seniors and over 50’s
On Thursday, June 14, all over 50’s from the Glasshouse Country area and also district Senior Club members are invited to a free morning tea and concert. A stall will be available. Starting 9.00am with morning tea followed by a concert finishing at 11.30am. Local Seniors Club members are asked to bring a plate. Location at Hall next to library at Beerwah.
Cup of Tea for Cancer
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May is not only the start of our cool season but also the season to enjoy a cup of tea as part of supporting the Cancer Fund Appeal. Beerwah Catholic Ladies Auxiliary will play their part as in past years by hosting a Cup of Tea for Cancer with the usual goodies, a raffle, entertainment and a guest speaker. Anytime is a good time for a cup of tea or coffee but June 5 at 10.00am is a particularly good time to enjoy one at the Mary MacKillop Centre, Peachester Road, and support the Cancer Fund Appeal with a donation of $5.00. All welcome.
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Interested in playing social table tennis? Or being a member of a social craft group? Table tennis is held on a Thursday evening at 7.00pm and the Craft group meet on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 9.30am - 11.30am. If interested phone Eric or Hazel on 5439 9426.
Glass House Legacy Laurel Club
Glass House Country RSL Sub Branch Inc. May 4 - Lucky door, Pam - free meal 02D yellow diamond, meat tray, Elaine - 88C green diamond, fruit and veggie tray, Dominic - 85C blue diamond, fruit and veggie tray - Patricia W 02C orange heart. Cansurvive is a cancer support and information service. Support groups are held every second Wednesday morning from 10.00am to 12.30pm. The next support group meetings will be on Wednesday, May 30, June 13 and June 27. All are welcome. Gold coin donation. Morning tea provided at 69 Park Road, Nambour. Parking in the grounds. Phone 5441 5730. www.ucansurvive.org
Reigning Cats for Dogs
Spiritual Awakenings
Lavally Lodge Monster Bookfest
George Bennis will speak at a public meeting of the Maleny Theosophy Study Group, on Monday, May 21 from 1.30pm, at the Maleny Community Centre (veranda room). George will discuss the eastern philosophy of fate and destiny and an examination of the methods used to reveal the unseen workings behind human fate. Gold coin donation, all welcome. Visit tinyurl.com/tsmaleny or phone 5494 3664.
GCNews welcomes contributions from not-for-profit community groups and other local organisations. Please note the editorial deadline is 12.00noon each Friday. If you have missed the deadline your contribution will not be considered for the next edition. For contributions that do meet the deadline, every effort will be made to include them in the next edition, however if we receive more contributions than we
2012 Quilt Show presented by Mountain Quilters Club Inc, Saturday – Sunday, May 26 and 27 at the Peachester Community Hall, Peachester. Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm; Sunday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Entry $5.00. Major raffle in aid of Guide Dogs Queensland. For more information phone Sherryl Moody 5494 9351; Glenda Matheson 5494 6527. The Lavally Lodge Monster Bookfest is on at the Caloundra Arts and Crafts Centre, North Street, Caloundra (opposite the Rydges Oasis Resort). Open Saturday, July 14 from 8.00am until 4.00pm and Sunday, July 15 from 8.00am until 12.00noon. Books of all kinds, CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles are flowing in so come along for great bargains. Remember to bring cash and bags! Donations are still welcome. Phone Don Rolls on 5491 2011 or Mary Crase on 5496 9403.
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Glasshouse Country Ministers Fellowship John Stevenson Glasshouse Country Anglican Church
Jesus the good Dairy Farmer!
Jesus often used the rustic agricultural imagery of His time to create metaphor and paint ‘word pictures’ for those he was trying to connect with, and so it is when Jesus refers to himself as ‘The Good Shepherd’! In Saint John’s Gospel Jesus refers to himself as ‘The Good Shepherd’. He then goes on to contrast two types of shepherd, one is a genuine shepherd and the other is a counterfeit. One’s a shepherd in his heart; the other a shepherd for hire. On any ordinary day you couldn’t tell them apart. But let trouble come. Let a pack of wolves appear and then the difference is stark. The hired hand runs, because it’s only money to him. He has no ownership. But the real shepherd stays. Jesus said ‘I lay down my life for my sheep’. That’s the difference between the real shepherd and the counterfeit. In a vast country like Australia where sheep
stations carry thousands of sheep, I often find it useful to imagine ‘Jesus the Good Dairy Farmer’. I can relate to this image of the farmer leaving the ninety nine to find the one. When I was dairying I used to have casual staff to assist with milking, herd recording and at other busy times. If I said ‘where’s Clare’? The response would be ‘what number’s that’? Or if I said ‘can you draft Bell out, she doesn’t look well this morning’ the response would be, ‘what’s her number’? These staff where hard working and dedicated, but at the end of the day, it was just a job, they had no sense of ownership. It strikes me as a rather comforting thought that the great creator of the cosmos knows me by name. He knows my situation. Oh, I know that there are those who scoff that the Great Prime Mover of the universe could also be a caring shepherd. But I simply look to the words of the Good Shepherd: ‘I know my sheep’.
CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES
Glasshouse Country Baptist Church
Saturday 6pm: Peachester Rd, Beerwah 5493 0967 Sunday 7am: Caloundra St, Landsborough 5494 8896 Sunday 5.30pm: Mooloolah Hall, Bray Rd 5494 7240 24
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58 Roberts Rd, Beerwah
Invites you to our Sunday services at 9.00am Enquiries phone 5494 6354
GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY ANGLICAN CHURCH WEDNESDAYS *Mooloolah (Paget Road) 9.00am SUNDAY *Beerwah (Peachester Road) 9.00am Rev. Ken Goodger - 5491 1866 Local contact Br. John 5439 9130
GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY
LUTHERAN CHURCH Reed Street, Glass House Mtns
Sunday Worship and Sunday School 9.00am
Contact 5439 9341 or 5496 9671
GLASSHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Brendan Edwards
Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch Building - Sun 4.30pm
Kids Church during service
A Wesleyan Methodist Church
Phone: 5496 9556
Glasshouse Country Uniting Church A Caring Christian Community
Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah 8.30am - Sunday Worship & Youth Program 10.30am - Peachester UC 1st & 3rd Sun Phone: 5494 6187 All Welcome! www.gcnews.com.au
A to Z of Trades and Services Honest, Reliable Mechanical Repairs & Servicing
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TNT MOBILE MECHANICAL
Airconditioning
Visit our website: www.glendonair.com ABN 40450476515
Arctic au 22675
AIR CONDITIONING
DRAGON AIR CONDITIONING
SUPPLY AND INSTALL INSTALLATION ONLY FREE QUOTES SPLITS & DUCTED SERVICE / CLEAN
TO467
Pensioner Discounts
0439 247 266 BSA # 1132000 / L004114
Antennas / TV
LANDSBOROUGH AUTO ELECTRICS
MOBILE SERVICE
Tyre Sales & Repairs Full Mechanical Service & Repairs Quality wheel alignments (on the latest equipment) R.W.C. on Cars & 4WD Log Book Service All brake & suspension work Windscreens AC Servicing
0417 199 167 Joe & Cathie Roberts
Bathroom
LEAKING SHOWERS
52 52 Peachester Peachester Rd Rd BEERWAH BEERWAH
5494 0944
RESEAL • REGROUT • WATERPROOF NO TILES REMOVED
TO470
Qld Company Lastest Technology Professional Technicians
AH ICAL SHOWERFIX W R BEE CHAN CES ME SERVI
SHOWERFIX offer a full range of waterproofing services for showers, vanities & bath surrounds QBSA 1086283 SUNSHINE COAST COMAPANY
Bricklayers
BEERWAH ELECTRONICS PH: 5494 0466
21 Peachester Road, BEERWAH Fax: 5494 0416 Email: beertron@internode.on.net
• TV, DVD, VCR Tuning • Home Theatre Setups • Satellite Installations • Set Top Boxes
7 Days Government Endorsed Antenna Installer
Quality TV Antennas Digital TV for Dummies TV Tuning, Wall mounting, Extra TV, Phone & Data outlets Satellite TV, VAST, Christian TV
Rapid Brick & Block Laying
Reliable & Professional Tradesman For all aspects of brick & block laying
AUTO CARE
CHRIS HALL BUILDERS
Service Workshop
of prestige and quality homes, extension and renovations
Full logbook servicing Roadworthy certificates Aircon repairs & servicing Brakes, clutches & all mechanical repairs
Mob: 0432 215 628 Ph: 5494 1222 Fax: 5494 1224 11 DYER STREET, LANDSBOROUGH
Prompt quoting Over 20yrs experience Gold Card No.: 24113
5494 6794 or 0412 060 184
trucks cars earthmoving trailers
Email: ja_ross@optusnet.com.au
YOUR SERVICE & MUFFLER SOLUTION
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Bathrooms Timber Decks Pergolas
Insurance Repairs Small Jobs Welcome BSA Lic # 1018329
CALL YOUR LOCAL BUILDER QBSA 1155593
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Jeff & Ann Ross
• Mechanical Repairs
New Homes Extensions Renovations
M 0417 045 062 ALL AREAS 0407 146 626
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Lic. No. 6342
NEED A QUALITY BUILDER? THINKING OF RENOVATING?
E dean@redbuilding.net.au
Automotive
• A Grade Mechanic
Builders / Carpenters
5494 0000
We make your television viewing a pleasure
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Shed 8/47, Beerwah Pde Beerwah
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Mobile: 0429 960 300
0422 580 178
FREE COURTESY CAR NOW AVAILABLE
5494 0747
Ph: 5496 0300
Rendering, Paving & Concreting
• Warranty Servicing, RWC, clutches & brakes • Electronic code scanning
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GRAHAM GREEN MOBILE MECHANIC Mechanical All Repairs & Servicing No Callout Fees
4 Accessories Fitting 4A xlocal with 15 years experience
Phone 0411 877 616
BSA Lic 1129044
• Antenna Repairs • New Installations • Digital Upgrades • Additional Outlets
• Brake & Clutch Repairs • Wheel alignments • Log Book Servicing • Front End Repairs • RWC Inspection Station
TO576
Need a new antenna? There's a Jim's Antenna owner in Glasshouse. Call for a free quote today.
