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Friday August 27 th, 2010
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Charity Cricket Rotary’s “up the Tiber”
The Maleny Rotary Club-backed World Community Service to
Match new musical comedy Up the Tiber
Without a Toga, opening at the
support projects such as those
that fight the killer diseases polio
The Witta/ Maleny area has
Caloundra Events Centre on Octo- and malaria, help rebuild in the
salready seen a local play for
ber 15th, is really attracting a lot of aftermath of disasters and provide
Australia in test cricket - that be-
interest. scholarship opportunities that build
ing Otto Ernest Nothling. For
At their sausage sizzle in Cooke better understanding and peace in
those who don’t know, (a good
Park last week-end, Rotarians the world.
trivia question) Otto displaced Sir
Don Bradman in 1928 to play for handed out flyers and even dressed You can support this project by
Australia against England at that for the occasion - with President buying a ticket; Up The Tiber
year’s Sydney Test. Rick Vickers looking very comfort- Without a Toga stars international
able in his toga! tenor Chris (Les Miserables) Fen-
Some of his family descendents
Don’t forget that Chris Brooker is nessy with the Brisbane Chamber
still reside in the Maleny area.
taking the bus down to each of the Orchestra, and the 40-strong cast
More importantly though, on includes performers from Noosa to
5 performances for only $5.00 a
September 18th we will see if Caloundra as well as singers and
head for community groups - a fan-
there could be any other crick- three soloists from Maleny.
tastic bargain. To book bus tick-
eting contenders who have the
ets, contact gail@mavmuse.com.
talents to play for Australia when
the Magnificent Maleny Maulers, To book your theatre seats (and
an eccentric bunch of colourful there are good group discounts and
locals v Andrew Powell’s Celeb- also concession prices, call 5491
rity Eleven, a very shakey coali- 4240.
tion of state and local politicians. If you’d like to view the sumptu-
This also will be a great oppor- ous costumes designs by Jinty
tunity to let a few head-hunters Stockings, catch the Tiber original
go at a few of our pollies (all artwork display at Maple 3 Cafe
in the spirit of the game). This until the end of August. The musi-
is bound to become a match of cal is Maleny Rotary Club’s big-
“extreme sport”. gest ever fund-raising initiative and
all proceeds will go to the Rotary
The match starts at 9.30a.m. at
Foundation and Rotary Australia
the Orb Cork Oval in the Maleny
Show Grounds. There will be a
bar and food operating. My dear Mum’s logical sayings
All funds raised go towards Logic: Foresight
the Pyjama Foundation and the Saying: ‘Make sure you wear
clean underwear, in case you
M.S.A.R.C. Inc. hasve an accident’.
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The Hinterlandgrapevine More news from Ebenezer
The Hinterlandgrapevine is a weekly You may have noticed a number of who want tax receipts.
email newsletter published each Fri-
day and is sent to our local database stories about “The Friends of Eb- R.A.W.C.S. completes the admin-
of local residents and via the website enezer” who are sending money to istration and issue the relevant
http://www.hinterlandgrapevine.com help orphans in Livingstone. You tax receipts which we forward to
Published by might ask why! In Maleny there donors.
is a very dedicated group whose
Maleny Paint Supplies Pty. Ltd
members raise funds to help these R.A.W.C.S. then send the money
trading as Paint Place, Maleny.
innocent children who should have to a special account in Livingstone
6/14 Lawyer Street,
no hope and no future, but with jointly administered by Mrs Ranji
Maleny. Qld. 4552
support they do have hope and a Chara the Director of the Enenezer
Phone: 07 5494 2002
future. Home in Livingstone and the local
Fax: 07 5494 2046
Rotary clubs in Livingstone.
Email: malenypaint@westnet.com.au It all started when I was ap-
proached to help publicise a dance In Livingstone the School has a
For advertising contact:
at North Maleny that was raising Trust Account, a Building Account
Les on 0400707883
funds to go towards the project. I and the joint Ebenezer/Rotary Ac-
For rates see web site
started to read about the work car- count from which the various parts
(Web site pricing)
ried out by these volunteers and of the project receives the relevant
was impressed by their dedi- funding.
