EG 118 of 14 April 2011 by The Green Magazine

Issue 118 – Thursday 14 April 2011

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Eumundi Medical Lest we forget Centre re-opening 9 May

umundi’s period without a town doctor is nearly at an end with the announcement that the Eumundi Family Medical Centre will officially open to provide a general practitioner service on Monday 9 May. Appointments may be made from 3 May by phoning 5442 8882, the new phone number allocated to the Centre which will operate in the same premises as previously, adjacent to Eumundi Village Pharmacy. Local doctor Carlos Sanchez will provide GP services and the practice manager and the practice nurse to come on board are also very experienced local health professionals. Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Ltd chair Sam Scanlon said, “ECCO directors are very proud to restore such an essential service as a medical centre to our area and that it will be a community owned and directed model of medical care makes it unique and a best fit. “It has been a challenge to source all that is needed to set up the Centre, particularly the permissions and government requirements and there is still some paperwork being continued on page 4

Well known market operator John Pawley (extreme left) with other members of the Woombye Troop Second Light Horse Regiment. John and his horse will lead the Eumundi community walk on ANZAC Day with the Noosa and District Pipe Band.

embers of the Woombye Troop and the Noosa and District Pipe Band will be in Eumundi to add their respects to the fallen on ANZAC Day this year. They will support the community walk led by returned service men and women, ex and serving members of the forces followed by community members. More visitors to Eumundi than other years are expected as this year’s ANZAC Day’s 25 April commemoration coincides with Easter Monday. This year’s ANZAC Day commemoration is the seventh in Eumundi in recent times. In the early 1980s ANZAC Day services in Eumundi ceased following the amalgamation of the Eumundi

RSL Sub-branch with Yandina as membership declined. In 2005 a number of residents banded together and with support from local community groups and individuals restored a commemoration in Eumundi. Two years later the Eumundi ANZAC Day committee established a WWII memorial of seven trees and plaques at the Amphitheatre to the seven men from Eumundi who made the supreme sacrifice. The WWI memorial trees along Memorial Dr are perhaps the best known landmark of Eumundi. Services this year are 6am at Verrierdale Hall and 7.45am at Eumundi (assembly is in front of Dick Caplick Park).

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Editor's Desk

ational Volunteer Week is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia and this year the week is 9 to 15 May. The week is intended to highlight the role of five million Australians who volunteer their time and energy to help others in communities and to say thank you to them. Australian volunteers are recognised as essential for the development of our communities and to help those in need and perhaps never more so than assisting with the recovery from recent weather events. Locally our small communities “punch above their weight” because of the strength of the volunteer effort. The next few weeks will see an outpouring of this effort at ANZAC Day services and at the Body Art Carnivale in mid-May. Joyce Turnbull editor@eumundigreen.com.au

My Street – Mergard Court Eumundi Ken Tongue

had No 2 Mergard Court built for my wife and me because we both felt that it was the perfect place to build a retirement home. Now having lived so many years here we still have that comfortable feeling of living in a quiet respectable community with all the hustle and bustle of market days just over the hill. Although many of the residents in the Court are hard-working families, some are now well and truly retired but all share this bonding of a small Australian community. We share this bond with each other annually by having a street party towards the end of each year. After last year’s get together, Mary

Community Diary Fri 15 April Cr Paul Tatton’s mobile office The Fig Tree Drop in between 9 am-1 pm Mon 18 April Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting 5.30pm-7.15pm Eumundi State School hall All welcome Ph 5442 7038

Peter Vinogradov (left) taking time out from his voluntary work with Eumundi Green, Indee Theatre and Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade to enjoy a beer at Joe’s with his Swedish brother-in-law Kjell Lindstrom.

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

Caroline Arnett ANZAC Day 2011

Joyce Jackway From the Treetops

John Burls

Indee Theatre

and I spent Christmas together in Melbourne. Soon after the festivities I received a call from home about the heavy rain falling and a situation where Nature had apparently done her best to block my storm water drains and was flooding my sunroom. I returned to Eumundi immediately to find my neighbour Bruce Rogers and his family responding with great energy to keep the waters at bay, despite having water problems of their own. It was an example of a special, caring Court neighbourhood. That’s why Mergard Court is the place to live in Eumundi.

Mon 18 April Greater Noosa Council info sharing forum 7.30pm-9pm Eumundi State School hall Ph 0411 108 306

Wed 27 April Eumundi Historical Association monthly meeting 6pm School of Arts Ph 0407 139 836

Mon 25 April ANZAC Day commemorations 6am Verrierdale Hall 7.45am Eumundi Memorial Dr and Amphitheatre Ph 0409 578 624

Happy Easter!

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From the Stalls

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Nature Notes

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Business and Community News Eumundi Medical Centre...

Top marks Food@Eumundi

continued from page 1 finalised but we’re nearly there. I thank all of those community hearts who have done so much in such a short time to make it happen. “An important difference with the re-opening centre is that it will provide a quality service based on

local staffing and local community ownership. That fits the Eumundi situation better. All that we need then for success is support from the Eumundi and district community in using their medical centre,” Sam said.

Welcome Mark and Nathan Karen Beardsley (left) with Jessica and Scott Hardy when they received a review of their Eumundi restaurant printed in the Courier Mail on 8 April in the CM2 food review. They scored excellent ratings for food (19) and service (18) from a possible 20. Congratulations.

New roof for old scout hall

athan Williams (left) with Mark Haafkens preparing sour dough a few days after taking over Hodges Bakery. Nathan and Mark, both gold medal bakers and pastry cooks, have moved

from the Gold Coast to purchase the business. They’ve plans to change the name of the shop and to supply new products such as gourmet pies, boutique cakes, sourdough and sandwiches.

The new roof being fitted is part of the renovation Council has authorised to bring the small hall on the old showgrounds site to a standard where it can be occupied again by community groups after a period of disuse.

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Business and Community News Eumundi School of Glass

RSPCA – cent sale Beth Murt

umundi glass-maker Angus Mackenzie preparing for his new adventure in glass, the formation of the Eumundi School of Glass. Various glass making techniques will be taught in his Caplick Way studio/ gallery in Eumundi. For more information contact Angus at glassgallery@bigpond.com, or phone 5442 7250.

Redback at Aussie World

Michelle, RSPCA assistant manager (left), Audrey, volunteer (right) with Panda.

The new ride was well received (from a distance!) by Eumundi representatives attending Sunshine Coast Destination’s recent networking night.

ooroy Bowls Club in Opal Street Cooroy is kindly hosting a Cent Sale on Saturday 16 April commencing at 12 noon through to 3pm with a variety of quality items including a ladies black leather purse/wallet, wine, books, jewellery, toys plus many other household and garden items. Tickets will be on sale at the door and viewing of the items will commence at 12 noon. Winners will be drawn at 3pm and contacted by phone if not in attendance to organise pick up of their items. The club will have drinks available

to buy at the bar and food can be purchased at any of the local cafes or BYO your own snack food. So come along and support this fundraising event, with all proceeds going to the local RSPCA Shelter at Doonan to assist in the care of homeless animals like “Panda” pictured above – no prize for guessing why the staff have nick-named him Panda, a 4 month old, male, border collie cross, now looking for a new forever home. For further information on the Cent Sale please contact Kath on 5447 2982.

