EG 154 of 13 September 2012

Issue 154 – Thursday 13 September 2012

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Eumundi shakes off the shackles of winter with the All Well and Good day at the Original Eumundi Markets on Saturday 29 September. This free health event will celebrate all things good for your body, mind and soul.

Property of the week Moving on, priced to sell This three bedroom family home which is set on an elevated 809m² allotment has been renovated extensively to allow for modern living but maintains the character of yesteryear. Yes, this home offers high ceilings, beautiful polished timber floors and a 3.5Kw solar power system. This is an easy care property situated in a select quiet no thru street with-in walking distance to Eumundi shops. Privacy, tranquility and charm await.

Asking $399,000 · 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 Thursday 13 September 2012 and at outlets nearby.

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Editor's Word on the street is...

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Sunday 16 September Woofstock Dog Festival Eumundi Market

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e have a wealth of knowledgeable health and wellbeing practitioners living in our villages, with various specialisations and experience. In this issue we get to know some of them and what they practice, a little better.

Eumundi Green turns six this month – an amazing achievement for a magazine run by the community for the community. Thank you to our volunteers, contributors and advertisers. I say it all the time but it’s true – we wouldn’t have a magazine without you. The biggest thanks goes to our readers. The fact you are proud to call the Green your own makes every hard edit and late night worth it. Finally thanks Joyce and John for having the vision, guts and stamina to make this magazine happen.

Tuesday 18 September Eumundi State School P&C meeting 7pm Arts Building Ph 0407 139 836

Water tanks are getting low You don’t often see high heels in Eumundi Locals are opening a new funky cafe on Memorial Dr this November We’ve watched more of the Paralympics than the Olympics There are more animals on the roads at night than usual It’s time to get healthy

Eumundi photo shoot

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Business Clinic

Donna Thordason In the Spotlight

Wednesday 26 September EHA AGM and presentation of doantions 6pm School of Arts All welcome Saturday 29 September All Well and Good day 8-2pm Original Eumundi Markets Ph 5442 7106

With the switch of printers,

The streets of Eumundi turned into the backdrop of a professional photo shoot last week. For more photos turn to page 8.

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

Shelley Evans

Wednesday 19 September EDV Annual General Meeting 10.30am Alfresco Café 777 Eumundi-Noosa Rd, Doonan

Saturday 29 September Eumundi Agriciltural Show 8am sharp Eumundi Showgrounds Black Stump Rd

Sacha Hamilton-MacLaren editor@eumundigreen.com.au

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Community Diary

Winona Emery My horse

Paul Dempsey

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This magazine is printed on 100 per cent recycled Evolve paper, except the cover which is printed on Maine Gloss paper which is partly recycled and partly plantation sourced and environmentally friendly inks are used for printing.

Gwyn Williams Zenthai

David McDermott Chinese reflexology

Kim Johnston

Hatching chicks

Kon Hepers

Hairy Psychotria

Proofreading: Bronwen Emery, Bronwen Pearson and Jacqueline Lavery.

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

4000 copies of the Eumundi Green are delivered every fortnight to households, schools, cafés, shops and markets in Eumundi, Doonan, Verrierdale, North Arm, Belli Park, Eerwah Vale, Weyba Downs and Cooroy as well as Yandina and Noosa Info Centre.

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

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

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Business News David Frith wins excellence award

Business clinic Looking to enter into the social network arena but don’t know where to start?

There are many factors to consider when joining a social network but the benefits can be invaluable. Social media marketing is an outstanding tool for promoting your business and is a great way to market your services, your product and boost your brand. It also gives your customers easy access to all your business has to offer.

But where do you start? Here is a quick insight into the sea of social media.

Eumundi’s David Frith recently won an Australian Excellence Award (AEA) in customer service. The home based micro business successfully demonstrated strong practices in delivering quality of service and customer satisfaction. Above a strong field of contenders, Master Jeweller David Frith received an overwhelming response from previous customers in support of his nomination to help him secure the award. Although a jeweller for 25 years, David only became self-employed two years ago and attributes the growth of his business to social media and a good reputation.

Fathers Day comp winner

Facebook is probably the most common among all the social media sites and the most user friendly. Build your fan base, share invaluable information on your latest product, news, articles and offer incentives to customers who like your page. You can even sell your products online using Facebook’s shopping cart facility. A $30 giftcard giveaway once you reach 500 likes is a great way to build your fan base and increase your exposure.

Twitter is ideal for directing people to your website to generate leads. It’s a great tool for grabbing customer’s attention quickly and driving them to your contact page, a coupon you’re offering or that special deal. It is an ideal way to generate traffic to your website although it is nearly impossible to build relationships with followers due to its inability to interact directly.

LinkedIn can provide your business with a direct link to other businesses as a whole, rather than an individual. There is less conversation than on other media profiles, however you can stream your Facebook and Twitter account direct to LinkedIn making it the home of all your social media communications. Join groups and communities, ask your loyal customers to write you a recommendation on your profile and find new employees.

Join a network today, enhance your brand and have a great positive impact on your small business.

Shelley Evans, business owner of Obzhedar

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

Congratulations to Francelle Birkett (left) who was presented with the annual Fathers Day Hallmark Cards competition prize by Marianne at Newsxpress in Eumundi. Francelle is an artist and weekly stallholder at the markets.

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Spring weight loss and fitness challenge LUCY CLOONAN

PERSONAL TRAINING Result-oriented, professional & experienced

Group classes Yandina & Eumundi Seniors Classes Cooroy Personal training available 12 years experience

Local Eumundi trainer Lucy Cloonan says there are no more excuses just the solution. She will be holding a weight loss and fitness challenge for six weeks starting on 1 October and is encouraging new participants to come along and improve their health and wellbeing in a fun and supportive environment.

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6 week weight loss and fitness challenge starting 1 October!

Ph Lucy 0412 489 313

www.lucycloonanfitness.com

Wildlife artist

Susanna Jobe is having a

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Ph 5472 4128 Thursday 13 September 2012

Business and Community News Off to Europe – again!

The Show comes to Eumundi

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oug and Debra Palmen are travelling to Europe on their second buying trip for 2012 from 17 September. Continuum Antiques Vintage & Retro will keep its normal opening hours while they’re away, with Des and Doreen Redfern resuming their roles as the temporary shop managers.

The ever-popular furry shop managers will be taking a break for the duration, but will be back on duty from 17 October.

