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Ron Bishop stands shoulder to shoulder with budding aviation professionals from Caloundra High School

OPERATION Desert Storm veteran Ron Bishop was back in the firing line this week – only this time he was in the cross-hairs of a group of Caloundra State High School aviation students. However, the former US Special Operations Aviator and now CQUniversity senior lecturer stuck to his new mission: to bring the excitement and challenges of aviation to Sunshine Coast schools. Mr Bishop even dug into his wardrobe and brought some authentic US Air Force pilot uniforms for students to try on for size. Amid jokes about Tom Cruise and Top Gun, Mr Bishop said the life of an aviator provided an abundance of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for those willing to work for it. “Aviation has taken me around the world and even led to dining with the US President,” Mr

Bishop said. “But it takes a lot of determination, long hours and hard work to be successful. “Whether you’re forty thousand feet high with four failed engines or landing commercial jets from a control tower, a great aviation professional must be able to think on their feet. With the Sunshine Coast Airport receiving its first international passenger flight recently, Mr Bishop said it was the perfect time for students to pursue a career in an industry crying out for fresh talent. “The aviation industry is growing rapidly, with statistics showing that in 20 years time we will need twice as many pilots as we do today,” Mr Bishop said. “Our graduates have moved on to careers with some of the industry’s biggest names, including Qantas, Virgin and Boeing, as well as the Australian Defence Forces.”

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SENIORS NEWS Crossword solved by chance landing

TONY Bailey of Runaway Bay, Gold Coast, is a talented hobby photographer who enjoys sharing his wildlife photographs with Seniors Newspaper readers. Tony, 63, recently spent eight days on the island of Borneo in southeast Asia “trying to photograph wildlife in the rainforest and on the slopes of Mt

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THE time had come for William and Mary Grigor and their young family to move house from Mooloolah (now Alexandra Headlands), where William had been cutting cedar and other softwoods, to their new home called ‘Bankfoot House’ on their selection in the Glasshouse Mountains. All arrangements were in place for the newly established Cobb & Co coach service between Brisbane and Gympie to use the house as a lunch stop and staging point from November 1868. The family set off on horseback for their new home with eldest son, 4yr old John Grigor, strapped on his horse with blankets each end of the saddle to prevent him falling off. 2yr old Janet and 1yr old William (jnr) were carried by their parents on the front of their saddles. To add to the drama of the occasion, Mary Grigor was in an advanced state of pregnancy with their fourth child. The ride of some 25 miles (40km) took practically all day to accomplish. The home furnishings had previously been transported by bullock wagons. If moving a young family with all goods and chattels, whilst pregnant, was not a big enough challenge, there was a need for Mary Grigor to prepare a midday meal each day for a coach load of hungry passengers! Mary gave birth to James Grigor in January 1869. The Grigor family were the only European residents in the area for some ten years, and for the most part their closest neighbour (Isaac Burgess) was about 8 miles away (13km) at Mellum Creek. Bankfoot House continued as the staging point and

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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. The Memorial Wall provides a living memory of friends and loved ones Enquiries may be made on

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coach lunch stop until the coming of the railway in 1891. For further information contact: Friends of Bankfoot House, Phone 5493 0197 (Wednesdays) Email friends@bankfoothouse.org www.bankfoothouse.org

“It’s time to worry mate” – Save the Koala month

SEPTEMBER is Save the Koala Month, the annual awareness and fundraising campaign of the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF). The AKF is the principal not for profit, non-government organisation which has, for 25 years, been dedicated to saving the wild koala and its habitat. This year the theme is “It’s time to worry mate!” The reason is self explanatory – it’s time to worry about the plight of Australia’s rapidly declining national icon. The AKF estimates that no more than 80,000 and probably closer to 43,000 koalas remain in the wild. “Only half of these koalas are protected by recent legislation and it’s time to worry because these precious animals will not, as decision makers would like us to believe, always be there.” says Deborah Tabart OAM, CEO of the Australian Koala Foundation and long time campaigner in the fight to stop destruction of habitat and the rapid decline in wild koala numbers. Koalas are revered worldwide and everybody wants to help them. Donations received during Save the Koala Month will be allocated to the Koala Protection Bill, a one-stop piece of legislation that states: “You shall not harm them, you shall not harm their Joeys and you shall not harm their habitat.” The AKF believes this is the only way to fully protect the koala and stop them disappearing altogether from our bushland. How to help? Donation boxes will be on Newsagent’s counters across Australia. Also in Go Vita Health Food Stores and CUA (Credit Union Australia) branches. Or visit any Australian Geographic store to buy a koala fridge magnet. You can help by putting a Donation Box on a counter at work, the gym, school, your local cafe. Or by putting our “Koala +1” button on your website (easy instructions available at www.savethekoala.com.) Run an event, host a morning tea, have a garage sale, or just make a collection at the office. Or simply log on to www.savethekoala.com and donate directly. It’s easy to participate and every dollar makes a difference. Raise just $200 and the AKF will reward you with an Adopt-a- Koala Certificate for “Wattle” a real koala living in an Australian Sanctuary. Go to www.savethekoala.com/how-to-help/save-koala-month and be part of this very important campaign to save our remaining koalas.

SENIORS NEWS Where are they now?

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by Dick Bennett Wilson served their basic national service training at Holsworthy near Liverpool and then were transport unit members in the CMF Reserves. The picture was believed to be taken at a transport training bivouac at Appin west of Wollongong. Most of the national servicemen are believed to come from the Leura, Lithgow, Katoomba and lower Blue Mountains area. So if readers can identify any of the national servicemen in the picture, please contact Dale Hanley (Mt Gravatt) 3219 1141 or email Lloyd Wilson (Stanthorpe) lloydewil@tadaust.org.au

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Free go-cards for public transport seminar participants IN support of the Sunshine Coast Council’s Strategic Transport Strategy, the Pomona and District Community House will conduct two public seminars and give away free cashed up go-cards in a bid to boost the use of public transport across the Noosa Hinterland. The seminars, to be held at Pomona and Cooroy, will inform people about how they can maximise the value of their credit sized go-card, which is used to make electronic payments when boarding a bus or train. The go-cards will be included with a special information pack handed out to participants who book to attend. The pack will also contain an instruction manual and timetable information. The operation of Council Cabs – subsidised cab trips for pensioners from their home to the nearest doctor or local shopping centre – will also be explained. Both seminars are free. The cost is being met with the help of a council grant towards the Get Go-ing Noosa Hinterland initiative supported by Pomona and District Community House. “Recently we surveyed the Hinterland community about what things they liked about their area and what activities they wanted us to arrange. Somewhat surprisingly, among the responses was a clear desire to know more about the operation of public transport locally, so these public meetings are in response to that feedback,” said Heather Manders, the Community House coordinator. “We know our population is ageing quicker at this end of the Sunshine Coast, but we also have young

teens without a driver’s licence and people who want to walk, cycle and take public transport. Hopefully we will see more public transport services to the Hinterland, but we need to show support for what we have already.” The Pomona public transport seminar will be held at the Lawson Shed at 10 am on Thursday 30 August, while the Cooroy seminar will take place at the Cooroy Library at 10am on Thursday 6 September. A free morning tea will be provided at each meeting, which will last about an hour. A go-card tag on-off demonstration will be held afterwards at the local railway station. Heather said the guest speaker at each seminar would be Mr Robert Dow of the public transport advocacy group Rail Back On Track. Bookings are essential for catering purposes so phone 5485 2427. Cooroy and Pomona are served by the No.632 bus running between Cooran and Noosa Heads and the No.631 bus connecting Noosa Heads and Nambour Station via Cooroy. Return Citytrain passenger services operate twice a day between Gympie North and Brisbane. “The 632 service remains a temporary trial and we don’t want to see it go. As many people as possible should come to the meetings we have arranged to demonstrate support for what services we have. Robert Dow is also keen to hear from people about ways we can improve public transport across the Noosa Hinterland,” Heather said.

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SENIORS NEWS Caloundra Senior Citizens Club Inc THE Caloundra Senior Citizens Club held their AGM on Wednesday 8th August at the Nutley St Hall. The official guests were Judy McArdle and Sharon Bonney. About 120 members were in attendance. The new committee for 2012-2013 was installed by Sharon Bonney. President Ray Whiteley, Senior Vice

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Appreciation were also presented to Roger Asher and Lily Corby for their services. At the end of the official proceedings the members were entertained by a lively performance by Bazza followed by a roast dinner. The afternoon activities consisted of indoor bowls, hoy, 500 and mah jong. It is a friendly club and has a variety of activities to suit all tastes. On Monday there are Qi Gung and Gentle Exercise classes followed by indoor bowls and cards, namely 500, Bridge, Whist and Bolivia. Tuesday has 2 Tai Chi classes, beginners and advanced. Each Wednesday morning there is morning tea and entertainment followed by the afternoon activities. The third Thursday of each month there is a bus trip to an interesting destination. For further information please contact secretary Jill Barr 5491 5341.

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Which country’s capital city is on an island called Zealand? Which square in Moscow was the scene of military parades during the Cold War? What animal is Australia’s largest land predator? What nationality was Vasco Da Gama? Which nursery rhyme character had an aversion to arachnids? What is the nickname of the South African cricket team? Which active volcano is the most southerly? What is the unleavened bread cooked by Australian bushmen? What age preceded the Bronze Age? In a rugby league scrum, how many props are there? Which is further west: Melbourne or Mount Isa? In poker, what is the initial stake called? What metals usually comprise bullion? Which European capital city shares its name with a vegetable? Which bushranger gang clashed with police at Glenrowan in 1880? In which war was the Tet Offensive? What is the only vowel not found on the top line of a normal computer keyboard? What is a pyromaniac compelled to do? From which country did the potato originate? In financial circles, what does ASX stand for? Answers on page 12

SENIORS NEWS Kawana Senior Citizens

WHAT a wonderful ‘Christmas in July’, 86 Seniors had at ‘The River Deck Restaurant’ at the Noosa Marina in Tewantin on Wednesday July 25. Picture shows the Seniors President Mavis Farmer in black, with the Restaurant Owner Susan Baxby dressed up as a Tree, with the Snowman Danielle, the Reindeer Diana, and Mini Elf helper, Milla. The Noosa River Venue was glorious and the atmosphere electric, with the costumed staff delivering the scrumptuous Christmas Lunch. Kathy Sunners

from Esk, wonderfully entertained with Xmas Music and Santa topped the day off by giving each of the Kawana Seniors a Christmas gift. This was an extra special day out for the Members and they look forward to a repeat performance next year. The Kawana Seniors will be visiting Glass House Seniors in September by bus, where they always have an enjoyable social day out. In October the Caloundra Seniors are visiting the Kawana Seniors for an entertaining morning and BBQ lunch and then hav-

ing a 5 day Trip to Bayview Towers Motel at Yeppoon by bus and tilt train. The Members are then going to a concert and lunch on Bribie Island by bus, which now completes their year. Cost of being in this friendly Club is just $3.00 per morning & yearly subs of $5. Each morning you will receive a Lucky Door Ticket that could win you spins on their wheel or one of 2 fruit trays as well as a meat tray raffle. The Kawana Seniors, start at 9.30 am. Thursday Mornings, with musical entertainment with a delightful Morning Tea to follow. Games are then played throughout the morning. Join this very Friendly Senior’s Club, who meet at the Kawana Community Hall, just behind the Kawana Shopping World in Nanyima St. Buddina, near the Kawana Library. All Seniors are welcome. Phone their President, Mavis Farmer at 5493 3545, for any enquires, about this very active Seniors Club of Kawana Waters. If you are lonely, come along and meet other local Seniors and join in the fun. Members come from all over the Sunshine Coast – Sippy Downs, Mountain Creek, Glenfields, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Minyama, Buddina, Warana, Bokarina, Wurtulla & Currimundi.

Conondale Celebrates Centenary

DAY and Night Celebrations to be enjoyed by all at Conondale Conondale State School is Celebrating 100 years of Education on September 15 th 2012. The Coordinating Committee are planning a huge day and

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night of entertainment and memories. The day will start at 10.00am at the School itself with official opening, hall of fame, music and dancing, museum, roll call, maypole, photo memories, markets and stalls. At 4.00pm the

Conondale Hall will host the next part of the days celebrations, with drinks and food for those who want to get together over a drink and reminisce, then from 7.00pm there will be live music by band “Psychadella”, food, bar, dancing and fun right through until midnight. So mark on the calendar Saturday 15th September for a full day and night of fun and celebrations, when everyone is invited back to Conondale for the Centenary of Education Milestone. For more details contact the Conondale State School on CSS100@ conondaless.eq.edu.au or phone Jan Gray on 07 54 944571.

