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Your Award Winning Seniors’ Newspaper - Written for Seniors by Seniors Vol 18. - Issue No 2

MARCH 2015

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ONE hundred years ago young men were asked to enlist to fight for their country. Today the call has gone out for men, young and old, to enlist to sing in honour of those who went to that Great War. Men and women of the Maleny players walked in the Australia Day parade at Buderim hoping to recruit men to sing and perform in the World War 1 Centenary performance of a new work by David Crewe and Paul Coppens called ‘ANZAC Dawn’.

In this centenary year since the beginning of the First World War, the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Society, in conjunction with the Queensland State ANZAC Centenary Grants Program and the Sunshine Coast Regional Council are funding an arena spectacular to commemorate the ANZACs in WW1.

The work includes the Light Horse Brigade, brass bands, massed choir, music, special effects and live action. It will be performed each evening of the 2015 Agricultural Show held at the Nambour Show Grounds on June 12, 13 and 14.

As Paul Coppens, composer and Musical Director of ‘ANZAC Dawn’, explains, “We want a massed choir of even numbers of men and women. Generally it is easy to find lots of women who want to sing but the men are sometimes more reluctant. So don’t be shy – be part of this spectacular event and honour those who went before.

For more information visit www.anzacdawn.com.au or call 5445 4156.

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community news Nambour’s new ‘Heroes Walk’ memorial to honour fallen soldiers Coast Council has begun construction on the Nambour Heroes Walk – a collaboration with the Nambour RSL Sub Branch – beside the Nambour District Skate Park. Divisional councillor Greg Rogerson said the Heroes Walk was one of several elements within the Nambour Youth Activity Precinct which showcase Nambour’s rich history, and celebrate our culture and people.

“I’m very proud Council is delivering this memorial to commemorate the sacrifice of our servicemen Cr Rogerson with RSL representatives at and women,” Cr Heroes Walk construction site Rogerson said.

SUNSHINE Coast’s fallen Nambour, which is slated “The glass wall in the soldiers will be honoured for completion before memorial features photoin a new war memorial in Anzac Day. Sunshine graphs of many diggers

When things were simple!

DO you remember when things were simple?

What happened to the world? We used to play all day in the dirt and not get sick, and went barefoot most of the time.

Any scratches healed themselves. A dab of iodine dealt with more serious cuts, often followed by a tanned backside from Mum. Our parents did not rush us off to the Emer-

gency Department. There were no doctors to say we had to take a course of antibiotics. Lawyers did not rush to offer assistance to sue somebody.

We did not wash our hands every five seconds with antiseptic gel.

At school we coped in classes of 50 or more and knew how to spell, parse sentences and do sums in our head. Calculators and

spell-checkers were not even science fiction. Discipline was meted out as it was needed, and it was taken because we respected the rules and knew that when we broke them that there were consequences. I used to try to hide the fact that I got the cuts at school because my father would dish out some of his own.

That was what fathers did.

There were no dysfunctional families, no counselling, nobody had ADHD. At age 10 my favourite toys were an old car tyre and a home-made set of stilts. I spent hours playing with them and never complained of being bored. I can still remember going to the local council library at about age 7, riding several miles on my bike, and walking out with several books.

Nobody told me I had to join and get the books signed out! My favourite books were about flying ace Biggles. I also liked William books. These days books have to be electronic. Do modern kids even read paper books?

Everything seems to be Nintendo, Playstation, X Box, IPads, I-Pods, MP3s, (what are these things?)

Smart Phones and ear buds, the wearer totally oblivious to what is happening in the real world.

We never ate out – there was no such thing as fast food. Mum used to prepare all our meals and we ate at the table as a family, actually talking to each other. My school lunch was wrapped in greaseproof paper – there were no ice pack coolers. For the first eight years my schools never even had a tuck shop. If I deserved it, I got a rare treat of sixpence to spend at the corner store. There was no point in whinging or throwing tantrums – I

from our region; however I would like to see a photo of every local fallen soldier included in future stages of this memorial and invite anyone who has these photos to submit them. “The Nambour RSL Sub Branch contributed funding towards the memorial walls and has provided invaluable assistance throughout the planning and design of the project.” Nambour RSL Sub Branch president Len Bebbington said the Heroes Walk was an important memorial for the diggers of our region.

“The RSL sub branches wouldn’t exist today without the diggers’ ultimate sacrifice – they are essentially our founders, and

we’re proud to be involved with such a great memorial to honour them,” Mr Bebbington said. “I think this is going to be the best war memorial on the Coast – it’s the first local memorial to use modern DigiGlass, which showcases the diggers’ photographs in a striking, modern way.

“This year the salute for our Anzac Day parade will be conducted at the Heroes Walk – it’s a fitting addition to our commemorations.”

Council and the Nambour RSL Sub Branch jointly received a grant from the ANZAC Centenary Local Grants Program by The Department of Veteran Affairs for this project.

by Allan Blackburn knew that was counterproductive, even at my young age.

Air conditioning was unheard of. We swam in the river or creek, without adult supervision and did not get into trouble. Nobody had home pools. On Saturday afternoons we went to the matinee at the Liberty, sitting in canvas sling-back seats. There would be two movies, the news and a cartoon or two. If we were lucky one movie would be in colour.

They had real people in them, not science fiction freaks or supernatural rubbish. At home, I listened to the cricket on our huge console radio – Dad’s pride and joy.

I was happy wearing my brother’s hand-medowns. On rare occasions I wore no-name sandshoes. I had to apply some white goo every time I wore them so they looked respectable. They

did not have cushion soles or built-in flashing lights nor did they cost as much as a small car.

Stranger danger did not exist. Doors were seldom locked or even closed – they had to be open to let the breeze through. We had no insect screens and slept under mosquito nets, usually full of holes.

Nobody got Ross River Fever or any of the other horrific diseases that threaten today if a mozzie even lands on us. The National Anthem was played at school and prayers were said irrespective of our religion.

Nobody got offended.

Body piercings were unheard of and the only people with tattoos were sailors.

Life was certainly simpler in those days. Are we better off today? I doubt it and certainly would not want to trade. Would you?

Remembering “My Darling Husband”

The Caloundra Coast Guard’s Memorial Wall on Caloundra Headland is providing a great way for people to keep their loved ones lives in their thoughts.

The Wall was set up on a beautiful spot.

Anyone can purchase a plaque from The Caloundra Coast Guard, and have it placed and kept by them forever.

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community news Nambour Probus Club

THE guest speakers at the Nambour Probus Clubs January meeting were Benjamin and Aram from the Nambour SES who gave an interesting insight into the work the SES does during natural disasters as well as assisting the Police and Fire Services with search and rescue, emergency traffic control and vertical recoveries to name a few.

Members come from all walks of life and receive world class training to prepare them for any emergency situation. The training and work they do results in a very close knit group of people who, as a result of relying on one another, create lifelong friendships. Their services are entirely voluntary and they are not paid.

During the period from December 2010 to March 2011 Queensland was heavily impacted by flooding with seventy three council areas covering approximately two hundred and ten communities being affected resulting in some two thousand one hundred homes being either destroyed or uninhabitable. The terrible loss of life in the Lockyer Valley area

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emphasised the destructive power of sudden and unexpected storm events.

The devastation ex-cyclone Oswald caused in Bundaberg meant that four thousand three hundred and thirty four properties were damaged with two thousand three hundred and two totally uninhabitable and required the evacuation of seven thousand five hundred people.

These weather events affected two and a half million Queenslanders with seventy eight per cent of the state being declared a disaster zone. During this

extensive period of flooding twenty three resupply operations were coordinated by the State Disaster Co-ordination Centre to move some 105 tonnes of essential supplies into isolated communities. On the Sunshine Coast in recent times serious fires affected Kawana Way, Bells Creek and Pelican Waters. Thirty two thousand homes and businesses lost power with some in isolated areas for up to five days. There is much a home owner can do to prepare for a pending natural disaster and

this information is readily available from the local SES and in most cases the Shire Council. Some of the steps to take in preparation are to prepare an emergency plan, prepare an emergency kit, and prepare your home and stay tuned in to hear warnings which are preceded by a very distinctive warning sound.

If damage to an area is extensive the SES personnel will be stretched to the limit and it may be some time before they can assist making self help very important.

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Starting on Saturday 15

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Benjamin & Aram from SES being thanked by Vernon Flood

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Queenslanders to celebrate the valuable contributions seniors make in their communities.

Whether as volunteers or in the workforce seniors utilise their experience and knowledge as community leaders, carers, grandparents and advo-

cates. Thanks to the tremendous efforts of many groups and countless volunteers, Seniors Week has become a major annual event.

For some living in rural and remote areas, Seniors Week is the one time of year they get to catch up with current and long lost friends. For others Seniors Week is a way to assist in combating social isolation through the discovery of programs and activities, creating and maintaining friendships and becoming or remaining an active member of society. To continue the momentum of previous years we encourage you to support your local community to plan and host Seniors Week events throughout the state.

The Queensland Government has provided $100,000 to subsidise events and activities in 2015. Applications will open on the 2 February and will close 27 March for community organisations and local councils to apply for a maximum of $1000. All applicants will be notified of the outcome in early May. For more information about Seniors Week call COTA Queensland on 07 3316 2999, email seniorsweek@ cotaqld.org.au or visit www.cotaqld.org.au.

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community news Retired Business Single Social Group WE are a retired single business social group, wanting to meet retired single business men to join us. We need a balance of men and women to enjoy social outings, theatre, home dinner parties, BBQ’s, walks, and dining out are some of the venues we would like to share.

These are the outings one doesn’t enjoy on one’s own. For further details please phone 5443 7663.

Learn speaking skills OVERCOME your shyness speaking in social and professional situations. Learn while being entertained.

Visitors are very welcome.

Kawana Waters Toastmaster’s Club meets 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday monthly, Guides Hut, Iluka St, Buddina from 9 am to 11.30 am. Contact Gabrielle Donaldson phone 5479 2369.

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Prior to 1971, what was Bangladesh known as?

What “p” word is used for a very poor person without any means of support?

For what was “spam” originally an abbreviation?

In what food is albumen found?

How many countries have just three letters in their names?

In what sport do digs, spikes and volleys feature?

Which ventriloquist has characters called Chuck Wood, Sid and Ted E Bare?

In which country is the city of Leipzig?

What zoo did Steve Irwin run?

If a carton of 24 cans of soft drink costs $18, what is the cost per can?

What is the name of the current Pope?

Who became Premier of New South Wales in April 2014?

In Roman notation, what number comes after XXVIII? What is the more usual name for Bright Monday or Wet Monday?

What is an atelier?

Is Prince William left or right handed?

How many claws does a domestic cat have?

What was the first public performance at Sydney Opera House?

What day of the week was named after Venus?

What was the name of the Cisco Kid’s horse?

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community news Australia Day Breakfast in the Park THE Lions and Lioness Club members from Mooloolaba together with the Swanies Leos based at Maroochydore State High School served as hosts to local residents and visitors on Monday morning in Charles Clarke Lions Park by the river to celebrate Australia Day The sausage sizzle with tea and coffee was followed by a relaxing catchup with neighbours and friends. Lions members had set up some marquees to extend the available shade area. Traditional Australian picnic games engaged the younger participants and challenged the “staying” capacity of some foolhardy Lions members.

Right: Ernene Smedley and Graham Nicholls enjoying the picnic breakfast

Grandma’s girdle

SOMETIME last century (sounds ages, doesn’t it, but it was really a little over 16 years ago) Sunshine Coast Seniors Newspaper was born.

The publishers didn’t have much capital to play with, but they had a definite idea of what they wanted to produce.

They imagined a quality monthly paper, chock-ablock with information seniors could turn to, along with relevant local news, all laced with humour.

True to their code of a seniors’ paper for seniors, they built up a workforce of dedicated oldies who loved the excitement and fun of putting out their very own monthly newspaper. Fifty, sixty, seventy, eighty? Didn’t matter!

As long as you were

willing, you were welcome on the staff.

The other ingredient vital to a newspaper’s success is advertising.

Without the support of local businesses, no paper can survive. Go to your newsagency and pay a couple of dollars for a paper, and that money would barely cover the cost of the actual pages the stories are printed on. All the rest has to be found elsewhere. A freebie paper, such as your Seniors, really depends on the support of advertisers.

So you owe a big vote of thanks to all those wonderful businesses out there who regularly advertise in the pages of your favourite paper.

They are the lifeblood of a newspaper and

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Think of it as a way to say ‘thank you’ for your monthly seniors ‘fix’.

Without them, you wouldn’t have an outlet to let folk know what your club is currently doing; no health or travel pages; no announcements on what the Government is currently plotting for us oldies; no crossword and puzzle page at the back; no trivia column to test your knowledge.

And the ads themselves are important. They tell you where to shop to the best advantage.

Next time you go shopping for an item, check out the pages of your Seniors Newspaper. Chances are you’ll find it advertised at a great price in our pages.

