Peregian Springs News Inform know grow Volume 4. Issue 6
March 2019
Community called on to help catch fire bug ANGRY residents and emergency services personnel have called on the community to help the Queensland Police Service to track down the culprit or culprits responsible for a dozen small fires in Peregian Springs since Christmas this year. After being called to a grass fire at the corner of Kauri Crescent and Sundew Place at about 1am on February 28, firefighter Lieutenant Hardy Neil said the fire service had notified Queensland Police Service to be on the look out for a potential firebug in the area. “And we also ask that the residents keep a visual look out for any suspicious activity,” he said. The latest fire follows several others reported in the Brindabella Park area, including two nights in a row on January 7 and 8. With the fires and a recent break in and vandalism at the Rec Oval sheds police and Ridges security have stepped up focus on the area, determined to catch those responsible. If anyone has any information to share, please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Peregian Springs News, March 2019
INSIDE
Beach clean up draws a big crowd. Page 10
Play space is on the way to start in May. Page 14
Tour America’s classic highway. Page 30
From the Ed’s desk:
When I said last month there’s a lot brewing- boy- did I have no idea of what exactly what would come up - some good, some appalling but all in need of our care and attention. First I’ll start with the good (and this is just a sample and thankfully there is lots of good happening) Great to see local schools starting Containers for Change collections (specifically Peregian Springs State School and St Andrew’s Anglican College) with Aveo Peregian Springs Country Club Residents Association saving their cans and bottles to pass onto the benefit of Peregian Springs State School. And other good news—the new playspace brought to us by Sunshine Coast Council with much funding from Cr Steve Robinson’s Div 9 divisional budget ,is getting closer. Council’s making it happen with skate park elements and half basketball court included and is set to begin construction likely in May next to the Rec Fields. Now the appalling: The serial fire lighting idiot(s) who have created public nuisance in the early hours of the morning over the last month in southern Peregian Springs. We need to help the police track the culprit
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or culprits down and get them off the street. And to road users around local Peregian Springs schools. We all know traffic and congestion at pick up and drop off times is a long-standing issue, however news that road users could not find a way to create access for an ambulance for a student at Peregian Springs State School is a step too far. However it is we do this, we need to work together to make sure it never happens again. And finally, we have a federal election coming up likely in May. So far in Fairfax (which takes in Peregian Springs) we have Ted O’Brien for the LNP (Liberal) party member , a One Nation Candidate Brian Henselin, and I understand a Greens Candidate. No Labor candidate yet announced to my knowledge. I am not specifically aware of the runners in Wide Bay, except the current sitting member – Llew O’Brien LNP (National) party member (which is where Peregian Breeze sits). Stay tuned for next month, we’ll have questions for those candidates with answers which might help when you cast your votes. Keep looking for the upside - there’s always one there. Also if you value this publication,please consider using our advertisers for your goods and services. Until next month! Rebecca peregianspringsnews@gmail.com
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Division 9 too big for its quota RAPID growth in Peregian Springs and Bli Bil have helped Division 9 to take the lead as the biggest council electorate in the Sunshine Coast region, more than 12% larger than the average size expected by the Electoral Commission of Queensland. As Sunshine Coast Council met on February 28 Council officers recommended the CEO write to the ECQ to ask boundaries be redrawn to create a more even distribution of voters per Councillor on the Coast. Council notes for the meeting indicate that “Section 16 of the Local Government Act 2009 (the Act) requires local governments to review whether each of its divisions has a reasonable proportion of electors and provide the Minister as well as the Queensland Electoral Commissioner with written notice of the outcome of
the review by 1 March in the year preceding quadrennial local government elections. Only the Minister may propose a local government change, including changes to divisions of local governments. “Section 15 of the Act provides that each division of a local government area must have a reasonable proportion of electors. A reasonable proportion of electors is calculated by dividing the total number of electors in the local government area by the number of Councillors (excluding the Mayor), plus or minus a 10% margin (quota).” At 31 January 2019, Division 9, with 25,183 voters is 12% over the quota. The next Council election is 2020. If changes are to be made, ECQ and State Government will notify residents.