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SENIORS NEWS St Columban’s College 2012 reunion planned for October

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ST Columban’s College located at Caboolture is holding its annual reunion at the Irish Club in Brisbane on Friday 19 October. Former students, past and present teachers and Principals are welcome to attend. Prior to its move to Caboolture in 1995, the College was located at Albion and officially opened on 29 January 1928. AVEO now occupies the Albion site with some of the original school buildings utilised by AVEO. St Columban’s College was originally the property Highlands which was one of the stately homes of Brisbane. Highlands was purchased by Arch-

a feat as it was built by hand by the parents in 1962 who continued to work tirelessly to raise funds for construction of many buildings. The College acknowledges the tireless work undertaken by Parents and Friends Association secretary Jack Parry who passed away on 23 July 1965. As a tribute to him, the Jack Parry Memorial Hall was named after him. For two decades the Colformer students at an earlier reunion at the Irish lege hosted the ‘event of the year’ which was known as the Colana Carnival. This was the bigWhytecliffe was purbishop Duhig (Archgest show to be held in bishop of Brisbane) in chased for £20,000. 1926 and passed into the The swimming pool was Brisbane outside the hands of the Christian Brothers who were invited to run the College for the purpose of providing a Catholic education for young boys. AGED and Community Services Australia, the peak With the financial support body for mission-based aged care providers, wishes of Archbishop Duhig, the to express its deep concern regarding the reporting College expanded rapidly of aged care funding on the ABC’s PM and 7.30 proin the 1950’s. grams recently. “The vast majority of our aged care In 1959, Archbishop providers are responsible and ethical in the way they Duhig bought the adjoin- run their aged care services, which in the missioning property Whytecliffe based sector look after those most disadvantaged in for £30,000. Originally Australia. Their residents include the homeless, Inthis was to be used as digenous people, pensioners and those living in reclassrooms, but this did mote and rural Australia, where services are smaller not eventuate and and more costly to deliver,” Adj Prof John Kelly ACSA Whytecliffe was leased CEO said. “They provide the majority of aged care and continued to be used services in Australia and many of them just scrape by as flats and a reception with the funding they receive. They are required to venue. Later the property match funding to care needs in order to provide a between the College and decent standard of care for those they look after, and

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Ekka. In 1985 the primary school was phased out and the College focused on secondary education for years 8-12. In 1995, the College relocated to Caboolture. In 1996, the College introduced girls into year 8 and this laid the foundation for the establishment of a fully co-educational College in 1997. There are around 3000 past students registered with the past Students Association. The College had numerous notable former students. Some of these include Brian Ford (class of 55) who was the youngest winger selected for the Wallabiesin 1957 at aged 18. Former Wallaby Peter Moore and Trevor Gillmeister selected to play for both Queensland and Australia in Rugby League were also former students. The Past Students Association also publishes a newsletter called the ‘Eagle’ and runs other events including social cricket and golf days. For

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SENIORS NEWS Buderim VIEW Club BUDERIM VIEW Club will be holding its luncheon meeting on Wednesday 5th September 2012, at Clio’s on Rosemount, 246 Petrie Creek Road, Rosemount. The luncheon will feature a fashion parade by “Portofino” from the Gold Coast. Our Club welcomes visitors and new members who are looking for friendship with interesting people as well as a variation of activities. You are assured of a warm welcome so come along, have some fun and

make new friends. VIEW clubs are a valued part of the Smith family – funds raised are to assist the “Learning for Life Program” for children of underprivileged families. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women. If you require information about Buderim VIEW Club or would like to attend our luncheon meeting please phone Jenny 5493 2363. Luncheon bookings and cancellations please phone by 6 pm the Sunday before the luncheon.

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this device is able to deliver clearer television dialogue than any hearing aids on the market. Even if you wear hearing aids for the TV, this device beats them hands down in terms of clarity for speech.” The device, known as “TV Voice Pro”, has a simple tone control, up to 120 dB of volume, is completely wireless, and weighs just 55 grams. But it’s the focus on a patented speech circuitry that sets it apart from other headsets. Founder Don Hudson says, “Most headsets focus on stereo sound effects and

quality bass, but that stuff is all useless to those with hearing loss. Their main concern is to hear the TV dialogue, and the TV Voice Pro system uses circuitry that focuses on speech frequencies. That’s what makes it so effective. “It has been designed specifically for those with hearing loss. The purchase price is $299.00 and as a special offer, TV Voice Pro offer free delivery Australia wide. Simply call 1300 300 446 to place your order with the customer service team. You can also visit www.TvVoicePro.com.au

Bring a Friend Week and Open Day NOOSA U3A will be holding a Bring a Friend Week starting on Monday, 17/ 09/12 and finishing with an Open Day and sausage sizzle on Saturday, 22/09/ 12. Bring a Friend Week allows the 600 members of this vibrant organisation to invite those friends who would like to drop in and see what goes on but never get round to making the date. Friends can join in on classes, free of charge for their attendance or refreshments. Open Day will allow everyone to dis-

cover the wealth of classes and activities on offer, with a major aim to introduce people who have never used the internet before to come and have a go with one to one tuition. Members will help with showing people round, assisting with the computer classes, introducing visitors to the arts and languages groups, and a whole range of other tasks, not least sizzling sausages. For more information contact U3A House, 64 Poinciana Ave Tewantin or phone 5440 5500

Noosaville VIEW Club THE Smith Family’s Noosaville VIEW Club September luncheon will be on Thursday 28th at 11am for 11.30am start at the Tewantin/Noosa RSL. VIEW Clubs are a valued part of the Smith Family which is a national , independent children’s charity committed to helping disadvantaged Australian children by unlocking opportunities

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SENIORS NEWS Another B150 event for Buderim celebrating our heritage

INTEREST in gardening on Buderim was important from the earliest settlement, with early photos showing food crops of quality,near to the home and with little formality to the garden layout. However with the rich volcanic soil, temperate climate and good water resources, gardening became a popular pastime, and continues in many forms today. The Buderim Garden Club celebrated its 66th Anniversary this year, being one of the first registered in Australia. The Festival weekend invites keen gardeners to

compete with their plants, cut flowers, vegetables and floral artistry in a display that is rarely produced in modern exhibitions. The Spring Flower Show at the BWMCA Hall is filled with quality exhibits, mostly from the 200 members of the local club. The public are also very welcome to compete for substantial money prizes with beautiful, historical,perpetual trophies for special award winners. If interested please refer to our website for schedule details and information for entering along with detailed infor-

mation of all club activities.www.buderimgarden club.com.au Another special feature during the weekend Festival, is the Garden Walk, where 7 gardens are open to the public to view and experience some of the special aspects of mountain lifestyle. The gardens this year all feature some historical aspect, with the original Burnett residence from 1876 proudly displaying its newly established cottage garden enhanced by articles of early rural activity. Another beautiful heritage garden surrounds a hun-

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VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women. Kawana Waters VIEW Club is a friendship group for women of all ages who enjoy meeting and making new friends. We have our Luncheon Meeting, with a Guest Speaker, on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Headland Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Buderim and a monthly social get-together at a variety of destinations around the Sunshine Coast. Non members and visitors will be warmly welcomed and may attend any of our functions. Kawana Waters VIEW Club supports the work of The Smith Family’s Learning for Life Program which enables underprivileged Australian children and young people to get the opportunities they need to fully participate in their education and create better futures for themselves. You are cordially invited to attend the next Luncheon Meeting of the Kawana Waters VIEW Club to be held on Wednesday 26th September at Headland Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Buderim. Time - 11 for 11.30 a.m. There will be a guest speaker at this meeting. If you require any information about VIEW Club or would like to attend our Luncheon Meeting please phone Pat on 5493 7137. (Luncheon bookings please phone before 10.00 a.m. on Thursday before meeting).

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Themed floral displays will be open to the public in the nearby churches and a variety of refreshments available on location. Entry to all 7 gardens and the Flower Show is only $10, or $2 Flower Show only, tickets available at the BWMCA Hall,

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THE Association of Independent Retirees (A.I.R.) Noosa Branch welcomes all members and visitors to our next General meeting on Thursday September 13th. 9:45 am for 10:00 am start South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville. Topic: “Tackling Hendra Virus and other Emerging Animal Diseases.” Speaker: Ron Glanville, former Chief Bio-Security and Chief Veterinary Officer DPI, Qld. $5 pp inc morning tea. Visitors most welcome - please call 5448 1383 for further information. A.I.R. is a not for profit organisation fighting for the interests of self-funded and partly self-funded retirees. http://www.independentretirees.com.au

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NATIONAL Seniors Australia (NSA) is the largest organisation representing Australians aged 50 and over. The Caloundra City branch meets at the rear function room Currimundi Hotel, Buderim Street, Currimundi on the second Tuesday of each month at 9.30am where ample parking is available. Friendship, speakers, local outings and other activities are offered. All over 50’s on the Sunshine Coast are cordially invited to attend and become part of this fun community group. Phone Fran on 5444 8347, Di 5494 7765 or Keith 5491 9332.

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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 carDR Rod Cadell will be the Guest Speaker at the Meet- ing home. ing of Genealogy Sunshine Coast held on Saturday, 8 September 2012 at 9:30 am at the Resource Centre in Petrie Park Rd, Nambour, at the end of the car park opposite the swimming pool. Dr Cadell is the author of ‘Wings Around Us’. As a young boy during WWII, he lived in Townsville within the American Air Force From Page 4 Base. A beginners course in Family history will be held at 1. Denmark the Resource Centre 9.30am to 11.30am each Tues- 2. Red Square day in October - 5 weeks. Learn how to do your fam- 3. Dingo ily history the correct way, using all the available re- 4. Portuguese sources, ie. Internet, Government Records, Newspa- 5. Little Miss Muffet pers, Libraries, Family History Groups, etc. Cost of 6. Proteas the course is $5 per session for members and $10 per 7. Mount Erebus session for non-members. Phone Merle 5444 4648. 8. Damper Genealogy Sunshine Coast has introduced a Round 9. Stone Age Table Coffee Morning from 10 am to 12 noon on the 10. Four 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Resource Cen- 11. Mount Isa tre. The aim of the morning is to have theme sessions 12. Ante and to share and provide assistance with family history issues with fellow researchers. Experienced re- 13. Gold and silver searchers are on hand to help with any queries. Cost 14. Brussells is $2. Bookings are essential for catering purposes. 15. Kelly gang 16. Vietnam Phone Debbie 0406 949 270 or 5450 5905. Check our website for workshops planned for Satur- 17. A day 22 September. To book, phone the Centre on 5441 18. Light fires 19. Peru 4266 or email genealogysc@gmail.com See more on our website http://sites.google.com/site/ 20. Australian Stock genealogysunshinecoastinc/ Exchange For research queries phone Merle on 5444 4648.

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SENIORS NEWS Victoria Cross recipient to attend Remembrance Service

Nambour Museum president Clive Plater, left, with Keith Payne VC OAM at the Australian War Memorial in 2011

A VICTORIA Cross recipient, Keith Payne, VC, OAM, will be the special guest at this year’s Nambour and District Historical Museum’s Remembrance Service on the 8th September. “I am very honoured Keith will be our guest for this year’s service,” museum president Clive Plater said. “He served in

the Australian Army from 1951 until 1975 rising to the rank of Warrant Officer. He served in Korea, Malaya and Vietnam where he earned the Victoria Cross.” Mr Plater said the service will also remember the 70th Anniversary of Operation Bulimba which was fought on the 1 September, 1942. This Second

World War North African operation took place between German troops and the Australian 2/15th Battalion. “The operation was code-named ‘Bulimba’ because the 2/ 15th was a Queensland battalion. The operation was only supposed to be a ‘reconnaissance in force’ in preparation for the Battle of El Alamein,

but it turned into a ‘full on battle’ which cost the 2/15th Battalion 61 killed in a little more than three hours, “ he said. “Several men from the Nambour area served in the 2/15th including Les (Sandy) Plater who died of wounds on the 2nd September, 1942. Another, Allan Gomersall was captured in 1941 during the retreat from Benghazi to Tobruk. He was taken to Italy where in 1943 he escaped and fought with the Italian partisans until the end of the war.” Mr Plater said Gordon Wallace,president of both the 2/15th Battalion Remembrance Club and the Queensland Rats of Tobruk Association will give an address at this year’s Remembrance Service. Gordon who was one of the youngest men to join the 2/15thBattalion,

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WHEN your home is affected by flood water or storm damage, the State Emergency Service (SES) is there to help, but there are actions senior citizens can take to protect their property in the mean time. Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) Regional Director for South Eastern Region Eddie Bennet said the most important thing for seniors was to have an evacuation plan in place. “Discuss with relatives where you will go in the event of a natural disaster or evacuation,” he said. “Be aware of where evacuation centres are in your area and make sure you have an evacuation kit ready to take with you.” Mr Bennet said an evacu-

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SENIORS NEWS Buderim men’s shed a home for creativity and charity A GROUP of men in Buderim have discovered retirement is the perfect time for them to continue developing their woodworking talents. More than 20 Immanuel Gardens Retirement Village residents are holding monthly gatherings in their men’s shed to socialise, fine tune their skills and make toys for underprivileged children. For these men their shed is a vital ingredient for maintaining a sense of wellbeing that comes from working together and giving back to the community. Jim Dell, 64, has volunteered for five years leading the two hour sessions. He said the men can not get enough of “spending time together doing something strictly geared toward their interests.” “The men love it and they can’t wait for it,” he said. “It keeps them stimulated. “It’s all hands-on for them – they like their trucks and planes. “It’s a buzz seeing them doing something different just for them which is practical and carrying out things they used to do in the past.” Jim said they sent around 80 items to families who lost possessions during the floods in the Lockyer

Valley. The group members also make wooden tools, sand them down, assemble and lacquer them. One group member, Ken Underhill, built miniature boats for bottles out of match sticks and now has a display at Nambour Museum. Immanuel Gardens Retirement Village General Manager Steve Stacey said Seniors Week was a celebration of the valuable contributions older Australians make to the community. “These men have brought tremendous joy to underprivileged children’s lives and have brought a smile to the faces of people encountering difficult times,” he said. “Men’s sheds are important to keep them together as a group and stimulated.” The Immanuel Gardens Retirement Village men’s shed been set up in conjunction with several volunteers from the Lions Club. (From left to right) Alan Shaw, Cecil Sullivan, Jim Robertson and Neville Williamson

