EG 144 of 26 April 2012

Issue 144 – Thursday 26 April 2012

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

Rescue for Cooroy Mountain Spring Water

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he good news story last week was that Cooroy’s Peter Lavin had signed a contract to acquire the Cooroy Mountain Spring Water businesses from the administrators Kord-Mentha.

The spring water and Wimmers softdrink operations employ around 60 staff and there had been grave concerns that the businesses would be sold off cheaply to a multi-national that might then close the plants and transfer product and infrastructure elsewhere.

It’s a mouthful, Minister

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he Hon Glen Elmes MP is now the Member for Noosa and the state Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs and Minister Assisting the Premier.

The promotion came for Glen just a couple of weeks into the life of the new parliament following the resignation of Minister David Gibson Minister for Police and Community Safety.

Art, music, fun, shopping spree chance, gala event at Body Art Carnivale

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he Australian Body Art Carnivale is just two weeks and plans are coming together well for the two day event on 12 and 13 May. A Eumundi passport including a Carnivale program has been produced providing an opportunity for locals and visitors alike to win a $500 shopping spree in Eumundi! Every time a passport holder spends $10 or more at one of the businesses in the passport they will receive a passport stamp on the entry form – collect six stamps and they can go in the draw to win the $500 shopping spree. The shopping spree includes gift vouchers from the participating businesses. And to make the passport even sweeter it is full of special offers. As well as a passport in this magazine, participating centres have spare supplies of the passport.

Saturday 12 May at the Carnivale is time to kick back and join in the Night Gala Event from 6.30pm until 8.30pm at The Fig Tree restaurant.

Event Manager Danielle Taylor said the event follows the final parades of Saturday’s competitions and is sure to be one of the highlights of the weekend.

“It will be a fabulous way to

Body Art: Becstar Anthony, Image: LisaSista Photography.

submerge yourself in the buzz of the Carnivale, enjoy some great live music, and mingle with artists and models, sponsors and lovers of art,” Danielle said.

The night will be in keeping with the 2012 Carnivale theme of “Under the Sea” – with nautical inspired decorations and artworks.

Guests will enjoy an array of continued on page 6

Property of the week 11 Headwaters Court Yandina Our instructions are to sell this modern home quickly

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Eumundi Combined Community Organisation (ECCO) proudly distributes 4000 copies free each fortnight to all withinThursday postcode 4562 area and at outlets nearby.

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The innovative concept in home fitness developed in our midst by Belli Park's George Lewry and Manena Cardemil-Lewry.

Enjoy exercise, indulge all your senses, revitalise and rejuvenate your body and soul in the privacy of your own home with AquaGym 3000.

• Compact and ideal for patio, garden or indoors • Follow the DVD or create your own exercises • Exercise to stay healthy and to lose weight • Rejuvenate and tone

More information at www.aquagym3000.com.au or Ph 5447 0255 or 0418 712 136

NOOSA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Open Day Wednesday 2 May Meet the Principal & Tours – 9.30am & 11.30am Call now for an obligation free prospectus or personal tour 5447 7808

A Place to See A Place to Discover A Place to Learn A Place to Grow Technology rich environment Air conditioning & bus service

20 Cooroy-Belli Creek Rd Cooroy www.noosacc.qld.edu.au

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Editor's Desk

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nce again I am privileged to be caretaking the editor’s seat at Eumundi Green and as always, between the inevitable quirky aberrations of a newspaper that is the voice of such a diverse and vibrant community, it is a delight.

I am also looking forward, with Joyce, the ECCO board and our small committed team and essential and equally committed volunteers, to welcoming Sacha Hamilton-MacLaren as editor.

Whilst Joyce is around to guide and support Sacha across the transition, we ask you our wonderful readers and advertisers to give us a hand with our first change in editor for the Green in nearly six years.

Sacha will be moving into the seat over the next couple of issues – you can find out a little about her background, experience and love of Eumundi on page 17.

Fran Maguire

Dierdre Dr Eumundi Karen Watkinson

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s returnees from the hot desert conditions of the United Arab Emirates, we were looking for a green and pleasant place to settle at the end of 2008.

Being a previous Sunshine coast dweller, Andrew introduced me to his old stomping grounds of Eudlo and Buderim. I was not impressed.

Then we visited friends who live on Edmundi Range Rd. As we meandered through the village I spied a bookshop, a bakery, a theatre, art galleries and restaurants. All things essential for life. I was hooked. Eumundi it was.

The lovely Audrey from Noosa Hinterland Realty quickly ascertained what we wanted and within a week of looking in the area she brought us to our lovely home in Dierdre Dr. As we drove into the quiet cul-de-sac with its mature-tree bordered properties, and saw the vast array of birds peeking through the leaves at the car, we knew we wanted to live here.

Within a month we were sharing the street with the wallabies, possums, hares and turtles

that roam it at will nibbling the veggie garden we share.

The birds flash colour and sound at us every day and our resident huntsman rules the verandah. A perfect spot in a delightful town.

Community Diary It’s spring in the northern hemisphere and I was fortunate to enjoy hanami, traditional cherry blossom viewing, in Japan.

Thurs 26 April Chamber Networking Night 5.30pm Joe’s Waterhole Ph 5442 7037

Sat 28 April 8am–6pm Polling booths open Council elections

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 contributors include:

Tues 1 May CWA meeting 10am CWA Hall Eumundi Ph 5441 3226

Sat and Sun 12 and 13 May Body Art Carnivale Ph 0403 023 802

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Fran Maguire Acting editor

Karen Watkinson My Street

Trent Harvison

From the Treetops

John Burls

Indee Theatre News

Eumundi Green: taking the essence of Eumundi to the world.

Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Ltd Matt Popplewell Wildlife

Kon Hepers Nature Notes

Nathan Woodcock Computer Coop

Margaret Lawrence Eumundi Green Around the World

This magazine is printed on 100% recycled paper, except the cover and centre pages, which are printed on partly recycled plantation-sourced paper.

Disclaimer (the fine print): All information in Eumundi Green has been written in good faith based on material, verbal or written, provided by contributors. The editor is not obliged to publish every item of information received nor will all letters and articles submitted be published without change because of layout and production considerations. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this publication, the publishers cannot be held responsible for any consequences resulting from omissions or inadvertent errors contained herein. The views expressed therein are not necessarily those of, or endorsed by, the editor or the publisher of Eumundi Green.

Inclusion of any material is in no way to be taken as an endorsement by the publisher of Eumundi Green. Any photographs submitted to Eumundi Green are accepted on the basis that approval has been given for publication by the subjects of the photograph. Advertisers upon and by lodging material with Eumundi Green for publication or authorizing or approving the publication or any material indemnify the publisher and its agents against all liability, claims or proceedings whatsoever.

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Business and Community News Sunshine Coast flight plans all the talk at Business Expo

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unshine Coast Airport will have a presence at the Sunshine Coast Business Expo to share the news of its achievements and future plans, including the reconfiguration underway to accommodate international passengers in preparation for its first ever Air New Zealand scheduled passenger flights commencing 1 July.

This coincides with the airport’s winning of the 2011 Major Airport of the Year award, and the commencement of the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement relating to the airport’s proposed new east-west runway.

General manager Peter Pallot

said, “The future of the airport looks very bright, as we prepare to expand to accommodate increasing international travel as well as our aircraft maintenance facilities; we are currently looking at ways to carve out a share of the mining boom, and continuing to lobby airlines to expand their services from this airport to connect with northern destinations.”

Airport staff will present the update on Thursday 10 May at the Sunshine Coast Business Expo from 11am, and at the Mooloolaba campus of Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 May. Visit www.scbizexpo.com.au for more information.

Bookfest Noosa

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he very popular four day book fest hosted by the Rotary Club of Noosa Heads Daybreak will be held this year from 9am to 4pm on Friday 4 May to Sunday 6 May and from 9am to 12noon on Monday 7 May at Noosa Bicentennial Hall.

There will be the chance to buy good quality pre-loved books at bargain prices and to relax and enjoy a BBQ. Book donations are welcome.

For more information phone 1300 791 226 or go to www. noosaheadsdaybreak.com.au.

