Eumundi Green issue 187 - 23 Jan 2014

Issue 187 – Thursday 23 January 2014

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Community Diary Friday 24 January Chamber breakfast meeting 7.15am Berkelouw Café Memorial Dr

Happy New Year hinterland community. My resolution this year is to remember why we live here and not in a city; to go for more bush and beach walks, let the creative juices flow more, spend more time on the veranda with friends, stare at the trees, mountains, cows, chickens, kids and sometimes… to just… be… still. Oh yeah, and eat healthier and get fit.

If this year you’re interested in getting involved in Eumundi Green production, or have an interest or skill you’d like to write about for our readers, then send me an email.

It’s always great to get your letters.

Not only are you sharing your thoughts with other readers but our councillors, politicians, commitees and groups read the Green too to find out what is important to locals.

So if you want to see change, the first place to start can be here!

Remember, this magazine is your community voice.

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Sunday 26 January Australia Day awards & breakfast 9.30am Eumundi Aquatic Centre Memorial Dr Sunday 26 January Eumundi Live 1pm Amphitheatre Memorial Dr Monday 27 January Australia Day holiday

 No matter how old or young you are, being read to is really lovely.  We don’t mind the hot days – if we get a cooling thunderstorm at night.  A new principal starts at Noosa Pengari Steiner this week.  If our region doesn’t get more rain many farming properties will face serious crop and cattle management decisions.  Eumundi, Verrierdale and Doonan residents are interested in joining Noosa shire.  Eumundi needs more galleries.

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Tuesday 28 January Back to school for State Schools

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Kerrie Bryant-Adams Body Art launch

Kon Hepers Nature Notes

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Jane Welsh Creative joy

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Candice Rosborough-Ball Couple separation

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Business News Noosa Hinterland Realty

Bakery comp winner

Noosa Hinterland Realty tenants went into the draw for their annual Christmas hamper. Congratulations to lucky winners Sam and Jessica of Eerwah Vale.

Emily Broadbent (Right) won first prize of $20 and a lolly stocking and fourthplaced Grace Broadbent won a lolly stocking in the Ritchies Christmas colouring competition. The winners were chosen by the staff at Cooroy Ritchies.

New practice opens on Memorial

January Chamber breakfast meeting Guest speaker: Paul Butler, Ray White Commercial Noosa – agent for the sale of holdings Butter Factory top of town site previously owned by TLC Prestige Developments (Receivers and Managers appointed) Where and when: Berkelouw Café Friday 24 January 7.15am sharp - 8.30am.

Cost: Light breakfast $10 members, $15 non-members.

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Clinical Hypnotherapist Marc Newman has opened for business in Eumundi. Son of Eumundi Bowen Therapist Debbie Newman, Marc has set up practice next door to Debbie in the Old Bakery at the top of town. He offers therapeutic solutions for more than 200 clinical conditions and a diverse range of non-clinical issues as well. Marc has trained and worked in a range of therapeutic roles including Sports Massage, Ito Thermie, EFT and Meridian Remapping.

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Community News Bodyart launched for 2014

Much deserved awards on their way

Kerrie Bryant-Adams

Joyce Turnbull

The last of the Summer Markets on Friday 3rd January was the setting for the launch of this year’s Australian Body Art Carnivale theme. The night also coincided with ‘Volunteers Night’, providing an opportunity for volunteers to sign up for this year’s event. The event depends on a team of more than 100 volunteers each year.

volunteers dressed in costumes with body paint that highlighted the talents of local artists and models. Creative Director Matt Blak and his band of volunteers set up a fundraising amusement area for the night, which included an opportunity to have a photograph taken with one of the painted models, a sideshow to test skills, raffle ticket sales and a Zombie Restaurant.

To enhance the theme, stalls included fairy floss and snow cones. This year’s Carnivale will be held on the weekend of the 3 - 4 May. Those wishing to participate in the event as an artist, model, stallholder, sponsor or volunteer should visit www.australianbodyart.com. au or event manager, Danielle Taylor 0403 023 802.

The Theme “Dreams and Nightmares” was unveiled with

This Sunday Eumundi will celebrate Australia Day and the achievements of 21 of its own in Eumundi’s annual Australia Day awards. The celebration will recognize 21 strong contenders in five award categories: Community Improvement, Contribution to Culture, Sports Achievement, Contribution to Sustainability and Young Achiever awards.

Cr Greg Rogerson and Cr Steve Robinson will present winner and finalist citations at the short informal celebration 9.30-10.30am at Eumundi Aquatic Centre. The finalists’ fields of endeavour vary greatly as does their age and experiences but none of them are super heroes rather just ordinary people doing extraordinary things and now getting a pat on the back from their Eumundi community.

Each finalist will receive a double pass to the Australia Day Eumundi Live concert. The five winners will all receive a framed photo of the iconic Eumundi Post Office.

The photo taken some years ago on ANZAC Day by Fran Maguire features a draped Australian flag and creatively captures the spirit of Eumundi.

Members of the community are encouraged to be at the pool to cheer the finalists on, to catch up with friends and to share in a gold coin slap up Aussie breakfast too. The awards ceremony is sponsored and organised by Eumundi Historical Assn and the Eumundi and District Community Association.

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Please join us to honour Eumundi’s Australia Day award recipients: 20 finalists for five awards Eumundi Australia Day Awards Presentation and Breakfast Sunday 26 January 2014 9.30am - 10.30am (gold coin breakfast available from 9am and after 10.30am) Eumundi Aquatic Centre

All summer Eumundi's Starry Nights outdoor movies have been giving locals in Eumundi, Cooroy, Peregian Springs and Noosaville free movies to enjoy on balmy summer nights. Next screenings; Feb 7 at Noosa Library, The Lion King (G); Feb 14 at Cooroy Rooftop, The Notebook (PG); Feb 14 at Noosa Springs, The Notebook (PG) $5; Friday 21 Feb at Eumundi Amphitheatre, Mamma Mia (PG).

