EG 112 of 20 January 2011 by The Green Magazine

Issue 112 – Thursday 20 January 2011

For lovers of Eumundi everywhere Ph 0413 199 766 ● PO Box 463 Eumundi Qld 4562 ● editor@eumundigreen.com.au ● www.eumundigreen.com.au

Eumundi “adopts” Theodore

he local response to the plight of flood victims has been prompt and generous with several community projects underway complementing personal and business responses. The inspiration for “Eumundi adopts Theodore” came from personal knowledge of the particular hardships being faced by a town similar in size to Eumundi where families and farms have been devastated by the flooding Dawson River twice recently. Some families have been forced to leave their homes and live in Moura for a sustained period. There are problems with the town’s water

supply and farms have been wrecked and crops ruined. Eumundi’s highly respected pharmacist Tania Watson has with her fellow members of the board of Cooroy Rotary Club agreed to receive and receipt donations and work with the Rotary Club of Theodore to ensure cash and goods donated are allocated to those recognised locally to be in particular need. A large quantity of donated household goods, bed linen and clothes, mostly new, is this week being packed ready for distribution to families in Theodore. Eumundi Strawberry Farm’s Thelma Ladewig

said that she is “amazed” by the generosity of so many people who have donated so much. “However, from this weekend onwards it is probably preferable that we follow the advice of the Salvation Army and only accept cash donations as this allows Eumundi to aid Theodore immediately and allows the people affected to recover with more dignity by purchasing items they need most which, in turn, injects much needed funds into the local Theodore economy”, said Thelma. Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Chair Sam Scanlon continued on page 4

Top of town intersection project to start

unshine Coast Council is ready to establish the site camp and commence intersection works within a fortnight despite the recent weather events. Final meetings have been held with community leaders to confirm the tree and ground cover selections and approve surface finish to pathways. Residents and visitors are asked to note Council advice that road/lane closures and traffic

management for the project “is complicated“. Market times have been factored into the traffic management plan with Council exploring detour options and a night works program to minimise disruption. Residents are also asked by senior Council staff to appreciate that the concrete platform of the intersection will be placed in sections and requires curing time to be trafficable again. This

curing time has been factored into Council’s traffic management plan for the project with alternative routes to be available at all times. Council is looking for residents to assist them in explaining to visitors the importance of the project necessitating some temporary but unavoidable traffic disruption. Eumundi Chamber of Commerce president Barrie Adams said that Council had been very helpful in continued on page 16

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Groove while you shop Aside from being the best art and craft market in Australia, Eumundi Markets is also the place to enjoy some seriously great music. Come along in the weeks ahead to catch some of the Coast’s finest musical outfits. Saturday January 22 – Jabaru Wednesday 26 January (Australia Day) – Matt James and Khan Saturday 29 January – OKA Wednesday 5 February – Dawn Chorus

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Eumundi “adopts” Theodore

Eumundi Green readers: January greetings. All the best to our school families as first term commences and to all our readers for the year ahead. We thank you for being part of Eumundi Green and we look for your support in achieving our vision of “taking the essence of Eumundi to the world” in a year where rebuilding lives and livelihoods will be such a challenge for Australians. Eumundi Green board and editor

New linen, household goods and clothes ready to go to Theodore.

Community Diary Sat 22 and Sun 23 January Robin Hood Pantomime 4 pm (Sat) and 11 am and 3pm (Sun) Indee Theatre Ph 5472 8200 Mon 24 January State schools resume

My Street – tell us about yours!

Wed 26 January Eumundi Australia Day celebration From 9am Amphitheatre Ph 5442 8665

ost of us can see our street from anywhere in the world thanks to Mr Google but how about giving some local flavour to your street or road in Eumundi Green? How long have you lived there? Why did you choose it? Maybe you’re newly arrived in one of our older roads or in one of our new streets. Perhaps you have a long family connection with your street. Tell us what you love and don’t like about your street – be honest now!

Thurs 27 January Members meeting EHA 6pm School of Arts Ph 0407 139 836 Tues 1 February Eumundi Photo Club 7pm Bistro, Imperial Hotel Ph 0415 873 503

ECCO thanks the volunteers who contributed over 100 hours production, collation and delivery work for the last issue of Eumundi Green.

This fortnight’s volunteer writers:

Fran Maguire

Sub-editor Community Spotlight Locals Home and Abroad

Sandra Hogan

From The Treetops

John Burls

Indee Theatre News

Nathan Woodcock Computer Coop

Is it busy or dull? Quiet or sociable? Maybe you and your kids have different ideas about it – and we’d love to hear them all. What would you tell someone moving into your street about it? And how does your street now compare to places you’ve lived before? We’re starting a new feature here in Eumundi Green so send us about 100 words about Your Street with a photo that includes a street or road sign where that works well to editor@eumundigreen.com.au

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January 2011 Flood

hile the Eumundi district has not suffered the devastation from the floods other parts of our state have, the ongoing La Nina and perhaps global warming effect has presented plenty of challenges recently to locals as shown by these photos. Against the terrible scenes elsewhere however, many locals have been heard counting blessings at being safe and above water.

Caplick Creek burst its banks across Bunya Road.

The south entrance to Eumundi was firmly closed near the Tennis Club.

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said, “we will be settling on an amount for a donation to ‘Eumundi adopts Theodore’ at our board meeting this week” and I encourage Eumundi residents to give generously to this cause. “We applaud this initiative and support it wholeheartedly as we can see an ongoing care and support relationship with the small town. We like the fact too that donations can be managed locally by Rotary which has such a proud service record,” Sam said. Eumundi Chamber of Commerce president Barrie Adams said he thought the idea of “Eumundi adopts Theodore” was brilliant and he encouraged other Chambers and similar organisations to adopt another town and continue to support them through an ongoing relationship over the hard months and years ahead. Cash and cheque donations can be made and a receipt issued by calling at Eumundi Village Pharmacy or Rykenberg Jewellers in Cooroy. Other known local flood relief community initiatives include:

Cleaning furniture after the Queensland floods

It took just four hours for Eumundi Range Road to mimic a lake.

Horse Lilly in water at Omega Lane - photo Linda Taylor.

