March 2014 Vol 16 Issue 3
www.rainbowbeachcommunitynews.com.au Ph:5486 3561 e:info@rbcn.com.au
“Glamour days on the water!” Women celebrate in Cooloola Annually on March 8, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. Through rallies, conferences, markets, theatre and fashion, local activities connect women across the globe. Three events are scheduled on the Cooloola Coast - a Lioness Lunch celebrating Women in the Defence Forces, a Surf Girl lunch and community expo. Originally set up to challenge oppression and inequality of women, last century saw more women in the boardroom, greater equality in rights, more role models in every aspect of life, one could think that ‘all the battles have been won for women’. The unfortunate fact is that women are still not paid equally to that of their male counterparts, women still are not present in equal numbers in business or politics, and globally women’s education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men. Only recently, women in Australian armed forces have been granted rights around breastfeeding policies. It wasn’t until 1980 that all Queensland Surf Lifesaving Clubs welcomed female active members. Rainbow Beach clubbie, Glenys Kidd said, “RBSLSC began in 1965/66 when roles of men and women were different to today. The club house was for the boys. Girls were not allowed in the building.” Women met outside the clubhouse and actively fundraised. Glenys remembers, as a girlfriend, “I wasn’t allowed in the club - I used to sleep outside in the ute - whilst continued on pg 4 my husband slept inside.”
u
See our Fishing and boating sect. pg 35-37
u
(L) Jim Cole went out with Double Island Point Fishing Charters and brought in a trophy red, what skipper Greg Pearce says is a sensational fish and highly addictive! All our charter captains agree February has been a great month for fishing.
In this issue
• Visitor guide - where to eat, what to do... • Local people, local businesses, local stories • “The Badging”, page 20
Page 2
Editor’s Note
Tradition and history Locals and visitors, we hope you like your latest Community News. We know the Cooloola Cove and Tin Can Bay residents
Rainbow Beach Community News is published monthly by Yarabee Pty Ltd T/a Rainbow Beach Community News P.O. Box 204, Rainbow Beach, Qld, 4581 Editors & Advertising Enquiries Heatley and Michelle Gilmore Ph: 5486 3561, Mobile: 0407 660 198 Fax: 5486 3050
Email: info@rbcn.com.au
Web: www.rainbowbeachcommunitynews.com.au Contributions are welcomed from individuals and community groups by the 18th of each month. Issues are delivered on the 1st of the month. A total of 4000 copies are delivered to Cooloola Cove, Rainbow Beach & Tin Can Bay at selected drop off points including all shopping centers, newsagents, tourist hot spots, caravan parks, motels, real estate agents and more. Whilst great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of the publications, the Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent the views held by the Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News. All content is copywrite and may not be reproduced without permission.
Printed by Horton Media, Narangba THE PRODUCTION OF THIS FREE NEWSPAPER IS ONLY MADE POSSIBLE BY YOU CONTINUING TO SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS.
are loving their home delivery - thanks for the feedback. It was a delight to find out more about local industries and local identities this month. Lee Fishing Company has been operating for over half a century, I enjoyed the insight into their history, their working life and how they operate the business as a family. So too do the Sandersons (our “Meet the Local” for March)), however they are on the other scale - just starting in their own business and balancing family life around their new move. It was also uplifting to know two of our Year 12 graduates are on their career path. Apprenticeships, university or gap years - it is positive whenever we see teens gainfully employed, preparing for their future. Congratulations to you both - I look forward to hearing from other youth over the coming months. This month we have covered the RBSS
Badge Ceremony - an annual tradition for the school leaders that signals a coming of age for primary school parents. For International Women’s Day this year, locals are celebrating their traditions - of women in the forces, in surf clubs, and every endeavour. Thank you to all the community groups who supply us with photos and articles. Just a reminder that space is always limited in a paper (the more advertisers, the more space!), please expect articles to be edited, and remember we can only use photos that are high resolution and of good quality. Do support the businesses who help get your messages out there. We are keen to know how important the tradition of the name is to you - Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News. It is quite a mouthful when we answer the phone! Any suggestions? Work has commenced on the Master Plan, with input sought from Council planning staff. MP, Mr David Gibson, expects that community consultation would commence this month - so keep a look out on how to give your say.
Cr Mark McDonald has provided some feedback to RBCN for the Revitalisation Plan in this edition, and we’ll hear more after approval by Council. There are a lot of tourism decisions being made around us, that most of us have seemingly no involvement. For instance, a static all weather tourism display - definitely needed, but many people say a manned visitor information centre is higher priority. Then - where should they be positioned? How will it be organised? If a statics display, what businesses will be listed? Advertising and attracting tourists to the region - there are only so many dollars for this. We need to make sure our spend is worthwhile - and that our most valuable selling points (the names “Rainbow Beach” and “Tin Can Bay”) are part of any regional advertising campaign. It seems whilst we no longer have a Commerce and Tourism Association, Rainbow Beach is vulnerable. Perhaps it is time for traditions to change?
Heatley and Michelle Gilmore
ESSENTIAL SERVICES EMERGENCY - AMBULANCE.............000 EMERGENCY - POLICE......................000 EMERGENCY - FIRE...........................000 Community Centre Rainbow Beach.......5486 3355 Gympie Regional Council......................5486 0800 Dentist - Tin Can Bay.............................5486 4800 Doctor - Rainbow Beach........................5486 3078 Doctor - Tin Can Bay.............................5486 4600 ENERGEX..............................................13 62 62 EPA........................................................1300 130 372 FIRE & RESCUE - Rainbow Beach..........5486 3169
HOSPITAL - Gympie (ind. Community & Mental Health Services)..................................5489 8444 Library - Rainbow Beach.....................5486 3705 Pharmacy - Rainbow Beach................5486 3070 Police - Rainbow Beach.......................5486 8765 Police - Tin Can Bay............................5486 2426 POISONS Information Centre...........13 11 26 RACQ - Rainbow Beach......................5486 8555 School - Rainbow Beach.....................5486 9333 SES - Rainbow Beach..........................5486 3314 Coastguard Tin Cay Bay - VMR 417........5486 4290 Wildcare - Violet Hopkinson...............0407 574 321
Warren Truss MP (Federal Member for Wide Bay)..........1 300 301 968 David Gibson MLA (State Member for Gympie).............5486 3651 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COTTAM, Mary................................5486 8607 or 0403 006 758 DEACON, Arthur.............................0419 624 208 HOLT, Neville...................................5486 3250 HUXLEY, Anthony Lewis..................0418 715 065 MISSEN, John Joseph......................5486 8153 SYSTSMA, Sandra Evelyn................5486 8343 (Please phone to make appointment for JP services)
Local News
Page
3
New group prepares for disaster
Cooloola Coast Community Information Group is made up of a committee of local people such as - Police, Ambulance, Rural Fire, SES, Coast Guard, Gympie Regional Councillors, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, business owners, community groups and community members to cover the townships of Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove, Goomborian and Neerdie in times of disasters or emergencies. In an emergency or disaster the group will operate from the Tin Can Bay SES shed on Snapper Creek Rd, Tin Can Bay and be linked to the Gympie Regional Council Disaster Centre, as an information centre for the Cooloola Coast area and can be contacted on 5486 4483 or Gympie Regional Council on 1300 307 800. The Chairman of the Information Group is Terry Steele. Terry has a huge amount of experience with time spent in the Army, the SES, Emergency Service Coordinator at Maroochy Airport and he has also worked in the Department of Emergency Services. Our next meeting will be on March 4, 2014 at the SES Shed, Tin Can Bay at 9.30am.
It’s on again! Clean Up Australia Day has three locations on the Cooloola Coast - join in on Sunday March 2, 2014 to help clean up, fix up and conserve the environment. Tin Can Bay SES shed, Snapper Creek Road (opposite school grounds) 8:00am - 12:00pm
Chairman Terry Steele handing the Cooloola Coast Community Information Group plan to Mayor Ron Dyne
Cooloola Cove Centenary Park Playground (off Mauretania Avenue, Cooloola Cove) 8:15am, BBQ afterwards at midday Rainbow Beach Phil Rogers Park BBQ area from 8am, BBQ afterwards at midday
A new crop of Prep students
The Prep/1 class have settled in well for 2014
Page
3
Local News
Page 4
Three ways to celebrate improvements were made and women took up many positions instructors, committee members, even president. The role of the Surf Girl has changed from beauty competition to focusing on surf lifesaving and fundraising. International Women’s Day celebrates that women have real choices - they can become surf lifesavers, astronauts and prime ministers, attend university; women can work and have a family.
please contact Jill Press on 5486 2843. SLSC Lunch 2013-2014 Jupiter’s Summer Surf Girl entrant Brittany Neumann is calling all members and supporters, past, present and future, to celebrate the role of women, girls and ladies in Surf Life Saving at Rainbow Beach. Tickets are $30 from the club and includes cocktail on arrival (from midday), hor d’oeuvres, lunch, dessert, lucky door prize and entertainment.
Community Gathering and ‘Inspiring Change’ Free Expo Soul from the Belly’s is hosting displays from a fitness instructor, sports shooter, Toastmaster, belly dancer, Cooloola Coastcare, presentations and by various community and social groups, sports clubs, alternative therapies, health and well being practitioners, Buffalo Hall on Emperor St in Tin Can Bay; from 9.30am and presentations start at 10am. For more information contact Jess Milne on 0411 218 254.
International Women’s Day has moved from a reminder of the negatives to a celebration of the positives, a chance to ensure that the future for girls is bright, equal, safe and rewarding.
Lionesses are looking forward to their International Women’s Day event continued from pg 1
u
In 1980, one of a Queensland’s first female bronze squads was formed at Rainbow Beach and women stayed in the female dormitories of the new clubhouse. “My daughter is 28 and she can’t believe that women didn’t have that right. Now women can have any position, including female lifeguards.” Just like women in society in general,
Join women globally and celebrate Saturday March 8, 2014:
Lioness Lunch The Lioness Club of Tin Can Bay has advised that some tickets are still available for a fantastic day of celebration for “International Women’s Day, 9.30am at the Tin Can Bay RSL Hall. Tickets can be purchased at Jilly’s - Tin Can Bay for $15.00. This event is open to all of the Cooloola Coast community, and sponsored by Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News. For all enquiries
Lifesavers with girlfriends and sisters, 1971-72
Local News
Page
5
International Women’s Day on the coast
By 1995, numbers of women grew in the club (quite a few familiar faces here!) ABOVE (Photo to the Left) Female Bronze Squad: Jane Langton (slightly obscured), Janelle Lally, Sue Freeman, Sandy Murray, Wanda Treeby (slightly back), Tracey White.
RIGHT First RB Surf Girl, Tracey White (on left) 1971-72 season: plenty of sideburns, but no active female members allowed
Page 6
Local News
Rainbow Beach - a training Mecca by Michelle Gilmore
We’ve got hills, flat roads, awesome beach, pool, bush and a perfect blend of accommodation, eateries and tour options for an active getaway. It’s a growing market - just last weekend twenty muscled individuals paid good money to work up a sweat. They (wait for it) CYCLED to Rainbow Beach from the Sunshine Coast - all 170km, enjoyed dinner at the pub, and suckers for punishment took on a 6am run and 8am swim. Not just a ten minute dawdle but a ninety minute trail run on the Cooloola Great Walk, with the added bonus of a two kilometre ocean swim. Then they cycled 170km home.
in their distinctive style a couple of times daily, for at least ten days. Amongst them were international players, and Aussie representatives. They stayed in a couple of holiday houses and spent good tourist dollars whilst they were here.
the popular Tough Mudder at Caloundra, Mudrunners in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland - even Papua New Guinea is making a buck out of it!
Tourist operators already offer active tourism options - like surfing, kayaking, gliding and diving - we even have a multiday Great Walk.
Look at the huge influx of athletes to town for the annual Rainbow Beach Double Tri and Rainbow Beach Trail Runs. Numbers grow every year.
It is good business, so what are local proprietors doing to secure this trade? We know we have excellent fitness trainers, massage therapists and a broad range of accommodation options from budget backpackers and B and B’s to luxury apartments and holiday homes.
But it is our position, on the unspoilt “Nature Coast” that will secure the market share here.
Other locations are cashing in - with
Administration Manager Lisa Crowther from Atlas Multisports organised the event. It’s called a “Multisport Camp”. Lisa said, “We decided to visit Rainbow Beach as it was a challenging distance for our group to ride from Mooloolaba. It has great trail running and open water swimming and excellent accommodation facilities for our Athlete’s.” “The pub is a fantastic spot to have dinner and refreshments on the Saturday night. Also Tony Shadforth, the owner of the pub trains with us.” Now horses for courses, besides the Pub for dinner, I know this doesn’t sound like a pleasant weekend out for many of you. Me either. Yet, if we look at some of our tourism trends, more and more people are buying into it. Over the January school break, a big group of racewalkers pounded the beach
Multisport campers agreed that the 170km ride to Rainbow Beach was a challenge, but scenic!
We need to exploit this opportunity and trend. I guess this is another discussion point for our defunct Rainbow Beach Commerce and Tourism Association.
Out and About
Page 7
Page
7
Scenes from nippers age championships
95 BEACH RIDES, SWIMMING RIDES, DAY RIDES AND FULL MOON RIDES
(thanks Naomi from Tin Can Bay Boat Hire for photos)
Page 8
Local News
Meet a Local - Garry and Katie Sanderson Three boys, two dogs, two ringneck parrots and one profanity screaming galah (with a fear of anything that flies) made the sea-change along with new RACQ owners Garry and Katie Sanderson. “When this came up we jumped at it.” said Katie. Trading in her high heels and their good stable jobs, “We wanted a lifestyle
change. Bailey starting prep, put it in perspective for us.”
to Brisbane City.”
“If we hadn’t done this, there was no way we could have picked them up from school and after school care costs a fortune.”
They bought the RACQ off their old friend Robbie Rye. “Robbie still looks after Roadside Assist and towing, we look after the mechanical workshop and offline insurance/group membership.”