You’ll save time and money, valuable commodities at any age.

Don’t forget that when you buy something you saw advertised in the Seniors Newspaper, be sure to tell the shopkeeper where you read about their product.

Like you, they have limited money to spend and want to know their precious advertising dollars are working for them. A satisfied customer means their advertising is paying off.

Remember - loyalty is like grandma’s girdle. It stretches both ways!

You support our advertisers and they’ll continue to support your very own Seniors Newspaper. Works for us! Deal?

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PET news

The nature of the City

This Month’s Tip with Kerrie HELP, MY PET HAS FLEAS !

This has been the common cry almost since time began. Some better options for treatment are: • Spot-ons • Daily tablets • Flea washes • Monthly flea tablet.

Remember, if fleas are an issue for you, every dog and cat in the household must be treated as fleas are not fussy who they steal a blood meal from. For more information regarding this article, please call into the surgery for a free hand-out.

Happy flea hunting and look for my next tip on pet care in the next edition.

Dr Kerrie

A FEMALE Eastern Osprey is pictured by the Broadwater in Southport, Gold Coast.

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Responsible owners register their pets SUNSHINE Coast Council says thank you to the 93% of responsible cat and dog owners who have renewed their pets’ registration for the current year.

Community Programs Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said pet registration plays an important role in the safety and security of both pets and the community.

“Registration helps

council to identify pets if they stray and reunite them quickly with their owners,” she said.

“It also helps council provide a variety of animal management activities and facilities across the region including the pound facilities, dog off leash parks, proactive patrols and education programs such as PetPEP. “It is compulsory for all cats and dogs to be registered, except working dogs and assistance dogs. The annual registration period is from October 1 to September 30 the following year.

“Dogs must be registered every year.

“Cat owners have the option to select from lifetime registration if their cat is desexed and microchipped, or yearly registration is available as an alternative. “To encourage and reward responsible pet owners, significant reductions in registration fees apply for desexed and microchipped dogs and cats, and for pension-

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ers. Registration is also free for pets under six months old.

“Please also remember to notify council of any changes to your or your pet’s details so we can ensure our records are up-to-date. This includes changes to pensioner details, desexing, microchipping, registration cancellations and address for your animal.

“Council will be following up overdue registrations over the coming weeks. This follows a reminder notice mailed in November last year.”

Owners who fail to register their pets may face a fine of $227.

There are several convenient payment methods available including online, over the phone, via Australia Post or at your closest Customer Service Office.

Owners are also able to register their animal conveniently online via the MyCouncil function.

RETIRE

Trivia Answers From Page 4 1. East Pakistan 2. Pauper 3. Spiced ham (amongst others) 4. Egg white 5. None 6. Volleyball 7. David Strassman 8. Germany 9. Australia Zoo 10. 75 cents 11. Francis 12. Mike Baird 13. XXIX 14. Easter Monday 15. Workshop or studio 16. Left handed 17. 18 (5 on front paws, 4 on rear paws) 18. War and Peace 19. Friday 20. Diablo Disclaimer for Trivia quiz Answers are correct to the best knowledge of our quizmaster Allan Blackburn. Sometimes people may have different views and some answers considered correct

by Allan may be considered incorrect by others.

While all care and attention is taken with these answers, mistakes can happen. If you find one, please live with it! No correspondence will be entered into regarding Trivia Quiz answers.

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community news Brekkie Club meets a need

IT’S probably safe to say most parents heave a sigh of relief when schooldays are over and the breakfast rush is a thing of the past.

Not so for a group of over50s volunteers who turn up at Tewantin State School’s Brekkie Club at 7.45am every school day to serve breakfast to children who - in most cases would otherwise have none. Asked why they don’t take advantage of the end of the breakfast scramble they all say they saw a need, and volunteering is its own reward.

An average daily roll-up is about 17 children from prep onwards; it can be up to 32. Marilyn Jarman of Noosa Waters has been coming in for a year. She says the club-like setting of a long table gives a sense of family.

“One of our roles is to sit at the table and talk to the children about their day and we impart the importance of manners,” she said.

“If they don’t have lunch we make them a sandwich and give them some fruit.”

Ray Jackson of Noosaville has also been coming for a year. Again, he saw the need and added that he

“We might play ‘I Spy’ or one will sing a song or tell a story and we talk to them as we go around.

“There’s a lot to be said for the personal touch.”

“We can recognise issues, it’s not just food.”

“We’re not judgmental but we’re the first port of call and we’re at the coalface for referrals.”

Some of the volunteers are

regulars but the pool of about 20 allows for someone to fill a gap, which happens occasionally when one takes off for a few months, as retirees often want to do.

The Tewantin School Brekkie Club has been operating for three-and-a half years. It is run under the auspices of the Scripture Union represented by

school chaplain Lynda Oakley. There are other primary schools interested in running breakfast clubs and they all need volunteers.

If you would like to volunteer an hour or so of your time every so often, contact Lynda Oakley on 0414 772 892 or coordinator Glen Pennell on 5449 8611.

Volunteers Marily Jarman and Ray Jackson

liked to see the kids enjoying their breakfast.

Always on the menu are bananas and other fruit in season, tinned fruit, yoghurt, cereals, toast, Vegemite, jams, honey (donated by a generous apiarist in Cooroibah) and Milo.

Most of the supplies are collected by volunteers from FoodBank in Brisbane which has a dedicated section of free foodstuffs for schools. Volunteer Sharon Cummings said that does not mean that is sufficient and Tewantin school has an account for donations specifically to buy foods that are not available

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through FoodBank, such as yoghurt and milk.

However the Brekkie Club is about much more than providing a good meal to start the day.

Rule 1. is that hands must be washed. While most of the kids come for breakfast, some treat it as a haven if the playground is a bit confronting. The optimal number of volunteers is three at a time so that one can sit and chat, and keep their eyes open for any situations that need attention; at times there is only one.

“They might only need their shoelaces done up

but we might see they need a new uniform,” Sharon said.

“We don’t draw attention to the fact because they don’t want to be exposed.

“Sometimes the grandparents bring them in and some have an older buddy.

“We have them from prep right through the school; they come off the bus with no breakfast.

“We had one boy who was a bit difficult but at the end of two years he was a treasure. “He had to move to a nearby town and he asked me if I’d go to his sports day and I did.”

Kawana Waters VIEW Club THE March Luncheon Meeting of Kawana Waters VIEW Club will be on Wednesday 25th March 2015 at Headland Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Buderim. Time is 11.00 for 11.30 am. The Guest Speaker will be Robyn Lavery from the University of the Third Age (U3A) who is a practitioner of Feldenkrais, a natural therapy. All ladies are welcome. For lunch bookings please phone Pat on 5493 7137.

The March Social Outing will be a celebration of International Women’s Day on Wednesday 11th March 2015. This function will be “High Tea” at Go Gourmet on Pierce, 9/65 Pierce Avenue, Little Mountain at 10.am. As always, all ladies are welcome. For reservations for this function, please phone Jean on 5444 1473.

Kawana Waters VIEW Club has a monthly lunch meeting, usually with a guest speaker, as well as a monthly social outing to a variety of local venues. Visitors are assured of a warm welcome at any of our functions. For more information on Kawana Waters VIEW Club, please phone Sandra on 0439 780 208.

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Laguna Estate - a lifestyle choice IS ‘grandma’s ghetto’ your idea of a retirement village? If so, stop right there! There is nothing further from the truth.

In the past, most residents entered these villages aged in their seventies as part of a move to downsize, decrease maintenance responsibilities, experience a greater sense of safety and security, or for health and lifestyle reasons.

Today, younger retirees from age 55 are seeing the benefits of relocating to a retirement village, with the emphasis on lifestyle and making the move a liberating experience.

To those who say that they are not ready for such a move, many of the residents at Laguna Estate say that they wish they had made the decision earlier. It has given them the freedom to travel, visit family or just pursue new hobbies without any of the worries they previously had with the upkeep and security issues of their previous home.

Combining outstanding resort facilities with stylish homes in a fully landscaped environment, this village strikes the perfect balance between privacy and independence whilst encouraging a vibrant and rewarding community in which to live.

There are spacious villas and serviced apartments from which

to choose, all in a quiet, peaceful location yet so close to all the vibrant action of Noosa. The range of facilities is cleverly geared towards anyone over the age of 55, whether you are physically active or prefer a quieter lifestyle - and the grandchildren are welcome here.

So what will sell you on your decision to make Laguna Estate your home?

It is a combination of many things – particularly the smart community facilities and the activities which cater for all lifestyles, but also the quality finish of both the new and the refurbished villas, the resort-style feel, the professional and hugely cheerful staff and the low monthly fees.

At some time in the future you may need living assistance but this too is catered for at Laguna Estate with assisted care apartments available. Three meals a day, cleaning, weekly towel & linen changes and 24 hour on-call emergency staff are all part of the service.

Laguna Estate is a class act – phone 1800 012 049 for lots more information and an appointment to view this special retirement estate at 21 Lake Weyba Drive, Noosaville.

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community news Self -funded retirees hit by falling interest rates THE recent decision to cut the official interest rate will further erode the income of term deposit holders, especially self-funded retirees, says National Seniors Australia. The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut interest rates for the first time in 17 months from 2.5 per cent to 2.25 per cent. National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill said seniors living off simple investments such as term deposits would be hit the worst.

“Seniors aged over 65 own 45.3 per cent of bank and financial institution term deposits and most of them are on low, fixed incomes,’’ O’Neill said.

“The recent cut simply means less money in the pockets of many, many retirees around Australia.”

He added that official deeming rates, used to determine age pension levels, have not kept pace with falling interest rates. “What’s probably most concerning is that the cash rate is now more than a percentage point lower than the highest deeming rate (3.5%) and is close to the lower deeming rate (2%), making it more difficult to earn decent returns.

“It’s time to drop the deeming rates again,” O’Neill said.

The news comes off the back of the RBA’s November 2014 Monetary Statement which highlighted that banks had reduced their term and at-call deposit rates leading to less competition. The report also said depositors were continuing to move away from term deposits as the interest rates on these products “continue to be less attractive in comparison to bonus saver accounts.”

“Term deposits are a preferred investment for many pensioners and self-funded retirees in particular because of the security and peace of mind they provide,” O’Neill said.

O’Neill urged older investors to shop around for the best rate, to be alert to maturing deposits, avoid automatic rollover of funds at a lesser rate and check that the term is right for their circumstances.

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How STiFF can you be! clutches of the disgruntled former employee R. Swipe. However she and her girls (including an obsessive compulsive cleaning transvestite) know nothing about running a funeral parlour but a lot about running a massage parlour. It’s not long before a tangled web of deceit and confusion leads to wicked mayhem!

STiFF is a raunchy, but quirky adult comedy pre-

Cast of STiFF Photography courtesy John Dumble

COOLUM Theatre Players present “STiFF” at Coolum Civic Centre, Friday 13, Saturday 14, at 7.30pm, Sunday 15 at 2pm, Friday 20, Saturday 21 at 7.30pm, Sunday 22 at 2pm.

If STiFF’s audiences are

likely to be attracted to come along, purely by the title and subject matter, they certainly won’t be disappointed! Director David Coleman has assembled a fine cast of seasoned players for this

frolicking good farce.

When prostitute Angel Delight unexpectedly inherits her estranged father’s funeral parlour, she must continue to operate the business as such, to keep it from the

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Buderim East Probus Club THE Buderim East Probus Club meets at the Headland Bowls Club, Mooloolaba Rd, every second Tuesday of the month at 10.00 am. The club offers to seniors many interesting social activities, such as dine out groups, coffee and chats, footlight events for those interested in plays etc. In March we hold our AGM in which we elect our new president and committee. After the AGM everyone is invited to come to lunch at the Edge Restaurant. Cost $10. Membership enquiries to Winsome Rodgers at 5445 6176.

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community news Ignoring your Prostate, what it might cost you 1 in 3 men over 50 have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) commonly known as an Enlarged

Prostate; this number rises to nearly 80% of men when they reach 70.

While BPH is not fatal like

prostate cancer, it can cause a lot of pain and inconveniences. Common symptoms are fre-

Seeking Participants for University of the Sunshine Coast Study ‘Male Adult-Children as End-Of-Life Care Decision-Makers: A case study’ Are you an adult male who has been involved in making surrogate end-of-life care decisions for an immediate relative (e.g. parent/s and/or other sibling) at any time during the past 20 years?

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quent and painful urination, and for some cases sexual performance is affected. It is no wonder that we have reached epidemic proportions, yet so few men talk openly about it. According to Mr. Indra, spokesperson for Graminex Australia, a company that specialises in developing prostate medication, men in general do tend to be tightlipped about their current condition.

“Its normal for men to feel uncomfortable talking about their prostate and their symptoms (of BPH), that’s okay, we understand, “says Indra, who does his best to personally answer questions from individual callers.

