EG 161 of 20 December 2012 by The Green Magazine

Issue 161 – Thursday 20 December 2012

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

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Eumundi’s locals are gearing up for a fantastic Summer. The Summer Nights markets, music, shopping, balmy nights for dining on a restaurant deck, BBQing and free movies has everyone staying up late (see page 9 for photos). And you’ll find there are plenty of activities to keep families busy over the holidays too (see page 11).

Are you considering leasing your home? Are you relocating or being transferred? Are you purchasing a new property? Noosa Hinterland Realty Eumundi needs more homes to satisfy our tenant enquiry. Our Agency currently has a large number of prospective tenants looking for rental homes. In fact, the demand is such that homes in the area are only on our available list for a matter of days! Either way, we can provide you with a Comparative Rent Analysis which may assist you in the future, should your circumstances change. If you are considering leasing your home we would be very interested to hear from you. Please contact Olivia Dolan on 5442 8333 or nhrolivia@bigpond.com

Memorial Dr Eumundi • Ph 5442 8333 Sales • Ph 5442 8011 Rentals • Email: nhrsales@bigpond.com • www.noosahinterlandrealty.com

Eumundi Combined Community Organisation (ECCO) proudly distributes 4000 copies free each fortnight to all within postcode 4562 area Thursday 20 December 2012 and at outlets nearby.

Gymnasium to be open by end of January

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Editor's Word on the street is... Desk

Friday 21 December Eumundi Summer Nights 5–9pm Memorial Dr 5442 7106

he Green team have gone above and beyond to create this bumper summer issue – our Christmas present to you. There’s a Eumundi Green survey on page 23 for you to have your say and an Australia Day awards ballot on page 9. It’s important that our whole community feels supported and heard so please take a little time to fill both out. Thanks everyone for such an amazing first eight months as your editor. I am so proud to be the caretaker of your stories. Merry Christmas – last one in the pool is a rotten egg! Sacha Hamilton-MacLaren editor@eumundigreen.com.au

Green behind the scenes

Tuesday 25 December Christmas Day Wednesday 26 December Boxing Day

 Dr Carlos is back from a conference in America  There are 75 preppies enrolled at ESS for next year  Cocoa Chocolat has closed its doors  Eumundi Gallery is becoming a pop-up gallery and heading to China  Imperial Hotel was bought by local business people who are keen to create more Eumundi destinations  Parents aren’t putting seatbelts on kids when they’re leaving school  Barista Angel of Red Dog Café is back making coffee on Memorial Dr  Eumundi needed Christmas decorations and a tinsel fairy has filled the breach  Genevieve is retiring as principal at North Arm State School  Katie Noonan is going to be on Play School  ESS needs a much bigger hall

Book the Community Bus over summer Tom and Janelle Denny have been quietly and generously delivering the Green around Balkin Rd for years. They recently took time off for long service leave and crewed a yacht in the Greek Islands.

You can hire the ECCO community bus for your summer parties or restaurant dining. Celebrate properly by sending everyone home safely! Phone 0488 322 323 to leave a booking request message.

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

Judi Pattison Feature writer

Matt Popplewell Feature writer

Community Diary

Damien Page

Celebrate Food

Uwe Terton

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Friday 28 December Eumundi Summer Nights 5–9pm Memorial Dr 5442 7106 Saturday 31 December Belli’s New Year’s Eve Dance 7.30pm 1170 Kenilworth Rd, Belli Park 5447 0175 Tuesday 1 January New Year’s Day Friday 4 January Peter Pan opening night 5pm Indee Theatre Memorial Dr 5472 8200 Friday 4 and Friday 11 January Eumundi Summer Nights 5–9pm Memorial Dr 5442 7106

Keep in touch with the community and the Green over summer at www.facebook.com/eumundigreen

Deadline for issue out Thurs 24 Jan for advertising and Green Leaf is NOON Thurs 17 Jan 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.

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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.

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Creative Space

Flynn Beckton Captain ompost

Dawn Herd

Christmas with pets

Sam Sutherland

Surviving Christmas

Proofreading: Jacqueline Hamilton-Lavery, Bronwen Pearson and Fran Maguire Design and layout: Kate Terton.

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 Locals love bohemians

— Business clinic — Tips for keeping you and your staff motivated over the Christmas break

Verrierdale locals (from left) Jacqueline Rutland, Bridget Bygott, Heromani Williams and Christine Johnston enjoyed their Christmas gathering at the “new kid on the block” Bohemian Bungalow commenting that the interior design and attention to detail is very impressive; favourite feature – the handmade decoupage placemats.

Anthony Everingham, Amy Clarke (centre) and Anne Everingham agreed Bohemian Bungalow has really captured the flavour of Eumundi. Owners employed locals to create the space and to now work in the cafe and kitchen – which is probably why the Bungalow feels so much like home.

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Communicate your vision The end of the year is a perfect time for you and your managers to discuss the company vision and values. Get feedback from your employees A great way to boost morale is to get feedback from your staff. Ask employees what their work highlights have been for the year, what could be improved and how they’d approach things. Once you’ve compiled the feedback use it to identify areas for improvement and prioritise these for 2013. Regularly keep staff informed about the progress of plans. Start planning All businesses should plan ahead. Planning out what kind of activities and incentives you might use to engage your employees during 2013 is the perfect thing to communicate to your staff. It gives them something to look forward to and makes them feel involved. Employee rewards While salary is a large part of effective employee engagement and motivation, there are other things you can do. Staff reward programmes that are linked to performance and positive behaviours can play a major role in maximising employee performance. Employee participation can also be stimulated through more frequent, smaller rewards. This offers all staff members the opportunity to be successful. Openly reward achievements Just as important as the reward itself is the way you present it. Presenting awards in front of peers with praise from the boss is a great way to create positive lasting memories. Keep ‘em keen At the end of the year, employees can contemplate new career directions or challenges. However, employees who feel valued will be less likely to look for a new job. Discussing clear goals and a development plan for 2013 will help employees feel important and motivated. Celebrate Not every business can justify the big budget parties but it’s still important to prioritise a celebration – even if it’s on a tight budget. After all, all work and no play can be uninspiring. www.seek.com.au

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Merry Christmas from the staﬀ Eumundi Winery and Brewery owner Gerry Humphrey (left) with Master Brewer Rudi Herget who has over 40 years international experience and brews in accordance to the German Purity Law of 1516. Rudi only uses the finest malts, hops and yeast with purified water and religiously adheres to using no added sugar or preservatives.

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Business and Community News EDCA hampers spread some Christmas cheer

Eumundi Tennis Club Junior Christmas party

Thirty children attended the Eumundi Tennis Club christmas party including their mums and dads who cheered them on. The club has just completed a major refurbishment made possible with two grants from EHA.The two hard courts have been upgraded to Brisbane International standard by resurfacing the courts with Californian phexi-pave, replacing nets and installing a night lighting system. The club is available for hire over the summer holidays. Nadeene took delivery of $2,500 worth of hampers at Eumundi State School last week. For the last 10 years Eumundi and District Community Assn (EDCA) volunteers have been shopping to fill the hampers with everything you need to put a Christmas feast on the table, as well as presents for all the children. The families who have had a really tough year, are chosen by principal Mick Connors. One recipient said it was like winning the lottery, another was too grateful to speak. The hampers are meant to make Christmas feel a little more joyful and let these families know their community cares.

New market parking scheme for Eumundi

umundi Combined Community Organisation (ECCO) has launched a parking scheme to provide up to three hours free parking for locals on Wednesdays and Saturdays, between 6am and 9am, in a designated area of the car park on Napier Rd. A three-month entry card can be purchased at Eumundi Service

Station for $5, all of which will be donated to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Katie Rose Cottage community hospice and Riding for the Disabled. ECCO is also saying thank you to stall holders, who now receive a $1 discount on $5 all day parking tickets, for leaving parks nearer the entrances for visitors.

