EG 155 of 27 September 2012

Issue 155 – Thursday 27 September 2012

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

Eumundi Agricultural Show Day – BYO horse

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umundi Sports Recreation and Showground Assoc. presents the annual Eumundi Agricultural Show this Saturday 29 from 8am sharp with the canteen opening from 6am for breakfast. Secretary Wendy Domin says, “If you or your horse have never shown before then this

is the show for you. It’s a great old fashioned country show day to be had at a fabulous venue on Black Stump Rd, Eumundi.” Admission $5 for adults, $2 teenagers and under 13 free. Secretary 0419 788 416 or wendy. domin@bigpond.com.au and treasurer 5442 8887.

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Photo courtesy of local Year seven school student Quinn Carmichael who says, “This photo is of my mum’s three horses. The horse at the front loves the camera and the horse at the back hates it.” More photos from Quinn on page 21.

Property of the week Commercial property for lease 55.2sqm, Eumundi Noosa Road frontage a minute from town.

Excellent lease available. Ample client parking.

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS Residential rental enquiries are always high in Eumundi and surrounds. We currently have 99% occupancy and would love to hear from you if you have a home to rent. Call us now for a free appraisal.

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Eumundi Combined Community Organisation (ECCO) proudly distributes 4000 copies free each fortnight to all within postcode 4562 area Thursday 27 September 2012 and at outlets nearby.

Eumundi & District Community Assn Inc

Operating Wednesday Markets for Our Community Well done Eumundi Eubeauties and Eumundi Eumighties

Dates for your diary community events coming up soon: Eumundi Business Awards Thursday 18 October Eumundi Square Remembrance Day Sunday 11 November at 10.45am Amphitheatre Eumundi Carols by Candlelight Sunday 2 December Amphitheatre

Congratulations to Eumundi's two netball teams who played with distinction in the 11 year and 13 year divisions and again were winners of the march past at the start of the season. EDCA is proud to have been sponsors for uniforms and equipment for the two teams. Well done also to the coaches and managers whose efforts and example of good sportsmanship have done Eumundi proud.

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Editor's Word on the street is...

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Wednesday 26 September EHA AGM and presentation of donations 6pm School of Arts, Memorial Dr All welcome Ph 0407 139 836

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his issue we’re bursting to get outdoors and into spring. The trees are full of chirping chicks and hungry snakes.

In every inch of bush and on many a busy road, marsupials are out at dusk and dawn – or scampering across roofs at night.

It’s a big reminder that the native animals in the hinterland here are the true locals and we really are just the visitors.

School holidays are in full swing and there’s plenty to keep kids occupied over the break. It might also be time for that lifestyle change?

Sacha Hamilton-MacLaren editor@eumundigreen.com.au

Kenilworth volunteer

Community Diary

 There’s a mother magpie protecting her babies in Dick Caplick Park  Every house seems to have a resident python  It’s a bad year for grass fires  With chicken pox, school sores, head lice and hay fever at schools, it’s a good time to go on holidays  Strawberries are in abundance  It’s hard to find a house to rent in Eumundi

Take care, baby animals everywhere

Friday 28 September Opening night of Seven Little Australians 7.30pm Indee Theatre, Memorial Dr Ph 5472 8200 Saturday 29 September All Well and Good day 8–2pm Original Eumundi Markets Ph 5442 7106 Saturday 29 September Eumundi Agricultural Show 8am Eumundi Showgrounds Black Stump Rd Ph 5442 8887

The Green is looking for a lovely volunteer to collect some copies of the Green once a fortnight to deliver to the Kenilworth Visitor’s Centre. If you’re able to help please call Joyce on 0413 199 766.

Tuesday 2 October CWA monthly meeting 10am CWA community hall Memorial Dr Ph 5441 3226

Want to read the Green online?

Monday 8 October School Term 4 begins

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.

Contact the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre if you find an injured animal or abandoned baby on 5442 8057 or www.wildliferehab.com.au.

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

Kon Hepers

Feature writer

Johanne Wright Feature writer

Dave Hackett Cartoonist

Quinn Carmichael

Tuesday 9 October North Arm State School P&C meeting 6.30pm School Library

Deadline for issue out Thurs 11 Oct for advertising and Green Leaf is NOON Thurs 4 Oct Published by Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Ltd ACN 133 941 278 ● www.eumundicco.com.au For advertising rates and requirements please go to www.eumundigreen.com.au or Ph 0400 707 778.

A yearly subscription is $50 posted. Please phone us for local delivery points or to attend to any delivery requirements.

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

Cover and Reader’s photos

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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.

Lucy Cloonan

Personal Training

Merrie Tomkins Ceramics

Elisabeth Fekonia Goats

Proofreading: Bronwen Emery and Hamish Cameron.

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

Nathan Woodcock Computer Coop

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 Market leaders retire

Business clinic Beating bad word of mouth

Chair of the Original Eumundi Markets Ltd Michael Donovan (centre) receiving a retirement gift from general manager Peter Homan (left) and retiring director Tom Casileris at the company’s annual general meeting.

Eumundi’s Chris Sutton has been elected as chair to replace Michael.

Sunshine Coast the ultimate wedding destination for visitors

Put your hand up if you’ve ever bought something that then broke straight away for no apparent reason, only to have the store you bought it from refuse you a refund or replacement, insisting on sending it away for repair. Or how many times have you been frustrated by not getting exactly what you paid for? It could be a meal, a haircut or something you bought over the internet. What about the times you have been roundly ignored at a busy store counter? Annoying isn’t it?

Now imagine how many people you might have whinged to about the bad service you received. If you moaned about it on Facebook, times that number by ten (or by a hundred if you’re more popular!). If the offending business knew how many people were finding out about their transgression, they should be worried, right?

It has always been the case that word of mouth is a valuable source of trade for businesses but social media has amplified this beyond belief. Aside from Facebook, Twitter and all the other social networking websites, consider how many internet forums and user review sites there are about shopping, eating out, travel, DIY, etc.

The audience potential seems almost infinite and once a business has been discussed on a public web page, that review will of course be indexed by Google and other search engines. You would only have to type “Fred Bloggs review” into the Google search box and there you have it: Slow death by internet review – and, whether it’s right or wrong, it can’t be removed.

In these tough times, businesses need to get their customers working for them, rather than against them, in order to help spread word of their reputation. It’s not always easy as some customers find it easier to criticise than to give praise where it’s due. So this means giving the customer exactly what they want (within reason of course!). Whether it’s as simple as service with a smile or an attention to detail, or whether it’s more about providing them with unmistakeable quality of workmanship or responsive aftercare for a product, make sure your customers will only ever be able to say good things about you. After all, your business may depend on it.

David Firth, Home based business owner of Eumundi Master Jeweller and winner of the Australian Excellence award in customer service 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:

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ommunity Programs Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said Sunshine Coast Council figures show 60 per cent of weddings taking place on public land on the Coast are couples from outside the region. Through promoting the Coast as THE place to get married, council aims to not only increase the level of tourism, but also entice local couples to get married here and help support local businesses in the process.

Cr McKay explained, “As well as the tourism sector, weddings are a key driver for the Sunshine Coast region’s hospitality and events industries.”

All beaches and parks on the Sunshine Coast are available for ceremonies, except some of

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Noosa Main Beach. With that in mind, it is worth considering what your business and Sunshine Coast location could do to become a more attractive wedding spot.

Currently the top six locations across the region are:  Noosa Heads: Maison La Plage, Casuarina Gardens and Hidden Grove  Alexandra Headlands: The Bluff  Mooloolaba: Mooloolaba Spit  Buddina: La Balsa Park and Point Cartwright Reserve  Tanawha: Maroochy Botanical Gardens  Cooroy: Botanical Gardens at Lake MacDonald Visit www.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au for a fact sheet, maps and photographs.

Commercial, business & residential Quality, straightforward, commercially relevant legal advice 777 Eumundi-Noosa Rd Ph 5471 1300

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$195 includes all classes for 6 weeks Come on Eumundi, lets see how many kgs we can collectively lose!

Lucy will donate $5 per kg lost by all participants to the Eumundi Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

Ph Lucy 0412 489 313

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Thursday 27 September 2012

Business and Community News Eumundi becomes first butt free town and market

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he launch of the Bin It-Butt It Campaign will now occur on Wednesday 17 October at the Original Eumundi Markets at 10.30am.

Invitations will be extended to business to participate in this milestone event. Members of the Eumundi Chamber of Commerce

All Well and Good day will put a spring in Eumundi’s step

as well as members of all Eumundi community associations are invited to participate. Further details will be available in the next issue of the Eumundi Green.

If you wish to attend, please email the ECC Secretary, Kerrie Bryant-Adams ecc@eumundi.info.

Lake Weyba locals protest

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ver 100 members of the local community turned out for the “Kayak for Weyba” family day organised by Friends of Lake Weyba. Local Sunshine Coast Councillors Russell Green and Tony Wellington joined the kayakers to show their support.

President of FOLW community group, Anita Brake said, “There is no doubt that the proposed massive urban development

will compromise the public amenity of Lake Weyba and the environmental integrity of the lake”.

Mrs Brake said that the development would be a permanent blot on the Noosa landscape. It is expected a development proposal will be lodged with Council in late October. Bill Tainsh – Friends of Lake Weyba 0439 327 081.

Invite to local businesses from Tourism Noosa

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umundi Traders and Business associations are invited to attend an afternoon catch up with the Tourism Noosa team.

