EG 139 of 16 February 2012 by The Green Magazine

Issue 139 – Thursday 16 February 2012

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Registrations now Looking good for aged care facility in open for body art Eumundi

The tastefully decorated Lorikeet Lounge at The Claremont Private Residential Care facility at Nambour, the model for Eumundi’s proposed 82 bed aged care facility to be located in Albert St, behind Eumundi Square.

he volunteers committee of Eumundi’s Australian Body Art Carnivale has announced that registration for artists and photographers has opened for the event, one of the highlights of Eumundi’s 2012 calendar on 12 and 13 May. The Carnivale, Australia’s premier continued on page 7

he aspirations expressed in community meetings some seven years ago may be coming to pass within the next few years. The aspirations led to a goal set by Eumundi Voice in July 2004 to have facilities in Eumundi so that elderly members of the community, and particularly those leaving farms and steep properties, could be accommodated satisfactorily within the town that they had been

part of for most of a lifetime. Building plans are well underway to establish an 82 bed aged care facility in Albert St Eumundi following the Dept of Health and Ageing’s approval of an 82 aged care bed home, 20 new services and 62 extra services places. Padman Health Care’s Viv Padman said last week that extra service homes provide a higher continued on page 4

SERVO UPDATE – WATCH THIS SPACE!

Department of Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has confirmed they now have sufficient information to make the decision on Eumundi servo owner Bob Loudon’s application for a review of the decision to close the servo. Bob is expecting the decision to be made by 23 February. Bob is hopeful that the state government will consider the application in a favourable light in order for him to reopen and serve the community with fuel as soon as possible. Join us at Eumundi Green on Facebook for the up to the minute news on 23 February.

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ingers crossed that there is a favourable decision coming about re-opening the servo on 23 February. Such a lot of the wellbeing or otherwise of our microeconomy rests on the decision not to mention that of community stalwart and business owner Bob Loudon. It is exciting to learn of some of the details of the proposed private residential care facility for Eumundi. As well as the social good for the individuals, the establishment of the service presents significant employment and business opportunities for our district. I have visited what is described as an equivalent facility in Nambour and I recommend a visit to Claremont to get a first-hand impression of what is planned. Joyce Turnbull editor@eumundigreen.com.au

If you can’t sleep, then read!

Community Diary Mon 20 Feb Eumundi Chamber of Commerce management meeting 6pm Jacaranda Ck B & B Ph 5442 7038 Tues 21 Feb P & C meeting 7pm Eumundi State School Ph 0407 139 836 Wed 22 Feb Noosa Biosphere boundary extension discussion group 4.45pm School of Arts Ph 0418 763 428 Wed 22 Feb EHA monthly meeting including rail trail presentation 6pm School of Arts Ph 0407 139 836 Thurs 23 Feb Networking night Eumundi Chamber of Commerce From 5.30pm Joe’s Waterhole Ph 5442 7038

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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.

This fortnight’s volunteer contributors include:

Fran Maguire Sub-editor

Les Godwin

Business Clinic

Liljana Frey

News in brief From the Treetops

Blair Doran Police Beat

Lone Hand Rd Spot Clarke

came to Lone Hand Rd Eumundi a little over 18 months ago, the last to go of a litter of three black and white short-haired border collie pups. My new family had just moved to Eumundi six months earlier after spending the previous 18 years in Brisbane. Well what a place I landed in! A lovely acreage property nestled at the foot of the beautiful Mount Cooroy, six cows to chase, and four horses and two little girls to play with – a far cry from the small city block on the Southside of Brisbane where I was born. We are blessed with such wonderful neighbours – extremely friendly and always happy to look after me when my family goes away from time to time. My best friend is a six-year-old Belgian shepherd named Bruiser, and there is this cute little ginger border collie who lives across the road called Mia. I’m sure she is more than a bit interested as she spends an awful lot of time over at our place visiting – not that I mind, however. It’s fair to say our relationship may have been a little different had it not been for a particular trip to the local vet … but that’s another story. Lone Hand Rd is such a lovely quiet street that loops around in a “horseshoe” off Eumundi Range Rd; it really only carries local traffic and on most days many of my new friends walk along the road with their owners. On one of our morning walks, we saw what turned out to be a platypus swimming along our little creek – we certainly didn’t see that sort of thing in the city. A few of us like to meet up on a Friday night at one of the neighbours places – where our owners have also been known to gather. The area has such a lovely “village” feel to it – a far cry from Brisbane where even though you live so close you never really get to know your neighbours that well. Well I must go – I think I hear Mia coming which means there are cows to chase and mountains of horse manure to roll in! Ruff!

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Business and Community News Butt free Eumundi?

Noosa Longweekend Festival

his year’s program will see more than 85 free and ticketed events staged from Friday 15 to Sunday 24 June 2012. Nearly a third of the program will be free of charge. The annual Noosa Longweekend Festival is a 10-day (and night) celebration of music, theatre, dance, literature, forums, film, food, visual arts and workshops. Festival Director Ian Mackellar is adding the finishing touches to a program that will see audiences

treated to the crème de la crème of Australian talent including names such as John Bell, Bruce Beresford, Andrew Denton, Peter Fitzsimons, Jennifer Byrne, Anthony Garcia, William Barton, Expressions Dance Company and more, as well as an unprecedented line-up of international performers hailing from Quebec, New York and London. Ian also hinted that audiences could be in for a few surprises as part of the festival’s eleventh year.

Business Clinic Keep Australia Beautiful’s David Curtin (left) with Cr Paul Tatton and Chamber secretary Kerrie Bryant Adams at a planning meeting for a Butt it, Bin it Chamber and Council partnership to tackle butt littering with a goal of a Butt Free Eumundi. Cr Tatton said that Council will supply a number of bins from Keep Australia Beautiful to be placed strategically across the town and markets.

Need to vote early for state election?

ember for Nicklin Peter Wellington advises that he has had many inquiries from people keen to vote who are confused about the voting, or who will be on holidays on the state election day. Anyone who is planning to travel interstate of overseas on or before 24 March election day can still have their vote by organising a postal vote before they leave. Alternately a person can vote early at the Nambour Police Citizens Youth Club, once the Electoral Commission announces

who the candidates are. Queensland has optional preferential voting at the state level. This means a voter can vote for one candidate only or can put a number beside each candidate to indicate preferences. If a person has moved house or is not certain about status on the electoral roll, there is still time to update this information – just contact your local member’s office for information or a change of address form and also to get help with organising a postal vote.

Looking good for aged care facility in Eumundi continued from page 1 standard of accommodation and “boutique” services and that only those service providers who have a record of excellent care delivery are granted approval from the Commonwealth Government to offer these additional services. Viv said that his facility plans for Eumundi are at an advanced stage and that he is close to lodging his plans with Sunshine Coast Council. “If and when approval is given by Council, the construction period for the Eumundi facility would be around 18 months,” he said. Viv said that the facility will be a similar size as Claremont and have similar extra features such as an internet café, a gym, a movie

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theatre, hairdressing salon, spa and BBQ. He invited interested members of the community to visit the Claremont facility in Glenbrook Dr Nambour. Padman Health Care Facilities operates 14 services in South Australia and two in Queensland. Viv has a property in Doonan that he and his family visit. “I’m retiring to Doonan, we like the area so much,” Viv said. The Eumundi and District Community Assn has purchased a block of land near the tennis courts with the hope that one day retirement village accommodation (not aged care) will be established there.

Business Planning

ast issue was about planning, in particular “life planning” and the requirement to list your needs. The conduit through which you achieve those needs, if you are in business, is to plan your business so it produces the resources to fund the needs. The business plan must be written by the owner of the business, not an external accountant or consultant, although they may provide some assistance. It is not all about figures. Firstly a business philosophy must be stated.This is usually called a “mission statement” and sets out the broad objects of the business. It should cover a brief comment on each of the four components of a business, marketing, operations, finance, and administration. Examples of introductory words are: The market we are in is to supply…We use the most up to date equipment…. We are soundly financed and reinvest profits into growth…The administration of our affairs ensures we are good corporate citizens… Any independent person reading the mission statement will understand the business philosophy. Having stated the mission, the business owners must now set down a plan for each of the components stated above. By doing this the owners are “building” the business plan. Marketing has been covered in previous Business Clinic articles. Operations deals with the methodology of the supply of goods and services. Finance deals with the working capital and asset acquisition of the business and Administration deals with how the processes of management are structured. With that done the business plan becomes a workable document and will need to be referred to regularly, to renew the owner’s belief in the original philosophy. This helps not to stray from the “plan”. Next comes the tactical matters “The Budget”. This is the projection of what the owners see in the future as the monetary results of marketing, operations, finance and administration. Targets should be realistic. Lastly the comparisons. The actual results must be compared to the budget regularly and show the reasons why they were not achieved or why they were exceeded. That means preparing financial statements, monthly is a minimum, but can be weekly easy enough, if the KPI’s of the business and break even points are known. Better leave that discussion for another day. Les Godwin, FCPA Views expressed in the Business Clinic are general in nature and not to be relied on as legal, financial or professional advice.

