Edition 17 december 2013

Glasshouse Country News TUESDAY DECEMBER 17 - 2013. VOLUME 28-32

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Toy workshop at Beerburrum page 3

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remember once watching a Christmas movie and in it the family sat around the table for Christmas lunch and they each took a turn at saying what they were grateful for – and I remember thinking ‘how American and cheesy’ this sounded.

Sadly though, I must have finally reached middle age as this week I found myself chatting to someone about just that topic. And like lots of our readers, I am grateful for where I live and that I enjoy living in the semi rural location and being surrounded by nature and wildlife (even though I am still scared of birds).

However, what I am really grateful for is that I live and work in a community with so many caring, enthusiastic, generous people, who take an interest in the lives of others, and who

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What's Happening Saturday, December 21

Tuesday, December 31

Tuesday, December 31

Car Boot Sale organised by the Sunshine Girls will be held from 6.30am to 1.00pm at the Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club.

The day is to raise funds for the victims of the recent disaster in the Philippines. All funds raised will go directly to the people in Barotac Viejo for their food and shelter. If you would like to book a site, they are $20.00 and you can phone Sue on 0435 051 774 or Kay on 5493 0230.

Beerwah Hotel is offering a New Year’s Eve with a difference at their Zombie Apocalypse Party. Entry is free and there will be prizes for the best dressed. Rock covers band ‘Meridian’ will be playing from 8.00pm to get the party going, and the free courtesy bus will run for guests from 4.00pm until 2.00am.

The bistro will be open and bookings are essential. For more information call 1300 Beerwah, or see www.beerwahhotel.com.au.

Club Glass House is offering a $25.00 New Year’s Eve buffet with rocking entertainment from CPR Trio featuring Paul McKenna and the Drift. The band starts at 7.30pm and the venue will be open until late. Bookings for the night are essential. Club Glass House is located at 10 Coonowrin Road, Glass House Mountains. To book, call 5436 5000.

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Beerwah RSL is planning for some serious ‘Hollywood Glamour’ along with entertainment by the popular ‘Double or Nothin’ from 7.30pm to late. There will be a spectacular hot carvery and cold buffet from 6.00pm. Tickets are $40.00 per person and must be prepaid, with group bookings of 10 or more receiving a 10 per cent discount.

So dress up like your favourite actor or other celebrity and join the fun.

Cafe on 8 will be hosting a Mexican-themed New Year’s Eve night. Bookings are essential on 5494 8180. The cafe is located at 8 Caloundra Street, Landsborough.

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are there to care, assist, support and look after each other when required – and to be happy for them when good things happen to them.

I know how generous our community is.

Throughout the year I write up so many stories for people doing fundraising, or volunteering. But while the raffles and street stalls and car boot sales, book sales and markets are important, what is more important is why people do it – and that is because we want to make someone else’s life just that little bit better.

So while Christmas might be the season of giving – I am grateful that our community doesn’t wait until December to get started!

Redcross Blood Donormobile comes to town – Landsborough Hall (Tuesday) 11.30am - 6.30pm and the Beerwah Marketplace (Wednesday), 8.00am - 3.00pm, (Thursday), 11.30am - 6.30pm and (Friday) 8.00am - 3.00pm.

To book your appointment call 13 14 95 or visit www.donateblood.com.au.

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Toy workshop at Beerburrum Twin Cedars Lifestyle Villas at Beerburrum provides a workshop with tools for its residents. Throughout the year one of the residents, Don Hayman, made great use of it to create some lovely traditional timber toys.

Don gets a lot of satisfaction from making the toys and he was keen to see that they got put to good use, so he recently donated them to the Maroochy North Shore Lions Club for them to sell and raise funds for the children’s hospital.

Twin Cedars owners Rob and Tim Gardiner provided all of the timber for the project, and while Don hasn’t managed to encourage any of the other residents to join him in his hobby, some of them also assisted him by providing varnish to finish off the toys.

Don has spent a couple of hours each day, working on the toys over the past few months and he has produced a total of 12 wooden trucks.

The Maroochy North Shore Lions have decided that they would share the toys between Maroochydore State School’s Early Childhood Development Program, Lions Emergency Accommodation Centre, and two would be used as items for sale at their annual Cent Auction at Easter 2014.

HINTERLAND ACCOUNTING SERVICES Maroochy North Shore Lions Secretary Bob Teggins receives wooden toys from Twin Cedars resident Don Hayman

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The Early Childhood Development Program supports children from birth to five years who have significant educational support needs arising from a diagnosed or suspected disability.

They focus on providing early intervention to assist children to prepare for their first year of schooling. There are, on average, 30 children attending at any one time. They are administered by the school but are housed in a separate building within the school grounds.

Lions secretary Bob Teggins said the Lions Emergency Accommodation Centre is located at Nambour. Amongst the people they assist are mothers who are victims of domestic violence.

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January might once have been considered a time when the real estate market experienced a natural lull.

But, thanks to several factors - from smart phones to a change in selling seasons - those days are well and truly over.

New listings are needed to provide buyers with property now, for possible settlement early in the new year.

Especially require homes in the $300k to $450k range - in town and also small acreage.

Coochin Creek Co-op is ‘All in for Finn’ Coochin Creek Fruitgrowers Co-op has announced that four cents from every litre Beerwah of petrol sold from Monday, December 16 until Sunday, December 23 will go towards the fundraising efforts to support 13-month-old Finn Smith.

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Finn’s grandmother Leona Coureas has been the manager of the Shell shop for a number of years.

While the Co-op has already donated to the fundraising campaign, the Co-op Chair Robert Frizzo said: “We really wanted to do more to assist in raising funds and see this as a way to do that.

“We want the community to know that this is a very genuine offer,’’ Robert said.

“We will not be raising the price of petrol to do this – it is a four cent donation from the regular price of the petrol.

“We really hope that the community will support this initiative as everything we do now will help Finn and his mum and dad in the long journey to his recovery.”

They are also organising a multi draw raffle to raise additional funds – so far there is a stainless steel barbeque, a meat voucher, some turf and other prizes still being finalised.

Finn Smith was diagnosed with meningococcal on Friday, November 22 and is currently in the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane. Initially, Finn was in intensive care in an induced coma and was fighting for his life.

He has continued to battle and gradually things have been improving to the point that he is now in a general ward and the focus of his treatment is on working to save his limbs.

Leona with Finn before Leona with Finn in the he became ill hospital last week As a result of meningococcal, his hands and feet went blue and on Wednesday he underwent surgery to prevent further infection by removing the dead fingertips.

Since Finn’s diagnosis, his parents Jason and Sarah Smith have been completely devoted to his care and at no time have they asked for any assistance.

However, a friend who could see just how difficult this journey was going to be began a campaign to raise funds for Finn to assist the family in Finn’s long term care.

The campaign has been named ‘All in ... for Finn’ and is being driven by Hot FM and the Sunshine Coast Daily. If you would like to follow Finn’s progress, there is also a Facebook page: Little Finn Smith Fundraiser.

Donations for the family can also be deposited in Suncorp account: BSB 484799, account number 507005873, account name: Jason and Sarah Smith.

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Road safety out on a limb Luckily for Brett Parkhurst, his Landcruiser is built tough.

Otherwise, the outcome of a tree branch which hurtled onto the roof of his four wheel drive may have been far more dire.

The Peachester local was travelling home along Commissioners Flat Road during the ferocious storm on December 5, when a large overhanging tree branch fell, crashing onto the roof of his car.

“If I was driving something not as sturdy, the consequences could have been fatal,” Brett said.

“Along the whole length of Commissioners Flat Road there are big overhanging branches.

“After every storm, there are branches down along the road. It’s a wonder there hasn’t been a serious accident.”

A similar thing happened after a storm event four weeks ago, leaving locals to clear up the mess to make the road safe.

“I contacted council to report the danger of having the large branches on these old trees hanging right the way across the road, but the response I received wasn’t very encouraging.

“The Council Call Centre person said that they would inform the council arborist, and that the turnaround time would be six to eight weeks.”

But Brett said that something needs to be done now.

“We’re right in the middle of ‘storm season’ and they need to be trimmed now before any more storms rip through the area,” he said. “Someone could be killed by one of these massive branches falling onto the road.”

Gary Edwards, the manager at Glasshouse Country Coaches, concurs with Brett.

“There are some dangerous stretches of roads where low hanging and overhanging branches are a real safety concern,” Gary explained.

“And it’s not just Commissioners Flat Road – Old Gympie Road and Mt Mellum Road are also problem zones.”

Glasshouse Country Coaches is regularly subjected to the dangers these branches pose.

“We’ve recently had two school bus windscreens smashed within a week. It costs us $1800 to replace one – so having it smashed a week later is pretty serious.

“There doesn’t seem to be any regular inspection of tree hazards along the roads or any maintenance work done by council,” Gary said.

GC News asked Division 1 Councillor Rick Baberowski how Sunshine Coast Council deals with dangerous trees and branches along roadsides.

Cr Baberowski said that the council has protocols in place to look at potentially dangerous situations quickly.

“In general, if the customer service officer receiving the call believes the issue is urgent following discussion with the requestor (i.e. there is a tree hazard or an immediate threat of tree failure) it is called through as an “urgent and hazardous” inspection request and inspected by one of our officers immediately.

“For all non-urgent tree assessments the timeframe for an arborist to provide an assessment is up to four weeks, with completion of works expected to occur between six to eight weeks.

“In the case of Commissioners Flat Road, we have been advised that Council’s Arborist Team Leader will attend the site as soon as possible and provide an assessment of what work is required.

“We encourage residents to contact Council’s customer service centre on 5475 7272 for all tree-related issues. The customer service officer will take down the details of the request and action it according to the level of hazard presented.”

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Aussie World does it again Aussie World is going from strength to strength and recently won, for the third year in a row, the significant Sunshine Coast Business Award for Tourism.

General Manager David Thompson said winning the award again was a wonderful achievement and testament to the hard work of the staff and recent investment into the popular Sunshine Coast theme park.

“Over the past couple of years we’ve invested millions of dollars and opened six new features; water ride Plunge, thrill ride Redback, fun Giant Slide, water play area Leak’n Logs, the Pink Shoppe and Phileas’s Fun Worx,” he said.

“Plus we’ve won two awards from social travel website TripAdvisor which are based and judged

on reviews and opinions from travelers all across the world.”

David says when you come to Aussie World you’re sure to find something new or different that you haven’t seen, tried or ridden on before.

