EG 153 of 30 August 2012

Issue 153 – Thursday 30 August 2012

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

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Eumundi State School’s annual Arts in Action fundraiser is this Friday 31 August. The fun kicks off at 3pm with rides, food, stalls and family entertainment. The Art Auction featuring original works created by children and teachers in every class, begins at 6pm. The painting featured here is a detail of Roots and Wings by class 1D. Ms Davies’ class pieces are always a highlight. Roots and Wings is inspired by the Hodding Carter quote: “There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.”

Property of the week Certainly, a very fine vintage This timeless beauty could be yours. With charm and brilliant character throughout, this home is looking for a new owner to complete the renovations. Pacey Cottage, as it is known, was built in 1910 and sits on one acre of land in the heart of Eumundi. The renovations are well advanced and include new stairs, decks, insulated roof, stumps and concrete slab below. Ready for your imagination.

Asking $380,000 · Call for an inspection Memorial Dr Eumundi • Ph 5442 8333 Sales • Ph 5442 8011 Rentals • Email: nhrsales@bigpond.com • www.noosahinterlandrealty.com

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

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Eumundi & District Community Assn Inc

Operating Wednesday Markets for Our Community

Congratulations Portia Dates for your diary: Sunday 2 September Fathers Day "By the time a man realises that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he's wrong." -Charles Wadsworth

Saturday 7 September Disco fundraiser for Riding for Disabled At Joe’s Waterhole from 7pm. Tickets $10

Monday 10 September 7pm Joe’s Waterhole EDCA’s annual general meeting – new members and visitors welcome

Eumundi State School student Portia Kross receiving best wishes and a cheque from Vice President Cherrie Orr. Portia will represent Queensland at the National School Aerobics in Sydney having won this right at the Queensland competition in May. A year 7 student Portia is busy with her studies and sport and is Bunya House sports captain.

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Editor's Word on the street Desk

Community Diary Sunday 2 September Fathers Day

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his issue the focus seems to have evolved into nurturing ourselves and growing the community. Perhaps the horrid flu sweeping through the villages has something to do with it? Health and Lifestyle has burst onto two pages, Gardening continues to grow, as does Community Kids.

It’s exciting to see the community garden project progressing too.

With Food Bank announcing last week that more Sunshine Coast families are relying on them every week than ever before, it seems timely we create a place in the heart of Eumundi that feeds the tummy as well as the soul.

Sacha Hamilton-MacLaren editor@eumundigreen.com.au

Tuesday 4 September CWA monthly meeting 10am CWA community hall Ph 5441 3226 Thursday 6 September Eumundi community garden meeting 7pm Joe’s Waterhole Ph 0458 128 020

Word on the street is we’re sick of being sick.

Locals are coming back to the market on Wednesdays.

We’d be happy to share Originals with Peregian.

The Old Eumundi Bakery is still looking for someone to love it.

Petrol on Memorial Dr isn’t available on market days until 3pm.

This is part of the stipulation with re-opening.

Time to stop talking and start planning!

With the switch of printers,

Eumundi Green is now printed on 100 per cent recycled Evolve paper. The gloss cover is 60 per cent recycled and environmentally friendly inks are used.

Want to read the Green online?

Email me at editor@eumundigreen. com.au with the message, “Online delivery please” in the subject box and we’ll deliver the link to your inbox every fortnight.

Saturday 8 September EDCA ‘70s disco fundraiser for Riding for Disabled 7-11pm Joe’s Waterhole Tickets $10 from Joe’s or the servo Monday 10 September EDCA annual general meeting 7pm Joe’s Waterhole Ph 0431 685 063 Tuesday 11 September North Arm State School P&C meeting 6.30pm school library

Is this the spot for our community garden? Come along to the first meeting in the back room at Joe’s at 7pm on Thursday 6 September and help get this fantastic project “in” the ground. If you’re a home gardener, permaculturist, landscape designer, chippie, or just want to get involved, we’d appreciate your insight. You can contact Trent on 0458 128 020 or trentharvison@ me.com, or just turn up on the night.

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

Tuesday 11 September Belli community annual general meeting 7.30pm Belli community hall 5447 0175.

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Nathan Woodcock Computer Coop

Barbara Clack In the Spotlight

Jai Walsh

School Kitchen

Shirley Strano Creative Space

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Why I love writing

Tania Watson Flu Season

Wayne Celeban Ayurveda

Matt Popplewell Feature writer

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Design and layout: Kate Terton, T’n’T-media design.

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Business News Strengthening health services

Business clinic Identifying customer needs involves researching your industry and asking your customers lots of specific questions. Good customer research helps you choose products, tailor your marketing and develop sales tactics for the people in your market based on reliable, accurate information.

The first step of customer research is identifying your customers.

Your market research can help you develop a detailed picture of them and understand how to target them. It will also highlight key characteristics your customers share, such as:  gender  age  occupation  disposable income  recreational activities.

University of Sunshine Coast nursing student Sharon Fielder (left) is on placement at Eumundi Family Medical Centre one day a week for 10 weeks, to gain hands-on experience to complement her university studies. Also new at the Centre is Dr Patti Slegers (right) who has joined Dr Carlos Sanchez and Dr Sharon Chant at the very busy practice. Senior nurse Suzie Dempsey (centre back) busy in her last weeks of service before leaving for New Zealand. Suzie has played a major role in the re-establishment of the Centre since May 2011 – thank you Suzie.

The benefits of the business volunteering program

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unshine Coast work places are encouraged to participate in Sunshine Coast Council’s Corporate Volunteering Program to support local community groups and help our environment.

Community Programs Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said, “Volunteering is a great way for corporate teams to contribute positively to the Sunshine Coast community and it is also a great team building exercise. Council’s Corporate Volunteering Program

will often link organisations with existing community groups, which helps to complement existing environmental projects.”

Corporate volunteering projects can be tailored to one time small group activities or regular corporate events, with activities including the restoration of coastal dunes, waterways and environmental reserves. Organisations wanting to participate in the Corporate Volunteering Program can visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Once you’ve identified who your customers are, you can find out what motivates them to buy products and services. For example, consider if they make decisions based on:  work demands  family needs  budget pressures  social or emotional needs.

As well as understanding why they shop, you will also want to understand how they shop. To learn about your customers’ preferred method and means of shopping, consider if they:  shop online, over the phone or in stores  make spontaneous or carefully considered buying decisions.

Different types of customers will be willing to spend different amounts. Find out what financial capacity and spending habits your customers have. For example, consider:  their average income  the portion of their income they spend on the products or services you sell  if they budget.

Learn about your customers’ views and expectations of your business and rivals. For example, find out what they think of your:  products and services  customer service  competitors.

You can download a customer research guide at www.business. qld.gov.au/business/starting/market-customer-research/ researching-customers. www.business.qld.gov.au/ 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

The Eumundi Chamber of Commerce Inc. Kerrie Bryant-Adams

Eumundi becomes first “Butt Free Town & Market”

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urther to the information provided so far, the launch of the Bin It-Butt It Campaign will occur on Wednesday 19 September in Lonergan Lane at 10.30am. Representatives from Keep Australia Beautiful (Queensland,) Sunshine Coast Regional Council, the Original Eumundi Markets will be in attendance for this inaugural event. Members of the Eumundi Chamber of Commerce as well as members of all Eumundi community associations are invited to participate in this milestone event.

For further details on this project, please contact the Secretary, Kerrie Bryant-Adams on 0402 215 560.

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President: Barrie Adams Ph 5442 7038 PO Box 145 Eumundi 4562 Email: ecc@eumundi.info www.eumundi.info

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Architecture Urban Design Interiors Thursday 30 August 2012

Business and Community News Looking for a creative community Old Bakery building still for sale group to manage Cotton Tree Market unshine Coast Council is seeking expressions of interest from not-for-profit community groups looking to contribute to the vitality of the community by managing the Cotton Tree markets currently operating up to 80 stalls in King St, Cotton Tree each Sunday from 7am to 12 noon. It offers a relaxed, outdoor village setting for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Division 8 Councillor Jason O’Pray said the successful applicant should also have an understanding of the compliance requirements for

markets and will need to apply for a Market Permit with Council.

“Council will work closely with the successful managers, who are expected to be appointed at the end of October, to achieve a smooth transition of the running of the markets,” Cr OPray said.