This meeting is an open forum to look at the current environment and proposed marketing activities planned for the coming months.

It will also be beneficial for Associations to hear from each

other in order to look at synergies across activities.

Tourism Noosa is inviting a nominated representative from each of Eumundi’s groups to join them on Thursday 27 September, 4pm–5.30pm at Joe’s Waterhole in Eumundi.

Contact juanita@tourismnoosa. com.au or 5430 5010.

Computer Coop

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ell it seems they just can’t put a foot wrong. Despite a distinct lack of innovation in their latest phone, Apple has reached record sales of the new iPhone 5, released earlier this month.

This latest version has no big new technological features, but does continue to refine and improve what is one of the best phones in the market.

So what’s different? Basically it’s slimmer, the screen is bigger without making the unit itself bigger, and it’s faster. It also looks very smart as it is encased in aluminium. While other manufacturers continue to release dozens upon dozens of different smartphones all doing

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pretty much exactly the same thing, Apple simply continues to refine a single brilliant product.

I still don’t use one though.

Whilst they are a great smartphone, you can’t really customise them much at all. With an Android phone you have huge control over the phones interface, with excellent widget support you can make your phone look and feel any way you like. Some people don’t care about that at all while others love it. We seem to be split around 50/50 on that, if the current market share of Apple vs Android are anything to go by.

Which camp do you fit in?

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 27 September 2012

The All Well and Good day is on this Saturday 29, from 8am until 2pm, on site at the Original Eumundi Markets. There will be presentations from community and sporting groups, cooking demonstrations, kids activities and a health trail. Free event. www.eumundimarkets.com.au.

News in brief Enjoy a long lunch amongst the olive groves in celebration of spring – Slow Food Noosa style – on Sunday 7 October from 12–4pm. An alfresco picnic feast will be prepared by two of Noosa’s leading chefs in the Obi Obi Valley. Bus transport to and from Noosa is included in ticket price: $55 Slow Food members and $65 non-members. Contact info@slowfoodnoosa.com or 5473 5758 by Saturday 29 September.

Noosa U3As Oktoberfest at the 64 Poinciana Avenue headquarters is on Saturday 6 October from 10am–4pm. There will be German music and food including; bratwurst, sauerkraut, brezel and traditional cake, German beer and gemutlichkeit. $5 includes a lucky door prize.

Griet Hesse 5485 1180.

The Spring Festival in support of the Cooroy Family Support Centre, is at Noosaville Shopping Centre on Sunday 7 October from 2–6pm. There’ll be food and wine tasting, buskers, jumping castles, massages, extreme sports – fun for the family.

Grant for Cooroy-Pomona RSL Federal Member for Wide Bay, Warren Truss, has been advised of a $3,000 Federal Government grant to the Cooroy-Pomona RSL, to help fund the publication of a book, Heroes Out of Reach.

Written by Marilyn Campbell, the book is about the loss of Dakota A65-61, which crashed in New Guinea en route to Townsville in 1945, killing all 29 on board.

Pomona and District Meals on Wheels has increased its monthly delivery by more than 10 per cent in the past two months. 655 meals were delivered in August up from 594 in June and 627 in July. Clients are visited in Cooroy, Eumundi, Eerwah Vale, Pomona, Cooran, Tewantin, Kin Kin and Boreen Point. A wide range of ages is catered for with deliveries of freshly cooked hot meals three days a week, plus frozen meals.

President Michael Innis said, “We are always looking for new volunteers in the kitchen, or the office, as well as delivery drivers even if you can only help one day a month.” Contact Pomona MOW office 5485 1777 or Michael 0422 877 971.

The monthly meeting of CooroyNoosa Family and Local History Research Group will follow a discussion of Nathan Garvey’s book The Celebrated George Barrington – A Spurious Author, the Book Trade and Botany Bay at 1.30pm on Saturday 6 October at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. Dr Garvey, who grew up in Tewantin, is now a UQ Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of English, Media Studies and Art History at the University of Queensland. The notorious London pickpocket George Barrington was an articulate dandy who attracted attention in the newspapers and soon became a celebrity. His criminal behaviour led to transportation in 1791. Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Research Group 5442 5570.

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Community News De-amalgamation one step closer

Eumundi amenity upgrade on track

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Glen Elmes (left) in his office with some of the campaign team. (left to right) Judy Ditter, Bruce Davidson (former CEO of Noosa), Kate Gardiner, Noel Playford and Paul Summers in the orange T-shirt.

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he Member for Noosa, Glen Elmes, has welcomed the decision by the Minister for Local Government to progress the Noosa de-amalgamation petition to the next stage on the way to creating a new Noosa Shire. Mr Elmes said the decision was testament to the professionalism of the proposal and the determination of the Noosa community to see their shire returned as an autonomous local government area. “Noosa’s petition is one of only five from the nineteen submitted to progress to the next stage,” Mr Elmes said.

“The Boundaries Commissioner will now consider all the information provided, and make a recommendation to the Minister by the end of November as to whether a vote on the deamalgamation will be held.”

Mr Elmes said the Minister is due to make an announcement in early December about which

of the five selected proposals will proceed to a vote to be held by the end of March 2013.

“I believe Noel Playford and his Noosa Independence Alliance team have provided all the information needed for the Minister to make a decision in favour of a de-amalgamation vote” he said. More than 9,000 valid petitions were presented to the Minister supporting a poll on de-amalgamation, with another thousand unable to be accepted because they were from people who owned property in Noosa but weren’t resident.

Mr Elmes said the deamalgamation petition was well considered and strongly supported by residents from right across the former Noosa Shire area. He said he was pleased but not surprised that the petition had been successful. Glen Elmes 0400 800 114.

Police beat Sergeant Martin White, Officer in Charge

ocals and visitors to the Eumundi area will be pleased to know that construction is well underway on the amenity block upgrade at the top end of the markets. The project is progressing well with tiles now laid and the outside partitioning completed. I’m told the whole place is a hive of activity and advice from the local community is very positive on the progress.

Council is also looking at a reconstruction and refurbishment of the terraced areas in consultation with Eumundi Historical Association, Eumundi District Community Association and the Original Eumundi Markets.

While this is council’s land it is leased to these community groups with the focus on ensuring the terraces are safe, while having the look and ambience of a traditional market.

I am very pleased to announce the first community “meet and greet” event has now been confirmed in Yandina for next

month. This is a wonderful opportunity for local Yandina community members to stop by and discuss any concerns they might have with me, or hear about any local upcoming projects in a relaxed and informal environment. I hope to hold this community event regularly (every two months). The first event will be held at Yandina School of Arts, Corner Farrell and Stevens Street, Yandina on Wednesday 31 October from 1pm to 3pm.

Councillor in division 9 Cr Steve Robinson

Beware ATO email hoax

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ember for Nicklin Peter Wellington MP has warned people to be aware of a very elaborate hoax email that is being circulated in the community.

“There are also more and more people lodging their returns online, so many people would not think twice about responding to what looks like an authentic email from a secure Government site.”

Mr Wellington said.

“This latest scam email appears to be from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). But ATO would not ask you to provide personal information and do not require any forms of reply.”

Anyone who thinks they may have received a scam email or SMS report it to the ATO via ReportEmailFraud@ato.gov.au or 13 28 61.

EDV Residents group meeting

Another fatal crash on a local road It is very sad to report yet another death on our local roads recently. At about 4.30am on Friday 14 September, a single vehicle crash occurred in the east bound lane of Eumundi-Kenilworth Rd, Eerwah Vale. It appears that the driver lost control on a bend in the road and his vehicle collided with a tree. The 53 year-old male driver and sole occupant was taken to Nambour hospital by QAS, but died a short time later. The incident is now the subject of an investigation by the Forensic Crash Unit.

I reported in the July edition that motorists are continuing to drive at excessive speed and – or not – to the road and weather conditions prevailing at the time. Since that article Eumundi police have booked dozens of drivers, including many locals whose driving behaviour in disobeying the road rules is difficult to fathom and very frustrating. It is interesting to note that among recent drivers caught speeding have been those that have complained about speeding on local roads.

Police will be targeting speeding drivers on Eumundi-Noosa Rd, Eumundi Range Rd, Memorial Dr and other locations in the coming weeks. Fair warning...

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The EDV Residents Group held its AGM at Alfresco’s Café on Wednesday 18 September. Following the formalities, members engaged in far ranging discussion over coffee and cakes, covering such topics as the Noosa deamalgamation push, the potential for a Noosa Biosphere extension and the wonderful work being undertaken by the Friends of Lake Weyba. In attendance were (from left): Raynette Mitchell, treasurer; Paul Prentice, vice president; Johanne Wright, president; Basil Mitchell and Adrienne Prentice, committee members.

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Community News Bessie Christiane Etheridge – a true Eumundi Historical Foundation gets the ball of the century rolling local who will be missed John Etheridge and Jan Wilford essie was born in 1914 at the Belli farm of Andrew Richardson, an early pioneer.

Growing up there was tough with many chores but there was still time to explore the bush and go fishing at Belli Creek. As Bessie grew she’d be off to the local dances – sometimes walking the few miles to Belli Hall in pitch darkness, sometimes on the horse and sulky, or in the back of the milk truck. always wearing a new dress she had made with her mother and sisters.

