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An Initiative of Pomona & District Community House Inc. June 2013

SUNDAY 7TH JULY

Cost: $15 per poker hand

Where: from Pomona Stan Topper Park

Time: 8am registration, 9am start

Enjoy a Sunday ride through the

picturesque Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Breaky available for a small cost.

Afterwards is a sausage sizzle and drinks

followed by the presentation of prizes.

For bookings or info phone:

Peter 5446 0211

Web: www.kingofthemountain.com.au

Major fundraising event for the

Pomona King of the Mountain Festival.

Supported: Gympie Historical Motorcycle Club

Project of the Cooroy/Pomona Lions Club

FIRE STATION PLANS

REVEALED

The Queensland Government has postponed until the 2014-15 financial year construction of a new fire station for Pomona on a site it has purchased in Reserve Street, adjacent to the ambulance station. This means the town’s firies will have to continue to use the existing fire station and risk having it inundated by floodwaters during another wet season.

The government has allocated just $75,000 in 2013-14 to clear the new site, finish planning and conduct

community consultation. Using floorplans provided by the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS),

students from the Queensland University of Technology worked with the Pomona community in early April to

produce concept plans for the new fire station. Their final design is depicted above. The plans have been

passed to the QFRS. (See story, pages 16 & 17)

Kin Kin quarry opponents want

government to tote road costs

A petition seeking to have the state government understand and cost the massive public subsidy required every year to support the Kin Kin quarry is the latest tactic opponents are using to stop the large-scale extractive industry from going ahead.

The petition, which is available for signing until 5 August, calls on the Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Scott Emerson, to commission a study of the full impact on state-controlled roads caused by up to 200 truck movements daily to and from the quarry in Sheppersons Lane, through Kin Kin and Pomona.

“We further petition that this appraisal include a complete evaluation of any costs likely to be incurred by the Queensland Government in upgrading these roads to a satisfactory standard,” the petition states. One estimate of the road engineering required to bring the Pomona-Kin Kin Road to a suitable condition is more than $70 million. In a letter to the Hinterland Noosa Alliance convenor, Allan Bonsall, Mr Emerson makes clear the government’s intention to maintain the road in its current state, with single-lane bridges, and not improve it significantly.

The principal petitioner, Anita Poteri, said the petition was an attempt to pressure the state government to address safety issues on the Pomona-Kin Kin Road. “Maybe the government will realise that it could be easier in the long-run to pay Neilsens, the quarry owner, $10 million for the site rather than face the prospect of spending $70 million on roadworks,” she said. Link: www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/petitions/e-petition?PetNum=2124

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Yoga Wednesday 6pm - 7.30 pm

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Intuitive Massage (23 years experience)

Energy Work (Reiki, Holistic Pulsing etc.)

WORKSHOPS & GROUPS

Pomona Spiritualist Church 1st & 3rd Sunday’s of each month 10am-12pm

Friday Healing Circle 12pm - 1pm (Work with energy)

EFT Workshops Emotional Freedom Technique Tapping 30 June, 14 July, 28 July Manifestation Workshop Saturday 6 July Working with Universal laws and creating Healing Codes to release old programming from your genetic line and align to your divine self.

A path of Light The Masters Way Starts Monday 15 July 2hrs Mondays for 33 weeks. Comes with 30 channelled teachings and activations

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Reflections on a brighter future It is hard to pinpoint exactly when it happened, or even quantify the effects, but it is worthwhile acknowledging with cautious optimism that our Noosa hinterland has turned a corner. The genesis of the turnaround probably was the overwhelming vote in favour of a re-established Noosa Council, to take effect from 1 January 2014.

This edition of Cooroora Connect sheds light on the de-amalgamation process. We are also in the middle of a round of community celebrations, with another Floating Land Festival successfully behind us. These are important in the process of strengthening our cultural experience. We look forward with great anticipation to the 9th Noosa Festival of Water at the Noosa Botanical gardens on 30 June, to be followed just under a month later by Pomona’s King of the Mountain race and then the Noosa Country Show in September. These are important celebrations of who we are and our sense of place.

New businesses, new jobs and a general optimism in the community can be felt across our hinterland towns, but especially in Pomona.

We will continue to face difficulties. It is how we face them, and overcome them, that’s important. It’s lovely to see so much activity and vitality about. Parking spaces are at a premium. Eighteen months ago, people gathered at the Pomona Bowls Club to consider how we could move on from the impacts of severe flooding, the worst in many generations. Pomona Inc. has been revitalised and we have a new force guiding our fortunes, the Hinterland Noosa Alliance.

Soon, massive infrastructure investment will occur across the hinterland. The impending Bruce Highway upgrade from Cooroy to Federal and the rollout of the NBN Co. fast broadband service by the end of 2014 – stealing the march on fast broadband for the coast – will bring and spin-off opportunities for local contractors, as well as lasting benefits for the transport and communications sector locally. These are potentially transforming projects.

We are on a journey, supported by faith, in ourselves and in each other guided by the principles underpinning the Noosa Biosphere, the Noosa Plan and associated strategic planning instruments. We are each climbing our own obstacles and will inevitably overcome them. This is the strength of our community. -Dawn Gwynne, Pomona & District Community House

Rugfest set to return next year

Pomona is set to have another annual event to draw visitors to the town following the overwhelming success of Rugfest on Saturday, 1 June when 250 people filled the Pomona Memorial Hall to raise $3500 for St Vincent de Paul charitable activities.

The fourth annual Rugfest soup lunch and raffle of 30 exquisite hand-made rugs and wagga capes this year was transferred to Pomona from its traditional home at the Tewantin Catholic parish hall to accommodate the larger numbers. The Pomona venue could accommodate twice as many attendees as last year said Brenda Carlos, one of the organisers.

