EG 113 of 3 February 2011

Issue 113 – Thursday 3 February 2011

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Milestone for the First parade of the year in new hall pool and its club

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Three preppies, Zoe, Diana and Aden at their first school parade with their teacher Ms Deb Mergard. They were part of a very full hall of students and supporters at Eumundi State School’s first parade for the 2011 school year.

Eumundi State School’s James Buk one of seven qualifiers for the Queensland Sprint Championships in Brisbane this weekend.

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t has been a milestone week for Eumundi Aquatic Centre and its Eumundi and District Swimming Club. The Centre, more commonly known as “our pool”, had its third anniversary. There was no special fanfare as befits a pool that has come of age and is now appreciated as an important part of the Eumundi infrastructure and boost to Eumundi community life. continued on page 22

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oth Eumundi and North Arm state schools have welcomed an increased number of children back to school.

The results from the official counting of enrolments earlier this week are not yet available but Eumundi figures so far show an increase to 444 children. There are three extra class teachers, a new instrumental music teacher, an extra part-time physical education teacher and a part-time languages other than English teacher to teach Italian at the school for the first time.

A North Arm parent reports a likely increase of 35 enrolments at the school with an extra class to be formed.

Eumundi State School principal Mick Connors said that he and his colleagues were delighted to welcome so many new children.

“Eumundi is a terrific school and so well supported by the community. It’s been wonderful to meet so many new families. They have each brought something extra to the school so I think we’ll have a great year of learning and fun,” Mick said.

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Shop green @ Eumundi Markets Eumundi Markets are proud to have teamed up with Doonan’s House With No Steps in developing eco-friendly carry bags.

The bags will be sold by House With No Steps disability supporter workers at Eumundi Markets on Wednesday 2 February and Wednesday 9 February. They will also be for sale at the Eumundi Market office.

Made using a biodegradable polyester, the bags will sell for $10 each.

The creation of locally made carry bags is the next step for The Original Eumundi Markets in ensuring the elimination of plastic bags and a more sustainable market and community.

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Editor's Desk My Street – Cook Street Eumundi Chrissy Olah

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hank the universe for not so much rain on the Sunshine Coast in the last few days of January! Still, as we go to print, there are cyclonic effects to look out for at least in the north.

Let’s hope Queensland will be spared more trauma and that the generosity of the current flood relief effort continues. The mayor of Brisbane Campbell Newman said the recovery will be a “marathon not a sprint”. I think he’s right; do you? The real test then is probably support as measured by our actions one year from now!

Joyce Turnbull editor@eumundigreen.com.au

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knew it the first time I saw it. There was colour, curiosity and kids as I gazed with utter joy and certainty at what would be my new home. My toddler was off and chasing the neighbour’s cat, laughing children following. Where had they come from? No fences then. Sixteen years later, the toddlers are now young adults.

Later, I loved that my child could safely walk to school via the tunnel that used to be for the rail line past the butter factory.

I started to entertain the kids with a Halloween party, encouraging them to dress up, taking photos and encouraging their enthusiasm. That has grown now and become an annual event to encompass the town, and from a few children through my gate it has become a flood of fun

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as we adults dress up too.

Time moved on and the heritage listed St George’s church closed its doors to become a private home and with it, new friends.

November 2009 saw us band together in sadness and horror as the old Arundel house burnt to the ground, metres from our own homes. Some of our boys were trainee fire fighters and sprayed water on our rooftops; others moved cars, while still others kept sightseers away. Staying after to comfort grieving friends, I learned the meaning of my street. It was about caring and sharing, supporting and communicating.

Historic Cook St was one of the original residential streets of Eumundi and it still maintains the charm of its original style of housing.

Community Diary Sun 6 & 13 February Sunday in Eumundi program Ph 5442 8762

Thelma Ladewig with three of a bag of teddies, knitted by another local hero, Pat, and destined for needy families in the farming communities of Theodore, Biloela and other centres in the Banana Shire.

Sun 6 February Zing went the Strings – Federal Strings Ensemble 2pm Indee Theatre Tickets Ph 5472 8200

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 Celebrate Food

Blair Doran Police Beat

John Burls

Indee Theatre News

Nathan Woodcock Computer Coop

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Mon 14 February EDCA monthly meeting 7pm Joe’s Waterhole Ph 5478 5519

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Floss is attacking…

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Business News From uni to an apprenticeship

Levii Picken (centre) has commenced an electrical apprenticeship with Recharge Electrical Service of Seib Rd after finishing a psychology degree last year. It’s very much a family affair with brothers Aaron and Beau (right) leading the way with domestic, commercial and maintenance electrical services in Eumundi and district.

Website coordinating tradesmen for flood recovery

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ore than 500 Queensland tradies are ready to drop the mouse and pick up their tools after registering for an online disaster recovery pool set up following the floods.

Building Industry Online managing director Tanya Stainton said tradesman would be in high demand during the recovery and the website was co-ordinating between business and the community.

“Whether you need a team of carpenters to rebuild a house or office, or just an electrician to check wiring, licensed construction industry members are registered and waiting to help,” Ms Stainton said.

“Community members are able to post photos of the work they need done on the website and an alert is then sent to a number of suitable tradespeople within

their region.

“Initial assessments can be made from the information and images provided and contractors who are interested can respond and complete quotes.

“It will save people time as they won’t have to make several calls to obtain quotes, and contractors won’t have to visit every location to see if potential jobs are suitable to their business.”

Ms Stainton said the system was easy to use and aimed to ensure businesses and customers were brought together.

Registration will remain open for all licensed contractors, builders and suppliers wanting to register at no cost.

For more information look for the light blue Disaster Recovery Portal box at www. buildingindustryonline.com.au or call 1300 604 001.

David Frith making a wedding ring

Today David is crafting a made-to-order wedding ring at his bench. Some other days David repairs and restores antique jewellery and makes modern jewellery. David, who hails from the UK, says he likes being creative in a home workshop situation supported by the internet and with working arrangements that allow him to enjoy the “wonderful” village life in Eumundi.

Sunshine Coast Council supports Premier’s appeal and other councils

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ouncil is expected to approve $80,000 as a cash component of Council’s overall financial and material commitment to the flood response. This proposed donation is the same as this council committed to the Victorian bushfire appeal.

Council has sent skilled staff and equipment to Chinchilla, Dalby, Gatton and other Lockyer Valley townships, Ipswich, Brisbane, Gympie and the Somerset Council region. This commitment will

be ongoing into the foreseeable future. It is also supplying staff volunteers to meet requests from Brisbane City Council.

A bus kindly donated by Budget Rent A Car in Maroochydore has recently been ferrying volunteers – accompanied by a Council truck and crew, a ute and heavy equipment – to specific destinations, giving the combined team the ability to completely clear a designated area in a short time, and take the debris away.

Cost of Qld flood escalates

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he Insurance Council of Australia has revised figures on the insurable losses in Queensland as a result of flooding.

“The general insurance industry has now received 38,460 claims with an estimated insurable value of $1.51 billion,” said Mr Rob Whelan,

CEO of the ICA. These figures include claims from regional Queensland, Lockyer Valley, Toowoomba and Brisbane. They do not include large industrial and mining claims. These figures represent approximately 76% of property claims and 24% motor vehicle claims.

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Community News Eumundi “adopts” Theodore oops Banana

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ver the last fortnight, it became clear that Eumundi needed to adopt a slightly larger family, that is the shire of Banana, as the towns there have banded together to support each other’s recovery. Biloela and Moura and Taroom are the “big” towns. The smaller population centres are Theodore, Banana, Baralaba, Dululu, Goovigen, Jambin, Thangool, Wowan and Cracow.