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 Donation by EDCA of its share of stall holder rentals from the Terraces from last Wednesday’s market to the Premier’s appeal  Campaign by CHEE Ki Art to have artists each donate a painting to a recent flood victim – for more information contact linda@cheekiart.com  Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitors Centre will gather donations to support the restoration of the collection of a flood affected museum – for more information contact manager@ discovereumundi.com.au  Benefit Concert at the Amphitheatre in March – for more information contact Andrew at litebarrier@austarnet.com.au.  Co-ordination of provision of contact details of workers both voluntary and paid who might be interested in repairing fencing and general property rehabilitation at Theodore or other centres, perhaps assisted with transport through the Eumundi community bus ― for more information contact Tania Watson, Eumundi Village Pharmacy.

hirty-five years working in restoration has taught local french polisher Dave Davies Abbey French Polishing and Restorations not to throw out treasured furniture. “Surprisingly, timber furniture can be salvaged and mildewproofed by DIYers at home, even if covered in mould after weeks of heavy rain or a minor flood” said Dave. Dave thought that right now is a good time to share his secret recipe to cheaply and easily clean mouldy timber furniture, so here it is:  Once your timber furniture is reasonably dry, grab some linseed oil and mineral turpentine (turps) from your local hardware store.  Make up a mixture of 1 part linseed oil to 3 parts turps. So if you have 750mls turps add 250mls linseed oil. Use an appropriate plastic container ― not a drink bottle ― and keep out of reach of children.  Wearing gloves, wipe the mixture over timber furniture (just the timber!) with a dry cotton rag, for example a t-shirt. Use an old

paintbrush to get the mixture into the nooks and crannies. You should test a small patch underneath your furniture first.  Wipe off any excess and let it dry. Then use a good furniture wax or polish. The turps removes the mildew and mould and the linseed oil helps to seal the timber against further mould growth from spores in the wood. Dave said, “We have taken many calls from locals whose furniture is covered in persistent mould from rains and minor flooding but this can often be fixed at home cheaply and easily.”

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Business News Tenants’ Christmas draw

New GP joins Maple St Surgery

A happy Emma Iwinska was the 2010 recipient of the Noosa Hinterland Realty tenant Christmas hamper. Andy Dudas drew the winning ticket for the basket full of goodies from The Fig Tree presented by Debra Deacon (left) and Avril Greenough (right).

Dr Eve Bevan has joined Maple St Surgery in Cooroy, bringing up its complement of clinical staff to nine doctors and three nurses. Dr Bevan brings almost 30 years of experience that includes general practice in Queensland and South Australia and with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the Kimberley, WA. She recently returned from working in the UK for two years. Dr Bevan’s particular interests are in the elderly and women’s health. In her spare time she enjoys time on her Cooroy farm raising alpacas.

Another shipment arrives

Eumundi’s newest garden

Items from the latest 1.2 tonne shipment of antique, vintage and retro goods from England and France at Debra and Doug Palmen’s Continuum Antiques, Vintage & Retro allowing them to put new things on display every day for the next couple of months.

Freshly created and complete with a bright red watering can at Fiona’s Fancies in Eumundi Shopping Village. Fiona Williams, a professional pastry chef who hails from Sydney, is now at home in town where she creates her specialty handmade cakes and biscuits, vegetarian and chorizo puff pastry rolls and gluten free products. Behind the garden there’s a touch of European style in Eumundi.

Do you need a long term family doctor? Maple Street Surgery’s focus is on developing a patient and doctor relationship with an emphasis on long term continuity of care. It offers comprehensive family care in a friendly environment, focusing on the individual. Principal David Kirkman has been practising in Cooroy for 30 years and along with his team Dr Genevieve Yates, Dr Deshanu Jayasinghe, Dr Ken Corbett, Dr Lucy Robson, Dr Catriona Caddell, Dr Leon Venter, Dr Eve Bevan and Dr Mark Newbold. After-Hour care facilities are in place. The surgery is a fully accredited practice with state-of-the-art facilities and bulk bills for children under 16, pensioners and concession card holders.

PH 5447 6644 MAPLE STREET SURGERY Thursday 20 January 2011

MONDAY−FRIDAY 8am−5.30pm SATURDAY 8am−12noon We bulk bill pensioners, children under 16 years of age and current health care card holders 46 Maple Street Cooroy 1st floor Eden Hospital

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Business and Community News Produce supplier ten years old

Dave Yabsley will this year celebrate 10 years of trading at Cooroy Produce with a wide range of agricultural supplies, stock feed and bulk pet foods and point of lay hens.

News in brief • Live poultry • Point of lay hens • Horse feed & supplements • Hay & chaff • Garden supplies • Pet food & accessories

Ph 5447 6002

www.cooroyproduce.com

Specialists in pumps, fittings, pool chemicals, accessories and filtration

Now a Pumps Plus pool shop Free pool water testing Authorised dealer Ebara quality pumps, lowest prices on Onga and DAB Old-fashioned good service, hourly rate only, no call out charges

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Belli Hall old time dance on Saturday 29 January will be a fundraiser for the Red Cross Queensland Disaster Relief Fund. It will also be the Australian Day dance with good old-fashioned fun with the Sunshine Swing Band. Everyone welcome including children and learners, adults $12, students $5, children free, includes a hearty supper and door prizes. Belli Hall is an alcohol-free venue. Call Margaret on 5447 0175 for dance information and Robert 0429 154 060 for local free bus information. www.bellihall.com Lifeline Community Care Financial Counsellors are urging those affected by the floods to contact their creditors as soon as possible to ask for assistance due to hardship. Lifeline Financial Counsellors work with people to set up an individual money management program so they can see their way clearly and make decisions on how to proceed. The service is free. To discuss your financial options direct with a Financial Counsellor, call Lifeline’s Financial First Aid Line on 1800 007 007, 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday. Celebrating Love and Marriage The Anglican Parish of Cooroora is taking a leaf from St Valentine’s book and will be celebrating and supporting marriages in a Valentine’s Dinner. It is hoped the evening will be a romantic and inspiring night with two members of the Cooroy congregation offering some insights into marriage through their own experience. Tickets are $40 per couple and the dinner will be held at Holy Nativity Church Hall, corner of Miva Street and Tewantin Road, Cooroy from 6pm on Friday 11 February. For

bookings and more information phone 5485 1218 or email jwoolner@cooroora.org. Find your ancestors! Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Research Group are holding beginner classes on Saturday 22 January, 1.30– 3.30pm, at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. The talks are open to all and will focus on “How to Start”. Cost is $10.00 and bookings are essential on 5442 5570. The group’s research room is open 9.30am to 1pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday where the duty librarians are available to help with family and local questions. Classes and dancing continue on Mondays at Cooroy and Fridays at Tinbeerwah this year, 7–8pm at both venues Cost is $10 adults $5 children with social dancing for coin donation after 8pm. Dances are open to all who want to dance whether or not you attend a class. Not-for-profit community social dances will happen this year with enough support. The venues are the Memorial Hall, Maple Street, Cooroy and Tinbeerwah Hall, corner of Sunrise Road and Cooroy Tewantin Road. Contact Lyn at danceballroomlatinswing@hotmail. com for more information. Work on Noosa’s new sand shifter to duplicate Noosa Spit’s existing sand shift system thereby doubling the amount of sand moved across the Noosa beach started this week. The $1.65M project expected to be operational by winter this year is built on what is regarded by Council as the success of the existing system, which started as a threeyear trial in 2005. The sand pump takes sand from the north-west end of the Noosa beach to the southeast end. Thursday 20 January 2011

Community News Christmas holiday memories From the Treetops Sandra Hogan

John Bull with his 10th grandchild Ruby Grace Asazuma who was visiting Eumundi from Japan for Christmas with mum Sarah and Dad Yuji.