Each of the rugs and waggas was made using recycled woollen fabrics in intricate patterns. One of the items raffled on the day were made by a 92-year-old. Violinist Roy Harbour provided musical accompaniment to the day’s festivity.

Brenda thanked the ladies of the Pomona parish for their enthusiasm in making the day a success. Lesley Cole was singled out for her dedication to the event over the years. “It is a great community here at Pomona. The traders were very generous with the support. Several have said they will arrange a number of complementary activities next year to coincide with the 2014 Rugfest,” Brenda said.

In the first five months of the year, Noosa St Vincent de Paul has helped 608 people with assistance worth $27,000.

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following completion of a Sunshine Coast Council organisational restructure,” Mr Franks said.

Some staff may transfer progressively, but the new council would ‘own’ all transferring staff from 1 January 2013. “To say that we could reduce numbers through natural attrition does not work,” Mr Franks said. His preferred plan was for the new council to issue redundancies ‘up-front’ so that the new council entity would go forward with the employee numbers it needs.

Mr Franks confirmed that all town planning issues in the former Noosa Shire would continue to be dealt with under the provisions of the 2006 Noosa Plan. The new council would take control of planning matters from 1 January. He was exploring the possibility of ‘shared services’, with both councils sharing costs of resources such as book stocks, although each council would own the library buildings in its territory .

He indicated that Noosa would take charge of the waste disposal site on the Eumundi Road, but he intended recommending to the new council that Sunshine Coast waste would continue to be accepted there on a commercial, cost-recovery basis.

The new Noosa Council will come into being from 1 January 2014 with a slimline staff structure ‘bordering on anorexia’, says Peter Franks, the newly-installed transition manager tasked with the job of breaking away a Noosa Council from the larger Sunshine Coast Council. And he is looking to the ‘clouds’ to help reduce the cost of a big-ticket item that the new council faces – its IT and computing needs.

Mr Franks has warned that the regulations imposed on him by the state government means that the cost of Noosa’s de-amalgamation will be much higher than the $2 million estimate promoted by the Noosa Indepedence Alliance, but he hopes to keep costs below the $13 million figure promulgated by the Queensland Treasury Corporation. The bottom line is that the smaller Sunshine Coast Council must be ‘no worse off’’ financially as a consequence of the council split.

The Sunshine Coast Council general manager, John Knaggs, will determine which staff will be switched to the new Noosa Council, between 365 and 450 people. They will continue to receive their existing pay and conditions, and all entitlements.

Mr Franks told Noosa Residents and Ratepayers Association members that he had no power to sack any staff he thought would be in excess of need – that would be a job for a new council, based on recommendations he would make. “My recommendation to council is that we must be as lean as possible. I am a firm believer in a lean organisation bordering on anorexia,” he said.

The transfer manager is being assisted by a community-based advisory committee, which includes Cooroy Chamber of Commerce president, Danielle Taylor, as a member.

Mr Franks and Mr Knaggs have agreed on principles for transferring staff to the new Noosa Council. They include those who worked previously for the old Noosa Council, people who currently work out of the Tewantin offices and others Mr Knaggs desires to separate.

“Indications are that the numbers of staff crossing over could be identified as early as July,

Noosa transition manager

promises slimlined council

“To say that we could

reduce numbers

through natural

attrition does not work.”

Mr Frank’s most immediate worry is the IT and computer database system that council employees would operate. The new Noosa Council did not need all the computer software applications operated by the Sunshine Coast Council. To save costs, he is exploring outsourcing IT functions to a specialist organisation and adopting ‘cloud technology’ for the Noosa Council.

Under this arrangement, local computers no longer have to do the heavy processing, which occurs securely off-site. Instead of paying licence fees so that each computer can operate a suite of software, one set of applications is loaded for a bank of computers, which accesses systems using an Internet web-based service. The interface is known as doing business ‘in a cloud’.

Large private companies and some government departments use the technology. Mr Franks said he wanted to meet as many local organisations as he could.

Noosa transition manager,

Peter Franks.

Flexilink trial extended

The Flexilink transport trial operating between Lake Macdonald and Cooroy has been extended until 31 August.

Transport Strategy Portfolio Councillor, Rick Baberowski, said the trial extension – from 30 June until the end of August – meant more passenger data could be collected to assess local demand for the service.

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Stroll the Great Noosa Trail Walk

200 walkers coming to Pomona

on the Great Noosa Trail Walk

The Great Noosa Trail Walk is a 3 day journey on 5, 6 and 7 October, 2013 through the natural and cultural landscape of the Noosa hinterland known as “Noosa Country”. The trail traverses the country towns of Cooroy, Pomona, Cooran and Kin Kin via a series of dedicated walking trails through farmlands, natural forests and spectacular lookouts of the hinterland through to the ocean.

Walkers undertake the walk at their own pace are expected to take time to enjoy the landscape, local cafes and antique shops encountered on route. A reasonable level of walking fitness is required, but this is not a race, plenty of time is allowed to complete each days walk. Trail guides will be on the route providing assistance and information about the history and landscape.

A nightly entertainment program is provided at the Pomona’s historic Majestic Theatre and at the longstanding Cooran School of Arts Acoustic Night.

Camping accommodation is provided in camping grounds in Pomona and Cooran or alternatively accommodation is available at numerous guest houses. A shuttle bus will transfer all camping gear, as well as be available to collect tired walkers.

This is the inaugural year, but is intended to be held as an annual event. The number of walkers is limited to 200 to ensure a successful and well co-ordinated event and maintain a friendly community atmosphere. Limited day walker spaces (20) are also available for each days walk.

All proceeds go to local community groups and businesses.