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Tough questions for PBC AGM TIME is ticking for those charged with finding a solution to the Principal Body Corporate’s administration fund deficit to come good with a fix to present at the PBC’s annual AGM. The PBC, which has overarching control of the body corporate laws affecting residents in the Ridges part of the Peregian Springs estate, must hold its AGM before the end of April. This year’s meeting promises to be of extra interest after the Body Corporate Commissioner decided late last year that the PBC must address a shortfall estimated at up to $320,000 in its 2019/2020 budget. We’ve sent questions to FKP Residential’s corporate nominee, who is also the Chairman of the PBC, Doug Merritt, asking how the PBC and the
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Body Corporate Manager, Ernst Body Corporate, plan to address the deficit this year. As at print we had no reply. Some Ridges resident owners and PBC Committee Developer representatives each had their own interpretation of the section regarding Admin fund budget deficit in the Body Corporate legislation. While some resident owner subsidiary body corporate representatives argued that a special levy was the only way to fix the deficit, some corporate owner representatives saw it differently. Mr Merritt told Peregian Springs News in April 2018 that no special levy to address the Scheme administration fund deficit was necessary. “There’s plenty of cash in the bank …
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Local News (the Scheme is) cash flow positive with more lots coming on line, why should we do a special levy when we’ve got rid of half of the deficit in 12 months. “With projections it will be down from $304,449.02 to $139,815.93 at end of financial year 31 January 2019,” Mr Merritt said. However resident concerns were raised in April last year that the PBC running a deficit in the Admin fund was in their view “illegal” and a “special levy” was needed to balance the books. Many residents want more transparency around the agreements in place and more consultation on Ridges common property agreements as they come up for renewal. Some Resident subsidiary schemes are also concerned about the Recreation Club fees with East Village Subsidiary Body Corp Chairman Roger Cook saying there are concerns
the PBC possibly hasn’t paid all the Recreation club fees to Aveo and they are possibly being held back to keep body corp fees low while land sales continue. The concern is that these fees may then be sought from the PBC by FKP Residential (a subsidiary company of Aveo) once it leaves the Estate or sells the Recreation facility and has no more land left to sell. In January an Aveo spokesperson told Peregian Springs News it would expect that any outstanding fees would be to be paid to Aveo. There has been no clarification since as to what these fees might be, if any at all. The path has been cleared for this years Principal Body Corporate AGM to be held at the Recreation Centre Peregian Springs, although, as per previous AGM’s it is expected only those on the PBC committee will be allowed to attend.
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Unit development plans discussed THE future of the proposed 74 unit development on the block of land on Koel Circuit adjacent to the Peregian Springs Shopping Centre remains in limbo with Council extending the payment date to formalise the lodgement of the development application until March 13. A Council spokesperson said: “The application proposes 74 units and two small commercial tenancies”. “Council agreed to extend the period for the applicant to respond to the action notice. The applicant has until 13 March 2019 to respond.” Representatives from Peregian Family and Friends have met with the planner for the development Jack Lewis of Pivotal Perspective, to relay
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some of the concerns PFAF members and the broader community have aired around the proposal. Mike Goss and Bob Joubert met with Mr Lewis and expressed concerns about the height of the building being greater than 3 storeys, the density of the development being higher than Council planning standards, the size of the development exceeding the plot ratio for the area and the 45m length of the building exceeding Council’s maximum of 40m for that area. They also raised concerns about the small commercial component on the development and the failure to include any community-oriented facilities (such as a library, child care or indoor recreation). The last concern they
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Local News listed was the significant pressure such a development would place on the Ridges recreation club facilities with such a large number of new residents in 74 units, as well as on the local schools and infrastructure. For PFAF the next step is to “write to council (both planning staff and Division 9 Councillor Steve Robinson) to express concerns that residents have with the proposed development on Lot 3292 as gathered from residents at the recent AGM, as well as by email and from Facebook comments. “We will also monitor the council’s planning website for publication of the amended development application and the three-week public notice period for submissions,” Mr Goss said. “At this stage, we expect that we will lodge a submission to council during that period opposing certain elements
of the DA. We expect also that we will give guidance to our members on how to make their own submissions and what specific planning scheme points to raise.” As for the adjacent block, Lot 3291, no formal application has been made as yet for development. One possible use for the block suggested in the development plan for the other block is a tavern. A Council spokesperson said of this site that: “If an application for a tavern is made, council will assess the application against the planning scheme and considered on its merits. “A tavern application would require an impact assessment under the current planning provisions and require public notification where the community would have an opportunity to lodge a formal submission for council consideration.”