Julius Todd probably won’t remember but in a chance meeting in Kevin Rudd’s home town, Julius received this sound advice from Kevin about future schooling: “Eumundi is a very good school”.

Verrierdale Christmas

he peace and quiet of Verrierdale and happy memories were the attractions for former residents to return to visit their families and friends during Christmas and New Year. Elizabeth and John Kling from Mackay, with daughter Elizabeth and son Denis, visited friends at Verrierdale on New Year’s Day. Elizabeth (senior) will be remembered for her well-attended home church services. Kali Astill came from Brisbane where she lives with partner Nathan Summerville to spend the Christmas and New Year weekends with her mother, Yvonne, who lives at Sudholz Road. Kali attended Eumundi Primary School and Noosa District High School before university studies took her to Brisbane. She now works as a corporate lawyer in Brisbane.

y view today is not from the treetops but from Moreton Bay in Brisbane. The morning dog-walkers and joggers at Sandgate look dazed as they see the evidence of the January river floods arrive on their quiet beach. Whole uprooted gum trees, branches and twigs form a carpet over the sand. Scattered over that carpet are the remnants of people’s garden furniture; tables, chairs and eskies dominate. There is a garage door and a water tank. And then, the things that make us catch our breath: a child’s shoe and a small bedhead with the letter M outlined in pink glass jewels. A frill-necked lizard has drowned and someone has laid it respectfully on the grass beside the beach. The water of the bay looks brown and that terrible river stink is here too. I had walked to start the day away from the stories of grief and loss on the television but there’s no place to avoid it. On the beach, I met a woman whose sister and her family lived in Grantham. They escaped but the woman I met said

the survivors don’t want to go back to the scene of such terrible loss. They want their beloved town to be bulldozed into the ground and a park planted there. This is not the way we wanted to start our shiny new year. But years will start, regardless of whether we’re ready or not. After any disaster, there is a strong desire to get on with things, to rebuild, survive and forget about it all. And it’s right to do that. We can’t give up. But this sad litter of people’s intimate lives reminds me that we also need to remember. After we’ve cleaned off the stinking mud and dealt with the insurance companies and rebuilt our businesses and our city, we’ll remember the people who died, helpless, in the floods of January 2011. And we’ll remember the animals, the beloved pets as well as the farm animals and wild animals. And we’ll grieve for the small beloved objects, the letters and photos, that mean home to us.

Love or detest something? This is your chance to shout it from the treetops. Send up to 300 words to editor@eumundigreen.com.au

Volunteers needed at Katie Rose Cottage

Yvonne and Kali Astill at Sudholz Road, Verrierdale.

atie Rose Cottage in Doonan is a not-for-profit community charity providing free hospice and outreach care for people of all ages living with a terminal illness. It is seeking volunteers who can give their time in a range of areas including support for guests, home support, general maintenance, housekeeping,

gardening, etc. It has a particular need for support volunteers who could work overnight. Full training is provided where needed. If you have a few hours to spare weekly, fortnightly or monthly or would like more information please call Clytie on 5447 6912 or email vc@sunshinehospice.org. au for details.

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Happy new year Eumundi

Good old-fashioned local service you can rely on

and thank you for your great support for our restaurant. Please look out for our new menu available from mid February. Jang and John

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Community News The Woodford Folk Festival Trent Harvison

his year 27 December 2010 – 2 January 2011 saw the 25th anniversary of the Woodford Folk Festival. From humble beginnings, and across various sites the Woodford Folk Festival has grown to host over 100,000 punters watching 636 acts across over 20 venues. Highlights this year included Arrested Development, The Cat Empire, You Am I, Bogan Bingo and the comedic antics of the

Woodford XI cricket team. And in keeping with the recent weather, the festival was quickly renamed “Mudford”. Despite the constant rain, the spirit of the crowd refused to be dampened – a quick change to gumboots and ponchos and you were good to go again! After an exhausting week of music, dance and art, the crowd slowly drifting back to the outside world and reality, quietly pining for the next Woodford 51 short weeks away…

Eumundi Green around the world

e hear from readers that they sometimes share a Eumundi Green with friends and family far far away from Eumundi and sometimes in unusual places. This year then we will include with your help a regular Eumundi Green around the world photo and a few accompanying comments.

WHAT'S IN THE SPOTLIGHT Road closures due to flooding Play it safe! Before you leave home during periods of heavy rain, check council’s website for information on local roads that may be closed due to ooding. Residents are urged to avoid driving, walking or riding through ood waters, to obey road closed signs and to ensure children do not play in or near strongly owing water, near culverts or open stormwater drains. For assistance with ood or storm emergencies, call the State Emergency Services (SES) on 132500.

Your editor with husband John recently shared Christmas with daughter and son-in-law Elisabeth and Phil at their home in Phnom Penh. The visit included sharing with other locals Wendy Lobwein and John Downard. Here’s what they had to say:

Moonlight walking Join a free ‘moonwalk’ in 2011 and enjoy the Coast’s beauty under the moonlight! The 45-minute walks will be held close to the full moon each month in Cooroy, Cotton Tree, Lake Kawana and PomonaNoosaville. Visit the events calendar on council’s website for more information.

Put your best foot forward Heading for the tip soon? You’ll need to put your best foot forward and wear sturdy, closed in shoes when you do. Closed in shoes will not only protect your tootsies, but are now required for entry to all of council’s waste facilities.

Wormfarm workshops Council’s rst free wormfarm and compost workshop for 2011 is on February 15 at the Nambour Library, with workshops in Cooroy, Caloundra, Noosa, Yandina, Beerwah and Maroochydore still to come. “Hello to Eumundi and the Sunshine Coast from Cooroy residents, Wendy Lobwein and John Downard! We live in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and work at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia as part of an international assistance project working with Cambodian court officials to prosecute senior

leaders of the Khmer Rouge for serious crimes committed during the Khmer Rouge regime 19751979. We miss a few things being so far from home so a read of Eumundi Green refreshing our memory about the Body Art Carnivale while cruising down the mighty Mekong River on Christmas Eve was a hoot.”

