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Notes Editor’s note ... One of the wonderfully unique things about the Green is sometimes, no matter how hard designer Lil and I try, a section jumps its pages and pushes out other content. The Green reflects the interests and happenings of the hinterland community and there’s an amazing positive energy vibrating through the businesses in our region at the moment. At the recent Food and Agribusiness Networking lecture, I was inspired to see so many local producers, business owners and tourism boards there: Sally from Hinterland Feijoas was planning an ice cream with Norman from Colin James; Berk Café’s Nina was talking tourist destinations with Cath from Visit Sunshine Coast; Ned from Bo Ho found a local source for camel milk and grass fed beef; Andy from Gourmet Garden was talking marketing with Brodee from Taste magazine. If your business is food you’ve gotta get along to the next event – it’s even in Eumundi! SACHA HAMILTON-MACL AREN editor@eumundigreen.com.au PO Box 482, Eumundi 4562 ECCO thanks the volunteers who contributed over 100 hours production, collation and delivery work for the last issue of The Green Proofreading: Bronwen Pearson, Hamish Cameron, Anthony WynneHoelscher & Sacha HamiltonMacLaren.

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Hinterland polls last Saturday: The carparks in Eumundi were full by 10am BUT the polling booth had snags. No sausage sizzle at North Arm BUT no queues or problems parking either. Photos : Sacha HMcL

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Computer Notes

Bronwyn Innes

Animal shelter fundraising

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Health

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Nature notes

Kim Morris

Bushcare

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Gardening

Next issue: 20 July Content deadline: 11 July Advert deadline: 12 July

Purchasing an investment property? Please take a few moments to ask yourself some important questions in regards to your future investment property. Of most importance are the following questions:

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A D V E R T I S I N G D E A D L I N E F O R N E X T I S S U E ( 2 4 8 ) I S B E F O R E N O O N T U E S 1 2 J U LY Published by Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Ltd ACN 133 941 278 eumundicco.com.au For advertising rates please go to eumundigreen.com.au. A yearly subscription is $50 posted. 4350 copies of the The Green are delivered every fortnight to households, schools, cafés, shops and markets in Eumundi, Doonan, Verrierdale, North Arm, Belli Park, Eerwah Vale, Weyba Downs and Cooroy as well as Noosa Info Centres. This magazine is printed on 100% environmentally friendly, Australian grown and made Grange Offsett paper, except the cover which is printed on Sovereign A2 – Silk 170 gsm which is also environmentally friendly. australianpaper.com.au The Green: the community voice. Cover photograph thanks to Alain Bouvier Disclaimer (the fine print): All information in Eumundi Green has been written in good faith based on material, verbal or written, provided by contributors. The editor is not obliged to publish every item of information received nor will all letters and articles submitted be published without change because of layout and production considerations. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this publication, the publishers cannot be held responsible for any consequences resulting from omissions or inadvertent errors contained herein. The views expressed therein are not necessarily those of, or endorsed by, the editor or the publisher of Eumundi Green. Inclusion of any material is in no way to be taken as an endorsement by the publisher of Eumundi Green. Letters will be published if name and township is clearly identified. Partial name will then be withheld upon request. Any photographs submitted to Eumundi Green are accepted on the basis that approval has been given for publication by the subjects of the photograph. Advertisers upon and by lodging material with Eumundi Green for publication or authorising or approving the publication or any material indemnify the publisher and its agents against all liability, claims or proceedings whatsoever.

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‘LOCALS’ FREE PARKING expires June 2017 017 2016/17 ‘Locals’ Locals’ market carparking stickers stic now available. For just a $12 admin fee you’ll get 12 months free parking at the markets carparks on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Satur To get your sticker, pop in and see Richard at ECCO HQ (lower carpark) any Tuesday and Friday 4.00 - 5.00pm

From the hinterland to the sea, north to south, the Sunshine Coast From region will embrace and showcase cultural creatives in all areas of the arts, performance and literature. September 2 to 11, across the Sunn Sunny Coast you can enjoy thought-provoking talks, engaging sculpture, art competitions, workshops, design technology, culinary d delights, elights, visual visual art and music. music

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Business NEW MEMORIAL DR BUSINESSES ALL ENTHUSIASM Every year Eumundi’s main street attracts people from across the Coast and nationally who pin their hopes of a lifestyle change by opening a business venture on Memorial Drive. And even though it’s just a small country town of around 2600, Eumundi can seem like a sure thing thanks to the huge swell of people the markets bring to town twice a week. But the community sees new businesses open and close every year – some lasting no more than a month – others becoming successful but moving onto bigger premises ‘up the road’. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission released a report into insolvencies that found 44% of small businesses suffered poor management, 40% had inadequate cash flow and 33% suffered from trading losses. Greg Hayes from Hayes Knight Accountants & Advisers concurred, reporting the key reasons small businesses struggle to survive are: lack of capital, lack of proper training, or starting with a bad idea that was never destined to work.