“It was all such a blur, with the boys in care 13 hours per day, 5 days per week. Our jobs were one hour ten minutes drive
Katie says there was a lot of work when they split the business in half early November. As a Suncorp team leader,
she managed personal insurance for Toowoomba and Brisbane floods and Gary is a mechanic. “It’s been a steep learning curve for me, not Gary.” No wonder! Katie still fits in amongst the phone calls, deliveries and customers, cuddles with her boys, supervising toy cars and craft, school pick ups and swim lessons. Garry’s family owned the Rainbow Beach Caravan Park and grew up with Robbie. Katie said, “Robbie had been trying for years to get us up here, but it had to be the right time.” It didn’t take many holidays to Rainbow Beach, “I fell in love with the place. I’ve always dreamt about [living here], it’s even better now with the kids.” It has been an adjustment and Katie admits she’s juggling, that it has been hard as working parents who didn’t see the kids as much to a home office and kids “24/7”. She says they pack a beach bag every day, pick their own swimming spots for boys Bailey (5), Sebastion (2 1/2) and Logan (1 1/2). After swim lessons there are plans for nippers. Garry says his oldest lad loves watching dad work on the vehicles, “Bailey has 100 questions - he’s always asking me things.” With no more 2 hour commute, Katie tells us Gary just has to say ‘Geez traffic is bad today’ as they walk “two seconds” to start their workday.
Sebastion, Garry, Katie and Logan Sanderson happily settled in Rainbow
They are both smiling, “We’re here for a very long time - to watch the kids grow up.” (Don’t worry, the swearing bird is kept out back!)
Local News
Page
9
Page 10
Local News
Wolf Rock Dive Report by Cheryl Maughan, Wolf Rock Dive Some brilliant diving over February this year has kept customers raving about Wolf Rock and what a fantastic dive we have here. With improved visibility we have been enjoying the entire vista of Wolf Rock under water surrounded by about 50 grey nurse sharks, giant Qld groper, eagle rays, bull rays, turtles, octopus, leopard sharks and so much more. In amongst all these animals are huge schools of baitfish, trevally, kingfish, barracuda and mulloway. To see more photos and comments about the dives at Wolf Rock go to our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/wolfrockdive
Batfish at Wolf Rock
Visibility has been in the range of 20 – 30 metres with water temperature 25 degrees.
Grey Nurse Sharks
Local News
Page 11
Historical Cooloola Thomas Rochford and Family by Marion Young In late 1907 Thomas Rochford and his wife moved to Double Island Point to work as a lightkeeper with two other families. His wife Bertha and seven children came with him. She had two more children while here and sadly she died suddenly at the Lady Musgrave Hospital in Maryborough on June 5th, 1911. She was aged 36 years and leaves a family of nine children: Mabel, Thomas,Maggie, John, Henry, Irene, Alfred, Mary and George. The eldest, 17 and the youngest, 12 months. Probably his last correspondance to the Department of Public Instruction was written on 17th June 1911 (11days after his wife died). He was complaining about the school hours being changed by the superintendant to suit himself. Also, when the superintendant’s wife is away, the teacher has to board with us. There is payment due for this board from the 13th of May to the 31st, so please forward it to us. Oblidge, T Rochford, Double Is. Point. Well, Kate Rocks, the teacher was asked to then give an explanation to the Department,:-Subject; Explanation re; Mr Rochfords letter. She then stated that the Department had approved the changing of the school hours to suit the station, some time ago and the matter of the teachers board is with the Superintendant and the Marine board. This was duly passed on to Mr Rochford. Mr Rochford moved back to Maryborough to work with Walkers Shipyards.
Saturdays 10:00am Sundays 8:00am
FROM
$5.95
MONDAYS
Schnitzel Night $11.95 (DINNER)
TUESDAYS 2 for 1 $19.95 (DINNER)
WEDNESDAYS
FROM
$5.95
Bistro Specials
Daily 12.00pm - 2:00pm
(DINNER)
THURSDAYS Rib Fest $19.50
About six months later, the following year, January 31st, he died from typhoid fever at the age of 42 years, leaving the nine children orphaned and in very poor circumstances. The Doctor of the hospital, Dr David Morrison, placed an ad in the paper, Re; The Rochford Orphans. To raise a public subscription to help the family of the late Thomas Rochford. The case is a very sad one as there is only a young lad of 16 who has a job in the foundry to help support them. “I appeal to the charity of the people of Maryborough to assist. I beg to enclose a cheque for £2/2/- to start your subscription fund.” About 1500 people came to the concert/benefit night, held at the Bungalow in Maryborough. About £80 was raised from tickets at door and this will be added to the Rochford funds. This family was the guardian of our lighthouse for over three years. There are photos of this family in my book, “Lights of Cooloola”. Copies of the book can be purchased at Rainbow Beach and Cooloola Cove Newsagents.
Meditation class for beginners Come and learn Meditation techniques in this four week course held at the tranquil space at Rainbow Beach Massage and Natural Therapies. Commencing Saturday 1st March, 8.30-9.15am (after Saturday morning yoga 7-8.15am), then every consecutive Saturday for four weeks. In the modern world that values activity, achievements and results, it is not surprising that many people are turning to meditation, due to a fundamental need for inner peace, silence and reflection. How often do you find yourself a victim of your own negative thoughts? Some people believe that is impossible to control ones thoughts, however the art of meditation teaches how to calm the unruly mind, detach from the constant mind chatter and maintain equanimity in the face of
Page 11
life’s inevitable turbulence. Meditation leads us to our own source of happiness which is to be found in our own inner peace rather than outside of ourselves. The positive benefits of meditation are too many to be listed here, however the decrease and management of stress that occurs through learning how to meditate is so important in today’s hectic and often fast paced world. Meditation is a fantastic life empowering tool and practice, so if you have always wondered about meditation but didn’t know where to start, then this may be the perfect opportunity. Call Renee on 54868388 or 0408637 639 to find out more. Hope to see you there!
(DINNER)
SUNDAYS Roast Specials
(LUNCH & DINNER) FROM
5:30pm Everyday
$9.95
Family BBQ $10.00 (DINNER)
TAKEAWAY
No phone orders excepted
must be ordered within the venue.
Local News
Page 12
Local family firm casts a global net added seafood product, supplied to the seafood markets in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and more recently overseas. They also are popular for locals and tourists with Thursday deliveries to Rainbow Beach. Kids love the window, they can check out seafood processing and filleting by hand.
Peter Lee from earlier days on the trawlers by Michelle Gilmore
Peter Lee is at home digging ice as he is negotiating international deals. He tells us about his adverse beginning in the family trade, the challenges faced now and how they cracked the overseas market. Peter was shovelling when I first caught up with him. He and his wife Lisa run Lee Fishing Company on Norman Point, Tin Can Bay. This family run, locally owned business has been operating since 1951 when patriarch Vern Lee commenced estuary fishing and crabbing in Tin Can Bay. Peter says, “My grandparents were in their teens when they moved to Tin Can Bay. Dad’s father was an estuary fisherman,
with a small, flat bottomed boat.” Vern worked with his Dad in the estuary until the mid 60’s when he built the trawler, Kerry K - named after his daughter and wife, Kay. Then Vern and Kay built another timber vessel in 1973, expanding their prawn fishing fleet, building up the business into 13 trawlers. “It was a really good fishery, were good.”
dollars
Lisa says, “Peter’s mother, Kay, is the backbone of the business. She is still here when Peter has gone home! If we are short on staff- she’ll still give us a hand for the day.” Today Lee Fishing Company is a fully integrated operation incorporating catching, processing and marketing. They specialise in export quality fresh and value
Peter says he coped with the affliction by working through it. His dogged persistence on the trawlers paid off, although it took him twelve months to get over. He has had his share of pitching and
Peter and Lisa are an indefatigable team, pinning them down is no easy task between the demands of processing, deliveries, even helping out other trawlers. Even though they were generous with their time, this story would have made an earlier edition, excepting Peter had been out all night trying to salvage another trawler. A life spent fishing wasn’t always on the cards for Peter, “I wanted to be a fitter and turner... and nearly began an apprenticeship.” Instead, he started on the boats in 1979, and once again his future could have been very different. “I went into the family business as a deckhand at 15 years. Dad took us out and I was violently seasick, the worst seasickness! I would come to port and say never again, and then two days later I wanted to go again. No one forced me.”
Lisa Lee, busy processing
Local News rolling, and cyclonic weather - in fact he and his wife Lisa worked on a trawler together for two or three years before they were married.
Page 13
get bored. At 76, he has energy to burn, and is very active in our company. Dad is looking after trawlers in the Arafura Sea and based at our Indonesian offices in Jakarta.”
Lisa started in the processing plant in 1992. Her parents Keith and Lillian Clark moved to Tin Can Bay in 1983 when her Dad accepted a position in charge of the ambulance station. That was back in the day they were manned by only one person. Lisa worked at the bakery, as a dental nurse and the pub cook before she commenced work at Lees.
Peter and Lisa now sell seafood into Asia
In fact, Peter’s entire family (3 brothers and a sister) has been involved in the business over the years. “Bruce manages things in Jakarta. Darryl ran the factory for seven years, skippered boats and now works in the mines and he and his wife Vicki runs the Snack Shack. Kevin skippers a prawn trawler and manages other trawlers - we now have three fishing vessels. Kerry, my sister, used to skipper boats, now she is out of the industry and drives heavy machinery for the forestry.”
Together as managing directors they have built up the business, and tackled the daunting international market. Peter explained that the longer seasons and larger supply of seafood required more sales, sales that they couldn’t reach in Australia. The decision to attend a tradeshow in Hong Kong to meet buyers was a good one. “The best thing I’ve done was meeting people - I got into exporting and offshore markets for scallops and spanner crabs.” “We now send seafood to Vietnam, Hong Kong and Indonesia, and we’re in talks with two other countries.” When asked about the challenges he faces right now, Peter says it is a full time job trying to decrease overheads. At the moment, they are considering solar panels to reduce expenses. Peter says that in seafood manufacturing he is competing with markets in other countries, and cheaper products in Japan and Canada.
Lee family: Darryl, Bruce, Kevin, Kay, Vern, Peter.
Kerry with her brothers
For someone who describes himself as having “been here forever” and “never lived anywhere else”, Peter is very humble about what he says is “only a small business”.
“Doing business in Australia, processing costs are through the roof - wages, fuel, electricity, we need long term cuts to stay competitive.”
As the interview finished, he admitted, “I feel like my head’s going a million miles an hour, there’s a boat coming in, a shipment leaving Sydney.....” Businessman Peter, was already concentrating on the next task at hand.
When asked if Vern had retired, Peter laughed, “We should have never let him
Classic style at a great price!
Turn Key House + Land
$272,633
*
GST INC.
4
Classic facade
DINE
FAMILY
FR
PORCH ACTIVITY
LINEN
ROBE
WIR
LAUNDRY
BED 1
ALFRESCO mwp Pty
BED 3
ROBE
INCLUDES: • Express Series inclusions • All council fees • Residential sewer + water connection
2
• FLAT BLOCK IN COOLOOLA COVE • OVER 900m2 TURN KEY HOUSE + LAND PACKAGE
$272,633*
BED 2 BATH BED 4
W.C
ROBE
MEDIA DOUBLE GARAGE
*DISCLAIMER: Images may depict landscaping, fixtures, finishes and features either not supplied by G.J. Gardner Homes or not included in any price stated. For detailed home pricing, please talk to a New Homes Consultant.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS Call Jessica
✆0458 223 262
20 870
DESIGN CENTRE: 3 Mary St, Gympie OPEN: Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30pm
✆ 5482 3444 Visit
gjgardner.com.au
QBSA LIC NO. 1168830 TONIC5039
The Pacific 199 Starter
KITCHEN ENSUITE
2
Local News
Page 14
Arco’s is popular as ever Tony and Tanya Heading have brought back a little bit of Italy to Rainbow Beach. In the courtyard behind the pub, you’ll find a well loved eatery with a great atmosphere, called Arcobaleno on the Beach.
and booths, is set in Rainbow’s very own piazza.
“All of the locals that come in, say they have been waiting for Arco’s to reopen. They like it because it’s out of the main strip,” Tony explains.
“Our chef Luca, trained in Italy has created a beautiful pasta and main menu with regular specials. The seafood platter is particularly popular with prawns and scallops sourced locally from Tin Can Bay. Dan is on our woodfired oven, whipping up a variety of traditional
This little BYO restaurant/cafe has many reasons it is so popular. It’s laidback alfresco style with the cool original murals
Tony and Tanya with daughters Sam, Shona and son Kingsley opened the business mid January.
Sam and Luca say the woodfired pizza oven has been busy
Italian pizza’s and much loved Aussie favourites. The seafood platter is really popular, with prawns and scallops from Tin Can Bay.” “We try to use local, chemical free produce - like Scotty’s ham, not shop bought. We also source tomatoes and herbs locally and from our markets.” The Arcos team make their own pizza bases, with an organic flour, as well as offering gluten free pizzas and bases.
They use single origin, chemical free coffee from near the D’Aguilar Highway. Arco’s is proud of its family friendly vibe – offering a great kids menu, low sugar milk shakes and access to toys and colouring in. Kids are welcomed to watch the whole pizza making process. Tony and Tanya plan to “see where it takes us” and wanted to thank everyone for all their support. Open from 9am until close, it is worth the visit.
Watching the creation of their dinner!
Local News
Page 15
Page 15
Local News
Page 16
Launching their careers... Last year’s high school graduates are out in the big wide world. If you or your son or daughter has exciting plans after Year 12 in 2013, please drop us a line! Congratulations to you both and to all the other Year 12 graduates on the Cooloola Coast!
Dan Head
Ashlee Young
Mum, Cassie Head says, “We are tickled pink he is with a great bloke like Brett and his family. Brett has put other apprentices through with one finishing his trade qualifications last month, hence Dan’s opportunity.”
Ashlee, daughter of well known teachers Al and Therese, survived grade 12 and is off to bigger and better things. She was offered a place at Griffith University in her first course preference, a Bachelor of Business and Psychological Science spanning across four years.