For detailed itinerary, bookings &

more information visit

www.greatnoosatrailwalk.com.au

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TIME TO CLEAN OUT THE STUDIO

CALL FOR ARTISTS

The Pomona Railway Station Gallery will be hosting ART MARKET IN THE PADDOCK on Saturday, 22 June from 9:00 – 1:00.

Artists and craft people are invited to register to sell their quality work for under $100.00. This is an opportunity to sell work directly to the public, talk about your work with potential buyers and interact with other artists.

The Pomona Gallery has had two previous Art Markets which have proved very successful. “ It is a delight to see the colourful stalls as visitors leisurely wander and admire the art and craft in such a beautiful setting” says Wendy Catlin, gallery convenor. “This market gives the public an opportunity to meet artists and to find a special handmade local piece of art or craft for a very reasonable price.”

Artists and craftspeople can register by picking up a form at the Galley or online: www.pomonartgallery.com. The cost is $10.00 per artist. Closing date is 19 June.

Pomona Rail Station Gallery is located at

10 Station St. Pomona;

PH 5485 2950.

Gallery hours: M-F 10-4:00, Sat.10-2:00, closed Sundays

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ACOUSTIC NIGHT BLOWS THE ROOF OFF!

Wow, what a night! 200+ people turned out to celebrate the Cooran Acoustic Night's 25th anniversary on the 11th May. "It may have been 'acoustic' but we almost blew the roof off!" said Acoustic Night organiser Liz Capelin.

The chalkboard was overflowing with talent, the delicious kitchen sold out and King Street was strewn with kit bags and folk keen to share their music and stories spanning a generation. The diversity of instruments, age-groups, experience and style was astounding. Those who stayed till the end were treated to some VERY amazing singer-song writers (and one Italian opera!) including Andrea Kerwin, Jimmy Davis and musical family 'the McKinneys'.

The Pomona Community Choir and 'Sing from the Heart' saw the stage at vocal and standing capacity. It was a pleasure to hear some amazing performances confide after their sets, "That was my first time singing in public!"

Thanks to the Cooran Hall committee for all their support, Music at Noosa (who donated a NEW GUITAR & accessories), Windelf and Gympie Musicland for their generous lucky-door prizes, all the volunteers and those who packed the house and supported each artist as they shared their gifts. If you weren't able to squeeze in on the blackboard or through the door, the next Cooran Acoustic Night is on Saturday June 15th from 7pm in the Cooran Hall on King Street. Dates: 27th July, 31st August, 6th October (NB: SUNDAY, part of the Noosa Hinterland Great Walk), 30th November (final for year)

Above: Jimmy Davis

Above: Pomona Choir sings

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You will notice the bright orange uniform (personal protective equipment) with reflective strips on it that all SES volunteers wear.

This is part of maintaining the safety of all members as the clothing stands out in the day or night and even in the rain and is a good protection from the sun. All personal protective equipment including boots, rain coats, hats etc is supplied to members once they have been inducted and completed a number of basic training components.

Although most of the equipment is supplied by State Government and Local Councils, there is quite a lot that the unit purchases themselves. The SES unit does this through donations and fundraising.

Quite a large proportion of the fundraising comes from the Farmers Markets at Noosa.

We also do sausage sizzles and have our buckets out for gold coin parking at some events. This year we were able to purchase a sand bag machine which will make filling sandbags a lot easier in times of floods.

A Fundraising Sausage Sizzle and information stall will be held at the Pomona IGA on Saturday 15

th June.

Please come along and support your local SES and have a chat and see if joining the SES would suit you.

Interested in joining? Ring Carol Watkins on

0408 078 073

Illegal dumping

creates a stink

Illegal dumpers at the Pomona Showground beware – your vehicle registration numbers are being noted and you may find the police knocking on your door. A large rubbish dumpster located at the showgrounds is for the use of caravaners and campers who pay to stay there. It is not a public bin. However, the Noosa Country Show committee has noted that the bin is filling fast, and obviously not with the usual rubbish generated by camping guests. It costs $50 to empty the large bin and the show society is not able to recoup the loss. The charge must be deducted from the pool of funds the show society has to stage the annual event. “We simply ask that consideration be given to facilities on private property that is made available for the use of paying guests,” a show spokesperson said.

Above: Sandbag machine on display at the

Noosa Farmers Markets.

What do you know about your local SES? Do you know it is made up of volunteers? People like you and I - people who help their community in times of storms, floods and road accidents. SES volunteers also assist at community events such as King of the Mountain and the International Rally just to name a few.

Summer brings storms and floods and plenty of hard work. Over the last storm season SES members helped community members with sandbagging their properties, putting tarps on leaking roofs, and cutting back dangerous fallen trees allowing people access to their properties.

The SES flood boat was also used to ferry urgent medical supplies and pick up people who needed transportation to hospital. Earlier this year local SES members were part of the flood recovery team that helped cleanup areas in Gayndah, Monto, Mundubbera and Bundaberg SES work in conjunction with other services and agencies like the police, ambulance and rural fire brigade. This especially happens in times of emergencies.

Being “emergency ready” means training. Training happens every Monday night for 2 hours plus the occasional weekend. Pomona is one of the six groups making up the Sunshine Coast North Unit. Other groups are: Cooroy; Boreen Point; Tewantin and now Nambour and Coolum.

Pomona, Cooroy, Boreen Point and Tewantin train together every Monday evening learning new skills and building on existing ones. Some specialist courses run over whole weekends. These courses are things like Chainsaw Operation, Flood Boat and Safety at Heights.

Other operations that SES members assist with are land search for missing persons or forensic land searches to help police find vital evidence. Whatever is done is done in a well trained, professional manner.

Assisting at community events is another big part of the SES role. King of the Mountain and the International Car Rally in July are big ones for Pomona as is Christmas in Cooroy and Anzac Day for Cooroy.