Eumundi’s new Health and Wellness Centre

Eumundi Park Recreation and Showgrounds Association Inc present the Annual Agricultural Show held at the grounds on Black Stump Rd, Eumundi on Saturday 29 September starting at 8am sharp. This year along with the extensive horse program sees the inclusion of a cooking and horticultural schedule. All ages – from juniors right through to seniors – are invited to cook up a storm or show off their green thumbs in these sections. This looks to be the biggest and best show ever. Wendy 0419 788 416.

Foundation grant for running costs

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Business networking meeting

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usinesses wishing to promote their products and services are invited to attend the free monthly networking meeting of the Noosa Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday 11 September from 5.30pm at the Boathouse Floating Restaurant on the Noosa River. Last month

40 business owners attended the free event representing a full crosssection of businesses in Noosa and surrounding areas. Finger food and a cash bar at happy hour prices are available. President Carl Beck 5471 8000 or carlbeck@ bigpond.com.

Nominate your local volunteers

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he Minister for Ageing and Social Inclusion, Mark Butler, has launched the National Volunteer Awards this September which recognise and celebrate Australia’s volunteers.

Mr Butler said the awards recognise the contribution of over 6 million Australians who volunteer in communities across the country, Thursday 13 September 2012

including for the first time a seniors category, as recommended by the Advisory Panel on the Economic Potential of Senior Australians. “I’m pleased to see the awards will now include a Senior Volunteer category to specifically acknowledge the invaluable contribution older Australians make to our community,” he said.

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL

The upstairs section of the beautiful old wooden a-frame building at the top end of the Pavilion Markets has been refurbished and is now home to three complementary practitioners of the healing arts. Chris Sarjeant; Massage Therapist, Samantha Sutherland; Family Therapist and Steve Dodson; Chiropractor. Located at 76 Memorial Dr, the centre is hoping to provide holistic healthcare for the local community. Ph 0419 020 397.

he board of the Eumundi Historical Foundation Ltd. is very happy to announce that it will receive $12,855 each year for three years from its recent application to the Sunshine Coast Council’s Community Partnership Funding. This funding will support the Foundation’s responsibilities as the manager of Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre and caretaker of the Eumundi School of Arts. It will be used to contribute to the running costs of both buildings and their activities including telephone, electricity, internet, computer maintenance, security and insurance.

The grant will also enable the Foundation to maintain and preserve the existing heritage collection in Discover Eumundi, which houses items and photos of historic significance to Eumundi

and the surrounding district, as well as improve its recording of items and accessibility for family research purposes.

Discover Eumundi manager Wendy Birrell was thrilled when told the news of the success of the grant and said, “It will allow us to divert other funding normally used for running costs towards the many community projects, events and temporary displays we are currently developing at Discover Eumundi.”

In addition, the chairperson Fran Maguire stated the funds would also allow the Foundation to implement its business plan which involves new and exciting initiatives that will attract new audiences, greatly widening the community benefits of the Foundation’s work. Fran acknowledged the contribution of Dr Sue Campin in securing the funding.

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Community News Congratulations Eumundi community Community Garden gets underway

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ongratulations to the Eumundi community groups who will be receiving funds from council over the next three years.

Council’s Partnership Funding Program provides funding to community organisations to help with operational expenses. The Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled Inc will receive $15,000 over three years to help with the provision of equine related therapeutic and recreational activities for people with a disability. They have 194 clients, 108 volunteers and 15 horses to meet the high demand for their services. Eumundi Historical Foundation will receive $12,855 each year for to help with their running costs for telephone, electricity and insurance. The grant will also enable the society to embark on a series of initiatives to expand existing collections and establish new ones.

Progress on the refurbishment of public amenities at Memorial Drive opposite the Post Office, has included a large amount of preliminary works to the interior of the facility including services rough in, electrical work, wall rendering and painting to the ceilings. You will notice the external progress on construction

of the new disabled accessible toilet including associated access paths. Over the coming weeks the balance of the internal works including floor tiling, partitioning systems and fixtures and fittings will be installed and exterior works will be completed to enable the amenity to be re-opened.

I want to wish the Eumundi Chamber of Commerce well on the launch of their cigarette butt free town and market campaign on 19 September. I fully support the Eumundi community in this very worthy quest to become Queensland’s first cigarette butt free town.

Contact me on 5441 8373 with your questions and suggestions. www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Councillor in division 10 Cr Greg Rogerson

Funeral Notice Farewell Bessie Etheridge Members of the community are advised that the funeral of well loved 97 year old iconic resident of Eumundi Bessie Etheridge will take place at Drysdales’ Tewantin today Thursday 13 September at 10am.

Police beat Sergeant Martin White, Officer in Charge Warning local scam A recent scam has come to light with a male person cold calling businesses seeking donations to a fictitious publication for the Police Citizen’s Youth Club or PCYC. The male is middle aged and well-spoken, claiming to be a police officer from HQ in Brisbane.

He asks for a small donation via credit card, and then requests the intended victim’s credit card number and security code. THIS IS A SCAM. Do not under any circumstances give out any personal or financial details to strangers over the phone. There is a commonwealth government website – Scamwatch. gov.au – which is an excellent

resource for information about current scams making the rounds.

You can report a suspected scam on-line or by calling 1300 795 995.

Reporting non urgent property offences It is timely to reiterate the PoliceLink number for reporting minor property related offences, including theft and willful damage.

That number is 131444.

However if you are in danger or if you feel threatened or unsafe because of the physical or imminent presence of another person, or want to report a crime in progress, then 000 is the correct number to use.

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The new dynamic duo Cameron Douglas and Carly Garner who’ll be running the community garden project.

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here was a great show of support at the very first community garden meeting last Thursday with about 40 people attending. Instigator Trent Harvison spoke of creating a space where locals come together to share knowledge, get to know each other and grow food. Bruce Molloy from Edible Landscapes in Peregian said the next step was to decide where the garden should go, then draft a proposal to council. Bruce recommended a support letter be created and get as many names behind the project as we can.

(There will be a form to add your name to at the servo for the next few weeks). He suggested the group aim at starting with 1000 square metres – with room for expansion.

The group came up with two standout spots; behind the childcare centre opposite the school, or beside the pool at the old showgrounds. Jon Gemmel’s preference was for the childcare spot as it would create a triangle of resources between the school, the

markets and the garden. Another consideration for this central spot might be that market visitors could come, make a small donation and take some ideas away with them.

Cameron Douglas suggested that the showgrounds would create a new community spot that may utilise the run down showground buildings and scout shed. This spot would also benefit from the playgroup shed, skatepark and pool being close by.

A request for someone to put their hand up and drive the project was answered by local dynamic duo Cameron Douglas and Carly Garner (see above) who have worked with Bruce previously at Peregian’s Veggie Village. Contact them if you’d like to get involved, sponsor the project or offer something you have – be it a skill or supplies. The project is also searching for a local willing to volunteer in creating a webspace for the project that will keep the community informed and connected. Email camdouglas@ yahoo.com.au or carlgarner@ yahoo.com.au.