Recently Eumundi has had a new injection of enthusiastic business owners excited to make a go of it. Eumundi Chamber of Commerce president Andy Dudas said people continue to be attracted to opening a small business here because of the “event” the township has two days a week. He said that with more houses being built and so many people keen to move here for the lifestyle there’s certainly

a demand, but said opening a business in Eumundi wasn’t for the faint hearted. “For a business to work you need to cater to locals as well as tourists and open seven days a week. “I’ve been a chef for 27 years and The Fig Tree Café isn’t just for visitors ; it’s for the locals and tradies too.” Andy added, “It’s about service – you have to love it and run an owner/ operator

business for it to work.” On a busy Thursday recently with not a free carpark in sight, The Green visited a number of new business owners on Memorial Dr and found their shops humming with new owners full of enthusiasm and fantastic ideas. All are keen to inject their passion and experience into their businesses and Eumundi. Cont’d on pg 6

Experienced baker Len Grant and his front of house wife Zoe (pictured) recently became the owners of the newly named Hideaway Bakery in the Eumundi Village shops. The Pomona couple moved from the Gold Coast in search of a lifestyle change. With the surprising closure of the town’s other bakery, Zoe is happy to come to the rescue of the village with bakery essentials and treats. The shop with its courtyard and tables out the front, was three deep when The Green visited recently.

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Business There was a lovely energy at Bohemian Bungalow when the Green visited recently with over half the restaurant’s tables full of lunch time diners on a non-market day. New owner, restauranteur and chef Ned Nolan (pictured left) researched his move to the village whilst still living in Hong Kong and managing a chain of up-scale restaurants. Ned said he was attracted to the lifestyle Eumundi offered his young family and the opportunity to champion his passion for local produce at his new vibrant business. “I’ve been looking for unique, local produce that I can highlight,” Ned explained.

In search of bigger premises, Eumundi’s renowned Mayan healer Andrea Lopez (pictured) moved her traditional health and healing centre, Secrets of the Honey Tree, from Sunspace to a warm and welcoming space off Memorial Dr (behind the old bakery). When the Green visited the busy Centre with its private carpark, it had back to back appointments for practitioners who include: Barefoot physiotherapist and acupuncturist Andrew Pike; midwife and pregnancy workshop facilitator Beth Newman; and Japanese acupuncturist Nadja Ostro. Also on offer at the Centre are: men’s health talks, sound healing, yoga and meditation sessions. secretsofthehoneytree.com.au.

Camel milk is already on the menu and there’s the promise of locally raised beef cooked in the restaurant’s new Smoke House come spring. Ned has exciting plans for Bo Ho and is determined to become a showpiece for Eumundi and the Coast.

J U LY M O V I E N I G H T

Natural Therapy student Marissa Maloney can’t get enough museli. She was going through so much she decided to start making her own completely organic, roasted mix of grains and nuts. When friends and family started to covert her recipe, she decided to try selling it. When the Green visited her on her first day of baking and mixing in Annie’s Commercial Kitchen in Eumundi Village (off Memorial Dr), the kitchen smelled amazing. Miranda works for Mel at the Eumundi Coffee cart on market days and will be selling her new product there from this week.

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Starring: Tilda Swinton, Gabriele Ferzetti, Marisa Berenson.

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Business

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT EUM UN DI SQUA R E A N D PA R KSIDE M A R K E TS Louis Formosa, owner What and where is your business? Eumundi Parkside Market (Memorial Drive); Eumundi Service Station & General Store (Memorial Drive); Eumundi Square Micro Business Development (1-8 Napier Road); Our Village – Eumundi – (Cnr Memorial Dr and Caplick Way); Kalkura (Macadamia farm Coleus Rd, Eumundi). How long have you been in business in Eumundi? Since 1988 after we moved to Australia from London. What made you choose Eumundi to base your business? Eumundi is a hinterland town located at the entrance to Noosa and has a wonderful climate. The town needed a lot of improvements back then, but showed opportunity and potential (and certainly still does). What is the best thing about working here? Throughout the years, we’ve seen many market stallholders and square operators learn how to create and grow their own businesses. Some have evolved and are now wholesaling, exporting or entering into leases for higher end retail establishments. We have also been able to harbour small businesses that have struggled in larger retail shops and have given them more suitable trading exposure. These achievements are very important and meaningful to us as our family business started small with no funding. What is the worst thing you’ve found about working here?

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There is continuously a fight to gain badly needed infrastructure for the town such as a main street upgrade, and an intersection upgrade at Napier Rd. Poor decision making such as the Service Station closure which was heart breaking. Promotion and advertising of the town collectively is also difficult to achieve when there are “waves” of injudicious politics that dominates the scene and stifles progress. What would you like to see change in our business district? Installation of bus/school children shelters, pedestrian crossings, Memorial Dr beautification, entry/exit statements, more diverse community facilities, Napier Rd roundabout, retirement village, collective marketing and advertising. Less politics and separatism that has eaten away at the “the vibe” and focus on improving the Eumundi brand for all. Creating an environment where locals get to benefit from improved infrastructure, and can shop locally again and businesses are able to service both locals as well as visitors more than just two days a week. That would be a good start. iloveeumundimarkets.com

SHOP FOR RENT 77 Memorial Drive 28 sqm avail. 1 August $2,350 pm plus outgoings Noosa Hinterland Realty Eumundi 5442 8333

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Business L O C A L FAV I N G O O D H A N D S

What's in the Spotlight Get an early bird rates discount Don’t miss your early bird discount of 5% (up to a maximum of $100) by paying your rates by August 19. With 24/7 access, payment through MyCouncil on Council’s website is the most convenient way to pay. A range of other payment options are listed on your rates notice. Property owners can also register online to receive future rate notices by email.

For green thumbs and gardeners The Queensland Garden Expo is on again from July 8 – 10 at the Nambour Showgrounds and is a must for green thumbs and novice gardeners. Come see lecture and demos, display gardens, over 360 exhibits, a Giant Kitchen Garden Feature and a Gardeners and Gourmets cooking stage. Visit www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/majorevents for details.