App helps rescuers zero in on emergency callers Sunshine Coast residents and holidaymakers planning on bush walking or travelling to Fraser Island or to any isolated location should take the time to download an app that could help save their life.

Member for Fisher Mal Brough welcomed the launch of the ‘Emergency+’ smartphone app by the Australian Government. The app gives people in trouble the ability to provide their exact location, as determined by the GPS functionality built-in to their smartphone.

Mr Brough said more than 65 per cent of 000 emergency calls were made from mobile phones.

“Sometimes, callers don't know their exact location – a critical piece of information required

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Strongman has great start to season Beerburrum local Tim O’Shea started the 2014 powerlifting season well with a strong showing in the Global Powerlifting Committee's Equipped Classic in Brisbane on Saturday.

Whilst normally competing as a superheavyweight, Tim has cut down to the under 140kg class for the coming season, with his results over the weekend qualifying him to represent Australia at the World Championships in Argentina in September.

Tim opened with a 330kg squat which he made with ease. His second attempt was an Australian record of 365kg.

Unfortunately, Tim's belt failed on the lift, however he still stood up, proving this weight is his for the taking next time. Tim followed up with a 225kg bench press and a 285kg deadlift, giving him the biggest total in the 140kg class.

Season 2014 now is completely geared towards the World Championships, although Tim will still compete at the Queensland Titles in March and the Nationals in June.

Tim is looking for sponsorship from local businesses to offset the cost of competing in Argentina. If you are able to help in any way, please call Tim on 0412 355 153 or email gmstrongman@gmail.com.

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Calling all local artists and artisans

Expressions of interest are currently being sought for original work to be showcased at Peachester State School's annual art show fundraiser for 2014.

To be held over the weekend of March 29 and 30, 2014, the Peachester Art Show is open to all entrants and applications are being taken now. Suggested mediums for entry include oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolour, mixed media, sculpture, wearable art and photography. Entry fee for submissions will be $20.00 and works can be sold at the event.

As well as promoting the talent of local artists, this event supports a very worthy cause – to raise much needed funds to upgrade the school playground which is in desperate need of maintenance. If enough money is raised, funds will also go towards air-conditioning for the school classrooms.

There will be a grand opening night on Friday, March 28 with tickets to the gala event including a complementary drink, finger food, entertainment and a chance of winning the lucky door prize.

Organisers are keen for artists to flag their interest in exhibiting as soon as possible as well as allowing them plenty of time to prepare their work for the event. They are also looking for local businesses to donate for raffle prizes on the opening night as well as three artists to donate art works for the major raffle.

For more information, contact Corinne on 5494 9777 or Marnie on 5494 9004 or email peachesterssartshow@gmail.com or go to their Facebook page – Peachester Art Show.

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Australia Day Show’n’Shine The Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club will hold its first annual Show’n’Shine on Sunday, January 26.

Entry for public viewing is free and it will kick off from 10.00am.

Sports Club Manager Kylie Cherry said: “It is really great. We have four local blokes that are car enthusiasts and supporters of the club who are organising the event: Greg Harvey, Michael Topfer, David Boss and Brian Moffat.

“We usually have quite a crowd come down to the club on Australia Day, but this will definitely be popular with the locals,” Kylie said.

“The blokes are really keen to make it part of a Family Fun Day which is close to home for locals.”

There will be a jumping castle, stall, kids’ games for all ages, as well as food available and bar facilities, plus live music throughout the day.

The show will feature 20 categories, with trophies and prizes. Registration will be from 8.30 to 9.30am and entry is $5.00 per car.

The Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club is located at 902 Steve Irwin Way, Glass House Mountains.

Categories include Best Holden, Ford, Chrysler, American, British, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Engine Bay, Best Wheels, Best Hot Rod, Best Four Door, Best Ute, Best Two Door, Best Wagon.

As well as People’s Choice of Holden, Ford, Chrysler, American, British, and Encouragement Award, along with Car of the Show. Judging will take place between 1.30pm and 2.00pm.

To find out more, please phone 5493 0055 or contact Brian on 0428 711 357. If you would like to have a stall please phone Kylie on 5493 0055.

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with Senior Sergeant Bruce Duck As you should be well aware, there are major road works taking place on the Bruce Highway at the intersections of Bells Creek and Dianella Roads, the Bruce Highway and Roys Road and Roys Road. It is envisaged that this project will take approximately 16 months to complete.

I have been in regular contact with the project manager and I assure you that the safety of the employees, road users and residents in and around these road works is paramount.

There is a reduction of the speed limit on the Bruce Highway to 80km/h which will be enforced by police where possible.

If you have any complaints with respect to these road works, there is a 24 hour hotline: 1800 156 350. This is manned during office hours and messages can be left after hours.

Unfortunately, a driver who I can only refer to as one of those “bloody mindless idiots” allegedly decided to weave in and out traffic safety cones on this stretch of highway which resulted in colliding into the rear of a traffic controller’s vehicle, which the workers were seated in.

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On the same evening, another driver was involved in a three-vehicle traffic crash. This driver recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.203, which is more than four times the legal limit. What were they thinking when they got behind the wheel of their vehicle and drove? It is just pure luck that a fatality did not eventuate. It reminds me of the saying ‘Common sense is not so common.’

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The festive season is here and the school holidays have commenced. Police from this area and the Road Policing Unit will be out in force attending to high visibility patrols and traffic enforcement operations in support of the ‘Anywhere – Anytime’ strategy and the annual Statewide Road Safety Campaign.

We will be focusing on the Fatal Five which includes speeding, drink/drug driving, seatbelts, fatigue and distraction/inattention Please have a safe and happy festive season and ensure that if you are travelling on our roads that you adhere to the road rules, drive to the conditions and arrive at your destination safe and sound.

Contact numbers for the Beerwah Station 5436 5222, Policelink 131444 and Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000

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Success for the Glasshouse Early Education Centre Glasshouse Early Education Centre, which has been operating in the community for more than seven years, was last weekend awarded ‘Queensland Childcare services – Most improved centre of 2013’.

Centre Director Angela Hardey, who joined the Glasshouse Centre 18 months ago, said: “Our team has worked so hard to build the family and community feeling within our services and to be awarded this within our company of over 30 centres is a huge honour.

“We wanted to express our thanks to the families who have their children cared for within our service and without their constant support we really could not have grown and bettered our services,” Angela said.

The team was presented with the award at their end of year celebrations and were proud to bring back the award to share with everyone in the centre.

“We would also like to additionally acknowledge Amanda Gurr, Lead Educator in the toddlers’ room, who was awarded Glasshouse Mountains Staff Member of the Year,” Angela said. “Amanda has been employed with the centre and company for seven years – well done!

“We are so excited to be offering the community high quality care for children of all ages and to help parents feel supported as they watch their children grow and develop.

Their degree-qualified teacher Silvia offers a funfilled kindergarten funded curriculum to support

children preparing for the school journey. They also have a very exciting vacation care program over the school holidays, so feel free to give them a call to find out more.

They are promoting free enrolment to their service until February, so now is the perfect time to secure your spot for next year.

“We provide meals at the centre so there is no need to stress about lunch boxes and making sure they are filled with a healthy variety of food as all the food is salt and preservative free and tastes fantastic,” Angela said.

Glasshouse Early Education Centre is located on the corner of Coonowrin Road and Pool Street, Glass House Mountains. It operates from 6.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday and you can contact Angela at the centre on 5438 7311.

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Craig and Leanda from The Healthy Guru know that December is the festive or 'silly season', where people are focused on enjoying themselves and having fun, which is then followed up with New Year's resolutions in January where people promise to look after themselves better.

However, the team at The Healthy Guru want to encourage locals to lock-in their plans for the New Year now so they are committed to them and, most importantly, will start achieving results straight away.

Craig said it is too easy on New Year's Eve to say "this year I am going to lose weight in 2014" but without a clear plan in place about how you will do this, it can just be empty words.

They have created a Wellness Package for January where participants will receive a oneon-one visit with Leanda (Nutritionalist), Judy (Naturopath) and Emily (Kinesiologist) all for a special cost of $120.00 which is a 60% discount on what you would normally expect to pay to see the three of them.

Once you pay a $20.00 deposit, you can book in your appointment times for January ensuring that you are on your way to personal success.

The girls will assess your individual needs and work out the best course of action for achieving your personal wellness goals. This may include weight loss, giving up smoking, alleviating the affects of anxiety and depression, or gaining body mass.

“If you know someone that would love this kind of support to get them on the path to wellness, why not purchase a gift voucher from us as a Christmas gift, they can use it as a deposit or you could even pay for the whole package,” Craig said.

Leanda also suggests that if you are looking for something a little unusual for Christmas gifts,

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“And if you aren't feeling your usual healthy selves in January after a little too much over indulging, then you should call into us at The Healthy Guru to discuss detoxing, as it is an excellent way to move past the toxic effects of the festive season,” Leanda said.

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Contributed by Jenny Morris Glasshouse Country View Club I have just a short report this week. We enjoyed our ‘Elegant Christmas Party’ at the Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club with everyone dressing up in their outfits to create a festive atmosphere. The committee wishes to thank Kylie at the Sports Club for her help with our functions during the year. The best hat was won by Freda Lyttle and best dressed was Sue Kurtis. On behalf of the committee I wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Our next function is the AGM on January 15, 2014, with lunch at the Sports Club starting at 11.00am. Hope to see you all in the new year.

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Contributed by Bob Banner The Lions had a busy start to December with 300 kilograms of empty aluminum cans collected. This brings the collection total for 2013 to almost three tonnes of aluminum sent off for recycling. Not only is this a splendid achievement for the Lions, it also speaks volumes for the local kids who, together with their parents, brought the cans in on the first Saturday of each month to earn some extra pocket money.

Aluminum is used in the aviation industry everywhere in the world. From two thirds to three quarters of a passenger plane’s dry weight is accounted for by the share of aluminum in its manufacture.

With the year drawing to a close, the Lions

Pauline Clarke with Elf Heather Burton with their education. If you wish to join our club please contact Margaret on 5435 2172.

would like to thank some of the local businesses who’ve helped the club during the year.

To name but a few: Glasshouse Country News, Beerwah Meats, the IGA. stores at Beerwah and Landsborough, Beerwah Flowers and Gifts, Buck’s Bakery, the Beerwah Co-op and of course all the businesses who availed themselves of the opportunity to advertise in the Lions Business Directory during the year.

