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ast week I had the opportunity to head along to the Embracia Aged Care Facility in Beerwah to the 102nd birthday celebrations of long-time resident Toni Woods. And while Toni’s memory isn’t what it used to be, it was lovely to see the effort that the staff and volunteers had gone to for the special event. However what really struck me was the genuine feeling of love in the room, and how much the staff, volunteers and other residents admired Toni and were pleased to be there to celebrate with her. See story page 7. Regards,

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Saturday, August 2 Have you got cans for recycling, you can earn 50c a kilogram when you drop them off at the Lions near Mill Park, Simpson Street, Beerwah today from 8.30am and 11.00am.

It’s time dust off your dancing shoes and get you winter ball gowns out of the wardrobe just in time for the Winter Ball at Glass House Mountains Community Hall. The night will get underway at 7.30pm and will include NV/OT/M. Music by Commodore $10.00 includes supper, Monte Carlo raffle and lucky door prize. Great atmosphere, all welcome. Proceeds to the community hall fund. Enquiries to Aileen 5496 9349.

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Giant Garage Sale at the Glasshouse Country RSL. Do the right thing by our environment and reuse and re-love an item that someone else is no longer using. From 7.00am until 1.00pm.

Lions Mountain View challenge held at the Maleny Showgrounds caters for all ages and ability levels. If you’re not usually a fan of running, but enjoy keeping active, then the event encourages families to participate together either walking the 3km or jogging the 10km and for the more serious runner there is the half marathon. For more information or to register go to http://malenyblackallrange.qld.lions. org.au/projectsmvc.

Trivia night at the Landsborough Pub. Get your team of four and come along for fun and prizes. Starts at 6.30pm, or come earlier and grab one of the 2 for 1 meal offers.

Thursday, August 7

Program launch of the 3rd Maleny Music Weekend at 7.00pm Upfront club, 31 Maple Street Maleny. Come and help launch this eclectic local community music festival which runs from Friday, August 29 – Sunday, August 31 with an evening of food, drinks and music. Win a double ticket to the event on the night. For more information contact Skye Leong 0438 486 666 or see www.malenymusicweekend.com

Cr Jenny McKay will be hosting her monthly Mooloolah breakfast meeting from 7.30am at Kenny’s @Mooloolah, 1 Jones Street, Mooloolah. Free to attend.

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Glasshouse Country Christian College Family Fun Fest 11.00am until 4.00pm. This day features heaps of rides including dodgems, giant slide, mechanical surfboard, jumping castle, laser tag and more. Market stalls, all day entertainment, Beerwah’s ‘biggest auction’, free petting zoo, art exhibition and the new agricultural extravaganza attraction. Unlimited ride passes available. www.gccc.qld.edu.au

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Bells Creek and Roys Road upgrades continue to be aware of the lowered speed limits through the work zones. Closer to Beerwah, Council have completed a long overdue realignment of the Roys Road and Burys Road junction. The $1.3 million intersection improvement will vastly improve safety for road users, and is part of an overall Roys Road upgrade associated with the works being undertaken on the Bruce Highway. As part of the project, Council collaborated with the Sunshine Coast University (USC) to install sensors in the road to measure factors influencing stress and strain of the pavement surface. Under the guidance of John Yeaman, Professor of Civil Engineering Construction at USC, a final year civil engineering student is measuring and assessing the factors influencing the condition of the bitumen pavement of the road. The research is looking to better understand the rate of pavement deterioration given various environmental and usage conditions. Ultimately, the findings will go towards informing further high level research, with the aim of being able to better predict when road surfaces get to the point of failure – i.e. forming pot holes – and so be able to maintain them just before they get to the point where the repairs become major and more expensive.

The project to improve the safety for locals and visitors who need to get on or off the Bruce Highway, and for the residents who live down both Bells Creek Road and Roys Road, is motoring along well, according to a Main Roads spokesperson. “We are well advanced on the $80.7 million project to build a new interchange on the Bruce,” they said. “The construction began in late October 2013 and is on track for completion mid-2015. “Work to resurface Coochin Road between Bells Creek Road and Roys Road is underway and should be completed late July 2014, weather permitting. Coochin Road is closed while the resurfacing work is underway. Excavation and embankment works are continuing on Roys Road. “Works to prepare the Bruce Highway centre median for safe traffic use during future bridge works have begun and should be completed by late July 2014.” With the development of Caloundra South, the interchange will serve as a main exit for the development which will see 50,000 new residents living within the brand new community. In the meantime, Main Roads are asking drivers

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Division 5 Councillor Jenny McKay said work had started on stage one of the attractive timber boardwalk behind Riverside Shopping Centre. “When complete, this boardwalk will provide a picturesque travel route for pedestrians and cyclists with views of Obi Obi Creek and the natural surrounds,” she said. “This project is occurring adjacent to very important habitat for platypus, and council has carried out an extensive fauna assessment to ensure the impact from the project on this habitat is minimised. “I’d like to thank the Riverside Body Corporate for their cooperation in supporting this important first step in constructing what will eventually provide a pedestrian and cycle link to the Maleny Community Precinct.” Stage one works will include installation of footing micropiles and pouring of the decorative

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If you love the music of Steppenwolf, Joe Cocker, Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Rolling Stones then you won’t to miss the chance to win tickets to the Rolling Thunder Vietnam show which will be coming to the Events Centre, Caloundra on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17. Featuring stunning projected images and historic footage, this dynamic theatrical concert unites personal stories of young Vietnam War soldiers with classic songs of the era. We have three lots of double passes up for grabs (worth $199.80 each double pass). To win via our Facebook page, just like us and share the competition details with your mates and comment ‘shared’. We have two double passes available. For our readers not on Facebook we have one double pass that can be won by writing in to us and marking the envelope ‘Rolling Thunder Vietnam Competition’. On the back, let us know your favourite artist of the era with your full contact details. Winners will be

Flowers from the shrub have formed part of the bride's bouquet because of a family custom to include them in flower arrangements at times of family celebrations, as a reminder that the freedoms we take for granted were secured for us by all of those who fought in the two World Wars. The bride, Malin Eck of Gothenburg in Sweden, married Mrs Macdonald's great-grandson Malcolm Mcnab who regularly spent time in his school holidays enjoying time on the family farm. Malcolm and Malin will make their home in London for the time being, returning to Australia each year to see family and friends. However, at the reception Malcolm said that when they returned permanently to Australia, if one of the houses on the family farm wasn't available, he and Malin had already picked out a site on the farm where they would build a cottage.

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Halls Creek or Beerwah East … GCNews has committed to bringing you informed and relevant commentary to the Halls Creek and Beerwah East urban development proposal

discussion. Over the coming weeks, a number of interested parties who have a particular concern in the debate will be presenting their points of view.

... from Stockland’s point of view by Ben Simpson, Regional Manager Residential, Stockland

Stockland has a long-term investment in the Coast, and our team works on the Coast and lives on the Coast, so we appreciate the opportunity to be involved in the conversation about the Coast’s future. Some people are asking why we need to have this conversation at all, but the SEQRP anticipates that the Sunshine Coast will grow from 170,000 people to around 508,000 people by 2031. Stockland’s combined residential developments across the entire Sunshine Coast have provided new homes for over 5,000 Sunshine Coast families over the last 10 years. Our future community at Caloundra South is a Priority Development Area (PDA), which will cater to some of the projected growth; however, it will only produce around 20 per cent of the coast’s future housing needs. Caloundra South will ultimately create approximately 20,000 new homes, together with business parks, a new town centre and retail centre, parks and sports fields and a dedicated conservation area. There’s a strong case for eventually integrating this infrastructure and

amenity with future development at Halls Creek, when the need arises, as it directly adjoins Caloundra South. Environmental responsibility and water management - Despite the naming convention, it’s worth noting that Halls Creek does not actually run through our property, and the site is at least 1.6 kilometres from the Pumicestone Passage, at its closest point. If Halls Creek is deemed suitable for future development, we will ensure a best practice approach to urban stormwater treatment and management. Part of our proposal would also see us rehabilitate a 400-hectare conservation area, representing approximately one-third of the Halls Creek site. By restoring this degraded grazing land, we will create a natural buffer zone of at least 3 kilometres between any homes and the Pumicestone Passage, effectively expanding the Pumicestone Passage Major Bio-Regional Corridor that adjoins the site. Stockland supports the inter-urban break Stockland recognises and supports the strong community consensus advocating for the

retention of the inter-urban break between Brisbane and Caloundra. The Halls Creek site is located at least 1.7 kilometres from the Bruce Highway, so not only would the inter-urban break be retained from the point of view of motorists travelling along the Bruce Highway, but we would also investigate the best ways to make land available to the community for tourism and recreational use. Stockland has a long history of working to protect, promote and enhance the lifestyle that makes the Sunshine Coast unique. We invest a great deal of time and energy to ensure our communities develop a unique character with their own distinct look and feel. It’s important to us - and we know that it’s important to the community - that any new development retains and enhances the qualities that make the Coast so special, different and distinct from Brisbane and surrounding areas. Halls Creek community open days - As part of the merits-based assessment process for Halls Creek, we’re inviting the community to participate in our Halls Creek Community Open Days on Saturday and Sunday, August 23 and 24. The Open Days will include 4WD transportation and a guided tour of the Halls Creek site. Subject to community interest, tours will be conducted at 10.00am and 12.30pm on both days. Participants are invited to register at www. caloundrasouthhallscreek.com.au, where further information on the site can also be found.

In mid-August, local State members Andrew Powell and Mark McArdle will be holding ‘information booths’ in the foyer of the Beerwah library, they will include displays of large maps of both sites, FAQ handouts and a survey calling on residents to have their say. Dates and times are Thursday, August 14 and 21, 10.00am-12.00noon and Thursday, September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10.00am-12.00noon.

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Tulip stands tall The newest member of the giraffe family at Australia Zoo has been named Tulip, after a competition on Channel 7’s Sunrise television program. Mt Mellum local Bev McMahon’s entry was chosen from over 7,000 entries, as the name for the baby giraffe due to her “tall and spectacular” appearance and likeness to a tulip flower. Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin discussed potential names as a family until they agreed that ‘Tulip’ was the most suitable name for the new calf. Tulip was born at 4.30pm AEST on Thursday, July 10, to firsttime mother Sally at Australia Zoo. Weighing around 50 kgs and standing just under 2m tall – it is easy to see why she was given her name! Australia Zoo curator Kelsey Engle says that both mother and daughter are doing really well. Tulip has recently ventured outside, and has begun to nibble on some acacia leaves as she prepares to move onto Australia Zoo’s African Savannah in the coming weeks. Sally and Tulip will now be taking some precious time out to bond, but the public can stay up to date on all the news about Australia Zoo’s growing giraffe family at: www.australiazoo.com.au/giraffe

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Soul of a Community On Saturday, July 18 mid-afternoon, I was making my way on my little tractor (without my artificial legs on) to my neighbours to paint the ends of a very large hoop-pine tree he had felled. To my surprise, my mobile rang and it was my neighbour calling me as he ran down my driveway. One of his large paper bark trees had come down as a result of the very strong dry winds we were having, and it had knocked down our power lines in our lower paddock. The downed power lines were catching the dry grass on fire and flames were starting to spread very quickly.

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My neighbour shut off the fuse on our property's feeder pole, whilst I spoke to 000. After a few attempts, I managed to get in touch with the wife and daughter via mobile and was relieved to learn they were just evacuating out the back blocks with all our important papers which we store in our emergency box, the dogs / guinea pigs, and bird, my prosthesis, and spare clothes. There was a bit of a break in the smoke and I noticed the very large fallen paperbark was blocking the driveway. This was a serious problem as there would be no way for the fire brigade to gain immediate access.

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I called up our neighbouring local quarry, Hanson’s, and asked them to send their biggest front loader – as soon as possible. Within minutes, a loader the size of four Land Cruisers was barrelling down our driveway and proceeded to clear the large paper bark from the driveway. After clearing the tree, the loader reversed off the driveway to give a clear run to the fire pumper truck which had just arrived at the top of our driveway. The pumper made its way around the property to put itself between our building and the fire. Three local volunteer fire brigades and another pumper then joined in to bring the fire under control – it was all very quickly and professionally orchestrated. It was after 4.00pm and with the fire under control, I contacted a local power pole installation contractor and whilst I was talking with him about getting new poles and such, the linesman from Energex came to consult with me. Talk about good timing as I handed them the phone and he explained, in technical detail, to the contractor the infrastructure that had been damaged. The linesman confirmed with me all lines were power safe and they would be more than happy to assist the contractor at any time. Then to top it all, a friend of ours from town had seen the smoke coming from our direction and in his concern about our safety, made his way on foot through the back blocks to our place to

ensure I was safe. It is now 12.00noon the next day, July 19, as I sit writing this account. The fire is out, power poles have been replaced, road is open, no other property damage, power is back on, nothing left to repair - girls are off to soccer.

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Within minutes, a loader the size of four Land Cruisers was barrelling down our driveway and proceeded to clear the large paper bark ...

You may be wondering what does this have to do with my title ‘soul of a community’? Well here is the way I see it - you recall seeing the people around town, many you don't know who they are, you may not even know their names - but in this story when I called out for help, it did not matter that I did know their names – they downed tools and helped. With the horrific tragedies which make our headlines recently, it is refreshing to know kindness is truly alive within our fellow people and community. That is pretty darn special. In no order of importance, to the champions from Hanson’s, Energex, Caboolture Fire, Glass House Mountains Rural Fire Brigade, Peter Chapman, and Peter Snowdon - without you, this story may have had a different ending. Thank you all.

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Beerwah Rural Fire Brigade robbed again Contributed by Lou Spann On the morning of Saturday, July 19, the Beerwah RFB was broken into at 4.40am. The low life who broke in was surprised when the alarm continued to sound even after they thought they had cut the power to the station.

Four brand new Stihl Chainsaws were stolen by thieves who knew exactly how to gain station access, where the chainsaws were stored and had specialist cutting tools to cut them out. The chainsaws are all registered through the Australian Stihl registry network thanks to Beerwah Small Engines. Special thanks to DC Alarms, Beerwah Locksmiths and Craig Young Electrical in Landsborough for getting us secured again. pers The Station alarm has now been upgraded to include sophisticated ailers surveillance cameras and 24 hour monitoring. All of this has been a huge iors expense as well as the loss of $4,400 worth of chainsaws to the Brigade lstery which gets its funding from the fire levy and public donations. nopies Awnings The Council has said that it will be making the area more secure through high security fences. s If anybody has any information we urge them to contact the Beerwah Police on 5436 5222.

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Your support is sought

Contributed by Judith Keays President - Glass House Mountains State School Parents and Citizens Association The Glass House Mountains State School would like to invite the whole community to our next fundraiser â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aussie World by Nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on Saturday, August 30. The night will kick off at 5.30pm with rides starting at 6.00pm and going on until 9.00pm. The aim of our fundraiser this year is to equip each classroom with high quality air-conditioning, this will improve our student's learning outcomes and working conditions for our staff. The school has obtained quotes for this work and we need $38,000.00 which is a great deal for a small school. So this is why we are looking toward to the wider community to help us to get to our goals. Tickets are available online by heading to stickytickets and typing in Aussie World by Night or alternatively going to our school webpage www. Glasshousemountainsss.eq.edu.au and clicking on the Sticky Ticket link. If you are unable to access tickets online please ring the school office on 5439 3222 for more details, we can organise tickets for you if necessary. If you are unable to attend, but would like to donate to our great cause, there is a donation button on the Sticky Tickets website for your convenience. In the near future we will have volunteers asking local businesses for donations in product and or services that we can use to raffle on the night, any donations will be acknowledged in flyers and advertising for and on the night. If this does not suit your business maybe you could promote our Sticky Ticket link on your own business website or on social media? It will all be greatly appreciated by our school. Thanks to our supportive community in advance.