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THE Royal Australian Air Force Association Tewantin Noosa Branch invites to membership, those ex-members and families of the RAAF, those and their families who have served in other Air Forces, and those who are still serving in Air Forces. Widows and widowers of ex - servicemen or women, are eligible for full membership. Cost of membership is $25.00. The following is the history of the commencement of the RAAF Association. The RAAF Association was formed to: Foster the spirit of friendship developed during service; To foster the development of aviation, both civil and military, and To promote the welfare of the members of the Association and to organise reunions. The event officially accepted by the RAAF Association as marking its commencement was a gathering in Melbourne early in 1920.Ross and Keith Smith and crew had just completed the first England-Australia flight and a Mr Hal Leckie, a former member of the Australian Flying Corps thought that something should be done to enable fellow airmen to welcome the Smiths and to establish an organisation to keep ex-AFC people together. During the years between World War I and World War II the AFC Assoc. worked in keeping former members of the AFC in touch by means of reunions and raising funds to look after those of their members who became in need of assistance. On the formation of the Royal Australian Air Force on 31st March 1921 Colonel Richard Williams who had been one of the first four Australians to fly military aircraft and who had commanded No 1 Squadron AFC during World War 1 became the first Chief of Air Staff eventually rising to the rank of Air Marshal. After the commencement of World War II with the much larger flying forces than World War I, the AFC Associations opened their doors to the thousands of young Australians in the RAAF and the name was changed to Australian Flying Corps and Royal Australian Air Force Association. To join please contact: Margaret Favell, Secretary, (5449 9642), Nev Duus, Vice-President (54497318). RAAF Association Tewantin Noosa’s next meeting is on Sunday 9th September 2012 at RSL Club Tewantin commencing 1000hrs

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SENIORS NEWS Noosa in 1944 IN 1944 interstate travel for civilians was severely restricted. Mum and I had failed to obtain a rail permit to visit her sick sister as planned. So that suddenly I found myself at seventeen with four weeks’ leave from an essential war job approved

and at a loss what to do. “You could go to the beach” offered an elderly clerk helpfully. Try Noosa – not everybody knows it. Great fishing.” Thus Mum and I, three cases and her dilly-bag, as the Forties matrons called their carry-alls, left

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with blazes of bougainvillea, until at Cooroy we both had to jump down about two feet to the platform below. Three fairly ancient buses awaited and we took seats near an American sailor, his wife and child, all wearing the same pained expression. There was little to see between Cooroy and Tewantin. But the trip TewantinNoosa with its bumps, twists, turns and hairpin bends, and dust rising in one never-ending cloud settling on bush either side, made up for it. Eventually the bush parted to reveal a breathtaking view of a far away, deeply blue sea. We finally reached Noosa at 1.30 and Mr Johns promptly took charge. He apparently was our landlord and operated the little store. In no time he had us in the house cases and all and had sold us 9/7d (97 cents) worth of groceries. The house, “The Villa” as Mr Johns called it – and was probably the only one in the whole place who did – was about the biggest house in Noosa. It was in the only main “street”, not far to the north of the little store. Huge trees grew along each side, and two white turnstiles were set in the sand at the back, with an arrow indicating ‘To The Beach’ through the bush. Only one house was opposite, together with Laguna House towards the shop. The hill behind Hillcrest Guest House then had a banana plantation and what looked like tomatoes growing. At night, as there was no electricity, we lit the kerosene lamps and retired early, about 7.30pm. I awoke to the shrill piping calls of the birds in the bush, and the roaring thunder of the surf. Lighting the wood stove in the kitchen, I made Mum a cup of tea, we breakfasted, then headed for the beach. When a crowd of soldiers formed farther along the beach, we moved off and made our way along the rocky foreshores. The rocks were worn smooth by the incessant pounding of the surf, and we sat on one to watch the spray. Whilst Mum sat, I scrambled up the cliff face to a little path and was delightfully surprised by a view of a pretty little bay lying peacefully sparkling jewel-like in the sun. After gathering some firewood in the haversack, we trudged back home, splashing carelessly in the tiny wavelets with our feet. In the afternoon we

Hillcrest Guest House in 1945 just sunbaked as it was any yet, only just when fairly cold for October. they’re walking past our There were hardly any house in groups.” girls in swimming, though After climbing the steep quite a lot of men, prob- hill, we headed into the ably soldiers from the bush, and hiked round nearby camp. amongst bracken fern, Most of the casual crowd sand and fallen trees unhad gone home by Mon- til we came out again to day and Noosa became a the sea shore. Following peaceful haven. along the shore, up hills, The days were idyllic. In over sheer cliffs on narthe mornings I’d do the row tracks, on rocks, breakfast chores then stones, boulders until we we’d go for a splash in the arrived at a point high up surf. I wrote home: “It is with the sea lashing the sheer delight to stand foot of the cliff. poised and ready while a On the homeward journey foaming white breaker each cliff seemed twice as bears down upon you – high, each fallen tree twice and then just a fraction of as wide, until we stumbled a second before it bowls over about 50 yards of you over, to try to leap broken loose rocks – only above it.” to run into blank insurMost evenings we’d be in mountable wall. Seeing bed by 7.30pm. “As I the climb was too dangerwrite this now Mum is ous for Mum, we writing letters on the straggled back, climbed other side of the table, and over the hill this time, and the two lamps shed soft eventually reached home lights on our paper and hungry and tired. the thick table cover. The On another afternoon, surf pounds in the dis- Mum and I strolled leitance and the wind surely along to the main rushes through the tree Tewantin Road and foltops and makes the lowed some amphibian lamplight flicker occa- tracks until they branched sionally. Our sunburn is off into the bush. We surmaking us flicker quite mised, probably, the camp often.” was thereabouts. One afternoon we set off Continuing off on a with the haversack on a branch trail on the right hike about 2 o’clock. hand side of the road we Starting off along the came upon a desolate sandy main road, past the white cottage on the crest post office, we first of all of a hill overlooking the climbed a steep cliff, the township and the ocean stupendous view from the beyond. The cottage summit worth every windows were boarded scratch and cut to our up and it looked dead and sunburn. The river haunted - a real ghost wound and writhed in a cottage. We subsesilver ribbon in and out of quently discovered the the mangroves and soldiers had dubbed it bushland. “Lovers’ Cottage”. One The settlement of Noosa of them came on a walk itself looked diminutive – with us once and offered only three or four houses to confiscate the little to be seen – and a long white row-boat that was gold-edged arm of land moored there and take us stretched in an arc round for a row. Mum and I defrom the other side of the clined, as “evidently the river. chap who owns it lives in On these sands we could the red roofed cottage a see about four Army am- good way further on. phibians crawling slowly They say he is deaf and about like dirty brown dumb but always has a beetles. “These amphibs shot gun handy, which are interesting affairs. So speaks all languages.” are the crews. We Continued next haven’t spoken really to month……

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COOROY-Noosa Family and Local History Research Group will hold the Annual General Meeting at 1.30pm on Saturday, 1st September at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. Following the meeting, Joan Barton who is a member of the group will talk on “The Mastersons in Raby”. At the October meeting Dr Nathan Garvey BA Hons (Qld), PhD (Sydney), will give a talk on his book, The Celebrated George Barrington - A Spurious Author, The Book Trade and Botany Bay. Dr Garvey grew up in Tewantin and is now a UQ Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of English, Media Studies and Art History at the University of Queensland. In his book Dr Garvey relates the story of the notorious pickpocket George Barrington who operated in London in the late 1700’s. An articulate man and a dandy, Barrington attracted attention in newspapers and soon became a celebrity. His criminal behavior eventually led to transportation in 1791 to the convict colony of New South Wales. The book provides a fascinating and detailed account of how Barrington’s name became fraudulently embroiled in the fast changing popular English publishing industry - initially in biographies and later in a complex web of other literature. This practice continued after his death in 1804 and well into the nineteenth century. It appears the phenomenon of ‘celebrity’ and the public thirst for budget sensational material existed in the late 1700’s in England and continues to this day. Visitors are welcome to come and hear this very interesting talk at 1.30pm, Saturday, 6th October at the Research Room. Inquiries 5442 5570.

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NAMBOUR Lapidary Club is proud to announce Gemfest 2012. Come and help us to celebrate our sixth Gemfest where you will find wonderful collections of opals, precious and semi-precious gems, sapphires, amethyst, topaz, and so many more. As well a huge variety of rocks and slices for sale waiting to be polished. Demonstrations on faceting, cutting and polishing stones. Lapidary equipment, as well as beautiful jewellery, and so much more. All under cover this year rain, hail or shine, at the Nambour Showgrounds on Saturday, October 13th. Gemfests attempt to satisfy an insatiable interest in gems and stones for hobbyists, businesses and collectors alike, all of whom meet to exhibit, swap, sell, barter and admire individual items. They also provide a venue for members of the general public and introduce themselves to this most fascinating hobby. Age has no barrier when it comes to Lapidary, a hobby for all the family to enjoy, ask about fossicking, in the mountains, streams or even the beach, The club’s Gemfest co-ordinator, Yvonne Trout has indicated that at this stage that the site bookings for 2012 would ensure another very successful event. Apart from the afore-mentioned displays, there will be displays of Minerals from all over the world, as well as Fossils many millions of years old. The hosting of such an event, places a high demand on our members and on the limited resources at our disposal, said President Harry. Everyone is involved one way or another but if you would like to volunteer your services and be involved on the day, even if only for a short time, your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Phone Harry or Yvonne on 0402 585 190. Entry for the day is only $4.00 Children under twelve are Free. There is ample parking on the grounds and a small donation to the Palmwoods scouts would be appreciated. The Palmwoods Lions food van will be on site and refreshments will be available. Raffles and lucky door prizes. Remember it is on Saturday 13 th October from 8am to 4pm at the Nambour Showgrounds. Come along and have a great day!!!!!!

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Study links neighbourhood to personal wellbeing

A STUDY of seniors aged 55 and over has revealed that the type of neighbourhood you live in is related to your general health, mental health and quality of life. The National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre has released a report entitled Neighbourhood Characteristics: Shaping the Wellbeing of Older Australians. The report shows a direct link between varying neighbourhood characteristics such as social cohesion (trust, belonging) and disorder (presence of vandalism, graffiti) and how this impacts on ageing well. It found good general health was linked to a sense of belonging (people ‘felt more a part of their area’), trust (‘felt people in the area could be trusted’), and helpfulness of people in the neighbourhood. Better general health was also associated with a sense of neighbourhood order (few problems of vandalism, graffiti or rubbish), and feeling it was safe for L-R: Pauline Foy, Pat Anderson, Judy Parkin, Jill Ladewig, Nellie Crossland, people to walk in their neighbourhood after dark. Jean Johnson. Neighbourhood belonging was also linked to lower levels of depression, anxiety and stress. Greater Bank also thanked them for services COOLUM & District Red Cross neighbourhood cohesion was associated with larger at the Blood Bank by hosting a Big Volunteers were thanked for their social networks and lower levels of loneliness. Breakfast. If anyone would like to weekly contributions to Hospital Art, National Seniors Australia chief executive Michael help in these or other activities Bingo & Hoy at the Amarina Care O’Neill said the study supported a growing body of contact Pauline - 5448 7443. Home. The Maroochydore Blood

SUNSHINE Coast Council presents free You Can Heal Your Life information sessions at various library locations across the Coast throughout August and September 2012. Libby Plaza and Kylie Williams, certified Louise Hay workshop leaders, invite the commu-

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CURRIMUNDI Combined Probus Club was pleased to nominate three of it’s members for 2012 Queensland Day Community Awards – recognising volunteers, and find they all received Awards at a recent presentation by the Governor Ms Penelope Wensley, along with other local awardees. Nancy Venning - for services for teaching jewellery-making at Retirement Villages and to the disabled. Ed Kitchener - for services through the “Stunned Mullet” swimming group raising thousands of dollars for the community. David Allan - who won his award for work with the environment through the Currimundi Catchment Society. The Currimundi Combined Probus Club are naturally very proud of these deserving members and congratulate them and say “well done”!

Pelicans prove patience pays Magnificent, though hungry, a pod of pelicans waits patiently for fish scraps to be tossed its way at Harley Park in Labrador on the Gold Coast. Each day at 1.30pm, locals and visitors alike enjoy watching as leftovers from Charis Seafoods are fed to the birds, which arrive in numbers for the treat. Australian pelicans, the largest flying birds in this country, can grow to some 1.8 metres long, including beak, and have a wingspan generally ranging between 2.3 and 2.8 metres. (Might be wise not to get between fish and pelican.) Weight typically is between 4 to 6.5 kg, though heavier specimens have been found. Pelicans’ skeletons weigh less than 10% of their total body weight, a reason they are able to fly. Photo by Donna Mroz Turcic

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THE Cooroy VIEW Club had guest speaker Olwin from Guide Dogs of Queensland and her buddy Champ at our last meeting. We also welcomed a new member Kate Fraser where she was presented with her badge by President Grace Taylor. At this particular luncheon we empowered members to vote on resolutions (our VOICE) to go to Convention - thereafter allowing our voice to the Government. Valuable discussions were entered into on Health, Education and Organ Donors rights! Then we Voted. We were also delighted to have a card from our young Learning for Life Student we sponsor and invite others to be part of this experience. The Social on August 28th is our annual Soup & Crusty Bread at Glen and John Pennell’s home at Cooroibah. $7 + Raffle. The next luncheon will be on September 11th where we will dress for spring, have a trade table and our guest speaker is Kate a Dietitian from Noosa. For more information on our Club and essential Bookings ~please contact Grace Taylor 07 5471 1364 or Lal Vider 07 5449 1902 orcooroyview@gmail.com September 2012 - Sunshine Coast Seniors - Page 23

SENIORS NEWS A picture perfect retirement

EACH Friday morning the two friends at RSL Care Tantula Rise Residential Community put pencil to paper at ‘Learn to Draw’ classes run by the local U3A (University for third age). There is always so much

happening in-andaround our little community here at Tantula Rise – we don’t have to venture beyond the village to have fun. If we’re not lunching at the local surf club or having a BBQ by the pool, we’re enjoying

friendly rivalry over the community footy tip competition. When Shirley moved in and told me that she was keen to try art classes through the local University of the Third Age (U3A) I thought ‘why not?’ I was a

commercial artist before I retired and was happy to have someone to try it with. It can be quite daunting to try something you haven’t done in such a long time, but we have each other to encourage one another and so far we’re enjoying every bit of it! As it turns out, having a friend in class is working out well for both of us for the mature age students who have already played truant less than half way through the eight week semester due to family

and travel commitments.” Last week Shirley was away and missed class and this week my family are visiting. But not to worry, Shirley has promised to bring home notes from class and any homework we are given so I know I can catch up.” Having neighbours who are friends is one thing, having friends who are class mates is another all together!” It’s one of the many great aspects about living at Tantula. Everyone looks out for

one another and genuinely cares for one another.” And, what will Tantula’s talented twosome put their artistic hands to next? ” We might do another class at U3A or we might ‘play’ here at the village for while. We’ll think about it over a glass at next Friday’s Happy Hour. A picture perfect retirement indeed! RSL Care Tantula Rise Retirement Community is situated in a 4.2 hectare tropical garden setting in Alexandra Headland. Tantula Rise

is centrally located with easy access to the Sunshine Coast’s business precinct, shops and beaches and with peace of mind. From just $269,000 you can enjoy independence, privacy and co-located residential care and in home care and support services if you need. For more information about living at Tantula please contact Cheryl Vaughan on 1300 558 648, email tantularisesales @rslcare.com.au or visit www.tantularise.com.au

Tewantin Noosa Probus Club MEMBERS of the Tewantin Noosa Probus Club recently celebrated Christmas in July with lunch at the River Deck at Noosa Harbour Marina. We all enjoyed the traditional Christmas meal and the great entertainment, firstly carols and later music to dance to. Some of our members obviously haven’t forgotten how to cut a rug to the right music! Aches and pains were forgotten as Bill Hayley’s “Rock around the Clock” got the joint jumpin’. For our regular First Wednesday get-together some of

our members gathered for a casual lunch on the banks of the Noosa River near the Big Pelican and enjoyed a gorgeous sunny day in the open air with our friends/ members. Our club is happy to welcome new members. We meet on the 4th Monday of each month at the Tewantin RSL Club and have regular outings to the theatre, restaurants, cinema , and a Mahjong group to name a few of our activities. If you would like to come along to a meeting or would like further information please contact David on 5474 3082.

