EG 145 of 10 May 2012 by The Green Magazine

Issue 145 – Thursday 10 May 2012

For lovers of Eumundi everywhere Ph 0400 707 778 ● PO Box 463 Eumundi Qld 4562 ● editor@eumundigreen.com.au ● www.eumundigreen.com.au

Body art is here

Large turnouts at Verrierdale and Eumundi for ANZAC Day

umundi’s fifth Australian Body Art Carnivale ‘Under the Sea’ kicks off this weekend. Saturday will see a cavalcade of fabulous marine-inspired designs transform our town into an underwater wonderland during two days of body and face painting competitions. We’ll watch as these unique art forms are created, alongside the funky wearable art contest which has many young designers from local TAFEs competing. This year also sees the inclusion of a new workshop to get our youngest artists involved (see All Dolled Up on page 11 to find out more). Head to the Eumundi Amphitheatre (between the two car parks) to join in. All visitor entry is free.

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Australian Light Horse members John Pawley on Culley (left) and Chad Munro on Scotty riding in Eumundi’s community walk to the commemoration in the Amphitheatre. Eumundi’s Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd AO (RTD) gave the major address emphasising the importance to “support soldiers every day, not just on this special day.”

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2012 Australian Body Art Carnivale 12 and 13 May We are proud to be one of the four local major sponsors for this feast of the senses. We trust that visitors and residents enjoy a weekend of fun and take away some special memories and a keenness to return to next year's carnivale. Eumundi Passport and Program is available from Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre.

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Editor's Desk Mt Eerwah Vista Dr Eumundi Rae Johnston Hi Eumundi Green readers, It’s been an exciting couple of weeks as the new editor. Thanks to those of you I’ve met for being so welcoming. Joyce, Fran and Kate have been patiently showing me the ropes and I’m staggered by their dedication to this magazine. They have a true love of their community – I hope to warrant their faith and do them proud. I’m also overwhelmed by the support and professionalism from volunteers and contributors; Eumundi Green really is your magazine. I’m brimming with enthusiasm and ideas but am also keen to hear your thoughts. Please send me an email and let me know why you read the Green – and why your friend doesn’t! What you’d like to see more of and if you’re keen to contribute. I’m passionate about giving our beautiful community its voice and embracing the qualities that make Eumundi sing. I look forward to meeting more of you and discovering what news and stories the next issue will bring. Sacha Hamilton-MacLaren editor@eumundigreen.com.au

ur street was aptly named by Jim Rafter back in the ‘90s because from anywhere along our beautiful tree-lined street, with its poincianas and big old mango trees, we can view Mt Eerwah as it stretches towards Kenilworth. And then, like many other Eumundi streets, we have our perfect view of Cooroy Mountain, beyond to Black Mountain and the Blackall Ranges – some of us can see the Glass House Mountains. Yes, we see sunrises and are inspired by spectacular sunsets and brilliant “light shows” on stormy nights. Although we are a very quiet street (a no-through road) with only six residential properties, the street is a magnet to neighbours and dog-walking friends for “catch up” in the evenings, especially in summer time. We are a great mix of people who help each other and share regular social good times. We have a new family with a small child, which will add a new fun dimension to the street. Other regular visitors include; a family of wallabies, many brush turkeys, courting wood ducks, and the chorus of squawking, laughing, chattering, whip cracking and twittering winged friends. We are so fortunate to have found this special street way back in the early ’90s. We think that our street is “the best kept secret in town”.

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:

Community Diary Sat and Sun 12 and 13 May Australian Body Art Carnivale Ph 0403 023 802 Sunday 13 May Mothers Day Monday 14 May EDCA monthly meeting 7pm Gaming Lounge Joe’s Waterhole Ph 0431 685 063 Tues 15 May P&C meeting 7pm Eumundi State School Ph 0407 139 836 Wednesday 23 May EHA general meeting 6pm School of Arts Ph 0407 139 836 Thursday 24 May ECCO Community Forum 5.30-7.30pm Imperial function room Ph 0413 199 766 Tuesday 29 May Eumundi Chamber of Commerce AGM 5pm Joe’s Waterhole Ph 5442 7038

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Fran Maguire Sub-editor

Johanne Wright Election results

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From the Treetops

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

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Glimpses of Eumundi

Kon Hepers Nature Notes

Nathan Woodcock Computer Coop

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

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Business News Indian market proves fertile for local Eumundi house wins design awards unshine Coast architect are not only satisfying the clients’ business

Indian exporter Atul Patel with Dr Grow It All owners Chris (left) and Danny Hood.

r Grow It All sent its first consignment of organic fertiliser to India earlier this month. The 20,000 litre shipment was the brainchild of Noosaville businessman Atul Patel. Mr Patel whose father was a farmer and uncle a researcher into soil conservation for the West Indian Agricultural Department says Indian farmers have damaged vast amounts of soil through bulk use of chemical fertilisers. Having lost the ability to grow crops properly, there is now high demand among Indian farmers for a cost effective, environmentally sound alternative. Mr Patel found the solution with Dr Grow it All. Husband and wife owners Danny and Chris Hood gave Mr Patel 1000 litres to trial. He used it on crops across the state of Gujarat in western India. The results were staggering; farmers have reported doubling their yield. “Now people are asking for more. It’s a huge market,” said Mr Patel. Danny Hood had worked on his organic fertiliser for more than a decade. After running tests with Horticulture Australia and getting approval for its use, the next step

was commercialisation. Dr Grow It All’s operations officer Lou Hatton said this has only happened in the last year, mostly due to a local business support program set up by Ed Gainer from the Sunshine Coast Council. “They put us in contact with some professionals, who helped us refine our business plan. Now we’re working at establishing the company better in Australia,” Mr Hatton explained. “It’s important for us to also do that here in Eumundi and to instil a sense of community … to show people what we’re doing [is] something very unique.” “Dr Grow it All” showed their community spirit recently by giving over 100,000 litres of their fertiliser to flood affected farmers. Mr Hatton said the donation has paid off for the company as it has shown traditional farmers they can boost soil fertility without using harmful chemicals and actually increase their yields in the process. According to Mr Hatton, the more fertiliser used, the healthier the soil became, cutting costs by about 40 per cent.