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Community News Do you recognise this tractor?

It’s similar to the old Fordson outside the Landsborough Historical Museum. It’s a Model F, around 70-years-old, and has been with the museum since 1994, when it was rescued from a paddock outside Maleny. Sadly, it’s showing its age and some parts, in particular the rear wheels, are deteriorating badly. If you know of another of these machines, maybe forgotten in a shed or a paddock somewhere, which might be used for spares, the museum would love to hear from you. We had a busy couple of weeks during the school holidays and are now working on redesigning some of our displays, and preparing for a series of exhibitions as part of the ongoing World War I commemorations. Meanwhile, our current exhibition ‘A Letter Home’ is continuing to bring visitors to the museum. As always we welcome new volunteers; if you are interested just call in or phone the museum on 5494 1755.

Open Day to celebrate National Family History Month

Caloundra Family History Research Inc will be holding an open day during Sunshine Coast Seniors Week, and to thank our volunteers. The rooms will open on Saturday, August 16 from 9.30am to 12.30pm and visitors are welcome to see the full extent of the Library resources available for research. There will be free advice and help for seniors who are commencing their family history research, and a morning tea will be supplied free of charge, with thanks to sponsorship from C.O.T.A. (Council of the Ageing). The research facility, accessed through Gate 2 at the Corbould Park Racecourse, has plenty of parking and wheelchair access. All enquiries about the group are welcomed by contacting June on 5493 2679, Roz on 5493 1197, or Dawn on 5492 2208. Email address is caloundrafamilyres@y7mail.com Website is www.caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au and has a map to locate the building.

Quilting helps kids at risk

Last Wednesday at the Mountain Quilters Friendship Day they presented Sunny Kids with a cheque for $4,000.00. The funds were raised from a raffle they held in the lead up to, and at their recent biannual Quilt Show at the Peachester Hall. Helen Haley, the representative from Sunny Kids, was quite overcome with emotion when she saw the amount the Past President Chris Harvey precheque was for. senting the cheque to Helen Haley She explained to the group what a from Sunny Kids with Ann Dunne valuable difference those funds can make to the services and support the organisation provides to local families and children. Sunny Kids is a Sunshine Coast based charity that provides emergency accommodation for women facing domestic violence and working with local schools to support the children at risk. The creation of the quilt that was raffled was very much a group effort with many of the members participating in the process. The beautiful quilt was entered into the Queensland Quilting awards and received second prize which was a significant achievement for the club. So not surprisingly the dedicated group members were able to sell a huge amount of raffle tickets to generate the generous donation to a very worthy cause.

Children’s Book Week

To celebrate Children’s Book Week the Beerwah Library will be holding a ‘Dress-up Storytime’ on Tuesday, August 19, from 10.30am - 11.30am. The theme for the week is ‘Connect to Reading’. This special story time session will include craft activity. Come dressed as your favourite book character. For under fives. Also come in during the week and check out our fantastic display and see the staff dressed up as their favourite children’s book character.

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Koala poo detected locally

A couple of weeks ago, GCNews brought you the story of Maya, the world’s only koala poo detection dog. The good news is she is already proving her worth, tracking down the cute and cuddly creatures’ presence on three Sunshine Coast Council reserves including two in Glasshouse Country at Peachester, and Glenview. Senior conservation partnerships officer Julie O’Connor said Maya’s work was a vital part of the council’s koala conservation program funded through the environment levy. “We are really pleased to have found proof that koalas are still in those reserves,” Julie said. “Knowing where our koalas are on the Sunshine Coast is essential if we are to identify area-specific threats and impacts and develop the conservation measures to save the koalas.

Free market stalls for community groups!

The upcoming Mooloolah River Market-Happy Earth Festival is all about celebrating, showcasing and connecting our local community. It will be a fantastic place to connect with the community and let people know about your group if you have a community based group and would like to: share what you do; increase your memberships; gain more support for your group or even educate the community about an issue you care deeply about. The Mooloolah River Market and Happy Earth Festival will be on this Father’s Day, Sunday, September 7, at the Mooloolah Rec Grounds from 9.00am – 3.00pm. This market / festival is all about happy, healthy and sustainable living. There will be live music, workshops, kid’s activities, an onsite tree plant, lots of yummy food and a variety of market stalls. You can book a market stall for $20.00 and community groups can come and show off their group for free. This market is about sharing ideas and inspiring sustainable living practices - so if you have an earth friendly skill (bee keeping, compost making, basket weaving, etc) please come and share your knowledge and book a time in our workshop tent. Event contacts: Jan: 0407 641 327, Jessica: 0423 606 926, Kirsty (food): 0408 727 614. You can also follow the event on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook. com/MooloolahRiverMarket

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Peachester History Committee meets at the Peachester Hall on the first Sunday of the month. If you would like more information please contact Helen Page 5494 9557 or Jan Gresham 5494 2301.

Good start at small school

Guest speaker at the PHC meeting on Sunday, August 3, will be John Egerton. He was a student at Peachester State School in the 1940s, and went on to study veterinary science, eventually holding the post of Professor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Sydney. John credits his primary education at this small country school as an important foundation for his interesting and successful career. His talk on Sunday will cover the various stages of his life, from Peachester School to Nambour High School, the University of Queensland, working as a vet officer in Papua New Guinea and as a scientist with CSIRO, to his leadership role at the University of Sydney. John's parents Jack and Dolly Egerton came as share farmers to a farm at Peachester in 1942. Their four sons, Bill, Henry, Jim and John all attended the local school, went on to further study and different careers, and between them have notched up a remarkable list of achievements. Bill became a doctor and was eventually a vascular and transplant surgeon at Royal Brisbane Hospital. Henry was a teacher and later inspector in PNG, then worked in the Education Department in Canberra. Jim became a roof tiler and worked successfully in this trade for 50 years. Remarkably, two Egerton brothers have been recognised with AMs (Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia) in the Australia Day Honours. 1998: Dr William Sydney Egerton, for service to medicine as a vascular surgeon and a medical educator; and 2014: Emeritus Professor John Ross Egerton, University of Sydney, for significant service to the livestock industry, particularly the eradication of infectious disease, and to education. John currently lives in Sydney, and PHC members are looking forward to his visit to Peachester on Sunday. He says that he will share memories from his life and career to illustrate how important the first stage (Peachester School) was to his brothers and himself. The meeting will be held at Peachester Hall from 11.00am, and includes a shared lunch as usual. Visitors welcome.

Bill, John, Jim and Henry Egerton, visiting Peachester School, 2009

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Apply now for Environment Levy Grants

The Community Grants Program offers funding to not-for-proﬁt community organisations for projects, events and activities that beneﬁt the Sunshine Coast Community.

Environment Levy Grants offer up to $5,000 funding to not-for-proﬁt community based organisations for projects that make a positive and ongoing contribution to the region’s biodiversity and waterways.

Groups can apply for a grant through one of seven categories:

Priority is given to one-off projects that:

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• contribute to landscape protection, monitoring and rehabilitation of biodiversity including native plants, animals and waterways • build community capacity, engagement and participation in biodiversity, waterways and pest management • adapt and respond to environmental challenges, for example, pest plants and animals.

*Additional minor grant round for Festive Season also now open.

Environment Levy Grants now open. Close 15 September 2014.

To find out more, come along to one of four grant information sessions being held across the region in August.

A series of grant information sessions will be held across the region throughout August.

Visit council’s website for grant information session details, guidelines and to apply online.

Visit council’s website for more information, guidelines and to apply online.

Contact a grants officer for assistance: 5475 7272 or grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Opposite Lock Sunshine Coast franchise is owned and run by the well known Flanigan family, headed by Ron and Lynda. Ron says the main reason he became an Opposite Lock franchisee was not only due to the great products they manufacture and sell, it’s the warranty they can now offer. Opposite Lock has over 54 stores Australiawide and all the products that Opposite Lock use and fit come with the two year Australia-wide warranty. “As part of Opposite Lock Australia our customers can go away on their remote adventures with the peace of mind our warranty can now give them. It’s good to know they have someone to turn to, wherever they venture,” Ron said. With a modern workshop, Dynamometer and six hoists, Ron can conduct almost any repair including the custom fabrication and manufacture of any specialised customer needs. So for all your 4WD and vehicle accessory needs, you can visit them at Latcham Drive or call them today for a free 148 page catalogue, and GET OFFROAD!

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5000 Poppies Project

Australia is commemorating the Anzac Centenary (2014 to 2018), marking 100 years since Australia’s involvement in the First World War and 2015 marks 100 years since the Anzacs landed at Gallipoli. From its association with poppies flowering in the spring of 1915 on the battlefields of Belgium, France and Gallipoli, the poppy has become a symbol of both great loss in war and hope for those left behind. As part of the 2015 Anzac Commemoration, the 5000 Poppies project will be ‘planting’ a field of more than 5000 poppies in Federation Square in Melbourne as a stunning visual tribute to Australian servicemen and women. Beerwah Library is inviting all crafters to participate in this heartfelt project by hand making one or more poppies. They can be crocheted, knitted, felted or sewn from any materials. Any shade of red can be used and poppies should be no more than 15 cm in diameter. There is no entry fee however contributors are asked to provide their own materials. There is no barrier to involvement and no limit to the amount of poppies that can be submitted.

Peachester Playgroup re-vamped!

The poppies will go on display at Beerwah library between October 20 – and November 11. Afterwards Poppies will be sent to the 2015 Remembrance Day celebration in Melbourne. Beerwah Library is also hosting two workshops one on Tuesday, August 19, from 2.30pm 5.00pm which is being hosted by the Sunshine Coast Rug Crafters then on Thursday, September 25 from 9.30am - 11.00am. Make a felt Poppy for the Remembrance Day display in the library, and one to take home. The workshops are free. However bookings are essential. The Sunshine Coast Rug Crafters and Embracia Retirement Village have already donated a significant number of poppies.

Great prizes in the multi-draw raffle The Beerwah Charity Sports day is now only three weeks away. This year the major raffle running in conjunction with the Sports Day features three main prizes. These are a large wheelbarrow filled with all manner of products, a child’s bicycle and a fitness voucher from Maximise Health and Fitness in Beerwah. The holder of the ticket drawn first will have first choice of three, holder of the second draw a choice of two.

Mens Shed to move on

By Lea Parkes In the past decade Mens Shed have been popping up all over Australia and not quite five years ago, discussion was underway about how Glasshouse Country could establish our own Mens Shed. Bob McLean who was Rotary’s Community Service Director at the time got talking to Trish Cashin the Manager of Community Recycling about the need for this type of facility in our local area. A meeting was held at the Beerwah library to see what the level of interest would be locally, and over 20 people came along that night with plenty of ideas and enthusiasm. And the rest as they say – is history. As there wasn’t any funding for the project Community Recycling Inc supplied the equipment required to set up the workshop along with materials for projects and uniforms and Sunshine Coast Council supported the initiative and as the group grew and acquired more resources Rotary purchased a shipping container for storage. So for the past four and a half years on Wednesday morning between 8.30am and 12.30pm local men have come along and shared their skills, worked on projects with other fellas and enjoyed some fellowship.

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Tickets are only $2.00 and are already being sold around the district. Additionally there will be a stall outside Woolworths Beerwah for the next three Fridays and Saturdays. And naturally, tickets will be on sale at the Beerwah Sportsground on Saturday, August 23, where the raffle will be drawn during the afternoon. Check us out on Facebook at Beerwah Charity Sports Day. And remember, all the proceeds of the Sports Day go to Cancer Council Queensland.

The men have always appreciated the efforts of Community Recycling Inc and have been happy to share the workshop with the men’s group that use it on Tuesday and Thursday to repair, value add and upcycle the items that are sold on Saturday and Thursday in the Recycle Market. Over time, they’ve always hoped to one day have their own purpose-built facility which would give them the opportunity to expand the range and frequency of activities they could provide their members. So when Glasshouse Country Care approached the Mens Shed with the offer to build a shed for them on their property on Peachester Road, the fellas jumped at the offer. Recently I caught up with Trish Cashin and she said that she was really pleased that the Mens Shed are able to move onto the next stage of their plans. “It was great to have been part of establishing the Mens Shed and it has been really good to see the positive benefits that getting involved has brought to many of the members,” she said. “While the space and support that we have provided over the years has allowed the group to grow and develop, having their own purpose-built space will no doubt encourage them to take on new projects and challenges.” On Saturday, at Country Care’s Open Day, the new shed will be officially opened and then the guys will have the task of fitting it out, so they will probably have it operational by the end of the month. Once the shed is open for business GCNews will catch up with Mens Shed President Bob Carruthers and bring you a story about how they plan to go forward into the future and what some of the new initiatives they will be offering will be.

Come along and see the changes we’ve made to Peachester Playgroup! Over the past 12 months playgroup families have been busy transforming the area into a lovely, clean, landscaped place for children to play. Earthworks have helped to open the play area up and new turf has been laid. Brand new shade cloth over the sandpit, a new water tank and some new gardens have really given our lovely playgroup a boost. The last 12 months also saw the playgroup receive a grant allowing us to purchase a whole stack of brand new toys! And of course we still have our fantastic outdoor playground, sandpit and weekly craft activities. We would like to say a huge thank you to Savage Landscapes in Landsborough for donating many of the materials needed to landscape this area. Thank you also to all our beautiful playgroup families who have all pitched in to get the work done! Peachester Playgroup meets every Tuesday (during the school term) 9.15am until 11.30am behind the Uniting Church. Come along and say hi. Your first two visits are free! For more information contact Carrie on 0434 817 301.

The Mooloolah Community Association

The association works with other community organisations and local businesses, to provide several activity days each year, in Mooloolah. The association oversees the local swimming pool and the Mooloolah Community Centre, and is always looking for volunteers. The Centre is based at 43 Bray Road, Mooloolah and houses the Mooloolah Opportunity Shop which is open between 9.00am – 1.00pm Monday to Saturday. Donations of clean, saleable clothing, household items and furniture (no TVs or mattresses) are always welcome. The Centre also houses a community garden, which is particularly looking for volunteers at the moment. For people living in the Mooloolah area, emergency relief is available at the Centre on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, and a community barbecue is held on the first Friday of each month between 5.00pm – 8.00pm (weather permitting). If cancelled for the night due to weather problems, refer to whiteboard outside of the centre. The Association has an annual fee of $5.00. To join, for more information about the Association or the Centre, or becoming a volunteer, please ring 5494 7822 Monday to Friday between 9.30am – 1.00pm.

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Open day

Youngsters impress

The Beerwah CWA recently ran a very successful kid's market; it was so popular they plan to do another one at the same time next year. The winners of the Kid's cooking competition were Under 6 years anzac cookie winner Nailani Jones, Under 6 years decorated cupcake winner Sophie Vortman, Under 10 years anzac cookie winner Kameli Jones, Under 10 decorated cupcake winner Kate Briggs, and runner-up Tryell Vortman. The winner of the Best Dressed Stall went to 'Katella Cupcakes' Ella Childs, and Kate Briggs, and the runner-up Best Dressed Stall went to brothers Ethan and Caleb Staunton. The CWA would like to thank everyone, stall holders and members of the community for their support and for making it such a great day!