Other events where SES assistance is required is Cooroy Fusion, Pink October Fun Run at Cooroy and parking at numerous school and community events across the region.

Call for volunteers to join local SES

Farewell to popular

Kindy teacher

Dearly-loved staff member of the Pomona & District Kindergarten, Lynn Greene, has decided to pack up her paint pots and discover new adventures that retirement brings. Past students, current children at the kindy and families associated with its history came together at the Pomona Memorial Hall to celebrate Lynn’s dedicated career spanning 20 years. Enjoy your retirement Lynn.

Photo: Lynn Greene

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Community Orchestra For Children Fridays 4.30pm - 6.00pm

Pomona Community

House - Lawson Shed,

1 Memorial Ave, Pomona

Contact: SMS/Call Sally on

0415 984 900

or just come on the day

Price $20.00 Joining Fee

$5.00 for each Friday

Bring your instrument & stand

Conducted by Brad Smith - Music Teacher

Pomona Healing Centre

Our rooms are heated and there is lots on offer for groups this June/July at Pomona Healing Centre:

Tuesday Meditation and Sacred Sounding. 10am & 6-30pm.

A guided Meditation and sacred sounding using singing bowls and voice.

Wednesday Yoga 6 pm- 7.30pm with Meredith Beginner to Intermediate. www.meryoga@gmail.com

Friday Healing Circle with Ishjana phone 0413038515 Working with healing energy for the self and the planet

Full moon Sound activations (suitable for whole family) KIDS HALF PRICE. Come and receive sacred geometry and codes through channelled sound using singing bowls and voice. Ishtarlia 0412909156

EFT Workshops (Emotional Freedom Techniques or Tapping) Learn to be your own healer Sundays 30th June, 14th July and 28th July Each Session is $40 or 3 session prepaid for $110 ( 10 am till noon) More Info Ph; 0432240630 Ajahnia

All day Manifestation Workshop Saturday 6th July With Ajahnia Phone 0432240630 Heal your Genetic Lineage by releasing old programming 8 Generations back using Universal Laws and creating Healing codes.

A path of Light The Masters Way goes for 33 weeks and asks you to commit to working in group for 2 hrs weekly. Receiving 30 channelled teachings and activations from the Ascended masters and more Details phone Ishtarlia on 0412909156

Pomona Spiritualist Church is being held 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 10am- 12pm.

Details Trish Palmer 0432954346

Starting

Thursday

25 July 2013

Tax Volunteer

Brenda White

At Pomona Community House

Tax Help eligibility

** Conditions Apply **

Bookings Essential

PH: 5485 2427

Looking to save Money? At last Pomona residents have the option of staying with their septic systems or connecting to the Council sewer main.

For efficiency septic systems are supposed to be pumped out at least every 3 to 5 years, depending on tank size and usage. This can be quite a costly exercise. Septic systems can release unpleasant odours and are often an eye saw in the garden.

It is great for residents to now have a choice. A.C.G Plumbing & Excavations can arrange the entire job for you seamlessly and affordably!

We can arrange the septic pump out, decommission your existing tank and connection to the Council Mains. To find out if the Council Mains is in your street or for an obligation FREE quote please contact Sean on 0414 227 471.

We can also assist you with any other Plumbing, Drainage or Gas Fitting needs. We also specialise in tight access area excavations with experienced operators and all of our work is guaranteed.

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Slats go missing from bus stop seat

Slats have been removed from the seat used by bus travellers outside the Pomona Laundromat in Factory Street. The black metal frame is still secured to its base, but the cross spars that fit the frame went missing during the first week of June.

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A Touch of the

Past Antiques

Coffee Shop

5 Reserve Street, Pomona

Ph: 5485 1883

FREE LEGAL ADVICE & REFERRAL

HINTERLAND OUTREACH

@ Pomona & District Community House

1 Memorial Ave, Pomona

Tuesday evenings Fortnightly

18 June & 2 July 2013

6.pm – 7.30pm

(please arrive early for your appointment)

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Ph: 5443 7827

Suncoast Community Legal Service

provides Family & General Law

ADVICE & REFERRAL SERVICES

** A $5 donation is appreciated to help this service continue **

*Antiques*

*Gifts*

*Flowers*

*Jewellery*

*Teddy Heaven*

Homemade Cakes

Lunches

Open 7 Days -

7am to 5pm

Group Bookings

Available

GRANT-E-Nomics

Successfully securing grants for your club, group, organisation or project

The Powerful NISER Workshop is all about:

Designing, Writing & Successfully Securing Grants

23 July 2013 6pm to 9pm Pomona Community House - Lawson Shed

Cost: $44 per person

To Register:

Email: niser@niser.org.au

Designed for both novice and experienced grant seekers, this workshop covers the vital components of developing a proposal, searching for suitable grants, negotiating the necessary arrangements and writing a winning application. During the workshop you will uncover potential funding sources and develop a proposal or work with a fellow participant to develop one. You will leave this workshop having gained new skills and the ability to apply those skills to the grant needs of your organization. The workshop combines both instruction and practical exercises to take you step-by-step through the stages of a specific grant proposal. In the first part of the workshop you will learn about developing an appropriate ‘mind set’ to work on your grants and to identify the ‘critical’ grant and proposal components. You will also evaluate sample grant applications to demonstrate some common pitfalls and examples of success.

In the second part of the workshop you will identify a specific funding source for your projects – for example, federal, state or local government, philanthropic or corporate. Then, you will prepare a draft proposal and present your proposal for review and receive feedback from the trainer and your fellow participants.

Course Details 1. Are Grants Right for Your Organisation

2. Pick a Grant

3. Preparing Grant Applications

4. Writing First Draft

5. Writing the Application

6. What’s Next

7. Hot Tips

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Fast broadband for hinterland coming in 2014

The hinterland is likely to receive very fast broadband internet connection sooner than coastal Noosa, possibly as early as the end of 2014, Cr Tony Wellington told the May meeting of the Noosa Residents and Ratepayers Association.

