Eumundi Green issue 179 - 18 Sept 2013

Issue 179 – Wednesday 18 September 2013

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As temperatures in the hinterland continue to rise and downpours still elude our region, many gardens are withering.

But Australian native plants like the drought resistant bottlebrush (pictured) are thriving and filling our region with vibrant colours. See more Eumundi Sunshine reader’s photos on page 21. Photo thanks to Assisi Chant.

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Hinternoosa Property Market at a Glance The weather isn’t the only thing heating up on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Hinternoosa property sales are sailing along nicely with July and August seeing a total of 27 contracts written totaling almost $15million. Many of these properties were involved in a multiple offer situation and were on the market for less than 3 weeks, thus achieving the sellers a higher than anticipated final sale price. Have you been considering selling? It really is the perfect time! For a discussion on how to achieve these same results or for a chat over current market conditions don’t hesitate to call me.

Thinking of buying? There are some very exciting new listings coming on to the market to satisfy the growing list of keen buyers hoping to move to the Hinterland. To view a comprehensive list of these properties go to www.hinternoosa.com.au or call for a personal meeting to discuss your ‘wish list’. Some properties don’t even make it to the open market, so by registering your needs with a reliable agent you’ll always be kept informed of properties which may suit your needs.

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

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Community Diary Friday 20 September End of school Term 3 Saturday 21 September Starry Nights outdoor movie 6pm Eumundi amphitheatre 0458 128 020

In an urban landscape it’s easy to become oblivious to the rhythms of nature. You notice when it gets hot but it doesn’t impact on the way you live.

Here in the hinterland we know when it hasn’t rained. When the tanks get low we have to make every drop count. We wash by hand instead of by machine.

We share short showers and bucket water onto gardens. Fire becomes a real threat and burn off is out of the question. We BBQ with caution. Shade cloths go up and we batten down the hatches to create a cool sanctuary. Green frogs appear in the bathroom, toilet, kitchen, bedroom, fridge… Plants droop, herbs bolt, chickens sag…. and it’s only spring. Actually you can tell it’s spring because the breezes are still cool!

To celebrate the season, this issue is devoted to the outdoors.

I hope it will inspire you to explore our region and enjoy your backyards – before it gets too hot!

Sunday 22 September Woofstock dog festival 8am - 2pm market site Eumundi Wednesday 25 September Eumundi & District Historical Assoc. Annual general meeting 6pm School of Arts Memorial Dr, Eumundi 0402 215 560

Photograph thanks to Babette Urban

 We are now in a high fire danger environment  We need to be vigilant about ticks  Eumundi-Kennilworth Rd needs a proper truck stop  Caplick Way needs speed bumps in front of the school  ESS Arts in Action raised around over $8000 at the auction and $16,000 over all  Bucketing water from the shower to the garden has become part of the daily routine  Dr Carlos is leaving the medical centre  Eumundi Chiropractic is moving to Doonan  Alfresco café is getting an alcohol license and will be opening at night over summer  Publishing your own book is an expensive labour of love  The Imperial’s renos upstairs look amazing

Saturday 28 September Verrierdale Rural Fire Brigade training 2pm Brigade depot Verrierdale Rd next to the Verrierdale Community Hall 5471 1645 Saturday 28 September Eumundi Agricultural Show 8am sharp Eumundi Showgrounds Black Stump Rd Saturday 28 September Full Moon Dance 7pm Verrierdale Hall Verrierdale Rd Tuesday 8 October School term 4 begins

Discount on gardening books at Berkelouw

Sacha Hamilton-MacLaren editor@eumundigreen.com.au

To celebrate spring and growing green things, Berkelouw Books on Memorial Dr, Eumundi is offering a 20 per cent discount on gardening books to customers brandishing this issue of Eumundi Green.

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

Nathan Woodcock Computer notes

Alexander McDonald Arts in Action

Tania Watson Health

Claudette Betteridge Outdoors

Judith Pattison Book review

Annie Wilson Gardening

Jessica Creevey Science building

Ebony Lindner

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Business and Community News Councillor Robinson update

Ash Hair returns to Eumundi Village

contribution. Nominations close 13 December 2013. See council’s website for further details.

Supporting RDA’s vision At a recent meeting with Matty and staff from the Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Cllr Rogerson, council staff and I discussed the next stage of their vision which is to seek funding and advice regarding the purchase and installation of a new undercover riding facility, club rooms and rehabilitation facilities.

Council is committed to supporting this terrific organisation and is looking to work with our state and federal counterparts to help achieve RDA’s ultimate vision.

Meet and greet A quick reminder, the next Eumundi and District meet and greet I will be hosting is on 25 September from 10am to 12pm at Eumundi Markets. I hope to see you there!

Pet registration reminder Don’t fur-get to renew your pet registration by 30 September.

Hairdresser Ashlee Collins has moved back into Eumundi village after selling her original salon to start a family four years ago. She has since had her girls and is very excited to be back in business. Ashlee’s assistant may also be a familiar face as Vanessa was Ashlee’s original apprentice. Vanessa has since been working in London gaining experience.

Chamber breakfast summit

Nominate a local hero for Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards Nominations for the 2014 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards are now open.

These awards are a wonderful opportunity to publicly recognise and honour the achievements of citizens who have made an outstanding

Could your small business do with a hand?

Councillor in Division 9 Cr Stephen Robinson

Come and hear from Business Mentors Noosa who are offering a voluntary business mentoring service for small business, with mentors drawn from business operators now retired or semi-retired with two hours to spare a week. These Chamber members offer impartial advice, a fresh perspective and a sounding board for new ideas, help with implementing improvements and suggestions and introductions.

Breakfast summit will be at The Figtree, Memorial Dr on Friday 27 September. Entry is $10 payable at door which includes a breakfast snack and tea and coffee service.

RSVPs emailed by Wednesday 25 September will assist catering. Members and interested small business operators welcome.

Eumundi Chamber of Commerce Inc.

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

Computer Notes

Nathan Woodcock

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Windows 8.1, Microsoft’s “major” update to Windows 8, has been released to manufacturers and will be released to the public next month. But don’t get too excited. It doesn’t address at all what I consider the fundamental flaws in Windows 8, namely the stripped back desktop (with arbitrary and pointless removal of the Start button) and terrible “metro” interface. Here are a couple of reviews that give detail I couldn’t in the space I have. The first one is called “Windows 8.1 Review: New version, same mess” and pretty much sums it up. Read them here: http://tinyurl.com/omccmyr or http:// tinyurl.com/pb274ep Windows 8.1 returns a Start button, but it’s just a link to the awful Metro start screen, which is still infuriatingly difficult to find anything on, particularly computer settings.

