Edition 2 May 2012

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Hi Everyone Well last week I was busy banging on in my column about how much I was looking forward to the election being over – now I just want to know the outcome for our division.

It is a strange thing when I am writing my columns, I don’t always think about what the readers will think about my comments.

So last week when I bumped into Cr Anna doing her last official public duties on ANZAC Day she was very nice about my complaints about her actions causing us to have what seemed like the world’s longest election campaign.

As Cr Anna has been representing our division since 1996 and is now one of the longest serving Councillors, no doubt our community will have high expectations of our new councillor.

So it is unfortunate that as we go to print at lunch time on Monday it doesn’t look like we will be able to

bring you the final results.

While it is looks like Mark Jamieson will be our Major with 60% of votes counted he has 32.98% of the votes with Warren Blee next on 17.52%, and in Division 5 Jenny McKay has received an amazing 72.88% of the almost 60% of primary votes counted it is not so clear in Division 1.

As we went to print the results with 60% of primary votes counted are Rick Baberowski is out in front on 31.53% of votes with Bob McLean on 23.01%, Ann Ross on 18.14%, Steve Attrill on 15.64% and Rhys Reynolds 11.69%, but with more counting to go and preferences we probably won’t know for a few more days.

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This Week in GCNews Local news............................................. 3-9 Doing business........................................ 10 Community groups................................... 12 Dine In / Take Out.................................... 14 Health Check.......................................... 15 Health beauty & wellbeing........................ 16 Living..................................................... 17 Mother's Day 2012............................. 18-19 Out and About......................................... 20 Things 2 do............................................. 21 You said it............................................... 22 Elected Reps........................................... 22 Real estate.............................................. 23 Churches and community notices.............. 24 Trades............................................... 25-29 Gardening............................................... 30 Sports news............................................ 31 Classifieds.......................................... 32-33 Fun page................................................. 34

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On the Cover The ANZAC Day spirit was alive and well across our local communities, who turned out in force to commemorate the national day of remembrance, with services in Landsborough, Beerwah and Glass House. For more photos, see the story on page 4 and Out and About on page 20.

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Look good, feel good workshop, 9.30am at the Glasshouse Country Uniting Church fellowship. Come along and learn the key to internal health, weight loss, liver health and vitality with guest speaker Doreen Wheeler-Wyllie, Naturopath and Nutritionist (wife of Minister Rev Phil Wyllie). Morning tea supplied, phone Elaine Ewin 5439 0282.

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Dance at Glass House Mountains Community Hall, 7.30pm 11.30pm. NV/OT/M. Music by Commodore, $8.00 includes supper, Monte Carlo raffle and lucky door prize. Great atmosphere, all welcome. Proceeds to the community hall fund. Enquiries to Aileen 5496 9349.

Glasshouse Lutheran Church Autumn Garage Sale, 3 Reed Street (next to RSL) from 8.00am. Lots of goodies; plants, knick knacks, sausage sizzle, car wash. Stall holders welcome. To book site phone: 5494 7800 or 5494 9191.

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Locally made home wares and gift items for sale include pottery, paintings, sewn items, preserves, quilting and woodwork, just in time for Mother’s Day. Further enquiries 5494 2882.

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The community has thrown their support behind the Beerwah Rural Fire Brigade after a callous theft earlier this year left the brigade with a bill of more than $30,000 in damage and stolen property.

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When Glass House resident Matt Gunn and his brother heard about the attack, they were devastated, and considered how they could help out, so recently, the pair chipped in and purchased two chainsaws which they donated to the brigade.

“It’s simply a wonderful donation from a local family,” said the brigade’s first officer, Lou Spann.

It was a similar story for local aborists Rob Keeble and Ross Kite, who, upon hearing of the brigade’s woes with an exotic tree that was poisoning the station’s water supply, generously donated hours of their time to cut the tree back.

It took the pair in excess of five hours with a cherry picker to cut back the massive tree, a South African Acacia, which was overhanging the brigade’s shed.

“These are two great men who donated so much of their own time to come and help us out,” first officer Lou Spann said.

“They were both very disgusted that the situation (of the brigade being told they would have to fund the cost to trim the tree) had gotten to that point,

Greg Sutton, Beerwah RFB secretary, with Faith and her brother Jack, and the donated chainsaws and we are just so grateful for their generosity.

“If we had to pay for it ourselves, it would have cost us thousands,” he said.

Support has also been received from the Glasshouse Mountains Rotary Club and the local Mens Shed, who also donated much needed equipment to the brigade, two petrol blowers.

“The support we’ve received from our local community is just tremendous, and it’s just fortunate that we haven’t been called out to any major incidents while we’ve been without essential equipment. Lou said now that insurance payouts were starting to be finalised, the brigade could commence the process of replacing some of the damaged and stolen equipment, however he also added that donations were always greatly appreciated.

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With services in Landsborough, Beerwah and Glass House, ANZAC Day in our local community was commemorated with all the dignity and respect the national day of remembrance deserved.

Not only did local RSL clubs host dawn services and marches, it was also an opportunity for schools across our region to get involved and pay tribute to all the lives lost in the name of Australia’s freedom.

At Landsborough, the Landsborough State School students, their families and teachers marched with pride as they participated in the Landsborough Community ANZAC Day ceremony. Students laid wreaths which they had prepared themselves in class and school captains Daniel Marjanovic and Sherkia Sciortino spoke at the service.

The spirit and enthusiasm shown by the Landsborough State School students proves that the ANZAC legacy is in safe hands with the younger generation.

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At Glasshouse Country Christian College’s ANZAC service, held on Tuesday, April 24, family connections were celebrated and commemorated with guest speakers Private Kurt Peasley and Lance Corporal Ben Hopson who is the son of GCCC’s Librarian Technician, Cathy Hopson.

Twenty-three-year-old Private Peasley spoke of his time in Afghanistan mentoring local members of the Afghan national Army and leading them on patrols, training tradesmen and supplying farming and medical equipment, while Lance Corporal Ben Hopson, 22, has served in East Timor helping the Timorese Police and Army, and said his time spent in East Timor made him realise just what a lucky country Australia is.

The family theme continued, with one student from Year 4 who read of his great ‘Grandpop Snowy’ who was on a navy ship and witnessed the bombing of Japan. Another told of her grandfather being a tunnel rat in the Vietnam War, and another spoke of his ‘Great Poppy’ who was a galley gunner in an aeroplane called the Sunderland which was attacked by eight enemy fighter plans but returned home safely.

At Beerwah State School, a stand of seven mango trees planted in 1921 continues to serve as a fitting memorial, with each one representing a past student or community member who died serving in World War 1. Although the original name plaques were lost throughout the years, a Stone of Remembrance was positioned under the ancient trees late last century with two plaques.

One has the record of the names of those who lost their lives in World War 1 and World War 2, and the other explains the history of the trees origin.

For more photos from ANZAC Day services in Landsborough, Beerwah and Glass House, see Out and About, page 20. www.gcnews.com.au

Humble award recipient

Michael Noonan, a volunteer with the Auxiliary Fire Service at Beerwah for the past eight years, is like most volunteers. He doesn’t do it for any recognition, but because it is important to him to contribute to our community.

And when he isn’t being an Auxiliary Firie he works as an Air Traffic Controller with Air Series Australia and clearly his employers think highly of his volunteer efforts as they nominated him for an Australia Day award.

While Michael doesn’t see his work as being special, he was happy for us to share his achievements with the community as an opportunity to encourage others to get involved. They cover a massive area between the Beerburrum on ramp right through to the Big Cart Track at Landsborough and back up the hill to Peachester and operate 24/7 as required.

Michael said about 80 per cent of the work that they do is attending crashes, but their duties include structural and environmental fires, chemical spills, technical rescue, building compliance inspections and community education. “Currently there are 11 regular members including two new members; they are a really great group of guys and very professional in their approach,” he said.

Because of the nature of being called out at short notice, volunteers need to be available during the day and need to live within a five minute drive of the station.

Ironically for Michael, since receiving the award in January, he has been unable to assist in any of the emergency responses as flooding during the month has caused significant damage to the bridge on Tower Lane at Beerwah that he needs to access to get to the station.

Council has done some temporary alterations which means he now has a major detour which has tripled the time it takes him to get to Beerwah Station. Michael is looking forward to Council finding a satisfactory outcome that will allow him to be able to get back on the ‘firetruck’.

If you would like to find out more about joining the Auxiliary Fire Brigade check out their website www.fire.qld.gov.au/employment/auxiliary

Business Buzz with Vanessa Rumble The team at Ray White Beerwah have shown this week what good guys they are by agreeing to list a property for free for a local Beerburrum family who have been forced to move away from the area because of the special care needs of their new bub. The three bedroom property is located at 10 Carriage Place, Beerburrum and is described as a quaint country cottage situated on over a quarter acre block. Next week GCNews will bring you the family’s story but we just wanted to say thumbs up to Ray White Beerwah.

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If you have popped into Neddy’s Nosebag at Beerwah recently you will have spotted two familiar faces Kathy Taylor and Lesley Wooler back in behind the counter.

The dynamic mother and daughter duo are looking forward to catching up with all their old customers. You can expect all your favourites on the menu and their friendly smile and a chat when you call in. They will be opening Monday – Saturday at 8.00am and closing times of Monday – Wednesday, 5.00pm, Thursday and Friday 6.30pm and Saturday 3.00pm. Neddy’s is at 60 Simpson Street, Beerwah, phone 5494 0600.

Club Glass House is making sure that anyone travelling along Coonowrin Road will definitely know where they are. The new sign was produced by local Beerwah Business – ATL Graphic, and the club is really pleased with the final results. The next big thing for the club will be their Country and Western Night on May 26. You will want to get your boots and cowboy hat on and get ready to enjoy a good ole Aussie three course buffet, and be entertained by Sharyn Bell who is well known for performing at Country Music Musters. Club Glass House is at 10 Coonowrin Road, Glass House Mountains, phone 5436 5000. www.gcnews.com.au

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Stan Ceglinski enthralls Expo crowds with tall tales and demonstrations of bygone days All roads lead to the Maleny Showgrounds this weekend (May 5 - 6) as thousands of visitors converge for the 16th annual Maleny Wood Expo ‘From Chainsaw to Fine Furniture’.

Lovers of timber and woodwork come from Bundaberg and Byron, from Toowoomba and Tweed Heads, from the north, the south and the west to soak up the wonderful world of wood.