I’m sure there will be others that I’ve accidently overlooked.

But to all these businesses, thank you once again. Your efforts help us help the local community.

The club’s final function for the year will be its Christmas breakup at Club Glasshouse on December 14.

Support for playgroup appreciated The Mooloolah Valley Community Playgroup provides support to families with babies to preschool aged children. It is also a place of fun, learning and engaging the local community.

The local support they have received has been amazing in providing financial assistance to allow the running of the playgroup.

In particular, Mooloolah State School and Outside Hours School Care (OHSC) kindly supported their playgroup membership, which allows families free registration (which is mandatory and usually at the cost of individual families) to Playgroup Queensland.

Furthermore, earlier this year the playgroup did not have facilities to operate and the OHSC kindly provided their venue to use free of charge.

The families of the playgroup are sincerely thankful and collectively made a gift in appreciation of the school’s support.

The gift was made from all of the hands of the children and families. If you would like to know

Mooloolah State School Principal Michelle Brown and OHSC facilitator Belinda Mewes presented with artwork more about the playgroup you can go to their Facebook page, MVCPlaygroup, for details.

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Unfortunately, not all members were able to attend. The groups were thanked for their efforts by the Sunshine Coast Council mentors, Greg Strain and Rhonda Martin.

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Christmas at Curves The ladies at Curves Beerwah are not just focused on exercise and losing weight. Each year we donate to a different well needed local charity and this year we have chosen the Salvation Army ‘Adopt a Family’.

Our members have been extremely generous as our Christmas tree has a huge amount of gifts under it so the families we have chosen to help will certainly have a wonderful Christmas.

Christmas can be a difficult time for some so we want to contribute to the community by donating special families special gifts.

We want to say to the families that we give to, that they are important and they are being thought of this Christmas.

Curves Beerwah currently has opportunity for you to give someone a gift that could change a life. A free membership to Curves may be the best present you’ll ever give because someone will be getting the best excuse ever to accomplish new goals and feel a joy that will last long after Christmas. That’s a powerful gift for two months for $184.00, or one month for $99.00.

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Contributed by Coral Beutel (Hon Pres) Our last markets were held on Saturday, November 30 in the rain.

They were very successful in the inclement weather. The winners of the Christmas raffle were; first – Bill, second – Gordon and third – Barbara, all from Peachester. We held a great Christmas party on Monday, December 9 at the Collectable Shoppe, Peachester, where a delightful meal was enjoyed by invited guests, all of whom have contributed in some way to our ongoing success as a branch. Each guest received a Christmas gift to show our appreciation of their help.

On Thursday night we will be donating four $50 vouchers to four students from Peachester State School. These encouragement awards have been presented to students for 22 years with Russell Merrett’s name being first on the honour board at the school.

We will continue helping with the cooking at the school and the ‘Adopt a Granny’ at the playgroup next year as well as donating to worthy charitable organisations. We hope to run more craft days in the New Year. It is only with your continued support of our markets, raffles and functions etc, that we can continue to help those in need. Thank you so much and I hope you have a blessed Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. God Bless.

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Contributed by Roz Kuss The group held its annual Christmas Luncheon on Wednesday, December 4.

More than 40 members, including Patroness Mrs Judy McArdle, enjoyed the buffet meal in the Dolphin Room at the Caloundra Power Boat Club.

A Secret Santa was held with lovely gifts exchanged by members, and a variety of Lucky Door numbers were drawn with prizes excitedly accepted.

Carolyn Newton, Claire Moore, Margaret Lenz, Jocelyn Morgan and Angie Butler all shone in the Christmas Trivia quizzes and were suitably rewarded for their knowledge.

The Monster Hampers were won by Heather Triffett, Rhonda Hind and Ina Kelly. A major fundraiser for the group, over 1,000 tickets were sold and it was only fitting that Rhonda, who had put the hampers together, was one of the lucky winners.

President June Blackburn thanked members for their generosity in supplying the wonderful contents for the hampers, as well as Lucky Door and Trivia prizes which were donated by, among others, Valerie Thornton, Helen McDonald, and Margaret Lenz.

In absentia, Member for Kawana Jarrod Bleijie was thanked for his contribution throughout the year, for printing of ‘The Caloundra Clipper’, as well as the Member for Caloundra, Mark McArdle, patron for the group, who was thanked especially for his valued assistance in the search for new premises. Members were given good news at the luncheon when the president advised that negotiations are underway to secure new premises for the group, from February 1, 2014.

Further information on the group’s calendar of events, resources, ‘Caloundra Clipper’ journal, and activities, is available on our website at www. caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au. For personal contact about meetings and seminars, phone June on 5493 2679, Chris on 5492 1112 (after hours) or Roz on 5493 1197. You can send an email to caloundrafamilyres@y7mail. com

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The right advice, and the right price After running Total Microsystems in Beerwah for the past five years, owners Daniel Moodie and Tara Smithyman know what locals expect: They want the right advice and prices that are as competitive as possible – and that is their focus.

Daniel said they know that for many customers, being able to come into the showroom and speak to someone they can discuss their needs with and have their questions answered is just so important.

“Customers have to feel both confident and comfortable with the person helping them.

Our team has such a broad mix of skills and knowledge and this is one of our greatest strengths,” he said.

“We have noticed that since Tara has moved back to our Beerwah store after working in our Maleny store for the past few years, she has been getting a very warm reception from a lot of our female customers.

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“We are also fortunate to have my younger brother James working with us. He is our gaming and high end PC specialist which is important for serious gamers as they know ‘he knows his stuff’ so they can trust him.”

Tara explains they specialise in custom built systems for gaming, graphic design and CAD use – so they build PCs to specifically meet the needs of individual clients.

“For example, what you need for a computer used solely for gaming, is very different than for someone using AutoCAD, and different again to just general use at home or for school homework requirements,” Tara said.

What this means for their customers is great customer service and the knowledge that the product they’ve purchased is a perfect fit for their needs, so they’ll have peace of mind when they walk out the door.

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Young Beerwah local Cassi Hilbers’ passion and dedication to music is definitely being recognised by the music industry. She recently took out sixth place in her category at the Australian Songwriting Awards in Sydney.

Cassi’s mum Tracey said: “This was really awesome as she was up against adults in her section!”

Cassi is also one of seven semi finalists in the Tamworth Songwriter’s Association National Songwriting Awards in the Youth Section. We will have to wait until January 21 to find out how she goes in Tamworth – but in our community we already know she is a winner.

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Contributed by Coral Beutel (Hon Pres) Our last markets were held on Saturday, November 30 in the rain. They were very successful in the inclement weather. The winners of the Christmas raffle were; first – Bill, second – Gordon and third – Barbara, all from Peachester. We held a great Christmas party on Monday, December 9 at the Collectable Shoppe, Peachester, where a delightful meal was enjoyed by invited guests, all of whom have contributed in some way to our ongoing success as a branch.

Each guest received a Christmas gift to show our appreciation of their help.

On Thursday night we will be donating four $50 vouchers to four students from Peachester State

Beerwah Bridge Club

Contributed by Kerry Gillam The Beerwah Bridge Club was started in June/July

by John Marsden with classes offered for those who were keen to learn. It has grown steadily over the past months and now has a membership of 20 players.

We meet every Friday for a 1.00pm start at the Beerwah Golf Club, 24 Biondi Crescent, Beerwah.

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School. These encouragement awards have been presented to students for 22 years with Russell Merrett’s name being first on the honour board at the school.

We will continue helping with the cooking at the school and the ‘Adopt a Granny’ at the playgroup next year as well as donating to worthy charitable organisations. We hope to run more craft days in the New Year. It is only with your continued support of our markets, raffles and functions etc, that we can continue to help those in need. Thank you so much and I hope you have a blessed Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. God Bless.

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John will be running new classes early in the new year and for those who are interested, times will be advertised in the Glasshouse Country News.

All members were treated to a lovely Christmas lunch provided by the Golf Club.

Merry Christmas to all and a happy New Year.

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Mooloolah After School and Vacation Care Program

The Mooloolah After School and Vacation Care Program is open to all enrolled children with vacancies currently existing for the Christmas and New Year school holiday program. Jam-packed with fun, each week will feature a different set of activities to ensure the holidays are never boring.

Some of the featured weekly themes include: Christmas week – where the kids will be painting singing reindeers to take home for a gift, Harry Potter week, environmental week and Australiana and back to school week.

Another highlight for the holidays will see a nine hole mini golf course coming to the centre so kids can enjoy themselves and putt around all day.

Other planned activities include going ice skating, having pizza and a special excursion to the movies.

Throughout the holidays, the vacation care program will also offer swimming at the Mooloolah Pool twice a week, as the pool is now back open and in full swing. To find out more about what activities are available or to enquire about enrolling your child, please call the centre on 5494 7491.

The centre will be open throughout the school holidays except from the Christmas week until January, 6, 2014. www.gcnews.com.au

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Merry Christmas and happy New Year

As Christmas fast approaches, I would like to take the opportunity to extend my best wishes to the community for a safe and happy festive season.

However you choose to spend your Christmas, I trust you will find some time to relax and reflect on 2013 and plan for a happy and prosperous New Year with plenty of exciting new challenges. Family is so important at this special time of year and I know I am looking forward to spending quality time with mine (in between work commitments, of course!) I have caught up with many people from community groups, local businesses and schools across the Glass House electorate in the last month to celebrate the season and I thank you for your ongoing support of myself and our thriving community.

Over the Christmas period, my office will be closed from 12.00noon Monday, December 23 and will re-open on Monday, January 6. If you have an enquiry that pops up over that time just send the office an email and we will respond as soon as we can during the week we re-open. Our email address is glass.house@parliament.qld.gov.au.

Best wishes to you all for a merry Christmas and a cracking start to 2014.

Emergency one stop shop

The Government recently announced a new Emergency ‘one stop shop’ for Queenslanders seeking information on emergency services and disaster management. I encourage locals to spend some time checking out this site to ensure you are prepared in the case of an emergency over the summer period – www.qld.gov.au/emergency. This site contains valuable information on current bush fires including local bushfire maps, Rural Fire Brigade boundaries and local Fire Warden details.