News in brief The Always Hair and Beauty team are ready to make a splash as members of the Noosa Outrigger canoe club. This year the “Wacky Wig Wetters” will be competing in the corporate day on Sunday 14 October, 9am–3pm. Craig 5455 5646.

The Noosa Biosphere Festival will be held at Noosaville Lions Park, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, on Sunday 16 September.

Kenilworth Poet’s Breakfast hosted by local performance poet Ian Mackay will be held from 8 till 11am on Saturday 22 September behind the Kenilworth Hall. Your $5 entry gets you a hot breakfast and beverage thanks to local community groups. Call 5446 0124. Overnight camping

available at the showgrounds 5446 0131.

Noosa District Softball Association invites interested players across the coast to signon for the summer season on Sat 15 and Sun 16 September from 9am–1pm at the Noosa District Sports Complex, Softball Grounds, Cooroy-Noosa Rd/Butler St, Tewantin. (Behind Drysdale Funerals) Looking for male and female, 5yrs old to Masters. Bring along fees and birth certificates (Jnr Players) for Sign-on. Season starts 13 October. Games are played Saturdays. All games are at one venue all season. Secretary Meredith 0401 542 292 or barry. gray7@bigpond.com. New Clubs or Teams are always welcome to join. www.noosa.softball.org.au.

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Community News Sunshine Coast RDA hosts South Korean visitors Jan O’Halloran

Off the buses and onto the market

Four buses and their drivers recently ferried 232 delegates from a NZ conference gathering at the Sheraton Noosa to the Wednesday markets.

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group of 10 young adults from South Korea came to Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled in North Arm recently. Amongst their group were four with a disability.

They brought their own press and TV crew from SBS South Korea and did interviews about the benefits to the riders who come to RDA. Our horses coped splendidly with cameras up close and personal in their faces too. The group are part of an International Global Challenges Study Tour for youth with and

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without disabilities who have sent teams to various countries around the world including Australia, India, UK, USA, Peru and Nepal.

Most of the South Koreans were quite nervous, but our trusted volunteers were on hand to allay their fears and keep them safe.

By the end of the session, the smiles were hugely apparent.

It was a great experience for all our volunteers and good to know we are about to be known internationally!

Creating co-operative hinterland communities

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here is no doubt that living in the hinterland is paradise.

But distance, isolation and the high cost of rural living and landmaintenance can be hard. Do cooperatively based communities offer a solution? Leading speaker on the topic, Mark Snell, is at the Bellbunya Sustainable Community

at 114 Browns Rd, Belli Park on 23 September, where he will lead a discussion from 2pm4pm. Mark Snell is chairman of Equilibrium Community Ecology Inc, a community-based non-profit eco-village group on the NSW Central Coast. Karyn 5447 0181 or contact@bellbunya.org.au.

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Markets and Local Designers Eumundi’s fashion photoshoot

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ast Thursday the Original Eumundi Markets (OEM) held a professional photo shoot for 10 of its well-known fashion designers ahead of the OEM’s Passion for Fashion celebration in November. The famous Eumundi fig trees and heritage buildings were utilised as a backdrop by local photographer Yenny Stromgren. The shoot was also for the cover of the spring edition of the OEM’s magazine, Original, which is out in October.

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For shopping with flair

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COMING UP Sun 16 and Sun 23 September  There are 90 fantastic specialty boutiques to explore at Eumundi Square, Napier St  Take your dog along to Woofstock on Sunday 16 September for heaps of doggie fun. $10 adults, pensioners and kids $5 at the Eumundi Market site.  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– 2pm  Pick your own strawbs at Eumundi Strawberries on Strawberry Lane

$8 per line payable on lodgement either by phone credit card or to ECCO BSB 633 108 Account 138 935 689. See deadline details page 3.

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

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 ...............................................................

Free meditation offered by Buddhist group Forest Way Zen helps people deal with the stress and anxiety of living with cancer, illness or life setbacks. Fri 2.30–4.30pm at Cooroy Library, Maple St. Barry: 5471 1332 or 0407 114 761

FOR RENT Eco friendly new duplex in Eumundi $375/week call 0421899681 ...............................................................

Luxury suite Sunrise Rd Eumundi suit couple or single, furnished, great views $265pw incl electricity. 0413 199 766

WORK AVAILABLE House cleaner wanted in Doonan 2-4 hours per week. 0412 265 281

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

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ello there my name is Cinda I’m a Domestic shorthair black female looking for a home. I have a very sweet, kind and happy nature and will suit any home. I just love people, nothing like a good morning cuddle. The RSPCA staff and volunteers have been looking after me for far too long now and while they are extremely loving and caring I want a forever home. I come to you desexed, vaccinated and microchipped too.

My adoption price is $99.00. Love and wet nose kisses, Cinda x x x

Did you know?

The popular saying is that cats always land on their feet. What’s apparently true though is the higher the fall, the greater the chance the cat will land unharmed on all fours. In 1987, the Animal Welfare Center in New York reported on 115 cases of cats falling from high-rise apartments. Even with an average fall height of 5.5 stories, 90 per cent of the cats survived.

Most fascinating was the revelation that cats plummeting from nine stories or higher lived to purr about it more often than those dropping from lesser heights.

Indeed, one puss fell from 32 stories and suffered just a chest bruise and chipped tooth. The main reason cats survive these falls is they innately right themselves in mid-air and position their body with legs stretched out. This forms a type of parachute that increases air resistance, slowing the fall and bracing them for impact.

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In the Spotlight Yoga for life Donna Thordason, yoga teacher

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oga is a great way to maintain energy, fitness, strength and flexibility, however yoga also teaches us to seek to live consciously and become more aware of all that we do.

We realise that our greatest challenge is ourselves, and that self understanding and knowledge can release us from our own limitations and opinions, therefore we’re more able to move forward, love, learn and grow.

Think about it – if we experience

spaciousness, freedom and lightness in the body, mind and soul, we’re more likely to flow through life’s challenges with a sense of clarity and ease.

Embracing the ebb and flow of what comes our way. This is what continues to inspire me as a yoga teacher and as the owner of Anahata Yoga Temple in Eumundi over 12 years. I also travel to India annually to be with teachers who inspire me.

The style of Yoga that I teach

is mostly Vinyasa, which is conscious movement with body, mind and breath. This can take on many forms, from a very athletic, energetic class, to a more passive gentle stretch and also the much loved restorative yoga practice.