Bessie’s courting days were limited to the dances. However fate played a hand when her record player broke down. She’d heard that Jack Etheridge at the garage in Eumundi could fix it.

So she hitched up the sulky and went off to Eumundi to find him.

There is no accurate account of whether or not the record player was ever fixed, but Bessie and Jack married in 1935 and moved in with Grandfather Etheridge at the bottom of Etheridge Street.

The couple soon built their house further up the hill and when completed it was known as “The Lighthouse” as it was the first house in Eumundi with electricity and the lights shone over the surrounding countryside.

During World War II Bessie played host to visiting American soldiers who were camped out at Main Camp along Kenilworth Rd by offering them home cooked meals. After the war – and with the garage doing well – Bessie, Jack and his brother Bob also ran the Yandina Talkies (movie show) and, later, the Eumundi Picture Show. They showed a double feature every week. With the running of two separate picture shows – Bob one, Jack the other – at interval they’d each travel

to North Arm (being half way) to exchange films. Sometimes it was quite a long interval. The picture show business folded in 1960 with the introduction of TV. Once her children grew up she quit her job at Buckbys Cafe and the Eumundi telephone exchange to have many adventures and travel the world. But perhaps the highlight of Bessie’s career came when she returned to Eumundi as a favour. She went to work at for Boxsell’s Hardware for a month and stayed on 25 years.

Bessie treated age as though it was something that afflicts other people. She enjoyed Care and Share days, bowls and the Gardening Club. Until recently she was hosting the Biggest Morning Tea Day. On top of all this, she found a new job as the parking lady of Etheridge St. She would put on her parking hat and park cars in her front yard while their owners visited the markets.

In recent times she enjoyed spending time talking to friends at Sala Thai and giving a hand with the restaurant. Bessie’s passing was a great shock despite her 97 years. She deeply touched the lives of her family and her many friends in Eumundi.

Eumundi Historical Foundation (EHF) has begun the exciting process of planning the Centenary Ball to celebrate The School of the Arts 100th birthday. Event Coordinator Zoe will be stepping back in time to create a spectacular event for the community. If you’d like to help with the planning and decorations call 5442 8762 or www.eumundihistoricalfoundation.com.

Unitywater UPDATE A report to the community

Investment for growth

In the two years since we began, Unitywater has invested $309 million in water supply and sewerage systems to meet the needs of one of Queensland’s most rapidly growing regions.

Upgrading treatment plants

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Most of the sewage treatment plants on the Sunshine Coast are in the process of or will be upgraded to meet projected population demands. We will invest $310 million in them between now and 2016-17.

Did you know?

Unitywater’s prices are monitored by the Queensland Competition Authority. We are 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 2010-11.

Improving efficiency

Since we started, Unitywater has merged two rates-based billing systems, merged two call centres, and made huge improvements in our customer service. Householders now have the convenience of their meters being read every quarter and receiving their bill a few days later.

1300 0 UNITY (1300 086 489) www.unitywater.com Thursday 27 September 2012

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Your Say If only we could educate the wildlife!

We had been admiring in our paddock a young kangaroo mother with her new baby joey, really enjoying life. The joey skipped, danced around the mother, eating the plentiful green pick, then

flopped down to rest, confident that mother would protect her. We prayed that they would stay safe and not cross the busy Verrierdale Road but tragically that was not to be. Early Saturday morning we found on the corner of Dean and Verrierdale Road both mother and joey killed by a vehicle, which was evident by the blood on the bitumen. A compassionate kind person lay the mother on the side of the road and placed the baby joey on her heart with their heads touching. Bonding their eternal love; in death as they were in their short life. We think of them...

The Big Buck Roo, known to us all for the last 10 years in Litfin Road was hit by a vehicle when Big Buck was crossing Verrierdale Road, badly injured unable to stand so he had to be shot. It was stressful for everyone. We, the motorist know the dangers on the roads but unfortunately our wildlife has not been to school. If only! So please please slow down to protect them and yourselves.

Maxine Jacobsen, Verrierdale Thanks EDCA On behalf of the Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled I would like to thank EDCA for sponsoring the

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For shopping with flair

Napier Rd Eumundi · Ph 0428 135 456

COMING UP Sun 30 Sept and Sun 7 Oct

These school holidays the family can explore…  The 90 fantastic specialty boutique stalls full of interesting treasures at Eumundi Square, Napier St  Strawberries aplenty, ripe for the picking, at Eumundi Strawberries  Discover Eumundi’s long and rich history and see art exhibitions by local artists at Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre, Memorial Dr, 10am–2pm  Go out for brunch at Food@Eumundi, 1/104 Memorial Dr  Or enjoy a long banquet lunch on one of the decks on Memorial Dr, both Sala Thai and Indian Palace are perfect spots for watching a lazy day slip away  Picnic or BBQ in Dick Caplick Park, and have a play at the playground  Cool off at the Eumundi Aquatic Centre on Memorial Dr. Open 10–4pm

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‘70s Disco fundraiser on Saturday 8 September. I would also like to thank Cherrie Orr for organizing the event, as well as Brett and the staff at Joe’s Waterhole for their continued support, Louis Formosa from Eumundi Trading for his large donation and Louise Formosa for donating the sausages to sizzle.

Thank you also ECCO for providing the bus to get us all home safely.

Last but not least, thanks to the Eumundi community for coming along and having some fun with the RDA volunteers who don’t often get much time to socialise together.

Julie Templeton, North Arm Paul’s ECCO forum question answered In issue 152 of the Green a letter from Paul Curtis raised concerns regarding the chairman of ECCO forbidding me from answering a question put to me by Paul following an unconnected address I made to an ECCO forum.

In the spirit of openness I would have liked to answer the question on the night as I think I’m old enough and ugly enough to determine what questions I am comfortable in answering and how to answer them. I would now like to

$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

SERVICES & NOTICES

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

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

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

Car Boot Sale @ Verrierdale Hall.

Sun 14 Oct. To book sites ph 5471 0069 ...............................................................

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

Dance Workshop for Ball Learn a host of easy dances just in time to enjoy yourself on the dance floor. This Saturday 29 September at 4-7pm at the Cooroy Memorial Hall. $10 donated to Hall Refurbishment Fund. Sunshine Coast Dancesport 5442 7013 or 0402 052 558 ...............................................................

Cooroy Ball on 20 October at 7pm.

Anyone wishing to help promote the event would be greatly appreciated.

Contact Cooroy RSL for more details and for bookings 5447 6131

Aus-funk coming to Eumundi! 8 Oct will be the opening of Aus-funk Dance schools 9th Studio. Adult Burlesque/ Broadway 10–10.45am Adult Aus-train – Personal training combining zumba, flexibility, and fitness 10.45–11.30pm business@ausfunk.com.au ...............................................................

Verrierdale firies need you! The Verrierdale Volunteer firefighters are looking for new, active recruits.With this shaping up to be a hot and dry season now is the time to sign up. Call Verrierdale Rural Fire Brigade on 5471 1645 ...............................................................

Volunteers needed at Katie Rose hospice The friendly and homely palliative care hospice in Doonan, is in need of volunteers with a range of skills. If you have housekeeping skills or experience in cooking; if you are a good listener with a quiet, compassionate attitude; if you are a retired or registered nurse who has time to give; if you have aged care or disability experience; we need you to assist the nurses in giving high quality, compassionate terminal care. For information Ph 5471 1793

answer Paul’s question.

I was on the Board of ECCO for close to six months at the time I resigned. My work for ECCO was creating a huge drain on my time and by my best evaluation would have continued to create a huge drain in order to achieve the cultural change I think is needed for ECCO to truly be an open and transparent community organisation. I would have liked to continue my work as a Director of ECCO; it was not a position that I had in any way sought but I had accepted it on the basis it was an important role within the community.

At Board level I had moved the appointment of the ECCO General Manager but I had made it clear in writing to the chairman of ECCO that I was only prepared to support the appointment if some preconditions were met. Mainly, that there could be no perceived conflict of interest for the post holder and the need for the GM’s contract to make two things clear as per the advertisement for the position – one, the GMs remuneration was to “get the job done” and two, it recognised a voluntary component in the role.

Additionally, I was concerned the proposed appointment of a new Car park Co-ordinator had come without the position being advertised in the community and without any discussion of the proposed appointment at board level.

The Chairman did not agree.

This confirmed to me that cultural change was not imminent, and would require an investment of time I do not have available as a breadwinner with a young family.

The first suggestion towards greater transparency is that the Chairman of ECCO be an independent, community minded person from outside the Eumundi community as per recommendations made to ECCO during the interview process for the GM position. My second suggestion is for ECCO to hold quarterly town meetings in which it sets out its full balance sheet and seeks community input on both its existing and proposed projects.

I love Eumundi and living here, not to mention having my kids at such a fantastic local school. Eumundi and the people of Eumundi have truly helped me understand the concept of community. To me it is important that ECCO mirrors the town’s community values by being open, democratic and transparent in order to fully engage those who live and work here.

Ross Clarke, Eumundi Thursday 27 September 2012

In the Spotlight Dianne Howard recognised for business nous Joyce Turnbull WHAT'S IN THE SPOTLIGHT Get ready Sunshine Coast With summer on its way, prepare your home and business now for the possibility of fire or flood. Develop an emergency plan with your family; get an emergency kit together for your family and pets; undertake maintenance around your home and business and in an emergency, tune into warnings on local radio. Visit council’s website to find out more or ask for a Get Ready Queensland brochure at libraries and council offices.