Microsoft completely ignored all the complaints about this and went their own, merry, off-course way again. It’s enough to turn you on to a Mac! For Windows 8 users, the best solution still remains third party start buttons like “Classic Shell” which I think is essential. It gives you all the original functionality back so you can quickly and easily find programs, the control panel, printers etc.

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WINERY & BREWERY Proceeds to Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled (RDA) inc.

Sunday 6 October 11.30am Licensed Venue (Please No Byo) Local Draft Beer & Wine Lunch $50 per person Please Book By 27Th September Two courses with complimentary drink on arrival Food by renowned local chef Max Porter Lucky door prize COMMUNITY BUS BOOKINGS PHONE 0488 322 323

Bookings, payment details & further information Email: info@eumundiwinery.com Phone: Robyn or Gerry 54427444 310 Memorial Drive, Eumundi

Gorgeous new spring dinner menu, along with a specials board and tapas on Friday & Saturday nights.

Fully licenced.

Fabulous take-away options available too the best fish & chips!

86 Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 8555 www.thefigtree.net.au

PHIL AND DI’S BISTRO Tuesday night

ENTERTAINMENT Sat 21 Sept Uncle Bobs

Traditional Italian Fare Wednesday night Schnitzels Thursday night Roast - two choices MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON

Jug Band 11.30am BOTTLESHOP Sat 28 Sept Wolf Mail 8pm $20 SPECIALS: Sat 28 Sept Watch AFL Grand Final NOW AVAILABLE Sun 6 Oct Watch NRL Grand Final Imported and Sunshine Coast Brewery Craft Beers Sat 19 Oct Pete Cornelius / Largest wine selection in town Adam Hole / Mark Easton 8pm Accommodation Available: “Cheapest Rates In Town”

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Community News News in brief Rotary is holding a charity golf day for Doonan’s Katie Rose Hospice on Monday 30 September at Nambour Golf Club. $35 per person includes sausage sizzle breakfast with finger food in the club house afterwards. Peter Smith 07 5442 5991 or golf@ cooroyrotary.org.au Permaculture Noosa's next meeting will be held on Thursday 19 September from 7pm.

Meetings are free and open to the public. Members enjoy other benefits: Open Garden tours of permaculture properties, group working bees, a local seed savers network, etc. Tania Coppel 5442 5012 or president@ permaculturenoosa.com.au The next Full Moon Dance; 'Soar like a bird, charge like a bull' will be held on Saturday 21 September. Bands include: The Bird, Bullhorn and acoustic sets from Lydia Golthorpe and Barry Charles. 7pm-12am $25 cash only at the door.

Eumundi District Swimming Club will hold swim nights every Thursday night from Thursday 10 October at 6pm at the Eumundi Aquatic Centre. The nights cater to all age groups and abilities. Races held are suited to all swimmer levels.

Food and drinks available.

Club memberships are now available (Sport Affiliation fees include all insurances). Dolphin Membership for children aged 7 years and under is free. There will be two free club nights for people to come along and try it before signing up.

Raise funds for National Breast Cancer Foundation by walking in pink on Thursday 17 October from 7am. Entrants pay a gold coin donation and dress in pink as they embark on a fun trail around Cooroy. All ages and fitness levels welcome. Entrants receive a Pink Passport and will be entered in a draw to win prizes. Pardons Fruit Mart and IGA, will be providing fruit

and smoothies. After the walk entrants are invited to a Cooroy Rotary breakfast BBQ. Pink Passports will be for sale closer to the date at Cooroy Library and the Butter Factory Arts Centre 5454 9000.

Brendan Galagher will be launching his new album Wine Island on Sat 28 Sept, 7pm at Alfresco Café, 1381 Noosa Eumundi Rd, Eumundi. $20 tickets available at the door.

Pet registration reminder: Renew your pet registration by 30 September. Registration helps council to identify pets if they stray and reunite them quickly with owners. There are several easy payment options, including online payments, phone, or via Australia Post.

Registration is free for cats and dogs under six months and discounts apply for pensioners and for micro-chipped and de-sexed pets.

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

Sunday 22 September and Sunday 29 September 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

EUMUNDI VILLAGE PHARMACY

“Serving the local community for the past 10 years” Services • Prescription and medical advice • Blood Pressure Monitoring Service • Lung function Screening tests • Home Medication Reviews • MedsCheck and Patient Medication Summaries • Medication Packing • National Diabetes Supply Service (NDSS) • Hire Equipment • Passport Photos

Gym Lease Opportunity An exciting opportunity exists to lease our new Gymnasium. All equipment is new and superior quality. Some existing classes! Lease includes all rights for Gymnasium operation and administration support.

Suit energetic, passionate and personable personal trainer!

Please contact Richard 0417 725 545 or Richard@eumundiaquaticcentre.com.au

Pool news:

Kiosk attendant / Pool Lifeguard position Both Senior and Junior roles. Can suit student with some after school and weekend work. Must have RLSSA accreditation or capable of getting same. Contact Richard on 5442 7186

• Baby weighing and advice Tania Watson B.Pharm., MPS, Shop 1, 2-6 Etheridge St Eumundi Tel 5442 8455 • Fax 5442 7077 OPEN 6 DAYS: Mon to Fri 8.30am-5.30pm Sat 8.30am-1.30pm

Memorial Dr Eumundi • Ph 54 7186 • richard@eumundiaquaticcentre.com.au 42

Proud supporter of Eumundi Green

MATT NOAKES, Eumundi Post Office Ph 5442 8202 • Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5.00pm • Sat 9.00am –11.00am

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Wednesday 18 September 2013

Community News Report on ECP Community Walk Ross Clarke

The new signage in the Eumundi Conservation Park was officially opened by Qld Parks & Wildlife Service (P&W) recently, followed by a community walk on the newly signed Geebung Circuit. As part of their comments at the opening, P&W recognised the effort the community has played in making the signage happen and indicated this work had led to an increased focus on the park from P&W. The park has a complex system of trails which in the past has made it difficult to navigate through the park. The new signage makes the trails much more navigable, playing an important role in making the park more accessible

to the community without being concerned about taking a wrong turn. Since the signage has been in place and the park has become more heavily promoted there has been a noticeable lift in visitors to the park whether they be families on a walk, horseriders or mountain bike riders. If you are planning a visit to the park we recommend you visit the P&W webpage on the park (http:// www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/ eumundi-conservation-park/ index.html) and download the map of the park which is the same as the maps in the new orientation shelters at the Wreckers on the Noosa-Eumundi Road, Verrierdale Forest Rd (off Seib Rd) and Allandale Road entrances to the park.