Upcoming in November is the “India Shakti Yoga Retreat” in luscious Kerala, South India. A few spots are still available.

Enquiries phone 5442 8360 or visit www.anahatayogatemple. com.au.

ECCO community services Position Vacant

Position Vacant

Casual position – up to 20 hours per week

Registered nurse part-time permanent – up to 3.5 days per week

ECCO wishes to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic co-ordinator to lead and manage its now well established community operated model of car parking services. The co-ordinator is responsible for the work of car parking volunteers and staff and the smooth operation of the car parking on markets days in all weather conditions. Of particular importance is the parking of cars, WH&S, community relationships, and securing and balancing takings against two forms of counters.

ECCO wishes to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic registered nurse to join its now well established community medical service. The position is to provide all general nursing services, assessments and support for our Centre’s three GPs and patients of the Centre.

The Centre is open and has a nurse service six days per week.

Car Parking Co-ordinator

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated reliability, safety awareness and multi-skilled work experiences • Previous experience parking cars and handling cash • Good communication skills to relate to a diverse team of workers • Demonstrated strong community values

Also highly regarded will be:

• Current first aid certificate • Supervisory experience in a business setting • Purchasing, rostering and grounds maintenance experience • Previous experience in inducting and training workers Please send your application to gm@eumundicco.com.au by 20 September.

For an info pack phone 0413 199 766.

Practice Nurse, Eumundi Family Medical Centre

The successful applicant will have:

• Current Australian nursing registration • Previous and recent general practice experience • Excellent professional, communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a busy team environment

Also highly regarded will be:

• Previous experience with Best Practice software • Flexibility to provide relief when required • Interest in integrative medicine and community health services • Demonstrated strong community values Please send your application to gm@eumundicco.com.au by 20 September.

For an info pack phone 0413 199 766.

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Schools North Arm music program wins Eumundi State School fills the Coastwide award Genevieve Kenna, NASS Principal classrooms with art

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his year’s Art in Action saw every grade at ESS fill their classroom with stunning artworks inspired by artists throughout history.

Although all were stunning everyone agreed the stand out classroom was Mrs Gemmel’s with their living statue exhibition. The art auction saw a prized artwork from every class auctioned off to raise funds for the school.

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usical Excellence is the only criterion at the Sunshine Coast Music Fest.

This year the North Arm School won the Instrumental section for the fourth time – that is every time the school has entered the competition. The school community is very proud of the love of music fostered here, and the depth of musical knowledge that each child acquires through the music program. Congratulations to Steve Pead and the kids.

Recently the students were visited by a world eminent music educator Anthony Richardson who was visiting Australia as

the keynote speaker at the International Family Day Care Conference. Anthony was more than delighted with what he heard and saw at North Arm. What he saw in the student’s experience of music, mirrored his own joy and love of teaching music, and a variation of his own innovative teaching techniques. Anthony’s approach values performance and he was more than impressed that at the recent Yandina Street Fair 44 North Arm children performed in three bands, and that they played 13 songs using 12 different drummers. Well done kids!

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Community Kids My horse Molly and me Winona Emery

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wning a horse is nearly every girl’s dream. It was my dream for a long time but now I am living it! Our small 5 acre farm in Belli Park is home to three ponies – Mum’s grey called Jet¸ a little Palouse called Hokey Pokey and my brown mare, Molly.

Ever since I was given Molly last year we have had all kinds of adventures. We go for trail rides through the bush, jump logs and sometimes I ride her bareback.

We go to Pony Club at Kenilworth and compete in events from time to time. Usually I just muck around on her at home and we both enjoy that. Sometimes when the paddocks are too wet and muddy,

Eumundi netballers shine this season Jude Cettou

we ride out along our bushy road with Mum on her bike and we race her. Molly and I always win, especially up the hills!

In our home paddock I imagine a dressage arena and trot around and around or make a barrel course. I am really looking forward to the summer as I plan to persuade Mum to let me ride Molly in the dam.

Owning a horse is not all play though. I groom Molly and brush her and clean out her hooves even at times when we can’t go for a ride. I feed her hay in the mornings but it does not really feel like work because I love it.

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your local school making a big difference!

We are now taking enrolments from Prep to Year 7 for 2013 Looking for a school with a contemporary approach to education, traditional values, innovation, fun and strong sense of community?

Come along to our Prep Open Day for 2013 on Thursday 13 September 9.00am –11am in the Prep Centre, Napier Rd Families of children enrolling or planning to enrol for Prep next year are warmly invited to attend an information session and open day including a tour of the school and an opportunity to meet the teaching team.

For more information about your local school please contact the school administration on 5472 6333.

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ach Saturday morning for the past two school terms, two teams of Eumundi girls have gained a reputation for being skilled and determined netballers as well as fun-loving and friendly competitors. Cody Potter, Zoe Bell, Maraya Palfery, Chloe Morrall, Jessica Coleborn, Kaitlyn Walker, Lucy Orr and Amelia Cettou played in the 13 year division “Eumighty Eumundi” coached by Jude Cettou and Julie Cross. Kiarra Cook, Tayla Wood, Cyan Marrisson, Gemma McArlein, Mia Bickley, Charlotte Crosby and Sophy Dunning played in the 11 year division coached by Chrissy Cook.

Both Eumundi teams won their March Past too. (The March Past is a parade of teams in uniform marching past judges prior to the first game of the season and is judged on presentation) It was a wonderful boost for the girls and a great indication of team spirit and pride – that’s two years in a row now!

This year on the court was a

colossal season! The year 11 division “Eumundi Eubeauties” were all new players up against experienced teams. The “Eumundi Eumighties” played in the 13 year division even though all the girls are just 11 or 12 years-old with just the one season of experience!

Team spirit and effort were the key to amazing improvements over the season for both teams. The “Eumundi Eumighties” won four games over the season, dipping out in the semi-finals by seven points. Meanwhile the “Eumundi Eubeauties” built their goal tally steadily each week to land themselves a spot in the finals as runners up. Six of the girls are now playing on in the Coolum Thursday night competition.

Many thanks to EDCA for sponsorship of our uniforms and equipment. Thanks also to team managers Cherie Orr and Margaret McArlein and the parents for encouragement and support.

Eumundi netballers are great sports with a great attitude!

Meet Children’s author and TV Cartoonist

Dave ‘Cartoon Dave’ Hackett at the launch of the hilarious new book on Saturday 15 September at 10.30am

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Theatre and Books Indee Theatre News

Discovering the artist’s way

Just two weeks to go to the opening of Seven Little Australians at The Indee. Opening night (Friday 28th) is in aid of Riding for the Disabled, with all tickets $25, which includes a welcoming drink and nibbles.