Top Quality Servicing & Repairs on all cars & 4WD
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Where we specialise in customers not just cars
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5492 9321
www.showerfix.com.au
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QBSA 1127008
Highest care taken at all times with your pride and joy!
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Ph: 0422 864 744
0434 090 197
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CLEAN... NO MESS... WORK GUARANTEED • LPG CONVERSIONS & REPAIRS • LOG BOOK SERVICING INCLUDING EUROPEAN & LUXURY VEHICLES • BRAKE & CLUTCH REPAIRS • FUEL INJECTION SPECIALIST • PANEL BEATING & AUTO ELECTRICS
Terry Vost
INDUSTRIAL / COMMERCIAL / DOMESTIC 30 Years Experience in Trade Tradesman not Salesman First Class Workmanship 5 Year Warranty on Installation
ReeceAutomotive MOBILE MECHANIC
Dean Parry Carpenter
Director
All carpentry work M 0417 045 062 RenovationsExtensions T (07) 5494 7117 Decks – Home F (07)Maintenance 5494 7543 E redbuilding@bigpond.com Ph: Saun 0424 A 88 King Rd,550 Mooloolah 057 QLD 4553
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A to Z of Trades and Services
Quick Concrete
No Job Too Small
Cabinetmakers
Darrell & Jocelyn Byrnes
• Kitchens • Vanity • Laundry •TV Units • Robes • Appliances • Organised sub trades T0019A
CUT & EDGE SERVICE AVAILABLE
Office and Showroom Unit 1, Lot 28 Biondi Crescent, Beerwah
5494 6500
T0588
QBSA 24630
KITCHEN & APPLIANCE SPECIALISTS
QBSA: 737533
Other Services Available Windows / Roofs & Gutters / Driveways & Pathways Internal Walls & Ceilings / Bond Cleans Pest Control & Ceiling Vacuums FULLY INSURED - ALL WORK GUARANTEED FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED
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FREE CALL 1800 281 521
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Computing
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computer sales.repairs.support
COMPUTERS
Jim: Beerwah
SALES / REPAIRS / SUPPORT For Home & Business Fully equipped workshop Acer Authorised Service Provider Home & Business Callouts Available
ABN 89 058 455 025
ALL DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL
* Installation * Air Conditioning * Split Systems
Shop 2, 5 Peachester Road, Beerwah www.totalmicrosystems.com.au
Ph 5492 9502 Mob: 0409 549 295
Phone (07) 5494 0522
Family Owned and Operated
• Carpets, Rugs, Curtains, Cars • Lounge Suites (Fabric and Leather) • Stain Removal, Tile & Grout Cleaning • Carpet, Upholstery & Tile Protection • Concrete Paths, Patios & Driveways
PC Solutions & Tuition will fix it! At your door, no callout fees, all areas. Local Technician. Competitve rates.
Driveways - Paths - Patios - Slabs Quality Work at Competitive Rates
0412 234 240
ACCREDITED CARPET CLEANERS Extra rooms $10 each
You book your carpets: FREE: sanatizing and deodorising $25 basic internal pest control* FULLY INSURED $25 internal flea control* * with carpet clean ALL WORK GUARANTEED FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED
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PHONE: 0407 754 208
Mobile: 0417 781 167 Phone: 5496 9851
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Wynne’s
Domestic · Commercial · Industrial · Rural
All Aspects of Electrical Contracting Beerwah & Surrounding areas Prompt Reliable Service No Job Too Big or Too Small
Your Electrical and Lighting Retailer Ceiling Fans Lighting Air Conditioners
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Electrical
41 Caloundra Rd, Caloundra
5413 2500
For all your electrical needs
“All Aspects of Concreting”
Licensed Contractor - BSA 1119033 ‘Local Guy, Local Quote’
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STRIP, SEAL, POLISH, SPRAY-BUFF
Phone Allen Thomas
(AH) 5494 6302
zedmere@westnet.com.au
Call Jamie 0417 720 505 a/h 5494 6282
Darryl Johnson - 0415 954 195
VINYL FLOOR CLEANING SPECIALIST
Est. since 1983
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Phillip Short Concrete
PLAIN • STENCIL • EXPOSED AGG. STAMPED • COVERCRETE
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Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm
$75
Ph Greg on 0418 741 145 or 5412 1425 G&D Cooke Electrical
Concreting
5499 9926
3 -5 Average Rooms
No Job too small ~ No Job too big No Obligation FREE Quotes
Lic # 5582
Argh! Stupid Computer! Phone 1300 721 117 www.pcsol.com.au
Call Brad & Kaylene Hale, your local carpet cleaning professionals
Steam Cleaning
Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Owner Builder - Rural - Sheds
T0027
Hale Carpet Cleaning
SPECIAL RATES FOR LOCALS
ELECTRICIAN
PH: GUS GILLESPIE 0405 125 663
Carpet Cleaning
FR Qu
Domestic, Commercial, Phone & Data, Intercoms & Gates Solar-Grid - Connect, Design, Install
Home & Business Sales & Service Website & Hosting
BSA Lic. No.: 11081523
EEotes
NFL Electrical Nathan 0417 040 291
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MOOLOOLAH COMPUTERS
Unit 1 & 2, 5 Beerwah Parade, Beerwah