Business Clinic is sponsored by: Commercial, business & residential Quality, straightforward, commercially relevant legal advice 777 Eumundi-Noosa Rd Ph 5471 1300 Thursday 16 February 2012

Community News News in brief Kenilworth Hotel’s regular Friday night jam session has been earmarked on 24 February from 6pm as a fundraiser for Suicide Prevention Australia. The night will be a tribute to a young life lost at Kenilworth before Christmas. Instruments will be set up for free use, there will be raffles, musicians will donate their time and $1 per main meal will support the fundraiser. The Cooroy Memorial Hall Back to the Hall fundraising campaign has a target of $300,000 for substantial work to preserve its history, make it more functional and give it longevity for our future generations. Fundraising events already on the calendar include a Rock’n’Roll Dance night on February 25, “Cooroy’s Got Talent”, and even a cookbook in the frenzy! Rock’n’Roll Dance tickets are available from the Cooroy RSL reception.

Cleaning up Eumundi on 4 March If you can help in any way, please contact Yvonne on 0413 133 791 or justyvonne@bigpond.com, otherwise just attend and have a great time! Volunteers are needed for Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled which is a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation now operating at their new home at 2 Monak Rd North Arm providing therapeutic and recreational equestrian opportunities for hundreds of Sunshine Coast families each week. They need extra volunteers to bring the property to its best. No horse experience is necessary as we offer full training. Volunteer training mornings are offered Thursday 16 and Friday 17 February from 9am–2pm. Closed in shoes are essential. Interested persons are invited to come to look or to phone Jan on 5447 6604 or Matty 5447 0450 or visit www.sunshinecoastrda.com.

lean up Australia day this year is Sunday 4 March and volunteers are sought to help clean up Eumundi. Parents are invited to consider the educational benefits of bringing the family. There are two choices for volunteers. The first is to be part of the Chamber’s Adopt-a-Road team that on 4 March and some other dates during the year will clean up the 1.9km stretch from the Strawberry Flats roundabout to the top of town and along Caplick Way to the Noosa roundabout. Volunteers should assemble at

the rotunda at Caplick Park at 8am for this team (Ph Kerrie 0402 215 560). The second choice is to work on other streets and parks in Eumundi and the assembly point is at the entrance to the Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade anytime from 8am to 11am. This work is co-ordinated for Clean up Australia by Annie Wilson (Ph 0413 565 875). Both groups will share a BBQ at 11am in Caplick Park. Please wear suitable clothing and gloves. Bags will be provided.

Police Beat Blair Doran

n alarming trend has begun to emerge during the past couple of weeks with several break and enters occurring within our division. The first occurred at a house situated in Miller Pl Eumundi. On this occasion the offender has gained entry to the house by cutting a hole in the sliding screen door and unlocking it. A laptop computer and cash were stolen prior to the offender decamping. A laptop was also stolen from a house in Dahlia Rd Verrierdale. It is believed that the offender may have entered the house via a closed but unlocked door. The occupants of a house in Eumundi Range Rd were quite fortunate to discover nothing missing after the house was broken into via the window screen at the side of the house. The offenders had removed the screen and entered the house however have left empty handed. Money, a laptop and other items were taken from a house in Laguna Grove, Doonan. The offenders have once again cut a hole in and removed a fly screen from a bedroom window. Once inside the offenders have searched through

most rooms and have decamped with property. A male resident in Beddington Rd Doonan disturbed an offender possibly a female in his house in the early hours of the morning. The offender has run off and decamped after being sighted by the resident. The offender appears to have entered most rooms in the house and taken a camera, a wallet and other items. Police did attend however have not located the offender yet. The criminals responsible appear to be targeting window or door screens where the main window or door has been left open. During the hot weather a lot of people leave their house for the day with the windows or doors open. This makes their house an easy target for these offenders. It is timely to remind residents that they should lock up completely if leaving their house even it they are just going to the shops. If anyone can assist with any information in relation to these offences or have sighted suspect persons or vehicles in the area they are encouraged to contact us at Eumundi Police Station on 5442 8222.

Some of last year’s Clean up Australia volunteers in Eumundi.

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Two important community activities: same day same location  Wed 22 Feb 4.45pm−5.45pm School of Arts Meeting to consider work on research and planning for a possible Noosa Biosphere boundary extension. More info: Sue 0418 763 428

 Wed 22 Feb 6pm−6.20pm School of Arts Presentation on merits of establishing a rail trail for walking and cycling on old railway tracks from the markets to the North Maroochy River. More info: Karen 0407 139 836

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Community News Katie Rose fundraiser

Cooroy VIEW Club at play

Eumundi’s Chris Cameron (left) and Liz Lyn at the Bald or Beautiful fundraiser for Katie Rose Hospice at Doonan.

uests at the Bald or Beautiful fundraiser paid a contribution of $20 and were invited to choose between a clipper cut or a dash of colour provided by Mary Randles and her team at Bounce Hair & Image. Ray Brown from Noosa Springs Fitness Centre and a driving force behind the event, elected to lose the lot! The staff at Gibsons, who are located right next door to Bounce in the Harvey Norman Centre “didn’t stop running while providing the yummiest cake and coffee free of charge to all those brave enough to take the challenge”. Friends were also there to provide personal support to local

identity Liz who serves on the board of the Starlight Children’s Foundation and is herself battling cancer again but was there to support a cause she feels passionate about. Chairperson of fundraising for the hospice Bev Barton was overjoyed at the $2000 raised and spoke passionately about the work it provides by way of specialised hospice support care to all dying people, of any age in our community, free of personal cost. If you would like to volunteer or make a donation to the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice Ltd – Katie Rose Cottage, visit www.sunshinehospice.org.au or call 5479 0881.

Rocking horse raffle winners

Emele, 7, and Toby, 4, Hunting from Peregian Beach on the rocking horse they won from the raffle held at Eumundi Markets. Their mum said: “We live at Peregian Beach and are often in Eumundi as we have swimming lessons at the Eumundi Aquatic Centre. We were enjoying a morning at the markets during the the Christmas holidays and couldn’t resist buying a ticket.” Funds were raised for Moy Sweetman and Frangipani Dreams.

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President Grace Taylor from Verrierdale (left), treasurer Jan Ellis from Tinbeerwah and assistant treasurer Trish Adcock from Eumundi at a recent social at the Aloha Restaurant in the South Pacific Resort. The VIEW Club supports The Smith Family, a national, independent children’s charity helping disadvantaged Australian children to create a better future for themselves. Their first luncheon meeting for the year was last Tuesday when Eumundi’s senior man about town Ken Tongue was guest speaker.

From the Treetops Liljana Frey

ast week my cat brought home a baby turkey that he had been eyeing for more than a month. I awoke to find its lifeless body at the foot of my bed, feathers strewn across the room. Not only was I mortified, I also felt guilt at not having prevented the kill. I had failed as a responsible pet owner by contributing to the number of avoidable wildlife deaths. I think it is essential that we act conscientiously when it comes to managing our domestic furry friends. Cats and dogs can cause considerable harm to our wildlife and increase the demand for animal rescue services. While unsupervised dogs have been known to chase, harass and even kill wildlife, all cats are instinctive hunters and frequently kill birds and other small creatures. Responsible pet ownership involves taking steps to make sure our pets are controllable. For example, cats and dogs should be kept inside at night and they

must be de-sexed. Cats should have at least two bells attached to their collar to warn wildlife of their approach. Dogs need to be trained to respond to human commands and should be kept on a leash when not at home. It is important that we register and microchip our pets so they can be identified if lost. It is irresponsible to release unwanted domestic animals into the wild, as stray cats and dogs suffer needlessly and have an enormously detrimental effect on wildlife populations. If you do come across a sick or injured animal, the Eumundi Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre on Eumundi Noosa Rd can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide assistance. This unique facility relies on the generosity of our community for donations to keep afloat, and is run solely by volunteers. A dedicated representative from the centre can be contacted on 5442 8057.