I am currently in discussions with P&W about printing up park orientation flyers and orientation map posters to promote the walk. If any businesses in town would like me to provide them with these flyers please contact me 0419 401 702 or rossclarke@ workrelations.com.au.

Council supports community’s wild dog program Wild dogs are a serious issue and failure to control them can result in livestock losses, attacks on domestic pets and the loss of native fauna. Community Programs Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said Biosecurity Queensland and Council are supporting more than 20 local community groups to undertake a wild dog baiting program. “Landholders have a legislative responsibility to control declared pests on their land and participation in this wild dog baiting program is an effective way to help meet this responsibility,” Cr McKay said.

The baiting program is offered to eligible local area coordination groups at least twice a year to assist landholders with the management of wild dogs and help them to meet their legislative obligations to control them. The upcoming program will run from 16 Sept to 25 Oct across more than 90 private residential properties from Beerburrum to Kin Kin. Cr McKay also said, “As part of

their responsibility, property owners should also ensure pet dogs are fenced at all times and learn and understand how to keep livestock safe,” she said.

Council was recently awarded a $75 000 grant from Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for wild dog management. Residents are encouraged to report wild dog sightings and incidents to council via www.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au/sitePage. cfm?code=contact-council .

Cr McKay said hinterland areas have the most wild dog sightings, however there has been an increase of wild animals reported in the fringe between the urban and rural land throughout SE Qld.

"Residents are encouraged to report wild dog sightings and incidents to council..."

What’s big, fun, different and green?

Come and find out from Friday 27 September, when we throw open the doors of Stage 1 of the rebirth of Eumundi’s Imperial Hotel.

We have breathed new life into the upstairs veranda bar/restaurant, function room and boardroom.

2 new pool tables on the veranda Great vibe Exciting new menu 80 Memorial Drive Eumundi Ph: 5442 8303 Wednesday 18 September 2013

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Your Say Thank you clients Always Hair and Beauty would like to thank all their clients for coming to the salon for the last two and a half years as we have now closed the salon. We have enjoyed many laughs and special times with our clients. I will be working from home and also available for mobile hairdressing, and would still love to look after all your hair needs.

Contact Lisa 0411685329.

Thank you for signing our petition Two days before the Federal election was called, the Rudd Government announced major changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) that will have a serious impact on local community pharmacies.

These changes were done without consultation, and although saving money for taxpayers, they will also have the unintended consequence of reducing the bottom line of the average pharmacy by about $30,000 a year. This is in addition to a $60,000 impact from the pre-existing arrangements. There is currently a five year formal Pharmacy Agreement which is meant to

deliver certainty for pharmacy businesses, however this has now been breached. Under that Agreement, sharp price drops were already scheduled to occur and have been occurring, saving taxpayers billions of dollars. The pre-election surprise announcement may push many pharmacies over the tipping point. Pharmacists have supported the implementation of PBS Reform and the price disclosure mechanism since it was introduced more than five years ago. Pharmacists understand the need for the PBS to be sustainable and affordable for the Government, and for taxpayers to purchase medicines for the PBS at the best possible price. This decrease in revenue accompanied with increasing overheads will result in decreased services including many that are provided at no cost to consumers. Other potential effects are a reduction in staff hours and reduced opening hours or in some cases pharmacy closures. There are more than 400 rural and remote Australian communities that have only one pharmacy. The people in these towns risk completely losing access to PBS medicines as well as the range of services and community

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support provided by their only local pharmacy. The staff at Eumundi Village Pharmacy would like to thank all those customers who have signed our in-store petition over the past month. We appreciate the support that has been shown, and we hope that the incoming government will re-assess the proposed changes to ensure the future stability of community pharmacy.

Tania Watson, Pharmacist

Eumundi beautician has new home I would like to let all of my clients know that I have relocated my business to 3A Cook St, Eumundi - opposite the school. I have been the resident beauty specialist at Always Hair & Beauty for the last three years. I use local organic products; Luce & Essentials of Australia. I have 25 years experience and provide a very professional, individual service. I have undertaken lots of extra training throughout my career so can give the best results to clients. I looks forward to the opportunity of looking after your beauty needs.

Regards Gina

SERVICES & NOTICES Weekend minder for your house, kids, pets, garden, horses. Light cleaning. Sue: 0418976372 ...........................................................

Alterations and dressmaking Karyn 0457 232 628 ...........................................................

This year’s Eumundi Agricultural Show is on Saturday 28 September, 8am sharp at the Eumundi Showgrounds, Black Stump Rd. Extra ridden and breed classes have been added to this year’s program. Also check show program for additional classes added to the Horticultural and Arts sections. Programs can be requested via email from Rick Templeton rick.templeton@bigpond.com. ...........................................................

Starry nights’ 1st Eumundi outdoor movie is screening Saturday 21 from 6.30pm-ish at the amphitheatre. The Lion King is a Forget Me Not Children’s Home fundraiser. www.starrynights.com.au $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.

New Services at Discover Eumundi Need photocopying, scanning, laminating or simple printing done? We have a new whiz bang photocopier, replacing our slightly less whiz bang one... Drop in and get a rates leaflet - our pricing is very reasonable.

Most copying can be done on the spot but some will need to be left for a few hours or possibly a couple of days... Please phone to discuss if you need a job in a hurry,!

We can do printing and photocopying in colour and black and white from paper to 300gsm thick card, and double sided too.

Don't forget we have a JP at the centre on Saturday from 9am to 10.30am. This is a free service by four fabulous local JPs who take it in turns. They may suggest a small donation in box as you leave...

PS follow us on Facebook - www.fb.com/DiscoverEumundi

Corner Gridley & Memorial Dr • Ph 5442 8762 Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm Sat 9am to 3pm • Sun 10am to 2pm

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Proudly supported by Eumundi & District Historical Association Wednesday 18 September 2013

Eumundi Arts Indee Theatre John Burls

Literary gardening Judith Pattison

Next Friday at The Independent, Eumundi is the opening night of the wonderful children’s classic The Wind in the Willows (The Big

Although I am not much of a gardener myself I am inspired by interesting and beautiful gardens. The enthusiasm of good gardeners - those whose love and skill shows in their handiwork - has sometimes deluded me into buying plants, tools and especially those wonderful books. Sadly, the plants either quietly disappear or eventually have to be put out of their misery. The tools hide themselves in shame, leaving only the books and the question: can you be a gardener if you only read about it? I am especially tempted to torture plants in Spring. Anything seems possible then.

Adventures of Mr Toad).

