Eumundi Green 175 - 25 July 2013 by The Green Magazine

Issue 175 – Thursday 25 July 2013

For lovers of Eumundi everywhere Tel 0400 707 778 • PO Box 482, Eumundi Qld 4562 • editor@eumundigreen.com.au • www.eumundigreen.com.au •

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Barrie Adams and Kerrie Bryant-Adams of Jacaranda Creek Farmstay and B&B in Eumundi have held Christmas in July every year since opening in 2009. Read more about the event on page 22. Cover shot thanks to Alain Bouvier and Matt Fox.

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

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Community Diary Friday 26 July Comedy & Consomme dinner and show 6.30pm The Indee Theatre Memorial Dr 5472 8200

umundi Green is all about giving our vibrant community a voice and in this issue we have an amazing amount of volunteer contributors – new voices join our old favourites – sharing their knowledge and interests with readers. We also feature the work of some of our local kids from the Eumundi State School Extension English program this issue and will continue to over the coming months. It’s lovely to get an insight into what’s important to our younger locals. I hope the experience inspires a life long love of writing for them. Thank you for the wonderful feedback many of you have given of late. It’s very heartening and greatly appreciated. Sacha Hamilton-MacLaren editor@eumundigreen.com.au Find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/eumundigreen

Friday 26 July Eumundi Chamber Breakfast 7.15am Joe’s Waterhole Bistro Memorial Dr, Eumundi 0402 215 560 Wednesday 31 July Eumundi Historical Assoc. (EHA) General meeting 6pm School of the Arts, Memorial Dr 0407 139 836

Photograph thanks to Babette Urban  Cartoon Dave is going to paint the top of Memorial Dr with ESS kids  There’s an Irish dancing grifter in Cooroy who has disappointed a lot of children  Eumundi Live concerts at the amphitheatre have the green light  Many locals are going grain free, dairy free, lactose free, additive free and sugar free  The Green’s editor is doing monthly updates on ABC Coast FM  St Andrews Presbyterian Church is turning 60 next month  Glad we don’t have a flying fox problem like Coolum and Maroochydore.  It’s annoying how long it can take to empty overflowing bins after the markets.

Wednesday 31 July Closing day EHA funding applications 0402 215 560 Saturday 3 August Belli’s Old-time Dance 7.30pm Belli Hall 1170 Kenilworth Rd, Belli Park. 5447 0175 Sunday 4 August St Andrews Presbyterian Church Birthday service and lunch 11am Memorial Dr, Eumundi 5447 6140

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

Carol Dolan

Maddison Tickner

Kym Trewick

Douglas Gemmel

Alice Jones

Alain Bouvier

Jane Welsh

Nic Makim

Claudette Betteridge

Amelia Cettou

Roxy Blin

Babette Urban

Kon Hepers

Annie Wilson

Faith Thurnwald

Janie Ferguson

Business Clinic

Environment & Outdoors

Braveheart’s

Eumundi’s wildlife

Ignite English

Eumundi’s wildlife

What I love

Guava lover

Eumundi Food

Nature Notes

Cover photography

Gardening

Creative Space

Reader’s photos

Health

Readers’ photos

Subeditors: Judi Pattison, Hamish Cameron. Proofreaders: Debbie Gleason, Fran Maguire, Hamish Cameron. Designer: Rhana Harrison.

Deadline for issue out Thurs 8 August for advertising is NOON Thurs 1 August 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 phone 0400 707 778. Accounts: email accounts@eumundicco.com.au or phone 0413 199 766. 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 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 Centres. This magazine is printed on 100 per cent environmentally friendly, Australian grown and made Grange Offsett paper, except the cover which is printed on Pacesetter Gloss paper which is also environmentally friendly. www.australianpaper.com.au/ 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 authorising 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 Free coffee for pensioners Animata of Eumundi Delights has heard many of our older locals are doing it tough. So she is offering one free coffee a day (except on market days) to Senior citizens from Eumundi and surrounds. Simply mention you saw her photo in Eumundi Green and drop in for a cuppa and a chat.

Saving with solar has big appeal

SPS Energy’s Jock Howard recently held an informative discussion at the Eumundi warehouse about the future of energy and savings that can be made. With a packed house and a long waiting list, there’s little doubt the lecture had a high appeal and should be on offer again soon.

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Internet for Beginners If you’d like a better understanding of what the Internet is and the basics of surfing and searching, then enrol in this free small group session on Thursday 1 Aug, 9.30am-11am at the Cooroy Library computer lab. Bookings essential and fills fast. 1300 LIBRARY(542727)

— Business clinic — Advertising tips for the small-business owner Do not underestimate the value of word-of-mouth referrals Even when used correctly, small-business advertising can be expensive and challenging. Therefore do not forget to take good care of the customers you already have. Not only does quality customer service encourage repeat-business, it also dramatically boosts your word-of-mouth referrals. The cost and inconvenience of “going the extra mile” to serve your customer pales in comparison to the cost and inconvenience of finding a new one. When that current customer brings you a new customer, your return on that investment becomes dramatically higher. Do not over-extend your advertising efforts If you see larger businesses becoming successful in a wide variety of different areas, it is very tempting to try to keep up with them. However in many cases diluting your efforts too much can be counterproductive. Determine what it is that you do better than anyone else and focus on that in your small-business advertising strategy. Team up with other small-businesses to offer promotions You may not have the clout or advertising capital of larger (chain) competitors. However by teaming up with small businesses in other fields, you may even the “playing field”. For example if you run a pizza restaurant you could work with a local movie theatre to offer a discount to customers who bring in a movie ticket; or a shoe store and a boutique could offer a discount for shopping at both stores. As the cost of the promotion is shared with your “partner” you may afford a larger, more prominent advertisement. Use concrete offers in your advertising Large corporations often advertise simply to build awareness of their brand. While that strategy certainly has value, it may be an expense that you cannot afford as you launch your smallbusiness advertising campaign. Instead, offer specific incentives that boost the returns from advertising.

Congratulations to Chris Quinn (left) who recently won this glass wall-hanging at Eumundi Glass Gallery. The Gallery is currently moving and is holding another competition. Everyone who buys a piece during the current 50 per cent off sale will go into the draw.

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50 % OFF EVERYTHING We are having a moving sale so come on in. When you buy any piece of glass you automatically go into a draw for a $1200 glass wall-hanging. Eumundi Glass Gallery, Caplick Way, Eumundi. Wednesday and Saturday, 9am – 2pm. Tel: 54427250

Frequency Keeping your business “top of mind” in your customer’s memory means regular sustained advertising. A smaller fortnightly or monthly advertisement will be more beneficial than a big splash twice a year. Measure results Ask your customers how they heard about you and record which type of advertising has been more successful. If they were referred by a customer, find out who it was and send them a thank-you note with a discount offer on their next visit. This small extra step may have big dividends over time and is well worth the effort.

Carol Dolan, owner of Noosa Hinterland Realty Views expressed in the Business Clinic are general in nature and not to be relied on as legal, ﬁnancial or professional advice. Areas of Expertise: Commercial & Business Conveyancing Planning & Environment Wills & Estates

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Community News Eumundi & District Community Assn Inc

Operating Wednesday Markets for Our Community

Joining forces with University of the Sunshine Coast. Our association is joining forces with 18 third year students from the University of the Sunshine Coast on a Eumundi community consultation project and developing a master plan design report which considers an integrated approach to seniors accommodation in Eumundi. The design report will focus on water, energy, ecosystems, community, materials and waste aspects to assist the sustainability of current plans for the development. As well as documenting community needs and design options for seniors accommodation the project offers students the opportunity to gain ‘real world’ experience and brings fresh eyes to the design and integration of EDCAs proposed seniors accommodation development in Eumundi. The project will commence this month and will involve students for the second semester with final reports due in November. Watch this space for an opportunity to participate in the project.