Winners of Best Dressed Stall, 'Katella Cupcakes' Ella Childs, and Kate Briggs, with Divisional Handicraft Officer Judy Cantatore

The Beerwah and District Kindergarten will be holding an Open Day on Saturday, August 23 from 9.30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11.30am. Everyone is welcome to come and have a look at their newly renovated Kindy and see the difference for yourself. The Open Day is a great opportunity for parents and children to spend some time in the beautiful kindy environment and familiarise themselves with the Centre which is affiliated with The Gowrie (QLD). Children may be enrolled for the Year 2015 or for future years at our Open Day. There is a cost of $10.00 to put your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name on our waiting list. Please bring the correct money. They look forward to meeting you. Located at 9 Free Street Beerwah, phone 5494 6346 and email beerwahkindy@aapt.net.au

Conditions Winners of anzac cookie in Under 6 years Nailani Jones, and Under 10 years Kameli Jones

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Ethan, runner-up of the Best Dressed Stall (in partnership with his brother Caleb) and Beerwah President Del Davis

Winner of Under 6 Decorated Cupcake, Sophie Vortman

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School News Watch out Jamie Oliver! Don’t forget to bring your jumper

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By Lea Parkes These days chefs are like rock stars of the kitchen, and if the results from the recent Junior Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge Sunshine Coast are anything to go by – there are a number of local students who Jamie Oliver should be keeping his eye on. The competition was organised by the Australian Culinary Federation and aims to strengthen links between the hospitality industry and schools and encourage school leavers to consider a future in the industry. Teams of Year 10 students from across the coast prepared their dishes using the ingredients nominated by the Culinary Federation. The students competed in teams of two and were judged against a strict set of criteria. Each team had 90 minutes to prepare their meal and plate-up in readiness for tasting by the judges. This year’s overall winners across the Sunshine Coast region were Lani Kombanie and Michaela Lal from Glasshouse Country Christian College and the runner-ups were Jess Lee and Abbey Shaw of Beerwah State High School, seems we are setting a pretty high standard in our neck of the woods. Also taking out bronze medals on the day were Chantal Howarth and Bailey Townsend from the Christian College and Cailie Sager and Hayley McKenzie from Beerwah High. The competition saw students from seven high schools go head to head, so it was great to see our local students stamping their mark on the event. The top two teams will represent the Sunshine Coast at the Queensland Final at the EKKA on August 16 and could win a prize of $700.00 each and $2,000.00 for their school – good luck to both our local teams!

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Last Friday, Beerwah State High School inducted its new student leaders for 2014 / 15. Students from Years 8 and 9, as well as Year 11, pledged that they would uphold and build on the spirit of Beerwah SHS and encourage, enthuse and empower fellow students to make a positive contribution to both the school and the wider community. Cr Rick Baberowski attended the ceremony, presenting badges to many of the leaders. His words of wisdom were an inspiration to students, motivating them to get involved and make a difference. Special congratulations must go to those students who have pledged to accept the role and responsibilities of school captains. In the Junior school, Year 8 - Brandon Smart and Veda Pflasterer, and Year 9 - Will Harvey and Clare Eeles. I the senior school, vice captains – Cecily Arrindell and Shiden Green, and school captains – Rae Josland and Steven Strong. On behalf of all of the school community, parents and friends, acting Principal Ms Hayden congratulated all of the new student leaders and said that everyone was looking forward to working with them over the next 12 months. She added that she was confident they would all rise to the challenge and be excellent school leaders and role models for other students. Junior school leaders Veda Pflasterer, Brandon Smart, Clare Eeles and Will Harvey Cr Rick Baberowski, Cecily Arrindell, Rae Josland, Steven Strong, Shiden Green, and Tanya Hayden (A/Principal) www.gcnews.com.au

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OPENING HOURS: See your local store or www.aldi.com.au for details. Meat and produce prices valid from 30/07/2014 - 05/08/2014 in our Queensland stores. Meat and produce prices are also available in Ballina, Byron Bay, Casino, Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Lismore, Toormina and Tweed Heads stores. Some items are sold in pre-packed sizes. While stocks last – please note stocks are limited and will vary between stores. Despite our careful planning, we apologise if selected items may sell out on the first day due to unexpected high demand. In the event of unexpected high demand, ALDI Stores reserves the right to limit purchases to reasonable quantities. ALS1086_W31_C

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Friday, August 8

The Mooloolah and District Community Barbecue enjoys a great local turn out. Come down and join us at the Mooloolah Community Centre for the next barbecue from 5.00pm - 8.00pm. Everyone is welcome. Gold coin donation. Meet new local people and catch up with friends and neighbours. The Community Op Shop will also be open. 43 Bray Road, Mooloolah. Enquiries contact 5494 7822. www.mooloolahcommunitycentre.org. Proudly supported by White’s IGA.

Mooloolah State School Art Show Opening this is an adult-only event not to be missed with a welcome drink and cocktail nibbles included in the $10.00 entry cost. For tickets phone the Mooloolah State School office on 5413 6333.

Saturday, August 9

Saturday, August 2

Sunshine Coast Roller Derby Club will hold a car wash in the paddock on Connection Road, opposite the stockfeed shop from 9.00am – 2.00pm. There will also be a sausage sizzle, cold drinks and face-painting and some roller derby demonstrations.

Thursday, August 7

Cr Jenny McKay will be hosting her monthly Mooloolah breakfast meeting from 7.30am at Kenny’s @Mooloolah, 1 Jones Street, Mooloolah. Free to attend.

Mooloolah State School Art Show from 10.00am to 2.00pm, as well as the art gallery, there will be community and family fun with more food and music, together with exciting stalls and raffles. Entry will be a gold coin donation.

Saturday, August 9 - Sunday, August 10

Mooloolah Pony Club Dressage and Combined Training Championships. Main day event featured on Saturday with major raffle drawn. Competition will start from approximately 8.00am on both days and run until 4.00pm Saturday, with an earlier finish on Sunday. Excellent riders will be in attendance both days.

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Real estate news Welcome to Mooloolah Valley!! Mooloolah Valley Real Estate is locally owned and Operated by Sally Brunner who prides herself on her service to all of her valued clients! She offers friendly and honest service for all of your Real Estate needs. Mooloolah Valley is not just a lovely town, it is “a way of life”. It enjoys the best of both worlds

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from the country community atmosphere to the pristine beaches of The Sunshine Coast only 20 minutes away. Offering to her clients exceptional and professional service, she strives to not only meet your expectations but to exceed them and ensure that your experience is both profitable and totally satisfying. If you list your home with us exclusively you will receive a great package with no hidden extras, or upfront fees. We pay and organise everything for you: Signage, photos, advertising etc. Everything to make selling your home a breeze from the start to settlement. Whether you are a Seller or Buyer Sally is dedicated and committed to making "A Wow Experience" for your next real estate venture.

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Positioned high on the hill is this well established spacious family home on over 10 acres surrounded by amazing hinterland views. With privacy and abundant wildlife and nature, peace is plentiful. Fenced into 3 paddocks and running a family of 30 goats and 1 family friendly pet cow. The property has a legal water easement and pumping rights from a dam and is set up with an underground hose that fills the tanks above the home for irrigation to the property. The current owners have build this home from the ground up with much thought put into what is needed for a family.

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“A Touch of Class...Charming Country Manor” Perfectly positioned in a quiet leafy neighbourhood, this immaculate property has been meticulously cared for by the present owners. Set on 3506m2 of level fertile land with an abundance of fruit trees and beautiful gardens. This home is all about a relaxed lifestyle. When home you can totally unwind and relax in comfort & style...Just enjoy the ' peace and quiet ' that this property has to offer. This truly delightful home is close to Mooloolah Valley local shops, community pool and schools, horse riding, boating & fishing adventures on Ewan Maddock Dam, Australia Zoo and the iconic Glasshouse Mountains.

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A very spacious 320m2 quality home on almost 1/4 acre of usable land that has been beautifully landscaped and has side access for the boat or caravan plus a cleared site for a shed & in-ground swimming pool. The home is set up with the large family in mind. Extra wide entry hall leading through to the first wing for the kids...complete with living room, three bedrooms, large bathroom and powder room...across the hall is the home theatre room. The backyard is stunning!! Complete with amazing gardens and three entertaining areas.

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Positioned on a private, quiet, fully fenced half acre of land at the very end of a cul de sac & backing onto bushland is this great solid family home. The home features a spacious design with two separate living areas and three good sized bedrooms. Become self sufficient with numerous fruit bearing trees, huge vegetable gardens already prepared with the best soils & nutrients, huge shade house currently housing some lovely orchards. The shed is set up with power, work benches & shelving that will remain on the property.

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This Stunning Modern home within the very popular Rivers Edge Estate in Mooloolah Valley is just beautiful. The home boasts lovely landscaped lawn and gardens, double garage and multiple living areas. The home has quality inclusions, beautiful polished timber floors, plush carpet in all bedrooms and the formal living room. The open plan kitchen and combined dining and living area are light and airy with a fantastic view over the surrounding area and rural environment. Walking distance to all that Mooloolah Valley Village has to offer at a price that meets the market Don't miss this opportunity, arrange an inspection today.

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The Owner of this Private Oasis Needs to Sell !!! Make an Offer Today !!! Views across the Ewan Maddock Dam and out to the Ocean....this is what you will be able to enjoy while lounging on your private deck overlooking the sparkling in-ground salt water swimming pool. Potential for dual living. Positioned on top of a ridge and located just 2 minutes to the Heart of Mooloolah Valley township

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Winners are grinners

By Sonia Clark The secret’s out! In recognition of what the locals have known for a while, three of their own local businesses have just been awarded first place winners in the annual 92.7 Mix Fm Best of the Sunshine Coast awards. Kenny’s @ Mooloolah have taken out the Best Restaurant, Mooloolah Meats the Best Butcher and Mooloolah IGA the best Convenience Store on the Sunshine Coast health and fitness Awards. Beerwah:Ê5439Ê0949ÊÊÊÊMooloolah:Ê5494Ê7236 With overwhelming local support and in www.maximisefitness.com.au 10-12/2 Karanne Drive , Mooloolah 2 Simpson Street, Beerwah testimony to people power, the wins have proven the community spirit in Mooloolah is alive 5494that 7236 439 0949 and well. All of the business owners are humbled by the great support, and wish to thank all those in the town who have thrown their considerable support behind them, as well as their staff and crew who have contributed to their success. “Our staff works really hard to meet the expectations of the community,” says Dean from Mooloolah Meats. “We were surprised to

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Nicky and Kenny from Kenny’s @ Mooloolah have won as we didn’t think we stood a chance against the big guys.” Comments from supporters have included “best butcher ever” and “well deserved win.” With five years of trading behind them, Mooloolah Meats have an assurance to their customers that ‘they will do the upmost to keep people happy.’ Kenny from Kenny’s @ Mooloolah says he’s “been bitten by the Mooloolah bug” and coming up to their first year of trading anniversary “loves the area so much.” He has been convinced to open another shop in town specialising in pizza and ribs in the near future, based on the massive level of support already shown by customers. With feedback such as “awesome food” and hundreds of likes on Facebook, along with a reputation for great food and service, it would seem Kenny’s have successfully responded to the growing needs of the town and beyond. As the word gets out, Mooloolah might be seeing a few more visitors to check out the best on the Sunshine Coast!

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Real estate news By Mark Buchan - Senior Property Manager I have the best job in the world! I wake up every morning and can’t wait to get to work! No, I’m not a professional baby Panda patter, I’m a Property Manager. What makes my job so good? Simply the organisation I work for. At Elders Palmwoods, our Principal Mike Burns believes that people make the difference. He has confidence in his staff and our Landlords trust us. What more could I ask for? As a career Property Manager, the number one question people ask is “is property investment worthwhile?” Well the short answer is yes how successful it is, depends on the Property Management team you choose. In a nut shell, our role is to increase the wealth of our Landlords and there are various ways in which this is achieved. So we all know that a poorly selected tenant can cost an investor as much as $5,000.00 to $10,000.00 per annum, so it’s easy to see why tenant selection is critical. So you need the right tenant, I guess what I really mean is a good tenant. I know, I know… we are all good tenants, right? Wrong. You see, applying for a property is a bit like applying for a job. My resume tells everyone that I’m the best Property Manager this side of the black stump, it’s only once you employ me that you realise I’m not up to scratch. Hence, you only know if the applicants are good, once they move in.

So what makes a good tenant? You need someone who has a history of being responsible in relation to paying the rent on time and taking good care of your property. Now all agents have an application process which includes checking the applicant’s rental history, the national data base, confirming employment and pay, calling references and validating ID. That is all standard operating procedure, but there is more that can be done to confirm that they are generally good tenants; call me to discuss this further. An indication of the success of this system is in our tenants. Our tenants are friendly, cooperative people who pay their rent on time and treat the property like it was their own. Other ways the right Property Manager increases your property wealth is ensuring property upkeep is proactive in relation to maintenance / servicing of fixtures fitting / gutters / pest control and the like. This will also save money down the track. Finding active termites (as bad as that is) at your property now is better than finding them in 12 months time. Having a depreciation schedule on your property will also reduce your tax. Now I know that what I have just told you, you may have heard before, but let me ask you a question. “When did your Property Manager last ring up just to touch base, give you a market update and ask if there is anything else they can do for you?” I would guess never.

You know why, because they are simply too busy. Yep, remember folks you heard it from me first! You see the problem with Property Managers is that generally they are overloaded; they have too many properties and hence cannot service all their landlords. Everyone has a different figure for how many properties can be effectively managed. So one of the most important questions you should ask any prospective organisation prior to asking them to manage your property is how many do they currently manage? If you are looking for an exceptional Property Management team, please chat with us, you will not be disappointed! Ok, so what are we all about? Our Property Management team at Elders Palmwoods is Mark Buchan and Judi Brown. While our newly rebranded Elders Woombye office has Jamie Jacobs and Candice Plant. Our aim is to offer you good old fashioned service across the board. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Bike safety education

School News Stage 3 of forest walk is in... Contributed by Andrea Balcombe - Peachester P & C Over the past three years, Peachester State Primary School has taken part in National Tree Planting Day on a grand scale and this year was no exception. Parents and students had a fantastic day of fun on Wednesday planting 200 native trees forming the 3rd stage of the school’s native forest tree walk. The forest regeneration project has a strong focus on and around aboriginal bush tucker trees and sustaining local wildlife. The Peachester School community would like to thank the generous contributions received from the local business community. Huge thanks to Mooloolah Land Care for the many species of native trees planted on the day, the Peachester Mill providing us with ample stakes for support and identification and Coochin Creek Co-op for the fertiliser, ensuring our little trees the best start possible. Thanks also to Mrs Robb for her tireless efforts and passion for the project. Each year every child plants a tree and this year the children took special interest when

Preps Jade and Amber planting their first trees choosing their tree species. Some wanting to ensure food for the local koala population by planting Eucalyptus propinqua or potential bush tucker tree's like the black plum for future use in the school kitchen. As the forest grows the tracks between the trees will be joined to form a full circuit walk with identifiers along the way explaining each tree’s value and use. With time and TLC from the Peachester School children there will be a magnificent forest walk of mixed local natives to wander through, alive with wildlife ready to foster future learning about the environment and our native land.