Of the 28,577 sq km in the shire, only 27 sq km is urbanised.

Last Thursday a large truck provided by The Mattress Company at Yandina was packed tightly with new and second household goods and clothes donations that had been coordinated by Thelma Ladewig of

Eumundi Strawberry Farm. On Friday the truck and its generous owners Shelly and Robert drove the long and slow trip to the Biloela SES site accompanied by Thelma and her husband Ray plus Ray and Dawn Kelly of Cooroy.

The photos below tell the story.

First there was a cup of tea for several sorting and packing gangs of volunteers for the sorting “job from hell” at the strawberry farm.

Then the work over days. Cousins Elie and Joe Casileris and Jim Pignataro took some time off to sit in an idle fork lift. Staff from the Original Eumundi Markets helped pack the truck. Thelma took a few Eumundi Greens with her so the adopted shire family may read about Eumundi.

From Thelma Ladewig Thelma said she was well pleased with the delivery to Biloela with an enjoyable day of travel but appreciating much more the extent of damage to fencing and cropping along the way.

“Eumundi showed its generous heart over the last couple of weeks as did many other businesses and individuals across the Sunshine Coast.

A heartfelt thanks to one and all. I must extend a special thanks to these businesses for their outstanding contributions: NewsXpress Eumundi, Pants for Kids (Original Eumundi Markets), Noosa Van Lines, Combined Coastal Removals, The Mattress Company, Yandina and to the Sunshine Coast Family Network Association Nambour,” Thelma said.

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From Banana Shire’s Justine Christerson Here’s an extract of Justine’s thank you email: “What an amazing job Thelma has done. The efficiency of her packing, along with what has been donated was truly amazing. Well done to all who participated in helping Thelma’s vision be such a success. Such generosity and kindred spirits to help Theodore and now all needy Banana Shire families and farms shows what a special town you have.

We are finding that a lot of people are now realising they are needing assistance, whereas a few weeks ago they did not quite know the extent of damage or needs. All the towns were affected in one way or

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the other by floods. Each town had houses inundated and surrounding properties too, just not to the extent as Theodore.

Rest assured the towns in Banana Shire will truly appreciate the donations and kind actions of Eumundi.

I have been assisting the Biloela SES branch with promotion and fundraising, we joined forces and hosted our own Donation Day, that has turned out to be a month long and an out pouring of generosity. As a result of this I have been working with disaster management council and community recovery for the Banana Shire, working through the registered flood victims register and matching up needs with our surrounding towns along with locals.”

From Tania Watson Cash and cheque donations for Theodore will continue to be accepted at Eumundi Village Pharmacy or Rykenberg Jewellers at Cooroy until the end of February. A receipt will be issued for all donations.

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Community News News in brief Prompt payment discount period has been extended to 25 February 2011 by Sunshine Coast Council recognising that the recent flooding in South East Queensland has caused a one-week delay in sending out Council rates notices.

To compensate for the late delivery, Council has extended the due date by one week, to Friday 25 February.

Youth Development Program: local talented sportswoman Stefany Mabb has been selected as a winner of a 2011 Youth Development grant of $2500 on behalf of RSL and Bond University.

Teal Ribbon Day – teal is the international colour representing ovarian cancer and throughout February, Ovarian Cancer Australia is celebrating its tenth anniversary and invites the community to wear a “Touch of Teal” in February. www. ovariancancer.net.au or call 1300 660 334.

Insurance Council of Australia has established an expert panel of independent hydrologists to support policyholders and speed up the claims process. The panel will be working closely with local government flood plain managers and state agencies to provide greater clarity and transparency when assessing the nature of the flood as it occurred across the state.

Tiger Airways will commence a daily Sunshine Coast – Sydney flight on 27 March. The new service is expected to benefit holiday makers and the business community with departure time from the Sunshine Coast of 8.50am and arrival into Sydney at 10.25am.

Congratulations Richard and Michelle First sittings of state parliament for 2011 will be on 15, 16 and 17 February. Member for Nicklin Peter Wellington invites constituents with any state government issues to take up with the government to contact him before these dates to discuss their issues. Peter will be holding his next Cooroy meeting in the Cooroy RSL boardroom on Thursday 3 March from 10am. For an appointment, please phone 5441 6933.

Flickerfest international short film festival offers seven short films from Australian film makers at Nambour Civic Centre on Friday 18 February and The J on Saturday 19 February, both sessions at 7.30pm.

Tickets are $15, concessions $13.

“What did I inherit from my Grandmother?” will be the title of a talk by Cath Lyndon on Saturday, 5 February at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy at 1.30pm. Cath is a Cooroy wellness consultant. The general meeting of Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group will follow at 2.30pm. Find your ancestors through a beginners’ class on Monday, 7 February from 9.30am to 11.30am. The popular classes are open to all and focus on how to start research. Start. Cost $10.

Bookings phone 5442 5570.

The Facebook and Twitter pages of business.qld.gov.au are alerting Queensland small business owners to the latest government assistance, workshops and other business flood recovery information.

Updates were being posted every day as new information came to hand. Go to the business.qld.gov.au website in the first instance.

Well known couple around town Michelle Payard and Richard Thurbon at their engagement party.

Police Beat Blair Doran, Eumundi Police Station

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he last fortnight has seen the return of some much overdue sunshine but unfortunately also the resurgence of the criminal element in our community. We are actively seeking information in relation to two break and enters that occurred over the past fortnight. The first was a house on Forest Ridge Drive, Doonan where the offenders gained entry, possibly while the occupants were home, and took a wallet containing credit cards and other items. The second offence occurred at a house on Eumundi Noosa Road, Verrierdale where the offenders took garden equipment. We are also keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the offenders responsible for vandalising and attempting to steal a Subaru which

was being advertised for sale at the intersection of Eumundi Noosa Road and Caplick Way, and also a Toyota Landcruiser parked in Cook Street, Eumundi. If anyone has any information that may assist, they are encouraged to contact us on 5442 8222 or call Crime Stoppers.

On the traffic front we have commenced our road safety back-to-school campaign. We will be patrolling and actively prosecuting speeding motorists and motorists who show little care and consideration for school children and their parents. Please remember that all of the school zones have a speed limit of 40kmh both in the mornings and afternoons. The last thing we want to see is an accident because people aren’t doing the right thing.

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Community News Art auction raised $4000 for flood relief

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he Art Bank Eumundi recently hosted an art auction to raise funds for the Salvation Army’s Queensland Flood Appeal. Artist Stan Reynolds played a major role in encouraging artists including Brian Tisdall, Detley Henrichs, Karen Magoa, Robin Hines, Betty

Azzurro kicking in for flood relief

Sheales and Tendar to donate a piece of their art for the auction.

Red Desert Gallery contributed one piece and there were donations also from private collections. Over $4000 was raised from the 27 paintings auctioned. Well done, Stan and the Art Bank.

Diners on a recent Thursday night were entertained by fire twirlers as they enjoyed their pasta thus helping Azzurro donate part of the proceeds to the Theodore flood relief.

Exciting new menu at Imperial

Paul Curtis from Red Desert Gallery with Margi Lim from The Art Bank. As well as donating a painting Paul was celebrating his 44th birthday at the auction.

Chef Jeff Thode (centre) proudly displaying an example of a mains from the new menu now operating at the Imperial supported by fellow staff members Geoff Burns and Sherie Cooke.

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Don’t wait, call today Malcolm Cole (left) from Perth WA with artist Brian Tisdall. Malcolm said he will proudly take Brian’s painting home to WA.

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The first 2011 meeting of the

Eumundi Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Eumundi Business & PhotoSHOP, Memorial Dr, 6pm on Monday 21 February.