Speak up and engage If you’re between 12 and 25 and passionate about topical issues affecting the Sunshine Coast then get into the ‘Speak Up and Engage’ program to voice your ideas and make a real difference to your community. It’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, develop new skills and to become an advocate for youth through the program. Visit council’s website to nominate and find out more.

Easy to understand Census data The latest Census data for the Sunshine Coast is easy to understand with council’s online Community Profile. The profile provides data on towns, activity centres and 44 distinct localities including population details. There is a tool for researching and analysing geographic areas and a facility to compare the Coast with neighbouring councils and other locations in SE Queensland and Australia. Visit council’s website to access the Community Profile.

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t’s been a heady few weeks for local businesswoman Diane Howard who, with husband Jock, has operated a solar power specialist business in Memorial Dr for the last six years. Diane was a recent finalist in the corporate businesswoman of the year in the Sunshine Coast Business Woman of the Year awards. She was thrilled to be nominated by the current president of the Sunshine Coast Business Woman of the Year awards Michelle Faulkner of East Coast Personnel. There were 300 nominations and 30 finalists across five categories. Diane says that she’s learned “heaps from the classy field of finalists.”

Jock says Diane is highly regarded in the energy industry for her business vision, accountancy skills and determination to manage the business for longterm viability. He adds that he loves Diane’s probing mind and values but that “best of all she’s a fun partner.” Diane and Jock met through a solar business deal. Diane and her three sons had lived in Belli Park for 20 years and while she and the kids loved farm life - especially their horses - the fact that the house only had a stand alone electricity capacity meant the luxury of using Thursday 27 September 2012

appliances was not on offer. Along came Jock one day to install solar panels and Diane could finally have a real fridge. It was true love.

She also ended up falling for Jock.

Diane remembers the day she became aware of the need to look after the planet and to reduce energy use. She was inspired after viewing the former United States Vice President Al Gore’s global warming documentary An Inconvenient Truth. The rest is history.

These days the couple are unstoppable. They are a big employer in Eumundi with 11 staff members and plenty of challenges: changes in government policy; the politics of coal power; the decline in people moving to Queensland; the focus changing from solar alone, with more on using less energy overall; knowing that current infrastructure for electricity is probably unsustainable in the medium term across the world.

Di and Jock have recently completed the largest private owned solar system in Australia at a Caloundra warehouse. The couple are very excited and busy with plans for the opening of the installation on 23 October with a line up of who’s who in the energy industry expected on the day.

Commercial use of community land Just a few days remain to have your say on the commercial use of community land. Visit council’s website before 30 September and help council understand the types of 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.

Are you planning an outdoor wedding?

The Sunshine Coast has gorgeous parks and beaches where weddings can be held. When planning your special day, don’t forget you need a permit to hold a wedding ceremony in an outdoor public space. Getting a permit from council is quick and easy. Visit council’s website to find out how to obtain yours or call council’s customer contact centre.

Sign-up for eNews to win an iPad Subscribe to eNews—council’s free email newsletter—before 30 September and you could be the lucky owner of a new Apple iPad. eNews is published after the Ordinary Meeting of council each month and will keep you up to date with council news and activities. Visit council’s website to subscribe, you could win a new iPad.

COUNCIL MEETINGS Ordinary Meeting 9.00am, Thursday 18 October, Caloundra

T 07 5475 7272 E mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Schools Eumundi children hit the high notes Trish Fox, music teacher

Noosa’s first Independent Public Schools

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xcitement reigns supreme at Eumundi State School where the school choir is rehearsing for their upcoming performance at the Pomona Majestic Theatre as the backing choir for Katie Noonan.

The chance to sing with Katie in concert on Thursday 18 October

has inspired the youngsters aged 8 to 12 years to practise and excel. Also performing with the choir is gifted guitarist Karin Schaupp who toured nationally with Katie last year. The children will remember this experience with pride for the rest of their life– inspiring them I’m sure.

North Arm celebrates NAPLAN

eregian Springs State School and Noosa District State High School have been selected as two of the first Queensland schools to become Independent Public Schools in 2013.

Member for Noosa, Glen Elmes, congratulated the schools and said they were selected from 30 applicants. “This is a massive step forward for these local schools that will now have more control over decisions to help them shape their future and improve student outcomes.

“We believe that local school communities, parents, teachers and principals know what’s best for their children, and we want to give them the power to make those decisions without interference.” Mr Elmes said.

Minister for Education, Training and Employment, John-Paul Langbroek, said participating schools included primary, secondary and special schools and

represented both metropolitan and regional areas. “The Department will work with the schools to ensure they are fully supported through this process,” Mr Langbroek said.

“Independent Public Schools will have the freedom to directly recruit teachers and to build a team that is able to deliver innovative educational practices and have more autonomy to manage infrastructure and financial resources.

“We’ve done our homework and borrowed from the best examples of autonomous schools across Australia and in countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, the US and the UK.” Mr Langbroek also said each school would receive $50,000 to assist with the change and an extra $50,000 in funding each year for administrative purposes.

He said the program would be extended to 120 schools over the next four years.

ESS Preps dress up for their book party

Genevieve Kenna, principal

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he North Arm uses the National Australian Literacy and Numeracy Program testing regime as another way to give the community feedback and our students and teachers the accolades that they deserve.

The Prep to Year three teachers and children are really delighted that the NAPLAN results indicate their collective efforts are paying off so handsomely. For reading

and comprehension, 68 per cent of the Year three students have rated in the top two achievement bands – a mighty result. It is actually to be expected as the work that the Early Years staff and community have been doing at North Arm around early literacy was awarded a Regional Award for Excellence in Early Education earlier this year. Well done everyone!

Eumundi State School’s preppies dressed as characters from their favourite book. A presentation by each child for the parents about their chosen book, was followed with an end of term party.

Pool News

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Community Kids Auskick is back

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uskick is kicking goals with local kids again from Mondays 15 October in term four from 3–4pm and running until 3 December.

The program focuses on fun, teamwork and total participation

in a non-competitive environment.

Cost is $60 for 8 weeks including a ball and backpack.

Contact Rohan for information or to enrol 5451 0233 or 0414 841 747.

Libraries looking for creative young people to set up market shops

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unshine Coast Council is helping teens set up “Y-shops” in libraries across the Coast this summer. Young people aged between 12 and 18 years with their own original craft or artwork are encouraged to apply to become part of the only young adult ‘market’ in the region. Sunshine Coast libraries will provide the venues, mentoring and promotion of the Y-shops free of charge.

Community Programs Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said it is a great opportunity for youngsters on the Coast. “We want to support the youthful creative talent in the region by providing a public space for them to display and sell their craft or artworks,” she said.

Last year’s Y-Shop culminated in 11 stallholders ‘graduating’ to the Eumundi Markets, gaining incredible retail experience. “This year we would like to increase the number of ‘Y-shops’ to showcase more creative talents,” Cr McKay added.

Y-shops will be open every Saturday morning in libraries across the Coast from 9.3011.30am from 1 December to 19 January 2013. Interested teens need to complete a registration of interest form and provide a sample or photo of their original work. Forms are available from local Libraries or www.library. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or 1300 542 7279.

Local gymnasts reach new heights

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mogen Beardsley (Eumundi Primary) (left) and Brooke Bevis (Pacific Lutheran College) both from Sunshine Coast Gymnastics Academy qualified to compete for the Queensland Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Team at the high calibre Border Challenge. This is the highest level that any gymnast has reached from the Sunshine Coast Gymnastics Academy. Along with their SCGA teammates, the girls consistently train 17 hours per week under the careful guidance of Coach Rimma Lazarus.

Local school holiday activities  Children’s book release and craft morning with the illustrator These school holidays children’s book illustrator Emma Middleton will be holding a free children’s craft day at Berkelouws in Eumundi, on Wednesday 3 October from 8am to 12pm.

Emma will assist to help children make a beautiful bunting using images from the newly released children’s book, Were you still dreaming Ruby? Written by Steve McGlaughlin and illustrated by Emma, it beautifully depicts the love between parent and child and their shared love of dreams.

No age limit and no bookings needed. Fairy costume optional.

Emma littledreamsbooks@gmail. com or 5447 7221.  Tewantin Spray Park ready for spring The facility is open again after undergoing resurfacing works to improve safety. The Spray Park is located on the Tewantin foreshore adjacent to the Noosa Marina, is fully fenced with shaded picnic tables and amenities. Free entry, 7am–7pm every day.  Library and Gallery Services have a fantastic line-up to keep the kids entertained. Most events are free but require bookings, so be sure to get in early. For dates, times and to make a booking, go to www. library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or www.galleries.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au, or phone the library 5427 279.  Eumundi Market Fun Free Rock climbing wall and bungee trampolining for kids at the All Well and Good day, Saturady 29 at the markets from 8am–2pm.

The JUNKIT workshops with artist Rene McGovern will be making gaffa tape roses, trinket safety pin brooches and gift cards on Wednesday 26 September, Wednesday 3 October and Saturday 6 October. $5 per child, five years plus. No pre-booking (pay on day). www.eumundimarkets.com.au.

Dance classes coming to Eumundi

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ctober 8th will be the opening of Ausfunk Dance schools 9th Studio. A winning combination for parents and students, Using Ausfunk weekly syllabus and routine in Hip Hop/Funk/ dance,in a high energy, fun dance class to the latest pop music. A no pressure, low all inclusive term fee takes the “traditional dance school” stereotype out of the

picture. Their aim is to work within the community to give students a feeling of inclusiveness, respect, friendship and pride.