Office:0414 5493482 0054 Mobile: 037 Mobile: 0414 482 037
Lic No 67745
Phone 5494 0398
Kitchen & Bathroom Appliances Flat Pack Kitchens
Adam: Glasshouse Mtns Adam: Glasshouse Office: 5493 0054Mtns
Jim: Beerwah Office: 5439 9400 Office:0414 5439774 9400 Mobile: 046 Mobile: 0414 774 046
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Over 35 years professional experience
quickconcrete@smartchat.net.au
You book your house now and recieve: FREE: Spider Treatment / FREE: Anti-mould Treatiment FREE: Carpet Clean & Lic. Pest Control with every Bond Clean
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Joinery & Shopfitters
PH: 5497 4097 Mob: 0419 797 448
Specialising in low pressure hand washing
Lic. No. 70875
2/28 Biondi Crescent Beerwah Qld 4519 Email: knmkitchens@iinet.net.au
Queenslander Specialists
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Ph 5439 0108 Fax 5439 0109
Minimum Water Usage
Lic 69821
New Installations & Renovations
20% OFF all bond cleans
Plain - Exposed - Stencil Finishers Shed Slabs, Driveways, Pathways Patios, Under House, House Slab Bobcat hire
TO491
Ken Muller 0467 490 907 Matthew Muller 0409 936 083
WATER WISE HOUSEWASHING
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ABN 83 143 913 259 BSA Lic No. 49425
vertise The Reliable way to ad
week in, week out
Give us a go! No Job is Too Small Lighting New Homes Pumps
Ceiling Fans Power points Renovations Switchboards Commercial fitouts Sheds
Call Greg Small ph 5494 9199 mob 0404 903 801
Prompt, friendly service
www.gregsmallelectrical.com.au greg@gregsmallelectrical.com.au Peachester, Qld 4519 ABN 94 093 314 882 Lic no 69975
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BRAND MOWING SERVICE Quality & Promptness Assured Ride on Mowing ~ Lawn Mowing Pruning ~ Garden Maintenance
Engineering & Welding STUART McLEOD MOBILE WELDING For all your on-site fabrication & welding needs.
Ph/Fax: 5494 1606 Mob: 0409 491 938
Q.B.S.A. Lic No. 1130199
Fencing Retail suppliers of fencing materials, timber, logs, wire and steel. Also installers of quality fencing For a Free Measure and Quote phone
Fully insured
5494 0884 Mobile: 0409 342 877 Phone David
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Workshop facilities: 19 Tallawong Close, Beerwah
ABN: 87689905895
Local LAWN & GARDEN CARE
• Same Day Response • Gold Medal Service • Fully insured
• Doors & Grilles • Fly Screens • Fire Escapes •Retractables
QBSA LICENSE 1126425 • 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
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Handyman Services
Rick’s
Ph. 5494 9400 or 0401 674 126 House Yards Small Acreage Horticulture Advice
FIRST CALL FENCING Timber, Colourbond, Aluminium & Glass Pool fencing, Gates Retaining Walls & More For a free quote Phone Matthew
0418 935 164
5496 9861 or 0439 303 306 Glasshouse Mtns www.firstcallfencing.com.au
email: matt@firstcallfencing.com.au QBSA LIC1139536
Garden Maintenance
Large or small. Experienced Local Operator
Home Maintenance Maintenance Tradesman 40 Years Experience • Carpentry & Joinery • Minor Cabinet Making • Plastering
Phone Michael 0447 341 241
Landscaping
• 42 Inch cut Walker • Whippy • Spray • Hedging • Yard Cleanups • Push Mow
Honest & Reliable Ph: 0405 248 870
BEERWAH •W
Garages / Sheds
• PAVING & STONEWORK • RETAINING WALLS • DRIVEWAYS • POOL SURROUNDS • OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS
2 William St Kilcoy
GARAGES - SHEDS
Large Acreage Mowing Rubbish Removed
5493 0493
ACREAGE, HOUSE BLOCKS, WINTER WEEDS, BLUE TOP & CHICKWEED
0407 575 667
Lawn andand Property Lawn Property
BOROUG ND S H LA SCREENS
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Marine Services
L P G A S
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Ph: 0430 517 211 or 07 54390131
• Design • Retaining walls / Drainage • Paving / Repairs • Gardens / Mulching • Lawns • Mini Bobcat Services
Gas
LP Gas Suppliers
Builder & Stone Mason QBSA License No. 77177. Est 1981
Quality Workmanship
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KLM
GRAHAM RENWICK
BEERWAH LANDSCAPING
Ph (07) 5497 2615
Call for a Free quote
0409 590 802
GARDEN FEATURES
a/h: 5494 0830
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Garden Clean Ups & Maintenance
ATER FEATURES
• PATHWAYS/STAIRS • UNIQUE GARDENS &
Ph: 0418 204 159
FREE Roof Insulation
T0392
Phone Nick Atwell Mob: 0411 466 586 A/H: 5494 6713
• Tiling • Painting • No Job too small
Phone George 0487 424 223
Fully Insured, ride on mowing $55 / hr
BSA Licence no 60108
Mays Mowing Service
TO496
0418 935 162
MOWING & ALL GARDEN MAINTENANCE
www.jimsmowing.net
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5496 9270
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* Mowing * Rubbish removals * Pruning * Garden cleanups * Ride on work * Gutters cleaned
25 YEARS STRONG &
Phone John 1800 200 444
Mick
A1 Raylene’s Mowing
Same day response Free Quotes Fully insured
Lic.4551 and Insured
Fully Licensed / Fully Insured QBSA: 848880
Phone
Tina
T0322
your local licensed contractor