He has spoken to many concerned wives whose husbands are reluctant to acknowledge the issue.

The key to this problem, he believes is to slowly encourage a culture

where men should not feel ashamed to talk about their medical condition, especially if it concerns their “personal equipment”.

The good news is that all this is starting to change, especially with the internet which allows men to be more discreet in search for prostate health information.

Still it cannot make up for face-to-face interaction, hence Graminex

Australia, which recently introduced Magnus Shield, a new over-the-counter prostate supplement, has been working together with non-profit prostate support groups in Victoria to help bring awareness to men.

For enquiries about Magnus Shield Prostate formula, visit www.magnusprime.com for more information or call 1300 760 627.

Pet of the Month WILMA is a 5 year old female cat; she is a sweet little girl, affectionate and kind. She is a lap cat and would make a wonderful companion. She would be quite happy living with another gentle cat. Adoption fee is $140.

Should you wish for more information please phone 0438 635 191 or 0411 144 689 or view our web site www.4pawsanimalrescue.org.au All 4 Paws Cats and Dogs are flea and worm free, microchipped, vaccinated and de-sexed which are all covered by an adoption fee. All our needy animals can also be viewed on our website at www.4pawsanimalrescue.org.au You can help support 4 Paws Animal Rescue by becoming a member!

Members play a large part in supporting the committee and this contributes to the success of 4 Paws Animal Rescue. As a member of 4 Paws Animal Rescue you will receive our quarterly newsletter informing you of forthcoming events, merchandise and background into what happens to our cats and dogs once re-homed. You may even want to become a volunteer or even a temporary foster carer and look after one of our cats and dogs until a new permanent home can be found, all vet fees are covered; all we ask is that you supply a loving caring home.

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community news days after hatch members of Turtlecare do a nest count. This is when I see the hatchlings still in the nest after their siblings have left. Some eggs are predated by grass roots and crabs and do not make it. Others do not develop. The tiny hatchlings are very capable of traversing the beach and going out into the waves. They swim freestyle. It is magic.

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I am a different type of volunteer and am over 70 years. I belong to Turtlecare under the Sunshine Coast Council and spend many hours from November to May patrolling our beautiful Wurtulla beach. It is a surfing beach with some very high dunes. Behind is the beautiful Littoral forest and the Kathleen McArthur Environmental park and Lake Currimundi enters the sea at the south end of Wurtulla - rather a good place to be.

This story is of Stumpy a loggerhead marine turtle who has been coming to Wurtulla beach during my 8 years. She usually lays near the lake entrance, a place where foxes gather and dunes change almost daily. Three weeks after a lay this season we have been relocating the nests to safer places. The remnants of cyclone Ola caused some problems with very high tides.

When I locate turtle tracks usually about 4.45am of a morning (I travel the 500m to the beach dunes by mobility scooter; and access further north the same way. I therefore patrol about 4km of beach).

The nest can be located by studying the sand and tracks. The nest is meshed with orange plastic mesh to keep foxes out of the nest. They will devour eggs or hatchlings.

A hatch takes from 50 to 70 days from lay. They are in a neat pit in the sand

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is prone to erosion and changes to the dunes.

I have been out in all weathers from heavy fog to rain and wind. I do not risk storms. Hatches occur at night usually so now I am widowed I miss that. It is the most wonderful thing to see this large number of hatchlings erupting from the golden sand. Three

Buderim National Seniors OUR Buderim National Seniors meeting fell on Australia Day this year. A good turnout of 60 enjoyed each other’s company with morning tea including lamingtons and damper, followed by a sausage sizzle lunch. We regularly have fellow members do a “This is my Life”. Today John West gave us the first part of his 88 year story. Later we were entertained by Anita Reed, a Bush Poet. Her rendition of “A Man from Snowy River” was brilliant, and her hour was filled with good humour for us all. All over 50’s are welcome to join our group of happy Seniors who enjoy each other’s company. We meet monthly, every fourth Monday at Buderim Bowls Club, 9:30am. March 23, our guest speaker is Fiona Hart, will speak about Wills and Power of Attorney. We have regular outings to places of interest, restaurants and picnics. Contact John 5456 1370.

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community news Genealogical & Historical Research Group

Gloria and Bruce at a recent group event

NOW days when researching your family history some of the most interesting information is found in old newspapers. These snippets fill out the story of the family or individuals and tell much more than the basic facts of births, deaths and marriages.

Newspapers are also a major source of the heritage and history of local districts. Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group are hosting Sue Reid of Queensland Family History Society (Brisbane) to talk on the subject of “The Big Four: Searching Online Australian & Overseas Newspapers and Related Sites”. Sue will discuss strategies for searching online newspapers through Trove in Australia, Papers Past in New Zealand, The Times Digital Archive

and The London Gazette. This seminar will be held at Cooroy Library, Maple Street, Cooroy on Saturday, 14th March from 9.30am to 1 pm. The cost of $10 will include morning tea. Bookings are essential, phone 5442 5570 or email info@genealogy-noosa.org.au Gloria and Bruce Stillman celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in February and all members of the Group give their warmest congratulations. They have both been very active members of our group for many years; Gloria is invaluable helping out as a receptionist and the fruit cakes they make as a fundraiser for us are legendary.

To find out more visit www.genealogy-noosa.org.au

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More being paid for electricity networks MANY Australians are paying significantly more than people in other parts of the world in electricity network charges, according to UnitingCare Australia.

UnitingCare Australia has released a report it commissioned from an independent consultant, Carbon and Energy Markets, which examines what consumers are being charged for the supply of their electricity and makes comparisons between regions of Australia and some international energy markets.

National Director of UnitingCare Australia, Lin Hatfield Dodds said, “One of our standout findings is that costs are extremely patchy across Australia with some people, particularly in parts of Queensland, paying extraordinarily high network costs.

“The highest charges in Australia are four times more than the lowest charges, and double the highest price charged in Great Britain. While Britain may have smaller networks to maintain they also have complex networks in high density regions and it seems surprising that there is such a large discrepancy between their costs and the costs many Australians are facing.”

“Financial counsellors across the country consistently report that power bills are one of the biggest

sources of financial distress for Australians trying to survive on a low income. It is important that we ensure Australians are paying a fair and reasonable price for their electricity.

“This is why the Australian Energy Regulator is so important, and why the current debate happening between the regulator and the network companies is so important for all of us to pay attention to.

“A trade-off has to be struck between costs and reliability. We want to be able to keep electricity prices low and also make sure that the network is still reliable. It is important that as the independent umpire, the AER successfully strikes that balance.”

“While pricing electricity is complex, the data shows that the cost burden being faced by people in some parts of Australia is simply unaffordable. We need to find ways to rectify this.”

UnitingCare Australia, an agency of the Uniting Church, represents one of the largest networks of social service providers in Australia, with a network that employs 39,000 staff, supported by 28,000 volunteers, operating nationally across 1,600 sites in remote, regional, rural and urban Australia.

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Bags of Savings KEEP it fresh – Super Fresh Bags keep your fruit and vegetables fresh from the day you buy them to the day you eat them.

One of the simplest ways we can save money is by reducing our own food wastage.

Throwing out just $10 worth of food a week is $520 a year in the garbage.

So, how do you take advantage of buying in bulk without the fruit and vegetables going off before they are eaten? Super Fresh Bags are an innovative food storage system that is easy to use, efficient, and relatively inexpensive, taking up little space in the refrig-

erator. They are made from food grade materials designed to keep fruit and vegetables fresh as the day they were bought. In most cases, vegetables can be kept 2 - 4 weeks and longer, depending on the type of vegetables.

The bags are kept in any part of the refrigerator, are washable and reusable and last more than two years.

The bags come in three sizes and are sold in packs.

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community news U3A Asia Pacific Conference brings a world of learning to our doorstep

DID you know that U3A is as popular in other countries as it is in Australia? With more than 3000 active groups worldwide, U3A’s courses, classes and activities for seniors help to enrich our lives, keep us active and engaged in the community. The variety of courses on offer is enormous and tends to reflect local interest. At U3A in Mauritius you can learn hairdressing; in India you can join a discussion list through Google groups; how about practising calligraphy in China or learning to start up a restaurant in Singapore?

President of U3A Network Queensland, Rhonda Weston said lifelong learning, staying active and being socially engaged

Brisbane City Hall, on May 28 and 29, attendees will hear first-hand from U3A members from, among other places, India, China, Mauritius, United Kingdom, Portugal and New Zealand.

“A program of interesting and challenging

guest speakers has been organised and to value add to your conference experience we have arranged for several organisations relevant to seniors to have an information stand at the event,” Mrs Weston said. “Conferences are great energisers, they

rejuvenate focus and determination, and are helpful in finding new ideas to implement while learning from some of the best mentors.”

To find out more about the conference and to register go to www.u3aqld conference.org.

Members of U3A Singapore stretch their minds with a game of Rummikub. Find out what’s happening at U3A groups around the world at the upcoming U3A Asia Pacific International Conference in Brisbane

are key ingredients for a healthy and productive mature age.

“As members of U3A we have the opportunity to enjoy all of these in a relaxed and friendly environment in 33 locations around Queensland,” she said.

“Imagine the additional benefit that could be

gained by sharing these experiences with local, interstate and overseas U3A members.”

As hosts of the upcoming U3A Asia Pacific International Conference, U3A Network Queensland is bringing that opportunity to our doorstep. Held in the beautifully restored

Elderly resilient in emergencies

NEW research is changing the way we think about older people when it comes to emergency events. University of Adelaide researcher Dr Victoria Cornell says older people are often categorised as a ‘vulnerable’ group in emergency management, but her research has found that the elderly have a wealth of knowledge and experience in emergency situations. Dr Cornell said older people should not be labelled as ‘vulnerable’ but instead as a group with specific needs.

“Disaster researchers classify older people as a vulnerable group; however it’s not advancing age alone that makes people vulnerable,” Dr Cornell said.

“Vulnerabilities in disaster management are often associated with reduced physical mobility, poor eyesight or hearing, pre-existing health conditions, social isolation and low income. And while these are issues that may occur in older people, you don’t necessarily have to be elderly to experience these vulnerabilities.”

Dr Cornell says that for the older people

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in the study, being prepared for an emergency isn’t about a one-off checklist.

“Older people feel the events they have lived through make them mentally strong and resilient, and able to withstand and recover from an event. They don’t label themselves as being prepared for an emergency in a practical sense; however, they also don’t feel vulnerable,” Dr Cornell says.

According to Dr Cornell these findings will aid emergency management initiatives for older people.

“Elderly people are more concerned about health-related emergencies than they are about natural disasters such as bush fires. Therefore, emergency messaging for older people should be broad because being too specific about a particular hazard may result in a wasted opportunity to share important emergency preparedness information.”

The research findings were published in the Australian Journal of Emergency Management.

Courtesy: National Seniors ‘Connect’

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community news Tailored service to suit your needs TERRY and Cathy have been associated with furniture retailing on the Sunshine Coast since 1976, and have the knowledge and experience to bring your design ideas to life. Terry and Cathy are themselves seniors.

We have over 70 lounge suites on the showroom floor and much of our floor stock is available for immediate delivery.

Lounge World specialise in Australian made lounges but also stock a range of imported products. With all suites manufactured to Australian standards, customers can choose from approximately 2000 materials and colours, including heavy commercial rated fabrics

from Warwick, Profile and Wortley.

Lounge World and its’ team pride themselves on offering exceptional service to each and every customer.

The team are available to help answer any questions or enquiries and will give you expert advice on the latest colour trends, sizing, shapes and styles.

We pride ourselves on offering a tailored service to each and every customer. As lounge specialists, and as an independent and locally owned company, we can provide expert advice on fabric and colour choice, sizing, shapes and styles.

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Billy Goes to War by Maleny Players A DEEPLY moving, inspiring play and a chronological history of WW1.

It tells the story of Australia’s involvement in the War from the point of view of a family whose two sons join up and go to fight. It also tells of their aunt who becomes a nurse and sees action on the Western Front.

The production contains songs of the time, but does not glorify war, in fact it underlines the tragedy and horror of the battle front and the losses at home. The show also contains real letters written from the Front contributed by local families, and is written by local playwright, David Crewe.

On Saturday 21st March 2015 at The Events Centre.

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WHILE it’s great to be active, there’s one part of our body we don’t want to be too active – our bladder.

About 12 per cent of Australians have an overactive bladder. People affected have less work productivity, less sexual satisfaction, poorer sleep and higher rates of depression. Affected males have more erectile dysfunction, and postmenopausal women have a higher risk of falling and sustaining bone fractures.

What is overactive bladder?

The bladder is like a muscular balloon, which contracts to empty when full.

Overactive bladders contract involuntarily, often due to problems with the neural connection to the bladder.

The main symptoms of overactive bladder may include: Having to urinate urgently; Urinating more than eight times over 24 hours; Urinating more than two times overnight; Leaking before you reach the toilet.