Apply for a grant Two of Council’s grants programs are now open and not-forprot community groups are invited to apply. Major Grants of up to $30,000 and Environment Levy Grants of up to $5,000 are available. For program guidelines and details on how to apply visit Council's website. Applications close August 1.

Find out what’s free at the library Find out what’s free at Sunshine Coast Libraries. Anyone can join and get access to free books, movies, music and much more. Read newspapers from around the world on your device or visit the library and use the free WiFi. Subscribe to the library eNews for upcoming events and activities.

Comment on the Petrie Creek master plan Help shape Nambour’s parklands and open space around Petrie Creek to win $300 worth of vouchers for various Nambour businesses. Council is developing a master plan for these areas which includes linked parklands with cycling and walking paths, play spaces, business opportunities and potential to showcase Nambour’s vibrant heritage. Visit Council’s website to access the draft plan and online survey.

Enter the Environment Photography Awards Entries are now open for the 2016 Sunshine Coast Environment Photography Awards with three prizes with a total value of $8,500. The competition seeks images showcasing the Coast’s unique natural environment and lifestyle as one to be enjoyed, valued and protected. Entries close 3 August. Visit Council’s website for details and to enter.

Photo by: Shirl of Swirltography The Orange team from left: waitress Araya, pizziolo Mark, new owner James Macqueen and waitress Paula. Restaurant manager James Macqueen moved up from Brisbane three years ago to open and run Miss Moneypenny’s on Hastings St. The single father settled in Tinbeerwah with his three kids, who all attend Eumundi State School. “I love the natural beauty of the hinterland and would easily declare this area one of the most beautiful parts of Australia,” James enthused.

treatment began. “As always we had a wonderful fun filled meal.”

James quickly became an Orange on Sunrise regular, loving the warmth, friendliness and community feel - not to mention the pizzas! Last year when James underwent a battle with cancer, he took the kids to Orange for his last meal before

James is determined to continue delivering high quality pizzas and friendly service that has seen Orange awarded a Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor for a number of years running. orangeonsunrise.com. au or FB: Orange on Sunrise.

This is one of the reasons James jumped at the chance to buy the business when the opportunity arose. “And to protect our unique, little, local favourite,” he explained.

C A F E O P E N S AT FAV FA M I LY S P O T Friendly English couple, Miranda Bennett and Mohamad ‘Mo’ Badran, are excited to be combining their extensive retail experience by opening their vibrant new business, Cedrus Tree Café, on Eumundi Noosa Rd. It was a lifestyle choice for London chef of 25 years Mo and hairdresser Miranda, who moved to Peregian Springs and took over the lease on the old

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Unfortunately during treatment James lost his sense of taste. “So technically an Orange pizza was the last thing I ever ate that I could fully taste,” he shared.

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Alfresco Café space recently. Miranda’s son Jake Bennett is the café’s barrista and resident muso. “We love our spot here great energy and we welcome everyone.” Miranda shared. Currently Cedrus is focusing on breakfasts, lunches and homemade cakes but plan to open Friday and Saturday evenings in August with live music, an outside bar and share Mo’s passion for modern Middle Eastern food - once the new roof on the veranda is complete. “We want to support and serve our locals.” Miranda enthused.

Business H I N T E R L A N D F O O D I N D U S T RY BUILDING BUSINESS CONNECTIONS

Editor-in-chief Brodee Myers-Cook of Taste magazine (far left) with the FAN Board which features 4562 locals, Andrew Eves-Brown (2nd left) Jacqui Wilson-Smith (3rd left), Tony Sowden (4th right), plus General Manager Amy Clarke (4th left). There were plenty of savvy hinterlanders at the recent Food and Agribusiness Networking (FAN) night held at the Ginger Factory in Yandina. The event had an impressive turnout of over 100 members and guests. Keynote speaker Brodee Myers-Cook, Editor-in-chief of Taste magazine, gave an interesting talk on Foodology and food trends. FAN General Manager Amy Clarke said it was a huge coup to get her as a guest speaker. “Brodee is very enthusiastic and excited about the future of FAN,” Amy shared. “By attracting guest speakers of this calibre FAN is already punching above its weight – and we’re only six months old!” The Food & Agribusiness Network (FAN) is a membershipbased, not-for-profit company, established to support the food and agribusiness industry within the Greater Sunshine Coast Region (Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Moreton Bay and Gympie). Two of FAN’s founders include Doonan resident, Andrew Eves-Brown and Eerwah Vale

Sally Hookey of Hinterland Feijoa in North Arm, talking ice cream with Norman Scott of Colin James Fine Food, Maleny. local, Jacqui Wilson-Smith, both from international business Gourmet Garden that’s based here on the Coast. The FAN’s General Manager, Amy Clarke is also from Eumundi, as is Board member Tony Sowden. Local members also include: Bohemian Bungalow, Imperial Hotel Eumundi, Spirit House, Buderim Ginger, Nutworks, Wimmers, Mighty Bean Soy Foods and Hinterland Fejoias.