Beerwah State School Year 4 students participated in a bike skills course on Wednesday, June 11 and Friday, June 13 on the school grounds. They learned how to check their bikes using the ABCD method by checking for Air, Brakes, Chain and Direction of handlebars. Students also learned how to safely wear their helmet and understood how important it was to protect their brains. Skills were taught and practised so that students could: ride in a straight line, turn corners, look behind to check for cars or other bikes, steer around obstacles, ride safely over speed bumps, use STOP and GIVE WAY signs and negotiate low overhanging obstacles. Sunshine Coast Council offers this course to Year 4 students to help prepare them for a lifetime of cycling fun and safety.

Landsborough State School Open Morning Landsborough State School will host an Open Morning on Wednesday, August 13 from 9.00am until 10.00am. Principal Kristy Walton warmly invites prospective parents and students to come and see for themselves all of the wonderful things on offer at the school. "We are a small school with just under 300 students. This fosters a supportive family-like learning environment that allows students to prosper both academically and socially," Ms Walton says. “Here, students are the centre of the learning. We dedicate time and energy to knowing what kind of a learner every student is so we can cater for him or her. “We also offer a wide variety of extracurricular activities such as lunchtime clubs, art, gardening, dancing, choir, swimming programs, outdoor organised games, instrumental music, excursions and camps.” The Open Morning events present the opportunity to meet the Principal, teachers, staff

and students, and to ask any questions you may have. You can view the facilities on offer at the school, see students engaged in their educational programs and the day-to-day operation of the school. Landsborough State School prides itself on its enthusiastic, happy and friendly atmosphere where every child has the right to learn and the right to feel safe and valued. The school has a strong emphasis on selfdiscipline within a framework of high behavioural expectations. In keeping with the school's motto 'Your Future, Our Focus' they strive to ensure that all staff and parents work together to provide the best possible educational outcomes for all students. Enrolments are currently being taken for next year in all year levels from Prep through to Year 6. Don't delay … ensure that you enrol your child today. For further information, contact the school on 5436 2777.

If you are unable to make the Open Morning, you can arrange to visit the school and look at the facilities at any time. Simply phone to make an appointment and they'll be happy to show you around.

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With the dry weather we’re having, now is the perfect time to get any asphalt, gravel or concrete path, driveway and feature projects completed by the professionals. Asphalt & Base Construction is a well established local company specialising in surfacing, resurfacing, and maintenance of big and small jobs alike. The family run business pride themselves on being able to provide the best available materials and workmanship at a fair and reasonable price, and they have gained an excellent reputation throughout Glasshouse Country and the Sunshine Coast. With over 30 years experience, Josef and his son Archy have hundreds of satisfied customers to back up their claims that they are second to none for quality, service and value. Providing services for urban, rural and commercial clients, Josef specialises in areas such as asphalt surfaces, gravel driveways and roads, drainage design and installation, retaining walls, kerb and guttering and rejuvenation of tired or damaged surfaces. And if a black finish is not for you, Josef can provide an alternative, with his popular red brown asphalt. This type of hot mix consists of a special formula resulting in a soft elegant appearance that will fit perfectly into your surroundings. Call them anytime as they are happy to provide free advice on what is the best option for your situation. You can be confident that you will get a fast and helpful response – and they gladly provide obligation free quotes. Contact Josef and Archy today on 5478 9834 or visit their website www.asphaltbaseconstruction.com.au

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Beerwah Pool Shop

Mitch King, owner of the new pool shop in Beerwah, is enjoying all the interest he’s creating. “As we are in such a prime location on the main street, we’ve had plenty of people stop and look in, eager to know what’s happening in their town,” he said. Mitch, along with his daughter Jess, and friend Madonna, are getting ready to offer Beerwah and surrounds a first-rate pool shop and expert service. After running his own lawn mowing business for several years, surgery forced Mick to rethink his career options. While in recovery, a good friend asked him to assist him on his pool round, and Mitch was hooked! While setting up his own Mountain Creek mobile pool service a year ago, he also listened to feedback and researched what was available in the Hinterland area. Mitch chose Beerwah as it’s such a growing neighbourhood, with the friendliness and beautiful countryside a bonus. “My background includes being a bricklayer as well as a transport manager, plus running my own business, so I’ve managed to tie that experience together with my mobile Mountain Creek pool service to create Beerwah Pool Shop,” he said, “and I have the added support of a friend with 15 years pool servicing and certificating experience, to assist with the mobile side of things too.” The team are pleased to be able to offer the best chemicals on the market, through BioGuard, as well as having well-known Kreepy Krauly and Aussie Gold supplying as well. Mitch, Jess and Madonna have all undertaken recent training on the latest equipment and chemicals available, to make sure they stay up-to-date and can offer the most appropriate advice and service. Mitch adds that with an opening special of 10% discount off everything in store for the whole of August, he invites readers to, “come to my shop, shop locally and give us a go – we can save you money,” he says.

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Take matters into your own hands by contacting All Energy HQ today Like the rest of us, David and Christine from Glass House Mountains are concerned about increasing electricity costs. As a retired couple, they want to protect themselves against ongoing rising prices and so have decided to do something about it. They are the first people in the hinterland to install their own energy generation and storage system supplied by local company, All Energy HQ. There's a revolution on its way against electricity utilities and constantly rising energy costs, in the form of energy generation and storage. David and Christine are one of the early adopters with the purchase of their BYD Energy Hub. Living on a modest income, they are looking to protect their future and the effect of rising energy prices on their retirement income. By locking in energy costs, they are protecting their limited income from being eroded every year. This long-term strategy seeks to take back control from big electricity retailers, and to regain energy security. Around the world, the energy storage solution has begun, with predictions of 50% of the domestic market becoming self-sufficient for energy generation and storage by 2030. As people become more self reliant for their energy, electricity generator utilities will be forced to push prices higher and higher every year at

alarming rates as they struggle to maintain the revenue needed to maintain their overheads. Over the next 12 months, electricity retailers in Queensland will introduce, net real-time metering. This means paying much higher prices for electricity in early mornings and evening peak times. With a lesser cost on daytime usage while demand is lower, this will allow a greater opportunity to make even more savings by being self-sufficient for your own electricity generation and capture in your home. David and Christine are a great example of your average electricity consumer. Consider the research and take matters into your own hands by contacting All Energy HQ today.

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Give your electricity company the flick Power prices are not likely to stop increasing. As you get older and leave the work force, you may well have difficulty paying your water rates and electricity bills. So you could almost flick the switch on your power bill by adding a BATTERY ENERGY HUB to your EXISTING solar system.

No tripping over the pile

This Energy Hub is not your normal floor covering pile of batteries that gather dust, rubbish and are easy to trip over. No, no … the Energy Hub looks just like an office four drawer filing cabinet and it is on wheels so if you did sell your house, you can wheel it out like the piano and take it with you. Almost EVERY existing solar system can have batteries. The Energy Hub fits almost 100% of existing solar systems and it is a plug and play installation. They just need to be out of the weather.

20 years life – 10 years warranty

Lithium-ion battery cells used in the Energy Hub have a 6000 cycle life. That is the equivalent to charging and discharging for over 16 years, every day and every night and even then, the wear and tear on the batteries has resulted in only a 20% reduction in stored capacity. That is why we say a 20 year life. The way power prices are skyrocketing, you will have it paid for in just a few years and you can almost totally give your power company the FLICK. No deposit finance is available, lease or rental, just like a personal loan at less than 10% interest. Phone one of our trained energy consultants, Leanne or Ian on 5438 7200. Remember at All Energy HQ we have been selling PV solar systems since 1989. We know the industry, the products and we know the manufacturers. We did not join the ‘solar rush’ once a Government Subsidy was offered. We were in solar for 18 years before that.

Leanne Hellmrich joins the All Energy HQ team at Glass House Mountains Leanne is a highly trained and experienced sustainability and energy efficiency consultant. Leanne assesses the power usage of both residential and commercial premises and advises on measures that can be taken which will reduce or shift power consumption.

With the right advice homes and businesses can be empowered to make informed decisions on installing solar power, knowing what savings can be achieved. All Energy HQ has finance options available for small or large home and business owners as an off balance sheet lease or rent, making it possible to pay off the system with the savings from the electricity produced.

This will maximise the benefits of installing solar power and assists you to make significant savings. Leanne holds dual Diplomas in Business and Management, and she has a passion for assisting local home owners and businesses to reduce overheads and increase profitability.

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BWC Projects specialise in custom made kitchens, bathrooms and more, for residential, commercial or industrial projects. With over 14 years experience in the industry, you can expect superior quality workmanship and exceptional service from Ben and Shane. They are more than happy to assist you with all your cabinetmaking needs from the smallest project to a large scale renovation and can even co-ordinate other trade services such as plastering, painting, tiling and building, as well as source your fittings and appliances. The locally owned and operated business (Shane is a long term Mooloolah local) had two of their kitchens selected as finalists in the 2011 HIA Kitchen Design Award and were HIA winners in 2013 for kitchens up to $30,000 – which is a testament to their exceptional workmanship, creativity and quality. Ben and Shane have built a reputation on great workmanship, design and service. Having working relationships with builders and other tradesmen, BWC Projects are not just a cabinetmaking business, they can effortlessly co-ordinate your whole renovation or new project right up to completion. They have an experienced colour consultant, available by appointment, and offer on site quotation complete with CAD drawings of your design. They have an extensive product range, including timber and timber veneers, laminates, natural and designer stone and they are a licensed Laminex TM Freestyle (solid acrylic surface) fabricator. BWC also have a great range of handles and only use highest quality Blum hardware and fittings. On time completion is essential for residential and commercial property owners and managers alike. And accurate record keeping and documentation is crucial to the overall efficiency of any job – big or small – meaning that work is done to time and budget. With BWC Projects, you can be assured that their quality management systems mean that your project is completed on time, on budget and with excellent communication back to you, the client. Call them today to organise a no obligation on-site inspection and quotation. You won’t be disappointed.

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R & R Hire Services is a family run business that has been successfully providing the home renovator / handyman and tradesmen alike with the right equipment for the job at hand for over 21 years. Whether you are a builder, tradesman, home handyman or a DIY renovator, they always have just what you need when you need it. Business owners, Ian and Jillanne, say that their staff has an amazing range of skills and knowledge. This includes more than 20 years experience in the hire industry, a background in hardware, hands-on practical knowledge of earth moving projects, and a current BSA licensed carpenter with experience in a variety of building applications. This means that they have the combined expertise to advise customers on tools and equipment specifically for their needs. The party hire side of the business has also expanded and now offers an extensive range of party and function equipment, appliances and accessories. “We have a huge variety of party equipment to suit every occasion and budget. Our comprehensive range of party equipment for hire includes marquees of all sizes, bridal accessories, lighting, floor coverings, food heating and cooking, complete dining settings, table and chairs and disposable items,” says Jillanne. “All equipment for parties or building you hire from us is of impeccable quality and cleanliness." To give you peace of mind and to ensure the success of your project, every item is cleaned thoroughly and checked to ensure it is working properly before leaving our store,” she adds. For a free quote on your building equipment and party hire needs, call R & R Hire on 5495 8683 – they are always happy to help you. Conveniently located at 66-68 Beerburrum Road at Caboolture, their doors are open seven days a week.

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Think … reuse, separate, recycle

In the past when we did home renovations, no one would have batted an eyelid at ripping and smashing apart everything and just tossing the lot into one skip bin, with it all going to the tip to be dumped as landfill. Not any longer. While not every bit of demolition and construction material can – or even should – be recycled, up to 80% of the waste can be reused or recycled. The key to a successful renovation project is to reuse what you can, and recycle the rest. If you already have a lot of good quality materials and fixtures in the structures you’re replacing, there’s no need to destroy them only to purchase and replace them with exactly the same thing. By doing that you’ll not only save yourself good money by not having to buy new materials, you’ll also drastically reduce the amount of material that needs to go into landfill, meaning you’ll save lots more money in tipping fees. And if you can separate out the reusable and recyclable materials before taking it all to the local waste station, they’ll be able to take it to be recycled, or remade into something else, or resold in the recycling market. The Beerwah Resource Recovery Centre will take things like metal items and objects, reusable kitchen and bathroom fixtures and fittings, tiles and roofing iron, windows, doors and fittings, appliances, clean bricks and tiles, and more. The best way to work out what to do, is to talk with the staff, before you start work. They’ll let you know about what you can bring to them that won’t cost you a cent to drop off. And if you go there on a Thursday and Saturday, you’ll be able to have a look at their recycle market and get an idea of the things you may be able to buy from them for your renovation project. Remember – all the proceeds from the recycle market go back into our local community groups and organisations as donations and grants from Beerwah Community Recycling.

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Time to clean out, clear up & recycle? Do the right thing! Why not donate those unwanted items to the recycle market? Did you know all profits from the Thursday and Saturday markets help fund local community groups & projects? Why not shop at your local resource recovery centre for your renovation supplies – including bulkier items such doors and sinks, located outdoors at the back of the market. Market operating hours are 9am - 2pm Thursday and Saturday at Beerwah Free mulch available – please contact the centre for information on loading times and delivery (fees may be applicable) Beerwah Resource Recovery Centre is run by Community Recycling Inc., which is a not for profit organisation supporting the local community.

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A.K. Cabinets Alf from A.K. Cabinets has a favourite saying, “If you’re going to do a job, do it right the first time.” This mantra has shaped the way Alf has conducted his business over the last 30 years. A.K. Cabinets is committed to excellent craftsmanship and impeccable attention-to-detail. When Alf builds a new kitchen or creates a stunning piece of custom-furniture, you can be sure it will last a lifetime. This gives his customers peace of mind, knowing that their

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investment will stand the test of time. Alf loves to say that he is “creating the antiques of the future.” Nothing frustrates Alf more than seeing people trying to do a project on the cheap, using a second-hand or flat-packed DIY kit. While being cheaper up front, they will end up costing you more over the long term, as constant fix-ups and possible restorations will be required. Again, Alf says if you are going to do a job, do it right the first time. Everything at A.K. Cabinets is custom-made to the highest quality standard, while keeping within a budget affordable to you. So, make sure you get a professional like Alf from A.K. Cabinets for your next project, whether it be a kitchen, bathroom, office, or piece of fine custom-made timber furniture.

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Jaz Build â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunshine Coast Custom Build Beerwah Electronics We were recently asked by friends to advise them on a plan for a new home. Sue and Steve provided us with a layout of a new build home that contained a large formal room. While it was grand indeed, was it really for them? Sue and Steve sat down and really considered their lifestyle and family needs. As a home is such a major investment, it may be worth talking to a builder direct and having a custom design that suits your individual needs. With our advice, they reevaluated and designed something to better reflect their personalities and lifestyle. Jaz Build is especially interested in helping families to achieve their dream home. We have an experienced design team who will guide you through the planning process and provide step-by-step support. On the Sunshine Coast we have access to glorious weather allowing us great outdoor living. Many new families moving to the area, especially those from colder countries like the UK or Europe, will tell you of the joy of living under blue skies. Some of our clients have made the most of their new lifestyle by adding a gazebo or an alfresco entertaining deck. Glass House Mountains with its magnificent views and world heritage listed conservation area is a well-known secret enjoyed daily by locals. Jaz Build is particularly happy to see local development in Glass House Village with the new Glass House Country Estate and has already spoken with the agent, Kelvin Brady, about future prospects and development. With Glass House Country Estate so well priced and in such a desirable area we are hoping to talk to prospective clients about their dream build. It is an opportunity to create a perfect lifestyle home in this stunning country region. Jaz build believes our local knowledge can provide good information and guidance to help new home builds with the design and building process.