Dan recently started as an apprentice plasterer with Brett Lindenberg, from BJ Plastering. The apprenticeship will take 3 and a half to 4 years to complete.
Traditionally the TAFE component has been 4 blocks of 3 weeks full time, 5 full days a week, 8am - 4pm, but this year the system is changing. Instead, Cassie says it is proposed that all the written work will be performed online and assessed onsite - charting new waters for everyone. Dan is living with his Mum Cassie (and his Dad, Ashley when he is home) and spends time with his girlfriend’s family in Gympie.
Dan, ready for work
“Dan was chosen because he had completed Year 12, was a big strong lad, getting his licence this month, keen and willing worker and is an early riser! Dan is loving the work and the crew he works for.”
“I’m hopeful I will be able to handle the work load as well as managing an exciting social life now that I am 18,” Ashlee confesses. Although slightly apprehensive about starting a new life in Brisbane Ashlee is eager to meet new people and gain a little more independence. “Navigating Brisbane is Ashlee (right) with a friend at her graduation also rather daunting for me. I’m sure it will be a stressful contrast in comparison to the streets of Rainbow Beach. I will miss the quiet and calming atmosphere that is Rainbow, the friendly faces and of course our gorgeous beach but I am confident that relocating to Brisbane will make me fully appreciate my hometown when I come back.”
March
Sandhurst Kalamata Pitted Olives 2kg jar
Raw C Coconut Water 12 x 330ml Tetra Pack
.
/carton
Page 17
Page 18
Local News
Book now for the Blood Bank
Harvey Barkwell is helping 3 lives every time he sits in the bloodbank chair. The Blood Bank van will be in Tin Can Bay on the 31st March from 9am to 2.30pm and anyone who wishes to donate over there will be most welcome. This still gives you the required period of time between donations to be able to donate in Rainbow Beach in June when they are due here again.
Birds around the Bay
You may already have had a call from them and made a booking. If not, ring 13 14 95 and the call centre will give you a time.
Local members of the Queensland Wader Study Group count shorebirds on roost sites around the bay every month. Migratory shorebirds return to the same roost site year after year. Counting the birds regularly and then comparing the counts over time gives a good idea of how successful the breeding season has been up in the northern hemisphere and also how the birds have managed on their long flights north and then south again. Unfortunately, shorebird numbers are declining every year but each year we see a similar mix of birds on each of the roost sites. However, there is one bird that I have not seen for a couple of years. Terek Sandpipers have only been found on one site south of Inskip Point and I have not seen them on this site for some time. They roost in mangrove trees with Grey-tailed Tattlers. When they are roosting they both tuck their heads under their wings. Because they are very similar in size and both grey and white coloured they are very difficult to identify. If they pull
their heads out from under their wings then it is easy! Grey-tailed Tattlers have straight bills and Terek Sandpipers have up-curved bills. For some time I have been hoping to get close views of these birds but each time I approach their roost they fly off to the other side of the bay before I can get my binoculars up or my camera focused on them. This last week was different. The birds stayed sitting on the branches and I was able to photograph them. There are still Terek Sandpipers mixed in with the Grey-tailed Tattlers! From what I saw before the birds flew off approximately a quarter of the flock were Terek Sandpipers. This time they flew off because a Tern flew too close over their roosting tree! If you want to join our monthly shorebird counts then phone Dorothy Pashniak: 54880057 and if you want to read more about the birds I see every week then visit my blog at http:// www.sandystraitsandbeyond.blogspot. com.au/
Local News
Page 19
Little Athletics - up and running! Athletics as not much more than running. In truth, it is a whole lot more - a uniquely Australian activity for children and teens. It is based upon the sport of athletics (track and field) but events are diverse running, jumping, throwing and walking and they are modified to suit the age and ability of the children.
committee members, participants facilitators.”
and
To register your interest or hear about
the sign on date call Tamara Kelly on 0458111591. And please, spread the word............
The emphasis is on fun, participation, performance, technique and getting involved with your family in physical and healthy activity. The motto of Little Athletics is ‘Family, Fun and Fitness”. All sports use the skills developed at Little Athletics in a range of aspects of their sport. It recognises that children vary widely in shape, size and athletic ability, and is thus one of few sports that successfully caters for them all.
Tori and Nate Kelly: running for Little Athletics Cooloola Cove mum and businesswoman, Tamara Kelly, has called on the coastal community to start a Little Athletics group. Tamara says she has had a good response already, but people see Little
Each year across Australia, approximately 100,000 boys and girls enjoy the activities that Little Athletics has to offer. Tamara met with a group of interested community members late last month in Tin Can Bay and said all were welcome, “If you could let your parents, teachers and friends know, we are looking for coaches,
Nate, Tamara and Tori are calling on all coastal families to start a Little Athletics Club
CIRS host Community Discussion on Grief and Loss Loss and grief are part of life and every person at various times will experience these phenomena. To assist individuals to understand the many aspects of loss and grief the Resource Centre is organising a Grief and Loss Discussion at the Community Hall on Tuesday 1st April 9.30 am to 12.30pm. Come and enjoy a cuppa and listen to Health professionals Cobi Van Deres, Social Worker Gympie Community
NOW AT
Health, Bronwyn McFarlane, Clinical Coordinator Little Haven Palliative Care and Sally McDonald, Bereavement Support Nurse Palliative Care Gympie. This community activity is appropriate for those who have suffered loss prior to March. We welcome your attendance and appreciate registration at the Community Centre.
Trash and Treasure Enquiries continue for our Trash and Treasure market being held in the Rainbow Beach Community Hall. Call in to the Community Information and Resource Service office and put your name down. At $5 a table it is an economical means to dispose of the “stuff” hoarded at home that’s been gathering dust. The date is still pending as we would like to give those involved the best opportunity to make sales.
Queensland Ombudsman Office staff called in for a friendly education session with our volunteers last month. Brochures are now available about the services they offer. Printer/photocopier for CIRS will be replaced during the next week. This means less grey hairs for those volunteers who have been struggling to keep up with the antics of the old system.
MADILL MAZDA 109 RIVER ROAD, GYMPIE PH: 07 5480 5588
Page 20
Local News
Ambassadors of the school
The school leader ceremony was recently held at Rainbow Beach State School. Principal Micheal Grogan congratulated the elected students and told the audience that “The standard you walk past, is the standard you accept.” Representatives from Police and our local Mayor kindly presented their awards and badges. The Mayor impressed upon the other students, how important leadership skills were in the community. The dignitaries joined parents, staff and students at a celebratory morning tea. The “Badging” (as named by one of the Grade 4’s) was a great success, with plenty of the school community looking on. As always, parents are surprised at how quickly those school years fly. In 2014, school captains were drawn from two years, not one as both Year 6 and Year 7 head off to high school in 2015.
The school leaders happily partook in a delicious cake made by Rainbow Beach Bakery
Congratulations to all the students - they underwent further leadership training last week in preparation for their roles.
Back row: Principal Micheal Grogan, Mayor Mr Ron Dyne, Mick Emery and Michael Brantz from the Police Beat Middle row: House Captains: James and Sarah (Fraser) , Arwen and Hugh (Cooloola) Front - School Vice-Captains: Levi and Rochelle, School Captains: Sam and Keely
News/Community Groups
Page 21
Positive response to Rainbow Beach plan Council has received an overwhelmingly positive response to its Rainbow Beach foreshore draft redevelopment plan at the community consultation sessions held earlier this month. Divisional Councillor Mark McDonald and Portfolio Councillor Rae Gâté along with relevant council staff held one on one meetings with members of the public at the Rainbow Beach Hall and report there was general agreement to the approach being undertaken by council. Cr McDonald said he was encouraged by the positive sentiments of those that attended the sessions. “I applaud the people that came along to give their views,” said Cr McDonald. “They gave an honest appraisal of the work being undertaken by council and we value the time they have taken in coming forward. “All opinions from all interested parties will be taken into consideration. “The masterplan was generally endorsed by the community members that attended, with some minor changes including an additional section of footpath.” Cr McDonald said council had already upgraded areas of the Rainbow Beach foreshore and he was
thrilled that locals and visitors are utilising the parks and facilities. “Two years ago no-one used the parks at Christmas and this year there were families everywhere enjoying the open spaces, which was fantastic to see. “We have recently removed an old playground for safety reasons and council is currently exploring options to install a more modern playground in the near future, with additional consultation to be undertaken with the community before the playground design is finalised. “One item of particular interest was a proposed future visitor information centre at the northern end of Laurie Hansen Park. Consultation to date indicates this site would be better utilised as a small multi-use event and casual use picnic shelter, similar in type to the southern most shelter recently constructed in Phil Rogers Park. “This shelter would then be available for general park use as well as for small weddings, larger family reunions and similar functions. “Investigations into a static tourism display will be undertaken as part of a separate project at a later date.” The final plan is expected to go to council for its endorsement in March.
The poor old pirate ship is no more, I wonder what will be in it's place?
Tin Can Bay Camera Club The Tin Can Bay Camera Club met on Wednesday 19 February for its monthly meeting. The topic for this month was ‘Bottle/s’ and Ben Stoffil from the Gympie Camera Club was our judge for the evening.
Ron Johnson- Mercatello-A Grade Merit
The winners in A grade were Ron Johnson (honour & merit), Louise Smith and Julie Hartwig (merits) and B grade Geoff Skoien (honour), Frank Posch and Peter Cahill (merits). Ben provided feedback on our images and I think we all learnt a lot from his comments. Later in the evening Ben talked to us about the benefits of taking images in Raw and also demonstrated the use of Adobe’s Camera Raw for processing the Raw images. Also during the meeting,
Rachelle Jarrat, editor of the ‘The Bay Bulletin’ announced the results of this year’s cover competition and Julie Hartwig, one of our members, was the winner; second was Ken Ferguson and third Maree Prior. Rachelle displayed the final twelve images in the competition. Congratulations to those who made the final twelve whose images will be on the bulletin’s cover for the next twelve months. Next month’s topic is ‘Boat/s’. It should be an interesting evening so why not come and join us at 7pm on Wednesday 19 March at the Tin Can Bay Library? For information about membership and club activities contact our Club Secretary Cathy Reed 5486 4010 or email cathy@spiderweb.com. au or refer to our website http:// tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/ tcb-camera-club#
Peter Cahill-Picnic Wine-B Grade Merit
Page 22
EXPERIENCE thE bEst of
Page 22
The fatal five
Fraser Island
by Michael Brantz, Rainbow Beach Police This month the Central Police Region (which we are a part of) is promoting Road Safety Week which runs from the 17th of March to the 23rd of March inclusive. You have probably seen some type of media advertising that talks about the ‘Fatal Five’ as it relates to road safety. The components of the ‘Fatal Five’ are speeding, drink and drug driving, failure to wear a seatbelt, driving while fatigued and distraction and inattention. These five areas are all major contributors to road crashes throughout the state and are the offences that police target with their road safety activities. Distraction and inattention was added to the ‘Fatal Five’ in 2013 after being identified as a main cause of road crashes. The major offender in this category is mobile phone use which has been shown to increase your risk of a crash four-fold. Driving is a complex activity which is performed in a constantly changing environment, so it is vitally important to focus on the task of driving and not try to perform other tasks which take your focus off the road. Drink and drug driving continues to be a major contributor to fatalities and injuries on Australian roads despite Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limits being in place for over 25 years. We are continually surprised here in the Tin Can Bay Police Division at the number of drink drivers we catch on a monthly basis. The sad part is that a lot of these offenders are driving very short distances, some less than a kilometre, the worst only about a hundred metres. So instead of a
EURong BEACH RESoRT • great location for 4WD’ing and fishing • Check out our online hot deals.
168 $ 98
$
• Stay on Fraser island’s famous 75 mile beach
* apartment
Contact your local agent or
accom.
* Hotel
from
accom.
1800 111 808
eurong.com.au
• 2 & 3 day all inclusive guided tours ex Hervey Bay, Rainbow Beach or Brisbane.
135
$
from
Contact your local agent or
short 10-15 minute walk home to sober up, they are faced with a court appearance, loss of licence and a fine (and this is the best case scenario). Over the years there have been numerous media campaigns seeking to educate the public about the dangers of drink driving, one of which used the phrase, “If you are planning to drink, then plan not to drive”. It’s a simple message and often the simple message is the best. There are plenty of other options to get home other than driving while intoxicated, make use of them. We continue to detect numerous speed related offences around the Tin Can Bay Police division, both on the major arterial roads, smaller local streets and the beaches. While police detect speeding offences using the posted speed limit as the benchmark, speeding also means driving too fast for the prevailing weather, light, traffic and road conditions without full regard for the vehicle condition and driver skills and experience. The primary concern with speeding is that it increases your vehicle’s stopping distance, as you travel further in the time it takes you to react and brake, and then your vehicle travels further once the brakes have been applied. This extra distance can mean the difference between having, or avoiding, a crash. No-one likes getting a traffic ticket, but road safety activities conducted by the police are all about reducing road trauma. Driving your vehicle is one of the most dangerous activities you can engage in, and most of us do it on a daily basis. So please stay safe when you are out driving on our roads by paying attention and following the road rules.
Off to High School
Cool Dingo ToUR • Fun and adventure on Fraser for 18-35s
Police Beat
*
pp per day all inclusive
1800 372 737
KBRV1075
cooldingotour.com
Shakirra, Crystalrose, and Ella wait for their first bus trip for 2014
FRASER EXPloRER ToURS • 2 day /1 night all inclusive tour incl. lake McKenzie • All meals and accom. at Eurong Beach Resort • Day tours also available from Rainbow Beach or Hervey Bay.
Contact your local agent or
149
.50*
$
pp per day quad share
160
$
from
*
pp day tour
1800 372 737
fraserexplorertours.com.au *Conditions apply. Subject to availability.