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Swimming not permitted until 10.30am Pool entry complimentary until 10.00am For further information, please phone Rick on 5442 8887

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Community News Uni students consult with Eumundi community Vicki O'Rourke

Last September, regional and urban planning students at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) conducted a community consultation project as part of their studies, gathering community feedback for the Eumundi and District Community Association (EDCA) regarding the proposed senior’s accommodation development ‘Eumundi Hamlets’.

The students consulted with a range of stakeholders including seniors groups, local residents and visitors, site neighbours, Council, and the Eumundi Historical Association using a

range of methods including workshops, focus groups, surveys and interviews.

- such as accessibility to the Aquatic Centre and train -but constraints, which can be addressed, in terms of access to centre of town for shopping and services and the low lying site.

Also highlighted were a number of key features that will assist EDCA with their planning: the need for universal or accessible design in accommodation; onsite Wi-Fi; sustainable features such as rainwater tanks and solar power; an on-site community facility and community garden; and a desire to maintain

interaction with the broader community. USC would like to thank all participants and EDCA for their support; the project allowed planning students to gain ‘real world’ experience in community consultation.

Participants were asked whether they thought Eumundi needs a seniors’ village, how it might affect the community, what were important features, and what they thought about EDCA’s proposed design for the site.

The students presented the results to EDCA and other attendees late last year, showing that those surveyed saw a need for affordable seniors’ accommodation in Eumundi.

Participants suggested the proposed site has benefits

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Operating Wednesday Markets for Our Community

Eumundi Australia Day Awards Please join us this Australia Day Sunday 26 January 9.30-10.30am at Eumundi Aquatic Centre to congratulate the 21 nominees for five awards.

Our community is stronger because of the contribution these nominees and many others make so let’s cheer them on!

The celebration is also to mark the sixth anniversary of the opening of Eumundi Aquatic Centre and to recognize the unstoppable campaign and local fundraising that made the marvellous community facility a reality and enjoyed today by so many. EDCA contributed $595K for the pool construction.

Eumundi take a bow!

EDCA is pleased to be a sponsor of the Australia Day Awards 2014.

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

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Community News and Your Say Farewell from the pharmacy For the last 7 years I have had the privilege and honour of working as a Pharmacist and Head of Respiratory Medicine at Eumundi Village Pharmacy. I cannot begin to explain the immense job and personal satisfaction that I have had in this time. I have worked with some fantastic friends and hopefully helped many of you in Eumundi with any of your medication needs and queries.

For many of you that don’t know I suffer from Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder affecting all the body organs but particularly the lungs. There is no cure and unfortunately my health has slowly deteriorated to the point where my Doctors have advised

me to stop working. They have told my family and I that I will most likely require a double lung transplant within the next 1-3 years.

It is with great sadness that I have to retire and leave the employment of two very special people, John and Tania Broadbent. Their assistance to both me and my family over the last 7 years cannot be measured. Their compassion, dedication, and constant donation of their own time and money to the community is truly inspirational and I know I speak for all their staff when I say it is the best place to work in the world.

Hopefully at some point in the future I can return with new lungs and work for both of them and the people of Eumundi again.

and I currently work Tuesdays and Wednesdays only. After retirement I will still be popping in to say hello regularly though.

Replacing me, whilst originally thought to be a difficult task has proven rather easy as my sister in law Stephanie Bowen has been working at Eumundi since June last year and Tania herself will now be returning from her holiday (maternity leave) so undoubtedly the people of Eumundi will continue to be serviced with a pharmacy that abounds with knowledge, compassion and understanding.

As a work farewell to all my friends and family we have organised an afternoon at the the Champagne Gardens at the Corbould Park Races on Sunday 9 Feb. Details are available at the Pharmacy for anyone wishing to attend.

Finally I won’t say goodbye but I will say thank you as I hope one day to return.

Doug Porter, soon to be retired pharmacist, Eumundi Village Pharmacy

My final day at the pharmacy will be Wednesday 29 January

Community Services and Notices Eumundi's Eileen Walder returns to Noosa U3A with her History of the English Language course running over 8 weeks starting January 20.

Eileen is an English language expert with more than 45 years teaching English, French, History, Italian and Drama.

This course fills up very early.

U3A House, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin (opp the Shell servo).

0754 405 500 Belli Hall's first Old-time Dance for the year will be held on Saturday 1 February, at 7.30 pm. Sunshine Swing band, featuring vocalist Rex Eggmolesse, will play. All ages and levels of experience will be made very welcome. Entry is $14 for adults, $5 students, with children free, and includes a hearty supper. Belli Hall is an alcohol free venue, at 1170 Kenilworth Rd, Belli Park.

Margaret 5447 0175 or www.bellihall.com Take up a new interest in 2014 - Family and Local History is a stimulating and engaging hobby. Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group has friendly volunteer librarians on duty to help with research, regular beginner classes and seminars, plus subscriptions to worldwide internet sites and magazines. The Research Room at 41 Miva St, Cooroy has reopened on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9.30am to 1.00pm.

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Next general meeting is Saturday 8 February, at 1pm. Jan Marsh will give a talk entitled "Local History Anecdotes" at 1pm, with afternoon tea and the meeting will follow the talk.

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The winners of the recent ‘Eumundi Biggest Loser’ competition have been announced with Audrey, Bernie and Keith taking out the honours. The trio lost 16 kg between them. Together with fifteen other challengers, they recently completed an eight week not-for-profit program coached by Glenn and Deana Zerafa from Doonan.

Another Community Weight Loss Challenge starts on 31 January.