The Queensland Plan: a 30-year vision for Queensland

The working draft of The Queensland Plan: a 30-year vision for Queensland has now been released. I want to thank all those who have contributed to the process so far and I encourage everyone to view the working draft which is available for review until March 7, 2014. The draft is based on a compilation of what Queenslanders have told us they want in 30 years’ time and it provides us with a great opportunity as a community to realise the future we want. The working draft is available on the website www.qld.gov. au/queenslandplan.

Mark McArdle

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School safety boost

I’m really pleased to again share with you some good news regarding improving the safety of our schools. The installation of flashing lights has just been completed at Glenview and Landsborough State Schools. This is in addition to Glasshouse Country Christian College and Beerwah State School, which will receive them from next year. These flashing lights are designed to alert motorists that they are nearing a school zone and to exercise caution and slow down. Unfortunately children are sometimes unpredictable when crossing roads, so it’s really up to us to drive to the speed limit and always be alert. It’s also timely to remember that the speed limits in school zones are 40km/h from 7.00am to 9.00am and 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Only slowing down when you see a crossing lady is not good enough as sometimes they’re not there during the entirety of those times. This safety boost is thanks to the State Government’s $10 million, four-year project to install more than 300 flashing lights at school zones across the state.

Christmas wishes

It’s hard to believe 2013 is almost over. I’d personally like to thank each and every one of you for allowing me to represent you as your local member once again. We as a community certainly achieved a lot this year including: a $1.3 million 650-metre shared path from Kilcoy-Beerwah Road to Pine Camp Road, an extensive review of Ewen Maddock Dam, ensuring the Mooloolah Pool remained open and a $1.5 million upgrade of the Hardwood Road/Railway Street intersection along Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough. I’m also pleased to see many of our local schools and community organisations received government grant funding this year including Beerwah State High School, Beerwah, Landsborough and Mooloolah State Schools, the Mooloolah and District Horse and Pony Club, Suncoast-Hinterland Softball Association, Beerwah and District Kindergarten, Landsborough Rural Fire Brigade and the Lions Club of Beerwah. On behalf of my wife Judy and myself, I’d like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. I look forward to seeing many of you in 2014. www.gcnews.com.au

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School News Best in Queensland

During the recent end of year award presentations there was one ICAS award that really stood out.

ICAS stands for International Competitions and Assessments for Schools. It is a comprehensive suite of independent academic assessments for the subjects of Computer Skills, English, Maths, Science, Spelling and Writing.

Isabelle Westaway from Glasshouse Country Christian College came top in Queensland for the ICAS Year 9 Writing test. A special presentation was held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and it had all the aplomb of a university graduation.

Isabelle said she loves writing but was surprised and excited by the result.

“Normally I don’t finish the ICAS Writing test because the ideas keep flooding in so I run out of time,” she said.

Points are given for ending well and this year Isabelle was able to conquer the temptation to keep writing and pull it all together.

Mike Curtis, the principal of Glasshouse Country Christian College, also attended the ceremony and said it was a proud moment for the school.

“Isabelle’s achievement is a testament to her skill as a writer and the quality of teachers we have here at GCCC,” Mr Curtis said.

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A time to celebrate

Glasshouse Country Christian College’s upper primary concert had the theme of ‘there being a time for every purpose’ – taken from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.

The students creatively interpreted and applied this verse throughout their performances and the result was fantastic. There was dancing, acting, singing, guitars, drums, cartwheels – and more onesies than a teenage sleepover.

There were fun items, serious performances, sci fi re-enactments, hip hop turned country and western dances, giant nativity shadows, glow in the dark images and enough lip synching to outshine Milli Vanilli (for older readers).

After each performance the ICAS certificates were handed out, as were the Encouragement and Spirit awards.

Special day for school

Beerburrum State School is lucky to have many volunteers helping in a variety of valuable ways throughout the school, from reading with students and staffing the tuckshop, to working in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program – and so much more.

To say thank you to these wonderful and dedicated people, the school hosted a special morning tea for them on International Volunteers Day last Thursday.

This special day was combined with the opening of the school’s 'Indigenous Bush Tucker Garden'. After receiving a grant from the Coles Junior Landcare Grant Program for the plants, and many, many hours of hard work by the dedicated team of students and volunteers – led by the amazing Mrs Lorelle Fisher – the school community can now enjoy this wonderful space in the school grounds.

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At the official parade, Indigenous members of the school community presented a dance, painted students’ faces and then later joined them in the class to create beautiful friendship bracelets.

The school was also lucky enough to have Witjuti Grub Bushfood Nursery come along with a variety of 'bushfood' plants for visitors to purchase and create their own bush tucker garden.

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You Said It Send your letter to email: editorial@gcnews.com.au fax: 5438 7446 post: PO Box, 99, Beerwah, 4519

Hope lost

Just wanted to share a little gripe about the mess some people inflicted on the Mooloolah Valley Bowls Club. Someone who signed themselves ‘Aandee’ has certainly taken just about any hope from the club. As a result of their actions we are now thinking that we will close the Bowls Club.

The perpetrator now has a key to our office. This is our haven but now we have no control over his future actions.

Judy Walker Mooloolah Valley Bowls Club

Hope you are happy with yourself

To the person who decided to take the little inflatable polar bear on our front lawn in Dana Close at Glass House Mountains, I would like to say what a miserable blight on the human race you are. What possible pleasure could you gain from ruining someone’s Christmas light display?

All you have achieved is to make all of my family upset, I hope you are very happy with yourself and may you get absolutely nothing for Christmas.

We put this humble little display out for our own piece of joy along with the other nice members of our little street.

You haven’t achieved anything through your actions as I will rectify this and get a new one out there. I would appeal to anyone with a sense of decency who knows the culprit that vandalised our display – please feel free to tell the police who they are.

Clearly you can’t have been too bright as the power plug was within two metres of where you ripped the polar bear from. If you had unplugged it, at least it would still work, but instead you just ripped the power out and now you have useless piece of nylon with a LED light that won’t switch on and no fan to inflate it.

Jason and Pam Kitching Glass House Mountains

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Periodically the Rotary Club of Maleny puts out a call for unwanted fabric, haberdashery and sewing machines to send to the deaf school and the widows club in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

We would like more donations please to help assist the deaf young people to train them to sew so they can get jobs, and for the widows to make clothes for the poor children in the villages and to

sell in the market, so that they can supplement their meagre household budget.

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Thank you and Season’s Greetings to all.

Ric Townsend President, Rotary Club of Maleny

Hospital for Beerwah

Now that the new University Hospital is well on its way in Caloundra/Birtinya, is it impractical to consider having a smaller facility in Beerwah, with perhaps a respite centre included?

The excellent ambulance is already in place, although it would possibly be better situated on the town side of the railway station. I am sure the local medical staff from our clinics would be delighted with such an asset.

Even little Kilcoy has a hospital, but I do realise there is very little finance available at present, so perhaps we could be put on the ‘needy list’, or maybe some private investor may see value in such a project.

Mavis Robb Peachester

Re: Scary Maths

Cliff Schnick may well be scared by the maths (GCN 11/12/13); but no-one should be. The ‘maths’ fails to address the real issue – that the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is not changing! Why is it not changing? Probably because it is part of the life cycle (broadly, we breath out carbon dioxide; the plants use it to release oxygen which we breath in). How is it not changing? Possibly, the equilibrium between the dissolution of carbon dioxide in sea water, the increase in the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere above the sea water, and the solubility of that gas in sea water, increases to restore the atmospheric concentration of the gas to its required level.

‘Nature’ is very adept at preserving this equilibrium. It seems that Australia has known coal supplies to last us a few hundred years and, contrary to popular mainstream myth, crude oil supplies are not finite but are essentially inexhaustible and should last until the planet dies (the death of the physical planet that is, not just its population). We already have good technology to utilise ‘clean’ coal, petrol, etc.

Promotion of this technology is surely better than nuclear power which seemingly remains on most governments’ agenda despite token nods to ‘renewable’ energy. And then, much, much better of course, there are the ‘alternative’ energy sources that have seemingly been buried by vested interests for decades – technology which would provide more than sufficient clean and cheap energy for the entire world!

K Pullen Landsborough

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Last week I needed to drop off about 60kg of concrete, brick, stone etc, which I had removed from garden beds etc. I had placed this over half a trailer of green waste and topped it off with half a trailer of tree waste from storm damage.

On arriving at the Beerwah Recycling centre I was informed that they would not take the concrete and that I would have to take it to Caloundra where they “may”, I say again “may” take it at a cost to me.

So I unloaded the green waste and the concrete and more green waste and then, not happily, loaded the concrete back into trailer, not happy.

Surely the centre can set aside an area to be used to dump this type of recyclable material for ratepayers. They don’t appear to have a policy on this, even on the council website. It is simply not good enough to tell people to take it away and find their own way of disposal – wheelie bin perhaps?

After all on this site it says they take whitegoods, scrap metal, bricks and concrete: http:// recyclingnearyou.com.au/large-dropoff/ SunshineCoastQLD. Well, do you or don’t you?

Graham Richardson Beerwah

Your turn!

I never expected my cheeky joke about the kookaburra ‘racket’ to cause such a stir! I just enjoy a bit of a giggle and thought readers would see it for the silliness that it was intended to be and perhaps even get a giggle out of it too. I’d like to thank Lea for taking the time to clarify that it was ‘tongue in cheek.’

In the spirit of the festive season, I'd like to offer something fresh, if I may. I enjoy starting my day with a few thoughts of gratitude. Besides it being wonderful fun to count one's blessings, I find it really works wonders for keeping my mood elevated and my general perspective positive throughout the day – I highly recommend it. I'd like to share some of my recent thoughts with you.

Five things I love about living at Glass House: 1. Walking along Coonowrin Road and bearing witness to the breathtaking mountain scenery and meeting friendly locals along the way.

2. Sharing my property with an abundance of gorgeous wildlife including many species of parrots, snakes, butterflies, lizards, frogs, hens, a rooster and kookaburras! Yes, I love them all, I am so happy to share my home with them.

3. Living in a climate where I can grow the most luscious tropical fruits or buy them at a low price from local growers.

4. Viewing the sunrise from the summit of Mt Ngungun – we really are so fortunate to live in such a majestic setting.

5. Laying in bed at night and hearing only the beautiful sound of frogs breaking the silence.

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What a wonderful night

On behalf of myself and my family I would like to sincerely thank the Beerwah RSL for a wonderful night last Saturday when they hosted a rather special birthday party for me. The food and the service was just perfect and all my guests from far and wide were very impressed. I would also like to give a very special thank you to the lovely Julie Smith who went in on Sunday morning to prepare breakfast for us. I would highly recommend the venue to anyone contemplating a special occasion.