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JEN

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DIVISION 9

Working for our community

CREATING JOBS CONNECTING COMMUNITIES

PRESERVING ENVIRONMENT

NO FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT NO CSG MINING NO PARTY POLITICS

For a comprehensive list of my policies Visit: www.jenmazoudier.com.au Mobile: 0417 743 390 Email: vote1@jenmazoudier.com.au Authorised: J. Mazoudier 1 Springfield Ave, Coolum Beach QLD 4573 for Jen Mazoudier (candidate)

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Your Facebook comments about the proposed commercial development behind the Imperial Hotel  Love it!  Can we have Eumundi streetscaped please? It looks a mess at the moment. Why can’t we have some streetscaping similar to Montville?  Yes, and have the main street closed off on Wednesdays and Saturdays?  What about the proposed development at the old Tina Cooper Gallery, wasn’t that supposed to have an IGA? Do we need two?  Access through Etheridge Street for a supermarket may be a bit awkward.  Town needs better mix of shops and supermarket. Would they be able to lease 15 shops plus a further seven other potential sites?

 We need around 70 car parking spaces. Be interesting to see if this meets town plan?  Believe they have allowed for the allotted car spaces, let’s keep an open mind and see what the community and Council think once we get more information.  Very interesting project - love the idea of a gathering spot for locals and visitors to Eumundi — is there any proposal for accommodation above the proposed boutiques so more people could live in town?  Wow! Eumundi has certainty grown up since I lived there. Good to see it’s keeping up with the times.

Like Eumundi Green www. facebook.com/eumundigreen and join the conversation.

Business Clinic Super Contributions – too much super can mean extra tax – don’t get caught

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aps apply to contributions made to your superannuation in a financial year. Any super contributed over a cap amount is subject to extra tax called the Excess Contributions Tax. Last year the tax office collected a whopping $130 million in Excess Contribution Tax purely because people had exceeded contributions to superannuation accounts.

The cap applies to both concessional contributions – contributions which are included in the assessable income of the superannuation fund, and non concessional contributions – contributions that are not included in the assessable income of the superannuation fund.

The concessional cap is currently $25,000 per person per year, with the exception of individuals aged 50 years and older which have been able to contribute $50,000 per year without attracting the Excess Contributions Tax. However, as announced in the 2010–11 Federal Budget from 01 July 2012 and still subject to Royal Assent, the concessional contribution limit for over 50s of $50,000 will only apply if your members balance is less than $500,000.

So after 01 July 2012 if you are over 50, have a balance of more than $500,000 and make concessional contributions over $25,000, then Excess Contributions Tax of 31.5 per cent will apply to the excess along with the standard 15 per cent tax and this dictates that you will be taxed at 46.5 per cent on your excess contributions. Don’t get caught!

Steve Coggin, ABS Views expressed in the Business Clinic are general in nature and not to be relied on as legal, financial or professional advice.

Business Clinic is sponsored by: Commercial, business & residential Quality, straightforward, commercially relevant legal advice 777 Eumundi-Noosa Rd Ph 5471 1300 Thursday 26 April 2012

Community News Sign of the times?

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A Rolls Royce on a tow truck outside our wrecking yard with its immaculate gold emblem on the bonnet gleaming and surrounded by pot holes on a recent wet autumn day. Photo Richard Locke.

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The Broken Book author at Berkelouws

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uthor Susan Johnson visited Berkelouw Books to tell the story behind The Broken Book, her novel about one woman’s passionate struggle to become an artist and written against a backdrop of Sydney, London and the islands of Greece. It has been described as “one of the most powerful and moving Australian novels of recent times”. The book was recently selected by the Berkelouw Books book club who assisted in organising the event.

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Our cafe–restaurant directory great food, great locals

Food @ Eumundi

Best fresh produce, two multi award-winning chefs Private functions & catering OPEN B'fast & lunch Wed-Sat plus Sunday brunch 1/104 Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 7072 BYO • GF • TA • ✿ •  • F

The Fig Tree

Restaurant and tapas bar Catering your place or ours Locally sourced & organic OPEN Open early each day and at 5pm Thurs, Fri & Sat for tapas 86 Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 8555 • GF • TA • ✿ • F

READY TO LISTEN PREPARED TO ACT

Azzurro

Cafe, restaurant, cocktail bar Mediterranean Alfresco OPEN B'fast from 8am Wed, Sat, Sun. Lunch 11am-2.30pm Wed to Sun. Dinner Wed to Sat 6pm-9pm 69 Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 7766 • BYO • GF • TA • ✿ •  • F

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Fiona's Fancies

Exquisite patisserie, speciality cakes, savouries, coffee OPEN Tues-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm, closed Sun & Mon 87 Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 7789 GF • TA • ✿ • F

Sala Thai

Café & Restaurant Dine on the deck, function catering OPEN Mon 4pm-9pm, Tues-Sun 11am-9pm 102 Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 8806 BYO • GF • TA • ✿ •  • F

Community bus runs into Eumundi and home between 5pm and 9pm on Fri and Sat Bookings 0488 322 323

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Community News Safe pools and spas

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unshine Coast Council encourages the installation of fully compliant safety barriers around swimming areas as they make pools and spas safe and fun for everyone.

Manager Building Services Steven Tucker said having the right safety barriers around pools and spas is essential for saving lives and preventing injuries.

“That’s why pool safety certificates are required by law,” he said.

“Under current State Government legislation, if you are selling or renting a property with a swimming pool, you must attain a pool safety certificate from a licensed pool safety inspector.

“Pool owners not selling or leasing a property have until 30 November 2015 to comply with the new pool fence safety standard.

“This standard applies to pools associated with houses and also applies to units, hotels, motels,

backpacker hostels, caravan parks and mobile van parks.”

The standard prescribes safe swimming areas to have a safety barrier with an effective height of 1200mm from top to bottom and gates that open away from the pool enclosure and self close and self latch from any stationary position.

Further, there can be no climbable objects outside the barrier within the quadrant radius of 1200mm measured out and down from the barrier. This includes tree limbs, outdoor furniture, pot plants, or anything that can be climbed over to access the swimming enclosure. Windows that open into the swimming enclosure with a sill height of less than 1200mm require permanently fixed security screens. Lastly, there is a requirement that there is a clearly displayed resuscitation sign within the pool enclosure that includes the emergency number 000 and instructions for resuscitating infants, children and adults.

From the Treetops Trent Harvison

Invitation to Eumundi Wildlife Centre fundraiser

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ohn Cantwell AO DSC, MajorGeneral (Retired) is guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Cooroy’s fundraiser to be held on Monday 14 May at the Cooroy Bowls Club from 6pm. Ticket is $20 per person includes a light supper. Reservations essential secretary@cooroyrotary.org.au or 5442 5991.

John Cantwell retired to Cooroy from his position as Commander of all Australian forces in Afghanistan and the wider Middle East area of operations. He will speak on Australia’s role in Afghanistan, progress, what diggers actually do there and what Australia has achieved for local Afghans.

Art, music, fun, shopping spree chance, gala event continued from p1 delicious canapés and drinks (each ticket entitles guest to a welcome cocktail and two drinks).

Tickets are $35 per person.

To purchase via credit card, visit website www.australianbodyart. com.au or visit Discover Eumundi

A community garden for Eumundi

Police Beat Blair Doran

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ure, Eumundi has it all – world class markets, two pubs, art, restaurants, great school, and great people. But what could make it truly exceptional would be a community garden.

The community garden would be a place for everyone to come and meet, laugh and play in the sunshine and get their hands dirty while growing their own produce.

Growing your own means you’ll be in tune with the seasons, learning about the environment, eating fresh produce and cutting down on the food miles that food needs to travel from the farm to the plate.

And the best bit? You’ll be meeting new people and reestablishing old friendships.

Because a community garden is just that – a garden for the community. In an era where we often don’t know our neighbours, have more friends on-line than we do in real life, and are becoming disconnected from the people that we should be close to, a community garden is a fantastic place for us

all to share and grow in a convivial and relaxed environment.

Those of you with kids at Eumundi School will know of the excellent work undertaken by school staff – especially John Gemmell, and students in their huge edible garden. John was instrumental in securing $250,000 for an outdoor classroom to work with our kids in developing healthy lifestyles.