Expo Coordinator Steve McLeish said the small size and beautiful setting of the Showgrounds brings visitors back year after year.

“They love the friendly country atmosphere and the cheerfulness of our local volunteers. And we’ve been told that the woodwork is on a par with the big city wood shows!

“We have a record number of exhibitors this year, and a great line-up of entertainment and food for visitors when they need a break,” he said.

Great Scott’s street theatre antics are hugely popular with both kids and adults and musicians will include Maleny’s Gypsy Loco, Mumbo Jumbo and a host of others.

There are wood workshops to join, tool and equipment demonstrations, gourmet produce to buy and a host of other activities and displays.

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Maleny show celebrates 75 years The Maleny Agricultural Show will celebrate 75 years of operation this year on June 1 - 2 and to recognise the ‘Year of the Farmer’ the Show Society is encouraging all Farmers in the district, young and old, to attend the Show's official opening on Friday, June 1 at 2.00pm.

The Maleny Show Society has been established for 90 years and as 2012 is the ‘Year of the Farmer’ there is no better way to celebrate than an enjoyable day at the Maleny Show. President of the Maleny Show Society Mr Ivan Hankinson said that the Show Society encourages all farmers to become involved.

“It is important that we, as a community, celebrate and recognise how significant our farmers have been to the success of the Show in the past as well as their contribution to the district over the past century,” said Mr Hankinson.

For more information contact the Maleny Show Society on 5494 2008 or www.malenyshowsociety.org.au

Charity Sports is on again in 2012 Planning is already underway for this year’s Beerwah Charity Sports & Spring Carnival which will be held on Saturday, August 25 at the Beerwah Sportsground.

This will be the 41st year of the Carnival and as always will be a great day filled with good old-fashioned family entertainment. There will be a fabulous mix of events and entertainment for young and old. Equestrian events, Shetland Pony races, kid’s athletic events, vintage tractors and cars, produce stalls and food!

The Cancer Council’s current research program is funded, in part, by the money raised from this annual Charity Sports Day. There will be more information about these events in the pages of this newspaper as the day gets closer, but for now – mark the date in your diary!

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New dating phenomenon hits Glass House

Tennis Club hits 85

What do you get when you mix a group of single adults looking for love and a bright pink alarm clock? Speed dating, of course. It’s the dating phenomenon that’s taking the singles’ world by storm, and now, it’s arrived in the hinterland.

Dash Dating is the new venture of best friends and Glass House Mountains residents Jodi Swyny and Amanda Smith.

Having tried internet dating with no success, Jodi, who has been single for the past six years, stumbled across speed dating during a visit to Brisbane. And although the evening didn’t end up with her finding love, she did walk away with a determination to bring the concept closer to home.

Together with the expertise of Amanda, who despite being happily married, has a number of single friends who are in a similar position to Jodi, the pair have joined forces to bring the dating experience to locals.

The Glenview Mooloolah Tennis Club is having a Player Reunion and 85 Year Celebration on Sunday, May, 20. The afternoon will commence at 2.00pm at the courts at 121 Connection Road, Glenview.

A book will be available for purchase dating back to 1927 and photos will be on display as well. If you have any photos please bring them along.

‘There was a time in most rural communities in Australia when the ant-bed court was a familiar sight and groups of locals would gather to play.

The surface would be rolled by pulling a large concrete roller or some other makeshift version and lines were marked out in lime. What took place as the game of tennis was played was far more than just aspects of sport and physical fitness. In reality, the very social fibre of communities was knit together through the friendly battles on those courts and the conversations that took place on the sidelines.’ An excerpt from the book on the history of the Glenview Mooloolah Tennis Club.

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Jodi Swyny and Amanda Smith

“The idea behind it is to help singles meet other singles in a safe, fun and comfortable environment,” Jodi said.

“Particularly in smaller towns, it’s more difficult to meet people, and this is a great alternative to online dating,” Jodi said.

The other benefit of speed dating is there’s no fear of rejection, and absolutely no pressure to hook up with anyone on the night, she said.

Amanda said based on the market research the pair had done, there seemed to be a fair amount of interest in an alternative to online dating.

Jodi agreed.

“Speed dating is fun, safe and sophisticated, and at the very least, it’s a great way to get together with other single friends and meet new people.”

She said they also hoped to do other events on a regular basis; including special themed events such as a B and S ball, at venues across the region.

Dash Dating will host their first speed dating event on Saturday, May 12 at the Caboolture RSL. The cost of the evening is $49.00, which includes two free drinks, hot finger food, and between 12 and 15 ‘dates’, each up to six minutes in duration. At the end of the evening, participants complete a ‘match card’, nominating who they would like to meet up with again, and the rest, as they say, is history!

For more information, or to register for the first event, check out the pair’s facebook page at www.facebook.com/dashdating or online at www.dashdating.com.au. Alternatively, Amanda and Jodi are both happy to speak to people who might be interested, but have questions about how the concept works. Call Jodi on 0420 968 863 or Amanda 0478 084 007.

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Student Leaders Ceremony

On Monday, April 23, Landsborough State School conducted their 2012 Student Leaders Investiture Ceremony.

Principal, Kristy Walton proudly presented the School Captains, Vice Captains, House Captains and Student Councillors with their badges.

Special guest, Max Jackson (Rhino Keeper from Australia Zoo), inspired students with his address on Leadership. The Rhinos were too big to bring along, however Max made up for it with some snakes instead! As the Student Leaders took their pledge, they also went into the history books as the first group of students to lead Landsborough State School under the newly launched school logo and the new motto ‘Your Future, Our Focus’. They now proudly look forward to an exciting year ahead.

The sun was shining on the 2012 Landsborough State School Student Leaders following their Investiture Ceremony (Front row L-R): Principal Kristy Walton, Jacob Tomlinson, Rhys Boardman, Daniel Marjanovic, Sherkia Sciortino, Molly Osborne, Aiden Kearney, P & C President Danielle Booth (Back Row L-R): Riley Jaenke, Joshua Valentine, Jake Molloy, Yolanda Warren and Max Jackson from Australia Zoo with Priscilla the Python

From Emma Offord Glasshouse Country Christian College correspondent

Our amazing ANZAC adventure

In the last week of term, the Year 11s from Glasshouse Country Christian College went on the camp of their lives at Helidon.

The ANZAC themed camp brought us all together and taught us the real meaning of teamwork and mateship. Throughout the camp we did lots of different team building activities and had a ball at the same time.

A couple of highlights from the camp would have to be… well, all of them! A firm favourite was The Mud Pit which was created to show some of the conditions on Kokoda Trail. We had to carry an injured team mate through the track without them getting muddy. It kind of worked, and we worked as a team and had a lot of fun.

The fun continued on the bus ride home from camp. Let’s just say that if you combine teenagers confined to a bus with a large reel of duct tape, there will be many hours of amusement. The guys had a hilarious idea of duct taping someone to the seat. The priceless moment of the look on the captives face is a hard one to forget, but luckily we have photographic evidence.

These were my favourite memories but I could write a whole page about all the other moments recreating some of the ANZAC camaraderie and challenges.

Lastly I have to mention the food, it was scrumptious! My older brother had gone on the camp two years ago when it was his turn and couldn’t stop talking about the food. He said it was wonderful and he was right.

For all the future Year 11s, this camp is definitely one to look forward to. It truly is an amazing adventure.

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Beerwah students make the pledge As part of the national Close the Gap Day on Thursday, March 22, the students at Beerwah State School pledged to ‘Close the Gap’.

Teachers, students and parents acknowledged that the difference between indigenous and non-indigenous life expectancy is not acceptable.

Throughout the day, students signed a banner pledging that they wanted to ‘Close the Gap’ and stop inequality in indigenous health. This message was reinforced by a focus on healthy living with students taking part in a variety of activities.

All students brought a piece of fruit to school which was made into a fruit salad by parent volunteers. At morning tea, the whole school enjoyed a fresh fruit salad and learnt that healthy eating is important for a healthy life. This was followed in the afternoon by a focus on activity

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Community Group Updates Glasshouse Country SES

The Combined Probus Club of Glasshouse Mountains Inc Contributed by Lois Gilbey

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First mountain rescue for 2012 At 11.00 am on Saturday, April 21 the Glasshouse Country SES Unit was activated to assist two climbers on the east face of Mt Tibrogargen.

Two young men from Brisbane had climbed up the western trail and proceeded to free climb down the east face. One of the men slipped and fell, badly dislocating his shoulder. The pain was such that he was unable to proceed down or climb back up. A visual inspection of the men’s position was made and it was determined that the rescue helicopter was the best option. As the helicopter would only extract the injured climber, SES members Graeme and Tim commenced climbing the east face to assist the second climber who had indicated that he could not proceed on his own.

The AGL Rescue Unit arrived at 12.20pm and lowered a paramedic.

The injured climber was winched clear at 12.50pm and the helicopter took him to Nambour Hospital.

Graeme and Tim reached the other climber at 1.30pm and assisted him up over the top and then down to the western car park arriving at approximately 3.00pm.

Group Leader Robert Barry stated that had the AGL Rescue Helicopter not been available, it would have been a considerable effort for the members to carry all the necessary equipment up the western slope and set up hauling ropes and equipment to extract the injured climber.

He thanked the team of Graeme, Tim, Lou, Dave, Amy and Brett for their efforts.

Probus is a Rotary sponsored association of clubs promoting healthy ageing in our communities. These clubs are open to membership of active retirees or people no longer working full time, to provide opportunities to keep their minds active, expand their interests, build new relationships and enjoy the fellowship of new friends. Each month we feature speakers who always provide interesting and informative information on their chosen subject.

We also go on monthly outings to places of interest. This month on May 23, we will visit the Ginger Factory.

For this month only our monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 9 at the Glasshouse Mountains Community Hall, Coonowrin Road, 10.00am with guest speaker Derek Foster to speak about the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary. All members and visitors are very welcome to attend.

Morning tea will be provided and members are asked to bring along a small plate of food to share for lunch.

Another of our long standing members passed away last month. Sincere condolences to the family of Joyce Muller. If you are new to the area or looking to meet new friends and would like join in our outings and activities, please come along to our monthly meetings held every second Wednesday of each month, where you will be made most welcome. We also have a mahjong group who meet at the Glasshouse Mountains Neighbourhood Centre on alternate Mondays. For more information about mahjong please contact Gwen on 5494 6231.