Andy and Nicola invite you to their exciting new tapas and wine bar three nights per week Good food, unpretentious but delicious, terrific cocktails, old favourites and new ideas. Plenty of tapas options with an extensive beer and wine list including organic wine, international award winning pale ales, organic beers from Germany, no carb and no wheat beer. Our wine bar is for people who like to go out and enjoy a light meal and good wine in a smart, relaxed atmosphere. Come and join us.

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Community News Out and about at Maison de Provence From the Treetops Joyce Jackway

itting here in my gorgeous place looking out over the treetops I believe there is nothing quite so special and therapeutic as a walk surrounded by a beautiful rainforest and seeing the magnificent sights of nature. We are so very lucky to have so many fantastic walks to choose from so close to home: The Great Walk’s Sunshine Coast, Cooloola and Connondale sections, and, of course, we can even head to a choice of several beaches for a stroll for a change of scenery if we fancy. There are abundant butterflies around everywhere at the moment and the way in which they majestically flutter around nearly takes my breath away. I am so very grateful that I can experience this beauty on a regular basis and always feel so full of love for the rest of the world after just an hour

in the bush. Recently I headed off to Baxter Falls near Mapleton and even the occasional slide in the mud and trip over a tree root couldn’t stop me smiling from ear to ear. A simple walk can do so many things: it offers some quiet time to contemplate decisions that need to be made; it offers great photographic opportunities, meeting new smiley faces, the chance to see things – and I mean see things in more ways than one way, and it’s a great way to burn off some extra kilojules. It would so great to be able to walk along the Eumundi Range Rd walking track (that somehow just stops at Balkan Rd) to the lookout to enjoy our beautiful views of the town and surrounds. I know this has been discussed before today but can we as a community drive this project forward?

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

Doonan resident Georgina Rowe (right) enjoying a special visit from Lausanne, Switzerland by her daughter Melissa and new born son Stanley.

News in brief Cr Paul Tatton welcomes callers to his mobile office tomorrow Friday 15 April from 9 til 12 at The Fig Tree, Memorial Drive. Kev Simms and Paul Ayres between them raised more than $3260 from the World’s Greatest Shave event recently for the Leukaemia Foundation. Well done! The next Belli old-time dance featuring the Sunshine Swing Band will be held on Saturday 14 May, starting at 7.30 pm. A fun night of old-time dancing for all the family. Entry fee is $12 per adult, $5 for high-school students, and children are free. Supper with all the trimmings is included, as well as lucky-door prizes. Belli Hall is located at 1170 Kenilworth Road. For information, ring Margaret on 5447 0175 or visit our website at www.bellihall.com. Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea will again be hosted at Belli Hall, on Thursday 26 May from 9.30 am. This important Cancer Council

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fundraiser needs your support so we are asking for donations of craft, homemade jams, chutneys, cakes etc., and plants for our “bring & buy” stall. Lots of raffle prizes, stalls and entertainment are all part of the fun, so mark this date in your diary. For enquiries and donations ring Margaret on 5447 0175. Eumundi Knitters are on autumn break until 29 April at Eumundi School hall in Napier Road, 9.30to 11.30 as normal. Finished squares can be dropped off at the BP Servo during this time. For more information, please contact Ann 5471 1251. Donations of 8ply wool would be most welcome as we are currently knitting for flood- affected families. Our latest donations of nine blankets and an assortment of beanies, bed socks and scarves are being delivered to Priscilla Gaston of Walking with the Farmers to four families, The knitters would like to thank Peter and Janette Hill for delivering these items to Priscilla who lives at Bunya Mountains.

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LILLY PILLIES AND GRASS OUT OF CONTROL?

We have extendable hedging tools and chainsaws for all your tall pruning and thinning needs (up to 5 metres) Acreage whipper snipping & property services available Good old-fashioned local service you can rely on

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Community News The publican is of age, 50 that is

Eumundi district capital priorities

Question What are some of the priorities for Eumundi CBD for capital works? Response As with any town, there is always plenty of project work to be done in Eumundi, so it's important to prioritise. That can be difficult as different parts of the community will have differing priorities. My first priority is getting a new roof and other items that need to be fixed in the old scout hall situated near the Playgroup shed in Memorial Dr. This will then enable the scout hut to be leased out for community use in Eumundi. Another priority, for me, will be Dick Caplick Park on Memorial Dr. Located bang in the centre of town, residents and visitors can't miss it. It is also a major part of the town's character, so it's also a strong tourism statement. This project will feature in the forward years for the capital works plan - at present this project is unfunded but I will be doing my utmost to bring it to a higher up position in the capital works queue.

Paul Tatton, Division 10 Sunshine Coast Regional Council

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Joe’s Waterhole licensee Brett Lewis receiving a cake and birthday wishes from a bevy of women on his 50th birthday. Safety in numbers?

ivision 9 Councillor Vivien Griffin met with a group of interested residents recently to discuss projects for possible inclusion in Council’s forward capital planning documents. Four projects were nominated: A walkway from Balkin Rd to the lookout on Eumundi Range Rd, a walkway from Eumundi to Eumundi Conservation Park, a Eumundi Noosa Rd pedestrian crossing over the North Maroochy River near Seib Rd and sealing gravel roads such as Cash Rd. It was agreed that a description of the proposed projects accompanied by maps would be prepared as a simple discussion paper for the councillor’s further consideration with interested residents.

Free lantern workshops

he Body Art Carnivale is holding two free community workshops in Eumundi in the lead-up to the festival. The first workshop is with renowned community artist Tamara Kirby, who will teach participants how to make a stunning star shaped illuminated lantern. This one day workshop is scheduled from 9am to 3pm on Saturday 16 April, and is limited to 30 spots. The second workshop will take place on Saturday 7 May from 8am to 12noon with local Gubbi Gubbi artist Lyndon Davis. Sixty participants will have the opportunity to learn about indigenous art while decorating one of the lanterns.

The lanterns will be utilised as art installations for the lighting of the official opening ceremony and masked gallery walk on the evening of Friday 13 May. The lanterns will also be used at the Memorial Dr street party (a free event) on the Saturday evening and will then go on

permanent display at Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre. To register for one of these workshops or any other event in the body art program please contact Danielle Taylor on 0403 023 802 or email danielle@ australianbodyart.com.au.

about adapting this to the human frame and formulated her fighting system. She befriended a young girl named Yim Wing Chun who was being forced into a marriage she wanted no part of to a local warlord. It was agreed that Wing Chun would consent to the marriage on the condition that in one year’s time he was to overcome her in a fight. Wing Chun learnt under Ng Mei and she defeated the warlord when he came to claim his prize. After this fight she continued training in Ng Mei’s fighting system which was later named after Yim Wing Chun. Wing Chun translates to everlasting springtime and as

the name suggests is a system of kung fu that is continually evolving and improving.