Kingfisher Bay Resort Group
Cody, Coby and Dylan ready for school
Community Groups
Page 23
Rainbow Beach – Library Happenings Monday & Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm, Wednesday & Friday 2pm – 5pm, Saturday 8.30am – 11.30am, 5486 3705, Visit us at: www.gympie.qld.gov.au/library Membership Gympie Regional Libraries welcome new members and joining is easy! Just bring along a form of identification with your current residential address, fill out a membership form and take advantage of our generous offer of 20 loan items for a 3 week loan period. Visitors to the region are welcome to join and don’t forget to bring your library card each time you come to the library. Freegal Music Gympie Regional Libraries now offers free access to downloadable eMusic with access to over 3 million songs in MP3 format, including Sony Music’s extensive list of artists. Library members can download up to 3 free MP3 songs per week to keep! Visit our webpage, and login to Freegal Music using your library card number and pin number or contact your library for more information about this service. Songs downloaded are all in
MP3 format. Downloaded music can also be transferred to an MP3 player or iPod or burnt to a CD. Gympie Reads”
Regional
Libraries
“Great
If you haven’t picked up your copy of “Great Reads”, we recommend you do so, especially if you are looking for inspiration when selecting something to read or watch. Every title mentioned in “Great Reads” is held by the Gympie Regional Libraries and if we don’t have it here at Tin Can Bay, we can reserve it for you. Contributions are welcome, so if you would like to write a review about any item held by Gympie Regional Libraries, please bring it in or email it to: library@ gympie.qld.gov.au
Book review by Rae Because of the obvious reference in the title to Donald Horne’s 1964 book “The Lucky Country” I presume the author hopes this book will attract similar acclaim: we shall see.
Horne’s theme was that Australia was a self-absorbed society obsessed with possessions and “having” at the expense of excellence in any other field except sport.
Cater’s main theme is that the Australian spirit of equality and fair-go is being threatened by a new breed of sophisticated Australians who presume a superior “virtue” and tend to look down on others who they see as not being as well educated as themselves. This they think gives them a right to rule. Some might think this is a bit rich coming from a man who is an editor at “The Australian” and has worked for Rupert Murdoch for twenty four years. There have been enormous changed over the last fifty years. Some of them for the better: the recognition of the part women play in the progress and betterment of our society, our treatment of those less fortunate than ourselves, more tolerance of the opinions and lifestyles of others. Some for the worst: more worries about job security and jobs for our children, more families needing two incomes, less time for caring, friendship and being at peace. I like books written by journalists because, if they are any good, they write simply and to the point. I suggest you give Nick Cater a fair-go and decide whether he has made the point for fair-play.
Lots of Library Lovers!
The library hosted lots of book lovers for the Valentine's Day afternoon tea. (thanks to Caroline Taylor for the images)
All About Bookkeeping
Page 24
Community Groups
Page 25
Page 26
Local Services/Community Groups
Church Of The Good Shepherd News by Annette Collins World Day of Prayer Service 10am Friday, 7th March The congregation of the Rainbow Beach Catholic Church of St Peter the Fisherman looks forward to welcoming members of all the Cooloola Coast churches to this year’s World Day of Prayer Service at their church in Manooka Drive. This is a worldwide movement of Christian women of all traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer on the same day each year. More than three million people in over 170 countries will join in this year’s service which has been compiled by the women of Egypt and is entitled “Streams in the Desert”. An invitation has been extended to the year 6 and 7 students of our Rainbow Beach School to attend with Chappy Ronnie. Morning tea will follow the service - all
are invited, especially any visitors! Shrove Tuesday Pancake Morning 4th March Come and join us for morning tea as the church family serves pancakes and coffee outside the R. B. Bakery in the main street as a fundraising prelude to lent. Our thanks, as always, go to Jamie from the bakery for his generosity as well as the Fitzgerald family for allowing us the space in front of the butchers for seating. Combined Lenten Study Commencing on Thursday, 6th March, this will be held at St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church every Thursday until Easter at 3pm. All welcome. Calendar of Events: (all welcome, especially visitors) Anglican Church Services 9 am each
First aid course on offer
Cooloola Coast Ambulance Committee is back into the swing of things, looking forward to 2014.
list for information regarding treatment. The booklets are magnetised and can be placed on the refrigerator for easy access.
The painted numbers on the Rainbow Beach driveways have proved extremely positive, making the lives of Emergency Services much in a call outs. Please ensure that the house number on everyone’s home is in a prominent place with easy visibility, especially at night when there could be an emergency.
The LAC is once again intending to offer funded first aid courses to community/ sporting groups/ clubs and other community minded individuals on the Cooloola Coast in early to mid-May. The course is a recognised QAS introductory First Aid Course with the aim to increase the pool of trained first aid people in the area in the event of an emergency. To express an interest please send your name and contact details by email to Cheryl Zunic at josephandcheryl@bigpond.com. au or telephone 54868070.
Medical Information Booklets are still available from local pharmacies, surgeries and the Rainbow Beach Library at the cost of a gold coin. This listed information concerning medications is very helpful if an emergency arises and is easily altered as medications change, and gives the Ambulance Officers a ready
Bingo at the Country Club at 9.30 am is ongoing. Good luck everyone.
Sunday, followed by morning tea. denominations most welcome!
All
Ecumenical Family Gathering and Sausage Sizzle 4pm 3rd Sunday each month – 16th March. (St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church Service in Manooka Drive is Sunday 7am) Prayer Group At the Church - 10am Fridays - All Welcome Mahjong/Games Mornings are held at 9am each Wednesday in our hall. Arts and Craft Group meets 9am 2nd and last Tuesdays of each month. Your prayers are requested - if you know anyone sick or in need of help and prayer, please contact the church. We pray for John Bradey, Ruby McLean, Pam Lidbetter, Lynn and Peri Sanchez, Audrey Gilbert, Barbara McGladrigan, Cyndari, Jahli and Seth Parton and Rika Martin and we give thanks for the blessing of healing received.
“You have to decide whether you’re going to become a warrior – or a worrier. There’s no middle ground. When you’re faced with a health crisis, a family crisis or a financial crisis, you either choose to stand on God’s Word and fight, or give in to worry. This side of Heaven we will never fully understand why bad things happen to good people. But we know that God is good – all the time! So when bad things happen, you will either give in to fear and allow it to destroy your peace and well-being, or you will become a warrior armed with God’s Word and rise up against it. When fear threatens to engulf your mind stand up with the Psalmist and say, ‘Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.’ (Psalm 56:3)” The Church of the Good Shepherd,17 Carlo Road, (first street on the left entering town). Rainbow Beach Christian Radio - Vision Fm 87.6 True peace comes from above – it’s like falling snow! God Bless!
“Are You a Warrior or a Worrier!!” Bob Gass www.the wordfortoday.com. au
Rainbow Beach Progress Assoc. Inc. After the fabulous weather and successful holiday season it’s time to look at 2014 and get into the swing of things. It was great to recently host a couple of Sunshine Coast Paragliding folk around town on a ‘look see’ of our various facilities as they realised we have a lot more to offer than they first thought. Fingers crossed they will choose Rainbow Beach and be able to get their festival up and running in 2015. Our initial enquiries to relevant stakeholders regarding our Serpent Festival also look promising for
starting next year. WATCH this space! The Councils foreshore masterplan is on track for this years’ budget and I have been advised that once approved, work would start later this year. Fingers crossed as this will make a HUGE difference to the area – thanks to Sandy Brosnan for putting in our final design requests to the Council recently. REMINDER: Our next meeting will be Wednesday March 12 at 6pm in the Community Centre.
Community Groups
Page 27
Rainbow Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association The committee from 2013 was re-elected at the AGM: Mark Lawler, President and Secretary; Mary Boyce, Treasurer; Marc Dargusch, Walter Dobkins and Coral Johnson, Committee members. The committee worked very well together and another good year is anticipated. The report from the last meeting was written in some frustration as a number of letters to Gympie Regional Council (GRC) had not been answered, however, replies have since been received. Action has been taken on beach signs; the issue of parking on traffic islands in the main street has been referred to police and some work may be done in the future to make it more difficult to park there; signage about littering will
be reviewed and we were informed again that GRC is not responsible for beach entry/exit signs at Rainbow Shores. This last issue will now be pursued with the state government. It is good to know that the Rainbow Beach and Inskip Peninsula masterplan is well underway and we look forward to the vital public consultation part of this process. We are interested too in the plans the government has for the land covered by the Rainbow Shores Stage 1 lease when the lease expires. GRC representatives met with residents, by appointment, at the Community Centre to discuss the Rainbow Beach Foreshore
Concept Plan. The plan has been available for public scrutiny for some time. Unfortunately, some people were unable to take advantage of the meeting times because there was minimal publicity, not much notice given and it was in working hours. In the meantime, Cooloola Coastcare Association has produced an excellent submission in response to the plan and it is strongly recommended that anyone interested in the vulnerable area that is our foreshore contacts Cooloola Coastcare to have a copy of this report emailed to them. Just a couple of points made in the submission: previous federally –funded projects whose aim was to protect the
dunes were not acknowledged or assessed; some exotic plants have been chosen when we have appropriate native species readily available; some of the work mentioned in the concept plan had been done prior to any meetings. It would seem that more consideration, discussion and consultation is required. Hopefully, there will be future meetings, these will be publicised well in advance and will be held in the evening. The next meeting will be held at 7pm on Tuesday 8 April at the SES shed. All current and prospective residents and ratepayers are most welcome.
Rainbow Beach Over 60’s
Sandra and Lyn at Jilarty’
Don Helen and Margaret cooling off before breakfast
Valentine’s Day for the Over 60’s began with a swim followed by breakfast at Jilarty’s Café. The hot showers available after the swim were an extra treat as were the chocolate rosebuds Margaret C brought along for everyone to honour the day. With tummies satisfied we then went to the Library to remember our good friend Colin Berry who passed away last year. Thanks to Margaret, Barry and Jilarty’s for a great morning. Here are the next few events for your diary. Please let the organisers know if you are attending: MONTHLY MORNING TEA: Tues 4th March. Which happens to be Shrove Tuesday. Rainbow Beach Bakery is sponsoring a fundraising Pancakes morning tea for the Good Shepherd Church, so this month we will gather there in the main street at 10.30am. MARCH Wed 12th 9.30am Gympie Ten Pin Bowling $6.50per game. $8.50 sausage sizzle and salad with tea the coffee. Margaret B- 54868201
Helen Barry and Don (with his Valentine’s rose) at Jilartys
APRIL Thurs 24th Rain Forest Walk and picnic Lunch - Bymien Picnic Area BYO Lunch, chairs and drinks meet at the
Margaret and Col’s dog Rusty in Rusty’s favourite place Church Hall 11am. For those who require a lift - toilets on sight - but no water, call Lil and Ray 54863462 MAY Mothar Mountain and Rock Pools Watch this space for details. If you would like to join us at any of the events, please ring any of the numbers above.
Page 28
Local News/Community Groups
Whatever expands to caravan hire and sales
Dedicated service rewarded at RSL AGM
Whatever (Qld) have now been servicing the Tin Can Bay area for 2 years, the one stop caravan repairs shop at Tin Can Bay has added more to their logo! On top of Whatever (Qld) services, owners Steve and Nickey McNamara now have a dealer’s licence and are able to sell your caravan or vehicle on consignment. Nickey says, “We can take that hassle away from you, dealing with people and trying to advertise it. We do it all for you, so come on in and see Steve.” “We also buy caravans and RV’s outright, as well as caravan hire.” They stock the light and easy tow Jayco Freedom that sleeps 2 with single beds and the Jayco Expanda caravan that can accommodate up to 7 people. Their very competitive rates include Weber BBQ, chairs, table, TV, all you bring is the linen ( that can be arranged too at an extra cost) for that dream holiday. “This is a great way to try caravanning before you buy or a superb way of travelling without the outlay and expense of your own caravan. So if you need to get away, an extra bedroom for visitors, or hubby is in the dog-house, come and see us!” It really is “whatever”! From fitting a basic accessory to full caravan re-clades from hail damage and accident damage, all interior repairs and more. Remember they cover all your insurance claims. Steve and Nickey provide all aspects of cabinetmaking including a new kitchen for your home and custom made timber slab furniture and giftware shop too. Birthdays will be easy - you can buy that man in your life barware, caravan and RV accessories, billiard and dart accessories and other giftware. After two years on the Cooloola Coast, they thank the community for the strong support they have received. Nickey says, “With over 32 years’ experience in the industry, we at Whatever (Qld) can do whatever you need!” Call in and see them at 12 Scullett Drive, Tin Can Bay - just down from Mitre 10.
The Rainbow Beach RSL Sub-Branch were proud to see three of members receive recognition awards for dedicated service to the RSL Sub-Branch: Pat Naylor OAM - Deputy President, Joe Casey - 10 years service as President (2004-2013) and John Molkentien for services as Treasurer and fund raiser. Congratulations, thank you and well done. Elected office bearer positions for 2014 are as follows: Joe Casey (President), Pat Naylor OAM (Deputy President), Trevor Ansell (Vice President), JohnMolkentien (Treasurer), Darren Davies (Secretary). Anzac Day is fast approaching. The Rainbow Beach RSL Sub-Branch would like to advise everyone that the Sub Branch dawn service will commence at the Cenotaph at 4:15am on Anzac Day, 25th April. The service will conclude with a Gunfire breakfast served at the Surf Club. A second service will commence at 10:00am with a march through the town, from centre block up Rainbow Beach Rd past the shops to the assembly area at the Cenotaph. All are welcome and invited to attend.
Cooloola Cove Residents & Friends Inc Meetings were held in February by the Executive Committee with Mayor Ron Dyne and Councillor Mark MacDonald, prior to the General Meeting re: •
road signs and some local signs to make them more specific.
•
original assurance that there would be another picnic shelter in Federation Park, was reiterated
•
very real need for railings in some places where creeks are deep and paths narrow e.g. Nautilus Drive and Investigator Avenue
•
in agreement, request will be in writing that it would be good to have some facilities available for youth and discussed a skateboard park
•
request to State Government for pedestrian crossing in at Queen Elizabeth Drive increase safety when walking from Cooloola Sands to the Shopping Centre.