EDCA President Adrian Combes (left) with regional and urban planning lecturers at the University of the Sunshine Coast Dr Claudia Baldwin and Dr Nick Stevens

EDCA stall holders at your service on the terraces opposite Eumundi Post Office on Wednesdays.

PHIL AND DI’S BISTRO Coming In August

Full A La Carte menu at nights Tues – Sat Tues nights TRADITIONAL ITALIAN FARE

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Don’t forget our specials nights

Jay Hoad & Cleveland Blue’s Sat 10th Miss Katy and the Wise Fools Plus Barry Charles and the Deeper Beat Fri 16th Bill Chambers and Harmony James Sat 17th Lloyd Spiegel Sat 31st Jack Carty

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Business and Community News Councillor Robinson update Set to become solar capital of coastal Australia Recently council announced plans to construct a 10 megawatt solar farm in Valdora which will be the largest solar farm on the eastern seaboard. This is an exciting project that is perfectly aligned to the region’s sustainability goals as it will generate significant reduction in carbon emissions, create power bill savings that will reduce cost pressures on rates and will be a catalyst for the future generation of clean and green jobs. For further details, head to council’s website. A budget for the future As you may have read in Division 10 Councillor Greg Rogerson’s column in the last edition, council recently brought down its 2013/14 budget and I’m pleased to add some additional local projects where funding is to be allocated. These include the Ninderry Rd, Yandina walking track upgrade; the expansion of the Kulangoor Cemetery; and Cr Rogerson and I have also both maintained our divisional allocations for local parks, pathways and minor emergent works to assist on local community infrastructure projects. Country Coolum Estate Residents Meeting On the 29 July at 6pm a meeting has been organised for the residents of the Country Coolum Estate to discuss telecommunications issues, progress on the bus stop, the

location of a possible new local park and road safety measures. I encourage everyone who lives in the vicinity to join us at the Valdora Hall to keep informed on these important local issues. Eumundi ‘Live’ in the Park meeting I am sorry I was unable to attend the ‘Eumundi Live’ in the Park meeting last week as I had an urgent Coolum residents meeting about flying foxes. Cr Rogerson attended and advised the community was generally supportive of the initiative as it was seen to benefit the community and business. Some of the issues raised included noise, ticket pricing for locals, and security. At the meeting Cr Rogerson believed a six month trial would be the best way of allowing the event to proceed while ensuring all of the communities concerns are addressed effectively.

Chamber breakfast summit: Airport Expansion Project and its impact on Eumundi Planning and Major Projects Manager for Sunshine Coast Airport Simon Kinchington will address the meeting including reporting on progress of its Environmental Impact Statement, part of the project’s statutory approval process. Member for Noosa Glen Elmes will be in attendance. Breakfast summit will be at Joe’s Waterhole Bistro, Friday 26 July 7.15am sharp – 8.30am. Entry is $10 payable at door which includes a breakfast snack and tea and coffee service from Phil and Di. RSVPs emailed by Wednesday 24 July will assist catering.

Members and visitors welcome.

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

Eumundi & District Historical Association Inc.

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Councillor in Division 9 Cr Steve Robinson

New campaign encourages to buy locally Local chamber chairs; Barrie Adams, President, Eumundi Chamber of Commerce (2nd from left), Sarah Fisher, Vice-President of Noosa Chamber of Commerce and John Siljuk, Peregian Beach Business Association (right) met with Member for Noosa Glen Elmes last week to discuss promotion of the government campaign Think Qld, Buy Locally, Buy in Eumundi. Mr Elmes will be promoting this at the upcoming Chamber breakfast meeting.

Annual Donations Program for community development If you are a local organisation or group providing a benefit to Eumundi and district communities and can demonstrate you raise other funds you are invited to apply for funding under this program. Application forms are available via email from secretary@eumundihistoricalassn.org or from www.eumundihistoricalassn.org/downloads/

Applications close on Wednesday 31 July 5pm

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Community News Eumundi Live gets green light

umundi locals Anthony and Susa Wynne-Hoelscher, backed by the EHA and Experience Eumundi, have received the go-ahead from council for their ‘Eumundi Live’ monthly music concerts in the Amphitheatre on Memorial Dr. At last week’s meeting Anthony outlined the couple’s plan to manage regular ticketed Sunday concerts that create another drawcard for locals and visitors to come to Eumundi. Anthony said he hoped to “feed Eumundi’s beating heart” with another creative venture for the town that he and his wife love so much. Overall the plan was met favourably by a group of about 20 community minded locals described as the ‘usual suspects’. Concern was expressed in letter by one local regarding noise. Anthony said he had discussed

noise with Cr Rogerson and had been given strict guidelines for the concert to adhere to regarding levels and times. Another concern expressed was the affordability of the concert’s proposed $15-$20 ticket cost for local families and their inability to support the events if they can’t afford it. The Wynne-Hoelscher’s said they would look into offering a discount to 4562 locals and that children would be free of charge. The couple also went on to say that while they hope the live music draws a local crowd, they aim to focus on attracting music lovers from across the Coast and Brisbane to come – thus pulling a Sunday crowd of 300500 people into Eumundi who otherwise wouldn’t be visiting (and potentially staying, eating and shopping). Cr Rogerson agreed that this was a chance

Bravehearts 777 Challenge

year-old Eumundi local Melina Blanco recently began training for the Bravehearts 777 challenge. Bravehearts is a child protection organisation that specialises in sexual assault. They provide counselling for children and educational programs for schools. What Melina has to do for the Bravehearts 777 challenge is run seven marathons in seven days in seven states. The marathons will be in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart, Sydney, ACT and Brisbane. From 19 Oct Melina will run 42 kms each day for seven days. By 26 Oct, after which the challenge concludes, Melina would have run a total 294 kms.

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six months over summer with the first concert planned for October. Each concert will feature three bands and a local ‘up-and-comer’ or school group. Anthony and Susa own a publishing company and have a background in event management. Anthony also plays in the local band HoneyBirds.

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to extend Eumundi’s appeal and inject more revenue into struggling local businesses. The Wynne-Hoelscher’s plan to pay for the concert’s out of their own pocket and with sponsorship. The ticket price would cover payment of bands and left over funds would go to local charities. The concerts will initially be held for

Prior to the challenge Melina will complete a 21wk training program where she trains six times a week. There are 20 participants in the Bravehearts 777 challenge and Melina is the only participant from the Sunshine Coast. When she first found the Bravehearts website and read a bit about the challenge, she thought that it would be a really great opportunity to raise money for a great organisation. Melina is currently studying a Diploma of Counselling through the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors and will be working with children that have been sexually abused; consequently she decided this challenge would

be a great way to raise money to help protect the children of Australia from sexual assault. Melina has set herself the challenge of raising $10000 by September . The funds Melina raises will help Bravehearts to save many children from Sexual Abuse. Some things you can do to help Melina get to her fundraising target are donate money at the Eumundi Bakehouse or go to a sausage sizzle on 20 July at Woolworths Tewantin. Also she plans to hold a Trivia Night in August at Eumundi. Melina would appreciate any donations from local businesses as well as prizes for raffles. melina.7@live.com.au www.bravehearts.org.au