Wing Chun

he Wing Chun system of kung fu was devised by Ng Mei, a Buddhist nun in the Shaolin Temple during the early 1700’s. Ng Mei was proficient in other kung fu styles and was renowned as one of the top five kung fu artists of her time (male or female). She was also one of the five elders of the Shaolin Temple. According to legend, she wished to streamline her knowledge to devise a more efficient fighting system. Then one day she witnessed a fight between a stork and a rodent and was impressed by the way the stork defended itself with the use of its wings and feet simultaneously, and so she went

Si-hing Kim with the red sash teaching Wing Chun at the CWA Hall Eumundi.

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Your Say Why I believe it’s important to have a say in our future

Fifteen years ago when we chose to live in hinterland west of Noosa, our decision was based on the real difference in the development psychology found in other coastal areas, and the preservation of the environment that seemed so important to the local people. Any movement towards harmonisation with areas south of us is most definitely resented and opposed. We only looked at Doonan or Eumundi when deciding what type of lifestyle we aspired to. What attracted us is

the difference between the Noosa shire and the surrounding areas, not the similarities. I strongly believe that localities such as Noosa and surrounding hinterland should have the right of self-determination to preserve the richness and diversity of the region and the unique qualities inherent there. Local planning decisions should be made by local authorities in consultation with local communities and not power brokers further south. In other words, the local people should be able to determine their own destiny. If this area becomes a duplication of the Gold Coast, Maroochydore and Caloundra, there is no reason for people to travel here as there will be no point of difference to attract them. They may as well stop at Caloundra. A public meeting will be held on Monday 18 April at Eumundi State School, at 7.30pm, to discuss the issue. I encourage all residents to attend to have a say in our future. More information at www.freenoosa.com. Paul Prentice

North Arm State School garden grows

Year 7 students from North Arm State School planting an avocado tree given by Member for Nicklin Peter Wellington in a newly prepared part of the school garden.

Eumundi State School P&C Association are looking for a child care worker to work in their Outside School Hours Care Team.

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Kev and Ken's Pots, Eumundi-Noosa Rd, Eumundi Thurs 21 Apr 10am−4pm, Good Fri 22 Apr 10am−2pm and Sat 23 Apr 9am−2pm Yandina Community Centre open Wed 20 Apr−Sat 23 Apr Ask about the savings when buying in bulk Taking orders for oysters and 5kg prawn cartons only

The position is for 10.5 hours per week and the applicant must hold a qualification in child care, either diploma or certificate 4 or be studying in such. Applicant must be available to work school holidays and outside of school hours. Please forward your resume including complete work history and two references before 6 May to: Karen Allen, Operations Manager essopsman@bigpond.com 22 Caplick Eumundi 4562

Ph 0401 935 728 (Rick) or 0411 233 086 (Sue)

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School News Noosa Civic Great Giveway

WHAT'S IN THE SPOTLIGHT Rate notices survey

oosa Civic marketing manager Ros Graham assisted by the Civic’s Wallum Froglet presented school principal Mick Connors with a cheque for $5000 as a fundraiser for the school. Eumundi State School families recorded the highest purchases over the

specified period of any of the 25 schools in the running for the award. Ros said families attached their receipt to a Eumundi school docket lodged with any one of the traders in the Civic. At the end of the period purchases were totalled and Eumundi scored the highest.

Winners are grinners

Council is reviewing the way it distributes rate notices, options to pay and seeking to know why rate payers contact council with rates queries. The review aims to improve rate notice distribution and related customer service assistance. If you are a Sunshine Coast rate payer you are invited to share your views via an online survey on council’s website.

Learn about worms Council is hosting free wormfarm and compost workshops on 5 May at Noosa Library and 7 May at the Yandina Bluehouse. Call 5475 7272 to book your place and a chance to win the compost bin and worm farm being given away at each session.

Do you run events? If you’re new to running events, want to develop an existing one or just want to learn more, be part of an events workshop on Wednesday 18 May at the Events Centre, Caloundra. Cost $30 per head. Visit council’s events calendar to book. At 5.30pm, after the workshop, a free events industry networking evening will be held. RSVP events@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Organ donation Did you know one organ and tissue donor can save the lives of up to ten people? Find out more about organ donation from DonateLife at Noosa Library, 10am Thursday 21 April. Bookings are essential - call 5442 4411 to reserve your place.

Beach access Finding the right beach on the Coast will soon be as easy as one, two, three. Starting in the north of the region, council is installing new beach access signs with consecutive numbers and GPS co-ordinates to make it easier for emergency services in a crisis and safer for beachgoers.

Easter fun at the NRG Trophy winners from Eumundi State School’s recent swimming carnival.

Easter disco very popular

Noosa Regional Gallery has planned two days of creative Easter holiday fun for four to twelve year olds. Children will make Easter crafts and learn new art skills using an assortment of art materials. For more details about the workshops being held on 20 and 21 April, visit the gallery’s website.

Pet registration Owning a pet brings pleasures and responsibilities including registration to help keep your pet safe. Pet registration for 2010/2011 was due on 30 September 2010 and council will soon issue ﬁnal renewal letters to all residents who have not yet renewed. Visit council’s website for more information.

COUNCIL MEETINGS Performance and Service Committee Meeting 9am, 19 April, Tewantin. Strategy and Planning Committee Meeting 9am, 20 April, Tewantin. Ordinary Meeting 9.30am, 27 April, Tewantin.

P&C Operations Manager for Eumundi State School Karen Fowler leading the fun at the end of school disco at Eumundi State School. Thursday 14 April 2011

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Markets Drum Shopper comment Peter Cooper

couldn’t agree more with the comment made in From the Stalls re the bored stallholders. It is not even the first time that I have heard this comment. Many stallholders just stand and complain to others, some are on their mobile phone, and some just look uninterested, while some are away from their stall for periods

longer than one would expect for a toilet break. There are other stallholders who will be standing up all the time, talking only to customers, and having a positive sales attitude and explaining their product. These are the ones who are actually working their business. A difficult balance: the complainers who just

sit around, and the stall holders promoting their businesses. I like Mary Bowtle’s suggestion of welcoming all visitors with joy and smiles and bells and whistles because they have come to our Eumundi market. There is much to learn from positive sales techniques from our nearby Asian countries?

Something new for everyone every day

From the stalls Mary Bowtle The Stallholders’ Prayer

ur lady, goddess of markets, we pray for fine weather, light cooling breezes and maybe a little cloud to keep the punters away from the beach, but no rain. We pray for large crowds of wealthy patrons with fat wallets and significant shopping addictions, but no rain again. We pray for kindly parking inspectors with generous spirits

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and malfunctioning ticket issuing machines, but no rain again. We pray for well-behaved children with large appetites and indulgent parents, but no rain again. We pray for generous helpful market neighbours with time to mind our stalls when nature calls and lots of spare change when we run short, but no rain again.

We pray for sturdy tables that don’t collapse and perfect covers to keep weather out, but no rain again. We humbly beseech your good wishes for all of the above plus No queue At the loo When we do Need to go! And absolutely no rain.