Reducing the symptoms Prevention may be difficult, but symptoms can be reduced by: Regulating your fluid intake Drink enough to satisfy your thirst and schedule your fluid intake to be well in advance of bed time or outings.

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Directed by Norma Fox and performed by The Merryatric Players A Bit of a Stoush was written to celebrate the centenary of Gallipoli.

This musical theatre comedy touches on drama, pathos and intense emotion. The play revolves around three young men from Wattle Creek enlisting and fighting in Gallipoli and France, and the effect upon the townsfolk, their relatives and girlfriends. The play reflects those times using sayings and slang of that era and songs from the World War I years and a few years prior to the war.

On Wednesday 22nd April 2015 at The Events Centre.

Would you like to join The Merryatric Players?

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Further information is available by contacting The Events Centre on 07 5491 4240.

Limiting alcohol and caffeine Alcohol is a diuretic, while caffeine can irritate the bladder, causing it to empty more often.

Avoiding constipation Constipation can trigger or worsen symptoms because the bladder’s space is restricted, and straining on the toilet weakens the pelvic floor.

Keeping your weight in the healthy range Losing weight decreases the severity and frequency of symptoms.

Treatment programs The following treatments are effective in alleviating the symptoms (after your doctor has ruled out other possible causes).

Pelvic floor training Pelvic floor exercises will strengthen your pelvic floor muscles so you are better able to control urinary leakage and lessen the impact of involuntary bladder contractions.

Bladder training A continence nurse or physio can teach you how to train your bladder to hold more urine and empty less often, using distraction techniques.

For further advice, phone the free National Continence Helpline (1800 33 00 66), or go to continence.org.au

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Attacks on the elderly highlight the dangers for seniors of using ATMs tored or patrolled by a security officer. If you notice anything strange, leave and return some other time.

Even if you have already started a transaction, cancel it and leave.

• If you get cash, put it away immediately. Do not stand at the ATM and count it.

• Never accept offers of assistance with the ATM from strangers; ask the bank for help • During evening hours, consider taking a companion along, park close to the ATM in a well-lighted area and lock your car. If the lights around the ATM are not working properly, do not use it.

• Importantly, if you are involved in a confrontation and the attacker is armed with a weapon and demands your money or valuables, give it to the suspect. Do not resist; property may be recovered later or replaced.

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He settled in Sydney in the 1960s and worked hard – most of his life as a concreter. He was lean and fit and knew how to box. Nobody took advantage of Frank.

He loved his new country and raised a family of two children and now at 86 he dotes on his four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Sadly, he lost his wife Christine five years ago. But Frank has many friends and one morning recently he took his usual stroll to the coffee shop in Campbelltown, stopping at an ATM to draw some cash.

They came from behind – two young women and a scraggly youth punched Frank in the face, kicked him when he fell down and stole his pension money.

Service in World War 2, a life of hard honest work and his love for Australia would have meant nothing to these three cowardly thugs.

“They wouldn’t have taken Frank on 20 years ago, not even 10 years ago,” said nephew Frank Carlino who was named after his uncle.

“I wasn’t scared, more humiliated,” the 86-year-old told a TV camera crew while paramedics attended to his cuts and bruises.

Seniors Newspaper tells this story because it again highlights the growing incidence of crime by youths against senior citizens.

Thankfully, tough reforms targeting repeat juvenile offenders and Queensland’s growing youth crime problem have been passed in parliament.

As Australia’s aged population grows, so too does crime against them. Elder abuse is estimated to affect as many as one in 10 seniors.

Seniors Newspaper provides a few tips for seniors using ATMs: • Do not select an ATM at the corner of a building.

Corners create a blind area in close proximity to the customer’s transaction. Select an ATM located near the centre of a building.

• Identify if you can an ATM with maximum natural surveillance and visibility from the surrounding area.

This will create a perceived notion of detection by a criminal and increases the potential for witnesses.

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community news A polished performance in the restoration business

Affordable legal services MY name is Judith Sheehan and I am the Principal Lawyer of Bartley Legal which provides a mobile legal service. Our aim is to provide individuals and families within and around the Toowoomba/ Sunshine Coast areas, with affordable and accessible legal services. Bartley Legal offers you the convenience of attending to you at either your home or at your office. I have had the privilege of working with ethical, knowledgeable and effective practitioners who have allowed me to acquire critical skills and competencies in most areas of General Law, with a focus on Wills and Estates, Family and Traffic law.

Prior to becoming a lawyer I spent 10 years as a primary school teacher. This experience has provided me with a level of understanding of the emotional and structural issues that can affect families in attempting to juggle the competing demands on their time and resources. With wills and estates, Bartley Legal connects with estate planners so that clients can feel comfortable when discussing potential challenging and stressful issues.

Your legal solutions are provided in Plain English to make sure you are perfectly clear about your choices and the potential consequences of those choices.

Bartley Legal understands the many time demands on clients and therefore provides this unique mobile law service to fit in with your demanding schedules.

We can be contacted during the hours of 8am to 7pm and we are also available on Saturdays.

Our contact details are provided in our accompanying advertisement on page 10. We look forward to being of service to you should you require competent legal solutions to your legal situations.

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Noosaville VIEW Club NOOSAVILLE VIEW Club is a Fun and Friendship Club which supports the Smith Family in helping education of disadvantaged children. Monthly lunch meetings are on the fourth Thursday of the month.

More information can be obtained by ringing Secretary Carol Rushton on 5473 0013.

Deadline for copy for our April edition of Sunshine Coast Seniors Newspaper is March 18

SOUTHERN African Rex Schaller arrived in Australia by way of the UK five years ago bringing a polished performance to the restoration business after many years of experience in the trade. Mr Schaller operates Fine Polish, based on the Sunshine Coast, and uses the respected range of Goddard’s products to restore and maintain silverware and jewellery, antique furniture, and floor and kitchen surfaces. “The Goddard’s range of products has a reputation that precedes many of its competitors – for capability, finish, quality and results,” Mr Schaller said. “For many years the brand was sold and distributed to outlets across Australia. Then it disappeared.

That’s where Fine Polish came in and saved the day.”

As a part of Consolidated Supply Pty Ltd, Fine Polish has been able to source and secure almost the entire Goddard’s range which it now retails and wholesales across Australia. This includes silver dip, pastes and polishes, silver cloths, metal polishes, jewellery care kits, furniture waxes and liquids and wooden floor, stone and tile care products.

Fine Polish is an internet-based business retailing through the website www.goddards.net.au or free call 1800 780 666 to place orders.

U3A Noosa At U3A Noosa on Tuesday 10th March at 1.45pm Susan Roberts presents- Is Sir Frances Bacon Shakespeare? Does it matter who wrote Shakespeare?

Shakespeare’s plays are universally acknowledged to be “the grandest production of the human mind”. They display a prodigious amount of classical lore, theory and practice of lawyers, Court etiquette both in England and overseas, travels to foreign lands plus knowledge of flowers, plants etc and fluent in languages such as Latin, Greek French and Italian. To try and identify the greatest writer in the English language should not be met with a closed-mind mentality. It should at least merit examination and discussion. U3A house is at 64 Poinciana Ave opposite the Shell Service station, afternoon tea will be served. Everyone is welcome. Questions 5440 5500.

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EXCELLENT WORK IN RECORD TIME Dear Bridget, We like to take the opportunity to thank you most sincerely for the excellent work in selling our home at McKinnon Drive/Burnside in record time and we could not be happier with the result you achieved.

The sale price was much welcomed in this current property market. Despite the previous agents we had consulted which were much more conservative in their estimates.

You sold our home in just 1 week thanks to your constant efforts and your professionalism. You made it so EASY for us. Also many thanks for all your recommendations and help to make our international move possible in just 45 days from date of contract.

We are more than happy to recommend you and your services to any potential Sellers on the Sunshine Coast.

Kind regards Astrid and Johann Gruenbeck

The last 3 of my sellers were selling, because two of them wanted to go back to Germany and another couple wanted to move closer to the grand children in Brisbane.

If you like to know, how to start the process of selling your home with ‘ease’ please contact me for an obligation free visit and I am happy to assist you in creating your own personal checklist.

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community news A busy year ahead!

ON Sunday, 8th of February, the Maroochydore Waters Sub Branch, Naval Association of Australia, held the first of its regular monthly meetings and the election of a new committee for 2015. The incoming committee looks forward to a busy year with a variety of activities on behalf of its members fund raising sausage sizzle, ANZAC Day badge sales, the very popular Christmas - in July dinner, numerous fish and chips luncheons - are but some of the social activities planned in addition to organising luncheons,

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raffles and refreshments at its monthly meetings.

As an official part of their role, executive committee members represent the Sub Branch and the interests of its members at official functions as they arise throughout the year. On conclusion of business of the day, as is customary, members were invited to partake in lunch and refreshments and a chance to meet new members and exchange dits with their former naval comrades over a beer. Members of the Association meet every second Sunday of each

month at RSL House, 106 Memorial Ave, Maroochydore. Former personnel of: Commonwealth Navies and Allies and any Commonwealth of Nations Merchant Naval Services are eligible to join the Naval Association of Australia, and the Maroochydore Waters Sub Section of the Association extends its warm invitation to any eligible person to join its enthusiastic members, enjoy congenial fellowship and share experiences with like-minded people at its monthly social gatherings at RSL House. For information

on becoming a member, please contact: Bill Hayward, President Ph 5479 2482, Sue Meehan,

Secretary Ph 0438 911 950 or Phil Ireland, Membership Registrar Ph 5444 7352.

Free Type 2 Diabetes and Me Workshop SUNSHINE Coast residents can learn to better manage their diabetes with a free workshop later this month.

Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic disease in Australia with one in four adults being diagnosed with the disease or a condition known as pre-diabetes.

Within 20 years, there may be more than three million Australians with diabetes. Sunshine Coast Health is running a workshop called ‘Type 2 Diabetes and Me’ for people who are newly diagnosed, need a refresher or have been told by their General Practitioner (GP) they have prediabetes.

Workshop coordinator Rochelle Coombs said participants would learn valuable information about diabetes and leave with the knowledge and skills to live a healthier lifestyle; and reduce their risk of diabetes complications. The workshop is a free, four-hour, group information session which covers information about Type 2 diabetes, communicating with health professionals, emotional well-being, nutrition, physical activity and goal setting.

A clinical nurse, social worker, dietitian and health promotion officer, will be on hand to deliver the most up-to-date information and resources.

“A key element of this workshop is enabling participants to speak with experienced health professionals and raise any questions or concerns they may have,” Ms Coombs said.

The workshops are conducted every two months, with the next two being scheduled for Wednesday 25 February 2015 and Wednesday, 29 April 2015 from 9am to 1pm at the Maroochydore Community Health Centre, 100 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore.

If you have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes by your GP, or your GP has confirmed you have pre-diabetes you can register your interest for the next workshop with Central Intake by phoning 5450 4747. A GP referral is not necessary but bookings are essential. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

community news Bitumen Road to Bli Bli 1962

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BLI BLI on Maroochy Historical Society recently acquired over 100 photos, courtesy of Neil and Betty Garrett, who allowed us to borrow and scan their old slides, and what a treasure we have gained!

If anyone can remember the day’s pre-1962 when Bli Bli was connected to Nambour by a gravel road, it was a dusty old seven-mile trip in the dry season, and a pothole-ridden trip in the wet. On one occasion during the war when labour was scarce, the cane farmers requested and were allowed to borrow the Council grader and fix the road themselves.

At the end of 1961, the decision was made to give Bli Bli a bitumen road at last. Firstly, big machines were used to make two cuttings, and the excess soil was used to fill the low land between. Neil photographed the work on slide film. The Garrett Collection covers the cane industry in Bli Bli, the Maroochy River, the beaches, Nambour street marches, and the Nambour Show, spanning the years 1957 to 1964.

If anyone has old slides, they could have historic value like the Garrett Collection. Meetings are held at The Old Church on Willis Road, Bli Bli on the first Monday in the month. Next meeting will be on Monday 2 March at 9.30am, followed by morning tea. Visitors are welcome and we’d love to borrow your old photos and slides. On Face Book, just type Bli Bli on Maroochy, or contact Anne on 0400 913 443.

Bli Bli Road under construction early 1962, looking west from Garretts’ farm along the Petrie Creek valley towards Nambour

Low Vision Clinics for Sunshine Coast residents THROUGHOUT 2015, Guide Dogs Queensland will be hosting Vision Assessment and Management Services clinics (Low Vision Clinics) for the residents of the Sunshine Coast, to provide essential services to local blind and vision impaired people, or those who are losing their vision.

The clinics offer one-on-one consultations with industry specialists, including Optometrists, to provide attendees with the latest information on vision conditions and offer useful advice on living with a vision impairment. This service is invaluable to blind and vision impaired people looking to both regain and maintain their independence, mobility and confidence.

Instructors at the clinics will be on hand to provide help and advice with low vision aids, general orientation and mobility and adaptive technology. Optometrist assessment for handheld magnifiers is also available to those attending the clinics.