Technology was meant to be easy THIS is what we have been told since personal computers came into our homes. Why is it then, that most people have difficulty getting all of their devices to talk to each other? “The reason is we have so many

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could all change with the introduction of the tablet computer which was launched by Apple with the iPad. This new product category is proving to be so popular that it is forecast by Forester research to surpass Laptop sales by 2015 which is incredible for a product category launched just 2½ short years ago. Why are the forecasts so high? It is because finally, we may be seeing what we have been promised for so long... technology that is easy to use. There can still be some setup issues, mainly around email, but once email is set up properly you can achieve so much more from these new tablet computers, all from the comfort of your favourite chair. For help with any technology issues you can contact Colin on 3040 1095

RAAF Association

OUR meeting for September is on Sunday 9th at the Tewantin/ Noosa RSL at 9.30am for a 10am start. There will be a guest speaker at this meeting. Persons who have served in the RAAF or other air-force as well as wives and widows are welcome to attend and are eligible to apply for full membership to the RAAF association.

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Des & Lyn Donald

WE have had a wonderful season so far with many, many people taking advantage of this beautiful winter weather to enjoy and explore our Sanctuary. Our cruises from the Cod Hole to the Sanctuary and McMartins Strawberry Farm were a big success for all involved and everyone aboard had a terrific time. There has been an abundance of people with cameras of all shapes and sizes in the wetlands

snapping away for our Photo Competition. The generous gift of a bar-b-que from local couple Lyn and Les Donald was gratefully received. So what are we celebrating? Everything ‘Wetlands’. That’s what! And how are we doing this? By having a Celebration Night to which you are all invited. Saturday October 20th is the date to meet at the Sunshine Castle, Bli Bli for a night of food, fun

and entertainment. As you enjoy a selection of delicious finger food, you will be entertained by two bands – the well-known Irish band,‘Tis and the local ‘Sanctuary Brothers’. Be impressed by the tal-

ent on display with some of the entries in our photo competition and be present for the announcement and presentations to the winners of this comp. Enjoy the night and celebrate it all!Tickets are $35 for non-members, $25

for members and $30 for members of local associate groups. For more information about the Celebration Night or the Photo Comp, contact Derek on 0402 352 077 or email us at mwssgi@gmail.com.

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Step into spring with the Wildflower Festival SUNSHINE Coast residents and visitors are invited to explore the region’s natural beauty as part of the 2012 Sunshine Coast Spring Wildflower Festival, on from 26 August to 2 September. Sunshine Coast Council has partnered with a number of local community groups to offer 12 guided walks for the festival, including a walk through the colourful heathland of Marcus High Dunes to enjoy panoramic views of Lake Weyba. Bookings for the guided walks are now open and are essential. Visit www.community.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/

events to book your spot. Places are limited. Environment Portfolio Councillor Tony Wellington said the festival is an opportunity to learn more about the natural environment of our region. “The Wildflower Festival offers a chance to explore the exquisite range of native flowering plants that our local ecosystems support,” he said. “In late August our region puts on a fantastic show of natural colour and beauty.” Download a program from www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or pick up a copy from one of council’s customer service centres and secure your place today.

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Sanctuaries created by sculptors WHAT’S a sanctuary? A safe haven, a place for finding solace? A temple? A state of mind? In September, a group of Coast sculptors and potters will be displaying their sculptural interpretations of “sanctuary” as part of Buderim’s 16th annual “Sculptured Garden” exhibition. The exhibition will include about 150 individually crafted sculptural and home decor works. Among them will be a collection of sculptures based on the theme “sanctuary”. Exhibition Curator Pam Thomas commented “the special talent of artists is to translate words and ideas into visual representations. Each artist participating in the exhibition has taken this single word “sanctuary” and represented it in a unique way” She said that the adoption of this theme was apt, on two levels. “Firstly, the exhibition has a strong focus on creating sculpture for gardens, which many people regard as sanctuaries in themselves.” “Secondly, so many people and animals in our modern world, with its diminishing resources and conflicts, are seeking sanctuary in one form or another.”

The Official Opening, by invitation only, is on Friday 7th September at 7pm. The exhibition continues at the Atrium Gallery, Buderim Craft Cottage 5 Main Street Buderim, from Saturday 8th September to Sunday 16th September. Hours are 9am – 4pm daily. All work is for sale, and entry is free. The final weekend coincides with Buderim’s popular Spring Garden Festival, which this year includes several gardens of historical importance, honouring Buderims’ 150 years of permanent settlement.

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Maleny Biennial Quilt Show

THE Tewantin Neighbourhood Group of the Australian Sewing Guild will meet on Saturday 29th September 2012 at the Masonic Hall, cnr Moorindil & Toolar Sts Tewantin Qld 4565 commencing at 9 am until 3.00 pm. The Overlocking Workshop will be conducted by Carolyn Lorking a talented seamstress and renowned tutor of all sewing aspects and an expert on embroidery machines, Carolyn has written many articles for Dressmaking with Stitches Magazine, This workshop she will be using the overlocker to make a Cushion or Lingerie Bag using a variety stiches What to bring: Lunch, Overlocker, please phone for list of material requirements, Morning tea is provided Visitors and prospective member always welcome. Cost for visitors $20. The group meet on the last Saturday of every month in a friendly environment and explore both basic dressmaking and decorative sewing techniques. A variety of workshop are organised throughout the year. More details about the Australian Sewing Guild are on the Guild’s website at www.aussew.org.au Please ring Aileen (07) 5455 6959 or Jill (07) 5449 0447 if you wish to attend.

THE Maleny Biennial Quilt Show will be held at the “The Pavilion”, Maleny Showgrounds, Stanley River Road, Maleny on 29th & 30th September from 9am to 4pm both days. What can be enjoyed? Well a wide variety of quilts of all shapes and sizes will be displayed. A merchant mall will be set up where visitors can purchase a wide variety of craft and quilting items from our local SunshineCoast patchwork retailers. Light refreshments are alsoavailable. Three amazing raffles will be drawn at the end of the weekend. First prize – Queen Size Bed Quilt, Second prize – A Bernina Sewing Machine, and Third prize – a Craft Basket. Other on the spot prizes, lucky door prizes drawn through out the weekend. Cost is $5.00. Wheel Chair access available: Further enquiries phone Helen 07 54 999 000. So come along and enjoy our Quilt Show, the beautiful country scenery, and fine shopping in Maleny.

Blue Care trip to Carnival of Flowers BLUE Care will be going on a coach tour to the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers on Tuesday 25th September. The coach will be departing from the Blue Care Centre, 8 West Terrace, Caloundra, at 6.30am. Please come along and enjoy a day out with us. We will be stopping for morning tea at Esk and enjoying a hot lunch at the Toowoomba City Golf Club. We will be visiting many of the award winning gardens and the Toowoomba Orchid Show. In the afternoon we will visit Laurel Bank Park and Owens Park. We will also enjoy a cool drink at Queens Park before returning home. Coach fare, morning tea, hot lunch and entry all included in the cost of $65 p.p. Proceeds of the tour to go towards pressure relief equipment needed to aid our elderly clients. For booking please phone Gloria on 5492 3318 or Blue Care Centre on 5438 5000.

The Caloundra Markets CALOUNDRA’S Indoor-outdoor Market is held at the Currimundi State School, Buderim St. Caloundra. Open every Sunday 7-12noon. Plenty of parking at the Currimundi Hotel. We have a Treasure Chest of Collectables, Coins, Arts & Crafts, Jewellery, Clothing, Kids Clothes, Books & Furniture. You will find a great selection of fruit & veg. Asian vegetables. Olives and Maleny yoghurt, cheeses, eggs and jams. Also organic skincare and pesticide free vegetables. For the garden there are plants, herbs, palms & pots and handyman tools. Have coffee and breakfast and a Treasure Hunt in the car boot sales. Funds raised go to Dicky Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. For further information please phone Bob on 0401 482 949.

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THE Sunshine Coast Orchid Society Caloundra presents the Pelican Waters Shopping Village Spring Orchid Show on Thursday 13th September 8am to 9pm, Friday 14th September 8am to 9pm and Saturday 15th September 8am to 3pm.

‘Op Shop Bop’ Fashion Show Date Claimer THE Pomona & District Community House is letting you know that the annual ‘Op Shop Bop’ Fashion Show is on again on Saturday 15th September at the Pomona Memorial Hall. For more information please call 5485 2427.

Tapestry & Quilt Exhibition THE Sunshine Coast Creative Tapestry Group is having a Tapestry & Quilt Exhibition on Friday 21st September from 10am to 3pm at the Maroochydore QCWA Hall. Cost is $5.00 which includes morning tea. There will also be multi draw raffles. For more information phone Julie on 5452 6558. September 2012 - Sunshine Coast Seniors - Page 27

SENIORS NEWS Enough Rugs to cover at least 2 Vans! COOLUM Lioness & Friends have recently given Lions Emergency Accommodation Centre in Nambour, about 40 hand knitted Rugs for the homeless cared for by L. E. A. C. staff. ‘The Centre provides crisis housing and support for people who are homeless or from domestic and family violence. All the accommodation is fully furnished, but we always have a shortage of linen and blankets for the 21 Units of accommodation we provide’, said Janet Forder, Centre coordinator. ‘The Coolum Lioness Club’s generous donation of beautifully knitted blankets has been fantastic,’ Janet said. ‘This winter has been quiet cold and when people are in crisis they feel the cold more than normal. It’s wonderful for staff to be able to offer these colourful and very warm blankets to families as they would not normally receive such a gift. The families appreciate, not only the practical warmth of the blanket, but also the fact that people have cared enough to spend the time and effort to make them. ‘ ‘A huge thanks to the Coolum Lionesses who Pictured with just some of the hand knitted rugs are, from left , Lioness’ support our Centre in so many ways.’ Heather Davis, Shirley Salisbury, & President Robyn Peterson.

the pilot is that, contrary to popular opinion, limitations in movement as we get older are not the inevitable result of ageing: they are the result of habits that no longer serve us. The program is based on the Feldenkrais Method, named after its founder Moshe Feldenkrais (it’s pronounced FEL-DENKR-ICE). It teaches ways of moving that do not cause pain or limitation and do allow us to experience ease and effectiveness. We can age and improve; and experiences of moving comfortably and easily stimulate optimism that spreads to life generally. The Feldenkrais Method preserves and improves flexibility of mind and body. When we see more options and experience more options we have more choices in our lives. For more information give Eric Kiernan a call on 54352075 or email mailto: eric@hummingbirdconsulting.com.au.

Caloundra Family History Research Inc CALOUNDRA Family History Research Guest speaker in July was a change of pace as local historian, raconteur and prolific author, Dr James Lergessner took the podium and entertained us with “Snippets from a Baby Boomer’s Diary”. The first of the baby boomers turned 65 last year and James highlighted the numerous changes seen in their lifetime. Those were the days before television, before biros, polio vaccine and the Xerox machine, just to mention a few, and a Big Mac was a very large raincoat. They were the years of Scholarship Examinations in Grade 8, Record Hops, and Rock-n-Roll George circling Brisbane’s inner city blocks in his FJ Holden. These and many more highlights from the decades taking in the years from 1946 to 1964 brought back fond memories to the audience, who knew exactly what he was talking about. The group invites a wide variety of speakers to educate, inform, and in the case of Dr James Lergessner, to entertain. Visitors are always welcome from 1.30pm on the third Thursday of the month at our general meetings in the Guide Hut in Arthur Street Caloundra. The group held a successful Open Day for the public, from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday the 28th July in our research rooms at the Guide Hut, celebrating National Family History Week. On Thursday the 16 th August a new Committee was welcomed at the group’s Annual General Meeting. The winner of the Lorrie Barzdo Writers Page 28 - Sunshine Coast Seniors - September 2012

WITH a theme of Black Tie Hollywood Glamour the fundraising fashion parade for Legacy hosted by Tewantin-Noosa RSL is sure to be a swanky affair. Both male and female models will parade in fashions supplied by Angels Noosa, Noni-B, Lements and Noosa Home & Accessories with makeup by Clare Mel’s Hair House and hair by Moda Fusion. Guests are also encouraged to dress to impress as there will be prizes for best male and female. There is a $5 door charge which includes a complimentary glass of house wine or bubbles and there will also be raffles and an auction to add to the fun and help the fundraising efforts. Doors open at 6.30pm on Saturday 1st September in the Diggers Bar at Tewantin-Noosa RSL. Any enquiries can be to Vanessa on 0420 534 718.