Long term family owned and operated business, Beerwah Electronics, constantly strives to provide their customers with a friendly, helpful and efficient service. Originally opening in Beerwah in 1993 at the back of Retrovision, the business quickly expanded and so owners Garth and Julie relocated to their current shop Garth and Julie from Beerwah position in the Turner Park Shopping Electronics Complex in 1996. Starting his apprenticeship as a radio mechanic back in 1960, Garth brings a wealth of technical knowledge and expertise to the business. Supported by Julie and a team of technicians, the store is the authorised service centre for warranty services and repairs for most major electronic brands such as Samsung, LG, Panasonic and Sharp to name a few. As well as providing repairs (e.g. TV, DVD, VCR, microwaves, remote controls), they also focus on the installation of TV antennas and are always happy to provide service call outs where required. They also carry a large range of AV accessories such as HDMI cables and adaptors for customers wanting to connect existing systems. For the home renovator, Beerwah Electronics specialises in the setting up of the now popular media room which includes installation of home theatre setups, and wall and ceiling mounts for both TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and projectors. The recent change in Australian TV frequencies has resulted in an inundation of calls to the business. With over 150 calls to date, and numerous counter enquiries, the staff have been kept busy helping customers with free advice to assist in the retune. For those continuing to experience difficulties in the process or for those who just need some extra help, Garth and Julie have been happy to schedule call outs. Servicing an area from Morayfield to Maroochydore, and consistently strong supporters of local fundraising efforts, Beerwah Electronics have all your electronic needs covered with approachable staff, reliability and good old fashioned customer service.

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ng Guide Home & Living Guide Home & Living Guide Home & Living Gui ome & Living Guide Home & Living Guide Home & Living Guide Home & ng Guide Home & Living Guide Home & Living Guide Home & Living Gui ome & Living Guide Home & Living Guide Home & Living Guide Home & Do you want to shop locally, but find it hard to find everything you need? Kev’s Joinery in Beerwah offer a complete joinery service, as well as sourcing electrical and white goods at a great price. Kylie and Garrick Penn from Beerwah recently contacted Kev about some renovation work. “We asked Kev to quote on renovating our bathroom, and the advice he gave us was so good that we decided to have him re-do our kitchen at the same time. His customer service was fantastic, as was the final results.”

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2. Update the kitchen The kitchen is one of the most utilised rooms in the home, so it’s no surprise buyers place a lot of emphasis on 1. Knock down a wall its quality when searching. Angus Australians are warming up to the Kell, NSW manager of Archicentre, open-plan trend in building, which a building design and inspection means knocking down interior walls company, told Domain.com.au that a and merging rooms into one spacious quality kitchen renovation could boost living area could make your home more your home’s value by about $100,000. attractive to buyers down the line. Splurge on stone surfaces but save You might also enjoy the free-flow of on fixtures and fittings, as these can this design, as it makes your home - no be easily replaced and personalised. matter the size - feel larger and more Installing a dishwasher and enhancing inclusive. storage and bench space are also key to make the kitchen both enjoyable for Consider removing a wall separating the kitchen and lounge, or remove a few you and attractive to future buyers. to allow the kitchen, dining room and 3. Get new flooring lounge to all flow together. Flooring may not always be at the often depend on how much value your renovations will add to your home. Here are three projects to consider:

Robes Bathrooms Appliances Cut & Edge forefront of your mind, but it makes a massive difference to the look and feel of a home. Replacing linoleum with tile or carpet with hard wood will not only be more attractive, but could be more functional, too. Talk to Teresa if you are wondering what other renovations might help you in your application for a construction loan?

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Gardening Out and About

Years 3 and 4 from Glenview State School enjoyed planting and learning about native trees and shrubs as part of National Tree Day celebrations held during the day last Friday.

Jake and Harvey enjoyed getting their hands dirty

Jessica, Tayla and Maya work together to plant their tree

Simon from Go Green Rainforest Nursery explains mulching to Emily, Sophie and Sophie

Josh and Ben make sure their lomandra is well cared for

Students celebrate macadamia industry’s birthday

More than 170 school children from Beerburrum State School helped celebrate the Australian macadamia industry’s 40th anniversary and National Tree Day last Friday, July 25, by planting five macadamia trees in their indigenous food garden. The school kids are participating in the Australian Macadamia Society’s 40th Anniversary Schools Project, where they are learning all about the iconic native macadamia nut and the important contribution the macadamia industry makes to the local Glass House Mountains community. Local macadamia grower Eileen Geeson went along to the school on Friday to help the children plant the trees and explained how to look after them. Eileen also spoke about her farm and the macadamia industry. “The Australian macadamia industry is turning 40, and we are celebrating the global success of our national nut by inviting schools located in our main macadamia growing regions to be part of the celebrations,” said AMS Market Development Manager Lynne Ziehlke. Schools have been invited to participate in a range of macadamia-themed activities - including colouring-in sheets, project packs, a fancy dress fundraising day or planting a macadamia tree. Beerburrum State School also cooked with macadamia nuts as part of their Stephanie Alexander Cooking Program. “Australia is the birthplace of macadamias and this year marks four decades of commercial production, dating back to when the Australian Macadamia Society, the industry body was established in 1974.” The first plantation was established in the 1880s, long before 1974, but it wasn’t until the introduction of mechanical processing that commercial production of the tough nut became feasible. “Australia now leads the world in kernel production and accounts for 30% of the world’s crop,” said Eileen with Aida, Corey, Jazmyn, Heath, Mia, Ms Ziehlke. Jack and Halli

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What’s on for gardeners in August

Local groups • Hibiscus Society, North Moreton Region – August 10. To find out more, please call Gynith 5498 7757. • Society for Growing Australian Plants (SGAP) – August 10. Explore an interesting moist forest in Forest Glen. Meet at 2.00pm. For specific directions phone 5494 9187 or email sgapsuncoast@gmail.com. All welcome. • Hibiscus Society, Sunshine Coast Branch – August 10, 10.00am at the Woombye School of Arts Hall, Woombye. Come and see a display of champion blooms. For more information call 5476 2771. • Glasshouse Country Orchid Society – August 10. Next meeting will be our AGM, held at the Glasshouse RSL Club, Reed Street, Glass House, starting 7.30pm. For further information please contact Jan on 5494 2301. • Peachester Garden Club – August 21, at Theo’s Garden Centre, 187 Old Gympie Road, Kallangur. All budding gardeners welcome. For more information, call Trish on 5496 9169. • Elimbah-Caboolture Herb Club – August 8, 10.00am meeting at the Caboolture PCYC in Toovey Road, Caboolture. Learn all about the world of herbs. Call Ruth on 5496 7649 to find out more. • Maleny Garden Club – August 26, 9.30am – 12.00noon at the Old Witta School, Witta Road, Witta. Interesting guest speakers each month. New members welcome. Contact Jan on 5499 9010. JULY 30 2014 |

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

Re: Save the Forrest, GCNews (July 16)

Off-road motorcycling enthusiasts and indeed the wider community have welcomed a proposed facility in the Mooloolah Logging Area. However, a small number of vocal detractors of the proposal are making false claims and spreading misleading information. The motivation for a facility such as this is to reduce the dangers and risks associated with current illegal riding in the Sunshine Coast’s national parks, state forests and other public land. Many people are riding illegally in these areas across the Sunshine Coast, which is placing them, and our environment, at risk. This facility would provide the opportunity for locals and others to enjoy their riding in a safe, well-managed, environmentally-sustainable and purpose-built facility, and importantly, take them out of our national parks. Suggestions that nearby plantation pine forests would be a more suitable location show little understanding of off-road motorcycling activities and the facility requirements to attract repeat visits, and fail to factor in that these areas are privately-owned and thus not available for this use. The Mooloolah Logging Area site was selected following an assessment of available land on the Sunshine Coast and because of its proximity to Steve Irwin Way. Further, the site’s terrain and topography offer opportunities for a variety of tracks to cater to different skill levels and different off-road motorcycling activities, such as motocross, moto-trials and enduro riding. No works have commenced at the site other than to undertake surveys and track maintenance. Claims that the Queensland Government is destroying 300-year-old trees are simply not true. Claims that many national parks will no longer be national parks under new criteria are also untrue. Recent changes to the Nature Conservation Act were simply to streamline and simplify management of Queensland’s protected areas. National parks will continue to be protected. Our department has reduced the number of classifications – not the number of national parks, e.g., ‘national park–scientific’ and ‘national park–recovery’ are now simply ‘national park’. See the website for details http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/about/legislation/ changes-prot-area-tenure-structure.html. The Queensland Government is strongly committed to protecting, preserving and managing our protected areas, and I assure readers that this facility will be built with due consideration to any environmental impacts. Dr John Glaister Director-General, Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing

Makeover adds value

In contrast to Carmel (GCNews July 23), I am delighted at Beerwah’s makeover and especially the whimsical, playful steam-punk sculptures by renowned artist Russell Anderson. I believe they add value to our town and have already become a great talking point. Children, especially, seem captivated by them. Public art is never universally loved, or hated. In response to the complaints about ‘Skywhale’ – Patricia Piccinini’s controversial sculpture in Canberra – Robyn Archer wrote that it evokes ‘powers of imagination that allows wonder and curiosity into our lives’. And so does Russell Anderson’s work. However, there is one thing missing from our new streetscape: bike racks for cyclists. I would have thought these would have been essential with the new bike paths built to encourage more people to cycle more often, and also because many road cyclists use Beerwah as a rest point on their rides. Some like the ones recently installed outside Buck’s Bakery at Landsborough would be ideal. Or maybe something quirky to blend in with the sculptures! Dr Mary Garden Beerwah

Stationery for deserving students

Some months ago, I shared a story in GCNews relating to a school in the Yasawa Islands of Fiji. I asked for help for the children of that boarding school including items like pens, pencils, rulers and whatnot. My friend and I purchased $300.00 worth of goods with the intention of sending same to the school. At the time, I was dealing with a female teacher from the school by email. As a result of the story in the paper, quite a number of interested locals donated a substantial amount of goods for the school. Unfortunately the teacher I was dealing with stopped emailing me. I then had Captain Cook Cruises trying to have the principal or headmaster contact me and after a further five months, (seven months in total) I gave up. I then saw and spoke to Lea Parkes, our local editor and informed her of the situation and that I would never fall for it again. My intentions were honourable and sincere. Over the last weekend I was informed that the local State school of Oakey on the Darling Downs was experiencing some problems, and also some of their smaller schools in the immediate area, due to economical conditions and such. I then contacted the school principal Mr Scott Pacey, at Oakey and he thought I was Santa Claus arriving early. My wife and I drove up to Oakey today and left three large shopping trolley's full of goodies along with some very full boxes and bags. I can tell you

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those items will go to schools and children in that area who will treasure and use them. I am sorry the goods did not end up where they were intended to go, however, due to the circumstances and the look on that school principal's face, they could not have gone anywhere better. Brian Stallworthy Glass House Mountains

Congratulations ‘Handful’

I was very pleased to see the story in GCNews of Brett W ‘Handful’ Smith winning his second World Championship belt over the weekend. To have such an accomplished athlete in our region is fantastic, and deserves to be celebrated. I congratulate Brett on his 19 - 2 professional record, and wish him all the best in retirement. Tim O'Shea Beerburrum Editor’s note – most readers would know Tim as our local ‘Strongman’ so he knows plenty about the dedication involved in being the best in your chosen sport!

Hear, hear

I agree with Richard Plantinga’s letter published last week in GCNews. I am always amazed when so much money is wasted in trying to forecast what will happen 10, 20, or 30 years from now. Perhaps they have a crystal ball, or they know something we don’t? Time and money should be spent fixing the immediate problems in the district, of which there are many. Then, I wonder about how much the household insurance for residents will be in Caloundra South and Halls Creek, when they are basically building in a catchment area for Pumicestone Passage. Then, there are the environmental aspects of these developments. If one of these developments HAS to go ahead I think it should be the Beerwah East Development. At least it would be closer to the railway line for public transport. Better still, if they ever finish the duplication of the rail line. Carole Tait Glass House Mountains

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Reed Street intersection the number one priority

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Recently I took Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Scott Emerson, to the Reed Street intersection at Glass House Mountains. Now that work is underway on the D’Aguilar Highway this intersection is my number one road priority in the Glass House electorate. I want to assure local residents that I will continue to champion improvements to the Glass House road network and I look forward to working with Minister Emerson to see results at this intersection.

On July 21, I hosted a forum on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Caloundra in my role as Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on NDIS. At the forum, I provided an update on my recent visit to NDIS trial sites in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania and had an open discussion on the scheme as a whole. We had a great turn out and I would like to thank everyone who attended for the constructive conversation which was of great benefit to me and the representatives from the National Disability Insurance Agency. If you have an interest in NDIS you can keep upto-date by visiting www.malbrough.com.au

MRI funding to benefit the coast

Great news for the Sunshine Coast! Two MRI machines have been granted partial Medicare eligibility. The Specialist Women’s Imaging Centre at Currimundi and Sunshine Coast Radiology at the new Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital have both received the approval which means that patients in the region will have better access to scans, resulting in faster diagnosis of medical conditions and more timely choices of treatment.

A new way to get in contact with Mal

We are trying to make it easier for you to have your say as I understand that not everyone wants to call the office or write a letter. So, all you need to do is make a comment or ask a question on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and include #TellMal. We will monitor the use #TellMal and contact you to discuss your feedback or concerns. Facebook.com/MalBroughMP, Twitter. com/MalBrough_MP and Instagram.com/ MalBroughMP

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Parliament House – Day for Daniel preparations

Bruce and Denise Morcombe dropped by in the last sitting week in Canberra to talk about Day for Daniel. Their passion for driving the child protection message at all levels of Government and across the country is an absolute inspiration and I am excited at the prospect of working with them to have a Day for Daniel at Parliament House in October. Watch this space…

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Everyone’s Environment Grants now open! I want to encourage groups and individuals to consider applying for the recently opened Everyone’s Environment Grants funding round. The Everyone’s Environment Grants Program has helped successful applicants weed, revegetate and rehabilitate the equivalent of 104,450 football fields worth of land, over 61,100 kilograms or 870 wheelie bins of rubbish has been removed under the program to date and the program has helped local groups plant over 95 000 trees. Applications for Round 3 of the program are open now at www.qld.gov.au/ environment

Peachester Dam site ruled out Recently the Minister for Energy and Water, Mark McArdle MP, announced that the Government wanted to have a discussion about practical, sensible and affordable ways to protect more people from future floods. Some investigation began into potential dam sites across Queensland. One of these sites was in the vicinity of Peachester, a site which had previously been identified for flood mitigation back in 1991. I can advise the Peachester community that the Minister has now considered this site and ruled it out as a possible site.

Halls Creek and Beerwah East Info Booths

We are continuing our community consultation process regarding both the Halls Creek and Beerwah East developments and whether one, both or none should be included in the South East Queensland Regional Plan for future growth consideration. The first of our information booths will start at Beerwah Library on August 14 from 10.00am – 12.00noon. The booth will be set up in the main foyer of the library, with maps of both sites, a FAQ sheet and survey form for people to take home. The booths will also run August 21, September 4, 11, 18 and 25 at Beerwah Library from 10.00am – 12.00noon. I encourage you to have your say and to also consider the voice of our future generations.