Tell ’em they’re dreaming... The Castle screening at Flicks in the Sticks

umundi Outdoor Cinema Flicks in the Sticks will get the family laughing with a screening of The Castle (PG) this Saturday 22 January at the Eumundi Showgrounds. Flicks in the Sticks Director Trent Harvison says the Flicks team are excited to bring this

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Australian classic starring Eric Bana, Michael Caton and Steve Curry to the big screen. “We’ve timed the screening for this weekend leading into Australia Day,” says Trent. “It truly is an Aussie comedy masterpiece, and is bound to appeal to movie lovers young and old.”

Don’t miss out, call 5475 7272 to book your place today … a compost bin and wormfarm are given away at each session!

Have your say on how we can best talk to you Council wants to improve how it communicates with you and is currently conducting market research to nd out how to best engage with you and provide regular information to you. An independent market research company will be conducting telephone surveys this weekend - you may get a call. The survey is also on council’s website now - log on and have your say by 28 January.

COUNCIL MEETINGS Performance and Service Committee Meeting 9am, 25 January, Nambour Strategy and Planning Committee Meeting 9am, 27 January, Nambour Ordinary Meeting 9.30am, 2 February, Nambour.

T 1300 00 72 72 or 07 5475 7272 E mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Community News An evening with a living legend

earl Goldman was born in Bondi in 1918. In 1937 she won the Miss Bondi Surf Queen competition, which marked the start of her glamorous future. Through the media attention at this time she was spotted by Norman Lindsay, who wanted to paint her and she became the central figure in several of his most famous works such as The Amazons, Imperia and Gift to

The Little Mermaid and friends

Venus. She also was launched into the exciting worlds of fashion and theatre. Pearl gave a fascinating account of her 92 years of life to the audience. This was followed by cocktails and canapés at The Gallery Eumundi where there is a collection of limited edition facsimiles of Norman Lindsay’s etching available to view and purchase.

Norman Lindsay’s model Pearl Goodman (left) with artist Jane Poulier (centre) and an enthusiastic crowd at Berkelouw Books.

Nils Terton (centre) of Doonan was Prince “Extra” Charming in the colourful and fun packed interactive children’s theatre play The Little Mermaid and Friends last weekend at The J in Noosa. The cast also included Zoe Ward (left) as Mermaid, Carly Partridge as Evil Sea Witch and Alli Pope (right) as the Queen. The play was very well received and will be performed once more in Redcliffe in early February.

Discover Eumundi Building Centenary Can you help? At the end of this year (on Fri 2 Dec 2011 to be precise) our Discover Eumundi building will be 100 years old! It all began back in May 1910 when a meeting was held for a committee to build a new church. There was vigorous support from the congregation and people of the town, resulting in a committee comprising William Browne, John Jacob Scheuer, Albert Edward Cook, John William Duffield, Charles Bloomfield, Francis Gustavas Hill, Charles Angrove and Arthur Leonard Pacey. Later, two more trustees were added – Joseph Sanderson and James Gridley. We are starting to collect information and memorabilia to celebrate this building’s history, and we’d love your help. We would really appreciate any information or photos you may have of any people involved with the building through the years, or interesting events or special occasions that have taken place in the building. Does anyone know who these happy young people are, and when this wedding took place?

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Markets Drum What a difference a half fine day can make

From the stalls – a Eumundi stall holder’s comment

local came up with a good point about the Eumundi streetscape. Why, in their infinite wisdom, does the council only provide “kerb and channel”, as he put it, in some areas and not others? His comment came on the back of yet another little development, about 70 blocks-tucked away behind The Crescent. His point has merit for anyone who is walking – and on market days a lot of visitors find themselves parking well away from the town centre proper and having to hoof it to the market, so their walk would have little bit of pavement then a step down into the road. Depending on the town, some pedestrians have to compete with

vehicles for road space most of the time. It seems older towns which developed early on before the advent of the car gave little importance to pedestrians. But today it’s a different story. Every block concedes metres to the council for nature strip and would-be pavement, so why do some roads still seem to be straight out out of the 19th century? We still have a dirt road right in town. Know it? CLUE: It starts at the back of the School of Arts. Now it could be argued that this is all old style, perfect for an old market town, but come on! This is 2011 and we shoudn’t have to wait for the first casualties before doing something about it.

Parking was free

The Wednesday markets last week (top) were bereft of stall holders and shoppers as folk dealt with the extraordinary rain of the day before and in the same area three days later last Saturday things had bounced back thanks to a little sunshine and less treacherous road conditions.

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Uschi Schwarz, a volunteer for Eumundi Chamber of Commerce for the car parking roster, turned her hand to support for flood victims when a decision was made that a charge could not be made for parking in a shallow dam.

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Arts Scene William Wallace as Motel with Summer Bowen as Tzeital in Fiddler on The Spirit Ark at The Gallery Indee Theatre Roof at Noosa Arts Theatre. News John Burls

Robin Hood is a lot of fun

rone Meeks, whose work is currently on exhibit at The Gallery Eumundi, is an established artist with a longstanding and distinguished career. His work has been included in international exhibitions of Australian Aboriginal art since the late 1970s. Arone’s Indigenous links are with the Kuku Midigi people of Cape York and he was born in Laura in Far North Queensland, where engraved rock escarpment and coastal environments have always provided inspiration for his art. The Gallery directors Karen and

Steve Beardsley say this exhibiting body of work is exquisite with the diversity of the media seen in the form of prints, works on paper and stunning canvases. The freedom of the work is exciting and boldly reveals to the viewer Arone’s cultural identity merging with influences of urban life in today’s world. During this exhibition, Spirit Ark, a black and white limited edition linocut that can be found hanging in The National Gallery Canberra, can be viewed. The exhibition is running at The Gallery Eumundi until 6 February.

Maypole ribbon dance at the King’s Fair in Robin Hood.

Merry men and women at the Indee

ere comes the final weekend of The Adventures of Robin Hood with just three more shows to go at The Indee at Eumundi this Saturday 22 January at 4pm and Sunday 23 January at 11am and 3pm. All tickets (adults and children) are a family friendly $12 plus free popcorn for the under 10s. To reserve your seats, call the Indee at Eumundi on 5472 8200 or tickets at the door. It’s a great show for the young brigade and the oldsters will enjoy

it too. The Adventures of Robin Hood is a colourfully costumed pantomime jam-packed with laughs, song and dance. It features special guest Ashley “Tugboat” Robinson as Sir Weasel, a solid cast of players, including Jerri Leslie as Robin, Emily Donald as Twang, Lexi Kehl as Maid Marian, Georgia Lee Leslie as Very Little John, Debra Pitura as Bad King John and Alan Ball as the Sheriff, plus a strong supporting cast.

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ing Went the Strings is the title of the special “one-off” performance of the Federation Strings, on Sunday 6 February at 2pm. Under the baton of noted conductor, Adrian King, this bright,

light, varied program should delight good music lovers. Tickets $22, concessions $20. Make a note in the diary or better still reserve your seats now by calling 5472 8200.