Thank you to Matilda Fruit Barn for their generous donation of a fruit and vegetable box for our lucky door prize. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on Wednesday, May 9 especially some new faces.

For more information phone Frank Cockram on 5494 0709 or Lois Gilbey on 5496 9991.

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Come to Caloundra 60 & Better group and participate in any of the many activities. Organised Programs are designed to help you get the best out of life, put zing in your step and energise your mind. Our program is a community based organisation concerned about the health and well-being of all mature aged citizens within your region. We assist you to live life to its fullest potential, through fitness of body and mind, for example: Gentle exercise, mah jong, art classes, guest speakers, trivia, and lots more.

Activities for May 2012 – Tuesday, May 8 - craft: card making, Tuesday, May 15 - board games: Rummikub and Sequence, Tuesday, May 22 - guess who this is - bring a childhood photo, Tuesday, May 29 - guest speaker on bowel cancer.

Come along and join in these fun activities and meet new people. We look forward to seeing you at the Uniting Church Hall, Queen Street, Caloundra Hall every Tuesday commencing at 9.15 to 12.00noon. Sunshine 60 & Better can help you enjoy a better quality of life through social interaction.

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Commencement of our Official Enrolment Period

Contributed by Ian McCarron

At our last monthly meeting the lucky door prize winner was Gladys McCarron. The raffle prize winner was Elaine. Birthdays for April are Joyce Muller, Thelma Rivers, Elsie Ballantyne, Dorothy Harrison and Del Davis. Many happy returns to you all. Wedding anniversaries for April are Trevor and Bonnie Breitkreutz, John and Rita Cruickshank, Bevin and Joyce Raffin. At our last games day the lucky door prize winner was Joan Weston. The raffle prize winner was Margaret Lamb. In carpet bowls, Billie Lupton, Margaret Lamb, Anesta De Clara and Neville Woolley beat George Bray, John Anthony, Alf Graham and Ian McCarron 34 - 12 after 22 ends.

Numerous prizes were won in cards games.

Reminders: Tuesday, May 8 - Annual General Meeting (barbeque), morning tea 9.00am. Stall, lucky door and raffle prizes to be won. Hot water and cake for the barbecue please. Membership fees are now due for the coming year. Nomination forms will be available before the meeting if you wish to make a nomination.

Tuesday, May 22 - games day; Wednesday, May 23 - visit to Sandgate Senior Citizens Club. For bookings and enquiries ring Jim on 5496 9836.

Tuesday, June 12 - monthly meeting; Thursday, June 14 - free morning tea and concert. All over 50's and district Senior Club members are invited.

Stall available, 9.00am start with morning tea. Local Seniors Club members are asked to bring a plate. Wednesday, June 20 - Trip to Broncos Leagues Club; Tuesday, June 20 - games day.

Applications are now being received and interviews have commenced for 2013 enrolments.

Interviews will be concluded by Friday 22nd June, 2012.

College Tours have commenced and will run fortnightly, please call 5490 5777 to book a tour time.

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Celebration time at Fitness Matters After 12 months of helping locals achieve their fitness goals, the team at Fitness Matters in Beerwah are celebrating, and YOU are invited to the party.

Come along to their club in Simpson Street this Saturday, May 5 from 7.00am to 2.00pm, and join in the celebrations as the team open their doors to the community to share the secret of their success – their mission to help you achieve your fitness goals in a caring, fun, supportive and nurturing environment.

Join in with one of their group fitness classes on the day and find out for yourself just how they are helping others to improve their fitness, while having plenty of fun along the way.

There will also be cardio and strength competitions, and plenty of fun for the kids, with a jumping castle and activities, sausage sizzle and more!

You might even be lucky to win yourself a free gym membership, so stick around for the draw at 1.30pm.

The team of trainers are ready to help you develop your own training program that will help you achieve the results you are looking for.

They take the time to listen to your needs, and provide the support to help you get there.

Why waste time, effort and money on a fitness plan that isn’t achieving the results you are looking for?

For a fitness routine where the emphasis is on fun and results, in a caring and supportive environment, come along to Fitness Matters first year celebration this Saturday and find out what so many locals already swear by, the Fitness Matters mission, to help you achieve your own unique fitness goals.

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Making your Fitness Matter Fitness Matters, in Simpson Street, Beerwah, is not your usual kind of gym.

At Fitness Matters, the friendly staff really care about your fitness goals, and will go out of their way to help you achieve them.

Your fitness matters, and they like to make sure you have fun along the way.

And with great facilities in a central, convenient location, when you step inside the doors at Fitness Matters you will soon see why so many locals are making the decision to put their fitness goals in the hands of the qualified and experienced team.

They are there to help you, to support and inspire you on your fitness journey.

Don’t miss their first birthday celebrations this Saturday, May 5, 7.00am to 2.00pm, and find out for yourself why your fitness matters at Fitness Matters in Beerwah.

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Going to the dentist regularly is essential to make sure that your teeth and gums are healthy and well cared for.

Technology is at the stage where implants can replace missing teeth and even dentures, so now everyone has the choice to chew apples again.

What many don’t realise though, is that what is happening in your mouth can affect things as diverse as neck and jaw pain, snoring, how well you sleep, and more. These are all things that the friendly team at McCloy Dental have been trained to diagnose and treat.

It's as simple as ensuring you have regular dental checkups. From the complimentary cappuccino and hot chocolate to massage chairs and popular movies, you haven’t been to a dental practice until you’ve been to McCloy Dental. McCloy Dental, which is located at 95A Morayfield Road Caboolture, offers an overall whole body approach to your health and wellbeing.

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Catch cancer before it catches you Did you know that bowel cancer is Australia’s number one internal cancer, killing well over 4,000 Australian men and women every year?

But it is a disease that is 90 per cent curable if it is caught early.

The prevalence and severity of bowel cancer is due to the fact that there are usually no symptoms in the early stages of the disease when polyps in the largest bowel, the colon, are small.

With no obvious symptoms a polyp is given the chance to develop cancer which may spread to other vital organs completely undetected.

Not all polyps are cancerous. However, if detected early they can be removed and this significantly reduces the possibility of bowel cancer developing.

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The program will run locally from May 1 - 31.

The Rotary Bowelscan test kits are inexpensive, $8.00 each, and are easy to use. Kits are checked by accredited pathologists Sullivan Nicolaides, and results are provided within a short period of time.

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The Rotary Club of Glasshouse Mountains is again conducting this program and kits are available for sale from Beerwah Soul Pattinson Chemist, the Mooloolah Valley Pharmacy, and Glasshouse Auscare Pharmacy.

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Living Well Music Today

Hinterland Relay for Life

With our regular columnist, local musician Dr Michael Whiticker

Tips for setting up and maintaining your stereo system Here are a few tips that I’ve been able to offer friends in the last couple of months. I share them here as they might be useful for you as well.

Lift your speakers off the floor. Unless they are actually designed to stand on the floor they will sound muddy. Place your speakers on stands or if necessary on tables. The ideal height is with the tweeters (the small speakers that reproduce the high frequencies) in line with your ears when in your typical listening position, be that sitting on your sofa or standing!

Dust is your enemy. It gets into gear and clogs things up and causes overheating. Vacuum all around your sound gear, especially over those air inlets and around the back of your amplifier. Wipe your amplifiers, DVD players, speakers etc with a soft (slightly) damp cloth and don’t ever cover the aeration vents on your equipment.

When removing leads from sockets don’t pull them by the cable. Hold them by the plug and pull gently. In the case of phono or RCA plugs or jacks (those that plug into the back of most DVD players), generally you will need to twist the plug as you pull it. Only if necessary wiggle it from side to side as you pull.

Never plug anything other than a speaker into the output of a power amp. A ‘speaker out’ connection carries a very strong signal that can cause damage to other components.

However if an output is marked ‘line out’ or ‘record out’ it will safely send signal to a recorder or another amplifier input.

A final tip. All speakers sound different and put out different volume levels. The only way to have four speakers sound the same is to buy four of the same make and model.

Do have a creative musical month!

Michael

If you missed the launch last weekend in Beerwah, it’s still not too late to sign up for the Hinterland Relay for Life, which will be held at the Beerwah Sportsground on October 6 - 7.

The Relay For Life Celebrates cancer survivors, Remembers loved ones lost to cancer and empowers the community to Fight Back against a disease that has taken too much. Register your team for the Hinterland Relay at www.relayforlife.org.au or call 5451 6000 for more information.

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Call for volunteers – Red Shield Appeal The Salvation Army is calling for volunteer collectors to help with the Sunshine Coast Red Shield Appeal doorknock on the weekend of May 19 - 20.

The Salvation Army Sunshine Coast needs to reach a doorknock goal of $750,000 to maintain services in the year ahead. The national target for the overall Red Shield Appeal, which includes a business appeal and direct mail campaign, is $81.5 million.

Maroochydore Salvation Army Officer, Lieutenant Ashley Barkmeyer said the Red Shield Appeal was vital in enabling them to continue their frontline services.

“The clients we see are some of society’s most vulnerable people and are coming to us with increasingly complex needs, particularly with financial strain from housing affordability and the increased cost of living.

“We are also seeing more clients than ever before with high levels of stress, anxiety and depression.

More worrying is that the prevalence of people presenting at our services who are exhibiting suicidal tendencies is increasing.

“However, The Salvation Army is uniquely positioned to be able to meet people’s needs on many fronts – we help people find freedom from financial stress, emotional turmoil, loneliness, homelessness, addiction and with so many other issues."

“More than ever, we need the support of the Sunshine Coast community to help fund our social programs,” said Lieutenant Ashley Barkmeyer.

To volunteer simply call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) local call cost - or visit salvos.org.au To give to the Red Shield Appeal, please call 13 SALVOS, visit salvos.org.au, donate at any Westpac branch, or post your cheque to PO Box 1771 Sunshine Plaza Maroochydore 4558.

Register for National Tree Day Planet Ark is urging individuals, teachers, council staff, librarians, businesses and members of the community, religious, sporting and green groups to register and run activities for Schools Tree Day on Friday, July 27 or National Tree Day on Sunday, July 29.

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Volunteers who register a school or public activity with Planet Ark before Friday, May 25 will go into the draw to win a number of prizes, including eco-book packs and magazine subscriptions.

A Tree Day site can be in a playground, a sports field, around a place of worship, Scout or Guide Hall, in a local park or foreshore or in your own backyard and can include undertaking important maintenance on previous planting projects.

