Rainbow Beach Community News March 2017 by Rainbow Beach Community News

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March 2017 • Vol 20 • Issue 3

Rainbow Beach is a training ground for excellence

In this issue...

Rainbow Beach resident and surf instructor, Rhys Smith has just secured sponsorship to compete in Men’s Qualifying Series Events. He talks free surfing, ‘air’ and sunglasses on page 7. There’s more good news in the sport section on our high achieving locals, pages 35-37. Image SALTY / EPICS.COM.AU

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Editor’s Note

Rain on a tin roof

AST NIGHT I drifted off to sleep to the sound of pitters and patters.

What a blessed change. I know in a few months I’ll be shivering in boots and woollies, thinking wistfully of our long hot summer... But for now, the relief of rain and lowering temperatures is bliss. Wouldn’t it be good if we could order it for farmers out west, still in drought. Tony Stewart tells us what families are still going through in this issue - which is why the coast is hosting a Kids Bush to Beach Rock’n’Roll Night. The night sounds like fun. So does the White for a Night – isn’t it harmless to have a little bit of anticipation in your life? For the last two years it has been an excuse to dress up, concoct a plate and WAIT for the secret location! So - I’ll see you there?

activities, a laughter-filled Women’s Day, Movie in the Park and St Paddy’s Day! In the pages, you’ll meet some boatloving business owners, newlyweds and passionate volunteers. Compiling this issue, I have learnt about “free surfing” (you thought all surfing was free - right?), how I can create art with soft drink, more about the Galápagos Islands and why they are cemented into my bucket list, and identify with a policeman’s most terrifying day. Also this month, we were saddened to say goodbye to two wonderful women and hear about the awful tragedy at Norman Point. May the World Day of Prayer be a comfort to the millions who come together in March, and the congregations here on our beautiful coast.

For the younger generation - start practising today because the Sound of Teen Spirit concert is back. Also on this month is Clean Up Australia Day, Earth Hour, youth

Until next month, Michelle and Heatley Gilmore

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St John Vianney congregation members Adelaida Allars, Maggie Travers and Teresita Moffatt invite you to the World Day of Prayer Service and morning tea, March 3, at Cathy House, Tin Can Bay

Philippines is the focus for 2017 World Day of Prayer

EMBERS FROM THE smallest church on the Cooloola Coast are thrilled to be hosting the 2017 World Day of Prayer. Maggie Travers said, “There are seven Christian church groups on the Cooloola Coast, and it’s our turn this year.” It is of special significance to the Catholic congregation of St John Vianney, as they have several members from the country in focus - the Philippines. The Christian women of that country write a prayer service for all to share in. They reflect on their country, their lives and challenges. Maggie introduces me to Adelaida Allars and Teresita (known as Tess) Moffatt who explain to us why their country of birth’s theme is “Am I Being Unfair to You?” Adelaida is wearing her traditional Filipino wedding dress, and says, “We don’t get the dole over there. You have to find work to support your family. There’s not much work available and it’s not well paid. “It’s a lot better in Australia. The salary for the same job is next to nothing in the Philippines.” Tess agrees - and says this is the case even for domestic workers! Adelaida says access to hospitals and medical care is also dire for the majority of the population, “They won’t treat you if you don’t have any money, and

medication is expensive.” They both love living on the Cooloola Coast, and the opportunities that exist here in Australia for women, but admit, “Just like here, domestic violence is there as well.” We all agree, there is much to pray for across the globe. So join three million people annually in over 170 countries, and celebrate unity in Christ and diversity in culture at the yearly common Day of Prayer. You’ll hear from guest speaker, Mrs Rosalia Rode who grew up in Samoa, lived in New Zealand, and now lives in Cooloola Cove. Maggie and Tess are very excited that the Coolabay Choir has agreed to sing at the event. Maybe it’s the promise of morning tea afterwards? “Especially when Filipino cooks are involved!” Maggie agrees, “So it will be a feast.” But you won’t need to fit in the quaint little church 10am Friday, March 3, as the day is held at Cathy House, 44 Toolara Road (corner Coral Trout and Toolara), Tin Can Bay. Everyone on the Cooloola Coast is welcome to participate. For more information: www.worlddayofprayeraustralia.org March 2017 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 3

Meeting Point: M.V. Natone Clean up Australia Site on beach front. This Clean Up is a recurring one which takes place yearly. March 4 2017, 8am- 3pm Site Coordinator: Peter White E: peterwhite1966@gmail.com

Rainbow Beach

Meeting Point: Near the lifeguard tower March 5 2017, 7am - 11.30am Site Coordinator: Grant Phelan E: grant.phelan@npsr.qld.gov.au

Cooloola Cove

Meeting Point: Centenary of Federation Park, Mauretainia Ave Cooloola Cove March 5 2017, 8am - 11am Site Coordinator: Joan Creswell E: ccrnf103@bigpond.com

When the hard work is done - most volunteers look forward to a BBQ or refreshments!

T’S TIME TO STOP and take a look around your local area, find those rubbish hotspots that need attention and register for 2017 Clean Up Australia Day. The Gympie Regional Council has requested that Tin Can Bay Fishing Club co-ordinate the Clean Up Australia Day Event on the Tin Can Bay foreshore on Sunday March 5. Said Club President Jim George, “We welcome school children, community members and all other volunteer and community groups to join us in this very important event.

“We will be commencing at 8am in the park near the children’s playground, directly opposite the Tin Can Bay Library in Toolara Road and expect to finish by about 11.30am. There will be a free BBQ for all who assist in the Clean Up and to register your group, please contact the secretary on 0437 242 171. Clean Up Australia Day is the perfect way to get rid of rubbish that is accumulating on neighbourhood streets and beaches, in parks, bushland and waterways. The website is now open for 2017 registrations, calling for everyone to

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put on a pair of gloves and grab a bag – because when the rubbish is gone, nature can carry on. You can also support participants by either sponsoring a site or donating via the website or facebook. 100% of monies raised is allocated to the purchase of materials provided free of charge to community, school and youth groups across the nation – all year round. Register now at: www. cleanupaustraliaday.org.au and send your Clean Up Australia Day photos (over 500kb) to: info@rbcn.com.au

Tin Can Bay

(Norman Point Park to Crab Creek) Meeting Point: Playground area opposite the Tin Can Bay Library March 5 2017, 8am - noon Site Coordinator: Jim George E: tcbfishingclub@bigpond.com

Teewah

(The Esplanade) Meeting Point: Fire Station March 5 2017, 8am - 11am Site Coordinator: Joe Jurisevic E: admin@noosariver.com.au

What a load of rubbish W

Story and image by Barb Rees

HAT IS YOUR PET PEEVE? Is there something that really gets you riled? Mine is rubbish. We live in one of the most beautiful places in the world and everyday our beautiful beach is inundated with garbage left by unthinking and uncaring visitors. What is to be done? Pick up after the grubs? Ask around, you will be surprised how many people actually get down the beach and collect bags of the stuff. Every day…EVERY SINGLE DAY! I can think of three off the top of my head, four if you include myself! We could always hire a person to collect all the trash left lying, not only on our beach, but in our streets and in our front yards. But who can afford that and why should we? How about education? Educate people that it is not okay to just dump and run. Educate the visitors that have travelled millions of miles to enjoy our beautiful area that they need to show some

Community Call Out S

INGLE-USE PLASTIC BAGS to be banned in Queensland from 2018, but Boomerang Bags is a community driven initiative tackling plastic pollution at the grassroots level right now. Dedicated community groups, schools, businesses and volunteers get together to make re-useable ‘Boomerang Bags’ using recycled materials as a means to replace plastic bags. Through Boomerang Bags we start conversations, make friends, up-cycle materials and work towards shifting society’s throw away mentality to a more sustainable revolution of re-use – one community, needle and thread at a time!

respect. Educate our kids to look after this beautiful earth and she will continue to look after us. But, and it’s a big but, we ALL need to rethink our attitude to consumables. We need to rethink our use of non-recyclables and start saying ‘no’ to plastic bags, ‘no’ to plastic straws, ‘no’ to one-use coffee/ milkshake/ juice/ ice-cream cups. The most serious offender is plastic bags. According to Greenpeace, Australians use around 4 billion plastic bags every year - that’s a huge 10 million or so each day. An estimated 50 million of these end up in our waterways and ocean. That is enormous. We have to act. South Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and ACT already have. Now it’s time for the other states to step up and take plastic bags off the shopping list. Statistics show that Queensland beaches have more and more rubbish left on them every year.

Environment Minister, Steven Miles, said there was more litter in Queensland than in any other state, with discarded rubbish recorded at levels almost 40 per cent above the national average. He said marine wildlife, and turtles in particular, were bearing the brunt of the littering problem. Some of this garbage come from boats, but most of it comes from landed pollution, i.e. stuff people have thrown into stormwater drains and gutters and leave on the beach when they go. Take it with you people, or better still don’t take it to the beach in the first place. Take water bottles from home, pack your lunch in reusable containers, take your own coffee cup to your favourite café and get them to fill it for you. Please think! Next time you see garbage lying around pick it up, don’t just walk past. Otherwise you are part of the problem! Little steps, but they will all help. And learn to say ‘no’.

The project relies on the time and generosity of the local community. You can help out by: Donating second-hand materials - linen, fabric offcuts, curtains, thread Volunteer to help make bags - sewing skills not essential! Spread the word! talk to your friends, follow us on facebook. com/boomerangbags So help reduce plastic bags on the Cooloola Coast! To find out more or to get involved contact the Community News at: info@rbcn.com.au. More information at: boomerangbags.org

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KID’S BUSH TO THE BEACH:

Acclaimed performer Rodney Vincent brings his high-energy Good Times Rock ‘n’ Roll Show to Rainbow Beach on April 1 - and all for Kids Bush to the Beach

April 1 welcomes rock ‘n’ roll!