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In the Spotlight Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Limited (ECCO)

ver the 30 years since it began, Eumundi market presence grew to more than 500 individual stalls. A need for dedicated car parking to service it grew as well. For many years this service was provided by the Rural Fire Brigades and Emergency Service volunteers. During the latter stages of Maroochy Shire Council’s existence, it decided to let a formal tender for operation of paid car parking providing a dividend to augment funds Council had previously received for car park operations at Eumundi. ECCO chair Louis Formosa says, “There was considerable grass root angst about income utilised to support the local community now mostly being diverted to a national corporation.” During the election campaign for the newly amalgamated Sunshine Coast Council in March 2008, individuals and community groups in Eumundi lobbied for the return of market day car parking services to the community. At a Meet the Candidates forum for mayoral and Division 9 and 10 councillor positions, all candidates were asked if they would support returning operation of car parking service to the community once the contract period expired. Most candidates pledged to support the return. Eventually, a motion was moved in Council by Cr Vivien Griffin seconded by Cr Paul Tatton to return the car parking operation to Eumundi community via an organisational structure acceptable to Council. The motion was unanimously endorsed by Council in full view of a public gallery populated by Eumundi and district residents. Agreement was reached between Eumundi Historical Assn, Eumundi Chamber of Commerce and Eumundi and District Community Assn to form a combined entity leasing two blocks of land for market car parking. Council required an entity structure reporting to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. The three member organisations formed Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Limited through an inter-party agreement. ECCO was registered under the Corporations Act as a public company limited by guarantee on 29 October 2008.

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Objectives Clause 3 of ECCO’s constitution reads: The objects of the Company are to: A. Support projects that benefit the town of Eumundi and its surrounding areas, including but not limited to projects that enhance: • community spirit and enjoyment; • community amenities; • community wellbeing and sustainability; • charitable purposes; • cultural purposes; and • historical purposes; B. Promote and encourage tourism and business opportunities that enhance the town of Eumundi and its surrounding areas; C. Acquire and operate communal activities including but not limited to a community market car park for the general benefit of the town of Eumundi and its surrounding areas, and to do all acts and things as may be deemed reasonably necessary or incidental to the achievement of similar objects. Management structure ECCO has a board of six directors submitting a quarterly report to the three member organisations and Council. Director positions are voluntary. Each year two directors are elected by respective association members to take up directorships at ECCO’s AGM held during October. Daily management affairs are dealt with by a paid General Manager. Where does the money come from and where does it go? Gross income during the financial year ended 30 June 2013 totalled $1,275,000 - 48.6% of this was from medical centre, 37.8% from car parking fees, 10.4% from Eumundi Green advertising, 1.25% from community bus donations, 2% from Experience Eumundi and other sundry receipts. Expenditure totalled $1,050,000. A very high proportion of expenditure is spent locally. What projects does ECCO support? The surplus from operations is directed to ongoing services and investments such as the community bus, Eumundi Green, the medical centre, streetscaping, Experience Eumundi, partnering community events. This year new investments will be establishing an amenities block and other

services for day trippers and RV overnighters at the car park, investigating and promoting a Sunday music program, and investigating and organising a digital public address system for the CBD area. What is the decision making process? Following nominations from the three member organisations, project areas are agreed with Council. It is expected that 20132014 operational surplus will be directed to these predetermined and agreed community services. Volunteer hours Staff working in any of the business units are required within their engagement contract to contribute a minimum of 10% voluntary hours additional to any paid work. Eumundi Green, the community bus, the medical centre and Experience Eumundi are heavily reliant on volunteer effort to keep going with more than 5000 hours contributed annually to complement paid services. Car park volunteers contribute 3000 hours annually and earn a donation equivalent to $20 per hour for one of 19 community organisations they represent. A paid car park manager organises rosters and market day operations together with accepting and supervising community organisation parking teams looking to raise funds by participating in the scheme. Can groups/individuals apply for funds? Not applicable. Annual projects are agreed with Council for the year ahead. Approved

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proposals are managed by Board of Directors guidance according to the predetermined budget. How can individuals get involved and support the work of your organisation? Each of the three member organisations welcomes new members. Individuals can also join a team volunteering at the car park to represent their favourite charity or giving a hand by writing for, advertising in, or delivering Eumundi Green. Reliable help is greatly appreciated. How can the community get more information about what you do? Reports and minutes are sent to the three member organisations quarterly. Each fortnight, ECCO news and information features in Eumundi Green. ECCO’s web address is www.eumundicco.com.au. What would you like the community to know about ECCO? ECCO chair Louis Formosa reflects, “Recovering control of the car park back to community operation has brought everyday benefits for Eumundi and district with much more to come. The community spirit that restored the local service also brought together three associations with a common purpose. The aims of the three groups were and are different in their culture and size, but the sum total of strength in creating and developing ECCO, is significantly more than the three parts. It has facilitated Eumundi to punch above its weight - long live community spirit.”

Current board of directors Louis Formosa (Chair) and Cherrie Orr (elected by Eumundi and District Community Assn) Barrie Adams and John McCallum (elected by Eumundi Chamber of Commerce) Terry Lawrence and Peter Wolfe (elected by Eumundi Historical Assn).

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Your Say Eumundi not wheelchair friendly I recently took my wheelchair bound mother on a Sunday morning visit to Eumundi to get her out of the nursing home for a while. We decided to sit in the park and get a takeaway coffee. Our first problem was that there were no disabled parking spots available. There were a few normal spots but they were adjacent to vertical gutters. Not suitable for a wheelchair. So I parked in the double car parking spot next to the servo. Unloaded the chair and my mother and took her to the nearest table. On my way to get some coffees I thought that I would do the right thing and let the lady behind the counter in the servo know that I was parked there and why I had parked there. I was told that it was not OK. That she was expecting a delivery that very moment on Sunday morning and that there were a couple of disabled parking spots available out in the street. Although I could see that there was plenty of room for another vehicle beside my car and the disabled spots were taken, I moved my car up the street anyway. After our coffees I took my mother up the footpath and planned to go down the small ramp outside the

News in brief

deli/ cafe out onto the street and around to my car. At the bottom of the ramp the front wheels of the chair got stuck in a rut and it was all that I could do to stop my mother from swan diving face first onto the roadway. I am sending you this story, not so much for its obvious comedic value to some people, but to allow your readers to ponder on it for a few moments. I am asking myself the following questions; How considerate is the Eumundi business community of people with mobility issues? How much compensation did my mother miss out on by my stopping her swan dive? A pretty hefty sum I would bet. Will I bother taking my mother to Eumundi again? Probably not. Alex Tymson, Doonan Carbon tax is working Electricity production in Australia has been falling over the last couple of years. Fewer emissions have been pumped into the air. Therefore the carbon tax (as a percentage of costs) is falling. The carbon tax is working. Congratulations Julia Gillard. At least someone in the Labour party was prepared to do something to help our planet Regards, Angus Mackenzie, Eumundi.

July meeting of National Tree Planting Day will be held on Sunday July 28th and Schools Tree Day on Friday July 26th. treeday.planetark.org

1pm on Saturday, 3 August at 41 Miva St, Cooroy. The Research Room is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9.30am to 1pm. Duty Librarians are always available to help find your elusive ancestors. 5442 5570.

Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group’s afternoon tea will feature “”Back to Basics - the risks of ignoring the golden rules of genealogy” by Win Wynn at

Belli’s next Old-time Dance will be held on Saturday 3 August at 7.30pm. The last dance held in July was filled to capacity with over one hundred dancers joining

SERVICES & NOTICES Designer dressmaking and alterations Karyn 0457 232 628 ........................................................... Jo Williams from Life’s Answers From Within is holding weekly Meditation Healings every Tuesday morning. At the Tinbeerwah Hall. She has over 8 years experience in meditation and healing. 0414 393 163. ........................................................... Beginner clay sculpture classes with Jane Welsh in Verrierdale, Tuesday 6.30-8.30pm, or Friday 9.30-11.30am. $180 for 6 weeks beginning 6 or 9 August. 54710926 www.janewelshart.com.au FAST CASH FLOW Generate cash ﬂow quickly with an exciting, simple online business. No selling, no meetings. 0422 910 314.