National Tree Day activities can also include running tree-themed book readings or art exhibitions, tree giveaways, host fundraising morning teas, or joining forces with your local Toyota Dealer to organise a site.

To find out more about National Tree Day, visit treeday.planetark.org, call the Hotline on 1300 88 5000 or visit your local participating Toyota Dealership.

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Jeweller’s top tips for looking after your jewellery Don’t do any heavy duty work, like gardening, while wearing jewellery. This will place a lot of wear on it. Have your jewellery inspected regularly to prevent stones from falling out because of worn claws. Flair offers free inspection of your jewellery.

Our jeweller will show you under a microscope where your jewellery is worn, so you don’t have to just take our word for it.

Remember, prevention is cheaper than replacement.

You should also have your jewellery valued for insurance purposes.

Flair offers a service called Jewelsure, where your jewellery is valued and logged on a secure website that only you have access to. The great advantage of Jewelsure is that the value of your jewellery is adjusted every month. This means you will never have to have another valuation done! Did you know that Flair offers free polishing (seven items per person), every Thursday?

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Out and About ANZAC Day 2012 What's in the Spotlight Worm farm workshop Council is holding a free worm farm and composting workshop at Beerwah Library.

Learn how to set up a worm farm and composting system, how an organic recycling system works, plus some troubleshooting tips. The workshop is on 9 May from 2pm.

Bookings are essential. Call Beerwah Library on 5439 2500.

Kev Radford (Glass House Mountains) played the Last Post and Reveille at the Landsborough Dawn Service

Funds for community partnerships

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Does your organisation provide a significant service or facility to the Sunshine Coast community? Not-for-profit community groups may be eligible to apply for council's Community Partnership Funding Program, which offers up to three years of funding for operational expenses. Visit council's website for details. Applications close 31 May.

Fusion Festival means fun The Cooroy Fusion Festival will return to the Mill Place Precinct from 9am to 4pm on Saturday 12 May. You are invited to wander along picturesque Maple Street to experience a lively program of activities including market stalls, entertainment, workshops, demonstrations, music, community displays, local foods, wood craft and arts.

Cadets Cory Finlayson, Stuart Reddan, Libby Sullivan and Jason Harbud formed the cenotaph guard party at the Landsborough Dawn Service

Dad Duncan Moug brings sons Ethan and Nizam to Beerwah Dawn Service

Expo brings boost for business If you are running a small business, you can get plenty of valuable advice from council at the Sunshine Coast Business Expo. Council will field professionals in accounting, planning and law to answer your questions. The expo is on 10 and 11 May at the Mooloolaba TAFE campus. Visit www.scbizexpo.com.au.

Develop your artistic skills Are you looking for funding to develop your artistic skills? Council is now inviting submissions for the current minor round of Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

Visit council's website for further information, eligibility details and assistance with submissions. Applications close 5pm, 1 June.

Parade at Glass House March down Beerwah Parade

Remember to recycle Once you've finished reading this newspaper – please throw it in the yellow-lidded recycling bin. Un-recycled paper and cardboard goes to landfill and contributes to unwanted greenhouse gases. You can help keep our region healthy by recycling what you can. For more tips on sustainable waste management, go to council’s website.

Special guest Flt Lt Jody New with Nev Anning and Glass House Mountains Scouts

Kya (2) of Glass House, the grand-daughter of a Vietnam Vet, shows her support at Glass House Parade

COUNCIL MEETINGS Sunshine Coast Council's meeting schedule will be established by the newly-elected council.

Details will be made available on council's website as soon as possible.

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Nev and Cynthia Anning enjoying the entertainment at the Beerwah RSL following the parade

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Things 2 Do

Liam Brew returns to Beerwah Hotel

2009 Starmaker winner Liam Brew makes his long awaited return to the Beerwah Hotel on Saturday, May 12. As a longtime resident of the Sunny Coast and now a Sydney based muso, Liam is looking forward to heading home to the Liam Brew region where it all started for him.

Liam has spent the time since winning Starmaker touring recording and supporting some of Australia’s biggest names in Country Music.

The Liam Brew show is an experience where Country, Rock and Entertainment collide head on for a sensational time for everyone.

With Liam’s popularity growing and with a new album about to be released it’s a great time to see and hear Liam Brew at a free show.

Don’t miss out; book your table for dinner on 1300BEERWAH – then stay on for the show starting at 8.00pm.

My Cats garden 2012 Quilt Show presented by Mountain Quilters Club Inc, Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27 at the Peachester Community Hall, Peachester.

Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm; Sunday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Entry $5.00.

Major raffle in aid of Guide Dogs Queensland. For more information phone Sherryl Moody 5494 9351 or Glenda Matheson 5494 6527.

Caloundra Gallery welcomes dig.i.tate and Drop the Dust exhibitions Council is presenting two exciting exhibitions dig.i.tate and Drop the Dust at Caloundra Regional Gallery until May 27. dig.i.tate artists Beau Deeley and Corrie Wright will work as artists-in-residence in a fabrication laboratory (Fablab) and experiment with new 3D printing technology.

Fablabs are opening world-wide and their focus is for access and collaboration, for low cost fabrication and production on a small scale.

The Drop the Dust exhibition artworks are of two established South Australian two and three dimensional artists, Pamela Kouwenhoven and Margaret Worth.

For further information visit council’s website or Margaret Worth, Bottle phone 5420 8299.

Bush, 2010 Caloundra Regional Gallery is free and open to the (Photo by Grant Hancock) public, Wednesday to Sunday, 10.00am - 4.00pm.

It’s elementary dear Watson Local residents, Jodie Collie from Landsborough and June Gottobe from Beerwah, who are members of the Caloundra Coral and Theatre Company (CCTC), will soon to be performing in 'The Secrets of Sherlock Holmes.'

Jodie will take on the role of Dr Watson and June will be Mrs Hudson in the gripping tale of two of literature’s most famous characters.

The play will be presented at the CCTC Theatre 3 Piringa Street Wurtulla on May 11, 12, 18, 19, and June 1, 2 at 7.30pm and matinees on May 12, 20 and June 2 at 2.00pm. Ticket prices are adults $25.00, concession $22.00 and include program and supper.

There will also be a special preview on May 9, tickets priced at $15.00, bookings are essential phone Annette 5491 4937.

Jodie Collie (Dr Watson), June Gottobe (Mrs Hudson) and Grant Marks (Holmes) seated. June lives in Beerwah and Jodie in Landsborough

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Time to say ‘Thank you Mum’ Features in Glasshouse Country News are an excellent way to get your message out there, turning our readers into your customers.

Chocolates, pampering, time out, perfume, flowers, lunch …

Advertising in GCNews works!

To discuss your Mother’s Day advertising needs phone Carol on 5438 7445 email: advertising@gcnews.com.au

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You Said It

From Andrew Powell State member for Glass House. Ph: 5435 2013

Letters to the Editor

ANZAC Day 2012

Letters are printed at the discretion of the editor, Lea Parkes and her policy is to include letters which focus on issues and are not about personally attacking other people. For a letter to be considered for printing it must be accompanied by the name, address and phone number of the sender. Anonymous letters will not be printed. Preference is given to letters under 300 words. Letters may be edited to make them more readable, but the meaning will not be changed. Regular correspondents will be limited to alternate issues to give everyone a chance to have their say. Letters must meet the Friday 12.00noon deadline. Views expressed in the 'You said it' page are those of the writer - and not this publication.

Please send your letters to letters@gcnews.com.au or fax to 5438 7446.

ANZAC Day is always such a special day - one that encourages us to remember and pay tribute to our history. Each ANZAC Day I am reminded how lucky we are to call Australia home, particularly those of us lucky enough to live in Queensland. ANZAC Day tends to be one of the busiest on my calendar as I attempt to get to as many services as I can within the Glass House electorate. This year I attended ceremonies different to those last year which included the Palmwoods dawn service, Mt Mee sunrise service, Glasshouse Country RSL march, ending at the Maleny RSL community service. Well done to each and every person that was involved in the organisation of these events many are volunteers who go above and beyond the call of duty.

Online presence valuable

I’m very impressed with the Glasshouse Country News being available on line. This morning I needed the phone number of a local business whilst travelling to work. I called into two shops to see if they had the paper but both had run out. I was able to get the number by going on line and browsing the latest edition – a plus for the business and for me. Getting a wireless broadband connection in GHM was an issue, but that’s a different story.

Thank you to the people who organised the forum in GHM to hear from all the candidates campaigning to be the next local councillor. The electorate should treat this selection like a job interview – looking for the most qualified and experienced candidate who has passion and drive and knows how to get the desired outcome. Good luck to all the candidates, you have been working hard over the past couple of months.

Jane Connelly

What is Rotary’s position?

I was under the opinion that Rotary was non-political, so why did Bob McLean use his Rotary shirt in all his campaign posters and such? It does not say much for the Rotary club of Glasshouse Country, or is it a lie that Rotary is non-political?

Kay Farrell Glass House Mountains

Wanted: Your memories!

TNT Magazine in London is putting together a special issue on May 28 to mark its 1500th edition - an incredible milestone to reach. And we want your help!

We're calling on our readers - past and present - to send us their stories about the role TNT Magazine has played in their lives.

Launching in 1983, TNT Magazine was considered the traveller's bible for Australians and Kiwis visiting or living in London.

As well as collating stories from new arrivals - and those who have made the capital city their home - we want to get in touch with our readers who have now gone back to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Maybe you picked up the first copy of TNT? Or maybe you met through our Desperately Seeking pages? Perhaps you attended one of our events?

We'd love to hear your anecdotes – big and small – and feature them in our special issue on May 28. After all, it's the loyalty of our readers we have to thank for our incredible longevity.

Email your stories to letters@tntmagazine.com with ‘1500th issue’ in the subject by May 11.

We look forward to reading them!

Carol Driver, Group Editor, TNT Magazine

Thank You

I just love the staff at my gym here in Beerwah. I especially appreciate Reanna and her absolute commitment to transforming bodies from ‘fat to fit’; Rafe and his amazing Yoga, Andrew’s awesome Combat class and Jason’s entertaining manner of sharing his remarkable amount of knowledge.

It’s a great way to start / finish the day, greeted by the cheerful smiling faces, thank you for the excellent job you all do at Fitness Plus, it makes my day.