Calling all Year 6 students

I am running a competition where local Year 6 students in the Caloundra Electorate have the chance to win an iPad mini. All students have to do is fill out an entry form (copies have been sent to all local schools or feel free to contact my office for one) along with an A4 drawing to the following theme: ‘In 20 years I would like Caloundra to look like…’ I think it’s important for our leaders of tomorrow to think about the future of Caloundra now. Entries close on September 10, and the winner will be announced, September 19. Good luck!

Qld Anzac Centenary Grants Program

One of the most significant events of our time, commemorating the Anzac Centenary, is currently upon us and a series of events held locally, nationally and internationally will be held between 2014 - 2018 to mark 100 years since our nation’s involvement in the First World War. The State Government is offering grants of up to $80,000 to help local communities commemorate this historic occasion in their own way. Have you thought about how your community would like to contribute? Funding can go towards events with local relevance, such as exhibitions, research, community education activities, and the restoration or enhancement of memorials and honour boards. Round two is currently open and I encourage your group to apply before the closing date of August 12. Visit www.qld.gov.au/anzac100

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August at the Beerwah Library With Dell and Amanda – Librarians Did you know? We have a free JP service operating at the library? Monday: 10.00am - 12.30pm Tuesday: 12.00noon - 2.30pm Thursday: 10.00am - 12.30pm Saturday: 10.00am - 12.00noon Our free events month Heading forthiscolumn Starting a Business: How to get up and running: Tuesday, August 5, 5.30pm - 7.00pm. Learn the skills and insights you need to effectively build a business from scratch. Be guided through the many challenges associated with starting a business. The presenters will guide you through the maze of financial, legal, government and administration requirements. Come along and learn how to develop your concept into the early stages of a business plan. www.innovationcentre. com.au. Bookings essential. Shaping your career: get a job that you enjoy Wednesday, August 13, 1.00pm - 2.30pm. Find out what you are and what type of work or career path suits you best. Julie Lesk from the University of the Sunshine Coast gives you the opportunity to perform a character assessment, determine your occupation type and identify transferable skills. www.usc.edu.au Bookings essential. Years Ahead: Safe driving for seniors Wednesday, August 6, 1.00pm - 2.30pm. RACQ offers the

Years Ahead program to assist older motorists to drive safely for longer. Topics include: agerelated road safety issues, overview of the road rules, helpful driving tips, physical fitness and medical requirements to drive. www.racq.com.au. Bookings essential. Edible Backyards: Release your inner green thumb. Saturday, August 16, 10.00am 11.30am. Join Michele Sternberg as she shares tips on how to successfully grow your own food at home. Receive tips on how you can take a natural, chemical free approach to gardening in your own backyard. athomeharvest.com. Bookings essential. Family History: Learn how to use Ancestry.com Wednesday, August 20, 9.30am - 11.30am. This basic introduction can give you the starting point on how to trace your family tree. This hands-on session will demonstrate how you can use Ancestry.com (Library Edition) to trace your family history. Bookings essential. And our regular sessions • Baby Rhyme Time held Thursdays at 10.30am for infants aged birth to one year. • Story Time for Toddlers held Tuesdays at 10.30am for children aged one to five years. • Computer Help on a wide variety of topics. Bookings are essential.

Bookings can be made by phoning 1300 542727 or online www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au – (look for the events tab) or visit us at 25 Peachester Road, Beerwah.

The Sunshine Coast is home to all kinds of actors, producers, musicians and talented artists – and Sunshine Coast Council is calling on them to apply for a Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grant to help with their artistic ventures. The latest major round of RADF – open from July 16 to September 1 – offers up to $10,000 in funding for concept, skills and career development. Community Programs Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said "with the assistance of RADF funding, I’m proud Council can help boost the careers of our local artists and organisations through skills development or support of their latest creative projects.” “Projects previously funded by RADF include a German concert tour, album recordings, a photographic historical documentary, ceramic technique classes and photographic projects – the list goes on. “As always, our wonderful Council staff can help you develop your project so it has the best possible chance of success.” Visit Council’s website for eligibility criteria or contact Council’s RADF liaison officer for assistance – call 5475 7272 or email grants@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. Applications for minor and major RADF grants opened 9.00am on Wednesday, July 16 and close 5.00pm on Monday, September 1.

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Things 2 Do Roller derby car wash

It’s not often you can get your car washed and be entertained at the same time. However if you head along to the paddock on Connection Road, at Mooloolah (opposite the stockfeed shop) between 9.00am – 2.00pm this Saturday that is exactly what you can expect. As this is a fundraiser for the Sunshine Coast Area Rollers (SCAR) a co-ed junior and adult roller derby club, you can also see some pretty awesome roller derby skills on display. So along with a sausage sizzle, cold drinks and face-painting, some of the roller derby girls and guys will be skating around the streets demonstrating what a cool sport it is. To find out more about their club you can check out their Facebook page or the website at www.scar.org.au

Is your scarecrow ready?

You’ve probably seen the scarecrows starting to pop up outside people’s homes and businesses as the scarecrow contest warms up for Beerwah Charity Sports Day on August 23. Last year everyone had great fun building their scarecrows and plenty of other people enjoyed driving around to check them out for a laugh and offering encouragement to the designers and builders. If you would like to get in on the action this year - there is plenty of time to join in and make one yourself. Categories for prizes are Scariest, Funniest, Most Creative, Traditional and People’s Choice. To register ring Janelle on 0439 970 416.

Crystal Waters Monthly Market The next delightful Crystal Waters Market is on Saturday, August 2 from 8.00am – 1.00pm. Being featured on the day is ‘all the Fun of the Fair’. Kids, young and old, can join in the Games on the Green - all the old favourites such as the egg and spoon race, three-legged race, and tug-o-war. There will be a jumping castle, slack ropes and the hot potato ball game, providing playfulness for all ages. We also continue the ‘Recycle / Upcycle’ theme featuring our Bric a Brack Lane. While at the market, enjoy great food, coffee, sourdough bread and live music: all helping to create a fabulous atmosphere in delightful rural settings at the headwaters of the Mary River. Crystal Waters is a wildlife sanctuary, so please, leave your dogs at home. You can find Crystal Waters off Kylcoy Lane Conondale. Stall holders contact Sybil 5494 4590.

Sunday morning social bowls The Glasshouse Bowls club is setting up social bowls on a Sunday morning kicking off from August 10. This morning is aimed at new and social bowlers, but all bowlers welcome. Games commence 9.00am and finish at 12.00noon with the presentation from 12.15pm. You won’t even need to buy any special gear as dress is just plain clothing (mufti), with either barefoot or appropriate footwear. If you don’t have your own bowls they can be provided. There will be a draw for partners, and players will be handicapped to give everyone a chance to win. Cost is $10.00 per player, and you just need to register before the morning at the club or phone 5436 5000.

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The Sunshine Coast Jazz Club will present vocalist Karen Anderson and The Fortunate Sinners on Sunday, August 10 at the Currimundi Hotel function room. Karen started singing at the age of three at the Sea brae Hotel in Redcliffe, which was owned by her grandfather. As a teenager Karen won the Queensland Rock Awards. Her love for jazz started after hearing the greats Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. She then headed off to Sydney and Melbourne to further her talents doing backing vocals sessions. Karen has performed for many festivals, including the Woodford Fire Events in 2004 / 2005. The doors open at 12.30pm and the show starts 2.00pm, phone Jennie for all bookings on 5476 7154, members $20.00, seniors, U3A $22.50, and public $25.00. Phone Ted for information on 5491 6017.

‘Music on the Mountain II’

Billy Goes to War

Maleny Players are staging a newly-written production to commemorate the outbreak of World War 1, a 100 years ago this August. Entitled ‘Billy Goes to War’, it follows the story of Digger Billy Smith, his comrades and his family throughout the four years of the War from 1914 to eventual peace in 1918. To localise the story they have used authentic letters from ‘the Front’ donated by local people including one from Beth Whan, of Maleny, who gave them a copy of a letter written by her father Oswald after the Gallipoli landings, in which he was wounded. Performances are 100 years to the date of the start of the War, Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 and then the following weekend, August 9 and 10 at the Maleny Community Centre. Tickets are $20.00 and students $10.00 and are available from www.malenyplayers.org or the Maleny Visitor Centre. Enquiries to 5494 2998. www.gcnews.com.au

The Beerwah Library will host a RACQ ‘Years Ahead’ session on Wednesday, August 6 from 1.00pm – 2.30pm. There is no doubt that our society is an ageing one. With good health and the right attitude to driving there are few reasons why older drivers cannot retain their on-road independence. RACQ offers the Years Ahead program to assist older motorists to drive safely for longer. The program allows participants to become more aware of their own abilities. This presentation covers: age-related road safety issues, an overview of the road rules, helpful driving tips, physical fitness, and medical requirements to drive. The presenter will also touch on the options available once retired from driving. Attendance is free, however bookings are essential phone 1300 542 727. Brisbane organist and singer, Ian Clarkson, with friends and local artists, will present a varied program of vocal and instrumental music at the Maleny Uniting Church at 2.00pm on August 17. Ian will showcase a digital organ with the famous and popular Gothic Suite by Boellmann. Baritone Robert Woodhouse will sing a solemn and splendid aria from Mozart's ‘The Magic Flute’. Soprano and alto Clare Hutchinson and Bronwyn Cox will sing the barcarolle-duet from ‘Lakmé by Delibes’. clarinettist Thomas Pollak, cellist Ashleigh Rowbottom and Ian on piano, will perform a movement from the ‘Brahms Clarinet Trio’. The four singers, accompanied by pianist Karen Milne, will sing ‘The Long Day Closes’ by Sullivan, concluding with the ever-popular Quartet from ‘Verdi's Rigoletto’. Artists are donating their time, and proceeds will be shared between drought relief and church music. Tickets are $20.00 (includes afternoon tea) and can be purchased on the day. Contact Val Clarkson: 5499 9283. JULY 30 2014 |

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This tastefully renovated family home is located on a quiet no through road only 4kms to Beerwah and 5kms to Landsborough. The fully fenced level block is 8536m2 with a large dam and a peaceful outlook. The beautiful kitchen has Caesar stone bench tops and the ultimate gas oven. Spacious bedrooms and a very cool bathroom compliment the cosy living areas. Verandahs front and rear are a great place to keep an eye on the children, pets, and horses as they play. A 6 x 9 colourbond workshop with air conditioning, + garden shed and a nifty stable with rubber floor and walls plus covered horse float parking take care of the storage needs. With seemingly endless trails through the adjacent state forest for riding, this delightful property really is a pony’s paradise.

LANDSBOROUGH

Roger Guillemet M: 0418 485 954 T: 5439 6300

POTENTIAL GALORE $480,000 • Prime Glenview Road location • Fenced, level 3503m2 lot; established trees • First time offered for sale • Timber kitchen, VJ panelling, character home • 90,000 litres water + bore + dam

WELCOME HOME • Elevated, fenced 670m2 block • Ducted Air Conditioning • Backs onto Dularcha Nat. Park • Quiet cul-de-sac position • Covered entertainment area

Roger Guillemet M: 0418 485 954 T: 5439 6300

$375,000

BEERWAH

LAND

BIRDSONG FOR BREAKFAST! • Lot 5 – 197 Lindeman Road, Beerwah • 3515m2 of level and gently undulating land • Bush backdrop on 2 sides • Boutique acreage estate of only 6 lots total • 5 mins to Beerwah’s shops & rail • A genuinely beautiful block of land THE DREAM AWAITS… $290,000 Ben Guillemet M: 0414 807 821 T: 5439 6300

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Noticeboard Car Boot sale - Members of the Glasshouse Country Community and beyond are invited to clear out their sheds and cupboards of all unwanted items. Put them in your car boot and bring them along to Glasshouse Country Uniting Church grounds (Twin Peaks Drive Beerwah) between 9.00am and 2.00pm on Saturday, August 16. For just $10.00 per boot we invite you come along to sell your wares. The church will also have a cake stall and hot drinks. Enquiries: Chris Bell 5492 5885. Bloomhill Cancer Help - is a Sunshine Coast based charity organisation dedicating to helping people to live well with cancer – this helps extends to their families and friends. Our volunteers are the heart of Bloomhill without them we would not be able to help as many people as we do. We have many varied volunteer roles available for you to choose from. Do you have four hours per week to spare? If you enjoy meeting people and would like to become part of a vibrant volunteer team call Alex today on 5445 5794. Glass House Mountains Community Hall - Raffle results drawn on Saturday, July 12, winner of a box of fruit and veg was Jean Tiva of Glass House with ticket number 24D red star. Community Recycling Inc - are seeking locals that would like to join their committee. The AGM will be held on Wednesday, August 13 at the Beerwah Library, starts at 5.30pm, light refreshments will be served. RSVP by August 6 to 5494 6798 or email: communityrecycling@ bigpond.com

Conditions

Glasshouse Country RSL - Raffle results for Friday, July 18 - first prize, meat tray - F27 Dave, second prize, fruit / veg - green dot F84 - Kara and KLM $50.00 lucky door prize, E43 - Helen. We would also like to extend a big thank you to KLM for their generous support. Please note we are now only open on Friday nights and have an all new fresh produce menu, bar opens 5.00pm, meals from 6.00pm to 8.00pm, all welcome. We look forward to your support and patronage. Free Meditation - Beerwah Library meeting room, on Tuesdays at 7.00pm. Simple instruction for practice. Beneficial for anxiety, depression, and general well-being. Phone Peter 0429 918 424. The Range Cancer Support Group - The group will meet 12.30pm - 2.30pm on Friday, August 1 at the Maleny Neighborhood Centre 17 Bicentenary Lane. All are welcome, we are a friendly supportive group open to anyone impacted by cancer, this includes carers and family members. Bring your own lunch, tea and coffee are provided. A gold coin donation pays for the room hire. Contact Jenni 5435 2357. Healing Day Glass House Mountains - At the Neighbourhood Centre, opposite the Post Office, Ryan Street, Glass House Mountains. Held on the first Saturday of each month, the next meeting will be Saturday, August 2 from 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Readings and healings available. For more information call Josef on 5493 0102 or Bruna on 0417 881 173. Winter Ball at Glass House - A dance will be held at the Glass House Mountains Community Hall, on Saturday, August 2 from 7.30pm - 11.30pm. NV/OT/M. Music by Commodore $10.00 includes supper, Monte Carlo raffle and lucky door prize.

Do you ever have mornings that immediately look like a scene where you are conducting traffic on a busy intersection in Bangkok? Kid’s have to get fed, shoes on, hair done, teeth cleaned, in the car, lunch box in the bag, homework book in the bag etc, etc. This morning was like that at our house, only it all had to happen earlier because my daughter had clarinet class at 7.30am at the school! As I share with families around our community, it is a common theme that parents feel like they are balancing spinning china plates on sticks constantly, and it can easily lead to unhealthy stress and anxiety. We all have times where we need time out, but there are some timeout activities that are more helpful than others. If TV has become the escape regularly for you, perhaps you’ve already realised that this escape is short lived and all the dramas are still there waiting for you when the movie ends. There is a more wholesome way of being encouraged, and it involves finding a mentor, someone you trust and look up to, even a group of people in the same situation as you.

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY ANGLICAN CHURCH WEDNESDAYS *Mooloolah (Paget Road) 9.00am SUNDAY *Mary MacKillop Centre 9.00am Office - 5491 1866

Local contact Rev Tony Halstead 0419 751 298

Monday, August 4 - Beerwah CWA meeting will be held at the CWA rooms, in Simpson Street, Beerwah from 10.00am. Monday, August 4 - Beerwah Neighbourhood Watch Annual General Meeting will be held at Beerwah library at 7.30pm. An ordinary meeting will follow. Please attend to support the running of your Neighbourhood Watch and promote a safe community. Wednesday, August 6 - Menshed meets 8.30am - 12.30pm at the Recycle Market Shed, Beerwah Resource Recovery Centre, Roberts Road, Beerwah. For more information phone Bob on 0427 606 240.