FOR SALE Steinbach Piano, immac black Jap finish. Over $5000 new, sell $1500. John 0412 721 388. $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.

us for an evening of good old fashioned family fun. Adults $12, students $5 includes supper. All ages and experience welcome. Belli Hall is an alcohol free venue located at 1170 Kenilworth Road, Belli Park. Margaret 5447 0175 or www.bellihall.com ABC journalist and Doonan local Bruce Atkinson will learn more about disaster reporting during a two week visit to New York, Tokyo,

EUMUNDI square For shopping with flair Napier Rd Eumundi · Ph 0428 135 456

Sunday 28 July and Sunday 4 August Sundays in Eumundi are all about browsing and taking it easy. Eumundi Square is a treasure trove of 90 micro-business stalls with an incredible array of beautiful and unique finds. Clothing, design, accessories, chocolates, yummy food – all undercover with easy parking and all amenities easily available. Eumundi Square holds a licensed auction every Sunday from 9.30am. Come along and buy or sell some treasures and bargains. Open Sundays from 9am–2pm www.iloveeumundimarkets.com

Sendai and Chengdu in October. He will study disaster management, preparation, mitigation, and recovery and resilience as the only Australian journalist selected from the Asia-Pacific to participate in the Fellowship run by the East West Centre based in Honolulu. Keep an eye out for the stories he will be filing, a blog and on twitter or listen to his regular reports on Coast FM.

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Schools Ignite English fires up At Eumundi State School Kym Trewick, Ignite English coordinator, Eumundi State School working on their articles; it would be an understatement to say they were excited as they waited to see their writing in print. Keep

your eyes peeled in up and coming issues of Eumundi Green for articles written by the ESS Ignite English students.

What I love – one car, 35 877km Douglas Gemmel

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umundi State School (ESS) is embarking on a new program called Ignite that aims to provide enrichment and extension activities for children who excel in particular subject areas. The Ignite English program for Years Four to Seven is giving students an opportunity outside the classroom to further develop and extend their English skills. The tasks in which the students will be engaged through this program will be purposeful; they link to the real world by researching and producing articles for Eumundi Green as well as the ESS newsletter and website. Through Ignite English students will act as journalists, producing articles about

community and school events and student interests. They will see their articles progress from an idea to a publication; they will be involved in each stage of article production. Planning, drafting, editing and proofreading are among the skills the students will develop. They will also learn how to interview people, as they gather information for their article. This program has provided the school with a great opportunity to work closer with the community. Eumundi Green has been tremendous with getting this program up and running and working with students. Currently the students are enthusiastically engaged in

live in a small town but I have been around this big country twice - and I loved it! When I was two, my family and I went on a trip around Australia. We loved it so much we did it again three years later when I was five. Our second trip in 2008 began by packing the 4WD and leaving the comfort of my soft bed. Our first destination was Normanton. It took us two and a half days to get there. We stayed there for three weeks. We went wild pig hunting, barramundi fishing and camping - then we were off again. Eventually we got to Burketown. While there we saw the blazed Mulga tree (Burke and Wills). One of my best remembered moments was going to a friend’s cattle property in between Normanton and Croydon. We mustered over 1200 head of cattle using choppers, motorbikes and quads. All the clean skin cattle were branded. We rode one of the calves like it was a famous rodeo bull. We were like professionals. It rained while we were at the station and we were stuck there for a week. We then went to Delta Downs (an Aboriginal owned property), another cattle property that was 1 000 000 acres in size. It took us over an hour just to drive to the station house. It had more than 40 000 head of cattle. We then drove to the Gilbert River which was part of Delta Downs. Fishing was so exciting there. We set some traps to catch cherubin

(giant freshwater crayfish). The magenta shell made them perfect to catch barramundi. The next day we went and checked the traps and there were heaps in there. Catching barramundi with cherubin is pretty tricky. Once hooked onto the line the cherubin could not wriggle off. A snag was found and the line dropped to the bottom, five seconds later, with a swirl of the fish’s tail, it gulped down the cherubin and the hook. It took a long time to get the fish out of the water but the fight was worth it. There is nothing better than eating fresh fish cooked over the campfire. I loved that trip because of the adventure and the experiences.

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Schools North Arm celebrates under 8’s Sharise Russell, NASS teacher

We are now taking enrolments from Prep to Year 7 for 2014 Looking for a school with a contemporary approach to education, traditional values, innovation, fun and strong sense of community?

Thanks to everyone who made the day such a great success and look out for another fantastic Under 8’s Day celebration next year.

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orth Arm State School recently celebrated Under 8’s week embracing the theme Celebrating Community - Think locally!

– that encouraged them to be creative, energetic, take risks and experiment with a variety of different mediums. Some of the activities were dressups, dancing and construction, painting, instrument making, fruit kebabs, face painting, bubble blowing and parachute games.

Come along to our Prep Open Day for 2014 on Thursday 12 September 9.00am–11am in the Prep Centre, Napier Rd Families of children enrolling or planning to enrol for Prep next year are warmly invited to attend an information session and open day including a tour of the school. For more information please contact the school administration on 5472 6333.

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

OPEN DAY! Kindergarten to Year 12 Thursday 8th August 9:00am - 1:30pm

School Tour - 9:30am - please rsvp 86 Nyell Rd DOONAN | P: 5471 0199 enrolments@noosasteiner.qld.edu.au

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Community Kids Local gymnast wins gold Congratulations to Eumundi gymnast Imogen Beardsley who won gold with her Queensland National Team last week at the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) Australia. 13 year old Imogen is a level 8 gymnast who puts in around 16 hours of practice a week at Sunshine Coast Gym in Woombye. Imogen came second at State Titles to secure her spot in the national team. www.facebook.com/sunshinecoastgym

Charity swim for Special school Adrienne Ford, Deputy Principal, Nambour Special School Each year the Island Charity Swim is held to raise funds to support the students attending Nambour and Currimundi Special Schools. Some of our students live in the Eumundi area. The swim will be held on 10 August, beginning at Mudjimba beach at 7am and concluding at the Spit at Mooloolaba from 9:30am. Swimmers enter either as individuals or in a team to swim the 11km course. It is not a race – it is an endurance event. To enter or donate contact Nambour Special School 54449333.

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Making a difference The first object in the ECCO constitution is to support projects that benefit the town of Eumundi and surrounding areas, including projects that enhance community spirit and enjoyment; community amenities; community wellbeing and sustainability; charitable purposes and historical purposes. As the financial year has just ended, it’s time to thank and congratulate the following volunteer teams at the car park for their work which has made a big difference to 19 community organisations that shared $56,370:  Australian Navy Cadets  Bellbunya Community Belli Park  Body Art Carnivale  Caloundra SHS Special Needs Unit  Coolum Dance Troupe  Coolum Caravan Club  Coorora Woodworkers Club  EDV Residents Group  Eumundi Showgrounds Assn

Oscar Long and Hugo Lamarque

 Eumundi District Swimming Club  Eumundi Tennis Club  Eumundi Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre  Katie Rose Hospice Doonan  Mountain Ck SHS Special Needs Unit  Noosa Sea Scouts  North Arm State School P & C  Riding for the Disabled  Steiner School, Doonan  Yandina Creek Progress Assn

Brave ESS principal Mr Connors (left) takes his turn behind the wall for Teacher Smash

Streetscaping Projects Update Look out for improvements to Memorial Dr over the next six weeks! Matt Popplewell whose initiative last year resulted in hanging baskets adorning a number of businesses is back at it again with 40 additional baskets planned for hanging at additional businesses. Interested businesses are invited to call Matt on 0467 552 093.