Two of the babies in the care of the
cation. Ebenezer now has a new babies
Ebenezer home. This is part of the
home almost ready to be able to
work that your donated money sup- The group tries to send money
to the Ebenezer Childcare take in 20 babies. So a Matron,
ports.
Trust in Livingstone monthly a nurse and other staff will have
(if they have it). They send to be found and money for local
money in US$1,500.00 lots in wages found for them. There is
an effort to reduce the fees on never enough money, but many
the transfer of funds. babies for whom to care.
They also have to keep enough The $3500.00 raised from the
money in their ANZ Bank last dance will be send to Ranji,
account in Maleny so they can the home matron for her to use it
send money every 3 months to where it is most needed.
Rotary Australia World Com- There are presently over 300 in
munity Service for the people Ebenezer’s own Primary school
and they have to be provided with
Apple iMac everything as they come to the
school with absolutely NOTH-
Slim, all-in-one design ING!!!!!!
Setting the highest standards for el- Ebenezer is also supporting 44
egance and simplicity, the all-in-one iMac kids at Secondary School (can you
packs all its components — from imagine what that costs - uniforms,
processor to video camera — into an shoes, books, fees etc) along with
astoundingly thin, anodized aluminum From taking care of 16 elderly grand
frame. parents (single all of them I think)
Click here and follow the prompts $1599 who are endeavouring to rear their
(delivered to your door) orphaned grand children.
to buy NOW Keep up the good work!
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Our Green Hint The “NUT” Award
Some green tips for around the home! It matters little what the mon-
etary penalty is or how much
* Fix slow drains. Pour half a cup of baking soda down the drain
education is given there are
and follow it with half a cup of white vinegar. Let it sit for twenty
minutes to a half hour, then pour a litre of boiling water down the some drivers who just will not
drain. take notice of the road rules.
* Save old, tattered towels and T-shirts for cleaning. Cut them into They are not only a danger to
squares and they become useful rags that can replace store-bought rags themselves but they are a danger
and paper towels. to other road users who have no
* Make your own household cleaners. This is a safer alternative control over the prevailing situ-
to relying on harsh, toxic commercial products. Effective cleaning ation, not through their actions
products can be made with borax, washing soda, distilled white vinegar, but the actions of the inconsider-
baking soda, salt, club soda, cooking oil and lemons. On their own or ate drivers.
combined together, you can make scouring powder, furniture polish, an
Each week we will bring you
all-purpose cleaner and more!
the contender for the weekly
* Buy a shower curtain that will far outlast cheap plastic ones; A “NUT” award - that is the
shower curtain made of hemp will naturally resist mildew and is ma- weakest part of the car’s safety
chine washable.
- “The Nut behind the wheel”...
* Turn your soap-bar scraps
Let us see if we can do our
into usable shavings. Using
a cheese grater, grate several little bit to improve road safety
scraps into shavings and put around our town.
them in a decorative bowl next to If you know the person men-
the sink. Just take a pinch from tioned please have a quiet word
the bowl with a dry hand, add to them.
water and work into a lather.
Mum’s favourite Recipes
Devilled Chicken
- One of my favourites!
Ingredients This week’s award goes to:-
* 2 1/2 1b chicken pieces * 2 tablespoons oil * 1 large onion the driver of the dark coloured
* 1 teaspoon oil extra * 2 tablespoons lemon juice Faslcon stn sedan travelling up
* 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind * 1 cup tomato sauce the Landsborough Range about
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar * 1 teaspoon mustard 5.45p.m. on Saturday last.
* 1 teaspoon curry * 2 tablespoons vinegar * 1 teaspoon soy sauce
He overtook a line of traffic
Method over double lines when a vehicle
came around the curve forcing
Saute chicken in hot oil then remove and arrange drained in a casserole this vehicle severely to the left
dish. Saute onion and crushed garlic in little extra oil until onion is causing a dangerous situation
clear. for the drivers of following cars.
Add lemon juice and rind and other ingredients, cover and bring to boil, Falcon Driver - You’re a Bloody
then pour over chicken pieces. Bake in moderate oven for 1 1/2 hours Idiot” you had no hope of seeing
approximately. oncoming vehicles.