Gerard Smith of Mojo Designs, picked up three awards at this year’s National Building and Design Awards in Sydney. The best Residential Interior and the highest BDA honour, the Design Excellence Award, was for his design work on the stunning Eumundi house Satori. EG: It must be a great feeling to have your work acknowledged on such a grand scale? GS: It’s amazing. I feel very grateful and very honoured. To be honest, I feel very humbled. What is it about Satori that’s attracted such accolades? Satori exhibits beautiful spaces that take full advantage of the magnificent site on which the home is built. I believe that the consideration of light and space with appropriate proportion and scale throughout the home are vital reasons why Satori has achieved such success in terms of awards and accolades on a regional, state and national level. However, as fantastic [as] the awards... are, the real rewards

requirements but adding real value to their lives through design – the appreciation and the enjoyment that this brings into your clients’ lives are the real rewards. How much did the lush surroundings play into your design choices for Satori? A lot. The beautiful site that Satori is built upon was a vital factor in the design process. It’s conditions, orientation and aspect are vital elements that must be taken into consideration when designing a home. What’s your overall design approach? To design with freedom but logic that not only fulfils the clients’ requirements and desires but also embellishes their lives with conscious and subconscious elements that enhance the way they live… their state of being. Can design be beautiful and functional? Unequivocally yes! If the design is beautiful but it does not perform a required function, in my opinion, it is a failure.

The Eumundi Chamber of Commerce Inc. Kerrie Bryant-Adams, secretary

he most recent April meeting was attended by Glen Elmes MP and Councillor Paul Tatton, who provided updates on both Local and State Government issues. Andy and Nicola Dudas of the Fig Tree kindly hosted the meeting. Project updates were provided by working group members. The Organising Committee chair gave an update on the forthcoming Australian Body Art Carnivale and a reminder that tickets for the Saturday 12 May gala event at the Fig Tree, are now available online for $35 per head. Many family activities are included this year and the whole event will be staged in the Amphitheatre area.

Eumundi Chamber of Commerce Inc Notice of Annual General Meeting Tuesday 29 May 2012 at 5.00pm Joe’s Waterhole, Memorial Dr, Eumundi Nomination forms for executive positions will be sent out shortly via email. All members and prospective members welcome. If you would like to receive a nomination form to nominate for an executive position – president, vice-president, secretary or treasurer, please contact the secretary, Kerrie Bryant-Adams on 0402 215 560. Further information will be emailed to all financial members by no later than Monday 14 May.

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Business and Community News Sunshine Coast businesses show resilience

pproximately 40 per cent of the respondents to the latest Sunshine Coast Business Confidence Survey predict business performance will be stronger in the next six months. With more than 500 businesses regularly responding to the biannual survey, sponsored by Sunshine Coast TAFE, this tool has become the premier benchmark for business conditions across the Coast. Sunshine Coast TAFE Institute director Ross Hepworth said, “Whilst 20 per cent of businesses reported a ‘much weaker’ performance in the last six months, the good news is, that optimism remains relatively strong and we have a very resilient and adaptable business community.

“If you compare responses from the last six months of trading to what is expected over the next six months, there is a marked difference, with nearly 40 per cent of respondents predicting stronger profitability levels.” Mr Hepworth added, “There were 18 per cent of businesses reporting an increase in benefits largely due to the resources boom, with 60 per cent reporting no discernible benefits as yet. “Increased online trading, software and IT products, skills and training and other supporting industries were also identified as opportunities for the Sunshine Coast business community.” For more information and to download a copy of the survey, go to www.boardroombusiness.com.au.

Business Clinic Benchmarking to target the cash economy

he Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has established a series of key ratios to compare and measure the financial performance of small to medium businesses in yet another attempt to stamp out the cash economy. Since 2009 they have released benchmarks to cover more than 100 industries they consider at risk of under reporting income on their annual tax returns. The ATO uses these benchmarks to identify businesses that may be outside the “norm” in comparison to others in the same or similar field. If they consider the taxpayer has reported income outside the relevant benchmark they may select them for a compliance audit. This may involve the taxpayer providing the ATO with documentation to substantiate the shortfall and if they are not satisfied with the response they can amend the return by applying the particular benchmark to increase the income and therefore the tax payable. Without proof the ATO prefers to think that cash transactions have not been reported and it is up to the taxpayer to prove them wrong. It is imperative that a good record keeping system is in place. The ATO does not take into consideration factors such as wet weather or adverse conditions that may affect a taxpayer in any particular year. There may be higher costs associated with purchasing products and materials in some areas which cannot be passed onto the client for whatever reason. This is causing much concern within many industries because no two businesses are alike and there may be many reasons why a taxpayer may be outside what is considered the normal benchmark for that particular industry. Benchmarking can also be a great tool to use to improve business performance. If you want to find out more about this tool go to www. ato.gov.au/businesses. Carol Johnston FIPA, CJ Taxation Services Views expressed in the Business Clinic are general in nature and not to be relied on as legal, financial or professional advice.

Analysis of divisional electoral results Johanne Wright

his local government election was notable for the level of confusion experienced by voters and the large number of unknown candidates who stood for the first time. The final counting for divisions 9 and 10 was not determined until the last preferences were distributed on Tuesday 8 May. However, advice from scrutineers suggested preferential voting in these divisions for Councillors was very low, with most people using the first past the post voting system. It seemed likely that the voting pattern available by the end of last week would be close to the final outcome. Divisions 9 and 10 votes reflected the overall Coast votes with Mark Jamieson looking to be a clear winner a week ago with just

under 32 per cent of the votes in these divisions. The percentage of informal votes was high – just over six per cent. There also seemed little doubt at that point that Greg Rogerson would be the division 10 representative. The vote was closer in division 9 with a close run to the finish between Steve Robinson and Taylor Bunnag, with the likely outcome that the former would be elected. It was difficult to analyse the difference between Eumundi voters and others, as the percentage of declaration and pre-poll votes was greater in both divisions than the total number of votes in any given booth. In addition, the number of informal votes was particularly high.

Local divisional and mayoral results at 3 May Mayor ■ Mark Jamieson 32% ■ Warren Blee 17.4% ■ Debbie Blumel 17.2% ■ Brett Winkler 12.6% ■ Michael Bloyce 9% ■ Kim Edwards 6.3% ■ Jim Hopkins 2.8% ■ Matthew Ryan-Sykes 2.7%

Division 9 ■ Stephen Robinson 22.3% ■ Taylor Bunnag 20.7% ■ Bruce Dunne 17.8% ■ Jen Mazoudier 14.4% ■ Linda Morrell 12.5% ■ Greg Fahey 12.2%

Division 10 ■ Greg Rogerson 35.7% ■ Emilia Johnston 22.5% ■ Alexander Blake 19.9% ■ Tim McMenamin 17.6% ■ Ester Johnson 4.34%

Business Clinic is sponsored by: Commercial, business & residential Quality, straightforward, commercially relevant legal advice 777 Eumundi-Noosa Rd Ph 5471 1300 Thursday 10 May 2012