Community gardens are already blooming on the coast in Cooroy, Cotton Tree, Yandina, Peregian, Maleny, Cotton Tree, with one about to commence at Tewantin. Produce from these gardens is shared by the gardeners, with workshops and professionals helping gardeners build on their skills and branching out into cooking, building pizza ovens etc.

So come on – join me in getting our hands dirty and getting the Eumundi Community Garden off the ground – hey, if we don’t know what we’re doing – we can always get the Eumundi School kids to show us how!

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

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e have continued our investigations into the recent spree of break-and-enters in the Doonan, Verrierdale and Eumundi areas. We have interviewed a couple of suspects and at this stage no charges have been laid.

Any further information would be greatly appreciated.

We are particularly interested in hearing from anyone seeing people driving or walking around acting suspiciously. Quite often these people will walk into a property pretending to be looking for someone and if spoken to will fabricate a story of looking for an old friend or a particular street. If this happens, simply recording the registration number if they are in a vehicle or a description of them and letting us know could result in the arrest of a person for a number of matters and provide us with the evidence we may need.

It is also timely to remind

Heritage and Visitor Information Centre for payment by cash or cheque.

And if the night is still too young to sleep, the Saturday night show at Joe’s Waterhole features popular Katie Noonan.

residents of the importance in securing their premises when they are away from them. All too often these criminals are presented with an easy target when people become complacent and forget to lock up.

On traffic matters, as a result of a spate of recent accidents, we will continue our speed enforcement of Eumundi Noosa Rd. The speed limit is (and has been for some time) 80 kph, and we will be enforcing this limit in the coming weeks and months in an effort to reduce these accidents.

Most residents do the right thing and continue to help keep our streets safe, however there are still some who have no regard for these speed limits and they are the people we will be targeting.

If anyone can assist us with information regarding the recent break-and-enters, they are urged to contact us on 5442 8222.

EUMUNDI POLICE 5442 8222 Thursday 26 April 2012

Community News Back “down south” for a fleeting visit Special time for Berkelouw Café family

Sue Langdon and Ian Benjamin ex Eumundi Photo Hut operators sharing a photo presentation of life in Elcho Island where they are both working.

Dorothy Chote (second from left) with her son Alex (centre) and his bride Natalie at Rainbow Beach last month. The other men in suits are Alex’s brothers Matt and Nick. All three men are sometimes at the busy Memorial Dr Cafe.

News in brief New and continuing volunteers are welcome at the next weed day for the Eumundi Conservation Park on 5 May 2012 from 2pm to 4pm at the Verrierdale Forest Rd gate.

Sunshine Coast Council is calling for volunteers interested in enrolling in accredited training in May to become an adult literacy tutor in the Noosa region.

Volunteer literacy tutor training courses will be held at Noosa Library on 14 May and Cooroy Library on 16 May. Enquiries Noosa Library on 5442 4411, Cooroy Library 5454 9000 or visit www.library.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au.

Sunshine Coast Council will present a free Living safely in the Local Community information

session at Maroochydore Library on 30 April to provide tips and advice on how to avoid becoming a crime target. Police Sergeant Diane Kirkman will present a range of strategies to maximise safety, covering safety in the home, out and about, identity theft, and safety on public transport and in the car. Book by visiting the library events calendar at www.library. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Food and recipe websites have shown huge increases in visitor numbers. Recent Roy Morgan research reports that in the five years since 2006, the number of Australians 14+ who visited at least one of the leading websites in the last four weeks increased almost ten-fold, from 138,000 in 2006 to nearly 1.51 million (8.1 per cent) in 2011.

Under new management

A new taste sensation has arrived at Eumundi Delights

with the introduction of dine-in and takeaway authentic curries and naan bread, cooked by Indian chefs, using the freshest herbs and spices to create dishes packed full of flavour.

700gm RUMP SPECIAL Served with mash, vegetables or salad Only $25

FAMILY PACKS Your choice of our great curry and pasta varieties delivered to your door!

Basic pack $15 meal for 2 Four pack $35 meal for 4 Large pack $45 meal for 6

KIDS MEAL DEAL Cheeseburger & can of drink Only $5.50

Free local delivery for orders over $35

Shop 7, 77 Eumundi Memorial Dr Eumundi - Phone orders available 5442 7610

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 5.30am-5.30pm Evenings: Fri and Sat 6pm-10.30pm Sunday: Closed Thursday 26 April 2012

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Your Say Check CSG stand before you vote!

I was pleased to read Div 9 candidate Jen Mazoudier has called for the complete ban on coal seam gas (CSG) extraction and coal mining on the Sunshine Coast and hinterland. For all the reasons she has outlined in your issue of 29 March.

I strongly suggest each voter find out by ringing each candidate before Saturday what his or her policy is going to be on CSG for the Sunshine Coast and will they move that the Sunshine Coast Council demand the state government ban mining for coal and CSG in our region.

The area is unique and too precious to allow mining companies to come in, dig enormous holes, ruin our agricultural land, rivers, underground water, tourism, fishing and wildlife. Please remember there is no way to undo the enormous damage mining will cause. Greedy mining companies often from other countries already have their eyes on the Sunshine Coast and hinterland.

We must act now before it is too late. Ring your preferred candidate before Saturday.

Coral Daly Belli Park

Action on dingos Following responses from many residents of Eerwah Vale and North Arm, a residents meeting is planned to discuss the dingo and dog problems with Council Pest Controller Peter Bell.

Several pets have been attacked, while livestock, especially calves, have been killed recently.

One particular pair, who look to be pure dingo, have become especially bold lately, coming right up to houses and seem unafraid of humans.

Mr Bell will present suggestions to handle the problem and hopes residents will discuss their ideas so that a solution can be found which is also safe for the area.

Once a venue and date is arranged, further information will be published. Anyone interested in attending please give me a call on 5442 8255 before 1 May. Eileen Walder Eerwah Vale Candidates should declare financial backers I attended the recent Mayoral Forum and was unimpressed by some candidates’ response to the question as to who was funding their campaigns.

The Crime and Misconduct

EUMUNDI square For shopping with flair

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COMING UP Sunday 29 Apr and Sunday 6 May

WORK AVAILABLE

LOST DOG – $500 REWARD

Car cleaner two cars $50 fortnightly 5471 1962

Maltese Terrier Sadly missed by family Ph Jacqui 0419 705 050

WORK WANTED

 90 boutiques Eumundi Square for shopping with a difference and Easter specials  Discover Eumundi 10am–2pm My Tree 2012 photography competition, display of 2010 entries and Vintage Buttons and Bags collectors corner

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 Enjoy lunch at one of Eumundi’s celebrated eateries

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Bouquets for our government regulators The recent approval of a brewery at Eumundi Winery was the result of a productive co-operation between the officers of the three levels of Government, all of whom recognised the importance of facilitating the development of a new rural industry.

Cr Lew Brennan and his team at $8 per line payable on lodgement either by phone credit card or to Eumundi Green BSB 633 108 Account 138 935 689.

See deadline details page 3.

Gardening, painting, cleaning & other odd jobs. Reliable, anything considered, $20 per hr 0429 391389

 Tina Cooper Gallery central Memorial Dr now open 9am–2pm

Commission, after investigating developer influence and donations for the Gold Coast City Council, made a recommendation that candidates should reveal who donated to their campaign before a local government election.

Presently, people vote for a candidate and only find out some months later who bank-rolled them.

Some candidates in Division 9 are spending up big with billboards and purpose-designed truck and trailer signage.

I call on all candidates to be specific about their funding sources prior to Election Day, 28 April.

I will start the ball rolling by stating that I have totally funded my campaign myself and have not received any donations.

Jen Mazoudier Candidate division 9

4 BR house Doonan ocean views currently rented $440pw avail 23 May Sue 0411 300 412

SERVICES & NOTICES Sewing, mending & alterations Doonan Ph 0424 182 624 ................................................................

Designer dressmaking & alterations Karyn 0457 232 628 ................................................................

Tutor maths etc 0418 544 228 ................................................................

Waxing, shellac hands and toes Eerwah Vale Cecilia 0409 942 422 ...............................................................

JP service at Discover Eumundi every Sat 9am–10.30am

the Economic Development group at Council, the Maroochydore officer of Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, and State Liquor Licensing officials worked together to streamline the complex red tape regulating this industry. The new licences and approvals allow the production of Eumundi beer, sugar cane alcoholic beverages, rum precursor and tropical fruit liqueurs.