Painting & House Washing Roof Restoration
TO506
TO043
Phone 5494 8900
Garden Clean ups Gutter Cleaning Whipper Snipping Pruning
ALL MAINTENANCE
22+ years experience Free in all types of home maintenance Quotes repairs, painting & minor renovations
20 Tytherleigh Ave, Landsborough
Your local Jim services all areas call 131546
•Window Locks •Deadlocks/bolts •Patio Enclosures • Blinds & Awnings
Mark Malone: 0477 999 191
For all your mowing/ride on & garden needs
Call Gary: 0414 713 491
•Privacy Screens •Custom-made Steel Bars & Security Doors •Pet Doors
T0055
A to Z of Trades and Services
Phone 5494 6066
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A to Z of Trades and Services New Work Repaints Roofs Driveways Pressure Cleaning
John Annakin
Lic No. PMT-0-11432
E. eliminatepests@bigpond.com Supporting Environmentally Friendly Paint QBSA 1192667
B
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Professional Painting
Dan • Pre- purchase Inspections • Annual Termite Inspections • Termite Management Systems • Termite Treatments • General Pest management Cockroaches • Ants • Spiders • Silverfish • Fleas • Bed Bugs E. eliminatepests@bigpond.com PO Box. 257 Beerwah 4519 FULLY BSA 1189580 INSURED
Local Tradesman with 20 years Experience
Shane Schultz
ABN 79 347 449 750 TO509
All Areas 0420 53 8890 5494 0393
Plant & Machinery
All Aspects of Painting Sunshine Coast including all Hinterland areas
ANDREW 0423 107 716
BRESLIN PAINTING
Local Knowledge 21 Years Experience
BSA 49885
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New Work & Repaints • Airless Spraying
5494 1861 • 0418 883 436
BOBCAT EXCAVATOR HIRE Licensed Operator
• Tilt Bucket • 3 ton Excavator • Laser Levelling • Trencher • Post Hole Borer • Pallet Forks • Auger 250 • 350 • 450 • 600mm Plant Auger Lindeman Road • Rotary Flail/Grass Mulcher/Cutter • 8 ton Tipper Truck BEERWAH AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK Ph: 5494 0056 • Mobile: 0408 192 814
Cam’s Truck & Bobcat Hire
Call Rudi Ph.: 0438 940 634
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•Augers •Trencher • 4 in 1 bucket •8 ton tipper •Level bar •Laser Leveller •Tilt Bucket
Offering you a variety of services:
• Panel Beating • Spray Painting • Smash Repairs • Rust Repairs
• Bull Bar & Tow Bars • Fuel Injection Repairs • LPG Repairs & Certificates
• Auto Electrics • Restoration • Windscreens
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Plumbers Allan Koschel Plumbing Service Q.B.S.A. No. 76388
Lic. No. 13217
Plumber, Drainer and Gas Fitter
Ph: (07) 5493 0625
Mobile: 0407 727 645
PO Box 316 Glasshouse Mtns 4518
NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL! For all your PLUMBING needs
TREVOR SANDERSON
Phone Mobile: 0413 330 275 or 5439 0960 Lic’d Plumber and Drainer QBSA 1002354
Lic’d Plumber & Drainer QBSA 77755
JASON KOHL PLUMBING MAINTENANCE
POSI-TRACK SLASHING & EARTHWORKS FREE QUOTES
EMERGENCY SERVICE
0419 659 709 or 5492 9229
(07) 5493 0012
*4 in 1 Bucket & Level Bar *6ft Double Head Slasher *50hp *10m3 Tipper
SLAB PREPS TURF PREPS SOIL DELIVERY
Phone W & LA King Plumbing
Cameron Lister Ph: 0419 665 002 A/H:
CIVIL WORKS DRIVEWAYS POST HOLES
Small Honest Family Business Free Quotes - No Call-out Fee
•Track Machine
Reliable * Professional * Affordable Free Quotes * BSA 1155906
0427 088 699
ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS
OW N E R O P E R ATO R
Email: painter-decorator@hotmail.com
Panel Beating
e: 2bobearthworks@gmail.com w: 2bobearthworks.com.au
BSA NO. 1011255
• New Work • House Repaints • Roof Repaints
• Decks • House & Roof Washing PAINTING Do It Right Davie McIntyre Choose Brush Rite Painting 0420 662 811 / 5496 9540 Glass House Mountains
Phone John Baker on 0409 20 64 64
07 5493 0440
FIRST 0407 946 061
PO BOX 257 Beerwah 4519 SH R IT U R FREE
0407 439 526
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ALL AREAS
TO570
PAINTERS
Positrack, Excavator and Bobcat Hire - 8 tonne tipper - trencher - augers - 4 in 1 bucket - levelling bar - laser levelling - forks - 3 tonne excavator
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STEVE GASTALDIN
• TERMITE TREATMENTS • TERMITE BARRIERS • PRE-PURCHASE PEST & BUILDING REPORTS • THERMAL IMAGING • COCKROACHES • SPIDERS • ANTS
2BOB EARTHWORKS
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QBSA 1091741
Painters
GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY PEST CONTROL
*Driveways *Site clean-ups *Landscaping
0419 704 408
NEW WORK
RENOVATIONS
LOCAL PLUMBER
FREE QUOTES
PENSION DISCOUNT
QBSA # 47560 LICENSED PLUMBER AND DRAINER
0412 006 954 Plumbing Supplies
5494 8913
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Works where others can’t and loves Lantana! D & M Britton - Old Gympie Rd, Landsborough
Cost Effective Local Business Est. Since 1996
• Cockroaches • Carpet Beetle • Lawn Weeds • Silver Fish • Bed Bugs
Termites:
• Spiders • Pre-purchase • Rodents timber inspections • Fleas • Termite inspections • Ants • Chemical barriers/ reticulation