Once again, to the staff and management of the Beerwah RSL, a big thank you.

Vicki Heading Beerwah Hair and Beauty

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Disgraceful

My dear friend and her three young children lost their husband/father in an accident in February this year along the forestry road between Glasshouse and Woodford. His family and friends erected a memorial at the accident site with some of his favourite activities depicted. How absolutely appalled and disgusted I was when I heard someone had stolen the fishing rod from his memorial.

What is wrong with people? If you drive/ride past regularly you would know it has only been there this year. The accident and loss of her soul mate has only been survived thanks to the love of her children, and for someone to feel the need to steal from his memorial is saddening.

If you teach your children the world is their oyster, ALSO teach them that not everything is theirs for the taking. If you know who removed this item, have a little chat with this individual.

E. Cameron Glasshouse

Another question

Thanks to Cr Rick Baberowski for detailing how our Beerwah Recycling facility is funded. It was thorough and enlightening. One thing I'm not clear about: If we run the Beerwah Recycling at a significant loss (half a million dollars a year), why does the facility finance/sponsor community activities?

Surely the monies would be more fairly spent to reduce the fees and thus encourage more people to use the facility rather than dumping on public roads, burning, or leaving goods of questionable value at or around charity bins.

Peter Gawith Peachester

Walking trails at Ewen Maddock Dam

In a Letter to the Editor on December 4, 2013 a reader raised concerns over the newly installed steel barriers along the walking trails at Maddock Park, Ewen Maddock Dam. Seqwater appreciates the opportunity to provide clarity around the reasoning behind the installations.

There has been no change to permitted activities at Ewen Maddock Dam. The barriers were installed to prevent bike riders from riding on the trails that are, and have always been, designated as being for pedestrian use only. These trails are well signed. Seqwater rangers had received numerous complaints about mountain bike riders using the pedestrian trails, with a number of near misses being reported. The steel barriers were installed to reduce the risk of a collision between a bike rider and a pedestrian on the walking trail.

It is important to note that in addition to the pedestrian trails, Ewen Maddock Dam has approximately nine kilometres of multi-use trails which are permitted for mountain bikes.

Seqwater also acknowledges that the steel barriers do stand out in the current setting. This is necessary to ensure they are clearly visible to riders. However, based on the feedback, Seqwater is currently exploring options for improvements to the look of the barriers so as to not impact the setting and amenity at Maddock Park.

Peter Dennis A/Chief Executive Officer Seqwater

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Bushfires - Be Aware Keep your eye on the fire danger sign outside Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club - the current rating is...

LOW–MODERATE. Fires can be easily controlled and pose little threat to people or property. What to do – review your bushfire survival plan and monitor the situation for any changes.

Steve Rook, Volunteer Community Educator

To learn more about being fire prepared on your property, contact your local Volunteer Community Educator. Beerburrum, Glass House, Beerwah, Peachester – Steve Rook, 0407 572 930; Gavin Stewart, 0437 931 657; Kirsty Levis, 0418 980 019.

Landsborough, Mooloolah, Glenview – Kev Sedgman, 0429 940 991; Sue Sedgman, 0428 940 991.

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A strong community newspaper is only possible because of a strong community.

We’d like to take the opportunity to thank all of the people who make up the team that bring you GCNews each week – from our writers, proof readers, advertising sales, design and admin teams, inserters and delivery team, to our domestic goddess who keeps the office clean and our mower man who keeps our lawn immaculate.

We look forward to working with you all in 2014 to continue the proud tradition that is the Glasshouse Country Newspaper.

It is because of their enthusiasm and dedication that it is a joy for us to bring this community newspaper to you – our wonderful readers.

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Give it a go and keep the heart of Mooloolah beating

Ken, Alicia and Jodie at Mooloolah IGA. “Don’t forget we’re open til 8.00pm on Christmas Eve for all those last minute items – including our new stock of the Lenard’s Chickens range.”

Daryl, Nicole and Wayne at Mooloolah Valley Hardware.

“To make sure your barbeque doesn’t run out of gas this festive season, get your gas bottle refilled before Christmas.”

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Judy at Vicious Vintage.

“Looking for that unique Christmas gift or outfit then check out Vicious Vintage for lots of Christmas ideas.”

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Shop 6, 2 Bray Road Mooloolah

Vicious Vintage would like to thank my customers for your support over the year, and hope you will continue to support the local business in town over the New Year

Closed for public holidays Open Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs 6am – 4pm I Fri 6am – late Sat 7am – late I Sun 7am – 7pm

5494 7477

0400 706 656

1 Jones St Mooloolah

Wishing you all a safe and Merry Christmas

Gus and Kylie thank their clients for their valued support in 2013.

Enjoy your Christmas and New Year, and we will be mobile as always, in 2014

Closing Tuesday Dec 24th, reopening Monday Jan 6th

1/1 Mooloolah Connection Rd, Mooloolah

Ph 5492 9076

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I give a moo Keep for mooloolah $1 Tuesday – Movie Special Includes All New Releases

Sun – Thurs 10am – 7pm Fri & Sat 10am – 8pm Public Holidays 10am – 7pm Closed Christmas Day

Shop 1/12 Jones St Mooloolah

5492 9268

Kenny & Nicky from Kenny's @ Mooloolah bar and cafe.

“Wishing our local customers a Merry Christmas & thank you for your support. Looking forward to seeing you again in 2014.”

Sally and Golden from Mooloolah Valley Real Estate.

“We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We are available for viewings over Christmas, by appointment.”

Open by appointment for viewing over the Christmas period

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Gus and Kylie Gillespie from Mooloolah Computers.

“Make sure you back up all your Christmas and New Year’s digital photos to avoid any mishaps.”

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“Keep the family entertained this Christmas with DVD’s and games from E-Time.”

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MOOLOOLAH DENTAL SURGERY David Zimmermann Mark Hall

EXCELLENCE IN DENTAL CARE FRIENDLY SUPPORTIVE STAFF 20 Karanne Drive, Mooloolah (next to Medical Centre)

Phone 5494 7011

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Rachael and Cameron at Fitness Matters Mooloolah.

“Enjoy your Christmas cheer in moderation.”

Dean with Dylan and Curtis at Mooloolah Meats.

“Soak your Ham bag in vinegar and water as it must be kept moist at all times to eliminate bacteria. Merry Christmas from the Mooloolah Meats crew.”

Shannon, David and Dawn at the Mooloolah Dental.

“Blow moderation, just enjoy Christmas.”

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Mooloolah Valley Hardware & Hire

Everything you need for Christmas – shop locally and save, time, money & energy!

Hose & Reel set with Trigger Gun

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$29 set

$29 99 Great range of garden pots Vegetable and flowering seedlings Fruit trees Fertilisers and garden accessories Seeds and gardening equipment

Fibre Optic Christmas Tree 180cm

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Garden soil, mulch, sand and gravel Landscaping and irrigation supplies Recycled sleepers Landscaping and building hire equipment Suppliers of Besser products QCD cement Great range of paint in-store Key cutting and Paint tinting

Closed Christmas, Boxing & New Year’s Day Phone/fax Daryl and the team 5494 7622

Shop 1/4 Bray Road, Mooloolah Email: mvh@bigpond.net.au

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Dine In

with Lea Parkes

Eagle Boys Pizza

I recently caught up with Judy Fraser from Eagle Boys Pizza at Beerwah and asked her how things have been going. She said that the past few months have been very challenging for business owners and shoppers in Simpson Street with the disruptions to normal access to the shopping strip. However, things are definitely looking up.

“With the new streetscape beginning to take shape it is easier to see just how attractive and welcoming the transformation will be for our local customers along with visitors and tourists to our town. It is so good to have the wonderful parking area back in use, which is making it a whole lot easier for people wanting to quickly drop in to pick up their takeaway order,” Judy said.

The Fraser and Dobbie families of Eagle Boys Pizza Beerwah and their staff are so grateful to their many loyal customers who have continued

to support them through the trying times.

“You can all be assured that you are appreciated and will continue to receive the best service and quality products we can provide,” Judy said.

During the 13 plus years they have been trading, the family has made many friends, employed many local teenagers and other locals and been accepted into this friendly community.

They would like to thank all the staff that have worked for them since they began trading, with a special mention to their manager, Bill, who continues to be an important and valued ‘family’ member.

To show their thanks for the community’s support over these many years and in particular over the past few months, Eagle Boys Beerwah will be offering the following deals from Monday, December 16 to Tuesday, December 24:

Large ‘Classic’ and ‘Favourite’ pizzas from $5.95 each and large ‘Finest’ pizzas from $11.95 each (pick up only).

“Christmas time, the season of goodwill and peace on earth is a wonderful time of year,” Judy said. “It is great to see our customers enjoying the Christmas festivities and sharing with their family and friends.”

On behalf of the Eagle Boys family, she would like to wish you and your families a safe and happy Christmas and a bright, healthy and fulfilling 2014. They are looking forward to serving you over the festive season and the only times they will be closed are Christmas Day, December 25 and Boxing Day, December 26.

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PICK-UP FROM

DELIVERED

 2 large Favourites pizzas  Garlic bread  1.25L drink

*Add $1 for Half & Half pizza toppings and $3 for Big Cheese Crunch, Eagle Edge crusts and Gluten Free base on large pizzas. Surcharges apply for additional toppings. Delivery available in most areas, additional surcharge applies for delivery in no delivery price is stated, minimum $20 spend (delivery fee inclusive). Prices vary regionally. Participating stores only.

SUMMER MENU Restaurant open Thursday & Friday nights 6.00 - 8.00pm

A LA CARTE SPECIALS...

Thursday

Succulent Chicken Parmigiana with Chips only $10.00 Tasty Tender T-Bone Steak with Salad & Chips or Veges only $14.90

Friday

Succulent Chicken Parmigiana with Chips only $10.00 Tender, juicy 300gm Rump Steak with Salad & Chips or Veges only $12.90

Kids 12yr and under eat free on both nights (one per paying adult, specials not included)

OPEN DAILY All public welcome

Steve Irwin Way, Glass House Mountains

Phone 5493 0055

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Great eats and treats to find locally!