All bookings via the theatre 5472 8200.

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John Burls, playwright and director

Luke Lanham as Captain Woolcot with Jasmin Stokes who plays Judy.

Berkelouws Books in Eumundi has a special Seven Little Australians display in-store along with other works by or about author Ethel Turner.

One is extremely rare.

There’ll also be a display of Ethel Turner books in the foyer of The Indee during the run of the play, along with some of the costumes from the ABC TV mini-series. It’s hoped that Ethel Turner’s grand-daughter, Philippa Poole, who gave permission for the story to be adapted for the Indee stage, will be present for the opening night. Phillipa edited and collated the fascinating book, The Ethel Turner Diaries (also on display at Berkelouws). The book covers the life of a young Ethel in the late 1800s.

Jacqueline Hamilton-Lavery, botanical artist ulia Cameron, a prolific American writer, published in 1992 the first and the most famous of her 28 self-help books, The Artist’s Way claiming “creativity is an authentic spiritual path”. She establishes 10 spiritual principles that serve as signposts to the reader. We are encouraged to work through the 12 week program for the recovery of our creativity from a range of diverse blocks such as: limiting beliefs, fear, self-sabotage, jealousy, guilt, addictions and other inhibiting forces and to replace them with artistic confidence and productivity.

I read this book about 10 years ago on the advice of my daughter, not specifically for a writer’s block – rather for a life-block. The discipline of following the program is productive; answering questions like: “list three old enemies of your creative self-worth” and especially the daily assignment of three “morning pages” (stream of consciousness) helped me find the focus to return to my artform of botanical art after a 12 month lapse.

Reading The Artist’s Way a decade later, I found some of the key exercises to be just

as worthwhile: for instance in chapter one learning to replace my negative beliefs from the past with positive affirmations; chapter three dealt with how to handle criticism by recovering a personal sense of power; in chapter 11 a simple lesson in self-respect was learnt; nurturing my inner artist by resisting that inner voice that says being creative is self-indulgent.

However some exercises seem a little silly and the tone of the writing can be a bit “evangelical”.

The author’s insistence that writing needs a central tenet of faith in “the Creator” and the side-coaching for “uplifting the soul” was distracting.

That aside, The Artist’s Way has become a classic in the genre and it is worth a read. I recommend it to every artist from poet to painter – use it as a manual for ongoing development. It’s a great tool for personal creative expression.

Jacqueline Hamilton-Lavery has been a botanical artist since 2000.

Call for volunteers As many of you would be aware – we have the Centenary of our fabulous Eumundi School of Arts Hall coming up in mid November.

A number of activities to celebrate this milestone are being organised including a ball and we have an event co-ordinator hard at work on them.

Bookings are open for the season, 7.30pm Friday and Saturday, 28, 29 of September and 5, 6 October plus Sunday 30 at 2pm and Sunday 7 at 5pm. Apart from opening night, tickets are $20, concessions $18 and family tickets (2 adults and 2 students or children) $55. Sundays all adult tickets $18, students $12, under 10s $8. Go to eumundilivetheatre.com or phone 5472 8200.

Like all events though we need volunteers to help and we will be holding a meeting for interested people on Tuesday 18 September at 4.30pm in the School of Arts Hall. Please rsvp by phone on 5442 8762 or email to manager@discovereumundi.com.au if you can attend the meeting or if you would like to help.

We are still looking for more photos and memories of the hall especially from the 1960’s on. You can post them, hand deliver or now leave them on the Eumundi Historical Foundation website www.eumundihistoricalfoundation.com.

Notes for the diary  Enrolments are being taken for the final term of the year for the Indee Young Players youth theatre. The term will run up to the start of the December school holiday rehearsals for the January pantomime Peter Pan.  Also mature-aged show and tap dance classes (nothing too hard) on Fridays at 5pm.

For all enquiries call Carol 5472 8200.

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Eumundi Arts Creative space – Paul Dempsey Where is your studio?

At my home in the hinterland. It’s also a large area I use for my sign writing.

People’s Choice for the Tea Towel Design Comp

What do you like about this space?

It’s a north facing room, warm in winter and with views across Cooroy mountain and Tinbeerwah.

What do you create here?

I work in mixed media, oils, pastels and enamel on board and canvas.

Also occasionally pen and ink and pastel on paper.

When do you paint and how often?

When I paint varies. I have to be in the right mood at the right time. I can go for months and do nothing and then do quite a few in a short time.

What inspires you?

I work on the broad and specific; politics, religion, life and death – anything and everything is a possible subject. Nothing is off limits. I hold the likes of Salman Rushdie, Julian Assange and Kurt Westergaard in the highest of regard.

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he votes have now been tallied for the People’s Choice and the winner is Elisa Wright with her “Experience Eumundi” design.

Judge and designer Russell Leonard said this image was graphically very strong. He also commented it would be difficult to reproduce as a silkscreen because it’s so detailed. Russell has offered to work with Elisa on simplifying

the design.

Elisa will receive $100 from Cooroy IGA and Berkelouw Books voucher of $50. The design will be printed on tea towels for sale in Eumundi later in the year. Those who voted for Elisa went in a draw for a $20 Berkelouw voucher and the winner is Leanne Maunder.

More on the tea towel competition at www.eumundifoodfest.com.

Exhibition for wildlife and bird lovers

Paul Dempsey’s work can be found at The Gallery Eumundi in Noosaville. www.thegalleryeumundi.com.au.

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The Old Pomona Rail Station Gallery is currently exhibiting the paintings of Sunshine Coast artist Craig Slaney. The exhibition Birds of a Feather continues until 11 October. Wildlife and bird lovers shouldn’t miss it. 10 Station Street, Pomona. Gallery hours are Mon to Fri 10am – 4pm Sat 10am – 2pm. 5485 2950 .

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Celebrate Food Healthy food, healthy body

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ating fresh produce that is available seasonally is what Claudia of Claude’s Food is all about. She makes healthy food with influences from around the world to make a variety of seasonal salads and meals.

She shares two of her favourites with us.

Tandoori sweet potato with mint and yogurt Ingredients 2 medium kumera (red sweet potato) 1 continental cucumber 4 vine ripened tomatoes (all cut to 2cm dice) 3 tbs good quality tandoori paste 1 Spanish onion (thinly sliced) 1 cup cooked (or tinned) chick peas 100g baby rocket bunch mint (very rough chop) 1 lemon (zest and juice) cold pressed rice bran oil (or similar) 1-2 cloves garlic 1 cup natural yoghurt Method Toss diced kumera in tandoori paste with a little oil and salt, roast in high oven until tender,

shaking occasionally. Allow to cool.