Director Hayley Green says you can see the troupe at the All Well & Good day on Saturday 29.

Aus-funk will be opening at the beginning of next term, Monday 8 October at Eumundi School of Arts Hall.

Time table Monday 3.30–4pm Prep to Grade 4 and 4–4.45pm Grades 5 to 7 Tuesday Toddler class 2 to 5yrs 9.30–10am Thursday 27 September 2012

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Markets and Local Crafts Ignition Awards showcase local clayworker’s talents

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uncoast Clayworkers present the Ignition Awards for excellence in ceramics. This national competition promoting the passion, creativity, quality and skill involved in creating outstanding works in clay features a number of incredibly talented, local ceramicists. The exhibition is on at the Butter Factory Arts Centre in Cooroy until Saturday 6 October. All works are available to purchase. www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Desley Turner, Doonan

Cameron Hess, North Arm

Award Winner Merri Tompkins

Jennifer Wall, Doonan

How long have you been a ceramicist?

I have been working in the ceramic industry for the past 25 years.

How long have you lived in Eumundi?

I have lived on and off in Eumundi area for the past 11 years. I also have been a Eumundi Markets stallholder for the past 19 years selling my ceramics.

What do you enjoy about working with clay?

How versatile and grounding it is – and limitless in what I can do with it. It also takes me back to my childhood playing with mud... mud pies.

What made you decide to enter the Ignition Awards?

It was a great opportunity to have my work alongside other ceramic artists from around Australia.

What was the inspiration behind your two screens?

My travels to India and looking through the lens of my camera.

It’s been announced that you’re the new Artist in Residence at the Butter Factory: what does this mean to you?

It’s an opportunity to work in a studio space and concentrate on producing a large body of work in preparation for a solo exhibition. I am also looking forward to holding kids’ workshops at the Butter Factory and then having their work exhibited alongside mine.

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Nambour Showgrounds Saturday 13 October 8am – 4pm 100 dealers and traders, with sales and displays of wonderful crystals, opals, jewellery, minerals and gemstones of every description.

Entry $4.00, children under 12 free.

ATM on site. All under cover.

For more information: Yvonne 0421 474 716

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Theatre and Books Indee Theatre News

John Burls, playwright and director

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reat school holiday entertainment starts this weekend at The Indee with the adventures of Seven Little Australians. Meet the boisterous, loveable children of the Woolcot family; the youngest being the General, then comes Baby (who isn’t really), Bunty, Nell, Judy, Pip and Meg. Despite the best efforts of their stern father, Captain John Woolcot and his young wife, Esther, the children still manage to get into trouble, mostly led by Judy.

This September-October season marks the 118th consecutive year of Seven Little Australians being printed and is The Indee Theatre’s fourth and final tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Eumundi School of Arts Hall Theatre.

In this new stage adaptation of the novel Luke Lanham plays Captain Woolcot, Jessica Caire, his wife Esther, Chelsea Wallis, author-narrator, Ethel Turner, Keith Souter, Colonel Bryant and members of the Indee Young Players as the Woolcot children.

The girls of the Woolcot family; (from left) Jasmine Stokes, Hayley Stronfeldt, Kiearn Leather and Isabella Clayton.

Performances: 7.30 tomorrow and Saturday night and 2pm this Sunday plus 7.30pm Friday and Saturday 5 and 6 October and the final show at 5pm on Sunday 7 October. Special family tickets just $50 (2 adults, 2 children under 16), adults $20, concessions $18, Sundays $18. Book on 5472 8200 or eumundilivetheatre.com.

With nearly half of the dinner-show tickets already booked, it’s time for those who want to be there to take action for The Very Last Up Eumundi Ever. The Up Eumundi Road topical revues have delivered more laughs in their 17 year run than any other show on the Coast and that will continue with the final edition.

Four dinner shows only: Friday 30 November, Saturday 1 December then Friday, Saturday 7, 8 December. There’ll be two non-dining matinees, both at 2pm Sunday 2 and Sunday 9 December. Early-bird dinner and show tickets $40, groups of eight or more $38. Sundays $18. Book on 5472 8200 oreumundilivetheatre.com.

For theatre bookings please phone 5472 8200

Get reading with Australia’s top 50

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he free 2012 guide of “50 Books You Can’t Put Down” is now available at local libraries.

This year all the compelling books are by Australian authors, picked by Australian booksellers, authors, publishers and readers.

Look out for this sticker in book retailers and libraries and get reading!

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Bottoms are tops for local cartoonist

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ocal cartoonist Dave Hackett has been asked to create his fair share of images over the years – from caricatures of notable Australians each week on channel 7’s It’s Academic, to creating googly-eyed rubbish bins for the sides of council garbage trucks.

But when commissioned to come on board as the illustrator and part of the creative team behind a book about, well… bottoms, he jumped at the chance. “Out of the blue, I received a call from a guy I went to high school with.” Dave said. “The next thing I knew I was spending weeks on end drawing nothing but cartoon bottoms, toilets and poo. It was like a dream job!” he laughs.

The Bum Book, credited to Dawko, Ditz and Cartoon Dave, claims to be “packed with piles of poopy poems, cheeky cartoons and a butt-load of other stuff that will crack you up”. But according to Dave there’s more to this book than just cheap laughs. Dave says, “Toilet humour is a great communicator among primary school aged boys. It’s like a virus.

They snicker at it, they giggle about it and inevitably they share it with their friends.”

It was this observation that first gave birth to the idea of a book about bums.

The initial inspiration for cocreators Dawko and Ditz was to find a way to encourage reluctant readers to pick up a book. “That’s the first hurdle,” Dave explains, a father of three school-age children himself. “Once children make the connection that books can be a source of entertainment, they’re hooked.”

With poems entitled The Boy with the Sideways Bum, Life of Your

Underpants, and When Friends Fart, it’s not quite Shakespeare but it doesn’t need to be. The thought to keep in mind for your child is a book in the hand just might lead to two more on the shelf. And who knows – in time they may even give Shakespeare a crack.

The Bum Book is available from Berkelouw Books in Eumundi, or online at www.cartoondave.com.

Author shares first novel secrets

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ocal author Annah Faulkner gives insight into writing her first novel The Beloved (published July this year) with a series of author talks.

The Beloved is a coming of age novel about a young girl in New Guinea and the complex dynamics between a mother and daughter. Through it all, the voice of the narrator, Roberta, sparkles with freshness. Annah won the Queensland Premier’s Literary Award (Emerging Author). She will be talking at Nambour library on Tuesday 2 October at 10am and at the Noosa library Tuesday 16 October at 2pm. The event is free, but booking is required www. library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

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Eumundi Arts Eumundi sculptors on show

Amy Clarke Wrong Paul! shortlisted for prestigious award

Local artist Amy Clarke has been short listed for the Redland Art Awards – a biennial contemporary painting competition open to all Australian artists. Now celebrating its 28th year, the competition is fierce and it’s a credit to Amy’s talents that she is in the running.

Apologies! Last issue we ran a very popular Creative Space article on the work of artist Paul Reynolds, but referred to him as Paul Dempsey.

Paul Reynolds’ work is on show at www.thegalleryeumundi.com.au.

(Paul Dempsey’s is not – he’s the front man of Australian band Something for Kate).

Ian Gunn wins Kenilworth Art Prize

The “Sculpture on the Edge” exhibition within the grounds of Spicers Tamarind Retreat, Obi Lane, Maleny, features 28 Leading SE Queensland sculptors who were invited to contribute as part of this year’s Open Studios program in the Blackall Range. Two are well known Eumundi residents Phil and Valerie Willie renowned for their uniquely playful sculptural work.

The exhibition continues till 9 October. Information on Open Studios www. artsconnectinc.com.au.

Arts news in brief Local artist Carolyn Sheather organises outdoor drawing and painting trips in our wider district for like-minded people looking for the opportunity to work together in the landscape. First Sunday of the month free of charge. Carolyn 0414 945 310.

Council invites the Sunshine Coast music, arts and creative community to the second Arts Dinner on Thursday 15 November from 6-10pm at the Coolum Civic Centre. Arts dinners are a great way for the arts, cultural and creative community to come together to share a meal, share ideas and network. Council provides some food and guests are asked to bring a plate to share. Free event.

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Saturday Creative Arts Market will be operating from 3 November from 9-3pm at the Noosa Marina. It is an opportunity for new and established artists and craftspeople to promote and sell their work once a month. Bookings made at Harbourside Gallery artists@harboursidegallery.com. au or 0411 244 304 .

Local artists invited to showcase artwork at Nambour Civic Centre as part of a Foyer Art Display project. The art will be featured in the foyer of the centre during business hours. Artists interested in applying are encouraged to complete the application form online www.scvenuesandevents. com.au or 5475 7777.

Known to Eumundi for his lovely images for the Centenary of the Discover Eumundi building used on greeting cards and advertising, Ian has won this year’s $15,000 Kenilworth Painting Prize with his beautiful and evocative work entitled Sense of Doubt. Reality. When congratulated on his win Ian said, “Top news! Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the years we have been here on the coast and my family in England. WOWEE!” Thursday 27 September 2012

Celebrate Food

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ith the weather warming up, breakfast on the veranda breathing in the serenity of a hinterland view, is back on the menu and no one knows breakfast better than the local B&B. Kerrie Bryant-Adams from Jacaranda Creek Farmstay and B&B shares her favourite and – in the case of her fritatta – famous breakfast recipes.