HE RAINBOW BEACH events group and Tin Can Bay Lions have been busy finalising the fundraiser event set down for April 1 at our own Community Hall. The star attraction for the evening will be Rodney Vincent with his high-energy Good Times Rock ‘n’ Roll Show. This will involve a variety of country, comedy, storytelling and rock ‘n’ roll. Awarded ‘Victorian Entertainer of the Year’ in 2006, and ‘Album of the Year’ in 2007, Rodney has also been honoured with induction into the South Australian Hall of Fame, along with many other awards. Rodney has performed on live television and at major venues in Australia, including QPAC Brisbane, Burswood Casino Perth, Wrest Point and Crown Casino, the Gold Coast and Twin Towns. With a packed calendar, he needs to be booked 12 months in advance. Rodney also went on five Australian tours with the late rock ‘n’ roll legend Gene Pitney, and they recorded two songs together. Other artists Rodney has performed with include The Delltones, Col Elliott, The Four Kinsmen, and Freddie & the Dreamers, to name a few. The evening will include tributes to Johnny O’Keefe and Gene Pitney. The night will kick off at 6.30pm with

Drought update by Tony Stewart

NFORTUNATELY THE drought through Western Qld enters its fifth year with little chance of rain forecast in the immediate term. The only saving grace for many properties is that their water catchments were topped up through the winter. We know the coast is dry, but with the months of December and January

drinks, followed by a two-course meal. Silent and live auctions will take place during the night, with some wonderful gifts. You can also be in the running for a lucky door prize. Ticket cost is $45 if purchased by March 25, $55 afterwards and on the night. Tickets available from Rainbow Beach Pharmacy: 5486 3070 Jilly’s Tin Can Bay: 5488 0118, Tom Grady, Gympie: 5482 6622. Pay online: BSB 084952 account no. 286707414 (Lions Club of Tin Can Bay Fundraising Account). Add your name for reference, receipts will be available. If you want to purchase your own table of eight through your business, add $50 extra and you gain naming rights - you can add your business placard, plus your full donation for the evening will be tax deductible. Guests for the evening are Natasha Johnson, who is one of the Drought Angels from Chinchilla, and Kate Stuart from a property west of Charleville, who will update everyone on the drought situation. Another load will go out to Longreach at the end of February; if anyone wants to donate, please be in touch. Contact Jill Press (Lions) 0401 972 348, Tony Stewart 0408 767 930 or Marlene Owen 0402 286 571. averaging over 40 degrees every day in Longreach, we don’t know how lucky we are on the coast. People are now being evicted in handcuffs from some properties by the banks, which is gut wrenching, not to mention the suicides I have heard about. I thought that after 18 months of delivering about $70,00 worth of food hampers to Longreach that my job would have ceased, but I nearly have another load ready to leave.

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If anyone is going that way or through Chinchilla could they please let me know, as it would be a great help. (I have already clocked up 14,000kms of fuel and time.) I believe we must keep helping those that don’t qualify for Household Support and there are just no jobs they can go to. I must thank all that contributed to the trolley at Tin Can Bay IGA and thank you Joorie for your assistance. The Rainbow Beach IGA have been most helpful, Betty Freeman, Mitchells Fruit and Veg, Cooloola

Wholesalers - thank you all for helping with our December delivery. Also thank you to those that contributed to our donation tins over Christmas, especially RB Pharmacy and Ed’s Bakery. Let’s hope the tins don’t have to appear again. If anyone would like to donate to the drought cause, donations can be left at the IGAs and receipts will be supplied. To find out more contact Tony Stewart, RB Droughtrunners on 0408 767 930.

Rhys

secures sponsorship

to surf

HYS SMITH MOVED to Rainbow Beach around March last year and found a job as a surf instructor for Epic Ocean Adventures, which he loves. He spends every day in the ocean, driving up to Double Island Point on the beach everyone says he has the world’s best job! Rhys grew up in Bargara and his love for the ocean began early, learning to surf when he was seven years old. He visited a surf shop in Noosa, where his mum picked up his first board, and soon after came his first sponsorship when he was eight. He went to the junior series for five years competing and signed with Billabong, but tore his groin out and it was just getting too much. “So I went to uni into film production - with retail fashion and music production.” Now with a background in videography, Rhys would love to focus on surf videos and improve his free surfing. He recently picked up a Dragon Sponsorship and is planning to enter a few QS events. “I’m into the free surfing scene,” Rhys told the Community News. “This year I will be competing in world qualifying events, but I am focusing on more my free surfing, videos and photo shoots. “I’m well rounded in small waves, but I’m training and conditioning my body to surf in bigger waves.”

At 29 years old, Rhys is very keen to push himself to be the best he can be. “I’ve been doing a lot of cross-training, getting really fit.” So what is free surfing all about? “Free Surfing is about going out there and expressing yourself - focussing more on tricks. You can race down the line, focus on one big ‘air’, when you leave the wave in the air. “It’s just a progression of the sport with manoeuvres and linking turns together. You experiment with varied equipment, and you have to pick a different line to surf

Talented Rainbow Beach surfer Rhys Smith gets some “air” Image SALTY / EPICS.COM.AU

different boards. It’s just all the fun stuff in surfing!” Rhys admits travelling to surf breaks can be a financial strain at times. “It is really hard to fund it yourself - a sponsor can endorse you a lot more, and I am really focussed on getting more sponsors on board.” Rhys works with Epic Ocean Adventures

as their surf coach, and he kept losing his sunglasses. “I sent my surf video to Dragon and they put me on as an ambassador. Now they send my surf video off to companies that they have in their store, and I have Dragon sunnies to wear!” Rhys agrees, “This year I’m focussing on my surfing and making good video sections to showcase new tricks.” To watch him in action, you’ll find this video by his friend Tom Schneider at: https://vimeo.com/200287264

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… s r u o h w e n … s r e n New ow

lots of laughs by Barb Rees

HAD THE PLEASURE of meeting the new owners of Carlo Point Boat Hire the other morning…and what a lovely couple they are. Meet Lorne and Jill Thomas. Hailing originally from Zimbabwe via Ireland and Toowoomba, both are excited and enthusiastic about their “sea change”. “We first came to Rainbow a few years ago and immediately fell in love with the place,” explains Jill. “Lorne really wanted to move here but it just didn’t seem possible. “One day I was looking at businesses for sale and came across this place, I said to Lorne ‘you are not going to believe what is for sale’…..and here we are!” Jill is still working in Toowoomba, so Lorne is at the helm most days and more than willing to go that extra mile to help people out. “We are also dog friendly, but if they don’t want to take their canine friends out with them I am more than willing to dog sit while they go have fun.

We have been warned that Easter is even busier, I can’t imagine that!!

They have a huge array of water equipment for hire, including their new stand-up paddle boards arriving soon.

“We are opening all year round and want everyone to know that has changed,” says Lorne. “I am hoping to offer the local hostels, schools and community groups a package deal where they can cruise the straits and enjoy our incredible area!

“We have something for everyone. The favourite with families is the paddleboats…the kids love them!” Lorne explains. “We took over in December so were really thrown in at the deep end, which was a great learning curve. We have been warned that Easter is even busier, I can’t imagine that!!” laughs Lorne.

“I also hope to get some fly-fishing lessons organised…it would be fantastic here.”

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You can call Lorne and Jill Thomas

New owners Lorne and Jill Thomas enjoying their sea change at Carlo Point

on 0405 818 277. Better still, if you are down that way call in and introduce yourselves - you won’t be disappointed. Lorne loves a chat and can’t wait to get out and meet some locals when they have time….probably not till after Easter though!

A makeover for Lawrie Hanson Park

AST MONTH Gympie Regional Council began a $900,000 upgrade to Lawrie Hanson park which will include new play equipment (flying fox, too), shade structures, picnic facilities, BBQs, lighting and toilet block. The playground upgrade will ensure that the facility is well utilised by tourists as well as local residents and council is seeking to create a destination playground. Mayor Mick Curran said, “This is another project that we are delivering for the Gympie Region to enhance visitation and benefit our community. “This upgrade in line with the Foreshore Parks revitalisation plan adopted by Council and is part of a staged implementation of improvements to the Rainbow Beach area.” The project is expected to be completed by May 2017, weather permitting. Play equipment will include: - designated toddlers/junior area, with swings, large spinning cup/seat pod, rubber whales, spring toys and a ship themed multi-play structure fitted with climbing nets, slide and imagination play opportunities - middle to teenager aged play area, with large basket pendulum swing, flying fox and large multi-activity play structure with activities such as slide, climbing ropes and poles, spinning seat/pole - shade sails over the majority of the play equipment and making use of existing natural shade where possible

Light fittings will be installed to increase the play times available, use of the picnic facilities, and to improve the aesthetics of the park. All fittings in the park and public amenities building will be LED, and controlled to allow a number of different hours of operation for each facility type. New pedestrian paths will link the shelters and BBQ facilities to the new public amenities building and improve connection to the car park and Town Centre. Council also plan to upgrade paving at the panoramic view plinth near the top of the stairs to Lions Park/beach.

A new Public Amenities building will be located in the park behind the existing amenities building. They will include a Parents/Carers room with DDA compliant fittings, and facilities suitable for people with disabilities. Once new facilities are in operation, the existing public toilets will be removed to then allow completion of the pedestrian paths. Above: The new “party park” is set to be a destination playground - shade sails and trees will also be added Below: Works are due for completion in May

The native vegetation strip between the public amenities and the playground/picnic facilities will be planted with a range of species, to improve the protection to the precinct from strong south easterly winds, as well as replacing a number of trees and shrubs that are in natural decline.

Future works The following improvements are currently being designed/costed for inclusion in future budget deliberations: - Additional pedestrian footpaths in the playground precinct linking to the car park on Kirchener Ave - Improved/upgraded Disabled parking adjacent to the playground - Additional large shelter including DDA compliant BBQ facility, located closer to parking with path connecting to new public facilities - Improved pedestrian crossing from park to Town Centre - Improved lighting at the Kirchener Ave/ Wide Bay Esplanade/Rainbow Beach Road intersection and car park - Improved pedestrian access between Lawrie Hanson and Phil Rogers Parks - Additional landscaping in the park adjacent to the car park and street intersection - Investigations for a permanent Christmas tree with access to electricity for lighting - Improved/upgraded tourist information in Lawrie Hanson Park

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EVENTS

this month...

March 8 International Women’s Day

March 11 White for a Night

OUL FROM the Belly will be hosting a social morning tea and laughter session to celebrate International Women’s Day, 10am at the RAOB Hall, 110 Emperor St, in Tin Can Bay. This year’s theme is ‘Be Bold For Change’ and there is no better way to gain confidence and courage than by stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something different. “Laughter Wellness has numerous health benefits that include oxygenation of the blood, increased circulation, and pumping the lymphatic system, as well as increasing mood levels and developing confidence!” laughter leader Jess Milne boasts. Take advantage of this free event to develop courage through laughter and make a positive change in the world, from self development to community service or global issues. Bring a plate to share at Laughing for Change 2017 and tea/coffee will be provided. For more information email soulfromthebelly@gmail.com or contact Jess on 0411 218 254.

E WON’T HAVE the crowds like Melbourne’s all night party last month, but Rainbow Beach offers something special for its very own White Night. Inspired by the international Nuit Blanche movement, which began in Paris, White Night now takes place in dozens of cities worldwide. But where will it be in 2017? We have dined at the propeller, and on the centre block - both nights have been a highlight in the local calendar. But it is not for charity, and it is not a business event and it is not for under 18s. Prepare to gather at a secret location with the sole purpose of sharing a high-quality meal with good friends. Dress up in white, and bring everything you need for a perfectly posh white picnic, some games and prizes. For newly arrived residents to our beautiful region, check out what it’s all about at www.facebook.com/ whiteforanight as it’s an excellent opportunity to meet new friends. Register your table and guests before the event with Lindy on 0478 039 322, Trish on 0438 450 774 or Glenys on 0408 005 885. See you there!