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Truthful
Jones Tells... I feel another Maleny
he heard federal election
coming up Bowls Club
about his mate,
Paddy Paddy was at the
Well, the people of Australia
have spoken. It appears
Friday
Maleny Hotel the other night when
a Texan paid a visit to Maleny. He
enters the pub and raises his voice
that it is only at election
time that politicians listen. Happy Hour
to the crowd of drinkers. We are all finding that life
Each Friday
He shouts, ‘I hear you Irish are a is an economic struggle at
bunch of drinkin’ fools. I’ll give the moment with the pres-
Afternoon
$500 American dollars to anybody ent economic situation.
in here who can drink 10 pints of With the count so close nei-
Guinness back to back.’ ther side of government has
The room is quiet and no one a clear mandate from the From 5p.m. - 6p.m.
Special
takes of the Texan’s offer. people. Does this mean
Paddy Murphy gets up and leaves that all election promises
Social Hour
the bar. Thirty minutes later, he made by both side have to
shows back up and taps the Texan be implemented or none of
Pricing
on the shoulder. Is your bet still them?
good?’ asks Paddy.
It will be a trying time in
Pots Beer - $2.50
The Texan answers, ‘Yes, ‘and he parliament, but one thing
orders the barman to line up 10
that could make history
Wine - $2.00
pints of Guinness.
is that we would have an
Immediately, Paddy downs all 10 independent Speaker of
Stubbies - $2.50
pints of beer, drinking them all Parliament and this could
back to back.
make some of the Speaker’s
The other pub patrons cheer and rulings more impartial and Be there for the members lucky
the Texan sits down in amaze- not aligned to the politicsal draw - Btn 5p.m & 6p.m.!
ment. party in power - this could
The Texan gives the Irishman the be a good thing.
Find out who is
$500 and asks, ‘If ya don’t mind
me askin’, where did you go for Maybe this term politicians
masy work a little harder
“Mug of the Week”
that 30 minutes you were gone?’
to represent their constitu-
Paddy Murphy replies, ‘Oh. I had
ents and not take them for
to go out to the Irish Bar at Tran-
quel Partk to see if I could do it granted and that could only
first.’ be good. ...get a free drink at the
Morale: It is always best to Somehow I feel another club each day of the week.
federal election coming up
Must be there Friday
have some training before tak-
ing on any strenuous exercise. sooner than we would nor-
mally expect. afternoon to win for the
next week.
Click here Click here to go
to go to our to our “Gig Guide”
Why not join as a social
“Events Guide” member and enjoy all
(Must be connected to
(Must be connected to
the internet at the time)
the benefits of the club?
the internet at the time)
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Another paint hint
from Maleny Paint Place
Some painting tips fromMaleny
Paint Place
To read a copy of the Before commencing your painting dow or door or better yet after an
Club’s latest newsletter take a little extra time to use mask- entire wall.
simply click on this logo ing tape and newspaper to protect Hint
when connected to the switch plates, light fittings etc and Roll-On - Painting hallways can
internet. You will be drop cloths to protect furniture and involve many architraves and skirt-
taken to the index page surfaces that could be accidentally ings. Its a good time to think about
of the Club’s web page. damaged or splattered by the paint. trying out a paint pad. These little
Pick the relevant date. When painting an entire room al- foam pads with wheels can really
ways work on the ceiling first. The speed up the job, taking the fuss out
Cheers Pres Dave advantage of this is that any paint of edges.
that splatters on the walls can be Weather to Paint
cleaned up easily or painted over. If it looks like rain, remember the
Got a paint job Make sure you are using clean roll- painter’s rule; if you wouldn’t
ers, trays and brushes. Tip some hang the washing out or wash the
to be done? paint into the tray. Do not put too car, don’t paint! Nothing is more
Got no time for that paint job much as it makes loading the roller disappointing than seeing you work
that you need done. difficult and spillage easy. ruined!
Large jobs or small jobs quoted on.
Paint the edge of the ceilings first. First Stop
Qualified tradesmen licensed Using a 60mm brush to paint a Paint exterior doors and windows
by Queensland Builders border between the ceiling and wall early in the day, prop them open to
Registration Authority. slowly and accurately. dry and they will be ready to close
Lic No 1113664. by nightfall.