Call Deana 0418 176 866.

Noosa U3A membership has doubled in less than two years and now boasts over 700 people. Everyone interested in joining or renewing is advised to get in early for this semester's courses to avoid disappointment. Whether you want to learn another language, develop your artistic or creative talents, play cards or board games, keep fit, learn about history, computers, using a camera or mobile, share your love of Opera, Shakespeare or movies, then there will be a course for you.

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For a vibrant, busy town that continues to grow and remains a drawcard and showpiece for the Coast, why are so many of Eumundi’s buildings left in a derelict state? What’s it going to take to get a little TLC?

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In the Spotlight The dance stops in Eumundi training in England at Bush Davies, The Royal Ballet School and Rambert Dance, Deborah and Richard met while dancing as soloists at the State Theatre in Braunschweig, Germany. They were cast together as Romeo and Juliet and fell in love.

Professional Ballet Soloists, Ballet Company Directors and International Choreographers, Deborah Preece-Brocksom and Richard Leader settled in Eumundi just before Christmas.

Now retired, the couple run and own The Dance Centre Peregian Springs. After their dance

As well as twenty years dancing ballet professionally, they also worked as Ballet Company Directors in Eastern Germany when the Berlin Wall fell and toured, choreographed and directed ballet companies all over Europe. Richard went on to dance contemporary works and then on to a Musical Theatre career in America.

Deborah initiated the Interstate Programme for The Vienna State Ballet Company and the Austrian Government, as well as getting a First Class Honours Degree in Dance Education. After years of windowless rehearsal studios the couple are loving life in Eumundi.

As Eumundi residents, Deborah and Richard would like to offer a Dance Scholarship to a Eumundi child.

The applicant, aged between eight and 16 yrs, should be passionate about dance, possess natural talent, motivation and dedication and be aiming for a career in classical ballet or contemporary dance. Scholarship Auditions are on 25 January at The Dance Centre.

0400 029 198 or 0400 031 626.

The new Noosa council At the start of January, the new Noosa Council held their Declaration of Office at Cooroy, rather than the Council Chambers in Tewantin as the hinterland is seen to be equally important. “Noosa means Noosa Shire, not Noosa Heads,” said new mayor Noel Playford. Mayor Playford secured 78.55 percent of mayoral votes last November.

About 29,797 voters, out of 35,000, turned out to have their say in the council election. That’s an impressive 83.82 per cent.

The Declaration of Office was a happy and proud occasion with about 250 people in attendance.

Those present included the Deputy Prime Minister, Warren Truss.

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Schools and Community Kids Art Abounds at North Arm State School Margaret Killip

Eumundi kids enjoyed summer fun at Woodford Folk Festival

flock to the art room to paint, draw and sketch.

The younger children look up to their older school mates and the children from the higher grades are very supportive and encouraging to the younger children. It is wonderful to see the children share ideas and techniques and admire each other’s work.

The art class is an initiative of North Arm School to foster the love of art and provide an opportunity for children to let their artistic skills shine. Each child is encouraged to develop their own unique art style while learning new techniques.

Children at North Arm love art so much they even come into class during their lunch break.

Every Friday afternoon a group of children from grades 3 to 7

Currently the children are working on oil pastel drawings of toucans and an acrylic painting of a rainbow lorikeet. “I just love coming to art class,” says Josh, “Because all I have to think about when I am here is doing my art.”

The end of last year also saw the children entering a national drawing competition to design a logo for the Google Home Page.

Photograph thanks to Merrie Tompkins

Noosa Pengari warmly welcomes our new Principal, Allen Kloeden.

Limited spaces are still available in some classes.

Please contact the school office for details. Ph 5471 0199

Email enrolments@noosasteiner.qld.edu.au Or visit www.noosasteiner.qld.edu.au The Dance Centre Peregian Springs provides vocational & recreational dance classes. Junior Excellence Program, Tiny Toes classes & a NEW 2014 Graduate Program.

Quali�ied dance staff. Studios with dance tarket & sprung �looring, air con, kitchen, changing & reception areas. Large car park.

Classical Ballet Contemporary ~ Modern Lyrical ~ Jazz ~ Musical Theatre ~ Drama ~ Pointe classes ~ Pas De Deux ~ Repertoire ~ Performance Groups, ~ RAD ~ Vaganova ~ Pilates ~ Cheerleading ~ Acrobatics ~ Stretching & Conditioning ~ Hip Hop ~ Tiny Toes & Adult classes.

2014 Scholarship Auditions Jan 25th ENROLMENTS Jan 25th & Feb 1st FREE SAMPLE CLASSES Juniors Jan 30th Seniors Jan 31st

Directors, Deborah & Richard are dedicated, experienced and highly quali�ied as former Ballet Company Soloists, Ballet Company Directors & International Choreographers with over 25 years professional experience.

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NEW: 2014 Graduate Programm Acrobatics & Cheerleading classes

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Music and Film World Class Cinema comes to Eumundi Matthew Brindley and Trisha Brindley At each session three movie trailers, as well as a main feature, will be shown.

Attending members will then choose the following month’s feature from those trailers.

Based on a successful model created by Trisha and Matt Brindley for Pacific Palms in New South Wales, individual membership of Eumundi World Cinema will cost $60 a year for the 11 movies and 22 shorts, shown the second Wednesday of each month, February through December.

years of age, will enjoy a fine selection of grown-up stories from the Americas, Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East, India and Asia. There will also be a Classic Movie Night and an Australian Movie Night during the season.

Starting 12 February, Eumundi World Cinema will host a monthly presentation of

excellent feature films and shorts at the Eumundi School of Arts. Members only, over 18

In keeping with the location of the films the evenings will feature decoration and food from the region. Members are also encouraged to get into the spirit of the night and dress in the clothing of the area or the period. The Preview launch last December featured a glittering Eiffel Tower, French treats and cheeses, champagne and a host of berets.