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A CELEBRATION Of The Human Voice featuring: Spiritsong - Sacred Classical and Good Vibrations “Popular” at the Uniting Church Hall, Werin Street, Tewantin on Friday 31st August at 7.30pm. Admission is only $6.00 and includes tea and coffee. Children - A Gold Coin Donation. Directed by Andrew Emmet. Enquiries : Phone Andrew 5474 1498 or classes. The underlying stimulus for andrewjemmet@gmail.com

Positive ageing pilot project for Maleny WITH the support of a grant from the SCRC, the Rotary Club of Maleny has teamed up with Blue Care Erowal and Maleny District Senior Citizens to pilot a program using the Feldenkrais technique of “Awareness through Movement” to assist our ageing community to improve balance and mobility and thus their independence and quality of life. Eric Kiernan of Hummingbird Consulting who is an accredited Feldenkrais practitioner is taking the classes. The classes commenced weekly for 10 weeks on 1 August with Blue Care and will commence twice weekly for 10 weeks with the Senior Citizens on 29 August in their usual meeting place. There has been considerable interest from seniors in participating but because of funding limitations the pilot will only permit around 40 seniors to participate. The pilot will be reviewed to assess the possibilities of ongoing

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Award was announced; Loyalty Certificates were presented for 10 year memberships to Carol Butcher, Paul Mennie, Maxine Smallwood-Weddell, Neil Leverit and Bevelyn Dougan. Well deserved Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to Valerie Thornton, Loris Gray and Phyllis Gerhardt for their devotion and tremendous amount of work undertaken, contributing to the successful operation of the Caloundra Family History Research group. Patron and Patroness, Mark & Judy McArdle were invited and officiated with presentations. The group will be conducting a Seminar on English Family History Research at the Guide Hut, Arthur Street, Caloundra on Saturday 8th September 2012, from 1pm to 4pm. Speaker is renowned English Genealogist Lady Mary Teviot. Attendance fee is $10.00 including Afternoon Tea, and members of the public are welcome to attend. Bookings are essential- Contact Roz Kuss on 5493 1197; June Blackburn on 5493 2679, or you can email at caloundrafamilyres@y7mail.com Programme for the afternoon- Wills & Administrations; Sight (site) Unseen - Useful & Underused Internet Sources; Afternoon Tea; I Never Thought of That - A Second Look at Problems; Lady Teviot will take questions after each session. Information on the group’s calendar, resources, journal and activities is available on our website at www.caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au. Further details from Valerie on 5437 3879.

Law, Finance & YOU Term Deposits down - Share market up? IT’S a real catch twenty-two situation, and it wouldn’t be much fun sitting on the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia at the moment. Everyone has an opinion on what should be done with interest rates. There are those that think the Reserve should reduce interest rates so we can make housing more affordable and stimulate consumer spending. The building industry is currently a major player in the slow part of the two speed economy. If housing can become more affordable we might see an up-tick in housing starts which would then kick start the building industry. The Aussie dollar has become detached from the fundamental drivers that usually influence it’s value. The last two interest rate cuts were, among other things, an attempt to dampen the strength of the dollar. It did in fact force it down to below parity for a short time, but various other forces have seen it come back as high as $1.06 to the US dollar. Two important things have to happen for economic conditions to improve in Australia: the dollar needs to be a lot lower than its current level to make our exports more attractive; our domestic borrowing costs need to be lower to stimulate activity in the building industry. If we do keep seeing reduced interest rates, the knock on effect of this would make term deposits look less attractive to investors. Already this year we have seen term deposit rates drop from a little over 6% to a fraction under 5%. It is predicted that another two rounds of rate cuts could force these rates to sub 4% levels. If this occurs it is going to make the yield on shares look very attractive. Lower interest rates in badly GFC affected countries (barely above 0%) have been a large contributor to the recovery in share markets in those countries. The majority of investments headed towards shares in those countries where the dividend yield is higher than term deposits. If you consider this scenario in tandem with the fact that we are now approaching one of our longest bear markets in Australian shares, there is a compelling argument that there may very well be a large money shift from term deposits to the share market and if this occurs we are likely to see a significant short to medium term recovery in our share indexes.

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“WERE you enthusiastic about the formation and ask questions in a Fothings you would be able do when you rum to get help and information from got your computer and after the first other members. steps of learning to use it found there Weekly meetings are held at Caloundra are little things that stop you doing that. on a Saturday morning, on a Thursday This is where the Sunshine Coast Com- afternoon at Buderim and once a month puter Club can help you out. Weekly at Yandina on the third Wednesday for meetings at Buderim and Caloundra are North Coast members of the Club. Sunwhere members can come and explain shine Coast Computer Club welcomes their problems and have one of our visitors to meetings to see just what knowledgeable volunteers give you an happens at these meetings to see if answer or sit at a computer with you what is on offer will help them if they and show you what to do. Members become members of the Club. Meetings owing a laptop computer may bring provide tea and coffee for informal chat their computer to meetings for help on time between members leading to new their own computer. Members are sent friendships. For reasonable memberan e mail Bulletin each week listing the ship fees members have multiple avtutorials that will be given at the meet- enues for help and support when ings to be held that week and other needed. It could be just what you need helpful information. Bulletins are also to help you make better use of your posted to the Club Website each week. computer. Tutorials given at meetings use a pro- To find out more about when and where jector and large screen to keep you up the Club meetings are held and how you to date with the latest computer soft- too can join the Club and get help – ware and its use and computer help. Telephone the Club Information Line ‘TODAY, 3.6 million Australians, including 2.1 million For members who cannot attend meet- 54921005, visit the Club Web Site – women, will receive a boost to their superannuation. ings the Club has a very informative http://www.sccc.org.au or e mail the The Government will make the superannuation sys- website that members can go to for in- Club at sccc@internode.on.net” tem fairer by ensuring that low income individuals earning up to $37,000 a year effectively pay no tax on their superannuation contributions.’ Quote from the honourable Bill Shorten MP, 1 July 2012. This is the government spin on their changes to the Co-contribution scheme. Back in 2009, anyone earning up to $30,342 could make an after tax contribution of $1,000 to their super fund and the government would match it with $1,500, phased out to zero at annual earnings of $60,342. 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Simplifying AGED CARE Choices Outlook is brighter for seniors THE outlook for our ageing population is much brighter than you might think. Although seniors often need help as they age they can access affordable, quality care as and when they need it. Always, reliable information is the key to a successful outcome and each month Brisbane

Seniors will cover a different aspect of aged care to make it easier for readers to access the help available through the many agencies. Usually people in a close relationship notice the early warning signs that indicate that there is a developing problem with the other, either a physical disability or commonly,

dementia in one of its many forms. So go to your local GP; if your partner is reluctant, find a reason such as an eye or heart checkup or arrange an appointment for both of you. Your doctor will advise if the local community health service can help, such as Home and Community Care

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(HACC) or National Respite for Carers Program (NRCP). If more help is required the GP will arrange for a (free) assessment by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) which will give access to a myriad of government-funded services. Invariably people wish to stay in their own homes as long as possible de-

spite the effects of ageing and a wide range of services is available from care providers including allied health professionals, a mix of private religious/charitable organisations and local governments. Community care can help with daily activities that may have become harder, such as community

nursing, domestic assistance, personal care, meal preparation, home modification and maintenance, transport and community-based respite care. When it is no longer possible to live at home there are Australian Government-funded places (residential aged care) suitable or low-care or

high-care needs. Often people are concerned about finances so it helps to know where you or your carer can find the information about the costs of these different types of care, government funding or any other legal issues you need to understand, before you choose an aged care facility.

Suncare to host ‘Positive with Age’ featuring Ita Buttrose SUNCARE Community Services is aiming to raise awareness and honour the many Australians affected by Alzheimer’s Dementia. Promoting a new way of thinking about ageing and dementia, Suncare envisages a cultural norm where growing older is positive - fostered by a belief that ageing with vitality is not just for a select few but a way of life we can all enjoy. Suncare Community Services with the support of John Madill Toyota are delighted to announce that Ita Buttrose AO, OBE will be the Keynote Presenter for their upcoming ‘Positive with Age’ event on Wednesday, 26 September 2012 at Novotel Twin Waters Resort (in the Wandiny Room), Ocean Drive, Twin Waters. Legendary media editor, businesswoman and best-selling author Ita Buttrose is an exceptional Australian and President of Alzheimer’s Australia. She is also one of the leading multi-media performers in Australia – an inspiring and entertaining speaker, an accomplished facilitator and a superb MC. Second guest speaker will be Noeline Brown one of Australia’s best loved actors. Noeline Brown was appointed as Australia’s first Ambassador for Ageing, and in 2011 was reappointed as Ambassador for Ageing for a second three year term. The Australian Government established the Ambassador for Ageing Program to encourage respect for older Australians and to promote healthy active ageing. Over 300 will attend the Suncare event as part of raising awareness in dementia week. There are currently 267,000 Australians living with dementia and the number

of people with dementia is set to increase by almost 50% over the next 10 years. By 2050 there will be almost one million Australians with dementia. The Suncare luncheon is a positive step forward towards awareness and accessing information with 20 featured stall holders from health and community service providers positioned to answer questions and provide information on the wide range of support that is available to the community. Some good news is that Health Ministers met in Sydney on 10 August 2012 and have agreed to designate dementia as the ninth National Health Priority Area. The event will be held from 10:30 am to 3:00pm on Wednesday 26th September and includes a two course lunch for $35 per person (prepaid). Suncare Community Services Inc. welcomes enquiries on 5443 7966 or visit their website at www.suncare.org.au.

Simplifying AGED CARE Choices Ozcare Expands its Aged Care Facility at Currimundi

OZCARE has added a new 20 bed wing to its residential aged care facility at Caroline Chisholm Currimundi, as part of its commitment to providing all levels of quality aged care for the Sunshine Coast. Ozcare Director of Nursing Pauline Renwick

said that the architect-designed, purpose-built wing was built to complement the care provided throughout the facility. “Caroline Chisholm has many features which facilitate comfort as well as social and lifestyle activities. “We offer a full range of care, from low levels of assistance through to high levels of nursing care, special care for people with dementia, and accommodation for couples. “Our professional and qualified staff provide 24 hour care in a modern, home-like environment,

designed for the well-being of each person. “Our care focuses in recognising each person - it centres around the uniqueness of the individual, and aims to meet his or her needs specifically. “We are here to support the families of the person as well, and we value their input as to how we deliver care for their relative,” Ms Renwick said. Each room at Ozcare’s Caroline Chisholm opens onto an attractive outdoor living area and there are spacious garden walkways. With a striking, onsite chapel and links

with the local Catholic ideal situation for senior nity and their families,” Phone Ozcare (07) 5413 and Anglican Parishes, members of the commu- Ms Renwick said. 8400. there are regular pastoral services for residents. All meals are prepared and cooked onsite, with special dietary needs accommodated. Ms Renwick said, “We encourage our residents to maintain an indepenWe cordially invite you to Suncare’s upcoming event dent lifestyle, to plan and “Positive With Age” at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort. participate in activities, The event will include: and to maintain links with • Presentation by Ita Buttrose OA OBE - legendary the community. media editor, business woman, best-selling author and “People can go shopping President of Alzheimer’s Australia • Plus the much loved Noeline Brown, Ambassador and have easy access to for Ageing the local service clubs, • Information stalls from key health & community and we have a bus for service providers outings. • 2 course lunch - piano recital by Joshua Sheehy “Ozcare’s Caroline Chisholm provides an

No change to Home Assist Secure program in Queensland THE Home Assist Secure program helps older people and residents with disabilities to deal with practical housing-related difficulties so they can remain living in their home, including providing subsidised maintenance and safety modifications. Housing and Public Works Minister Bruce Flegg recently issued a statement saying he wanted to reassure elderly Queenslanders “that there are no plans to scrap the popular Home Assist Secure service” amid the current Newman government cost-cutting. “Like all government programs, we want to ensure that they are operating as efficiently as possible,” he said in the statement. “However, this is a vital service and it will continue to be fully funded.” The Department of Housing and

Public Works says Home Assist Secure provides free information and referrals about home maintenance, falls prevention, repairs and modifications and home security. Eligible clients can access subsidised assistance for minor home maintenance, repairs and modifications which relate to health, safety and security, according to the department’s website. Free information and referrals are available to people aged 60 years or older or to anyone with a disability so long as they live in their own home or rental housing. Subsidised help is available to people who receive a federal government payment or allowance and cannot use other forms of assistance, such as Home and Community Care, Veterans’ Affairs, family or friends.

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BLUE Care Auxiliary will be holding a Fashion Parade on Saturday 8th September, 2012 at the Uniting Church Hall, Queen Street Caloundra. The fashion parade starts at 9.30am, come along and see the wonderful Spring fashions, presented by Susannah’s Fashions of Caloundra. Shoes supplied by Shannon’s Shoes of Caloundra. Admission is $7 per person which includes morning tea, lucky door prizes and luck numbers. Proceeds to go towards Blue Care Caloundra’s Wound Clinic. For further information and bookings please call Gloria on 5492 3318 or Blue Care Centre on 5438 5000.