•
manager willing for installation of a path so people can avoid walking through the car park
Mothers’ Day Raffle New fundraising project has fantastic prizes - see us outside Woolworths and elsewhere. Clean up Australia Day Sunday 2nd March - Meet at Federation Park corner of Mauretania Avenue and Discovery Drive at 8.30am, all welcome. BBQ after.
The Rainbow Beach RSL Sub-Branch AGM was well attended
Next meeting We are hoping to welcome David Gibson MP,Thursday 13th March, 7pm.
Community Groups
Soundwaves Something for everyone – that best describes the line up of musicians for the kick off Soundwaves concerts for 2014. Angelique and Abbey-Rose are coming from Neerdie. Negotiations are being held with Olivia Nolan (with her band?) from Kilkivan and the A.I.C.M. - this is yet to be confirmed. Rob Medcalfe from TCB will be presenting some new compositions with his fingerstyle guitar work and vocals. Jo Templeman and Lucien Lowe part of the TCB rock band “4580” will be there with their ukulele and guitar. Pam Graham (TCB) and Sue Flower (Wilson’s Pocket) will again present their exquisite professionalism on piano and mandolin. No doubt husband Len Graham will fit in there somewhere. Sarah Mitchell will be supported by Andy Cooke and Isabella Adamson (all from C.C) one of the songs is the haunting “Scarlet Town” by Gillian Welch. Terry Tebble (C.C.) will be debuting with his guitar on a few songs. Neil Sutton (C.C.) will be featuring a John Williamson set on his Gukelele, a cross between a guitar and ukulele which he recently made. Ross Brown (RB) will again soothe the oldies with his solos. So, come along to the Rainbow Beach Community Hall 2pm on Sunday 9th March - Enquiries or new participants ring Frank 0438080950 or RBCC 54863355.
Page 29
Tin Can Bay Quilters The year seems to have just started, and here we are in the third month. We have already made some small novelty items to start up our busy years programme. The Rainbow Beach art show, “Brushes by the Sea” was a showcase for the talents that abound in our coastal area. Bev O’Rourke won the best Quilt, with her blue Kaleidoscope. Teena Guy received the Encouragement award with her appliqued quilt. Congratulations to two of our members. In March our programme is: 4th March : Full day workshop with Adele, making a Carpet Bag. Those enjoying the day, please bring something to share for lunch. Please bring $35.00 Pretty in Pink, President M a r i e C a s e y present e d several awards at our Valentine’s D a y meeting, including ‘High Performance Leadership’ to Kaye Olson, and Advanced Communicator Gold to Mick Beswick. Toastmasters recognise achievements of all members. Kaye’s award was in recognition of her organisation and leadership skills during our Conference. Congratulations Kaye and Mick. That same evening our VP Membership Jessica Milne conducted
with which to pay for a bag frame and tutor. 11th March: We are sorting fabrics for our Friendship Day Quilt. We have started working out the colours using the Colour wheel. The colours that don’t fit are Yellow and Violet, ( opposites on the Colour wheel) also Black or white backgrounds. Please bring fabrics you think are suitable and/or 11/2 “ strips.
Bev’s ‘Kaleidoscope’ quilt
18th March: Trapunto and corded Cushion cover. 25th March: Block of the month. If you are visiting or have moved to the area you are welcome to visit or join in, We meet every week at the ‘Complex’ at 9am.
T e e n a ’s Quilt
her first induction ceremony by welcoming Geoff and Anne Shepherd as members, and Daniel Grady was Toastmaster for the first time. Congratulations Geoff, Anne, Jessica and Daniel. Events to look forward to – Division Conference in Gympie on 1st and 2nd March where Jessica Milne will represent our Club and Area in the Table Topics Competition; New Speaker, Tall Tales and Interpretive Reading Club Competitions on 10th March; OUR BIRTHDAY DINNER 5th April; and District Conference in May at 8 Mile Plains. March meetings – 11th and 25th at Tin Can Bay Library 6:30 for 7pm start. Want to know more - give me a call on 5486 4377 – Linda Fewtrell
Image President Marie Casey presenting Kaye Olson with her High Performance Leadership award
Cooloola Coast Medical Transport Inc.
Music Plus is back again We are very pleased to announce that all the usual musicians and funny story tellers are gearing up to entertain you for the next three months, so don’t miss any of these enjoyable evenings if you can help it.
Increased demand has led us to trialing an extra car in our fleet since January and have come to the conclusion that six cars will now operate on a regular basis.
We have been granted a thirty year lease on a block of land in Tin Can Bay which has existing buildings and garages needing renovations. We will hopefully be able to fund this with the $120,000 allocated by the federal
government to build our own premises.
Please volunteer An extra car means we will need more drivers. Most volunteers are either retired or semiretired and have other interests and hobbies which includes travelling. This means we do struggle on occasions to find six drivers five days a week. The most popular destination is Brisbane followed closely by Nambour and Gympie.
Drivers, office staff, fund raisers and car cleaners are all volunteers, we have a management committee of six who are also involved in all of the above roles. We ask you to book your medical transport as soon as you receive your appointment to avoid disappointment. Monday - Friday 8.30am - 12.30pm, 5486 2488, 5/6 Scullett Drive Cooloola Cove, ccmtc@bigpond.com, http:// www.cooloolamedicaltransport.com.au
Piano, mandolin, guitars by the .... dozen....! Well, two or three at least! Songs for you to sing and beautiful voices to hear. Big John has yet another BIG BASS and this time it has three strings and he is already practicing, so the band should be in fine form! Jo & Tibor (Tommy) now known locally as “ENCORE” have been playing professionally once at the Yacht Club on Valentine’s Night and can be heard on some Friday evenings at the “Sleepy Lagoon”. We hope they will still play for us whenever they can. Lucien has been brushing up on his classical technique and the reading of music in several bands and orchestras. Sue Flower is her usual accomplished self and will be present at our evening but before all that she will be at Rainbow Beach Community Hall in “Soundwaves” on Sunday 9th March at 2pm, together with many others you know. Try to get there. Next Music Plus Thursday 27th March 7pm $2 entry and refreshments after.
You’re guaranteed to come out ahead. Switch your current home loan to Wide Bay Australia It’s simple. Just bring in your home loan and we guarantee to beat your current rate and fees so you come out ahead (exclusive of any refinance costs*). We could also save you extra with features like our Mortgage Muncher 100% offset, and a package home loan that’s free of monthly account fees. To find out exactly how far you’ll end up ahead, talk to one of our home loan experts today!
widebayaust.com.au/ahead Wide Bay Australia Ltd ABN 40 087 652 060, Australian Credit Licence No.239686 is the credit issuer. This is not an offer to lend - final approval is subject to meeting our credit assessment criteria and providing supporting documentation. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply - full details on application. Prior to entering into a credit contract with us you should read our credit guide available at our branches or www.widebayaust.com.au. *‘Guaranteed’ loan savings are achieved by providing a lower combination of interest rate and on-going fees compared to your current home loan but does not take into account any refinancing costs.
Page 30
Fishing
Regular Feature Mick and Paddy
was burned pretty badly.
Stew died in a fire and his body
The morgue needed someone to identify the body, so they sent for his two best friends, Mick and Paddy. The three men had everything together.
always
done
Mick arrived first, and when the mortician pulled back the sheet Mick said, ‘Yup, his face is burned up pretty bad. You better roll him over.’ The mortician rolled him over and Mick said, ‘Nope, ain’t Stew.’ The mortician thought this was rather strange. So he brought Paddy in to confirm the identity of the body. Paddy looked at the body and said, ‘Yup, he’s pretty well burnt up. Roll him over.’ The mortician rolled him over and Paddy said, ‘No, it ain’t Stew.’ The mortician asked, ‘How can you tell?’ Paddy said, ‘Well, Stew had two arseholes.’ ‘What? He had two arseholes?’ asked the mortician. ‘Yup, we never seen ‘em, but everybody used to say: There’s Stew with them two arseholes.’
Sex after Death A couple made a deal that whoever died first would come back and inform the other if there is sex after death.
Their biggest fear was that there was no after life at all. After a long life together, the husband was the first to die. True to his word, he made the first contact: “ Marion ... Marion “ “Is that you, Bob?” “Yes, I’ve come back like we agreed.” “That’s wonderful! What’s it like?” “Well, I get up in the morning, I have sex. I have breakfast and then it’s off to the golf course. I have sex again, bathe in the warm sun and then have sex a couple of more times. Then I have lunch (you’d be proud - lots of greens). Another romp around the golf course, then pretty much have sex the rest of the afternoon. After supper, it’s back to golf course again. Then it’s more sex until late at night. I catch some much needed sleep and then the next day it starts all over again” “Oh, Bob are you in Heaven with the Angels?” “No... I’m a rabbit in Dubbo!!!!! Stewart and Barbara Stewart and his wife Barbara go to the county fair every year and every year Stewart would say,”Barbara, I’d like to ride in that helicopter” Barbara always replied, “I know Stewart, but that helicopter ride is seventy quid, And seventy quid is seventy quid! “ One year later Stewart and Barbara went to the fair, and Stewart said,
“Barbara, I’m 75 years old. If I don’t ride that helicopter, I might never get another chance “ To this, Barbara replied, “Stewart, that helicopter ride is seventy quid , and seventy quid is seventy quid “ The pilot overheard the couple and said, “Folks I’ll make you a deal. I’ll take the both of you for a ride. If you can stay quiet for the entire ride and don’t say a word I won’t charge you a penny! But if you say one word it’s seventy quid.“ Stewart and Barbara agreed and up they went. The pilot did all kinds of fancy manoeuvres, but not a word was heard. He did his daredevil tricks over and over again, But still not a word... When they landed, the pilot turned to Stewart and said, “By golly, I did everything I could to get you to yell out, but you didn’t. I’m impressed! “ Stewart replied, “Well, to tell you the truth I almost said something when Barbara fell out, But you know,seventy quid is seventy quid! “
Page 31 She would eat properly so as not to be skinny like her Shoestring Cousins. When she went off to Europe, Mr. And Mrs. Potato told Yam to watch out for those hard-boiled guys from Ireland and the greasy guys from France called the French Fries, and when she went out West, she must watch out for the Indians so she wouldn’t get scalloped. They sent Yam to Idaho P.U. (that’s Potato University ). So that when she graduated she’d really be “in the Chips”. But in spite of all they did for her, oneday Yam came home and announced she was going to marry Richie Benaud. “Richie Benaud!!!!”, they cried. They were very upset and told Yam “You can’t possibly marry Richie Benaud because he’s just ........ Are you ready for this? Are you sure? * OK! You asked for it: Here it is! * * ***** ... just a COMMONTATER!” Repent
Potatoes Well, a Girl Potato and Boy Potato had eyes for each other, and finally they got married, and had a little sweet potato, which they called ‘Yam’. Of course, they wanted the best for Yam. When it was time, they told her about the facts of life. They warned her about going out and getting half-baked, so she wouldn’t get accidentally mashed, and get a bad name for herself like ‘Hot Potato’. Yam said not to worry, no Spud would get her into the sack and make a rotten potato out of her! But on the other hand she wouldn’t stay home and become a Couch Potato either.
Two men Ward and Smith were discussing religion about sins and repentment. Ward, with a grin, said this reminds him about an old mate who was a house painter who used to make his paint go a long way by thinning it with turpentine. Well, once he was painting a church and a mighty clap of thunder sounded and a downpour started. The paint was so thin it washed completely off the boards and suddenly a flash of lightning knocked him to the ground and he heard the voice of God booming: “Repaint! Repaint! And thin no more”
Page 32
Regular Feature
Kate’s Kid’s Corner
Thanks to Lynne Alsop from Rainbow Beach Library and NPWS/ Steve Parish for assistance with this page.
Puzzles
The local bar was so sure that its bartender was the strongest man around that they offered a standing $1,000 bet. The bartender would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and hand the lemon to a patron. Anyone who could squeeze one more drop of juice out would win the money. Many people had tried.... over time: weightlifters, blacksmiths, etc., but nobody could do it. One day, this scrawny little fellow came into the bar, wearing thick glasses and a polyester suit, and said in a small voice, “I’d like to try the bet.” After the laughter had died down, the bartender said, “OK”; grabbed the lemon; and squeezed away. Then he handed the wrinkled remains of the rind to the little fellow. But the crowd’s laughter turned to total silence.... as the man clenched his little fist around the lemon.... and six drops fell into the glass. As the crowd cheered, the bartender paid the $1,000, and asked the little man: “What do you do for a living? Are you a lumberjack, a weight-lifter, what?” The little fellow quietly replied: “I work for the Australian Tax Office.”
Regular Feature
Page 33
The pub crawl begins by Peter and Margaret Grant Well, we told you that we were doing a pub crawl this year. So, here we go. We started the year off with the Rainbow Beach Hotel. Unfortunately, we do not have a picture of the old pub but here we are out the front of the new hotel. The modern appearance of the hotel hides its earliest beginnings in the 1960s. Sandminers were the first to use the area as a ‘town’. By 1969, Back Beach, as it was known to the locals who frequented the area, was gazetted as the town of Rainbow Beach. This new Rainbow Beach Hotel was built on the site of the ‘old pub’ in 2010. After leaving Rainbow, we travelled south for our first show in Newcastle. When passing through Macksville in northern New South Wales, we were told of the Pub With No Beer. THAT sounded like a place we just HAD to visit. After driving through 20-odd kms of beautiful rolling hills and picturesque valleys, we arrived at Taylors Arm to find the most amazing pub. It is full of memorabilia overflowing to the old church at the back with its walls lined with an astounding collection of beer cans. Even though the town boasts a population of just 52, the pub is a-buzz on weekends with the visitors that come from near and far for the bands that play to a packed house. It’s also a well-known 12volt camping place for travellers. We camped beside the local cricket grounds with 2 other travellers. And the amazing thing was that, even though there was no mobile telephone coverage, we had great TV reception from our Saturn Antenna. There is a bit of controversy about whether the Taylors Arm Cosmopolitan Hotel was the one that Slim Dusty sang about or a hotel in Ingham, Qld. After talking to the locals, we were convinced that their Gordon Parsons (Australian country music singer) who wrote the song The Pub With No Beer wrote about this hotel. When in the 1940s he was working as a cedar getter at Sheet ‘o’ bark Road, on a very hot day came down to the pub (the only pub within 30 or so kilometres), when he ordered a beer, the bar person told them they had run out. The locals had drunk the whole monthly quota (war time quota), before the month was out. Gordon Parsons then passed on the song to Slim Dusty who needed a song for a B side of his record Saddle Boy. The last pub we visited before the Adelaide show was the hotel that our son manages in Canberra, the Mercure Canberra. This heritage-listed hotel was opened in 1927 and is one of Canberra’s oldest hotels. It began as accommodation for parliamentarians and public servants but today caters for tourists and conference attendees. The hotel has maintained its 1927 exterior but the rooms have been modernised.