Every year since 2008 Year 7 Eumundi State School students have learnt how to set up and run a business. They learn the basics of marketing through to setting up and running their own stall on market day. It has become a much anticipated event on the school calendar. All the profits made contribute to the Year 7 trip to Canberra and, most importantly, the end of year day out at Wet ’n’ Wild. This year market day stalls sold; popcorn, spider drinks, toffee apples, frappes, jelly shots and chocolate fruit kebabs. Other stalls included; BMX racing, an obstacle course and even the chance to throw a wet sponge at a teacher!

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Cartoon Dave is curating an art project at Eumundi State School where each class will help paint a panel that will be hung on the fence at the top of town where a number of businesses closed some time ago. The project is part of the annual Arts in Action festival at the school on 30 August. Dave who is a parent at the school says the goal for the artwork is to “encapsulate the warmth, friendliness and community spirit that our beautiful Eumundi has to offer.”

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Theatre and Books Indee Theatre John Burls

Why I read science fiction Judith Pattison

inner bookings for this opening weekend (Fri and Sat night) have been great and are closed off but there will be seats available at the door for this Sunday’s non-dining matinee at two o’clock. Doors open from 1.15pm; all tickets $18. The licensed bar will be open as will the coffee shop-snack bar. But remember just a week away there will be two more dinner-shows; Fri 2 August at 6.30pm and Sat 3rd at 5.30pm. Enjoy a choice of delicious soups as openers, then choose from hearty, mouth-watering mains and wind up the dining side with a choice of desserts plus tea or coffee. In between courses laugh along with three brand-new comedies. The Herb Garden is the story of two spritely mature-aged sisters who discover a plant-food that far outstrips those on the market. Growing old vibrantly are Rita Walker, Carol Burls and Lindley Moon.

Vonney and Clive is the tale of two wouldbe bank-robbers who, not being skilled in that department, fail more than miserably. Soon to face are Debra Pitura, Keith Souter and Anita Tilley. Third in line is Something Nebulous, a comedy that sets out to prove that wives shouldn’t heap scorn upon their Beloveds unless they are prepared to get a big surprise. Sipping bubbles and eating nibbles are Sandy Luscombe, Carol Hoger and Inger Vinogradov. Serving them (under duress) is Richard Luscombe.

eight or more Dinner and show is a wallet-friendly $41; remaining at rs Buste et at $39; there are just a few Budg bar will be ed licens The . only) ings book e a low $35 (phon ee will be matin ining non-d open at all sessions. A second eshop -coffe bar snack the and Aug 4 Sun on offered at 5pm will be open. eatre.com 5472 8200 or book online www.eumundiliveth

f you want to start a vigorous discussion (fight!) among your reader friends, just bring up science fiction. My guess is that most of them will say they don’t like it, especially if they are female. For many of us, the term brings up images of geeky guys (yes, science fiction readers and writers are mostly male) poring over books with tacky images on the cover arguing the finer points of the hard science involved. There is some truth in this stereotype, but it reflects a narrow point on the continuum of a more fluid and expansive genre which includes the mythic, historical fiction, future utopias and dystopias, mysteries, horror and fantasy. Margaret Atwood calls her works in this genre, speculative fiction. I like this term but even it doesn’t seem quite enough. All fiction and much of non-fiction is speculative, requiring the “willing suspension of disbelief” to a greater or lesser extent. So what is the difference between ordinary non-genre fiction and speculative fiction and fantasy? What about Orwell? Edgar Allen Poe? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? What about Kurt Vonnegut’s Cat’s Cradle, David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas or Yann Martell’s Life of Pi ? More importantly, why do we read it? If we read to escape, this genre can take us to places and times that don’t exist and never will. Elaborate worlds that can seem as real as any in this life. I read speculative fiction because the best of it reveals so much about this world, the human condition and what might be possible. It makes me think. I’m drawn to apocalyptic and dystopian/ utopian scenarios for this reason (nothing like a good old zombie apocalypse!) Some of my favourites in the genre are: Frankenstein, Mary Shelley; several Stephen King books; A Wrinkle in Time, Madeleine L’Engle; The Handmaids Tale, Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood; The Female Man, Joanna Russ; A Woman on the Edge of Time, Marge Piercy; Beyond Black; Hilary Mantel; Ocean at the End of the Lane, Neil Gaiman and my all time favourite, The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K Le Guin, (anything at all by LeGuinn!) As Sherry Sontag says, “At the nexus of the two genres, science fiction and fantasy, is where the human imagination begins to reveal frightful and hopeful things about our own society. The best of this genre goes far beyond it.”

How do you feel about science ﬁction and fantasy writing? To book for shows individually or for groups please contact 5472 8200 go to www.eumundilivetheatre Thursday 25 July 2013

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Have I left your favourite off the list? We’d love to read your book reviews too! Send 350 words along with the book jacket to editor@eumundigreen.com.au

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Eumundi Arts Creative Space Jane Welsh

Where is your studio? I’m a very lucky artist! My studio is a modern and purpose-built building, at the end of a dirt road, in a lush valley in Verrierdale. It’s much more modern and spacious than our house which accommodates myself, my partner and our two kids. My studio has large windows that overlook our permacultured garden and is further surrounded by hills and forest. It’s quiet, with only the sounds of whip birds, our ducks, frogs, and crickets floating in. When it floods we get surrounded by flowing water on two sides, I love the drama of this cleansing. What do you like about this space? Firstly it’s my space, and as a mum, that is very precious. When I’m in work mode and the kids come in, I give them a little loving and send them back to Dad. Secondly it’s light, airy and spacious, and has large white walls for displaying my paintings and sculptures. Thirdly, I love my concrete floor, which is covered in splatters of paint and is an abstract painting of its own. I love that I can make a mess and it’s OK. What do you create here and how? I am a painter and sculptor. My paintings are varied, from portraits of kids on the beach, through luscious nudes and into free and colourful abstracts, often with a suggestion of a landscape. My sculptures are mostly in clay and mostly figurative. I have been fascinated with the fluidity of the female form since high school, and recently have focussed on the different emotions we humans go through. My commissioned portraits follow a process and are pretty ordered, whereas with my abstracts, I try to get into a meditative state and let the energy flow and the paint take on a life of its own. My sculpture work lies in the middle of this continuum. I start with an idea, but it often flows into something different, and the fluidity of clay is what I love most about it. I am also about to start teaching beginner clay sculpture classes for women, which I’m rather excited about. When do you work in your studio and how often? I get three days a week to devote to my art, and now since the kids are both in school, I have some additional time for art, house work or gardening. I’m pretty “over” TV, so I often head out there after the kids go to bed. What inspires you? So many things inspire me, firstly beauty itself, the beauty in nature, of people, and of other art. I believe beauty, when we are open to it, nurtures us. I believe that artworks carry energy with them and this energy will be “absorbed” by people. I hope that my work will go out into the world and will be nurturing and uplifting. Emotions inspire me, especially the positive ones like joy and love, also peace, but I have also been driven recently to express my darker side which has been very satisfying. Of course many artists inspire me and sometimes the need to pay the bills inspires me!