Gerry Humphrey Eumundi Winery and Brewery A waste of ratepayers’ money?

From my recent doorknocking travels, it seems Cr Blumel’s plan to take council meetings to the people throughout the region in the form of quarterly forums is not popular. While my Division 9 folk accept a “meet the people” concept might have merit, they tell me it’s just another waste of ratepayers’ money.

It seems residents want face-toface meetings just with their local councillor. They believe the forums will become an expensive, timeconsuming media opportunity for those seeking the spotlight.

They claim it has all been done before and suggest there is no place for it at a time when residents expect value for their ratepayers’ dollar.

Steve Robinson Candidate for Division 9

Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Inc EQUESTRIAN AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Now open at 2 Monak Rd North Arm Recreation, therapeutic & educational programs for children and adults

Ph 5447 6604 or 5447 0450

admin@sunshinecoastrda.com www.sunshinecoastrda.com

Don’t forget

Mothers Day

Sunday 13 May

Murphy & Nowland Wholesale Nursery

Open to the public Mon–Fri 7.30am–4pm Sat 8am–2pm Large variety of exotic and native trees, shrubs, palms and ground covers

Ph 5447 6722

190 Lake McDonald Dr Cooroy www.cooroynursery.webs.com

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School News Noosa High does Plates for Mates

Renowned children’s writer at school

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orty-five Eumundi State School Years 1 to 4 students and 20 parents joined children’s writer and illustrator Alison Lester in an art workshop in the school library last week. Alison demonstrated easy drawing and watercolour techniques with which the children created artwork inspired by her book Magic Beach. Alison, a former art teacher, published

her first children’s novel The Quicksand Pony in 1997 and is known for Are We There Yet? in which she tells the tale of how she and her husband travelled around Australia with their three children.

Alison spends part of each year in schools in remote Australia where she uses her books to help children and adults write and draw about their lives.

Two happy students from Noosa District State High School’s on the job for the Plate for Mates Fundraiser held on 16 April. The school raised $893 for the Matt Golinski Appeal and the McComb Foundation (Burns Research).

Make over for Steiner cottage

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oonan’s Noosa Pengari Steiner School has converted an old cottage with many small and quite dark rooms into two new classrooms to accommodate their high school students.

Local Steve Campbell of Campbell Building Designs has assisted with the project which epitomises good sustainable design principles working for the

better of all. The new rooms are filled with natural light and now have good cross flow ventilation making the students and teachers a lot happier.

The cottage has been fitted out with LED lighting, ceiling fans, materials were recycled where possible and natural paints were used inside and out for student and teacher wellbeing.

Funding assistance for community organisations

Steven Campbell

Sustainable Building Designer  architectural drawings  energy assessments  council approved plans  3d modeling

www.campbellbuildingdesigns.com.au

Ph 0428 762 230 or 5471 0571 Thursday 26 April 2012

Visit council’s website for guidelines and to apply online.

Speak to a Grants Officer for further information or assistance: • 07 5441 8616 • grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Applications close 5pm Thursday 31 May 2012

www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/grants

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Market Drum Market Chef back on the menu

Stallies’ Easter hats

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rancelle Burkitt (right) won the Easter Bonnet competition at the markets with this highly creative millinery masterpiece.

It certainly reflects the talent of artist Francelle who is known for her colourful and dramatic work from sultry nudes to beach and ocean themes.

Two of the creative runnersup were Eumundi Square traders Julie from The TShirt Dude (left) and Kait from Pinocchio’s Workshop.

Leigh Darlington with the Look Now Training team.

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arket Chef returned to the Original Eumundi Markets last week for its 2012 season.

Leigh Darlington, of Asian Street Food at the markets and previously Spirit House and Sails, guided teams from Good Shepherd Lutheran College and Look Now Training in the day’s theme of contemporary Australian, Good Shepherd taking the heat.

In the second cook-off, led

by Phil Scott of Manna-ism and formerly of Pilu, St Andrew’s Anglican College took the heat from Burnside High School.

Extra pressure was put on the teams as news crews from Channels 7 and 9 filmed their culinary skills.

Market Chef will continue through the winter on Wednesday mornings during term time, to culminate in the grand final on 15 August.

Next week’s heats will focus on Vietnamese cooking with teams from United Synergies in Noosa and Caloundra taking on young chefs from St Teresa’s Catholic College and Unity Caloundra.

Go to www.eumundimarkets. com.au for information.

STEVE ROBINSON New face ... fresh ideas

My experience RAAF for 19 years – Including Commanding Officer (Supply) RAAF Townsville and F-111 fighter support Senior Management for 16 years on the Sunshine Coast • Government – Regional Manager Building Services Authority (BSA) (for home owners) • Business – Regional Manager Master Builders (for members) Qualifications – Masters of Business Administration (MBA) plus others

My background

Experience to deliver

Age 54, married to Jeanne for 27 years Live on small acreage in Bli Bli Enjoy family, horse riding, camping, tennis, the beach and time spent with our dogs

What do I stand for?

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs... my No 1 priority A more effective local council; • A better deal for residents • Reduce red tape • Support for local businesses Using my skills and experience to

“Deliver for Division 9” “I have never been a member of a political party and am not representing any special interest groups”

DIVISION 9 www.robinsondiv9.com Authorised by Jeanne Robinson, 139 Lefoes Road, Bli Bli Q. 4560

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Thursday 26 April 2012

Arts Scene Indee Theatre News John Burls Sherlock Holmes adventure

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ll those who enjoy a good mystery thriller should make a diary note for the last weekend of May and the first weekend of June at The Indee.

Night Train To Terror is a Sherlock Holmes adventure in which the world’s greatest detective has but a few hours to solve two murders, two assaults, an attempt to steal the world’s largest diamond, and a deeply puzzling mystery.

The action takes place as the overnight express steams between London and Edinburgh. Onboard is the most wanted international jewel thief on earth, hunted by Interpol. He’s out to get the world’s largest diamond, Star of Rome.

Also on board, to safeguard the diamond, is Sherlock Holmes and his friend and confidante, Dr Watson.

Add to the mix a chief inspector from New Scotland Yard, some petty criminals, a titled lady and her niece and a disappearing passenger, and there’s action and mystery aplenty, with a sting in the tail from left field.

The strong ensemble cast includes Luke Lanham, Lindley Moon, Keith Souter, Ruth Montgomery and Sean McBride, plus Josh Watson, Anita Tilly and Inger Vinogradov.

The intriguing set was designed by veteran Indee actor Eddie Ellis and when completed will be a full-sized one-third of a steamtrain carriage, comprising four compartments and a luggage van.

Night Train To Terror is another Century Special depicting entertainment eras that occurred during the 100 years of the School of Arts Hall – this one set in the 40s.

Performances are 7.30pm Friday and Saturday, 25 and 26 May, and 1 and 2 June, plus 2pm Sunday 27 May and 5pm Sunday 3 June.

Tickets (nights) are $20, concessions $18, with Sundays $18.

Bookings have opened and are steaming along nicely (bad pun). To make sure of your seats, call 5472 8200 or book online at eumundilivetheatre.com.

Amy Clarke exhibits Terrain

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umundi artist Amy Clarke’s first solo exhibition is at The Gallery Eumundi, 235 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.

Gallery Director Karen Beardsley says, “Amy’s abstract work is an unconscious revelation of her internal landscape and that surrounding her. The

work conveys bold and strong landscapes with forms, lines and colour, yet soft and subtle atmosphere appear frequently to transport us into the beauty of her work.”

Exhibition dates are 1 May to 20 May with opening night 5 May at 6pm.

The Taste of Art Exhibition

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ocal artists’ work, combined with the Harbourside Gallery’s exhibition of local entries to the Archibald, Wynne & Sulman Art Awards is shaping up to be one of the biggest ever art events in Noosa.

Friends of Noosa Regional Gallery Vice-President Beatrice Prost says more than 60 artists’ 2D and 3D work will be held under cover at the Noosa Marina.

“This is now the biggest art event for local art lovers, as they can also drop into the Noosa Regional Galley and see architect John Mainwaring’s personal art collection.”

The Friends exhibition continues until Sunday 29 April when the $250 People’s Choice Award will be announced at the closing day Soiree at 4pm, when the raffles will also be drawn.