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Community News What do you love about Eumundi? Liljana Frey

hat is it that makes our town so special? We hit the pavement one sunny afternoon to find out from you what sets Eumundi apart.

WHAT'S IN THE SPOTLIGHT TravelSmart Sunshine Coast grants Schools, businesses and community groups can apply for grants to encourage and improve sustainable transport options and reduce reliance on cars. Visit council’s website for details. For advice on developing your ideas and applications, contact a TravelSmart Sunshine Coast Grants Ofﬁcer on (07) 5475 7272 or email travelsmart@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. Applications close 1 March 2012.

Project mmX.II Krystal, 19, waitress I love hanging out at the markets on Saturdays and Wednesdays.

Mark, 42, engineer I love visiting Berkelouw bookshop, I always find something interesting there.

Young artists can be part of the largest annual youth art exhibition on the Coast. At project mmX.II you can exhibit and sell street and ﬁne art, painting, sculpture, photography or graphic design. Contact your local library for more information, registrations close on 30 March.

Subscribe to a year of live entertainment Subscribe to a year of live entertainment at the J, Lake Kawana Community and Nambour Civic Centre. You’ll save on ticket prices for comedy, drama, musical cabaret and children's programs, get priority seating and the chance to meet the stars at some performances. Visit council’s website to ﬁnd out more.

Apply for a RADF grant

Rebecca, 33, mum of three I love the community feel and the friendliness of locals.

David, 40, horticulturist I love Eumundi for its peace and quiet.

Registrations now open for body art continued from page 1

body art event, attracts artists and spectators from across Australia and overseas. Event manager Danielle Taylor says the event is centred on competitions in full body art (temporary paint – not tattoo) and face painting, but also includes competitions and exhibitions in wearable art, pavement art, vehicle art and photography. Danielle encourages painters, illustrators and visual artists to consider the event – even if they have never embraced the competition categories before. “It’s simply a matter of getting familiar with the paint or product and then adapting your designs to a different canvas – that of a body, a pavement or a car bonnet! And the competitions include more than $12,000 in cash and prizes.” She emphasises that artists in Thursday 16 February 2012

the body art categories can opt to supply their own models or use models provided by the Carnivale free of charge. Car bonnets are also provided by the event for those entering the vehicle art competition. Early bird fees are applicable until end of March. As an added incentive to enter early, all competitors who enter and pay in February will go in the draw for some great prizes! Danielle says the event also offers excellent exposure for sponsors with a wide range of sponsorship opportunities on offer. Visit www.australianbodyart. com.au for more information, competition registration, sponsorship opportunities and to sign up to receive eNewsletters in the lead-up to the event. The event also has a Facebook page: Australian Body Art Carnivale.

Artists and community groups are invited to apply for funding under the Regional Arts Development Fund Grants Program. Papermaking, beading, drama coaching, transmedia storytelling and heritage projects are just a few examples of past projects. Grants can cover up to 70 percent of a project’s total costs. Visit council's website or call a RADF Liaison ofﬁcer on (07) 5441 8385. Applications close 1 March 2012.

Clean Up Australia Day 2012 Now is the time for individuals and community groups to register for Clean Up Australia Day, 4 March 2012. Council will provide a free waste disposal service to all sites that register before 19 February. Visit cleanupaustraliaday.org.au to register and to ﬁnd out more.

Saddle up Saddle up and ride the trails featured in council’s new Sunshine Coast Guide to Horse Riding Tracks. The guide includes short sign posted rides for the whole family as well as more strenuous medium to long distance, signed and unsigned trails. It can be downloaded from council’s website and will be available from your nearest customer service or visitor information centre from mid February.

COUNCIL MEETINGS Performance and Service Committee Meeting 9am, Tuesday 6 March, Caloundra Strategy and Planning Committee Meeting 9am, Wedmesday 7 March, Caloundra Ordinary Meeting 9.30am, Wednesday 14 March, Caloundra

T 1300 00 72 72 or 07 5475 7272 E mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Your Say We need a supermarket now Can some enterprising person/ company please, please establish a much needed IGA or similar in Eumundi so surrounding residents don’t have to travel so far for basic necessities? Surely this business would be very profitable. There is always talk about this happening on the Butter Factory site but nothing progresses. Susan Lancaster Doonan Digital TV signal troubles I wonder whether anyone else is having trouble with their digital TV signal. Our signal has got so bad in the last four months that we are unable to watch all the 9 channels and channel 7 and some of ABC channels. If anyone has had or is having the same problem, or if they have managed to solve it, could they please let me know via lorna_od@ bigpond.net.au. Lorna O’Donnell Lake McDonald Rooster Puff had to go and so will your roosters The new and thoughtless regulation for keeping roosters on the Sunshine Coast is 12.4 acres (5 hectares), and 100m from

any residence. I can understand the 100m from a neighbouring residence rule, however 5 hectares is ridiculous. We own three acres outside Eumundi and are virtually self-sufficient, breeding our own chickens, growing most of our fruits and vegetables, rearing our own cattle. Teaching our two young daughters to be self-sufficient is very rewarding – sorry, was rewarding. We have been breeding special breeds of poultry for seven years know. Under the previous council regulations we were allowed to have chickens and roosters. We researched the local council rules and regulations prior to buying our house, and that is the main reason for here. One of our neighbours (who should probably move into a townhouse) complained to Council, and that’s that, no more rooster.

Self-sufficient residents of the Sunshine Coast, who have lost faith in Bob Abbot and Vivien Griffin (Name supplied, Eumundi)

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 90 boutiques Eumundi Square for shopping with a difference and hot summer specials

Sewing, mending & alterations Doonan Ph 0424 182 624 .................................................................. Designer dressmaking & alterations Karyn 0457 232 628 .................................................................. Tutor Sheridan Study Buddy 0418 544 228 .................................................................. Bright Buttons Tutoring friendly and affordable. Experienced and qualified classroom teacher specialising in literacy and numeracy for grade 1–7 students. Mim Beasley 0401 414 363 .................................................................. Exercise classes & personal training Ph 0412 489 313 www.lucycloonanfitness. com .................................................................. Donate your old barbie dolls for community artwork email danielle@ australianbodyart.com.au .................................................................. JP service at Discover Eumundi every Sat 9am-10.30am

 Tina Cooper Gallery central Memorial Dr now open 9am–2pm  Enjoy lunch at one of Eumundi’s celebrated eateries

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Fraser Island, shared ownership Cleaner available, local, experienced, house, mostly with locals. 8BR, thorough, reliable. Judy 0412 718 837 4 ensuites, 2 kitchens, freehold, $87,500 Ph 0412 714 009 WORK AVAILABLE

Sunday 19 Feb and Sunday 26 Feb

 Discover Eumundi 10am–2pm My Tree 2012 photography competition, display of 2010 entries

Kerbside cleanup I am not surprised that Taylor Bunnag has no experience with balancing a business budget, as he is only nineteen. He has limited life experiences. My recent comments, regarding a kerbside cleanup, were to do a costing first, and to evaluate alternatives. Taylor Bunnag would rather rush to commit to a service that may have only a 50 per cent take up rate, that all ratepayers would fund. Having owned and operated several small businesses I would always think through the options and do the costing first. At the end of the day, the books need to balance. Funding a pet project means that another project won’t go ahead eg having a strategy to deal with e-waste, education programs for correct use of the recycling bins and to divert green waste away from landfill, more frequent collection of the bins in dog friendly areas and big outdoor events and more. The Council annual budget is $638 million. There will be complex issues at stake needing intelligent, rational and considered analysis. The ramifications of getting it wrong have more consequence than a mistake with a “movie and meal deal”.