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How acupuncture can help with joint pain JOINT pain is thought to be the result of blockage of the flow of Qi or the life force energy. This blockage can be caused by the invasion of External conditions such as Wind, Cold, Damp and Damp Heat. These sudden changes in climate can cause changes to our body’s metabolic rate and blood flow. Symptoms of Wind can appear suddenly and disappear just as quickly. Wind is Responsible for Rheumatic diseases and abnormal movements

such as tremors, convulsions, as well as Parkinson’s Disease. Cold causes the body to contract thereby slowing the circulation of Qi and Blood in the Body. Cold symptoms manifest as pain or aches in fixed locations causing problems such as Arthritic Pain. Dampness can also slow qi and blood circulation however, the aches and pain are more persistent. Sensations of dampness are a feeling of heaviness, dull aching, or numbness including swelling of the

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body. Damp Heat conditions result in joints becoming hot, swollen and stiff. In Chinese Medicine, the person is regarded as an integrated whole. Therefore, Chinese Medical practitioners not only treat external problems but internal problems as an internal balance can contribute to the development of joint pain.

Acupuncture causes fewer side effects than traditional medications typically prescribed for joint pain such as anti-inflammatory drugs and injectable steroids used for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The aim of a TCM treatment is to help restore balance and harmony within a person and between the person and

their environment. For joint problems, this involves re-establishing the healthy flow of qi and blood which can lead to a more comfortable way of living. Phone Erica French on 0413 025 487, email: info@cycleoflifea cupuncture.com.au or check out her website at w w w. c y c l e o f lifeacupuncture.com.au

Treatment options for worn down teeth TOOTH wear is the irreversible loss of tooth structure and is caused by teeth grinding, having an acidic diet, reflux as well as lifestyle factors. Over time back teeth become flatter and front teeth become shorter. Tooth wear may cause sensitivity and affect the appearance and function of your teeth. As a population we are living longer and keeping our teeth for longer. This means we can enjoy the foods we want. It does however mean that there is an increasing amount of tooth wear. Previously when teeth became very worn down they would be extracted. Dentures would often be provided as a replacement. Nowadays this approach is considered unsatisfactory to most patients and there is much more emphasis on saving our teeth. Sometimes people assume this can

only be achieved with expensive crowns, and in some instances this is the case. We are able however to treat an increasing amount of “worn dentitions” with much more conservative means. Composite build ups can often be an alternative to crowns and can be provided at a fraction of the price. By addressing the problem at an earlier stage crowns can often be avoided completely. People sometimes wrongly assume that their teeth wearing down cannot be fixed and extractions are just a matter of time away. At Sunshine Coast Smile Centre we can provide you with a range of treatment options for worn down teeth. To arrange a consultation with one of our dentists or to find out more please phone Sunshine Coast Smile Centre on 54432800 or visit us at www.scsmilecentre.com.au

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Diagnose Sleep Apnoea at home volves wearing a small mobile phone sized device around the torso and connecting small sensors onto the skin. The device collects several signals such as your snoring rate, the oxygen levels in your blood, your brain waves and your heart rate. The test is approved by Medicare and is Bulk Billed providing you are an adult, meet the sleep specialist’s qualifying criteria and have a signed referral from your doctor. A small booking fee may apply. The most common treatment for patients with sleep apnoea is Positive Airflow Pressure (PAP) which works by blowing a gentle splint of pressure into the airway through a mask. This stops the soft tissues from collapsing during sleep therefore preventing a person from having apnoeas. Most patients feel relief from their symptoms within the first few days of treatment. There are two types of devices. A CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) device blows air at a continuous pres-

sure. This pressure is set at the highest level that the patient would need throughout the night. The second device is called APAP (Auto-titrating Positive Airway Pressure) This device automatically increases and decreases the pressure depending on the patients needs. Alternate treatments for sleep apnoea include dental devices called MandibularAdvancement Splints (MAS) which work by pushing your lower jaw forward to in-

crease the opening of your airway. These are custom-made and fitted by a specialised dentist. Surgery although no longer a common treatment, may include the removal of tonsils, adenoids, uvula and other soft issues. Pelican Waters Pharmacy now offers support for sleep apnoea sufferers. Whether you are looking to be tested for sleep apnoea, at the start of your treatment or you have been on treatment

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for many years, the sleep technicians at Pelican Waters Pharmacy are available to help you with all of your sleep apnoea needs. They are able to offer you advice and support in getting the most out of your treatment and are able to conduct a PAP machine downloads to ensure your treatment is still effective. They will also help with any equipment issues you may face including organising loan/rental equipment if your machine needs to be sent in for repair or can help by showing you the newest technology available for sleep apnoea. Pelican Waters Pharmacy, Pelican Waters Shopping Village, Pelican Waters Boulevard, phone 5492 3455.

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Arthritis Support Group THE Sunshine Coast Arthritis Support Group will meet at 12.45pm on Thursday 6th September at the Maroochydore RSL Sub-Branch, RSL House, 106 Memorial Ave, Maroochydore. Contact: Mary 5441 2259, 0403 339 057 or Jeanette 5443 7446.Guest Speaker: Dr Clinton Herd Topic: Arthritis Today & in the Future.

MS Self Help Group THE Sunshine Coast MS Self Help Group meet every 4th Saturday of the month at 2.00pm at the Day Respite

Centre, George Street Maroochydore. Further information can be obtained by phoning Maureen on 5443 2215.

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There is no cost and Partners/Carers are also welcome. The next meeting will be held on Saturday the 22nd September when we will be have a representative from the Public Trustee office to give a talk. Future meetings for the rest of the year will be held on the 27th October & Christmas lunch on the 24th November. No meeting in December.

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EACH September at the VIEW Clubs of Australia National Convention, the voices of Australian women are heard as they debate resolutions submitted by members, who number around 20,000 from all states and territories of Australia. This is the VOICE of VIEW (voice, interests and education of women). Important issues affecting the lives of ordinary Australians are discussed and acted upon. This year a resolution submitted by Kawana Waters VIEW club has been selected. “That the importance of the Advance Health Directive document be promoted, and that a nationally-recognised Advance Health Directive form be made readily available in appropriate public places throughout Australia.” The central goal of advance care directives is to honour patient preferences about end-of-life care. Advance care planning is a process to help people to formulate and communicate their preferences regarding care during fu-

ture incapacity. An Advance Health Directive is a specific type of “living will” which is recognised by legislation. Legislation upholds the enforceability of the Advance Health Directive, subject to certain safeguards, and provides protections for health professionals who take treatment actions in good faith. It is a comprehensive document that can be easily understood and completed, perhaps with the help of your doctor, and witnessed by a J.P. without incurring the expense of a solicitor. However, availability of an Advance Health Directive form at present is very limited. It can now be accessed online, but it is the hope of Kawana Waters VIEW Club that the form will in future be openly displayed at doctor’s surgeries, libraries, community information offices, Medicare and other appropriate places to increase public awareness and availability. Every competent adult has the legal right to accept or refuse any recommended health care. Un-

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fortunately during severe illness you may be unable to communicate your wishes regarding treatment and outcomes -at a time when very critical decisions need to be made. Completing an Advance Health Directive enables you to make your own decisions regarding what treatment you desire. However many are unaware of the existence or the importance of an Advance Health Directive document until it is too late. Advance care planning should not be considered only relevant to people nearing the end of life but should be considered by everyone and discussed with family members, ensuring that your loved ones are not required to make agonising decisions regarding permission or refusal of treatment or medical intervention at times of critical injury or illness. For information regarding Kawana Waters VIEW Club, or comment on our resolution please contact Robyn Levings (President) 54784789.

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The first Heart Foundation Walking shopping centre group comes to Caloundra organisations. “Heart Foundation Walk volunteer coordinator, Vivianne Dawalibi, leads the group through their paces as they walk laps together either inside or outside the centre, depending on the weather,” Cr Dwyer said. “The group meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7am at the front of The Coffee Club and enjoy a 30 to 60 minute walk inside the shopping centre before it becomes a busy hub

THE Sunshine Coast’s first shopping centre walking group was launched at Stockland Caloundra last week with a group of enthusiastic and committed walkers. Division 2 Councillor Tim Dwyer said Heart Foundation Walking is one of a suite of health and wellbeing programs in Sunshine Coast Council’s Active, healthy Sunshine Coast - every day, your way initiative funded by the Australian government in partnership with local

of shoppers. “These free walks are a great way to make new friends while enjoying the benefits of exercising at the same time, with many of the walkers catching up for a coffee afterwards. “I hope this shopping centre walking group is the first of many for the Sunshine Coast. “We invite other shopping centres on the Coast to come on board this great initiative to encourage people to become more active. “A benefit is they don’t

need to worry about the weather being too hot, or cold or raining. “The walkers usually have a great chat while they walk and often do not realise how long they have been walking for.” For details on existing walking groups, or if you are interested in starting a new group and would like to volunteer as a Walk Organiser, please contact the Heart Foundation on 1300 362 787 orwww.heartfoundation.

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by Antoinette Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor MALTA, where it is said there are 300 days of Sunshine a year, is a small island and easy to see in a week. I recently had a week in Malta staying in Sliema, which is handy to beautiful Valletta, Maltaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tiny Capital City. Malta has so much history. My preparation mainly was to read â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Kappillan of Maltaâ&#x20AC;? by Nicholas Monsarrat. It is a time warp book slipping from the twentieth century and going back to the fascinating history of the country. I arrived on an Emerites flight and joined my Tour Group on the following day, however, with some planning, I am sure it would be quite easy to see the island independently. Before I joined the Tour I contacted my friend Father Norbert and we had a wonderful morning in Valletta. Seeing the CoCathedral was very special with a personal guide. The interior of this church, built in the 16th Century is a baroque treasure house. There are chapels along either side dedicated to the patron saint of a particular langue of the order of St John. (a langue is a division of the Knights of St.John based on Nationality). The floor is a patchwork of colourful marble tomb slabs in black, blue, pink red and yellow. After touring the church, my guide took me to the museum where in the Oratory is the magnificent altarpiece, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Beheading of St John the Baptistâ&#x20AC;? by the artist Caravaggio. The painting is huge, (361x520cm) and the only painting signed by the artist. I was so fortunate to see it on this private tour. There is also a painting of St Jerome, another of Cravaggioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s masterpieces. We continued our way around the museum seeing the Liturgical vestments and the 16th c illuminated choral books and a collection of Flemish tapestries. After leaving the Cathedral Father Norbert pointed out the historic auberge, the residences of an individual langue of the Knights of St John. Then we made our way to the Upper Barrakka Gardens where we had a panoramic view of the Grand Harbour. Malta suffered much damage during the Second World War. It was

one of the most intensive areas bombed by the German and Italian air forces (there were a total of about 3000 bombing raids) In April 1942, King George VI awarded the people of Malta the George Cross acknowledging their bravery and valour. Father Norbert then took me to see a film called Sacred Island which showed the history, culture, religion and folklore of the Maltese people. He also introduced me to another priest who has worked for years with refugees in the city. The corridors were crowded with people who had fled the war in Libya, anxious to get back to their original countries and find their families. Father Norbert and I said goodbye at that point until we met again at the end of my visit when he took me to the nearby small island of Gozo. Sliema is not far from Valletta. Either a bus ride or a ferry can take you around the bay. From my hotel, it was a pleasant walk around the promenade to St Julianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay, where I tasted what was to become a favourite drink called a â&#x20AC;&#x153; Kinniâ&#x20AC;?an excellent thirst quencher. A kinnie is bitter sweet and alcohol free made from bitter oranges and aromic herbs. (although there was no hint of orange taste in the drink). This promenade was popular for early morning walkers as well as locals on their late afternoon passeggiata. I found that on the Saturday night,

The Grand Harbour from Upper Barrakka Gardens

there were crowds seated around the kiosks watching outdoor big screens showing the football. Once my real tour started we learnt more about this amazing island. We went back to Valletta which was recognised as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1980. We visited the National Museum of Archaeology where the exhibits were from some of the Temples that go back to the Neolithic Age that is between 3600 BC and 2500 BC. During the following week we went to see for ourselves the Taxien Temples and the Ggantya Temples, the latter were on the island of Gozo. The Ancient Capital of Malta is Mdina, also known as The Silent City. In the Middle ages the nobility built their palazzi in Mdina and religious orders established convents there. Today its narrow winding streets still contain Mdinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest houses, still occupied by todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;nobilityâ&#x20AC;?. The Cathedral is said to be built on the site of the villa

of Publis who was the Roman Governor when Saint Paul was shipwrecked near Malta in AD 60. St.Paul and his fellow castaways remained on the island for three months before continuing their journey to Rome when Paul was imprisoned by the Romans and sentenced to death. At nearby Rabat we went to the Grotto of St.Paul, where the saint is said to have preached during his stay in Malta. Among the many places we visited was the parish church of Santa Maria at Mosta also known as the Mosta Dome church. The interior is a picture of beauty in blue, gold and white. The great dome is visible all over the island, its diameter said to be exceeded only by the Pantheon and St.Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Rome. Called the Miracle of Mosta, in June 1942, while 300 parishioners were in the church a bomb pierced the dome bounced off a wall and then rolled across the floor of the church. Continued page 37

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HOLIDAY & Leisure You are not Alone dream that he or she had spent years planning with his or her spouse. Solos are often among the most sociable of grey nomad travellers, anxious to meet new friends, share a joke or a cup of tea, and to garner information about the road ahead. It makes sense as well that solo travellers will sometimes travel for a while with other people they have met along the road. However much you enjoy your own company it’s always nice to share a special experience with someone else or to create memories together. Then, when the time is right, you can part company again and add the name of a special new friend to your address book. As well as bereaved partners, there will inevitably be people who find themselves single following a divorce or those who have simply never married. Occasionally too you come across a single traveller, normally a man, who has left a partner at home to follow his dream for six months or a year or whatever. In the end, it doesn’t really matter why you are considering travelling alone, what matters is that you know that you can find what you are looking for out there. You can see what you want to see, go where you want to go, and do what you want to do. It’s a different experience but it can still be an absolutely wonderful one. Source: thegreynomads.com.au