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Small Pizza Can of Soft Drink

Handmade Gelato instore now

Gluten Free Pizza and Pasta now available

Phone orders welcome

5438 7799

Home Delivery Available surcharge applies

The Lookout Cafe

Hours Tues – Sun

7:30am-8.30pm

Open 7 Days - Mon-Fri 9-3 & Sat and Sun 9-4

Christmas bookings available Enjoy the serenity, the local wildlife and our friendly customer service!

182 Glass House - Woodford Rd (off Old Gympie Road), Glass House Mountains

0498 471 232

Christmas trading hours Closed Mon 23 Dec to Wed 1 Jan

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OPEN 7am-4pm Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sun 7am - Late on Friday & Saturday Closed Mondays

We would like to thank all our customers & staff for helping our business grow to what it is today, we couldn’t do it with out each and every one of you.

5439 9555

19 Caloundra Street, Landborough

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

info@lattedacafe.com.au

Christmas

catering available Please ask for Deb for a quote

Glass House YOUR ONE STOP SHOP! OPEN 24/7 Groceries | ATM Phone Charge| BBQ Gas

Senior’s Discount Wednesdays 4c a litre Conditions apply

5496 9371 840 Steve Irwin Way, Glass House Mountains

Monday to Friday

BACON & EGG ROLLS $3.50

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Happenings Out and About

Christmas morning tea

Celebrating at the Pineapple Patch

Member for Glass House Andrew Powell recently held a Christmas morning tea at the Maleny Community Centre to thank representatives from local community groups, schools and sporting groups for the important contribution they make to our communities.

He wished everyone a very happy Christmas and reminded them of how much he was looking forward to working together in 2014.

When GCNews popped into the Pineapple Patch to catch the Beerwah Neighbourhood Watch at their Christmas breakup party, we also met up with one special birthday girl from Peachester.

John and Gail Gyzemyter from Maleny Probus with Ron Gillander from Friends of Bankfoot House

Selwin and Wynn Young with Bonnie and Trevor Breitkreutz

Hannah Trudgett, Jocelyn Lo Caldwell with birthday girl Leanne Caldwell, Chris Todd, Julie Deluca and Brett Caldwell

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Ethel Burgess from Peachester History Group with Margie Mander from Friends of Bankfoot House

Kate Beard from Maleny Football Club with Andrew Powell and Corin Kelly from the Montville P&C

Dot Gauntlett and Bereny Hadley from the Landsborough Museum with Andrew Powell (centre)

Scilla and Geraldine from Maleny Visitor Information Centre with mother and daughter Lee and J.L from the Maleny Light Horse Troop

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Things 2 Do Kings Beach comes alive with the sounds of Christmas carols

Join the festive celebrations as the Kings Beach amphitheatre comes alive with the spirit of Christmas on Sunday, December 22.

Bring a blanket and picnic basket (no glass or alcohol) from 4.00pm to secure your spot and enjoy the roving entertainment before the official carols program starts at 5.30pm, with a spectacular fireworks extravaganza at 8.30pm. Local community organisations will also be on site selling food, drink and some festive cheer.

Take advantage of the special event free parking at both the Transit Centre in Cooma Terrace and in Queen Street near the Caloundra High School. A free shuttle bus will operate from 4.30pm until 9.30pm with stops at the Transit Centre, Moreton Parade (Kings Beach Amphitheatre) and Queen Street (in front of the high school).

Intensive swim programs these holidays

Christmas holidays are a great time for kids to improve their swimming and at the Mooloolah Pool the new management, Cowan Taylor Aquatics, are offering some intensive swim programs over five days which will give the kids a head start for the 2014 first term.

They are running two of these programs, one from January 6 – 10 and the second one from January 20 – 24. For full details on these events, see Swim Mooloolah’s Facebook page or, to book in, phone Georgina on 0413 929 197.

Special holiday art show for hinterland

The Blackall Range Visual Artists will hold a special holiday art exhibition and sale.

This local art group meets each week at Mapleton to share their enthusiasm and expertise and are well known locally for their quality art and reasonable prices.

With most members of the group participating, there will be a wide range of styles and media and sizes from which visitors will be able to choose.

The exhibition is open 9.30am to 4.00pm from Boxing Day, December 26 to New Year’s Day at St Mary’s Hall on the Green in Montville.

While admission to the exhibition is free, donations and sales commission go toward the maintenance of this historic hall.

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NOEL Glass House Mountains State School We wish all of our families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

School will re-open on Tuesday 28th January, 2014

58 Coonowrin Road, Glass House Mountains Q 4518

Ph: 5439 3222 Fax: 5439 3200

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Wishing all our customers a very Merry Christmas, we look forward to seeing you all in 2014.

Best wishes from Murray, Michelle, Basil & the team!

Friends of the Library enjoyi ng the chance to sit back and relax at their Christmas gathering: Barbara, Margaret, Jen, Noelene, Margaret, Brian, and Val

ClosedÊ25Ê&Ê26ÊDecember,ÊandÊ1Ê&Ê2ÊJanuary MonÊ-ÊFriÊÊ7:30amÊ-Ê5:30pmÊÊSatÊÊ7:30amÊ-Ê12:30pm

Shop 4, 11 Bruce Parade, Glasshouse Mountains

5496 9255

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Merry Christmas from Vicki, Kylie, Brooke, Rhonda and Danna.

We will be closed from Tues 24th Dec and re-open Thurs 2nd Jan

The lovely staff at Beerwah Library, Bree, Nicola, Karen and Amanda organise d a very stylish high tea for the Friends of Bee rwah Library to thank them for all their hard work throughout the year. The food was catered by Mrs Brown Cafe at the Beerwah Mar ketplace

For all your Hair & Beauty needs 54 Simpson Street, Beerwah

 5494 0032

Christmas ABN 83 143 913 259

CLOSED 20th Dec, RE-OPENING13th Jan 2014

Thank you for all your support in 2013 We wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year www.gcnews.com.au

89 Beerwah Parade, Beerwah www.bigmower.com.au

5494 6151

Glasshouse Garden Centre

NOW AT Unit 1/1 Roys Rd Beerwah

New Installations & Renovations BSA Lic No. 1253462 Ph 5439 0108 Email: knmkitchens@iinet.net.au Fax 5439 0109 Web: www.knmkitchens.com.au

wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you in 2014

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Thank you to our valued customers for their support of the nursery & fruit shop throughout 2013 Season’s Greetings from Bob & Anna, Glasshouse Garden Centre & Fruit Shop

Open Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesday) Closed Christmas, Boxing & New Year’s Day

1094 Steve Irwin Way

0420 739 080

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Gas up and Go!!

To all our valued customers - wishing you all a safe & happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year From the staff at KLM Energy Services

L P G A S

Ph. (07) 5493 0493

would like to wish all their customers a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year

GO GREEN THIS XMAS

Merry The team at GO GREEN thank you for your business this year and would like to wish you and your family a very merry and safe holiday season

CLOSED FROM XMAS DAY TO THE 30TH & NEW YEARS DAY

2620 Steve Irwin Way, Glenview QLD hurch ntry Uniting C Glasshouse Cou and Eva, Amanda and e Playgroup: Iren d Amelia. Front – Kelly an a nn A s, la Nicho and Holly

GLASSHOUSE MOUNTAINS NEWSAGENCY Our opening hours for Christmas Week are as follows: Monday 23rd Tuesday 24th XMAS DAY BOXING DAY Friday 27th Saturday 28th Sunday 29th

5.30 – 5.30 5.30 – 5.30 CLOSED CLOSED (papers available IGA) 6am – 5.30pm 6am – 2.00pm 6am – 12pm

PH 5494 5980

MON - SAT 9 TILL 4 SUN 9 TILL 12

email: info@gogreenrainforestnursery.com.au web: www.gogreenrainforestnursery.com.au

Merry Christmas Merry Christmas Noel We are closed from December 25 and re-open January 6

We would like to give a big thank-you for all our valued customers support throughout the year.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Rachel, Priscilla, Ves, Jordyn, Leanna & Johana.

Wishing our Customers a Merry Xmas and Safe Holidays and thank you for your support throughout the year

Shop 3, 7 Reed Street, Glasshouse Mountains

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Joy and the staff at Joybells Scrapbooking would like to wish all our customers a Happy Christmas.

And thank you for your support throughout 2013

Hinterland Pest Control

Vern & Family would like to take this opportunity to thank their clients for their patronage and to wish everyone a safe, healthy, happy and prosperous Christmas and New Year

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NOEL KING TOBIN LAWYERS MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We wish you all a very safe, happy and enjoyable Christmas!

Thank you for your continued support throughout 2013.

Our office will be closed from 5pm Friday, 20 December 2013 to 9am Monday, 6 January 2014

Merry Christmas from all the staff at Beerwah CBA. Lionel, Staff and Directors would like to extend our appreciation to our loyal customers for their support throughout the year.

May everyone have a happy and safe Christmas and New Year!

Merry Christmas We wish you all a safe and happy Christmas & New Year.

We look forward to seeing you in 2014!

From Tracy King and the whole team including Samantha and Rebecca

English Street Elimbah Phone 5496 7637

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Beerwah Barber

Quality Haircuts No Appointment Required

Sandy’s back!

Available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Season Greetings from all at Beerwah Barber

Friends of Bankfoot House having thei r Christmas party at the home of Jo and Peter Barr ett

THE MANAGEMENT & STAFF AT MONARCH REALTY WISH YOU ALL A SAFE AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND EVERY SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN THE NEW YEAR

Christmas Monarch Realty Landsborough Ph: 5494 1577 www.gcnews.com.au

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day Shop 6/2 Turner St, Beerwah Phone: 5439 0111

PH. 5494 0133

Unit 7/47 Beerwah Parade, Beerwah

We wish all our valued customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy & prosperous New Year.

We will be closed from the 18th December 2013 until the 20th January, 2014

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WOODFORD GOLF CLUB The Management Committee and staff wish all members, patrons and guests a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year

Glasshouse Mountains Boarding Kennels

Merry Our team would like to wish everyone a ‘wagging’ good Christmas & New Year

Open 7 days 7.30am - 12noon, 3pm - 4.30pm Closed Christmas Day

Lynnie Bennett

Merry Christmas Merry Christmas Noel Normal opening hours CLOSED Christmas Day

Ph 5493 0707

The office will be unattended from Dec 20 until Dec 27 (inclusive)

We will be closed from the 24th Dec. 2013 – 14th Jan. 2014

Golf Course Rd, Woodford www.woodfordgolfclub.com.au

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From all the staff at Beerwah Small Engines we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your business over the past year and wish you a Merry and Safe Christmas – New Year break.