Next month, who knows where we will be. Safe travelling.
Page 33
Page 34
Community Groups
Coastcare has made a submission to council in regards to concerns about ratepayer funded infrastructure on fragile sand dunes as ‘a strategy of retreat from erosion prone areas is generally the preferred option’ to maintain coastal resilience.
utilised for Parks works under the guise of environmental management. Mr Truss said he would ensure Minister Greg Hunt would be alerted to this issue. Cooloola Coastcare’s submission can accessed on www.cooloolacoastcare.org. au on the downloads page.
Importantly, there has been no assessment or audit of previous Widgee Council foreshore plans, NHT (Coastcare), Envirofund or Caring for Our Country projects that were completed in partnership with the 3 different councils since 1995 under an Integrated Coastal Foreshore Management Plan. These federally funded projects were designed to protect the dunes and all 3 programs’ on-ground works have been slashed / removed; while exotic plants have been introduced with no follow-up rehabilitation plan for the dunes in a changing climate. As the Coastcare Projects Coordinator is the Burnett-Mary representative for Qld Water and Land Carers, these concerns were also taken to the deputy Prime Minister, Warren Truss. Land and Coast Carers alike would not want to see federally funded ‘Green Armies’ mistakenly
Maree Prior with Member for Wide Bay Mr Warren Truss - Cooloola Coast care has received $2500 of federal funding to care for the environment
Cooloola City Farm
Plant of the month is Scaevola calendulacea (Scented fan flower), a vigorous trailing plant with bright green, succulent leaves and blue/purple, scented, fan shaped flowers for much of the year. Purple fruit follow the flowers. It likes full sun, good drainage and is a sand stabiliser. (Photograph: Mary Boyce) City Farm, opposite the Community Centre, on Tin Can Bay Road, is open to the public for plant sales on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 am-3pm, 07 54862304, ccfni09@gmail.com, www.cooloolacityfarm.org A reminder that the current free tree vouchers are valid until 31 May 2014 only and the next vouchers will not be available until the September rates notice. Over the next few months, we will discuss the different habitats we have in our locality, for example, coastal, dry heath, wallum etc, the soil and climatic conditions that prevail and the plants that grow there. We begin with the coastal zone, a vital region that is frequently tested by high winds, salt spray and high seas. Above the high tide level, the wind forms the loose sand into dunes. Frontal dunes, to be discussed this month, are nearest the water, behind them are the fore dunes and the hind dunes take up the rear. Few plants can survive the harsh environment of the frontal dunes and this limited range of vegetation plays a significant role in protecting this vulnerable zone from the elements. Removal of the naturally occurring vegetation causes erosion and subsequent exposure of plants in the fore dunes to severe conditions they are not designed to withstand. Land close to the shore, whether publically or privately
owned, will also be affected if the dunes become unstable. The most common plants on the frontal dunes are low-growing with long runners rooting at nodes thus enabling the plants to hold onto the loose, unstable sand. They tolerate strong sun, lack of nutrients, extremely dry conditions, salt spray and winds. By covering the sand, they trap the particles thus limiting sand movement. Over time, as the dunes form and reform, these sand-hugging plants grow up through the sand and stabilise the dunes. Examples of the plants that help stabilise the sand are Canavalia rosea (Coastal jack bean), Carpobrotus glaucescens (Pig face), Ipomoea pes-caprae (Goat’s foot convolvulus), Scaevola calendulacea (Scented fan flower) and Spinifex sericeus (Beach spinifex). Two trees that can withstand the harsh frontal conditions are Pandanus tectorius (Screw pine) with its thick prop roots and Casuarina equisetifolia (Coastal she-oak), though the latter have suffered badly at Rainbow Beach after the severe weather conditions of the last couple of years. Protection of our dunes is very important and we should all use designated paths off the beach where this is possible, to each do our bit to keep our precious dunes intact. Next month, the topic will be fore and hind dunes.
Fishing and Boating
Page 35
Rainbow Beach Fishing Report by Tony Stewart 54868666.rainbowbeachfishing.com.au Things really quietened down this month with back to school and work. Then some really bad weather was thrown in. As I write our vessel is at Tin Can Bay having its yearly anti-foul and gearbox service. This would have to coincide with good weather, but we are off for a month so you have to follow the diary. I am looking forward to pulling in Victorian Snapper, and it looks like one
of the best years ever in that State, where a lot of Fish are 10-12kgs. I definitely won’t be targeting the 100kg Tuna -that is for the young ones!
Nick’s Spangled Emperor
For this time of year our last few trips offshore have been very good, as wehave been able to dodge the current run this month. Our main catches were made up of Squire, Pearland Moses Perch, Maori Cod, Parrot,Spangled Emperor with the odd Cobia and Dolphin Fish. Hopefully while I am away you will be fortunate enough to receive plenty of rain as the economy of Gympie is so reliant on good seasons. At present this area is desperate for soaking rains. ‘Til next month- stay safe.
A happy punter with a Squire
Probably our biggest daily catch of Maori Cod on Charter
Skipper Rick’s Big Pearl Perch.
Page 36
Fishing and Boating
February - a cracker month for fishing Keely Rose Fishing Charters owner, Ed Falconer has been surprised with the catches last month. Typically, February is very quiet on the fishing front, but 2014 has been different. Even when weather conditions were poor, there were still catches on the beach and bay. Ed commented on facebook, “Cannot remember such good weather through February - for quite a while anyway. The fishing is brilliant when you are only a couple of miles offshore and land this sort of quality. Top shelf!” “Headed offshore on charter today another glamour day on the water. Had a hot bite on the dolly’s this morning with them smashing lures left, right and centre. Total mayhem - the boys were having a ball and bagged out in under an hour. Picked up a good mix of reef fish throughout the remainder of the day.” He reported a really good mixture of sweetlip, moses perch, parrot, hussar,
scarlet perch and lots of dolphin fish. Greg Pearce from Double Island Point Fishing Charters has also reported excellent catches online last month, “Started on the Spanish this morning and left them biting with seven in fifteen minutes! Then we jumped out a bit wider and found some nice reefies including a few cracking Red Emperor.” When conditions offshore from Double Island Point were too rough to fish, they still found plenty, “With a crew keen to wet a line we fished in the shelter of the Bay, entertained ourselves with a reasonable catch of Sweetlip and a few other mixed reefies.” He even posted a 80-100kg black marlin, “caught and released by Rainbow local Pat Fennessy while chasing Spotties in a 4m tinny. It was caught on a pilchard and a Wilson Live fibre 6-8kg spin rod, penn reel and 30lb braid. He was absolutely stoked and who wouldn’t be!”
Ed and Brandan with some cracker scarlet perch
Ron Pheeney from the Sunshine Coast with a “thumpin’ reddy”
We’re catching lots of quality reef fish, like this stunning Gold Spot Wrasse landed by Wayne (Shaddy)
There’s been some good whiting caught on the beach - Ella Falconer was very pleased with her after school effort.
Fishing and Boating
Fishing Report Tin Can Bay by Jim Cole, Tin Can Bay Boat Hire 0408 329 167 It has been absolutely awesome weather this past week with light winds providing smaller boats the option to get out and explore the open waters of the bay in search of a few pelagics. School, Spotty and Spanish mackerel have all started showing up inside the bar meaning smaller boats that wouldn’t venture out beyond the bar now have a chance at getting amongst these fish. The Channel between Inskip Point and Fraser Island, Big Mick or Bluff Reef are great places to start. Floating baits of pilchards or yakka’s rigged on gang hooks in the current is a
great option for bait fisherman. Whilst if lures are your thing try casting metal slugs. Large schools of juvenile queenfish have also been present with 20g slugs used with a high speed retrieve working well. Trolling hard bodied lures or live bait around is also a great way to cover more ground and find where the fish are feeding just keep an eye on the sounder and try to get you baits/lures as close to the depth where the fish are feeding. The run of hot humid weather has seen the jacks firing up well. A couple of smaller squire have started showing up on the shallow reefs around Tin Can Bay along with a few sweetlip. The best time
Double Island Point Fishing Charters
Heaps of Mackerel
A pair of quality grass sweetlip
being just after sunrise. Pilchards rigged on gangs hooks with little to no weight giving the best results. Schools of small big eye trevally have being cruising the drop offs in front of Tin Can Bay. Surface poppers like Sebile Splashers 5276mm range working well. Barra season has started off well with several nice fish being taken in the bay along with a few more stories of the ones that got away. It pays to make sure your gear is up for the task when chasing Barra as there is nothing worse than losing that trophy fish due to tackle failure. It’s well worth beefing up the trebles on your hard bodies from the standard ones from factory to something a little more robust. If your using soft plastics choose the jig heads with heavy duty hooks like the TT Headlockz XH or the Evolution HD range. Crabs have been active with several reports of people coming back with a feed of muddies. Upside has been the recent publicity by Fisheries QLD regarding on the spot fines of $1100 for those caught tampering with someone else’s crab pots. This is great news and hopefully it is enforced heavily around holiday/peak seasons. While the winds are light it is worth heading up towards Fraser Island and fishing the channel between Inskip and Fraser for mackerel. If the wind kicks up and with temps in the high 20’s to early 30’s it will pay to seek shelter in the creeks and chase a few jacks and barra. We have received some great news over the past week and we are excited to announce that we have been appointed the Shimano dealer for the Tin Can Bay area. This means locals and visitors no longer have to travel to Gympie or Maryborough
Page 37
to get what they are after. Don’t forget our fish of the month competition. With just over a week left for the month be sure to get your entries in and remember to keep it fair this is a random draw so it doesn’t have to be the biggest fish to win. Find us on facebook @ www.facebook. com/TinCanBayBoatHire we would love to see pictures of your holiday catch. Until next time, stay safe on the water.
Page 38
Cooloola Coast
Rainbow Beach and the Cooloola Coast is home of the Coloured Sands, the majestic Carlo Sandblow and gateway to World Heritage listed Fraser Island. You can feed wild dolphins, visit a historic lighthouse and kayak with the whales.
Visitor Guide
Rainbow Shores Clarkson Drive has a concrete path for most of the way taking you through wallum and paperbarks to the golf club. If riding, you can turn left to the industrial area (Karoonda Road) and the return to town via Carlo Road.
Surf School & Board Hire Learn to surf with the experts at Rainbow Beach Surf Centre on the best and one of the longest beginner waves in Australia. 0408738192 Seary’s Creek 7km from town towards Gympie, with 2 waterholes, boardwalks, bridges and history – do read the sign and spot the creatures. Always cool on the hottest of days.
Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre and Tin Can Bay Pool offers squad, learn to swim, water aerobics and more.
4WD walk Coloured Sands Starting below the lookout, walk along the beach towards Double Island Point for a kilometre or so to these amazing Coloured sand cliffs, with the best colours around 9 to 10 kilometres along the beach (accesible with a 4wd or Surf and Sand Safari tour) 5486 3131. Carlo Sand Blow A bush walk up to Carlo Sand Blow is a must for every visitor. Drive to the reservoir at the top of Cooloola Drive. The Blow is an easy 600m walk from the car park or take the longer walk from the National Parks Office. Spectacular views of the Coloured Sands, Double Island Point and Tin Can Bay Inlet are the bonus for your efforts. When the thermals are right, you will often see Hang Gliders taking off and landing at this beautiful piece of Nature's Sculpture. Fraser Island Great Walk A 90 km trail which showcases natural and cultural features of the world’s largest sand island as it meanders between Dilli Village and Happy Valley http:// w w w.n p rs r.q l d.g ov.a u/p a r k s/g re a t walks-fraser-island/about.html Cooloola Great Walk A 102 km trail which passes through a rich diversity of vegetation types with spectacular views, connecting Rainbow Beach with Noosa North Shore. http://www. np rsr.ql d.gov.au/p ar ks/gre a t - walks cooloola/index.html Rainforest Walk / Bymien Picnic Area A few kilometres from town, on the Gympie Road, take the Freshwater Road to the left. 3km on a good gravel surface will bring you to Bymien, which is the limit for conventional vehicles. Lake Poona After morning tea or lunch in the picnic area you can venture on some wonderful walks to Lake Poona or through some spectacular Rainforest. Allow 40 minutes to reach Lake Poona. Lake Freshwater Only accessible by 4WD, Tour or Walking. Walking tracks starts at the Bymien picnic area. The round trip from Rainbow Beach will take a full day and requires fitness. Foreshore Tin Can Bay You can walk 4km from Crabs Creek to Norman Point, over picturesque bridges, signage of flora and fauna, through mangroves, playgrounds and outdoor gyms. It is mostly flat – very safe for children on wheels. Start at the playground opposite the library, cycle to Crabs Creek and stop for a coffee, then return to opposite the library. Enjoy the views out to the inlet while the kids enjoy the playground and skatepark. Rainbow Beach 10000 steps walk – from the headland behind the Surf Tower and Playground to Carlo Road. Paths are perfect for bicycles, scooters and skateboards.