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WHILE the vast majority of grey nomads travel as part of a couple, solo travellers are by no means a rare breed. If you are considering taking to the open road on your own, take comfort from the fact that – ironically – you are not alone. Unsurprisingly, within the solo travellers group, females are in the minority but again perhaps not as unusual as you may think. While the reasons people travel on their own are many and varied, often it is because a spouse has passed away. Sometimes the remaining partner chooses to live the

Malta and Gozo in the Western Mediterranean

Continued from page 36 Osiris’ on the bows to ward off evil spirits. (AlNo one was hurt. The though I wonder how this bomb “miracaculously” sits with the hugely failed to detonate! Catholic people of Malta.) On the Sunday, we went Marsaxlokk Bay is to Marsaxlokk, a charm- where the Turkish fleet ing fishing village. The was moored during the Sunday market was very Great Siege of 1565 (that busy, mainly selling fish, is another story) and durwith friendly people man- ing the WWII the Bay ning the stalls. They was the base for the Fleet didn’t mind that we took Air Arm. After browsing photos, even knowing around the market we had that we wouldn’t be buy- a superb lunch in one of ing fish. the many seafood restauOne “older lady” was de- rants. lighted when I asked if I It would be remiss of me could take her photo. She if I did not mention Gozo, beamed into the camera, where I was fortunate to and roared with laughter visit twice, once with the when I said, I was taking tour and again with Father her back to Australia. Norbert. The town is home to It is a tiny island only a about 70% of the Malt- ferry ride from Malta itself. ese fishing fleet. The The main town is Victoria boats, called luzzu, have and is crowned by its Citabecome Malta’s national del, containing the Palace symbols, painted in of the Governors of Gozo, blue,red and yellow, with the Cathedral, the Law the watchful ‘Eyes of Courts and some muse-

ums. The ramparts provide a panoramic view of the island. As I mentioned earlier the Temple complex of Ggantija on Gozo is the oldest of all Maltese temples and the oldest free standing stone edifice in the world pre-dating the pyramids of Egypt and Stonehenge. The rear wall rises six metres and contains stones weighing up to 40 to 50 tonnes. My day with Father Norbert was quite different from the day with the tour group. We visited many of the churches, huge churches sometimes in small villages. I made a note that there were 45 parishes with 148 priests on Gozo alone ! Can that be right ? Apparently yes it is ! One church that certainly stands out is that of The Basilica of

Tu’Pinu. The chapel of the 16th century can still be seen fully integrated into the church that stands today. In 1883 a local lady received a mysterious call said to be from Our Lady. The chapel then became a place of pilgrimage. Eventually a foundation stone was laid in 1920 and the beautiful new church, was consecrated in 1931. It was slowly established as a National Shrine of Malta, and is still a place of pilgrimage. All of the towns celebrate the festa (festivals) and maybe these celebration contribute to the reputation that the Maltese people are among the the happiest in the world. The Islands are becoming dependant on tourists. It is a very safe destination and the people very very friendly.

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Morning tea in the park

ON Wednesday 1st August the Glasshouse Country VIEW Club visited Woodford where a morning tea was enjoyed by all before moving on

to the Museum and Art Gallery. What a great place to visit if ever you are out this way; the dedicated volunteers would certainly ap-

preciate your support. Woodford is a surprisingly interesting town including its shops which we had to give the once over to catch up on our

retail therapy. The next View Club meeting is on Wednesday 22nd August at the Glasshouse Sports Club, 11.00 for 11.30am, where our speaker will be Stuart West and his subject will be English Canals. Anyone who would like to join the View Club would be most welcome. Please contact Joy on 5439 9049 or Lydia on 5438 7894 who will be pleased to supply further information. VIEW clubs are a valued part of the Smith Family which is a national, independent children’s charity committed to helping disadvantaged Australian children by unlocking opportunities through education and support.

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sample some of the delicious fresh food, tea or coffee, prepared from the state of the art galley. After spending 2 1/2 hours exploring Lone Pine by cuddling a koala, watching the eagles in flight and marveling at the skill of the Australian sheep dog with his mustering demonstration, you will be welcomed back on board Mirimar II. Sit back in peace and enjoy a refreshing Australian wine or beer while on the cruise back to the city. Mirimar Cruises pick up and drop off location is really convenient as well, right in the heart of the Brisbane city, it is walking distance to most city hotels. Enjoyed by Australians and international visitors alike this cruise affords

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Enjoy a day at this sub-tropical resort, with its pristine waters, sandy beaches & launch trip around the Tangalooma wrecks. Explore the old whaling station. Scrumptious buffet lunch & free time at the resort. Optional whale watching, with some free time on the island. Thurs. 11 Oct. $125.

SPRINGTIME @ MT. TAMBORINE GARDENS We visit at least 4 of these prize winning magnificent private gardens, bursting with new growth – roses, perennials, fuchsias, begonias, bromeliads, heliconias, azaleas & many more, set amongst magnificent ponds & fountains. Sat. 29 Sept. $59 inc. of garden entries. Lunch @ own expense - $10 approx. SPRINGTIME @ MALENY BOTANIC GARDENS Six acres of the most amazing gardens you will ever see, inc. thousands of plants in a blazing range of colour & magnificent water features. See some of the rarest cycads in the world. Frid. 5 Oct. $59 inc. m/t, entry & lunch.

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distributed across the city over three weeks it was estimated that over 140,000 people across Birmingham played with

or listened to music from the pianos. Since this time ‘Play Me, I’m Yours’ has now reached over five million people worldwide. Each new city that commissions the work becomes part of this growing international legacy. Pianos will be placed around the entire Toowoomba region from 21 - 30 September during the annual Carnival of Flowers. This is just one of many free activities in what has become a cultural experience rather than just a festival of flowers.

More local talent – and New Orleans influence IT is now all systems go for the 2012 Caloundra Music Festival, now all the contracts are signed and sealed. ARIA award-winner Ben Lee has joined the latest list of artists for this year’s event, which festival director Richie Eyles has described “the best lineup yet”. Long-time favourite Noiseworks is also on the list, along with Ian Moss and Stonefield – and another huge addition from New Orleans is the legendary Galactic. These acts will join the previously announced The Living End, John Butler Trio, The Cat Empire, Lanie Lane, Boom Crash Opera, The Whitlams, Darren Percival, Ball Park Music, and Bustamento. Economic Development

portfolio (Tourism Sports and Major Events) holder Cr Jason O’Pray said he couldn’t remember a better line-up. “The Music Festival is one of the biggest and most popular economic drivers on the Coast,” he said. “Count me in – I’m not going to miss this one.” Divisional councillor Tim Dwyer said the combination of the line-up’s calibre and the new festival dates of September 28-30 would turbo-charge this year’s event. “It’s lining up to be the best-ever and the new dates favour much better odds of good weather,” he said. “The Caloundra Fringe Festival is also coming together beautifully with more and more local business and groups coming

on board – Caloundra is about to step into the major league of festival destinations.” Mr Eyles said the fostering of musical relations with New Orleans was to Caloundra’s benefit. “That city is a special place with a special sound and rhythm,” he said. “I am particularly looking forward to the arrival of New Orleans’ own jamband, Galactic – they are absolutely awesome.” Galactic joins fellow New Orlinians Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue. The festival will be held over the weekend of September 28-30. Tickets are available from Caloundra Music Festival website at www.caloundramusic festival.com.

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A CELEBRATION Of The Human Voice featuring: Spiritsong - Sacred Classical and Good Vibrations “Popular” at the Uniting Church Hall, Werin Street, Tewantin on Friday 31st August at 7.30pm. Admission is only $6.00 and includes tea and coffee. Children – a gold coin donation. Directed by Andrew Emmet. Enquiries phone Andrew 5474 1498 or andrewjemmet@gmail.com

Afternoon Ceilidh THE Society of St Andrew of Scotland (Queensland) Ltd, Sunshine Coast Branch will present Scots in the Afternoon (an afternoon of Scottish entertainment) on Saturday 1st September, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm. Venue Latte da Café, 19 Caloundra St, Landsborough. Cost is $12.00 (includes afternoon tea). Bookings are essential – Contact: Rob Carmichael on5442 6252, Peter Keddie on 5491 8436 or Latte Da Café on 5439 9555.

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THE first day of Spring will be a buzz at the Noosa Marina this year. There will be live jazz music and an art and craft only market on the 1st of September, from 10 am to 4 pm. For $30.00, the Marina is giving all artists and artisans the opportunity to display and sell their creations in this unique market. It promises to be very exciting as photographers, potters, jewellers and other creative geniuses vie to spend the day at the Noosa Marina and spruke their goods. Expressions of interest and bookings for the 23 stalls can be made at the Harbourside Gallery, Noosa Marina, 2 Parkyn Pde, Tewantin. For more information contact Tricia Bradford on 54475007, Mob: 0411 Brain Training 244 304, Email: artists Solutions @harboursidegallery.com.au

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The Mikado at Noosa Arts Theatre

WITH a cast of just six, the Gilbert & Sullivan Company of Australia are back for 2012 with their brand new show. Following the outstanding success of their hysterical production and world first HMS Pinafore, the gang are returning with a fantastic new treatment of the most popular Gilbert & Sullivan of all time, The Mikado. This new version of Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic performed in full costume will again contain many more musical delights as well as comedy scenes that will have audiences in gales of laughter. Starring in this production is the very funny and highly acclaimed actor Brian Hannan. Best remembered for his nine years on ABC TV BellBird and many JC Williamson musicals, Brian wowed audiences with his hysterical portrayal of Sir Joseph Porter in HMS Pinafore. This year he will play the comic leading role of KoKo. Alison Rae Jones an exciting soprano from Opera Australia will play the role of Yum Yum with her voice described by the Herald/Sun in Melbourne as “soaring and powerful”. This will be one of the cleverest and entertaining productions to tour in 2012. So fasten your rickshaws, The Pinafore crew are sailing to Japan for more madness and hilarity and one of the best times in the theatre anywhere. Performances are on October 19 and 20 at 7.30pm and on October 20 and Sunday October 21 at 2pm at Noosa Arts Theatre. Adults $39, Conc $35, Members and Groups $35, Children (7 to 16) $35 Bookings: 5449 9343, Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to noon or at www.noosaartstheatre.org.au Noosa Arts is grateful to Bendigo Bank Tewantin and Noosa Community Radio for their sponsorship of the theatre and to South Pacific Resort and Spa for sponsorship of The Mikado.

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ENJOY popular favourites from opera, operetta, musicals and pop with Noosa Chorale on Saturday 13 October at 7pm or on Sunday 14 October at 3pm in the Bicentennial Hall, Sun-

shine Beach. Versatility is one of the virtues of Noosa’s local chorale with people loving our Noosa Pops concert last year and raving over our performance of The Armed Man and the

Puccini Gloria Mass in May this year. Our October concert brings that great sound and spirited singing to some of the greatest opera choruses, to wonderfully romantic selections from Franz Lehar’s The Merry Widow and The Land of Smiles, to the rollicking fun of Gilbert and Sullivans Pirates of Penzance, Trial by Jury and The Gondoliers and to some very catchy pop tunes from Abba and modern musicals such as Grease. This is a night of musical highlights and pleasure for Noosa Chorale

and its audience. The Chorale is fortunate to have a Musical Director, Adrian King, who has a wonderful ability to interpret and conduct music of all genres and bring out the very best

in Noosa Chorale singing them. This concert builds on the success of Noosa Pops last year by broadening the choice of popular favourites and styles of music. Noosa Chorale is very grateful

for sponsorship by the Bendigo Community Banks at Tewantin, Cooroy and Marcoola. Adults $25; Concessions $20; Child or School Students $15. Bookings 5447 4561 or at

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Seniors’ Book Prize seeks budding fiction writers OLDER unpublished Australian authors have a chance to see their work in print after the announcement of the National Seniors Literary Prize for 2012.

Last year, co-authors Paul Cieslar and Jeff Steel took out the inaugural prize with their non-fiction book ‘No Heil Hitler’. This year, publishing company Random House Australia is

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to advert. Would you like coffee & chat at RSL Caloundra otherwise, we could meet at Nutley St, Old Time Dance 9.00am. Tuesday Morning. I’m single with various interests. Ref: 975 Sunshine Coast Gent 63 years would like to meet slim lady who likes to keep fit, and lovesr home cooking, travel, movies and see where it goes. Ref: 976 Maroochydore Gent Unconventional 70 plus yers, young DTE gent NS, SD, loving and affectionate loves caravanning the country, fishing gardening, picnics, walks good music and quiet times WLTM 65-70 lady similar interests to live life now. VTPR if compatable. Ref: 982

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KENILWORTH Celebrates! is a major festival held annually in Kenilworth, in the Upper Mary Valley on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. The Festival, with music, street entertainment and markets, is held on the weekend of 22nd/23rd September. The Art Festival, including exhibitions and workshops, is a major attraction and

extends from Saturday 22nd to Saturday 29th September 2012. Come to the Bush Behind the Beach! Come to Kenilworth to relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery, clean, green environment and celebrate a great Festival. For lots more details go to the festival website at www.kenilworth celebrates.org.au.

Fair Dinkum Bush Dance GET gussied up in aussie clobber, hitch a ride with your mates and bring your own grog. (tinnies only and wine bottles – no glass allowed). $40 for you and your sheila. A true blue supper is included. From 6:30pm on Saturday 22nd September, 116 Woombye - Palmwoods Road, Palmwoods. To book - get on the dog and bone: 07 5479 0881 and help a bonza mob. (This event is being organised by the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice Ltd to raise funds for Katie Rose Cottage, the coasts very own Hospice in Doonan).