Campfire storytelling

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s part of the National Year of Reading the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre will be hosting Alison Lester’s Are We There Yet? touring exhibition from 20 April to 12 May 2012.

This will be the first opportunity to see some of Australia’s favourite picture book art at close

quarters. The exhibition shows both the original illustrations as well as the preliminary and developmental stages in the making of the book.

For further information contact the Cooroy Library on 5454 9000, or Butter Factory Arts Centre on 5454 9050.

Council takes out national arts award

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Veteran actor Eddie Ellis (right) shows Luke Lanham (Sherlock Holmes) the scale model set for Night Train to Terror that he has designed and is currently building.

For theatre bookings, please phone 5472 8200

unshine Coast Council has won the Active Arts category of the 2012 National Awards for Local Government, designed to recognise and reward local councils for their work in supporting their communities.

Executive Director of Community Services, Coralie Nichols said this award is a wonderful acknowledgement of Council’s regional achievements attained.

“We were chosen for our

innovation and best practice, how we deliver services and celebrate green art in the community,” she said.

“Floating Land, Festival of the Waters, TreeLine, Projections, Kids Teaching Kids conference, Green June and the Glossies are some of the green art programs that showcase and celebrate the environment by using materials and processes that avoid an adverse environmental impact.”

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Special Nights at our Restaurants

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wo of Eumundi’s eateries put on special evenings over the last two weeks, all of which have been enthusiastically supported by locals and their regular diners.

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essica and Scott Hardy of Food@Eumundi joined Plates for Mates with a degustation evening on Saturday 14 April and a second to follow at the end of the month.

Plates for Mates is a national fundraising initiative set up by a group of leading chefs to help their mate, local celebrity chef Matt Golinski who lost his wife Rachael and their daughters Starlia, Willow and Sage in a tragic Boxing Day fire. Matt is recovering from 40 per cent burns. Proceeds from events such as Jess and Scott’s evenings will go to the Matt Golinski Recovery Fund and

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the McComb Foundation that conducts research into burns recovery.

Plates for Mates have given Jess and Scott two plates signed by celebrity chefs that they are raffling for the cause. You can buy tickets at Food@Eumundi until 30 April.

Jess and Scott said they really appreciate the great support from their regular diners for their two degustation dinners, both of which quickly were booked out, and for their support for Matt.

More at www.platesformates. com.au and www.www.mccomb. org.au and for another Plates for Mates event go to page 9.

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ang and John Etheridge of Sala Thai celebrated Songkran, Thai new year, with three special evening events that entertained close to 200 guests.

John said they were so inspired by the response to their Songkran dinner last year they wanted to run it again.

Over several courses of a Thai banquet guests were entertained with the Bamboo Rice Box dance

from northeast Thailand and a fashion show of Thai dress through the years. Diners were also invited to honour elderly guests in a Songkran water blessing tradition.

“Thank you to our customers for joining us to celebrate Thai new year,” Jang said. “We’ve been encouraged to think about celebrating Loy Kra Tong, the Thai Floating Festival, in November.”

Thursday 26 April 2012

Council candidates Out and About

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ast week council election candidates were out and about in perfect autumn weather: mayoral candidate Brett Winkler with Eumundi Square’s Fresh Roast Coffee’s Warren and Sarina for a coffee; Division 10 candidate Emilia Johnson outside Eumundi servo unable to buy fuel; Division 9 candidates Steven Robinson, with Benny Pike, Greg Fahey delivering brochures with his choice of vehicles; and Jen Mazoudier sharing a discussion with outgoing councillor Vivien Griffin. Vivien said, “Jen is the most of impressive of the Division 9 candidates due to her genuine commitment, demonstrated past work and life achievement.”

Linda Morrell

Division 9

With your support, I will work with energy and enthusiasm. I have a wide breadth of experiences and will be a strong voice for Division 9.

I am a local business owner in computing technologies teaching home use and office skills. One major objective will be to gain extensive provisions for adequate job training skills, education, and community health and well being. I am a keen supporter of looking out for our local environment and working with self help community groups.

I have a proud record of volunteer work as a Rotarian (Director of Administration), particularly in fundraising events and with local computer clubs in several locations.

I am a hard worker with the ability to get things done.

I will fight for job creation: ◆ Conservation, recreation, environment ◆ Biodiversity protection ◆ Programs to keep youth in the community ◆ Unified approach to business and tourism ◆ Prudence in maintenance and renewal programs ◆ Aged care strategies ◆ Associations and community groups to work together

I will fight for better infrastructure: ◆ Balance services to keep in line with population levels ◆ Support viable planning requests and transport ideas ◆ Continued support for existing walk ways, bike ways ◆ Aim to keep infrastructure in line with public demand ◆ Protect heritage and enhance links with tourism ◆ Support streetscape improvements and community spaces ◆ Lobby for increased state and federal government funding

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Celebrate Food Autumn pickles Fran Maguire

Chappy’s Piccalilli

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An English relish inspired by Indian food brought back from the Empire, the name piccalilli started to appear in the 18th century. Eumundi Green volunteer David Chapman became a “colonial” a few years ago but he still makes this favourite pickle when he can’t find the distinctive English flavour. It goes well with cold meats and that Pommie speciality that bemuses many Australians, the cold Melton Mowbray pork pie.

Preparation starts the day before cooking. Makes about 4 x 500g jars.

ickling end-of-summer fruit and vegetables to liven up meals through the winter is a longstanding autumn tradition. Like cooking on the barbie, I frequently find chutney-and relish-making is a male pursuit.

Northern hemisphere pickles and relishes mature nicely in time for Christmas and while most pickles and chutneys keep well for up to a year, you could add these recipes to a Christmas in July menu. If, that is, the ready-to-eat piccalilli lasts that long.

John’s zucchini mustard pickles John Turnbull contributed this perennial favourite made with store cupboard ingredients. Thanks to ex-Eumundi stallholder Trish Gabbana, from Kadanga, for the recipe. Makes about 4 x 500g jars.

Ingredients 1kg zucchini thinly sliced 500g onions sliced 2 cups white vinegar 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 tsp dry mustard 2 tsp curry powder 2 tsp salt 1 cup sugar 1 tblsp cornflour

Mix cornflour to a smooth paste with the remaining ½ cup of vinegar, and add to zucchini mixture.

Stir until mixture boils and thickens. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Pour into hot, sterilised jars. Top with waxed discs and seal.

Method Put zucchini and onions in a saucepan with 1 cup vinegar.

Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes covered.

Combine turmeric, mustard and curry powders and salt, mix to a smooth paste with ½ cup of remaining vinegar.

Add paste to zucchini mixture with the sugar on simmering heat, and stir until sugar dissolves.

Simmer 5 minutes uncovered.

Ingredients 1 small cauliflower divided into florets 500g small pickling onions 1 medium onion finely diced 2 under-ripe tomatoes finely diced 1 medium continental cucumber deseeded and finely cubed 4 medium zucchini finely cubed 2 cups green beans cut into small pieces 2 cups boiling water 1 cup coarse salt 6 cups cold water 6 tblsp plain flour 6 tsp mustard powder 2 tsp turmeric powder 3 tsp powdered ginger 4 cups malt vinegar ¼ cup sugar Method Combine all cut vegetables in a

large bowl.

Dissolve salt in 2 cups of boiling water in a large jug, then add 6 cups of cold water. Add salted water to the vegetables.

Cover and chill for 24 hours, frequently turning the vegetables in the brine.

Drain vegetables and set aside.

Combine flour, mustard, turmeric and ginger powders in a small bowl.

Add ½ cup vinegar and stir to form a smooth paste.

Transfer paste to a large saucepan, and gradually stir in remaining vinegar.

Heat vinegar mix to boiling, then add sugar and vegetables.

Simmer 5 minutes.

Spoon into hot sterilised jars.

Top with waxed discs and seal.

Piccalilli is ready after 24 hours.

Pickled okra A relatively quick and easy recipe that gives an unusual end result, this pickle fits well into a nibblies tray. This version uses apple cider vinegar but any cooking vinegar can be used. Preparation starts the night before cooking. Makes about 2 x 500g jars.