Members and visitors welcome.

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Margi Lim with Amanda McCarthy from Verrierdale with the artwork Margi painted and donated for the auction.

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Your Say Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink Today my wife and I visited our favourite picnic spot at Lake Macdonald. We have been regular visitors to this magnificent picnic area for over 12 years, enjoying the tranquil lake, the picnic facilities and the adjacent botanical gardens.

Today however we were greeted by a new unsightly sign, displaying that this facility is now part of SEQ Water, which has the icon on it denoting a picnic area.

The old Noosa Council had previously erected four covered picnic shelters, along with four barbeque facilities.

However, it appears that SEQ Water has adopted a new high in water conservation – they have removed the three drinking water taps. They replaced the springloaded water saving taps, with the

type requiring a special handle to be inserted – the type gardeners use.

Why? Why has SEQ Water removed these taps at a public picnic facility?

Instead of maintaining these good facilities –built with our taxpayers’ dollars – SEQ Water has put up two huge signs, and removed the three taps. That’s progress?

There is the simple matter of hygiene. Now, people cannot wash their hands before handling food.

As there is an enclosed children’s playground in the facility, parents cannot wash their kids’ hands before eating.

This is also a dog-friendly park (on leash only), but unless people bring their own water, the family pooch will go thirsty.

SEQ Water must return these taps as soon as practicable.

J Connolly, Eerwah Vale

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Eumundi Green around the world Tonielle McCance

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have been lucky enough to live in this beautiful country for the past four years. I am originally from Napier, New Zealand but made the long three hour flight over and haven’t looked back.

Last October I landed myself a fantastic casual position at Springfree™ Trampoline and made the move to the Sunshine Coast.

On Australia Day I found myself at the Eumundi Markets, the day was scorching but the atmosphere and ambience second to none. I was surrounded by amazing kids and learnt more in four hours that day

than I did in a year at Uni. I had one group of five young boys (stall holder kids) who spent a good part of the day with me, and when I was leaving I found myself looking for them to say goodbye.

If I could sum up Eumundi in one word it would have to be “refreshing”. The feeling I got from being there, the locals, and the food will be bringing me back time and time again.

There’s always a Eumundi Green in our staff room – so here am I doing some Eumundi revision.

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Community News Happy preppies at North Arm

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to children and staff – this year promises to be an exciting year of learning and fun.

A very special welcome to our new preppies and other students plus our new teachers and interns.

Mick Connors, Principal

So far so good for new students at North Arm State School, Cajin (left), Eli, and Tejay.

Welcome interns 2011

Eumundi Australia Day 2011 Sustainability Award Congratulations to our students on this award for performances at the international Kids teaching Kids conference with 500 attendees at Caloundra and at the Noosa Global Eco Tourism Conference teaching 100 others about the the school's worm farm project.

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Seven Central Queensland University student teachers on placement for 2011 at Eumundi State School: Kadee Clelland (left), Rachel Martin, Brooke Saunders, Juliet Greenlees, Sheena Stokes, Deb Webb and Olive Brittain.

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Thomas Denning is working hard in the preschool garden on his first day of Prep at Noosa Pengari Steiner School.

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Closing date for applications Tuesday 15 March 2011 www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/grants

Kim Wicks is one of several new growers selling fruit and vegetables at the Original Eumundi Markets. Kim, whose 56 acre farm is at Wamuran near Woodford, says she is very happy to be able to sell locally. Look at those figs!

From the stalls – a Eumundi stall holder’s comment

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he Queen used Latin to describe her worst year as “annus horribilis” – 2010 could well be described as a “horrible year” too for a lot of Eumundi market stallholders. Takings were down by anything up to 40% and stallies resigned themselves to making do with a fresh interpretation of an average day.

Seems the market is mirroring the rest of retail which is experiencing downturns generated by new retail trends, like the phenomenon of eBay, which is cutting into traditional retail territory. With sales down and rents up, where do we go next? Do stallholders run aggressive marketing campaigns on the web to make up the slack?

Do we adapt or slowly die?

A lot of us feel we could be reaching a stage where the market is seen as entertainment, rather than a retail outlet.

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If that’s the case, maybe we should charge admission as part of the car parking charge and reduce the rents on the stalls.

Talking of which, the charge for erecting the traditional steel frames with tarp tops in the Original Eumundi Markets is coming in for questioning as an unnecessary expense.

And the question of ownership of the frames is also under the spotlight. As stalls have changed hands, the frames have been “sold on” to the new incumbents.

Around $300 seemed to be the going rate, all done on a handshake. But now there is some suggestion the ownership of the frames was “sold on” when the frame assembly company was taken over by the market operator.

This needs urgent clarification.

A new broom does not necessarily sweep away all the old market traditions.

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Arts Scene William Wallace as Motel with Summer Bowen as Tzeital in Fiddler on The Dead Funny returns on 11 March Indee Theatre Roof at Noosa Arts Theatre. News John Burls

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ing Went the Strings, featuring the Federation Strings Ensemble, will be onstage at The Indee this Sunday 6 February at 2pm. Under the baton of noted conductor, Adrian King, the recital includes highlights such as Pachelbel’s Canon, Barbella’s Mandolin Concerto, Bach’s Harpsichord Concerto featuring Janet Brewer, and a welcome back to Karen Hicks who delighted the Eumundi audience last year as part of the Fifth Avenue Quintet.

Karen will team with Neil Heinrik, in the Double Bassoon Concerto.

Tickets will be $22, concessions $20 and groups of eight or more $18. At the time of writing, the recital was booking strongly so please check and reserve your seats on 5472 8200.

The Indee leads off its play season on Friday 11 March with the much-awarded comedy Dead Funny. It’s a decade on from when this play was first staged by The Indee, sweeping all before it and garnering fifteen major awards.

The strong cast features Marion Johnson, Sandy and Richard Luscombe, Debra Pitura, Sharon Ward and introduces Lexi Kehl.

It’s a play which starts off being very funny and then just gets funnier.

Tickets for opening night are all $20, then other nights $20, with concessions $18 and Sundays $18.

A little later this year, from Friday 27 May, the legendary Carol Burns returns to The Indee to direct a brilliant comedy, Moonlight and Magnolias.

This is the story, based on fact, of how the film script of Gone With the Wind came to be written in just five days by movie icon Ben Hecht, who’d never read the book. Under great pressure to get the movie underway, studio head David Selznick and director Victor Fleming solved Hecht’s lack of knowledge by acting out all the parts – Rhett, Scarlet, the lot. It’s truly hilarious.

Scene from upcoming comedy Dead Funny: Pru, the sister from hell, played by Marion Johnson (right), tells Sheila, the new chum to the family (Debra Pitura), exactly what she thinks of her.

Backstage at Robin Hood

For theatre bookings, please phone 5472 8200 Lexi Kehl (left), Jerri Leslie, Emily Donald and Ashley “Tugboat” Robinson preparing for their last performance of the popular pantomime.

Calling all Sunshine Coast Artists

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umundi artist Michael Ciavarella is calling on fellow artists and potters across the Sunshine Coast to create ceramic pieces that are small enough to fit inside a matchbox. His goal is to fill 5000 matchboxes that will travel the world.

Artworks submitted will be featured in a forthcoming exhibition at Noosa Regional Gallery called Up in Smoke (showing 28 April – 5 June), and will also become part of an ongoing travelling exhibition called The Matchbox Show.

“Artists can create their works independently or come along to free ceramic workshops in the weeks ahead,” Michael says.