Looking ahead

he winner of no less than fifteen awards, the comedy Dead Funny, opens at The Indee on Friday 11 March for a two-weekend season. It features a fabulous cast of comedy players, including Sandy and Richard Luscombe, Debra Pitura, Marion Johnson and introducing Lexi Kehl. Originally staged in 2001, Dead Funny included in its tally two Best Play awards, two Best Comedy awards and two Best New Script

Nationally and internationally renowned contemporary indigenous artist Arone Meeks with The Gallery Director Karen Beardsley at the opening of Arone’s Spirit Ark - Navigation by the Stars exhibition at The Gallery.

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awards. In this revival season, Marion Johnson reprises her original role as Pru, the sister from hell, while the remainder of the cast are new to the roles. The Dead Funny season comprises four nights, Fridays 11 and 18 March and Saturdays 12 & 19 March plus Sunday 13 March at 2pm and Sunday 20 March at 5pm. Tickets (nights) $20, concessions $18, Sundays $18. Bookings 5472 8200.

For theatre bookings, please phone 5472 8200 Members of Palmwoods Textile Group at their latest annual exhibition being held at the Railway Carriage Gallery in Pomona. The exhibition demonstrates the stretching of the boundaries of the fibre form and how the artists have successfully manipulated textiles to highlight the environment. The exhibition is open until 17 February. The Gallery is closed Sundays. Thursday 20 January 2011

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Australia Day 2011 Program for 2011 Eumundi Australia Day celebration Amphitheatre – Wednesday 26 January 9am til noon 9.00am Camp oven damper demonstration and tastings with Peter Wolfe. 9.00am Icing and tasting lamingtons with Beth Pilling and Jules Hunt 9.15am Chad Shuttleworth and band

You and your family are invited

9.30 am Egg and Spoon race

to the 2011 Eumundi Australia Day celebration at the amphitheatre. There’s fun for all the family and there’s an opportunity to honour the four winners of the Eumundi Australia Day awards. See the program on this page.

10.00am Three legged race

9.45 am Sack race 10.15am Thong throwing 10.30am Eumundi Australia Day Awards and national anthem (Melissa Isles) plus didgeroo playing (Justin Lai) 10.45am Announcement of best dressed market stall. 10.50am Chad Shuttleworth and band close

Best dressed market stall award “Under-cover” judging will commence at 8.30am and will cover all market stall sites in Eumundi. Prize: Two nights for two people at any Metro Hotel, Apartment or Inn within Australia courtesy of Resort Publishing and Metro Hotels PLUS $100 petrol voucher.

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Welcome Cody and Ethan EDCA’s market family has grown with the birth of two babies in 2010. Cody Logan Mowell was born on 7 November to Cindy Mowell of “Maggie May “ clothing. David and Emma Haye’s first child Ethan was born on 12 December. David and Cindy are both long time stall holders at the Wednesday Markets. Our best wishes go to both families.

Australia Day 2011 Australia Day celebrations are going to be held at the Amphitheatre this year with celebrations starting at 9am and continuing till 11am. During the morning there will be Lamington making and Peter Wolfe will be making his delicious Damper again this year. There will be a prize for the stall that presents the best Australian theme on the day. We hope that you will all come along and enjoy the morning with us.

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Celebrate Food – Australia Day Crunchy green salad

Barbecued prawns

here is nothing much more Aussie then throwing some prawns on the barbie, so put on your Australia day apron and fire up the grill. If you can get large local, fresh prawns they will be ideal for this treatment – just make sure you don’t overcook them. Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Zest from 1 lemon 1 long red chilli, finely sliced 2 tblsp basil leaves, roughly torn 100 ml olive oil 16–18 large green prawns, heads and shells removed 16–18 thin lemon wedges Bamboo skewers Method Soak the bamboo skewers in cold water. Combine garlic, lemon zest, chilli, basil and oil in a bowl. Add the prawns and toss well. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Cover and marinate in the fridge for about 2 hours. Insert a skewer in the tail of

aybe add a touch of gold (eg yellow capsicum) to turn this crunchy green salad into an Australia Day dish. Serves up to 8.

each prawn and thread it through the centre. Thread a lemon wedge on each skewer. Cook prawns on a hot grill plate until just cooked, 1–2 minutes on each side. The prawns will continue cooking off the heat. Arrange on a platter, squeeze lemon juice over and serve with a mayonnaise dip. Herb mayonnaise A basil mayonnaise goes well with the prawns. Simply tear basil leaves into small pieces and stir through good quality mayo and chill. Or you can pop a few dollops of mayo into a blender with roughly torn basil leaves and give them a quick whizz.

Ingredients 2 bunches asparagus 1 cup small frozen peas ½ cup olive oil 10 mint leaves 2 small zucchini 1 tblsp lemon juice sea salt and black pepper fresh mint leaves to serve Method Trim asparagus and cut in half along their lengths; finely slice mint leaves. Cook peas in boiling water for 3 minutes.

Add asparagus for 1 minute, drain into colander and rinse under cold water. Put vegetables into a serving bowl with oil and sliced mint leaves, season lightly with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and gently combine. Slice zucchini in half along their lengths then slice thinly, diagonally. Add to salad mix and combine gently. Just before serving, drizzle with lemon juice and decorate with mint leaves.

Easy lamingtons for Australia Day

ere’s an “easy” recipe to help you keep up the Australia Day lamington tradition.

Ingredients 1 supermarket sponge cake (in two halves) 1/3 cup raspberry jam 2 cups icing sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3 cups desiccated or shredded coconut Method Cut each half of the sponge cake in half horizontally. Spread jam on two of the halves and top with the remaining halves. Then Thursday 20 January 2011

cut each sponge into 8 pieces. Sift the icing sugar and cocoa powder into a bowl. Add enough warm water to form a runny icing. Spread the coconut onto a large sheet of baking paper. Dip each cake portion in the icing to coat each side. This is a very messy business but fun for the young at heart. Roll each piece of cake in the coconut and place on a wire rack for 30 minutes to dry.

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Celebrate Food Abroad Gourmet walk in the Alsace

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uring a recent trip to Europe we spent some time in the Alsace, France, and were in the village of Sondersdorf in the south of the region when they had their yearly food and wine walk, Ballade Gourmande. Participants register and pay a fee in advance and on the day meet in the village square where they are given a wine glass that can be carried dangling from a cord around the neck. They then set off in groups along a marked walk through the beautiful countryside and forests of the shire of Sondersdorf. The walk follows a course that is interspersed with stalls, each offering local food accompanied by a matching glass of wine. The aperitif is taken at the first stall and eventually the walkers return to the village square for dessert and coffee where they linger in a marquee talking, dancing to a band and just having a good time. We found it a wonderful way to experience local wine and food while enjoying the beautiful countryside and the company of locals and visitors. We had a wonderful day, meeting lots of lovely people.