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Community News Chamber Networking Night highlights From the Treetops Ed and Cher Boyd

t the recent Eumundi Chamber Networking Night, Piper Digital marketing director Dena Dillon shared her enthusiasm for helping Eumundi grow online and her passion for promoting our village. Ms Dillon gave an insightful

presentation into the workings of Experience Eumundi, a new website focusing on our business and creative community and the unique experiences on offer to visitors which will be launched within the next few months

n ANZAC Day we were reminded of the value of the trees in Memorial Ave as we observed with interest, the main (and only) street of Dartmoor in far western Victoria. Like Eumundi, the people of Dartmoor chose to remember the sacrifice of many from the local area in the Great War of 1914– 18. Like Eumundi, they lined their main street with memorial trees to be viewed over time as a reminder to following generations. The trees were a cypress pine that loved the area as they grew to great girths and spread. However, by 1996 many of the trees had started to show signs of age and disease. An arborist was called in who recommended the community consider removing the trees, as they were reaching a dangerous stage for cars and walkers. The local authorities were challenged by the potential loss of these memorials, but eventually came up with a plan to maintain their value and importance to

the community. It was decided to have the trees lopped and any salvageable timber cut to planks for use in public seating and tables. They then called in a chain saw artist who created a row of statues that continued the story of the trees. Each trunk was cut to reflect a part of the story of that war. Images of a young man eagerly waiting his turn to serve, the soldier waiting in military pose, “going over the top”, the caring nurse, other services, right through to the grieving mother with telegram in hand, all serve to remind today’s passersby of the story that has been told all those years. While reflecting on the message, we couldn’t also help wonder what may become of the mighty trees in our Memorial Ave. Maybe one day, the time will come when they also say enough is enough and the message they give may have to be translated in another way. Do figs carve up as well as cypress pines?

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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Community News News in brief Paul Singh and his partner Rani hope to open Indian Palace in the premises once occupied by Modern Primitiv this Sunday. Paul has run several restaurants in New Zealand during the past decade. The recent move from Christchurch is as a consequence of the destruction of his restaurant by last year’s earthquake. Noosa U3A is holding an exhibition of Pamela Mitchell’s art, Life Travels, inspired by India, Cambodia, Laos and Australia, at The Studio at U3A House, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin, Saturday 12 May at 5pm. Drinks and nibbles, gold coin donation. Permaculture Noosa presents “Food for Real Health”. Naturopath and medical herbalist Karen McElroy, will be talking at Memorial Hall, Maple St, Cooroy (next to the RSL) on Thursday 17 May from 7pm. Free event with a gold coin donation supper at 9pm. Pomona Heritage Day will be celebrated on Sunday 20 May by the Old Pomona Rail Station Gallery and the Noosa and Cooroora Historical Society. The Noosa Museum will host activities of historical interest. Learn about living more simply with local sustainability author Rhonda Hetzel at Maroochydore Library on Friday 25 May from 10–11.30am, to discuss Down to Earth, her book about how to go about the everyday practical tasks of simplifying life. Free session, bookings essential at www.library. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or by phoning Maroochydore Library on 5475 8900.

Cooroy VIEW tastes a touch of the past

2012 Cooroy Fusion Festival

or their April social outing, Cooroy VIEW Club members visited A Touch of the Past at Pomona. One of their senior members dressed up in her 1940s bowling outfit for the occasion. Cooroy VIEW Club meets every second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am at the Cooroy Hotel for lunch and it also holds regular friendship socials with lunch and guest speakers. Any women interested in joining can call Lal 5471 1364 or email cooroyview@ gmail.com.

Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea

Join Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, 10am Thursday 24 May at Food@Eumundi. Tickets $15 for morning tea including gluten-free, $5 to the Cancer Council. Bookings essential, call Joyce 0413 199 766.

he all-day Cooroy Festival is the fusion of three iconic events, with market stalls, entertainment, workshops, demonstrations, literature and arts, local foods, orchid displays and wood craft. The event offers something for all ages and tastes, including local school performers, literary performances, a chance to meet

authors, sporting activities and much more. There will also be acoustic music by local performers, including Asa Broomhall, to entertain people while they dine on the local delicacies at the food festival. Held on 12 May, from 9am to 4pm, along Maple Street, Cooroy.

Bribe to Subcribe

rom 11–20 May, Noosa Community Radio (101.3FM) is running a subscriber drive. Every new subscriber will get a flash tag for local discounts, a fridge magnet, a sticker, a pen and the choice of either a 4 gig flash drive or a beverage holder – all sporting their logo – with program guides and newsletters. Plus, subscribers can enter their listener’s quiz to win $1000. Meet the 101.3FM team at any of the outside broadcasts, scheduled for:  Cooroora Woodworker’s annual Wood + Craft Show, 11 May from 9–12noon  Eumundi Body Art Carnivale, 12 May from 9–12 noon  Noosa Farmers Market, 13 May from 9–12 noon  Peregian Originals, 20 May from 1–5pm  Or drop in to 101.3FM, next to The ‘J’ at 60 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads. www.noosacommunityradio.org.

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Your Say Hospice says thanks On behalf of the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice Ltd, which runs Katie Rose Cottage, we wish to thank the owner of the Maleny Botanic Garden, Frank Shipp, for giving us the opportunity to raise funds by opening up his beautiful property for all to enjoy on Sunday 22 April. It was an extremely community spirited and generous offer which allowed us to raise a considerable amount of money to assist in the care of the terminally ill in our community. An incredible group of people assisted in making this day the success it was by contributing their time and expertise: Colin Campbell, our local garden guru, who gave two lectures and spent the day imparting his gardening knowledge to guests; the Rotary

Club of Nambour and the Rotary Club of Nambour 76 who made sandwiches; the Blackall Range Lions Club who manned the sausage sizzle; the local businesses who donated or gave discounted product s for the day’s events to run smoothly; the Butler Jazz Quartet and Mapleton Choir who entertained from the gazebo; and the wonderful band of volunteers who gave up their time to man the car park, refreshment stand, plant sales, and raffles. We are forever grateful to the news media for promoting this event to the Coast and greater Brisbane area and giving us the exposure that resulted in making the day the success it was. Our thanks to you all. Bev Barton and Deb Forbes Fundraising Committee Sunshine Coast Community Hospice Ltd

Celebrate National Volunteer week by thanking the special volunteers in your life Most volunteers never receive the thanks they deserve. This is your chance to say thank you to someone you know who gives of their time to help others. Send us a picture of your special volunteer and your message of thanks, and we’ll print it in our next issue.

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COMING UP Sunday 13 May and Sunday 20 May  90 boutiques Eumundi Square for shopping with a difference and Mothers Day specials  Discover Eumundi 10am–2pm My Tree 2012 photography competition, display of 2010 entries and Vintage Buttons and Bags collectors corner  Tina Cooper Gallery central Memorial Dr now open 9am–2pm  Enjoy lunch at one of Eumundi’s celebrated eateries

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SERVICES & NOTICES Sewing, mending & alterations Doonan Ph 0424 182 624 ............................................................... Designer dressmaking & alterations Karyn 0457 232 628 ............................................................... Cocoa Chocolat hands-on chocolate classes. Indulge in a truffle tasting session with bubbles and take home delicious chocolate creations. Mothers Day 13 May and Monday 14 May. $115pp and 10% disc on future chocolate purchases. Call in or call Louisa 5442 7841 for bookings $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.