Interested not-for-profit community groups are invited to complete an expression of interest submission form by 5pm Monday 3 September 2012. For information phone council’s Customer Contact Centres on 5475 7272.

Concerned Belli Park residents form local association

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ome 30 residents of Belli Park gathered at Belli Hall last week to express their concerns and to form an Association to give a voice to locals. Elected to the role of President of the new “Belli Park Progress Association” was longtime resident and business owner Durnford Dart. “We welcome people interested in the progress of Belli Park, residents, workers

and users of the roads to have a say for the region through the Association,” he said.

The Association is concerned with matters of road safety and maintenance, tourism, public transport, digital reception and towers and connective trails for people, horses and bikes. Contact Durnford durn@bamboo-oz.com. au or phone 5447 0299.

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ecently Microsoft announced the end date for their very successful Windows Small Business Server product, much to the disappointment of IT professionals and small businesses.

This excellently priced product combines some key Microsoft collaboration and security technologies such as Exchange Server for email, Active Directory and Sharepoint into one easily managed server.

Small businesses loved Exchange Server in particular as it ensures all email is kept on the company’s server while allowing remote email access on phones and tablets (and as all devices are looking at the same mailbox), anything you send on one device is visible on all devices.

It also allows sharing of email, calendar, tasks etc through Outlook. Active Directory enables centralised user and security management across all the PCs so a user account only needs to be set up on the server and then

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all PCs in the office can be used with that user with the correct permissions to network devices and file/document shares.

The reason for the cancellation of the product seems to be Microsoft’s relentless push of users into Cloud/Internet based services such as Office 365, which is Exchange email in the cloud.

However these solutions aren’t always ideal for small business, particularly on the Sunshine Coast where internet access can be slow and flaky in some areas.

Also, ten users on Office 365 will cost from $70 per month for email alone, whereas a small business server (which provides all the Office 365 functionality), can cost as little as $2000.

I think it’s a premature decision

by Microsoft that will complicate things for small business in the medium term. You have until the end of 2013 to purchase a MS Small Business Server product.

If you have a problem or a question phone or drop an email.

Nathan Woodcock Systems Engineer

eumundigreen@n-techsolutions.com.au Ph 1300 995 502 Thursday 30 August 2012

Locals have a real soft spot for this lovely old dame. About 40 people – most of them locals – attended the recent auction of Eumundi’s Old Bakery.

Interest didn’t translate into bids however. The auctioneer said there were a couple of interested buyers that were not in a position yet to bid and that the agent would now be pursuing those parties. The community will continue to dream of one day having this landmark building for the enjoyment of the townsfolk.

Unitywater UPDATE

A community service initiative

What’s new This quarter, the meter reading notice placed in your letterbox shows you how to read your own meter. This helps you monitor your water usage and check for leaks.

Water charges

Unitywater is required to pass on the State Government bulk water charges to our customers, which have risen by 76 cents per thousand litres since 2010-11. Unitywater’s water usage prices for the majority of customers rose by just 4 cents per thousand litres used, since it began billing customers.

Did you know?

Property owners are responsible for water leaks on their property. Customers can monitor water consumption by reading the water meter regularly.

See our website for more information.

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Working for you Unitywater is working to detect illegal connections of stormwater to the sewerage system.This work is part of a comprehensive program to prevent sewage overflows in wet weather.

For more information visit www. unitywater.com/sewage-overflows 1300 0 UNITY (1300 086 489) www.unitywater.com

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Community News Great community group goings-on and local events

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was very pleased recently to have the opportunity to meet with a number of key local community groups at the Eumundi and District Historical Association meeting.

At the meeting three local notfor-profit companies presented their quarterly reports. A number of issues were discussed including the operation of the new community medical centre, obtaining RV-Friendly-Town Status and outstanding issues with the local amenities block in the market precinct.

The Eumundi Food Fest was also a hot topic of discussion with the committee encouraging everyone to participate and enjoy the wide selection of food on offer.

Speaking of which, this annual, much-loved food festival was absolutely fabulous. Well done to the organisers – the Eumundi Chamber of Commerce.

Councillor in division 9 Cr Steve Robinson

Eumundi update Peter Wellington Government, you are invited to make a submission. Expressions of interest are open on 14 August and close by 31 October. For more information visit www.ehp.qld.gov. au or phone 3330 6317.

Koala Habitat: I recently contacted the Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection, the Hon Andrew Powell MP, to request that an 83.36 hectare parcel of land, located at Lot 2 Eumundi Kenilworth Rd Belli Park, be set aside as Koala Habitat. This land was purchased by the previous government for the failed Traveston Crossing Dam. If you know of any land that should be considered as a Koala Habitat and purchased by the

Belli Hall Progress Association Inaugural Meeting: Earlier this month I attended the inaugural meeting of the Belli Park Progress Association. As a result of issues raised at the meeting I have requested that the speed limit on the Kenilworth Eumundi Road be considered at the next Speed Limit Review Committee meeting.

Police, Main Roads and Council officers attend the meetings and have been asked to support an 80kph speed limit on the whole of Kenilworth Road, because of the conflict with it being designated a tourist road as well as a heavy haulage road.

Noosa closer to a vote? Johanne Wright

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oosa residents have passed the required number of signatures to meet the first of the Minister for Local Government’s requirements to go to a poll to vote on de-amalgamation. In addition to this, the Noosa community must present a submission with facts and figures that support their desire to de-amalgamate.

This submission is being finalised as EG arrives in your mailbox.

I have every confidence after contact with the Minister, his officers and the Boundary Commissioner, that Noosa will

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meet these challenges and be referred by the Minister for further investigation. The Minister’s letter that appeared in the Sunshine Coast Daily and the Noosa News was sent to over 15 local authority areas, as some of these areas did not understand the process.

EDV residents who are keen watchers of the process can rest assured that we are still on track for a successful outcome.

Well done to the hundreds of Noosa folk who pitched in and volunteered to make sure the petition was a success.

News in brief Tickets on sale for the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce’s dinner with the Mayor Mark Jamieson at 5.45pm on Tuesday 11 September at the Cooroy Hotel. Tickets $35 for Chamber members or $45, include a delicious two course meal and a lucky door prize ticket. Bookings and payment are essential. Bookings in person: Tania at Cooroy Central Guardian Pharmacy, 5447 6028 or online at: www.cooroy.com.au.

Email: bookings@cooroy.com.au.

Red Cross is now conducting Community Wills Events in towns and cities right across the country and online. Red Cross and local solicitors have teamed up to help people prepare or update simple Wills in dozens of local halls and community centres. For information on Wills Days in your area visit www.redcross.org.au/ how-we-can-help.aspx or call 1800 649 685.

Sunshine Coast Council presents free Dementia Care information sessions at various library locations this September. To secure your place visit www.library. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or call one of the library branches.

A Vaiyasaki Das concert will be held on at the Anahata Yoga Centre on Sunday 2 September at 6.30pm. It is an evening of relaxation and joy – like going on holiday to rejuvenate our spirit.

This congregational mediation is joyful and uplifting. www.kirtan.org.

Noosa Botanic Gardens at Lake MacDonald is inviting people to join them and learn more about garden maintenance, fauna and flora, sculptural art and bird watching.

Workshop every Thursday morning at 10am at the Shelter next to the parking area, close to the main entrance. Toni 0409 264 958.

Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Research Group will hold their Annual General Meeting at 1.30pm on Saturday 1 September at the Research Room, 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. Following the meeting and afternoon tea Joan Barton, who is a member of the group, will give a short talk on “The Masterfields at Raby”. 5442 5570.

The Pacific Chamber Players are performing at the Cooran School of Arts Memorial Hall on Saturday 15 September. Tickets at the door $25 ($20 Conc), $15 each (group of 8 persons) and $5 for children under 15 yrs. Ph 5446 8128 or go to www.pacificchamberplayers.

The Spice Garden in Eumundi, on Eumundi-Range Rd, is still offering “Tastes of Thailand” banquent cooking classes in the pavilion for individuals or groups on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Uschi: 5442 8486 or 0418 396 515 or: uschwarz@travelgourmetpassion. com.au.