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New PFAF committee signs on PEREGIAN Family and Friends has ticked off another milestone with the appointment on February 24 of the management committee for 2019 at its AGM. The Peregian Family and Friends, which has now formally absorbed the Peregian Springs Resident’s Association, has built a membership of more than 400 people from Peregian Beach and Peregian Springs who are keen to have their say on local issues in the area. Peregian Family & Friends committee members Re-elected President Kane and supporters after the AGM. Livingstone said the group was really proud of the crowdfunding campaign and membership drive it year.” Mr Livingstone said a major held in 2018 to raise money for a focus of the group was inclusion. Peregian-wide community consultation “One of our major roles in process about the surf club. representing more than 400 members “Our community survey received of the Peregian community is to over 700 responses and gave us great promote inclusion, which means information about our surf club. We working with stakeholders across also ran a petition which gathered over State and Council boundaries and 500 signatures supporting a surf club ensuring that electoral boundaries which is affiliated with Surf Lifesaving don’t deter sensible decisions around Queensland and supported Noosa public infrastructure or community Heads SLSC bring nippers back to cohesion.” Peregian.” The 2019 Committee is Kane 2019 Secretary Leigh McCready Livingstone (president); Bob Joubert added: “Last year we were focused on (treasurer); Leigh McCready the surf club and making sure it is (secretary); and Nichole Hamilton, sustainable in the future. Roger Cook and Rob McCready “This year we are also working on (general committee members). other projects within Peregian, “We are always welcoming new including a bike path linking the Beach members and those keen to contribute to the Springs for children to cycle to making Peregian an even better safely and to reduce congestion. place to live,” Mr Livingstone said. “We will also work on behalf of our “If you’re interested, please check members to ensure development in out the Peregian Family and Friends Peregian is appropriate and host Facebook page or email us at family-friendly events throughout the info@peregianfriends.com. 8
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FAIRFAX update: Federal Member Ted O’Brien BLOOMHILL SAVED
Thank you to everyone who signed up to my savebloomhill.com.au campaign – we did it! The Coast cancer wellness charity has been thrown a lifeline by the Federal Government of $850,000 over four years ending the threat of staff and services cut backs. Likewise, no cap will be put on future admissions. I would also like to thank Health Minister Greg Hunt for listening and understanding the value of this wonderful local charity and for stepping in and ending Bloomhill’s funding crisis when the State Government refused to.
SCHOOL CHAPLAINS
PEREGIAN Springs students will continue to have access to school chaplains this year. I have long been an advocate for school chaplains and firmly believe they play an important pastoral care role in the community. Sometimes, young people don’t want to talk to teachers, parents or even counsellors but they feel an affinity with the school chaplain. The Federal Government has reached agreement with all States and Territories to keep the program
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running and will invest $247million to support chaplains through to 2022. School chaplains will also be required to undertake anti-bullying training provided by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner at no cost to schools or the individuals.
GET MOVING!
We are also looking after older Australians through our commitment to sport and physical activity. The Federal Government is investing almost $23million in local organisations across the country that encourage older Australians to get active. Move it Aus Better Ageing Grants will cover the next two years and focus on motivating inactive people aged over 65. One of the best things we can do to age better is to keep our bodies moving, thus strengthening muscles, joints and bones. It could make all the difference to your quality of life but unfortunately only about a quarter of older Aussies are getting the recommended 30 minutes activity per day. As always, please get in touch with issues, concerns or enquiries on 5479 2800, or via email at ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au or visit us at 20 Southern Drive, Maroochydore.