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What can’t you work without? The main thing I need is the discipline to turn the computer off, where I procrastinate, mostly indulging in facebook or art searches. I find the best way to get myself into flowing mode is some good music. I am loving Nahko and the Medicine People, Appalachia Rising, Joan The Police Woman and Regina Spektor. Deadlines and a bit of pressure are a good thing too! Jane is running beginner clay sculpture classes in Verrierdale early next month. 54710926 or www.janewelshart.com.au

Big Band Jazz in Cooroy The Scream Big Band supported by the Noosa District Concert Band will perform an afternoon of great jazz at Cooroy RSL hall Saturday 27 JULY at 2pm. Tickets, $20. BYO drink and snacks for a great afternoon of brilliant music for all ages suitable for dancing and listening. Scream is the Sunshine Coast Retired ex Army Musicians renowned for their professional standard. Tickets at RSL, Music@Noosa or at the door. Paul 5442 7303.

Sunday afternoon LIVE AT THE BOHO HAYDEN HACK

Back by request Hayden Hack play heartfelt, afro inspired funky tunes. You’ll be transported to a very happy place!

2pm Sunday 28 July SHOTGUN SHACK

This dynamic duo Mike and Dale will entertain us with their Aussie Style Acoustic Rock. A wonderful mix of raw vocals and guitar magic.

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Thursday 25 July 2013

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Celebrate Food My father’s recipe Words by Alice Jones, photos by Alain Bouvier

ou could say I grew up in a kitchen. Mum worked in a busy Greek restaurant. Dad is a chef. My sister and I spent many nights sleeping among veggie boxes with the other chef’s kids. We learnt how to cut garlic, check bread in the oven, ‘top and tail’ green beans faster than you can make a reservation and as soon as we could reach the sink, yep - dishes! Mum and Dad now have a beautiful little restaurant called the Jetty Café on the northern tip of Bruny Island just off Hobart in Tasmania. One thing Dad really loves is pastries. I’m going to share with you his recent favourite - the humble Croissant. It is simple but requires a fair dose of patience.

Croissant recipe

by Ray Jones, The Jetty Café, Bruny Island, Tasmania.

stir (the mixture is dry). Add sugar and egg. With a dough whisk or a wooden spoon bring the dough together slowly adding the remaining 1/2 cup milk. Dough will be sticky but don’t add more flour. Place the dough on your working area and knead by hand until it doesn’t stick anymore. (7-10 mins). Place the dough into a clean oiled bowl, cover with foil and let it rise until double in volume. For the dough • 500g unbleached all-purpose ﬂour, more for rolling • 250g whole milk • 50 g caster sugar • 21g of fresh yeast • 15g table salt For the butter layer • 250g cold unsalted butter For the egg wash • 2 egg yolks Method In a large mixing bowl sift the flour and salt. Make a well in the middle. Mix the yeast with 3/4 cup milk, stir until dissolved and pour into the flour. Gently Thursday 25 July 2013

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Meanwhile, place butter on plastic wrap. Cover with the foil then use a rolling pin to flatten the butter until it forms a block about 3/4 inch thick. Put butter back in the fridge. When the dough has doubled in volume, gently punch it down, cover again and place it in the fridge until it’s doubled again. When the dough has risen for the second time, place on a floured surface, roll into a 30cm (12 inch) square. Take the cold block of butter and place in the middle of dough. Fold the corners of the dough over the butter like an envelope tucking the edges to completely hide the butter.

Roll dough into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick twice as long as it is wide. Roll the upper third down and the bottom third up. In plastic wrap, chill for 20 mins. Take the dough from the fridge, turn 90 degrees, roll out into a rectangle and fold again. Chill for 20 more mins wrapped in foil. Roll it out again turning the dough and fold one more time. Chill for 20 more mins wrapped in plastic. Flour your working area. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. Roll the chilled dough out into a 25 x 13 inch rectangle. (I found it easier than trying to roll the dough into a circle) Divide the dough in half and with a pizza cutter cut triangles. Roll the croissants starting from the wide side toward the sharp point. Place the croissants on a baking sheet spaced well apart. Leave to rise covered on the bench one last time until doubled in size. Finally brush the croissants with egg wash and bake until puffed and golden for 13-17 mins depending on their size. Serve with home made jam and black coffee. jettycafebrunyisland.com

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Health and Lifestyle Support for your Immune System Nic Makim ND The winters here in Australia especially Eumundi are sublime. Seriously all the beautiful sunshine during the day, steaming cuppas of soothing tea, refreshing rain, log fires, cosy clothes – my kinda heaven! The flip side of this coin can sometimes be the odd snuffle, cold and/or flu. The occasional cold is a good thing as it gives your immune system a bit of a work out making it stronger to fight off the next bug. As a busy working mum and trying to enjoy every second of living my dream, my life revolves around supporting the stress response, increasing energy and boosting the immune system. Our immune system is one of the most complex systems. It is highly evolved and is able to cope with an amazing diversity of challenges. Our immune system is highly dependent on some specific nutrients, zinc and vit C. Zinc - Many people consider zinc to be the number one mineral. Unfortunately I find, and research shows, that many peoples’ zinc levels are extremely low. This results in a very poor immune system with increased risk of infection and allergy. Low zinc is also associated with poor growth, skin disorders, low fertility and also low mood. Unlike other minerals there is a very simple test for your zinc status. One of the first indications of low zinc function is a loss of taste and smell. I use a taste test to determine zinc level which I find to be remarkably effective. Vitamin C - Anyone with a highly processed diet is guaranteed to be vit C deficient. Your immune cells have the highest concentration of vit C of any cells in your body. Most animals make their own vit C in large amounts but humans lack a specific enzyme and so we are unable to. This is thought to be due to an evolutionary response to a diet that was very high in fresh fruits and vegetables. To keep your immune system in top shape I recommend a vit C supplement containing a blend of mineral ascorbates proven to get into your immune cells fast. High Quality Immune Herbs - It is an extraordinary thing that there are some herbs that have potent stimulating effects on our immune system. There are some that can reduce allergies and some that can increase our defence against invading organisms. It is important however to ensure that you are getting the highest quality product and using it at the appropriate dose. A highly researched and highly effective immune-stimulating herb is Andrographis paniculata. This extraordinary herb has been shown to fight back against infections and to be effective against viruses; “getting in early” is important with all viral infections. Having a robust immune system and having the right nutrients and herbs on hand to catch viruses early is the main defence against all those infections that we can get at any time. Call now for your zinc assessment and immune boost. www.makimwellness.com

Body Art Photo exhibition last weeks Come in to Discover Eumundi to see a display of all the entries from the Body Art Photographic competition and also get up close to the winning photos in the Photo Print and Digital Art categories. You can also vote for your favourite photo in the People’s Choice category. Discover Eumundi and Berkelouw Books again sponsored a Highly Commended award given to a photographer for their complete body of work entered and not for just one image. Closing date for the Body Art Photographic Competition exhibition of entries and winners is Monday 19 August.

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Canapes & Trunk Show

Friday 23rd August Wallace House 6.00pm - 8.30pm Listen to all 3 teachers talk about their passion for quilting, get up close and personal with their beautiful quilts. Lucky Door Prizes will be drawn on the night!