The February feature from Italy is the multi-award winning “Ladri di biciclette” (Bicycle Thieves).

Also known as The Bicycle Thief, the black and white neorealist film is a work of outstanding artistry from director Vittorio de Sica. Released in 1948, the film portrays the poverty and desperation of a father searching for his stolen bicycle and provides an unforgettable picture of post-war Italy. See the Guardian film review and trailer at the websites below: www.theguardian.com/ film/2008/dec/19/film-reviewbicycle-theives www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3j nzXX9mXs&noredirect=1 For further membership information contact Maree Thomson, 0411 108 306, or info@eumundiworldcinema.com Projection facilities have been kindly donated by Trent Harvison of Starry Night Outdoor Movies. Lisa Williment of Partee Petite has provided decorations.

Yirrmal & the Yolngu Boys Darren Walker Having spent two years living in East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory and being captured by the power and beauty of the strong culture that exists there, particularly in the song and dance, it was my mission on my one day visit to Woodford that I would catch Yirrmal & the Yolngu Boys playing a set and I wasn’t disappointed.

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father, Witiyana Marika, was a singer and dancer in Yothu Yindi. In his set played here at Woodford, with its mix of contemporary and traditional song and dance, it showed influences from both Gurrumul and Yothu Yindi.

Yirrmal announced to the crowd during his set that he was unwell but if he hadn’t of said, you would never have known as he delivered a powerful and emotional performance.

His vocal performance was incredibly strong and touching and his ability to communicate his strong message in his songs

and connect with the crowd was way beyond his years of such a young man.

The Yolngu Boys are brothers that accompany Yirrmal with Didgeridoo and traditional dances and, with their obvious extensive knowledge of traditional Yolgnu songs, provided another dimension to this already powerful performance.

In his promotional material, Yirrmal states “We're living in two worlds, learning in two worlds, carrying a message, a sharing of culture. We're

exploring new horizons with our sound, mixing western styles with our traditional song, adding a new dimension to music.

We aim to set an example for Indigenous youth, and to be being strong, positive role models for the young generation."

Yirrmal & the Yolngu Boys are inspiring young artists who have a bright future ahead of them.

If you get the chance to see them live, take the opportunity to be touched by the traditional and contemporary sounds of Arnhem Land.

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Music and Film Eumundi Music Anthony Wynne- Hoelscher If music be the food of love, play on... So said William Shakespeare all those centuries ago. And, it still rings true today... and no more so, right here in Eumundi.

We are blessed to have musicians in all shapes and colours living in our midst. But the art that results from this fantastic pool of talent could not exist in a vacuum, so songs can only soar up here in these parts because of the support and love of music by all of us!

With Joe’s Waterhole, the Green Room, Alfrescos Garden Cafe, Bohemian Bungalow, Original Eumundi Markets, Full Moon Dance plus Eumundi Live, all elevating and celebrating music in its many genres, musicians and music lovers alike can look forward to a 2014 full of song.

Performing at the markets on Saturday are Joe Davis and Hundred Acre Woods – on a musical jaunt up to our part of the world from Victoria.

Down at the Green Room from 2pm on Oz Day, the Brown Trouts will be swinging you into an Aussie themed beach party.

Also look out for Alfresco's Suitcase Sundays with artists such as Shannon Sol Carroll laying down some sweet grooves.

And back at Joe’s they’ve kicked into 2014 with the Studio126live Originals Improv Open Mic on Thursdays. This is a great time for locals to come along and share original music, comedy, poetry, whatever - as long as it is original...

This Sunday – don’t miss the special Eumundi Live Australia Day festival - with a delectable menu of fine musical grooves planned. Headlining are The John Steel Singers, touring their new album, Everything’s A Thread… robust, eccentric melodies and those trademark harmonies. Also on the bill are The Dawn Chorus, making their mark on the local and international music scene since 2008. Plus blues sensation Barry Charles and the Deeper Beat and the Tea Society - a 5 piece indie rock band hailing from the Sunshine Coast playing a fusion of sunny indie rock with a jazzy funk vibe. Spotlight charity for this gig is the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.

ECCO community services

Ticket to ride 0488 322 323 Regular passengers on Thursday 2 January with the first green tickets issued ready to board the community bus for the weekly shopping trip to Cooroy with bus driver John O’Sullivan.

Spokesperson for the group Jan Napier said that the weekly service is much valued particularly

by Eumundi’s senior citizens.

From 1 January passengers on the community bus need to purchase a ticket to ride from the driver instead of making a donation. This change is required to comply with the Dept of Transport and Main Roads requirements for a general category bus service. The requirement to book ahead remains unchanged.

There are three ticket prices: Zone 1 Red Tickets – within Eumundi town boundary (map on the bus) $3 per one way ride, ticket from the driver Zone 2 Green Tickets – Doonan, Verrierdale, Belli Park, Eerwah Vale, North Arm, Cooroy $5 per one way ride, ticket from the driver Zone 3 Blue Tickets – Noosa Tewantin $10 per one way ride minimum 6 passengers booked and paid for in advance by phoning 0413 199 766.

We ask regular passengers to assist our great drivers during the changeover to these new arrangements.

Hats off to Eumundi vollies Pussycat Annie and living raggedy ann doll Kerrie were hosts for the community volunteers night on the last summer night market.

Dressing up was to support the launch of this year’s body art carnivale “Dreams and Nightmares” on the same night.

Eighty volunteers from various community groups received a modest voucher from their organization for food from a market stall to recognize their year’s work. Most were accompanied by family and friends who joined in what was voted a night of great fun catching up, enjoying the food and other stalls and catching a Starry Nights movie.