Dawn couldn’t connect her stereo! So it sat there, like the ipad and the mobile phone which the kids gave her for Christmas. She went to a business for help, but couldn’t understand the jargon that they used, so rather than tell them she didn’t understand, she just went home. Then she found Tyrone Curwen, a young man trying hard to secure work,who helped her set up, connect and use all her devices. The good news is Tyrone didn’t charge an arm and a leg, as one solution was as simple as plugging Dawn’s stereo in a different way. He didn’t charge an hourly rate, but a dollar amount based on the job. Because some of Dawn’s problems were simple and easy to fix, Tyrone charged a minimal amount. The way it should be. Take Dawn’s advice and call Tyrone, because he’s easy to understand, professional and offers a very affordable service for older people in their homes.

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Word fun Need a laugh? These oneliners might just do the trick. You can tune a piano. What about tuna fish? I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger; then it hit me. To write with a broken pencil—is pointless. Did you hear about the calendar thief? He got twelve months. When the smog lifts in Los Angeles, U.C.L.A. The professor discovered that her earthquake theory was on shaky ground. The dentist and the manicurist should never have married. They fought tooth and nail but, you will be glad to know, the guy who fell onto an upholstery machine was fully recovered. Why not try to make up your own quips now? To get you started, here’s one more: The batteries were given out—free of charge.

AGAVE plants small $5 larger up to $25.Ph 0400 191 542. Buderim. BATHROOM wall heater Sunair radiant electric, new. $25. Ph 5479 5205. Maroochydore. BBQ 3 burners, hooded $300. Ph 5445 0504. CHURCHILL blue willow dinner set 20 piece, made in England, new. $50ono. Ph 5491 1271. Caloundra. C L A S S I C A L gramophone records, over 160, symphonies, c o n c e r t o s , instrumentals, vocals from 1930s/40s,78s, 10inch and 12 inch. GC. $120. Ph 5447 3752 after 5pm. Noosa. CORDLESS vacuum cleaner as new cot $90 sell $30. Ph 0432 028 111. Noosaville. DOUBLE decker bunk beds, heavy duty tubular steel, white VGC, cost $440, sell $200ono. Ph 5491 5442. Little Mountain. FOLK ART instruction books, various wooden shapes, paints. Books $1, shapes $2 - $10 each. Ph 5494 6313. Beerwah. FREEZER chest type Fisher and Paykel works well $80. Ph 5491 3984. Little Mountain. FRIDGE/FREEZER Whirlpool 256lt. 600d, 600 w, 1540 h, exc. cond. $130. ph 5455 5532. Tewantin. GUITAR classical nylon strings new never used. Instruction book CD and korg pitch clip $85. Ph 5456 4970.

INCONTINENCE pads, multiform, super plus, capacity 2 litres, pkt 14 , $7 each. Ph 5492 9152. Mooloolah Valley. JUMPER new, never worn ladies hand knitted cream size 12-14 $20. Ph 5477 5659. Buddina. LOUNGE 2 seater $185. Ph 5449 8138. Tewantin. MICROWAVE 42L convection, Panasonic, exc. cond. cost $800, sell $400. Ph 0418 741 769. Caloundra. OXYGEN cylinder, regulator/flowmeter erie 0-25 LPM fits all size bottle. Cost $256 sell $150. Ph 5491 1521. Caloundra. PENTAX K200 SLR digital camera, includes Sigma 100-300,28-90 macro lens, filters, books dvds, tripod, exc. order. $450. Ph 5447 6324 Cooroy. POSTS, exc. hard posts, easy to collect, cheap at $10 each. Approx 30. Ph 5485 7335. Anderleigh. QUEEN size inflatable mattress, new $50 ono. Ph 5491 1119. Moffat Beach. RINNAI econoheat 850 gas heater, GC $120. Ph 5456 4970. Sippy Downs STOOLS 4 solid wood beige, GC, $80. Fence clay terra cotta pots 13 various sizes $80. Ph 5437 7388. Wurtulla. SUNBEAM slow cooker hardly used $40. Deliver free in Caloundra area. Ph 5491 5091. TABLE wooden, maple colour 5’x3’ (152cmx92cm) perfect cond. $95. Ph 0437 062 633. Mooloolaba..

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FREE For Sale Classifieds Only ONE FREE FOR SALE classified allowed per person per month. No other sorts of Classifieds, ie: Wanted adverts will be accepted. The publisher reserves the right to decline, edit and reduce the number of classifieds appearing due to space available in the newspaper. Due to these space constraints sometimes not all adverts will appear in the one month, but will be placed in the following month. You can write up to 20 words per advert, but make sure that your contact phone number, and the selling price are clearly stated. Items for sale must not exceed $500. Please submit FREE classifieds only by post, fax or email to our office by 17th of each month. (No adverts will be accepted over the telephone.) Wanted items are no longer accepted. Conditions apply: Free For Sale classifieds are for private party advertising only. No business adverts accepted. Please print the first word of your classified in CAPITALS, and the rest of the advert should be in lower case. All adverts must be accompanied by the name, address and phone number of the person placing the advertising. POST your adverts to: ‘SC Free 4 Sale,’ SC Seniors Newspaper, P O Box 1062, Tewantin Q. 4565. FAX adverts to: 5474 4975 EMAIL: free4sale@seniorsnewspaper.com.au (All emailed adverts must be in lower case, except for the first word, which should be in capitals.)

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STRAIGHT CLUES ACROSS 6 Show clearly 9 Go off course 10 Small animal 11 Low hum 12 Quantity of paper 13 Small coin 15 Cast off 17 A vessel 18 Style of decoration 19 Was carried 20 Size 22 In small pieces DOWN 1 Shift 2 Single thing 3 Play guitar 4 Heat 5 Came closer 7 Open 8 Signalling system 13 Wine holder 14 Heavenly drink 15 Small fish 16 Stand for 17 Little imp 21 Finish

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1 Shift concerned with board action 2 Some condone use of single item 3 Carelessly play in a short way with drink 4 Cosy with the endless display of ardour 5 Came closer to one losing nothing with a colour 7 Open some bowling to begin 8 Phase more suited to flag signalling 13 Care about a franc for a glass bottle 14 Recant in use of plant secretion 15 Small marine fish in various parts 16 Rue bad finish first and last 17 Confidence trick first performed for mischievous person

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continue the tradition and the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Dinner with the Mayor” event will be held on Tuesday 11th September 2012 at the Cooroy Hotel. Dinner with the Mayor commences at 5.45pm for a 6.00pm start and is held in a private dining room. It is a great social event and during the evening Mayor Jamieson will address the attendees. At only $35 for members of the Cooroy Chamber and $45 for non-members this is an event not to miss! Everyone is welcome to attend but prior bookings and payment are essential. Tickets include a deli-

cious two course meal and a lucky door prize ticket. Dinner with the Mayor is always very popular so make sure you book early to secure your spot. Bookings and payments can be made by in person with Tania Stewart at Cooroy Central Guardian Pharmacy (phone 5447 6028); Nikki McDonald at Cooroy Hotel (phone 5447 6355); or book securely online with credit card at www.cooroy. com.au. Enquiries via email can be made at bookings@cooroy.com.au. But be quick as there are only limited spaces available!

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Facts and oddities of the English language Aftercataracts and tesseradecades, each 14 letters long, are the longest words that can be typed using only those letters normally typed with the left hand. The more common words stewardesses (12 letters) and reverberated (11 letters) are other examples.

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VARIETY Concert, September 2, starting 2pm at the CCSA Hall, Nutley St, Caloundra. Artists are: Sophia La Selva; Jenny Wood; Sarah Laws; Simone Pitot; Jan Meade; Bev Gourlay; Neil Booth and Aart Schouten. Other artists are yet to be confirmed. The Concerts cost $9 at the door, or only $5 for Members and Friends of the Chorale. And this includes afternoon tea! There’s no need to book, just arrive around 1.30pm to buy a raffle ticket and choose a seat. Enquiries: phone Bev Gourlay (Schouten) 5444 8675

SENIORS NEWS Fantastick Fundraiser for Katie Rose Cottage Cast of The Fantasticks

ful extension to a person’s home, fully equipped and adapted to provide high quality nursing support care to those unable to manage their final journey in their own home. Sunshine Coast Community Hospice Limited is a not-for-profit charity which currently receives

minimal government funding. It relies heavily on the support from the community and this fund raiser night will help finance this vital service. The Fantasticks originally opened at New York’s Sullivan Street Playhouse on May 3, 1960 and played 17,162

Time to Dance 40 musicians will play Foxtrots, Quicksteps, Rock ‘n Roll, Waltzes, Marilyn, Gypsy Tap, and the progressive Barn Dance. BYO drinks, glasses and nibbles and party the night away. Tables which seat up to 12 people, and are prepaid, are just $120. Individual bookings are $15. Book on 5477 1037 or email ahwinter@optusnet.com.au

Brain Fodder A woman in a hardware store is buying something for her house. She notices that the price of 1 is 80 cents, the price of 30 is $1.60 and the price of 144 is $2.40. What was she buying?

TRANSPORT Train Times:................. 5453 8200 Bus Times - Translink: ..... 131 230 Taxi: ................................. 131 008

Who do you call… Seniors Card 131 304 or 1800 175 500 (free call outside Brisbane) Centrelink: Retirement 132 300 Disability, Sickness & Carers 132 717 Employment Services 132 850 Retirement Village Association of Australia 1800 240 080 Seniors Enquiry Line 1300 135 500 Department of Veteran Affairs 133 254 Veteran Affairs Network 1300 551 918 National Information Centre on Retirement Investments (NICRI) 1800 020 110

Selling your house, unit, villa or relocatable home privately? One of our readers may very well want to buy it! You can now advertise your home in the Sunshine Coast Seniors Newspaper’s Property Section A one-off discounted outlay of $110.00 inc. GST gives you a (4cm x 6.5cm) sized advertisement - over 4 editions. Approximately 50 words. Post advertisements to: Discounted Property Section, Sunshine Coast Seniors Newspaper, advertising PO Box 1062, Tewantin. Qld. 4565 rate for by the 15th of each month. readers *Conditions apply: This discounted offer is only available to our ‘Senior readers’.

only $110*

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Private adverts only. The $110.00 must be paid for by cheque, money order or by credit card prior to advertisements appearing. (No refunds given on this discounted rate.)

Mooloolaba - 1 brm unit

World Class Resort

Spacious 2 bed Villa in Over 50s lifestyle village Unit features air con throughout, log affect gas fire, timber floors in bedroom, 2nd toilet, laundry wih wall mounted dryer, verandah overlooking landscaped gardens, shed with power, carport with remote. Village boasts swimming pool, spa, bowling green, community hall.

Price: $290,000 ono Phone: 07 5577 5059

Retirement Lifestyle for the over 50’s Buderim Sunshine Coast Spacious 3 bedroom or 2 bedroom plus study. Open plan living/ dining. Fans and Air Con. Light modern kitchen. Modern bathroom with separate toilet. Landscaped courtyard easy care garden. Single LU Garage. The complex offers a stunning swimming pool, spar, club house and beautifully maintained gardens.

This could be yours for

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$258,000

Ph: 07 5476 6244 or Mob. 0410 444 035

Modern home has 3 bdrms complete with ensuite, spacious open plan comprising kitchen, dining & living. Fully ducted aircon, dble LUG, 2 garden sheds, slate water feature complete with umbrella & outdoor setting. Stamped concrete on all outdoor areas, lge corner block. $379,000 Neg

Ph 0417 769 412

Code 2500

Gold Coast Villa

Palmwoods Homepark Situated in a small quiet village within easy reach of shopping, doctors, hospital & churches. 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 carports - 2nd could be outdoor living area. All ceilings insulated, powered shed, low maint garden.

$179,000 Ph: 0435 914 412

Code 2509

Phone: 07 3263 3070 or 0408 885 102

Property For Sale

Code 2486

Overlooks riverside park and serene reach of beautiful Mooloolah River. Immaculately presented unit with top quality fittings. On site caretaker, pool, spa, secure basement parking and lift. Asking price is $335,000 but vendors will consider any genuine offer/proposition.

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NOW that the Olympics have finished, it may be time to get off the couch, put some dancing shoes on, and come to listen or dance to the Big Band sound of the Sunshine Coast Concert Band on Saturday October 13th from 7.30 to 11pm, in the Kawana Community Hall (behind the Library), Nanyima Street, Buddina. Ken Chadwick and his Band of approx

duction, has a real passion for this show and a wonderful vision for how it should be directed to bring its charm and special genius to Noosa audiences. Cast includes Sam Coward, Mal Favager, Rachel Halverson, Callum Hamacek, Ian Mackellar, Stephen Moore, Carly Partridge and John Woodlock. Performances September 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 Oct 4, 5, 6 at 7.30pm; Sept 23 and 30 at 2pm. Adult $30, Concession $26, Member/Group $24, Child $20 Cut-price Preview Thurs September 20 at 7.30pm – all tickets $20. Bookings 5449 9343 or online at www.noosaarts theatre. org.au or Tues to Sat at theatre 9-12 noon Noosa Arts Theatre Weyba Rd Noosaville. Noosa Arts is grateful to Bendigo Bank Tewantin and Noosa Community Radio for their sponsorship of the theatre.

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NOOSA Arts Theatre will host a fundraising night for Katie Rose Cottage on September 27 at 7.30pm as part of The Fantasticks season. All tickets for this performance are $35 which includes a light supper. Katie Rose Cottage, a 6 bed facility located at Doonan, is like a beauti-

performances before closing January 13, 2002, making it the world’s longest running musical. Audiences have enjoyed 11,103 productions of The Fantasticks in over 3,000 cities and towns throughout the United States. Internationally, more than 700 productions have been staged in 68 nations from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, and beyond. The Fantasticks tells the story of a young boy and girl who fall madly in love at the hands of their meddling fathers, but soon grow restless and stray from one another. Will their separation provide a deeper appreciation for the love they once shared or create a permanent gulf between them? The beauty of The Fantasticks is in the sheer simplicity under which it is presented and it is perfectly suited to the intimate space of the Noosa Arts Theatre. Ian Mackellar, the Director of the Noosa Arts pro-

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