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Have your say on Australia’s Heritage Strategy

he Federal Government is seeking input from the public to help develop a new strategy for the identification, management and celebration of Australia’s heritage. The new strategy will cover natural, Indigenous and historic heritage and set the direction for heritage policies and programs at all levels of government for the next 10 years. The feedback received in response to the public consultation paper now available will help

inform the development of the Australian Heritage Strategy. For information on how to make a submission and to download the public consultation paper visit www.environment.gov.au/heritage/ strategy/submissions.html. Media releases from the department and the Australian Heritage Strategy are available at www.environment.gov.au/ about/media/dept-mr/index.html Submissions will be accepted until 15 June 2012.

“What are your thoughts on Eumundi’s new sign?”

e asked passersby what they thought of Eumundi’s latest installation. Cheryl, Eumundi: “I love the wood carving. I think the artists have captured the essence of Eumundi very well.” Peach, Sydney: “It blends in well with the environment.” Michael, Sydney: “It is pretty, very clear and doesn’t overwhelm.” Narelle, Sunshine Coast: “I like it as a piece of art – it has a nice feel.” Ark, Eumundi: “I think it’s fantastic – got the Eumundi feel. And more informative than the other one.”

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Annual Pengari Steiner Children’s Festival

On behalf of our children aged up to 8 and their teachers and support staff, I invite you to our annual special day for Under 8s at Caplick Park from 11.30am to 12.50pm on Thursday 25 May. Parents, grandparents and friends are especially warmly invited to join in the fun of the day. M Connors, Principal

he 16th Noosa Pengari Steiner School festival is on Sunday 20 May from 10am–3pm. Kicking off with an opening performance of Calypso Drummers, and the Sound Space and Class 4 singing, The Children’s Festival is a combination of kid-friendly

entertainment and activities, wholesome food and a great atmosphere. The Children’s Festival prides itself on presenting a range of activities which emphasise creativity, wonder and a respect for nature.

Country Fair at North Arm

orth Arm State School will host its Country Fair on Sunday 3 June from 11am–4pm. The fair is free entry with many wonderful stalls, rides, espresso coffee, cakes, animal nursery and the schools award winning Marimba band.

Come along for a wonderful day of entertainment at this popular school nestled among the ginger fields with so much to offer. North Arm State School, Fairhill Road, North Arm, free entry. For more information please call 5472 9888.

22 Caplick Way • Eumundi Q 4562 P (07) 5472 6333 • F (07) 5472 6300 E the.principal@eumundiss.eq.edu.au • W www.eumundiss.eq.edu.au

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unshine Coast Council is inviting local schools to win big and help save the environment by entering the 2012 Living Smart schools competition. Until 30 June, schools can win $1000 towards a sustainability project by getting the highest percentage of students to register with Council’s online sustainable

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living educational tool, Living Smart Homes. Climate change and environment coordinator Sally Wright said the competition encourages sustainable living in the classroom and at home. To register your school or household, go to www. livingsmartqld.com.au/schools.

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Market Drum A gym, a spa, a plunge pool combo at Eumundi Square WHAT'S IN THE SPOTLIGHT Funds for community partnerships Does your organisation provide a signiﬁcant service or facility to the Sunshine Coast community? Not-for-proﬁt community groups may be eligible to apply for council's Community Partnership Funding Program, which offers up to three years of funding for operational expenses. Visit council's website for details. Applications close 31 May.

Fusion Festival means fun Belli Park’s George Lewry (right) demonstrating to market visitors the AquaGym he first created as a prototype to assist a heart attack victim. George has spent many years building pools on the Sunshine Coast.

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Cooroy Fusion is back! This annual community festival celebrates local talent and showcases the services of Cooroy and the diversity of programs run in the Mill Place precinct. It's on from 9am to 4pm this Saturday, 12 May. You are invited to wander along picturesque Maple Street to experience a lively program of activities including market stalls, entertainment, workshops, demonstrations, music, community displays, local foods, arts and wood craft.

Support for the arts Are you looking for funding to develop your artistic skills? Council is now inviting submissions for the current minor round of the Regional Arts Development Fund. Visit council's website for further information, eligibility details and assistance with submissions. Applications close 5pm on Friday 1 June.

Remember to recycle Once you've ﬁnished with this newspaper – please throw it in the yellow-lidded recycling bin. Un-recycled paper and cardboard goes to landﬁll and contributes to greenhouse gases. You can help keep our region healthy by recycling. Go to council’s website for more tips on sustainable waste practices.

umundi Green volunteer writer Matt Popplewell has a passion for all things green and vibrant. So it’s fitting that Matt – who informs our readers about what’s happening at the Wildlife Centre – and wife Olga have started a small family business, Villa Flora of Eumundi. They plan to supply “seasonal colour and gift plants” on Saturdays at the Original Markets.

As a trained horticulturist, Matt is always happy to help with gardening questions, and he and Olga welcome feedback on their locally raised plants. Matt loves the excited chatter at the markets and believes having a stall is very much a part of being settled in the community. “It’s great fun,” he says. “Bringing a hobby we love to the markets gives us both a great deal of joy.”

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Immerse yourself in the exciting 2012 cultural program of exhibitions and workshops at a local gallery near you. Visit a TreeLine Green Art exhibition, discover 3D printing technology, attend a family fun day – and there is lots more! To explore the program and ﬁnd out how to be a part of it, visit council’s website.

Entertainment for all Looking for quality entertainment on the Coast? The J, Lake Kawana Community Centre and Nambour Civic Centre offer an exciting, diverse 2012 program. Upcoming events include the Kransky Sisters, gothic drama, musical cabaret, romantic comedy, dance, concerts including Guy Sebastian, and even swashbuckling pirates! Contact council for details.

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Arts Scene Indee Theatre News John Burls The set takes shape for Night Train to Terror

ight Train to Terror is booking well. This edge-of-the-seat Sherlock Holmes mystery thriller opens at The Indee at 7.30pm on Friday 25 May and continues at 7.30pm Saturday 26 and 2pm Sunday 27 May, then 7.30pm Friday 1 and Saturday 2, and 5pm Sunday 3 June. The play is set aboard an overnight express train, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are guarding the world’s largest diamond, in the possession of titled Edinburgh resident Lady Coombes. Also in the carriage is a suspected international jewel thief and murderer plus an “in mufti” Chief Inspector Lastrade of

New Scotland Yard. Also attracted to the carriage, like moths to a flame, is a handful of petty criminals, while in the luggage van is a coffin that will play a large part in the night’s proceedings. Night Train to Terror has a sterling cast of leads and supports, with Luke Lanham, Keith Souter, Lindley Moon, Sean McBride, Bill Hastings, Ruth Armstrong, Anita Tilly, Inger Vinogradov and Josh Watson. Opening night, all tickets $20 (which includes welcoming drink and nibbles from 6.45pm), other nights $20 and concessions $18. Sundays $18. Bookings 5472 8200 or eumundilivetheatre.com.