We hope to see as many people from the Sunshine Coast community as possible benefit from this free service, so please add the first two dates to your diary or community notices of upcoming events.

Vision Assessment and Management Services Clinic (Low Vision Clinic), Guide Dogs Queensland, Unit 4 & 5, Perlan House, 50 Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore 9am to 12pm, Tuesday 10th March and 9am to 12pm, Tuesday 9th June 2015.

Melanoma Patients Australia MELANOMA Patients Australia (MPA) is a support group for anyone who has been diagnosed with Melanoma, their family and their friends. The Sunshine Coast Branch meets at 10am on the 3rd Friday of each month at the Cancer Council Office, Shop 4, 54 Baden Powell St, Maroochydore. The next meeting will be held on Friday 20th March at 10am. For more information about our meetings or to talk to someone from our group please phone Christine on 0412 689 546. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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community news Caloundra Evening VIEW Club’s New Committee CALOUNDRA Evening VIEW Club’s new committee was inducted by Joan Connor (Past Zone Councillor) at its first dinner meeting of the year on Tuesday 10 February.

Joan reminded members that VIEW Clubs of Australia is marking its 55th anniversary in 2015 and it has grown to become one of Australia’s leading women’s volunteer organisations, supporting the education of disadvantaged children through The Smith Family’s educational support programs.

President, Sandra Harding, also thanked the outgoing committee for their hard work and moved a special thanks to Linda Warner who has done an out-

standing job as Secretary over the last three years.

She also said that 2015 marked twenty years of service for the Caloundra VIEW Club and she looked forward to another successful year. ‘We are always looking for women from all backgrounds and ages to join us. It is vitally important that we continue to grow our membership, so that we can continue our volunteer work with The Smith Family and support local children and families’.

The Caloundra VIEW Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Caloundra Power Boat Club at Golden Beach. To mark International Women’s Day, the guest

speaker in March will be Marilyn Holness from RISE – Restart in a Safe Environment which addresses issues faced by women and children affected by domestic violence. Guests and visitors are welcome to attend this dinner meeting and should contact Carole on 5491 8646. To find out more about VIEW Clubs of Australian and the Caloundra Evening VIEW Club access the website at www.view.org.au. You can also email the secretary at caloundraview @hotmail.com

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Study seeks grandparents’ experience RESEARCH funded by the National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre is seeking to understand the role that grandparents play in childcare provision in Australia and is looking for participants to take part in the study. Are you a grandparent who is currently employed, or who has been employed at some time in the last five years?

Researchers from the University of New South Wales’ Social Policy Research Centre are running an online survey for grandparents who provide regular care for their grandchildren, and who are currently employed, or have been employed in the last five years.

UNSW would like to hear your views about caring for your grandchild, the impacts on your life, and how you think grandparents who are providing childcare could be better supported.

“The survey will help us to understand the important role that grandparents play in childcare provision in Australia,” said Bridget Jenkins from UNSW. “It will shed light on how caring affects the employment decisions of grandparents. We also want to find out how communities and governments can support grandparents in their caregiving role.”

The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete. Go to www.surveys.unsw.edu.au/f/159455/6ccf/ to complete the survey. For more information, contact Bridget Jenkins on (02) 9385 2174.

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THE Sunshine Coast Stamp Club is to hold its Annual Stamp Fair in Buderim on Sunday the 15th March 2015 and one of the innovations from last year and to be continued this year, is that we invite Sunshine Coast residents to come along and have their Stamp Collections appraised and valued by some of our knowledgeable stamp club Members. Like anything collectable, stamps must be in as good condition as they can possibly be. The Sunshine Coast Stamp Club ‘Annual Stamp Fair’ is being held on the third Sunday in March and this year it is on Sunday 15th March 2015. The venue is the Square Dance Hall, 260 Dixon Road, Buderim and the Stamp Fair is open to the public, from 9am to 4pm on that date. Everyone is very welcome and entry is free, with six Stamp Dealers in attendance to buy and sell stamps. Further details can be obtained from Max Lennox phone 5448 6565.

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LAW, FINANCE and YOU Aussie Interest Rates on the decline THE economy has been a bit lacklustre: growth has been sub-par, wages growth has fallen to record lows, unemployment has drifted up and confidence readings have remained poor.

Against this background, the RBA has cut

interest rates again.

Why cut interest rates?

There are good reasons for the RBA to be cutting rates further: • Growth is too low, running at around 2.75% through last year • Confidence is subdued.

Partly reflecting this,

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consumers have started to become more focused on paying down debt again, which is a sign of increasing caution and will threaten spending if sustained.

• Prices for iron ore and energy have collapsed resulting in a bigger hit to national income than expected a year ago.

• Outside the US the predominant trend globally is still towards monetary easing and this is putting pressure on the RBA. As the RBA wanted to see a continued broad based decline in the value of the $A it had to re-join the easing game lest the $A rebounded. Our interest rates are still high globally.

• Low inflation provides flexibility for the RBA as there is less risk for inflationary response to lowering interest rates.

The upside It makes sense for the RBA to be taking action to make sure growth continues and improves.

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reasons for optimism that growth will improve: • The latest rate cut will support the household sector. e.g. someone with a $300,000 mortgage will roughly save an additional $15 a week.

• The fall in the $A is removing a big drag on growth.

• The collapse in oil prices has delivered huge savings to businesses and households.

Investor view There are several implications for investors. Firstly bank term deposit rates are becoming even less attractive offering poor returns and will remain

low at least into next year. As a result, there is an ongoing need to consider alternative sources of yield and return.

While the $A is nearly back to the $US0.75 level that marks fair value on the basis of relative prices, past experience tells us it can overshoot and it hasn’t fallen nearly as much against the Euro and Yen putting on more pressure for further weakness against the $US. While Australian bond yields are low they are high by global standards provide better returns than global bonds. Further RBA

easing would pull down local bond yields. This would benefit Australian corporate debt relative to global. Finally, with low interest rates growth assets providing decent yields these will remain

attractive. This includes commercial property & infrastructure, and also Australian shares which continue to offer much higher income yields relative to bank term deposits.

For more Information contact Tim Maher at Maher Digby Securities Pty Ltd - Financial Advisers – AFSL No. 230559 (see advert Page 3). Ph: 07 5441 1266 or visit our website www.maherdigby.com.au This document was prepared without taking into account any person’s particular objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not guaranteed as accurate or complete and should not be relied upon as such. Maher Digby Securities does not accept any responsibility for the opinions, comments, forward looking statements, and analysis contained in this document, all of which are intended to be of a general nature. Investors should, before acting on this information, consider the appropriateness of this information having regard to their personal objectives, financial situation or needs.

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$3.6M back in the pockets of Queenslanders thanks to Office of Fair Trading CARS, air-conditioners, solar panels, caravans and jewellery were among $3.6 million worth of goods and services refunded to Queensland consumers following Office of Fair Trading (OFT) intervention in 2014.

The OFT offers a conciliation service to help resolve disputes between consumers and businesses when issues arise with faulty products or poor service.

A total of 14,835 complaints were dealt with, resulting in $3.681 million in redress for consumers.

Fair Trading Executive Director Brian Bauer said Queensland businesses generally do the right thing and only a fraction of marketplace transactions ever come to OFT’s attention.

“Consumers rightly expect that goods will perform as expected and not develop faults soon after purchase,”

$50 to get your Will done WELL-KNOWN for its caring services to all sectors of need in our community, The Salvation Army has now turned its attention to another often neglected area – helping people to get their affairs in order by preparing their Wills.

The Salvos and local solicitor are offering this service at The Salvation Army centre at 3/127 Greenoaks Drive Coolum Beach, on Wednesday 4th March 2015 from 9am to 3.30pm for residents to have their will professionally prepared. Rob Hollis from Greenhalgh Pickard Solicitors, is volunteering his time to provide members of the public an opportunity to have their Wills drawn up in return for a donation of $50 to the Coolum Salvos.

Local Salvation Army spokesperson Lieutenant Kylie Herring says “this is a worthwhile community initiative to help local community people with something that most don’t think very much about.

Making sure your loved ones are taken care is a great reason to have your Will drawn up or changes made to an existing Will” To book your appointment contact Lieutenant Kylie Herring at Coolum Salvos on M - 0401 053 058 E – kylie.herring@aue.salvationarmy.org

Mr Bauer said. “If something does go wrong with a product a consumer has bought, the business has a legal responsibility to put the problem right.

“Even if a customer has a bad experience with a product, after-sales service and a willingness to sort out the problem can turn that experience into a positive one.

“Sometimes though, a consumer and business can’t resolve a dispute and that’s where OFT can help.”

When a consumer makes a complaint, the OFT assesses it and, if the information provided suggests the consumer might be entitled to redress, will contact the business on their behalf to attempt to negotiate a solution. Although the OFT cannot force a business to give a consumer a refund or replacement, over 92 per cent of cases were satisfactorily resolved in 2014.

Consumers can find more information on their rights and responsibilities, or lodge a complaint, at www.qld.gov.au/fairtrading. You can also enquire by phoning 13 74 68.

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community news Demand for freehold retirement skyrocketing!

AWARD-WINNING retirement community developer Parker Property Groups ‘Pebble Beach Retirement Community’ at Sandstone Point, is proving more popular than ever with retirees who are not quite ready to fully retire - or give up ownership of their own homes! flocking to independent living freehold retirement community to the point

building cannot keep up with demand. Sales Manager Elaine Quinn said the key selling point at Pebble Beach was that owners could still enjoy the security and community atmosphere of a retirement village whilst retaining home ownership and therefore avoiding hefty management and exit fees. “In this way Pebble Beach has been designed to bridge

the gap between full service retirement living and owning your own home,” she said.

“And while it might not provide all the bells and whistles of some other options, that is exactly what the developer intended and is just how the residents like it as the proximity to an abundance of services, clubs and facilities on the Island allows

residents to pick and choose without being burdened with the ongoing management costs associated with on-site facilities they may not even use.”

Pebble Beach Retirement Community is located at Sandstone Point, the launch point to Bribie Island on the Sunshine Coast. “The community enjoys pole position in relation to transport links,

Out with the old in with the new

AT the Glasshouse Tavern on Wednesday 21st January we held our AGM at which 33 members voted in our 2015 committee. Thanks to our Zone council Lorraine Sumpton for conducting our elections and passing on valued information to our new committee. Gwen Simcoe has taken over as President and has some great ideas for the coming year. Ladies caught up after the Christmas break and are now looking forward to our February meeting with Guest speaker Kathy Randall from the Hearing Society.

We will keep in touch as to the venue for the meeting, which is on

local clubs and services and an abundance of natural beauty and recreational opportunities provided by

neighbouring nature reserves, fishing spots and sheltered waterways and everything there is to love

and enjoy about the Bribie Island area.”

For information phone 1800 608 377.

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Wednesday 11th February. Anyone interested in joining the Glasshouse Country View Club can phone Gwen on 5494 9786 or Beryl on 5439 0052 who will be pleased

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to supply further information about the club. For those who don’t know about the View Club, we are a ladies club having a luncheon once a month and a monthly

outing. We raise money for the Smith Family and are also involved with the Learning for Life program.

Check out our club on www.view.org.au/ 1645.html.

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TEWANTIN What! You haven’t been to Tewantin?

Ward Park Sidoni Street Grainger Ward was one of the first Europeans to select land in the area. His property included much of what is now the commercial area of Tewantin. He later relinquished this land and his next selection was known as Ward’s Estate.

Ward Park and Ward Street are also named after him.

Royal Mail Hotel Corner Poinciana Avenue and Diyan Street Ned Murdoch, a former Cobb & Co coach driver, built the original fourroomed hotel in 1882. The Royal Mail Hotel had numerous owners before burning down in 1939 and was replaced by the current building in 1941.

F.R. Bickle and Son (Council Office) 3 Pelican Street A cabinet and joinery business was established on this site in 1928. The family later built Bickle’s Hardware across the street.

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lighted with the range of clothing and shoes available for you to browse through.

There’s something for every budget and taste or perhaps you’d prefer an attractive addition to your home decor? It’s all there waiting to delight you.

You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes time to eat. Being a river town just upstream from the ocean, seafood is the obvious choice, so fresh you’ll swear it’s still flapping! But there’s so much more to choose from, including Asian and delicious pizzas.

How much better could it get, sitting in one of the many restaurants and cafes that dot the river bank, chilling out and wondering what the poor people are doing!

Many of our readers belong to seniors groups and if you’re wondering where to go for somewhere different, organise a day out at Tewantin, the friendly village on the Noosa River.

You’ll soon be back for more.

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YOU don’t know what you’re missing! From its earliest days to its modern cosmopolitan persona, Tewantin has always been the perfect place to relax, enjoy a meal with friends and just feel good about life in general and yourself in particular. Despite a booming popularity, Tewantin has carefully preserved its friendly village atmosphere. Locals greet you warmly as you stroll along the banks of the Noosa River.