Hanna Brandli Beerwah

Donations of wool needed

Do you have any wool that you are not using that my mother could use to knit scarfs and beanies for the homeless? Dark colours preferably would be appreciated, please call me on 5494 6827.

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100 Day Plan With the election now behind us and the new cabinet sworn in and ready to get to work, one of our main priorities will be to oversee the implementation of the LNP's 100 day action plan. For starters, during our first 30 days, we have started the process of regulating to freeze family car registration - something Queenslanders have been crying out for. We all know cost of living pressures are a big concern for families so this is just one way we are helping to ease the strain on the family budget. This is also in addition to removing the stamp duty on the family home of up to $7,000, reintroducing weekly fares for commuters and also lowering the standard domestic electricity tariff within the first 100 days. On a larger scale, the 100 day action plan also incorporates drafting many changes to legislation including reducing real estate red tape, identifying the first 150 classes to be funded for more hours for Prep teacher aides and start the process to amalgamate bulk water entities as part of the Four Point Action Plan to Reduce Water Prices.

If you would like to read more about this plan visit www.candoqld.com. au. Don't forget to check in with my website www.andrewpowell.com. au to keep up to date with things happening in the new Government and anything in and around the Glass House electorate.

From Mark McArdle State member for Caloundra. Phone: 5491 2780 Firstly, can I say I’m very honoured to be re-elected as your Member for Caloundra. I was first elected in 2004 and have seen many changes in the electorate since. I can assure you that I will continue to work very hard to represent all residents, and certainly encourage open feedback to my office.

Last Wednesday marked one of the country’s most important and significant occasions – ANZAC Day. I was privileged to be able to share the day with both the Beerwah and Caloundra RSL’s and attend their respective ceremonies.

While Australia and New Zealand have a friendly rivalry on the sporting front, these two countries have a historic bond that dates back to the anniversary of their first major military action during World War I, when the ANZAC’s landed on Gallipoli on April 25, 1915 and were met with strong opposition from the Turkish defenders.

Sadly, more than 8,000 Australians died during the battle, but one thing that remained was the pride of the ANZAC fighting spirit and a strong sense of mateship.

The ANZAC spirit was well and truly alive and remembered here on the Sunshine Coast last week, and one that we should never forget.

On May 8 the winner of the Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Towns Awards of Australia will be announced. Some of you may be aware that Caloundra is a finalist in this award, having collected the State crown last year. The exposure has certainly showcased the town’s natural beauty and that of surrounding townships. Best of luck to Caloundra, you’re already a winner. www.gcnews.com.au

Home and Property Guide Is a window of opportunity open to property investors?

Low interest rates, below par property prices and a glut of available stock are promising signs for savvy property investors, according to Australia’s largest independently-operated mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice.

Already this year the property market has seen an increase in investor activity as many hone in on the opportunities available. The latest ABS housing finance figures show that the value of investment housing loans rose by 4.4 per cent in February 2012 to $6.9 billion, seasonally adjusted. This is a 6.6 per cent increase on the same month last year and is noticeably above the yearly average of $6.6 billion.

Mortgage Choice spokesperson, Belinda Williamson said investors who have their finances in order, and who have conducted thorough research, may find windows of opportunity in today’s property market.

“The latest figures from RP Data show that in January there were over 287,000 residential properties for sale in Australia, which is approximately 30 per cent higher than the same time last year. The glut of available properties in some states could provide investors with prime pickings, particularly if prices have also fallen in the region. According to the same research, property values fell over the three months to December 2011 in all capital cities except Sydney and Hobart, which moderately rose by 0.7 per cent and 1 per cent respectively.

“Other encouraging signs for investors include relatively low interest rates, and in some areas, rental price growth and low rental vacancy rates.

The latter is influenced by Australia’s housing undersupply issue. The latest ABS building approval figures show a fall in February, the fifteenth consecutive monthly drop. With fewer new properties being built, vacancy rates should remain tight and we are bound to see further pick up in rental price growth. Already, RP Data’s latest research shows capital city rents over the past 12 months have increased by 7.1 per cent for houses and 4.2 per cent for units.

“Rental yields are also showing positive signs of improvement. Gross rental yields over the 12 months to December 2011 have improved, with

yields for houses rising to 4.4 per cent from 4.0 per cent and units increasing to 5.1 per cent from 4.7 per cent.

“When choosing what type of property and where to buy, it is a good strategy to invest in a dwelling that is well located, highly regarded by renters and priced appropriately. Ideally, the property will be in close proximity to amenities, shops, public transport and have appealing features, such as off-street parking.

“Of course, there are tax and legal ramifications associated with property investment, and it is always a good idea to get professional advice from an accountant or solicitor before settling on a strategy.

“Prospective investors should be aware that lenders generally limit their loan to value ratios - LVRs - to 90 per cent of the purchase price.

However, some lenders may consider a higher LVR, depending on the individual borrower so it pays to shop around. Keep in mind, when the LVR is 85 per cent or above, a genuine savings deposit of 10 per cent is required, which can be savings held over a period of at least three months, equity in an existing property, etc.

Borrowers should investigate the finance side of any purchase early on to ensure they satisfy their chosen lender’s requirements.”

Mortgage Choice provides the following five tips for potential property investors: 1. Research your property options – Conduct thorough research before settling a property investment strategy. If you are not confident in your ability to find a suitable investment property, seek assistance from a buyers’ agent. Before committing to any property purchase, it is a good idea to discuss your plans with an accountant and/or financial planner.

2. Pre-approve your property loan – Talk to a professional mortgage broker about getting a home loan pre-approval. This gives you an understanding of what you can comfortably repay and afford to buy. It allows you to shop with greater confidence, whether you are bidding at auction or negotiating a purchase.

3. Look into LMI – If you decide to access the equity in your existing property to purchase

another and you borrow more than 80 per cent of the property’s value, you will probably need to pay lenders’ mortgage insurance (LMI). This can be quite costly, ranging from hundreds of dollars to tens of thousands. A professional mortgage broker can provide up-to-the-minute information.

4. Choose a suitable loan structure – There are a number of factors to consider when deciding on the type of loan structure to suit your investment strategy. This could include how to tie in any existing loans, what loan features will help you achieve your financial goals (e.g. offset account, redraw facility), which loan suit your needs (i.e. interest only loan or principal and interest, fixing part or all of your loan, etc).

5. Build a financial buffer – Be prepared for the longer-term peaks and troughs of the property cycle by building a financial buffer of at least 1-2 per cent to cope with additional expenses including lenders’ interest rate rises, property maintenance and repairs, and/or the loss of a tenant or rent arrears. Remember that regular income from any investment is not a certainty and capital gains don’t appear overnight.

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TIPS FOR BORROWERS PLANNING TO START A FAMILY Having a baby is one of the most wonderful experiences in life, but it can also be stressful.

You don’t want to be worrying about how you’re going to juggle your finances once your baby arrives. The time to start planning is when you decide to become, or find out that you’re going to be, a parent.

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friends and family about their experiences is also a good place to start.

Make extra loan repayments Consider payment honeymoons – or holidays – which are available to some borrowers depending on the type of loan you have. For those who do have that option, access generally depends on the amount of prepaid funds you’ve accrued.

For example, if you’ve been paying extra into your loan for a while and now have $20,000 in your redraw facility, it’s these funds that will cover your payment holiday. But, once these funds have been used up, the payment honeymoon is over.

Take advantage of government assistance and all leave types Get to know all government family assistance payments that are available to you and take advantage of all types of leave offered by your employer, such as holiday, maternity and longservice leave.

Making decisions about how you’ll use the leave means you can put a plan in place early.

Consider switching to interestonly repayments While some people may be able to switch to interest-only repayments, it’s important to remember that lenders still expect the loan to be paid out in (usually) 30 years.

So if you’re not paying any principal for a while, this will impact on your minimum repayments when you revert back to principal and interest.

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Community Notices Rotary Calendar competition

Entries for the 2013 Rotary Calendar competition close on May 15. Up to three photos per entry featuring the Glasshouse Mountains are to be handed in to the Beerwah Library by this date.

Entry forms available at the Beerwah Library, Beerwah Photographics, GCNews, Beerwah Camping and Serendipity. For more information contact Beerwah Photographics 5494 0888.

Australian Sewing Guild

We are a small group of women, belonging to the Australian Sewing Guild Inc, who enjoy sewing, sharing ideas, and friendship. We meet the second Saturday of each month at Mooloolah Hall, Bray Road, Mooloolah, from 9.00am - 3.00pm. Our next meeting is May 12. If you are interested in joining us, ring Dorothy Buder, 5492 6721, or Jenny Glover, 5494 1066.

Mother’s Day Street Stall

Saturday, May 12, Gone Bonkers verandah, Simpson Street Beerwah. Garden plants, books, cakes, gifts etc. Raffle prize is a painting on canvas courtesy of Una Robinson.

Lifeline need your blankets

In a bid to warm up for winter, Lifeline is eagerly seeking donations of quality pre-loved blankets.

All donated blankets will be sold at affordable prices to help those in need in the community. You can donate by phoning Kunda Park on 5409 1400 or Caboolture on 5431 4860. Alternatively you can drop them into your local Lifeline Shop or Lifeline Donation Bin. For more information or to find your nearest shop, phone 5409 1400 or go to www. lifelineshops.com.au

New ladies exercise class

Ladies looking for an exercise class which is fun and not too challenging? Teghan has introduced an exercise class, mostly for strengthening and flexibility with a touch of easy dance moves for fun.

Starting Thursday, May 3, 6.30pm – 7.15pm and running for six weeks. For bookings and further information phone 5494 9192.

Faced with a drinking problem?

Perhaps we can help? Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Glasshouse Mountains Neighbourhood Centre in Reid Street, twice weekly. Meetings are confidential, free to attend, open to the public, and non obligatory. Just turn up on Sundays 6.30pm or on Thursdays 7.30pm. For further details please contact Troy 0423 959 603 or Jed 0437 475 448.

It’s OK to be beautiful

Council is presenting free ‘It’s OK to be beautiful’ information sessions at Beerwah Library on Wednesday, May 16, 1.00pm - 2.30pm. Neurostrategist and author, Simone Leslie will share her 15 years of experience of helping people achieve their life goals, overcome past wounds and mental limitations so they can learn how to love their life.

Discover how to harness your mind to achieve your goals and learn the key that opens the door to your dreams and full potential. Bookings essential, phone 5439 2500, or www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au

Non-denominational Spirituality Group

Explore new ways of being with the Australian author of ‘Eternal Music’ and ‘Sacred Dance’ at a one day workshop, The Journey, in Beerwah.