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Health and Lifestyle Energy in v energy out (part 2) Lucy Cloonan, personal trainer

n the last edition of Eumundi Green, we spoke about ENERGY IN meaning CALORIES IN, ie the amount of food and drink that we consume each day. This week we are discussing ENERGY OUT meaning CALORIES OUT or CALORIES BURNED. This is the amount of calories we burn up by staying alive, including digestion, heart beat, breathing, general movement and exercise.

An important part of maintaining energy balance is the amount of ENERGY OUT (exercise) that you do. People who do more physical exercise burn more calories than those who are not as physically active. So, to explain further:The same amount of ENERGY IN (calories consumed) and ENERGY OUT (calories burned) over time = weight stays the same More IN than OUT over time =

weight gain More OUT than IN over time = weight loss Your ENERGY IN and OUT don’t have to balance every day. It’s having a balance over time that will help you stay at a healthy weight for the long term. An important thing to remember in all this is to make the changes sensibly and gradually. If our calories suddenly drop

dramatically and we start doing extreme amounts of exercise, our bodies will go into starvation mode and start to store fat in case of an emergency! This will obviously not have the desired effect on weight loss. In the next edition we will discuss our BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) and how this relates to our energy consumption and expenditure.

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preparing on every level, body, mind and spirit, for pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. Women throughout all stages of pregnancy are welcome to book in including first time mums or new yoga mums. Our qualified prenatal yoga teacher of 15 years is Amy Corcoran who conducts six week blocks on Wednesday mornings. Pregnancy yoga classes are also a wonderful opportunity to connect and create support networks with other pregnant women.

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Community Spotlight Body art event less than four months away The Australian Body Art Carnivale 2011 is just four months away and will be taking place in Eumundi on 13-15 May.

he event’s organiser, Danielle Taylor, says that may seem plenty of time but a lot needs to happen between now and then. Danielle is thrilled to be working on the event again and is especially excited about two new components of this year’s Carnivale. Federal funding of approximately $12,000 has been secured through Festivals Australia and that, says Danielle, “is a big pat on the back for the festival and for Eumundi.” The funding will be used to run three workshops, led by internationally renowned Cooran artist Tamara Kirby, to create up to 90 lanterns that will illuminate the Masked Gallery Walk which will again open the event and the Saturday night street party. “There will also be illuminated sculptures 1.5-2m high,” Danielle says, “and after the event the lanterns will be stored as a display in Discover Eumundi from where we will be able to use them at future Carnivales. “It’s an exciting project and the workshops, which will be run in March or April, will be open to members of the community of all ages, and will be advertised

Danielle with visiting Sunrise TV host Grant Denier.

locally.” Danielle says that this year there will be a local Indigenous educational component too. “Body art is part of cultures all over the world,” she says, “including our own Indigenous peoples.” Gubbi Gubbi elder Lyndon Davies will make the Welcome to Country and the Gubbi Gubbi dance troupe will give an interactive performance at the street party. “This will incorporate the origins of body art into the Carnivale,” Danielle says. Cooroy-based Danielle, of Firefly Solutions, has worked across the Coast in marketing and event management and her real passion, she says, is hinterland communities. “I do a lot of work with organisations in those strong community towns,” she says.

Danielle is a member of both Eumundi and Cooroy Chambers of Commerce and believes the two towns have a symbiotic relationship that gives opportunities for both to build upon. “In Eumundi and Cooroy, that are so special with their valuable volunteer effort, events like Body Art and Christmas in Cooroy support and build the towns and their community spirit,” she says. She describes her work around such events as providing administration and coordination, her input exposing opportunities for the communities to attract finance through sponsorship and grants. “I aim to facilitate the hard work of the members of the communities to achieve their goals,” she says. “In that way we can create events like Body Art, that is free entry, that are economically sustainable without

burning out volunteers.” Eumundi Chamber secretary and chair of the cross-community Body Art organising committee Kerrie Bryant-Adams says the volunteer effort given to the event in its first two years was significant and it ran only because of those volunteers and their passion. She says having a professional event organiser gives an ability to concentrate on the Carnivale all year round. “People have businesses and other roles in our township,” Kerrie says, “and business and other events can take precedence. The past year has been a difficult one for sponsorship and having a specialist like Danielle with her knowledge and breadth of contacts can bring funding that may not be accessible to others. Grant programs are very specific and Danielle keeps us on top of those.” Kerrie emphasises Body Art is a community event which benefits everyone and can only run with the support of volunteers. Local businesses are also being invited to participate in the sponsorship, prize and donation program. You can register as a volunteer for the Australian Body Art Carnivale and find out the latest news about the event now by going to the website www. australianbodyart.com.au.

Community News Yandina Creek Verrierdale quarry proposal

lans to establish a quarry by Parklands Blue Metal Pty Ltd at 945 and 953 North Arm - Yandina Creek Rd were submitted to Sunshine Coast Council on 30 June 2009. The proposal is now at the stage where public notification signs have been displayed by Council with a closing date for submissions on 18 February. The current proposal was preceded by a quarry proposal that was approved by the Land and Environment court in 1990 but lapsed and by a proposal a few years later for a property nearby that was rejected on the basis amongst other things of negative impact on the local community and a lack of need for the product. Last Sunday a crowd of 150 mainly local residents attended a public meeting organised by Yandina Creek Progress Assn at

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Coolum Christian College to share information, receive guidance on preparation of effective submissions letters, and to express collectively their fierce objection to the proposal. Peter Wellington MC and Cr Vivien Griffin addressed the meeting. As well as concerns about noise, dust, trucks, the local environment and lifestyle, residents showed their frustration at having faced the threat of one quarry or another for more than two decades. Residents most likely to be concerned are those from the Verrierdale, Yandina Creek and North Arm. A fighting fund has been established by the Progress Assn who will coordinate submissions through www. quarryfight.com.au. For further information email: info@quarryfight.com.au

Top of town intersection project to start continued from page 1 scheduling the work to commence in February which is typically the quietest month of the year for retail and hospitality services in Eumundi. Barrie said that using day and night works and weather permitting the project should be completed within 12 working

weeks from early February with the final weeks of finishing and landscape work around the Easter period not anticipated to affect traffic unless perhaps there are significant weatherrelated delays at the start of the project.

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he funeral for well-known former local Gerald Rissen will be held at Hinterland Christian Centre, Marara St Cooroy (behind the new library) at 2.30pm this Friday 21 January. Gerald died at Katie Rose Cottage hospice Doonan. A specific request from the family is “No flowers please”, instead their wishes and Gerald’s are for money donations to Katie Rose Cottage.