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he Independent Theatre at Eumundi and Berkelouw Books Eumundi have announced a cultural partnership. This will allow cross-promotion of many aspects of both local icons and extend very attractive offers to Sunshine Coast residents. The move is a natural tie-up, according to Indee spokesman John Burls. Eumundi boasts one of the greatest bookstores in the business, with over 100,000 books in stock, and a theatre noted for its consistently high standards and diversity of programs, which, while it hasn’t competed for many years, is still the most awarded theatre on the Coast. Further details will be announced soon.

You're invited to an in-store session with Eumundi author Sue McPherson reading from and answering questions about her award winning book Grace Beside Me. Sunday 20 May at 10.30am.

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Eumundi artist Amy Clarke (left) with children Charlie and Coco addressing the opening night crowd at her first solo exhibition Terrain at The Gallery Eumundi at Noosaville. Exhibition is open until 20 May.

ick back at the Australian Body Art Carnivale Gala Event, 6.308.30pm Saturday 12 May at the Fig Tree restaurant, Eumundi. Enjoy delicious canapés, welcome cocktail and duo of drinks, all included in the ticket price of $35, as you mingle with body artists, models and sponsors amidst a nautical theme. Tickets on sale at www.australianbodyart.com.au or cash or cheque sales at Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre, Memorial Dr. Thursday 10 May 2012

New workshop for kids at the Body Art Carnivale

his year at the Body Art Carnivale there’s a new workshop designed to get kids and their families more involved in the fun. Last year, Eerwah Vale local Kait Manchip noticed that while grownups were happy to watch and be entertained by all the colour of the carnivale, many children seemed a little restless. Determined to involve young and old alike in the event, Kait hit upon the idea of combining her life-long love of Barbie – she’s collected 185 so far – with a background in costume design. The result: All Dolled Up; a hands-on doll painting workshop and competition. There are two sessions on both days, where anyone can come along, pick a doll and give it a spectacular makeover using paint, glitter, clay, or other treasure brought from home. “People can watch the painting on the bodies and get inspired,” suggests Kait. When you’re happy with your doll’s new paint job, they’ll be dried and hung on fishing nets to be displayed and judged in one of four categories: best entry by an under 15 year old; best overall

entry; viewers’ choice; and the best representation of this year’s theme – Under the Sea. If you can’t wait until May 12 to get arty, you can make over a doll at home and bring it along on the day. It’s $7 on the day and $5 for a ready prepared doll. For more details check out www.australianbodyart.com.au. If you can help in the workshop on the day, give Kait a call on 5442 7527, or email alldolledup@ iprimus.com.au.

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ANZAC Day 2012

errierdale’s dawn service saw around 200 locals, veterans and the Noosa Chorale crowd together amongst the gums to sing with heart. The Verrierdale Community Group, led by matriarch Fay Wiggins, then fed 150 people the traditional hot breakfast.

t the Eumundi community walk, veterans were supported with a historic military vehicle convoy, resplendent Light Horsemen, the Noosa District Pipe Band, community groups and five schools: Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Noosa District High School, Cooroy State School, North Arm State School and Eumundi State School. Eumundi Chamber president Barrie Adams closed the service by reminding us that Australia is “a great country and we need to celebrate [that] every day”.

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ANZAC Day 2012

umundi State School showed its respect by assembling under the fig tree canopy for a remembrance service. Each of Eumundi’s fig trees represents the life of a local man lost in war; it’s fitting that the school with these trees on its uniform should pay its respects here.

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Celebrate Food Winter food, slow food, soul food Amy Steinbeck Amy, a Doctor of Chinese Medicine at Maple St Acupuncture and Natural Medicine, shares her wisdom for eating to keep you healthy through the winter.

s we welcome in the season of winter, we welcome a time to pause, to relax and rejuvenate; to slow down, allowing ourselves time to find comfort and feed our souls. In Chinese Medicine winter is represented by the Water Element which governs the kidneys, bone health, the brain, and reproduction and development. The season gives us the opportunity to nourish this element and therefore nourish

these organs and functions, allowing us to greet spring with renewed energy and enthusiasm. We can nurture and sustain ourselves through the most ancient and simple (and costefficient) form of medicine and healing: through our food and in the way which we eat. Some of the key foods and spices used to warm the body and reduce coldness include leek, sweet potato, turnip, fennel seed, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon,

cayenne, garlic, coriander, onion, mustard, coconut milk, rosemary, chicken, lamb, trout and walnut. Include plenty of seasonal root vegetables (preferably grown locally) in your winter diet. Add beetroot, which is high in potassium, magnesium and vitamin A, to cleanse the kidneys and bladder. Vegetables are essential to include in the diet as they are extremely high in minerals and have a real affinity with the

Water Element. “Black” or dark coloured foods have an affinity with the Water Element; think Aduki, black and kidney beans, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, broccoli, watercress, parsley, wintergreen, eggplant, kale, wild rice, soy sauce, miso, figs, and black pepper. Winter is a time to cook foods slowly. Soups, braised dishes and roasted foods warm our bodies, restore moistness and nourish deeply.

Slow roasted leg of lamb with clay-pot Walnut-honey pie A decadent soul food dessert! roasted vegetables An easy to prepare meal for a cosy weekend at home. You can buy a Chinese clay-pot from Chinese grocers or, alternatively, use a heavy cast iron pot. You will need to soak the clay pot for a couple of hours, preferably overnight. Lamb: Ingredients Organic lamb Leg on the bone 2tbsp olive oil 2tbsp butter Bunch fresh thyme, roughly chopped Couple of sprigs of rosemary, roughly chopped 1 head of garlic, split in cloves, skin on 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/3 cup good white wine Method Preheat oven to 150C. Melt oil and butter in a medium ovenproof dish and brown lamb well all over. Add garlic cloves, vinegar and white wine. Sprinkle thyme and rosemary over lamb.

Place lid on pot and put into oven; set timer for 3½ hours. When cooked, rest for 15 minutes on a wooden board before carving and serving. Reduce liquid in pan to half volume, season to taste and serve with meat and vegetables. Vegetables: Ingredients Assorted root vegetables like chat potatoes, Dutch carrots, parsnip, turnip, garlic (whole head) and Jerusalem artichokes, cut into chunks. Method Layer vegetables in pre-soaked clay pot and put into oven with the lamb for 3 hours, shaking occasionally.