Shoppers at the Original Eumundi Markets were enthralled by Clare, the silver lady, busking at the markets.

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Arts Scene William Wallace as Motel with Summer Bowen as Tzeital in Fiddler on The Doonan dancer flies to New York again Indee Theatre Roof at Noosa Arts Theatre. News John Burls

ust a tad over three weeks to Mother’s Day Sunday 8 May and again The Indee has lined up a bill of highly talented performers for its annual Mother’s Day Super Concert. It’s always a variety-packed two hours and we’re delighted to announce that headlining the show will be Elizabeth Hood (star of Nancy and former Coast identity). Elizabeth made her first return to Coast stages last year when she brought the house down with her finale to the Gloria Gray tribute concert. Also on the bill will be members of the Indee Young Players in a specialty spot designed to get feet tapping. This will be their prelude to settling into work towards the September production of Hans Christian Andersen. Over the past couple of years the youngsters have combined with adult actors to present September classics, Wind in the Willows and The Reluctant Dragon and Hans Christian Andersen should prove another September school holiday delight. Incidentally, new class terms

commence with the next school term and those class members will become part of the Hans Christian Andersen production. Classes are kept small to ensure individual attention. If you have young members of the family (10–16) keen to learn live theatre performance, call Carol on 5472 8200. Over its sixteen-year life, The Independent Theatre has had a policy of combining professional theatre directors with highly talented amateur actors and we’re delighted to have patron and noted actor Carol Burns back to direct Moonlight and Magnolias 27 May – 5 June. Over the years, Carol has directed (for The Indee) the highly praised productions of Playing Sinatra and Home and Art. This time it’s the Coast premiere season of Moonlight and Magnolias. The Indee is billing it as its Platinum Season and bookings are open. Don’t forget to register your email address at indeetheatrelovers@ gmail.com for news and special offers from your theatre – The Indee at Eumundi.

For theatre bookings, please phone 5472 8200

Marshall and The Fro at Joe’s

eren Leiman (16) has been accepted into the prestigious American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive this July. She is eagerly returning to New York after dancing there last year with The School of American Ballet. The talented young ballerina started dancing when she was 5, in Zimbabwe, Africa where her mother owned a dance school, and her passion grew from there. She now dances at To The Pointe Ballet Studio in Noosaville on the Sunshine Coast under the direction of Brigette Kay and is currently finishing year 12 as well as a Certificate IV in performing arts at The Sunshine Coast Academy of Dance Arts. Keren has beaten hundreds of hopeful dancers from all over the world to dance in New York again and be taught by world-renowned teachers and principal dancers of the American Ballet Theatre Company. American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Intensive has earned a reputation for providing the most thorough and rewarding dance experience a student can have. The American Ballet Theatre is the official American National Ballet company and is one of the most famous ballet schools in the world, training students who go on to become professional dancers all over the globe. In 2009, Keren played a snow leopard in the Brisbane City Youth Ballet’s Snow Queen and landed the lead role in 2010 in the Nutcracker as the “Sugar Plum Fairy”, she will be reappearing in September this year as The Bluebird in the Brisbane City Youth Ballet production of Sleeping Beauty. “Every young ballerina wants to dance the Sugar Plum Fairy, so that was amazing, but to be chosen to go to The School of

American Ballet and now The American Ballet Theatre is really a dream come true for me ... I’m so excited now and for the future,” Keren said. She will be attending an international competition in New Zealand in April before she goes, and the local Sunshine Coast Eisteddfod. She will be dancing in Noosa in a Youth Dance Showcase put together by some local dance schools to help raise funding for the trip. After hours and hours of hard work and determination her dream to become a professional dancer is finally closer to becoming a reality. Anyone wishing to see Keren dance or support her with donations can visit her Facebook group, “Keren to New York”, for details.

Marshall and the Fro are back at Joe’s this Saturday 16 April. The band is renowned for their high energy rock performances and favourites on the festival circuit for their roots/rock music. Thursday 14 April 2011

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ANZAC Day 2011 How will you commemorate ANZAC Day?

or almost 96 years ANZAC Day has had a central place in the hearts and minds of Australians. ANZAC Day is a reminder of the debt of gratitude that we owe as a nation to the ANZACs, to those who are currently serving and to those who have served in the past. The ANZAC tradition was born on the shores of Gallipoli during the First World War, when Australians embarked on their first large scale campaign in a major international conflict as a newly formed federated nation. The exploits of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps in 1915 forged a legend of courage, resourcefulness, determination and mateship. During the next three years of the First World War, these qualities were exhibited by Australians in every theatre of war in which they fought, particularly in the Middle East and on the Western Front. Australia suffered horrific losses with more than 60,000 deaths in the First World War, an extraordinary sacrifice for a young nation with a population of just four and a half million at the time.

A generation decimated by thathorrific bloody campaign. Australians played an important role in many of the pivotal battles leading to the eventual Allied victory in 1918 over the German forces who were occupying large areas of France and Belgium. During the course of the war Australian troops fought bravely with 64 men awarded the Victoria Cross for valour. The ANZAC spirit remained a source of inspiration for Australians in conflict throughout the last century, including the Second World War, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan, Rwanda, Timor Leste and the Solomon Islands. And invariably Australia has deservedly earned a reputation for raising tough, resilient and disciplined military forces, well respected by our international allies. This year has particular significance as we commemorate the 60th anniversaries of the Battles of Kapyong and Maryang San in the Korean War as well as the 70th anniversaries of the Siege of Tobruk and Australia’s involvement

in the Allied campaigns in Greece and Crete in the Second World War. It is vital we take the opportunity each ANZAC Day to again remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and express our appreciation to all veterans who have put their lives on the line, and continue to do so. In 2011, as well as the traditional services at Gallipoli, Australians will take part in ANZAC Day services at some of the most significant sites in our wartime history, Villers-Bretonneux and Bullecourt (France), London (England), the Kokoda Track (Papua New Guinea), Sandakan (Malaysia) and Hellfire Pass (Thailand). There will also be services in Afghanistan and Timor Leste and the many places around the world where members of the Australian Defence Force are currently serving. We all owe them, and their families, forever a debt of gratitude. Lest we forget. The Hon Warren Snowdon MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs

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erv Bignall (right) with artist Stan Reynolds and his painting inspired by In Flanders Field the famous poem written by Lt Colonel John McCrae, MD and in remembrance of Stan’s father who was mustard gassed at Flanders Field in WWI. Merv has purchased the painting exhibited at the Art Bank to be donated and hung in the RSL hall in Yandina.

2011 ANZAC Day Eumundi Commemoration – Easter Monday 25 April LEST WE FORGET Assemble near playground Dick Caplick Park Memorial Dr 7.30am for a 7.45am start of community commemorative walk. Invitation to all returned service men and women to lead walk, plus ex and serving defence personnel. Assistance available for non-walkers. Noosa and District Pipe Band will play. Walk will be followed by wreathlaying at memorial trees and a short Service at the Amphitheatre. Commemoration will be followed by a complimentary light breakfast. Traditional refreshments also available. Please note Memorial Dr will be closed between Etheridge St and the Arundell St roundabout. Detour is by Napier Rd or by Etheridge St and Crescent Rd. Enquiries Ph 0409 578 624 or 0419 218 347.