Computer Coop

Rent free office space

unshine Coast Council, in partnership with the Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast (ICSC), invites the region’s creative industry to access rent-free office space as part of the Creative Industries Business Incubation Lab. Mayor Mark Jamieson said the Creative Industries Business Incubation Lab will operate for an initial 12 month period from January 2013. “Within this period, up to six Sunshine Coast based creative industry businesses will gain access to rent free hi-tech office space, business mentoring, time in the Centre’s podcast studio and access to the Innovation Centre’s extensive network of business

and finance contacts,” he said. “By supporting this initiative, council is helping lay the foundations for business and employment opportunities in the region’s creative industries” Mayor Jamieson explained. The Incubation Lab opportunity is open to new and emerging businesses in the areas of digital, film, music, fashion, design, interactive media, visual arts and performing arts. First round expressions of interest close 5pm Monday 7 January 2013 and businesses will be chosen based on their ability to meet set criteria. 5475 7272 or communityandculturalprograms@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Nathan Woodcock

Christmas PC Cleanup Special just $70! From now until we close after 20 December we are offering a PC cleanup special of just $70 if you bring your computer to the workshop. If your computer is running slow this could be just the ticket. We are also doing cost price RAM/memory upgrades as part of this special and with RAM at historically low levels it’s a great time to cleanup and upgrade. A 2GB stick of RAM can cost as little as $15 at the moment!

Christmas closing times We close on Thursday 20 December and re-open Thursday 3 January. Managed IT and Service Monitoring clients can still contact us via email or mobile phone (0422 247 730) in case of emergency. Nonemergencies will be responded to upon our return.

Nathan Woodcock Systems Engineer

eumundigreen@n-techsolutions.com.au Ph 1300 995 502 Thursday 20 December 2012

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Community News News in brief EDV will be making a submission to the council in regards to proposed planning for this region. EDV Residents Group Inc is a community organisation that represents residents in the Eumundi, Doonan, Verrierdale and Weyba Downs districts (all postal code 4562). Its membership base includes residents in these areas together with the Friends of Lake Weyba Organisation. EDV’s primary areas of interest with respect to the draft planning scheme are: treatment of the rural areas, impact of changes to the use of the airstrip at Teerwah, high value scenic areas, Eumundi town plan, signage and Lake Weyba. To view the submission or find out more about EDV visit www.edv.org.au. Belli’s New Year’s Eve Dance will be held on Saturday 31 December from 7.30 pm. The Sunshine Swing

Noosa now gets a vote Bob Ansett band will entertain through to the grand finale at midnight. Bring family and friends along for a night of Old-Time Dancing to dance out the old and bring in the new. All ages and experience welcome. Entry fee $12 includes hearty supper. Belli Hall is an alcohol free venue located at 1170 Kenilworth Road, Belli Park. Margaret 5447 0175 or www.bellihall.com. Chris Drake, Verrierdale local and computer programmer, recently won the prestigious Australian Innovation Challenge Award with the system he has designed to counter computer fraud. Called CryptoPhoto, the smartphone app or small printed card is designed to block people using scams like fake internet sites. Chris has recently returned from Silicon Valley where he was drumming up interest in his invention.

Councillor Robinson update

always enjoy having the opportunity to see inside our many successful local businesses to gauge what makes them tick and operate successfully. Recently I was invited by LOOK Cabinets to attend their Yandina Culinary Creations Cooking Night including a kitchen, cooking and appliance demonstration. The LOOK Cabinets business consists of a manufacturing plant as well as one of the largest kitchen show rooms on the coast based here in Yandina. The business manufactures and installs kitchens as well as sells kitchen appliances. Attendees were treated to a wonderful meal prepared by the kitchen appliance manufacturer and provided an insight into the features of these quality European appliances. LOOK Cabinets also took us through the manufacturing plant which uses cutting edge technology to create quality products in a quick timeframe. This is a great local business employing residents from the Yandina and Eumundi districts. As always I encourage everyone to support our local businesses and if you’re in the area, why not drop in and see this fantastic kitchen display. A variety of issues were discussed by local businesses at the recent Yandina Chamber of Commerce meeting. Key topics included council’s new Sunshine Coast Draft Planning Scheme, progress of the new IGA supermarket, the Yandina Christmas Carols event, the status of the new amenities

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block in George VI Park and the new roundabout in the town centre. These meetings always provide an important link between council and the business community. It is an important means of mutually sharing information including critical issues for the district as well as ensuring the business community gets a voice. I would like to thank all of the local Eumundi and district residents who took the time to attend the new Draft Planning Scheme consultation at the CWA Hall. The major areas discussed related to the specific land use zones within the town centre, future expansion opportunities of both the business and residential communities as well as individual land holders. The feedback provided will be critical in further deliberations by council’s planning staff. On behalf of council I wish all residents a happy and safe festive season. I look forward to a positive and productive 2013.

ecember 6, 2012 will go down as a ‘red letter’ day for Noosa. In the years to come it might even be seen as an historic day given we have done the seemingly impossible by offering Noosa residents a mechanism to take back control of their future. Having met all requirements imposed upon us by the LNP government we became the only former shire seeking de-amalgamation to be recommended by the Boundaries Commissioner to conduct a poll to determine the level of community support for the restoration of Noosa’s council. So a referendum will be run by the Australian Electoral Commission in March next year. So what’s the big deal? This referendum will be a once in a life time opportunity to rectify a wrong. I emphasise there will never be a 2nd chance. Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) sets out in its report that “A new Noosa Council will be financially sustainable”. We would add, “as it has been for

the past 100 years”. And while there will be a lot of “argy bargy” about individual cost estimates in the QTC report they sum it all up by saying the de-amalgamation and set up costs for a new Noosa council will be the equivalent of $260 per rateable property in the first year reducing to $142 in the second (Should the new council decide to pass on the costs). Treasury points out Noosa will receive approximately $40 million dollars as its share of cash reserves held by the regional council, so there will be ample funds to absorb de-amalgamation costs. So the big deal is this! Against all odds Noosa has won the right to re-establish its government. Lets not get bogged down with quibbling over costing miniature. How about we unite as a community and show Qld that what we have created in Noosa will now be preserved and appreciated as far into the future as we can see.

Councillor in division 9 Cr Steve Robinson

Thursday 20 December 2012

Community News Mayor Jamieson on de-amalgamation vote

ayor Mark Jamieson said the decision by the Minister for Local Government to grant a deamalgamation vote to the people of Noosa is an important one. “The result will not only affect the people of Noosa – but all residents of the Sunshine Coast. “I think it’s important for the people who get to vote – and those who don’t – to understand exactly what the costs are, and how they will be affected,” Mayor Jamieson said. The Mayor said that The Boundary Commissioner’s report had just been released and that he planned to examine it closely before getting into the detail of the document. Mayor Jamieson said he was elected as the Mayor of the whole Sunshine Coast, including Noosa and would continue to represent the whole region. He expressed concern though about

some of the identified issues made by the Commissioner, in particular:  The questions about the financial sustainability of both councils – the report says one strong council would be turned into two weaker councils  The questions raised about the ability to deliver key regional projects such as the airport expansion and development of Maroochydore CBD  The detrimental effect of levels of service on tourism  The reduced capacity of council to contribute to the economic development of this area Mayor Jamieson said, “Sunshine Coast Council has consistently said it respects the state government process around this issue, but Council’s position has been clear on de-amalgamation – it would prefer it to stay as one united council for one united region.”