In a major boost for small and home-based business, towns and communities across the hinterland will be able to access the National Broadband Network (NBN) via fixed wireless cellular technology transmitted by apparatus mounted on tall, single poles similar to mobile phone towers. So-called ‘fibre to the node’ underground cabling has been deemed unfeasible for most of the Noosa hinterland.

Cr Wellington predicted that the NBN fixed wireless service would facilitate all manner of economic endeavours locally. “Almost all businesses today rely on the internet. Of course, many are home-based operations. Indeed I know of one hinterland company that sells computer programs across the globe, and they are busting for a better service.”

Cr Wellington said the NBN Co. had identified suitable sites for towers and had begun negotiations with the Sunshine Coast Council about building them. Community consultation would occur ahead of the network rollout, with a meeting about the Tinbeerwah tower already held on 11 June.

“As wireless facilities are subject to development applications and a community consultation processes, specific dates for the start-up are unable to be set. However, the NBN Co. has stated that it expects facilities will begin to be switched on in stages from late 2014,” he said.

To work effectively, each of the fixed wireless towers must have a clear line of sight to others in the network. They will provide broadband services over the air at speeds of up to 12Mbps between a local radio network base station to an antenna and network box installed at individual homes and businesses.

Phone 1800 687 626 for more

information.

Pomona has bucked the effects of a flatline national economy by attracting a new eatery employing five people part-time while existing businesses play musical chairs for shop space ahead of a revitalisation of the town centre, which will get a new fire station – eventually.

Further jobs are expected to be created when work begins next month on the $790 million duplication of the Bruce Highway from south of Cooroy to Federal. That project already has stimulated the local real estate industry, with Raine and Horne principle agent, Michael Robinson, confirming that construction giant, Abigroup, has sought rental properties for key personnel. Construction of Section A of the Cooroy to Curra project is expected to start next month, with $65 million set aside in the state budget to kick-start the project.

The budget also confirmed that the new fire station will proceed next calendar year. In 2013-14, the government will allocate $75,000 for design and pre-construction activities. The new fire station will dislodge Ray White Real Estate, which is eyeing off the old Sunshine Cafe in Memorial Avenue as possible future business premises. The fitness centre that was housed there is seeking to re-establish elsewhere. Owner, Morgan Williams, says two restaurant businesses and a bike sales outlet also had inquired about the space.

Meanwhile, Cooroora Taxation Services is on the move, from beside the Post Office to a more prominent shopfront in Reserve Street. It could re-open in its new spot as of the 1st July.

Owner, Kim Vines, says her client list is full. Her new office will offer greater space and flexibility. Local contractors were employed to build an office and lay carpet. The site was occupied previously by the Food Connections operation conducted by the Living Hope Christian Outreach Centre.

Out of adversity, comes salvation. The closure of the Department of Communities office in Pomona and the relocation of staff to the coast left Pomona & District Community House without a commercial tenant to provide funding for its activities. That gap has been filled by Living Hope’s Options 4U charity shop, which now incorporates the Food Connections service offering low-cost hamper boxes to those doing it tough.

Pastor Joy Starr-Cross said she had agonised over whether to make the move, but it has proved beneficial. Takings from the sale of charitable goods had gone up threefold, while more food boxes were being filled and distributed. “It is a lovely space with good atmosphere, and we have more usable space,” she said. The shop was receiving more donations and volunteers were happier. Joy speculated that the relocation of Options4U to the centre of town had altered pedestrian movements.

Increasingly, Pomona is seen as a shopping precinct with an ever-changing variety of bargains at quality charity outlets, as well as antiques and collectables. In turn, eateries and coffee shops have reported an uptake in business. Mountain Stop Cafe proprietor, Isobel Feisst, said people had been

extremely supportive since she had taken over the business on 18 December. “I so rate this town on how it makes you feel,” she said of Pomona.

The Two Old Ladies Tea Shop the Cooroora Cafe, the Pomona Bakery, Lozza’s Cafe, the Touch of the Past Antiques coffee shop, Serges pizzaria and the coffee shop attached to the Pomona Newsagency join with the Mountain Stop to build the town’s reputation as a natural drawcard for visitors off the highway, as well as locals.

Local restaurants are upgrading, while an old favourite is to get a lease of life. The Saffron Flavour Indian Restaurant is closed until mid-June while its kitchen is renovated.

New businesses and jobs

reflect start of revival as

region recovers from flood

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Across the tracks at the Majestic Theatre a new chef is revitalising Valentino’s restaurant. Brad and Kasey Webb, now of Kin Kin, but formerly of Sydney and Merimbula on the NSW South Coast, hope to bring new tastes to the food offerings at Pomona. Their venture – cafe by day and restaurant by night – has created five new part-time jobs. The rejuvenated business had a ‘soft’ opening earlier this month. Chef Brad said he wanted to ease himself into the job and test the waters with patrons. Valentinos will offer special menus associated with shows at the Majestic.

The food offering varies from lunch to dinner and includes dishes one would normally expect to find in venues at Hastings Street or Gympie Terrace. Seafood will be a regular offering at Valentino’s, which is licensed. “

I also want to use local produce as much as possible,” he explained.

Lunch specials and evening entries range in price from about $14, mains in a price bracket starting around $25. For the connoisseurs, Valentino’s coffee is sourced from Costa Noosa, of Sunshine Beach. “I want to market this place as an alternative to Noosa,” Brad said.

While Brad is the master of the kitchen, Kasey has a day job while keeping an eye on customer service in the evenings. Brad explained that the couple had moved to the hinterland for the lifestyle after finding Sydney not to their liking, especially after several years as head chef of Zanzibar, arguably Merimbula’s best cafe.