Ingredients 450g small okra left whole 4 cloves garlic peeled 725ml apple cider vinegar 110g light soft brown sugar 1 tblsp sea salt Method Wash okra, place in colander, and sprinkle with salt.

Cover with clean tea towel, place colander on a large bowl and leave overnight.

Rinse okra, press out any excess moisture, dry with a clean tea towel, then spread out on a tea towel to dry thoroughly.

Pack okra into hot, sterilised jars with the garlic cloves.

Slowly bring vinegar to the boil in a saucepan with the sugar, then boil for 3 minutes.

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Pour vinegar over okra in each jar, covering it completely. Swivel upright jars gently to expel air.

Press okra down so it’s covered completely with vinegar. Top with waxed discs and seal. Mature for 3 months.

Pickling tips If not using preserving jars with rubber seals, use jars with plasticcoated lids as vinegar can corrode metal.

Easy sterilising for jars: wash jars and lids and rinse well in warm water; dry thoroughly with a clean cloth and place jars on a baking tray in a 180C oven for a minimum of 5 minutes. (Do not include the rubber seals or plastic-coated lids.)

Add pickles or relish while the jars are still hot.

Store pickles and relish in a cool, dry, dark spot.

Refrigerate after opening.

Thursday 26 April 2012

Health and Lifestyle Bottled water consumption slows

Fundraising for Frankee-Lee

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s efforts to curb the consumption of bottled water for environmental reasons continue around Australia and the world, it appears that fewer Australians are now drinking bottled water. Five years ago (in 2007), 26 per cent of the Australian population consumed bottled water, compared to 23 per cent in 2011.

These are the latest findings from the Roy Morgan Research Non-Alcoholic Drinks Survey, which also included soft drinks, juices, energy drinks, sports drinks and many others.

Bottled water bans are now in place in the NSW town of Bundanoon, the University of

Canberra, the Southbank campus of the Victorian College of Arts and the Monte Sant Angelo Mercy College in Sydney. In North America, many colleges are also considering banning or restricting the sale of bottled water. These bans and their associated publicity are likely to impact further on bottled water consumption.

The largest declines have come from the 25-34 year age group (36 per cent in 2007 to 29 per cent in 2011) and the 14-25 year age group (35 per cent in 2007 down to 31 per cent in 2011).

Lesser declines were seen among older age groups that typically have lower proportions of bottled water drinkers.

Health Matters Are you feeling tired, exhausted, have aching joints and/or muscles, increasing allergies, lacking vitality and feeling generally overwhelmed? These are common symptoms of “modern living”. There are several reasons that could be making you feel like this. The body is always trying to tell you something!

These can be identified by your symptoms and pathology results.

The good news is that it can then be treated. A common scenario is adrenal exhaustion which has a trigger effect on the thyroid gland and all the body’s systems. Long term stressors of our lives slowly weaken our adrenal glands.

The Centre is now able to provide IV vitamin therapy as well as saliva testing for all hormones, including the adrenals. Please note that intravenous vitamin therapy is not a Medicare funded procedure. Please call for all pricing enquiries.

fundraising auction with over 80 items will be held this Saturday 28 April at the Tewantin RSL at the Diggers Bar. Items include sports memorabilia, gym memberships, holidays, restaurant and hair salon vouchers, and a chef from Ricky’s to do a home dinner party.

Entry of $10 includes nibbles, entertainment and bidding card.

To book phone Emma on 0428 313 932. The fundraiser is for Frankee-Lee to travel and have medical treatment in the United States twice to try to overcome bilateral deafness due to being born without any ear canals.

The Chris Walter Foundation will also host a fundraiser meal

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We provide a free confidential and professional counselling service for families affected by domestic violence – whether it is physical, emotional, financial, or social abuse. Counselling for other issues and referrals also offered.

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for Frankee-Lee on 23 June at the Noosa Yacht Club. For more details please contact Sue on 0400 703 968.

Solicitors Family law, criminal law, drink driving, wills and estates Ph 5449 7993 • M 0400 784 754 www.oceanlegal.com.au

Self Managed Superannuation Fund Specialist Accredited Advisor Free consultation Find out what a SMSF is Find out if a SMSF will suit you SMSF tax strategies Ph Steve 0448 857 532 or 5449 9004

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To find out how your home can be cleaner, healthier and happier please contact Nicole Mecklem on 07 54711964 or 0457 352 735.

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In the Spotlight Welcome back Lyn and Ken Fran Maguire

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s I talk with Lyn and Ken Hodges on their shady deck, it is clear that their life together has been and continues to be, one of commitment to service.

Lyn Armstrong met Ken Hodges in New Caledonia in 1977 where she was working for the Department of Foreign Affairs when his Australian Navy ship made a stop on its return from Hawaii.

Within three days they were engaged and before the year was out they had married and set up home in Brisbane.

They have now returned to their home in Eumundi after six years working in community-based roles in NT. Previously they lived in Canberra, Darwin and Singapore as a naval family with children Peter and Catherine, until back in civilian life in Canberra in 1996 Ken worked at the Australian Property Institute and Lyn at Canberra Hospital.

“It was a busy time with work and kids,” Lyn says. “One day in 1999 Ken and I agreed ‘There’s got to be something better than this’.”

The “something better” was Eumundi.

They came “on spec” with no jobs to go to, too young to retire and with a mortgage to pay. “As it turns out it was just a fantastic life choice,” Lyn says.

They transferred their Canberra Rotary membership to the Cooroy branch where they acted as officers including both having terms as president.

After “stumbling upon” Aboriginal communities when looking for jobs that would enable them to combine their community commitment with paid work, Ken says their first move to a remote community where he was CEO to the council fulfilled their need to give something back, but they weren’t ready for it.

After a year in Darwin he was

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appointed CEO of the Ramingining Homelands Resource Centre Aboriginal Corporation, a remote community of about 600 people.

“It was an absolutely fascinating time,” Lyn says. “At the end of it we felt we had really given it as much as we could.”

One of their proudest achievements was setting up an air service at which Lyn is pictured in her job at the check-in desk.

“We feel very privileged to have lived with them and have an understanding of their issues,” Lyn says. “We would love it if people who are interacting with Indigenous people could really come to understand and take into account the significant connection with land and country.”

Since their return Ken has become voluntary coordinator to

four committees established to ensure the Wildlife Centre has a secure future. They have rejoined Cooroy Rotary where Lyn will take up the role of president from July 2013.

Lyn enthuses about the resources for fitness and wellness that they find in Eumundi: “Our personal trainer, Lucy, Dr Carlos, the butcher and the markets – what we have here is the wherewithal to really restore and nurture the body and mind.”

“Eumundi Green wasn’t here before we left, though later we kept up to date by reading it online – it was lovely to have that,” Ken says. “There are new faces, ours included, but Eumundi retains its village atmosphere and that’s one of its charms. It’s good to see the ANZAC Day tradition continuing after being on the committee to bring it back.”

“Of course the swimming pool wasn’t here,” Lyn says, Ken adding it was a fantastic achievement.

With their strong commitment to community we are sure to hear and see more of Lyn and Ken as they continue to become involved around town.

Operating Wednesday Markets for Our Community

Hey Eumundi kids, here's some fun!

Come and get your hands dirty at the kids program at this year's body art event. You can start now on your entries for the All Dolled Up competition, to paint and/or decorate a doll (like Barbie, Ken, Bratz) with an Under The Sea theme.

There will be a workshop on 12 and 13 May where people can come, get a doll and decorate it during the weekend. Locals can also bring pre-completed dolls to the workshop to enter.

The dolls will be displayed all weekend until the judging at 2.30pm Sunday 13 May. Anyone can enter, a separate prize for best under 15yrs entry. Entry to the workshop $7.

Entry with BYO doll $5.

Workshop times are Saturday 9am−3.30pm and Sunday 9am−2.30pm. More info: www.australianbodyart.com.au/competitions/alldolledup or any questions email alldolledup@iprimus.com.au.

EDCA is pleased to be associated with community events such as our ANZAC Day community commemoration, the recent meet the candidates forum for next Saturday's council election and the upcoming cultural community event the Australian Body Art Carnivale.

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Bits and Pieces Get your photos in Eumundi Green Come on photo-junkies and lovers of Eumundi: we’re keen to have your photos that show off our town.

