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SUNSHINE VALLEY KEITH ELECTRICAL & AIR CONDITIONING Over 30 years’ Experience FREE Fault Diagnostic on Split System Air Conditioners September 9, 2020 | Edition 211 | sunshinevalleygazette.com.au | 10,000 Copies Fortnightly PHONE KEITHELECTRICALAC.COM.AU Gazette 0400 222 740 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR 78827 | AU41744 Nambour generosity outshines lousy theft by Cameron Outridge you lost I’ll double it’.” He then initiated a fund- A GOOD Samaritan has raised raising drive via the “Living in $600 for an 80-year-old busker Nambour” Facebook page. who was robbed by two youths He presented the $600 in cash in Nambour on Wednesday to a surprised Keith, in front of (August 26). news cameras recently (Friday Dan Terry of Duke on Queen August 28). Street barbers said he wanted Keith and his wife Mary were to see a positive outcome to a overwhelmed by the kindness shocking incident after thieves “There are some lovely people ran off with busker Keith in Nambour,” Mary said. “It’s Upward’s takings. a wonderful town, apart from “Keith was telling me it was a naughty boy or two. You’re a the most he had gotten in a long beautiful man. Thankyou Dan,” time and understandably he was she said as she hugged Dan. very shaken,” said Dan. Keith has now become a “As a local business owner it minor celebrity, thanks to the is extremely disappointing to outpouring of kindness from see this behaviour take place in locals. Nambour. I believe it’s important “At the end of the day, a lot of to show generosity and support good has come out of this,” said where we can as a community, Keith. “I can’t believe it’s turned because we can stand up against out to be a good experience. this behaviour and see a change What Dan did was incredible. in our town. I’ve had a lot of good feedback. “I saw it happen and I ran I’m back on the horse now. after the guys but I had boots Worse things have happened.” on and they jumped a fence so I Keith, who lives in Eudlo, couldn’t keep up. I came back to said a council CCTV camera was see that Keith was okay and gave pointed directly at his busking him a free haircut so he could sit position, and confirmed that down for a while.” Police had footage of the crims. 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Yandina celebrates Be Active proud 150 year history A CENTURY and a half of history will be sealed The ceremony, which will begin with Wel- in a time capsule by Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark come to Country and story-telling by Indige- Jamieson to celebrate Yandina’s 150th birthday. nous leaders, will be watched by politicians, The time capsule, weighing 21 kilos and community leaders, historians and local pri- measuring 55 by 34 centimetres, will contain mary school children. recent news items, books, momentoes, photos, documents, compositions and drawings by At a Glance Yandina Primary school students, plus a face • When: 1.30pm Tuesday 22 September 2020. mask and hand sanitiser. • Where: Yandina Cenotaph Reserve, Junc- It will be bolted closed to be buried in the tion of Stevens and Railway Streets (opposite town centre. Yandina Hotel). The site will be marked by a plaque which • Why: Commemoration of the town’s 150th will be unveiled by the Mayor on the day. The birthday. capsule and the items to be preserved will be on • Who: Mayor Mark Jamieson. Federal display before the ceremony. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien. State Member The official proclamation date of Yandina is for Nicklin Marty Hunt. Division 10 Councillor 23 September 1870; but the community will not David Law. celebrate with a large public gathering this year. • Find us on Facebook @yandina150 and visit Barbara McAlister at rear on stage, leads a linedancing at Woombye School of Arts Hall. Her “For obvious reasons, we can’t hold our https://yandinastreetfair.org.au/ for stories assistant Carmen is in front. annual street fair which attracts thousands of about Yandina yesterday and today. More infor- people,” said John O’Leary, Chair of the Yandina mation: 0419128400. 150 Celebration committee. “We felt this was a great way to celebrate the Get moving in the hinterland ... proud history of this, the original workers town Grab some bargains as of the hinterland. We wonder what people will shops offer Crazy deals think, in 50 or 100 years’ time, when they open Cowboy Cha Cha anyone? the capsule?” THE retail centre of Yandina will go crazy this month when the town holds a two-day Crazy THERE’S plenty to do to keep you busy and Improvers/Intermediate classes from 10am with Dayz event as part of its 150 year celebrations. active in the hinterland and each fortnight the Barbara. Other classes held at Yandina Hall and SUNSHINE VALLEY President of the Yandina Chamber of Com- Gazette will zoom in on one of the many activ- Nth Shore Community Centre, Mudjimba. merce John O’Leary said many shops and busi- ities available at local halls in the area. These • Call Barbara for further information on 0407 nesses would offer crazy prices and crazy deals tiny halls have traditionally been the epicentres 733 280. on hundreds of items on Friday 18 and Saturday of local events and they remain hubs of activi- Gazette 19 September. ties that are great for mind body and soul. Editor’s Letter by Cameron Outridge “It’s not a formal event, but a collective of Take Linedancing for example. Linedancing Enjoy ‘To Sir with Love’ [email protected] Yandina businesses getting together to treat is a choreographed routine of dancing in lines, at the drive-in theatre their customers and celebrate Yandina’s which works the brain, uses different muscles, amazing history,” he said. improves your balance and your memory, no SUNSHINE Coast residents are invited to enjoy A new masthead “We have so many hidden gems and amazing partner required. an old-school movie from the comfort of their business owners here in Yandina. It’s the per- Linedance Instructor Barbara McAlister has car at the drive-in theatre in Eumundi. REGULAR readers will notice we have fect opportunity to visit us, have a shop, look been conducting classes on the Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast Council Libraries will host a new masthead. It is always with some around our town and maybe grab a coffee and for over 15 years. During this time people of all the 1960s British classic To Sir with Love, at the trepidation that we make a significant something to eat.” ages and abilities have enjoyed the benefits of Eumundi Showground on Saturday September 12. change like this, but we felt it was time for The Crazy Dayz event is part of the celebra- moving to music. Tickets are only $20 per car and patrons are a refresh. tions, being held throughout September, to With an emphasis on fun, fitness and good encouraged to BYO food and snacks. The original masthead certainly con- mark Yandina’s 150th birthday. company incorporating a wide variety of The movie begins at 6pm, and there will be veyed a sense of tradition and trust and Radio station Hot 91 will be broadcasting live musical styles, linedancing with Barbara has live music by Hayden Hack from 5pm when has served the paper well. We hope the from Yandina on Saturday 19 September as well. nurtured a love of dance among her partici- the gates open. To explore all the great library new masthead will represent the Gazette For more information visit Facebook Yandina pants over many years. resources and to book your ticket for the equally well into the future. Chamber of Commerce. Classes at Woombye Hall on Mondays, drive-in head to library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. On that note, I invite and look forward to • See promotion inside this edition. Beginners class at 9am with assistant Carmen. au your feedback, good or bad. If you like it, let us know. 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