With the assistance of RADF (Regional Arts Development Fund) funding, Michael will facilitate the workshops along with artist Sophy Blake. The workshops will be held at the Cooroy Butter Factory on Saturday 29 January from 10am – 12noon or 1pm – 3pm, and also Thursday 3 February 2011

at the Noosa Regional Gallery on Saturday 5 February from 10am – 12noon or 1pm – 3pm.

“The workshops are open to all creative types,” he says. “And there’s no limitation in what goes in the box … as long as it is has some ceramic element and fits in the box!”

“The aim is for the collection to grow – with the visual spectacle becoming more dramatic as ceramicists add to the collection. It will be an exhibition that really puts ceramics on the map,” he says.

The idea began at Australia’s premier ceramic conference Clay Energy in 2010 in Gulgong, NSW. The response was encouraging, yielding 150 pieces created by ceramic artists from across Australia and as far away as Finland.

The initial collection from Clay Energy has since been exhibited at The Gallery Eumundi, and at Federation Square in Melbourne.

Robin Hood a crowd pleaser

Visiting from Brisbane, Annie Connor, with William, Daniel, Laura and Tom, all keen for the fun of the pantomime.

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Eumundi Australia Day Celebration 2011 Eumundi Australia Day awards

Contribution to the Arts and Sports

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nce again our very own Australia Day awards illustrated the diverse range of great talent and commitment hard at work all year around across our community.

Eumundi & District Community Association (EDCA) president Adrian Combes said, “EDCA was proud to be the major sponsor of the Eumundi Australia Day celebrations and the committee would like to thank Cherrie Orr for all her hard work putting the event together.”

Contribution to Sustainability

The award was shared by students of Eumundi State School and local resident Wendy May (right). The students for their dedication to the school’s worm farm project and excellence in presenting their work, including the international conference Kids Teaching Kids. Wendy, for leadership in sustainability with the school worm farm project (supported by Eumundi Markets), the Eumundi Markets Green Corner and projects with Noosa Integrated Catchment Association.

Cherrie Orr presents local swimmer Tyrone Brown his award for success and dedication over many years as a disabled athlete at state and national level.

Tyrone trains regularly at Eumundi Aquatic Centre.

Community Improvement

Young Achiever

Cr Paul Tatton presenting the award to Tim Terton of Doonan for outstanding dance performance in Southeast Queensland leading to placement with the Queensland Ballet School this year. Tim is now based in Brisbane for his dance studies.

Eumundi & District Historical Association president Joyce Turnbull, for significant personal contribution and dedication to the development of the community of Eumundi district. Joyce (centre) with Division 9 Councillor Vivien Griffin (left), EDCA president Adrian Combes, Division 10 Councillor Paul Tatton and EDCA member and Australia Day event organiser Cherrie Orr.

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Eumundi Australia Day Celebration 2011 Best dressed market stall award

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he “undercover” judges were delighted to see the number of market traders who had decorated their stalls for Australia Day.

The “true blue” Christian Resources stall won its owners the overall prize of two nights at any Metro Hotel, Apartment or Inn within Australia, courtesy of Resort Publishing and Metro Hotels and a $100 petrol voucher.

4 Your Petz (left), the homegrownhealth stall (centre) and Michelle Pike were highly commended for their Australia Day themes.

Thanks to photographers Ian Benjamin, Fran Maguire and Uwe Terton.

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Celebrate Food

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ith the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit beginning on 3 February we celebrate food with traditional festive recipes.

The presence of the ancestors is acknowledged on New Year’s Eve with a dinner arranged for them at the family banquet table. The communal feast that brings the ancestors and the living together to symbolise family unity, and honour past and present generations, is called “surrounding the stove” or weilu.

Traditionally, the family will make dumplings or jiaozi which are eaten at midnight and these crescent-shaped dumplings, that resemble ancient Chinese silver ingots, symbolise wealth and prosperity.

Other foods eaten represent aspects of good fortune for the coming year.

Pork dumplings – jiaozi Ingredients 1 packet fresh or frozen “gow gee” wrappers (about 30) 300g lean pork mince 2 leaves Chinese cabbage 45g can bamboo shoots 1 cup fresh coriander leaves 1 tblsp light soy sauce Pinch white pepper Pinch salt Pinch sugar Method Chop cabbage, bamboo shoots and coriander very finely.

Mix pork with cabbage, bamboo shoots, coriander, soy sauce, salt, pepper and sugar.

Holding a wrapper flat on the palm of the hand, put a teaspoon of filling into the centre; brush edges with water, fold over into a

crescent shape and press edges together to seal.

Place in batches in a pan of rolling boiling water; when dumplings rise to the surface, simmer for 3 minutes; stir gently in one direction only.

Serve with soy sauce and Chinese vinegar for dipping.

Vegetarian dumplings Ingredients 1 packet fresh or frozen “gow gee” wrappers (about 30) 2 cups Chinese cabbage finely shredded 250g firm bean curd 1 carrot grated 1 45g can bamboo shoots finely chopped 3 tblsp coriander leaves finely chopped 1 tblsp minced garlic 1 tblsp minced ginger 2 tblsp sesame oil Method Drain and press liquid from bean curd and finely dice.

In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients except wrappers.

Holding a wrapper flat on the palm of the hand, put a small spoonful of filling into the centre; brush edges with water, fold over into a crescent shape and press

Whole steamed fish The Chinese word for fish, yu, sounds like the words for both wish and abundance, and serving a fish at the end of the meal symbolises a wish for abundance in the coming year.

Ingredients 1 small whole fish such as snapper 1 tsp ginger finely chopped 2 tblsp vegetable oil 1 tsp garlic minced ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp sugar 1 tsp soy sauce ¼ tspn sesame oil 2 scallions with green tops Method Mix together the ginger, vegetable oil, garlic, salt, sugar, soy sauce and sesame oil.

Slash the fish crosswise 3 times on each side, then rub the cavity and outside of the fish with the ginger mixture. Cover and

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edges together to seal.

Place in a pan of rolling boiling water; when dumplings rise to the surface, simmer for 3 minutes; stir gently in one direction only.

Serve with soy sauce and Chinese vinegar for dipping.

refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Cut the scallions into 5cm lengths and shred lengthwise into fine strips, place in a bowl of iced water to cover; stand for 10 minutes or until the strips curl.

Place the fish on a heatproof plate (*see below), place the plate on a rack in a wok, and pour cold water into wok up to just below the plate.

Cover, bring water to simmer and steam until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. (Add boiling water if necessary).

Garnish with the scallions. *The heatproof plate can be used to serve the fish.

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Celebrate Food Welcome the Year of the Rabbit Fran Maguire

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f you’re slipping a bit with your New Year resolutions, here’s a chance to start again.

The Chinese New Year of the Rabbit starts on 3 February as the Year of the Tiger certainly leaves us with a roar.

Are you benming nian this year?

That translates as “meeting your zodiac” and this year you will if you become 12, 24 or any multiple of 12 – though you need to check the

year you were born as the Chinese New Year is a lunar festival and the date moves between January and February each year.

Littlies born between 3 February 2011 and 22 January 2012 will be metal rabbits.

Words used to describe the Chinese Rabbit are keen, wise, fragile, tranquil, serene, considerate, fashionable, sneaky and obsessive – is that you?

Long life noodles

Tea eggs

As the name suggests, this dish represents longevity. For a long life, make sure you don’t cut the noodles!

Eggs have a special significance in China, as they symbolise fertility.

Ingredients 8 cups water 1 tspn salt I packet dried long life noodles 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 tblspn soy sauce 1 tspn sesame oil Black pepper to taste 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3 scallions finely chopped Method Add salt to water, bring to boil and parboil the noodles, using chopsticks to separate them.