BSA: 106 8977 LIC: PMT-0-11572
Fully Licensed and Insured
We give you a warranty on our work.
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Phone Brian Mobile: 0402 129 665 Fax: 5497 4840
email: ba_earthmovers@dodo.com.au
LOCALS
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Phone 5438 7445
to advertise your business
T0223
HINTERLAND PEST CONTROL
• Yes – We Deliver All Areas • Comprehensive Range of Plumbing Supplies • Experienced Showroom Consultancy • Mon-Fri 6.00am-4.30pm & Sat 7.00am-11.00am
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bobcat, excavator & tipper hire
TO223
B&A Earthmovers
Pest Control
26 Tytherleigh Avenue Landsborough
5439 9368
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Glasshouse Country Bromeliad Society Inc. Contributed by Bob McLean Phone: 0427 606 240 Looking around our garden I am surprised how late the plants are flowering this year. We have plants flowering in May that should have flowered in February. Maybe this is because of the late rain and the weather staying a little warmer. I have been watching the first of the Billbergia pyramidalis plants send up a flower. This one has now faded and passed its peak, but has not been followed by as many as normal. This bromeliad has wide emerald-green leaves forming a relatively open medium-sized rosette. The flower head looks like an Olympic torch and is most impressive, with flamingo bracts and petals. The petals are tipped with cerise and bright yellow stamens. This plant is ideal as a pot plant or patio plant, but it also looks great under subtropical shrubs. This is one of the stoloniferous billbergias that will gradually climb over any objects placed next to it. Curiously, if planted in good soil, the climbing habit is largely lost and the plants clump in the same way as many other bromeliads. It is possible that the climbing habit is simply a response to less than ideal conditions. Billbergia pyramidalis and its hybrids are cold tender, so should only be grown in the subtropics, tropics or in a greenhouse. In cold conditions, the leaves become spotted and damaged, detracting from the otherwise flawless appearance.
The flower – in true billbergia form – is spectacular but will only retain its beauty for a week to 10 days. In a good shady protected location the flower will retain its colour for a little longer. At this time of year if you are fortunate to have a sizable clump you will have a mat of green foliage with a spectacular display of flamingo (deep pink) flowers almost clamped together (as if fitted with a hair band). Within four to five days, the bracts burst open, to develop into this show of blue, purple and yellow captured in this spectacle of colour. You will enjoy this short display of beauty and then the flower will fade to pale washed out pink with the seed pods hanging like a scruffy beard. This plant will not disappoint you with its all-year green foliage and its display of beauty in mid to late summer. As with any of the stoloniferous bromeliads, you are able to cut off a stolon and plant in another location or pot up to give to a friend so as to share the enjoyment and beauty. See You at Glasshouse Country Sustainability & Garden Expo on May 27 to pick up some special broms. The next meeting of the Society will be held at on June 3 at 2.00 pm. Venue to be advised in GCNews edition May 30. Please bring your own cup for afternoon tea, everything else will be provided. For more information contact President Karen Binstead 5494 3677 or Secretary Margaret Mclean 5496 9601.
Ewen Maddock Dam to receive upgrade Ewen Maddock Dam will be upgraded as part of Seqwater’s dam improvement program in South East Queensland. Construction is expected to start next month to strengthen and widen the dam wall embankment, and to install drainage wells below the wall to control groundwater seepage, and is expected to be completed by December. Construction will disrupt road access to the water treatment plant and all pedestrian access across the dam wall will be closed for safety reasons, however public access to the visitor facilities, parkland and boardwalk will remain open during construction for swimming, walking, fishing, sailing and canoeing. The upgrade follows a comprehensive dam safety review conducted by Seqwater in 2010 and will comply with the (former) Department of Environment and Resource Management’s Guidelines on Acceptable Flood Capacity. An exclusion zone has recently been established near the water treatment plant for preliminary studies to occur and for improvements to the plant’s filter tanks. To increase stability and reduce pressure on the dam wall during the construction period the dam’s water level will gradually be drawn down from 100 per cent to 75 per cent capacity. Controlled releases will occur by an outlet pipe over the next three months. Given the small daily release volumes no downstream impacts are expected. Signs have been installed at the visitor car park to inform the public about the dam upgrade project.