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White for a night: Therese Young, Cate White, Tuppy Modin, Fiona Worthington, Beck Emery and Tanya Beech

March 25 Earth Hour 2017

ARTH HOUR 2017 marks ten years since the lights-out event first started in Australia in 2007. Launched by WWF, the event has become the world’s biggest grassroots environmental movement, where landmarks and communities switch off their lights to show their support for a brighter future for the planet. Now celebrated in over 170 countries,

and over 7,000 cities, with over 6 million Australians (1 in 4) taking part, Earth Hour has one mission: to unite people to protect the planet and show they care about its future. On Saturday March 25, Australians will be called upon to turn off their lights between 8.30-9.30pm as a symbol of support for a low pollution, clean energy future for all generations. Families, friends, businesses, schools and communities across the country can register and submit information about their own events at www.earthhour.org. au in advance of the global event.

FOR AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEVER FORGET!

March 17 Movies in the Park Come along to a free family event and watch the family friendly movie, The Good Dinosaur. Bring your chair or picnic rug and sit back and enjoy the movie. Snacks and drinks available for purchase or BYO dinner. It starts from 6pm at the Cooloola Cove Veterans and Community Hall, 1 Santa Maria Street, Cooloola Cove If weather is uncertain, visit council at: facebook.com/gympieregionalcouncil for cancellation advice. Movies in the Park is an unsupervised event. Don’t forget to check out the other movies in the park: • Alvin and The Chipmunks, The Road Chip, Gympie March 31 • Oddball, Kandanga, April 7

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March 17 St Patrick’s Day

REEN IS THE THEME across the coast on March 17! You can celebrate St Patrick’s Day at Tin Can Bay Country Club with Guinness pies, live music, and a special on Kilkenny Irish beers. Plus there’s a bottle of wine for the best dressed in green!

Or wear green and pay homage at Rainbow Beach Hotel with live music throughout the day. There’ll be an afternoon session 2-5pm and band from 7pm till 10, Irish themed food, Magners cider and Guinness, of course.

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HE R A INB OW B E ACH Community Centre is the hub of the community - providing a central point of contact for locals and visitors. Play a part and attend the AGM on Tuesday, March 14 at 11.30am at the Rainbow Beach Community Centre. All executive positions at the AGM will be declared vacant, and people are needed to volunteer to keep the centre open. “We would dearly love to have someone with book keeping skills to come in and do a couple of hours a week. No other strings attached,” said Vice President, Heather Robertson. The services provided by the community centre are computers, photocopying, scanning, emailing, laminating. “Another role is to manage the office, hall and meeting room, bookings, cleaning and purchases for the hall. This entails keeping inventories and considerable financial transactions,” explained Heather. Referrals can be made to professional centres in Gympie - such as a specialised solicitor who offers free half hour consultations; the Women’s Health Centre and tourist information for Gympie Region. “During the fortnight we have an APN team (for Jobsearch) every second Tuesday and Thursday, and we also offer bridge for anyone on a Friday,” Heather continued. “A JP is here on Mondays, and the Library uses the meeting room as well.” The team at the Community Centre host

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Check us out on Carmel Darcey and Val Davison welcome new members to help the Community Centre run

fundraising events throughout the year, such as Big Morning Cuppa, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day raffles; and Trash and Treasure days. Why not attend the meeting this month and find out how you can help? Call 5486 3355 to find out more.

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HIS YEAR WE have started our evenings earlier in February. So many people have stopped us in the street to check so they don’t miss it. The performers are all ages and sizes, as well as talents big and small. Our audience are the best ever and support all our efforts. Appreciation is such an important facet of our lives and should always be on show. This month we have some new combinations of voices and instruments which will entertain all of us and add to our enjoyment. The band is in fine form and will play with great enthusiasm as usual.

Get ready the next Sound of Teen Spirit concert on April 1

T’S ON AGAIN, so get your dancing shoes shined up and hop on down to the second Sound of Teen Spirit concert on April 1. Starting at 5pm at the Community Complex, it will be an evening of entertainment with some returning acts and new faces. Doors open at 4.30pm, entry is $5 and don’t forget to collect your lucky door ticket for some fantastic prizes. There will be competitions during the night for all ages, so be prepared to get involved. Children under 12 must be supervised. Food and drinks will be

available on the night. Sound of Teen Spirit was created by local, Braden Gray, who wanted a chance to be onstage in front of a live audience. By giving youth this opportunity they are able to develop confidence and their stage skills, so come on down and give them your support. All funds raised go towards the provision of free activities for local youth. For more information please contact either Jess on 0411 218 254 or Ronnie on 0413 135 867.

We are incredibly lucky to have such opportunities on our doorstep and wish more young people would take advantage of these occasions. Our venue is Veterans’ and Community Hall, Cooloola Cove (corner of Nautilus Drive and Santa Maria Court) at 7pm on the LAST Thursday of each month. Come and join us. If you would like to take part in this venture or just get further information: contact Pam Graham 0427 180 649 or email: sykapalua@spiderweb.com.au

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HE CHOIR MEETS each week at 3pm for an hour at the Cooloola Coast Bowls Club on the main road opposite Bayside Road, Cooloola Cove. We are so pleased now to have a pianist who ably accompanies our choir and has fitted in so admirably. We have around 20 members attending regularly and as the weather cools a little and holidays come to an end, I am sure the numbers will swell. At present we have a core of good

voices, all fully committed and new ones coming in from time to time. Last week we had eight sopranos (high voices), six altos (lower ladies voices), and three baritones (men’s voices). We have new music on the go and are tackling some adventurous pieces with encouraging results. If you are interested to join us please contact Pam Graham: 0427 180 649 or email: sykapalua@spiderweb.com.au

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Printing group exhibition opens by Michelle Gilmore

HAVE LIVED IN Rainbow Beach for over a decade, and every month I am amazed to learn about the talented people who live on the Cooloola Coast. The Rainbow Beach Library walls are adorned with an exhibition of works by the Rainbow Beach Printing Group. Teacher Lena Brodin said the group meet most Fridays 9am-5pm over the last year. “I held an exhibition here at the library, after the Brushes by the Sea Art Festival.” (Lena doesn’t mention she won two awards in 2016.) The interest grew from there, and classes are attended by six or seven people. “When it comes to printmaking it is good to have smaller numbers,” said Lena. “Some just show up for inspiration - they come and go.” Lena doesn’t charge for the classes, she says they are the highlight of her week! I asked Lena if she had always been an artist. “I came out to Australia in 1981. I had to give up my work - I was nurse, midwife and teacher to nurses and midwives in Sweden. “I wasn’t allowed to work. I was furious.” Despite her excellent qualifications and experience, Lena needed Australian accreditation. “My husband said ‘just do the things you love to do’. So I attended Brisbane Institute of Art - I spent six years there and specialised in print.” Lena also taught at St Paul’s School in Brisbane, but prefers her current class who hope to hold a group exhibition in the Community Hall later this year. “They are all adults - there of their own free will. I am very proud of all of them - they are all

very creative - that makes teaching easy. “ So inventive, Anthea Stevenson produced an O.B.E. for Walter Dobkin’s 80th birthday, insisting his actually stood for “Over Bloody Eighty”. And there’s more to etchings and printmaking, Lena tells me some of the works displayed have a political message, “To me it has to have a double meaning - genuine thoughts coming through.” There’s much Lena plans for the group. “There are more different kinds of print making, more etchings, old fashioned and newer ways, where you don’t have to use acids.” Lithography is a different process - that works on the principle that water and oil don’t mix. Kitchen lithography uses foil, vegetable oil and coca cola! “It’s very simple and a fully recognised kind of art,” smiled Lena. She told me they have had the house here for seven years, “I didn’t mean to have a printing studio. As I have it, my garage now has a full printing press - what a Christmas present!” A recent technique was lino cutting, “Now I have the press, it makes it easier to print and more even.” And where do they find their inspiration? “It is such a special place to live and be creative in Rainbow - we’re so lucky to be here. A walk on the beach in the morning. What more could you ask for? We have a very good life.” Do visit the library and see works by Rob Young and Paivi Lobigs. All prints are for sale. To find out more about the art or group, call Lena on 07 5486 8731.

Lena Brodin proudly stands by student Rob Young’s A Walk in Central Park

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A tribute to Bronnie Ann Inglis 3/02/1959 - 08/02/2017

Surprise baby news for dolphins by Norma Sanderson, Volunteer

RONNIE WAS BORN on the third of February 1959, the same day that the rest of the world lost Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper, and seemed to have inherited a bit of Rock and Roll in her DNA. Salt water also ran through her veins, and sand sat comfortably between her toes. As a teenager growing up in Ashgrove, she yearned for any opportunity to head off the Straddie or the Sunny Coast, and of course Double Island Point. Bronnie followed her wanderlust working on trawlers in the gulf, sailing across both the Pacific and Indian Oceans, living in Cape Town and cutting the hair of a number of distinguished SA politicians of the day, then working as a crew on charter boats in the early days of the Airlie Beach tourist boom. She moved to Rainbow Beach six years ago, after living in Tewantin, perfecting the challenging job of raising her daughter Gracie into a beautiful independent woman, with the same amount of wanderlust liberally sprinkled. Bronnie absolutely adored Rainbow Beach and carefully but indelibly wove her personality into the fabric of the town. She will be missed.

E HAVE BEEN hoping and saying that Ella was in calf for some time and sure enough, early last month, she arrived with a beautiful little calf. Ella didn’t stay long as the calf was tearing around, tail slapping and just being like a toddler. We think she just brought the calf in to show us. It may be several weeks until she comes back, so we are hoping that they take care and keep the sharks away. This is a very vulnerable time for a newborn calf.

The visitors on that morning were so thrilled to be part of the show the calf put on. The cameras were rolling and videos recorded. Lucky them. We even let our offduty volunteers know of the event and most of them came down to view. As you will see by the photo, the face of the calf is rather white which is unusual. When Squirt was brought in at a couple of weeks of age (5 years ago) he was completely grey and is now only starting to become lighter in colour on his underside.

It’s Manta Season by Fiona Butler, Wolf Rock Dive

ITH AN EPIC spell of weather in February, Wolf Rock Dive has been

busy! The water is between 26-27 degrees and we have had huge numbers of Eagle Rays on the site. Despite this warm water it seems to be manta season! Manta rays are the biggest of the Ray family growing up to about 7m in wingspan. The larger are oceanic mantas and the smaller are reef mantas, which we have been seeing regularly.

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They can be identified not only by their size but also the different spot patterns on their underbelly. Our reef mantas are using Wolf Rock as a cleaning station, where smaller cleaner wrasse bite off any parasites or dead skin as a free meal. This means they are very chilled, swimming in circles, giving our divers a close experience. Visibility has generally been 15+metres. Call Wolf Rock Dive on 5486 8004 to find out more.

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AYLE SAID “I was lucky enough to pen my own eulogy” which relieved some of the burden of loved ones. Always thinking of others. In the last month of her life she actually took pleasure in reliving her life’s story and achievements. Like any of us she had some bumpy detours along the way, but dealt with them and moved on.