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

Brendan Edwards Glasshouse Community Church

Diary Dates

To ensure all community notices can be printed each month please keep your contributions to a maximum of 100 words.

Glasshouse Country Ministers Fellowship

Great atmosphere, all welcome. Proceeds to the community hall fund. Enquiries to Aileen 5496 9349. Anglican Maori Mission Sunshine Coast inc. Join us for lunch, music and thanks on the first Sunday each month with Rev Maurice Rangiwai from 10.00am to 1.00pm. The next meeting will be on Sunday, August 3. All welcome at Marae Gardens 404 Steve Irwin Way, Beerburrum. Phone 0419 789 294 for more information. Coochin Creek Bushland Group - Meets on the 1st Monday and 3rd Friday of each month. Mondays are usually for general maintenance and Fridays are for planting at Emma Park. Usual meeting place is at the green sign in the south western corner of Emma Park off Hickory Drive, Beerwah. No special knowledge required, and equipment supplied. Call Roger on 0435 347 662 to check.

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Our lifestyles do not allow for community gatherings very often, but we need others around us to share in life, grow in faith, and be encouraged that things will get better. Jesus knows life is tough. In fact He said, ‘In this life you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world!’ (Jn 16:33) The scriptures also point out how necessary it is to meet regularly with people who build you up. The letter to the Hebrews says, ‘And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.’ (Heb 10:24-25) Why not check out a Church today. (See the details in the ad section toward the back). Bless you. See you on the weekend! Brendan 0417 757 397.

GLASSHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Brendan Edwards

Glass House Mountains State School Main Hall - Sun 4.30pm

A Wesleyan Methodist Church

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

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY

LUTHERAN CHURCH Reed Street, Glass House Mtns

Sunday Worship & 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

Kids Church during service Phone: 0417 757 397

BEERWAH: Sun 9 am

68 Peachester Rd Ps Rod Jobe 0402 345 477

Glasshouse Country Uniting Church www.glasshousecountryunitingchurch.org.au

MALENY: Sun 10 am

A Caring Christian Community

8:30am Sunday – Worship & Sunday School Wed. 9-11am – Playgroup Wed. 5-7pm – Kids Club & Young Teens Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah Ph 5494 6187 1st & 3rd Sun 10:30am Worship at Peachester UC

Childrens & Youth Programs

12 Bicentenary Lane

Ps Barry Leask 0428 300 406

MOOLOOLAH: Sun 10 am

Public Hall, Bray Rd

WWW.CHURCHONTHERISE.ORG.AU Ps Mark Whysall 0437 941 607

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A to Z of Trades and Services A Airconditioning

Tellum Refrigeration & Airconditioning

Ph: 0410 448 250 - Landsborough

T0137

AU01246 / L002423

BSA # 615 068

Repairs, Installation & Maintenance to all Air conditioning systems, commercial & residential. Sales of energy efficient Daikin Airconditioners (ducted, wall hung & multi-head split systems)

DRAGON AIRCONDITIONING 0439 247 266

AUTUMN SPECIAL!

A Automotive

Damien Oxley

rrum Service Cent u b r re Bee

• Automatic Transmission Specialist • Log Book Servicing • Over 15 years experience

0418 755 212

Oxley.Mechanic@hotmail.com

Ph: 5496 0300

Jeff & Ann Ross

Mobile: 0429 960 300



Email: ja_ross@optusnet.com.au

YOUR SERVICE SOLUTION

• A Grade Mechanic Lic. No. 6342

• Mufflers

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

Honest, Reliable Mechanical Repairs & Servicing

FULLY INSTALLED

TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY

WE DO MORE THAN CLEAN!

Mobile Auto Detailing Replacement of Broken/Damaged Parts Accessories Fitting Headlight Rejuvenation All Services Mobile Window Tinting

Call Mick on 0408 700 472 mick.unique.auto@gmail.com

ALL DIESEL

T0303

TNT MOBILE MECHANICAL BSA # 1132000 AU# 27232 ABN # 71007840350

A Grade Mechanic Mobile throughout Glass House and Surrounds General Repairs and Maintenance

THE DRAGON FAMILY TRUST T/AS

Terry Vost

T0303

0434 090 197

SERVICES AND REPAIRS

Mobile Diesel Mechanic

Matt Dragon 0402 727 755

INDUSTRIAL / COMMERCIAL / DOMESTIC  34 Years Experience in Trade  Tradesman not Salesman  First Class Workmanship  5 Year Warranty on Installation Now licenced for Visit our website: www.glendonair.com Automotive Aircon! QBSA 1127008 Arctic au 22675

BEERWAH ELECTRONICS PH: 5494 0466

e & Juli Garth ne Sto

   

Tyre Sales & Repairs  Wheel Alignments Full Mechanical Services and Repairs Log Book Servicing RWC on Cars & 4WD Batteries, Windscreens

SUNNY COAST BUILDERS Bathrooms / Kitchens / Renovations

“OUR REPUTATION IS YOUR GUARANTEE” 52 Peachester Road BEERWAH

Phone: 5494 0944

Fax: 5494 0957 Email: beerwahtandm@bigpond.com

trucks cars earthmoving trailers

21 Peachester Road, BEERWAH www.beerwahelectronics.com.au Email: beertron@internode.on.net

• Antenna Installation & Repairs • Home Theatre Setups • Phone & Data Outlets • Digital Upgrades • Satellite, Vast • Additional Outlets • Set Top Boxes • TV, DVD, VCR TuningVillage 21 Peachester Turner Park Shopping Road, BEERWAH ALL AREAS 0407 146 626

MOBILE SERVICE

Phone

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

0409 266 807 5494 1877

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Lic 10710

Builders/ Carpenters

Prompt quoting Over 20yrs experience

E: challbuilders@tpg.com.au

5493 0552 or 0412 060 184

Diesel Mechanic  Repairs & maintenance on all diesel 4WD’s, trucks & equipment  Mobile breakdown service available Locally owned with  Rebuilds & repairs on all components over 20 years  Air conditioning repairs & servicing experience  Electronic diagnosis on many makes & models Moby Vic’s Southbound, Bruce Highway, Glass House Mountains

0411 568 611 or 5493 0062

Phone 5438 7445

to advertise your business

NEED A QUALITY BUILDER? THINKING OF RENOVATING?

New Homes Extensions Renovations

Bathrooms Timber Decks Pergolas

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

CALL YOUR LOCAL BUILDER QBSA 1155593

M 0417 045 062

E dean@redbuilding.net.au

www.redbuilding.net.au

BSA Lic 1129044

IS NOW MOBILE

sunnyinfo@iinet.net.au

of prestige and quality homes, extension and renovations

Joe & Cathie Roberts

ELECTRICAL

Local Operator

CHRIS HALL BUILDERS

0417 199 167

Michael Kossen

Darrin 0497 788 534

Free Quotes & Advice

Gold Card No.: 24113

www.skinnersautoelectrical.com.au

LANDSBOROUGH AUTO ELECTRICS

A Appliance Repairs

Bathrooms QBSA 1229201

A Antennas / TV

ur Complete Service Centre Yo

mcdragon87@gmail.com

T0015

Ph: 0422 864 744

Dean Parry

Director

Carpenter

M 0417 045 062 All carpentry work T (07) 5494 7117 RenovationsExtensions F (07) 5494 7543 E redbuilding@bigpond.com Decks – Home Maintenance A 88 King Rd, Mooloolah QLD 4553

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ABN 60 627 ACN 131 206 BSA Lic. #101



Renovations 

Locally owned & operated Ken 0438 757 351 ABN 33 151 127 203

Call James 0402 791 570 diamondsons@live.com.au

Commercial Residential Bond Cleans

Ceiling Fans Lighting Air Conditioners

5496 9861 or 0408 891 684

NOW AT Unit 1/1 Roys Rd Beerwah ABN 83 143 913 259 BSA Lic No. 1253462

Barry Jones Computers

Call Barry Jones on 0481 322 006 or email barry@bjcomputers.com.au

John Walton BBus (InfSys)

Computer Consultant and Technician 15+ years experience – Beerwah based

Onsite repairs & servicing – custom-builds Internet & email – data recovery, etc.

0437 625 269 (8.00am to 8.00pm)

Kitchen & Bathroom Specialists

C Concreting

0401 663 428 or 5476 8315 www.bwcprojects.com.au

C Carpet Cleaning SPECIAL RATES FOR LOCALS

5499 9926

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

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN Jim McMahon Electrical Domestic/Commercial/Industrial Free Quotes, Friendly service & advice JIM 0400 117 803 SCOTT 0401 740 592

NEED A GOOD ELECTRICIAN?

AIRCONDITIONING All types of electrical work Powerpoints & lighting Pools, spas & sheds

55/hr

JON JEPSON

FREE POWERPOINT SAFETY CHECK

CALL JON DIRECT TODAY

Phone Les McDermott

Friendly & reliable

1300 50 20 90

0417 797 430 ACN 075 810 463 BSA 77142

“All Aspects of Concreting”

Darryl Johnson - 0415 954 195

Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm

For all your advertising needs please call Sarah on 5438 7445 or email: reception@gcnews.com.au

Prompt, friendly service

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

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

Call Brad & Kaylene Hale, your local carpet cleaning professionals

Ceiling Fans Power points Renovations Switchboards Commercial fitouts Sheds

Call Greg Small ph 5494 9199 mob 0404 903 801

Electricians

ELECTRICIAN

T0022

FQRuote

Lighting New Homes Pumps

Free Advice - Quote Service

M: 0458 637 469

Family Owned and Operated

Pty Ltd

› Domestic › Commercial › Industrial

PO Box 32, Landsborough, Qld 4550

Hale Carpet Cleaning

Give us a go! No Job is Too Small

Lic 76085

Jobs up to $3,300 until QBSA licence arrives

5413 2500

Ceiling Fans Switchboards Phone & Data Lighting Power Points Safety Switches New Houses & Renovations

ALL CONCRETING TO489

BSA 1151520

Shane Montague:

Karsel CONCRETING

41 Caloundra Rd, Caloundra

For all your electrical needs

Computer sales, service, repairs, upgrades, virus removal, networking, custom builds & more

Ken Muller 0467 490 907 Matthew Muller 0409 936 083

projects

Electrical

We come to you! No call out fee!

New Installations & Renovations Ph 5439 0108 Email: knmkitchens@iinet.net.au Fax 5439 0109 Web: www.knmkitchens.com.au

EEs

C Computers

Cabinetmakers

T0037

Your Electrical and Lighting Retailer

mattandmollycarter@hotmail.com ABN: 64526718099

QBSA: 1265118

GEORGE GLENDINNING

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

Top2bottom Cleaning Service

For All Your Renovating Needs Glasshouse local

Window cleaning Small shopping centres Office cleaning

Lic. No. 70875

Diamond

NFL Electrical Nathan 0417 040 291

Cleaning & Maintenance Carpet Cleaning Upholstery cleaning Pressure washing External house wash

TO491

Darrin 0497 788 534

ALL DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL

* Installation * Air Conditioning * Split Systems

Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Owner Builder - Rural - Sheds

Electrical Services Installations, Repairs, Servicing, Airconditioning Domestic • Commercial • Rural • Industrial BSA Lic. No. 71536 PO Box 578, Beerwah QLD 4519 Office: 5493 0054 Fax: 5493 0027

Adam: 0414 482 037 karenandadam8@bigpond.com.au

T0347

Free Quotes & Advice

ABN 89 058 455 025

Ph 5492 9502 Mob: 0409 549 295

QBSA 1229201

Renovations | Carports | Decks Landscaping | Bathroom/Kitchens House Inspections

Lic No 67745

Lic # 74935

SUNNY COAST BUILDERS

C Cleaning T0389

Builders/ Carpenters

Lic # 5582

Locally Owned - Servicing the Hinterland & Sunshine Coast No Obligation FREE Quotes Ph Greg on 0418 741 145 or 5412 1425 G&D Cooke Electrical

Est. since 1983

zedmere@westnet.com.au

Phone 5438 7445 to advertise your business www.gcnews.com.au

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

BSA Licence no 60108

Call 0409 341 261

FIRST CALL FENCING

www.kamconstructions.com

TO043

20 Tytherleigh Ave, Landsborough

Monday - Friday & Saturday by appointment

Phone 5494 8900

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

T0322

your local licensed contractor www.firstcallfencing.com.au

email: matt@firstcallfencing.com.au QBSA LIC1139536

KLM LP Gas Suppliers

5493 0493

Garden Maintenance Same day response Free Quotes Fully insured

T0047

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

Your local Jim services all areas call 131546

E:kamkilcoy@bigpond.com

G Gas

5496 9861 or 0439 303 306 Glasshouse Mtns

H Hire

G Garages / Sheds

Fencing

L P G A S

Home Maintenance

25 Years Experience • Fully Insured • Seniors Discount

GEORGE GLENDINNING

fixitrightqld@gmail.com

G Glass & Security

Landscaping

BEERWAH •W

A & K Glass and Aluminium

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

Servicing the Hinterland all areas

www.jimsmowing.net

Mays Mowing Service 4 Railway Street, Landsborough

MONTY’S GLASS 0439 875 031 5493 0374

Home and Garden Services

Mowing

*Winter Weed Spraying*Hedge Trimming *Pressure Washing *Stump Grinding *Rubbish Removal *Garden Maintenance & Rejuvenation *Senior Discounts

Green Guyz Gardening Also... High pressure cleaning Tree lopping Retaining walls

Phone Terry 0427 948 997 cond. apply

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QBCC Lic: L 1117342

Phone Shane Robins 0418 900 705 a/h 5494 6425

H Handyman Services

Painters

STEVE GASTALDIN

PAINTERS

ALL MAINTENANCE

24+ years experience Free in all types of home maintenance Quotes repairs, painting & minor renovations small acreage mowing

New Work Repaints Roofs Driveways Pressure Cleaning

FIRST

Ph. 5494 9400 or 0401 674 126

0407 946 061

Supporting Environmentally Friendly Paint

For all your general handyman work Interior or Exterior Jobs up to $3,300

No Job Too Small

- any odd jobs -

 Free Quotes  Pensioner Discount  Fully Insured

Call Mark 0428 328 103 Over 15 years experience Jobs Up To $3300

ABN 67 710 267 498

Handyman Service

Building Maintenance I Qualified Horticulturalist From Taps to Reno’s 20 years experience

Jobs up to $3,300

Local

Call Brad 0434 249 861

SH RIG RU

From general lawn mowing & yard maintenance to total garden transformations

Ph 5438 7445 for more details

Free quotes: Call for the Best Price • Windows • Doors • Maintenance

Rick’s

Beerwah & Surrounds

• Design • Retaining walls / Drainage • Paving / Repairs • Gardens / Mulching • Lawns • Mini Bobcat Services TO506

T0392

Phone Michael 0447 341 241

Pruning | Mulching | Rubbish Removal | Experienced Local Operator

Quality Workmanship

LOW COST GLASS REPLACEMENT

• Home • Shop • Office • 7 Days •

0498 638 192

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

BEERWAH LANDSCAPING

www.landsboroughscreens.com.au

MOWING & ALL GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Greenscape

GRAHAM RENWICK

a/h: 5494 0830

Large Acreage Mowing Rubbish Removed

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

GARDEN FEATURES

Ph: 0418 204 159

QBSA 1192667

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

ATER FEATURES

• PATHWAYS/STAIRS • UNIQUE GARDENS &

QBSA 1091741

FREE QUOTES

• New Homes • Repaints • Roofs & Roof Restoration

• Decks • House & Roof Washing PAINTING Do It Right Davie McIntyre Choose Brush Right Painting 0420 662 811 / 5496 9540 Glass House Mountains

SUNCOAST PAINTING

 INTERIOR & EXTERIOR  SMALL & LARGE JOBS  FREE QUOTES  CLEAN & TIDY  LOCAL PAINTER Fully Licenced & Insured Call Charlie: 0411 034 444 or 5494 1223 JULY 30 2014 |

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Painters Cont. BSA 75839

ABN 95 669 531 866

C LO

Servicing the local community

Locating:

Leak Detection in:

Optic Fibre Telstra Cables Underground power Sewer & Storm water Water mains & services

Burst water pipes Rainwater tanks Telstra Drains accredited Pools Fully Insured

Dan Flynn 0437687709

Husband & Wife Team

PAINTERS  Free Quotes  30 years experience

Pipe & Cable Location

All Underground Pipe & Cable Location LEAK DETECTION

TO412

0412 140 164

 Interior / Exterior  Fully insured

info@undergroundpclocation.com.au www.undergroundpclocation.com.au

Plant & Machinery

Email pkriseley@hotmail.com Work up to $3,300 | BN: 26 802 872 147

FINAL COAT

Painting & Decorating Pty. Ltd.