The level paths make it easy to keep fit while the promise of a coffee with mates is almost as alluring as watching pelicans on the pristine waters. If history is your thing, you can easily spend a relaxing hour or two over a cold drink or meal at the Royal Mail while studying its fascinating range of photos. The pub has been welcoming visitors since its conception as a tiny four-room building in 1882 built to accommodate Cobb and Co passengers.

Perhaps you should save your stop at the Royal Mail as a reward after walking the Heritage Trail.

Learn a little about Tewantin’s history as a timber town and landing place for fortune hunters heading up to the rich Gympie goldfields.

Pick up a Heritage Walk brochure at the Parkyn Hut Tourist and Heritage Information Centre, itself a delightful little settler’s cottage, transported from Gympie and which has served as a home and cobbler’s shop in its time.

Now it plays host to visitors, with knowledgeable and friendly volunteers who love to have a chat and pass on their wealth of information.

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Making the decision to move to live in Tewantin a year ago was one of the best decisions Gwen made

Dianne Kennett of Tewantin enjoyed lunch at the Royal Mail Hotel with her daughter Rebecca Kennett and grand-daughter Sophie Sweeney from Peregian Springs

Pam Walsh of Pomona shopping for shoes at Tewantin Shoes

Visitors from Wiggan, Anne and Bill Crompton and Don and Pat Chaplin from South Australia sampling some of Richies Bakeries delicious pies

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There are plenty of spots close to and sometimes right inside Tewantin where bird lovers can go to watch and photograph an amazing array of feathered friends. For example: In Wooroi Day Use Area opposite Carramar on the Tewantin-Cooroy Road you’ll hear the scratchy cry of a green catbird or if you sit quietly you may see a shy wompoo fruit dove. White-throated treecreepers and yellow-tailed black cockatoos can also be found.

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Fresh Healthy ageing in the garden

Why mosquitoes seem to bite some people more THERE’S always one in a crowd, a sort of harbinger of the oncoming mosquito onslaught: a person mosquitoes seem to target more than others.

What is it about these unlucky chosen few that makes them mosquito magnets?

There are hundreds of mosquito species and they all have slightly different preferences when it comes to what or who they bite.

But only females bite; they need a nutritional hit to develop eggs.

Mosquitoes are stimulated by a number of factors when seeking out a blood meal. Initially,

they’re attracted by the carbon dioxide we exhale.

Body heat is probably important too, but once the mosquito gets closer, she will respond to the smell of a potential blood source’s skin. Studies have suggested blood type (particularly type O), pregnancy and beer drinking all make you marginally more attractive to mosquitoes. But most of this research uses only one mosquito species. Switch to another species and the results are likely to be different.

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There are up to 400 chemical compounds on human skin that could play a role in attracting (and perhaps repulsing) mosquitoes.

This smelly mix, produced by bacteria living on our skin and exuded in sweat, varies from person to person and is likely to explain why there is substantial variation in how many mozzies we attract. Genetics probably plays the biggest role in

this, but a little of it may be down to diet or physiology.

One of the best studied substances contained in sweat is lactic acid. Research shows it’s a key mosquito attractant, particularly for human-biting species such as Aedes aegypti.

This should act as fair warning against exercising close to wetlands; a hot and sweaty body is probably the “pick of the bunch” for a hungry mosquito!

Probably the most famous study about their biting habits demonstrated that the mosquitoes that spread malaria (Anopheles gambiae) are attracted to Limburger cheese. The bacteria that gives this cheese its distinctive

aroma is closely related to germs living between our toes! That explains why these mosquitoes are attracted to smelly feet.

Researchers are trying to unscramble the irresistible smelly cocktails on the skins of “mosquito magnets”.

But the bad news is that if you’re one of these people, there isn’t much you can do about it other than wearing insect repellents.

The good news is that you may one day help isolate a substance, or mixes of substances that will help them find the perfect lure to use in mosquito traps. We could all then possibly say goodbye to topical insect repellents altogether.

OLDER people who may find it hard to complete tasks around the home and garden, or who no longer have the tools required to do these tasks will welcome the services provided by Home & Garden Handy Helpers, based at Buddina on the Sunshine Coast. “People who live alone may need an extra pair of hands to get the job done. That’s where we can help,” says Sheryn Nourse who helps run the service and has worked in the home and community care industry for more than 25 years.

“Gardening is such an important part of healthy ageing. But as we age it sometimes becomes more difficult to maintain a garden. Because of illness or loss of mobility the garden can become a source of worry a frustration with an ongoing battle to stay on top of the weeds and maintenance,” Sheryn said.

Home & Garden Handy Helpers provide flexible services which exceed customers’ expectations at affordable prices.

Contact Sheryn on (07) 5450 1798 or 0457 819 191 or visit www.homegardenhelp.com.au (Apology: In the February issue of Seniors Newspaper, a story incorrectly referred to Home & Garden Handy Helpers as being based in Toowoomba.

We apologise for this error).

Cameron Webb, Clinical Lecturer and Principal Hospital Scientist, Sydney University

Craft Cottage Winter School THE Buderim Craft Cottage will be holding a Winter School in June and the Buderim patchworkers will be hosting Victorian professional tutor Naroli Henderson for three workshops. The first workshop (June 17) is a no sew class combining art theory with practical exercises. The second workshop (June 18-19) is creating an art quilt using techniques including painting, fusing and stitching. The third

workshop (June 20) is a one day workshop – to create an entire piece from fused layers of Angelina fibre. All fellow quilters are invited to attend any or all of these workshops with

Naroli, it’s not confined to the Buderim group. You must book, as these classes fill quickly.

Other classes are also available during the Winter School, in painting,

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endent p e d In g in y a t S d an

Lyle and Geoff celebrate 60 years married in Kerang at St Queensland Landcare John’s Church of En- award in 1995. gland. It was a rainbow They had three children wedding with the brides- Julie, Peter and Alan RIP maids wearing lemon, pale 1982. They are also very green and mauve proud of their only granddresses. The rest is his- child, Yasmin.

Geoff and Lyle say their tory…

Lyle and Geoff lived for 5 sixty years of married life years on the Wellington’s have passed so quickly farm originally selected and they are thankful to land, by then a wheat and have been blessed with “Quit Cigarettes In 60 Minutes, is a Complete Drug sheep farm. Later Geoff good health and have Free Proven Process, With Massive Success Rates, selected land at been able to happily share Backed By Life-Time Guarantee*.

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“There is no need for women in the Caloundra area to put off having a breast screen any longer. It’s quick, simple, convenient, and free, and there is abundant parking at the shopping centre site,” Ms Hart said.

“This BreastScreen van is an additional *General Care *Biomechanical Assessments *Paraffin wax foot baths service we’re providing to local women to give them better access to BreastScreen Queensland. Women can also still have their mammograms at the Shop 2, 1 Heidi St, Kuluin (Behind McDonalds) screening service at Caloundra Hospital.” Appointments are one-on-one with specially trained female health professionals and breast screens are read independently by two doctors.

To make an appointment at the Pelican Waters mobile or the Caloundra Public Hospital call 13 20 50. Saturday appointments are available and referrals are not required.

LYLE (nee Pay) and Geoff Wellington celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on the 5 th February 2015 with family and friends at the Nambour Golf Club.

Both from farming families, Geoff and Lyle met at Swan Hill quite by chance. Geoff was only staying overnight on his holidays and had decided to go to the local Ag. Ball.

Geoff says he noticed Lyle in a pink ball gown as she entered the hall and asked for a dance.

Two years later on the 5th February, 1955, they were

BreastScreen mobile service comes to Pelican Waters CALOUNDRA women can access free mammograms when the BreastSceen Queensland mobile van rolls in to Pelican Waters later this month.

BreastScreen Queensland Health Promotion Officer Kelly Hart said women from Caloundra and the surrounding areas were urged to take advantage of the free mobile service which was visiting the Pelican Waters Shopping Village from 23-28 February 2015. Ms Hart said breast cancer impacted more than 2500 Queensland women and their families every year. “There is no way to prevent breast cancer, so early detection is vitally important,” she said.

“Regular two-yearly breast cancer screening is still the best way to find breast cancer early – well before a women or her doctor can feel anything.

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Cancer Volunteering CANCER Council Qld has vacancies available for suitable volunteers in their Cancer Connect and Hospital Visiting program. Please contact via our website: www.cancerqld.org.au or our volunteer hotline on 1300 851 957 for more details.

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FEELING GOOD

dent n e p e d In g in y a t S and Exercise and Osteoarthritis: An Unexpected Friendship

TOM pushed himself up from the chair, pressing into the arm rests to raise his body. As he walked toward me his left leg limp was obvious. I met Tom as part of a study into exercise and knee osteo-arthritis (OA). His story was like many I had heard before: an active

life coming to a grinding stand still – literally, because of knee OA. Tom had to leave the police patrol team that he had worked with for nearly 20 years and go into an administrative role. He struggled to walk onto the golf course, let alone play 18

holes, and the social club touch footy team was certainly not going to happen this season. He had gained weight which exacerbated his knee problems and daily life was starting to become hard work. Tom’s sense of self was also taking a hit and the future held no

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sign of change. By the time I saw him he was getting desperate. “I am really looking forward to this” he said, “I am hoping that it will be the start of getting some life back.” Tom’s story is typical. Osteo-arthritis affects over 7% of the Australian population with incidence dramatically increases with age, doubling between 40 and 60. This painful degradation is most commonly found in joints that carry a lot of load, such as the hip and knee.

Exercise may seem counter-intuitive as a treatment for a joint issue, but it works. The key is to make sure it is the right exercise. Here are some simple tips to help find a suitable activity.

1. Take a load off.

Swimming is the perfect example of this- the weight of the body is held up by the water rather than going through the hip and knee to the ground.

2. Substitute cushion.

Keep in mind that the natural cushions in your

joints are wearing away, and give them a hand.

Wear shoes that provide good cushioning when you land, try an elliptical cross trainer rather than a treadmill or try slow smooth activities like tai chi, rather than short, sharp pounding actions like jumping.

3. Keep moving.

Cyclic movement of the joint has also been shown to reduce the production of chemicals that cause inflammation and pain. Muscles in the legs also act like pumps, stimulating the flow of blood back up to the heart from the feet.

4. Be regular Studies show that short bouts (30 minutes) of exercise 3+ times a week are most effective for reducing symptoms of OA. 5. Get a puff up.

It does need to be work! If you are puffing and breaking a sweat for more than a couple of minutes then you are moving into the aerobic zone. This is important for weight loss and has been shown to be beneficial for brain

function.

6. Do not overdo it Start slowly, especially if you have not done any exercise for a while.

It is better to start lightly and build up gradually rather than shock the system with a full on work out on day 1. Progressively increasing the amount of exercise gives the body time to adapt and reinforce soft tissue structures to support weak joints.

7. Keep going One week of exercise is not going to make a lasting difference to your joint health. By 4 weeks there should be a clear improvement, and hopefully by then the habit will have stuck!

If you need help

developing a workout plan, an accredited exercise physiologist can help with appropriate exercise selection and progression. Tailored workouts have been shown to be more successful than generic in reducing OA symptoms in the long term.

After 8 weeks of regular cycling Tom has lost weight and gained strength in his legs. Just like many of the other participants in the study, he now has a sense of achievement and is continuing with his new exercise regime.

Josie Grigg for Bond University. hhtp:// www.kneeresearch.org.au/cyclingexercises-for-kneeosteoarthritis

Arthritis Support Group THE Arthritis Queensland Sunshine Coast Support Group meets at 12.45pm to 2pm on Thursday 5th March at the Maroochydore RSL Sub-Branch, 106 Memorial Ave Maroochydore. The Speaker this month is Ainslie Davis, a Podiatrist who will talk about the Benefits of Healthy Feet with Arthritis. For more information or a chat phone Mary 5441 2259 or 0403 339 057.

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What time does the sun rise at Machu Picchu?

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Hop on and stay on!

Hitch Hiking in NZ JUDY Beal in 1972, aged 22, sitting on the rail of the inter islander ferry travelling from Wellington to Picton in New Zealand as a young Australian backpacker “young and free”!

I left Brisbane on the New Zealand Airlines on my own with only an old suit case, my Tev Rangatira ferry bakelite radio, with no plans except I was going to Auckland; much to the horror of my parents. Arriving at Auckland with no plans in place, some of the young Aussies headed to the Salvation Citadel which was like a large boarding house, where we had a single room with just a bed, cupboard and a key. After there, I found employment as a waitress. My first job was at the Portage Resort Hotel in the Marlborough Sounds. On arrival at Picton I caught a small boat to the Sounds where I travelled on the back of a delivery truck that took stores to the Portage.

It was a wonderful experience for 12 months hitchhiking and working around New Zealand.