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Thank you to our valued customers for your support throughout the year.

We wish everyone safe and happy motoring this festive season.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Team at Landsborough Tyres We will be closed from Fri 20th Dec and will re-open Mon 6thJan 2014

Merry

Landsborough Tyre Service Ph 5494 8883

30 Tytherleigh Avenue, Landsborough Phone 5494 8883

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Monday – Friday 8am – 5.30pm Thursday til 6pm Saturday 7.30am – 12noon

NOW OPEN

Christmas Trading Hours 8am – 4pm Closed Public Holidays

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Fleur and Mick

18 BIONDI CR, BEERWAH

Beerwah 5494 6588 Glasshouse Mtns 5496 9411 www.laurieevans.com.au

5494 0008

Just before the golf course

Historic card collection

‘Best love to Tinie, from Nelly. Xmas 1891’.

This was the Christmas message written on the reverse of a card received by 13-yearold Clementina Grigor. In 1891 Clementina was living with her parents, William and Mary Grigor, at Bankfoot House in the ‘Glass Mountains’.

The Christmas card was well chosen by her friend Nelly. It shows a Scottish lass and thistle – representing Clementina’s Scottish ancestry, as well as a steam train – representing the new 1891 rail link between Brisbane and Gympie.

Over 50 Christmas and New Year cards were preserved by the Bankfoot House families and remain in the collection.

Birthday cards were also treasured, particularly from friends and family overseas.

Willie and John Fraser (sons of John and Janet Fraser, nee Grigor) went away to the First World War. Both sons sent cards home to family from England and France. Sadly both were subsequently killed in action.

The Friends of Bankfoot House wish all readers a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year. The volunteers will resume their preservation work at the house on January 22.

If you are interested in learning more about Bankfoot House and its occupants, please contact the Friends of Bankfoot House on 5493 0197 on a Wednesday, or email friends@bankfoothouse.org.

Ron Gillinder, President – 0407 760 989, in conjunction with the Sunshine Coast Council.

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Christmas messages from Glasshouse Country Rodney Jobe, Church on the Rise Beerwah, Maleny, Mooloolah Valley

What If God Was One Of Us Bette Midler sings: “What If God Was One of Us” If God had a name, what would it be?

And would you call it to his face If you were faced with him in all his glory What would you ask if you had just one question And yeah yeah God is great yeah yeah God is good Isaiah foretold that God would be “ one of us” and gave us His name!

Isaiah 9:6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Jesus was no ordinary child. He was God ! He was born of a virgin called Mary.

God made a new beginning in the course of His creation by becoming part of it. History was changed forever from B.C. to A.D. This Christmas remember that it is about Christ..mas He is the Reason for the Season As this is my last column for the year we pray a merry Christmas and a happy New Year to everyone from Church on the Rise.

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Pastor Brendan Edwards Glasshouse Country Community Church

Twenty years ago my friend lost his little boy when a motorcyclist crashed into him on the road outside of their home. Devastated by the tragedy, the rider spiraled downhill into a lifestyle with drugs, alcohol and eventual criminal activity used to numb the pain and memory of what he had done. Our friend Chris, the father of the boy, regularly visited him in the local prison. Pain and loss was replaced with forgiveness and love as the two men became friends. Years later, Chris is now a pastor of a church, and again is involved in this man’s life, as he recently lost his own fouryear-old son in a tragic accident. Moved by the funeral, twenty family members decided to begin a new life accepting the love and forgiveness of God through His Son Jesus Christ. These two boys were taken from their fathers who would have done anything to keep them. This Christmas let’s acknowledge what it cost God to willingly give up His Son that we might live with Him.

The not so empty Christmas Tree

The Glasshouse Country Anglican Church community donates generously to the Empty Christmas Tree. The gifts are given, each year, to the Women's Refuge.

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Eric and Merle place gifts beside the tree Dr Percy Harrold Seventh Day Adventist Church When the Christ-child was born there were presents; they were for Him. He, however, would provide the ultimate gift. Not just by coming as a baby, but by living His life here, then giving that life to retrieve us to God. What a blessing to be able to gift those who have little chance of receiving this Christmas. It might be the lonely pensioner next door, or the teenager estranged from his family, or the single mum finding it hard to provide for her children. Come to think of it, that's probably what He would do if He were in our shoes. Be blessed.

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Merry Christmas Merry Christmas Noel Fr Kevin Smith Catholic Church A very happy Christmas to all readers and to your family and friends. May the love, peace and joy born among us be born again in you and stay with you throughout the coming year.

With every blessing, Father Kevin Smith and the Catholic Community of Caloundra.

Ken Goodger Glasshouse Anglican Church

In many parts of Europe it is a tradition to leave an empty space at the table for a family's Christmas meal. This is in case the Christ-child should turn up during the meal. Another similar tradition is to give the equivalent value of one person’s meal to charity.

May this Christmas not only be an opportunity for you to be with your loved ones, but also enable you to reflect on why we celebrate Christmas and to remember those for whom Christmas is not a time of joy and celebration. God Bless.

Glasshouse Country Anglican Church

Saint Thomas Anglican Church, Bray Street, Mooloolah Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24 – 7.00pm Mary MacKillop Centre, Peachester Road, Beerwah Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25 – 9.00am Enquiries 5491 1866

Merry Ch Merry Christmas Rev Chris Johnson Glasshouse Country Baptist Church On behalf of all the people from Glasshouse Country Baptist Church we want to wish everyone a great Christmas. Our prayer for you is that during this time, you might find time to reconnect with the God who loves you so much that He came to Earth as one of us, on that First Christmas.

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Christmas Lights Tour Sunday, December 22 – 4.30pm Meet at Glasshouse Mountains State School, Coonowrin Road, Glasshouse No Christmas Day service. All away.

Glasshouse Country Baptist Church

58 Roberts Road, Beerwah Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25 – 8.00am Enquiries 5494 6354

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Sunday Worship and Sunday School 9.00am

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WE HAVE MOVED! Glass House Mountains State School Main Hall - Sun 4.30pm

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CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES

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NOEL The Spirit of Christmas

The Glasshouse Country Toastmasters members had a ‘secret Santa’ with a difference – they all contributed to gift baskets that they donated to Pastor Rod Job who will see that the goodies will be distributed to families who are doing it tough.

Merry Christmas to all and Toastmasters will meet again at the end of January 2014. Blessings and safety on the roads.

Margaret Niethe Glasshouse Country Uniting Church

Henry Van Dyke once wrote asking if we are willing to believe that love is the strongest thing in the world; stronger than hate, stronger than evil, stronger than death and that the blessed life which began in Bethlehem all those years ago is the image and brightness of the Eternal Love?

If we can but believe this in the midst of the Christmas flurry of shopping, planning, giving and sharing with family and friends; then we can keep Christmas; and if we can keep it for a day, why not keep this Love for always?

Rejoicing in Jesus every day, Christmas Blessings.

Noticeboard Enjoy a Christmas chorus

The Sunshine Statesmen are a male ‘a cappella’ chorus who sing in the barbershop style – that is, four part harmony, voices only. They will be singing carols at Kawana Shoppingworld on alternate days from December 13 to 23. This is an opportunity to hear the Sunshine Coast’s only barbershop male chorus.

For more details phone their president, Eric, on 5441 2979.

Dance at Glass House Mountains Community Hall

Saturday, January 4, 7.30pm - 11.30pm. NV/ OT/M. Music by Commodores, $8.00 includes supper, Monte Carlo raffle and lucky door prize.

Great atmosphere, all welcome. Proceeds go to the community hall fund. Enquiries to Aileen 5496 9349.

Merry Christmas Rod Jobe Church on the Rise

“Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:2 The three presents that the wise men brought had very important significance – Gold is the gift you give to Kings. Frankincense was a kind of incense, used to worship God in the temple. Myrrh was a spice used to embalm the dead. This unusual gift for a baby acknowledged that Jesus was the savior of the world and gave his life for us.

I pray like the wise men you will not just see Jesus as another baby, but the Son of God. Merry Christmas.

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Are you single, between 55 and 70 years old and wanting to meet new people? Join us for regular social outings. No commitments, just an opportunity to meet new people and have fun.

Call evenings only 0437 792 345.

y Christmas Season Gre Pastor Rod Jobe from Church on the Rise (second from left) received the donations from members of the Glasshouse Country Toastmasters

Service Times

Landsborough Museum

While the museum will be closed from December 16 through until January 5, we will be taking enquiries for bookings for next year via our email address over that period.

Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Noel hristmas Glasshouse Country Uniting Church Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25 – 7.30am. Enquiries 0416 070 852

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Landsborough Community Seventhday Adventist Church

27 Maleny Street, Landsborough Christmas Day Brunch, Wednesday, December 25 – 10am to 1pm Please RSVP as soon as possible to Brenda 0408 770 744

Mike Turner Beerwah State High School Chaplain It’s Christmas time! My hope is you guys have had a whole year you are happy with despite its trials and challenges. If there are people who you have neglected a bit throughout the year, now may be your chance to make things right. That is what Christmas is all about! If you are a parent, tell your kids how much you love them. If you are a kid, look after your parents or guardians and let them know you appreciate them. Life is precious and Christmas is one of those special times each year where we can stop and acknowledge that.

Glasshouse Country Baptist Church 9am Sunday, 58 Roberts Rd Beerwah All welcome! Enquiries: 5494 6354

Midweek craft, kids and youth programs – see gcbcq.org

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Need some native plants?

People who would like to purchase a great last minute Christmas Gift from the GMAN nursery will be pleased to find they currently have a very special offer.

For each purchase of twenty native plants from the GMAN nursery, customers will receive ten free plants, (minimum order 20 plants). All plants are $1.00. Phone 5493 0029 to arrange your purchase.

Christmas Charity Raffle results; First Prize of a Christmas Hamper went to Shiralee with ticket number 343. Second Prize – a meat voucher from Glasshouse Country Meats – went to Brian and Kate Elliot with ticket number 1056, and third prize – plants from Sunshine Plants of Beerwah – went to G Wilkinson with ticket Number 985. Our thanks to all who supported the Charity Raffle. May you all enjoy a happy and safe festive season.

Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24 – Carols and Children’s Presentation 7.00pm

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Lucky Door – One bottle of wine, 25E, Helen K. IGA Voucher – Blue Dots 79C, Peter. Dinner for two at Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch – Blue Dots 67C, Christine.