Vale

Gayle Patricia Barnett

Gayle grew up in Victoria with a close knit family and friends. Camping at the beach at Anglesea, playing cricket in the sand and just being an outdoor kid. Her education began at Burwood East Primary and ended at Burwood Teachers College, complete with a Bachelor of Education – Primary.

She also represented Queensland and carried our flag at the National Championships opening ceremony at Kawana in 2014. Her achievement in the creation of the “Wide Bay Series Regattas” was a feather in her cap. The Wide Bay series, involving Hervey Bay, Bundaberg and 1770 is a real testament to her dedication to Dragon Boating.

At college she revelled in Karate Do, the ancient Okinawan style of Wado Ryu Karate - and was invited to Japan to train in the notorious Nichi Dai dojo at Tokyo’s Nihon University. She was the only female ever to have trained in that dojo. Quite an accomplishment.

Being an adventurer, Gayle and a few other Dragon Boaters trekked in Nepal. She loved Nepal, the people and their spiritual connection with nature and the mountains.

After a short stint in teaching, she took on a life-changing journey to sail on the “Ilinga“, a 45-footer, as a companion and teacher to a five-year-old. Not long after she joined on another sailing vessel for a little cruising and an adventure in real sailing.

The move to Tin Can Bay was prompted

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She and Alan ventured into Tin Can Bay and lived on board their fishing boat before settling at Cooloola Cove. She noticed the yellow dragon boat making it’s way up Snapper Creek and vowed to join in this activity. Since 2004, Gayle had been involved with the Cooloola Dragon Boat Club in a number of roles, and was revered in the Dragon boat fraternity of Queensland. She was chosen to accompany the Currumbin Dragons to the World Club Championships in Canada as a sweep.

She loved sports and was a staunch supporter of the Richmond Tigers. She loved to play footy with her sister Judy and brother Loz (as she called him) and the boys on the block, much to the horror of mum Jean.

While she was cruising she met Alan Schneider and teamed with him as a deckhand / cook-come-hostess on a charter vessel, which later led to her being involved in commercial fishing with Alan for over 20 years.

by an extremely sad time with her sister Judy’s relapse of breast cancer. She wanted to be closer to Brisbane.

She would have liked to have gone back to help after the devastating earthquake but that was not possible so the Club did the next best thing and raised money for the Nepalese people at a charity function at the Yacht Club.

For Gayle’s unabridged eulogy visit: rainbowbeachcommunitynews.com.au/

Gayle touched everyone with her honest, fun-loving and caring nature and the Nepalese Porters called her “Aunty”. A mark of respect. Gayle will be sadly missed, but her memory will not be forgotten.

CONGRATULATIONS

ONG TIME LOCALS Annette and Geoff Cochrane were delighted to celebrate the wedding of their elder daughter, Jessica, to John Baker. After an 18-month romance, the couple were wed by local celebrant Zaneta Fitzgerald at 4pm, Saturday February 18 on the headland at Phil Rogers Park - with photos on the beach afterwards. The Rainbow Beach Community Hall was beautifully decorated for the couple - including wooden decorations that John had crafted. A catered wedding banquet and live music set the tone for a fun night.

Jessica Cochrane married John Baker in Rainbow Beach last month

130 guests have arrived in Rainbow Beach from Ulladulla, Noosa, Sydney. The couple will live in Gympie - Jessica works for Sarina Russo and John installs and repairs in refrigeration and air conditioning. Jessica attended school in Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay and Downlands in Toowoomba. Jess returned to Rainbow Beach and worked at the Skydive and caravan park (managed by family). Younger daughter Karly from Brisbane was a bridesmaid. With three attendants each, also in the bridal party was Jessica’s 6-year-old son, Bailey.

On a side note - Annette says Bailey is a true blue Rainbow Beach boy. How many people can say they are born IN Rainbow Beach? Bailey was delivered on the doctor’s table

by Dr David Smith! The couple plan a honeymoon with family and friends to Thailand in May. About 30 people will enjoy the trip with the newlyweds.

The Rainbow Beach Hall The Rainbow Beach Hall is an excellent venue for weddings and functions - look how beautifully the Cochrane family had decorated it! Celebrant Zaneta Fitzgerald officiated at the ceremony for 130 guests

John’s woodwork was lovingly displayed

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Local Surf Club supplier supports Surf Girl T

HE RAINBOW BEACH Surf Life Saving Supporters Club has acknowledged one of its major suppliers, PFD Foods, who has generously donated $1000 cash to Ms Elizna Smit. Elizna is the Club’s entrant in the Summer Surf Girl Competition, which promotes Women In Surf and increases their profile as individuals, and raises money for their local surf club. Supporters Club President, Mr John Greaney, said, “It’s pleasing to see a business partner of the Supporters Club appreciate the involvement we have in our community.” Elizna was most surprised when she found out about PFD’s generosity, “It gives me a great platform to reach my goal, I’m so grateful. I would like to thank the Supporters Club and PFD for this kind donation.” Well on her way to her target of $5000, the nineteen year old Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science student says she is balancing fundraising around her studies - and currently completing her Cert III and IV fitness courses. Thanks to Manager Bruce Lange, our Surf Girl has been busy with raffles, “They’ve been on the weekend at the Surf Club, it depends on when I have patrols.” Added to that were proceeds from her Australia Day stall and it is all adding up towards the Summer Surf Girl judging week in May. Remember that a meal out at our Surf Club helps keep Rainbow Beach safe. The club have just introduced mid week meals deals – say hello to Elizna and buy a ticket next time you are there! Summer Surf Girl, Elizna Smit, receives a very generous donation from PFD Foods, presented by Surf Club Supporters Club President, Mr John Greaney

Image Barb Rees

Meet A Volunteer - Arthur Deacon at the TCB Coastguard Your Role: Coxswain 2 and trainer and assessor How many hours a week or month? Two hours every Friday night selling raffles tickets and a full weekend on boat crew every four weeks What you like about volunteering: All my life I have been involved in areas of helping people in unexpected situations and seeing that smile of thanks for helping How long have you lived on the Cooloola Coast? I have lived in Cooloola Cove for six years

Other jobs: Part-time relief driver for Polleys coaches and consultant trainer assessor for mining industry courses. Over the years I have been involved in rescue: volunteer rural fires brigade and warden, honorary ambulance officer, mines rescue member and trainer, road accident rescue and a qualified Justice of the Peace

Your hobbies: Boating, fishing, gardening and time with my wife and two dogs Other clubs/community groups: I’m a member of the Safety Institute of Australia

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Favourite book: Anything that has rescue in it Favourite spot on the coast? The Sandy Straits

Why would you encourage others to come on board? Coastguard is a way of learning a vast amount on boating safety and how to assist people in need, and learning first aid rescue skills. Find out more: Tin Can Bay Coastguard: call 5486 4290, visit www.coastguard.com.au, or www.facebook.com/coastguard.tincanbay

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Rainbow Beach Police Beat by Senior Constable Michael Brantz

The scariest moment E

ARLY LAST MONTH I endured the scariest day of my life so far. Now, given that I am a police officer, you are probably expecting me to recount a story about some wild brawl, an axe wielding madman, or perhaps the time I came across a Caboolture footy team doing nude burpees on Teewah Beach – all of which I have experienced! No it was nothing like that, in fact I wasn’t even working on this particular day. It was the day I found myself standing in the foyer of the Gympie Department of Transport office, staring at my eldest child as she proudly held up an A4 sheet of paper declaring she had received a learner driver’s licence. My pride in her achievement quickly turned to fear later that night when I took her for her first drive around the backstreets of Brisbane. All those things that experienced drivers take for granted are new to a learner, like multi-tasking - i.e. braking as you approach an intersection while indicating, checking for other cars, avoiding the car parked on the side of the road just up from the intersection, checking your mirrors, changing down gears and brake, brake, brake harder, BRAKE!!! I must add here that she is doing very well, and I may have embellished my fear level somewhat to grab your attention. In fact, there is one aspect of driving where she is better than me already, and that’s knowledge of the road rules.

Let’s just say there were a couple of blank looks or ‘I’ll have to look that up’ responses as she quizzed me on some of the more obscure road rule questions on her learner’s practice test. I would like to bet that I am not alone here. The fact is that once we get our driver’s licence most of us are never tested on the road rules again for the rest of our lives - despite driving being one of the most dangerous activities we undertake. Given that the majority of us are using the road every day (this includes cyclists and pedestrians) it’s certainly in our best interests to know the rules. Ultimately road rules are developed for the safety of all road users. You need every advantage when you’re out there on our roads, because there are drivers out there that have no regard for your wellbeing.

That’s another one off the road for a while – how many are left? If you feel like you need a road rules refresher, there are a number of excellent resources currently available online to help you out – the Department of Transport and Main Roads site at www.tmr.qld.gov.au/ Safety/Queensland-road-rules is a great starting point. To kick off your revision here are a couple of rules that I regularly see broken around town… • You must secure / lock your vehicle before leaving it parked on a road. Your vehicle is considered unattended when you are more than 3m away from it - Penalty $48 • You must not drive a vehicle with a person or animal on your lap - Penalty $284

In previous articles Mick and I have shared stories about the reckless, dangerous and intoxicated drivers we have encountered. In fact, just the other day we received information about a reckless driver travelling from Inskip Point to Rainbow Beach. This bloke was on his way back to Maroochydore despite having all sorts of trouble keeping his car on the left side of the road – not surprising given his breath alcohol concentration was 0.188%.

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... once we get our driver’s licence most of us are never tested on the road rules again for the rest of our lives ...

Library

Happenings

Visit us at: www.gympie.qld.gov.au/library

Look at what is on in March!

Rainbow Beach Ph: 5486 3705 Monday and Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm Wednesday and Friday 2pm – 5pm Saturday 9am – 12 noon

Tin Can Bay Ph: 5486 4355 Monday and Wednesday 9am – 12.30pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am – 5pm Saturday 8.30am – 11.30am

Book review by Karen

After Anna by Alex Lake AF LAKE Left: Lovers of books congregated for a special Valentine’s morning tea last month at Rainbow Beach Library

Techno Thursday Classes at your library – Library eResources Be part of the technology revolution and join one of our Techno Thursday classes. During March you can learn how to use the eresources available from your library during a free technology class. Bring along your own iPad or tablet to join in. Techno Thursday classes will be held at all libraries, with a session at the Tin Can Bay Library on March 16, 2pm-3.30pm, phone 5486 4355 to book your spot.

The session at Rainbow Beach Library is on March 16, 10am-11.30am - phone 5486 3705 to book your spot. Bookings are essential.

Everyone is welcome and there will be a morning tea to enjoy. Contact the Library on 5486 3705 for more information.

For the love of books – Rainbow Beach Book Discussion Group Come and join us at the Rainbow Beach Library on the first Thursday of the month at 10am. No need to book, just turn up. Share your thoughts on books something you have read, a book you are reading, or something on your wish list.

Art Workshops at Rainbow Beach Library Join us every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 10am for art workshops by Jenny! Jenny will cover various types of art – from sketching with charcoals to painting with watercolours and acrylics - morning tea provided.