Judy Beal

Coffee in Paris

BUDGET or orBOUTIQUE BOUTIQUE BUDGET

MY husband and I travelled to Paris in 2012. I had booked us into a “budget hotel” which was in a lovely neighbourhood and only a 10 minute walk to the Eiffel Tower Knowing that hotels in Europe do not always have tea and coffee making facilities, I took with me a small immersion hot water element, mug and coffee so that I could make a coffee in the morning before breakfast.

The first morning, looking forward to my coffee, I filled my mug with water and plugged in the immersion element, then “bang” and the power went off in the room.

Now I would have to go downstairs and try to explain we had no power, but first hide the element. I opened the

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ON an Asian Cruise earlier this year the ship spent a day in Shanghai. We decided to catch the Hop on Hop off Bus to see the sights, it was very cold so we opted for a closed in upstairs. There were 10 other passengers all Chinese sitt ing near us. We set off enjoying the ride , stopping several times, then about twenty minutes later we stopped and all 10 Chi nese went downstairs and got off, we took no notice and continued to sit and sit, eventually we decided to go dow nstairs only to find the bus locked and the driver gone. There was no emergency button to open the doors only an axe to break a window, which we didn’t dare do, so we stood by the doors frantically waving at the numero us passersby who just waved back!! an old lady selling noodle s thought it was hilarious and just laughed! After a while my hus band decided to blow the horn to attract attention, luckily the driver had left the keys, he’d obviously gone to lunch or something so hoping for the best as everything was in Chines e in the cab he pressed the horn till a Chinese man, who luc ky for us spoke English said he would go and look for the driver.

Eventually they returned and after a heated discussion and much relief we were put on another bus and continued our tour some 30 minutes late.

We’ll never forget our adventure in Shanghai.

Sheila and Gilbert Cleave r

door and there were no lights on in the hallway, then I heard staff apologising to some of the guest going in for breakfast that there was a power cut and the power would be back on shortly. I had blown the power in the entire hotel! Thankfully the power was back on in a few minutes.

I did not make another coffee in that hotel.

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EAT Wagga RSL – the Club Bistro offers ten $10 lunch choices with complimentary ice cream, Monday to Friday.

EAT Cottontail Winery Fine dining with mains around $38, also a full tapas menu and wood-fired pizzas.

SLEEP Mercury Motor Inn – airconditioned rooms, wifi access, pool and barbeque, $70 per night.

SLEEP The Manor – two-storey federation boutique B&B with luxury spa suites at Wagga Wagga, King George Suite $250 per night.

DO Stroll the nature walk along the banks of the Murrumbidgee River and cool off with a dip at Wagga Beach. Cast in a line and angle for a metre-plus Murray Cod. Visit the Botanic Gardens and take a fun ride on the miniature railway for $2.

DO Visit the award winning Charles Sturt University Winery. Hit the skies with Wagga Warbirds ultimate adventure flight $495pp. Take a master pasta class and learn to make gnocchi and ravioli, $145pp, or try your hand at one of the gourmet cooking courses with Food I Am.

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The Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon ALLAN BLACKBURN

WHEN you arrive at Bryce Canyon in the American state of Utah, there are no towering cliffs or anything spectacular and you wonder when you will see something worthwhile. Then you take a ride to Bryce Point and as you come around the last bend, there it is – one of the most amazing sights on earth. Thousands and thousands of spires and pillars in the red and orange sandstone stand like stark sentinels in a strange surreal panorama. Known locally as hoodoos, they come in all shapes and sizes and seem to stretch forever. It takes your breath away.

The countryside is soft sandstone, once under the ocean but now over 2500 metres high.

Over millions of years, rain and wind have

eroded the rock into fantastic shapes with bridges, windows and doorways in the rock.

The region receives heavy snowfalls and the freezing water helps expand tiny cracks in the rock, eventually resulting in their breaking down.

Some hoodoos have a cap of slightly moreresistant rock, adding to the eerie nature of this wonderful landscape.

The panorama can be seen from a number of viewpoints stretching in an arc around Bryce Amphitheatre. A Rim Trail allows hikers to experience the entire spectacle, stretching for 16 km for the adventurous (or young) to savour. Every viewpoint offers something different.

You just have to listen to some of the comments of fellow travellers to appreciate that this is indeed a world-class

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phenomenon: “I’ve never seen anything like this before”, “What an amazing landscape”, “It can’t get any better than this”, “I’m just gob-smacked”.

The hoodoos have been called “poetry in stone”. The light changes continually and the shifting shadows dramatically recompose the scene.

From a cold start to the morning, the temperature can soar by noon. The park remains open through winter when snow brings another dimension of wonder.

Just when you think it can’t get any better, a hike down into the hoodoos on one of the many trails is another mind-bending experience. To view them from below is incredible, they seem to shout at the sky and reach for the clouds.

Fantastic shapes emerge: you see an

Easter Island statue, that one is two lovers kissing, over there is a bishop presiding over his flock, that group is a castle, there are the Chinese terra-cotta warriors. The imagination can run wild. A bonus for staying in the area is the night sky is just ablaze with stars. The sky is said to be one of the clearest on the continent.

Rangers offer telescopes on organised nights. Two campgrounds offer several hundred sites.

Bryce Canyon Lodge provides luxury accommodation within

walking distance of the canyon rim. Just a few kilometres from the park are several hotels in Bryce Canyon City.

Free shuttles provide access to all points of interest and run every 10 minutes or so. Entry into the park costs $25 for seven days.

It is an incredibly popular place and the crowds can be somewhat overwhelming on busy days. It is best to avoid public holidays and school holidays. If it is not on your list of places to visit, it should be – you will not be disappointed.

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Cairns expecting bumper crop this year

BY PHIL HAWKES

AFTER several years of low growth, Cairns is well and truly on the move as a holiday destination for S.E. Queenslanders. Despite the April 2014 blow-in from an unwelcome young lady called Ita, total domestic visitor numbers to Cairns for the year ending September 2014 rose by a modest 1.2%. But according to Kate Duffy of Tourism Tropical North Queensland, arrivals from Brisbane went up by 50% in the same period. This is a remarkable figure indicating a positive trend for Cairns to regain its mojo as a destination Hot Spot. There are some good reasons for this recent success. Many of us from S.E. Qld have been to Cairns more than once in the past, and possibly it had slipped off our radar.

We’ve had such an overwhelming fascination with overseas travel and cruises that traditional holiday places suffered. A lack of exciting new Cairns destination products didn’t help. All this is changing.

The city itself has had a brush-up, with new hotel brands such as Pullman entering the market, providing a more genuine 5 star offering at reasonable rates. There are plenty of decent 3 and 4 star lodgings and B&Bs as well. And from recent experience, it’s at last possible to get a decent barista coffee in many places around town…an essential for those of us who demand our morning hit. There are plenty of excellent dining choices too, ranging from the Great Aussie Informal [pubs] to multi-ethnic cafes and fine dining in the hotels. All with a tropical flavour, of course. Another reason for growing numbers is the availability and cost of air fares from just $69 one way. Cairns Airport CEO, Kevin Brown, said the introduction of Tigerair’s Brisbane – Cairns service in April last year was a boost to domestic seat capacity into the city. “The new Tigerair service is a great success,” Mr Brown said.

Apart from its laid-back city lifestyle, Cairns is a great base for many other attractions of the region.

Here are some highlights: • A daytrip to the Outer Barrier Reef for diving, snorkelling or just watching the marine life from a glass bottom boat • A cruise to Green Island where you can snorkel off the beach • A ferry to Fitzroy Island’s beaches and coral gardens • Nearby Palm Cove for alfresco dining and spa treatments • The Skyrail or scenic train to Kuranda with its colourful markets • The world’s oldest surviving tropical rainforest in the Daintree • A road trip to Port Douglas for fine restaurants and the Sunday markets • Spanish castles at Paronella Park • The Atherton Tablelands for a hot air balloon flight and farmers’ markets • Cairns Botanic Gardens for magnificent tropical flora and horticulture With so many things to do, and with the advent of affordable flights from Brisbane [book early to get cheapest fares], rediscovering Cairns should be on your radar. No wonder the local tourism industry is excited about the prospect of a bumper year in 2015. www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au www.tigerair.com.au

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Jody Allen is the owner and founder of the facebook phenomenon, Stay at Home Mum. Jody started the facebook page from her home in Gympie in 2011 when she was made redundant whilst on maternity leave and had a mere $50 a week to spend on groceries. She started Stay at Home Mum so that she could share all her tips and hints on living simply. She wanted to make ‘being frugal’ cool! Stay at Home Mum now has a massive 472, 806 facebook followers and employs 40 staff in locations around Australia and one overseas.

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Venue: Pomona Memorial Hall Date: Saturday 7th March Time: 9.30am – 12.00 Cost: $20.00 – includes the best morning tea ever! * Every year the Community House donates the proceeds of our morning tea to charity. This year we are donating to ‘PANDA’. PANDA is committed to a community where perinatal depression and anxiety are recognised and the impact on women, men and their families are minimised through acknowledgement, support and education. If you would like to donate to this charity, the link is https:// www.mycause.com.au/payment/charity/55. Bookings are essential phone 5485 2427.

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THOSE nostalgic wartime songs, The White cliffs of Dover, We’ll Meet Again, A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, Land of Hope and Glory and powerhouse choral pieces such as The Dam Busters theme and many more will feature in in our Wartime Melodies concert. This Caloundra Chorale and Theatre Co. concert will cover songs from the period of the Boer War to WW2 and will also include some wonderful prose and poetry, capturing the experience and sentiment of the wartime era.

A scripted programme, it will feature our choir, soloists and small groups in a trip down memory lane. Choir conductor and soloist, Sarah Sullivan will be supported by popular soloists, Colin Butcher, Helen Duffy, Julie Marks, Peter Gotobe and many more. Once again, the concert will be accompanied by the effervescent Neil Booth and Margaret Humphreys.

This is a limited season and bookings are essential. CCTC Theatre, 3 Piringa Street, Wurtulla on April 17, 18 at 7.30 pm and 18, 19 at 2pm.

Tickets Adults $20, Conc $18, FOC members groups $15 children $10. Bookings Ph 5437 2719.

Opera Queensland presents The Adventures of Figaro QUEENSLAND Opera comes to Caloundra with the high-energy performance of The Adventures of Figaro based on Rossini’s much-loved opera, The Barber of Seville.

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Local landscapes the inspiration for new exhibition BUTTER Factory Arts Centre is pleased to welcome two new exhibitions showcasing the works of three popular artists. Zest showcases Noosa artists Sam Vatovey and Kym Angelique Nelson, who’ve both drawn inspiration from local landscapes to produce their works. Award-winning artist Chris Postle has also drawn inspiration from the natural world in his exhibition, Coastal Awareness. Gallery Director Nina Shadforth says Chris is passionate about achieving difficult and challenging subjects and he is fast becoming one of Australia’s more notable artists.

“Chris’s artwork continues to impress, as well as collect sought-after awards,” she says.

After 20 years living abroad, Sam Vatovey says seeing the Australian landscape on her return home was as though seeing it for the first time, which has inspired her latest works.

“Sam Vatovey and Kym Angelique Nelson are vivid and dramatic in their style and their works will surely captivate viewers,” Ms Shadforth said.

The exhibitions run until 14 March at Butter Factory Arts Centre, 10 Maple Street, Cooroy.

PSA Concert dates THE Caloundra Chorale and Theatre Company will once again present a series of Pleasant Sunday Afternoon fund raising concerts to be held at the CCSA Hall in Nutley Street at 2pm on the first Sunday of the month throughout 2015.

Dates as follows - May 3rd, June 7th, July 5th, Aug 2nd, Sep 6th, Oct 4th Admission $9 and $5 for Members and Friends of the Chorale. Afternoon tea included.

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community news Gallipoli 1915: a century on

Maroochydore VIEW Club MAROOCHYDORE VIEW Club’s next luncheon will be held on Friday, 24th April 2015 at 11am at the Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club. The cost is $23.

Newcomers are always welcome at our luncheons. If you would like to attend our meeting or hear more about our VIEW Club, please contact Terri on 5445 3392 Below is a photo taken at one of our fun morning coffee get togethers.

Pic: courtesy Australian War Memorial

AN international conference hosted by the Australian War Memorial and the Australian National University will be held in Llewellyn Hall, Australian National University, Canberra between 18thand 20 March this year.

The Gallipoli campaign of 1915 was one of the most controversial campaigns of the First World War. The major allied powers aimed at shortening the war by eliminating Turkey, but the campaign ended in complete failure and over 140,000 allied casualties.

One hundred years later, the campaign still generates mythology and debate over the strategy and planning, the real or illusory opportunities for success, and the causes of failure.

The campaign involved military and

naval forces from many nations around the world, and the lingering memory of Gallipoli continues to play a central role in the national narratives of Australia, New Zealand, and Turkey.