Cranberry bircher muesli Serves 4, prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup cranberry juice 1 cup of vanilla or honey yoghurt 1/4 cup dried cranberries (craisens) 1/4 cup pepitas 1/3 cup flaked almonds 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots 1 green apple, grated (skin on) 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg Extra yoghurt, strawberries and honey to serve

Method Combine ingredients in a large bowl.

Stir to combine, then cover and refrigerate overnight.

To serve, divide among serving bowls with yoghurt, strawberries and a drizzle of honey.

Serve with fresh juice, fruit salad and extra yoghurt.

Tip: If the muesli is a little thick from soaking overnight, add a little extra juice or yoghurt before serving. You can substitute any of the dried fruits for your favourites such as dried blueberries. It also only lasts for 2 days.

Ricotta and honey pancakes Makes 16, serves 4

Ingredients 1 cup (120g) plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tblsp caster sugar 340g low-fat ricotta 3/4 cup skim milk 4 eggs, separated Olive oil cooking spray 250g Eumundi strawberries 1 cup of maple syrup, to serve Method Sift flour and baking powder into bowl and stir in sugar.

Whisk ricotta, milk and egg yolks. Stir into dry ingredients.

In dry, clean bowl, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form.

Fold egg whites into batter.

Lightly spray pan with oil and place over a medium heat.

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Pour 2 tblsp of batter into pan and cook for 2 mins, or until bubbles appear.

Turn and cook other side for 2 mins until golden. Repeat step.

Wash and slice strawberries and layer between pancakes.

Serve with strawberry coulis and maple syrup.

Breakfast frittata

Makes 6-8 slices, serves 4-6 Ingredients 4-6 medium washed potatoes, thinly sliced 2 small zucchinis, thinly sliced 1 small leek, thinly sliced 2 spring onions, finely sliced 2 tblsp chopped chives 8-10 medium sized mushrooms, wiped and thinly sliced 2 rashers of bacon, chopped 1/2 cup grated cheese 2 heaped tblsp parmesan 1-1/2 cups of buttermilk 6 farm fresh eggs Salt and pepper to taste Paprika Garnish, per slice: 2-4 small vine ripened tomatoes 1-2 slices of sautéed crispy pancetta Handful of fresh baby rocket Bush tomato relish or other condiments Method Preheat oven to 180C. On a medium heat, warm a non-stick pan with ovenproof handle (about 24cm in diameter) with a little oil evenly on base and sides to ensure no sticking.

Add the thinly sliced potatoes evenly and gently shallow fry until slightly soft. Test with a knife.

Once slightly cooked, remove and drain excess moisture on paper towels.

Add a little more oil to pan then add zucchinis, leeks, shallots and mushrooms.

Stir until slightly cooked (soft but not overcooked).

Remove mixture from pan and roll ingredients gently with paper towel. These ingredients

produce a lot of water, so it is important to remove excess so that the frittata sets perfectly.

Using same pan, gently sauté bacon until cooked. Remove and drain.

To assemble, wipe the non-stick pan out with a little vegetable oil. Line the pan with the potatoes ensuring that they are evenly placed to cover base. Layer the leek, spring onions, zucchini and mushroom mixture over the potato base, evenly filling gaps where potatoes don’t cover.

In a large measuring jug, mix buttermilk, eggs, salt and pepper together until similar in consistency to scrambled eggs. Add grated cheese to the mixture.

Place the pan back on a low heat and gently pour the mixture over other ingredients until well covered. Ensure cheese is an evenly spread of across the top.

Simmer gently on the low heat for about 10 minutes until edges start to set.

Add parmesan and chives evenly across the frittata. You can also add thin slices of tomatoes or baby rocket before it sets. Sprinkle paprika over the surface and place in the preheated oven for another 15 minutes or until centre is set.

The sides will set quickly but it is important to ensure that the centre is cooked before serving.

Once set, leave for 5 minutes before slicing into portions.

Serve with grilled vineripened tomatoes, baby rocket and grilled or sautéed pancetta.

Serve with bush tomato relish.

High Tea @ Jacaranda Creek Farmstay & B&B Eumundi Enjoy a tour of our farm* – followed by High Tea and refreshments on the homestead verandah. Hosted every third Sunday of the month *optional at 1pm. Bookings essential – limited numbers.

Call Kerrie on 0402 215 560 or email stay@jacarandacreek.com.au

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Health and Lifestyle The radical homemaker Kim Johnston

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hen we moved our family to the Sunshine Coast last spring my husband and I made a choice for one of us to be present in the home. We wanted to work towards transforming our family home from being a unit of consumption to one of production.

This is underpinned by an understanding that it is not how much money we make that matters, but how much money we don’t have to spend. Radical homemaking means learning to live on less in order to take the time to nourish our family and the earth through home cooking, responsible consumption and creative living. In a way it’s a move backward. I am teaching myself skills that were common among earlier generations of women, such as canning, sewing and growing food.

I also home-school and run a home business where I get to share my love of sustainable living with others. Our focus is on value without dollars, on crafting a safe nurturing place for our children and providing examples to them of a different way of life. They get to climb trees, cuddle chooks and make cheese.

I’m very busy living my life – far more busy than when I was working in a professional role and attaining my PhD. We’re making mistakes along the way and have a lot to learn but it sure is a rewarding and joyful way of life.

And the bonus is that questioning our life direction has led us to this wonderful community!

Visit www.mycitygarden.com.au or www.citychicks.com.au.

What is a personal trainer?

Lucy Cloonan, personal trainer

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here has been much discussion in the fitness industry on whether shows like The Biggest Loser help or hinder our reputation.

From my own perspective, I am horrified by this sensationalist show where contestants are yelled at, humiliated and made to perform exercises that should only be given to athletes or experienced exercisers.

The show has created a fear of exercise and trainers for some, while others find it motivating and inspirational, believing they can quickly shed 50kg with the “right” trainer. Either way, working out for 4-6 hours a day with a trainer and having food prepared by a team of nutritionists is never going to be a reality for most of us!

A responsible trainer will give individual exercises to personal training clients or group participants based on their experience, existing injuries and

School of Arts Centenary News We need your help to make the Centenary Celebrations of our wonderful Hall a success!

On Thursday 15 November which is the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Hall we need as many people to dress in 1912 costume as possible to create the feel of that era.

It’s not that difficult to dress in the style. The men often had akubra type hats, long trousers, white shirts with a vest usually and the women wore mainly white dresses, or a blouse and skirt with a wide brimmed hat often made of straw. They did tend to wear boots usually black to cope with the dusty and muddy roads back then. Children wore similar clothes – just shorter skirts for the girls and long shorts for the boys. To give you inspiration the photo here is from actors dressed for the Discover Eumundi centenary last year.

More on the celebration program at www.eumundihistoricalfoundation.com where you can leave your memories of the Hall too, both old and new.

fitness ability. They will always give an option for an easier or harder version of each exercise, ensuring that all participants get a good allround workout.

It is not sensible to suggest that clients exercise every day and eat a low fat/low calorie diet; in fact, this is likely to do more harm than good. How much exercise you do should depend on how much nutritious food you eat, the state of your health, how much sleep you get and how much stress you have in your life. Studies have shown that extreme amounts of exercise can lower your immunity and no exercise at all can have a similar effect. Moderate exercise however has been linked to a positive immune system response and a temporary boost in the production of the cells that attack bacteria.

Lucy on 0412 489 313 or www. lucycloonanfitness.com.

Donna from Anahata Yoga Temple has invited the inspirational Shantimayi to talk about her book In Our Hearts We Know (www. shantimayi.com) on 30 September starting at 6.30pm at 186 Memorial Dr, Eumundi. Entry to the sacred circle is $15 and all are welcome. Shantimayi will also give talks on 13 and 14 October – venue to be confirmed.

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Health and Lifestyle Sneezing season is upon us Tania Watson

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ueenslanders can expect to endure a longer hay fever season than the rest of Australia thanks to flowering subtropical grasses. This warning comes from Dr Janet Davies from The University of Queensland’s (UQ) Lung and Allergy Research Centre.

Dr Davies said grass pollen counts were particularly high in spring.

“However, in Queensland the grass pollen season continues for longer than spring, due to the presence of subtropical grasses that flower in summer.” She also warns that people who suffer from allergic rhinitis, commonly referred to as hay fever, are at greater risk of developing asthma.

Symptoms of hay fever may include a runny nose, itching, nasal congestion, irritable and watery red eyes, and itchy ears, throat and palate. Extreme fatigue may also occur and result in considerable impairment of the quality of life.

Some Tips for reducing pollen exposure  Stay indoors until after midday.

Try to avoid going out on windy days or after thunderstorms.  Do not mow the grass, and stay inside when it is being mown.  Consider planting a low allergen

garden around the home.  Keep windows closed both at home and particularly when in your car (and where possible use recirculating air conditioning in your car).