Elmes reminds of speed limits on Noosa River

oosa’s idyllic waterways will be under close watch to ensure boaties are obeying seasonal speed limits which came into force on 1 December. Member for Noosa, Glen Elmes said the speed limit of six knots which applied from the Noosa River mouth to the T Boats jetty and part of Noosa Sound was

now a well-established seasonal event. “Boating on the Noosa River becomes even busier than usual during the end-of-year holidays especially with the seasonal influx of visitors to the area,” Mr Elmes said. The speed limits remain in force until 30 January 2013. www. msq.qld.gov.au

Police beat

ocal police are serious about keeping Eumundi and surrounds fatality-free over Christmas. They’re on our streets no matter what time, what day or how hot. If you speed or drink and

drive, you will get caught. If you know an idiot who is being unsafe on our roads call Blair or Martin at Eumundi Police on 5442 8222. It’s confidential and may just save a life.

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WHAT'S IN THE SPOTLIGHT Nominations for Australia Day Awards close soon Nominations for the 2013 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards close on December 28. Don’t miss the chance to recognise and celebrate the Coast’s inspiring individuals, organisations and groups. Nominees don’t have to be famous because the Awards are for the unsung heroes who make a difference to life on the Sunshine Coast. Find out more from council’s website today!

Free holiday buses Council and TransLink are providing free travel on all public buses including Sunbus, Hinterland Connect, the MalenyLandsborough-Beerwah service, Flexilink and Council Cabs from Wednesday 26 December until Sunday 6 January. Visit council’s website for more information or call TransLink 131230.

Win up to $1000 off your rates Sign up to receive your rates by email before 4 January and be in the draw to win. Enjoy the convenience of receiving your rates notice by email and help save the environment by signing up today. Visit council’s website to sign up and to ﬁnd out more.

Kenilworth Library holiday activity program Entertain the kids these summer holidays with the Kenilworth Library school holiday program. Kids can make Christmas bonbons on 21 December and in January enter a fairytale world of fun or join a Summer Art School class. Bookings are essential. Visit council’s library website for details.

Festive Season Strategy review Council is reviewing the way it delivers the Sunshine Coast Festive Season program and invites you to have your say by 1 February 2013. The feedback received will be collated, analysed and used to help council plan for future festive season celebrations. Find out more from council’s website.

New Year’s Eve at Mooloolaba Local families and visitors are invited to welcome in 2013 and enjoy the family-friendly entertainment at New Year’s Eve Mooloolaba from 4pm to midnight on Monday 31 December. To ring in the New Year two spectacular ﬁreworks displays will take place at 8.30pm and midnight. Details on council’s website.

Council hours and services Council ofﬁces will close at 2pm on Monday 24 December, and will be closed Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 December and on Tuesday January 1. Council ofﬁces will be open 27, 28 and 31 December. Council galleries and libraries will close at 2pm on Christmas Eve, be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day and resume normal operating hours on all other days. All waste collection services will continue as usual but council waste facilities will be closed Christmas Day.

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Your Say Christmas Carols thanks

much as we enjoyed it. It was such a great night and we will all be waiting for Melissa’s ideas for next year, I’m pretty sure she has already thought about it. Thank you again Eumundi you are amazing. Cherrie Orr Happy Birthday Yvonne!

I would like to thank all of the Eumundi community for coming out and supporting our Christmas Carols on Sunday 2 December. As in all community events there are so many people that need to be thanked and obviously I can’t thank them all. But there are two that really do stand out. Firstly Melissa Isles, you are an amazing community person. The stage and all the lighting was so beautiful and professional. Your family are all amazing. Also thank you so much to the Sharp family. Without you guys our carols would not be so special to so many people. Also our MC for the evening, Nathan Morgan and the entire Morgan family. Thank you so much for coming up for the weekend and taking time out of your busy schedule. You did an amazing job and we hope you enjoyed it as

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Sunday 23 December

Christmas shopping on Sunday Find unique and special presents for Christmas at Eumundi Square. With 90 micro-business stalls, it’s an innovative and fun style of Christmas shopping. The diverse selection of merchandise, includes clothing, tableware, design accessories, art, plus superb chocolates and beautiful cakes. Open Sundays from 8.30am to 1.30pm. www.iloveeumundimarkets.com

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Yvonne Astill has lived in Verrierdale for 32 years and was an active member of the Verrierdale Community Association for 20 years. To celebrate her “coming of age” into her semi-retirement from being a Education Support Officer for students with a disability for 26 years and her birthday, a few friends and family gathered at her Verrierdale property to help celebrate the start of her new life. Thanks, Jeanette Morrison

Thanks to David and his crew Last week our beloved Jack Russell/Mini Foxy, Roxy was taken away from us by a brown snake. On behalf of myself and my daughter Georgia I would like to thank David Clift and all the staff from Eumundi vet surgery for their hard work in trying to keep her alive and also their kindness towards us during this terrible time. We take solace in how well she was cared for. Thank you again and I would certainly recommend anyone to take their pets to David and his crew. Sue and Georgia Walter Still a lovely town I picked up a copy of the Eumundi Green while passing through Eumundi a few weeks ago – first time for about 11 years. It is still a lovely little town nestled in the green hills and valleys. I found a very good bookshop and The Hemp Shop was amazing. And into the bargain he was having a sale – what treasures. My only disappointment was that the Austrian/German pastry shop was no longer operating and in its place was just another cake/pie shop. Ah progress. Lyn Grimes $8 per line payable on lodgement either by phone credit card or to ECCO BSB 633 108 Account 138 935 689. See deadline details page 3.

SERVICES & NOTICES Designer dressmaking & alterations Karyn 0457 232 628 ..................................................................... Fairies wanted The Indee Theatre’s Young Players are still looking for some small fairies and one teenage girl for their production of Peter Pan over the holidays. Contact Carol 5472 8200 ..................................................................... Free kittens Five free kittens looking for a good home. Two batches; 6 & 8 weeksold. Some white & coffee, ginger & multicoloured. Toilet trained & wormed. Kerri 0448 164 017

HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED EUMUNDI Do you love cleaning, can handle mountains of washing and ironing, chaos and work without supervision? Take initiative and go that extra mile, then this job is for you. Please email your resume to myhouseeumundi@hotmail.com Rate: $20 per hour plus Superannuation.

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

ersey is a very friendly, very smart Mareema cross. She loves to play and is great company for another dog. She has basic obedience in place and lovely manners. Jersey has been de-sexed, micro chipped and vaccinated. The RSPCA want to find Jersey a new, loving family. Adoption price is $199 all included. The animal care centre is open 7 days a week from 8.30am - 4pm, 5449 1371.

Back in Eumundi My family and I have recently moved back into the Eumundi area after an absence of 2 years. We were absolutely delighted to find an even better and brighter Eumundi Green. It’s just great to feel connected once again with our community. Thanks Sacha, wonderful job. Ross Huntley and family Sad time for chocolate lovers It is with much regret that I have to inform you that as Directors of Cocoa Chocolat both my husband and I have made a commercial decision to close our company doors. This is a sad time for us and especially our customers who I am sure will miss our wonderful chocolates and truffles. We would like to thank you all for your support and wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas and a healthy New Year. With best wishes Louisa, Eumundi Chocolatiere Invite to have a hit of tennis Our Eumundi Tennis Club volunteers manned the food stall at the recent Carols By Candlelight catering for 500 people. We are reliant on the local community, their help is much appreciated and has contributed to our funds in order to complete this great new facility which we can all be proud of. Eumundi Tennis Club are pleased to announce we have two new coaches; Andew Taylor, who has been with us many years with the “Hot Shots” junior program and Frank Pearce who will be starting in early January taking group lessons and private lessons. We are hoping to attract new members – both senior and junior so come and have a fresh look at our Club. We are involved in both ladies’ and men’s fixtures and we welcome players of all standards. Social Tuesday is at 8.30am and Sunday 3.30pm. We are also wheel chair friendly. Why not come for a hit? My number is 5449 1665, kind regards, Cheryl Smith, Eumundi Tennis Club Blessed baby

Newest member of the community Pepper Annetts arrived on the 12th of the 12th at 12.45am to happy parents Matt and Emma. Thursday 20 December 2012

Community Spotlight Eumundi thanks its wonderful volunteers

ast Friday was a fantastic night to thank local volunteers with a meal voucher at the first Summer Nights Market for the season. Near 100 people celebrated the end of another tough and busy year. Our township has one of the strongest community bases in Australia because of the amazing people who give of their time for free to make this such a remarkable place to live.