Mix yoghurt and crushed garlic then season to taste, adjust consistency with a little water.

Toss all other ingredients in a bowl, add a little oil and season.

Plate up salad, top with kumera and drizzle with yoghurt dressing. (Serves 4)

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ulie and Michael Joyce harvest their fresh tempeh, made from soya bean, every week at their hinterland farm where they’ve been organically growing the plants for 20 years.

They buy Australian certified organic soya beans, but everything else used for their fermentation process to make their tempeh is sourced at their local farm. Tempeh is a sustainable high quality pure protein. It’s a pure protein alternative that is full of flavour.

“The tempeh process is a great integration for organic growing – there’s no waste.”

Julie and Michael created a yummy fresh roasted tempeh that makes a nice accompaniment to dips and salads. They’ve shared the preparation of their favourite crunchy snack with us.

Vegetarian frittata Ingredients 1 lg brown onion (small dice) 6-8 button mushrooms (thinly sliced) 1-2 tomatoes (thin wedges) wedge of pumpkin (cut to small flat slices) handful chopped wilted spinach 5 free range eggs 150ml thickened cream 50ml milk grated cheese or crumbled feta/goats/blue (your choice) Method Pre-heat oven to 160C. In a greased 6 hole muffin tray place onion, then mushroom, then spinach, then some of the cheese, evenly in each hole.

Mix egg, cream and milk in a jug and season generously

with salt and pepper.

Pour mixture over ingredients in each hole almost to the top but not quite.

Organise slices of tomato and pumpkin neatly on top and finish with a little more cheese and cracked pepper on each.

Bake in a low oven until just firm and browned a little, about 40 mins. Allow to cool a little in tray before turning out. Run a spatula carefully around to help.

Tempeh chips Ingredients Fresh tempeh Sunflower oil Soy sauce Chilli to garnish Method Take your fresh tempeh and thinly slice.

Shallow pan fry in sunflower oil until golden brown.

Drain and sprinkle with soy sauce and lime juice.

Garnish with a little red chilli, thinly sliced. Serve with dips.

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Health and Lifestyle Finding release through Zenthai Gwyn Williams, Zenthai teacher and practitioner

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y hand is sensing along the edge of my friend’s spine. Using my analytical mind and intuitive wisdom I detect a blockage. I nest my hand into the edge of the erector spinae muscle.

I slowly lift my body off the floor.

Fully relaxed with the exhaling breath, I allow gravity to be at the only force as I sink my body weight into the point of focus. My friend slowly releases the held tension and the body begins to return back to its harmonious free state. I hold the spinal processes under my fingers to manipulate the spine in a free wavelike motion to ensure the natural movement returns to the body.

This is the “nectar” or ”how”

of Zenthai. How we touch is much more important than what techniques are used. In Yoga it is Prana, in Shiatsu it is Ki. In Zenthai it’s called the life force and is the backbone of the practice. Like a river we need to keep our life force flowing.

I continually remind myself and my students we need to constantly work on ourselves if we wish to free another. The great Master Ghandi declared “Be the light within”. This potent reminder steers us back to what true healing is – to realise that behind the mask of individual differences we are all the same.

Allowing yourself to be your own “light” you can bring others to a healing experience. I call Zenthai

organic because it’s a continually evolving practice. I’m dedicated to being a student of Zenthai my entire life. My passion continues to be re-fueled by masters that keep steering me “inside” myself to reveal the vastness of human potential.

Trainings are offered in courses/ workshops at the Mt. Ninderry centre and the Zenthai Retreat centre in small fishing village on the east coast of Bali (which supports local families with simple living). Gwyn’s latest book The Zen of Touch is available at Berkelouw Books, Krishna Cafe and the market Zenthai stall. www. zenthaishiatsu.com.

A healthy heart may mean lifestyle change

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eart attack is a major killer of people in Queensland and the risk of dying from a repeat heart attack is much higher than the first. In 2010, nearly 75,000 Australians were hospitalised due to Acute Coronary Syndromes with over a third of these due to repeat events. Associate Professor David Colquhoun, Cardiologist at Brisbane’s Greenslopes Hospital and Professor of Medicine at the University of Queensland said, “As

a clinician, it is imperative that we impress upon our heart attack patients who are lucky enough to survive their first attack the increased risk, not only of a repeat event, but the potential of a fatal attack within the year.

“It might sound alarmist, but we know at least one-quarter of patients don’t continue their lifestyle changes and 10–20 per cent stop some of their heart medications,” Associate Professor

Colquhoun said.

Recent patient research has shown that many heart attack survivors don’t understand the risk of a repeat event. Four in five patients are unaware or underestimate the risk of death, while nearly nine out of 10 don’t know or underestimate the chances of another heart attack within the first 12 months. Secondary prevention approaches such as attending

cardiac rehabilitation, making important lifestyle changes through improved diet and increased physical activity and stopping smoking, together with taking medicines as prescribed by a doctor can reduce the risk of a repeat event.

Associate Professor Colquhoun added that by changing your health and lifestyle approach the risk of more attacks would be reduced dramatically.

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Health and Lifestyle What is Chinese reflexology?

David McDermott, Chinese reflexology practitioner

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hinese reflexology is a natural therapy that uses pressure applied to specific reflex points on the feet, which correspond to different body systems. Pressure applied to these points breaks up crystalline deposits of uric acid, calcium and lactic acid as well as clearing blockages and releasing toxins.

Reflexology works through the nervous system to heal all parts of the body. It is known for its ability to quickly relieve stress, harmonise the body and boost the immune system. Good results can be also be achieved for pain relief, muscle relaxation, digestive processes,

circulation and lymphatic flow.

Practices resembling reflexology can be found in reliefs on the walls of a Sixth Dynasty Egyptian tomb 2450 B.C. showing two seated men having massage on their hands and feet.

As reflexology treats the whole body, not specific symptoms of disease, most people benefit from the treatment. It brings relief to a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. It is also a preventative therapy.

David practices at the Eumundi markets and Caloundra markets and from his clinic throughout the week. Ph 0435 099 559.

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Health Matters We are getting closer to summer now so a reminder to watch out for sun damage to your skin. This doesn’t mean that you need to avoid the sun all together: in fact we all need some sun on our skin each day to keep our Vitamin D levels up. Low levels of Vitamin D can affect a person’s mood and bring on that feeling of “winter blues”. The use of sunscreen has resulted in many folk having low levels of this important vitamin. Come in to the Centre if you would like your D level checked with a simple blood test.