At FAN networking events members can connect and collaborate. FAN’s next catered breakfast workshop is being hosted by Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Tuesday 26 July and will focus on the concept of innovation and collaboration. This handson half day workshop will feature a dynamic line up of speakers: Acland Brierty from Spirit House; Helen Lewis from Picots Farm; industrial designer Neil Davidson; and Australia’s bestselling cookbook author and owner of the 4-Ingredients Series, Kim McCosker. They will discuss how collaborating with other locals can double success. $15 for members, $40 for non-members. For more information on membership or tickets head to, foodagribusiness.org.au or FB: Food Agribusiness Network FAN. 9

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Community LIFELONG DOG LOVER COMPELLED TO HELP My compulsion to raise funds stems from a love of animals that I have had since early childhood. We always had three or four animals of varying sorts in our house - cats, dogs, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs - all were rejects from all over that I brought home. My parents were very patient! My earliest memory of dogs is our family’s Alsatian, Henry. He was ultra-protective of me and used to carry me around by the straps on my jodphurs when I was little. The other main memory still makes me sad. As a young child, our next door neighbours had a beautiful Kelpie that was kept on a chain about half a metre long... for his

entire life. They didn’t give him a name but the man was constantly yelling at the dog. I used to call him Gitty because the man was always screaming “Git down!” I spent much of my time sitting on the other side of the fence patting what I could reach of the dog through the fence gaps, talking to him and feeding him whatever I could. One day I told my Mum I wanted to ask the neighbour if I could take Gitty for a walk. We both went next door to ask - the man wasn’t home but his wife said I could walk him around the yard. When Mum let him off the chain he raced to me and licked me all over. He was just shaking so much. He ran

My best dog ever Baxter, was such an amazing dog. We visited a dementia ward each Friday together. He was much loved. I really miss him.

My first dog Henry.

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around and around me. We had a wonderful, furry hug... and then he had a seizure and died in my arms... freedom was too much for him. Dogs place so much trust in us, ask so little and yet give so much in return...I still dream of that poor Kelpie. I was about nine when Gitty died and I think that was the moment I vowed I would never pass by any animal in need. I’ve spent most of my life rescuing animals whenever possible. I formerly lived in Bundaberg and did fundraising for the RSPCA in many forms. Being on the founding committee to establish an animal refuge over 35 years ago was very fulfilling, so it is a long association for me.

The three hounds we moved to Doonan with three years ago; Baxter, Poppy and Drifter - all had suffered horrific cases of cruelty.

LANTERN MAKING FOR ANIMALS IN NEED Rotary member and Doonan local Bronwyn Innes is holding lantern making workshops on Saturdays until 3 September, 9am – 4pm at the Eumundi Rural Fire Station over the next nine weeks in the lead up to a community bush dance at the School of Arts which will be held later in the year by Eumundi Rotary. $85 with all materials supplied. There are large and small ones so people can adjust to what their skill levels are. The dog lanterns will make a magical display at the dance. Funds raised will go to our local animal care groups: Eumundi Wildlife Centre, RSPCA in Doonan and Friends of the Hound Greyhound Adoption in Cooroy. More information 0412 426 476

Come and learn the art of Lantern making. These rewarding and fun workshops are a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills and create something truly amazing. All materials are supplied, so you can turn up, learn and enjoy. All proceeds to go to: RSPCA Eumundi Wildlife Centre, RSPCA Noosa Animal Care Centre & FRIENDS OF THE HOUND - Greyhound Adoption. Cost is $85.00 per person and includes morning tea. Bookings are essential.

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Music and lyrics by: Sammy Cahn, Sammy Fain, Michelle Tumes, Xavier Atencio, George Bruns, Jack Lawrence, Frank Churchill, Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, Oliver Wallace and Ray Kelley Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Lyrics by: Eric Svejcar. Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by: David Zellnik. Based on the screenplay by: Ted Sears, Erdman Penner, Bill Peet, Winston Hibler, Joe Rinaldi, Milt Banta, Ralph Wright and William Cottrell. Based on the play by: J.M. Barrie. By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, exclusive agent for Music Theatre International, NY.

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Community E U M U N D I T O W N WA L K O V E R T I M E

French & Vintage

Wendy Birrell, Manager Discover Eumundi Many towns have leaflets, signs or plaques encouraging people to discover the history behind the town and its buildings and Eumundi is no exception. The Eumundi and District Historical Association created the first town walk leaflet called “History Walk” around 1988, part of a bicentennial project which also included the erection of plaques on a number of buildings and sites around Eumundi. A

wooden hand painted sign showing a map with locations of the plaques was also produced and hung in the Eumundi museum which was then located in the two storey relocated cane cutters building (now the Original Eumundi Markets office). In the early to later 1990s the leaflet became a larger booklet with a lot more pages and information and was renamed

the Eumundi Historical Walk. This booklet showed buildings as they currently looked and had the business names and previous uses which meant the booklet needed updating quite often as businesses changed names and buildings change use. By this time the Eumundi museum had moved across the road to its current home in what had been the Uniting Church. Cont’d on pg 15

T R E E TA K E S O U T T O W N ’ S P O W E R During heavy rain and wind on the early evening of Sunday 19 June, a mature stringy bark tree in a residential front yard on Cook St, fell forward onto live power lines taking out the town’s power until the early hours of the morning. One local woman was taken to hospital for observation after being electrocuted when she touched the metal backyard fence of her Cook St property. At least three Cook St house fuse boxes are reported to have exploded.

Caplick Way and Cook St were completely blocked by the fallen power lines and Council clean up began in the early hours of Monday morning. The stringy bark tree was found to be termite ridden with little root system left. A twin mature stringy bark beside the fallen tree has also been found termite riddled and will be removed by the home owner. Luckily none of the Cook St houses were severely damaged, or any parked cars.