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NEW YEAR AROUND THE WORLD

Eco-friendly ways to make a difference in 2011

Before our 2011 new year’s celebration becomes a distant memory, let’s check our knowledge of new year traditions around the world: The first New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square New York was in 1907. The Jewish New Year is called Rosh Hashanah. In Japan, Buddhist temples ring their bells 108 times just before midnight. In Greece, children leave their shoes by the fireside so that St

 Reduce your garbage output by starting that compost pile you’ve talked about for years.

Basil will fill them with presents. In Ecuador, people make a straw man and burn it to get rid of their faults. Children are not allowed to cry on the morning of the Vietnamese New Year. At Hogmanay in Scotland, there is the “Creaming of the Well” and the person who drinks from the well will find someone to marry. The Chinese celebrate their New Year on the second new moon after the winter solice.

 Eliminate your single use habit – rely on reusable bags routinely, plastic by exception.  Get out of your car one day a week – share, walk, cycle, use public transport, work at home.  Eat local – reduce time in your car and your carbon footprint by buying local produce and seasonal foods and eating out in town.  Remember the “Off” switch, save electrical energy

Keep Smiling People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between New Year and Christmas. May all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s resolutions An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves. Youth is when you’re allowed to stay up late on New Year’s Eve. Middle age is when you’re forced to.

 Stop using disposable water bottles – use a good re-usable container and fill up before you go out

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Campaign to restore Eumundi's medical service The Board of ECCO Ltd (Eumundi Combined Community Organisation) is very pleased to announce that ECCO has recently purchased the Eumundi Medical Centre from Healthscope Medical Centres Pty Ltd. Negotiations have been in train for several months. Of paramount concern to ECCO was the safe-keeping of the records of existing patients and that these remained connected with the Eumundi Medical Centre. Existing patients are asked to please note that your medical records will remain securely in the possession of Healthscope until the practice re-opens under a qualified medical practitioner. ECCO will be writing to individual patients shortly on a more personal basis regarding their wishes for the location of their medical records. ECCO continues to negotiate with medical practitioners with a view to on-selling the practice and ensuring, as far as possible, that a reliable general practitioner delivers basic health care to the Eumundi community on an on-going basis. ECCO regards a local doctor as a fundamental service to a small community such as Eumundi and the cornerstone for provision of as wide a range of medical services as can possibly be delivered to the community without having to travel to access these. Provision of medical services in a town with very high tourist visitor numbers is also an important consideration. The Board also wishes to publicly thank founding ECCO Chair and former Director, John McCallum, for the very significant effort that he has made in ensuring this outcome for the benefit of Eumundi and to a small number of community heroes who have supported that work in a variety of ways.

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Environment and Outdoors Strong support at PAGE AGM

Leanne’s green thumb

Wet weather gardening tips Most gardens cannot survive without rain. However there's no denying that the recent rainfall is increasing the presence of fungal diseases and other problems. Here are a few tips: Mound plants or build raised beds: Elevate the soil level in rows of vegetables or planting in raised beds will improve drainage. Dig trenches to redirect water: If a certain area of the garden collects too much rain, digging a trench that is 2-3 feet deep and laying gravel and perforated pipe can help solve drainage problems. Keep plants off the ground and avoid overcrowding: Stake and tie plants so that they aren’t laying on wet soil and you will reduce the risk of disease. Ensure that you're not overcrowding your plants denying them sufficient air flow. Add mulch: A layer of mulch will help soil stay aerated and well drained. Fertilise the soil: A slow-release fertiliser combined with a treatment of trace elements can help replenish nutrients that have been leached out of the soil due to the heavy rain. Apply fungicides: Organic fungicides as well as products containing sodium bicarbonate can be effective in preventing powdery mildew. Stay on top of the harvest: The longer produce stays on the stalk or vine in wet, humid conditions, the more it stands the risk of infection or spoilage. With some vigilance and advanced planning, damage to plants and produce can be prevented or reduced.

substantial number of Powerline Action Group Eumundi (PAGE) members turned up at the CWA Hall in Eumundi on Monday 20 December for the PAGE annual general meeting. Outgoing president Jack Connolly gave a presentation “The Year in Review”, highlighting activities and achievements of PAGE over the 12 months ending 30 June 2010. Jack covered the release by Powerlink of what he described as an incomplete and seriously flawed Final EIS a week prior to Christmas 2009, the Community Infrastructure Designation (CID) submissions to Powerlink in May 2010 and the ABC Stateline segment in June which showed strong support for PAGE’s concerns. He highlighted what he termed Powerlink’s lack of acknowledgement or any response to PAGE’s consulting electrical engineer’s detailed option 1, which he claimed, if implemented, would save the

state government $60 million while still achieving Powerlink’s objectives. Jack stated that the Minister therefore must insist on an independent review to satisfy himself that Powerlink is following their mandate of implementing the cheapest cost option in both the short and long terms. Steve Hooper acted as the returning officer for the elections of the Executive Committee. Jack Connolly was unanimously re-elected as the president/ coordinator, Margaret Connolly as secretary and Jennifer Tsilfidis as Treasurer. The president-elect thanked the members for their ongoing support and said he looked forward to continuing a strong campaign, especially over the next few months. He said that PAGE would continue to lobby the state government and its agencies to adopt a more sustainable and visually acceptable alternative to Powerlink’s current high-priced proposal.

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The Permaculture Noosa meeting begins at 7pm at the Memorial Hall on Maple Street, Cooroy with the Marketplace, an opportunity to purchase locally grown produce and seeds. Isabell Shipard will commence her talk at about 7.30pm. Entry is free, with members and visitors welcome. Tea and coffee is available afterwards, gold coin donation.

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Nature and Outdoors Bolwarra – Native Guava Kon Hepers

ate spring, early summer sees the Bolwarra flower, giving off a very exotic, cloying perfume. Bolwarra (Eupomatia laurina) is one of our ancient plants dating back almost to the first major diversification of the true flowering plants about 100 million years ago, well before the development of our eucalypts. This accounts for the primitive structure of the pure white flowers which lack petals and sepals but do have seeds enclosed in ovaries. Pollination is carried out exclusively by a tiny weevil called Elleschodes hamiltonii (refer photograph). Bolwarras, one of three

species of Eupomatia, all native to Australia, are generally found among the understorey of wet eucalypt and rainforests ranging from Victoria up into the northern tropics. They are a straggly, spreading bush with glossy leaves. The flowers grow along the branches. The fruits, like squat gumnuts, full of seeds, can be 15 to 20 millimetres in diameter (ours are usually a bit smaller). They have a somewhat guava-like taste and can be used in bush tucker, especially in cakes. At our place we seldom get to taste them – the possums get to them first.