Regional Development Australia (RDA), Sunshine Coast, has welcomed the announcement of a formal National Food Plan stakeholder consultation to be held on the Sunshine Coast on 13 September in Maroochydore. The meeting will focus on the Federal Government’s National Food Plan and help shape the government’s approach to food policy. RDA Sunshine Coast Chair Prof Max Standage said, “A key focus [is] on South-East Queensland’s potential to grow its regional food economy and enhance its food tourism destination reputation. These objectives can be achieved by working collaboratively to respond to the priorities of consumers, producers, processors and manufacturers.” To register: www. rdasunshinecoast.org.au/nationalfood-plan/.

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Community News Belli’s oldfashioned country dance

Originals Eumundi? Watch this space…

With Sunshine Coast Council’s decision last week to permit Peregian Originals to run concerts one Sunday a month in Peregian in 2013 and to support the operators to host a second monthly concert elsewhere, Eumundi has put its hand up to work with the operators of Peregian Originals to consider hosting the family-friendly concerts once a month in Eumundi.

The Eumundi Historical Assn has agreed to convene a meeting of interested community members in September to explore the possibilities. The date will be announced in the next issue of Eumundi Green.

What you’re saying on Facebook about having Original concerts here in Eumundi:

Some 68 dancers braved the winter chill to kick up their heels to the Sunshine Swing Band at the August old-time dance in Belli. At interval there was a hearty country supper followed by dancing late into the night.

The 8 September dance will be a real hum-dinger as it’s Belli Hall’s 80th anniversary dance. Information: www.bellihall.com or Margaret: 5447 0175.

Lisa Haxton “Absolutely ... gets my vote” Mellisa Davies Arias “Absolutely All for it. How nice to spend an afternoon in a beautiful town listening to great music having nibbles with family and friends and then stroll home,,, yes yes yes please bring it on” Karen Lee Allen “This question does NOT support the Peregian Originals plight. It just makes Eumundi one of the many circling vultures on a not yet cold carcass. Geez Eumundi start helping other community groups before taking from the silver platter council seem to offer. This event will come at a cost to our town, support Peregian first!!”

Celebrate Fathers Day at The Fig Tree Treat Dad to a special breakfast or lunch on his big day. gs prefer red. in k o o B . d se n e c F u lly li .

Open from 8am 86 Memorial Dr Eumundi l www.thefigtree.net.au l Ph 5442 8555 Thursday 30 August 2012

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Your Say New Eumundi local

We’re a bit late but here is a pic of our new bubba Mia Jasmine, born 16 April 2012. We are very proud of our little munchkin.

Thanks, Amber and Brett Grimley, Ecolibrium Designs, Eumundi Count the blessings of volunteers When members of the public are elected to public office either as Members of Parliament or Shire Councillors, they are remunerated.

Because of their office, they become public property to a significant extent and all of their actions may be closely scrutinised.

However, when members of a local community volunteer their time and their talent to become office-bearers in local community associations, they are not elected to a public office nor are they remunerated and they are certainly

not public property in any sense.

It is their performance which is the public issue that is how they conduct the affairs of the respective organisation within the legislative and constitutional obligations which pertain; nothing else.

With respect, Paul Curtis is not entitled to know why any office bearer of ECCO or EHA or EDCA might choose to resign. If any resigning office-bearer wishes to tell Paul his or her reasons that is entirely up to them. Asking a question in relation to a community association does not automatically entitle them to an answer. Nor are they justified in complaining if an answer to an inappropriate question is not to their satisfaction.

The transparency of ECCO is governed by the Companies Act 2001 and by the ECCO Constitution. Paul is entitled to ask questions as a member of the community of Eumundi within those constraints.

The Eumundi community has been blessed for a long time now by the generosity of genuine heroes who have given much of their personal time and talent which they have developed from other roles in life for the benefit of the Eumundi community for no

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COMING UP Sun 2 and Sun 9 September  This Fathers Day take Dad shopping for a present that’s a little different at Eumundi Square on Napier St.  Take Dad out for a beer garden lunch at one of the two local pubs on Memorial Dr this Fathers Day.  Visit Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre you’ll discover art exhibitions by local artists and Eumundi’s long and rich history.

Memorial Dr on Sundays 10am to 2pm.

SERVICES & NOTICES Designer dressmaking and alterations Karyn 0457 232 628 ...............................................................

Organic gardening course – building soil $180 at Yandina Community Gardens. 5 September.

Cheese making workshop – Cooroy 1 Sept $90 Ph 0432 180 523, info@ permacultureproduce.com.au/ www. permacultureproduce.com.au ...............................................................

Eumundi Massage; deep tissue, healing, full body. Awesome experience.

0413 323 955 ...............................................................

Justice of the Peace witnessing service available at Discover Eumundi every Sat 9 –10.30am ...............................................................

Saturday 7 September 7pm Disco fundraiser for Riding for Disabled at Joe’s Waterhole. Tickets $10

Large white Kelvinator fridge/ freezer, only 2 years old. Perfect working condition. Must sell $500 ono.

Suzie Dempsey 0452 255 638

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Council’s roadworks on Lone Hand Rd not good enough In your issue of 2 August (151) Luke Pownall, a media and public relations officer with Council, responded to complaints about the finished result of roadworks on Lone Hand Rd by asserting that 373 tonnes of gravel was in fact added to the road (this would equate to approx 37 truck-loads at 10 tonnes each). This beggars belief if one simply examines the finished road surface. He also asserts that, “the Council responds quickly to customer advice”. This too lacks credibility especially since it took Council more than 14 days to respond to my complaint about the very

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personal gain. I would encourage people such as Paul who have the community’s interest at heart to put themselves forward to take on the role of an office bearer and stay the course. I would encourage the rest of the community to be much more supportive and grateful for that generosity than often is the reality. It can be a lonely and thankless task and it reminds me of the adage “…Those who can, do; those who can’t, preach…”

Sam Scanlon, Eumundi

Adopt-a-pet and help a furry orphan find a new home

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his is Nibbler a lovely natured moggy looking for a new family. He comes de-sexed, vaccinated and micro-chipped.

Adoption price is $180 which goes to the maintenance of the shelter. Call RSPCA in Tewantin on 5449 1371. The shelter is open seven days a week from 8.30–4pm.

slippery surface of the road. So far as concerns my assertion that council lacks responsiveness and competent performance (in this instance)… I rest my case (despite the media and public relations spin). Council’s assertion that it has 3500km of road network to maintain is no excuse to propertyowners who pay substantial amounts to council in rates. It does seem that council is admitting that it cannot properly manage what it has on its plate.

Paul Prentice, Eumundi Dog free market plea It would be nice if the markets would be made dog free. I did not like people with little dogs in their arms handling the fruit and vegies. Also there were big (I mean BIG) dogs around the food stalls.

Otherwise the markets were great.

Good to see so many interesting artists.

Fay Hood, Lismore Dingo shooting on Fraser The recent shooting of two dingoes on Fraser Island by QPWS, leaving one badly injured and suffering is an ongoing story of abuse and mismanagement that most of us thought had come to an end. The Indigenous Elder from K’Gari Camp Fraser are extremely distraught after discovering that one of the camp dogs was shot and killed and the other was seen bathing its neck wound in the salty water the wound possibly caused by a bullet. The irresponsible act of shooting animals in and around the community and tourists is not only outdated cruelty and dangerous but also unacceptable in a heritage listed national park.

Australian dingo is a native. It’s been in Australia, longer, by far, than white occupation. This animal deserves our respect as Australia’s top predator as the lion is in Africa.

Too many of Australia’s native animals are at risk. The recent exposure of the dire state of our Koalas is proof of mismanagement and neglect. It needs to be noted that the dingo is not a “dog” it’s a sub species of the Asian or Indian wolf, it was here 18,000 years ago.

Thousands of years before the pyramids were built. Having had a symbiotic relationship with the local Butchulla people who are the original habitants of K’Gari, they are part of Fraser Island’s story.

Such a hatred for one of Australia’s iconic valuable animals is beyond comprehension. The dingo is what the tourists go to see on the only Island that can show them a real Australian wildlife experience and that is on K’Gari!

Marie-Louise Sarjeant Thursday 30 August 2012

In the Spotlight Rite of passage journey to Mongolia Barbara Clack

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y house flooded earlier this year and as the moldy wet season dragged on I yearned for some clear starry skies and sunshine. Also 2012 was a year of converging milestones for me so a rite of passage was in order. With my impending 50th, my daughter Adina’s eighteenth, almost 20 years in business at the markets (Swingz n Thingz) and ticking off two years all-clear since breast cancer treatment ended, I decided I needed a chance to reboot my system and reignite my sense of adventure.