Valentinos caters for special occasions and has been booked for a wedding already.

Above: HeArt Space, in Factory Street, is a wonderful mix of art

gallery, relaxation studio and massage clinic where all the senses are

stimulated. It is the workplace of two French women, Laurence

DeConto and Francoise Monnerau, where those seeking massage,

skin treatment and beauty pampering find a warm and comforting

refuge. Stop by for a cup of tea, especially next month on 14 July,

French Independence Day. Here, Laurence awaits her next massage

therapy client.

Work starts next month on $790m next stage of Bruce Highway upgrade, Cooroy to Federal

Above: Pomona’s new businesses include a barber, in Factory Street. Rene Jorgensen

gives Jane Ford (in chair) a hair makeover.

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28 June 2013

Above: Cooroora Mountain Stop Café proprietor Isobel Feisst (left) and staff member Belinda Mason prepare coffee for a customer at the popular eatery in Memorial Avenue.

Left: Chef Brad Webb of Valentinos, uses fresh and local produce for his ever-changing menu.

Right: Options 4U has relocated and is generating new business.

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BOREEN POINT

Work to start on Lake Cootharaba observation deck

People should be able to walk on Lake Cootharaba’s new observation platform by October after work finally got underway this month. Construction of the $240,000 platform, at bucolic Boreen Point, had been delayed so as not to disrupt activities associated with the Floating Land Festival. The area around the Eliza Fraser monument is being redeveloped over a 16-week period. The Sunshine Coast Council has awarded the tender to Aspect Contractors, of Forest Glen. The work includes a viewing platform adjacent to the lake in the vicinity of the old jetty and a shorter, new jetty 2.5m wide and six metres long. A pedestrian pathway, retaining walls, drainage measures and landscaping complete the project. The contractor will be required to following strict tree preservation protocols during construction.

RIDGEWOOD

Ridgewood stages a successful show

Ridgewood may be a small community west of the Bruce Highway, but it packs a punch when it comes to support for the annual show. The community hall at the heart of Ridgewood was the venue for the third annual show held earlier this month.

What began as an event to showcase the art and craft ingenuity of people living around Ridgewood and Belli Park, has grown over the years to, this year, include 50 cut flower and orchid arrangements and 100 photographs in four categories judged by internationally-acclaimed photographer James Hopes, of Nambour. There were about 28 photographic entries last year.

A jumping castle, stalls and a car boot sale were among other attractions to draw a crowd of about 150. The memorial Anne Jones Trophy for best exhibit was won by show worker Jane Williams for a crochet shawl. Jane was overwhelmed by the recognition, as she and the late Mrs Jones were the best of friends.

KIN KIN

Shade cover goes over skate arena

A shade cloth has been erected over the Kin Kin skate park, funded by $35,000 from Cr Tony Wellington’s Division 12 discretionary budget allocation.

Cr Wellington says the project is justified, given the popularity of the facility among the town’s youth and its exposure to the sun.

And that may not be the end of the upgrade.

“I am considering allocating some of next year’s (discretionary) funding to upgrade of the skate park itself to give the local youth a more challenging experience,” Cr Wellington said.

“The aim is to add 1.5m high pre-cast quarter pipes to complement the existing low ramps. From speaking with members of the local community, it seems the kids are more than ready for it,” he said.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Editor – It is good to see some of Pomona’s significant buildings getting a lick of paint, as it shows pride in our town. The new-look St Patrick’s Church looks a picture against the mountain backdrop. The paint pots are out at the Courthouse, while the Pomona Hotel has received a makeover also.

Both these buildings have had woodwork repairs also, including a new ramp and stairs for the Courthouse. Volunteers have painted the Station Street fence to the railway station art gallery, and the gallery itself is scheduled for a spruce-up. Hopefully visitors to Pomona will appreciate these efforts, as do many who live here.

Observer (Name and address supplied)

An artist’s impression of the new observation deck to be built beside Lake Cootaraba.

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AROUND

OUR TOWNS

Pomona’s big event of the year, the annual King of the Mountain festival, will be held this year on 28 July.

More than 10,000 visitors are expected to flock to the town for a day of activities culminating in the gruelling race up Mount Cooroora and back.

The day of fun starts at 7am with a bush poet’s

Calling volunteers for showtime at Pomona A hard-working organising committee is busy preparing for the Noosa Country Show on 6-7 September 2013, with indications being that it will be bigger and better than the memorable Centenary show.

Now in its 104th year, this year’s event will explore the theme of ‘local produce, local

people’ and will include new activities reflecting our lifestyle, among them a bee keeping demonstration and a ‘best mutt’ competition where the family canine gets to strut the catwalk before judges.

Show secretary, Lorraine Frayley, promises that the Friday night fireworks will be as colourful and loud as ever. The evening musical entertainment line-up is being arranged by the Gympie Institute of Country Music. For younger folk, the organisers have planned an animal nursery, entertainment, rides and a sideshow alley. Lorraine again put the call out for volunteers to assist stewards, to help the show crew and attend to myriad small jobs over the two days. More than 100 helpers are required.

She is particularly interested in hearing from younger and first-time volunteers. Lorraine may be contacted on 5485 2331.

News briefs from your region

RESTORATION OF

FAMILIAR SYMBOL

The illuminated Maltese Cross sign above the awning of Pomona’s ambulance station will be restored to its original form, in keeping with its historic significance. The ambulance station will be repainted also, to reflect the colours of the new fire station to be built next door. New signage and insignia will be fixed to the outside of the building, the Queensland Ambulance Service Commissioner, Russell Bowles, has advised.