Ingredients For pastry: 300g plain flour (or substitute) 100g raw sugar/Rapadura sugar 175g butter 1 free range egg 1 free range egg yolk Walnut-Honey filling 150g raw sugar/Rapadura sugar 2tbsp water 150g honey 100g butter 1tsp vanilla paste 300g walnut pieces For glaze: 1 free range egg yolk 1tbsp water To make pastry Combine flour and sugar, rub in butter until like breadcrumbs. Whisk together egg and yolk, make a well in centre of flour mixture and pour in egg mixture. Using fingertips, incorporate mixture until a dough forms. Wrap in cling wrap and refrigerate. To make filling Place sugar and water in a

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small saucepan and very slowly, without stirring, bring to the boil. Allow mixture to boil undisturbed until a deep caramel colour. Remove from heat and carefully stir in butter and honey. Return to heat for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and walnuts, allow to cool. To make pie Lightly grease a 20cm springform tin. Cut off more than half of pastry. On a floured surface, roll out to fit over bottom and up the sides of tin. (If tin is deep, then half way up the sides is sufficient.) Pour in filling. Roll out remaining pastry to fit over the top, trim any excess and push edges together. For glaze, whisk together egg yolk and water and brush over the top of the tart. Bake pie for 40-50 minutes until golden brown (place a piece of foil over the top if browning too quickly). Serve with organic double cream.

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Health and Lifestyle May is Rotary Bowelscan Month

owel cancer is Australia’s number one internal cancer, killing well over 4000 Australian men and women every year. But it is a disease that is 90 per cent curable if it is caught early. The prevalence and severity of bowel cancer is due to the fact that there are usually no symptoms in the early stages of the disease when polyps in the larger bowel – the colon – are small. With no obvious symptoms, a polyp is given the chance to develop cancer which may spread to other vital organs completely undetected. Not all polyps are cancerous. If detected early they can be removed, which significantly reduces the possibility of bowel

cancer developing. The Rotary Bowelscan Program is an initiative of more than 300 Rotary Clubs across Australia. Its aim is to raise awareness of the disease and encourage people to get into the habit of regular testing. The program on the Sunshine Coast and North Brisbane will run from 1–31 May. Rotary Bowelscan test kits are inexpensive ($8 each) and are easy to use. They are available from participating pharmacies. All of the kits returned for testing will be checked by accredited pathologists Sullivan Nicolaides – or QML in Gympie – and people participating are advised of the outcome within a short period of time.

Easy to use Rotary Bowelscan test kits, $8 Available from participating pharmacies including Eumundi Village Pharmacy, Etheridge St, Eumundi. For more information about the program call 1300 779 694.

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Health Matters New female GP for Eumundi We welcome Dr Sharon Chant who commences with us on Tuesday 15 May. Dr Chant comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience in health and Sunshine Coast GP experience. She specialses in women’s health, nutritional and integrative medicine and mental health issues. Dr Chant will work four days a week with Dr Sanchez. With one more doctor expected to commence in June, we are hoping to be able to recommence Saturday morning clinics.

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In the Spotlight Local artist Sue McPherson has published her first book Win Sue McPherson’s Nan would wake me up half way inner of the inaugural Rose it was suggested I write what through the night with bits and black&write! kuril dhagun I knew. W new book The following day, I guess the pieces for the book. Pop and Fuzzy Indigenous writing fellowship (a partnership between the State Library of Queensland and Magabala Books) Sue gives us some insight into how she wrote her acclaimed novel Grace Beside Me, where she found her inspiration, and why she calls Eumundi home. EG: It’s one thing to want to write a novel – but to actually do it AND for it to be good is a real achievement. How did you get into the writing swing for Grace Beside Me? SM: I’ve always loved stories especially a good Australian story. I often use stories to support artwork. It brings soul to a piece and helps people connect. One day at Berkelouw… I picked up a flyer encouraging people to write by attending a workshop. I met Rose Allen from Coolum and after the workshop I joined [her] fortnightly writing classes with other budding storytellers. I muffed it up to start with purely because I was writing about things I thought I was supposed to. After a few kind words from

planets aligned, I started to listen and next thing Nan in the book is waiting by the computer for me to start. Grace Beside Me is the story of indigenous teenager Fuzzy Mac, the eccentric characters that make up her life, and what it’s like to be different in a small country town. Where did Fuzzy Mac’s story come from? It is very loosely autobiographical. The setting is on a property where I grew up. I was called Fuzzy Mac when I was younger: my wild Islander–hair, my surname. The story needed to be about Indigenous Australia simply because that’s who I am. I also wanted to encourage Koories Aboriginal and Islanders to read and make connections with characters in the book. I also wanted non-Indigenous Australians to hopefully appreciate life for a black family in a white community. Was Fuzzy Mac’s story bursting to get out or did you struggle to find her?

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stood behind her trying to get a word in. I reckon they found me that’s why it was relatively easy to write. You and your family are locals, how long have you lived here and why Eumundi? We came to Eumundi eleven years ago from Wagga Wagga in NSW. The vibe here was totally different to home. We have trees - gotta love that. Eumundi has a deadly creative vibe. We can walk down the street and grab one of the best coffees on the Coast, have a yarn and a laugh with beautiful townspeople and jealous tourists. It’s close to the beach… not to mention all the other lovely hinterland towns dotted around. Artisans within the market are so inspiring and exceptionally creative. I love that I can wander down, listen to music and purchase a one off. Sue McPherson will be in Berkelouw Books to talk about Grace Beside Me on Sunday May 20 at 10.30am.

To be in the running to win one of three copies of Grace beside me by local author Sue McPherson, simply answer the question: How long has Sue lived in Eumundi? Then send your answer to; editor@ eumundigreen.com.au by 6pm on Wednesday 16 May. Good luck!

Operating Wednesday Markets for Our Community

National Volunteer Week 14−20 May We are very proud of Eumundi's volunteers including the small but active bunch who are members of our Association. For well over a decade our volunteers have operated the Wednesday markets on the Terraces across the main street from the Post Office. The dollars raised have been directed to community projects large and small. As well they have worked shoulder to shoulder with other community volunteers to raise funds for good causes, supported those less fortunate than ourselves and sponsored events and activities that strengthen community spirit. Volunteers − take a bow during National Volunteer Week.

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Bits and Pieces Get your photos in Eumundi Green

o match last issue’s theme, Glimpses of Eumundi, Uschi Schwarz sent this delightful cameo of the community and VIPs standing for The Last Post at the community ANZAC ceremony.

Position Vacant – Eumundi Family Medical Centre

This coming weekend 12–13 May brings the Australian Body Art Carnivale to Eumundi and a great opportunity to take fabulous photos of the town in festival mood. Send us your photos of Festival Eumundi. Send high resolution jpg files to editor@eumundigreen.com.au by our next deadline, noon Thursday 17 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. Accreditation will be given to all photographers.

Keep Smiling Feeling grouchy? Perk yourself up with some Groucho (Marx, that is): One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I’ll never know.