I set off in July for three weeks on horseback in Mongolia – land of the eternal blue sky.

Mongolia is a country where horses outnumber people and are central to the culture as most people follow a traditional nomadic lifestyle. They endure harsh winters (below -30C) relying on horses, goats and yaks for survival. And vodka.

I traveled 30 hours on the TransSiberian Railway through the Gobi

Desert to Ulaanbaatar. The capital is bleak and polluted, but just beyond the outskirts are the vast steppes and mountain ranges, lush unfenced grasslands covered in wildflowers and scented native herbs.

I joined a small group riding to the Naadam Festival, the annual celebration of horse racing, archery, wrestling, eating and drinking that dates back to Genghis Khan’s thirteenth century Mongol Army.

I travelled on to the west and joined another small group. We rode 250km through the World Heritage listed Orkhon Valley and Khangai Mountains, galloped across the remains of ancient cities, visited the mountaintop Tuvkhun Hermitage Buddhist Monastery and bathed in medicinal hot springs still frequented by Shamanic healers. Our horses had incredible stamina and agility and despite being semi-wild they had a gentle nature.

On the journey we enjoyed

Toes are a’tappin’ bees are a’buzzin’ spring is in the air

nomadic hospitality when visiting the families of our guides: Dash, Bukku, Enkhe and Amra. We consumed copious amounts of Airag (fermented mare’s milk), Suutei Tsa (salty milk tea), Aaruul (dried curds) Byaslag (yak cheese), and a Khorkhog feast for my

Exports could threaten the Sunshine Coast’s ginger and pineapple industry

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Flash Jack’s Barry and Jackie George with Noel Wilson (right) entertaining a near full house of patrons at Food@Eumundi on a warm Sunday morning enjoying an early spring.

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birthday. And vodka.

As for the eternal blue sky – it rained – frequently and heavily – but it didn’t matter. The landscape was truly breathtaking and it was an amazing privilege to spend time in a culture where tradition has changed little over the centuries.

ayor Mark Jamieson has thrown his support behind Sunshine Coast farmers fighting to protect the local ginger industry following growers concerns that local crops could be put at risk by Fijian imports.

“More than 6000 tonnes of ginger is grown on the Sunshine Coast each year and we need to protect the crop from potential problems. Ginger has been an important part of this region’s

history and I want that to be the case for many years to come,” Mr Jamieson said.

The Federal Department of Agricultures has released a risk analysis. Importing ginger to Australia from Fiji has lead to opposition from local growers because it could see local crops exposed to pests and diseases. It may also lead to pineapple imports from Malaysia which would impact on local production.

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Schools Good Shepherd supports Child Protection Week

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hild Protection Week runs from the 2 to 7 September and Good Shepherd Lutheran College will this year be displaying around 800 cardboard cut-outs of people at the entrance of the College.

The idea behind the display is to demonstrate the students’ awareness of the theme “Child protection is everyone’s business” – with the images depicting the types of people who the students might go to for help. The College plans to spread the message through a range of activities for Prep to Year 12 students on each school day throughout the week to both teach and reinforce concepts of feeling safe and who to go to if students feel unsafe and need help.

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Beryl Wetwood said, “Often as adults we believe that children know when behaviour they are exposed to is right or wrong but this is not always the case… we need to actually tell children that certain things are not okay and that they need to speak out.”

The week’s activities include various presentations as well as a visit from the local police for the younger students. For the older students, the focus will be on the importance of safe social networking.

Good Shepherd students will also be using the last day of Child Protection Week to help raise much needed funds for the Smith Family which helps educate disadvantaged children.

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The Eumundi State school P&C Association under the magic direction of event organisor Karen Allen along with our incredibly talented students and staff would like to invite Eumundi to our annual “Arts in Action” on Friday 31 August.

It all happens at the Eumundi State School Sports and Performing arts complex from 3pm till 9pm. There will be rides, food, stalls and entertainment for all the family and our much anticipated art auction begins at 6pm.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Dreamtime Tree (pictured) – 3 dimensional timber tree by class 2cp. A free standing piece that each student was responsible for a leaf.

Inspired by Why I love Australia book.

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e at North Arm are the envy of many with our big, bright functional kitchen which was once just the tuckshop but has now been transformed into both tuckshop and the Stephanie Alexander program kitchen.

The program shows the children how to be creative with foods they would not normally choose or in fact have the opportunity to try. Many times have I had the comment of “I don’t like pumpkin” or “I don’t like spinach”. More often than not it is these children that are the first to put up their hand and ask for a second helping as they do in fact like these foods after all and have learnt that there are lots of different ways of preparing foods to make them taste wonderful.

At the beginning of a lesson a group of children is given a list of fresh ingredients to be collected from the garden. Once this is collected they bring it back to the kitchen, wash it and distribute it to the groups preparing that dish.

We do rely a great deal on our volunteers to enable the program to be truly successful. We are very lucky to have some amazing people that turn up each week and thoroughly enjoy the “organised chaos” and are constantly astonished by the quality of the dishes prepared and by the

enthusiasm of the children.

The food is eaten at a shared table outside where the children learn table manners and basic courtesy at the dinner table. This also gives them the opportunity to discuss what they have cooked and contribute to what they think of the meal and what they think could be done differently.

The children have embraced the program whole heartedly and it is a great credit to them with the effort they put in and of course their reward is a delicious meal and knowledge of how to cook that meal for their own family.

For some of the North Arm kids’ recipes go to page 15.

North Arm kids (left to right) Zachariah, Daniel and Harry in their Stephanie Alexander kitchen.

Junior Rugby League player wins big time Gary Kiorgaard, PE teacher

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umundi State School’s Isaak McLean has not only made the Queensland Primary Schools Rugby League Team but has now been made their captain.

He is just back from the Australian Championships where his team won – beating the Qld

Invitationals Team in the final.

I believe NSW only finished 5th.

I also believe that the Brisbane Broncos have made contact with Isaak. Nathan, Isaak’s dad, has been heavily involved in coaching Eumundi League teams both this year and last year.

Pacific Chamber Players concert Tuesday Tours with the Principal Ph 5472 9888 No enrolment restrictions apply

Cooran School of Arts Memorial Hall Saturday 15 September Tickets at the door $25, $20 (concession) $15 each (group of 8 persons) $5 children under 15 yrs Enquiries Ph 5446 8128 www.pacificchamberplayers

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Community Kids First job survival guide for teens

Parenting support and play dates

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eveloped in partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast, Bendigo Bank, Queensland Youth Industry Links, Best HR and Workplace Support, information sessions held in Sunshine Coast Council Libraries across the Coast in September, are designed to help young adults over the age of 13 to get their first job.

All aspects of getting started on the journey towards that first

pay cheque are covered such as: where the jobs are, how to apply, writing a winning resume and what your rights in the workplace are as a teen employee.

Session presented by Deborah Moseley, Queensland Youth Industry Links and Rick Colclough, Workplace Support.

Book online at; www.library. s u n s h i n e c o a s t . q l d . g o v. a u / sitePage.cfm?code=library-events.

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ourneys for a Cause have put together a worthwhile and rewarding option that offers a safe and fun alternative to the traditional schoolies week.

ooroy Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is a group for mothers with children 0–5 to build friendships, be encouraged and gain practical parenting strategies, while the kids have a play.

Next meeting is at 9.30am on

6 September, with guest Verna Hewitt speaking on music and children at Hinterland Christian Centre (just down the road from the Cooroy Library).

Cost: $6 (includes child care).

Linda 5472 0402 or check out our Facebook page.

Cooroora United Football Club Carnival Louise Bergan and Natalie McDonald

The Schoolies Rainforest and Reef Rescue Adventure runs from 17–23 November.

For itinerary and cost please visit www.j4c.com.au.

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his structured playgroup has an emphasis on music and movement. The morning includes both indoor and outdoor play in safe, fenced premises. Parents bring their child’s own morning

tea, while morning tea is supplied for parents. Pomona Uniting Church Hall – 27 Factory St (next to the museum) from 9–11am. $2 donation appreciated. 5442 5290 or www.cooroy.ucaweb.com.au.