Myrtle rust confirmed in South East Queensland

he State Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation has confirmed that myrtle rust, a serious fungal disease of plants that was first detected in April 2010 in NSW, has now been confirmed in Queensland. Myrtle rust is a devastating disease which infects myrtaceous plants, including some Australian natives such as Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, and Callistemon. Biosecurity Queensland managing director Dr Jim Thompson said myrtle rust had been detected at three plant nurseries in Brisbane’s north. In NSW, the disease has been found at more than 140 premises including commercial plant nurseries, backyards, public amenities and in areas of bushland. The myrtle rust national management group recently agreed that it is not feasible to eradicate this disease from Australia and, as a result, a national management program is being developed. Dr Thompson said anyone

who has purchased myrtaceous shrubs from nurseries in South East Queensland during the past weeks should check their plants to help determine any further spread. “Infected plants typically show small purple flecks and leaf spots on young leaves. These later develop into distinctive bright yellow pustules, mostly on the lower leaf surface. “If you do suspect myrtle rust, do not move the plant or destroy it as this could spread spores,” Dr Thompson said. “Myrtle rust is a notifiable disease and suspect plants should be reported to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 to help confirm further infections and the range of its spread. “As this disease is new to Australia, we do not know the exact long term impacts on plant industries, gardens and the environment but they may be significant.” For more information on myrtle rust visit www.biosecurity.qld.gov. au or call the Customer Service Centre on 13 25 23.

Live snake demonstration at Yandina Community Gardens

he Gardens is hosting a workshop that features wildlife carer and educational promoter Jill Zimmerman and her live snakes, on Saturday 5 February. The workshop is the first of the 2011 calendar of fun, free workshops held every second Saturday morning at 10am at the Yandina Community Gardens Blue House, 14 Farrell Street (Cnr North Street) Yandina. The live snake demonstration will be of particular interest to

families with a chance for young ones to be introduced to a few different pet pythons and to learn all about a snake’s body – how it moves, feels to the touch, reacts to its environment, and sheds its skin – and what to do if you see a snake. The workshops, funded by a Community Partnership Grant under the Living Smart Program with the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, are designed to build people’s skill and capacity to

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Lessons for Life Now and then

iscover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre manager Wendy Birrell has shared images from a workshop she attended recently at the Cooroy Library. Wendy took along images from the Discover Eumundi collection to use and she said workshop participants liked them so much they all drove back to Eumundi to work with them. At a future workhop they will

be working with old images from Cooroy and learning how to put them onto Flickr. “I can see a lot of uses for such images and it makes it easier to see and understand the dramatic changes to Eumundi over time,” Wendy said. If you would like to know more about this project contact Wendy at Discover Eumundi on 5442 8762.

The Kenilworth Arts Council is giving all artists on the Sunshine Coast the opportunity to spend the weekend with Colley Whisson and learn some of his secrets. Colley is one of the famed Whisson family of artists and now teaches around the world. He will be taking part in a Kenilworth Weekend Workshop with a Master Artist/Tutor’s class on 12–13 February, cost is $240. Check the website for more details www.kenilwortharts.org.au or phone Rod Bloomer (5472 3088) or Margaret White (5446 0500).

Computer Coop Nathan Woodcock

ark, what light through yonder window breaks? The sun is out here but thoughts are with the flood victims elsewhere in the state. We’re giving $5 from every repair we do in January to the Flood Appeal and encourage all businesses to contribute in whatever way they can. We’ve had lots of issues related to the big wet. These are the key ones that might help you get through with your electrical equipment in good shape. During a storm, don’t just turn off your electrical equipment, unplug it from the wall and move the plug some distance from the wall socket. A customer had a lightning strike by his house and it blew up every wall point and everything plugged in even though the points were turned off.

A big strike can even arc from a wall socket to a plug sitting close by. The humidity plays havoc with PCs, particularly older ones. If your PC won’t turn on but seems to have power, often all is required is for the memory and/or video card (if present) to be removed, the contacts given a wipe, then plug it back in again. Wear an anti-static strap or touch the case before opening it though. If you have no power, it could be the power supply unit (PSU), and usually that means replacing it. As your PC cools after shutting down, moisture can develop inside causing short circuits when it’s turned back on. A new PSU is usually all that is required. If you have a problem or a question phone or drop an email.

Nathan Woodcock Systems Engineer eumundigreen@n-techsolutions.com.au Ph 1300 995 502

Gift idea for friends and family A subscription to Eumundi Green can keep your distant loved ones up to date with community news. Cost is $52 p.a. posted to an Australian address. Ph 5442 8456.

Eumundi Green

Thursday 20 January 2011

Sport News Eumundi Dragons 2011 call to arms Aquarobics squad taking a break

he Eumundi Dragons Junior Rugby Club wishes everyone a happy new year for 2011. The sporting season signon days are fast approaching and they are inviting hinterland families to join their boys up with the local rugby union club. With teams expected in the U7s through to U10s this season, the Eumundi Dragons say they are going from strength to strength. The club is located at the Eumundi Showgrounds and president Shane Baker says it enjoys great facilities, including a kitchen and kiosk for catering, as

well as superb fields with stunning views to Cooroy Mountain. Sign-on days for 2011 are being held at the clubhouse, Eumundi Showgrounds, on Saturday 5 February and Saturday 12 February from10am to 12 noon. The club is seeking community support for coaches, managers and volunteers. For enquiries, please contact Shane Baker on 0409 063 089. “Junior Rugby is a great outlet for young boys, and the Eumundi Dragons need your support,” says Shane.

Members of Eumundi pool’s aquarobics classes enjoying a Christmas breakfast at the Green Bean and using the chance to farewell member Susan Cochrane who this month swaps life at Belli Park to become the manager of the Elcho Arts Centre at the Aboriginal community of Galiwink’u on Elcho Island, right at the tip of the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Wanted: tennis players for fixtures and social tennis

he fixture season is starting early February with Eumundi Tennis Club fielding teams in the mixed night competition (two women and two men). The men’s night competition has three men in a team. There are three divisions in each of these competitions so it will suit any level of play. There is also Wednesday’s Ladies with

four in a team. Teams play other clubs in the district and it is a fun as well as a fitness experience. The Club has social tennis each Tuesday morning from 8.30am onwards and also on a Sunday afternoon from 3.30pm onwards. If anyone has a team or is interested in being in a team please call Sue on 5447 0605.

Pool News Ph 5442 7186

Mates Rates EXCAVATION

Learn-to-Swim lessons

resume Saturday 22 January. Please call pool to confirm booking.

Australia Day public holiday As it is a market day we will operate from 10am - 4pm. No lessons are conducted on public holidays.

3.5 Tonne Excavator, Bobcat & Level Bar 10m Tipper

Assorted Buckets • Tilt Hitch • Augers • Rock Grab

driveways landscape prep site prep slab prep & footings animal burials

Swimming Club

Ph Steven 0411 210 302

Congratulations

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