Go Green Rainforest Nursery plant of the week Grevillea ‘Elegance’ Grevillea longistyla x G. johnsonii Here at Go Green, one of our favourite bird-attracting Grevilleas is ‘Elegance’. As its name suggests, it has a beautiful form with ornamental fine foliage and exquisite pinkish red flowers. The flowers are dripping with nectar and provide a valuable food source for many native birds throughout the year.
This stunning Grevillea is best grown in full sun and a free draining position. It will grow to around 3m but can be kept smaller with an annual prune. There is a stunning example in full flower that is three years old planted on the road reserve outside the nursery. Check it out whilst driving by or drop in for a closer look.
If you would like more information on this tree or any other native plants drop in and see Simon or Melissa at Go Green Rainforest Nursery, 2620 Steve Irwin Way, Glenview. Phone 5494 5980. Email: gogreenrainforest@bigpond.com Now open 7 days.
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Caloundra claims tidy title It’s official: Caloundra is Australia’s tidiest town. The Sunshine Coast town was announced the overall winner of the Keep Australia Beautiful Australian Tidy towns Awards 2012. Caloundra also collected the Community Action & Partnerships prize and the ‘Dame Phyllis Frost’ Litter prevention award. Caloundra was commended on by Tidy Towns award judges for the significant resources contributed by Sunshine Coast Council to reducing the impact of plastic bags and litter within local waterways. This includes providing funding and grants to community groups who undertake on-the-ground work and educational activities such as Currimundi Day, weeding work bees, the annual Riversweep and volunteer river watch patrols. Caloundra was also recognised for its participation in sustainable waste management, water and energy efficiency activities. www.gcnews.com.au
Blood, Sweat and Cheers
Your guide to sport in Glasshouse Country
Beerwah Bulldogs
Landsborough Tennis Club
Contributed by Dean Roberts
The A Grade and Under 18’s travelled to Caloundra on Saturday and the A Grade got caught short by a speedy opposition going down 66-4. But they received plenty of wraps for the courage shown on the night with a shortage of players showing that Bulldog Spirit. The Under 18’s went toe to toe with the Sharks and could be considered a little unlucky to lose the game 30-22, but with a few troops back this weekend at home could see them finish the season well. The women went down narrowly to Burleigh 30-26 down the Coast and are eagerly looking forward to a home game soon. Congratulations to Under 12 players, Aiden Young, Jack Fissenden and Ryan Sauer for gaining Selection in the Sunshine Coast Schoolboys Side at the upcoming state titles and we wish them well in those games.
Caloundra RSL A Grade Cup Caloundra Sharks 66 (Corey Healey 2, Chris Farrow 1, Ryan Stroud 1, Luke Broadhurst 2, Brad Ibbs 1, Chris Ainsworth 2, Matt Kellett 1, James Roberts 1, Drew Christie 1, Luke Blumke 1 – Tries)(Chris Ainsworth 7 – Goals) def Beerwah Bulldogs 4 (Adam Henderson 1 – Tries) (Nil – Goals) WIN TV Under 18 Cup Caloundra Sharks 30 (Joel Kendall 1, Isaac Marsh 2, Blake Benecke 1, Jordi Taylor 1, Dylan Lee 1 – Tries)(Lance Aisnworth 3 – Goals) def Beerwah Bulldogs 22 (Zac Cooper-Warner 1, Nashua Bell 1, Rhys Storr 2 – Tries)(Dylan Valentine 3 – Goals) Anyone wanting to become involved in the club either in the way of playing, volunteering or sponsorship are encouraged to contact President Dean Roberts on 0418 816 605 to discuss.
Sunshine Coast Schoolboy Rep Players – Aiden Young, Ryan Sauer and Jack Fissenden
Glasshouse Country Bowls Club Contributed by Dennis Hume
Wednesday, May 9 - Ladies Jackpot Day. Jackpot stood at $162.00, but did not go off this day. In games played the winners were Margaret Lehmann, Chris Freshwater, Brian Saunders. Runners up were Marleen Bertram, Trevor Bertram, Jan Lawson. Pick of the card winners were Jo Littler, Ron Wilson, Nev Littler. Thursday, May 10 - Open Pairs games. AM winners were Stewart Wilson, Joan (the Boss) Wilson 2 +38. Runners up were Bobby Moss, Graham Nicholson + 16 in the second game. PM
game winners were Phil Siggers, Kerry Capern 2 + 39. Runners up were Anne Howard, Tony Verdonck + 14 in the second game. N.B. Open Pairs Thursday, May 17 - AM game starts at 8.45am. PM game starts at 12.45pm. Saturday, May 12 - A semi final of the Men’s Club Pairs Championship was played. Gary Lehmann, Jim Tatum def Brian Saunders, Graham Nicholson 21 to 19. The other semi final yet to be played is between Terry Little and Brett Standring v Kerry Capern and Phil Siggers.