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ooroora United Under 6s (left to right) Noah McDonald, Dash Cameron, Aston Finch, Brody Coulson, Ezekiel Bezel and, Saba Hollick.

Saturday 11 August saw the Sunshine Coast’s final U6 Soccer carnival for the season played at Meridan Plains, Caloundra.

Although getting to the fields proved “challenging”, the Cooroora United U6 “Panthers” team got off to a flying start scoring three goals in the first 10 minutes of play.

The carnival involved three games of twenty minutes each.

To keep energy levels high, a great deal of orange slices were consumed in between each game.

Over the three games, all team members had their moments of

great play. The main goal scorers were Ezekiel Bezel, Aston Finch and Dash Cameron with some excellent kicking, passing and defence by Noah McDonald, Saba Hollick and Brody Coulson. The U6 season is unfortunately coming to a close but a wonderful season for the Panthers has been led by the dedicated coaching efforts of Cameron McDonald.

Special thanks goes to Mark Witte for his coaching assistance and organising of substitutes, and Louise Bezel as team manager, keeping us informed and at the right place each week. Another special mention goes to all the parents for their commitment, cooperation and support for every team member over the season.

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The club caters for all levels of ability and welcomes those with a long history of involvement in the game to complete novices.

For more information call Coach Doug 0410 507 927 or email djtoms@bigpond.com.

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Markets and Local Crafts This year’s Market Chef winner is Noosa District State High School WHAT'S IN THE SPOTLIGHT Get up close at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Did you know the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve at Maleny is home to more than twenty of Australia’s threatened plants and animals? Get up close with under-threat flora and fauna species at the reserve when it hosts a National Threatened Species Day event on September 8. Registrations are essential, phone 07 5429 6122 to reserve your spot.

Dads Read at Sunshine Coast libraries Families are invited to be part of the free, fun Dads Read celebrations during September at Sunshine Coast libraries across the region. Activities include ‘rhyme time’ for babes to eighteen months, ‘wriggle giggle read’ for littlies 12 months to 3 years and story telling sessions with legend dads for kids to 5 years. The program promotes reading aloud for 10 minutes each day as the best investment a parent can make in their child’s future. Visit council’s library website to find out more.

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his year’s Market Chef winner as judged by chef Leigh Darlington, Original Eumundi Markets manager Peter Homan and local B&B owner Kerrie Bryant-Adams was Noosa District State High School.

Peter Homan said it has been a tough competition this year.

“Market Chef 2012 has seen 10 schools and training colleges from across the Sunshine Coast

competing over 10 weeks of heats followed by last week’s semifinals.” Peter said the standard of cooking has been really impressive this year.

Noosa District State High School took home the trophy, a $500 market voucher and a Market Chef cooking class at the winning school.

Recipes are available at www. eumundimarkets.com.au.

Noosa Chilli wins at the EKKA

What types of business would you like to see operating from your favourite public beach or park? Visit council's website between September 10 - 30, have your say in the Commercial Use of Community Land consultation and help council understand the businesses that the community supports using public land. The information will guide the development of a new application process before current permits expire in June.

Sunshine Coast Australia Day nominations open The Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards for 2013 are on and nominations for everyday people are encouraged. Nominees don’t have to be famous because the Awards are for those unsung heroes who make a difference to life on the Sunshine Coast. Nominations close December 28 so grab this chance to recognise the Coast’s inspiring individuals, organisations and groups. Find out more from council’s website.

Join an Active, Healthy Sunshine Coast class Lift for Life, individualised resistance training classes and new Heartmoves, low to moderate group physical activity classes, have commenced in Cooroy and Nambour, as well as Maroochydore and Caloundra. There are also new Heart Foundation Walking groups across the Sunshine Coast. See council’s website for details or call council and ask about the Active, Healthy Sunshine Coast program.

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riginal Eumundi Markets stallholder Megan Twiname from Noosa Chilli recently picked up a first and two second prizes for her preserves at this year’s Royal Queensland Show (EKKA).

She won the Cottage Industry Category with a sample from her Noosa Chilli range. Megan’s new tomato sauce was placed second, as did her very popular mustard chutney (it has received many

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previous awards).

“Receiving all these accolades is humbling and keeps me focused on my passion,” Megan said.

Megan grows chillis on her property then hand-makes her tasty products in small batches, preserving them naturally. Megan and her Noosa Chilli sauces and chutneys are on the third terrace at the markets every Saturday. www.noosachilli.com.au.

Don’t forget cat and dog registration renewals are due in September! All cats and dogs must be registered and wear a council-issued registration tag. It’s free for pets under six months old, and discounts apply for pensioners and for microchipped and de-sexed pets. Find out how to renew your animal registration from council’s website.

COUNCIL MEETINGS Ordinary Meeting 9.00am, Thursday 20 September, Tewantin

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Theatre and Books Indee Theatre News

Why I love writing young adult books

John Burls, playwright and director

Amanda Ashby, novelist

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Eumundi School of Arts Hall by coming to the SeptemberOctober season of Seven Little Australians

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his is the last of the four Indee salutes to the Eumundi hall’s century and a fitting tribute to the one hundred years.

This stage performance of the iconic Australian novel has been specially adapted for this season with the blessing of Philippa Poole – grand daughter of the author Ethel Turner. With a strong adult cast of Luke Lanham as Captain Woolcott, Keith Souter as Colonel Bryant and Chelsea Wallis as

the narrator, Ethel Turner, plus members of the Indee Young Players as the children, this should prove to be the quintessential family show of the year.

Set in the late 1800s, Seven Little Australians is the story of a boisterous brood of youngsters always on a collision course with a very stern father. It’s both funny and sad, with some beautifully drawn characters and insight into Australia’s formative years.

Performances: Friday 28, Saturday 29, Sunday 30 September and Friday 5, Saturday 6, Sunday 7 October. Bookings: 5472 8200 or eumundilivetheatre.com. The Indee is offering a special family ticket (two adults, two children under 15) at just $50.

Opening night of Seven Little Australians on Fri 28 will be in aid of Riding For The Disabled - tickets $25 includes welcoming drink. Contact Robyn 5442 7444.

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ast members from past Up Eumundi Road shows will be joining the present team for the Very Last Up Eumundi Show Ever opening Friday 30 November.

They’ll join in bringing to a close Australia’s longest running topical revue – the show that’s out-

laughed every other comedy on the Coast, year-in, year-out.

Make sure of your bookings for dinner and show – remember there are only four dinner shows.

Early Bird prices: $40 if booked before 31 October. There’ll also be two Sunday non-dining matinees.

Some of the cast for the last Up Eumundi Road. Back row from left; Debra Pitura, Marion Johnson.

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ver since I can remember I’ve been obsessed with teen culture and for many years my poor husband has put up with me watching shows like Buffy, Beverley Hills 90120 and Charmed so it was no surprise to anyone when I decided to start writing my own young adult books.

The thing I love best about the genre is that it is so broad. This means that you can get serious issue based books, vampires and spaceships all sitting side by side on the shelf. Even better, the success of books like Twilight and The Hunger Games has brought in a whole new kind of reader, many of whom go on to discover just how rich the young adult market is.

My own books are full of zombies, killer fairies and troublesome djinns and my inspiration comes from all over the place. My very first published book, You Had Me at Halo actually sprang from something that happened on the day of my father’s funeral, and while I don’t recommend this technique for everyone, I found the idea of writing a book about life and death very therapeutic.

It was also a strange ode to my father who had a strong sense

of the ridiculous and I’m sure he would’ve liked my bureaucratic version of the afterlife. My other books haven’t had quite such traumatic starts and normally they don’t come in a flash. Rather they are a combination of ideas which twist and turn in my mind until they finally make sense.

Probably one of the strangest things for me is that my publisher is Puffin in the US which means that I don’t always get to see my books on the shelves over here.

That can make things seem quite surreal. It’s also surreal that I have to use American spelling for everything. This is particularly “traumatic” with young adult books since my characters tend to say “mom” a lot but I promise that on the inside I am always saying “mum”.

To find out more about my books go to: www.amandaashby. com or you can head to Sunshine Coast Libraries where all my books are stocked, including my latest series, Sophie’s Mixed-Up Magic.