This mystery thriller definitely kept me interested from the opening page to the last paragraph. Five-year-old Anna is kidnapped at the end of the school day just outside the school gates of her private school. Julia, her lawyer mother, was running late to collect her, when Anna was taken. The investigators are unable to find any clues even after a thorough door-to-door search in the area. The strangest thing happens after one week, when Anna wanders into a shop after being dropped off at a nearby bus shelter. Anna has been totally unharmed but has no memory of where she has been for the last week. Julia thought this was the worst nightmare she could have endured when her daughter was kidnapped, but she soon discovers that she is now the target and her nightmare has only just begun!

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your Community Do you know the “beasties” in your garden? W

HEN YOU GO for a stroll along the Wildflower Walk, you may ask yourself ‘Why don’t I know the name of that plant?’ Now you can be well-informed with this new edition - Cooloola Coastcare has produced a revised booklet on plants that are friendly and unfriendly in your garden, great news for gardeners and bird lovers alike. As Coastcare’s Maree Prior shares, “It’s time to encourage the use of native plants in our gardens which are attractive to birds, provide them with natural food sources and are more drought resistant. Also, planting dense bush is excellent for the smaller birds to hide in. “We are surrounded by National Park and native forest, which needs to be protected, especially from foreign plants from our gardens, which germinate easily and become bushland pests.” The booklet is available from Coastcare, Cityfarm, the QPWS office in Rainbow Beach and several clubs like the Tin Can Bay Fishing Club, Cooloola Cove Residents and Friends and the Gardening Club.

HIS YEAR ON Sunday, May 14, the Mother’s Day Classic fun walk/run turns 20. As the major fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, the MDC has contributed more than $30 million to breast cancer research. What started as a way to honour those affected by breast cancer and to support research into the disease, the Mothers Day Classic has grown into Australia’s largest breast cancer fundraiser. The Tin Can Bay event will be a 6km walk/run circuit, starting and finishing at Norman Point. Get involved and register now for the Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic,

the fun way for family and friends to kick start a “feel good” Mother’s Day. Online registrations are open so go to http://www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/ register to get your early bird discount and to also set up your fundraising page. For further information or if you need assistance registering online then contact Jess on 0411 218 254.

Easter Fair for Cooloola Cove C

OOLOOLA COVE Residents and Friends Inc. announce a 2017 Easter Fair on Saturday April 15, at the Cooloola Community Complex, Tin Can Bay Road. Fun, entertainment, games/ competitions for all ages! Art, handcrafts and photography from local groups. 10 Cent Auction - How it works info, ticket sales at CCR&F locations - Woolworths and TCB markets. Starting on March 1, entry forms for competitions and program of events for the day will also be available. Doors open at 9am – 4pm – let the fun begin! CCR&F commitment is that all proceeds will support community groups where possible, and our work for community projects.

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CCR&F have been able to support the good work of Jesse Milne with the Cooloola Coast Youth Activity Project, by presenting her with a cheque by President Graham Langdown (pictured).

In Brief Tin Can Bay Community and Men’s Shed The Men’s Shed has now become a reality. Land is being allocated and the construction grant has been approved. A contract has been signed for the construction of a 24m x 12m shed which will be completed early in the new year. The TCBCMS is seeking members to join what will be a great facility for the men of the Cooloola Coast community. The next meeting is March 11 at 10am, 40 Endeavour Drive, Cooloola Cove. For membership enquiries contact President Brian Lindfield on (07) 5486 2835 or email: brianlindfield@bigpond.com

Remember the Victory Hampers! Since the Tin Can Bay Resource and Referral Centre has moved into new premises at the rear of the Tin Can Bay Library, we haven’t been getting many hamper orders. They are excellent value at $35, with a box of groceries and cold items and a box of veggies, they do vary from week to week. We need a minimum of eight hampers per week to make it worthwhile for Victory to deliver them to Tin Can Bay. Orders for Victory Hampers can be placed on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for collection on Fridays. The earlier you order the hampers the better. We send a big ‘thank you’ to the Tin Can Bay Fishing Club and all who helped with the move. Due to the closure of the IGA we have had been unable to provide Emergency Relief Vouchers for groceries other than Victory Hampers. But we have now secured Woolworths emergency grocery cards and bakery vouchers from the Tin Can Bay Bakery (Centrelink Income Statement required). We are open for Emergency Relief three times a week on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. To find out more call our new phone number: 0497 218432

Suicide prevention trial for Wide Bay Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, has welcomed the inclusion of the region in the $46 million innovative suicide prevention trial, which is aimed at delivering better mental health services. “I welcome this funding that will support new prevention programs to help stop the loss of lives and the grief and trauma caused by suicide. Mr O’Brien said Gympie, Maryborough and the North Burnett region had high rates of suicide and self-harm when compared to the national average. “The causes of suicide and the resources needed to prevent it vary from region to region, which is why a tailored response is needed. What works well in one community may not be so effective for another community. “This program aims to bring together all levels of government, GPs and mental health service providers to identify issues and deliver a tailored response to a community or individual need,” Mr O’Brien said.

Bring home a big brother or sister and bring French culture to life! Tin Can Bay School families, why not volunteer to host an international student from France mid year? We have a small group of delightful French students coming to Australia for 10 weeks to immerse in local Australian culture, experience our high schools, sports, environment and lifestyle. Arriving in June, all the French students are around 15 years old, speak excellent English, have their own spending money, cover all school expenses ,and we arrange all aspects of their program. They are looking forward to joining an Australian family for a short term. It’s fun and interesting to help these young people achieve their Australian dream. If you’d like know more, please email your interest to Rob at Inter Cultural Management on rob.lindsay@icm-education.com.au or call 0438 689 828.

Have your say on a container refund scheme for Queensland Queensland plans the introduction of a container refund scheme on July 1, 2018, aimed at getting empty drink cans and bottles off our beaches, parks and public areas. Industry and the public are invited to have a say on how the scheme will run. Environment Minister, Dr Steven Miles, released a discussion paper at www.ehp. qld.gov.au and invited comments until 20 March 2017. “By introducing a 10 cent refund for every eligible drink container, we can decrease litter and waste, reduce the risk to wildlife, increase recycling, create employment opportunities and raise money for charitable causes – or let the kids raise pocket money. “Queensland’s recycling rate sits at about 44 percent, one of the country’s lowest. Queensland is consistently the most littered mainland state. Visually, drink cans and bottles dominate our litter stream. “A 2015 NewsPoll showed 86 per cent of Queenslanders wanted a container refund scheme.” Dr Miles said most drink containers between 150ml and three litres would be eligible for a refund under the scheme, with containers to be clearly marked. Some drink containers would be exempt, such as containers for plain milk and milk substitutes, while flavoured milk, water, pure juice and wine containers over a specified volume or made of certain materials would not be included in the scheme. March 2017 – Rainbow Beach Cooloola Coast Community News – 23

Out and About

Above, Below & Beyond Travel Night

Above: Kaye Conley and Robyn Burton were two of a crowd on 30 plus guests at the Yacht Club Left: Entertaining guest speaker, G Adventures Cam McDonell, with Phil Feldman from Above, Below & Beyond Travel and local photographer Julie Hartwig Below: It was a hot evening - everyone cooled down with a drink and refreshments on the deck during breaks

Above: Sandra and Russ Williamson learnt all about new destinations for their bucket list

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Welcome to the world of photography by Julie Hartwig, Tin Can Bay Camera Club

Photos of small details often provide details about big pictures: Louise Smith’s image “Letters” was captured in Maryborough’s heritage district and was awarded a Merit

HOTOGRAPHY IS ONE of the most popular recreational activities in the world today. Smart phones, tablets and digital cameras … let’s face it, everyone’s taking photos. While many can be considered “happy snaps”, by learning some basic photography skills, you can elevate these “snaps” into really special memories. After all, we take photos to record and preserve special moments in time – holidays, celebrations like birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and time spent with friends and family. The last thing we want is blurry photos with heads cut off and fingers over the lens to spoil the memory! If you wish to take your photography beyond happy snaps, one thing you’ll learn is that photography teaches you to SEE the world, rather than just LOOK at it. You’ll begin to notice things you never saw before … light, colour, shapes, textures,

patterns to name a few. These elements are everywhere we look, in every photo we take and as your awareness of them grows, you’ll reach a point where you suddenly “get” why photography as an art form is so popular. It doesn’t matter what you take photos of - scenery, people, sport, nature, still life or a myriad of other subjects – or what type of camera you have. The best device - be it a phone, tablet or a camera - is the one you have with you. In future editions, this new photography column aims to provide tips and information to help you make photographic memories that you’ll be proud to share. The club’s next meeting is on 7pm March 15 at TCB Library. For more information about club activities and to view members’ images, visit www.tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/ tcb-camera-club.

City Farm talks she-oaks C

ITY FARM HAS received a grant to purchase a new hothouse, enabling us to propagate more plants successfully. Look out for the bright new flags on our boundary fence and drop in to view our range. Our plant of the month is Casuarina equisetifolia (Horse tail oak, Coast she-oak). This she-oak has been used extensively in coastal plantings because it is tolerant of sea-spray, seeds readily in nutrient deficient soil and its open habit helps it remain upright in all but the strongest winds. If you have walked along Rainbow Beach after a very severe weather event, you may have noticed some or many of these sheoaks uprooted. This small tree has a vital

Casuarina equisetifolia is an attractive tree with a pendulous habit and looks most attractive after rain, when the drops hanging from the grey-green branchlets glisten in the sun Image Mary Boyce

role in helping to stabilise the foredunes and acts as a windbreak for the vegetation behind, which can suffer quite badly when the trees come down. City Farm, opposite Tin Can Bay Community Centre, is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am-3pm, 07 5486 2304, ccfni09@gmail.com, www. cooloolacityfarm.org

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to Inskip Point and crossing in the barge. Unless you intend holidaying Fraser Rainbow Beach Flying Servicesonoffer a Island, most probably bestbut way of daily service to Fraseryour Island, prior seeing all its is to take a 1 day or 2 bookings arebeauty required. Remember that day tour. Or you can make the trip in your going independently, a permit is required own drivingfrom up the or beach . and 4WD, is available theroad National Parks Offi ce. To Inskip Point and crossing in the barge.