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ANZAC Day 2011 Mike MacDonald, a Pipe Major to be proud of Caroline Arnett

ollowing a pipe band in an ANZAC parade is a moving experience for many of us, and at our hinterland parades we are very fortunate to have the professional sound of the Noosa and District Pipe Band lead by Pipe Major Mike MacDonald.

Mike and wife Sonia retired to Doonan 16 years ago, and he is far from slowing down. Following school in Scotland and England during the war, he joined the army as a Gordon Highlander and after Sandhurst was commissioned into the Royal Signals. It was during his seven years in the army he met Sonia whilst serving in Germany, later pursuing an enjoyable career in the computer industry. With two children in tow they moved to Australia from Dundee

in 1966 and Mike speaks fondly of his time in Sydney and Canberra. “They were wonderful years,” he says, “because this was the time I took up piping again.” Not long after retiring here, Mike and Sonya heard a pipe band playing at a farming show in Cooroy. “It was a moving experience for me… it was awful!” Mike says with honesty. “Most bands you come across are generally really bad, including some in Scotland. There should be a law against people playing pipes badly, but there isn’t.” It was then Charlie Elliot, a doctor from Pomona, and Don Drysdale, the local undertaker, approached him. Mike’s recollection of events 15 years ago is “they had dragged some raggedy pipers and drummers out of the bush and formed the Noosa and District Pipes and Drums.” He thought they made a terrible sound, so when Don asked Mike to join the band he answered flatly, “No.” That answer continued until 2000 when they asked him if he would teach them to become a proper band and Mike felt honoured and agreed, though he

admits he was very hard on them. After much practice around the table at Mike’s house their sound gradually became better and better. As they improved so did their earnings and they were able to buy identical chanters, uniforms and the Ancient MacDonald (after Lake MacDonald) tartan to make their kilts. At dawn on ANZAC Day the band provides a duty piper to play the Lament at Cooroy, Tewantin and Verrierdale, setting the scene for the dawn services, and the band plays at each parade including more recently, Eumundi. Mike has been duty piper at Verrierdale for 12 years, and still finds it very moving. He says the RSL parades are growing every year for which the pipe band is grateful. “The RSLs give us our only supporting funds,” Mike says. “A majority of people love to see the pipes and men marching. We know that the diggers stand upright when they’ve got a pipe band to march with.” Next year we may see a new piper join the parade as Mike is teaching a very talented student, Eumundi resident Sue McPherson.

“She has the most beautiful nature and very beautiful fingers, twice as long as mine,” says Mike. Sue is a local Aboriginal artist, glass blowing being one of her many abilities.

Unable to play the didgeridoo as a woman in her culture, Sue decided to join a pipe band and she was bold enough to contact Mike and ask him to teach her. “She has the ability and the drive… she is a natural player,” adds Mike proudly. We thank Mike, the pipers and the drummers for their dedication to the Noosa and District Pipe Band. For our ANZAC Days are certainly more heartfelt and enjoyable with their music bringing soul to each of the soldiers we remember as we walk.

Remember our Eumundi Diggers Monday 25 April will see the main street in Eumundi closed for ANZAC Day as service men and women lead a community walk. A focus of the morning will be on our majestic Memorial Trees with each of the 20 trees representing a Eumundi man who died in World War 1. Many of these trees are close to 100 years old and have been Heritage listed.

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Wreaths will be laid at some of the trees to honour these men and all who have served in conflicts throughout the world. The bell outside Discover Eumundi, which came from Eumundi’s Catholic Church, will be rung 20 times during the street walk.

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Celebrate Food Some Easter favourites Sue Campin Hot cross buns!   Hot cross buns! One a penny, two a penny Hot cross buns! If you have no daughters  Give them to your sons One a penny,  two a penny Hot cross buns!

t’s time to replace that hot cross bun that has been hanging in the kitchen all year. English folklore includes many superstitions surrounding hot cross buns. If hung in the kitchen, they are said to protect against fires and ensure that all breads turn out perfectly. If replaced on Good Friday they apparently will not spoil or become mouldy during

the subsequent year. Sharing a hot cross bun with another on Good Friday is supposed to ensure friendship throughout the coming year, particularly if “Half for you and half for me, Between us two shall goodwill be” is said at the time. In many historically Christian countries, buns are traditionally eaten hot or toasted on Good Friday. The cross is seen as a symbol of the Crucifixion. They are believed by some to pre-date Christianity. Because of the cross on the buns, some say they should be kissed before being eaten. Just in case there is anyone out there who still doesn’t have a perfect homemade hot cross

Home-made Hot Cross Buns Ingredients 1 ½ cups milk 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp butter 1 sachet dried yeast 4 ½ cups plain flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp mixed spice ½ tbsp nutmeg 2 tsp sugar (second amount) ¾ cup sultanas ¾ cup currants ¼ cup chopped mixed peel Method Heat milk until almost boiling. Stir in first amount of sugar and butter and set aside until lukewarm. Sprinkle yeast over this mixture and leave till frothy (approximately 15 minutes). Combine 4 cups of the flour, salt, cinnamon, mixed spice and nutmeg in a bowl and stir in second measure of sugar. Make a well and pour in the yeast mixture and mix to make a soft dough. Mix in the dried fruit and place mixture on a

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floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic. Place dough into a large lightly oiled bowl and leave in a warm place until mixture has doubled in size. Punch dough down in the centre, knead again and divide the mixture into equal sized portions (about 14) and place on a greased tray and leave in a warm place until the buns have doubled in size. Pipe a cross with a mixture of flour and water (about ½ a cup of flour and 6 tbsp water) across each bun and bake at 200C for 20 minutes, or until golden. For a Sunshine Coast touch, brush buns with a glaze made of 1 tbsp rosella jam and ½ a teaspoon of boiling water, mixed well and brushed on.

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bun recipe, or anyone who thinks that cooking with yeast, waiting for things to rise and “punching” dough is part of history, here are some recipes to help you get real. It is really easy and although many local bakeries create simply divine buns, it’s worth making them from scratch too if you have the chance. The cultural variations of Easter are of course many and can’t be summarised here. Please email me if you would like to add recipes and stories to this column from the far corners of this planet (info@eumundigreen.com.au). Of course ANZAC Day is coming up too and we all need ANZAC biscuits. While you are munching away, remember that ANZAC

biscuits (aka soldier’s biscuits) are thought by some to have originated as a form of long-life biscuit sent to soldiers. Many New Zealanders (including my mother Rosina) will declare that ANZACs are not ANZACs without golden syrup as per the Edmonds Cookbook recipe. These same zealots, however, turn a blind eye to using quick-oats in the recipe nowadays. The oldest ANZAC recipes tend to include rolled oats and coconut. Other variations include chewier, less fatty and gluten-free versions and can be found at the following link http://www.anzacwebsites. com/tradition/anzac-biscuits.htm Try monster ANZACs and minis depending on your eaters.