HIGHWAY BLACK SPOT TO BE ELIMINATED Work continues on the reconstruction of Gardners Road and the Pomona Connection Road at Federal. The $4.6million cost is being met under the federal government’s Black Spot Program. Civil Mining and Construction has been contracted to realign both roads with the Bruce Highway and with each other. The Gardners Road intersection is being relocated to a site further south, where visibility is better for turning vehicles. At both intersections, dedicated left and right-turn lanes will connect off the highway. Safety barriers and additional lighting complete the specifications. The project will be finished in mid-2014.

The Maltese Cross on top of the

Pomona Ambulance Station awning.

breakfast at the Majestic Theatre. Market stalls and a sideshow will operate all day with an assortment of races held throughout the day. Noon is when the world thong-throwing competition is held.

The day culminates with the mountain race. Nominations cost $80 and are open until 19 July, or until 100 competitors register.

Contact Barry Stewart on 5485 1030 for more information.

A King of the Mountain masters invitation fours bowls event will be held at the Pomona Bowls Club over the two days of the festival weekend.

The Queen of the Mountain bowls carnival for ladies will take place on the Wednesday before the race weekend.

POMONA

King of the Mountain race set for 28 July

Pomona’s AFL Demons are finishing the latest additions to their clubhouse ahead of 40

th anniversary celebrations to be held

at the Pomona Memorial Hall on Friday 5 July.

Local builder Anthony McDonough has built a new covered deck to the clubhouse, which formerly was the domestic science building at the old Pomona school. A new cement slab is being installed at ground level. The $30,000 cost is being met through community grants obtained by the club. Lights illuminating the picturesque

ground were upgraded recently at an additional cost of $4000.

Club stalwart Bill Magin (pictured)praised the efforts of a hard-working committee. The Demons boasts 75 junior players, plus seniors and masters.

The anniversary get-together promises to be a wonderful night. For more information, contact club secretary, Paul Bruse, on 0417 003 166.

AFL Demons to gather for a hell of a good time

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Above: ‘Cafe by the Sea’ is the name of the latest exhibition at the Old Railway Station gallery, featuring works by artists Alan Falls, of Cooran, and ceramicist Moriarty, of Cooran. Gallery volunteer, Jocelyn Truscott, admires the striking original art pieces. Right: Contemplating nature by the lakeshore.

Above: Smith really knew how to strum a ukulele. Song and dance added the colour of the Floating Land Festival.

Above: A celebration of culture was a colourful addition to this years Floating Land Festival activities.

Above: The Floating Land Festival catered for all ages in celebrations beside Lake Cootharaba ‘

Photo acknowledgement: Jan Wise, Mia Hacker, Peta Hempsall & Raoul Slater

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The legacy of the Floating Land Festival, now wrapped up for another two years, is community ‘capital building’, unparalleled professional development for the region’s artisans and greater appreciation of artistic celebration contributing to Boreen Point’s unique ‘sense of place’, according to Christine Ballinger, one of more than 100 people who helped organise this year’s event over 10 days to 9 June.

Christine, the festival producer, said the fact that the 2013 festival celebrations had extended beyond the confines of Boreen Point to other hinterland communities had demonstrated conclusively the community’s ownership of what she delights in being an evolving event that is recognised internationally.

“Artists have gained international recognition by being here,” Christine said.

The biennial festival merged arts and culture with science and the environment through 150 free events involving a range of art forms, presentations and interactive activities including the written and spoken word, traditional and contemporary dance, film screenings, satire, art exhibitions, studio trails, storytelling, weaving workshops, poetry and concerts.

“It has been a fantastic event,” Christine said. “Normally the arts can be hard to engage with, as it draws people away to galleries and other places where it is hidden. The Floating Land Festival is about taking art from

Festival of Water celebrates nature

The ninth annual Noosa Festival of Water will be held at the Noosa Botanic Gardens and Lake Macdonald Amphitheatre, Cooroy, on Sunday 30 June, from 10am to 3pm. The festival offers a range of displays, stalls, demonstrations, activities and performances for the whole family – and it’s free.

The program includes the inaugural Lake Macdonald catch and release Bass fishing competition. Food stalls and a focus on the environment are features of the festival, which aims to improve awareness of the many unique and wonderful attributes of our region and the Noosa Biosphere.

There’s lots for children, including free face painting, a jumping castle and an art tent where they can explore their creative side. Their parents can learn practical tips at the dinner garden demonstration and the environmental awareness displays.

Soulful artworks inspire railway gallery visitors The latest exhibition of collage, paintings and ceramic at Pomona’s Old Railway Art Gallery is likely to touch the soul of visitors, just as it inspired Alan Falls of Cooran, one of the artists whose works are on display from 1-26 June. Cooroy ceramicist, Moriarty, is his close-collaborator in the Cafe by the Sea paper and clay artworks inspired by things natural and marine.

A photographer in his early days, Alan returned to his profession about 10 years ago to master digital photography and computer graphics, but he was disappointed in the lack of ‘texture’ and depth in the end product of Photoshop manipulation. “Photo collage and mixed media is where I took things. The finished works don’t come easy. They take hard work and thought,” Alan said. He continues his exploration of creativity. “My art is one of those things where I never seem to get where I want to be, but I just continue the journey,” he said.

Moriarty’s works, including clay boats and their intricate chandlery are a far cry from her output as a commercial potter producing coffee mugs. She has been producing potter for 38 years, more recently freeform figures some of which are on display at the gallery. “My work is everything to me. It is a passion that I hope to continue until I die.”

Moriarty taught at North Pine Potters for 28 years. These days she works from Wallace House at Tewantin. She moved to Cooroy 11 years ago.

FESTIVALS

& ARTS

Community still floating

on success of arts festival those sacred places and putting it in the open where people can interact. One of the things I love is the impromptu pieces of art that pop up along the street as people enter into the spirit and show their individual ownership of what’s happening,” Christine said.