Markets – Saturdays Saturday Markets 1st3rd Cooloola Cove Veterans and - Tin Can Bay Community Hall 0499 110 944 2nd & 4th Rainbow Beach Centreblock 5483 4866 3rd Tin Can Bay 0418 711 897 Sundays Top Shop Craft Market 0413 716 491

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.

family fun Playgrounds North and South of the Playgrounds North and South of the Headland and Rainbow Shores

accommodation

Headland and Rainbow Shores

Playrooms Pub and and Sport SportClub Club Playrooms at at the the Pub Family Family friendly friendly directory directory

Cooloola Coast Realty www.accommodationrainbowbeach.com.au 07 5486 3411 Rainbow Beach Holiday Village

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Bowls There is a lawn green at the Rainbow Beach Sports Recreation & Memorial Club where visitors are most welcome. 5486 3191 Tennis Two courts are available at the Sports & Recreation Club. Bookings 5486 3191

VISITOR GUIDE UPDATE Golf A par 3, 9 hole golf course is located

atOur Rainbow Shores Resort. of the advertisers are Members given further public are very welcome. Rainbow Shores promotion through the Cooloola Coast Social Golf Club (0429 668 255) stages Visitor’s Guide. regular competitions. A picturesque course willalso be attracts updated month atThe Tin guide Can Bay allnext golf addicts to include all our current advertisers. from this area. Yoga, IfDarts, you Pool, would likeTai toChi, be Sailing, listed, Pilates, please Zumba, 5486 Fitness3561. Classes (see What’s On) contact

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annual events

January “Brushes by the Sea” Rainbow January Beach Artby & the Craft Festival “Brushes Sea” Rainbow February Cooloola Crocs Swimming Beach Art & Craft Festival Carnival February Cooloola Crocs Day Swimming April Anzac Parade Carnival April Anzac Parade May Bay Day to Bay Yacht Race May Bay to BayRainbow Yacht RaceBeach Family June/July June/July Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic July 4-12 Fishing Classic August Rainbow Beach Triathlon August Rainbow Beach Lion’s Club Annual Kite Rainbow Beach/Trail Runs Festival Rainbow Beach Triathlon September Tin Can Bay Seafood September Festival Rainbow Beach Festival October Rainbow Beach Invitations Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival Fours Bowls Tournament October Tin Can Bay Ambulance Flower Show Rainbow Beach Invitations Fours Bowls October Rainbow Beach Nippers Tournament Carnival Cooloola Coast Ambulance Flower Show November Rainbow Beach/Trail Runs Rainbow Beach Nippers Carnival December Tin Can Bay Foreshore December Family Nights Christmas Concert Beach Lions Club Twilight TinRainbow Can Bay Foreshore Family Nights Christmas and Afternoon Markets “The Tents”Concert Rainbow Beach Holiday “The Tents” Rainbow Beach Holiday Program Program See What’s On Onpage page more See our our What’s forfor more on on Things ThingstotoDo. Do.Suggestions, Suggestions,amendments amendmentsor to add business to the visitor guide or to your add your business to the visitor pleaseguide call 07 5486 or email please call3561 07 5486 3561 info@ rbcn.com.au . info@ rbcn.com.au or email

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Fishing & Boating

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Right: Dan with a delicious coral trout for dinner

Fishing & Boating

Rainbow Beach Fishing Report Mat Cooper Rainbow Beach Fishing Charters 0439 775 070

S WELL AS DRIVING Clean Up Australia Day in Tin Can Bay, the club is hosting the Sunfish Junior Fishing Day at Norman Point, Tin Can Bay on Saturday April 8.

O THE QUESTION everyone is asking is, where is all the rain? And boy don’t we need it.

It’s amazing for this time of the year just how little we have had, and all keen fisho’s and crabbers know just how important a fresh flush of water is for our waterways and inshore creeks.

This is a free opportunity for juniors from 7-15 years to learn fishing techniques from three qualified Sunfish Level 1 instructors. There will be prizes, refreshments and a free BBQ for participants following the event. Numbers are limited and registering for this event is essential.

One good session of rain can produce some amazing fishing sessions and gets those muddies on the move. Outside fishing has been good still, with quality fish of all species from reef to pelagics. Parrot have been very consistent as have Maori and gold spot cod. Mahi Mahi, mackerel, cobia and amberjack have been providing serious sport action, along with longtail tuna taking small slugs.

Tony Zahn with a nice Red Emperor

Our guest speaker at our recent General Meeting was Matthew Albiez, District Officer with Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol. Matthew gave a very comprehensive and informative presentation to all members on a wide range of topics and issues. Items discussed were the need for EPIRB registration every two years and to check and ensure the EPIRB battery is in good working order.

I have always been reluctant to try raw fish before, however if there was ever going to be a time to try, it’s when you have caught it and know how fresh it is.

Other subjects included checking the condition of life jackets, ensuring that flares are current, and the opportunity to download the new Fisheries App at no cost.

So, sliced thin and with a squeeze of lemon and away we went. I would now highly recommend this (delicious).

The junior winner of the Mini Fishing Competition was Josh Lucas who caught a nice whiting, and senior winner was Marquis Chapman who caught a 3kg Saratoga in the Mary River at Gympie.

Many of you will already know that Baitrunner is currently out of the water and awaiting some repairs, which unfortunately involves insurance, and at this stage I am unsure of a timeframe. I can only hope it will back in operation by early March, so sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused for anyone. Till next month, happy and safe fishing.

Tin Can Bay Fishing Club News

This personal best amberjack delights Blair Holst

Club members look forward to joining the Wondai Fishing Club on March 12-14 for a few days social, camping and fishing at Boondooma Dam.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Collect your loose change for Rainbow Beach student council by Tina McColl, Acting Principal

E’D LIKE TO congratulate Mr and Mrs Grogan on the safe arrival of their new baby boy, born last Sunday, February 5. The students have all settled in well to the school year, remembering routines and expectations. Our busy end of term includes school photos, Clean-Up Australia Day, a parent meet-and-greet afternoon, a swimming lesson week followed by a swimming carnival, and our school-based cross country. We have a very motivated team of students in our student council this year. Myself and Sarah Brantz are helping the students this year with their fundraising endeavours. There were many wonderful ideas shared in our first meeting. We have the old faithful events, such as movie nights, Halloween disco, State of Origin dress day and Rainbow’s Got Talent planned, as well as the Holt Bolt/Fun Run to return in term three. Students have a few charities they would like to fundraise for also. The first idea we would like you to start preparing for is the Loose Change Trail. We are asking for everyone to collect together all their 5c and 10c pieces so we can organise a day where we bring them all

to school and see how far we can make our loose change go. We will start a path from the 2/3 room and see how far we can make our money go. Can we reach the front gate? Start saving now and keep a lookout for the trail date. Another term one event is a movie night in the library. This is always popular, and sees students arrive at school in their PJs, with pillow and blanket in hand – we watch half a movie on the big screen, stop for intermission and dinner, then watch the last of the movie.

Staffing for 2017 Prep/1 teacher: Lynne Chamberlain 2/3 teachers: Janine Lawler and Therese Young 3/4/5 teacher: Tina McColl 5/6 teacher: Andrew Walsh and Michael Grogan (Principal) SWD and STLaN teacher: Libby Margetts Teacher Aides: Theresa Dargusch, Jill Lane and Sarah Brantz Guidance Officer: Danelle McKeehan Office Manager: Cate White

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Xavier and Delilah say start collecting your coins!

P&C seeking secretary and vice president! A secretary and vice president are wanted to join President Kirstie Jordison and Treasurer Zaneta Fitzgerald. Everyone is welcome to the children friendly meetings. Come along to the AGM, Thursday March 16 at the school. The normal meeting is first at 2.45pm, then AGM to briefly follow. Brekky and Fitness Club on every Thursday Leanne Bosse has kicked off brekky club and our new “fitness club” hosted by Sarah Booth. We invite all students and families to join in fitness activities each Thursday morning from 7am and for breakfast from 7.45am.

Fitness club replaces running club, as we want to incorporate a broader experience for the kids and their families. We are planning for the term right now if you have sports or fitness skills you’d like to share for one, two or three weeks this term, please get in touch. Our first two weeks of fitness club will be teaching personal fitness skills including bodyweight exercises, running/ walking drills, stretches and more to enable participants to look after their own personal fitness. Breakfast Club will be running each week during the term and is looking to create a healthy environment where kids can experience some great breakfasts, see their friends and enjoy the morning.

SCHOOL NEWS

Left: Maia can’t believe how quickly the watermelons are growing! Right: Purchase a leaf: Ashton, Luke and Sunny show outdoor art feature celebrating 30 years of RBSS

We are also inviting mums and dads to come along and join their kids for brekky, have a chat and meet other parents and kids. We are also making a commitment to incorporate nutritious foods with less sugar and more protein to help children through the day. Brekky club will now cost $2/child or a family (including parent) for $10. We need 2-3 volunteers 7am-8.30am each week - the more volunteers the lighter the load! Get in touch with Leanne Bosse or Sarah Booth in you can help. Call Sarah 0432 690 194 or Leanne 0422 233 548, or email cooloolacoastpilates@ gmail.com.

They have been given a tool quiz and will be issued with their tool licence once their quizzes have been returned and marked. Most students have also had the opportunity to try out for their wheelbarrow licence which will be handed out next week. Students worked hard this week cleaning out garden beds, topping them up with fresh soil and planting lettuce, tomato and peas seedlings. The Prep/1 class did a great job of planting purple snow peas and yellow climbing bean seeds in pots, ready to be transplanted into garden beds in a few weeks. If you are passing by the garden, check out our watermelon bed which has lots of fruit growing at an incredible rate.

Watermelons blossoming in School Kitchen Garden Chappy Ronnie and volunteer Deb made a great start to the garden in the last couple of weeks with students from grades 2-6 learning all about the tools that we will be using in the garden, what they are used for and how to operate them safely.

School tuckshop is on Kirstie Jordison will be organising snacks at first break, with Chappy Ronnie and Deb providing the lunchtime dishes. To make the tuckshop more manageable and less timeconsuming, there will only be one main lunchtime dish available each week. If your child does not like what is on offer

on a particular Friday, then please provide them with their regular lunch items from home. Please hand in tuckshop orders written on a paper lunch bag, including name and grade, with the correct money to the school office on Friday mornings before 8.30am, and provide two bags if ordering items for both breaks. If you have any queries, please contact Chappy Ronnie on 0413 135 867. Sponsor a leaf for the school For the 30th anniversary of the school last year, the P&C organised an outdoor art installation for Rainbow Beach State School. You can see it every assembly - brightening up the outdoor area. And it is not too late to have your leaf added. It is for present and past students and families; staff, and businesses are also welcome to add theirs - each leaf is $30.