A pioneer of the Ecology and Spirituality movement in Australia, Sr. Veronica Littleton will join participants in discussion, lectures, and quiet-time reflection. The Sunshine Coast’s non-denominational Spirituality Support Group has organised the day

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and all welcome.

Saturday, May 19 at the Mary Mackillop Centre, Peachester Road. Beerwah, 9.30am for 10.00am3.00pm; BYO Lunch to share: Tea and coffee provided. $20.00 Bookings 5491 2011 by May 16.

Lavally Lodge Monster Bookfest

The Lavally Lodge Monster Bookfest is on at the Caloundra Arts and Crafts Centre, North Street, Caloundra (opposite the Rydges Oasis Resort).

Saturday, July 14, 8.00am - 4.00pm and Sunday, July 15, 8.00am - 12.00noon. Books of all kinds, CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles so come along for great bargains. Remember to bring cash and bags!

Donations still welcome. Phone Don Rolls on 5491 2011 or Mary Crase on 5496 9403.

Local Seniors club members and over 50’s

Thursday, June 14 all over 50’s from the Glasshouse Country area and also district Senior Club members are invited to a free morning tea and concert. A stall will be available. Starting 9.00am with morning tea followed by a concert finishing at 11.30am.

Local Seniors Club members are asked to bring a plate. Location at Hall next to Beerwah Library.

Raffle Results

Glasshouse Country RSL April 20 Raffle – Lucky draw bottle of wine - Roger 32A, Meat tray - Rich 66E red dots, fruit and veggie tray - Kev DB 82A Orange Clubs, fruit and veggie tray - Chiro GH 32E Red Dots.

Look Good .... Feel Better For Men

Free community program for any men diagnosed with cancer which deals with appearance related issues such as hair loss and skin concerns. Next meeting Wednesday, May 9, 6.00pm – 7.30pm at the Cancer Council Queensland, Credit Union Australia Plaza, corner Maroochydore Road and Baden Powell Street, Maroochydore. Registration essential call 5451 6000 or online www.lgfb.org.au

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Glasshouse Country Ministers Fellowship Phil Wyllie Glasshouse Country Uniting Church Some while ago I heard about an overweight office worker who decided to go on a diet. One of his resolutions was to take a different route to work so he would not have to pass by his favourite bakery each day. So everybody was surprised when he shuffled into work one day carrying a huge coffee cake oozing with icing and dried fruit. ‘But this is different’, he explained, ‘by mistake I went by the bakery this morning and this was right in the window looking at me.’ So I said to the Lord, ‘Lord, if you want me to buy that coffee cake, let there be a parking space right in front of the bakery.

And sure enough’ he said, ‘the eighth time around the block there it was.’

What do you think was this man’s problem?

He certainly lacked commitment to his diet. He wasn’t single-minded about it. But the thing that he lacked most was staying power. The man failed to exercise perseverance. This is the commitment to stick at whatever God gives you to do until you get to the end of it. Everywhere these days you hear about people who are giving up or dropping out. They are changing courses or careers too soon, giving up on their marriages and even severing friendships before they have really given them a go. Too few have learned the discipline of perseverance; consequently they never see God turning their difficult situations into great victories.

They give up or bail out too soon. They never learn that God’s will usually is to help us through our difficulty rather than to help us out of it.

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There never was a great marriage, a great scholastic achievement, or a great project completed that at some time in the past did not have troubles or problems. It is perseverance that makes something great out of small things of our lives. As we engage with the activities of our lives with all of its challenges and hassles, let us consider what it is that makes great achievements out of our small beginnings. Have you heard about Noah and the Ark? He led all the animals two by two into the Ark. If you know about the Ark you may remember that there were lions and giraffes, kangaroos and koalas and many other animals. But have you ever considered the humble snail? It was perseverance that got that pair of snails on board the Ark to become the pests they are in our back yards.

Glasshouse Country Uniting Church A Caring Christian Community

Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah 8.30am - Sunday Worship & Youth Program 10.30am - Peachester UC 1st & 3rd Sun Phone: 5494 6187 All Welcome!

Glasshouse Country Baptist Church 58 Roberts Rd, Beerwah

Invites you to our Sunday services at 9.00am Enquiries phone 5494 6354

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY ANGLICAN CHURCH WEDNESDAYS *Mooloolah (Paget Road) 9.00am SUNDAY *Beerwah (Peachester Road) 9.00am Rev. Ken Goodger - 5491 1866 Local contact Br. John 5439 9130

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY

LUTHERAN CHURCH Reed Street, Glass House Mtns

Sunday Worship and Sunday School 9.00am

Contact 5439 9341 or 5496 9671

CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday 6pm: Peachester Rd, Beerwah 5493 0967 Sunday 7am: Caloundra St, Landsborough 5494 8896 Sunday 5.30pm: Mooloolah Hall, Bray Rd 5494 7240

GLASSHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Brendan Edwards

Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch Building - Sun 4.30pm

Kids Church during service

A Wesleyan Methodist Church

Phone: 5496 9556

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A to Z of Trades and Services Sunshine Coast Council encourages the installation of fully compliant safety barriers around swimming areas as they make pools and spas safe and fun for everyone.

Manager Building Services, Steven Tucker said having the right safety barriers around pools and spas is essential for saving lives and preventing injuries.

He said under current State Government legislation, if you are selling or renting a property with a swimming pool you must attain a pool safety certificate from a licensed pool safety inspector.

“Pool owners not selling or leasing a property have until 30 November 2015 to comply with the new pool fence safety standard.

“This standard applies to pools associated with houses and also applies to units, hotels, motels, backpacker hostels, caravan parks and mobile van parks."

Safe swimming areas must have; • A safety barrier with an effective height of 1200mm from top to bottom • Gates that open away from the pool enclosure and self close and self latch from any stationary position • No climbable objects outside the barrier within the quadrant radius of 1200mm measured out and down of the barrier. This includes tree limbs, outdoor furniture, pot plants or anything that can be climbed over to access the swimming enclosure • Windows that open into the swimming enclosure with a sill height of less than 1200mm require permanently

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Airconditioning

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Need a new antenna? There's a Jim's Antenna owner in Glasshouse. Call for a free quote today.

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BEERWAH ELECTRONICS PH: 5494 0466

21 Peachester Road, BEERWAH Fax: 5494 0416 Email: beertron@internode.on.net

• Antenna Repairs • New Installations • Digital Upgrades • Additional Outlets

7 Days Government Endorsed Antenna Installer

• TV, DVD, VCR Tuning • Home Theatre Setups • Satellite Installations • Set Top Boxes

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Email: ja_ross@optusnet.com.au

Lic. No. 6342

• Mechanical Repairs

Full logbook servicing Roadworthy certificates Aircon repairs & servicing Brakes, clutches & all mechanical repairs

Mob: 0432 215 628 Ph: 5494 1222 Fax: 5494 1224 11 DYER STREET, LANDSBOROUGH

YOUR SERVICE & MUFFLER SOLUTION

• A Grade Mechanic

AUTO CARE

• Warranty Servicing, RWC, clutches & brakes • Electronic code scanning

trucks cars earthmoving trailers

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ALL AREAS 0407 146 626

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GRAHAM GREEN MOBILE MECHANIC

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Mechanical All Repairs & Servicing No Callout Fees

Tyre Sales & Repairs Full Mechanical Service & Repairs Quality wheel alignments (on the latest equipment) R.W.C. on Cars & 4WD Log Book Service All brake & suspension work Windscreens AC Servicing

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Phone 0411 877 616

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Qld Company Lastest Technology Professional Technicians

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SHOWERFIX offer a full range of waterproofing services for showers, vanities & bath surrounds QBSA 1086283 SUNSHINE COAST COMAPANY

Bricklayers

Top Quality Servicing & Repairs on all cars & 4WD

• Brake & Clutch Repairs • Wheel alignments • Log Book Servicing • Front End Repairs • RWC Inspection Station

Rapid Brick & Block Laying

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NB Under Qld Building Services Authority Act 1991 Section 54, licensed tradespersons are required to quote their QBSA License number when advertising. This offers customer protection in the event of unsatisfactory work.

For all aspects of brick & block laying

Rendering, Paving & Concreting

0422 580 178 BSA 1182661

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cond. apply

ABN 40450476515

Mobile: 0429 960 300

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fixed security screens • A clearly displayed resuscitation sign within the pool enclosure that includes the emergency number 000 and instructions for resuscitating infants, children and adults.

Pool owners can arrange for a licensed pool safety inspector to inspect their swimming pool enclosure to determine whether or not they comply with the pool safety standard. If a nonconformity notice is issued, it means the swimming area doesn’t meet legislative requirements, and it should state how the pool barrier doesn't comply and what needs to be done to make it comply.

To find out more about what you need to do to make sure your pool or spa comply, ring council on 5475 7272 or check council’s website.