Half-day 4WD Tours (5486 3131) or hire your own to Cooloola National Park, Coloured Sands, Double Island Point, Lighthouse, Rainforest and Lake Freshwater. Fraser Island 4x4 Tours by experience local guide visits all highlights and lesser known gems of Fraser Island 0457 726 388
Sailing And Cruising If you love the wonderful peace and relaxation of sailing or cruising, the sheltered waters of the Great Sandy Strait are for you. You may see dugong, turtles, dolphins and more.
By Canoe Explore the mangrove fringed waters of Carlo Creek, Carlo Island and Tin Can Bay Inlet in a Canoe available for hire from Carlo Point Boat Hire 0427 743 427
national parks
fish
Dolphin Ferry 35minutes by ferry to view the dolphins at TIn Can Bay 7am daily 0428 838 836 Dolphin Viewing At Tin Can Bay just a thirty minute drive to Tin Can Bay through Cooloola Cove and you can see the Dolphins come in at Norman Point Have a look around this pretty little town while you are there. (Charges for entry and feeding dolphins.) Sea Kayaking Dolphin View Sea Kayaking: A unique experience - see dolphins, whales (seasonal), manta rays, turtles and more 0408738192 Horseride with professional guides on our World Heritage Listed Beach. 04121RIDES Tin Can Bay Foreshore Bird Walk – 137 species with best viewing spots on the brochure. Tin Can Bay Wildflower Walk spectacular wildflower species, all on the brochure.
Probably one of Rainbow's greatest attractions would have to be the abundant opportunity for fishing. Fishing, in all its styles, is available right on our doorstep. Beach fishing has unlimited scope with nearly 100kms of beach to choose from. Varieties include Bream, Whiting, Tailor, Dart, Jew and Flathead. Estuary fishing in Tin Can Bay Inlet, through the Inskip Point area and up the Great Sandy Strait is perfect for those with a boat or the wish to hire one. Access is from an efficient boat ramp at Carlo Point. Another ramp is located at Bullock Point. Boat Hire Carlo Point Boat Hire 0427 743 427 or Tin Can Bay Boat Hire 0408 329 167 Charter Boats Excellent reef fishing is only a few miles offshore and charter trips can be arranged through Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters on 5486 8666, Double Island Point Fishing Charters on 0417 073 313 or Keely Rose Reef Fishing Charters on 0407 146 151. The reefs off Rainbow yield Red Emperor, Sweet lip, Snapper, Pearl Perch, Parrot and Coral Trout. Tandem Skydiving Unforgettable aerial scenic views of Rainbow and Fraser Island and the adrenaline pumping thrill of free fall tandem sky diving. Skydive Rainbow Beach 0418 218 358.
Surfing The most popular area is near the Surf Tower. Note Surfing In Bathing Area Is Prohibited. Double Island Point (DIP) has the longest break in Australia (when the swell lines up. (4WD only)
Cooloola Sand, wind and water have sculpted a varied landscape at Cooloola, the largest remnant of coastal vegetation on the southern Queensland's mainland. High sand dunes, coloured sand cliffs, sweeping beaches, sandblows, freshwater lakes, tall forests, paperbark swamps and wildflower heath make the Cooloola Recreation Area a spectacular part of the Great Sandy National Park. http://www.nprsr.qld.gov. au/parks/cooloola/index.html Inskip Peninsula is a narrow, sandy finger of land built up by wind and waves. It forms a natural breakwater at the entrance to Tin Can Inlet and Great Sandy Strait. Inskip is a gateway to World Heritagelisted Fraser Island. Beach she oaks, cypress pine and other coastal trees and shrubs shade the very popular camping areas ringed by open ocean beaches and sheltered estuary shores. All are within 15 minutes drive to Rainbow Beach. Most of the peninsula is protected as a Recreation Area. http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/ inskip-peninsula/index.html The Great Sandy Marine Park extends from Baffle Creek in the north to Double Island Point in the south. It includes Hervey Bay, Great Sandy Strait, Tin Can Bay Inlet and the waters off the east coast of Fraser Island, seaward to three nautical miles.Seagrass meadows, mangroves, rocky shores, reefs, sandy beaches, bays, sheltered channels, rivers, creeks and estuaries host a wealth of wildlife including whales, turtles, dugong, grey nurse sharks, fish, corals, birds and more. http://www. nprsr.qld.gov.au/p arks/gre at - sandy marine/index.html
Kitesurfing Lessons Learn to kitesurf with very experienced instructors from Rainbow Beach Surf Centre. 0408738192
Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island and an area of remarkable natural beauty. Growing on seemingly infertile sands are a great variety of plant communities ranging from coastal heath, mangrove forests and swamps to subtropical rainforest. The many archaeological remains found on Fraser Island record thousands of years of culture and tradition, and provide important links to their past for the Butchulla people. The island is 123 km long and covers an area of 166,038 ha, so you need to allow plenty of time to explore and appreciate it. http:// www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/fraser/index. html
Scuba Diving A popular spot for the scuba enthusiast is at Wolf Rock, off Double Island Point. World class diving on Fraser Island's doorstep, phone Wolf Rock Dive Centre on 5486 8004.
Unless you intend holidaying on Fraser Island, most probably your best way of seeing all its beauty is to take a 1 day or 2 day tour. Or you can make the trip in your own 4WD, driving up the road or beach
swim, surf and on the water Our safe beach is patrolled between September - March. ALWAYS SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS.
Wind surf off the surfing beach or in Tin Can Bay Inlet, taking off from Carlo Point.
Great Sandy Strait Cruises and Sunset Cruises 0428 838 836
Wheelchair accessible 10 seat Taxi13TAXI (13 82 94)
back to nature
Hang Gliding & Paragliding Carlo Sand Blow is one of the top spots for hand gliders in Queensland with the National Championships being held there each January. With a take off of 300ft and a soarable ridge of 12 kilometres long and about 500ft high, Carlo Sand Blow is definitely the place to go. Fliers should be of Hang2 standard, fly in north easterly winds and remember landing in the bathing reserve is prohibited.
extreme adventure
Visitor’s Guide Local Groups
Page 39 Fishing and Boating Visitor uide Fishing &G Boating
to Inskip Point and crossing in the barge. Rainbow Beach Flying Services offer a daily service to Fraser Island, but prior bookings are required. Remember that going independently, a permit is required and is available from the National Parks Office.
Saturday Markets
Playgrounds North and South of the Headland and Rainbow Shores Playrooms at the Pub and Sport Club Family friendly directory
Cooloola Coast Realty www.accommodationrainbowbeach.com.au 07 5486 3411
Rainbow Beach Realty 07 5486 3900 www.rainbowbeachrealty.com
Bowls There is a lawn green at the Rainbow Beach Sports Recreation & Memorial Club where visitors are most welcome. 5486 3191
Darts, Pool, Yoga, Tai Chi, Sailing, Pilates, Zumba, Fitness Classes (see What’s On)
accommodation
Rainbow Beach Holiday Village www.rainbowbeachholidayvillage.com 07 5486 3222
get active
Golf A par 3, 9 hole golf course is located at Rainbow Shores Resort. Members of the public are very welcome. Rainbow Shores Social Golf Club (0429 668 255) stages regular competitions. A picturesque course at Tin Can Bay also attracts all golf addicts from this area.
annual events
3rd - Tin Can Bay
family fun
Tennis Two courts are available at the Sports & Recreation Club. Bookings 5486 3191
Page 39
Rainbow Getaway Holiday Resort www.rainbowgetaway.com.au 07 54863500
plus... Clubs, Restaurants and Eateries (many are Breastfeeding Welcome Here venues) Library (Internet and Xbox) Heritage and Food Trails Pamper Yourself- Massages, Hair Salon and Beauty Treatments Playgrounds, Skatepark, Bike riding
Rainbow Waters Holiday Park www.rainbowwaters.com.au 07 54863200 Sleepy Lagoon Hotel/Motel www.tincanbayhotelmotel.com.au 07 54864124 Motorhome hire (sleeps 6) 0407 660198 Thanks to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for their assistance.
January “Brushes by the Sea” Rainbow Beach Art & Craft Festival February Cooloola Crocs Swimming Carnival April Anzac Day Parade May Bay to Bay Yacht Race June/July Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic July 4-12 August Rainbow Beach Triathlon Rainbow Beach Lion’s Club Annual Kite Festival September Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival October Rainbow Beach Invitations Fours Bowls Tournament Tin Can Bay Ambulance Flower Show October Rainbow Beach Nippers Carnival November Rainbow Beach/Trail Runs December Tin Can Bay Foreshore Family Nights Rainbow Beach Lions Club Twilight Christmas Concert and Afternoon Markets “The Tents” Rainbow Beach Holiday Program See our What’s On page for more on Things to Do. Suggestions, amendments or to add your business to the visitor guide please call 07 5486 3561 or email info@ rbcn.com.au .
40 Fishing Trades and SBoating ervices Fishing andPage
Page40 40 Page
and
Boating
AIR CONDITIONING
CARPET CLEANERS
GAS
CABINET MAKER
CONCRETING
CELEBRANT
CONCRETE ING
CRET N O C Z
MOPP
Troy Rowley
Concreting Contractor ABN 64-930-176-411
• House Slabs • Garage Slabs • Driveways • Paths Also specialising in; • Stamp • Concrete Stencil • Exposed Seeded Concrete Phone: 5486 3914 Mobile: 0413 060 797
ELECTRICIAN
PEST CONTROL
CARPET CLEANERS
CAR CLEANING
HOME CLEANING
Trades and Services Directory Community Groups
Page 41 Page 41
PLUMBERS
HANDYMAN /BUILDING RENOVATIONS
MINI STORAGE
MECHANICAL
We’re
OP E N
Rainbow Beach
Rustproofing & Mechanical Servicing Restoration Rustproofing
(07) 5486 3228
Rainbow Beach Tyre & Mechanical -All Mechanical repairs-Free Old Car Removal -All makes & Models -Aluminium Tig Welding & -Second Hand Parts -Metal Fabrication -New & Used Tyres -Clutch & Brake Repairs
9 Karoonda Rd Rainbow Beach
Ph: 54863144
1/25 Goondi Street
SIGNS
MOWING & MAINTENANCE
CLASSIFIEDS ARE YOU NEEDING A HOLIDAY??? Don’t want to leave your lovable pets, have you considered a HOUSE/PET SITTER? I am trustworthy,reliable,and am needing a house during FEB&MARCH,I have references if needed. Please contact Glenda 0427864220
Sell your stuff! Classifieds $11 for 100 characters 1 month, 2 months $15.40 - only available online (price includes online listing)
School News
Page 42
Rainbow Beach State School It has been a great start to the school year here at Rainbow Beach State School. This year we have 126 students at the school in five classes. We have also welcomed three new staff members. Sandra Lindenberg working with our students with disabilities, Sheree Oldham teaching the 6/7 class and Alice Wilson who has replaced Tori in the office. All of the students seemed to have return from the summer break full of energy and it is great to see the smiling faces of students around the schools grounds. NRL Tackles Bullying at Rainbow Beach On Tuesday the 18th of February the NRL’s Canterbury Bulldogs sent two players, Tim Lafai and Damien Cook to Rainbow Beach State School to introduce the NRL’s Tackle Bullying Program. The players were greeted
warmly by the students and staff and did a fantastic job delivering what is a very serious message in an engaging manner. All students were shown a 5-step process they can follow if they or someone they know are being bullied.
• • • • •
Stand Strong Stay Calm Respond Confidently Walk Away Report the Bullying
As a school we will be following up with students to reinforce the message that bullying is not OK and the best way for students to handle instances of bullying they see either at school or outside of school.
Rainbow Beach P & C NEWS It is with greatest pleasure, on behalf of the Parent’s and Citizen’s Association, that we welcome you all back from holidays and welcome to all new parents and students to our school. Our P & C is a group of parents who meet together monthly to represent the school community and provide feedback on school policy and activities. We also facilitate social and fundraising events as well as oversee the operation and management of the school tuckshop and uniform sales. Donations of funds raised are spent generously to purchase equipment and resources to enhance student learning,
to support major works in the school and to provide financial support for school excursions and activities. We actively encourage you to consider joining the P & C in 2014 and we invite you to attend our next general meeting on Monday 24th March. This provides a rewarding opportunity for you to be involved in your child’s education, meet other parents and actively participate in your school community. The P & C Committee and the school would like to thank every business in our community who donated prizes and supported all our fundraising efforts during 2013; we can’t do it without you. We
look forward to another successful year of fundraising and we hope that we can support our community just as much as you support us. Once again, our warmest welcome and we are looking forward to meeting you soon. Your P & C Committee - Tracey Hethorn (President), Sheryl Doig (Vice President), Liz Kilgower (Treasurer), Marni Robertson (Secretary) Annual General Meeting Monday 24th March 2014, 5.30pm school library Uniform Shop – Open Wednesday mornings 8am – 8.30am
Tuckshop - Every Friday Nicola Thomas is our tuckshop convenor this year and she is VOLUNTEERING her time every Friday to run tuckshop and she needs your help. Tuckshop is a volunteer operation if no one volunteers then there is NO TUCKSHOP. Can you spare one Friday a term or one Friday this year to help out? Please contact Nicola on 0420 363 600. Calling family and friends! People to People USA is visiting again! Last year we had a successful experience at our school hosting a group of students from the USA. They are giving us the opportunity to do it again. Thankfully they have given us plenty of notice. DATE CLAIMER Monday 14th – Wednesday 16th July 2014. Please watch this space for more information, please contact Marni on 0400 790 409 if you are interested in hosting a student during this time.
School News
Page 43
High School Round Up Congratulations to the following students who were awarded age champions at the Gympie High School Swimming carnival: Kate Gilmore (14 years female) and Jeremy Lawton (1819 years male). In fact, Rainbow Beach dominated the 14 years girls, with all 3 top spots taken out by Rainbow Beach girls. Closely followed after Kate in 2nd and 3rd place in age championships given to Jasmin Betteridge and Elizabeth White.