Rinse the noodles repeatedly in cold water and drain thoroughly.

Divide the noodles equally among 6 soup bowls.

Bring stock to a boil over medium heat.

Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil and pepper.

Remove the stock from the heat, add the beaten egg, pouring it slowly through the tines of a fork and stir rapidly in one direction for about 1 minute.

Pour the hot stock over the noodles, garnish with the scallions.

Ingredients 6 eggs 4 cups water 2 tblsp tea leaves 1 tblsp salt 1 tblsp five spice powder Method Put eggs in a pan, cover with cold water and bring slowly to the boil, stirring gently from time to time.

Simmer gently for 7 minutes.

Cool eggs under cold running water or stand in iced water for 5

minutes.

Roll each egg on a hard surface to crack the shells lightly.

Note: Shells should be cracked all over but do not remove.

Bring 4 cups of water to the boil and add tea leaves, salt and five spice powder.

Then add the cracked eggs and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes until shells turn brown.

Stand eggs in a covered pan for at least 30 minutes, or as long as possible.

Drain and shell.

DID YOU KNOW? Chinese customs at new year • The entire house should be cleaned before new year – no sweeping or dusting should be done on New Year’s Day for fear that good fortune will be swept away.

• Nothing should be lent on New Year’s Day, as anyone who does so will be lending all year.

• Red clothing is worn during the 15-day festive occasion

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– red is considered a bright, happy colour, sure to bring the wearer a sunny and bright future.

• Knives or scissors are not used on New Year’s Day as this may cut off fortune.

• Negative terms and the word for four, si, which sounds like the word for death, are not to be uttered.

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Community Spotlight Cherrie Orr Fran Maguire Cherrie Orr, an organiser of this year’s Eumundi Australia Day celebration, moved to Eumundi newly married to Michael in 1990 and they have since brought up their three children, Steph, Tim and Lucy in town.

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herrie says her community involvement started as a young mum when their eldest child Steph, who was in grade one at Eumundi State School, was too busy playing to eat her lunch.

“I thought part of the reason was the timing of the school bells, so I thought I’d go along to a P&C meeting and bring it up,” she says.

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Shocked by the unpleasant reaction of one of the members to her suggestion she thought, “How could I not go to P&C meetings when a person like that is running my kids’ lives?”

Cherrie kept going to the meetings and in the often natural progression of a community organisation she became secretary.

A theme seems to run through Cherrie’s voluntary work in the Eumundi community, in events that bring the school and greater community closer together.

She says that probably the first event she became involved with was the Eumundi Anzac Day community walk when she could see how perhaps it was important to involve the young school community.

Much of Cherrie’s involvement in the life of Eumundi comes through her membership of Eumundi & District Community Association (EDCA) for the last five years.

“I’d been involved with the swimming pool (campaign) in my P&C days and I could see EDCA doing a lot towards it with the Ron Anderson Trust,” she says. “I could

see it was important to be involved with the association.”

The pool’s first birthday in 2009 presented an opportunity to have a family oriented Australia Day celebration in Eumundi.

“Beth Decker, an EDCA member, was determined to have an event in town and so I offered to be part of EDCA’s organisation of that,” Cherrie says.

The Eumundi Christmas Carols, previously predominantly a school affair, was opened up to the greater community around the same time.

“I knew EDCA used to run it,” Cherrie says. “There was a desire from people without kids in the community to be more involved, and there was an opportunity to do that via EDCA.” With broader involvement in events Cherrie believes the school has grown to become a stronger part of the community.

Cherrie can be found several mornings a week at Eumundi servo, a job she loves as she says working in the main street brings her into constant contact with people.

“Working there gives me a feel for what’s going on,” she says.

“It’s in the middle of town and the markets and I can get to know people and keep in contact with them.”

Of our community organisations, Cherrie thinks they’re working well together.

“I think EDCA and the Eumundi and District Historical Association (EHA) work particularly well together, and having some of the same people working across those organisations and the Chamber means they can see how to work together rather than separately.

Cherrie says she can’t imagine living anywhere else.

“Eumundi appealed to Michael and me when we were newly married because it was a small country town and we could commute to our jobs as Kmart managers in Maroochydore.

We used to worry about the kids but now Steph is a teenager it’s great – it’s easy for kids to get jobs in town if they’re keen and we’re near enough to beaches and cinemas, everything they need is a short distance away and they can come home to a quiet community.”

Something that most of us value about our town.

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Health and Lifestyle Metabolic rate (total energy expenditure) Lucy Cloonan, personal trainer

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our body’s metabolic rate (or total energy expenditure) can be divided into three components:  Basal metabolic rate (BMR) – is the number of calories burned at rest and contributes 50–80 per cent of your energy used.  Energy used during physical activity – this is the number of calories burned during movement and physical activity. In a normally active person, this component contributes 20 per cent of daily energy use.  Thermic effect of food – this is the energy you use to eat, digest and metabolise food. It contributes about 5–10 per cent of your energy use.

Some factors that affect our BMR include:  Body size and gender – larger bodies have higher BMR and men tend to have faster metabolisms due to size and muscle mass.  Age – metabolism slows with age, due to a loss in muscle tissue.

Muscle burns calories, hence the benefits of weight training at any age.  Genetics – your metabolism can be partly decided by your genes.  Amount of body fat – fat cells are sluggish and burn far fewer kilojoules than most other tissues and organs of the body.  Hormonal and nervous

controls – BMR is controlled by the nervous and hormonal systems; hormonal imbalances can influence how quickly or slowly the body burns kilojoules, this includes Thyroid disease.  Environmental temperature – if the temperature is very low or very high, the body has to work harder to maintain its normal body temperature; this increases your BMR.  Crash dieting, starving or fasting – eating too few kilojoules encourages the body to slow the metabolism to conserve energy; BMR can drop by up to 15 per cent. There is also loss of lean muscle tissue, which further

contributes to the drop in BMR.  Amount of physical activity – hard-working muscles need plenty of energy to burn. Regular exercise increases muscle mass and teaches the body to burn kilojoules at a faster rate, even when at rest.

Our aim therefore is to have a high BMR which means a faster metabolism. As discussed in the last two issues of Eumundi Green, we need to create a calorie deficit but this should never be less than your BMR. There are many online BMR calculators to help you, or, better still, enlist the help of a professional.

Help! Floss is attacking my gums and making them bleed!

Rosie Djordjevic, Eumundi Dental Spa

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ed swollen tender gums, increase in bleeding when brushing, and it hurts to floss.

So you think your toothbrush is too hard or that floss is cutting your gums and making them sore, right?

WRONG! It is not the flossing and brushing that are the culprits.

Rather It’s their response to the billions of living bacteria in your mouth. Of these billions of “bugs,” some are good, but a lot are very bad. Left undisturbed, bad bugs develop into plaque (furry stuff you can scratch off your teeth) that live on your teeth, roots, and the areas around them, under your gums and may cause

periodontitis, the infection that breaks down supporting structures that hold your teeth in your jaws, making your teeth loose and your gums ooze pus. Gum disease is transmittable and stinky, so if you have gum disease and you are kissing someone...

You may have gum disease already; its symptoms aren’t always obvious – bleeding is usually the first sign. It doesn’t hurt until things are really bad, and it afflicts as many as four out of five people. The scary thing is that scientific evidence links gum infections and gum disease bacteria to an increased risk of

heart attack, stroke, diabetes, ulcers and other serious systemic problems. Fortunately, with the right self-care, this doesn’t have to affect you.