It features Debbie Pitura as the incorrigible Mr Toad, Keith Souter as Flash Harry and doubling as the Judge, Ruth Montgomery as Ellery the Personal Elf, plus members of the Indee Young Players, as Ratty, Mole, Badger, the Bunny Family, Mr Plod and the very funny Weasel Gang.

It is a musical adventure with a load of laughs and the perfect way to spend part of the school holidays. The good news is that The Indee has kept ticket prices at the same low level as past years. All tickets for all ages are $12 and there are even more savings with a $40 family pass (two adults and two children, a discount of $8). Remember too, for the under 12s there is free popcorn.

The Wind in the Willows will be a great family outing; if you are a grandparent it is the ideal way to give the grandkids a treat. Book ahead to make sure of your seats (it is all table seating). The coffee shop/ snack bar will have soft drinks, food, tea and coffee. All drinks and snacks purchased at the coffee shop can be taken into the auditorium. Sorry no BYO. The Wind in the Willows will be on at:

5pm Friday 27 September 4pm Saturday 28 September 11am Sunday 29 September 4pm Saturday 5 October 3pm Sunday 6 October.

Book on 5472 8200 or at www.eumundilivetheatre.com

September-Oc tober school holiday season

The Wind in the Willows; The Big Adventures of Mr Toad. As usual

with our children’s shows the ticket price will remain low at just $12 all ages, or a further saving of $8 with the purchase of a family ticket (two adults, two children, at just $40).

Dates are 27, 28, 29 September and 5, 6 October.

5472 8200 or book online www.eumundilivetheatre.com

With the weather saying give it another try, I went to Berkelouw books in Eumundi and asked for their most recommended and popular gardening books. Manager Amanda Isler said, “Anything on permaculture, native plants and organic gardening is very popular here. Noosa Native Plants – if you don’t have it already - published locally by Noosa Integrated Catchment - is a great resource.”

Kylie Roache-Doherty, who works at Berkelouws, filled the counter with a colourful selection of popular titles from the gardening section: Smart Permaculture Design by Jenny Allen, Self Suff iciency by Liz Wright, The Permaculture Home Garden by Linda Woodrow. Kylie especially recommended Birdscaping by George Adams, “With its beautiful photographs and practical information on what natives to plant to attract birds to your garden, it’s been a popular gift idea.” The Practical Australian Gardener by Peter Cundall from the ABC Gardening program is another favourite. She also recommended books from the extensive second hand section, “It’s constantly being added to but you need to keep an eye out as popular and hard-toget titles don’t last long. Anything by Bill Mollison on permaculture and any organic gardening titles go very quickly.”

The books are hard to resist, especially the beautiful Birdscaping.

I might just have to remain a literary rather than a literal gardener.

In the spirit of Spring possibilities Berkelouw Books is offering a 20 per cent discount on gardening books. Just present a copy of this Eumundi Green article to claim the discount.

Sunday afternoon

LIVE AT THE BOHO SHOTGUN SHACK

Shotgun Shack are an acoustic rock duo based on the Sunshine Coast. Their high energy stripped back brand of music with its infectious combination of driving rhythms vocal harmonies and clever guitar work is sure to get any crowd jumping.

2pm Sunday 22 September

MO SWAGGER – TRIO

The Mo Swagger Trio - charm us with their uplifting mix of R&B soul and pop.

A Sunny Coast delight, so bring your toe tapping spirit, it will be a gig to remember!

Ellery the Personal Elf delivers a pie in the face to Judge Willows.

2pm Sunday 29 September

2pm every Sunday 69 Memorial Dr, Eumundi

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Schools and community kids Steiner artists excel Frank Wilkie Class 8 student Jimmy Miles crafted birds’ wings, crab shells, fabric, machine parts, leather and other materials into sculptures as part of the Noosa Pengari Steiner School students’ annual Class 8 project, displayed this week. In a series of works that rival many seen at national art galleries, Jimmy also photographed his sculptures for a multi-media presentation.

Other works were equally impressive.

Fellow student Callum Matthews spent 200 hours fashioning a traditional hollow surfboard using paulownia and balsa wood. Molly Cunnane created an enlargement in pastel of one of Leonardo Da Vinci’s angels.

The Magnificent Time of Arts in Action Alexander McDonald, Year 6, ESS Ignite English Arts in Action is an event much anticipated by Eumundi State School students. The idea originally came from the P&C thought of auctioning off art instead of having a fete and evolved from there.

Arts in Action’s purpose is to create happy memories for students to look back to and smile about – and it is doing the job quite well indeed! The theme this year was all about things that make you happy and was possibly the happiest Arts in Action yet! To some people the art trail is the best part of Arts in Action. This is when the students visit other classrooms to see the magnificent arts and craft displays. The main fundraiser for Arts in Action is the art auction where each class produces an art piece to be sold. 2CP’s art piece - an incredibly artistic table - raised the most money, selling for a whopping $700! All money raised benefits the students of the school. Thanks for your support Eumundi!

Sheila Caskey restored flood-damaged furniture. Poppy Dunn built an electric guitar from red cedar wood and James Kelly, Tenai Quinn and Sophie Miller wrote, recorded and launched their own original music CDs. Bella Scott worked with a local screen printer to create her own range of t-shirts. Celeste Cameron created a photographic record and a clay wallaby after working at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre on Noosa-Eumundi Road. Other students made computers, documentaries, cookbooks, surfing edits, skateboards and a free energy device that runs on magnets.

The Class 8 project, a rite of passage for Australian Steiner school students, requires them to find and work with a mentor to create an artefact of their choice over a six month period and present them to the community. Noosa Steiner School’s inaugural Class 12 graduates went through a similar process last year, presenting their works to a panel of university lecturers, who were impressed with the resourcefulness, integrity and range of skills displayed by the students.

Call for ideas to prevent child abuse in out-of-home care.

The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse today released its fourth issues paper and is requesting the public share ideas and expertise on the best ways to prevent the sexual abuse of children living in out-of-home care (OOHC). Outof-home care includes arrangements by an agency for foster care, relative or kinship care, family group homes, residential care and independent living arrangements. Royal Commission CEO Janette Dines said, "The Royal Commission is interested in strategies that will keep children in care safe from sexual abuse and in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of current models of oversight of outof-home care practices.”

"We invite interested individuals, government and non-government organisations to tell us what they believe makes out-of-home care safe and what are appropriate responses where a child has been sexually abused," Ms Dines said. Submissions close 8 November.

The Royal Commission intends to hold a public forum into the matters raised in the issues paper in 2014. The submissions received will help to determine the agenda. The issues paper is available on the Commission’s website at www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au.