Simply purchase one per child or per family with their very own artwork - or send in your business logo, and choose a colour. Together, this will form a beautiful piece that will brighten our learning environment with special memories. Contact Kirstie from P&C and ask for a sponsorship form today.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Far left: Principal Desley Kirby congratulates Secondary School Captains Braden Gray, Tehmia Masri, Vice Captain Anna Dunstan, and Student Leader Chelsea Brennan Left: Junior Captains Elle Yates and Amber Daniels, with Vice Captains Elsie Gray and Imogen Latimore Below: Garden Club is on every Wednesday morning for keen students in Grades 4, 5 and 6

Congratulations school leaders! by Principal Desley Kirby, Tin Can Bay P-10 School

AST MONTH we held our annual Open Classroom and Meet the Parents event which finished with a barbecue at the hall. Thanks to all our parents who attended and made this a very successful event. Your engagement with our school is key to ensuring successful outcomes for our students. We will be holding community events each term and I look forward to meeting more of our parents throughout the year. Our Junior and Senior School Captains and House Captains were presented with their badges. They are already playing a key role in our weekly assembly program, and

STAFF Principal – Desley Kirby Deputy Principal (Secondary) – Robyn Cottrell Deputy Principal (Primary) – Rob Neisler Head of Special Education Services – Deborah Honeywill Head of Department (Secondary) – Louise Masri Head of Department (Student Support) – Dorothy Hogan Master Teacher – Rebecca Turner SWD Teachers – Lauren Thorne, Linda Birse STLN – Sandra Carroll HPE – Yas Sauer Music – Erin Truin LOTE – Saskia Kloeffell Primary NCT – Jade Mahaffey Guidance Officer – Gay Toohey PRIMARY Prep Prep/Yr 1

Lissa Couchman Stacey Searl

I am confident they will be outstanding role models for their fellow students and wonderful ambassadors for our school. This year TCB staff have put together a program of lunchtime activities including: running club; skipping; basketball; garden club and ukulele, the Taipans Volleyball program and Student Voice. Our first P&C meeting next Tuesday is an opportunity for our parents and community to engage with the school in planning and decision making. The P&C meet in the administration building on the third Tuesday at every month at 6pm. See you there! Year 1 Year 2A Year 2/3 Year 3A Year 4A Year 4/5 Year 5A Year 5/6 Year 6A

Debbie Bloomfield Katie Battaglene Laurelle Williams Alison Sands Kim Reker Katie Topalov Ellen Wright Bonnie Johnson Sarah Dioth

SECONDARY David Arthur – Geography, Humanities, ITD, Reading Tony Arthur – 8A Care, Science, HPE, 7/8 Co-ordinator Trish McAndrew – 9A Care, Access, Economics and Business, Home Eco., Maths, 9/10 Co-ordinator Lisa Boyd – 7A Care, Art, English, History, Humanities, Reading David Dorey – 7B Care, English, Humanities, ICT, Maths, Reading, Science Nicole Shelford – 10A Care, HPE, Maths, Science

NAGEMENT UNDER NEW MA

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Cool lunches With the adversely hot weather we are experiencing, it’s a great idea to pop in a few ice packs in with the kids’ lunches. Also, including a large water bottle may help to keep them a little bit fresher and cooler. Join Garden Club Teacher Ms Rebecca Turner and Chappy Ronnie will be running a before-school Garden Club on Wednesday mornings between 7.30 and 8.15am for keen students in Grades 4, 5 and 6. For new parents, in early 2014 the school became part of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program, which operates in over 700 schools across Australia and

teaches students how to grow vegetables and turn them into delicious, healthy food. The program held weekly during 2014 and 2015, involved four classes of Grade 5/6 students with the assistance of parents and community volunteers. As a result of their involvement in the classes, students created their own gardens and regularly took recipes home to cook for their families. Participants will need to wear a broadbrimmed hat and closed-in shoes. Initially there will be 14 spaces available for interested students, however this may increase with volunteer support. If you have any enquiries or would like to be involved as a volunteer, please contact Chappy Ronnie on 0413 135 867.

School Leaders for 2017 Secondary

Junior

Captains Vice Captains Student Leader Sports Tuncun Captains Wallu Sports Vice Tuncun Captains Wallu

Braden Gray Tim Brigden Chelsea Brennan TJ Gray Caleb Chapple-Taylor Anna Dunstan Jye Lovett

Tehmia Masri Anna Dunstan

Captains Vice Captains

Elle Yates Elsie Gray Blake Hale Clara Roche Lachlan Kyle

Amber Daniels Imogen Latimore Isla Gallego Rakeen Masri Cody Walker

Sports

Tuncun Carlo Wallu

Arwen Van deVorst April Bath

SPORT

Five off to school surfing state titles

Charlie Kingsley, Zac, Zack McCarthy, Hannah Wilson, Nicholas White, Ella Steele, Chloe-lee Kelly, Cyndari Parton were part of the squad representing Gympie Region at the Wide Bay School Surfing Competition

ONGRATULATIONS TO Cyndari and Kyani Parton, Arwen Van De Vorst, Nicholas White and Ella Steele who will go on to represent Wide Bay at the State Titles on the Sunshine Coast. The Wide Bay School Surfing Competition was a good beach day - plenty of sun and sand, just not ideal for boardriders. Novices Charlie and Zac performed well in

the difficult conditions, and others showed their experience, having represented the region previously in Agnes Waters. Held in front of the Rainbow Beach Surf Club last month, the swell was disappointing. “Rolling” is how competitor Hannah Wilson described it but she smiled, “At least we had a day off school!”

Clockwise from top left: Nicholas White, Kyani Parton, Zack McCarthy and Ella Steele all showed their moves in their home turf

Nippers learn vital skills

Under 12 and 11s smile into the run-swim-run - and on their return, it is not unusual to hear them ask ‘can we go out again?’

Green caps have fun playing duck, duck goose with Glenda Misso and Tina McColl supervising, all the Nippers take turns with activities on the sand and enjoy fun in the water

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SPORT

Cooloola Coast Little Athletics

Cricket team on track to victory

Jahli Parton makes a high jump attempt

HE SUNSHINE COAST Regional Championships was an inspiring experience for first time competitor Anjelica Geurts. Representing the Cooloola Coast in the U10s as a finalist in the 70m sprint she ran one of her personal best times, and only just fell short of securing a place. Congratulations for such an awesome effort!! It was an experience she will never forget and is keen to compete again. Athletes are still training hard every Saturday, trying to outdo their own personal bests. From throws to jumps and sprints, Coach Bill puts them through their paces in a fun environment. This season is coming to an end with our last training session on March 25. Sign on for the 2017-18 season will be in August and registrations are being taken now for any budding athletes wanting to increase their skill and have some fun. Email ccla2014@ outlook.com or call Jess on 0411 218 254.

APTAIN OF THE Rainbow Beach Cricket team, Merv O’Neill, is smiling. “I am 99% sure we’ve booked ourselves a spot in the final.” It was a hot Saturday afternoon in Rainbow Beach, the Gympie Colts declared 5/203, and were out fielding on the first day of the last two-day match of the season. As we watched on, Merv said, “They are running third and they are one point behind second place - we lead the second team by 12 points.” Securely in first place for two-day matches so far, and victorious in the oneday final in January, Merv ventures, “We’ve had a good season, and only lost one game so far. “It has been a vast improvement on last year - we’ve pretty much the same players

as last year, just a couple of additions. “The whole squad’s standard has improved immensely. Young James Worthington and Damon Jessen both play. “But look at the ground, how much better is it? I think that has encouraged them to play. Merv reports the younger cricketers are often down here playing, unlike the rest of the team balancing work and family life, who have managed their success without many practices. “Unfortunately no, you can’t put it down to training.” But never mind, town is watching - and looking forward to a great result. The finals are at One Mile Ovals, Gympie, over three days in the first two weekends in March, finishing with a presentation. Best of luck!

The Rainbow Beach Cricket team at the first day of their last two day match

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Andrew Simpson hits this ball dead on

Murray Everett bats against the Gympie Colts

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Jasmin a Queensland Champion

Blake scoops a medal by Patsy Brady, Publicity Officer

Jasmin White scored a bronze in breaststroke and gold in freestyle in a state wide competition last month

ISTERS, ANNIE AND JASMIN White, competed at the Ronald McDonald House Charities Queensland Sprint Championships. Held at Chandler in Brisbane last month, they qualified for all 50m events. Jaz is now the 10-year-old Girls 2017 Queensland Champion in Freestyle with a gold medal and time of 30:19 seconds. There were 95 swimmers in the event that was attended by clubs from all

over Queensland, as well as swimmers from Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore and Slovakia. Jaz also achieved ninth place in the 50m backstroke and was third in the 50m breaststroke. Parents Dee and Andy White (from Cooloola Coast Realty) are justly proud of both girls.

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AST MONTH, Year 8 student Blake Reibel won his first Monthly Medal in the Men’s Saturday Competition in Division 3 at the Tin Can Bay Golf Club, with an impressive 64 nett. Blake is a product of the junior program run at the club on Thursday afternoons. Children of varying ages have fun learning the basics of the game and get to play several holes with adult supervision. If you have any budding young golfers out there, don’t hesitate to bring them along on a Thursday. Call Janet on 0428 725 857 for further information. Gordon Smith and Janet Reibel received awards in recognition of their volunteer services for many years to the golfing industry and community within the district, at the Sunshine Coast and Southern Burnett District AGM last month. They were also awarded a certificate from Golfing Queensland in recognition of dedication and extensive volunteer services provided to Tin Can Bay Golf Club and the Sunshine Coast Golf Zone. Congratulations! Well done to the winners this month: Men’s Monthly Medal Winners were: Division 1 - Robert Staer 67 nett; Division 2 - Mark Lumby 68 nett; Division 3 - Mike Clifford 68 nett. Veteran’s Monthly Medal Winners were: Division 1 - Chris Eyre 71 nett; Division 2 - Hector Christie 65 nett; Division 3 - Danny Kaye 67 nett. Ladies Monthly Medal Winners were: Division 1 - Lin Groombridge 73 nett; Division 2 -Shirley Dickson 65 nett.

The junior program has paid off for golfer, Blake Reibel

If you are thinking of taking up the game of golf, new members are welcome and will be supported by members and visiting professionals. There are a variety of memberships available to cater for your needs. We also welcome visiting golfers to our friendly club. Just check in at the Starters Box which is open seven days a week from 7am and they will assist you with our Competitions, phone 0484 005266. Great golfing everyone.

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A Little Humour LETTER HOME Dear Ma and Pa, I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Marine Corps beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before maybe all of the places are filled. I was restless at first because you got to stay in bed till nearly 6am, but am getting so I like to sleep late. Tell Walt and Elmer all you do before breakfast is smooth your cot and shine some things. No hogs to slop, feed to pitch, mash to mix, wood to split, fire to lay. Practically nothing. Men got to shave but it is not so bad, there’s warm water. Breakfast is strong on trimmings like fruit juice, cereal, eggs, bacon, and stuff, but kind of weak on chops, potatoes, ham, steak, fried eggplant, pie and other regular food. But tell Walt and Elmer you can always sit by two city boys that live on coffee. Their food plus yours holds you till noon, when you get fed again. It’s no wonder these city boys can’t walk much. We go on “route” marches, which the Platoon Sergeant says are long walks to harden us. If he thinks so, it is not my place to tell him different. A “route march” is about as far as to our mailbox at home. Then the city guys get sore feet and we all ride back in trucks. The country is nice, but awful flat. The Sergeant is like a schoolteacher. He nags some. The Capt. is like the school board. Majors and Colonels just ride around and frown. They don’t bother you none. This next will kill Walt and Elmer with laughing. I keep getting medals for shooting. I don’t know why. The bulls-eye is near as big as a chipmunk head and don’t move. And it ain’t shooting at you, like the Higgett boys at home. All you got to do is lie there all comfortable and hit it. You don’t even load your own cartridges. They come in little metal boxes. Then we have what they call hand-tohand combat training. You get to wrestle with them city boys. I have to be real careful though, they break easy. It ain’t like fighting with that ole bull at home. I’m about the best they got in this except for that Tug Jordan from over in Silver Lake.