Casual cleaner, required for Wed market 8:30 to 1:30 clearing tables and bins, public toilet areas and other cleaning duties when required. Award wages paid. 5442 8581 .................................................................. Gardener/handyman part-time 20hpw, $20ph, Sandy 5449 1890

Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Inc EQUESTRIAN AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Now open at 2 Monak Rd North Arm Recreation, therapeutic & educational programs for children and adults

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I take a great interest in waste management. We are accumulating more and more junk, wrapped in layer upon layer of packaging. As some major retailers urge us to buy now pay later, the desired purchase is often broken, rusted, or out of date before the final payment is due. So inevitably this all goes to landfill. It is good to know that there are 12 councillors each having one vote. For any resolutions to be passed requires an agreement of seven. The mayor’s vote is only called upon if the voting is in deadlock. If there is not an agreement amongst Council, what’s the bet that if elected, Taylor Bunnag would introduce a special cleanup levy for Division 9 to fund his pet project at all cost. Jen Mazoudier Candidate for Division 9 Introducing Steve Robinson I am currently the Sunshine Coast regional manager of Master Builders and treasurer of the Sunshine Coast Business Council and have decided to contest in my home division, Division 9, in the upcoming local Council elections. I initially served in the RAAF for 19 years with senior appointments as Commanding Officer (Logistics) RAAF Townsville and in charge of F-111 aircraft support at RAAF Amberley. I also spent over 16 years in two senior management roles on the Sunshine Coast as Regional Manager Building Services Authority (BSA) and Regional Manager Master Builders. I have spent most of my military and civilian career resolving matters based on detailed research and developing practical solutions through consultation and negotiation. I am excited by the prospect of the local Council elections as it presents a fantastic opportunity to meet with the broader community and work with them on local projects and issues. Steve Robinson Candidate for Division 9

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School News Perfect day for cheering and swimming

Noosa High’s Young Ambassador at La Boite

If you were not in the pool for an event at Eumundi State School’s swimming carnival last Friday, then having fun as a cheer squad for your house was a popular activity.

Off to a good start at North Arm

chool Captain Lexi Kehl, along with 99 other Year 11 and 12 students from Queensland schools, was selected as a Young Ambassador for La Boite Theatre Company in Brisbane late last year. In January, Lexi attended an official meet-and-greet with La Boite’s Artistic Director, David Berthold, and company staff. The first workshops on 29 January gave her an insight into Gothic Puppetry and directing with one of the company directors. Lexi said she learned one of the big secrets to success in theatre is not what you know, but who you know! And for Lexi, being a Young Ambassador is a way of opening that door. On the day, she talked to creators, scriptwriters and creative designers, and previewed the 2012 Season, which includes Shakespeare’s As You Like It. “The great thing is, I get to experience how a professional theatre company operates and expand my knowledge about the creation of theatre,” she said. Lexi already has experience in theatre outside of school with her involvement in the Independent

Theatre at Eumundi. Any student with a passion for theatre was invited to apply for the position of Young Ambassador. In the last three years, La Boite has provided this opportunity to 440 high school and tertiary students from across the state. Students like Lexi, who plan to study at QUT or Southbank Institute of Technology, were particularly encouraged to apply. Students get an opportunity to perform their senior drama work on the La Boite stage at a special Ambassadors performance later in the year. Info: www.laboite.com.au/education.

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Two year 1 classes with their teachers Angela Spence and Trudy Russell. Despite being cooped up inside all day for the first two weeks at school this year the North Arm kids are all off to a flying start. Teachers are well prepared for the not too major changes that the implementation of the new Australian curriculum brings. Parents are turning out in large numbers to come to the school’s information sessions designed to help their children to get the very best out of every school day. Thursday 16 February 2012

For project support, grants information and assistance in completing your online application, phone or email: ► Community Grants – phone 5441 8616 ► RADF – phone 5441 8385 ► email at grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Visit council’s website for grant applications and more information. Applications close 5pm Thursday 1 March 2012

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Markets Drum Singapore photo shoot at Original Eumundi Markets

Maintaining high quality artisan markets

he Original Eumundi Markets (OEM) Board is introducing systems to formalise the selection of stallholders. The aim is to continue attracting and nurturing micro-businesses to OEM that have the most distinctive and highest quality products. This review is the result of detailed preparation over the last year since the Original Eumundi Markets Ltd was established as a separate arm of the Eumundi and District Historical Association. The OEM Board recognises its responsibilities to stallholders to keep the standards high. As part of this, a new application process will reinforce the OEM mission and demonstrate the transparency and consistency used in selecting stallholders. Stallholders at OEM will continue to be selected based on alignment with the OEM mission which is: The OEM operates and promotes high quality artisan markets for the ultimate financial

benefit of the local community. This review commenced with research on the type and duration of stalls at OEM and discussion of findings amongst OEM management and stallholders. Meetings have been held with stallholders over the last few weeks to outline the purpose of the review more fully. Meetings have also encouraged a sharing of views on what makes OEM’s 330 plus stalls into such an exceptional experience for visitors and what needs to be done to retain the special OEM ambience, whilst at the same time improving what OEM offers its stallholders to attract the best. More than 100 stallholders attended the meetings and it is clear that there is strong agreement amongst stallholders on what makes OEM stand out and how essential it is to attract and retain stallholders who share a total commitment to quality and uniqueness.

Ukrainian model Myroslavia Kapshtyk at the markets last weekend. A crew from Singapore Women’s Weekly and Cosmopolitan used the markets as a back drop for a photo shoot of women’s international fashion labels modelled by Myro with nine different outfits and locations.

Young entrepreneurs scholarship at markets Dr Sue Campin working with stallholders who attended one of the workshop sessions about changes to selection of stallholders.

Market days are full of surprises

Gina with one of her acrylic triptych art pieces embellished with recycled fabric at one of the six stalls that comprise the Yshop. Gina is one of a group of young entrepreneurs who have been provided with a summer scholarship through a partnership between Sunshine Coast Council and The Original Eumundi Markets. The scholarship included a mentoring session and allows the Yshop vendors to trade at the markets to aid in expanding their knowledge and abilities while showcasing their work.

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This 3m visitor that entered Tina Cooper Glass Gallery perhaps escaping from the busy market crowd in Memorial Dr was not a pleasant market day surprise. Snakes and precious glass art pieces should not be seen together so the Noosa Snake Catcher Mark Norman came quickly to the rescue and took “our big friend away to be released into the wild away from town”. Thursday 16 February 2012

Arts Scene Indee Theatre News John Burls

Serious fun night at the Indee

Happy Birthday Mr President

ext show at The Indee is very appropriate falling, as it does, slap bang in the state election period. The Independent Theatre production of the comedy Happy Birthday Mr President is a stickybeak into the time when Australia (perhaps) becomes a republic and how we might elect our first president. The government is holding a referendum and strongly promoting a government appointed president, without power. But all the national polls show popular feeling is to have a people-elected president, with power. Manipulating the vote becomes a must but the scheme goes belly

up, when instead of a government suggested, benign sporting icon or cultural figure, the nation elects an eccentric nobody with huge power. And the tie-in to Marilyn Monroe singing Happy Birthday Mr President? There is a very strong one, but that would be giving the game away. It’s a very front-line cast with Luke Lanham, Sandy Luscombe, Eddie Ellis, Carol Hoger and Keith Souter generating the laughs. Happy Birthday Mr President opens at The Indee at 7.30pm on Friday 16 March for two weekends. Tickets $20, concessions $18, Sundays $18. Bookings on 5472 8200 or at eumundilivetheatre.com.

School of Arts Centenary

he first of The Indee Century Specials to mark 100 years of the School of Arts Hall this year, will be The Picture Show Man. Three shows only, the first half featuring our own Picture Show Man, Kev Franzi, with some amazing early cameras and projectors and archival film. Plus in the second half, the Australian iconic movie

The Picture Show Man starring John Meillon, Jon Ewart and Rod Taylor. This is the film about the early picture show men, who used to traverse Australia and set up their screenings in the local halls. Friday and Saturday 20 and 21 April 7.30pm plus Sunday 22 April at 2pm. Tickets $20, concessions $18.

For theatre bookings, please phone 5472 8200

Progressing Eumundi’s arts action plan

Arts action plan writer Andrew Bryant (left) with local artist Shane Christenson and Queensland Art Council’s creative generator SEQ Tim McGee at Berkleouw’s Café. The trio met to share ideas about models of art trails and street art for Memorial Dr and possible funding sources. All artists and supporters of arts are invited to attend a presentation of Andrew’s draft Eumundi Arts Action Plan at a networking night hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at 5.30pm at Joe’s Waterhole on Thursday 23 February. Thursday 16 February 2012

Friends Wendy, Ken, Debbie, Lyn, Paul, Fran and Tricia were part of the enthusiastic audience at A Chap, two Divas and a Piano concert.

Creative workshops at Cooroy’s Butter Factory

o tempt those who would like to discover their creative talents, Sunshine Coast Council have launched the Butter Factory Arts Centre workshop program. The diverse range of day and evening courses offer something different for all ages and interests and commence on 21 February 2012. Learn how to paint, sculpt or weave, make jewellery, improve your photography or make magical mandalas. Register today for term one courses and satisfy your creative soul.