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NINDERRY update: State Member Dan Purdie (LNP) EMOTIONAL DAY
On March 1 I tabled a petition signed by nearly 8000 people calling on the Attorney General to appeal the weak sentence handed to a motorist who killed well known Coolum local Sharon Cuthbert in 2017. Last month, the motorist responsible for the tragic accident, Andrew John Muirhead, was sentenced to three and a half years jail, and will be eligible for parole in 12 months. It is clearly evident from the overwhelming support this petition has generated that justice has not been served in this case, with the sentence falling well short of community expectations. Rather than relying on cold, impersonal and heartless letters from her staff, I challenge the Attorney General to personally respond to Sharon’s family and their pleas to see justice served, not only for Sharon, but for all those families who’ve been dealt a life sentence by offenders who show such callous disregard for the law.
As well as a tour of the Parliamentary precinct, the students also watched Question Time, followed by lunch in Strangers Dining Room. Thanks for your company!
STUDENTS HIT PARLIAMENT
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
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A big turnout to the beach clean at Coolum on March 2. Thanks to 9 year old Cam Spooner from Peregian Springs State School for organising it. It still amazes and annoys me the amount of rubbish people discard at our beaches and parks. Emelia and I picked up over 4kgs of dirty nappies, ropes, broken glass, plastic etc. A shout-out to Sunshine Coast Grammar School who had a big groups of kids cleaning up as well.
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May start likely for play space THE long-awaited play space near the Rec club fields is one step closer to becoming reality with Council currently reviewing construction tenders to find the company to make it happen. A Council spokesperson said the play space will be delivered in two stages with stage one anticipated to start in May 2019. “Further information on timings will be provided to the community once a preferred contractor has been appointed,” the spokesperson An artist’s impression of the play space. said.” “Council is excited to be delivering on consultation, the design has its commitment to create a new play incorporated the community's priorities area for older children to be active for the play space and includes a multioutdoors. sports court, rebound wall, skate “As a result of community facilities, seating and shade trees.”
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Orange bags make a comeback GOOD news this month for keen recyclers in Peregian Springs with Envirobank founder and managing director Narelle Anderson writing to users to confirm a new shipment of orange bags has arrived. Ms Anderson wrote in late February: “Another 250,000 have landed and are moving into Envirobank’s depots, pods and stockist locations as we speak. “This means we now have 600,000 orange collection bags available to Crunch members across the state. 600,000 of these reusable bags can recycle 30 million containers in a single rotation! “And we have even more arriving in the next few months. “So, how can we work together to make sure there’s plenty of bags to go
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around? Bags and Envirobank are like cheese and crackers. “The Envirobank branded bags are officially to serve Envirobank’s 40+ container refund locations across the state – you can find exact locations on our website. Ms Anderson said some bags had been taken for use for other purposes, which affected numbers available. “Keep bringing them back and we’ll keep handing them out for use again.” The letter also confirmed that if you have more than 50 containers in the bag they will still be counted and credited. For Peregian Springs residents, there’s two main ways to get bags. Snag them when the pod is re-filled, or check in at the Coles service desk.
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Traffic snarls block ambulance TRAFFIC congestion and parking issues in Peregian Springs were highlighted in the worst possible way on February 27 when an ambulance was blocked from accessing Peregian Springs State School as drivers queued up to pick up their children after school. Luckily for all involved the child who needed the ambulance was ok when it eventually gained access to the school, but when every second counts, it could well have ended differently. From the police perspective, the incident prompted a reminder from Senior Constable Susan Lowndes as to what’s expected of drivers who see an emergency vehicle approaching with lights and sirens activated.
Snr Constable Lowndes said that emergency vehicles only used their lights and sirens when they needed to get to where they were going as quickly as possible - and that it was possible someone’s life was in danger. “Whether the vehicle is behind you or coming towards you, you should slow down and move as far out of the way as possible.” “If traffic is stopped and you can’t move to the left then stay stopped and allow the emergency vehicle to overtake you.” The penalty for not giving way to an emergency vehicle is $304 and 3 demerit points. With development continuing it is clear traffic and parking issues will be a hot topic for 2020 Council elections.