You need to transform the relationship you have probably had your entire life to cleaning your teeth. So, from now on, I want you to think about self-care methods that will decontaminate, disinfect and “de-bug” your teeth! The simple fact is that you should keep brushing and flossing to remove the furry stuff. A great way to combine natural methods into your cleaning is to dip your toothbrush with your normal toothpaste on it

into baking soda and brush well.

Think about getting an electric toothbrush (electric plug in rechargeable is advised) as they are more effective, also you can dissolve a tablespoon of natural sea salt into warm water as a daily mouth rinse. If you notice strange lumps or your bleeding persists after a week of excellent brushing and flossing it’s time to see your dental professional.

After all, if you were bleeding from your fingernails, hair or eyes for over a week you’d get help, right? Think your mouth is perfect?

Go on, lick the back of your hand and smell it. I dare you!

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Environment and Outdoors Residents quarry concerns remain

Leanne’s green thumb Frangipani rust If you live anywhere along the east coast of Australia you might have noticed the leaves of your frangipani looking brown and rusty. This is a disease that attacks frangipanis in Australia called frangipani or plumeria rust.

Frangipani rust has been present in Australia for approximately 12 years; it is now spreading from Queensland to Sydney.

Up until now it has been extremely difficult and frustrating to treat successfully.

There is a new product on the market called Rust-Rid, produced

by The Frangipani Gardens Brisbane. It is a systemic fungicide and application is by means of a soil drench (4 – 5 applications a year) Rust-Rid is easy to use and works both as a preventative and a cure for frangipani rust. You can enjoy your frangipani trees with beautiful healthy green leaves and NO RUST! For more info, please pop into the Garden Centre.

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The Valdora Community Hall was packed last Sunday afternoon with residents taking up every available sitting position plus standing room along the walls and on the front verandah to catch an information session hosted by the owners of the planned Yandina Creek Quarry.

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he information session included presentations on the history of the project and the list of government and council documents that have identified the area as extractive industry zone for up to 25 years, details of the Sunshine Coast family who own the proposed quarry site, the timelines for the public notification period and the likely four months for the Council to make a decision about the quarry development application material change of use. The presenters made a strong case regarding the diorite

deposits at the site. Diorite is hard rock much valued for highway roadworks and harbour works and is in short supply on the Sunshine Coast.

Residents at times heckled the speakers and were frustrated that the question time was insufficient to answer the range of technical, environmental and economic questions and specifics about the direct impact on residents’ lifestyles.

Submissions to Council regarding the development close on 18 February.

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along by the raging waters.

This means that this year’s Clean Up Australia Day is critical to the wellbeing of our environment.

The spirit shown in helping out those affected by the floods and the willingness of volunteers to lend a hand, will need to continue for at least a few hours on that Sunday to ensure that as much of the remaining waste as possible can be collected, so our environment can begin the process of recovery as well.

Mark your diary now – details about the location and support from Clean Up Australia will be forthcoming before the start of March.

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his year Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday 6 March. Thanks to 2011 Clean Up Australia Day Noosa Region Co-ordinator Joe Jurisevic and Eumundi’s Annie Wilson accepting the challenge to be the local site co-ordinators, Eumundi will be an official Noosa Region site.

A skip will be provided by Council in a central location. It is anticipated that residents will want to be part of the solution in cleaning up Eumundi following the floods that have left creeks and rivers, bushland and road side culverts inundated with bottles, cans, wrappers and all matter of rubbish that has been the swept

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hey’ve been cleaning up our waterways for the past year and the Sunshine Coast Litter Collective group is now cleaning up the awards. The collective, that consists of local community groups, industry representatives and Sunshine Coast Council staff, won the Seven News Clean Up

Award and the overall Ministers Grand Prize, netting $11,500 in prize money. This unique collaborative effort has removed 375,000 cubic litres of litter from Sunshine Coast Waterways over the last 12 months in what can only be described as a wonderful team effort.

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Nature Notes Pigeons or Doves Kon Hepers

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here is no solid scientific basis for differentiating between the birds we call pigeons and those we call doves. They all comprise the family Columbidae and the difference seems to be in the naming. Generally the larger members of the family are termed “pigeons” with “doves” used for the smaller ones.

This is borne out on our property where we have a number of species resident or visiting frequently.

The largest are the White-headed Pigeons (Columba leucomela) which turn up singly or in flocks of fourteen to fifteen birds, usually towards evening. They spend some time foraging for seeds but are also attracted to the fruits on our Neem tree and the False Rosewood (Synoum glandulosum), much to the annoyance of the resident currawong.

Only half the size of these pigeons are the diminutive Peaceful Doves (Geopelia striata) which come in small flocks and tend to find seeds in the open, drier areas like our driveway. They have an amazing range of loud calls for such a small bird.

A size inbetween and closely related are the omnipresent Barshouldered Doves (Geopelia humeralis), also seed eaters. The males seem to display courting behaviour all year round, with much bowing and cooing. The same size as these, but for some reason called pigeons, are the Crested Pigeons (Ocyphaps lophotes), often incorrectly called Topknot pigeons. We usually see all these pigeons/doves feeding together, sometimes joined by a

plump Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica) or two.

The somewhat bigger Brown Cuckoo-doves (Macropygia amboinensis) stay in the denser vegetation and we hear the incessant calling of Wonga pigeons (Leucosarcia melanoleuca). We’ve had a pair of real Topknot Pigeons (Lopholaimus antarcticus) nesting two years in a row, building a flimsy tangle of small sticks and raising one chick.

So we have eight out of the twenty-three or so Australian native species and they all display a lot of common behaviour. They are all quite “skittish” and take off rapidly when approached. For some reason, although they do not compete for food source, the Bar-Shoulders at our place are persecuted by magpies and we’ve seen them knocked down in flight.

We read somewhere that when nesting the males sit on the eggs during the day and the females take over at night. Sounds like a very gender-biased arrangement – where’s a male dove going to go in the dark for a bite to eat?

eeding dates for the next few months have been set to make it easier for people to organise their schedules. They are 9am – Midday on Friday11 February, Friday 11 March and

Friday 15 April. Volunteers able to make the February weed day are asked to phone Ross Clarke on 0419 401 702 so that numbers can be confirmed to Parks & Wildlife.

Aussie the alpaca

Aussie just missed arriving on Australia Day. This baby alpaca at Jacaranda Creek Farmstay and B & B made a slippery entrance on 27 January when its mother delivered it through the fence into the mud. Kerrie and Barrie of Jacaranda Creek have been waiting a while for Aussie; a young alpaca can take up to 340 days to arrive though that period can vary greatly with the climate. This alpaca mother cleverly hung on through our recent storms for some fine weather.

Very cute visitor

This little ringtail possum visited a Doonan family last week.

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Bits and Pieces Keep Smiling

Green Tip

These signs brought a smile to two Westerners as they travelled in Cambodia and Laos recently:

Mouldy Old Mould Janet Millington

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his time of year brings that special task of getting rid of mould from all sorts of surfaces.Inside there is always the bleach solution but some find it harsh on fabrics and human health.

The old tea tree oil can be useful but I have found oil of cloves to be very effective in keeping mould away. Just eight drops in a medium bucket does the trick.

Airing the house is a good thing too. Make sure you open it up on low-humidity warm days; and close the doors when the air gets cold and can hold more water, or on rainy days.

There are crystals you can buy to draw moisture out of the air, but make sure you empty the containers before water and salts run out over the top.

There are de-humidifiers on

sale but ensure you get those with the larger capacity water storage containers. Those with air conditioners can use them to draw out the moisture from the house and put it into the garden.

And the garden … humidity brings leaf fungus and moulds – pull off affected leaves and ensure a clear airflow around the plants.