The six week courses offer a great opportunity for people to come along and have some fun while improving their skills and making new friends at the same time. For more information about the workshops visit www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au, the Butter Factory Arts Centre or the Cooroy Library. Numbers are limited for each workshop so call the Butter Factory Arts Centre on 5454 9050 or the Cooroy library to secure a place.

Arts news in brief Prestigious Queensland art award exhibition at Cooroy The works of 29 of regional Queensland’s finest emerging and established artists are showcasing their talents at the Sunshine Coast Council’s Butter Factory Arts Centre. The 2011 Queensland Regional Art Awards Connection touring exhibition will be on show at the Butter Factory Arts Centre in Cooroy until 10 March. The exhibition is a hallmark event produced by the not-for-profit organisation Flying Arts which, for more than 40 years, has been providing visual arts development services throughout regional and remote Queensland. For more information, contact the Butter Factory Arts Centre 5454 9050. On and off the road Sunshine Coast Council presents On and off the road, an exhibition by Brisbane artist Ian Smith showing at Noosa Regional Gallery until 18 March 2012. Ian Smith’s new exhibition features large scale paintings and drawings that deal with his fascination with the imagery and experiences of being

on the road, in particular the many trips that he has undertaken driving between Cairns and Brisbane. The exhibition is organised by Gold Coast City Gallery and is on show at the Noosa Regional Gallery until 18 March 2012. Caloundra Fringe Festival The 2012 Caloundra Music Festival is scheduled for 28-30 September. A full list of festivities will also take place in the lead up to the main event at the inaugural Caloundra Fringe Festival. This will showcase some of the best local artistic talent to our visitors. A wide range of activities is planned for the Fringe Festival, including youth music workshops (conducted by Nicky Bomba from The John Butler Trio), theatre, street performances, circus, instrument making, lunch time concerts, Indigenous art and dance. Free musical events will also feature along with art displays at festival locations. Organisers have invited artists and groups who are keen to perform at the Fringe Festival to register their interest as soon as possible. Visit www.caloundramusicfestival.com.

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Obituaries Alain Guy Lyons

Vale John Henry Fish

died 20 January 2012 aged 28 years

To the Eumundi communities: thinking of you, thanking you, loving you – from Hermione, Theo and Errol. To those of you who reached out and supported Theo, Errol and me at this time of sudden loss and sorrow, we thank you. To those of you who organised the collections, we thank you, very much. To everyone who loved Alain, a fine young man, for attending his memorial/celebration, for the cards, flowers, texts, emails. Thank you for the plaque, Tracy and family. To all of those who came from far and near, when you heard the news. Thank you, Eumundi people, for the gathering at The Imperial to farewell, remember and celebrate my beautiful son Alain. A big Huge apology to the people who were afraid of the memorial burn outs, for I was too. To those dear ones who did the burn outs please understand, they are not good. I was terrified someone would get hurt; I had just lost my son, my dearest Alain. A big Huge apology to the residents of Sunrise Road who heard a motor bike go crazy on the road, not just his but others, they must be told. To the witness of the accident that day, Friday, may any shock, trauma or pain from the event be turned into wisdom and glory, not just a horrible story. To those of you who tried to save my son, right there, right then, thank you. To the truck driver who was there, but not to blame, I would like to meet with you all the same. To the police who knew my son on the road, who nod and say, oh he had been told, yes that’s true, it’s sad, in many ways just a lad, I promise not bad, but definitely mad, on the road – he had been told. To the police who came to my house, you were sensitive and kind, your faces and that moment etched in my mind. To Kristen, my pastor’s wife, who knew just what to do in the critical moment of that day. She carried me through, even though it was God, I knew. Pastor Josh Usher, for ushering in the moment with wisdom and ease, Pastor Allen Beardel, (the encouraging word), Steve Aparini (his beautiful music). Like a dream, the ladies of the Christian Outreach Centre, they nurtured and cooked, bringing much food to us, thank you for all the loving fuss. For all my family who live so far away, who wanted to be there, We knew in our hearts that your spirits were. In the closing of this thank you note I think what Alain would say? “Be strong and of good courage, thanks mum.”

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Recounting the life of John Fish, who passed away on 24 January following illness, is like retelling the story of hinterland life of almost another era. The last owner of the Eumundi saw mill with his brother Roy, John was born in Maryborough in 1932 to parents Consuela and Frederick, into Depression-tough times. Brought up in the main by his mother, with older sister Eunice and younger brothers Roy and David, John cared for her for many years. The family moved between farms wherever the work was, and with little long term schooling, at age 13 John took up his first paid job of cutting cane. It wasn’t all work; John was especially good at tennis and cricket, sports he enjoyed for many years. Following a move to Gympie, and still a young lad, John started work on the railway as a “Nipper”, boiling the billy and doing odd jobs. Eventually he left the railway and after some time on Pieren’s farm at Noosa took up timber cutting on Fraser Island. Around that time he met Audrey, who perhaps was charmed by his skills on the dance floor, and they married in Cooran on St Patrick’s Day, 17 March 1962. Dancing was a great love of the couple and they joined regular dances at Eumundi, Belli, Cooroy and other local halls. Their son Jason was born in 1966 and remembers his dad as always working hard, sometimes meeting up for a yarn over a drink after work or at weekends. After settling in Noosa with Audrey, John left Fraser Island to work at the timber mill near their home, moving on to the Alfreson timber yard in Cooran before buying the Eumundi mill with Roy in the mid ‘60s. It was a busy period, producing around 300 railway sleepers a day and 150 packing cases a week, and until about 10 years before its closure in the late ‘90s the mill was still cutting timber for houses being built across the Coast from Tewantin to Montville. John and Roy had dissolved their partnership in the late ‘90s, and not getting any younger and with no one in the pipeline to take over the mill, John decided to call it a day. The cost of running the mill and with more regulations coming into effect made it uneconomical for the new owner to run, and today its site on Low St is taken up by small industrial units. The dangers of timber cutting work certainly didn’t avoid John. On Fraser Island he lost a lot of blood following an accident with an axe and fortunately was able to be taken from that remote area to hospital in Maryborough. He suffered another accident in 1971 which kept him in hospital for several months and in the early days of the Eumundi mill he lost two fingers which he put down to “learning on the job”. In his later years John enjoyed reading and tinkering at home, and eventually ill health led to a number of operations and his being unable to drive, though he kept up some independence by getting around town on a scooter. Eventually ill health caught up with John as he succumbed to cancer after a short time in Nambour Hospital.

Thursday 16 February 2012

Stringy Bark Cottage A little piece of paradise at Stringy Bark Cottage Matt Popplewell

ost amongst coloured tropical foliage, bold-headed beehive gingers, coastas and heliconia and under the scented air from the stringy bark eucalyptus, Cheryl and Bob Boyd continue to groom their 20-year evolving creation at Stringybark Cottage in Verrierdale. This hidden treasure, created from a clearing of trees and a passion for plants and shaped by the ever-challenging vagaries of nature, has produced a dreamy garden of mesmeric colour and unfolding mystery. Cheryl’s latest project as a garden designer is in trialling a new lawn that has produced superb results. In using Zoisya matrella, Cheryl has a contrasting fine leaf variety which she describes as “tough in the dry, needs sun and has a nice apple green colour, only needing to mow occasionally” and which you can also “leave it to grow naturally up trunks and it still looks good”. For more information on this grass variety and design issues, and if interested to see this lawn and other wonders of Stringy Bark Cottage, please feel free to contact Cheryl on stringybarkcottage@ aapt.net.au for a viewing appointment. Cheryl will be opening the garden for the Australian Open Garden scheme again in the future.