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Meet the school captains
St Andrew’s: Lucy Tolhoek What inspired you to nominate for school captain? Lucy Froud, the 2014 school captain, was my Football coach when I was in Grade 7. She really encouraged us to have fun with our friends and to enjoy the game, rather than focus on a winning result – a lesson I still remember to this day and something that makes her such a great role model. I want to be able to have the same positive effect on my peers and the wider St. Andrew’s community. What do you think being a leader means? Being a leader means setting a positive example for others and keeping it 100% real all the time. Amid a busy final year and the buzz of being the oldest in the school, it is important others see we are all human. We can all have bad and good days, but it is how we handle ourselves in any situation that makes a true leader that others can look up to. What do you love about your school? St. Andrew’s has always been a home away from home. Being a new student in Grade 7, I never felt out of place and always knew there was a strong support system around me. The relationships you form with your teachers and peers is truly one of a kind. From global learning trips to Singapore to school camp on Fraser Island, the strong bonds you form with everyone through these experiences can make it extremely difficult to say goodbye at the end of the year – a saddening thought, but a sure sign you made the most of your time at St. Andrew’s. Sam and I are both extremely lucky this year to have such a fun and 22
supporting cohort behind us. So many people are willing to volunteer their time for every event or activity we do, which makes our jobs a lot easier and allows us to grow closer as a year group. How do you hope the school will benefit from your time as captain? The Grade 12 cohort’s first project for the year is already underway which is extremely exciting to see every so enthusiastic and wanting to get involved. Sam and I are also looking to create new traditions within the school that can continue to be run in the future years. I want to encourage others, especially the primary students, to push themselves outside their comfort zone. St. Andrew’s offers so many cocurricular activities that span every faculty, and some of my favourite memories to date have been when I’ve been outside my comfort zone. If I can set a positive example and show the younger students not to be afraid, others will follow suit and hopefully say, “she gave this activity a go, and so will I.” If you were Prime Minister what would you change and why? If I was Prime Minister, I would love to work on improving the lives of Indigenous Australians in remote, rural communities around the country by providing appropriate mental health services. Improving their mental wellbeing will have positive flow-on effects to other aspects of their lives, such as increased productivity – therefore reducing their risk of mental illness. * Lucy’s fellow school captain Sam Reiger will feature in the April edition.
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School’s focus
ALPHA learners speed up education IT is extremely exciting to have such a wonderful group of students who have demonstrated very high levels of academic achievement enrolled in our first ALPHA Academy. ALPHA is an acronym for Accelerated Learning Program for High Achievers. 2019 marks our first year of this Academy which has attracted high calibre academic students from many schools. At Coolum State High School we have carefully engineered this program to ensure these students become masters of the cognitive processes that will lead to success in the new senior schooling and the 21st century. With our team of passionate, highly motivated teachers we can ensure that we cater for all their educational needs, as we do for all our diverse learners. This is specifically attained for students in the ALPHA Academy by moving through core skills required as part of our whole school Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum at a faster pace and exposing them to deeper learning opportunities. Each term these students will be involved in university excursions and academic competitions. This term, on 29 March the ALPHAs
will travel to QUT to design a working satellite. In September 2020 there will be an opportunity for these students to travel to NASA with the G’Day Space Tour to undertake a ten day STEM and fun filled adventure with Education World Travel. ALPHA applications for 2020 are now available on our school website and at our Administration Office. Applications close on the 24 of May, By Anthony Swan Deputy Principal Coolum State High