Our community medical centre is looking to expand its complement of permanent support staff now that the Centre has been established for a year and has the services of three GPs. The Centre is now seeking an experienced medical receptionist/administrator to be the welcoming face of the Centre providing professional and friendly reception and administrative services. The position is envisaged initially as .75 EFT expected to increase to full-time in the short term. Persons interested in permanent part-time employment are also invited to apply. Excellent interpersonal skills, capacity to multi-task, ability to maintain confidentiality, and a level of proficiency in Microsoft Office programs together with an appreciation of community service are all essential for this position. Experience using Best Practice or other medical programs would be an advantage. Send CV by email before COB Wednesday 16 May 2012 to Practice Manager Suzie Dempsey marked Confidential at manager@eumundimedical.com.au.

You’re invited ECCO is holding a community forum on Thursday 24 May from 5.30pm until 7.30pm at the Imperial Hotel function room. The first topic is particularly relevant for members of community organisations. Complimentary snacks will be provided, drinks including coffee for sale from the bar/bistro. All welcome. Enquiries 0413 199 766. Program: • An introduction to the new national Workplace Health and Safety Act and implications for volunteering – Ross Clarke, Workplace Relations, 45 minutes including Q & A. • Understanding the importance of being well informed about the process the Boundary Commissioner will follow in the upcoming state government led consideration of de-amalgamation – Johanne Wright, President EDV Residents Assn, 15 minutes including Q & A. • An introduction to a report on the first steps of a Master Plan for Eumundi – Andrew Hillhouse, Hillhouse Architecture, 45 minutes including Q & A.

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Did you know? You can thank the Ancient Egyptians for the twenty-four hour day, but the sixty-second minute and sixty-minute hour came to us courtesy of the Babylonians. This math-minded civilization – they also invented trigonometry and the signs of the zodiac – the Babylonians made calculations using a base-60 system. When they counted using their hands, finger parts were used rather than entire fingers. As well as time, the base-60 (or sexagesimal) system is still used today to measure angles and geographic coordinates.

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he Noosa Biosphere Ltd Cultural Board is encouraging emerging and professional artists to submit an expression of interest application for their inaugural 2012 Noosa Biosphere Art Prize. Leah Barclay from the Cultural Board said that the competition encourages “green art” applications, with a particular focus on interdisciplinary work embracing art, science and technology to create living artworks that reflect our choices and encourage social change. “We established the Noosa Biosphere Art Prize as a way to

recognise the incredible diversity of green art produced in this region,” Ms Barclay said. “Green art refers to any creative project which expresses and responds to the natural environment. The Cultural Board is in this field,” said Ms Barclay. The prize is for one artist or a collaborative team to receive a grant of $2000 on behalf of the Noosa Biosphere Cultural Board, with the final project to be delivered at the biennial Floating Land. Applications are encouraged and now open through www. noosabiosphere.org/artprize.

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“The awards are open to all businesses across the entire Sunshine Coast region, however we know that there are some fabulous local businesses engaged in best practice and we strongly encourage them to self nominate.” Past winner Sheraton Noosa Resort and Spa general manager Stephen Ferrigno urged other Sunshine Coast businesses to look at the opportunities that entering presents. “Winning an award not only helps drive revenue to your business but shows the market how your business is making a difference to the community,” he said. “Being recognised as a sustainability champion drove a new market of eco-conscious travellers to our business.” Award categories open for selfnomination include the Golden Glossy, Excellence in Sustainable Design Award, Resource Saver Award, Sustainable Transport Award, Living Smart Solutions Award, Enviro-Business Award, Greening the Arts Award and Edible Landscapes. Nominate your business by 14 May at www. livingsmartawards.net.au/awards.

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Nature Notes and Outdoors Smile-and-Relax Kon Hepers

Invitation to Wildlife Centre new logo launch

hat is the best thing you can do when you are walking through the bush and get snarled up in a vine of that name. Just gently untangle yourself and try not to curse too much. You have just found Smilax australis (Southern Bramble: Smilax was one of the nymphs in Greek legends who was changed into a bramble vine) also known as Barbed Wire Vine and Wait-aWhile Vine, for good reason. This plant uses tough, very prickly, flexible stems up to 30mm thick with coiled tendrils at their tips to climb into and through the understory and so wind its way up into the lower trees. In doing so, it can form almost impenetrable thickets. It has very broad dark-green leaves; the new leaves are a delicate pink colour. The flowers, produced mainly in spring, are in white to pink umbels, yielding small black berries containing one or two seeds. Smilax australis is found in many situations here on the Coast, ranging from wallum heath to rainforest. Its distribution is up the eastern coast, the NT and the northern part of WA. The other related plant found in this area is Smilax glyciphylla, known as Sweet Sarsaparilla.

Glyciphylla refers to sweet leaves and this plant was used by the first colonists to brew up a bitter-sweet tea with medicinal properties and as an antidote for various unmentionable diseases. It did help in preventing scurvy and the leaves are known to have anti-oxidant properties. This plant is also a scramblerclimber but is not prickly, instead it has extremely tough, thin brown tendrils which are extremely hard to break and also form impenetrable clumps. The leaves are narrower than those of S. australis; the flowers are also arranged in umbels and produce small, black berries. Like S. australis it is endemic to Australia, ranging up the east coast and growing in similar situations. Often the two species are found growing together. Note: We brewed some tea to try it and definitely prefer Bushells. But we wondered about the name “sarsaparilla” and were disappointed when the tea tasted nothing like it. Then we found out that the roots from related West Indian and American species form one of the flavour ingredients in the drink. Sarsaparilla comes from the Spanish for “bramble” and “small vine”.

Green Tip Low impact winter warmth

s winter edges nearer and the temperatures drop, as you dig out electric blankets and heaters, think about what you can do around the house to limit your impact on the environment. Use natural light: morning sunlight can warm up your home naturally, so open up your blinds and curtains to the light, especially in north facing windows. Close curtains: keep the sun’s warmth inside – close blinds and curtains when the sun starts to go down. Dry wisely: limit your use of the clothes dryer. Timed showers: hot water systems can drain energy so don’t be too tempted to take long, hot showers. Blankets and doonahs: blow the dust off the doonahs and use these to keep warm in bed; A couple of throw-over blankets in the lounge room will also come in handy. Heat zoning: if you’re heating up a room, zone it off from the rest of the house so warm air doesn’t escape; remember to turn off heaters when leaving the house. Thursday 10 May 2012

he new logo of the Eumundi Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre will be launched at a community morning tea at 10am on Thursday 17 May at the Eumundi Showground. Local designer Jo Edgar-Baker has presented the new logo to the Centre to be part of its public awareness campaign. The logo will be unveiled by Dr Jon Hanger, Wildlife Operations Manager for RSPCA Queensland and an eminent wildlife veterinarian and research scientist. Dr Hanger will also speak on the role of community-based rehabilitation centres and koala conservation on the Sunshine Coast. Dr Hanger has 25 years experience working with Australian wildlife and founded Wildcare in 1993. He was co-founder of the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, and its specialised koala rehabilitation unit, in 2004. Jon is internationally known for his work with koalas. For further information please contact the Wildlife Centre on 5442 8057.