Mooloolah Valley Bowls Club Contributed by Judy Walker
Winners on Tuesday, May 8 were Lloyd Walker and Gloria Shaw. Friday, May 11 winners were Nev and Gloria Shaw, 2nd Kev Jenner and John Esdaile and 3rd Ian and Gwen Henderson. Saturday, May 12 winners were Stephen and
Gloria Shaw. Stephen has just joined as a social player and got his money back. Well done. We will commence at 12.30pm as from June 1. Also there will be no play on Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19 as most of us will be away on our annual Travelling Bowlers trip.
Mooloolah Soccer Club Contributed by Sian Mountney
Home U6 Kingfishers 0 VS Buddina Bluerays 10 Home U6 Rosellas 0 VS Buddina Swordfish 11 Home U6 Wrens 0 VS Caloundra Blue 3 Home U7 Ravens 2 VS Caloundra Black 6 Home U8 Galahs 2 VS Sun Mako Sharks 4 Away U9 Kites 7 VS Mooloolah Lorikeets 3 Home U9 Lorikeets 3 VS Mooloolah Kites 7 Home U10 Falcons 4 VS Pacific Hammerheads 0 www.gcnews.com.au
Home U10 Stormbirds 2 VS Caloundra Red 7 Home U11 Magpies 1 VS Nambour Sabres 4 Home U13 Kookaburras 2 VS Caloundra White 3 Home U16 Condors 0 VS Palmwoods Rangers 6 Home Mooloolah United 0 VS Chancellor Chargers 5. Home Mooloolah Ladies 0 VS Currimundi Comets 2. Away Mooloolah 2FAT 9 VS Palmwoods Warriors 0
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Friday Night Tennis – The weather has been just great to play matches on Friday and we all hope it stays that way. There are only two more matches before the semi-finals on June 1, but remember that will be the Show holiday, so if you can’t play on the Friday please organise your match earlier in the week if possible. Any wet or missed matches can be made up on a Monday afternoon or at a time and place all players agree on but they also need to be organised to be played by next week. The scores will be adjusted as any made-up match score sheets are received. Remember to help with the ball-boying for your match and also try to learn how to score if you don’t already know. If you haven’t paid your season fees yet then you need to pay them as soon as possible as they are due now, and need to be paid to Dawn at Landsborough Courts. There are still quite a few players who have not paid yet. Following are the scores up to May 11. Div A1/A2 – Asics-242, Reebok-223, Nike-181, Puma-175, Converse-138, Adidas-121 Div C – Sharapovas-239, Clijsters-189, Stosurs-178, Williams-141 Peewee 1 – Jaffas-162, Smarties-154, Minties-120, Fantales-109 Peewee 2 – Hi 5-166, Sesame St-140, Teletubbies-134, Wiggles-115 Peewee 3 – Amy-97, Jac-68, Charlee-56, Declan-48 Continuous – Crunchie-356, Flake-279, Picnic-271, Snickers-265 Club News - Ladies social tennis is on Tuesday mornings from 8.00am to approximately 12.00noon. Wednesday night mixed social tennis starts at 7.00pm to approximately 9.00pm. New players are welcome for either of the above, beginners or experienced. If you would like more information about the club or being a member of the club, or you would like to know more about any of the tennis competitions, the Ladies Tuesday tennis, or Wednesday night tennis or are interested in receiving coaching, these details can be obtained by contacting Dawn on 5494 1085. Court hire during the daytime can be done through the Landsborough IGA and for night hire please contact Dawn.
Beerwah Ladies Golf Contributed by Jenny Kelly
What glorious weather we are having at present. It's great to see more ladies coming out to play on our beautiful course. We had 70 players compete in one of our fun games on Thursday, a Tiger Stableford. This game is played in pairs and scoring is done by multiplying each players score together. This can result in lots of points, or none at all. Lots of fun and a great time was had, especially by Pam Gormley and Shirley Cooper who won the trophies kindly donated by Brid John and Glenys Parry. Runners up were Lea Garner and Barb Drury and 2nd Runners up were Sonia Kenway and Ruth Bowie. NTP's were Ruth and Sonia on 2, Sue Greentree and Joan Swyny on 5, Pam and Shirley on 16 and Pat Chapman and Leith Barnes on the 18th. The ball rundown went to 40 points. Let's hope this wonderful weather holds. Until next time stay safe and good golfing. MAY 16 2012 |
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police. I gave them my location, confessed that I had left my keys in the car, and that it had been stolen. Then I made the most difficult call of all. “Honey,” I stammered. I always call her ‘honey’ in times like these. “I left my keys in the car and it has been stolen.” There was a period of silence. I thought the call had been dropped, but then I heard Diane’s voice. “Ken,” she barked, “I dropped you off!” Now it was my time to be silent. Embarrassed, I said, “Well, come and get me.” Diane retorted, “I will, as soon as I convince this policeman I have not stolen your car.”
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