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Schools and community kids GSLC come out on top at mind tournament Twin Tales Kids Book Club at Berkelouw Eumundi Not one but three Good Shepherd Lutheran College Tournament of the Minds (TOM) teams won the State Finals on Sunday in Brisbane and will now be heading to Canberra to represent Queensland at the Australasian-Pacific Finals in October.

Of the five Good Shepherd teams that made the State Finals three achieved first place – Primary Social Science, Primary Language Literature and Secondary Language Literature – with the Secondary Social Science team receiving honours.

TOM is a non-profit organisation that has been running challenges for students with a passion for learning and problem solving

Storytelling with activities (2-7 years) & Book Club (7-12 years) Older children please register your interest or come along if you would like to create a group.

Last Sunday morning of each month at 10.30am

for over 25 years. The aim of the TOM competition is to enhance the potential of our youth by developing diverse skills, enterprise, time management, and the discipline to work collaboratively within a challenging and competitive environment. www.tom.edu.au/

Eumundi & District Community Assn Inc

Keeping the reins for another year

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Next meeting: Sunday 29 Sept 10.30am GUEST author: Chris Collin of Funky Chicken www.funkybooks.com.au You can also MEET Funky Chicken author on Wed 25 September 9am – 2pm outside Berkelouw.

7 days a week 87 Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 8366 www.berkelouw.com.au

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Well done our 2013 Eumundi netball teams!

Two of the three Eumundi teams in the district competition won the grand final in their division.

As sponsor of team uniforms for the teams, EDCA salutes the talent and sportsmanship of the players and the dedication of coaches and managers. Congratulations on a great season.

At last week’s AGM, Adrian Combes was re-elected president for another year, Cherrie Orr as vice-president and Lainie Adams as secretary/treasurer with Louis Formosa and Cherrie Orr again the director nominees for Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Ltd (ECCO).

Trophy gatherers with coaches and EDCA president Adrian Combes at the presentation wrap-up at the amphitheatre.

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

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Eumundi Food Festival report: A trip along the range to the Maleny Real Food Festival Words: Alice Jones Photos: Alain Bouvier There is nothing quite like the fresh air, and clear blue sky of a day in Maleny in springtime especially when the air is filled with the smell of fresh coffee, crispy Asian spring rolls and Burmese delicacies!

From the moment we entered Maleny’s green showground, our senses were overrun with yummy food smells, the dulcet tones of local muso’s, lambs bleating and the excited squeals from kids in the makeshift mini farmyard. Children clamber over hay bales and play with Kids (the baby goat kind), ducklings, guinea pigs and chooks while parents graze from plates of the incredible delicacies on offer: cheese from Maleny dairy, incredible raw food and vegan treats from Ground; Kind Living Café (whose dairy-free strawberry cheesecake blew my mind) and Wholefoods Provisions (you have to try the amazing raw Sprout Spread Raw Hommus!). As the sun moved

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NOTIFICATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WHEN: Friday, 11 October TIME:

5.30pm to 6.30pm

VENUE: CWA Hall, Memorial Drive, Eumundi CONTACT: Kerrie Bryant-Adams, Executive Officer - 0402 215 560

higher and the ice cream queues grew, we headed indoors to the demonstration shed where Chef Laurent wowed us in by bravely creating a Croquembouche on stage, whilst cracking jokes and telling the salivating audience about his early life as an apprentice pastry chef in Paris.

Our wonderful Eumundi Markets were represented with manager Pete Homan holding the fort with a cross section of the treats we lucky locals have on offer every week. The top shed was filled with local growers, including our favourite Eumundi farms, who offered tastings of jams, jellies, Feijoa Balsamic glazes, Avocado oils and home grown herbal teas.

Overall, the Real Food Fest was a stunning celebration of the abundance of fresh, local, inventive food that we are lucky enough to have in our delicious hinterland food bowl, and was well worth the trip up the range.

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Health and Lifestyle The Four Rs Assisi Chant Reduce, Reuse and Recycle are all concepts we are quite familiar with and I have to say that to my great delight Repurposing is experiencing a great resurgence in popularity.

Perhaps the old Depression mindset that came heavily in the era of 'mend and make do' has made way for a newer approach, one that comes from choice and consciousness not circumstance and scarcity.

Not only have vintage and shabby-chic become 'on trend' but it also appears that giving something new life is

truly being embraced. It is second nature that we now rinse our recyclables in the dirty dish water at the end of the night and pop them in the yellow-lidded bin, we separate our food scraps and have a compost bin, a worm farm or hungry chooks to dispose of them and the drought that encouraged our state government to want to dam our prime grazing land has etched water consciousness into our psyches. We are doing all we can with the 'new' resources we have but what about all that 'stuff' that already exists?

The 'stuff' that our precious resources have already been burned to produce, transport, sell and build? Our lives and environments are filled with things that can be reused not just for their original purpose but also to be re-purposed into something altogether different.

Often all that is required is a little thinking 'out of the box' to come up with a new use for something that has finished serving its original purpose.

Once you start doing this it becomes easier and easier. It is an exciting challenge; you find yourself looking at even the

most mundane of objects in a whole new light.

Some obvious choices are to use an old bathtub as a fish or frog pond and an upturned milk crate with a cushion on it for impromptu seating. How about using a laundry basket in a trolley as a stand-in dish drainer when you have too many dishes for the draining board? Your Christmas lights wrapped into a glowing wreath to brighten up the whole year? An old filing cabinet in your garden shed for tools or in your outdoor kitchen or BBQ area?

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Health and Lifestyle Ticks: Bite symptoms, Removal, Treatment of Bites and Prevention Tania Watson, pharmacist Ticks bites are a common problem and are usually more prevalent in Spring and early Summer when humidity increases and temperatures warm. It is usually the female adult that causes the most bites as the male dies after mating.

Unfortunately, the tick bite is usually painless and remains that way even after the tick stops the blood meal and falls off the skin. Later the bite site may develop itching, burning, redness, and rarely, localised intense pain (some soft tick bites) in some individuals. A few people may be sensitive or allergic to tick bites (tick saliva secretions) and develop a rash, shortness of breath, swelling, numbness or paralysis.

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Or a bedside lamp hung over a worktable in a dark corner?

These are just a few of the ideas I have come up with and I am always on the hunt for other ways to rescue another article from landfill and save myself money at the same time. If we take the time to think about the amount of energy that has

already been expended to produce the goods around us perhaps we can be reunited with the pleasure that is inherent in the creative process undergone when we turn something old into something new? I encourage you to start bringing this idea into your home and begin making your life more Re-purposeful.