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Operating Wednesday Markets for Our Community 2013 Eumundi Australia Day awards

Season's greetings Best wishes to all for a safe and happy festive season and for good health and happiness in the new year. We particularly extend best wishes to the needy families at Eumundi State School for whom we have again provided Christmas hampers.

Please take a few minutes to nominate one or two deserving people you know for one of the four categories of the 2013 awards. Please be sure to join us for a simple, gold coin Aussie breakfast at the Eumundi Aquatic Centre 9.30−10.30am. Swimming not permitted until 10.30am. Pool entry free until 10am. I nominate ______________________________ For the award circled: (a) Community Improvement Award, (b) Young Achiever Award, (c) Contribution to the Arts or Sports Award, (d) Contribution to Sustainability Award Reason for nomination (attach more information as desired): _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Four winners will be announced at the 2013 Australia Day breakfast celebrations.  Nominations must be posted to PO Box 226, EUMUNDI 4562, marked confidential, by 14 January  All nominees for awards must have a connection with the postcode 4562 area. Young achievers must be under 25 years at 26 January 2013. Name and phone number of nominator: _____________________________________________________________ For further information phone Australia Day Working Group rep Doug on 5442 8610.

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Schools ESS Christmas concert

Donation to kick start orchestra

Songstress and local parent Katie Noonan presented Eumundi State School Principal Mick Connors and P & C President Chantelle Black, with a cheque for $2000 raised at the recent School of Arts Fundraiser. Music teacher Trish Fox said she was looking forward to putting the money towards new instruments for the school’s orchestra. An alto sax was top of her list. If anyone has an instrument at home gathering dust that they would like to donate to the school (especially an alto sax!) please drop it in next year or call ESS on 5472 6300.

NASS bids principal good bye Eumundi State School’s annual Christmas concert had hundreds of students and families cramming into the school’s hall to get festive and celebrate the end of school year. Each grade performed, showcasing an amazing pool of talented kids.

ell respected North Arm State School (NASS) Principal Genevieve Kenna retired last week after 17 years at the school. Arriving at NASS in 1995, Genevieve is the second longest serving principal on the Sunshine Coast. At her farewell dinner this week Genevieve said, “ When I arrived at the North Arm School in 1995 the very first thing I noticed was the quality of the teaching and the strong sense of community which

has endured to this day. “As I leave I can say that I am very proud that our school is a place where children learn well, have fun, and are good to each other and their teachers,” she reflected. Genevieve is really looking forward to retirement, the prospect of travel and spending more time with her two baby granddaughters. But she said she will really miss the staff at North Arm and the school’s 380 students.

Last dance for Karen

fter 15 years as the Disco Diva, ESS P&C secretary Karen Allen is hanging up her dancing shoes. She says she’s loved organising these fun events that give kids a safe and fun space to socialise and let loose on the dance floor. Karen felt it was time to step aside and let some fresh blood have a go. Interested? Throw your hat into the ring at next year’s P&C meeting in early February.

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Community Kids Fun for the school holidays Kim Johnston For families looking to fill their holidays with adventures, here are a few ideas to get you started. All are free or well priced and within a short distance from Eumundi. My top pick – a morning at Cooloolabin Dam exploring the wild, making mud sculptures by the banks then jumping in for a splash.

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 Eumundi Summer Nights Markets: Movies, stalls, music, food, 5–9pm, 21, 28 December and 4, 11 January, free  Tennis Hire a tennis court, 7 days – ring for availability over the holidays, Eumundi Tennis Club, $15 an hour, 5449 1665  Berkelouw Books Eumundi: Create Christmas tree decorations with artists and illustrators, 21 December, from 5pm, free  Eumundi Aquatic Centre: Monday–Wednesday 5.30am–7pm Thursday, Friday 5.30am–6pm, Saturday 7am–5pm Sunday 10am–5pm, Eumundi, 5442 7186  Merry Park Equestrian Centre: Horse riding, every day, Eumundi, 5442 7321  Indee Theatre Eumundi: Peter Pan Pantomime, Friday 4 January at 5pm, Saturday 5, 12, 19 January at 4pm and Sunday 6, 13, 20 January at 11am and 3pm, $12, 5472 8200

 Woodford Folk Festival: Children’s festival; craft, dance, music, circus skills, theatre, Thursday 27 December–1 January from 9am till 5pm daily, Woodford, day/night pass, youth $68, child $7, toddler free, adult $97, www.woodfordfolkfestival.com  Flipside Circus Workshops: Circus skills, session 1 10am–12pm, Monday 14, Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 January, Session 2 1pm– 3pm, Monday 14, Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 January, Lake Kawana Community Centre, $150 for 3 sessions (6+), www.thej.com.au/lakekawana-community-centre  Crossfit Kids Camp: Fitness based camp for children 16–18 January, Caloundra, Justin Williams 0412 917 371

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 Ginger Factory: Various rides and shops, Santa visiting Thursday– Sunday 6 to 24 December, Yandina, free (except for rides)  Sunday Fiesta at The Big Pineapple: Market, music, rides and animal farm, Sunday 8.30am–1.30pm, Woombye, free (except for rides)  Peregian Originals Music Concerts: 1st and 3rd Sunday each month at 1.30pm, Peregian Beach Surf Club Park, free  Jumping at The J: Jumping castle fun 9am / 10am / 11am / 12pm on 16 January, The J @ Noosa, $10 per child for the hour, www.thej.com. au/the-j  Learn to play the Didjeridu! Didgeridoo lessons: 9am / 10.30am / 6pm on 18 December, 10am / 2pm on 22 and 23 January, The J @ Noosa and Lake Kawana Community Centre, $10 per child (6+), www. thej.com.au/the-j  Miracle on 34th Street Christmas movie: 2pm / 7.30pm 22 December The J @ Noosa $35 Adult / $25 Conc & Child / $20 Group 10+ / $95 Family (2 Adults and 2 Children; $10 per extra child), www. thej.com.au/the-j  Trouble in Nursery Rhyme Land: Pantomime, 5 January to 20 January, Noosa Art Theatre, Noosaville, $12.00, www.noosaartstheatre. org.au/productions/ournextproduction.aspx  Library Activities: Workshops; storytelling, card making, animated movie, hunter game, sock dolls, paint tshirt, rice collage, see council website for dates, Cooroy Library, free (bookings needed for workshops) www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/sitePage.cfm?code=school-hols  Nature Weavers: Garden Workshops Saturday 19 January 9.30– 11.30 Yandina Community Garden, free (booking needed) Linda 5476 4567 or lindamahony@westnet.com.au  Songwriter sessions: Listen to local musicians play or play yourself, 1–5pm, 1st Saturday each month, The Shared at Yandina, free  Sunshine Coast Galleries: Cartoon drawing Friday 11, Friday 18, Friday 22 January, (check website for times) Butter Factory Arts Centre, Noosa Regional Gallery, free (booking needed), www.galleries. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au  Sunshine Coast Galleries: Contemporary Asian Pacific Art workshop Saturday 19 January, 10am–1pm, Sunday 13 January 11.00am– 2.00pm Butter Factory Arts Centre, Noosa Regional Gallery, free (booking needed), www.galleries.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Celebrate this summer with over 50 family-friendly activities happening throughout December and January! To find out about the Christmas Tree Trail, local festive community events and workshops, and exciting New Year’s Eve and Australia Day celebrations, head to council’s website or look out for a copy of the Sunshine Coast Festive Season Guide 2012/13 available from your local library, visitor information centres and council’s customer contact centres, venues and facilities.