Want to grow your own vegies well? Help is at hand − book in now on 5471 1590 Come and join us at a workshop led by Gary Hands of Kookaburra Organics. Courses are based on bio dynamic, organic and permaculture principles. Demonstration to no dig organic vegetable planting When: 25 February 10.00am – 11.15am 5 Cost: $1 Where: Doonan Valley Garden Centre Growing Australian garlic in Queensland When: 25 February 12.00pm – 1.15pm Cost: $15 Where: Doonan Valley Garden Centre

791 Eumundi-Noosa Rd Doonan

Open 7 days • Ph 5471 1590 doonanvalleygc@bigpond.com Thursday 16 February 2012

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Celebrate Food Lychees – an ancient fruit

ychee trees were first cultivated in Southeast Asia and records in China refer to the lychee as long ago as 2000 BCE. Wild trees still grow in rainforest in China’s southern provinces and on Hainan Island. In the 1st century CE, fresh lychees were in such demand at the Imperial Court that a special courier service with fast horses would rush the fresh fruit at great expense from southern Guangdong province to the far distant capital. In China the lychee season starts in May, but our vibrantly red, locally grown fruit is available at the markets now. Keep an eye open for long an, a similar fruit that has a smooth brown skin, most appropriate in this Year of the Dragon as its name translates as Dragon Eye. In traditional Chinese medicine the lychee is known for being a fruit with “hot” properties and excessive consumption is credited with causing fainting spells and skin breakouts, but it is a shame not to indulge during their short season. Cessie Pottinger shares these two savoury lychee recipes and photographs, courtesy of Horticulture Australia Ltd, and of course they can be simply enjoyed on their own or in a fruit salad.

Australian lychee and coriander snapper Serves 4 Ingredients 8 lychees, peeled, deseeded and roughly chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp roughly chopped coriander 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground pepper Half a brown or white onion, chopped 1 tsp small red chilli, finely chopped with seeds removed Juice of 1 lime 4 fresh snapper fillets or other white fish

Method Place lychees, olive oil, coriander, salt, pepper, onion, chilli and lime juice in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside. Heat a large frying pan and spray with canola or olive oil. Cook fish for 3-4 minutes, turning once until just cooked through. Place cooked fish onto plates and spoon the lychee mixture over. Serve. ©Horticulture Australia Limited

Australian lychee and goat’s cheese bites Makes 30 canapés Ingredients 15 Lychees 100g soft goat’s cheese 30 walnut halves, dry roasted 30 lavosh bite-sized poppy seed crispbreads Method Peel the lychees. Using a small knife, slice each lychee open to prise the seed away from the fruit. Cut each lychee in half and pat dry on clean, dry paper towels. Fill each fruit half with a small amount of goat’s cheese. Top each with a walnut half and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Then place each on a lavosh crispbread andwhen ready serve . ©Horticulture Australia Limited

Anahata Yoga Temple TIMES

Breath - Movement - Awareness

TUE & FRI 9.30–11am low–intermediate level TUE 5–6pm beginners/gentle stretch TUE & THU 6.30–8pm med–high level intermediate WED 6–7.30pm Restorative Yoga, last Wed of month $15 per class

Anahata Yoga Temple, 186 Memorial Dr Eumundi Look out for the BIG orange yoga flag

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Health and Lifestyle Eumundi Tai Chi Helen Hepburn

ai Chi is an ancient Chinese discipline helping the mind, body and spirit. The slow movements are a help with balance and meditation with an emphasis on deep breathing, thus helping circulation. Tai Chi improves posture and strength and has been a help for several of us who have arthritis. Our instructor is local Alf Newman who has been teaching this art for 13 years. Our Eumundi Tai Chi group has moved from the Eumundi Winery to the Eumundi Showgrounds this year. We have enjoyed our nine years at the Winery and thank owners Robyn and Gerry Humphries for their generous support over the years. Our new venue is also perfect for our needs and, like the Winery, offers undercover protection during inclement weather or we can move

onto the lawns in the sunshine during the cooler weather. We thank the Eumundi Showground Committee for allowing us to use this facility. We meet every Wednesday at 8.30am and usually finish around 10am. It only costs $2 for the session and there is no joining fee. New members are welcome to turn up. For further information please phone Alf on 5442 7146.

Health Matters A reminder that we now have a midwife working with us here in Eumundi. Please call the centre for an appointment with Anne Endres to support you through your pregnancy, birthing and all post natal care including issues with your infant’s feeding. Would you like to see a podiatrist here in Eumundi? Please call the centre to register your interest as we will provide this service if there is a need in the community. Appointments: For all ongoing appointments and extended consultations please call the centre a few days in advance as you may not be able to see Dr Sanchez on short notice. We will always see acutely unwell clients on any given day even if we are already fully booked. There is an increase in the number of ear infections at the moment due to the humid weather. Microsuction will clear the debris from the ear canal and allow the ear drops to work their magic quickly and effectively. There is a $60 fee (with a Medicare rebate of $35.60) for this procedure unless you are a concession card holder. Yours in health,

Quality community care Bookings by appointment 3/2-6 Etheridge St Eumundi P: 5442 8882 • F: 5442 7054 E: eumundimedical@bigpond.com

Martial arts commitment recognised on world stage

lifelong commitment to martial arts has been recognised this month for Cooroy trainer and Shokotan Karate master Russ Price. Head fitness and martial arts trainer at The Workout Shed, Price has been awarded a life membership to the World Organisation of Martial Arts and the World Black Belt Council. With 25 years in the industry and a sixth level black belt to his name, Price’s career has spanned several continents and includes having trained some of the biggest names in Hollywood. The ex-stuntman and marine commando now dedicates his time to training locals for fitness and weight loss at his Sunshine

Coast fitness centre. While the likes of Jolie and Chan have reaped the rewards of his training style, Price humbly asserts, “The only thing you need to train with me is the willingness to set goals”.

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We provide a free confidential and professional counselling service for families affected by domestic violence – whether it is physical, emotional, financial, or social abuse. Counselling for other issues and referrals also offered.

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Custom engagement & wedding rings Antique jewellery sales, repairs & restoration By appointment or online

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

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In the Spotlight Jill of all trades at the P&C Maree Thomson

lot has changed since Karen Allen started volunteering at Eumundi State School 16 years ago. As the P&C Association’s operations manager for the last seven years, Karen has responsibility for operating four unique businesses with nine employees. These include the school’s market car parks, the tuckshop, after school care and the uniform shop, as well as being heavily involved in community building activities including Arts in Action and the school disco. During her working day Karen manages a diverse range of activities that might be anything from comforting new mums on the first day of school to managing a business with a turnover of $250,000 and generally, whatever is required to keep the school services offered by the P&C humming along. Karen started her life at Eumundi State School in a volunteer role as P&C president, while her three daughters attended. Three years after she stepped down from that role, it became evident that the school

“businesses” were too big for volunteers to effectively manage and her current role was created. Over time it has evolved as the Education Department reporting and compliance have changed, the school has grown and parents’ expectations have increased. Karen believes that the school has built an excellent reputation in the broader Noosa community with its philosophy, “Eumundi State School is committed to maximising the potential of each individual child and to the fostering of an enthusiastic attitude towards lifelong learning”, and demonstrating that everyone cares about educating children at Eumundi. “The close knit school community of staff, parents and teachers all put an extraordinary effort into delivering this for every child and my hopes are that the younger teachers coming on board will continue that tradition,” she says. Karen says one thing has not changed, that is the focus on art and permaculture: “That has built the school’s reputation through award winning activities and

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fundraising success, such as the recent Noosa Civic competition which netted $20,000 for our school and the achievement of winning a Queensland Healthy Schools grant of $250,000 which will be used to build an open air classroom.” Karen reflects that parental involvement in school life is a win-win-win situation. The child is rewarded with a sense that their parent is interested in them and what they are doing at school, which can make a big difference to their growth and development and helps create a brighter future. Karen says many parents make a wonderful contribution to the school through P&C activities and find it rewarding to be part of their child’s daily school life; teachers and staff benefit from involvement because it creates and fosters a community feel to the school which contributes to achieving their educational goals for the child. “When a child sees a parent contributing it provides them with a sense that what they are doing every day is important,” she says. Karen is not sure what the next seven years will bring for her.

She knows that she loves what she is doing now, and shares the dreams and aspirations that we all do of a bright and happy future. “But one thing I’m certain of is that change will be a constant in my role at the school and I’ll be up for the challenge,” she says.

The painting Karen is standing next to was created by Eumundi students at an Arts in Action Day in 2011 when they created their own face, assisted by parent and cartoonist Dave Hackett. The piece was auctioned and donated to the school by three very kind mums.

Operating Wednesday Markets for Our Community

Date for your diary Meet the Candidates Forum − Monday 2 April 2012 at Joe's Waterhole Bistro Ahead of each Council election during the last decade, we have hosted a Meet the Candidates Forum as a contribution to democracy and education. All candidates are invited and receive equal time. This year the Forum will be in two parts to accommodate the greater number of councillor and mayoral candidates. Each candidate for Division 9 and Division 10 and the Mayor Sunshine Coast Council will have 10 minutes to present their "vote for me" case to those present and take questions.