Health Matters September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Prostate cancer is more common in men more than 50 years old and younger men with a family history of prostate cancer. Approximately 1 in 11 men will have been diagnosed with prostate cancer by the age of 70 years. Screening is available to help identify abnormalities of the prostate.

If you are a male 50 years or over or have a family history of prostate cancer, or a sudden onset of urinary symptoms, please make an appointment to see one of our GPs. For more information on prostate cancer visit: www.prostate.org.au/articleLive/ We extend our thanks to Dr Carlos Sanchez for his senior GP role at our Centre from opening date in May 2011 until now. His dedication and skills have helped shape a medical centre to be proud of. Carlos is taking leave to return to Spain and will then pursue a posting to further his interests in nutritional medicine.

Carlos says, “I have very much enjoyed the two years in Eumundi developing the centre and providing community care”.

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The key treatment of tick bites is prompt and complete removal of the tick. Use fine tipped tweezers and grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible. Gently pull the tick straight out with steady pressure.

Alternatively a tick may be removed using the knot method. Make a loose half-hitch in a thread, such as a piece of dental floss. The open knot is slipped over the tick as close as possible to the skin and then pulled taut. If you have difficulty removing all parts of the tick seek medical attention. Other methods of removal, involving irritants such as kerosene or a hot match, are not recommended. Once removed follow general first aid for bites and stings:  Wash with soap and water and apply an antiseptic if available.  Apply an icepack to reduce local pain and swelling.  Pain relief may be required e.g. paracetamol or an antihistamine (to reduce swelling, redness and itch).  The patient should seek medical advice if they develop any other symptoms or signs of infection.

Although most tick bites do not transmit pathogens, some bites do. There has been much controversy as to whether a bacterial pathogen Borrelia, which causes Lyme disease, can be contracted in Australia. Some doctors and health authorities believe it can while others are adamant that it cannot . Until the controversy is resolved patients with suspected Lyme-like disease should be treated with an appropriate course of antibiotics. Early symptoms of Lyme disease occur in the first four weeks after a tick bite and may include a rash or red patch that gradually expands over several days. It may grow quite large (up to 50mm or more in diameter). It can be difficult to distinguish from an allergic reaction at the site of the bite. Allergic rashes usually occur within 48 hours of the bite and then fade. However, with Lyme disease the rash usually appears after a delay of 48 hours following the tick bite and gets bigger over a few days or weeks. As it expands it often has a 'target' or 'bullseye' appearance, clearing in the middle with a more obvious red edge.

Other symptoms may include flu-like illness, fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue, aching muscles and joints. Preventative measures to avoid tick bites include: using an insect repellant containing diethyltoluamide (DEET) before going into tick infested areas; wearing light coloured clothing including long pants tucked into socks, long sleeved shirts and wide-brimmed hats.

Also, after returning from a tick area, a thorough check of the body for all members of the party (especially children) for ticks, paying particular attention to the back of the head and neck, groin, armpits and backs of the knees.

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Environment and Outdoors Life on a better ridge – the value of vetiver Claudette Betteridge

A great green idea becomes reality

You would never know just from looking at these large clumping rigid grasses that they hold so much value! Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) has many and varied uses and grows superbly in our local climate.

A native to India, vetiver is grown commercially and domestically in tropical countries around the world.

On our better ridge we mainly use vetiver as a hedge plant around garden beds and for erosion control on the slopes of the property.

Because of their deep roots (which can grow from 3-5m down) vetiver is very effective at slowing down water and minimizing soil erosion.

In fact, this plant is so good at water and soil conservation there is a recognized ‘Vetiver System’ in which the plants are grown closely together in hedgerows to form a thick barrier of grass above and roots below the ground which slow down flood waters and high rainfall runoff, preserving precious top soil.

One of the most delightful things about working with vetiver, and another fragrant reminder of Spring, is the scent of the roots. As this species grows in clumps and requires stems to be cut or teased apart for separation and propagation there is ample opportunity to experience their deeply sweet and heady aroma. As a “scent-ual” person I was not surprised to learn that 90 per cent of all Western perfumes rely on vetiver for their base.

At this time of year we dig out the biggest clumps and divide them for planting as single stems. If we have the need or the room they are planted directly into their final position, if not, we pot them up for later, letting their roots become strong and well established in the sun.

A good point to note is that if their position is too shady their roots will not grow very deep or strong.

In line with the core philosophy on a better ridge this one simple grass serves many purposes. The cut grass can be made into twine and thatching to put on a frame over young seedlings while they become sun-hardy and used as mulch or livestock feed. In India matting is often made of the roots and hung over windows or in doorways during the hottest months and misted with water to cool and fragrance the air. However, around here both the roots and the grass are made into beautiful and practical baskets for daily life.

Fences have gone up, trees have come down, earth moving machines have come in, land has been cleared - an idea has become a reality. Passionate about permaculture and the environment, Eumundi State School (ESS) teacher Jon Gemmell had an idea that he felt could benefit his students. During November 2011, after several grant applications, Mr Gemmell was successful in securing a grant for the school worth $250 000. The grant has been used to purchase a new building that will let all classes experience a unique learning environment where the goal is to teach science and open kid’s eyes to the world around them. This classroom will also teach how to build and look after soils, grow food to cook in the building’s kitchen and, most importantly, to find out greens are delicious to eat!

ESS Jessica Creevey, year 4 and Ebony Lindner, year 5, ESS Ignite English

Mr Gemmell’s idea was to convert this site to a place for the students to learn about Science, in particular, learning about gardens, growing food for themselves and cooking and preparing their own food.

September 13 was an exciting day for ESS as the new building had finally arrived. The building will also benefit the community by bringing market people around the gardens and demonstrating how to utilise a very hard space to grow things in

Wallum Wonderland Christine Tainsh The Sunshine Coast Wildflower Festival, sponsored by the Regional Council, kicked off last weekend with two walks showcasing the very special nature that is Lake Weyba’s wallum wonderland.

After a long 18 months in the planning process, the site was finally cleared for the exciting arrival of the new building.

The next Walk on Weyba will be held on Sunday 13 October at 8am, 251 Eumarella Rd, Weyba Downs – follow the signs.

The new science building will contain live animals, as well as, microscopes, modern digital technology and a kitchen where students can come and learn about cooking and preparing food.

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Environment and Outdoors A school, a market stall and worms Roxy Blin, Year 6 and Amelia Cettou, Year 7, ESS Ignite English Where can you get a product that helps reduce the carbon footprint, helps the environment, is produced locally, assist the Eumundi Markets in waste reduction and benefits the students of Eumundi State School? A visit to the Worm Wizz stall at the Eumundi Markets will provide the answer.