We congratulate and thank the volunteers for their contribution to the development and community spirit that Eumundi is famous for. Our special thanks to volunteers who work the car park and keep Eumundi Green fresh and vibrant. Thanks also to the volunteers who looked after the volunteers and liaised with the stall holders on the night to achieve voucher exchange for payment.

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Eumundi Theatre

Books

Indee Theatre John Burls

Yet another literary doorstop?

Judith Pattison There seems to be a consensus that books are getting longer too long, in fact - and are often in need of good editing (sort of like modern children in need of a good spanking). As an example, Eleanor Catton’s 2013 Booker Prize winning The Luminaries is more than 800 pages, the longest ever to win the prize.

However, I really can’t fault The Luminaries for its length; I can’t imagine cutting a single word.

Like a physical journey it takes as long as it takes.

I had the great pleasure of meeting June Bronhill at the opening of the Melbourne season of the musical, Robert and Elizabeth (based on the Barretts of Wimpole St). It was in May 1966 at the Princess Theatre and the show ran for six months.

June’s sparkling personality left an indelible impression on me and many years later I thought why not write a musical biography about her. Bronhill ran for three weeks to full houses and we brought a slightly revamped version back the folowing year titled Bronhill Encore.

Now eight years later we’re thrilled to present Bronhill Encore, with the glorious voice of Queensland Opera’s D’Arne Sleeman, Opera Australia and Queensland Opera’s Bernard Wheaton, Musical and Concert star Elizabeth Hood and Maddie Leahy as the young June. Musical director is Mark Leung.

Shows covered in Bronhill Encore form a treasure trove of great music; The Chocolate Soldier, the Sound of Music, Perchance To Dream, Robert and Elizabeth, Kiss Me Kate, The Wizard of Oz, Die Fledermaus, Barber of Seville, The Desert Song, Don Pasquale, Patience and The Merry Widow are all included.

Donna Tartt’s long awaited The Gold Finch could also serve as a doorstop. It tells the story of Theo Decker, a boy living in New York with his much loved mother.

She is killed by a terrorist bomb on a museum visit. Theo survives the attack and in the chaos is persuaded by a dying man to take a painting, the Goldfinch by Carel Fabritius.

Like Tartt’s previous novels The Secret History and The Little Friend, The Gold Finch is a psychological thriller. It is also an exploration of contemporary class issues in America and clichéd notions

of good and bad. Sometimes it did seem too long, but I was bothered more by the erratic pace and implausibility of some events. Even these didn’t interfere with my engagement though. The characters, the richness of their lives and the places they inhabit are more vividly imprinted in my mind than anything else I have read in a while. I have decided to reframe my approach to The Gold Finch. This is a big messy book, a bit like life. The reader just has to be up to the challenge and be grateful for Tartt’s generosity with her extraordinary talents.

Two performances only. Saturday 8 February at 7.30pm, Tickets $25, concessions $22, and Sunday 9 at 2pm, tickets $22. Both shows are already booking well. Book now on 5472 8200 or www. eumundilivetheatre.com The season of Alice in Wonderland had a shaky start with the first weekend marred by the heatwave, which caused quite a few bookings to be transferred. However the middle and third weekends drew full houses to what was a truly magical production. Very young, mainly local, members of the cast did very well, as did the older brigade. The Indee threw a beaut party for cast and crew on the final day.

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Arts The joy of sharing creativity

Art News in Brief

Jane Welsh

Tinbeerwah Art Group Classes for the Tinbeerwah Art Group (TAG) resume on Thurs 30 and Fri 31 January. Resident Guest Tutor for 2014 is award winning artist Lynn Fraser Roberts. The TAG is one of the longest running art groups on the Coast and is well known for its diversity. It was founded 18 years ago by the late Gwen Blair.

Members are encouraged to develop their own individual ideas and techniques in contemporary and traditional styles in oils, watercolours, acrylics, pastels and mixed media. Classes are held in school term times at Tinbeerwah Hall (corner Cooroy and Sunrise Rds) on Thursday and Friday mornings 9am - 12pm. New members welcome.

Jan Cooke 5473 0235 or Avril Hare 5448 1448

Young children are such experts; give them some clay or paper and pens and they’ll make stuff, any stuff, without really caring about what it is or if it’s any good. They’ll show us the final article with joy and pride. They know how to be free and let things flow. Picasso said “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” Adults suffer from the fears of not being good enough, “stuffing it up” or wasting our precious time and resources, so often we just stop playing with our hands, making stuff. We allow this precious flame of freedom to play to be snuffed out by some harsh inner critic.

But creating has such value.

We experience freedom; as we play with our hands our mind switches off, our worries leave us. We are in the moment. We engage our imagination, open up to new possibilities, take risks and, often when we least expect it, something wonderful appears.

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As Twlya Tharp said “art is the only way to run away without leaving home”.

I have had the absolute pleasure of “teaching” two small groups of people the basics of clay sculpture recently. It feels more like I am a guide, and they all go off on their own path of discovery. I’ve been amazed at the variety of their work and the way things unfold unique to each person. One student starts shaping clay with no clue what it will become and finds amazing heads appear. Others may have some inkling but things evolve and ideas come along the way.

It’s play, and very satisfying discovering what will happen next. It’s also precious time out even mobile phones can’t reach us in the studio.

I have had lovely feedback about the spin offs of being creative again. This precious “me” time is nurturing, relaxing and lowers stress in the following days. It also helps work flow later that day. It creates openness to the beauty around us. Perhaps this is time to nurture our soul, and our soul pays us back as we journey on through life.

As Bruce Rogers said “Art, being quite useless, except to the soul, is the highest of all human endeavours”.

Apply now for Community Grants The Community Grants Program offers funding to not-for-prot community organisations for projects, events and activities that benet the Sunshine Coast community.