You too can help our treasured wildlife by making a donation or paying a membership fee of $25 per year. Please contact our Centre. 1411 Eumundi-Noosa Rd Eumundi 4562 Ph: 5442 8057 E: contact@wildliferehab.com.au www.wildliferehab.com.au

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER Joe’s Waterhole

Eumundi Friday 29 June 2012 7.30 pm – 11.30 pm Dress code this time:

FEATHERS FUR FINS

Top Brisbane dance band

MAD WORLD BLUES BAND

All profits to Eumundi Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Inc. $10.00 entry fee

Tickets available direct from Joe’s

Ph 5442 8144 l www.liveatjoes.com

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Lessons for Life Picture Show days reprised at School of Arts

Extraordinary tales of locals at Nambour Museum

Eumundi’s “picture show man” Colin Seib (left) and film historian Kev Franzi with a vintage projector.

he Indee Theatre is celebrating the Eumundi School of Arts’ centenary year with a series of special performances that reflect the role the building has played throughout its history. In the early 1900s the hall was a venue for travelling picture show men, managed by Fred Clark and assisted by projectionist Colin Seib. Last month the Indee paid

tribute to that era with an entertaining presentation on films and projectors put together by local film historian Kev Franzi, followed by the Australian classic movie The Picture Show Man. Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitors Centre manager Wendy Birrell said it was a lovely tribute to one of the many parts that the School of Arts has played in Eumundi’s social history.

Discover a rollicking tale of a 16th century voyage to Australia In his book Cross the Vatican Line, author Peter Mulready has woven mystery into an adventerous tale of a 16th century voyage to Australia. Discovering the truth about the tales of the sighting of a Mahogany shipwreck off the Victorian Coast near Warrnambool in 1836, has been a quest of Peter’s – one he wants to share with the community at various library locations across the Coast throughout May. www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Computer Coop

any readers would be familiar with the Dropbox file synchronisation program that lets you sync documents across multiple PCs, notebooks, phones and tablets and also access your documents through a web browser. Microsoft also has their version of this, called SkyDrive. Previously, you could only access your SkyDrive storage via a website but Microsoft recently released a desktop SkyDrive program for PC and Apple devices. Like Dropbox, this creates a SkyDrive folder, and anything you save in there is synchronised to the internet (the cloud) so it is securely backed up and accessible anywhere. SkyDrive gives you 7 gigabytes of storage for free, as opposed to Dropbox 2GB for a free account.

Nathan Woodcock

Although not as rich in some advanced features as Dropbox, initial testing seems positive, including the ability to successfully upload a file I have never been able to sync with Dropbox. Users of Word and Excel 2010 can also save their documents directly to SkyDrive. Click the File Menu, then Save & Send, then Save to Web, and login with your SkyDrive account (this is just your Hotmail or Windows Live login; if you don’t have one it’s simple and quick to create). You will then see your SkyDrive folders and can save and name your file. Read more about SkyDrive and download the desktop program here: http://windows.microsoft. com/en-us/skydrive/home. 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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mazing stories of local men and women will feature at the Nambour Museum during this year’s Queensland Heritage Week from 12 to19 May. Vice-president Fay Thorogood said the museum is home to collections of stories and photographs about many of the district’s men and women who in some way lived extraordinary lives in very diverse ways. “One story in the museum is about Jim Achurch from Nambour who won a gold medal for javelin in the 1954 Empire Games in Vancouver, setting a British Empire Games record when he threw 224 ft 9.5 in,” Fay said. “He also represented Australia five times overseas in Veterans’ events including four times in athletics.” Another amazing story is that of Nurse Martha Bade whose home was attached to the nursing home in Nambour on Petrie Creek Road. She officiated at more than 1000 births during her remarkable midwifery career, while having eight children of her own. Nambour Museum will be open 10am–4pm Saturday 12 May,

when $5 entry includes afternoon tea and raffle; 1–4pm Wednesday 16 May and 1–4pm Saturday 19 May, entry $5 with afternoon tea. For the remainder of the month the displays can be seen at usual opening times 1–4pm Saturdays and Wednesdays.

Nambour Museum vice-president Fay Thorogood looks at the records of Empire Games gold medallist, Jim Achurch,

Buttons and Bags closing Usually our displays have an opening event, but with our popular Buttons and Bags we are also having a closing one! Tracy Muche-Williams has added quite a few more bags and necklaces recently to the display as they sold. Come and join us for afternoon tea from 2pm on Tuesday 29 May before we take them down. RSVP by Friday 25 May for catering please. We have some great images up from previous Body Art Carnivales to get you motivated for this event and will be holding this year’s Body Art photographic awards in early June at Discover Eumundi. Watch this space for details or follow us on Facebook. Pick up a Body Art program and if you spend $10 with us we will stamp your booklet. Collect six stamps from participating Eumundi businesses and go in the running for a $500 voucher to spend in Eumundi.

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

DISCOVER EUMUNDI Heritage & Visitor Centre

Proudly supported by Eumundi & District Historical Association Thursday 10 May 2012

Youth News Eumundi Dragons – small numbers, big results! Lyndal Brown

Pool News Ph 5442 7186 PRESS RELEASE Gymnasium approved! Watch this space! Heated Pools

25m (28 C), Indoor 12m (33.5 C), Toddler pool (30 C).

Adult Fitness Swim Squad

All abilities - come and have some fun, have a laugh, and sweat a little. Mon-Thu 5.30pm, Tue-Fri 9am.

Learn-to-Swim and Squad Training

umundi Rugby Club may be few in numbers but their hearts beat bigger than their opposition! All the recent wet weather couldn’t keep them at bay on Saturday 28 and a stellar effort was put in by all 3 teams. Under 7s won their game, Under 8s just missed out by a hair’s breadth and Under 11s saw a hearty win – all in wet and sloppy conditions. The players all enjoyed the luxury of being allowed to get wet

and muddy and the enthusiasm and fun flowed through to the spectators who fronted up to the sports grounds in ankle deep water to watch and cheer on their teams. What a joy discovering that Matthew Flinders had showers to wash off some of the excess mud after the game too. Great results for the club with all coaches thrilled with the results. Eumundi is looking forward to a home game on Saturday 19 May at the local Sports/Show

Grounds on the northern side of town along Memorial Dr. Come along and enjoy the great array of home cooked foods, grab a cuppa and cheer on some of your local players. If anyone is interested in joining the club, please come along on Friday afternoons between 4 and 5 pm for training, a drink and sausage sizzle. Great fun, great company and a great club in such typical Eumundi spirit!

Our program is in full swing. Great to see lots of kids in the swim. We have a few spots in Learn To Swim but not many, so please call us for the vacancies.