Cooroy’s new Pop-Up Shop, French & Vintage, has been doing terrifically well. “Everyone has been lovely” says Debra Palmen, the shop’s owner. “We’re still opening boxes from our latest shipment, so we bring something new into the shop every day.” With permission to extend their stay for an extra month, French & Vintage will remain open until 6 August, so there’s still time to come in and find a bargain. “It looks a lot like a warehouse” says Debra, “with shelving from our garage and market tables to display our stock. But no-one seems to notice that; they’re too busy looking at our stock – and our prices.” Big sellers have been French Art Deco glass, vintage enamelled kitchenware and wooden well buckets. “I wish I had bought more antique French well buckets”, laughs Debra. “I imported six but sold out within two weeks.” But there are still plenty of beautiful things to choose from, so why not pop up to visit this pop-up shop in Cooroy? It’s offering great things at unbeatable prices, but for a limited time only. Emerald Street, Cooroy (opposite the IGA) www.frenchandvintage.biz Ph: 0419 427 598

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Prep’s in Action Morning COMMUNITY NEWS Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade responded to two fires in the village in the last two weeks. Home contents were damaged but fortunately no one was injured and all pets were safe. Sunspace is holding its next Japanese dinner with Blue Plum chef Ryoji Akamatsu on Mon 18 July. Blue Plum 5449 7773 or sunspacecafe@gmail.com.

Join Eumundi’s World Music Community Choir every Wed night at the Imperial Hotel Green Room from 6.30pm. Heaps of fun and no auditions necessary. Contact Jo Deguara 0403841 56. Belli’s next old-time family dance at 1170 Kenilworth Rd, Belli Park, is on Sat 9 July, 7.30 pm. $14 entry includes supper ($5 students & kids free). 5447 0175 or bellihall.com. 11

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Health W H AT I S T H E K E Y T O S TAY I N G M O T I VAT E D ? Are you someone who starts an exercise regime hard and then stops? Do you start dieting and then only last two weeks? Well a big key is motivation. You need to realise your potential and your mindset, and have an awareness of yourself and your body. So what is motivation? Motivation is literally the desire to do things. It’s the crucial element to setting and attaining goals. Here are 10 tips to staying motivated:

Chart your progress Create a fitness goal and/or weight loss goal. Example: Do a fitness test then check your progress in six weeks. How many push ups can you do? How long can you wall sit for? As far as weight loss goes, don’t just look at the scales, measure yourself. Sometimes the scales don’t change if you’re gaining muscle but your measurements will. Keep a training log or download an app to track it. By doing this it can keep you motivated.

Get a coach or take a class These WILL motivate you to at least show up and take action. It can be applied to any goal. Personal training sessions are modified to meet your specific needs and give you one-on-one

motivation. Classes are more affordable and can be a great social experience with likeminded people.

Just start There are times when you don’t feel like going for your walk/run or to exercise class, but set a rule for yourself “just start”. Rather than sitting and thinking how tired you are or how time poor, tell yourself to just start and you will always feel better after it.

Don’t push too hard When starting a new exercise program you usually have lots of enthusiasm and excitement and want to get in and give 100%. Well this is the time to NOT PUSH TOO HARD. Go 75% and go slow, increase over a few weeks. Sometimes 100% is not attainable over a long period of time.

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Yow! You were in the kitchen, slicing a recalcitrant pumpkin with a very sharp knife, and then it went right through. Your finger. Blood everywhere. And now the veggies on the chopping board look like they’ve been done in a raspberry coulis, though this ain’t for vegetarians. Come to think of it, the pumpkin risotto might have to go on hold, while you’re off to Accident and Emergency (A&E). Dammit. One slip of the knife and the dinner party is ruined. So what do you do when you have sustained a nasty cut? Like just about everything else in life, don’t panic. Take a clean piece of fabric - say a tea towel, or your boyfriend’s shirt (ask him to take it off first), put it on the cut, and press. The human hand can exert enough pressure to stop any bleed, even if it is coming from an artery. Raise your hand above your head. (You can do the same with a bleeding foot, though do lie down first, unless you are a contortionist or some sort of Jane Fonda freak). Elevating a limb decreases the flow of blood to it, and the flow of blood out of it. Which is good, because you have only got so much and … Oh Lord there’s so much blood!

If you are the fainting sort, then lie down (with the affected part still elevated). Don’t try to walk around, or get up again, or the likelihood is that you will go crump and hit your head and then you really will be in hospital. Feeling better? Sure? Okay, let’s take a peek at what you’ve done. If the bleeding doesn’t stop after 10 minutes of pressure, if the wound is gaping or jagged, or if it is over a joint - then you’ll need to go to a doctor. Same if you can’t move or feel your finger normally. Finally, if you haven’t had a tetanus jab in the last 10 years, you’ll need a booster, though this can wait a

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Soupe d’hiver au chou vert et au porc (Winter green cabbage and pork soup) Alain Bouvier This is a dish that I remember from my childhood as signifying the beginning of winter. It is a classic French dish which originates from the “paisans” (farmers), in the French countryside for whom both cabbage and pork were readily available and inexpensive. It has become a classic dish in France and is the perfect warming, hearty dish for a cold winter evening. At my home in Eumundi we love cooking with local in-season veggies, and in France it is normal to go to the market and see only in-season fruit and vegetables available. It is also common to use all cuts of meat - not just the prime cuts as we tend to do here in Australia. rinse thoroughly then chop into quarters.

Ingredients

• 1 Tblsp olive oil

• ½ green cabbage

• 4 free range pork ribs.