Groups can apply for a grant through one of seven categories: • Community Development • Cultural Development • Cultural Heritage • Economic Development • Environment • Festive Season • Sport, Recreation and Healthy Living.

Major grant applications open 3 February and close 14 March 2014.

Minor grant applications open 3 April and close 14 May 2014.

Visit council’s website for guidelines and to apply online.

Contact a grants ofcer for assistance: 5475 7272 or grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Many of us are so busy - caught up with jobs, deadlines, responsibilities, bills to pay, lawns to mow, children to have quality time with – that we forget how to take time out to play and create for the sake of it.

Seeking Singers: choirs Good Vibrations (singing popular music), and Doonella A Cappella (also popular) are seeking new members. Andrew andrewjemmet@gmail.com or 5474 1498. Choirs start again in February.

Local artists are being showcased in the Taste of Art Exhibition at Noosa Regional Gallery from 22 January to 16 February. Run by Friends of Noosa Regional Gallery, previous exhibitions have demonstrated the excellence and range of artists living in the Noosa area. There will be three prizes awarded: $500 for an Encouragement Award (sponsored by Jim Berardo); and two Highly Commended Prizes of $250, one for 2D and one for 3D works. friendsnoosagallery@ gmail.com, or Ellen 0438 161 022.

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Health Health notes

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Food Rotation Lucy Cloonan It is common for us to always eat the same foods as it makes life easier and we don’t have to think about it, plus we all have our favourites and happily stick to them week in, week out.

In my opinion however, variety is the spice of life and the more foods you expose yourself to, the more nutrients your body will receive. My research also shows, if we always consume the same foods we are at more risk of developing intolerances to them. Rotating our foods or food groups can make a huge difference to our health and how we feel, and can also help prevent food addictions.

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Lifestyle Are you separating or considering separating?

Candice Rosborough-Ball A New Year, a new start – and for some a new start means ending a relationship. The key to seeing through this resolution is to remain true to your decision and work with your family, counsellor (if need be) and lawyer to stay on track. If your relationship has ended, or you are considering ending it, I recommend you work through this checklist.

Ask yourself: • What parenting arrangements are going to work best for the children? Can I work out these arrangements with my former partner, or do we need help to come to a healthy agreement? • What property arrangements are fair and workable for my former partner and me?

Do I need to do anything immediately to preserve assets until we work out an agreement? Can we agree on property matters, or do we need to receive advice about our entitlements and then mediate a settlement?

• What maintenance do I need, if any? What maintenance does my former partner need, if any? What maintenance do the children need? • Do I have a Will? If I do, does it still reflect what I want to happen if I die? If I don’t have a Will, who do I want to administer my Estate if I die and who do I want to receive my assets if I die? • Do I have superannuation and/ or life insurance policies? Who are my current beneficiaries?

Do I want to change those beneficiaries?

maintenance matters with your former partner, you should formalise that agreement in a legal document. A legal document gives you the freedom to move on emotionally and financially.

Your lawyer can talk with you

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Health Matters

Welcome Dr Karen Macmillan Dr Karen (right) recently arrived from the UK to work alongside Dr Patti Slegers (left) at the Ochre Health Medical Centre Eumundi (formerly Eumundi Family Medical Centre).

Karen’s specialty areas are women’s health and family planning as well as general practice. Dr Karen who has family on the Coast will be working Monday to Thursday each week and some Saturdays from February. Dr Patti is currently available on Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Appointments welcome.

• What is the timeframe within which I would like to achieve a final settlement with my former partner? What can I do to ensure that happens (such as talk with my former partner about what he/she is proposing and/or meet with a lawyer)?

If you are able to agree on parenting, property and/or

about what type of settlement is best for you. Remember – knowledge is freedom, so if you don’t know what your rights are, meet with a lawyer to gain that knowledge.

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Environment and Outdoors Life on a better ridge - summer's here Claudette Betteridge

The long days are here on the ridge. Given the path of least resistance, it is much more preferable to work with the environment rather than against it so the time we get up each morning is inversely proportional to the temperature forecasted that day. The hotter it’s likely to be, the earlier we get up to get jobs done before the heat sets in. Work in the garden happens in shifts - dawn until mid-morning (on a cool day) and early afternoon until dusk. This is when we water and prune, as it is not only easier on us humans, but the plants do better because of it too. The mid-day hours are spent inside and on the hottest days we take our cues from the animal kingdom and find a shady tree to sit under or some cool tiles to lie on. Our egg-laying friends are well cared for too; the sunflowers we planted a month or so ago are now large and lush and provide both shade and seed to snack on, old feed bags have been sewn together to make temporary shade sails and the arrowroot we cut back months previous also offer shelter from the baking rays of the sun, as well as a great hiding place from the sneaky hawks who would like to make a

quick meal of our growing chicks.

Old milk and juice bottles are put to good use - each night we fill them with water & freeze them solid, then take their lids off & lay them on their side over the animals’ water containers. As they thaw they drip refreshing cool water for thirsty critters.

Small seedlings are given shade with cut banana leaves or bamboo frames, and to stop the fishpond from simmering the guppies we use an old beach umbrella to block the worst of the sun.

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But rain or shine, truly the best part of our hot summer days are the cool balmy evenings when twilight is long and breeze blows softly. A cool drink fades the effects of the day and the powdery scent of vibrant blooms fills the air and reminds us that summer is well and truly here.

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Summer causes us to consider the heat pretty seriously, but it would be remiss of us not to think about the effect the inevitable rains will have as well.

The early hours of a fine day are a good time to check gutters for leaf litter, sticks and other debris.