This is my last Health Matters for the Centre. I would like to thank all the wonderful people I have had the pleasure to care for since we opened in May 2011. And a final word showing my deepest gratitude to have worked with doctors who are as skilled as these you have in Eumundi. It has been a great pleasure so thank you all very much.

Yours in health, Suzie Dempsey

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Health and Lifestyle Aromatherapy

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person’s sense of smell can trigger intense feelings and emotion.

Smell also contains powerful therapeutic properties that can clear the head, soothe the body or cleanse a space. Here are some of Ganesa Incense’s recommendations for aromatherapy with different essential oils and incense sticks that are made from the concentrated essences of aromatic plants. They are extracted from flowers, herbs, spices, woods and fibres. www.ganesaincense.com or at the Eumundi Markets.  Bergamot Antidepressant, antiseptic, antiviral, relieves colic, calmative and digestive.  Cedarwood Antiseptic, astringent, sedative, insecticide, diuretic, recommended in hair and skin care; oily skin, acne, dandruff, also excellent insect repellent.  Cinnamon Used for several thousand years in treating chronic diarrhoea, rheumatism, colds, abdominal and heart pains.  Citronella Used to treat minor cuts, swellings, insect repellent, it is also antiseptic, bactericidal.  Coconut Calming, soothing for the mind, used in some skin lotions.  Eucalyptus Treatment for headache, neuralgia, debility, muscular aches, shingles with bergamot for cold sores, cuts, wounds, burns.  Frangipani Soothing, calming, uplifting for the troubled mind.  Green Tea Clears the mind, very uplifting, brings a difficult decision to a conclusion.

 Orange Used amongst other things as a lymphatic stimulant. Helps children to sleep.  Peppermint Analgesic, anaesthetic, antiseptic, decongestant, expectorant, stimulant, recommended for myalgia and neuralgia and for people who have mental fatigue; relieves headaches and migraine.  Rose Geranium Has been reported to exhibit antifungal and antibacterial activities, excellent for regulating effect on the nervous system; stress, nervous tension, depression, anxiety.  Rosemary Powerful remedy for stomach and liver problems.

 Jasmine Antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac.

 Sandalwood Australian sandalwood is active against herpes simplex viruses, applied to the skin it is soothing, cooling and moisturising.

 Lavender Used in the swabbing of wounds, treatment of sores, varicose ulcers, burns, it is restorative and sedative.

 Tea Tree Has a broad spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria, viruses, fungi. Treatment for thrush, vaginitis and cystitis.

 Lemon Lifts the spirits and overcomes mental fatigue, tones aging skin, has antibacterial properties beneficial for treatment of acne and boils, excellent detoxifying essential oil.

 Vanilla Some aphrodisiac qualities, has a marked effect on the mind helping it to become centered and uplifted

 Lemongrass Very good in a vaporiser to disinfect the air, a secret aid for people who have trouble starting in the morning.  Lotus Made from a lotus resin, opens the heart and overcomes disappointment  Lime Great for digestive problems, antiseptic, antimicrobial (used for throat infections), influenza.

antiviral,

 Strawberry Uplifting, adds extra lightness when things are a bit strained  Tangerine Recommended for acne, oily skin, and in a massage blend to prevent stretch marks.  Tulip Soothing, it stills a chatterbox mind.  White Musk Uplifting, sensual, clearing for the overwhelmed mind.

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Environment and Outdoors Hatching chicks Kim Johnston

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very morning my children excitedly sing a greeting to our many chickens and thank them for the feather and egg gifts they have left for us. There’s something quite special about hatching your own baby chicks. You can naturally hatch fertile eggs (from a rooster mating or from a breeder) at your home under one of your broody hens or artificially in an incubator.

An incubator supplies warmth, humidity and ventilation. In an incubator you need to turn your warm eggs for 18 days. For the last three days they’re left stationary.

This is actually what a mother hen does with her eggs. You can start to hear your baby chicks chirping in their shells up to 24 hours before they hatch!

hour to 24 hours to hatch and is riveting stuff.

Once they hatch chicks don’t actually need any feed or water for up to 48 hours. Their first meal will often be the egg that they hatch from. Once a baby chick has broken free of its egg it needs to be kept warm by its clucky mother or kept a in brooder box – a secure box with a heat producing light. Baby chicks need this extra warmth for four to six weeks. They also need to be fed special chick food and given fresh water and a clean home.

Contact Kim at City Chicks Sunshine Coast 5442 7810 or www.citychicks.com.au if you’d like your own clucky brood.

On Fire Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade Welcome to new members

Seven new members at our AGM: Trent Harvison (left to right), Duncan Spears, Mark Woolway, Mark Wheatley, Ron Grady, William Keeshan and Bronwyn Innes.

Our brigade’s thanks go to our advertising partner Eumundi Green for introducing us to 10 new members. It certainly pays to advertise and we recommend our community magazine to any community organisations looking for renewal through fresh blood.

Call Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade on 0408 992 139 or visit www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au for information or membership enquiries.

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The latest from the Wildlife Centre Matt Popplewell

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ith the warmth arriving and spring well and truly underway, there are more animals on the move and looking for mates and nesting and this can often lead to a spate of road incidents.

The animals are distracted and often unaware of the fact they are straying on the road. This is particularly dangerous at night for the animals when visibility is such much harder for drivers.

However, we ask that you consider your speed and drive with due care and attention, particularly at dusk. Many of our possums and bandicoots being nocturnal are often hit and hurt or killed in the evening as they venture off in search of food or a mate.

Kangaroos and wallabies often feed and move around at dawn

and are endangered by us rushing to work in the morning.

If you are involved in an incident, we ask you check the animal and the area to see if it was carrying young. The baby might still be alive and could be saved.

This is a busy time of year for at the centre. We would appreciate your help watching your road for animals, particularly in rural areas.

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Nature Notes and Gardening Hairy Psychotrias aka insignificant little shrubs Kon Hepers

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rchid Grove, the Award Winning Orchid garden that featured recently on Gardening Australia, will be open to the public the weekend of September 15 and 16. The $7 entry will assist humanitarian aid programs in Vietnam, where garden owners Chris and Angel O’Dempsey head up vital medical charity initiatives among Vietnam’s poor families.

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e have a couple of insignificant little shrubs on our property and only noticed them while looking for something else. We sent samples in to the Herbarium and they identified them as Hairy Psychotrias. The botanical name Psychotria loniceroides means Lonicera-like Psychotria (Lonicera is a worldwide genus of honeysuckles).