Traditional ANZACs Ingredients 1 cup quick oats 1 cup raw sugar 1 cup plain flour 1 tsp bicarbonate soda 125g melted butter 2 tbsp golden syrup 1 tbsp water

Method Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl. Stir in butter, golden syrup and water. Place small rounds of mixture on two greased trays and cook in a moderate oven for 15-20 minutes. Makes about 20 biscuits.

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Easter 2011 EASTER EGG Did you know?  Easter’s date relies on the northern hemisphere spring equinox and traditions of eggs have been part of spring rites since earliest times.  Many ancient cultures believe the world came from a giant egg.  ”All life comes from an egg” is an old Roman proverb.  Ancient Persians painted eggs for their spring festival, Nawrooz.  For Christians, eggs were a special treat after their Lenten fasting.  Chocolate Easter eggs were first made in France and Germany in the early 19th century.  Early eggs were solid chocolate (imagine that!).  Making artisan chocolate eggs is painstaking – moulds are lined with chocolate layers by hand one at a time until the chocolatier is happy it is ready. Thank you Louisa Raven at Cocoa Chocolat

Kidspot Colour eggs for Easter You might need an adult to help you with these recipes. Multi-coloured eggs Hard boil eggs and cool under cold running water. Put a half cup of boiling water into a bowl, add one teaspoon of white vinegar and enough drops of food colouring to make a deep colour of your choice. Allow to cool. Dip the hard boiled eggs in the dye for about three minutes or until you have the colour you want. You could dip one half in one colour and the other half in another – be imaginative! If you have shaped sticky labels, try putting them on the eggs before dipping and removing when dry to leave shapes behind. Marbled eggs Hard boil eggs then cool under cold running water. Meanwhile put water in a small saucepan and add chosen food colouring until a deep colour. On a board gently tap the eggs to crack the shells all over but do not remove any part of the shell.

Put the eggs into the pan of coloured water and simmer for five minutes, turn off. Allow eggs to stand in the coloured water for at least two hours. Remove the shell to find a bright marbling of colour on the egg whites. Pace eggs For traditional, natural coloured eggs, take the peel off three onions. Cover three eggs with water in a saucepan, add the onion skins, bring to the boil and simmer for fifteen minutes. Turn off heat and leave the eggs standing in the onion skin water for at least two hours. For a marbling effect wrap the eggs in the onion skins and tie on with wool before boiling. Traditionally known as paceeggs, a Northern England dialect form of pasche, an old French word meaning Passover or Easter.

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Health and Lifestyle Know your body type, part 2

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Lucy Cloonan, personal trainer n Eumundi Green issue 116, we discussed the theory of Somatotypes, the three basic body types. Now let us discuss the best exercise and nutritional plan for each body type. Ectomorph – Thin, tall, flat chest, delicate build, trouble putting on weight and muscle mass. Exercise – The light frame of an ectomorph makes them suitable for aerobic activity; however, due to their difficulty in putting on weight, they might not want to overdo this. To gain muscle mass, ectomorphs should focus on compound exercises (large rather than small muscle groups) to help stimulate muscle growth. Diet – Ectomorphs should eat frequently throughout the day and can handle a higher percentage of carbohydrate in their diet. Postworkout protein shakes can help to improve muscle mass. Endomorph – A pear-shaped body, with a rounded head, wide hips and shoulders, wider front to back than side to side, difficulty losing fat. Exercise – Endomorphs are naturally strong and have no trouble gaining muscle but it is often not as visible due to high

body fat. The main focus for them should be cardiovascular activity 3–6 times per week. Diet – Endomorphs are more sensitive to carbohydrates and should focus on lower carbohydrate intake as well as natural, whole, and unprocessed carbohydrates. They respond well to higher protein and good fats in the diet. They should integrate fibre, protein or fats with every meal to slow digestion and minimise the impact of carbohydrates. Mesomorph – A wedgeshaped body, cubical head, wide shoulders, muscled arms and legs, narrow hips, minimum fat. Exercise – Mesomorphs can gain muscle and lose body fat easily and they respond well to cardiovascular and weight training. Their workout can include compound exercises and isolation exercises. Cardiovascular exercise should be about three times per week to keep body fat low. Diet – Even though mesomorphs maintain their weight easily, they should focus on natural whole foods and similar amounts of carbohydrates and protein, although slightly higher in carbohydrates

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Brett Grimley – building designer, Ecolibrium Designs, Eumundi n the last issue I mentioned the importance of considering orientation of existing houses prior to purchase. Orientation is a fundamental, because a carefully orientated home will be more pleasant to live in and cost you less to heat and cool. So when looking at houses, ask yourself a number of questions:  Can you modify or improve the house layout to get living spaces to the north for winter sun warming?  Are there internal walls that you might want to remove or open up structurally? A truss roof will have few internal structural walls because the trusses typically span between external walls.

 If living spaces face west, can you easily screen out the afternoon sun – shrubs or a trellis can be cost effective and attractive.  Does the garage block prevailing breezes? With a limited scope for change, this can seriously limit your cooling ability.  If you want to add a deck, can that be done to shade summer sun but still allow winter sun into the house? Deck roofs can reduce natural light into a house. Consideration of these sorts of things can reduce renovation costs, add value and increase enjoyment of living in your first home.

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Bits and Pieces Computer Coop Nathan Woodcock

hree weekends ago I arrived outside a store in Maroochydore the morning after the previous evening’s release of Apple’s new tablet computer, the iPad 2. Having seen on the news that Apple stores sold out the previous evening I didn’t hold out much hope this electronics store would have stock, and half expected a big queue. In the end it was just me and two others who arrived before opening and we did manage to get our hands on one of the few new units they had. This was my first iPad; I had decided a year ago I’d buy the next version which I anticipated would have a camera (it does) for video chats with overseas relatives. So what is the “magical and revolutionary” device like? Apple fanatics are evangelical so sometimes it’s hard to work out

if the gushing is based on fact or blind adoration. This is where I come in – I don’t get on with Macs generally (not their fault, my brain just doesn’t find them remotely intuitive like a lot of people do) so can bring some proper perspective to reviewing the iPad. In a nutshell – it’s very, very good. Not perfect, but a brilliant device nonetheless that, for a lot of people, will almost replace their PC completely. It’s a shame you can’t use it without a PC or Mac though – more on that later. Over the next few weeks I’ll go into some detail about what it does (and doesn’t) do well. For now I’ll just say it has completely changed the way I consume media – news, videos, music, Facebook, email – and the tablet format is firmly here to stay. If you have a problem or a question phone or drop an email.