This year’s event offered a feast of activities across the Noosa Region, incorporating events at the Noosa Regional Art Gallery, The J at Noosa Junction, and Kin Kin. “The people of Kin Kin have been very enthusiastic and cohesive to build their own program,” Christine said.

The Lake Cootharaba foreshore became an outdoor art gallery for the opening ceremony, and subsequently, to become a sublime synergy of art and nature. The theme continued indoors, where members of the Lake Cootharaba Artists Group showcased work based on an interpretation of ‘natures dialogue’ within the context of biomimicry. Ethnic cultural themes have been brought within the festival’ s embrace, this year including Iranian dance and song.

Christine said an evaluation session would look at what worked and what could be improved next time the Floating Land Festival is held in 2016. One thing of which she is certain is that it is evolving and strengthening, deepening its roots and contributing to people’s understanding of themselves and where they live. And that is a very good thing.

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The state government has signalled its intention to replace Pomona’s flood-prone fire station with a new building to be located on the site of a former plant nursery adjacent to the existing ambulance station, but has allocated just $75,000 for the design and planning, not construction.

The $75,000 was confirmed in the June state budget, but the State Member for Gympie, David Gibson, says the allocation for essential pre-construction work allowed for the cost of building the new fire station to be included in the 2014-15 budget.

Mr Gibson said residents could look forward to a state-of-the-art Queensland Fire and Rescue Service building becoming operational in the 2014-15 financial year.

"Not only will it serve as Pomona's new fire station, the building will house facilities for surrounding fire and rescue crews, from across the Noosa hinterland, to meet and train together. Co-location of all emergency services for the town is in keeping with government policy to obtain maximum operational efficiencies from placing ambulance, fire and rescue services together,” he said.

Mr Gibson acknowledged that any new fire and rescue facility needed to be in keeping with Pomona’s colonial character buildings. “The Pomona community has already put forward some ideas on the facade and appearance of the new building, which has potential to become a prominent architecture feature of the town,” he said.

Those ideas came from a community gathering hosted by Pomona and District Community House and involving three students from the Queensland University of Technology School of design, their tutor and Kin Kin architect, Belinda Scott. The students spent three days in Pomona. Before arriving in the town, they were shown floorplans for the proposed new fire and rescue station and received a project briefing from the Queensland

Their investigation was part of the QUT’s Project Week, whereby students across all disciplines undertake a practical exercise in their chosen field of study.

Key aspects that students took away were the sense of pride Pomona people have in their town and its major buildings, the fact that the combined ambulance and fire and rescue station complex represented a ‘safe haven’ at the heart of the town and the requirement for a new building to blend with the streetscape and surrounding buildings, including the ANZ Bank.

The design concepts (see drawings this page), now with the QFRS, essentially kept the floorplan, but skewed them to fit the curved shape of Reserve Street between the bank and the IGA supermarket.

The students – Henri Chau, Josh Pyke and Ololayde Adeniyi – said they had been humbled and excited by the experience of working as architects to the QFRS and the Pomona community to design a building that would become bricks and mortar reality.

The QFRS says there are practical considerations about the design that require further consideration.

The cost of a formal community consultation process whereby actual plans will be put to the people of Pomona and to the council will be met from the $75,000 initial funding outlay.

The process is known as the Ministerial Designation Process and will take place later this year.

Visions of Pomona’s proposed new fire station

Above: QUT students believe the fire station front alignment should

follow the curve of Reserve Street.

Above: This is how QUT students believe how Pomona’s proposed new fire station will sit in the streetscape.

Above: This historical sketch from the Noosa Museum has been adapted to show how the fire station, as designed by QUT students

sits in the townscape.

Above: A depiction of the exterior of the proposed fire station showing

the link between two main buildings.

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MAKE YOUR WEEKLY

SPENDING COUNT

Why should you go out of your way to support local traders and businesses? Well, you save on carbon emissions, not just travel time, when you shop in Pomona or one of the other towns of our region. If a local shop does not have the product you want, just let the shopkeeper know and chances are they will order it in for you.

By buying locally at independent businesses, you keep more money in your home town – supporting the community’s social services, schools, sporting clubs and non-profit institutions backed by local sponsorship.

Independent studies have revealed that locally-owned businesses return about 80 per cent of each dollar to their community. And each dollar spent at a local business will return up to five times that amount within the community through wages, purchase of materials and services, and rates and taxes.

TOURISM MATTERS

Tourism generates $850 million annually for the Noosa economy and supports 8000 full-time equivalent jobs. The number of overnight visitors staying at Noosa accommodation establishments is growing at 15 per cent a year, but is climbing at just seven per cent for the rest of the Sunshine Coast.

Lovely outdoor wedding for

Community House volunteer

Above: It was smiles all around for Pomona & District Community House volunteer Judi Gilliland and her newly wed husband Bob at Eumundi recently. Helping celebrate the wedding was Judi’s daughter, Rosalie Holmes, and her son, Daniel Kirkpatrick.

Ambulance and

fire on combined

emergency site

Above: The floor plans of Pomona’s proposed new fire station as envisaged by QUT design students following consultation with the local

community.

Did you know?

Tree lopping mystery:

Council seeks answers

Above: The Sunshine Coast Council has appealed for

information from the public concerning the severe

pruning of a row of street trees in Station Street,

Pomona, outside shops housing a medical practice, milk

bar, women’s fashion shop and the Pomona bakery. The

work was undertaken without council permission.

The trees have been cut back to a main trunk and

branches between 30cm and 45cm long. Many of the

branches have been roughly broken after being partially

sawn through. The council has swathed the stunted trees

in yellow and black tape similar to plastic tape used by

police at crime scenes. It is not known whether the

insensitive pruning will lead to the trees dying.

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