In 2009 a worm farm was established at Eumundi State School in conjunction with Eumundi Markets and Worms DownUnder (manufacturers of worm farms and composting systems on the Sunshine Coast).

Initially a 2000 litre system was installed at the school. After one year the system was performing so efficiently that the capacity was doubled to an overall 4000 litres.

The student council at Eumundi State School has utilised the by-product of the worm systems to create a product that they call Worm Wizz Worm Wizz is drained from the holding tanks creating a bottle of micro rich vermi liquid which is used to enhance soil quality. This is then brought down to the Eumundi Markets every Wednesday and sold to

the public.

The Eumundi Markets and Eumundi State School has a goal to reduce their carbon footprint and to improve the way they treat the environment. The aim of the Eumundi Markets is to become one of the greenest markets in the world. This is being achieved through much of the compostable waste from the Eumundi Markets being delivered to the school’s worm farm every week.

Through the generosity of the Eumundi Markets, the school has been able to create a product to benefit the markets, the students at Eumundi State School and the environment. Another, not so educational benefit is that the kids love to get their hands into the worm tanks.

New Garden on show Jatlen Park at 72 Winston South Rd, Palmwoods has lovely low hedges, and vine-covered arches divide this contemporary park-like garden into different areas, while allowing an expansive view of the whole garden and the borrowed landscape at all times. Lunches and light refreshments available and plants for sale. $7 (under 18 free) with proceeds going to Aislinn Healy’s work with children in Tanzania. www.opengarden.org.au

SHOW SOME DAMN RESPECT! Ian Poad, First Officer, Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade 0408 656 999

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I have never coped well with idiots, and recent weeks have been full of

them. It’s relatively easy to ignore the “entry-level” idiots, who block 

driveways, throw cigarette butts, and seem impervious to anything  happening beyond their car interiors. 

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It‘s much harder to ignore the “high-end” idiots whose impatience  and lack of basic driving skill puts fire fighters' safety at risk.   So, to all those drivers who ignored the police signal to slow down  passing the fire on the Bruce Highway recently, and in particular the driver who actually “clipped” the Eumundi Appliance; show some damn  respect and slow down.

 Now to the “designer-brand” idiots: Those BBQ attendees who, fuelled  with enough chardonnay, feel entitled to pass judgement on absolutely  everything. 

I heard the term “Dad’s Army” used recently in relation to both the

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Environment and Outdoors

Image of mature, winged insect courtesy Jeff Wright, Qld Museum.

The ferocious Antlions Kon Hepers

If you look carefully where there are areas of dry sand – but not on the beach – you might see what look like little craters about 40 mm across and up to 20 mm deep. The sides of the craters are smooth and in any type of sand are all at the same angle sloping inwards.

This is known as the Angle of Rest: it just balances gravity and friction. If the slopes were any steeper they would collapse; if less steep, they would not work as the intended trap.

What sets the trap and lives in

the little hole at the base of the cone is a most vicious creature, only about 5 mm long, the size of a match head.

After hatching from an egg laid in the sand it has dug the crater by backing into the surface, throwing excess sand out with its head. Then it sits in ambush and waits. Any unlucky insect, usually an ant, that crawls onto the edge or side of the slope is unable to climb out again and slides down into the cone of death where it is immediately seized by the

monster’s ferocious pincers. In quick time it has been sucked dry and its exoskeleton thrown out of the trap. Another victim of the Antlion!

Studies have shown that the traps are more successful when made in fine sand and the denser the population of antlions the smaller are the traps. Also, the bigger the trap, the better it works.

Nothing works perfectly and some ants do manage to climb back out of the crater. But not many!

The antlion has a strategy to deal with that. As the ant starts to climb up the steep side the antlion flicks sand on and above the ant. The sand rolls down the slope again bringing the ant with it. We have noticed too that when a wandering ant comes to the rim of a crater it usually does not sense danger and back off but seems to have a deathwish, intent on running down the slope. When two or more ants fall into the crater, usually all except the first one get away.

We swear we’ve seen an ant push another one in. We have also seen an antlion flick sand into another one’s trap.

Surprisingly, the blood-thirsty little killers in the sand are the larvae of a beautiful winged creature, the Antlion Lacewing, somewhat like a delicate little

brown dragonfly. The veined, clear wings of about a 50 mm span are longer than the body (unlike dragonflies) and when folded cover the insect’s body like a tent. Mainly nocturnal and attracted to light, the lacewing’s flight is slow and of short duration. Like other insects of that group they go through a larval stage, then they pupate, before metamorphosing into the flying adult. The species described here is the Common Brown Lacewing, Myrmeleon acer.

Antlions, beside their ferocity, have another claim to fame; the larvae, unlike any other creatures, do not have an … um….bottom. They store their waste matter until at the end of the pupa stage it is cast off with the other pupa remnants.

Nobody, even the Queensland Museum has a photo of the pupae but the larvae encase themselves in a little ball of silk covered with grains of sand. The fully fledged Myrmeleon adults emerge from these cases.

There are many species in the Myrmeleon family. They are all carnivorous; some actively stalk other insects but only a few build the sand-traps. We think they are the most interesting ones and as usual when we study ferocious little creatures we are so glad that they are not bigger.

Tick warning for pets Dawn Herd, Walkabout Vet There has been a flush of paralysis tick cases in the last month and I would like to remind pet owners to be vigilant. Check your pets daily for ticks and if you are unsure contact a local vet for advice.

Early signs your pet may be suffering from tick paralysis include vomiting, coughing, retching and becoming weak in the hind limbs - which progresses to paralysis.

The Great Noosa Trail Walk The three day Great Noosa Trail Walk showcases the Noosa hinterland on 5, 6 and 7 October.

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Gardening Lemon Balm Annie Wilson

ECCO community services

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Lemon balm (Melissa off icinalis) is my favourite garden herb. It has a number of culinary uses, it may be steeped in herb tea, added to fruit punch, or used in desserts and salads. The reason I really love lemon balm is because its aroma evokes childhood memories of my dear grandmama's favourite lemon sherbet sweets. Every time I crush a leaf I am whisked back to the 1970s when my brothers and I were each allowed one of the face-puckering treats from her special sweet dish.

Lemon balm grows easily from seeds or cuttings. It readily self-seeds and may become a nuisance if not checked as it likes to spread in a similar way to common mint.

Lemon balm will grow in full sun or part-shade. It is shallow-rooted so needs water when the weather is hot and dry but prefers soil that drains well. Our plant grows well on a north-facing slope under the drip-line of a small magnolia tree. Seed can be sown directly where it is to grow. Plant shallowly once the ground starts to warm up in Spring. If flower stalks appear cut them back to prevent flowering or you will end up with seedlings popping up everywhere.