He joined up the same time as me. But I’m only 5’6” and 130 pounds and he’s 6’8” and weighs near 300 pounds dry. Be sure to tell Walt and Elmer to hurry and join before other fellers get onto this setup and come stampeding in. Your loving daughter, Alice P.S. Speaking of shooting, enclosed is $200 towards a new barn roof and Ma’s teeth. The city boys shoot pool, but not very good. A SEATTLE GAS STATION’S SIGNS Ants are healthy because they have little antibodies. What happens if you get scared half to death twice? I went to the Air and Space Museum, but there was nothing there. Hold the door open for a clown, it’s a nice jester. The second mouse gets the cheese. My reality check bounced. All those who believe in psychokinesis, raise my hand. Ban pre-shredded cheese - make America Grate Again. THE MEANING OF POLITICS The word “politics” is derived from the word “poly”, meaning “many”, and the word “ticks”, meaning “blood sucking parasites”. Larry Hardiman Then we read it is actually the Greek word politikos, “relating to citizens”, I think I prefer the first! ONE DAY IN HELL A politician dies and ends up standing in front of the pearly gates. Saint Peter looks at him for a second, flicks through his book, and finds his name. “So, you’re a politician...” “Well, yes, is that a problem?” “Oh no, no problem. But we’ve recently adopted a new system for people in your line of work, and unfortunately you will have to spend a day in Hell. After that however, you’re free to choose where you want to spend eternity!” “Wait, I have to spend a day in Hell?!” says the politician.

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“Those are the rules,” replies St Peter, clicks his fingers, and WOOMPH, the guy disappears. He awakes, curled up with his hands over his eyes, knowing he’s in Hell. Cautiously, he listens for the screams, sniffs the air for brimstone, and finds... nothing. Just the smell of, is that fabric softener? And cut grass, this can’t be right? “Open your eyes!” says a voice. “C’mon, wakey wakey, we’ve only got 24 hours!” Nervously, he uncovers his eyes, looks around, and sees he’s in a hotel room. A nice one too. Wait, this is a penthouse suite... And there’s a smiling man in a suit, holding a martini. “Who are you??” The politician asks. “Well, I’m Satan!” says the man, handing him the drink and helping him to his feet. “Welcome to Hell!” “Wait, this is Hell? But... Where’s all the pain and suffering?” he asks. Satan throws him a wink. “Oh, we’ve been a bit misrepresented over the years, it’s a long story. Anyway, this is your room! The minibar is of course free, as is the room service, there’s extra towels next to the hot-tub, and if you need anything, just call reception. But enough of this! It’s a beautiful day, and if you’d care to look outside...” Slightly stunned by the opulent surroundings, the man wanders over to the floor-to-ceiling windows through which the sun is glowing, looks far down, and sees a group of people cheering and waving at him from a golf course. “It’s one of five pro-level courses on site, and there’s another six just a few minutes drive out past the beach and harbour!” says Satan, answering his unasked question. So they head down in the lift, walk out through the glittering lobby where everyone waves and welcomes the man, as Satan signs autographs and cheerily talks shop with the laughing staff. And as he walks out, he sees the group on the golf course are made up of every one of his old friends, people he’s admired for years but never met or worked with, and people whose work he’s admired but died long before his career started. And out of the middle of this group walks his wife, with a massive smile and the body she had when she was 20, who throws her arms around him and plants a delicate kiss

on his cheek. Everyone cheers and applauds, and as they slap him on the back and trade jokes, his worst enemy arrives, as a two-foot tall goblin-esque caddy. He spends the day in the bright sunshine on the course, having the time of his life laughing at jokes and carrying important discussions, putting the world to rights with his friends while holding his delighted wife next to him as she gazes lovingly at him. Later, they return to the hotel for dinner and have an enormous meal, perfectly cooked. As everyone is falling about laughing and flinging bread sticks at each other, his wife whispers in his ear... And they return to their penthouse suite, and spend the rest of the night making love like they did on their honeymoon. After hours of passion, the man falls deep into the 100% Egyptian cotton pillows, and falls into a deep and happy sleep... and is woken up by St Peter. “So, that was Hell. Wasn’t what you were expecting, I bet?” “No sir!” says the man. “So then,” says St Peter. “You can make your choice. It’s Hell, which you saw, or Heaven, which has choral singing, talking to God, white robes, and so on.” “Well... I know this sounds strange, but on balance, I think I’d prefer Hell,” says the politician. “Not a problem, we totally understand! Enjoy!” says St Peter, and clicks his fingers again. The man wakes up in total darkness, the stench of ammonia filling the air and distant screams the only noise. As he adjusts, he can see the only light is from belches of flame far away, illuminating the ragged remains of people being tortured or burning in a sulphurous ocean. A sudden bolt of lightning reveals Satan next to him, wearing the same suit as before and grinning, holding a soldering iron in one hand and a coil of razor-wire in the other. “What’s this??” he cries. “Where’s the hotel?? Where’s my wife??? Where’s the minibar, the golf-courses, the pool, the restaurant, the free drinks and the sunshine???” “Ah”, says Satan. “You see, yesterday, we were campaigning. But today, you voted.”

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RBSS school photos Coolabay Choir practice, 3pm CC Bowls Club iPad and Android Tablet Basics, Rainbow Beach Library 10 - 11.30am, Tin Can Bay Library 2 - 3.30pm, bookings essential For the love of books - Rainbow Beach book discussion group, 10am at RB Library World Day of Prayer, 10am at Cathy House, 44 Toolara Road (corner Coral Trout and Toolara), Tin Can Bay, hosted by the Catholic congregation of St John Vianney Schools Clean Up Day Clean Up Australia Day at Inskip Point Clean Up Australia Day RB Over 60’s morning coffee at the Surf Club 10am Tony Perrett mobile clinic visits the coast CCCL Disaster MSG meeting, 9.30am, CC Community and Vets Hall International Women’s Day ‘Soul from the Belly’ hosting a social morning tea and laughter session to celebrate, 10am at the RAOB Hall, 110 Emperor St, in Tin Can Bay, bring a plate to share Art workshops by Jenny, 10am at RB Library Tin Can Bay Community and Men’s Shed meeting at 10am, 40 Endeavour Drive, Cooloola Cove Reuse Craft and Creation by CCYAP , 3-5pm Cooloola Cove Veterans and Community Hall, All materials provided White for a Night, Lindy: 0478 039 322 Rainbow Beach Community Centre AGM 11.30am Camera Club meeting 7pm, TCB Library meeting room Easter Sunrise Service, 5.30am at the propeller, hosted by Rainbow Beach

Christian Community, music and message followed by free refreshments, BYO blanket and torch, Chappy Ronnie: 0413 135 867 16 Techno Thursday classes -Tin Can Bay Library 2pm-3.30pm, phone 5486 4355, Rainbow Beach Library 10am-11.30am Phone 5486 3705. Booking essential. 17 St Patrick’s Day 17 Council’s Movies in the Park The Good Dinosaur, BYO chair or picnic rug, snacks & drinks available for purchase or BYO dinner, 6pm at the Cooloola Cove Veterans and Community Hall 18 Editorial deadline for Community News 18 - 21 Life Education Van TCB P-10 20 Ad bookings due for Community News 20-24 RBSS Swimming Lessons 21 Harmony Day 21 Yrs 4 – 6 Cross Country TCB P-10 21 TCB P-10 School P&C meet in the administration building 6pm 23 P-3 Fun Run TCB P-10 23 Ad copy due for Community News 24 Crazy Hair Day TCB P-10 25 Gympie Community Exchange’s first LETS Chat & Trade Day, 9am - 12noon, at Gympie Regional Art Gallery, Kathryn: 0401600083 https:// communityexchange.net.au/ 25 Fantastic Field Sports on Saturday by CCYAP, 3-5pm at Federation Park in Cooloola Cove, water and equipment provided 25 Last day for early bird tickets Kid’s Bush to the Beach: rock ‘n’ roll night 25 Earth Hour 2017 27 Tourism Roadshow Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane 27 RB Over 60’s excursion to Agnes Waters 29 RBSS Swimming Carnival 30 Last Day of Term 1

30 Easter Hat parade TCB P-10 30 Music Plus Night, Veterans’ and Community Hall, Cooloola, 7pm, Pam: 0427 180 649 31 Holidays are here again!

APRIL 1

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Sound of Teen Spirit concert 5pm, doors open 4.30pm, Community Complex, register your act: Jess on 0411 218 254 Kid’s Bush to the Beach: rock ‘n’ roll night, Rainbow Beach Community Hall with headline attraction Rodney Vincent, 6.30pm with drinks, followed by a two-course meal RB Over 60’s excursion, Morning Melodies at the Brolga Theatre, Maryborough, Lloyd Webber and Friends Sunfish Junior Fishing Day at Norman Point, Tin Can Bay Easter Fair, CCRFI Cooloola Community Complex, Tin Can Bay, 9am-4pm TCB P-10 School - 7 to 10 Cross Country TCB P-10 School ANZAC Ceremony TCB P-10 Secondary Cross Country

9am Mahjong/games mornings, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall 10am Mainly Music, TCB Community Complex, 10am 4.30 Karate and Jiu-Jitsu, RBSS: 0417 079 579 Thursday 7am RBSS Brekky and Fitness Club 8-10am Coastcare Wetland Weeding, for location www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au/ or text: 0417 554 905 9 -11am Playgroup, RB State School 9am - noon TCB Craft Club, Penny: 5486 2512 9.30am - 10.30am First 5 Forever - fun for under fives at Tin Can Bay Library 3.30pm Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training Friday 8am - 10am Volunteer “revive our creeks”, www.cooloolacoastcare.org.au 9am Sailability Saturday Markets on almost every Saturday! See visitors’ guide 8.30 Little Athletics, TCB School oval, Jess: 0411 218 254

Weekly (many are term time only)

Discover Sailing, Tin Can Bay Yacht Club

Monday

7am St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church service, Manooka Drive

10-11am First 5 Forever - fun for under fives at Rainbow Beach Library

Sunday

7.30am Cooloola Dragon Boat Club training

4.30 Karate and Jiu-Jitsu, RBSS: 0417 079 579

8.30am Nippers

Tuesday 9am Arts and Craft group, Church of the Good Shepherd Hall (second/last of month)

9.30am Church of the Good Shepherd Contemporary Family, followed by morning tea. All denominations welcome! 17 Carlo Rd

9am – noon Tin Can Bay Quilters, community complex. Ph: Maree 5486 5706

10am – 2pm Rainbow Beach craft market, Top Shops

9.30am Little Guppies playgroup, Tin Can Bay Wednesday 7.30am TCB P-10 Garden Club

If you have an event or date you would like to add please email info@rbcn.com.au

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