5.30pm−7pm 7pm−7.30pm 7.30pm−9pm

Division 9 and 10 candidates Current councillors are Vivien Griffin (retiring) and Paul Tatton (seeking re-election) Interval Mayoral candidates (current mayor retiring)

Please note election day for all councils in Queensland is expected to be Saturday 28 April. For any information about the Forum, please contact our secretary on 0431 685 063.

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Thursday 16 February 2012

Bits and Pieces

Keep Smiling I went to the cemetery yesterday to lay some flowers on a grave. As I was standing there, I noticed four grave diggers walking about with a coffin. Three hours went by and I saw them again, still walking around with it. I thought to myself “They’ve lost the plot.” My daughter asked me for a pet spider for her birthday, so we visited our local pet shop – they were $70! “Stuff this!” I thought “I can get one cheaper off the web.” I was driving this morning when I saw an RACQ van parked on the side of the road. The driver was sitting inside, sobbing uncontrollably and looked very miserable. I thought to myself, “That guy’s heading for a breakdown.” My girlfriend said she was leaving me due to my obsession with the ‘60s group The Monkees. I thought she was joking, then I saw her face...

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Green Tip

Green tips for the office Janet Millington

hile a lot of us do what we can at home, sometimes we feel powerless in the workplace. Perhaps at the next staff meeting you could flag the idea of starting or extending some sustainable practices. How about the pens used in the office? Buying refillable pens can cut down on waste. Changing your correction fluid may cut down the release of solvents which contain a chemical that depletes the ozone layer. Moving into the tea room, simple changes can make a big difference to the waste from the office. Going back to the old china cup and giving each person responsibility Thursday 16 February 2012

for cleaning either their own utensils (or as part of a roster) can stop the use of polystyrene. The eventual pollution is reduced and the taste is much better. Groups can audit their added use of hot water and perhaps decide to invest in a dishwasher to reduce the work, water and mess. Placing clearly marked recycling containers in the office area and tea room can help staff to consider waste streaming. Having one each for paper, glass, aluminum cans and scraps for the compost is a start. Choose unbleached toilet paper and ask your cleaner about using environmentally safe cleaning products.

With summer nearly over and everyone back at school, the Eumundi car parks have slowed a little giving us all time to take a breath. The car park volunteers and staff are doing a fantastic job and ECCO are very grateful for their time and effort to greet visitors to our beautiful town. Bob Loudon, Deputy Chair, ECCO Board

Community bus If you are going to the Verrierdale Full Moon Dance on Saturday 18 February, phone 0488 322 323 to book the Eumundi Community Bus, which will run till midnight (usually 9.30pm) to make sure you get home safely. The community bus is a fully community owned transport service, established by ECCO to provide safe and convenient transport for the people of Eumundi and district. If you are planning to use the community bus and not sure what to donate for the journey here are some suggestions:  $10 per family (return)  $5 per adult return >1km  $2 per adult single <1km

Experience Eumundi

The January winner of the Experience Eumundi $50 market voucher was drawn at Food@Eumundi by Maddison Campbell, who is heading off in a couple of weeks to her first year of university. Maddison is seen here with ECCO director Maree Thomson, drawing the lucky ticket. And the winner is Maxine from Bridgeman Downs. Congratulations Maxine, we will look forward to seeing you in Eumundi spending up big! Thanks to all the entrants from the car parks who entered the draw. February’s winner will be drawn on 1 March. Lynne Banford, Director Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast, Tourism Queensland joined us at our last meeting at Joe’s Waterhole to talk about Tourism Queensland’s program for small towns and opportunities for Eumundi. We also reviewed a campaign proposal to reduce the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags in Eumundi and replace them with some exciting new recyclable alternatives. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 4pm at Joe’s Waterhole. All welcome. Please contact Maree on 0411 108 306 if you would like more information. For more information about ECCO please contact Barrie Adams on 0403 199 094 or at barriee@optusnet.com.au.

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Environment and Outdoors Noosa Biosphere wins concession on Sustainable home sessions powerlines

he selected route of the proposed powerline upgrade from Sunrise Hills to Peregian will minimise environmental damage to the Noosa biosphere reserve. Following consultations with Noosa Biosphere and Energex’s own investigations, the proposed upgrade will utilise the existing corridors and minimise vegetation loss. Initial suggestions that a new corridor could be required were not met with support from the Noosa Biosphere Board. Board Chair Dr Susan Davis said, “We were pleased that Energex chose to discuss the issue with the board, and that they were prepared to consider alternative suggestions. “The board welcomed the approach by Energex at an early stage, and it demonstrates how effective early consultations can be,” said Dr Davis. Noosa Biosphere is further advised that the project is currently entering the detailed design phase, which is expected to take between 12 to 18 months. During the design phase, Energex

will be able to identify the width of the corridor, design issues and relevant vegetation assessments, and planning approvals required. “They also plan to continue consultation with Noosa Biosphere on the project as it progresses,” continued Dr Davis. Former Noosa Biosphere Chair Michael Donovan said, “Dealing with Energex was completely different to Powerlink. The latter had to be argued into submission by going to their board then the Minister. In comparison, Energex engaged directly with the governance board, sought advice and consulted well. We understood each other’s needs and the outcome should be regarded as a prime example of what can be achieved through sensible consultation, sensitivity to conservation principles, and commonsense.” Noosa Biosphere looks forward to working with Energex on the new phase to bring this essential upgrade to a balanced conclusion. For more information on the Noosa Biosphere, go to www. noosabiosphere.org.au.

Photo of a home with sustainable features courtesy of Brett Grimley, Ecolibrium Designs Eumundi.

unshine Coast Council is presenting free Sustainable Home sessions at libraries across the Coast in March. The sessions are ideal for people designing, constructing or wanting to convert an existing home into a more sustainable living space. Sunshine Coast Environment Council Executive Officer Wiebe ter Bals will explain principles

for sustainable design and sustainable options for existing homes such as technology that can save energy and money. Book into a free, 90-minute session on-line or at your local library. Cooroy is Wednesday 21 March 12.30pm, Nambour Tuesday 27 March 10am, and Noosa Thursday 8 March 1pm.

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Nature Notes and Outdoors Water Rats Kon Hepers

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few times we found a small midden of dozens of yabby claws by the side of our small dam. We figured it was the work of a Pied Cormorant we had seen there a few times. Then, on a few late evenings, we saw what looked like a beaver swimming strongly in the dam, raising a good bow-wave, so it had to be a large rat. We occasionally see rats down by the compost or climbing up to check that the barbecue has been cleaned. That is the common introduced Black Rat (Rattus rattus) which does not usually swim. The animal we saw in the dam was much bigger so we went to the text books and identified it as the native Water Rat, Hydromys chrysogaster, meaning goldenbellied water mouse. Unlike the Black Rat which eats seeds, scraps, fruit and many household items, Water Rats do not invade homes and feed on aquatic and other insects, frogs and fish, and evidently they love yabbies. On land they are easily distinguished from the introduced rat by their white-tipped tail, noticeably shorter than their body length, whereas the Black Rat’s tail is equal to or longer than the body length. There is also a big difference in size: Black Rats

rarely weigh more than 1200g but our Water Rats can weigh up to 1200g – that is bigger than a Ring-tailed Possum. Their partially webbed hind feet allow them to swim and dive strongly. Despite being exploited for their soft fur in the 1930s and man’s continual alteration of waterways and wetlands, Water Rats are widespread in Queensland and NSW, with lesser populations in all other states but missing from all but the very top part of WA. Their secretive, mostly nocturnal lifestyle makes them one of our least known native mammals. There is anecdotal information from the NT that these highly intelligent animals have, unlike any other native mammal, learnt how to kill and eat cane toads and survive. They can have three or four litters of three or four young per year. Because they stay near water and away from buildings, these big rodents generally cause no problems and would not normally take bait put out for the three pest species, the Black Rat, Sewer Rat (Rattus norvegicus) and House Mouse (Mus musculus). However Water Rats can drown in traps put in for eels and yabbies. Unlike the three introduced pests, all Australian native rodents are protected by law.

Pet owners urged to be cautious of toxic plants

eterinary specialists are warning Eumundi pet owners to beware of highly toxic indoor and outdoor plants that can cause severe health problems and have potentially fatal consequences for animals if ingested. Examples of plants include lilies, azaleas, schefflera, bulbs, tulips, cycad palms and also a number of mushroom varieties that can be deadly to animals if ingested. Common symptoms of plant Thursday 16 February 2012

poisoning include vomiting, diarrhoea, skin allergies and increased thirst. However, the symptoms are potentially very varied and can mimic many other diseases. It is important to mention to your vet if your pet has eaten any sort of plant, even if it seems initially trivial or unimportant. For information about noxious plants, pet owners are urged to contact their local vet.