Good things come to those that wait… and wait… and wait Matt Popplewell Pineapples are not only fun to try growing but essentially a very easy plant to grow, particularly in our warm climate. The only blemish if you try and grow them from the cut tops of shop pineapples is you may have to wait two years before tasting any gorgeous juicy fruit. Pineapples can be made via two methods. The first mentioned above, involves simply cutting the stalk of the fruit off just below the point where the fruit meets the leaves. Commercially the plants are created from suckers, or slips, which fruit considerably earlier. But let’s focus on the common, fun method of planting the top. Having removed the top of the fruit, take off all the lower leaves leaving the white stem exposed for a couple of cms. Many people simply plant this in damp soil. I prefer to place it in a jam jar of water first for at least a week until there are visible roots on the stem. Then plant gently in some good potting mix in a pot, taking care not to damage the new roots you have made and support by gently firming the soil around the planted base. I suggest you then place the plant in a tray of water you keep filled so the soil within the pineapple takes up what it wants from the bottom and the pineapple roots grow in search of the moisture in the lower levels of the soil. Full sun and minimal care is all that’s left to do… oh and prepare the thin pizza base with some ham for the impending rise of the new pineapple through the middle of the rooted stalk. Just wait 24 months until you make the dough!

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Volunteer Eumundi community bus driver Richard Lennings with some of the enthusiastic participants in the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) program at Doonan’s House with No Steps.

The bus was provided free of charge to carry groups of Noosa High School students from the main venue to the area where braking distance demonstrations were held. Six groups were transported as part of the RYDA program. Four local Rotary clubs combine to conduct the program that targets the attitudes and awareness of 16-18 year old drivers and their passengers. The program includes six interactive sessions delivered to small student groups covering topics such as hazard perception, distraction management, vehicle safety, stopping distance, fatigue and experiences of a crash survivor.

Hot Ginger raising convention funds Welcome to Hot Ginger Chorus who have joined the community roster for car parking.

Hot Ginger is a women’s a cappella chorus who are raising funds to sing at a national women’s barbershop convention in Sydney in 2014. The community chorus practice on Wednesday nights at Maroochydore CWA Hall and welcome new members. More information: www.hotgingerchorus.org.au. Car parking Co-ordinator Richard Thurbon (0409 280 775) is keen to hear from other groups who may have an interest in joining the roster.

Car park lucky draw Car parking stalwart Patricia Chapman with August’s winning ticket for a $50 market shopping voucher. Lucky winner was Kerry Morris of Capalaba. Patricia is one of the “Dad’s Army” back up volunteer crew for the car parking, filling in in busy times and backing up for charities who need a hand to meet their car parking service commitment. Take a bow, Patricia!

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Readers’ Photos

Eumundi Sunshine

Assis Chant

Assis Chant

Brent Ireland

Pear flowers. Lyndall Friend

Nectarine in flower. Lyndall Friend.

Balloon landing on Seib Road just after 7am. Michelle Shaw, Eumundi.

Eumundi sunshine Over the next couple of months Eumundi Green would love you to capture Spring/Summer in our beautiful part of the world; whether it’s a view, animals, an event – or perhaps a friend or family member enjoying the sunshine! Send your high resolution photos and a caption to editor@eumundigreen.com.au and we may print them in the magazine. Happy snapping!

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Eumundi abroad Street food Fran Maguire

How do you like the idea of picking “free” veggies and herbs while you browse Eumundi’s shops and cafes? Well, that is exactly what people in Hoylake, a small coastal town in the northwest of England, can do along their local streets.

Hoylake Allotments, a community association, has taken on an idea from Todmorden in Yorkshire – Incredible Edible - the

aim being to use spare land to enable people to grow food for the community.

The association states it wants to: grow healthy food; grow food on unused land; cut “food miles”; share the food we grow; bring the community together through a shared endeavour.

Pots and planters can be found along Hoylake’s main street, in front of businesses, outside the railway station and in people’s front gardens.

Passers-by are invited to help themselves to the produce when it is ready, sometimes with hints on how to use the herbs and a bit of guidance on when to pick.

I did – walking back to a friend’s house during a visit I picked a handful of chives and parsley to

add to that night’s dinner.

How does this work? The community association raises funds each year to buy seeds, compost and pots as needed and local businesses chip in with supplies. The local rail network donated planters while residents and property owners offered growing space. Volunteers from the allotments association and community members plant and tend the planters through summer.

As part of the scheme locals who cannot manage their own garden are invited to create an IEH (Incredible Edible Hoylake) Garden Zone by inviting someone with more time or energy to tend part of their garden; “big garden” and “small garden” people are put

in touch with each other to share their space. This is similar to UK national scheme called Grow Zones, “equipping people to use the power of community to grow fruit and vegetables in their own gardens” www.growzones.com.

Does the scheme encounter any problems or abuse or people taking all of the crops?

They say no and to me it certainly did not look like that was the case. In fact, if anything it looked under-harvested.

So how about it Eumundi?

While we continue to wait for our community garden to get under way? It would certainly be sustainable street-scaping. www.incredible-edibletodmorden.co.uk

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The Glass of Milk One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door.

Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”

“You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Mother has taught us never to accept payment for a kindness.”

He replied, “Then I, Howard Kelly thank you from my heart.”

As the boy left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in God and man was stronger also. He had been ready to give up and quit.

Year’s later that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled.

They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease. One of these specialists was Howard. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room. Dressed in his doctors gown he went in to see her. He recognised her at once. He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to the case.

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It is amazing how something so small as a glass of milk can have such power attached to it.

To the girl, the milk had no real value, although her attitude in giving it meant EVERYTHING to the boy. Sometimes it is these small blessings we can bestow on strangers or friends, even though we have no idea of their impact, that can change their lives forever.

In our lives we have a choice each day as to how we act. We can decide to be generous or selfish, kind or mean, helpful or not. We can look out for others first or ourselves. We can stop to pick up the Twisties packet (that is not ours) on the ground or just continue by.

We can ask the question, “Who needs help today?” “What could I do to make their day easier?” It may just be carrying the groceries to an elderly persons car because for you, it is of little consequence. Or offering to help take their rubbish to the tip just because you are going yourself. It might be inviting someone over for a nice dinner when you know they are doing it tough and living simple.

They are all choices. In most cases they will cost us little or nothing but occasionally, they may change someones life forever!

Cheers, Jonathan.

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After a long struggle, the battle was won and the specialist requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room. She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side of the bill. She read the following words: “Paid in full with one glass of milk.”

And it was signed, Dr. Howard Kelly.

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