Make up a weak bicarbonate of soda solution that can be sprayed onto leaves. You can even spray diluted seawater a couple of times during the mouldy season and it won’t kill your vegetables (don’t try it with ornamentals and natives). It will also deliver some minerals.

Finally, the healthier the plant the more it will resist mould, so feed up your plants with a good homemade compost.

Tourist Elisabeth “touching” the nose of Avalokiteshvara, carved in the 12th century into one of the huge blocks of stones that are a feature of the Bayon Temple, Angkor, near Siem Reap Cambodia.

Purchasing from a floating village mobile phone shop seems infinitely more encouraging than on-line contact with major Australian phone carriers.

From the Director of Police Dept Luang Probang (in our room): “Do not any drugs, crambling or bring both women and men which is not your own husband or wife into the room for…”

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Saluting our Volunteers It’s hard to think about a peace time when volunteers have provided such an essential service.

It’s timely then to consider these ten points to make sure voluntary work receives what’s due:

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veryone says how wonderful volunteers are and how invaluable they are, but sometimes the statements can be seen as empty rhetoric or not meaningful.

Here’s what can you do to ensure people understand the impact volunteers make in

your agency:  Promote the understanding that volunteers do not save you money, they expand your funding base.  Ban “volunteers are valuable” statements and encourage people to replace them with more meaningful public statements; for example, “our volunteer recycling team reduced our county fair trash bill by 60%”.  Putting a dollar value on volunteer time is a little esoteric and not a real measure of impact.

Identify what your volunteers’ real impact is and measure that; for example, meals served, lives saved.  Publish something each month in your newsletter or bulletin highlighting the impact volunteers make.  Brief your board.  Ensure your management team and CEO know the important statistics about volunteers.  Have real measures included in the annual report.  Talk about “utilising volunteer

skills” instead of “using volunteers”.  Calculate a volunteer costbenefit analysis; for example, volunteers provided services worth $450k and raised $390K at a volunteer department cost of $55k.  Survey employees and volunteers to gain their perspective of how they see the value of volunteers in your agency.

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Maintaining commemorative benches Expect some serious magic at Body Art Carnivale

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Out and about quietly last week was volunteer John Kennedy caught in the act of oiling WWII and other commemorative benches in Eumundi.

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rganisers of our carnivale are advising artists and spectators alike to put Friday 13 May through to Sunday 15 May 2011 in their diaries for an event not to be missed. There’s extra fun planned this year with music, art and entertainment but to guarantee the magic, some extra volunteers would be music to the ears of the voluntary committee. If you think you can help in one way or another with a minimum of a total of four hours assistance to bring the

magic to Eumundi at the Carnivale or over the next couple of months please phone Danielle on 0403 023 802, Kerrie on 0402 215 560 or Joyce on 0413 199 766.

Thursday 3 February 2011

Lessons for Life Enjoy a bit of romance pre-Valentine’s Day

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oosa Library is hosting a preValentine’s Author Talk for romance fans as world renowned romance author Anna Campbell hits the library on Wednesday 9 February at 6.30pm.

Anna is an internationally published writer and Queen of the Regency Noir genre. Her books feature Regency heroes and the fascinating women who capture their hearts.

She has published five titles (Captive of Sin, Tempt the Devil, Claiming the Courtesan,

Untouched and My Reckless Surrender) and her upcoming sixth book is Midnight’s Wild Passion, due for release in May 2011.

Anna is a very funny, engaging and entertaining speaker who has always had a passion for writing and penned her first book while at school in grade three. She completed an English Literature degree at Queensland University and also lived in the United Kingdom for two years, experiencing first-hand the locations that feature in her novels.

Voting now open for your new youth library card design

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ou can have your say on the design for the Coast’s first library card designed just for young people.

The designs of eight talented young artists have been shortlisted in the DesignAcard competition being run by Sunshine Coast Libraries.

Running since November 2010, the competition has received 114 entries from local artists aged 13 to 25 across the region to feature on new youth library membership cards from March.

There are three easy ways to vote:  In person at any Sunshine Coast Library  Via the Sunshine Coast Libraries website at http://library. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/  Via the DesignAcard competition page on Facebook http://www.facebook. com/pages/DesignAcardCompetition/170510446293324 More information and shortlisted designs can be found at the Sunshine Coast Libraries website.

Computer Coop Nathan Woodcock

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oday we get a little bit technical, hoping to shed some light on the often confusing computer specs you may see when shopping for a new system.

So, the CPU. The CPU is the engine of any computer. The latest Intel CPUs come in three main types: Core i3, i5 and i7.

These are dual or quad core CPUs which means they have more than one processing core on them so they are faster. Each of these three types also has several levels, such as i5-680 3.60Ghz, which reflects the “clock speed” each of the cores on the CPU runs at; basically, the higher the numbers the faster the CPU. Every CPU also has another feature called the Cache. This is an amount of memory that the CPU has built in to help it along.

Where it can get confusing is that quite often a CPU with a lower clock speed than another CPU may actually be faster as it might have more Cache memory.

When we come to laptops, these also come in core i3, i5 and i7 flavours, however the devil is in the detail. CPUs for laptops are different to PCs due to the cooling and power requirements, so you’ll find the clock speeds in laptop CPUs are generally lower than in PCs, or come at a much higher price. Not to be left out, AMD also make their own range of multi-core CPUs called Athlon and Phenom range.

The same rules on clock speed and Cache memory apply there also.

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 Thursday 3 February 2011

Eumundi Knitters are “life savers”

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eona and Carmel unpacking knitted squares knitted in Melbourne. Ann Shepherd spent many hours at a Melbourne hospital recently supporting her sister Linda following a serious operation. It wasn’t long before Ann’s knitting habits spread like a contagion with hospital staff, patients and visitors producing many knitted squares and a lot of goodwill. In fact Linda said picking up knitting was a “life saver” during a challenging period.

The Eumundi Knitters meet at the new Eumundi State School hall in Napier Street each Friday from 09.30am to 11.30am in school terms.

The knitters meet regularly to knit mostly 25cm x25cm squares

to be put together as very colourful blankets that are then donated to people in need. This year Eumundi Knitters will focus on blankets for Queensland flood victims before winter comes.

New knitters or crocheters or anyone curious is welcome to pop in on Friday mornings – “just follow the happy sounds into the hall”.

Knitters should bring a ball of 8 ply wool, 4 mm knitting needles and most importantly a smile, Non-knitters are welcome for as many free lessons as needed. For people who can’t meet on Fridays completed squares or donations of 8 ply wool can be dropped off at Eumundi Servo.

For further information, contact Ann on 5471 1251.

Recording recent history While Discover Eumundi has a superb collection of older artefacts from Eumundi’s early days, we are also focussed on developing our contemporary collection.

We must remember that history starts with whatever happened yesterday – so it’s important to record significant events happening in our lives here and now.

The photograph attached of the recent rain in our local area is a perfect example of the items we continue to add to our collection. It tells the story of the incredible downpour at the start of 2011.

We welcome your submissions of photographs, stories and other treasures … items that reflect what’s happening in and around our town.

Let’s work together to paint a picture of Eumundi for future generations.

Corner Gridley & Memorial Drive • Ph 5442 8762 Opening Hours - Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm Sat 9am to 3pm Sun 10am to 2pm

DISCOVER EUMUNDI Heritage & Visitor Centre

Proudly supported by Eumundi & District Historical Association

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Sport News Milestone for the swimming club continued from page 1

The double milestone is the quality product of the pool, that is, seven young swimmers of the pool’s swimming club have qualified to swim at the Queensland Sprint Championships being held in Brisbane this weekend. This is a remarkable achievement for a club formed two summers ago.