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Eumundi community bus weekly service Each Thursday morning Need to go to the “big” shops or looking forward to an outing? A trial Eumundi community bus weekly outing every Thursday to Noosa Civic has started. The bus leaves from the town bus stop opposite Discover Eumundi Heritage & Visitors Centre at 9.30am and the return pick up from Noosa Civic is 12noon. Bookings are essential so please call the bus booking phone 0488 322 323 to book your ride, please also let us know ahead if you need mobility assistance and the bus will pick you up. We can also arrange for a free wheelchair to be ready for you on arrival if required, this is subject to availability at Noosa Civic (they have 4).

Each Thursday, Friday and Saturday If you would like to come into Eumundi on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening to have a meal or a rendezvous with friends for a drink or entertainment, you might like a ride on our community bus. The new trial runs start from 4.30pm and on Thursday and Friday will do home runs up to 10.30pm and later on Saturday if there is a demand. Bookings are essential so please call the bus booking phone 0488 322 323 to book your seat and pick up time. Town drop off and pick up spots are the two bus stops in town outside and opposite Discover Eumundi Heritage & Visitors Centre.

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As there are so many different varieties of citrus, standards and dwarf, the following information and descriptions may help you choose a suitable variety for your garden. Dwarf varieties are suitable if you have a small courtyard, garden or wish to grow them in pots. Dwarf citrus trees vary in size, depending on the variety. Most dwarf varieties will stay under 2 metres compared to their standard counterparts which can grow from 4 to 5 metres. The Meyer Lemon is a smaller growing bushy tree, growing to a maximum height of 1.5 metres. It produces numerous crops of medium sized lemons throughout the year. Tahitian Lime produces juicy seedless limes. The main harvest is late autumn to mid-winter. Lanes Late Navel is almost identical to the Washington Navel with the fruit ripening a couple of months later. This makes it ideal to plant alongside the Washington navel to extend harvesting times. Emperor Mandarin are excellent fruit producers year after year, ripening mid winter after the imperial. To harvest mandarins over a longer period, plant both an Imperial and an Emperor. You can prune citrus as much as you like to keep them smaller and more compact. We have an extensive range of citrus and fruit trees.

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hursday 21 April at Cooroy Memorial Hall, Maple Street, Cooroy. The Marketplace (an opportunity to purchase locally grown produce and seeds) is at 7pm, followed by the public meeting at 7.30pm. Members and visitors are welcome. The evening ends with supper – please bring food to share or a gold coin donation. The April guest speaker will be Mitch Lawrie, with a very thought-provoking topic, “The Coming Economy, Quakes and You”. Mitch is the director of Career Services at the EastCoast Human Resource Group. Visit the website www.TransitionWise.org to find out more. In discussing how to find opportunities and

happiness in a new era of economic instability, Mitch will talk about:  Six converging global threats to our way of life.  The probable future – what to expect for the next 10-20 years.  Why government and most people appear to be ignoring these threats.  The myth of the Great Depression and why it matters.  The major impacts on the economy, jobs and middle class.  Practical “risk reduction” tips for you, your family and your career.  New trends such as “forced entrepreneurship,” the Sixth Wave, and alternative energy careers.

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his has been the best season I have ever seen for butterflies. Many varieties have made their appearance in our garden this summer. The orchards have been particularly plentiful not to mention Monarchs (Wanderers) beautifully decked out in orange and black. Others include Checkerboard, Tailed Emperor, Crows plus a huge number of whites and yellows. For me though, the most coveted butterfly has been the endangered Richmond Birdwing Butterfly (RBB) and they have finally “arrived”. Yes, between Xmas and New Year we had our first egg laying female float into the garden from the adjoining rainforest where there are several wild growing vines, and with little fanfare began laying eggs. Females can lay 8-10 eggs per day and over a 12 week lifetime can lay up to 180 eggs. Of course not all eggs will hatch and become butterflies. With lots of planted and healthy Birdwing vines (Pararistolochia

praevenosa) at the ready in our garden, caterpillars were soon munching their way through the new growth. From egg to butterfly takes between 10-12 weeks but this depends a lot on the weather. Cool weather such as an early autumn retards the growth and it’s now a race against time for them to grow large enough to turn into a chrysalis before winter sets in. It is now early April and I can still see seven large caterpillars on the vines but am confident these late ones will successfully pupate into a chrysalis and will emerge next spring to begin a new cycle. During the summer months we have had many RBB in the garden and it’s been a real thrill. To see the gorgeous emerald green and black males engage in aerial combat with one another is amazing. These high fliers often patrol the treetops searching for nectar laden flowers not to mention the hope of coming across a newly hatched female. The accompanying photo of a RBB caterpillar was taken recently in our garden.

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Nature Notes Smart cocky Kon Hepers

ur swimming pool has an outlet under the coping to prevent overflow if the pool is too full. Except in heavy rain we usually stopper this overflow with a plastic bung. Very early most mornings a mob of up to a dozen sulphur crested cockatoos turns up to drink out of the pool (they never drink out of the bird drinking bowl we provide). For some reason the cockies are fascinated by the plastic pool bung and take it in turns craning their necks trying to get at it but can’t quite reach. Then, a couple of times in the morning we got up to find the bung removed and dropped out on the pavers. How could that be? Had one of them grown an extralong neck or were they somehow collaborating?

We found the answer. One of the cockies figured out that by balancing on a floating foam “pool noodle” he could navigate himself into a position where he could access the bung and remove it. We don’t put the bung in anymore. The smart cocky? He hasn’t been around lately. We figure he’s auditioning for an aquatic act down at Marineland.

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(very good indicator of periodontal disease) or are identified at annual vet visits. Besides mouth pain, poor oral health is also known to affect general health – organs such as the heart, kidneys and liver can be affected. I commonly hear owners comment on how much brighter and more energetic their pets are following treatment for periodontal disease. May is pet dental month. Vets everywhere will be emphasising the importance of oral and dental health for our pets. We at Eumundi Range Road Veterinary Practice, are offering free, 15-minute dental checkups and advice for the month of May, by appointment only – please ring 5442 7803.

uring very wet weather it is not unusual for creatures to seek refuge in dry places, including our home. Our current guest is a little scorpion, species Liocheles waigiensis, common names include Brown Scorpion and Green Scorpion, although it is neither colour. It can readily be differentiated from other local species by its spindly tail, about half its body-length. These scorpions hide under rocks, logs and loose bark, and occasionally under someone’s bed. They range from the NSW border up to the Cape. They are nocturnal and, like all scorpions, for unknown reasons fluoresce under UV light. The number of species of scorpions in Australia is not certain. The Australian Museum identifies 29 species, the Victorian Museum increases that to 80 species and some authors claim over 100. This divergence is probably due to the complexity of scorpion anatomy and to the very slight differences between some species. Scorpions, along with spiders, are in the arachnid family. They have four pairs of lungs and four pairs of legs and, despite having up to six pairs of eyes, they rely on vibrations and scent to catch their prey (insects, worms, grubs, termites etc.) which they grasp with their pair of strong pincers (called pedipalps) and, if necessary, subdue with an injection of venom from the sting on the end of the

tail. They then ingest the bodyfluids of their prey. These creatures are well known for their interesting mating dance, (“promenade à deux”) with tails raised high and intertwined, which in reality is not so romantic but rather a wrestle for position. The live-born young are carried on the female’s back for a week or two, then fend for themselves. World-wide there are about 1500 species and, despite their nasty reputation, only 25 or so (found mainly in Africa, Asia and the US) can inject a dose of venom lethal to humans. None of the Australian species are in this group. Stings of our species are painful but not normally dangerous and are best treated with an ice compress. They are very ancient and primitive creatures and go back with little change at least some 450 million years. Since pre-historic times they have been associated with evil and represented Sumerian and Egyptian deities and, quite early, “Scorpio” became one of the signs in the horoscope. In about 900 BC, King Rehoboam, son of King Solomon the Wise, threatened to put aside his horsewhip and instead flog his subjects with scorpions. (How would you do that? Obviously not as wise as his dad!) Note: The specimen shown has a body-length of 25mm, pincers about 20mm and a tail of about 10mm, total length about 55mm. They can grow to over 70mm.