Effective treatments are available Seek advice from your pharmacist or doctor about medications or treatments that will relieve your symptoms.  Antihistamines can give fast relief to symptoms such as sneezing, itching and irritating eyes.  Intranasal corticosteroid nasal sprays (INCS) have a potent action on inflammation when used regularly (like asthma preventer medication).  Decongestants can reduce nose and sinus congestion.  Natural products such as salt water nasal sprays or douches can help relieve symptoms.  Appropriate management of “pollen asthma” include commencing anti-inflammatory asthma medication either preventatively or with the first wheeze of spring. Some patients undergoing immunotherapy for their allergic rhinitis find that their seasonal asthma improves as well.

Health Matters With the weather bureau predicting a very hot summer, locals and visitors are more vulnerable to dehydration, especially the elderly, babies and young children. Water by itself is often not enough and electrolyte replacement may be needed.

Hydralyte is the best source of electrolyte replacement and is readily available from chemists including our local chemist who stock Hydralyte in powder, liquid and ice block forms.

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Environment and Outdoors Drivers should be bushfire prepared

Keep a goat or two and make some cheese Elisabeth Fekonia

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rivers will need to be more cautious as we prepare for bush fire season. RACQ’s Brodie Bott said, “If you come across a bushfire while on the roads and it is possible to turn around, do so and drive to safety.”

He said you should never drive through heavy smoke as it will obscure your vision and could potentially cause more danger to other cars or emergency vehicles.

Motorists caught in a smoke cloud could minimise their risk by:  Making sure their vehicle headlights were on  Driving at a speed to suit the conditions  Switching off fans and airconditioning to ensure smoke stayed outside the car  Winding up windows  Removing any unnecessary

portable flammable materials, like gas cylinders, from the car  Remaining calm and not panicking.

Motorists who MUST travel through high danger areas should have plenty of water with them, wear long non-synthetic clothing including protective boots and carry a woollen blanket in the vehicle.

Mr Bott added “It also pays to listen to the radio for Queensland Fire and Rescue Service bushfire updates and let family members or friends know where you’re going.”

Visit www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au for more advice on what to do in the event of a bushfire. If you find yourself in a life-threatening situation, call Triple Zero (000). For mechanical or roadside assistance call RACQ on 13 19 05.

f you are a fan of brie or feta cheese why not consider keeping a goat or two? To be able to make your own home made organic, raw goat cheese may seem hard to imagine, but the humble peasant has been doing this for thousands of years! Many people are now taking up the art of home cheese making and are thoroughly enjoying the rewards.

The milk from a couple of goats may not be a lot but you can easily freeze it until you have around eight litres of milk to make your cheese, and you can source cheese making cultures online from Cheeselinks, Greenlivingaustralia and Mad Millies. Home brew shops often stock cheese making kits as well.

Goats are such lovelable creatures as they have a close affinity to humans. They love to have a conversation with you if you show them a bit of attention. I think they are the closest of all farm livestock to be treated as a pet as well as being a valuable asset.

Another great use of the goat is to collect their droppings and use that to feed a worm farm.

The resulting worm castings will

have high nutrient value for your vegetables in the garden. If you give your goats a mineral supplement, and you should for their well being, then their droppings will have even more value for the garden.

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Nature Notes Spring puts on a colourful show in the bush Matt Popplewell

Sword-grass Brown Butterflies Kon Hepers

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he current warm and mild spring weather makes it the perfect time to explore some of the local walking tracks. Two bushwalks that proved extremely popular with flora enthusiasts at this year’s Sunshine Coast Spring Wildflower Festival were Stumers Creek and Currimundi Creek bushwalks.

The Currimundi Creek walk starts in the cooler segments of hop bush, broadleaf paperbarks, bracken and blechnum ferns and then on into open areas between tall aged bloodwood and Eucalyptus grandis trees before passing into a grove comprised entirely of casuarinas and masses of grass trees. The walk finishes in an area of white wildflowers of wedding bush and bearded heath. Spotted all along the path are colourful black wattles, palms, hairy bush peas and sandfly bushes. Currimundi Lake Conservation Park, Coongarra Esplanade, Wurtulla. Sunshine Coast UBD map 90 – G18 Wildlife Preservation Society – Phone 5444 2707.

Another of the popular walks is near Coolum’s local dog beach at Stumers Creek, where wildflower lovers can take a casual walk through the wallum wildflowers in the southern extend of the Noosa National Park. A single walking track leads the way north-west into wildflower country and through a mosaic of brilliant colour and spring foliage. If you want to catch the flower show mother nature puts on every spring, get out into your big back yard before the season finishes!

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long one of the tracks in the Verrierdale Rise Conservation Park we noticed a number of dark-coloured butterflies fluttering around just above the low vegetation. When one of them settled on a bush we were able to get a photograph and noticed how (with a bit of imagination) it looked a bit like a little alien’s face with blue eyes, orange nostrils and a little antenna on top.

We always thought that butterflies sit with their wings vertically together and moths sit with wings spread out. Helen Hepburn told us that’s not an invariable rule and from our photo identified the insect as the Varied Sword-grass Brown Butterfly, Tisiphone abeona. This pretty butterfly is endemic to Australia and has at least six subspecies (some authorities count eight or more) depending on geographical variation. In every separate location they specialise in one particular sword-grass species as food-plant for their larvae. In our area of the Sunshine Coast that plant is the sword-grass species Gahnia clarkei, one of those sharpbladed tough, tangle-forming tall grasses often called “swamp

grass” because it is prevalent in wet areas.

We’ve always hated this plant because it is so “nasty” and cuts unwary fingers but now that we know its value to the butterfly’s propagation we don’t mind it so much. But its still not a good idea to plant it in your garden to attract the butterflies especially where kids could reach it. In lower parts of the Verrierdale Rise its growth is rampant. There are two other Gahnia species in the area but are not utilised by this butterfly.

We haven’t seen any Swordgrass Browns for a while, but look forward to the coming breeding season.

Generally the males are more evident as they patrol the swordgrass looking for recently hatched females. The caterpillars are the same green colour as the host plant. They are well concealed and we’ve never found any.

The scientific name of this butterfly is a bit strange. In ancient Greek legend Tisiphone was the Fury whose job it was to avenge homicide, while Abeona apparently was a Roman goddess whose job it was to look after toddlers.

Interesting name – pretty butterfly!

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Gardening Going bananas for bananas!

Chelsea Simpson and Ayla Long, ESS Year six

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umundi State School has been growing bananas for some time and class 6C has just harvested a bumper bunch.

The best way to grow bananas is to have a banana circle. To make a banana circle you have to dig a big hole with a ridge around it and plant four or more banana plants around the outside. Make sure you have plenty of material to feed the bananas; you can put in your kitchen scraps, plus any cardboard and paper. These will feed the bananas and you can also plant other things like sweet potato, pepino and Vietnamese mint in

and around the circle.

Bananas grow in groups of three: there’s a grandmother, a mother and a daughter. The grandmother is the biggest one that has the banana bunch growing from it, the mother is a little half-grown one that doesn’t have any bananas on it, and the daughter is a little sucker that hasn’t formed into a tree yet.

When the grandmother gets cut down for the bananas, the mother will grow up and become the new grandmother, the daughter will grow up and become the mother, and a new daughter will grow – one happy little banana family!

(From left) Ayla, Maddy and Chelsea with their harvest.

Bananas like:  Rich, dark, fertile soil  LOTS and LOTS of mulch and organic matter. Just don’t stop piling it on!  Lots of nitrogen and potassium (also known as chicken poo!)  Even temperatures (not too hot or cold)  Plenty of moisture in the ground (but not too much)  Other bananas for shelter (this is where most home growers go wrong)

Bananas dislike:  Strong winds  Extreme heat and cold  Being hungry or thirsty  Being alone and without shelter

Fruiting trees a Hendra virus risk

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ew research has confirmed that the risk of Hendra virus infection can be significantly reduced by keeping horses away from fruiting or flowering trees that flying foxes feed in.

The Biosecurity Queensland researcher Dr Hume Field said scientists from the Queensland Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases (QCEID) had undertaken two studies into the distribution patterns of Hendra virus excreted by flying foxes. “The investigation has found that all flying fox urine and almost all faeces and fruit debris, or spats, fall directly under

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the canopy of fruiting trees in which they are feeding,” Dr Field said.

“Therefore it is clear that unstabled horses should be kept in open pastures and away from trees in flower or fruit.”

Dr Field emphasised that vigilance is the most important weapon against this disease.

“Horse owners need to ensure they are doing all they can to reduce the risk. In the meantime, biosecurity authorities will continue to conduct research and provide the latest advice,” he said. www.biosecurity. qld.gov.au or 13 25 23.

Preparing your Garden for the Fire Season Kon Hepers, volunteer fire fighter, Verrierdale

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ince the horrific bushfires in Victoria in early 2009 there is a greater awareness in the community of the danger to life and property that uncontrolled fire can bring. The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) urge all home and property owners in bushfire-prone areas to prepare for the eventuality of wildfire, on the principle of PREPARE - ACT - SURVIVE. The first most important step is to prepare a written plan for activation in case of fire threat. The major decision is whether to stay or go and your plan should cover what you need to do in either case. Having a well-prepared property, even if you plan to go, makes the property far more likely to survive a fire. If you haven’t yet done so, you should carry out the following actions around your home to mitigate the risks of fire:  Clear a space around buildings of dead leaves and branches and long dried grass; remember that mulch can act as fuel if it gets hot enough  Clear leaves and twigs out of gutters  Mow lawns and grassed areas to keep the grass short  Prune low branches up to 2 metres from close-by garden shrubs  Remove loose bark from trees and rake away leaf litter  Have all branches overhanging your buildings removed  Try to have at least a 5 metre clear access between your house and trees  Remove all flammable garden waste, e.g. stacks of palm fronds, as well as firewood stacks There are many steps we can and must take to prepare our houses and buildings. Many of these involve enclosing and sealing gaps both under the roof and under the house itself. Others involve good housekeeping and ensuring pumps and generators are in working order.