And, if you haven’t visited the teen section of your local library in a while, may I please suggest that you do because they have a really amazing collection.

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Have a favourite author or book you’d like to share? Send your 200 word review and a high resolution jpeg photo of the book jacket to editor@eumundigreen.com.au

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Eumundi Arts Creative space – Shirley Strano

MY TREE People’s Choice Award

Where is your studio?

My studio is in a bush setting on a hill adjoining Eumundi Forest Reserve.

It has views across the valley and North Maroochy River to Mt Eeewah.

What do you like about this space?

It is a purpose-built room attached to our house by a two-car carport. It has a high ceiling, windows to the floor, large sink and beautiful views to the mountain and of my garden. The etching press has pride of place.

What do you create here?

I create linocuts, etchings, collagraphs and drawings.

When do you paint and how often?

When on a roll, I work every day; then the world intrudes and other things need to be attended to. John, my husband, is a poet and a good cook!

What inspires you?

I get a special feeling when drawing outdoors. I don’t work from photographs as the camera doesn’t see what I see such as the power of landscape rhythms, shapes and spaces. I compose as I draw to express the feeling. I also draw wallum seedpods and plants, mangrove roots and sprouting mangrove seeds which I find washed up on a beach and in my garden. Drawing is towards the making of linocuts and other printmaking techniques. I like to try different ideas that come to me as I work. Travel helps, as does seeing as much great art as possible in Australia and overseas. I am attracted to the refined aesthetic of Japan which I have visited many times. I have been an exchange artist in Japan and a Print Council of Australia Commissioned Artist.

What can’t you work without?

I couldn’t work without time and nature.

Shirley’s art can be seen at The Gallery Eumundi Noosaville www. thegalleryeumundi.com.au.

Geoff Powell was the Sunshine Coast Council “Living Smart” people’s choice award. He wins $250 from the Sunshine Coast Council. Geoff was also the winner of the Council sponsored My Native Tree category. All who voted for Geoff went into the draw for a $20 voucher from Berkelouw Books Eumundi and Amy Winton was the lucky winner. The photographs and stories can be viewed at Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre until Friday 31 August.

My Tree, The Sentinel - Geoff Powell This tree which I name The Sentinel, sits alone on the foreshore of Lake Cootharaba at Boreen Point in front of the Council Campsite. We have had a number of wonderful family holidays at this awesome campsite and to me, this tree has come to represent a symbol of guardianship of the area.

It sits alone at the water’s edge – the only tree that has survived right by the lake. Its age and condition suggest that it has been there a very long time and that despite its precarious position is a real survivor. For me then it represents strength and safety. It’s a symbol of surety that makes the campground welcoming and inviting year after year.

At night sitting on the beach under the tree with the cosmos spread out above and the glow from Noosa safely over the horizon, I have experienced a sense of peace and contentment that I will never forget.

The tree’s fragile existence combined with its stubborn persistence is a reminder to me that life is indeed both beautiful and fragile and that the only choice we have is to persevere and enjoy. I always leave the campsite refreshed by the symbolism of that tree…

Art news in brief World renowned calligrapher Dave Wood is currently exhibiting at The Old Pomona Railway Station Gallery until 6 September.

Recognised as Australia’s leading calligraphic artist, he has just returned from the UK where he represented Australia at one of the largest arts events in the country.

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Lateral Space ceramic exhibition by renowned local artist and teacher Andrew Bryant, is currently on display at Imbil Gallery and Cafe Frit, 104 Yabba Creek Rd from Wednesday to Sunday 9am–3pm.

The mesmerising nature of the spiral is a key element in Andrew’s latest exhibition. Ph 5488 6975.

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es a sleep-in and breakfast in bed is nice. So is a trip to the beach and funny novelty gifts. But the best way to make Fathers Day really special is for the kids to make or cook something for Dad from the heart.

Here are a few recipes from North Arm State School’s Stephanie Alexander Garden Program cook book the kids could tackle (with a little help) for a special Fathers Day lunch, BBQ or picnic.

Potato and bacon pancakes

Caesar salad Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 4 cloves of garlic peeled and minced 1 turkish bread 1/4 cup lemon juice 120 g parmesan cheese 2 eggs 1/4 tsp of pepper 1/2 tsp salt 10 cups of greens mainly lettuce Method In a very large bowl, whisk together oil and garlic.

While the oil mixture is sitting, make the croutons.

Spread the bread slices out over a baking sheet. Brush

tray with olive oil. Dip pastry brush in infused oil and brush bread. Bake in oven until slightly golden.

Add eggs to the oil garlic mixture. Whisk mixture until creamy. Add salt and pepper and lemon juice. Whisk in half of the parmesan cheese. Taste, add more lemon juice to taste.

Using your hands, tear off chunks of lettuce and the other greens. Add to the oil mixture and toss until coated. Add the rest of the Parmesan cheese and toss all ingredients gently together.

Coarsely chop the toasted bread and add (with the crumbs from the chopping) to the salad.

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Ingredients 5 to 6 med uncooked red potatoes, peeled and shredded (about 3 cups) 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 eggs, beaten 2 tblsp plain flour salt and pepper to taste dash ground nutmeg oil for deep-fat frying

Method Rinse and thoroughly drain potatoes.

In a bowl, combine the potatoes, bacon, onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg.

In an electric skillet, heat 3mm of oil to 190C. Drop 2 heaped tblsp of batter for each pancake into hot oil.

Flatten gently to form patties.

Fry until golden brown; turn and cook the other side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with salad.

Eumundi Tea Towels All the entries in the Eumundi Tea Towel Design Competition are now on display at Discover Eumundi.

You can vote for the People’s Choice award when you visit or vote by viewing the digital booklet online at www.eumundifoodfest.com. Voting closes Friday 31 August. All who vote have a chance to win a $20 Berkelouw Books voucher.

You can buy these quality Eumundi Tea towels at Discover Eumundi for $20 each and soon from other outlets in town.

The People’s Choice tea towel design will be printed later in the year.

Maleny’s Real Food Festival

Either Saturday 8 or Sunday 9 September at the Maleny Showgrounds.

To be in the running be the fifth person to email editor@ eumundigreen.com.au by 3 September and answer this question; The Kids Arena is sponsored by who?

You’ll find the answer at www.realfoodfestival.com.au There’ll be a second chance to win online at www.facebook.com/ eumundigreen on 5 Sept. Good luck!

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Health and Lifestyle Flu season in full swing Tania Watson, pharmacist

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Please note we are a mixed billing practice. The following groups are bulk billed under Medicare: Under 16’s and concession card holders (pension card, seniors health card or health care cards) The doctors are always ready to consider bulk billing options in individual cases of severe hardship.

Our revised schedule of consultation fees from 1 September Standard consultation: Up to 20 mins $65, Medicare Rebate $35.60 Extended consultation: Over 20 mins $100, Medicare Rebate $69 Lengthy consultation: Over 40 mins $120, Medicare Rebate $101

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm, Saturdays 8.30am-12.30pm

Bookings by appointment 3/2-6 Etheridge St Eumundi P: 5442 8882 • F: 5442 7054

Quality community care

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Kirtan with

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Kirtaniya Vaiyasaki Das (USA) is doing his 3rd Australian tour and will be at:

Anahata Yoga Temple, 186 Memorial Dr Eumundi at 6.30pm Sunday 2nd September For information Ph 5442 7614 $10 suggested donation incl. light refreshments www.kirtan.org

To relive the symptoms of a cold or flu:  Rest may help fight the virus  Drink something soothing such as warm honey and lemon drinks  Avoid exposure to cigarette smoke  Saline (salt water) sprays or drops can help clear mucus  Inhale steam running shower

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 Decongestant tablets, mixtures, sprays or drops help some adults relieve blocked sinuses  Soothe a sore throat or cough by gargling with warm salty water  Suck on ice or a throat lozenge  Common pain relief medicines like paracetamol or ibuprofen can ease the pain of a sore throat, body aches and fever.

EUMUNDI VILLAGE PHARMACY Sick of Socks and Jocks?

Come and see us for great Fathers Day gift ideas Tania Watson B.Pharm., MPS, Shop 1, 2-6 Etheridge St Eumundi Ph 5442 8455 • F 5442 7077 OPEN 6 DAYS: Mon–Fri 8.30am–5.30pm Sat 8.30am–1.30pm

Anahata Yoga Temple Breath - Movement - Awareness

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he number of Sunshine Coasters hit by flu has soared in recent weeks. The Queensland Health State-Wide Communicable Diseases Report stated that for the week ending 13 August, there were 1633 notifications of influenza in the past week Queensland-wide.