Phone Brian Mobile: 0402 129 665

Quality Commercial, Domestic & Rural Painting & Decorating Call Bennet: 0437 739 237 ABN 50 525 469 643

madfx@live.com

S.A. SELLWOOD Painter & Decorator

ALL Painting Landsborough Local No job to small. Fully Insured Done right for the right price

Shane 0414608757 Pest Control

Operator

Ph: Shane 5494 0056

Will work weekends

BEERWAH

0408 192 814

Old Gympie Rd, l Cal ve 50 HP Posi-Track Landsborough DaGeneral Earthworks - Driveway Specialist

0419 732 364 or 0419 704 408

Plasterers

Plasterer

Phone 0402201625 or forward plans for pricing to wmaplastering@y7mail.com

info@ba-earthmovers.com.au

new homes repaints seamless flooring texture coats high pressure exterior cleaning pensioner

QBCC LIC 822889

HIRE

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Peter or Kim 0498 099 193 The

Shane BOBCAT Schultz EXCAVATOR Local Knowledge Licensed

Excavator and Positrack hire 5 TONNE EXCAVATOR

Plumbers

POSITRACK

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL! For all your PLUMBING needs

Phone John Baker on 0409 20 64 64

TREVOR SANDERSON

Tilting head, auger, rock grab, & hammer 4-in-one bucket (tilting), levelling bar, auger, trencher, forks & laser

e: 2bobearthworks@gmail.com w: 2bobearthworks.com.au

Dan

0427 088 699

CIVIL WORKS SLAB PREPS SITE CLEANUPS TURF PREPS POST HOLES SOIL DELIVERY ROAD BASE / BITUMEN DRIVEWAYS

T0082

Phone Mobile: 0413 330 275 or 5439 0960 Lic’d Plumber and Drainer QBSA 1002354

JASON KOHL PLUMBING MAINTENANCE NEW WORK FREE QUOTES

RENOVATIONS

LOCAL PLUMBER PENSION DISCOUNT

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0412 006 954

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Various Grass Varieties Available Professional Laying Service Supply  Deliver  Pick-up

Mooloolah River Turf 540 Glenview Rd, Glenview Q 4553

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John Annakin 0407 439 526

All excavation work

BSA NO. 1011255

07 5493 0440

Over 20 yrs exp

Maintenance Specialist

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24/7 Emergency Service Available - No Call out Fee & Free Quotes

M 0437 888 181 P 5494 0043

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

One week until the Mountain View Challenge

The Lions Mountain View Challenge is fast approaching with only a week to go. It’s being held on Sunday, August 3 at Maleny Show Grounds. On-line registration closes at midnight on July 27. The first race of the day, the half marathon will kick-start at 7.00am, with the other races following on afterwards. There will be presentations on the day for the School Challenge and also individual events. After the run there will be a barbecue on offer for all those feeling hungry, along with cool refreshments as well as a coffee convener. All proceeds from the event will be assisting community projects along with the Lions Medical Research Foundation. For more information about the event please follow ‘The Mountain View Challenge’ on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/themou ntainviewchallenge?ref=hl. To register in the half marathon or any of the other races follow the link to the Maleny Lions website; http:// malenyblackallrange.qld.lions.org.au/projectsmvc.

Super Strawberry 2014 Round 4

Perhaps the strawberry crop is late this year. Or are the individual fruit smaller than usual? The entries in this year’s Super Strawberry competition are certainly fewer in number, and the weights are not up to past records. However the competition is proceeding, and thanks to Oaklands Farms who are participating so enthusiastically – they have won again in Round 4, with an entry weighing 115 grams. So at this stage all rounds in the 2014 competition have been won by Oaklands! Round 5 will close at 4.00pm next Friday, August 1. Entries can be presented during the week at Coochin Creek Fruitgrowers Cooperative for weighing and recording. Please ask for Helen. Thanks to the Co-op and Beerwah Hotel for their support again this year. The Charity Sports & Spring Carnival will be held on Saturday, August 23, at the Beerwah Sports Ground. All proceeds to Cancer Council Queensland as in previous years. 50 |

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Gymkhana sees pink

The Glasshouse Country Horse and Pony club had a very successful event on Sunday, July 20 with their Pink and Purple Gymkhana, with 143 riders attending. The day was organised as a fun day for pony club and non pony club riders and everyone got into the spirit of the day. It was wonderful to see how much effort people put into the costumes. We raised $500.00 from our raffles which will be donated to breast cancer research. We would like to thank our sponsors: Sandale Saddlery, Hoop Shots, Beerwah Feed Barn, Feed and Fodder, Pro-Sky Aviation Caloundra – ‘learn to fly’, and thank you for all the donations we received on the day from friends and families. Photo courtesy Hoop Shots

Tibros showed high energy

Contributed by Dimi Young Tibro’s netball club entered two teams to compete in the High Energy Youth Tournament held at Metro Association Wembley Park, Coorparoo from July 7 – to 11. This event is an international youth sports tournament. The 2014 event held Netball and Football and is introducing Rugby 7’s, AFL and Basketball in the 2015 event. For more information Email: info@ highenergyevents.com.au The U/16 Tibro Gems came Runners-up in the Cup Tier. The U/14 Tibro Pearls succeeded in narrowing the goal margins between the teams the second time round with the opposite teams played by the end of the week. Both Teams were

formed from the Gems, Pearls and Rubies, original teams played in the Junior Competition on Saturdays. These girls did extra training every week with Tania Whitiui leading up to this event. A new challenge for the girls was the introduction of the Fast 5 Netball Game. Tegan Gisler and Sarah Lillecrapp won a prize each for shooting a 5-point goal. This was a great new challenge for the girls and they enjoyed this immensely. It was a great week for the girls; they had a great time bonding and had heaps of fun. Thanks go to all the parents and coaches who drove the girls to Brisbane each day during those chilly mornings.

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

Maleny High School senior student Samantha Grigor has qualified for the National Cross Country Titles to be held in Perth in August this year. Samantha competed at the State Cross Country titles last weekend in Toowoomba where she finished second in her age division. After finishing with a qualifying time, Samantha is now pleased to be travelling to Perth in late August for the National Championships where she will compete in an individual 3km event, as well as a team relay. “I am very proud to be competing at the

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club

Contributed by Trevor Bertram Results of Ladies’ Day games last Wednesday were Grahame Young and Kerry Capern 23 def Ron Wilson and Rob Scullion; Millie Freshwater, Julie Palmer and Chris Freshwater 21 def Viv James, Noelle Dean and Marleen Bertram 15; and Dennis Hume, Brian Larkin and Warren Blackbourne 28 def Dave Clarke, Ron Rix and John McSwain 15. Thursday afternoon’s ‘Open Pairs’ game was won by Peter Astbury and Graham Nicholson with two wins and a margin of 24 and the Runnersup were Darryl Kull and Rob Scullion with the margin of 12 in Game 2.

Winners of the 2014 Men’s Triples, Bill Tumbridge, Peter Astbury and Graham Nicholson

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Contributed by Jenny Kelly Another great day in paradise for the 68 ladies who came out to play a Single Stroke for trophies generously donated by Julie McMahon and Teresa Keast. The golfing gods finally smiled and I was able to take out the Division 1 prize with a score of 74 Nett. Mavis Brimelow was runner up on 75 Nett. Division 2 went to Margaret Goodger, who continues to play great golf and came in with 73 Nett. Margaret was followed by Sue Wood on 74 Nett. Nearest to the pins went to Gail Gundry on number 2, Di Smith on 5, and Val Turner on the 16th. Division 1 on the 18th went to Kathy Moffat, while Jan Corfield was closest in Division 2. The ball rundown went to 78 Nett. A little rain through the week has helped green up the

Nationals again this year,” she said. “Over the next month I am training extremely hard as I would like to finish my final year with a medal from Nationals.” Samantha Grigor at the State Cross Country titles after finishing second in her 3km event

The final rounds of the Men’s Triples Club Competition were played on Sunday. Results of the Semi-Final in the morning were C Sinton, S Palmer and V Muscat 20 def B Freshwater, T Little and R Sharpe 17; and P Astbury, G Nicholson and W Tumbridge 20 def B Bloomer, D Hume and R Farrell 19. Congratulations to Peter Astbury, Graham Nicholson and Bill Tumbridge who won the Final in the afternoon by defeating Clive Sinton, Steve Palmer and Vic Muscat 22 to 15. Results of Round 3 of the Men’s Pennant Competition last Saturday were, Glasshouse Country Division 2 defeated Bribie Island 66 to 58, Division 4 went down to Solander Lake 32 to 39 and Division 4 went down to Narangba 34 to 42. This Saturday in Round 4, Division 2 plays Caboolture Lakes (away), Division 4 plays Donnybrook (away) and Division 5 has a BYE. Please check the Notice Board for selections. As there are no games at home, there will be plenty of room for social play. Division 5 players are encouraged to have a practice game. Coming Events:1.00pm Sunday, August 3 - Police Visit-In, Club Selected, Mixed.

fairways and the course looks great. We look forward to seeing you out there, until then stay safe and good golfing.

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Local Junior Cricketer member of winning Queensland Team

Contributed by Jill Forster A Glasshouse Districts Cricket Club’s Junior, 12-year-old Tomas Lunt, was a member of the Queensland 12 years and under Schoolboys team who competed in the Australian Championships in Darwin from June 16 – 22. In Darwin the team played five games over seven days with two rest days. Days one and two saw big wins for Queensland over ACT and Victoria. Day four was a close game with New South Wales and saw Queensland just get home with one wicket to spare. Unfortunately, Day five was a big loss to South Australia with South Australia playing good consistent cricket. Day seven was the final day and Queensland needed a win against the Northern Territory to at least tie with Victoria for the title. Northern Territory batted first with a solid 132. Qld managed to pass this score with eight overs remaining. Tomas actually hit the winning runs with a boundary to register the win and ensuring the boys tied with Victoria on points to share the title. At the completion of the carnival, Tomas was ranked number two for the Queensland side in both batting and bowling. He also made the top 20 bowlers list coming in at 17 and entered the top 10 batsman coming in at eight for the entire event. This has no doubt been a very exciting time for Tomas being able to experience playing cricket at a much higher level and also gaining from it socially. Tomas had a great attitude and tried to learn as much from this experience. “Tomas represented his family, club and team with dignity and maturity,” said his father, Brett. Glasshouse Districts Cricket Club wishes Tomas all the best for his future cricketing endeavours. Tomas Lunt, 12 years and under Queensland Schoolboys Team

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LEO July 23 – August 22 This may be a week that you drift off distractedly, as you are reliving the planet’s magical glow of Leo energy, drifting into desires that are fulfilled with love and luxury. This week is the week to regain structure and composure and walk into the week with a practical plan to follow. Leo stirs persuasive skills. VIRGO August 23 – September 22 From last week’s new Moon whatever you may have bottled up may now rise to the surface! Give yourself all the time you need to sort things out. Keep a low profile. Steer clear of those who place heavy demands upon you. On the plus side, excitement could be in store with business income success now. LIBRA September 23 – October 22 A few days ago the new Moon, being in the sign of Leo, is nature’s beautiful way of reinforcing your recent love or celebrations. If you feel a little forlorn or restless, then try a new movie or music festival. This is the time that art and music may move you into the zone of more tender feelings and friendships. SCORPIO October 23 – November 22 From the new Moon of last week you are still very feisty. You may find yourself emerging into a new sphere of activity with promising overtones for your reputation. Take on any suitable challenges. At the end of this month something unexpected may alter your plans. It may turn out to be unexpected fun!

SAGITTARIUS November 23 – December 22 With Mars now firmly in the sign of Scorpio it brings a fiery or perhaps angry action to your fight against those in authority. With many planets joining forces in the sign of Leo it is time for you to plant the seeds for your heart’s dream. In fact, you may find the last week of the month to be revolutionary. CAPRICORN December 23 – January 19 This last week of this month is to channel your energies into investing time, money or energy into something new. Shared interests are not perfectly aligned at this time. You will do better hanging onto your practical common sense and let that be the basis of your decision making. Focus on the big picture now. AQUARIUS January 20 – February 19 This last new Moon period is still giving you a marvellous burst of emotional outpouring of love and affection. This is the week that you may be lost in memories of past events, and being content to see how far your dream has manifested. Someone needs a confidence boost and a reminder of shared interests. PISCES February 20 – March 20 Take advantage of good fortune this week and thereby set your course to shine at work and in efforts to improve and enhance your wellbeing. It’s a week that is important for your psychological health as well as the physical side. That means the planets are making a very positive attitude around your efforts.

ARIES March 21 – April 20 You may find yourself amidst the drama of somebody else or perhaps lost in your fantasy. Ordinary practical work will be put to one side unless you are able to control a distracted mind. You will feel newly inspired about love and yet also need to break free from dependencies. Emphasis on home and family. TAURUS April 21 – May 21 The true expression of love may require making some concessions. It is wise not to sacrifice everything so that you feel you have been taken advantage of. You can make up for what you lack in inspiration at the end of the month by putting in plenty of perspiration! Forget creativity, just get to work now. GEMINI May 22 – June 21 Lingering financial pressures may remind you that shared arrangements may need to be revised putting more control back in your court. Do not spend your hard earned funds in a lost cause. If someone has a better plan structure than yours, take the day off and follow their new structure. Evening joy periods. CANCER June 22 – July 22 Last week’s new Moon could push you to take a chance or to live large again. There is an incentive to earn, but also one to gamble. Don’t risk everything on the gamble, calculate your risks and sense the spirit is with you. It may not be possible at this time to really know what you want but avoid any scams.

Edgar J. Winter. Phone/Fax. 5442 3302 Email: readings@astroclairvoyant.com Discover your place in the Stars! Find your lucky cities, national or overseas. Private, confidential readings are available, Career/ Relocation/ Relationships.

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