Poets

TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING?

Too much of a good thing! Why is this saying so… If you enjoy the satisfaction, Why should you let it go…?

Most of life’s pleasures, Come from food, love, and wealth… But they say too much of anything, Can be hazardous to your health…

I believe this is untrue, As some things are in short supply… Get into it while you can, Don’t let those pleasures pass you by…

Fortune favours the bold, Seek out the best things that you adore…

Tick off that bucket list, There is so much to explore…

Time waits for no one, So, don’t procrastinate there mate… Have yourself a good time, Before it’s too damn late!

© Len Newey

O To Live A Life Like Yours

O to live a life like yours

Among the winter wonderland Where frosty mornings and cosy fires Create a lovely feeling Of being wrapped in love

To see the hills over yonder The cows enjoying the morning sun The chimney smoke fills the air And fills the heart with gladness And joy

O to live a life like yours Where beautiful birds Visit each day They sing such songs That you sing along And music fills the air

Your warm smiles And welcoming voices Increase the loving atmosphere With cosy chats And yummy food

O to live a life like yours O but I do

In my mind the memory is there And I often come to you

To feel the warmth and special treats of being with you two

© Linda Cooper

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Poetry is an arrangement of language, artistic word pictures that attempt to inspire imagination, evoke emotion and provoke humour. Poets are illustrators of words that create beauty and intensity, and the HT is proud to give them a platform. Please note, published poems may be read/recorded for our social pages.

IMAGINATION ...

As she felt the sand between her toesInspiration touched her soul

Her mind relaxed - her thoughts flowed deep She fell into a blissful sleep

Words expanded in her mind It was a deep elation

As pen touched paper softly For this was her own creation

Ideas were flowing freely Recollections from the past

A journey deep inside her heart

Knowing full well it would last A creative mind had found her Wrapped its arms around her tight For she now knew what she wanted It was there within her sight

© Jan Hopkins

in popularity, which is why the Master Plan was endorsed and changes required.

“Your views are important to us which is why it’s important to provide feedback on the proposed amendments to the local laws between September 25 to October 30 by visiting Council’s Have Your Say website.”

Visit: haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Family fun at River School Spring Fair

Spring Fair on Saturday, October 28 from 10am to 2pm. your face painted, play with bubbles, or work off some energy on the jumping castle. games on the oval, plus live music and entertainment by talented local performers.

A delicious array of healthy lunch options and decadent desserts are available, along with cold brew coffee and homemade lemonade.

Activity bands are just $10, and raffle tickets are $4 each (or 3 for $10).

The major raffle is bigger than ever with $7,000 in prizes, thanks to the generous support of local businesses, says P&F President, Nyssa Tati.

EFTPOS facilities can be unreliable so it’s best to bring cash.

“The Spring Fair is our biggest annual fundraiser and we really strive to provide an affordable day out for the whole family,” says Nyssa.

Parking is limited, so grab a shuttle bus from the Maleny Showgrounds or the Palm Street Depot, running from 9.45am for a gold coin donation.

Musical Director needed

The Mapleton Choir needs a new Musical Director from February 2024.

Their non-audition choir of 30+ members have commenced the process of seeking out a suitably qualified musical director who can enthusiastically lead the choir into 2024 and beyond with renewed vigour and vim!

The choir is celebrating its 40th year with two gala concerts on October 28 and 29 at the Kureelpa Hall where we also have rehearsals on Monday nights 7-9pm.

They are currently rehearsing some of their favourite songs including John Rutter’s The Music’s Always With You, Jay Althouse’s La Música, Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, Vivaldi’s Gloria, South African Folk Songs, Ernesto’s Lecuona’s Malagueña and a medley of sea shanties, to name but a few.

Expressions of interest for this position can be directed to the choir secretary Kathie. Email: themapletonchoir@outlook.com or phone: 0407156708

Have your dog say

We hinterlanders like taking our dogs to the beach sometimes for a change of scene and a run-about. A popular place which has captured the hearts of thousands of locals and visitors daily is now the subject of proposed local law amendments.