Local writer and photographer Julie Holland sent us this artful glimpse of one the town’s landmarks and said: “Wherever you look in Eumundi you will enjoy a treasure. Glance over your shoulder to see a grove of silent trees, peak around a corner to enjoy a piece of history, stay still and enjoy the laughter of children in the playground. Time doesn’t diminish such experiences.”

At her stall, Hearts and Minds in Eumundi Square, Julie enjoys sharing her photographs alongside her arts and crafts.

Send high resolution jpg files of your favourite “Glimpses of Eumundi” to editor@eumundigreen.com.au by our next deadline, noon Thursday 3 May. Your photograph may be chosen for publication in Eumundi Green and by submitting your photographs you are giving permission for your work to be used in promotional material by Experience Eumundi.

Keep Smiling How do you fix a broken pumpkin?

With a pumpkin patch!

What do you give to a pumpkin who is trying to quit smoking?

A pumpkin patch!

What’s the ratio of a pumpkin’s circumference to its diameter?

Pumpkin pi.

How does an elephant get out of a tree?

Sits on a leaf and waits for autumn!

Eumundi Post Office Ph 5442 8202 • Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.00pm • Sat 9.00am-11.00am

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Eumundi community bus – news and changes

Last month the bus service was a welcome feature of the P & C out of school hours care program allowing educational excursions that may otherwise have been too expensive to organise. This month competitors from various high schools for the heats of the market chef competition will travel to the markets on the community bus.

Starting on Thursday 17 May the community bus will deliver passengers to the Cooroy IGA and Noosa Civic fortnightly instead of weekly. The reason for the change is the small number of people using the weekly run recently and advice that users are happy to reschedule their shopping trips. The new schedule fits in with pension pay-day and will run fortnightly from 17 and 18 May so not 24 and 25 May. Please contact Cherrie Orr if you have any questions.

Appointment of new Eumundi Green editor Welcome to Sacha Hamilton-MacLaren, our new editor who starts work next Monday.

Sacha joins Eumundi Green with a strong background in writing and editing based on tertiary qualifications in Journalism at Queensland University, Professional Writing and Editing at RMIT, and Graphic Design at Monash University, and she brings a diverse and interesting resume of experience to the role.

Sacha worked in-house at Fremantle Media Australia as a copywriter and audience interviewer on shows including Temptation and and as a scriptwriter for Neighbours.

As a freelance editor and writer she worked with a broad portfolio of clients that included SBS Online, The Melbourne Motor Show and numerous magazines.

More recently she worked as a copywriter and editor at Merricks Estate Winery. We think all these experiences will translate well across our community and will bring additional welcome approaches to our flagship publication.

Sacha says she enjoys the warmth and community vibe of Eumundi, just some of the reasons she and her husband moved to this area and elected to start their child’s education as a preppy at Eumundi State School.

"I'm really excited to be the new editor of Eumundi Green. It's such a fantastic magazine and I love that it brings our community together. I have big editor shoes to fill, but I'm grateful to have the very generous Joyce and Fran around to mentor and support me."

Networking night Please join us at the Eumundi Chamber of Commerce Networking Night – tonight Thursday 26 April at Joe's Waterhole 5.30pm.

Presentations include: • Experience Eumundi Update (Maree Thomson, Committee Chair) • How to Grow your Business Online (Dena Dillon from Piper Digital Marketing) • Original Eumundi Markets Update (Peter Homan, GM)

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Environment and Outdoors Weeds of National Significance list grows to twelve

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he Australian Weeds Committee has declared an additional 12 Weeds of National Significance (WoNS).

Chairman Dr Jim Thompson said the announcement further strengthened Australia’s commitment to protecting Australia’s natural ecosystems and primary industries.

“Since its introduction in 1999, the WoNS initiative has assisted government and stakeholders to prioritise investment and provide strategic management of widespread weeds that have serious detrimental environmental, economic and social impacts,” he said.

These additional weeds have been selected based on their economic, environmental and social impacts and their potential to spread: African boxthorn, asparagus weeds, bellyache bush, brooms, cat’s claw creeper, fireweed gamba grass, Madeira vine, opuntioid cacti, sagittaria, silverleaf nightshade and water hyacinth. Gamba grass is a highly invasive weed with infestations

present in Cape York, coastal north Queensland and other areas of tropical savannah of northern Australia. Infestations increase fire intensity up to eightfold and cause a decline in the diversity and abundance of native wildlife.

Cat’s claw creeper and Madeira vine were both introduced as garden plants and have spread throughout the coastal regions of eastern Australia.

These weeds cause serious impacts to rainforest areas and the vegetation along rivers and creek lines. In particular, the weight of the Madeira vines can destroy adult native trees and understorey plants, devastating natural habitat and leading to erosion and water quality issues.

“Adding these 12 weeds to the Weeds of National Significance list, which already contains 20 weeds, brings each of them under a coordinated management approach,” Dr Thompson said.

For more information on Weeds of National Significance, visit http://www.weeds.org.au/WoNS/ index.html.

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reen thumbs and gardening buffs from all over southeast Queensland are expected at Maleny Garden Club’s annual garden trail Gardening on the Edge on 9 and 10 June this year.

Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2012, the club’s premier fundraising event promises to be its best yet.

Five exquisite hinterland gardens will throw open their doors to other like-minded

gardeners and nature lovers with one garden sure to stun all who visit.

Maleny Garden Club has given more than $20,000 to the community over the last 3 years from funds raised at this event.

Maleny Garden Club aims to further the knowledge and enjoyment of gardening.

For more information, visit www. malenygardenclub.org or phone Marnie Trass on 0428 669 990.

Costa to headline at Coast’s Living Smart Awards

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ne of Australia’s very passionate edible landscapers and iconic host of ABC’s Gardening Australia, Costa Georgiadis, will be mc at the 2012 Living Smart Glossies Awards on 15 June. The awards recognise and celebrate the sustainability achievements of Sunshine Coast residents, businesses and community groups in building design, construction, edible landscaping, transport and resource management.

The Living Smart Awards, now in their eighth year, are a highlight on the region’s annual calendar and Council anticipates that having Costa as mc will ensure that this year’s event is the most successful yet.

Council’s Climate Change and Environment Initiatives Coordinator Sally Wright said he is sure to entertain guests.

“Costa is the perfect ambassador for Council’s initiative to encourage residents to Think Global, Eat Local, delivering on objectives within the Sunshine

Coast Energy Transition Plan, 2010–2020,” Ms Wright said.

“He’s an eco-visionary who believes in treading lightly. He focuses on the big picture, championing local produce and celebrating what’s available in each season.

“Having heard so much about the ways in which Coast residents are embracing backyard sustainability, he’ll be especially keen to acknowledge the Edible Landscape Award finalists.”

Award categories open for selfnomination include the Golden Glossy – Excellence in Sustainable Design Award, Resource Saver Award, Sustainable Transport Award, Living Smart Solutions Award, Affordable Living Award, Enviro-Business Award, and Greening the Arts Award.

Visit www.livingsmartqld.com. au for more information or to nominate. Entries close on Monday 14 May and the awards will be held on 15 June at Twin Waters.

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The overnight heavy rain had taken its toll of this striking Richmond Birdwing Butterfly (left) found in a residential courtyard. The species is listed as “vulnerable” in Queensland and is ranked as a critical priority under the Department of Environment and Resource Management. This carpet python was digesting its prey on the drive not far away. The home owner thinks “one of the neighbour’s chickens had met its fate”.

Thursday 26 April 2012

Nature Notes and Outdoors The Pheasant Coucal – odd one out

For our wildlife

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Bob Ward (left) Mia Chisholm, Andrea Cucks and Diane Harrison.

Volunteers were happy selling Easter raffle tickets in aid of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. The winner was Ken the Digeridoo man at Eumundi Square and $700 was raised for the wildlife cause.

Kon Hepers

here are about 130 species of cuckoo world-wide, with only 12 found in Australia. Some are present all year round and some are migratory, but none of them say “cuckoo, cuckoo” like their European cousin. Instead they have a variety of calls and whistles, often repeated on a rising or descending scale.

We always look forward to the series of descending whistles of the Fan-tailed Cuckoo (Cuculus flabbelliformis) because it means spring is on the way.