Caitlyn Hayes at also secured an engineering scholarship, which enables her to start her study with the University of the Sunshine Coast whilst she is still in year 11, at James Nash High School. Studying one subject per semester, it will be recognized as a credit towards any future university study. Caitlyn was also rewarded with a Roll of Honour award, given to students who have gained an A level in over 50% of their subjects studied the previous semester.
Congratulations to Gympie High Senior Secondary scholarship winners-– Celeste Jeffers (Aunty Olive Bennet Scholarship) and previous Rainbow resident, Yasmin Morris (Creative Industries Scholarship).
Congratulations to all the Cooloola Coast students who have excelled - if you would like to share your child’s achievements, please contact the community news.
Caitlyn Hayes with her awards
Tin Can Bay P-10 State School News There has been a change of date for our 15th Annual Badge Ceremony. Please note Monday 3rd March on your calendar, commencing at 8.30am for an 8.45am start. This is an outstanding opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate the leadership qualities of our students. Active After School Sport Rugby League (Mondays), Learn to Swim (Wednesdays) and Lawn bowls (Thursdays) are available for different year levels. Every session is completely free to attend. Parents will need to organise transport for their children to the swimming pool for
Learn to Swim and students participating in Lawn Bowls will need meet up at the school hall and walk over to the club as a group. We are looking forward to seeing a fantastic turnout of participating students this year. Secondary Vaccinations 2014 Queensland Health has been advertising their secondary vaccination program for 2014. Forms for Tin Can Bay students have not yet been received, but are due to be delivered between 18-20 March, and will need to be returned to the school by 26 March indicating parental permission or
otherwise. Parents will receive text messages for outstanding forms. Vaccination dates will be: 6 May, 15 July, 4 November. Upcoming dates in March 03 Badge Ceremony 04 Science & Engineering Day 11 P & C Meeting 14 Gympie Zone Winter Trials 25 P & C AGM 27 School Photos
Tuckshop Tincanteen will be opening on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for a 1 month trial period. If there is strong support these will be our new operating hours. The “Around the World” specials will be available on the following days: Monday: China – Fried Rice. USA – Sloppy Joes. Italy - Pizza
Wednesday: Japan – Sushi Rolls. India- Tandoori Butter Chicken Wrap. Friday: Mexico – Nachos Bowls & Quesadillas. Morocco – Meatball Sub.
Sport
Page 44
Rainbow Shores Social Golf Club News
Golf at the Shores has been busy since members started playing again in late January. Australia Day saw Graham Jeffrey and Mal Tolhurst pair up to win the Ambrose, second on the day was the winning combination of Denise Kerwin and David Tardrew. Well done everyone.
With the long hot summer getting us all down, it was wonderful to play for the The Kurt Krauchi Memorial Trophy in slightly cooler weather with a sprinkling of rain a couple of Sundays ago. John
Parkes clearly had the best round that day, with Dawn King and Paul Scott finishing equal second.
Shores provides a significant level of challenge for golfers of all grades.
Rosie Stewart has been having some good rounds in the New Year, winning Ladies Day then the Chook Run all in one week!!!
Ladies Tuesday mornings at 9am. Chook Run Thursday afternoons at 3pm. Majors and Fun Days Sundays at 12 noon, (when programmed)
Recent Weekly Winners Wilson and Graham Jeffrey.
are
Bob
Tee Off times:
Congratulations to all of our winners.
In March there will be two Sunday Fun Days on the 9th and 16th, and on the 30th Café Jilarty will sponsor a Major.
Visitors and new players are always very welcome to join us, the Par 3 at the
Many thanks to our February sponsors, Matt and Bernie, Rainbow IGA.
Warriors power at Tin Can Bay meet by Head Coach Bobbie-jo Parton Go Warriors! What a great Swim club we have here in Rainbow. The Warriors went to the Cooloola Crocs swim meet on Saturday and turned heads. The Crocs were very welcoming and ran it well. With 12 swimmers entered in to the meet, we ended up leaving with 8 medals between them and most importantly personal best times broken. Well done Kyani, Samuel, Zac, Annie, Hannah, Jazz, Luxie, Ryan, Seth, Joel, and Arwin. Annie won her IM Heat by a whole pool length
organise enough fresh food. Please note senior squad will not be on Tuesday afternoon for the next 6 weeks. How fit are you? We are trailing 4 weeks of ladies squad, 6am - 7am Monday morning also Wednesday at 9am cost $5 per swimmer all welcome. We will work on stroke development, skills and building up your fitness in the water. We have many people come swimming who say they are pretty fit until they swim and realise how much of a different fitness it is. Thank you to all of the support from the Aqua ladies - you make my week so bright. We had our first night Aqua and it was such a nice time of night to be in the water we didn’t want to hop out. See you all Thursday at 9am with bells on!
Our dolphin members (under 7’s) had a blast attending their first swim meet. Without fail they all beat their personal best times and had shown us yet again they improve in every meet and club night.
Coaches BJ and Marni with the Warrior team
7 & under Jas White - 1st 25m FR,BK,Fly - 2nd 25m BR Luxie Findlater - 8th 25m FR, 12th 25m BR Ryan Sharman - 13th 25m FR (out of 24) Seth Parton - 21st 25m FR (out of 24) 8 & under Annie White - Gold 50m FR, Gold 25m FLY, Silver 25m BR, 4th place in 100 I/M Hannah Hanson - Gold 25m BR, Silver 50m FR, Bronze 25m BK Joel Emery - Bronze 25m FR, Silver 25m FLY Breakfast club is now on Tuesday mornings following squad Please bring your school gear with you and we can walk to school from the pool and let us know if you are attending so we can
Luxie-Leigh Findlater ready for her first meet
Ryan Sharman takes the dive at the Croc’s Carnival
(from left and clockwise) Jas, Annie, Hannah, Cyndari and Kyani on the podium
Sport
We have the fire by Norma Sanderson, Cooloola Dragon Boat Club Inc We are in full training for the State Titles in March and the Nationals in April, however any new paddlers are welcome to join in on any of our training days. We promise not to work you too hard. A reminder of those training times, meet at Norman Point near the Yacht Club’s hard stand Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 4pm and on the water by 4.30pm. These are hourly sessions so you have plenty of time to get home for dinner. During the summer we introduced an early Sunday morning paddle, meet at 6.30 am and on the water by 7.00am. This is a lovely time of the day to be on the water, so please join us.
We enjoyed wonderful fun day on the Australia Day Holiday at the Yacht Club with the Club Challenge. The profits from the day will be donated to prostate cancer. We are a great crew that believes in incorporating fitness , fun and social activities. This year we propose another progressive dinner and a mystery tour. I will also mention that 5 members of the Club are trekking in Nepal later in the year. No Dragon Boats in the mountains but we might encounter a mythical dragon or two. Date Claimer for our 2014 Regattas. Wide Bay Series Saturday 5th July and the Sleepy Lagoon Sports Regatta Sunday 6th July. A big weekend again. See you on the water!
Rainbow Beach Board Riders Let’s get back into the surf of things! We know there are plenty of surfers out there and looking forward to seeing you join the club! Local competition on 22ND MARCH. WHERE- Meet at Beach front ( near lifeguard tower) to check conditions. TIME
- 7am AGES- 5 and up. You must be a member to take part in comp. If you are not a member you can join on the day or simply contact us on Facebook or call BJ on 0419929037 Membership is $10 per person for the year.
February at Nippers
Page 45
What’s On
Page 46
Thursday
17 St Patrick’s Day 19 Progress Association, 6pm, Community Centre
6-7am Beach Yoga
24 P&C AGM, 5pm, Rainbow Beach State School
9-11am school days Pre-prep playgroup
9am Aqua Aerobics, Aquatic Centre 9.30am-12.30pm Rainbow Beach Library
25 Toastmasters, Tin Can Bay Library 6:30 for 7pm start
3pm Golf Chook Run 3.30pm Cooloola Dragon Boat Club
27 Music Plus, 7pm $2 entry and refreshments after, Vets Hall Cooloola Cove
5-6.30pm Hatha Yoga, Rainbow Beach Massage Swim Club 5pm 07 5486 3191
29 Rainbow Beach Markets, Sports Club, 7.30am-1pm
Friday
31 Blood Bank, 9am-2.30pm, Tin Can Bay
8.30am-10.00am Gentle Yoga, Rainbow Beach Massage
April
9am Exercise Class, varied RB locations, call Ann 0411094146
5-22 QLD School Holidays
9am Art Classes, Tuncumba Gardens
8 Residents and Ratepayers, 7pm at the SES shed
10 Prayer Group, Church Good Shepherd
18 Good Friday
2-5pm Rainbow Beach Library
20 Rainbow Beach Markets - Easter Sunday, Sports Club, 7.30am-1pm
Sailability
Saturday
25 Anzac Day 10am Parade Rainbow Beach
7-8.15am Yoga, Rainbow Beach Massage
If you have an event or date claimer you would like to add please email info@rbcn.com.au.
March 1 Meditation workshop 8.30-9.15am, Rainbow Beach Massage, every consecutive Saturday for 4 weeks 1 Suitcase Markets, 9.00am to 1.00pm, Gympie Gallery, artisan handcrafted market, original artworks plus upcycled vintage wares, 54810733 1-2 Dream Interpretation Workshop, Rainbow Beach Massage 2 Clean Up Australia Day 8am, various locations 4 Cooloola Coast Community Information Group, SES Shed, Tin Can Bay at 9.30am 5 Tin Can Bay Community and Mens Shed Inc AGM (all positions vacant), 10am, 54862835, 40 Endeavour Drive, Cooloola Cove
Learn to Swim, Aqua Aerobics, Squad, Gym, after school activities call Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre 07 5486 3191 Lots of craft and bonsai classes at Krazy Cats through the month 0408 441 922 or refer to advertisement
Monday
Sunday 6.30 for 7am Cooloola Dragon Boat Club, followed by a Yacht Club breakfast Church Services: 7am Catholic, Anglican 9am 8.30-10.30am Nippers 2.30-3.30pm Kid’s Supervised Play Times, Aquatic Centre 1.30 pm Bingo, CCMT, Cooloola Coast Bowls Club
9am Exercise Class, varied RB locations, call Ann 0411094146 9am and 5pm Aqua Aerobics, Aquatic Centre 9am –10.15 Vinyassa Flow with Emma, Rainbow Beach Massage 9.30am Rainbow Beach Playgroup (meet at the library)
8 International Women’s Day - Lioness Club Lunch, Tin Can Bay, Tickets from Jilly’s PLUS Surf club lunch PLUS Soul from the Belly, 0411 218 254, Buffalo Hall, Tin Can Bay
5-6pm Zumba Rainbow Beach Hall
9.30am-12.30pm Rainbow Beach Library Karate, School
Tuesday 9.30am Little Guppies Playgroup, Tin Can Bay Golf – Ladies Day 0429 668 255
9 Soundwaves, RB Hall, 2pm 11 Toastmasters, Tin Can Bay Library 6:30 for 7pm start 12 Tin Can Bay Fishing Club Meeting 13 Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends, 7pm, Vets Hall 15 Markets Tin Can Bay 15-16 Tin Can Bay Fishing Club Lake Borumba Camping Trip, Harold 54880658
9am-noon Quilters 9.15 Pilates, Tin Can Bay 5-6.30pm Hatha Yoga, Rainbow Beach Massage
Wednesday 8am-9.15 YOGA 5 tibetan rites with Adam, Rainbow Beach Massage 9am Exercise Class, varied RB locations, call Ann 0411094146Mahjong/Games Mornings 2-5pm Rainbow Beach Library
16 RAW food workshop, 9.3012, Rainbow Beach Massage
Karate, school 7pm-8.15 Vinyassa Flow with Emma, Rainbow Beach Massage
A DV E R T I S E R S I N D E X Action Auto Group
9-10am Tai Chi, Rainbow Sands Conference Room
Weekly (many are term time only)
7 World Day of Prayer Service, 10am, Catholic Church in Manooka St
7-9 Tin Can Bay Fishing Club Competition
8.30-11.30am Rainbow Beach Library
24/25
Cooloola Tattoo
32
Krazy Katz
27
RB Massage
14
Cooloola Waters Retirement Village
32
Lee Fishing Co
26
RB Pharmacy
8
RB Realty RB Surf Centre
30 10
RB Sports Club
11
43
Cooloola Wholesalers
17
Madills Mazda
19
All About Bookkeeping
23
Cosgraoves Lawyers
10
Marina Bar & Grill
5
Amy’s Dog Wash
32
Davies Furniture
IBC
Missies Dog Wash
31
Arcolbaleno
5
Dolphin Ferry Cruises
16
Mitre 10 Cooloola Bay
34
Barnacles
23
Dolphins on the Bay
21
Motorhome For Hire
44
Bayside Mechanicle
45
Double Island Point Fishing Charters
37
Pavilion Restaurant
6
Cafe Jilarty
12
Ed’s Beach Bakery
14
Rainbow Getawy Holiday Apts.
27
Calendar of Events
42
Eledric
12
Rainbow Shores Golf Club
44
Chilly Bin
37
Fraser Island 4x4 Tours
4
Rainbow Waters Holiday Park
18
Coast 2 Country Blinds
IFC
GJ Gardner Homes
13
RB Auro Care
43
Coloured Sands Cafe
4
Gordon Smith Building
45
RB Bakery
18
Cooloola C Landscaping
42
Gympie Vet Services
28
RB Camping & Tackle
36
Cooloola C Realty RB
31
IGA Rainbow Beach
48
RB Fishing Charters
37
9
Keely Rose
35
RB Holiday Village
10
Cooloola Curtains & Blinds
16
Kingfisher
22
RB Horserides
Cooloola Smiles
16
KJ Homes
Advance Tyres
Cooloola C Shopping Centre
7
7
RB Hotel 3/15
RB Tourist Centre
1
Saturn Antenna
33
Serenity Beauty
10
Surf & Sand Safaris
23
TCB Indoors-Outdoors Supplies
18
Temptations
18
TCB Mower
35
TCB Butchers
20
TCB Post Office
32
Whatever
28
Wide Bay Australia
29
Wolf Rock Dive
10
Fishing and Boating
Page 47
Page 48