• 200 g leek

Method

• 120 g turnip

Remove the outer leaves of the leek; cut the dark-green ends from leeks, trim the end off (roots), but keep the leaves attached. Halve lengthwise and rinse to remove any grit. Pat dry; slice the leek.

Pour one tblsp olive oil in a large pot.

• 1 bunch of chervil

Wash, peel and dice carrots, turnip and celeriac.

• 20 g salted butter

Remove first leaves of cabbage,

Reduce heat to med-low if needed. Put ribs aside. Remove excess grease from pan and discard.

• 80 g celeriac • 1 stalk of celery • 40 g of penne frigate pasta (optional) • 1 bunch of flat parsley

Cut each of the ribs in half crosswise.

Cook ribs over med heat until lightly browned, approx 4-5 mins per side. Don’t colour meat too much.

On a low heat add butter and all chopped vegetables. Stir gently and cook until soft. Add 1.5 litres of water, ribs, parsley and a branch of celery. Add salt to taste. Gently bring to the boil and reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for one hour. Optional: 10-15 mins before the soup is ready, cook the penne rigate until al dente in a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain and add to the soup with the chopped chervil. Voila!

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Heritage Cont’d from pg 9 Around 2008 after the Eumundi Museum had been renamed Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre (DE) and incorporated with the town’s tourist information services, (the small hut known as the Eumundi Information Office), some major updating of this booklet was needed. It was decided to combine the stories behind the buildings, their previous uses and interesting stories with lots of colour photos and an easy to use map. Volunteers and staff at DE worked for a long time taking new photos, researching, writing, then fine tuning and simplifying the text to create a self-guided town walk leaflet that could be folded up and was easy to use and carry in a pocket or handbag. A number of trial walks were taken to see how the draft leaflet worked and

changes were then made to the copy and design concept. The professionally designed leaflet is now printed at DE as needed. Since its creation many hundreds have been printed and folded and given away, especially to visiting school groups. The Noosa Long Weekend Festival Eumundi’s Heritage Walk will take place on Thursday 21 July, 1pm at DE. Walk takes one and a half hours, ending back at the centre for an optional afternoon tea. All are welcome but bookings are recommended on 5442 8762 or manager@discovereumundi.com.

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These are free Noosa Long Weekend Festival events. No need to book – simply turn up. All Walks begin at 1pm and most finish with complimentary refreshments. Sat 16 July - Gubbi Gubbi Walk Presenter: Gubbi Gubbi people including Dr Eve Fesl Meeting Point: Noosa R Mouth Time: 2hrs Sun 17 July - Tewantin Walk Presenter: George Pearce Meeting Point: Children’s play area next to Noosa Marina. Time: 2hrs Mon 18 July - Hastings St Walk Presenter: Michelle Freeman Meeting Point: Lions Car Park opp. Halse Lodge. Time: 2hrs Tues 19 July - Mill Point Walk Presenter: Stephen Nichols Meeting Point: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service office at Elanda Point Time: 3hrs Wed 20 July - Pomona Walk Presenter: Noosa Museum Meeting Point: Noosa Museum, 29 Factory St, Pomona. Time: 2hrs

Thurs 21 July - Eumundi Walk Presenter: Wendy Birrell Meeting Point: Discover Eumundi Heritage & Visitor Centre, 73 Memorial Ave, Eumundi. Time: 1.5 hrs Fri 22 July - Cooran Walk Presenter: Noosa Museum Meeting Point: Car Park near Cooran Recreation Club, Bridge St, Cooran. Time: 2hrs Sun 24 July - Kin Kin Walk Presenter: John News Meeting Point: Black Ant Cafe, Main St, Kin Kin Time: 2hrs *To celebrate the 15th Annual Kin Kin Heritage Walk, a Heritage Lunch is available for $15 at the Black Ant Café, 12pm. Bookings essential 5485 4177.

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Is anyone else struggling, like me, to believe that this year’s winter solstice has already been and gone? It feels far too quick, exacerbated by the fact that winter had brought us barely any cold weather leading up to it - though that certainly changed last week with our first frost of the year! The Sun’s turning (solstice) was an occasion of great significance in earlier agricultural societies, particularly those in temperate regions. The solstice was traditionally celebrated with a bonfire festival. This symbolised not only the lighting of an internal fire in each participant’s will to carry him/her through what remained of the dark, cold winter, but also carried the hope of the spring and summer to come, with planting of crops for the next year. The solstices, in conjunction with the equinoxes, mark the Sun cycle, the fundamental rhythm of the Earth. The planets in their various orbits of the Sun overlay their cycles onto this fundamental rhythm. The planets certainly exert an influence on the natural world, however most biodynamic growers, along with many other gardeners and farmers worldwide, endeavour to work with the Moon’s cycles in their agricultural activities. The effect of the Moon on the watery element of the Earth has been known since ancient times and can easily be observed through its influence on tides, seed germination and

T he Pacey St sunken garden This garden was planted some time ago by hard working locals who had a lovely vision for this space. According to Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre, “The land was identified as containing material suitable for road building in the early 1900’s. Our information is that it was used for building the Eumundi Range Rd as well as other roads.

Photo by Jeanette Grevett plant growth, etc. Peak fertility for seed germination occurs a couple of days either side of Full Moon, while the week running down to New Moon is generally recognized as a poor time for seed planting. I’ve had direct experience of this recently, with a couple of plantings just prior to Full Moons showing astonishingly quick germinations, no doubt enhanced by the rainy weather conditions. It’s also interesting to observe the increased growth rates of leafy crops in particular in the week leading up to Full Moon, especially if there is some moisture around. Nearly all of us are familiar with this Full Moon/New Moon cycle, however it is only one of several which work in constantly changing combinations to strengthen or weaken the Moon’s effect on the Earth. I’ll expand on these in a future article. Until then, Happy Gardening!