Magnificent floral art on display at the Ginger Factory for patrons of the festival. Photo: Janie Ferguson.

This week at the Wildlife Centre

ig Birds (Sphecotheres vieilloti) have been common visitors over the last few weeks. It’s nesting season (December to February) for these birds producing two to three eggs that are incubated for 18 days. A further 17 days are spent in the nest with both parents helping to incubate and feed the young. They often feed in flocks of up to 20 and are common around fig trees, as their name suggests. The birds grow to 28cm long. Fig Birds are sometimes unable to retain their nests which often collapse following heavy rain. We are currently nursing 18 back to health until gathering their wings when we will release them back to the wild. We make sure that upon release they are returned to a fruiting tree or one that has other adult Fig Birds.

You can help these and other treasured birds by making a donation or paying a membership fee of $25 per year. Please contact our Centre.

1411 Eumundi-Noosa Rd Eumundi 4562 Ph: 5442 8057 E: contact@wildliferehab.com.au www.wildliferehab.com.au

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Education and Culture Tutors, Talks and Trivia

Indigenous youth arts project to explore identity

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oosa U3A is the proud owner of some brand new, state-ofthe-art sewing machines for its multi-craft group which meets each Monday from 12.30pm to 4pm. However, the group is seeking a volunteer dressmaking tutor who can give some tips and know-how on use of the new equipment. It needn’t be every week, just when convenient. Call 5440 5500 if you can help. After a hugely successful Open Fortnight, this dynamic organisation has begun the year with an almost full schedule of classes, talks and activities with expressions of interest still welcome for any subject not already covered. Membership now exceeds 500 and covers Noosa, Eumundi, Belli, Cooroy, Pomona, Cooroibah, Yandina, Peregian, Coolum, and beyond. Dr Ken Lynn returns with more of his hugely popular Friday morning talks at U3A House starting on 17 February at 9.30am. The topic Europe Discovers the World – Great Voyages of the 15th century covers the impact of Henry the Navigator of Portugal, efforts to find a passage to the East which would bypass the Arab domination of trade, the discovery of America and eventually circumnavigation of the world. This fully illustrated, two hour talk includes morning tea for just $3. Ken received his PhD in Physics from the University of Queensland, spending his working life as a research scientist at what is now the Defence, Science and Technology Organisation based near Salisbury, South Australia. He is still a contractor to his old laboratory in his “retirement”

while pursuing his own very active research program with regular scientific publications. His main interest is in the dynamics of the equatorial ionosphere. Ken and wife June moved to Noosa in 1999. Since then he has been a regular lecturer for the U3A on history of science topics and history in general, one of his many interests. Don’t miss out on the Trivia Night, Saturday 25 February at the Cooroy RSL from 6.30pm. Tickets are just $10 to play or $20 including a meal. There are cash prizes, a raffle and lucky numbers, and it is open to the public with groups of just 4-6. Book and pay at U3A or Cooroy RSL, Maple Street, 5447 6131. All members are reminded that the AGM is Wednesday 21 March at U3A House, 64 Poinciana Ave Tewantin, opposite Shell. Phone 5440 5500 for membership and other enquiries, and Trivia Night tickets.

unshine Coast BaBs is a peer support group for pregnant women (and men) and new mums (and dads) and a program of the Maternity Coalition. This year there are two versions of BaBs running: Morning BaBs and Evening BaBs. Morning BaBs is on the last Monday of the month, and entry is by gold coin donation. This meeting is a lovely, nurturing and informal space to ask question, listen and get inspired. Evening BaBs is on the first Wednesday of the month and rotates three topics: 1. Early birth childbirth education; 2. Birth story healing group; 3. Positive birth

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oung Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions are being urged to come together to embrace and showcase their culture via song writing and recording, hip-hop dancing and art workshops based on the theme of identity. The workshops, known as Sounds Like me, are being run by United Synergies in partnership with local Indigenous creative artists, and will culminate in performances at the annual Booin Gari Festival, to be held on Tuesday 3 April.

Computer Coop

ecently a few people have asked me if they should wait for Windows 8 before purchasing a new computer. Likely to be released later this year, its desktop experience has changed significantly from Windows 7 and earlier versions of Windows, becoming more like the latest Windows mobile phone interface and optimised for touch screens. It also has some excellent new features such as Windows to Go (which allows you to boot your system from a USB stick you can plug into any PC) and its own Windows App Store (like the Apple

Nathan Woodcock

App Store, allowing you to buy software from your desktop). Despite these features (which I’ll cover in detail in another column) I would suggest for most people not putting off a computer purchase because of Windows 8, as the interface may be quite a learning curve and Windows 7, being a strong, stable and excellent version of Windows, will be the dominant operating system for some years to come. And based on past history, there is a good chance the release date will be pushed back at least once. If you have a problem or a question phone or drop an email.

Nathan Woodcock Systems Engineer eumundigreen@n-techsolutions.com.au Ph 1300 995 502

Another centenary to celebrate Another very important Eumundi building turns 100 this year. The Eumundi School of Arts hall will have its centenary celebrations in November. Popular Friday morning presenter Dr Ken Lynn

talk

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story circle. Entry is $15 pre-booked or $20 at the door. Everyone is welcome, regardless of their preferred birthing and parenting choices. The next morning BaBs is on 17 February at Yandina Permaculture House, North St from 10am to 12 noon. Next Evening BaBs is on 7 March from 7–9pm at Yin Health, Suite 1B, Ground Floor, The Edge East Building 10 Lake Kawana Boulevard, Birtinya. For more information and booking call Pernille on 0406 412 354 or email perenille@ birthconnection.com.au.

Plans are being made to hold a fabulous two days of celebrations as it was in 1912 when the building, then considered one of the “largest and best appointed buildlings” of its kind on the Sunshine Coast was opened. It has had an interesting history since then and are we planning timelines to be displayed in the Hall and Discover Eumundi as well as a booklet to go with the centenary. We want to hear from anyone who has any momentos, photos or stories on the hall. Perhaps you had your wedding reception, went to a deb ball, played badminton or remember going to the movies there. We can photograph and scan any items and return them or if you prefer, you may like to donate them to our collection.

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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Sport News The Eumundi Timber Challenge

DRAGONS WANTED

Signed on dragons rearing to go: Kane Brown (second from left), Song Brown, Luke Wellstead, Jack Makim with parents Scott Thompson (left) and Shane Baker (right).

Extra sign on day Saturday 18 February 10am–12noon Clubhouse, Eumundi Showgrounds.

9, 10, 11 year olds especially welcome. Junior rugby is a great outlet for kids and the Eumundi Dragons has a great family culture. And remember it’s the year of the dragon! For enquiries phone Shane Baker on 0419 992 382

t’s time to pull out those Dunlop Volleys and terry towelling head bands. The opportunity to create history and put your name on the Don Napier Trophy is here again. On Sunday 25 March, commencing at 9am, Eumundi Tennis Club will host the second annual Eumundi Timber Challenge. Using wooden tennis racquets and dressing in period costume, it is an event that takes you nostalgically back to a bygone era. The Eumundi Timber Challenge is believed to be one of only two tournaments held in the world using the “weapon” of a bygone era. The other is the Costa Mesa Wooden Racquet Classic,

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held annually in Orange County California. Tournament director Chris Etheridge is proud to see his special collection of racquets in use. “It’s a bit like taking your antique or classic car to a rally in some ways,” Chris said. The challenge day will include a mixed doubles and singles final for men and ladies. The qualifying singles matches will be held on Saturday 17 March commencing 10am at the Eumundi Tennis Club. Both days promise to be a major historical and social event on the Eumundi calendar. To register, contact Paul Curtis on 0414 504 360.

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Adult Fitness Squad >>> Get fit or prepare for an event...all abilities, all levels! Mon, Tues, Wed 6pm and Tues, Fri 9am Pool Closures >>> 25m pool will be closed from 9am−2.30pm Tues 28 Feb and Wed 29 Feb − Noosa Christian College Swimming Carnivals Congratulations >>> Thank you to the nine representatives from our Swimming Club who qualified and competed at the state sprint championships recently. Congratulations on good swims.