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The Markets and Local Crafts Unveiling of the Summer Nights centrepiece

sing recycled materials, local artist Rene McGovern and “elves” Tilly and Alia, have created an amazing range of festive decorations for this year’s Summer Nights markets, the centerpiece of which is a phenomenal sculpture of an angel atop a Christmas tree. Market manager Peter Homan said, “Apart from being a great spot for a casual meal out, the Summer Nights events will be a great opportunity for relaxed Christmas shopping and

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socialising under the stars.” Santa will also be there each night, as well as live music and roving Christmas carollers led by the wonderful Melissa Isles and Tracey Coombes. Peter added, “Children will also be able to have their face painted with Christmas-inspired designs, and can get creative making Christmas decorations – for a gold coin donation.” Summer nights will be happening in Eumundi until Friday 11 January.

Hardworking market elves

The Market elves were hanging Christmas lights and decorations last week to add a Christmas sparkle to Eumundi’s market streets. This team work hard throughout the year putting up and pulling down scaffolding and tarps every week.

Free flicks off to a great start

ots of local and visiting families enjoyed watching the first of Eumundi’s Flicks in the Sticks free outdoor movies at the Original Eumundi Markets last Friday night. Starting at around 6.30pm each week the movies scheduled over

this summer holidays are; Polar Express (G) on 21 December, Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory (G) 28 December, Surf’s Up (G) 4 January and Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG) 11 January. www. eumundimarkets.com.au

Thursday 20 December 2012

Theatre and Arts Indee Theatre News

John Burls, playwright and director

n behalf of The Indee committee thank you to those folk who’ve supported our endeavours over the past year. Especially to those who came to the four Hall Centenary shows. While the substantial majority of attendees were from well outside the immediate area, it was good to see some local faces too. Now with the final Up Eumundi Road topical revue concluded, the focus turns to Peter Pan – The Boy Who Could Fly, on from 4 to 20 January. This pantomime has the lot, a two metre high crocodile named Cardew, pirates led by Captain Hook, fairies led by Tinkerbell, the Lost Children led by Peter Pan, the Red Indian braves led by Big Chief Wampum, his daughter Tiger Lily and of course the three children of the Darling family, Wendy, Michael and John. Peter Pan is packed with songs, dance, laughs and adventure. Prices are family friendly at just $12 all ages and for the Under 10s free popcorn. There’ll also be the costume parade during each interval. Children who attend dressed as their favourite story-book or comic character will have the opportunity to take part in the parade. Plus every child in costume will go into a draw to take place at the final performance for some great prizes. There are Christmas Gift Peter Pan Tickets available at $12 each. Just call 5472 8200. A very special treat and not to be missed will be Saturday 16 February with the return of A Chap, Two Divas and Piano, in a brand new show called Love Bytes. An evening of great songs performed by D’Arne Sleeman, Elizabeth Hood, Bernard Wheaton, with Musical director, Mark Leung. Tickets $20, concessions $18.

Creative space – Peta Moore Where is your studio? I have a room at one end of the house. What do you like about this space? I like that it is my space and that when I am in there I tend to think about nothing else but my art. What do you create here? I create abstract oil paintings, some mixed media work and charcoal and ink figure drawings. When do you work in your studio and how often? It’s been a busy year; I manage to be there once a week at the moment – always when the kids are at school. What inspires you? I love to move the paint around on the canvas and see what happens – this inspires me. Often I am thinking about my love for all things rural and my past and childhood spent in the bush. The endless types of mark-making that can be made on a canvas inspire me; the unknown when layering paint is also inspirational. What can’t you work without? My palette knife; I can sit for a long time and scrape and mix and scrape and mix paint in an almost therapeutic way-I can’t do it with any other implement.

To book for shows individually or for groups please contact 5472 8200 go to www.eumundilivetheatre

Latest glass collection

ina Cooper’s latest collection was inspired by indigenous artists and tribal stories. Tina says,” This new work showcases collaborations with indigenous artists Nuuna and Peter Mulcahy, who presents his tribal stories on my glass.” The series will be on show until March 2013.

Quirky sculpture retrospective

n exhibition of Phil Willy’s sculpture spanning the last 24 years is showing at the Pomona Art Gallery, 10 Station St. Pomona until 9 January. Phil’s style is predominantly figurative and human like, but with some mystery and quirkiness thrown into the mix. Gallery hours are Mon to Fri, 10–4pm, Sat 10–2pm, and closed Sunday, 5485 2950. Thursday 20 December 2012

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Summer Reading

Summer reading wish list Judi Pattison For many of us the Christmas Holidays are a time of seeing friends and family, going to the beach, eating leftovers and finally getting to read a good book. We’ve asked some of our contributors what they’re looking forward to reading over summer and their selections are as varied and interesting as the people themselves. Sacha Hamilton-MacLaren editor-in-chief I am determined to finish Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall and Anna Funder’s All That I Am. And - if I’m honest - a Jo Nesbo or three. Something wonderful about books set in the snow on swelteringly hot days. As to new releases, Justin Cronin’s dark and apocalyptic The Twelve. It’s not normally my thing but its prequel, The Passage, was disgustingly addictive and scary. I’ll probably hide in the hammock and neglect the kids till I’ve finished it! Bronwen Emery heritage and proofreading contributor My choice for a good summer read would be The Chemistry of Tears by Peter Carey. I admire Peter’s skill at combining the present with the past. His characters are always credible and sometimes outlandish. I have always enjoyed Peter Carey and have added this title to my Christmas wish list. Kim McDonald feature writer For the holidays I am going to immerse myself in One Magic Square which is about growing food in a small space. I’m hoping it will inspire me to get through the heat and wet season by planning my autumn gardens! I’ll also stay up way too late reading a novel or two by Camilla Lackberg - I love a good crime novel and get caught up in the layering of storylines that she uses in her books.” Janie Ferguson delivery, inserts, contributor I have on the go: As You Do by Richard Hammond exploits around the world. Crazy adventures. Stolen: Escape from Syria, by Louise Monaghan, escape from Syria, the mother’s terrifying ordeal to rescue her kidnapped daughter, could not put this book down. Wings Around the World, by Polly Vacher, amazing story of this woman’s solo flight around the world via both poles. A remarkable story. I am an armchair adventurer! Wendy Birrell heritage and contributor My reading is very eclectic and probably not everyone’s cup of tea but here are a few I plan to get to this summer. With the new film adaptation out soon, I’ll revisit F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby - last read at high school. Another I revisit every year is Color: A Natural History of the Palette by Victoria Finlay: fascinating true stories such as; since ancient times, carmine red—still found in lipsticks—comes from the blood of insects. I’m buying Old Dogs: lessons in loving and ageing by Suzanne McCourt for my partner. The book is as much about humans loving and ageing as it is about the 30 old dogs featured. Kon Hepers feature writer With visitors and lots of outdoor activity, I hope reading time is not too restricted. I admire our military (also have a nephew serving in Special Forces). Recently published books on our troops in Afghanistan are top of my list: Uncommon Soldier by Chris Masters and Exit Wounds by Major-General John Cantwell. If Santa is very generous I hope he brings Queensland’s Threatened Animals, by Lee K Curtis, et al. What are the chances I’ll get time to read Paul J. Nahin’s Duelling Idiots, and Other Probability Puzzlers? Fran Maguire sub editor, proof reader and celebrate food contributor Christmas and New Year bring two words to my mind: indulgence and reflection. This year I shall indulge in Alexander McCall Smith’s quirky characters in Trains and Lovers; a perfect travel read. My reflective choice is pretty indulgent too – The Essential Leunig: Cartoons from a Winding Path – a collection in colour of this incredible Australian artist’s unique world view. Kate Terton design and layout While browsing the shelves at Berkelouw one particular title caught my interest: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery, a French novelist and professor of philosophy. Several people have recommended this book to me and Maurizio Bono’s review sounds promising too, “The Elegance of the Hedgehog has, among other ingredients: intelligent humor, fine sentiments, an excellent literary and philosophical backdrop, taste that is sophisticated but substantial.” I can’t wait to start reading. Johanne Wright feature writer I’m recommending Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. This is a truly inspiring story of how one person can make a significant difference in the lives of the children of the rural poor of Pakistan and Afghanistan. It is beautifully written and impossible to put down, even for a dyed-in-the-wool fiction reader like myself who has to be persuaded to read a non-fiction book for pleasure. Greg Mortenson is a hero (despite his recent problems). Matt Popplewell feature writer Oh to Christmas and summer holidays - a time which brings us closer to our kids doesn’t it!!? The latest Jeff Kinney novel in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series has me and my son bonding and laughing together. The Third Wheel will stoke the mischievous fire in youngsters and give adults dreams of what it was like to be young even if it is just at heart. Judi Pattison book reviews Barbara Kingsolver’s Flight Behavior and all three volumes of 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami have been lurking on my bedside table and I really want to read them both. Kingsolver’s highly recommended book is a sort of dystopia about the devastating effects of climate change in Appalachia. 1Q84 weighs nearly 1.5 kilos so it might be too heavy for summer! Oh yes, as my book club is reading Alice Munro’s Dear Life it’s a must too.