In case you do need assistance, it is important that properties are clearly identified with lot or house number and there is good, clear access for fire appliances, including a turn-around area. Under the right conditions of heat and desiccation all vegetation will burn. But if you are just starting a garden or want to replant with plants at the lower end of fire risk, some are deemed less flammable and more resilient to fire impact. Some can even shield against radiant heat and lessen the effect of ember attack. The required characteristics include:  ”Fleshy” leaves and trunks with high moisture content.  Leaves low in volatile oils  Plants that do not have strips or flaps of bark on trunks and limbs So generally, trees you would not plant or retain in gardens include Gum Trees (Eucalypts), Paperbarks (Melaleucas), She-oaks (Casuarinas) and various Pines. Shrubs to keep clear of include favourites such as Grevilleas and most Banksias.

Native trees suggested for planting include various Lillypillies (Acmenas and Syzygiums), Golden penda (Xanthostemon), Ivory Curl Flower (Buckinghamia), Illawarra Flame Tree (Brachychiton) among many others. Shrubs and flowers include Lilies, Strelitzia, Beach Cherry (Eugenia), Hop Bush (Dodonea) and even Swamp Banksia (Banksia robur).

Incorporating a rock and pebble garden planted with succulents such as Aloes, Agaves and “Ice Plants” (Mesembryanthemums) is a good idea for areas close to the house. Information is available from good garden centres and plant societies.

The important thing is to be aware of the impact a serious fire could have on your property and act now to be prepared. Having the classic “Home amongst the Gum Trees” incurs a level of risk that can be mitigated through thorough preparation.

For further information visit www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au.

For suggestions and advice with local knowledge on preparing your property, contact the First Officer of your local Rural Fire Brigade.

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Readers’ Photos Living in Eumundi I’m 12 years old and I live in Eumundi. I go to St Andrews Anglican College and I have a real passion for photography. These are some of my best photos. I photographed all around my property. The camera I use is a Canon 300d; even though it is one of the first digital SLRs it takes wonderful photos. Quinn Carmichael

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This photo is a macro shot of a flower. I chose black and white because it would bring out the flower more.

This photo is of the bleeding heart tree in my backyard.

Jade on Sunrise

Over the past few months restoration surfacing work following the long, wet winter has been completed as has asphalting the entrances to each of the car parks. Now the improvement plan moves to the greening of the car park and a make-over of the car parking hut.Landcare are giving a hand by recommending grasses and trees to improve the aesthetics, the safety of visitors, and to absorb water from the two main water courses on the bottom car park thereby reducing damp areas. The Noosa Landcare representative recommends strips of one or more of the attractive native species of grasses, Lomandra. The next step is to draw up the planting and maintenance schedule and to make sure the permissions are in place. During the next few weeks the hut will be badged with a welcome, the Experience Eumundi logo, some emergency contact details and a mural in keeping with the essence of Eumundi.

Local business owners Uschi and Werner Schwarz from Eumundi Spice Garden drawing the winning ticket for Eumundi Car Park $50 August monthly lucky draw. The winner is D Adams from Gympie.

The entry cards from the lucky draw form part of the data base for the Experience Eumundi website which will soon be on line. These visitors will receive information and incentives to encourage their return to Eumundi and to stay longer to experience the markets and a host of other cultural experiences. The website will be launched at the Eumundi Business Awards to be held on Thursday 18 October. Local business owners who would like to get on board offering deals to potential visitors through the web site can learn more about this opportunity through contacting Maree on 0411 108 306.

This jade vine Strongylodon macrobotrys at Sunrise Rd is an early spring beauty responding well to recent conditions this year. The vine is a member of the pea and bean family best known for its hanging stems of jade-green flowers, a rare colour for flowers in nature. The jade vine was first seen by a botanist team in 1854 exploring the forest in the most northern island in the Philippines.

Joyce Turnbull, Eumundi 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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Teacher of the special needs class Michelle Atkinson (left) with student Tye and his mum Belinda on day one of being on the car parking roster.

Teacher Michelle says the carparking duty is an activity to give students vocational skills. She organised for the four students from the initial shift on the roster to report on their experience to their class as a motivational tool to promote acceptable public behaviour so that all students can work towards an opportunity to come, dependent on their own behaviour management. We wish the students well.

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Bits and Pieces Birthday celebration in France

Keep Smiling

Bryan Cooper

Spring is most definitely here. The birds are chirping, the bees are humming, pythons are falling from the trees and many people’s thoughts are turning to those of love. But is this necessarily a good idea…?

“I was nauseous and tingly all over. I was either in love or I had smallpox.”

Woody Allen “A teenager is a hopeless romantic who never falls in love more than twice a week.” Anonymous “Two aerials meet on a roof - fall in love - get married. The ceremony was rubbish but the reception was brilliant.” Tommy Cooper “People say there are more fish in the sea. I say I got crushed by all the others already.” Anonymous For years Ian Wright had cherished the thought of a birthday celebration dinner at the Michelin 3 star restaurant owned by chef Michel Guerard in France. Guerard was involved in the development of Nouvelle Cuisine and also invented a style of food known as cuisine minceur – a form of healthy cooking designed to lure health-conscious Parisians to travel the 800 km to the restaurant in Eugénie. Ian’s dream came true this August. All the people in this photo are locals from Doonan and Eumundi at Ian’s 70th birthday bash at Les prés d’ Eugénie in France.

Getting the Green online Fran Maguire

“Marriage is the triumph of imagination over intelligence. Second marriage is the triumph of hope over experience.” Samuel Johnson

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Did you know?

In order to compare the number of atoms or molecules in a substance, scientists use the concept of moles.

Rather than being a cute, near-sighted tunnelling mammal, a mole in chemistry contains the same number of atoms or molecules as 12 grams of carbon-12. This number of atoms – known as Avogadro’s number, after 18th Century Italian scientist Amedeo Avogadro – equals 6.02 x 10 to the power of 23. So, 18 grams of water – the amount found in your typical ice cube – contains one mole (that is, 6.02 x 10 to the power of 23) of water molecules.

Fran writes from overseas: “It’s so good being able to get Eumundi Green wherever I am. Here I’m catching up on Eumundi news in the calm of the 13th century Thetord Priory using www.issuu.com/eumundigreen.”

In case you hadn’t twigged, this is a truly massive number. How massive? If you had exactly one mole of A4 paper, you could make one million equal stacks from sea level on the earth that would pass the sun. And if you had a mole of five cent pieces, you could give out enough money to everyone in the world so that they could spend a million dollars every hour, day and night, for the rest of their lives.

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Rob Morris Ph 5447 9242 M 0427 479 242

Local professional 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

Ph 0412 872 335

Residential, commercial, installations, maintenance, internet/data/phone, energy saving solutions, solar power

Tony & Melinda Morrissey

Lic. No. 72511

Locally based 21 years experience Accredited installers

Ph 5449 1001 M 0414 743 604 www.celticsolar.com.au

This could be your space for just $28 per issue

SCRUB BUSTER

Carpet cleaning Destroy Lantana Garden maintenance Cut high grass Home Improvements Difficult terrain

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Ph Wade 0403 311 134

WATER DELIVERIES

email: aroorawater@bigpond.com

Airconditioning Sales & Design Domestic & Commercial

Fully insured - Free quotes

Ph Steven 0411 210 302

3.5 Tonne Excavator, Bobcat & Level Bar 10m Tipper, 2.5 Tonne Vibrating Roller

Ph 0431 611 700

0401 183 859

5 ft slasher - 4WD tractor with 4 in 1 bucket loader

Mates Rates

103 Napier Road, Eumundi 4562

CALL OR TEXT BRAD

• Wash • Hand-polish • Interior vacuum • Wheels & tyres • Dash rejuvination • Glass clean Free quotes. Pensioner rates available.

Ph Paul 0403 219 606

27 years experience in the building industry For all your maintenance needs ...incl the leaking roof! Jobs up to $3,300

New installations, renovations maintence and servicing of plumbing drainage and gas Servicing the local area for over 15 years

Local Car Detailing

Aroora Water Services

Gary E O’Sullivan

HINTERCOAST PLUMBING & GAS

Jay & Nicky Turner Mob 0409 217 328 www.lagunapestcontrol.com.au

Ph 5442 8111 M 0418 723 080

Servicing all areas

Slashing, mowing, 4wd tractors Lifting, loading, 4 in 1 bucket Grading, spreading & compacting Gravel driveway maintenance

Doonan based

Mobile N Waterless • Satisfaction Guaranteed

Locally based. Skilled service.

Franz Astlinger Ph 0400 474 940

101 MEMORIAL DRIVE EUMUNDI Email: icceumundi@gmail.com

craig@newlifecleaning.net.au

Brent (Manual) 0417 589 539 Julianne (Auto) 0412 793 753

Ph 0450 240 148

Entries up to 7 lines $28 • minimum of 5 issues • Ph 0400 707 778 for more information Thursday 27 September 2012

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