At Sunshine Coast Council’s September 21 Ordinary Meeting, Council agreed to start a local law-making process that proposes changes to animal management at Point Cartwright.

Under the proposed local law amendments, dogs will be allowed on-leash at Half Moon Bay, open-spaced areas of Point Cartwright Reserve, Buddina Beach and La Balsa Park.

Dogs will be prohibited from the northern beach onto and around the rocky foreshore, the dunes along Buddina Beach and sections of Point Cartwright Reserve.

These recommendations follow Council’s endorsement of the Point Cartwright Reserve and La Balsa Park Master Plan in August, which establishes new animal management requirements at Point Cartwright Reserve.

Sunshine Coast Council Division 4 Councillor Joe Natoli said he appreciated the extensive community feedback which was received during the prior master planning process.

“Point Cartwright Reserve and La Balsa Park are growing

Woombye Surgery at risk

Due to a shortage of doctors, Woombye Clinic Family Medicine has changed from being five days a week with two doctors, to two days a week with one doctor.

The clinic has tried to attract new doctors, advertising extensively, but unless new doctors can be found urgently, they will have no choice but to close. A move which Montville residents have also recently suffered with the closure of their doctors’ surgery.

The closure of the 30-year-old clinic will be devastating to the local community, with its significant elderly population and growing number of young families.

The clinic is asking Workforce Queensland for their help to change the Woombye Clinic to a Distribution Priority Area, which may help attract new doctors. Woombye is classified as a regional town according to the Monash Model and needs to be rightly re-classified as rural to receive more government support for doctors’ fees.

There is a petition in the three Family Clinics (Woombye, Palmwoods and Nambour) to sign and support the request for the government to step up and help.

Medical clinics have closed in Nambour, Pomona, Gympie, Montville and now possibly Woombye. This has to stop. (Pictured, Kathryn, and Karen members of the Family Medicine team.)

Prepare now for wild weather

Wild weather on the Sunshine Coast is not a matter of “if” - but “when”! It’s time to get ready. There are simple steps you should take to prepare your family, home and business for extreme weather events. Visit Council’s Disaster Hub at disasterhub.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for updates, resources and what to do before, during and after an emergency.

Do you have development questions about your property?

Are you thinking about a flat for granny? A new carport or shed? Or are you setting up a home-based business? Then don’t miss Council’s ‘Development Connect’ event on 10 October at City Hall in Maroochydore. Connect with a Council expert for free development advice. Get answers to your questions about planning, engineering, building, plumbing and landscaping! Spaces are limited, so visit Council's website now to reserve your 20-minute chat with an expert.

CUSTOMER CONTACT sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Council/Contact-Council

The ultimate dog day out for pooches and their paw-rents is coming!

DogFest is being held at Nambour Showgrounds on 21 October. It is set to be a canine wonderland; complete with food trucks, dog-friendly stallholders, live entertainment, training demonstrations and workshops. Book your free ticket at eventbrite.com.au. Find out what happens to your recycling

Come along for an interactive workshop and guided tour of a Resource Recovery Centre. Learn recycling tips and discover how landfills are transforming. Travel by bus for a behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day operations as part of National Recycling Week. Book now on Sunshine Coast Libraries website for a tour from Caloundra or Nambour on Thursday 9 or Friday 10 November.

One for the calendar Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers – 26 October at 9am

Calling all Sunshine Coast residents, landowners, developers and businesses

Have your say on the new Maroochydore CBD plan today. Our new city centre belongs to the Sunshine Coast community and it will continue to grow and consolidate its place as the main centre for the Sunshine Coast. Community consultation is open for a proposed amendment to the ‘Maroochydore City Centre Priority Development Area Development Scheme’. Visit Council’s website to provide your feedback before 23 October.

Help support local First Nations businesses

Sunshine Coast’s First Nations Supplier Day is back for its third year. Help celebrate Indigenous Business Month at The Met in Maroochydore on 27 October. There will be entertainment, food and drinks, as well as heaps of products and services for purchase. Visit Council’s website for more details.

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