The total notifications for this year appear to be nearly twice that of the past five years. The flu also has hit local schools causing significant student and teacher absence. One Eumundi State School class had only 8 out of the 21 students in class last week.

A “cold” is often called the “flu” but they are different infections.

Flu symptoms usually start suddenly with a high fever and you may feel unwell enough to need rest. Symptoms can also include irritation in the throat or lungs, a dry cough, shivering, sweating and severe muscle aches. The flu tends to make the whole body ache, whereas colds usually affect the nose and throat only. Colds, flu and most coughs are caused by viruses. Antibiotics only work on infections caused by bacteria NOT those caused by viruses. By using antibiotics when you don’t need to you could make them less effective when you do need to use them.

$15 TUE & FRI 9.30–11am low–intermediate level per cla ss TUE 5–6pm beginners/gentle stretch TUE & THU 6.30–8pm med–high level intermediate WED 6–7.30pm Restorative Yoga, last Wed of month

Anahata Yoga Temple, 186 Memorial Dr Eumundi Look out for the BIG orange yoga flag

Ph 5442 8360, www.anahatayogatemple.com.au

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Health and Lifestyle What is Aruvyeda?

Wayne Celeban, B.Hlth.Sc. (Nat.) Dip. (Ayur. Med) N.Z.

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yurveda is a traditional healing system originating in India as far back as 3000 BCE. Today in India Ayurveda is practised as a system of healthcare parallel to traditional medicine. Its popularity is growing all over the world as more and more people are discovering this complete system of healthcare and disease treatment.

Often translated as the “Art or Science of life” Ayurveda explains the relationship between the individual and the rhythms of nature while taking into account qualities of mind, physiological tendencies, digestive and metabolic processes for every individual. To maintain this balance with mind, body and the environment, Ayurveda integrates the use of: nutrition, lifestyle, physical therapies, cleansing programs and a branch of herbal remedies known as Rasayana (ra- saiya- na) which deal with the promotion of longevity.

If imbalance and disease occurs, Ayurveda draws upon a comprehensive system of medicinal treatment which adopts

natural therapies and specialist branches in: toxicology, fertility, paediatrics, obstetrics, geriatrics, diseases associated with ears, nose and throat, rejuvenative therapies and surgery.

All clinical approaches are based upon the principles of identifying causative factors and addressing signs and symptoms while repairing and restoring damaged tissue to prevent reoccurrence. Once health is restored nutritionally, lifestyle and rasayana programs are used to maintain balance.

Ayurveda emphasises the importance of preventive healthcare and teaches us that health is not just the absence of disease rather it is the presence of vitality, wellbeing and understanding our unique purpose in life. This state is regarded in Ayurveda as svastha or a healthy state.

Ayurveda is quite simply the art of maintaining balance between our internal and external environment through knowing what promotes health and knowing what destroys it.

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Now according to a new Canadian study, strength training has also been shown to help reverse memory loss in elderly women in the early stages of dementia.

The six month study involved 86 women between the ages of 70 and 80 who had probable

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The study also found that aerobics-based activity did not show the same mental health benefits as weight training, although this type of activity still has many other health benefits.

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Environment and Outdoors Why an alpaca? Kerrie Bryant-Adams, B&B owner

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They are gentle, loveable creatures – and yes occasionally spit but usually at each other; it teaches the young ones that they must take their turn and it is a form of discipline. There are also a few more spits when the females are pregnant as they can be a bit hormonal during their long gestation period; between 11-15 months depending on conditions.

They are able to suspend their pregnancies if required so having a baby alpaca will always be a surprise as you will never quite know when it will arrive and mostly at an inconvenient time!

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e had been fascinated by alpacas for quite some time. Firstly we visited them at the Brisbane Exhibition and then our “real” first experience with the Alpaca Show held at the Eumundi Showgrounds three years ago.

The alpaca is half the size of its relative, the llama and both are related to the camelid family and native to South America.

Since buying our girls locally in September 2010, we have had three baby alpacas – two boys and a girl. The best part of having your own baby alpaca is that you can handle them from the beginning so they become accustomed to being touched, patted and cuddled. They have their own nuances like most pets when it comes to treating for ticks, worms and other parasites and of course each year in October they have to be shorn as their wool has become very thick and full. In this climate they also get very hot with their own built-in jumpers. They are fussy eaters – only like the nice green tips of the grass, the best of prime hay and special alpaca pellets. As they are selective grazers, they are ideal for small acreage.

t Tinbeerwah stands at 265m in the Tewantin National Park just 15kms from Eumundi. A short morning walk from the car park up to the lookout brings you 360 degree views over Noosa, Mount Coolum, the distant Blackall ranges and then back over the majestic Lake Cootharaba – truly breathtaking views. This is a dedicated abseil and climbing site and where many first timers take the plunge. Whether you are eight or 87 you can abseil. It’s an amazing way to conquer your fears and feel exhilarated and empowered at the same time. www.multisporteco.com.au.

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Nature Notes and Outdoors Dead palm fronds are “alive” Kon Hepers

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any of us, especially those who moved up here from “down south”, have planted Alexandra, Piccabeen (Archontophoenix alexandrae and A. cunninghamiana) and other species of palm trees. Some wildlife take advantage of these trees; Blue-faced Honeyeaters and at least two species of native doves use palms for nesting sites and Ring-tail Possums find them to be good hide-outs.

But there are some downsides with palms: in more suburban areas, palm trees are a preferred nesting site for the introduced pests Indian Mynas and Spotted Turtle-doves. A major nuisance with these trees - the so-called “self-cleaning” varieties - is their regular shedding of dead fronds.

Whatever means of disposal you select, you should carefully examine the interior of the bases of the fronds beforehand.

These moist, hidden areas harbour any number of small creatures that would meet a bad fate if not removed or allowed to get away before disposal of the fronds.

We often find little Dainty or Graceful Treefrogs (Litoria gracilenta) which have squeezed themselves into the frond “channel” for security against birds and treesnakes. Almost always there are those unique native slugs with a red triangle or diamond-shaped mark on their backs (Triboniophorus graeffei).

There are also several species of native semi-slugs. They’re difficult to identify but quite attractive

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when looked at closely. As the name implies they look like halfway between slugs and snails with their reduced shells.

Of course there are always a few scuttling cockroaches, the odd spider or centipede and occasionally a fat gecko who has been using the frond as a larder. Add to that any number of tiny “crawlies” and you have a microcosm of life that’s much too valuable to be destroyed along with the dead fronds.

Fallen fronds, especially if heaped up for a while, should be approached with a bit of caution.

At our place we have found small but dangerous Eastern Smalleyed Snakes sheltering there and elsewhere have seen Red-bellied Black Snakes and, up in the Conondales, the highly venomous Rough-scaled Snakes.

We also planted Queen Palms (Syagrus romanzoffiana), incorrectly called and sold as Cocos Palms and often used in landscaping. We have since become aware that the fruits of these palms are highly attractive to Fruit Bats but can cause cruel deaths – especially to juveniles.

The seeds can get caught behind the bats’ teeth making it impossible for them to feed. The hard seeds also wear down the bats’ teeth, leading to the same fate. And of course the seeds are spread by the bats and possums so that in Queensland these palms are classed as an invasive species and restricted by the Department of Primary Industries.

We cut ours down.

Stop off for petrol and a reminder we live in the bush

Last week quite a crowd gathered on the deck adjacent to the Servo to see if the large resident python snake had bitten off more than it could chew (a rather large possum).

More than skin-deep Kate Taylor, vet nurse

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t is obvious, our skin and the skin of our pets are very different; for a start they have a thick coat of hair.

But did you know there are many other more subtle differences; dogs and cats don’t have sweat glands on the surface of their skin; do grow several hairs from each pore and have skin half as thick as our own.

Bacteria and yeast do not like the acidic environment of human skin but a dog’s skin is more alkaline making them more susceptible to skin infections. Constant licking, chewing, scratching, overgrooming or belly scooting are not normal behaviours for our pets but signs that medical attention is needed. Your pet’s skin and coat should look healthy; bald patches, reddening, scale, pimples, or a strong “doggy” odour are all indicators of skin problems.