The last thing you want when the rains come is to have water come cascading over your gutters, especially if you are on tank water and are (quite literally) sweating on catching every drop. It may be tempting to do this job of an afternoon, but given the solar storage capacity of our roofs the tin or tiles can still give quite a nasty burn! The morning time frame also ensures you don't lose light and can get the whole job over and done with in one go.

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Funded by the Environment Levy, the Landholder Environment Grants assisted 182 landholders last year to the value of $480,112.

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Applicants need to first submit an Expression of Interest form by 5pm, 24 February. A council officer will then arrange to visit your property to discuss the project and funding amounts, with the final stage of the process being an online application due before 23 April.

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Nature Notes Mistletoe Kon Hepers

condition for lack of water or other reasons, the presence of mistletoes ‘extracting’ moisture and nutrients can tip the host over the edge.

A common saying is that if you stand under mistletoe, especially at Christmas time, you are likely to be kissed. Not at our place: you are much more likely to be showered with dead leaves and twigs and to have sticky seeds and bird droppings in your hair.

Mistletoes are hemi-parasitic plants: they have green leaves and do photosynthesize, but extract some nutrients and moisture from the host plants.

Usually they appear as dense clumps of foliage attached to branches of trees; often their leaves mimic the leaf size, shape and colour of the host trees.

The tubular flowers are quite pretty, usually coloured yellow, red and green. They are pollinated by insects, eventually yielding small sticky seeds.

Frequently mistletoes are noticed festooning unhealthy or even dead trees and are thought to be the cause of the trees’ demise. That is not necessarily the case. If the host trees are healthy, hosting one or two clumps of this semi-parasite does not harm the trees but if they are stressed and in poor Thursday 23 January 2014

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The dense clumps of mistletoe are used by many bird species as safe nesting sites and in turn birds play a major part in distributing the seeds. In fact, one bird has developed a specialised technique: the swallow-like Mistletoe Bird (Dicaeum hirundinaceum) feeds on the seeds, then sits along a tree branch which ensures that the seeds in its droppings land on the branch, along with a small packet of fertiliser. The seeds are coated in a sticky substance called viscin which hardens and ‘grafts’ the potential seedlings to the branch at a site called a haustorium, where it also penetrates the host branch.

(The word ‘mistletoe’ is derived from Anglo-Saxon ‘dung twig’.)

A recent study investigated the part mistletoe plays in a woodland environment.

A section was cleared of all mistletoe and monitored annually compared to a control area. The surprise was that mistletoe turned out to be a keystone species, that is, it has a disproportionate effect on the local environment. Within three years one third of bird species had disappeared from the cleared area. Again surprisingly it was the insectivorous small birds that were most affected because the large amount of leaf and other litter dropped by mistletoes was missing, reducing the numbers of insects present.

At our place we have two different species: a clump of Amyema miquellii in a Black Wattle and Dendrophthoe glabrescens on a citrus tree.

This one is not clumping but spreading along the citrus branches by means of attached epicortical runners.

Even with an excellent book we find it difficult to make a positive identification. Some species are variable and almost identical to others. There are over a thousand species of mistletoe

world-wide. Australia has about ninety species, thirty or so in SEQ with about a dozen in this area.

There has always been interest in this plant: one of the old Norse legends tells how, when the favourite god Baldr was under threat, all living things, plants and animals swore an oath not to harm him. Only the mistletoe abstained and it was a spear made from this plant that killed him.

Alf rewarded for service Eumundi’s First officer, Ian Poad (right), recently presented Alf Newman (left) with the Diligent and Ethical Service Medal. The medal was awarded by the Commissioner of Queensland Fire and Rescue Service and Queensland Fire Brigades (QFRS) to distinguish Alf for his prolonged membership and commitment to ethical standards, diligence and integrity. Alf joined the Eumundi District Rural Fire Brigade in 1999, acting as Brigade Chairman from 2001 until 2013. He also held the post of Second Officer from 2005 until 2006, before becoming First Officer, a position he held until 2010. Well into his 80’s and experiencing health issues,

Alf stepped into the breach in 2012 as First Officer again.

Alf Newman has always been an exemplary volunteer and the Eumundi community is grateful for his dedication and generosity.

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Gardening Summer gardening project Annie Wilson What a scorching summer we've had! The heat made daytime gardening unbearable, and my forays into the garden were made only to water thirsty plants and animals. But my planned summer gardening project was to establish a new veggie patch and the hot, hot days were trying to spoil my plans. Our house really needs a couple of shade trees and the ideal location is - you guessed it - right in the middle of my current small plot.

Like much of this area, the land here is sloping, so there are

few locations that provide ideal conditions for a veggie patch.

I decided on a spot between our water tanks that will get enough sun, and that has some shade for my leafy greens.

We've built a large raised bed and incorporated a trellis for climbers. I'll use big pots for individual tomato and capsicum plants, and there's a smaller raised bed for a dedicated herb garden. My first seedlings have sprouted, and I'm really excited about the new life that's beginning in the garden.

What's in the Spotlight Celebrate Australia Day Plan your Australia Day celebrations with a copy of the Sunshine Coast Festive Season Program 2013/14. Grab a copy from a Customer Contact Centre or download one from council’s website to nd out what’s happening in your area.

Changes to Eumundi mobile library service Did you know council’s mobile library service operates weekly visits to Memorial Drive (across from the School of Arts) at Eumundi every Monday from 2pm to 4pm. Phone 1300 LIBRARY (1300 542 727) or visit council’s library website for a copy of the new timetable.

Are you building or renovating?

If you’re building, renovating or subdividing on the Sunshine Coast, council’s centralised development services counter at Maroochy on First, Maroochydore is the best place for your development related enquiries. Drop in to 10 First Avenue, Maroochydore during business hours to start your DA.