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Health and Lifestyle Do you need a treat or a treatment? Assisi Chant

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Bringing healing to women who have experienced abuse Samantha from Eumundi Healing Centre Ph 0488 172 131 or email awildhandful@hotmail.com

generally manage my physical and emotional stress levels quite well but my family has been building a house all year (insert copious amounts of rain here) and between that and what seemed like an eternal school holiday, I was feeling pretty tight and tense, so I thought I’d ‘treat myself’ to a bit of therapy. I have been practicing yoga weekly with Jodie Mudgway for the majority of this year and always come away from her sessions feeling warm and stretchy. I had heard other people in class talk about her Zen Thai Shiatsu massage/healing sessions so I thought I’d try for myself. During the treatment I felt a sensation I have often experienced during the course of a yoga session and one which, up until now, I have only really been able to describe as ‘good pain’. In the nurturing environment Jodie has created however, it suddenly seemed wrong to refer to this sensation as pain – good, bad or otherwise. It was a signal from my body (that up until that point I had been trying hard to ignore) telling me that the coping mechanisms I was using were really not serving me well and I just was not ‘letting go’ enough in life. As busy people with jobs, businesses and or families many of us don’t make time for ourselves. And if we do, we tend to refer to these experiences as I have done above, as some kind of treat. The word treat really has a lot to answer for because if keeping yourself healthy and mobile is a treat then what is normal? If normal means being tired, cranky and in pain, then I sure don’t want to be ‘normal’! So laying on the mat of that positive, supportive space I made a choice; a choice not to have ‘treats’ but ‘treatments’ and to have them when the need arose, not when I thought I deserved them or I could fit them in. I also made a choice to use language that supported this. I would no longer feel ‘good pain’ but be aware of the sensation of stretching or pressure –to take away the negative connotations and emotions that really only served to make my muscles tighter and my mind quietly aggravated. Jodie can be found fortnightly at Wednesday’s market working with Zen Thai Shiatsu founder Gwyn Williams. www.zenthaishiatsu.com/jodie

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Environment and Outdoors Inspiring Challenge to help Eumundi’s wildlife Amelia Cettou and Roxy Blin (Ignite English, Eumundi State School)

rom kookaburras to kangaroos, lorikeets to possums, the Eumundi Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre located at 1411 Eumundi-Noosa Rd in Doonan, has them all. Gill and her husband Col Brownhill started this centre 16 yrs ago and now thanks to many volunteers and plenty of donations the wildlife Centre is a fully–fledged registered charity helping injured Australian wildlife in the Sunshine Coast region.

All donations are gratefully accepted and go towards feeding and caring for the injured animals until they are released back into the wild. The centre takes any native animals and is open 24 hrs, seven days a week. 5442 8057.

Gill has spent her whole life with animals but what inspired her to start her dream of a rehabilitation centre was an advertisement in the newspaper - it really shows dreams can become reality.

Grebe swimming in his pool

Priscilla the possum in her cage

80 percent of the Wildlife Centre’s patients are native species of birds. The most common injury is animals getting hit by cars reminding us to be aware when driving.

A baby plover handled by Gill

Very dedicated, Gill has 30 volunteers to get through very busy days. Their day starts at 5.45am and feeding goes to 9:30am. The rest of the day is filled with cleaning and feeding again at night. Presently they are looking after over 150 animals but in breeding season they get almost 400 native animals of all shapes and sizes. In one year the centre may get 1000 animals; they are fed from donations.

Luke is one of the baby kangaroos that has lost his mum.

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n 2010 I enrolled my oldest child at Eumundi State School. Although this was not the closest school to where we lived I knew it was where we were meant to be. With a renovation complete and our house on the market we knew our next move would be to the Greater Eumundi hinterland. Having spent my formative years in Cooroy I knew that deep down I was local to this area, this was home and this is where I wanted my children to grow up. I could think of nothing more valuable than learning about life in a place that nurtures people’s expression of themselves as individuals and in so doing enhances the breadth, depth and enjoyment of the wider community. For those of us

Claudette Betterridge

raising children I believe this is the beginning of a lasting positive identity. For two years before our house sale was complete we traveled up and down the highway to school and at the end of last year we moved from our ridge top position in the centre of the Sunshine Coast to a slightly less sloped ridge back in my old hometown. Here we share the property, permaculture gardens, chickens and life style with our extended family. A sleepover with the grandparents no longer involves a half hour drive with a car full of ‘stuff’ but a quick walk up the hill with a favourite pillow and my children are blessed to have a great-grandmother nearby to learn from (and be spoiled by) too. Although there have and will be challenges to this sort of living, every day I am grateful for our community within the community. I look forward to sharing more from our gardens and lives as the seasons come and grow and hope you too will enjoy being part of all that blossoms on a Better Ridge. Thursday 25 July 2013

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Nature Notes Danger – Tick Season

Kon Hepers

Ixodes holocyclus unengorged female tick

few days ago despite wearing a tick collar our dog was carrying a tick on the edge of her eye. It was so small we could barely see it and certainly couldn’t dig it out. It was a tiny “Seed Tick” also called “Grass Tick” and didn’t bother the dog. She has had them many times before. On the same day my wife Maureen working in the garden felt something on her temple just inside the hairline. She plucked it off and saw that it also was a tick; a larger one – a Scrub Tick, also known as Paralysis Tick. By the time it was removed the tick had already done its damage and Maureen’s face swelled up dramatically with one eye closing up and bags of fluid hanging on her face. At first there was no sensation but about 15 mins after removal severe pain set in even to the point of Maureen’s ears and teeth hurting. This lasted for about an hour but the swelling took days to diminish. The tick on the dog is to be expected at this time but the attack on Maureen was unusual for early winter. Grass Ticks are the same species as the Scrub Tick but at a different stage of a complicated life-cycle. The tiny tick maybe less than 1 mm long is the larval stage of Ixodes holocyclus. At this stage it has six legs and to develop further it needs to suck blood from a suitable host. It sits on low vegetation waiting for a mammal or even a bird to pass by. It will attach itself and suck blood for several days until, fully engorged, it will drop off into the leaf litter and undergo its first moult. This process takes a number of weeks depending on conditions. It emerges as the nymph stage. Along the way it gains an extra Thursday 25 July 2013

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pair of legs. It now has eight legs like a spider. Now the nymph about two mm long climbs up into vegetation again and once more attaches to a second host, usually passing-by wildlife, dogs or humans. After about a week, again engorged on blood, the tick nymph drops off and completes its second moult into an adult tick, now about three or four mm long. This is the third stage and to complete the cycle the tick needs nourishment supplied by more blood. It climbs up into the shrubbery again and accesses the next host that comes within reach. Now it gets serious. The female inserts a feeding tube called a hypostome into the host and proceeds to draw blood for a protein hit before laying her two to three thousand eggs. The hypostome has backward facing barbs (like a fish spear) making it very difficult to extract when removing the tick. During the process of feeding on blood the tick releases fluids into the wound including a powerful neurotoxin which can cause severe paralysis in the host. Hence the name Paralysis Tick. If not removed the female tick becomes engorged in about four to six days, often less, and reaches a size of 10 mm. She then drops off into moist leaf-litter and lays up to 3000 eggs. Fortunately few survive to go through the cycle to become adult ticks particularly in dry conditions. Having completed her course the female dies. Meanwhile the males also hitch a ride on passing hosts because that is where they will most likely find females for mating. They roam all over the host but do not harvest blood. Swamp wallabies and bandicoots are the main hosts and contribute to spread of ticks.