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ave you “lifted the lip” to look at the teeth and gums of your pet lately? Does the smell of a dog or cat’s breath have you pushing them away at arms length? The estimates are that 80-85% of cats and dogs over three years of age have some degree of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria-laden plaque at or just under the gum line. This periodontal disease may range from mild gingivitis (gums that are inflamed and bleed easily) to periodontal ligament damage, to erosion of the bone that forms the “tooth sockets”. Bone erosion can result in loose teeth and, ultimately, tooth loss. In extreme cases, bone erosion can lead to weakening and fracture of the jaw! Periodontal disease is painful. Pets disguise oral pain very well so it is rare for these patients to present to vets with oral pain. Most periodontal disease patients present because of bad breath

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Lessons for Life Global climate students get a local message

Eumundi on show

Liz Stubbs (left), council staff and students after the meeting.

hile climate change is acknowledged as a worldwide phenomenon, it was a global audience that arrived recently to ask what role Sunshine Coast Council plays in dealing with its challenges. A partnership between University of the Sunshine Coast and Council took on an international face when postgraduate students met with council officers who are working on the Climate Change Strategy and the Energy Transition Plan.

Currently studying Masters degrees in Climate Change and Environmental Change Management, the students from nations as diverse as England, Sweden, Nepal and Colombia, heard how the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groundbreaking Climate Change Strategy was developed and endorsed, with an emphasis on how the community contributed. The strategy addresses both climate change and peak oil as twin issues; the solutions for one issue improve the other.

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Volunteers arriving on the Eumundi community bus from across the Sunshine Coast at Discover Eumundi to familiarise themselves with the attractions on offer in Eumundi on a non-market day. The volunteers who work in visitor information centres were taken on a town walk which took in a number of historic sites and local businesses and finished with a light lunch at Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre.

Operating Wednesday Markets for Our Community

Community seniors housing project Our association is quietly taking steps to progress this project. Three years ago a group of interested residents known as Forward Thinkers provided some initial advice to our association and then a decision was taken in principle to work towards the establishment of a community seniors housing complex. Since then we negotiated a bank loan and a large block of land in southern Memorial Dr was acquired under the Ron Anderson Trust. Recently a sub-committee of members met with town planning and architect specialists to assist us formulate some firmer ideas and options and explore what can be done within Council's current rules. The idea is to take a concept plan to a preliminary meeting with Council for feedback about feasibility and approval processes. When this has been achieved, we plan a public meeting to share information with interested residents and to receive feedback about preferences and possibilities for Eumundi. Watch this space! We encourage all families and individuals in our district to join with us in a respectful commemoration of Anzac Day in Eumundi. The community walk gets underway at 7.45am and the service concludes at 9am at the amphitheatre and is followed by a complimentary community breakfast.

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Sport News WANTED “Not-So- Primary School Swimming Secret Millionaire” Championships

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unshine Coast Riding for the Disabled (RDA) is in need of an entrepreneur or perhaps a philanthropic millionaire! Or 2! The RDA has been operating and providing services to over 200 local children and adults from their current facility in Yandina for the past four years. Sadly, the owner has put the property on the market and RDA has been given notice that once a sale is concluded, they will have 60 days to vacate. That means 16 horses, wheelchair ramps, office, tack room, feed storage,round yard and all the associated equipment will be left without a home. The disruption to programs could be immense. Ideally, RDA would love to stay at our current location, or a nearby similar venue, which is central on the Sunshine Coast to all the schools and service organisations who come to our centre. It is also central to the volunteers who dedicate their time each week to ensure the programs continue to run. RDA is in need of more volunteers, especially on a Tuesday morning, to help run their programs for children with a disability. No experience is needed and training is provided. The programs run from 8.30 till 12 noon. For more information on RDA, go to www.sunshinecoastrda.com or phone Matty on 5447 0450 or Jan on 5447 6604.

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Centre is closed Good Friday, Easter Saturday & Easter Sunday Open public holiday hours 10am-4pm on Easter Monday / ANZAC Day and next day, Tuesday

Congratulations

Evan McLean and Emily Lechbridge at the championships. Evan was placed 9th in the state in his freestyle age race.

Swimming club news Sherrie Terkuile

umundi Swimming Club had its break-up and trophy night recently. Trophies and medallions were presented and everyone shared a meal together. Award recipients were: Boy Age Champions: Matthew Lewis, Griffin Willey, Tane Carmont, Evan McLean, Jesse Torok-Williams, James Buk, Isaac Clarke and Dylan Fletchett Girl Age Champions: Angelique Ford, Ava Moroney, Tenaya Carmont, Darcy Condon, Imalia Stirling, Laura Mitton and Amara Chedwidden Most Improved: Matthew Lewis, Nelson Burr, Tane Carmont, Alana Burr, Talya Bolge, Jordy Hill, Amara Chedwidden and Dylan Fletchett Coaches Awards: Tenaya Carmont, Pierce Ludvigsen, James Buk and Claire Nixon Club Champions: Alana Burr and Matthew Lewis It has been a successful season for the club with membership numbers increasing

and competitive members experiencing success at different levels. Recent highlights include: Andrew Cowan competed in the Australian Open Swimming Championships in Sydney. Jack Nixon came fourth in freestyle at the Qld State High School Championships and competed at the Australian Age Championships in Adelaide last week. Evan McLean came ninth in freestyle at the State Primary School Swimming Championships. Non-competitive swimmers have enjoyed the club nights and the friendships they have developed. All have improved their skills and achieved PBs. Many are planning to continue to swim during winter to further develop their skills and keep in touch with their friends. We are all looking forward to the next season which will begin in September.

Raising funds to go to Thailand

Ashley Phillips from Noosa District High. Ashley’s dream is to compete in the Junior Pro World Championship in 2013 in New Zealand, and ultimately at the Olympic games. The Yandina BMX Club competitor is off to Cairns during the Easter break to challenge the BMX Australian Championship. Thursday 14 April 2011

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Congratulations to Eumundi Swimming Club members who celebrated their break-up and trophy night recently. We look forward to resuming club nights in September Congratulations to Andrew and Jack as first Club representatives at national titles - you've done us proud