Have a say on the Libraries Plan Have your say on the draft Sunshine Coast Libraries Plan 2014-2024. The Plan’s vision aspires to “stretch minds and unlock opportunities”. To have your say and help shape the future of the Sunshine Coast Library network visit council’s website from Monday 20 January. Submissions close at 5.00 pm on 21 February 2014.

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Are you a professional artist or arts worker with an original and innovative project coming up? You may be eligible for funding through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

Previously funded projects include music production, concept development and dance workshops. Visit council’s website for details and apply before 1 March.

Shape the future of the Coast's venues Have your say on council’s draft Performance and Community Venues Plan and help shape the future of six of the region’s venues over the next fteen years. View the plan on council’s website or at a Customer Contact Centre before 14 February.

Landholder Environment Grants Private rural landholders can now apply for a Landholder Environment Grant to assist with environmental projects on their properties. Visit council’s website for guidelines and to download an expression of interest (EOI) form. Applicants must submit an EOI form by 5pm 24 February to be eligible to apply.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am 30 January, Caloundra 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Reader's Photos

Eumundi Summer

Birdwing butterfly vine, Lyndall Friend, Eumundi

Our dog Nala getting into the Christmas spirit on the big day. Heidi Jenkins

I had a lovely tawny frog mouth owl move into my yard two days ago and in the evening it showed up again and actually landed on my arm for few seconds. Debbie Marshall, Eumundi

My daughter Mia at Noosa Beach, Sussanne Bosward

Eumundi summer

My dragon fruit first flower, the flower only lives for two days of its life.

Debbie Marshall, Eumundi

Eumundi Green would love you to capture 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 Summer Thunderstorm on the 30th of December, Near Belli Park. Shirley Andrews www.swirltography.com

Eumundi locals at Woodford this summer, Alain Bouvier, Eumundi

Shirley Andrews

the green directory GARDENING AND OUTDOORS

Old Cars • Trucks • Machinery • Boats

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REMOVAL FREE Bring to us - we pay Trade towing available

Ph 5442 8111 M 0418 723 080

DAM CLEANING Let us bring your dam back to pristine condition Please phone Chris on 0411 874 315

PUMP OUTS SEPTIC TANKS GREASE TRAPS TREATMENT SYSTEMS

Ph 0428 723 082 Hinterland Waste Water Services

collaboration with nature...

Cars • Trucks • Machinery • Site sheds • Containers Old cars removed free

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Andre 5442 8539 or 0432 204 081 General • Caravans • Furniture • Cars

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Jason Pennell 0402 463 691 Landscaping & Property Maintenance EVERYTHNG TREES - EVERYTHING ARBORICULTURAL FREE QUOTES

Boats • Trailers • Trucks • Containers

Mulching

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Ph 5442 8627

0458 199 245 or 5447 0217 Cash or cheque

103 Napier Road, Eumundi 4562 Ph 5442 8158 - M 0402 809 831

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“For all your tank and swimming pool requirements”

Call Tom 0488 042 760 or 5442 8760

email: aroorawater@bigpond.com

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the green directory GARDENING AND OUTDOORS

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RAMMS

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Jay & Nicky Turner Mob 0409 217 328 www.lagunapestcontrol.com.au 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Local professional

0412 872 335 Residential, commercial, installations, maintenance, internet/data/phone, energy saving solutions, solar power

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Solar Power Specialists Office: 5449 1001 Tony: 0414 743 604 www.celticsolar.com.au

Screen Solutions

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Plumber, Drainer & Gasfitter

Add “LED lights” to SAVE $$$ LED Security Lighting, Power Points Safety Switches, Switchboard.

Power up your Workshop or Cottage, Renovations, Extensions, Free Quotes.

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Call Zak 0413 885 504

Graeme Back

0438 160 336

Maintenance • Installations • Residential • Commercial

We’re All Cisterns Go! FREE QUOTES Servicing Sunshine Coast • No Call-out Fees • All Work Guaranteed NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

• All Excavation Services

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Plumber & Drainer

Servicing the local area for 20 years Eumundi & District, Yandina, Cooroy & Kenilworth all drainage systems pumps roof & gutters sewer conversion hot water systems gas new homes & renovations

Rob Morris Ph 5447 9242 M 0427 479 242

BRONWYN INNES B Arch (Hons) AAIA LOCALLY BASED

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Airconditioning Sales & Design Domestic & Commercial

Ph 5455 6505

sales@lagunabayair.com.au QBSA 730735 Refrigerant Trading AU06236

NO OBLIGATION MEASURE & QUOTE

New Generation Retractable Screens Doors, Windows and Outdoor Areas.

Mobile: 0400 010131 or 1300 SCREEN

Eumundi Handyman Service Tristan Rankine Licensed Carpenter and Joiner QBSA 744858

22 years experience All aspects of building and maintenance

Ph 0427 764 038

Cabinet - Design Construct Install • Kitchens • Robes • Vanities • Laundry

• Stone • 2pac • Melamine • Glass

Call Chris on 0408 068 341 laner27@bigpond.net.au Q BSA 1081269

LOCAL BUILDER ALISTAIR McBAIN I can fix your step or build you a deck, or even a house!

Nothing is too small or too hard Quotes any day of the week Registered Builder for 30 years

0418 366 365 BSA: 1249902

step.char@bigpond.com FULLY INSURED

Designed Homes Extensions Renovations Stables & studios Locally based

Ph Brad Pike 0407 226 299 or E: toobellahomes@bigpond.com

A.S.A.P. PRESSURE CLEANING

RAY: 0406 634 825 - 5442 8901 ROOFS & EXTERNAL WALLS WINDOW CLEANING

DRIVEWAYS &PATHS

HANDYMAN

PATIO’S & PERGOLAS

SCRUB BUSTER

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

Franz Astlinger

Ph 0400 474 940

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