Once the roller cover is
Little Things
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An artists brush, instead of a
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Every job treated as a master-piece. house painting brush will help
put it into the paint and let it
you pick out small details
Arandall Painting saturate all the fabric. Roll
in extra colours quickly and
the roller over the ribbed
Phone 0429 878 295. area of the paint tray to squeeze out
neatly.
Time Travel
the excess paint.
Gently scraping the paint work can
This weeks Apply the paint in a zig zag pat-
tern so you form a large M or
reveal your home’s colourful history
and give you some original colour
W. Smooth out the paint without
Special reloading the roller.
Having used masking tape to
ideas.
Cool Tip
New Look water based If you are using water based paints,
protect the edges of wood work or on a hot day, spraying walls with
DECKING OIL glass, use a brush to paint around water before you paint will cool
the edges of doors, windows and
6lts - $70.00 baseboards.
them down and make the job faster
and easier - you can even paint them
(Must mention this add to wet.
get special price Fill in the open area with the roller.
Never stop painting mid wall. If Everything you need to for that
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Relay for Life—Cancer Fundraiser
Maleny Showgrounds Pavilion
Saturday 11th September 2010 2.pm for 2.30pm
$10.00 per person
(Tables of 6 or 8 persons)
“ Set your Own Table (If you choose) for a great reward”
Wear your favourite “Tea” Outfit & Hat
Prizes for Best Dressed Lady and the Best
Hat
Tickets available at Bower Bird Maleny.
Guest Speaker Kerryn Swan “Doctor of Fashion”
Fashion Parade* Interesting Stalls
PLUS much more to interest every woman
Welcome Spring with a great time for a
good cause—Cancer Council Queensland.
Contact: Lovice on 54942444
Or Lynda on 54942445
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This week with Peter Slipper M.P.
Election victory back a very important person next December, 2003. The Day raises
year. His Holiness the Dalai money for and awareness about
I’m humbled and honoured that Lama has accepted an invitation to child safety.
Fisher residents have chosen me to return to the Sunshine Coast.
be their Federal Member for anoth- You can get more information at
er term. It was a challenging and The Tibetan leader will visit the www.danielmorcombe.com.au and
gruelling election campaign but the Chenrezig Institute at Eudlo on www.dayfordaniel.com.au
hard work is definitely worth it. June 16. He is expected to con-
fer the official opening of its new
I look forward to honouring the Gompa, bless the memorial gar-
four key pledges I made in the dens and stupa, and give a short
lead-up to Saturday’s poll. I will teaching. The Institute will
keep vigorously pushing the Feder- announce more details as they are
al and State Governments for more finalised.
infrastructure to cope with the Sun-
shine Coast’s growing population. I extended the invitation, on behalf
I will continue my determined fight of the Institute, when I met with
to improve our health services. I the Dalai Lama in India last year.
will support and foster employment I was part of the first-ever Austra- We can supply the
opportunities here. I will promote lian Parliamentary delegation to names and phone
projects that keep the Sunshine visit His Holiness at his home in
numbers of the
Coast a great place to live. Dharamsala.
following
Beside’s being a strong voice in Wear Red for Daniel “RELIABLE”
Canberra, I am also committed to I will soon contact all of Australia’s
being immersed in the local com- tradespeople.
new Federal Members and it’s all
munity. I lend my support to as for a good cause. aLandscapers
many not-for-profit and charity
events as possible. They are valu- I will ask them to show their sup- aHouse Painters
able opportunities to meet constitu- port for this year’s Day for Daniel
by wearing red in Parliament on
aElectricians
ents and learn about local issues.
October 29. Before the Federal aPlumbers
Residents can also contact my Election, several parliamentarians
electorate office if they need help had agreed to be a part of the event.
aColour Consultants
or advice on issues such as immi- I’m now determined to get the rest More will be added to
gration, child support and pensions. involved. our list as time goes
This one-on-one support is an espe- on and we are satis-
cially rewarding part of my job. The Daniel Morcombe Foundation
fied that we can rec-
holds the annual Day for Daniel
Dalai Lama returns in tribute to the Sunshine Coast
ommend their servic-
es with confidence.
The Sunshine Coast will welcome teenager who’s been missing since
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www.malenytradesmen.com
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