Of our 12 cuckoo species, 11 are parasitic and lay their eggs in other bird species’ nests. The hatched cuckoo then pushes his nest-mates out and is reared by the overworked foster-parent birds.

Our one species that looks and behaves quite differently is the Pheasant Coucal, Centropus phasianinus, referring to the shape of its foot and its appearance like a small pheasant, mainly because of its long tail and running style.

When we came to Queensland, we often heard a bird calling in a descending series of “oom, oom, oom” (or was it “doom”?) and we remembered the old blackand-white Tarzan and Jungle Jim movies which used that sound,

along with the kookaburra’s call, in their sound tracks.

These cuckoos are odd-onesout: they actually build their own nests, usually in tussocks or dense low shrubs, and lay up to four eggs. Both parents brood the eggs which hatch after 15 days, and rear their own chicks which are fledged after another 15 days.

With their strong, curved beak, large claws and barred plumage they look like birds of prey, which in a sense they are. Their diet consists of small rodents and reptiles, eggs, frogs, young birds, even young bandicoots which they hunt by running through the long grass and tussocks. (They are related to the American Roadrunner, also a cuckoo, which practically lives on rattlesnakes.)

But unlike the real raptors, their flight is very poor and they have to half climb and half fly to get into low trees. This clumsy, low flight is also evident by the numbers that are hit by cars on our roads when they are slow to escape.

Pheasant Coucals are distributed in a very broad strip up the east coast and across the top of the continent, mainly frequenting grassed woodlands, open forests and wallum areas.

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his week we received a Brown Bandicoot (Isoodon macrourus).

Sadly, he was found in the pouch of his dead mother. We hope that over the next three days he pulls through. Since arriving, he has started feeding on a special milk formula which we administer every three hours. He is not easy to feed as he tends to jam his mouth shut but is getting more accepting. Currently he is blind and furless.

Once he develops his sight and fur, we will introduce some solids to his diet.

The Bandicoot is a marsupial with a backward opening pouch.

This unique design which is a long, skinny pouch prevents the young from receiving a pouch full of dirt as mum goes digging for grubs in the soil litter.

We will look after our new friend for at least three months before he is ready to be released to a suitable location (away from human activity). Fingers crossed our new patient will pull through.

You too can help our treasured wildlife by making a donation or paying a membership fee of $25 per year. Please contact our Centre.

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Lessons for Life Reality Bites program launch

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he Sunshine Hinterland Writers Centre will unveil the Reality Bites 2012 program at 9.45am on 12 May at the Cooroy Library during its Fusion event.

Director Melanie Myers said, “We did the launch at the library for the first time last year and it’s such a terrific community event, we’ve decided to make it a tradition.”

Another tradition is the Eumundi and District Historical Association’s sponsorship of the festival opening event.

“We’ve got a fantastic young keynote speaker for the opening event. He grew up on the Sunshine Coast and has since gone on to become a nationally acclaimed writer. His first book, a memoir about his unusual family, particularly his extraordinary mother, is screamingly funny,” said

Mel, “but I’m not going to give the game away until the day!”

The program covers a range of interests and issues, from population to politics and parenting, great stories, big ideas and trying to solve the difficult problems. A panel entitled Counting the Beans will look at the future of finite resources from an economic, scientific and youth perspective. In another, the personal meets the political in a discussion of good old-fashioned censorship and the religious fervour behind it.

To celebrate, organisers have two tickets to the festival opening party to give away to Eumundi Green readers. All you have to do is go to the website and sign up to the festival mailing list on the website.

Winners will be published in the next edition.

Computer Coop

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ith iPhones, iPods and iPads becoming so prolific, the free iTunes media software that these Apple products require to fully function is installed on more and more PCs every day.

Even if you don’t have an Apple device, iTunes on your PC or Mac is the most popular way to purchase music, movies and TV shows to download onto your computer.

Recent updates have enabled and enhanced iTunes’ ability to share its media collection with other people in your house, and to other devices. With the Home sharing feature, you can now share your media library with other iTunes users on your local network so they can see your library in their iTunes and play items from it.

One of the best Apple products

Nathan Woodcock

is the Apple TV, a very small black box with a very small silver remote control which plugs into your TV and your internet (via wifi or ethernet). The Apple TV enables the sharing of anything in your iTunes library onto your TV so you can play music through your TV (and connected HiFi), watch the movies you’ve purchased, show your photo albums and more. You can also rent new release movies which are then streamed over the internet to your Apple TV instantly, as well as browse media sites like YouTube, Flickr and many more.

It’s small and simple to use and setup and a good alternative to complicated media stations with hard drives.

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

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Camino de Santiago pilgrimage retraced

Sunshine Coast businessman Russell Sturgess (centre) shared insights and highlights of his 2011 pilgrimage along the Spanish Camino de Santiago with a rapt audience at Berkelouw Books last week. The talk brought back memories for Andrew and Sarah Hillhouse of Belli Park who completed the trail together before little George came along.

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Buttons and Bags and more...

More of the fabulous handbags and necklaces have arrived from the very clever Tracy Muche-Williams to replace some of the ones that have sold.

So if you are looking for a unique Mother’s Day present come and check them out. The Buttons and Bags display will continue in our Show and Share corner until the end of May. Come in and get some inspiration from previous entries and the winners of our My Tree Photographic competition. Some really great prizes and there is a category especially for children.

Entry forms and more details on categories and prizes are available online at www.mytreesunshinecoast.com.

You can follow our many projects on Facebook – please visit and like us. Search with the words Discover Eumundi.

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Youth News Eumundi School table tennis squad in serious championship training

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umundi State School is entering five teams in the Queensland Primary Schools Table Tennis Team Championships in Brisbane on 22 May. Last year Eumundi entered just one team (Joseph and Dom Benzie) which finished in third place.

Joseph has moved on to high school but Dom is still in the squad and with a number of other players who have showed potential recently, Eumundi is hoping for good results at the championships.

Sports master Gary Kiorgaard said the players selected for the championships (Dom Benzie, Reuben Gemmell, Hawk Rhebok, Reid Peebles, Gareth Goddard, Tate Payton, Nathan Watts, Jack Whisker, Maraya Palfery and Imogen Quinlan) are all keen and

Chad in Music Oz Awards

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ocal music artist Chad Shuttleworth is at present in a competition in the national industry awards called Music Oz Awards held at the Sydney Opera House next month.

Chad is ranked in the top 30 of the Peoples Choice Award.

Chad is hoping to be at the top

of this year’s Music Oz Awards.

If you would like to get behind Chad and vote please visit www. chadshuttleworth.com/vote.htm.

After voting, you need to go to your email and enter on the link, “SUCCESS” will come up and that is your vote counted.

Get behind our local muso.

started on a five week build-up on the first day of Term 2.

Eumundi has had a Table Tennis program for two years. The club has 26 members and has to limit numbers due to having just three tables which it hopes to extend to five in the near future.

Mr Kiorgaard said one reason for the success of the program and club has been the assistance of accomplished table tennis coach Roger Wheller who has coached junior squads in the past including his own daughter, Kimberly, who was Queensland Under 18 Champion.

Students especially enjoy and benefit from using the table tennis robot which Roger brings each week. The robot can shoot a continuous stream of balls and can vary speed, direction and spin.

Swedish welcome at Cooroy Rotary

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ooroy Rotary is hosting Swedish exchange student Kajsa Berggrund for a year in which she is attending Noosa District High and staying with a number of local families. During a recent visit of her father, Tor, together they demonstrated a traditional Swedish dance of welcome as part of a fellowship night with Rotary members.

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Locals Home and Abroad Eumundi Green around the world Lake Eyre in a day Margaret and Terry Lawrence

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e left Brisbane at 7.30am in a Dash 8 plane with 35 other passengers to see Lake Eyre in a Day travelling over the Warrego, Paroo and Bull Rivers, Cooper

Creek and Diamantina River, the Lake Eyre Basin Goyder Lagoon and Simpson Desert. A couple of fuel stops at Charleville and Birdsville with some time to visit

the Birdsville Hotel for a beer… and a read of Eumundi Green.

Arrived back at Brisbane airport at 8pm. It was a unique experience as the last time

Lake Eyre, coloured pink by freshwater crustaceans, was full was 1974–76 and this is only the fourth time it has filled since written records have been kept.

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