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Safe pools and spas

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Hale Carpet Cleaning Family Owned and Operated

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• Stenciling • Covacrete • Stamped • Exposed Concrete • House slabs • and resealing

Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm

5494 6794 or 0412 060 184

Insurance Repairs Small Jobs Welcome BSA Lic # 1018329

CALL YOUR LOCAL BUILDER QBSA 1155593

E dean@redbuilding.net.au

www.redbuilding.net.au

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Dean Parry Carpenter

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3 -5 Average Rooms

$75

Extra rooms $10 each

VINYL FLOOR CLEANING SPECIALIST

ABN 83 143 913 259 BSA Lic No. 49425

Ken Muller 0467 490 907 Matthew Muller 0409 936 083 Ph 5439 0108 Fax 5439 0109

2/28 Biondi Crescent Beerwah Qld 4519 Email: knmkitchens@iinet.net.au

Joinery & Shopfitters Over 35 years professional experience

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KITCHEN & APPLIANCE SPECIALISTS

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• Kitchens • Vanity • Laundry •TV Units • Robes • Appliances • Organised sub trades Office and Showroom Unit 1, Lot 28 Biondi Crescent, Beerwah

Licensed Contractor - BSA 1119033 ‘Local Guy, Local Quote’

Quick Concrete

No Job Too Small

Darrell & Jocelyn Byrnes

Cleaning

Cabinetmakers

CUT & EDGE SERVICE AVAILABLE

Darryl Johnson - 0415 954 195

ABN 60 627 360 193 ACN 131 206 089 BSA Lic. #1018329

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Ph: Saun 0424 A 88 King Rd,550 Mooloolah 057 QLD 4553

New Installations & Renovations

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You book your carpets: FREE: sanatizing and deodorising $25 basic internal pest control* FULLY INSURED $25 internal flea control* * with carpet clean ALL WORK GUARANTEED FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED

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Phone Allen Thomas

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PH: 5497 4097 Mob: 0419 797 448

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Mobile: 0417 781 167 Phone: 5496 9851

QBSA: 737533

Electricians WATER WISE HOUSEWASHING 20% OFF all bond cleans

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Specialising in low pressure hand washing

You book your house now and recieve: FREE: Spider Treatment / FREE: Anti-mould Treatiment FREE: Carpet Clean & Lic. Pest Control with every Bond Clean

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Other Services Available Windows / Roofs & Gutters / Driveways & Pathways Internal Walls & Ceilings / Bond Cleans Pest Control & Ceiling Vacuums FULLY INSURED - ALL WORK GUARANTEED FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED

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Computing

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NFL Electrical Nathan 0417 040 291

Domestic, Commercial, Phone & Data, Intercoms & Gates Solar-Grid - Connect, Design, Install

BSA Lic. No.: 11081523

For Home & Business Fully equipped workshop Acer Authorised Service Provider Home & Business Callouts Available

ELECTRICIAN Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Owner Builder - Rural - Sheds

Shop 2, 5 Peachester Road, Beerwah www.totalmicrosystems.com.au

Phone 5494 0398

Lic # 5582

Unit 1 & 2, 5 Beerwah Parade, Beerwah

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PC Solutions & Tuition will fix it! At your door, no callout fees, all areas. Local Technician. Competitve rates.

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Ph Greg on 0418 741 145 or 5412 1425 G&D Cooke Electrical

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* Installation * Air Conditioning * Split Systems

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Adam: Glasshouse Mtns Adam: Glasshouse Office: 5493 0054Mtns

ALL DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL

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ACCREDITED CARPET CLEANERS

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PHONE: 0407 754 208

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ROBERT TREVISAN

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Call Brad & Kaylene Hale, your local carpet cleaning professionals

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of prestige and quality homes, extension and renovations

• Carpets, Rugs, Curtains, Cars • Lounge Suites (Fabric and Leather) • Stain Removal, Tile & Grout Cleaning • Carpet, Upholstery & Tile Protection • Concrete Paths, Patios & Driveways T0022

CHRIS HALL BUILDERS

Phillip Short Concrete

PLAIN • STENCIL • EXPOSED AGG. STAMPED • COVERCRETE

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Builders / Carpenters

Concreting

Carpet Cleaning

zedmere@westnet.com.au

Wynne’s

All Aspects of Electrical Contracting Beerwah & Surrounding areas Prompt Reliable Service No Job Too Big or Too Small

Lic 69821

A to Z of Trades and Services

Call Jamie 0417 720 505 a/h 5494 6282 www.gcnews.com.au

A to Z of Trades and Services Electricians cont.

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For all your electrical needs Ceiling Fans Power points Renovations Switchboards Commercial fitouts Sheds

Call Greg Small ph 5494 9199 mob 0404 903 801

Lic.4551 and Insured

Ph (07) 5497 2615 www.kamconstructions.com.au

Gas

•Acreage/General Mowing •Edges and Hedges counts • Rubbish Removal Pensioner Dis ts Spraying •Rubbish Removal • rAcreage/Yard Weed un o c is D Big ione b Too PeJons • Handyman Service No •Acreage/Yard Weed Spraying Or Too Small!!! g Bi o •Handyman Service To b Jo 517 211 or 07 54390131 No0430 Ph: !!

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Glass & Security

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BOROUG ND S H LA SCREENS

5494 0884 Mobile: 0409 342 877

Workshop facilities: 19 Tallawong Close, Beerwah

Ph/Fax: 5494 1606 Mob: 0409 491 938

Local LAWN & GARDEN CARE

Fencing

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• Same Day Response • Gold Medal Service • Fully insured

For all your mowing/ride on & garden needs

Call Gary: 0414 713 491

Q.B.S.A. Lic No. 1130199

Retail suppliers of fencing materials, timber, logs, wire and steel.

Also installers of quality fencing For a Free Measure and Quote phone

SECURITY ►SECURITY & INSECT SCREENS ►GLASS ►BLINDS ►AWNINGS SHOWROOM AND FACTORY 4 Railway Street, Landsborough ph 07 5494 8748 fax 07 5494 8858

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Ph: 0430 517 211 or 07 54390131

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• Doors & Grilles • Fly Screens • Fire Escapes •Retractables

House Yards Small Acreage Horticulture Advice

20 Tytherleigh Ave, Landsborough

•Privacy Screens •Custom-made Steel Bars & Security Doors •Pet Doors

•Window Locks •Deadlocks/bolts •Patio Enclosures • Blinds & Awnings

QBSA LICENSE 1126425 • 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

FIRST CALL FENCING Timber, Colourbond, Aluminium & Glass Pool fencing, Gates Retaining Walls & More For a free quote Phone Matthew

Phone

0418 935 164

5496 9270

Mick

0418 935 162

MOWING & ALL GARDEN MAINTENANCE

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your local licensed contractor

Tina

5496 9861 or 0439 303 306 Glasshouse Mtns www.firstcallfencing.com.au

email: matt@firstcallfencing.com.au QBSA LIC1139536

Large or small. Experienced Local Operator

Phone Michael 0447 341 241 Fully Insured, ride on mowing $55 / hr

www.jimsmowing.net

Beerwah Mowing

Fully insured Mowing Acreage Gardening Rubbish Removal

0423 002 717

07 5494 0445

Mays Mowing Service Phone Nick Atwell Mob: 0411 466 586 A/H: 5494 6713

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Large Acreage Mowing Rubbish Removed

Rick’s

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22+ years experience Free in all types of home maintenance Quotes repairs, painting & minor renovations

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* Mowing * Rubbish removals * Pruning * Garden cleanups * Ride on work * Gutters cleaned

Handyman Services

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Ph. 5494 9400 or 0401 674 126

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Garden Maintenance

Mark Malone: 0477 999 191

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Phone 5494 8900

Robert Cammell

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0407 575 667

Acreage/General S Mowing QU TE EEE FR EOTQESU•O • Edges and Hedges FR

www.gregsmallelectrical.com.au greg@gregsmallelectrical.com.au Peachester, Qld 4519 ABN 94 093 314 882 Lic no 69975

Garden Clean ups Gutter Cleaning Whipper Snipping Pruning

FREE Roof Insulation With Every Shed Or Garage Purchased while stocks last, conditions apply

ACREAGE, HOUSE BLOCKS, WINTER WEEDS, BLUE TOP & CHICKWEED

Prompt, friendly service

Your local Jim services all areas call 131546

2 William St Kilcoy

GARAGES - SHEDS

Maintenance Maintenance

Give us a go! No Job is Too Small Lighting New Homes Pumps

Weed Problems?

BSA Licence no 60108

Lawn andand Property Lawn Property

41 Caloundra Rd, Caloundra

5413 2500

LAWN MOWING - RIDE ON MOWING - WHIPPER SNIPPING PRIVATE - COMMERCIAL - BODY CORPORATE

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0438 308 513 - 5494 9183

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• Carpentry & Joinery • Minor Cabinet Making • Plastering

• Tiling • Painting • No Job too small

Phone George 0487 424 223

Landscaping

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• PAVING & STONEWORK • RETAINING WALLS • DRIVEWAYS • POOL SURROUNDS • OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS

ATER FEATURES

• PATHWAYS/STAIRS • UNIQUE GARDENS & GARDEN FEATURES

GRAHAM RENWICK

Builder & Stone Mason QBSA License No. 77177. Est 1981

Ph: 0418 204 159 a/h: 5494 0830

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HINTERLAND PEST CONTROL Cost Effective Local Business Est. Since 1996

BEERWAH LANDSCAPING

• Cockroaches • Carpet Beetle • Lawn Weeds • Silver Fish • Bed Bugs

Quality Workmanship

• Design • Retaining walls / Drainage • Paving / Repairs • Gardens / Mulching • Lawns • Mini Bobcat Services

Termites:

• Spiders • Pre-purchase • Rodents timber inspections • Fleas • Termite inspections • Ants • Chemical barriers/ reticulation

BSA: 106 8977 LIC: PMT-0-11572

0404 479 187 or 5494 9336

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY PEST CONTROL

• TERMITE TREATMENTS • TERMITE BARRIERS • PRE-PURCHASE PEST & BUILDING REPORTS • THERMAL IMAGING • COCKROACHES • SPIDERS • ANTS

Local Tradesman with 20 years Experience All Aspects of Painting Sunshine Coast including all Hinterland areas

ABN 79 347 449 750

ANDREW 0423 107 716

Shane Schultz

Local Knowledge 21 Years Experience

LOCALS

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•Track Machine

•Augers •Trencher • 4 in 1 bucket •8 ton tipper •Level bar •Laser Leveller •Tilt Bucket

Cameron Lister Ph: 0419 665 002 A/H:

Ph.: 0438 940 634 Email: painter-decorator@hotmail.com

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OW N E R O P E R ATO R

Call Rudi Reliable * Professional * Affordable Free Quotes * BSA 1155906

Licensed Operator

Cam’s Truck & Bobcat Hire T0062

5494 1861 • 0418 883 436

BOBCAT EXCAVATOR HIRE

• Tilt Bucket • 3 ton Excavator • Laser Levelling • Trencher • Post Hole Borer • Pallet Forks • Auger 250 • 350 • 450 • 600mm Plant Auger Lindeman Road • Rotary Flail/Grass Mulcher/Cutter • 8 ton Tipper Truck BEERWAH AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK Ph: 5494 0056 • Mobile: 0408 192 814

BSA 49885

New Work & Repaints • Airless Spraying

All Areas 0420 53 8890 5494 0393

Plant & Machinery

Professional Painting

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Get up & grow with Jade King

Proudly sponsored by Coochin Creek Co-op for all your gardening needs 39 Simpson St, Beerwah Ph: 5494 6219 Organic Xtra 25kg fertilizer $18.50 Searles 65L premium potting mix $13.60

Preparing for the cooler months We have been seeing some absolutely glorious weather and my veggie patch has been thriving as a result!