Thank you for your patronage and support during 2013. We have now closed for Christmas and will reopen for meals on Friday, January 17.

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BEERWAH: Sun 9 am

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Dance GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY ANGLICAN CHURCH WEDNESDAYS *Mooloolah (Paget Road) 9.00am SUNDAY *Mary MacKillop Centre 9.00am Rev. Ken Goodger - 5491 1866

There will be a dance at the Glass House Mountains Community Hall from 7.30pm to 11.30pm on Saturday, January 4 – NV/OT/M. Music by Commodores. $8.00 includes supper, Monte Carlo raffle and lucky door prize. Great atmosphere, all welcome. Proceeds go to the community hall fund. Enquiries to Aileen on 5496 9349.

Local contact Rev Tony Halstead 0419 751 298

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M.R.W.L. Inc Plant of the Month Cunjevoi, Spoon Lily or Elephant Ears Alocasia brisbanensis This fleshy herbaceous plant evokes all things tropical with its very large leaves that are heart-shaped like an elephant ears, hence its common name. Cunjevoi can reach a height of two metres, making it a magnificent addition to any garden. It is very useful around a water feature and, once established, is quite hardy. The Spoon Lily’s habitat is sub-tropical rainforest which means it is found from North Queensland to Northern New South Wales. The flowers are small and yellow in colour on a spadix (stalk) which are highly perfumed, some would say overpowering. Fruit is bright red which attracts much birdlife. It enjoys a filtered position in the garden with morning sun.

Just a note to advise that the nursery will be closing for Christmas from Thursday, December 19 and re-opening on Monday, January 13.

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What’s on for gardeners in January

Local groups Peachester Garden Club – the first meeting for 2014 is January 16, 9.30am at the Peachester Hall. Are you a budding gardener looking to learn from others and have some laughs? Come along to our next meeting, everyone’s welcome. For more information, call Trish on 5496 9169.

Glasshouse Country Orchid Society – no meeting for January. Hope you all have a happy and relaxing Christmas and New Year break. For more information on joining the orchid society, please contact Jan Gresham on 5494 2301.

Beerwah Garden Club – no January meeting for us. But it all starts again in February – so, if you like gardens and would like to make some new friends, phone Kaye on 5439 0440 for further information.

Hibiscus Society, North Moreton Region – no January meeting. We hope everyone has a happy Christmas and New Year and are eager to learn more about growing hibiscus. To find out more, please call Gynith on 5498 7757.

Society for Growing Australian Plants – sorry, no meeting for January.

People with an interest in native Australian plants are invited to come along to one of our monthly events. For details call 5494 9187. Cheers for the Christmas Season.

And so another year of GCNews gardening advice and information comes to an end. It’s been a topsy-turvy year (weather-wise) which has thrown up some challenges for gardeners. But from the fantastic look of many local gardens, people have been able to make the most of the conditions.

Here’s wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

Don’t forget you can always contact us here at the paper with any gardening story ideas or questions. See you in 2014, Brownie.

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Electrical Services

Call Barry Jones on 0481 322 006

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or email barry@bjcomputers.com.au

John Walton BBus (InfSys)

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41 Caloundra Rd, Caloundra

5413 2500

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Free Quotes, Friendly service & advice JIM 0400 117 803 SCOTT 0401 740 592

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Blood, Sweat & Cheers Your guide to sport in Glasshouse Country

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club and Viv James as the Ladies Triples Champions for 2013.

This will be the final report for 2013. So see you all on the green in 2014.

Mooloolah Valley Bowls Contributed by Judy Walker Tuesday, December 10 saw a draw between Gloria Shaw, Ian Henderson, Eileen Pierce and Gay Ricketts, Gwen Henderson and Nev Shaw.

Scroungers won by Ray Bryant. We will close from the December 21 until Saturday, January 4 for our Christmas break. Merry Christmas to our members.

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Contributed by Dennis Hume Wednesday, December 11 - Ladies Jackpot Wednesday. Forty players took part. Though the Jackpot did not go off, there were winners of prize money. This went to the team with the lowest winning margin with + 8. They were Warren Blackbourne, John McSwain and Millie Freshwater. Runners up were Viv James, Margaret Porter and Joy Reason.

Out of the Hat winners were Marleen Bertram, Trevor Bertram and Jan Lawson.

Thursday, December 12 - Open Pairs was rained out.

Correction to Thursday, November 27 - in the Ladies Club Championship Triples the round shown was actually the final .So a belated congratulations to Marleen Bertram, Wendy Platt

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Easy Find Classifieds A Special Meeting for the Mooloolah Valley Bowls Club Inc. will be held on the 18th. January 2014at 11a.m. All Members please attend as a decision will be made about the winding up of the Club. peachester general store open Christmas day 7am-11am. Fuel & Ice available.

LANDSBOROUGH MEDICAL CENTRE 5 Maleny Street, Landsborough. Phone: 5494 1799 20 Karanne Drive, Mooloolah. Phone: 5494 7444

The doctors at the Landsborough and Mooloolah Medical Centres have been providing an after hours service for their patients for the past twenty- nine years but it has now been decided to adopt the Federal Government’s initiative of the After Hours GP Helpline which has been established since 2011.

When you, as a patient, call the service, your call is answered by a registered nurse who triages your condition. If the nurse determines that you could benefit from speaking to a GP, you will be transferred to a helpline GP. The GP will talk to you, assess your condition, and provide medical advice.

Upon advice from the nurse and or GP, you may be able to manage your condition at home, or until you can see your usual GP during normal business hours.

Where self-management is not possible and your condition cannot wait until the next day for treatment, you will be directed to Family Care Medical Services who are now our after hours medical services.

Courses & Tuition

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HINTERLAND ACCOUNTING SERVICES

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12/60 Simpson Street, Beerwah.

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Phone or Email Luisa on 0414 252 361 luisa@inboxbookkeeping.com.au

For bookings phone Julie 0438 643 403

Professional Services Shop 2, 1 Connection Rd,

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ACCOUNTING FOR YOU Debbie Gillingham - 0438 947 992

Insurance

Phone number: 1800 022 222 Operating times: 6pm to 6am Monday to Friday 6pm Friday to 8am Saturday 12 noon Saturday to 6am Monday All day on public holidays

Property Maintenance Handyman, lawns (large or small) & garden, rubbish removal, welding, pens. disc.

Ph: Clay 0410 581 881

Positions Vacant

4th January 2014 

Bob and Gweneth Brooks Golden Wedding Anniversary

In Memoriam In loving memory of Dulcie Clare Kropp Who passed away on 25th December 2009.

Her lovely smile and cheeky way sadly missed by Jack, her daughters and their families.

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Health, Beauty & Fitness mobile hairdresser Excellence in hair design.

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Freight & Deliveries FREIGHT & COmmercial GOODs deliveries to Brisbane and surrounds at bargain rates. Established, reliable, family run freight company. Contact Manais Transport on 0433 470 430 or 0433 470 245

Hire Tennis Courts for hire Day/ Night contact Glasshouse Mtns Sports Club 5493 0055 for bookings

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Woodlands in conjunction with Haycroft Workplace Solutions, are currently looking for a maintenance person with extensive experience in mechanical fitting, welding, fabrication, auger conveyor systems, hammermills, pellet presses and preferably have a current boiler ticket. Must be able to: • Work at heights • Work in confined spaces • Problem solve • Be available to work weekend when necessary • Be available for callouts on a roster basis If you are interested in this position, please apply either in person to Woodlands office at 2814 Old Gympie Road, Beerwah, or send in your resume to the address above. Conditions do apply to this position. If you have any avian species at home (ie chickens, ducks, budgies etc) you are not eligible for biosecurity reasons.

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VIRGO August 23 - September 22

At the Gemini full moon this week, you may spend a lot on extravagant holiday presents or social get togethers. Venus moving retrograde, after December 21, may find you slowing down as the Sun enters the Capricorn birthdays. You will also feel drawn to expanding horizons through sport or business.

This is a week when you can pursue success unimpeded by distractions.

This full moon keeps your options flexible regarding your career, however you are not to scatter all your mental energy until after the New Year. You may find yourself using a dictionary, regarding business, or on the social scene.

AQUARIUS January 20 - February 19

GEMINI May 22 - June 21

LIBRA September 23 - October 22

This full moon week, in the air sign of Gemini, has a most romantic connotation for some of you Aquarians! It signals a chance to express yourself with hugs and kisses and having some Christmas fun. This is a time to really enjoy yourself. Definitely look for the silver lining in all your work and health.

This Gemini full moon brings restless attention between your needs and others. When the Sun sign enters traditional Capricorn after December 21 any intimate unions require responsibility, so get ready to enter into a deeper commitment. This can be an important week for you regarding relationships.

The full moon in Gemini is likely to give you occasion to change your mind or plans. Perhaps there is some news concerning distant people. Some person, or circumstance, may force you to step out of your comfort zone, perhaps concerning your work or your family.

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CANCER June 22 - July 22

This full moon in Gemini sets out recent financial details in such a way that might reorganise a partner and yourself. Take an inspirational viewpoint, rather than a logical one.

Family disagreements may contend against something you believe in deeply, putting you on the defensive in your work.

This week the Gemini full moon brings your curious sector and gently pulls on you to spend time alone in a more soulful pursuit to receive your Christmas blessings. You are going to have a mystical awareness awakening under a Jupiter/Neptune aspect. An old relationship surfaces now.

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Because this week contains a multi tasking Gemini full moon, it prompts you to have quick changes of mind, possibly because another’s advice is likely to be deceptive. The Sun sign enters Capricorn from December 21, indicating your personality and inner light may shine. Something arises from your past.

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This full moon week, being in the sign of Gemini, may incline you to change your mind about something or somebody. Just do your best to keep up to date. Be sensitive to the needs of those upon whom you depend for support. Focus on making positive changes. Ambitious drive increases from December 21.

It’s a jumpy Gemini full moon this week with perhaps some distracting affairs at home, thereby diluting your business focus. This is a time to act as a reminder to stop and smell the mistletoe! Hopefully you will have a sure-fire tension-relieving week to enjoy family fun. Retreat from all pressures.

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This full moon week in your opposite sign, Gemini, puts your involvements with other people in the spotlight. The planet Uranus sets you on a more fulfilling pathway. Monetary transactions also should be carefully monitored. The financial concerns of other people may be brought to your attention.

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