If your dog simply smells bad because it has found something juicy to roll in then a bath might be in order; but remember their skin is different from ours. Human

shampoos will strip out the oils your pet needs as a barrier against infection. Be wary too, of the cheaper supermarket pet shampoos; they are often rebranded human formulas. Other products to avoid are Wool Mix, laundry detergents and tea tree products. Detergents are harsh products designed to remove grease and to bleach our clothes.

Tea tree is a poison that contains irritants. Our pets can’t tell us how awful it is to be constantly itchy. It’s up to us as owners to recognise the signs and help them find relief.

Speak to David or Craig at Eumundi Range Rd Vet Surgery on 5442 7803.

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Gardening Gardening for the future of our kids

Tomatoes too expensive? Grow your own Matt Popplewell, permaculturist

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Leonie Shanahan, permaculturist

dible School Gardens has become the new buzz around schools and as a garden educator that have been promoting health and growing food in schools for over 10 years, it’s a relief to see vegetable gardens becoming the “norm” in schools. Eumundi State School was well ahead of their time when they planted their first permaculture mandala garden some 15 years ago and have since added vegetable gardens throughout the school; a food forest, huge worm farms systems and a culture within the school that understands about soil- and plant-health equalling healthy vibrant children.

Edible school gardens program is a 12 month program and every part of it is focussed on the student participation. We teach them about garden design and then the students come up with a design for their school garden.

We source materials locally and from there, we involve the school community including parents, grandparents and carers with our fun-filled “garden make-over”

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day where the students’ designs become a reality. Other weeks we will plant seedlings, seeds, herbs etc; learn about soil building, compost, pest prevention, worms and organic processes. Within a couple of weeks, we can start tasting some of our mouthwatering produce.

Students get to experience the connection of growing and harvesting from just outside their back door to their plate. These are the experiences that children remember and they are our life skills. In our garden or kitchen, there are no frozen meals, no microwaves, just pure fresh ingredients grown with love.

Growing your own food is one of the most exciting activities kids can be involved in. Kids get to experience the whole life cycle of an edible plant from seed to harvest. For many students this will be a new experience.

If you would like to know more about the idea or get involved, feel free to contact: Leonie@ EdibleSchoolGardens.com.au or www.EdibleSchoolGardens.com.au

ith spring in the air it is time to delve back into the vegetable garden. With Queensland tomato prices on the up, what can be more satisfying or easy than growing and eating your own juicy tomatoes?

The key to growing tomatoes is to control their growth – bully them almost. They are lazy plants that would rather produce shoots than tomatoes. As they grow, key points to include are:  Continue to remove all side shoots throughout the growing cycle (see photo).

 Pinch out the main growing point at 1.5 m tall.  Once 1.5m tall, keep only the top canopy of leaves, removing all the lower leaves to avoid diseases and aid tomato ripening and air flow through the plant.  Once yellow flowers arrive, feed weekly with a high potash liquid feed.  Keep only six sets of flowers (1012 flowers on each set) removing leaves which form at the end of the flower set.  Stake with a bamboo cane for guidance and supporting the fruit set.  Protect from summer sun with some shade cloth.

Tomatoes can be grown in pots or bags providing both have holes in the bottom and are regularly watered and fed.

So there we have it. Of course you can take or leave the above rules but by following these simple steps you will maximise the potential of your tomato plant and have the joy of your own produce shining bright and red on a Sunday salad.

“Toms” are split into principally four groups:  Cherry – Gardener’s Delight, Sweet Cherry, Tumbling Tom, Juliet  Main types – Celebration, Apollo, Moneymaker  Roma types – Acid-free, Daran, Pompeii  Large – Grosse Lisse, Beefsteak A number of varieties are bred to suit the temperatures and humidity in Queensland.

These include: Beacon Red, Carmelita, Orange Pixie, Patio supreme and Pompeii. These are suitable for harvest all year round in QLD and thrive in our conditions.

Standard size, cherry and large tomatoes are all available from Eumundi’s Villa Flora of Eumundi located within the Hemp Hut. Thursday 30 August 2012

Readers’ Photos Pillows of pink at sunset

ECCO community services

Growing numbers, growing skills!

In 2007-08, the first financial year the boom gates were installed, there was an average of 870 cars parked on either a Wednesday or a Saturday. That has grown to an average of 947 per market day for the year ended 30 June 2012 with a pleasing 6.3 per cent increase over last year. For the year ended 30 June 2012 a total of 99,098 cars were parked. This represented an eight per cent increase over last year.

Somewhere over the rainbow... is Eumundi

ECCO would like to acknowledge the great success of the community management model of the car park operations where teams of volunteers raise donations for their association through parking cars every Wednesday and Saturday. Over $50,000 is distributed to community groups annually through a donations scheme linked to every parking hour completed by particular teams.

It is heart warming to know the difference the weekly donations can make to the aspirations of local sporting, cultural, education and environmental associations. For example Callum Bonner, Keiran MacDonald and Aaron Hughes (pictured below) are part of the Mountain Creek State High School car parking team. Wearing the new orange high visibility jackets and regulation hats, the students raise funds for their school and at the same time pick up small business skills through a team effort with the car parking, through balancing takings, extending a hand of friendship to visitors to Eumundi and keeping the grounds tidy.

These photos were taken this year from our home in Eumundi.

Regards, Christine and Bruce, Eumundi

Shards of morning sunlight

Experience Eumundi tent Lonergan Lane Next time you are in the markets drop in to say hello at our tent behind the Fig Tree in Lonergan Lane. The tent co-ordinator Uschi will be glad to welcome you.

The tent acts as a visitor information hut for all the markets as well as promotes the town businesses and services. Lost property, lost children and help in finding that elusive market stall are bread and butter issues for the Experience Eumundi tent.

This photo was taken early in the morning, Sunrise through the trees and rising morning mist from my rear verandah.

Ken Brooks, Doonan We love getting your photos so please keep them coming. If you have one that you’d like to share with readers, send a high resolution jpg file to editor@eumundigreen.com.au with a short description of your photograph. We may choose it for publication.

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Bits and Pieces Kimberly Coast Margaret and Terry Lawrence

Keep Smiling

For all the furore over the lack of Aussie gold at the London Olympics, the real disappointment was the dearth of dumb quotes from athletes. At least we have the NRL and AFL finals to look forward to for stunning hyperbole and dramatic statements of the obvious. Until then, here are some classic brain explosions which took oral form: “I owe a lot to my parents, especially my mother and father.” Greg Norman

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lying from Broome to Mitchell Plateau in a small plane, we boarded a helicopter taking us on to the roof of the Kimberley Quest II. It was anchored in the Hunter River ready for our seven day cruise of the Kimberley Coast, south to Broome again. This is a small boat with only 18 passengers and six crew. We experienced some of Australia’s most amazing scenery: the Kimberley region, spring-fed King Cascade Falls along the Prince Regent River – great for barramundi fishing. Then an exhilarating ride through the Horizontal Falls where a 10m tide

of water gushed through the 10 and 20m wide gaps in the McLarty Ranges in the Talbot Bay area.

A scenic excursion was next up Cyclone Creek to view the amazing rock formations. On through the Buccaneer Archipelago, Cape Leveque and Broome for a “wet landing”, meaning the helpers first took our luggage ashore then returned for the passengers taking them to the shallows for a short walk through the water to collect belongings and make farewells.

A fabulous holiday experience recommended by our local travel agent Tracey Standing.

“Chemistry is a class you take in high school or college, where you figure out two plus two is 10, or something.” – Former NBA basketballer and maths whizz Dennis Rodman “It’s basically the same, just darker.” – Enlightened Brisbane Lions skipper Jonathan Brown, on the difference between night and daytime footy games.

Reporter: “Did you visit the Parthenon while in Greece?”

Shaquille O’Neill: “I can’t really remember the names of all the clubs we went to.” – Giant NBA superstar showing a fondness for world history.

“I wouldn’t be bothered if we lost every game, as long as we won the league.” Ex-Socceroo captain Mark Viduka pondering during his English Premier League days.

“I was in a no-win situation, so I’m glad that I won rather than lost.”

English boxer Frank Bruno after one too many blows to the skull.

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