Freestyle youth music jam sessions YOUNG musicians keen to jam with like minded teenagers in a controlled environment are invited to come along to the Coolum HeARTS Creative Centre at the corner of Elizabeth St and Sunrise Avenue on Tuesday afternoons from 24
3.30pm to 5.30pm. Bring your own instrument and musical preferences. If your interested to find out more please contact Cameron at cambopay@hotmail.com
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Chappy’s Corner with Mark Horsfall
Take the fight to blue light at night I WONDER what is the last thing you’re teenager does before going to bed? For many it probably involves being on a device checking social media. During the first week of school I was staggered with the amount of students on devices during the break. I couldn’t help but wonder what their use of devices would be like at home and before bed. Using devices before bed is very detrimental to our wellbeing. The blue light that is emitted from electronical devices throws the biological clock out of rhythm as it suppresses the hormone melatonin, and prohibits its release from the brain. Using social media before bed causes the brain to stay awake as it waits in anticipation for the next alert. This then prevents the deep sleep that is needed for the growing and developing teenage body. Studies show that teenagers who access social media and use devices before bed
become sleep deprived and have difficult relationships with parents, higher records of absenteeism from school, lower levels of learning and increased poor behavior. They also become prone to depression, mood swings, insomnia and migraines. What can you do about it? It is recommended that turning electronic devices off a minimum of 1 hour before sleep. Have a place (charging station) outside of their room where phones are left before bed. Limit time they spend on their devices during the day. As hard as it may be the level of success for your student may depend on the healthy boundaries you set. As hard as it may be setting good boundaries for your kids will help them reach their full potential. By Mark Horsfall Chaplain Coolum State High School
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Local Heart COFFEE MORNING—ALL WELCOME A very casual and informal coffee group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am at Peregian Golf Club Clubhouse. Fellas don’t be shy– men and women of all ages are very welcome! Contact Marianne by email: flair511@gmail.com HOME LEAGUE AT THE SALVOS Are you looking to join a positive group of women where you will meet new people, learn new skills , support local community and enjoy being encouraged in the Christian faith? Commences 7th Feb. Every Thursday during school terms 9.3011.00 . $5.00 includes morning tea. 3/127 Greenoaks Drive Coolum. Call Geraldine 54461973. PLAYGROUPS (during school terms)
PEREGIAN SPRINGS PLAYGROUP meets on Wednesdays during school term from 9am –11am at St Andrew’s Anglican College. For children aged 0-5 years and is a free, community based initiative established by Noosa Anglican Church and co-ordinated by a local Mum. Contact the church on 5449 8009 for more. MAINLY MUSIC Tuesdays 9.30-10.30am during school term at the Salvation Army Meeting Rooms at 127 Greenoaks Drive, Coolum. $3 for one child, $5, per family. Incl morning tea. Call 5442 4218. ABCD SCRAMBLE—singing & dancing playgroup. Thurs 10-11.30am school terms. Anglican Church Coolum on cnr Perry St & Beach Rd. $3 for one child, $5 for 2 or more. Incl morning tea. Call Carol - 5446 5334.
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NEED A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE? To inquire, call Peregian Breeze local JP (Qual) Peter Terrill on 0410 500 375. LOCAL CHURCH CONTACTS Coolum Beach Anglican Church -Cnr Perry St & Beach Rd Coolum Beach 0447 002 573 Or see www.anglicanchurchcoolum.com Noosa Anglican Church- 5449 8009 & www.anglicanchurchnoosa.org. Sunshine Beach (Bicentennial Drv) or Peregian Springs (in St Andrew’s , 40 Peregian Springs Dve) Coolum Beach Baptist Church 1912 David Low Way -call 5446 1957 or www.coolumbeachbaptist.com/ St Peter’s Catholic Church 28-32 Elizabeth St, Coolum 5443 3488 www.saintsonwaves.com.au Coolum Christian Family Church 2 Arcoona Rd (Coolum Beach Christian College) http://ccfchurch.org.au or call 5446 1295. Coolum Uniting Church, Cnr Elizabeth St & Heathfield Rd ,Coolum www.maryburnettpres.org.au or 5446 1815 Salvation Army , Meeting Rooms 127, Greenoaks Drive Coolum. Call Warren or Denise 0400 797 480 / 0418 214 723.