In this area the “tick season” has begun and we expect to find “seed ticks” on the dog and ourselves with the large Scrub/Paralysis ticks attacking from about October on through summer. Mostly we find them under our shirt collar, under the elastic waist-band of our underwear and often in much trickier places. When removed they leave a swollen spot which is extremely “itchy” for up to a week. On occasions the entire limb or body area shows severe swelling. But the really nasty effects are felt when the tick bites on the forehead or temple (little body-tissue cushioning) resulting in Maureen’s symptoms and on one occasion resulting in two trips to the hospital for me when bitten on the forehead. Not a pretty sight – “head like a sumo wrestler”. What’s more, the overseas’ doctor on duty at 2.00 am had no idea what a tick was and only a passing orderly organised a good dose of cortisone and antihistamine. Vegetation on our property is mainly wet sclerophyl with dense understorey, perfect habitat for ticks. Mostly it’s too hot to be wearing long sleeves and long trousers so we are perfect hosts. It is important for us to check for ticks daily and remove them

immediately. Over the years we have found three or four per week during the season. There are various removal methods recommended: use pointy-ended tweezers to reach under the tick’s body and extract the head (plus hypostome) from the bite site. Any pressure on the tick’s body increases the release of toxins and must be avoided if at all possible. Recommendations are to kill the tick before attempted removal using aerosol spray products containing pyrethrin. I generally use fly spray but Maureen, being much more refined, uses lavender essential oil. The results are about the same: mostly it works and at other times the tick lets go a large dose of toxins before succumbing. Nothing seems to work for the ones that bite the head. Scrub Ticks are found in a very narrow belt along the east coast of Australia and we seem to be right at the epicentre. Not only can their toxin paralyse but they can also carry a few uncommon but nasty diseases like Tick Typhus and Lyme Disease. At all times it is most important to have a thorough check for any little lump causing itchiness or discomfort. It is especially important with small children and pets.

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Gardening Enough guava for everyone Babette Urban I recently discovered that the tree overhanging my driveway was a Guava tree. I had previously seen little green “bulbs” growing and always wondered what they were. This year, for the first time in six years, the fruit have grown larger and ripened into perfect creamy yellow guavas. Now the battle is on to see what gets the fruit first. At night the tree is full of fruitbats and possums and during the day the fruit are pecked and poked by numbers of colorful birds. A green catbird was recently having a party with a beautiful ripe guava in my tree.

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Google tells me that guavas are one of the “superfoods” full of amazing nutrients and should be eaten by all of us as part of our daily diet. It’s best to eat them within two days of ripening.

 Abundance of Vitamin A which help to improve vision

Here are some of the Google facts about the humble guava:  Reduces cholesterol by preventing blood from thickening  Regulates blood pressure (contains more potassium than bananas – reverses the effects of

Fruit Salad Sage

ast year at an Open Garden at Jerry Coleby-Williams’ on Brisbane’s bayside there were Fruit Salad Sage (Salvia dorisiana) plants for sale. The specimen in Jerry’s garden was superb and Eumundi’s climate seemed appropriate, so I was compelled to procure one for the herb garden. It is just one of the many varieties of this useful herb that are readily available. Fruit Salad Sage has a mostly upright habit, bears attractive rose pink flowers, and has a tropical fruit flavour. Although it is the narrow-leafed varieties that are more often used for culinary purposes, this flowering sage is also useful. The delicate flavour means it either needs to be added late when used in cooking, or used as an edible garnish.

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 Rich in fibre, helps constipation and reduces development of Type 2 diabetes  Four times more Vitamin C than oranges, higher antioxidant levels lowering risk of cancer  Good source of minerals  High in B group of vitamins – B3 (niacin) for circulation and brain function, B6 (pyridoxine) for brain and nerve function  Folate, good for women with fertility problems

 Vitamins E and C good for the skin  Contains double the amount of lycopene of tomatoes and watermelon (protects skin from UV damage, also works against prostate cancer) So guess who’s going to get in first now - you got it - me! Of course I’ll still share with my feathered and furry friends because guavas are no doubt good for them too.

Annie Wilson Sage has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties as well as being a natural source of estrogen, and its health benefits are many. As a tea it should be brewed for three to four mins and is reputed to aid relaxation, give a lift in the afternoon and improve memory. In ancient times, sage was believed to give eternal youth and immortality. What better reason could there be to give it a try!

How to grow this miracle plant? Unlike many other salvia, sage likes regular moisture especially during the summer months, and will grow both in low light and in full sun. The flowers usually appear from mid-spring to late autumn, but this years’ unusually dry summer and mild, wet winter has led to a late flowering here. After flowering finishes the bush will benefit from a hard pruning, and cuttings can be dried and stored for later use.

OPERATION COOL-BURN 2013 Pre Fire-season Hazard Reduction.

he Rural Fire Service Queensland in conjunction with local Council and Parks Staff will be conducting Hazard Reduction (HR) burns on Council and Parks land during the next few months. Operation Cool-burn also supports private landowners wishing to undertake HR burns on their land. This initiative is aimed at reducing bushland fuel loads and limiting the intensity of subsequent wildfire. Cooler, slower moving, carefully planned HR burns allow animals to escape and more plants to survive and regenerate. Wildfires fuelled by a build-up of surface litter are hotter, faster, and indiscriminate. Local brigades are available to provide advice prior to, and assistance during these burns. If necessary, neighbouring brigades can be called on to provide additional resources to ensure these HR burns proceed as planned.

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Forgotten Eumundi Behind the strawberry farm, Eumundi, Janie Ferguson

Abandoned house, Janie Ferguson

Butter factory, Eumundi, Faith Thurnwald

Forgotten Eumundi hinterland

Over the next couple of months the Green will be looking for photos of forgotten pockets of our hinterland. An old shed, a bath tub in a ďŹ eld, a tumble down building, a place perhaps forgotten, but not gone. It might be an old rusty shed that catches the afternoon sun? Or remnants of a building that nature has hidden and reclaimed. Send your high resolution photographs, along with your photos locations to editor@eumundigreen.com.au and we may print it in the magazine. Thursday 25 July 2013

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Business News Christmas in July Why hold Christmas in July at your B&B? We wanted to create a point of difference. We love those wonderful winter wonderlands with traditional Christmas dinners you experience when in the Northern hemisphere and we wanted to create the same atmosphere here in Eumundi in July. We love Christmas; the atmosphere, family togetherness, putting up the lights, amusing our neighbours - whose children look forward to it each year. People often stop outside for a look and a photo. Many of our families that come to stay look forward to the mid year break. We are noticing more and more people are taking two to four night breaks with special packages rather than the traditional two to three week holiday - a sign of the times and economy. Has it been a popular venture? Yes - to the point that we have had to limit availability to just July. Last year’s Christmas in July

ran until the middle of August - a little too exhausting on Mr and Mrs Claus! We have no vacancy through the 31 days of July. The winter months are the most popular in the Hinterland. What do you offer? Our packages start with two nights’ accommodation plus bonus discounts for extended nights. A full breakfast is included each morning and we provide local restaurant and café vouchers for them to use for lunch and dinner. Packages are far more popular than just B&B, as guests are looking for fond memories of family times together. Our Christmas in July dinner consists of your traditional roast meats all from the Eumundi Butcher, roast seasonal vegetables sourced locally, plus gravy, traditional condiments and champagne or wine. Desserts are made locally as well by Mary at Eumundi Food Company; salted caramel or golden syrup steamed puddings with custard, double cream and

Three families (six adults and six children under four) enjoyed Christmas in July at Jacaranda Creek Farmstay and B&B. One of the families has been to all five of the Bryant’s Christmas events. berries - and of course ice cream for the children. Followed by tea and coffee. We set festive tables and light candles. Dietary requirements are considered – in fact our ability to accommodate dietary requirements is also a point of difference for us and is appreciated by our guests. What’s your favourite part of holding the event? Adorning the house in festive lights, providing a venue that creates the true spirit of

Christmas with good cheer, good food, good friends and lasting memories in the best place in the world. We also get to dress up in our Christmas clobber and funny hats and ensuring that we have happy satisfied customers that will come back again and again. Kerrie and Barrie say they’d be willing to hold a Christmas in July for locals too if there’s an interest? But numbers would be limited. Give them a call if you’re keen. 5442 7037

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