Once we had a name we looked it up in textbooks and found the description didn’t match our plants at all. We then had a small argument with the Queensland Herbarium (which we did not win) and found out that the species can be quite variable in leaf size and shape, as well as stem and branch colour. Of course a name like Psychotria definitely needs investigation. Does the plant make you go psycho? Close, but not quite. The genus Psychotria is represented in a number of tropical areas in several countries. The one found in South America, Psychotria viridis,

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contains a compound called dimethyltryptamine (DMT) which is a known psychedelic compound and is used by some Amazonian Indians to brew a mind-bending joy-juice called “ayahuasca” said to have fortune-telling and healing properties - hence the name.

The genus Psychotria belongs to the family Rubiaceae which includes coffee and quinine.

Our Australian P. loniceroides is distributed along the East Coast from southern NSW up to North Queensland, growing mainly at the edges of rainforests. The small white flowers result in small white to yellow drupes (fruits) containing tiny hard seeds. The drupes are eaten by Green Catbirds. We haven’t noticed any more than usual mental impairment in these birds.

There are two other endemic species: smooth Psychotria (P. daphnoides) and Small Psychotria (P. simmondsiana) possibly also present at our place but to date we haven’t found them.

The garden features many native and exotic orchids with a backdrop of colourful bromeliads, palms and foliage plants at ground level, and higher canopy layers.

Orchid Grove at 17 Barkston Court in Buderim will be open from 10am to 4pm Saturday 15 September and Sunday 16 September. Entry is $7 though under 18 years is free.

Chris 0418 246 888.

Be charmed in the garden made for meditation Matt Popplewell, permaculturist

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he Chenrezig Institute is a Buddhist retreat hidden away in the Sunshine Coast Hinterlands.

It was one of the first and largest Tibetan Buddhist temples in the Western world. The Institute is a centre for meditation and study and home to the ordained Sangha monks and nuns. It is also the location of the Garden of Enlightenment. With its colourful temple at its heart, this is a peaceful place designed for relaxation and meditation. The man behind this amazing garden, Garrey Foulkes, has seen the gardens evolve with an incredible amount of hard work and dedication. Garrey says when the project started some 17 years ago the budget was very limited so the format for the garden had to be kept basic with the idea that things could grow while they raised more funds. The initial challenge was selecting plants that would flourish in what seemed challenging conditions.

The Eudlo area has heavy black volcanic soil that’s only about 30 to 40 cm deep before turning into quite dense sandstone and clay.

Very tough plants were needed for the hedges that would run beside the main pathways so Duranta (Sheena’s gold) was used for this and some small-leafed dwarf lilly pillys, crotons, Cordylines, azaleas and a few varieties of cypress?

Garrey surprisingly found almost everything grew extremely well (with the exception of a few dry climate natives) and it now seems that despite the poor soil, the clay below holds moisture in

dry times and possibly contains useful minerals. Consequently almost everything in the garden, from annuals to shrubs, grows without too much need for regular fertilising. The volunteer gardeners are now slowly introducing a wider variety of plants (particularly those suitable for topiary) and are attempting to put in a range of annuals and perennials to create year-round colour.

One of the priorities in the gardens is to not take up too much area that can be used for the future placement of monuments. So the gardeners are starting to use a wide range of bromeliads which have the advantage of being very low maintenance, fast spreaders and easy to move. In the future Garrey says that the instituite plans to develop the water features and open up new areas to continue to create a really unique, and peaceful garden set in the midst of natural bushland rich in native bird-life. www.chenrezig.com.au.

Thursday 13 September 2012

Readers’ Photos Plover eggs and chicks

Our beautiful mountain

The Plover laid three eggs right on the edge of our driveway, a very dangerous spot, especially for visitors as the bird would often prevent them from passing and one close encounter last Wednesday almost demolished them. On the same day on my way out I stopped to make sure the eggs were safe only to discover the eggs had hatched and there were three healthy chicks. They have now moved to a safer location! Janie Ferguson, Eumundi

How the Eumundi landscape changes ... a red sunset, and a touch of “fire” on a cold misty morning ... just beautiful! Babette Urban.

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. Accreditation will be given to all photographers.

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Disco fundraiser for Riding for the Disabled Fun, fashions and funds for RDA were the priorities last Saturday night for the happy crowd at Joe’s Waterhole to support EDCA’s fundraiser. The fashions from the ‘70s were a sight to behold! The night raised approximately $1000 for the work of RDA. It seems that the long process to get final approval from Council to use the property on Monak Rd North Arm for RDA services is but weeks away, the end of a very long journey to have a secure facility for the wonderful learning experiences they provide to young disabled people. Congratulations to RDA on that milestone.

Jack Geitl from Noosaville enjoying a great ride assisted by Riding for the Disabled’s leader of horse Di with side walkers Lindi and Sharon.

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Bits and Pieces Green snow

Keep Smiling To round out the body, mind and soul theme of the issue, here’s American comedian Sean Morey on the ideal form of reincarnation…

“I think the most unfair thing about life is the way it ends. I mean, life is tough. It takes up a lot of your time. What do you get at the end of it? A death! What’s that, a bonus? I think the life cycle is all backwards. You should die first, get it out of the way. Then you live in an old age home.

You get kicked out when you’re too young, you get a gold watch, you go to work. You work for forty years until you’re young enough to enjoy your retirement! You go to college, you do drugs, alcohol, you party, you have sex, you get ready for high school. You go to grade school, you become a kid, you play, you have no responsibilities, you become a little baby, you go back into the womb, you spend your last nine months floating....

You finish off as a gleam in somebody’s eye.”

Some metaphysical musing from Woody Allen: “It’s not that I’m afraid to die. I just don’t want to be there when it happens.”

“I’m astounded by people who want to ‘know’ the universe when it’s hard enough to find your way around Chinatown.”

Lucia Oliver, a resident of Eumundi, enjoying a quiet moment to read Eumundi Green while holidaying at Queenstown, New Zealand. Lucia is 5 years old and has been a happy resident of Eumundi since January this year. Lucia attends Daycare at Goodstart Eumundi and is excited to attend Prep at Eumundi State School next year. Anna Oliver - Lucia’s mother.

“I was thrown out of college for cheating on the metaphysics exam; I looked into the soul of the boy next to me.”

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So when is the best time of year to list your property?

The truth is that here in the gorgeous Hinterland sales are happening throughout the whole year‌.

But there is something special about spring time, a new energy and excitement that comes with the change in weather. Buyer numbers increase as Southerners flock to the Sunny Coast in search of the perfect hinterland hideaway.

So if you are thinking of selling and want to give yourself the best opportunity of achieving the highest price in the shortest time possible, give me a call and lets talk about how to make that happen.

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