Big green luscious leaves of silverbeet, strong succulent brassicas and crisp lettuce leaves … and yes, I have just described a first-class banquet for caterpillars and grasshoppers.

As per usual, it seems the pests are out for their big feast before the cool weather sets in.

I do know however from previous years, that this should be a short lived attack and in no time at all we will be seeing some great cool winter growing weather with minimal pest problems.

To deal with these incessant caterpillars in the meantime, I continue to use organically certified Dipel. The biggest problem I have with this, is timing the applications effectively so that it is not washed off by a chance shower. So that it can remain on long enough to have the desired impact on my healthy caterpillar population.

Another plant that has been decimated by caterpillars in my patch is my ‘Lots of Lemons’ tree.

It would seem that the Orchid Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio aegeus) has a particular preference for this tree in my yard and it now resembles a leafless Christmas tree with lemon baubles.

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My mandarin and orange trees stand loaded with citrus and a mass of glossy leaves to remind me of what my lemon tree should look like.

Whilst Dipel would be effective on the young caterpillars, I plan to deal with these rather large and interesting caterpillars with an even more natural pest control – my kids!

My son in particular loves to collect them to see their long red osmeterium poke out from behind their head as they release an off putting pungent smell.

He then puts them in containers in hope of getting them to hatch into butterflies … the fact that he forgets them after 20 minutes has been found to be a very effective pest control.

On the maintenance front, I will be mulching around my veggies well to keep the soil warm, free from weeds and stop the soil drying out in the cool winds to come.

Throughout winter I’ll be following some general tips I have considered to be the keys to a successful brassica harvest.

Tips for success with brassicas • Well prepared garden bed with plenty of manure and compost, and pH adjusted to 6.5 – 7.5.

• Seedlings given fortnightly liquid feeds with a combination of fish emulsion and seaweed

Orchid Swallowtail catterpillar solution (supplies quick nutrients and builds pest resistance).

• Mound around base of plants with soil/mulch mix to aid stability and increase root coverage and nutrient access.

• Keep the whole garden bed well mulched to protect shallow roots and encourage beneficial soil organisms.

• At the very first sign of flowering (cauliflower and broccoli) and mid-way through the growing of all other brassicas, apply a fertiliser rich in nitrogen and potassium. I use my chook manure straight from the pen or a chook manure based fertiliser such as Dynamic Lifter or Kaytec.

• After harvesting the main head of broccoli by cutting on a diagonal, give the whole plant a generous liquid feed.

I hope everyone enjoys these beautiful days out in the patch. I personally am greatly anticipating the harvest of my soon to be ready Chinese Water Chestnuts in the coming months … even wondering if I can harvest them before the tops die off … they are not safe in my patch!

Until next month in Get Up and Grow…

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Blood, Sweat and Cheers

Your guide to sport in Glasshouse Country

Auskick at Landsborough

Mooloolah Soccer Club

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club

Glasshouse Hinterland’s Club Auskick will be commencing this Thursday, May 3 from 4.00pm untill 5.00pm at our grounds at Tunnel Ridge Road, Landsborough. Club Auskick is for the age groups of five and six years old and those who are older but not wanting to play club football.

Auskick is for both boys and girls and is run over a 10-12 week period.

NAB AFL Auskick is the Australian Football League’s key introductory program for primary school aged children and their families.

Queensland Auskick Co-ordinator Stuart Seager said that Auskick is all about teaching boys and girls the skills of AFL in a friendly, safe environment.

“The rules are modified to give children a really gentle introduction to AFL,” said Mr Seager.

“Parents are encouraged to join in all the activities and the kids’ faces just light up when they see mum or dad having a kick or taking a mark.”

If you require further information please contact Kelly on 0421 2092 79 or simply rock up on Thursday.

Unfortunately this weekend Mooloolah Soccer Clubs fixtures across the Coast were washed out due to the heavy rainfall.

On a more exciting note, Mooloolah Soccer Clubs website went live this week so all our club members and fans can follow the club and teams progress on line.

Each week we will be updating the latest results as well as featuring things going on around the club.

The website is a one stop shop for information on Mooloolah Soccer Club and we encourage all to jump on and check out our new site. www. mooloolahsoccerclub.com. Fingers crossed for no rain next weekend so the kids can get out and play.

Monday, April 23 - Two Bowl Triples. Winners Jan Lawson, Kerry Capern, Rae Farrell 2 + 38.

Runner up Rick Paris, Lyn Paris, Di O’Brien from Palmwoods BC. 2 + 36. Third place went to Stewart Wilson, Joan Wilson, Warren Blackbourne with 1 + 31.

Wednesday, April 25 ANZAC Day - Members of the returned Services played the Civilians. The Civilians winners were Gary Lehmann, John McSwain, Kerry Capern. Runners up Di Garland, Graham Nicholson, Maurie Dawes. All who took part in the afternoon game had a most enjoyable time. The raffle winners were Ann White, Marleen Bertram, Rob Scullion, Noelle Dean, and Kerry Capern.

Thursday, April 26 - Open pairs. AM games winners - Ron Rix, John Aitken 2 + 48. Runners up Joan Wilson, Stewart Wilson with highest score overall of 26. PM game winners - Kerry Capern, Phil Siggers 2 + 48. Runners up Alan Pashby, Ann White with highest score in second game of 16.

Men’s A Grade Singles Round 3 set for Saturday was washed out.

Some of our good lady bowler’s names have not appeared lately as they are doing playing duty with District Teams events.

Contributed by Kelly McCombe

Landsborough Tennis Club Contributed by Jill Kirchheiner

Friday Night Tennis – The rain didn’t quite hold off long enough to have all the matches played last Friday. But any wet or missed matches can be made up on a Monday afternoon or at a time and place all players agree on. The scores will be adjusted as any made-up match score sheets are received. Remember to help with the ballboying for your match and also try to learn how to score if you don’t already. If you haven’t paid your season fees yet then you need to pay them as soon as possible as they are due now, and need to be paid to Dawn at Landsborough Courts.

There are quite a few players who have not paid yet.

Following are the scores for A1/A2 and Div C up to April 20. Div A1/A2 – Asics-168, Reebok-164, Puma-122, Nike-114, Converse-95, Adidas-92.

Div C – Sharapovas-168, Clijsters-131, Stosurs-127, Williams-92.

Following are the scores up to April 27.

Peewee 1 – Smarties-124, Jaffas-120, Minties-104, Fantales-86. Peewee 2 – Hi 5-124, Teletubbies-122, Sesame St-106, Wiggles-93.

Peewee 3 – Amy-81, Jac-55, Charlee-45, Declan-34. Continuous – Crunchie-279, Picnic-227, Flake-215, Snickers-213.

Club News - Ladies social tennis is on Tuesday mornings from 8.00am to approximately 12.00noon. Wednesday night mixed social tennis starts at 7.00pm to approximately 9.00pm.

New players are welcome for either of the above, beginners or experienced. If you would like more information about the club or being a member of the club, or you would like to know more about any of the tennis competitions, the Ladies Tuesday tennis, or Wednesday night tennis or you are interested in receiving coaching, these details can be obtained by contacting Dawn on 5494 1085.

Court hire during the daytime can be done through the Landsborough IGA and for night hire please contact Dawn. www.gcnews.com.au

Contributed by Sian Mountney

Mooloolah Valley Bowls Club Contributed by Judy Walker

Tuesday, April 24 - Social winners were Yorkie, Nev Shaw and Judy Walker and Darren Black and Kev Woodman. Friday, April 27 winners John Esdaile and Darren Black and 2nd Kev Jenner, Lloyd Walker and Rob Hall.

Games being played on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Leave your name with Judy on 5492 3932.

Contributed by Dennis Hume

Beerwah Ladies Golf Contributed by Jenny Kelly

Thursday saw a huge field of 149 players compete in our Annual Open Day which was sponsored by Sean and Jen Kelly. The sun shone and the course was a picture, with players coming from as far as Wynnum, Warwick and Surfers Paradise, as well as many representing clubs in the local area. We had some great scores with our own Hollie Sinclair winning the 1st Division Gross with a wonderful 73 off the stick. Lyn Steele took out Division 3. Sharon Phillips had a great day bringing home the Div 2 nett as well as the Senior trophy. Division 3 Nett went to Barb McIntosh. Even with such a large field and a shotgun start, there were very few hold ups and with a beautiful meal waiting for us after the game, the whole day was a great success.

The only glitch was a camera malfunction, so there are no photos of the day, however we do have a snap of our happy winners from last week when Barb Whitfield and Sue Williamson

Beerwah Golfers - Sue, Mavis, Barb and Anne. just about scooped the pool in our Chapman Foursomes held on April the 19. Barb and Sue not only won the day, they took out 3 NTP’s on 2, 5 and 18. Runners up on the day were Joan Swyny and Jackie Collinson. Fay Raven and her partner R. Kendrick got the NTP on the 16th. The Foursomes was sponsored by Mavis Brimelow and Anne Stockwell.

Let’s hope the rain stays away for next week.

Until then, stay safe and good golfing.

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GEMINI May 22 – June 21 You may now be affected profoundly by new people and new experiences. This will increase your knowledge and wisdom.

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CANCER June 22 – July 22 Try not to resist changes when they come along. Letting go of past hurts and old worn out working patterns will be needed.

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VIRGO August 23 – September 22 You may feel quite erratic or frustrated.

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LIBRA September 23 – October 22 Do not allow others to disrupt you and you will learn more about yourself than at any other time. Listen and you will get your answers. Relationship problems can be a source of making decisions regarding your home and work. This may not be an easy time for making decisions. A new lifecycle is about to begin.

SCORPIO October 23 – November 22 Change of residence is shown. Also the possibility of a baby. Your daily routine and encounters with others may give you new experiences. Perhaps it is time to get out of a rut and start living. This is a prime time to make changes. This is a time where success is yours as you find that career and relationships blend.

SAGITTARIUS November 23 – December 22 Your achievements can be helped by those you come in contact with as well as having many new admirers. There already will be some new friends made that will be quite close. There is a part of you that is quite conservative and practical that will stand you in good stead. It will be important to pace yourself with everything.

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AQUARIUS January 20 – February 19 You may meet a person that will certainly change your life. Overseas travel is also shown. New friends made will be lasting.

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Enjoy and have fun. This is an excellent time for reassessing your life and making new beginnings.

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