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Thursday 20 December 2012

Celebrate Food The summer BBQ gets a make-over Damien Page

ormer Spirit House chef Damien from Eumundi’s Gridley Homestead B&B shares some of his favourite recipes to throw on the “barbie” on a hot summer’s day.

Char grilled Atlantic Salmon with spicy cucumber and peanut relish Serves 4 Char grilled Salmon Ingredients 4 x 220 –250g Salmon Fillet portions (skin on) 100ml good quality Oyster sauce 1 tblsp cracked white peppercorns Sea salt to season Method Marinate salmon fillets with oyster sauce and salt and pepper at least one hr before cooking. Sear on very hot BBQ bars and turn to mark for 3 to 4 mins each side (depending on fillet thickness). Spicy Cucumber and Peanut Relish Ingredients 1 lge continental cucumber 1 cup coconut vinegar

1 cup white sugar 4 bird’s-eye chilies (finely sliced) 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts (crushed) 1/2 cup chopped coriander (stems included) Fish sauce to season Method Simmer vinegar and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Leave to cool. Finely slice or dice the cucumber (or use a vegetable peeler to ribbon). Mix all ingredients and dressing when ready to serve. Season with fish sauce. Chef’s beer choice: Pacific Ale Stone & Wood Brewing Co. Byron Bay. Galaxy hops, great citrus and passion-fruit palate works well with all spicy South East Asian food.

BBQ crusted pork cutlet with green paw paw pickle and grilled asparagus Serves 4 BBQ pork cutlet Ingredients 4 x 250g pork cutlets 2 x bunches of asparagus Crust: 3 tblsp fennel seeds (gently roast in a small fry pan with coriander seeds) 3 tblsp coriander seeds (gently roast in a small fry pan with fennel seeds) 1 tblsp white peppercorns Sea salt flakes Method In a mortar and pestle, pound all dry ingredients to make a crust. Coat both sides of the cutlets with spice mix and cook on a medium to hot BBQ plate. Try to resist turning too often – this will result in a nice crust. Check “doneness” at the bone – rest and keep warm. Lightly season and char grill the asparagus keeping it crisp. Plate and enjoy with paw paw pickle. Tip: keep grill-bars clean using a wire brush. Oil the bars with an old towel rather than over oiling the meat. Always rest the meat before serving (usually about half of the cooking time).

Green paw paw pickle Ingredients 500g finely shredded/julienne green paw paw (green paw paw is simply an unripened paw paw – the fruit should be rock hard and the flesh should be white). 1 tsp black whole peppercorns 5 cloves 1 tsp coriander seeds 1/2 cinnamon stick 1 1/2 cups of water 1 1/2 cups of coconut vinegar 2 cups granulated sugar Method Place all pickling ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10 mins and add shredded paw paw. Cook till it is translucent (about 15 mins) on low heat. Turn off heat and allow to cool in saucepan. Transfer to clean jars and refrigerate. Tip: the pickle will last for weeks in the fridge. Make a double batch as it goes perfectly with leftover Christmas cold ham as well. Chef’s beer choice: A good pale ale such as Little Creatures or the classic Cooper’s Pale Ale.

EUMUNDI WINERY & BREWERY Berkelouw Books Events 21 December Come and make some Christmas decorations with artists and illustrators. Cartoon Dave www.cartoondave.com, Emma Middleton, illustrator from Where You Still Dreaming Ruby? and jewellery and card maker Kate Terton from www.justkate.com.au 28 December Book signing in store and cooking demo at the markets with celebrity chef Peter Gordon. Over the last 15 years Peter has set up a string of famed restaurants around the world. www.peter.gordon.net

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Health and Lifestyle Christmas not merry for asthma and allergy sufferers

he National Asthma Council Australia has issued a seasonal-alert, warning people with asthma and allergy to remain vigilant throughout December. According to the council the month is fraught with a range of hidden dangers. Pollen is still proving problematic in many corners of the country; thunder-stormtriggered asthma is increasing and a host of Christmas-related asthma and allergy triggers will be encountered right into the New Year. Chief Executive Officer

Kristine Whorlow warns, “There is so much hype about hay fever in spring that many people don’t realise that the danger period for pollen-triggered asthma and allergy can extend right into early summer”. “If you have asthma it’s important to be aware of your asthma-triggers and avoid them if possible. You should also continue to follow a personal written asthma action plan that you have developed with your doctor,” she suggests.

Weight loss winners!

Winners of Lucy Cloonan’s six week weight loss challenge are; Lizie Bray (right) who came first and won a voucher for two hours of pampering, kindly donated by Riga Walsh at Shine Body and Soul and Judith Kropman (left) runner up who won a healthy eating cook book. Lucy said of their efforts, “Well done ladies, looking good!”

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Common Christmas asthma and allergy triggers Trees Natural Christmas trees may harbour pollen and artificial trees can be a major dust trap and accumulate mould. Outdoor Parties There may be triggers at the office break-up in the park or on Christmas Day outdoors as there may still be a lot of pollen floating around particularly on windy days. Decorations Have the vacuum on hand when you unpack last year’s box of decorations. Ideally unpack them outside and clean before use. Before using soft decorations, put them in the freezer overnight to kill dust mites. Scented Candles A popular Christmas gift and decoration; the perfume in scented candles may trigger symptoms. Emotions Stress and anxiety may be a trigger for asthma as may other intense emotions such as yelling, crying and laughing.