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A few years ago we also identified the scar tree and I have photos of a group of indigenous elders we took there. On the site we discovered a piece of pottery probably from a jug that would have dated from around the early 1900’s and a piece of a Hecla type china kettle that would be around the 1920’s and interestingly this would have been the main period the area was quarried. We have also found many indigenous artefacts there which show clearly that it was used as a source of material to make implements – small stone tools etc. It seems that Councillor Templeton of the then Maroochy Council in the 1980’s had soil trucked in to make the mounds you see today and exotics were planted and a sign put up calling it the sunken garden.”

Banksia integrifolia in flower.

The Scar Tree

Our Bushcare group have been working to restore the bushland that surrounds the Sunken Garden. As the years have passed we feel it is time to renew the energy of this place. We are proposing to have the Eumundi Sunken Gardens transformed into a beautiful native landscape, possibly with a sensory trail with bush tucker plants that will blend in and compliment the bushland surrounds. This could become a great place to provide some beautiful areas for picnics, dance, play, meditation or contemplation. We would also love to showcase the indigenous cultural heritage history in this place. If feels important to know the stories and to pass these on.

wildlife. We would love to know that we have the community support to go ahead and approach the local council for this upgrade. What do you think? Would you like to see this space brought back to life?

From an environmental perspective the exotic palms are truly a problem weed in local bushlands with the cocas palm fruit actually fatal to some

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N atu re N otes TURKEY BUSINESS This is my second Nature Note about Brush Turkeys in a few weeks … I couldn’t resist taking a fresh look at these remarkable birds. It is early winter and it’s obviously getting towards the start of the breeding season once again. I suddenly realized last week … how similar male turkeys are to the young lads of today. The really important thing to be is “drop dead gorgeous” and be able to strut your stuff even if that involves some bowing and scraping! Our young male also looks like he is wearing the latest in hair design and has the shaved look at the sides and back, and a crew cut on the top of his head. Very trendy. The girls should go wild! He is also adorned with his footie scarf of yellow and red and that scarf will soon grow to an excellent length to attract even more of the girls.

Helen Hepburn WOOHOO. House renovations are also trending and true to a cause, male turkeys won’t hesitate to do a refurb on last year’s nest. In fact, they often have several nests on the go at the one time. It can be a very hectic time and take away meals are always appreciated. I will be on guard to make sure no nest happens in our garden but in the world of turkeys it’s all about position … position … and they find some spots irresistible. I wonder if they are on Twitter? The girls aren’t left out of the loop either and female turkeys were liberated thousands of years ago. They just lay their eggs in the mound and leave everything up to the male who takes care of household duties and air conditioning until the

Photo thanks to Marika Lyell chicks hatch, then the totally independent adorable brown fluff balls simply choof off and

EUMUNDI COMMUNITY GARDEN N E W S Anja Morgan Lots of things are happening behind the scenes and we can’t wait to get digging rather than talking! But in the meantime, a big thank you to all who have contributed so far and to the local business who are getting behind the Eumundi Community Garden: Big Leaf Nursery on West Eumundi Rd are donating some materials and beautiful ornamental plants for the garden; Bunnings have given a $100 gift voucher; and Sauers in Cooroy are helping us out too! We’ve been adding heaps of stuff to the plant and

equipment wish list! Georgie from the group now has the file set up on her computer and is currently looking at the big picture - the garden design which also incorporates lots of different uses for all age groups. We can’t thank EDCA enough for giving us this opportunity and we will give you more updates as they come to hand. Anyone interested in contributing to design ideas, feel free to come along to our next meeting at the Imperial Hotel at 5.30 on Friday 15 July.

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LETTERS S T U D I E D B R O W N H O N E Y E AT E R S F O R MANY YEARS More about the honeyeater Lichmera Indistinq [The Green 246]. This bird was actually named after the man who discovered it, a Mr Brown, so was known as Brown’s honeyeater. It is mentioned in Reader’s Digest Book of Australian Birds as Brown honeyeater, [which is] rather confusing as more olive brown and grey from breast down to under tail coverts. I have studied Brown’s for many years, when they come to our birdbath and forest. First observed at our previous home at Thomas St, Noosaville in 1979, where one [bird] became tame after our son Ross saved it from a cat. It would lick honey off my finger with a feather like tongue – a never

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only if we can get past viability issues with Council. In the meantime, we are always working on new campaigns to attract visitors and locals on Friday to invest their dollars in this town and a number of new businesses are also showing energy to achieve that end.

and there is also now the Black Market on the last Friday of the month at the Pavilion. We have not received any complaints, or concerns of confusion, from any visitors regarding our current advertising campaign.

iloveeumundimarkets.com is a brand, advertised on billboards and TV and paid for by Eumundi Parkside Market and Eumundi Square Micro Business Incubators trading on Friday as well as Wednesday and Saturday. The current campaign has attracted attention as well as giving recognition to the amount our business invests in advertising which ultimately benefits the township as a whole. For decades we have been open to and encouraged other businesses to collaborate and invest with us in advertising but perhaps it is more cost effective for some to stay tightly pursed and criticise instead. Council has previously granted most commercial market operators in Eumundi permits to trade seven days a week whilst others such as Parkside, are restricted to two days per week. A number of shops in Eumundi have been converted into indoor markets that are open on days such as Fridays,

Whilst we are apparently not a market town but a town with markets, there has been no attempt by Council to improve the streetscape for attracting visitors to stay and invest their dollars in the businesses paying rates, rent, wages and outgoings seven days a week. We currently have uneven pavements, patched up road surfaces, no pedestrian crossings or pedestrian refuge islands, no street landscaping, poorly kept roundabouts and a significant balance of land dedicated to market infrastructure. Whilst alternatives to additional market days would be preferred, in the present state of Eumundi’s town centre, the only business that’s tailored to suit … is markets.