Licensee of the pool and head coach, Richard McLean, said that it has been terrific to watch the swimmers improve and to see their dedication to training mornings and afternoons.

“Some of the qualifiers have a chance of making the finals. Three of the swimmers are competing at the elite level for the first time. They are a great bunch of kids and have proven to be excellent role models for club swimmers, most of whom are quite young. I can see the club gaining strength over the next few years,” Richard said.

Events for the seven qualifiers are: Andrew Cowan 22yrs - Fly, Back, Free, Jack Nixon 16yrs - Back, Free, Alexandra McLean 13yrs -

Fly, Free, Clare Nixon 12yrs - Fly, Back, Free, Abbey Templeton 12yrs - Back, Free, James Buk 12 yrs, Free, Evan McLean 10yrs Fly, Breast, Free.

Swim well at the sprints, Eumundi!: Jack, Evan, Andrew, Clare, Alexandra and Abbey (and James page 1).

Zumba is heartpounding fun

Vicky and Hayley are qualified instructors for Zumba Vibe and are conducting classes at the School of Arts each Monday evening. For more information phone 0402 434 469.

the green directory Steve Pont Slashing

STEVE BURTON RURAL FENCING

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

Specialising in fencing and carpentry pergolas • decks • bathroom renos

Servicing all areas

Fully licensed & insured

Doonan based

Ph 5442 8551 M 0402 467 791

PA I N T E R SIGNS

Certificate of Forestry :: 15 years experience Fully insured :: Pensioner discount Free quote & advice Ph Mike 0438 793 880

Exterior, interior, property maintenance, rubbish removal Eumundi based since 1990

Ph Greg 0412 928 277

Pruning :: Felling :: Rubbish Removal

Gredale Pty Ltd

Waterproofing

Aroora Water Services

by Michael Edge Watertank repairs, ponds, bathrooms, decks, pools

Ph 0412 319 543 or 5442 7527 computer support, sales & repairs PCs & accessories now being sold at Eumundi Business & PhotoSHOP Drop off your PC for repair there too Integrity. Skill. Communication.

Ph 1300 995 502 nathan@n-techsolutions.com.au

Jay & Nicky Turner Mob 0409 217 328 www.lagunapestcontrol.com.au

“For all your tank and swimming pool requirements”

103 Napier Road, Eumundi 4562

SWIFT SKIPS 1 Jarrah St Cooroy Commercial & Domestic Bin sizes 2m - 4m - 6m size 4 and 6 have doors Servicing Noosa to Gympie

ABN 80 738 568 266

PH 5442 5844 M 0417 786 776

Dave Raymont Slashing Large & small acreage • 4 WD tractors 4 in 1 bucket • Ripping • Mulching Discing rotary hoeing • General tractor work Servicing all areas • 30 years experience

M 0412 624 351 Ph 5485 5021

Plumber & Drainer

Servicing the local area for 20 years Eumundi & District, Yandina, Cooroy & Kenilworth

Neil Howie

Ph 5442 8158 - M 0402 809 831

all drainage systems pumps roof & gutters sewer conversion hot water systems gas new homes & renovations

email: aroorawater@bigpond.com

Rob Morris Ph 5447 9242 M 0427 479 242

All About Networking TV Antennas, Audio Visual Plasma & LCD Wall Mounting Extra TV / Data Points Phone, Fax & EFTPOS Lines

Ben North, exp. local: 0417 001 860

RECHARGE ELECTRICAL Domestic, commercial and maintenance Eumundi based

Beau Picken M 0410 606 634 Ph 5442 7119 F 5442 7160 E rechargeelectrical@hotmail.com Lic. No. 56230 37 Seib Rd Eumundi

Tony & Melinda Morrissey Lic. No. 72511

Locally based 21 years experience Accredited installers

Ph 5449 1001 M 0414 743 604 www.celticsolar.com.au

Entries up to 7 lines $28, minimum of 5 issues Ph 0413 199 766 for more information

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Thursday 3 February 2011

Imperial Hotel Eumundi and Eumundi Bistro

> Thurs 3 Feb > Sat 5 Feb > Sun 6 Feb > Thurs 10 Feb > Sat 12 Feb > Sun 13 Feb

Early bird specials 5.30pm-6pm 25% off meal prices except for oysters

Jam Session from 8 pm Pleasure Kings 2 pm The Vibe 1 pm Jam Session from 8 pm Dem Guy from 2 pm Charlie Bob Nelson from 1 pm

Friendly hospitality l Great service l Live entertainment l Restaurant meals at pub prices l Pokies and Foxsport

Swap'N Go gas at bottle shop

Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 8811or 5442 8303

the green directory General • Caravans • Furniture • Cars

A1 Animal naturopathy, natural foods, remedies, supplements, shampoos Ph 5449 1453 • 244 Verrierdale Rd www.greenpet.com.au

collaboration with nature...

New owners give individual care Upgraded spacious facilities Recommended by local vets

212 Seib Rd Eumundi Ph 5442 8275

www.eumundiboardingkennels.com.au WHOLESALE ENQUIRIES WELCOME

feather’s nest creations Beading Supplies

Jason Pennell 0402 463 691 Landscaping & Property Maintenance

Shop 2 # 8 Farrell St Yandina Ph 5472 7409 Swarovski Dealers

OPEN: Mon 10am-4pm, Tue-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm

www.feathersnestcreations.com.au

Storage Eumundi

Cars • Trucks • Machinery • Site sheds • Containers Old cars removed free

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

Ph 5442 8627

Boats • Trailers • Trucks • Containers

SUTTON’S CLEANING SERVICE

Eumundi based Ph Andre on

or

Mates Rates

Locally owned & operated, 30 years experience

EXCAVATION

Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Oil Arrestors, Liquid Waste

3.5 Tonne Excavator, Bobcat & Level Bar 10m Tipper

Ph Steven 0411 210 302

Ph 5447 6477 • M 0418 713 244 www.suttonscleaning.com.au

Assorted Buckets • Tilt Hitch • Augers • Rock Grab

WS SLASHING

theyard

Old Cars • Trucks • Machinery • Boats

791 Eumundi-Noosa Rd Doonan Ph 5449 1234 l www.theyard.com.au

Ph 5442 8111 M 0418 723 080

Your local one-stop-shop for landscaping & garden supplies

REMOVAL FREE Bring To Us - We Pay Tray towing available

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

Fully insured - Free quotes

Ph Wade 0403 311 134

Entries up to 7 lines $28, minimum of 5 issues Ph 0413 199 766 for more information Thursday 3 February 2011

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sustainable – affordable land sale – (15 sold) • elevated north aspect with views to mt cooroy • fully serviced residential town allotments • blocks ranging from 700m² – 1204m²

from $195,000 eumundi town estate, eumundi

• easy walk to eumundi village • smart home plans for intelligent sustainable living • limited number of duplex blocks available

kess prior 0404 344 399 murray brown 0419 491 395

In the wake of Queensland’s devastating floods, hinternoosa has donated an initial $1000 to the Premier’s Flood Appeal.

In addition, hinternoosa will donate $100 for every block of land sold in Eumundi Town Estate until the end of June 2011.

This donation scheme is our way of trying to make sure money continues to flow into the relief effort in the months to come.

18.8 acres with views to buderim and mt ninderry • contemporary plantation style mark rawlinson home • 3 beds down, master suite upstairs, with private deck • private & surrounded by landscaped gardens • 5 separate living zones, security system • fenced yard, irrigation, dam and paddock for the horse • solar hw & pool, spa, workshop + shed

$1.2m eumundi

kess prior 0404 344 399

Ph 5447 7000 l 30 maple st, cooroy l sold@hinternoosa.com.au