EUMUNDI VILLAGE PHARMACY NATIO Christmas Specials Tania Watson B.Pharm., MPS, Shop 1, 2-6 Etheridge St Eumundi Ph 5442 8455 • F 5442 7077 OPEN 6 DAYS: Mon–Fri 8.30am–5.30pm Sat 8.30am–1.30pm

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Health and Lifestyle Simple joys of Christmas that feed my soul Sam Sutherland, family therapist and school chaplain

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hristmas can be a time of joy but it can also be a time that many people dread. Through all the rush and stress we can miss the point: where is the simple joy of Christmas. Traditions are good for us even though we often don’t like to be tied to them. Studies show us that families – especially children – thrive when family traditions are practised. Which traditions we choose to celebrate which also feed our soul and our family-ties, are for us to decide. The focus on consumerism and the general rush can often leave us feeling overwhelmed and discontented. But we can change our focus to being grateful and realistic instead; focussing on what worries us and dealing with it. Anxiety increases when we feel we have no control. Here are some ideas to help you feel more in control. I encourage you to use them to find the simple joys in this season of celebration that can then be built into your life in the New Year. Set a budget – for everything You will feel more in control if you know what you’ve got and choose where best to spend it; become creative with gifts. Practise gratefulness Talk about what you are grateful for every morning and before bed; take photos of things you are grateful for and perhaps make a gratitude book. Plan Write down how you want Christmas to be BUT remember perfection is unattainable. There are too many variables that we can’t control so change your perception of perfection. It may be a happy family and a messy house. Give Sort through your home and give away what you don’t want or use; donate a gift or food to a charity. Good company Make the focus on being with people rather than consumerism. Be reasonable There are going to be stressful situations or stressful people so think about how you will deal with them ahead of time. Take time out Get enough sleep so that you feel more in control. Give your children a hug, go for a walk, take a nap and be kind to yourself. See the funny side Remember to laugh; laughter is cheap and has so many benefits. awildhandful@hotmail.com

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Take care at party time As we are approaching the Christmas party season we should be vigilant about the amount of alcohol we consume. To help achieve this try having a glass of water between alcoholic drinks and a large glass of water before bed. Always ensure you have had a good meal before going out. Have a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Year celebration. For your diary, please note our Centre is open Monday to Saturday over Christmas and closed just for the public holidays. We would like you to make use of our Saturday opening service all through summer.

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Environment and Outdoors Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade wishes the community a happy and safe Christmas and fire free New Year

Bushfire survival plan: PREPARE. ACT. SURVIVE.

Kon Hepers, volunteer fire fighter, Verrierdale

The firies are always looking for active members and will be training new recruits in the New Year. Contact John on 0408 992 139 or Alf on 0414 427 146 for more information.

What you’re saying on Facebook: If you could give Eumundi or North Arm, Doonan, Verrierdale, Eerwah Vale, Weyba Downs and Belli Park a Christmas present (and neither money or reality was an issue) what would it be? Lucy Cloonan “A swarm of tourists spending lots of money for our local businesses and someone finally deciding to open up a supermarket!” Bec Dave Doddridge “A supermarket” Katie Harvison “Another park adjacent to Dick Caplick Park - one that caters for bigger kids - with a flying fox” Shane Cashen “A supermarket” Bec Dave Doddridge “Belli folk are really missing the general store” Linda Lou Delanoue “Snow.........and Belli Shop back!” Sue Tickner “Snow would be pretty memorable!” Amy Clarke “A top notch baker!!” Dani Hill “Manners!”

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f you tuned in to your local radio station and heard the emergency alarm with the message “Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan NOW”, would you know what to do? Those of us living on acreage and properties with or near fireprone vegetation should by now have prepared a survival plan. To avoid any confusion during the stress of approaching fire, you should have a plan (in writing) to refer to. You need to understand the level of risk to you and your property in the event of a bushfire. With that assessment comes a vital choice – to leave or to stay. Leave If you decide to leave your property you must leave early (blocked roads were a major cause of deaths during the Victorian fires) and your plan should include: When to go - Where to go - How to get there - What to take On days of catastrophic or extreme fire danger you must leave early. Have a relocation kit ready and listen to the local radio (Coast FM 90.3) for status messages. There are 3 status levels: advisory, watch and activate, and emergency warning. Fire danger advice is also given on the rural fire-service website on: www. ruralfire.qld.gov.au Relocation kit – what to pack Your kit should include: important documents like passports and insurance documents, mobile phones, radios, protective clothing, drinking water, first aid kit and (easy to carry) family valuables. Don’t forget the kids and pets. Your Plan should name safe destinations and what route including alternatives to take based on the direction of the fire threat. Stay If your decision is to stay and defend, your plan should cover four phases:

before the fire – prepare your property and get yourself ready to fight. Wear protective gear and have water hoses, extinguishers, buckets, ladders and shovels to hand – also: phones, radios, first aid kit, drinking water, etc. approaching-fire – prepare for and if possible quench emberattack ahead of the fire. fire-front arrives – stay in your house, extinguish any penetrating flames, monitor the exterior situation. after the fire-front – patrol your property and “black out” any spot fires and embers The rural fire-service website has clear detailed advice to assist with preparing your plan, including check-lists. The military have a saying: “no plan survives the first contact ”; the enemy may act unpredictably. Bushfires do the same. Contingency plan Have this prepared with alternative courses of action in case the initial plan fails. Following the Victorian fires, various councils set up Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSP); these may be a last resort for people fleeing a bushfire. Know these locations and how to get there safely.

Important contacts Rural Fire Service (RFS) www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au on-line detailed assistance and info Local radio e.g. ABC Coast FM fire-threat alerts warnings RFS community officer, Anne Schofield 0429 577 622 pamphlets & verbal advice Your local Rural Fire Brigade advice and assistance Local NSPs Yandina sports complex Coolum State School oval Noosa State High School oval

Thursday 20 December 2012

Nature Notes Christmas and your pet Dr Dawn Herd

on’t forget your pet this Christmas; make sure you plan their holiday too. If you are having a family Christmas at home, be aware that some of our treats can be toxic to pets (chocolate, macadamia nuts, fatty foods, garlic and onions for example). Remember that cooked bones can splinter and are not easily digested. Your dog has a keen sense of smell so any edible presents stored under the Christmas tree could be sniffed out and eaten. Tinsel and decorations can cause major abdominal blockages if eaten and lead to emergency surgery. Toys for your pet should be checked – some toys with squeakers can cause choking. If your pet is holidaying in a pet resort make sure their vaccinations are up to date and you are happy with their accommodation. Sometimes a short stay leading up to the longer holiday allows them to become accustomed to the resort before the festive break.