As far as product type goes, after all is said and done, it is always the right of a visitor/local resident to decide when and where to visit and which product or service to buy. Louis Formosa, Eumundi

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Public holidays

Circulation dates

Market days

4 Eumundi Playgroup 9.00-11.00am

11 First Day Term 3 EDCA meeting, 7pm, Joe’s Eumundi Playgroup 9.00-11.00am

5 CWA craft morning Eumundi volunteer fire fighters, 7pm

12 North Arm SS

P&C, 6.30pm CWA meeting, 10am

Eumundi Playgroup 9.00-11.00am

Rotary Club 6pm, CWA Hall

Nambour Show holiday

Eumundi World Cinema, 6.45pm EHA meeting

EXCAVATION

Call 0414

227 471 FREE QUOTES

PROPERTY SERVICES Land clearing • Fire access tracks • Lantana infestations • Stump grinding • Trees and regrowth Call Sash & Tanya

0412 020 789

31 Eumundi Bush-

Community Garden, 5.30pm, Imperial

29 ECC meeting, 7.15am Comm Garden, 5.30pm, Imperial

care, 9.30am Kids bookclub, 11am, Berkelouw Books

Verrierdale volunteer fire brigade, 2pm

WS SLASHING

5 ft slasher - 4WD tractor with 4 in 1 bucket loader

MOWING & SLASHING

All Slopes REMOTE CONTROL MOWING

Steep Slopes & Acreage Mowing

Fully insured - Free quotes

0411 210 302

QBCC 1129822

MOWING & SLASHING

EXCAVATIONS

all aSpeCtS of plumbing drainage and gaS fitting www.acgplumbingexcavations.com.au

Belli Hall’s Old-Time Dance, 7.30pm, 1170 Kenilworth Rd

Rotary Club 6pm, CWA Hall

3.5 tonne excavator, Bobcat & level bar, Grader, 2.5 Tonne Roller, 10m Tipper, Laser Level, Augers

Servicing Sunshine Coast • All Work Guaranteed • NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

SUN

Rotary Club 6pm, CWA Hall

STEVE BUTLER

PLUMBING/GAS FITTING

SAT

Rotary Club 6pm, CWA Hall

CWA annual meeting

FRI

CWA craft morning Eumundi SS P&C, 7pm

Eumundi Playgroup 9.00-11.00am

THU

PLUMBING/GAS FITTING

Graeme Back

Ph Wade 0403 311 134

Call Darrel: 0457 001 251

PLUMBING

LOCAL PLUMBER

SMALL PLUMBING JOBS

Neil McDonald QBCC Lic. No. 1253083 All Work Guaranteed

0438 160 336

Maintenance - New Work - Renovations Hot Water Services - Extensions Repairs - Waste Water - Storm Water

www.plumbtekplumbing.com.au

Maintenance • Installations • Residential • Commercial

0422 394 659

PROPERTY SERVICES

SLASHING

Plumber, Drainer & Gasfitter

20 years exp, fully insured, reliable service

• Mow slopes up to 60 degrees • Flail mower1300mm wide cut • 10 X faster than brushcutting

Applicance installation Roofing • Gutters • Tanks Washers • Taps • Cisterns $55 per hr - No emergency work 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE

David Campbell - Verrierdale

0407 601 877 - 5471 1754 lic: 22454 QBA 53415

SOLAR POWER Tony & Melinda Morrissey

Servicing all areas

Elec Cont. Lic. No. 72511 CEC Accred. A4854167

P: 07 5442 8122 E: pbgmaintenance@tpg.com.au

Large & small acreages Experienced local operator 4WD tractor/XHD slasher Ph Steve 0408 915 124

Office: 5449 1001 Tony: 0414 743 604 www.celticsolar.com.au

STORAGE SERVICES

TREE SERVICES

WASTE WATER SERVICES

WATER SERVICES

General • Caravans • Furniture • Cars

EVERYTHNG TREES - EVERYTHING ARBORICULTURAL FREE QUOTES

ALL Property Maintenance with your local Bloke ALL Equipment – Excavation, Mowing & Slashing ALL Landscape Supplies ALL Pretty Bloody Good

Call, Text or Email: Paul 0409 470 399

Storage Eumundi

Clean & secure, self lockable units Free pickup (conditions apply)

Ph 5442 8627

Boats • Trailers • Trucks • Containers

Find us on

Tel: 5472 8660 Wayne: 0411 234 457 www.treesafeaustralia.com.au

Solar Power Specialists

PUMP OUTS SEPTIC TANKS GREASE TRAPS TREATMENT SYSTEMS

103 Napier Road, Eumundi 4562

Hinterland Waste Water Services

email: aroorawater@bigpond.com

Ph 0428 723 082

“For all your tank and swimming pool requirements”

Ph 5442 8158 - M 0402 809 831

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