GOVERNMENT REP CONTACTS Peregian Springs– Local Sunshine Coast Councillor Stephen Robinson (Division 9) Tel– 5441 8086 State (Ninderry) - Daniel Purdie (Liberal National Party) Tel- 5406 7900 Federal (Fairfax) Ted O’Brien (Liberal member of Liberal National Party) Tel5479 2800 Peregian Breeze— Local Stephen Robinson (Division 9) & State (Ninderry) Daniel Purdie—above Federal (Wide Bay) Llew O’Brien (National member of the LNP) Tel - 1300 301 968
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Travel
Get your kicks on Route 66 By Lenette Paul Local resident and avid traveller ONE of the great United States road trips is the fabled Route 66 immortalised in a hit song by Nat King Cole and the Rolling Stones, and a popular 1960’s TV show with evocative piano/big band theme music. Extending from downtown Chicago to the Los Angeles Santa Monica Pier, this first transcontinental highway, commissioned in November 1926, crossed eight mainly mid-west states. For nearly six decades the two-lane road connected the main streets of hundreds of predominantly rural communities enabling farmers to transport grain. Hence the alternative name, Main Street. In John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath, Route 66 was described as ‘The Mother Road’ leading hopeful settlers to a more prosperous life away from the moribund east coast. Along the original 2 448 mile road, tourist facilities flourished as fuel, accommodation, food and roadside businesses grew. Neon signs came into their own and became part of the ‘pop culture’ of the times. The concept of motel [motor/hotel] accommodation evolved as travellers wanted to stay near the road. Relatively little of the original highway survives today as the road was superseded by wider highways under Eisenhower’s 1950’s administration. 30
Many Route 66 turnoff-roads along major arteries are still driveable and you can visit old-time diners such as the famous Cozy Dog Drive-In near Springfield Illinois. The longest remaining Route 66 stretch of 359 miles passes through sixteen towns from Topock to Upton in north Arizona and is a sentimental step-back in time with roadside attractions such as old-time diners, restored gas stations, barber shops, museums with steam engines, vintage cars, trucks, and motor-cycles. Self-guided walking tours with keepsake passports are fun. Williams has the picturesque Elephant Rocks golf course and is the gateway to the Grand Canyon. Oatman has daily gunfights and Holbrook has a Navajo Museum and Petrified Forest nearby.
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Entertainment
Live music Sundays at Peregian Golf THROUGHOUT March, every Sunday is Funday at Peregian Golf Course and Driving Range. While away balmy afternoons amongst lush scenery with ambient tunes, a roast lunch and of course, a cool drink in hand. For the next four Sundays, the team at Peregian are upping the ante with their stress-free hospitality approach. Enjoy a sumptuous roast lunch for just $20 ($10 for kids under 13) whilst also soaking up the smooth sounds of local artists performing from midday to 3pm. The Golf Course, PAR Bar, Driving Range and Putting Green will all be open for use and can entertain any member of the family for hours on
end. Blissfully combining a serene setting, mellow music, cold drinks and good food, Sunday Fundays at Peregian are your ideal chance to see the weekend out right. Artists scheduled include: March 10th - Pat Nicholson March 17th - Alexis Kent Sawford (pictured above) March 24th - Tony Boyd March 31st - Alexis Kent Sawford Table bookings can be made through Peregian on (07) 5471 5400 or email to jmiller@peregiangolf.com.au
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Prepare for changing needs
POST retirement, and as you get older, the choice of where to live can depend on a number of factors. One of these factors which is becoming more and more prevalent these days with Australia’s aging population is that of choosing where to live as care needs change. Over time, an older person may find that they require a lower maintenance house, assistance to stay in their current residence or even full time care from a residential aged care service. It is these choices which older people must be aware of and plan for in the future. Gathering information, planning
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ahead and seeking professional advice can ensure that older people make the right decisions to secure the care they need, at a cost they can afford. Patersons Securities Limited has a number of Accredited Aged Care Professionals available within the business to be able to provide professional advice in aged care for those that need it. Contact a Patersons Financial adviser to make an appointment on (07) 5409 6100. The information contained above is general in nature and you should seek professional advice for your particular circumstances.
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