If you are travelling with your pet, make sure you make frequent stops where, on their leads, they can safely exercise and relieve themselves. When in the car, check that the temperature in their part of the vehicle is a safe level; remember to pack their beds so they know where they are staying and are comfortable. Make sure your pet is microchipped and if they are on any medications make sure you have enough to last over the holidays. www.walkaboutvet.com

Cath Manuel and Dr Grow It All join forces

arly next year Cath Manuel and Dr Grow It All will be opening The Centre for Growing Sustainability at The Big Pineapple. The program will be a hub of education with living, practical classrooms and extensive garden areas for the public to experience growing crops in a sustainable manner. The Centre will focus on sustainable growing and related technologies in response to local, national and global challenges. Established as a not for profit incorporated organisation, Global Boss International (winner of the Sunshine Coast Sustainable

Solutions Award 2012 for Dr Grow It All – Your Organic Solution) has initiated the necessary coordination to get the Centre started. Cath Manuel of Soil to Supper who will be the Centre’s director said, “The aim is to create a place where everyone from any age can join in to grow, eat, learn, have fun and secure our children’s future in this beautiful place we call home.” If you’d like to volunteer to help get the project in the ground or for more www. centreforgrowingsustainability. org or www.facebook.com/ CentreForGrowingSustainability

Pet Grooming We wish everyone a merry Xmas and a happy New Year

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Phone Desley on 0437 877 703 Thursday 20 December 2012

Bird dining etiquette Kon Hepers

hould we use our spoon or fork? Should we pick at our food or just shovel it in? Birds don’t trouble themselves with etiquette – they use whatever equipment they have and what works for them. Darwin already noted that certain birds had beaks evolved to let them exploit a particular food source, but were unsuitable for any other. That’s not always the case. Recently we noticed two species of birds feeding at a local lagoon/wet-lands. Both were large and white and worked their way through the reeds. Both take fish as a large part of their diet. One was a Great Egret, Ardea alba, stalking and wading through the reed beds, then holding perfectly still before jabbing down and neatly spearing a small fish. Obviously its long, pointed beak was the ideal “cutlery” for this method of catching and eating its prey, which also includes frogs, crustaceans and insects. There are several species of egrets in the eastern and northern half of the country. Most are predominantly white but during the breeding season may introduce some colour to their plumage. Male birds grow long, lacy plumes to adorn head, neck and back. The Great Egrets, too, grow long plumes for display in courtship but they also change their eye colour from yellow to red and their beak colour from yellow to black. How do they do that? Probably the easiest way to tell them apart from other white egrets (the Intermediate and the Little Egrets) is by the length of the neck which has a distinctive bend in it. This bird is tall and stately, graceful in flight and symbolises elegance. A little further along was a Royal Spoonbill, Platalea regia, also wading through the reeds. It was submersing its long, black

and broad bill in the water, often over its head, sweeping it side to side to scoop up its prey. We did not see what it caught but its diet is almost identical to the egret’s. So, again obviously, the spoonshaped end of its bill is adapted to this bird’s method of hunting, or vice versa. Like egrets, Royal Spoonbills also sport long, fine plumes on their heads/napes at breeding time and raise them to warn off intruders. Part of courtship involves nibbling and holding onto each other’s “spoon”. Is this a bird version of “spooning”? These birds have a distribution range very similar to the Great Egret: most of the eastern and northern half of Australia and along the coast in the West and South. They nest on stick platforms high in trees over or near water, often communally with the egrets. The second species of Spoonbill is the Yellow-billed Spoonbill which has the same habits and looks pretty much alike, but has yellow legs and a yellow bill.

Nature Notes Correction: The NN on Punk Fungus, published in the last issue, had a factual error. At the end of the 2nd long paragraph the wording should’ve been; “Remember – fungi are not plants or animals but comprise the 3rd kingdom of living things”.

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Gardening Grow your own ladybugs Kim Johnston

adybugs are carnivorous insects that eat aphids. Ladybug larvae look like tiny crocodiles continually crawling around to “bump” into their prey; eating them ferociously. Once the larva has eaten lots of aphids, it changes into pupa and then transforms into a ladybug. You can actually get a ladybug larva kit and watch it transform. The larva has four instars meaning it sheds its outer exoskeleton (or skin) four times before it turns into a pupa. When the larva is ready to shed its exoskeleton, it attaches itself by the tail to a hard surface and gently moves out of it leaving the old one behind. Each time it sheds its exoskeleton it gets slightly larger and its appearance changes slightly. The fully grown fourth instar larva stops eating, attaches itself to a hard surface and sheds its exoskeleton one more time to form a pupa. This stage lasts seven-14 days with the pupa not eating or moving.

Captain Compost Flynn Beckton

After the ladybug has fully developed inside the pupa, the adult ladybug emerges. Its body and wings are soft and it can look pale or white in colour but after a few hours its exoskeleton hardens; the familiar colours of the ladybug are evident. Then off to the garden they go to do their work in protecting your fruit trees! www. mycitygarden.com.au

My chooks Coco Clarke, 8 years

e have had chooks for a few years now. I really love them. At the moment we have 19. My favourite ones are called Gazza, Cotton ball and Snowy. They are extremely fluffy and very cute. The newest ones are Gazza and Cotton ball. My Dad got them from Yandina. My Aunt gave me Snowy for my 7th birthday. She came with a friend who was also white and fluffy, but she got sick and died. When you have chooks you’ve got to be careful of snakes. Three of our chooks have been swallowed by carpet snakes and one has been killed. My other favourite chooks are Bantams called Spiral and Aslan. They are really small and don’t look like normal chooks. We also have a rooster called Cowboy. He crows at four in the morning. When he is out of the

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pen his favourite spot to crow is on the lawn mower seat. He also likes going into my Mum’s studio. Last weekend we got another new chook. It was given to us by some friends who are moving away. It is called Jack. Some people think we give our chooks funny names but we don’t.

Thursday 20 December 2012

Readers’ Photos Heaven: somewhere near Eumundi

I saw this on the way home. Taken from Charles Ball Lookout tonight at 6.25pm on an iPhone. David Lafferty

ECCO community services

Season’s Greetings

Santa spotting in Eumundi May I wish everyone a very special Christmas and good health and community spirit in 2013. Our board and our three member organisations look forward to continuing to serve Eumundi and district through quality community services. We acknowledge that the funding of these services and the important improvements that continue to benefit the community has been largely raised through the volunteers operating the car parking service on market days. Thank you to all the volunteers for all that has been achieved and we ask for your continued support for the next year. Louis Formosa, Chair, 0428 135 456

New life for parking hut Adrian Combes had a backstage pass at the recent Eumundi Carols by Candlelight where he captured this snap of Santa Clause handing out lollies to a sea of excited kids. 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.

Keep Smiling The car park hut has had a varied career since it began its working life as a newly created outpost food outlet at World Expo 88 in Brisbane during a sixth month period between April and October 1988. The theme of the Expo was "Leisure in the Age of Technology", and the mascot for the Expo was an Australian platypus named Expo Oz. Do you remember? The hut has been on the Coast for many years and in Eumundi has been a hairdressing salon, a tourist information centre and now houses the equipment needed to operate the market car park twice a week. It was looking a little jaded so a coat of paint and a mural have worked wonders. And visitors will appreciate the Experience Eumundi welcome signs and the emergency phone numbers for those drivers who could do with assistance after the car parking teams have long gone home.

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Thursday 20 December 2012

Eumundi Green Reader Survey The Eumundi Green is a fortnightly magazine maintained by volunteers in the community for the community. In these tough economic times and with the costs of producing a printed magazine increasing, it is important to know how Eumundi Green should be looking to the future and how it can best serve readers and advertisers. How we can continue to be this community’s voice for many years to come? We have made some changes to layout and content over the last six months. This is your chance to tell us what you think.

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Please drop off your completed survey to Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre, Cnr Gridley and Memorial Dr, 5442 8762, before 1 January. Or fill out the survey online at www.eumundigreen.com.au/survey.html before 15 January.

Thursday 20 December 2012

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Our Christmas sales have got the big man chuffed

129 Gold Creek Road, North Arm

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A few property facts and a Christmas message During the months of September, October and November we have experienced a dramatic climb in property sales: • 46 properties under contract in 90 days • During the months of September, October and November we have experienced an increase of numbers at our open homes • 116 properties were open for inspection • 331 groups visited these properties during the open for inspections • Total of $42 million in sales in 90 days Christmas is almost upon us so on behalf of myself and the team at Hinternoosa I'd like to take the opportunity to wish you and your families a happy, healthy and safe festive season. I'm very much looking forward to 2013 and assisting you with getting SOLD.

Kess Prior 0404 344 399 kess@hinternoosa.com.au