On the centenary of Gallipoli, Australia’s national memorial and museum of war joins with Australia’s national university to host this major international conference. Leading historians from all the countries who contributed forces to the campaign will present the most current perspectives on the many faces of Gallipoli.

Please contact Paulina Leko at Conference Logistics for any enquiries relating to the conference.

Paulina can be contacted on (02) 6281 6624 or paulina@conlog.com.au.

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Floodlines exhibition tells Queensland’s story SUNSHINE Coast Libraries, in partnership with the State Library of Queensland, present the exhibition Floodlines on display at Nambour Library until March 4. Floodlines is a State Library of Queensland travelling display using technology to share memories of the 2010-11 floods and Cyclone Yasi.

The resilience of Queenslanders in times of adversity is at the heart of Floodlines, and is a special project that helps make sense of the past and acknowledges the spirit of recovery.

Queensland State Librarian Janette Wright said this is also a chance for communities to collect material, record local memories, create digital stories, and promote those stories online – helping to add to Queensland’s collective memory.

“Augmented reality technology will also allow visi-

tors to use the iPads provided to simulate the effects of the floods and Cyclone Yasi on several Queensland areas,” she said.

“Finally, through photos in the Flood and Cyclone Mosaic, Queenslanders help tell the rich and complex story of a summer we will never forget.

“Community members are also encouraged to upload their own photos to the Mosaic, and contribute to the regional and State’s memory.

Contributions to the Mosaic will be considered for inclusion in State Library Queensland’s John Oxley Library’s collection.”

The virtual exhibition can be found on State Library Queensland’s website, www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/ events/travel.

This exhibition is supported by ABC Open.

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THE Sunshine Coast Concert Band will present a Mexican Fiesta Dance on Saturday 14th March at 7.30pm at the Kawana Community Hall, Nanyima Street, Buddina. Bookings are essential so contact Helen Winter on 5477 1037. Tickets only $15 per person. BYO drinks and snacks.

Brisbane Symphony Orchestra celebrate 25 years with Coast audiences THE Brisbane Symphony Orchestra celebrates their 25th Anniversary of music making in style with an All Beethoven Show at Sunshine Coast Council’s Lake Kawana Community Centre at 3pm on Sunday, March 22.

Brisbane Symphony Orchestra (formerly named Brisbane Sinfonia) was formed in 1990. Members of the orchestra are drawn from all walks of life, including medical specialists, lawyers and professional musicians engaged in music education. The orchestra has had marked success, due in great measure to the efforts of founding conductor and artistic director Antoni Bonetti.

Brisbane Symphony Orchestra currently performs up to eight concerts per year in Brisbane and other regional centers.

The All Beethoven Show will showcase

a range of Beethoven classics including the Coriolan overture, Violin Concerto and the famous Symphony No 7. The show will be conducted by Antoni Bonetti and host special guest Brendan Joyce, Violinist and Leader of Camerata of St John’s. Described as “dynamic” byThe Australian, Brendan frequently appears in the Australian Festival of Chamber Music.

Adult tickets are $30, Concession $25 and $15 for school aged children. Tickets can be purchased at the Lake Kawana Community Centre box office and online at www.scvenuesandevents.com.au Lake Kawana Community Centre is located at 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina and offers car parking in close proximity to the venue.

Of Peace and War

Our next edition of Sunshine Coast Seniors Newspaper is March 30 Deadline for copy is March 18

IN line with the ANZAC Centenary Commemorations, Caloundra Regional Gallery is showcasing World War I stories and personal struggles reflecting on the impact to the community.

The watercolours and oils provide a contemplative modern day experience of visiting the WW1 battlefields of Northern France, whilst intricate painted and embroidered artworks on loan from the Dalai Lama’s Art School in Dharamsala offer messages of peace.

Ceramic works, sculptural artist books, poetry and aural histories capture the empathic nature of humanity and characterise the entrenched altruism of the human spirit.

This exhibition will feature at Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Avenue, next to Caloundra Library from Wednesday 25 March to Sunday 10 May.

A little humor!

MOST seniors never get enough exercise. So, in his wisdom,God decreed that seniors would become forgetful that they would have to search for their glasses, keys, and other things misplaced and move around more. And God looked down and saw that it was good.

Then God saw there was yet another need. So God in his wisdom made seniors lose coordination that they would drop things, which would require them to bend and reach and stretch. And God looked down and saw that it was good.

Then God considered the functioning of senior bladders and decided that in His wisdom there might be calls of nature more frequently, requiring more walking to the relief station, which would burn calories. God looked down and saw that it was good.

Seniors were obliged to exercise more from these senior shortcomings and did become more active as a result. So if you find you are required to get up and down more as you age, remember it’s God’s will and in your best interest, even though you mutter under your breath . . . . . I sure am glad that GOD is looking after me!

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ACROSS 2 Goes further down 7 Cruel trick 8 A scrap 10 Wanted 11 Space 12 Group of actors 13 Smoothing device 14 Strain 16 Half 18 Not many 20 Top set 21 Regretting 22 Act of quickening

DOWN 1 Singers in group 2 Part of pedestal 3 Free from 4 Not public 5 Relatives 6 Type of drink 9 Austere 15 Very cold 17 Marvellous drink 18 Leg bone 19 Cause to happen

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2 Gets lower English river enclosures 7 Exclamation of surprise gets a ten for a practical joke 8 A jot in the Greek alphabet 10 Seriously wanted a title indeed 11 Part of house giving enough space 12 Throw down calcium on the street 13 Level surface around Nepal 14 Used fist to separate coarse parts 16 Disseminate with just half 18 Not many seen in ends of the draw 20 Lie about note for special group 21 Being sorry you finished in circle 22 I’m out in salt causing invigoration

1 Rich stores provided for them singing in choir 2 Father with nothing in a pedestal 3 Former spoiled pet holds many not subject to some obligation 4 Military rank belonging to just one person 5 See cousin first in different relatives 6 Turf a drink named with water

Dave Reynolds to present The Johnny Cash Show

9 A light cord net turned unpleasantly dry 15 Very cold set of gear if turned outside and finished 17 Magic potion in helix irruption 18 Human bone finishes off the form you bear 19 Not strong about right to carry out something

Word Trivia Chrononhotonthologos (20 letters) is the longest word with only one repeated vowel. Two other long words with this property are strengthlessnesses (18 letters) and defencelessnesses (17 letters).

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DAVE Reynolds presents The Johnny Cash Show a fabulously entertaining hi-energy show.

Multi award winning singer / songwriter / guitarist Dave Reynolds and his highly professional six-piece Rockabilly Show Band will take you on a thoroughly enjoyable recollection of this legendary performer.

His band will also feature songs and music from The Johnny Cash Show era from such great artists as Credence Clearwater, Patsy Cline, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, The Shadows and Roy Orbison. Many entertainers will come and go during your lifetime but only a very few will stay in your memory as will Dave Reynolds singing Johnny

Cash. His deep baritone voice has had people commenting that “We have seen many Johnny Cash shows but his is by far the best.” See what you think!

The show receives rave reviews and attracts full houses wherever it appears so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment. For more personal enjoyment, Dave will also perform your requests.

At The Events Centre, Caloundra on Saturday 14 March at 7.30pm Show | 5.30pm Bar Tickets: Full Price $49.00, Concession & Groups 10+ $45.00, Children U12 $12.00 Bookings call 07 5491 4240 or visit www.theeventscentre.com.au

Are you a singer? Join a Choir in 2015!

SPIRITSONG, Good Vibrations and Doonella A Cappella choirs are singing again. Tewantin and Cooroy. “Popular” and Classical. Email andrewjemmet@gmail.com for details

Who do you call…

Seniors Card 137 468 or 1800 175 500 (free call outside Brisbane) Centrelink: Retirement 132 300 Disability, Sickness & Carers 132 717 Employment Services 132 850 Seniors Enquiry Line 1300 135 500 Department of Veteran Affairs 133 254 or 1800 555 254 (Regional) National Information Centre on Retirement Investments (NICRI) 1800 020 110 National Aged Care Information 1800 200 422 www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

community news Australian Hibiscus Society Inc SUNSHINE Coast Branch wishes to advise members and friends our next monthly meeting is to be held on Sunday 8th April, 2015 at 10am Morning tea for 10.30am start at the Woombye School of Arts Hall, Blackall Street, Woombye. All welcome.

Contact No 5476 2771 for more information.

Become au fait with Croquet A FREE Come & Try with afternoon tea supplied at Headland Buderim Croquet Club, Syd Lingard Drive, Buderim on Sunday 1st Mar at 2pm. Contact 5477 7111 or Helen 5443 3339.

Mallets provided. Hat recommended and flat, covered in shoes necessary. Game played by all ages, socially or in competition, providing non stressful exercise.

Brisbane - a city that changed forever DO you remember when South Brisbane was just docks and fish markets? When dancers spun around the ballroom at Cloudland? Do you remember when World War II came knocking on our door?

In 1942 Brisbane was a big country town jumping at shadows, never knowing if that buzz in the air is a cicada or a squadron of merciless Japanese Zeroes. World War II took the city’s innocence, and that of 14-year-old Danny Fisher. Danny’s dashing pilot brother has been killed in the Bombing of Darwin. As Danny’s devastated family unravels, the teen finds a surrogate sibling in Andy, one of the Americans stationed in Brisbane. The American pilot takes Danny under his wing, and as the tension begins to rise between the Yank and Aussie servicemen, Danny hatches a reckless revenge plan against those who took his brother.

A Queensland Theatre Company world premiere drawing on true stories from the leafy streets of Brisbane in the middle of wartime, Matthew Ryan’s Brisbane is a lifeaffirming coming-of-age tale, with moments of sublime comedy amid a heartfelt tale of a family fragmented by tragedy. A living, breathing picture postcard from a time that could have been the making or breaking of a city.

Brisbane by Matthew Ryan from 11 April – 3 May at the Playhouse, QPAC. Tickets phone 136 246. queenslandtheatre.com.au

Soldiers marching down Queen Street, past the General Post Office, Brisbane, 1942 John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland Neg: 203559

Be careful what you wish for!

Charity Concert for Cancer A TRUCKIE walks into an outback cafe with an emu behind him. The waitress asks them for their orders.

“A hamburger, chips and a Coke,” says the truckie.

“Sounds great,” says the emu. “I’ll have the same.” A short time later, the waitress returns with the order.

“That will be $9.40 please,” and the truckie

Buderim Male Choir

A FUND raising Concert for Bloomhill Cancer Care at Buderim will be held on St David’s Day – Sunday 1st March.

The concert will be presented by the Buderim Male Choir and the program will include popular Welsh Folk Songs.

A special Guest artist will be acclaimed harpist and soloist Kim Kirkman.

This concert, raising much needed funds for this local cancer help centre will be at 2pm in St.Mark’s Anglican Church, Main Street, Buderim.

Admission is $15-00 (Available at the Door)-Includes A/Tea

reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change and pays.

The next day, the man and the emu come again. The truckie orders, the emu has the same, and again the truckie reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact amount. This goes on every day for a week. The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer.

Not all white bread in the 1940s I GREW up in Brisbane in the 30’s and 40’s. We had macaroni cheese on a regular basis because it was cheap. Remember the depression. We also had curry and rice on a regular basis. We had wholemeal bread every day. It was moist and quite dense. I ought to know because I was the only child at the Wilston State School who didn’t get white bread sandwiches. We did in fact have brown bread but my father told us it was just white bread with brown dye in it.

Muesli was a different kettle of fish altogether (to mix a metaphor). We called it chook food in Brisbane. The man next door kept chooks and it was my best friend’s job to give them their evening meal. It was our favourite chore. In the feed bin there was wheat, laying mash (Muesli) and bran and pollard. There was always a delicious aroma as soon as we lifted the lid. It was the pollard and we used to eat it by the handful. I have since found out that pollard is, indeed, wheatgerm! No wonder it smelt so fresh.

No-one knew how good it was for you, in the olden days.

Incidently, fat was collected, bacon from the frypan, mutton from the griller and beef from the the roast. It was all put in together and used over and over. It got richer and richer as all the drippings collected at the bottom. It was this that was used for ‘bread and dripping’, add salt and pepper and it was no poor man’s feast. The first Anzac biscuits were made with dripping.

Jeanne Banbury, Sippy Downs.

“Excuse me, mate, but how do you manage to always pull the exact change from your pocket?”

“Well,” says the truckie, “a few years ago, I was cleaning out the back shed and found an old lamp. When I cleaned it, a genie appeared and offered me two wishes.

“My first wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything, I would just put my hand in my pocket and the right amount of money would always be there.”

“That’s brilliant,” says the waitress. “Most

people would ask for a million dollars or something, but you’ll always be as rich as you want, for as long as you live.”

“That’s right. Whether it’s a gallon of milk or a Rolls-Royce, the exact money is always there.”

Still curious the waitress asks: And what’s with the emu?”

The truckie pauses, sighs, and says: “My second wish was for a tall bird with long legs who agrees with everything I say.”

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