Issue 143 – Thursday 12 April 2012
For lovers of Eumundi everywhere Ph 0413 199 766 ● PO Box 463 Eumundi Qld 4562 ● editor@eumundigreen.com.au ● www.eumundigreen.com.au
Commercial development to complement unique Eumundi
Photo: Andrew Dudas
Fit for a king
L
ocal talented glass artist Tina Cooper is again making a name for herself internationally. Tina was recently commissioned to create a scent bottle memorial called “hina consela” for members of the Tongan royal family to be a gift as part of the funeral ceremonies for the late King George Tupou V on 27 March in Nuku’alofa,Tonga. A relative of the royal family, continued on page 7
A
n owner representative of Eumundi’s Imperial Hotel last week confirmed that he had met recently with officers from the Sunshine Coast Council with plans to develop vacant commercial land at the rear of the hotel and other commercial properties in Memorial Dr. The proposed development would consist of a supermarket and 15 boutique shops surrounding a landscaped piazza area with seating and outside dining. The vision that has been
articulated so far is that the small shop tenancies will include a mix of artisan and “edgy” shops and services to match the culture, reputation and aspiration of locals and visitors to “unique Eumundi” as well as a long desired supermarket such as an IGA. The intention is that the development plan will be differentiated from the one-sizeone-style-fits-all approach that often typifies even the smallest of shopping centre developments. continued on page 6
Servo update – Some work to meet the conditions has been completed. Work to meet more complex requirements awaits the visit of expert officials. Keep the faith!
Property of the week Perfectly placed for country living · 5 bedroom home with ducted air-conditioning · Open plan living plus formal lounge · 4 very private level landscaped acres · Large inground pool and great views · 3 bay shed and workshop area · School bus stops at front gate · Maximum 15 minutes from Eumundi Asking $570,000 • Phone for an inspection Memorial Dr Eumundi • Ph 5442 8333 Sales • Ph 5442 8011 Rentals • Email: nhrsales@bigpond.com • www.noosahinterlandrealty.com
Eumundi Combined Community Organisation (ECCO) proudly distributes 4000 copies free each fortnight to all withinThursday postcode 4562 area and at outlets nearby. 12 April 2012
Does your child need braces? Give your child an
awesome smile Please call Wattle Street Dental today to appoint for a comprehensive orthodontic assessment on
5447 7669 or email wattlestreetdental@bigpond.com We are located at 13
Garnet Street, Cooroy
Dr. Thomas Klein would love to give your child a big bright smile!
You’re in good hands with us Selling your home is a privilege we take very seriously. 21 sales in 30 days is in stark contrast to what you may be hearing. Whatever your circumstance, whatever your plan, we would love to help you take one of the most important steps, selling your home.
www.hinternoosa.com.au
Kirsten von Homeyer 0419 046 823
e: kirsten@hinternoosa.com.au
2
Eumundi Green
Kess Prior 0404 344 399
e: kess@hinternoosa.com.au
Thursday 12 April 2012
Green and EDCA alliance
Community Diary
L
ast week was an important date in Eumundi’s calendar – comes up once every four years! EDCA (Eumundi and District Combined Assn) hosts a meet the candidates forum ahead of each council election. Eumundi Green works with EDCA to report on each candidate’s pitch to the audience and to publish a summary of that so that all candidates who attend get a similar opportunity to get their message out (see pages 10–14). It was a mammoth effort this year with 18 candidates, so a special thanks to the following volunteer reporters including six students from the University of the Sunshine Coast:
Susan Cochrane
Annie Wilson
Liljana Frey
Matt Popplewell
Caroline Arnett
Trafalgar Court Bob Ward
Mon 16 April Chamber of Commerce management meeting 6pm The Fig Tree Ph 5442 7037 Tues 17 April P & C meeting 7pm Eumundi State School Ph 0407 139 836
S
ome call the area Doonan, others Noosa Valley, but recently a sign appeared saying we are Mitchell Hill. I guess Trafalgar Court was named to match Regency and Bond Courts up the road, all names of streets in Central London. In 1997, when developers John Jordan and David Wythes turned the first soil, the area was essentially jungle and rain forest, of which some still remains for the birds, lizards and other wildlife. I purchased the first lot in June 1998 and built and moved here in November 1998.The last remaining vacant lot sold in 2011 as a resale. There are 12 lots in all, sealed and with curbing and underground power. Initial sales started at $80,000. Trafalgar Court is only a short stroll to the Noosa Country Club and golf course. Sited in the old Maroochy Council area, it was initially called The Retreat. The area is quiet, well kept and has a great neighbourhood feeling. At the end of the court, an old bridge crosses a creek, said to be the route of horse drawn coaches long ago from south to Gympie in the north. In the early days of development, people would drive down Trafalgar to short cut to Noosa. This has changed now with regrowth and new signs giving us back our quiet court. Soon the final home will be built and perhaps a court party will be held to celebrate 14 years of our little bit of history.
Fri, Sat and Sun 20, 21, 22 April The Picture Show Man with introduction 7.30pm 20 and 21 April and 2pm 22 April School of Arts Eumundi Bookings Indee Theatre 5472 8200 Wed 25 April 7.30am ANZAC Day commemorative walk and service Markets will be held Thurs 26 April Chamber Networking Night 5.30pm Joe’s Waterhole Ph 5442 7037 Sat 28 April 8am–6pm Polling booths open Council elections Sat and Sun 12 and 13 May Body Art Carnivale Ph 0403 023 802
Andrew Frey
Deadline for issue out Thurs 26 Apr for display and Green Leaf ads & copy is NOON Thurs 19 Apr
Maree Thomson
Published by Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Ltd ACN 133 941 278 ● www.eumundicco.com.au For advertising rates and requirements please go to www.eumundigreen.com.au or Ph 0413 199 766. A yearly subscription is $50 posted. Please phone us for local delivery points or to attend to any delivery requirements.
Kerrie Bryant-Adams
Eumundi Green: taking the essence of Eumundi to the world. Lauren White
Tessa Mapstone
Lauren Clark
Kate Syson
Seb Williment, one of several hundred children at Eumundi State School Easter parade. More photos page 20.
Eumundi Combined Community Organisation Ltd This magazine is printed on 100% recycled paper, except the cover and centre pages, which are printed on partly recycled plantation-sourced paper.
Disclaimer (the fine print): All information in Eumundi Green has been written in good faith based on material, verbal or written, provided by contributors. The editor is not obliged to publish every item of information received nor will all letters and articles submitted be published without change because of layout and production considerations. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this publication, the publishers cannot be held responsible for any consequences resulting from omissions or inadvertent errors contained herein. The views expressed therein are not necessarily those of, or endorsed by, the editor or the publisher of Eumundi Green. Inclusion of any material is in no way to be taken as an endorsement by the publisher of Eumundi Green. Any photographs submitted to Eumundi Green are accepted on the basis that approval has been given for publication by the subjects of the photograph. Advertisers upon and by lodging material with Eumundi Green for publication or authorizing or approving the publication or any material indemnify the publisher and its agents against all liability, claims or proceedings whatsoever.
Thursday 12 April 2012
Eumundi Green
3
Business News Welcome new apprentice Tahlena
Business Clinic Cutting red tape
A
Bli Bli’s Tahlena Jade is now working at Always Hair & Beauty salon. Owner Lisa Phelan says the talented second year apprentice has previously worked at Stefans and will be entering hair workshop competitions to extend her experience and skills.
The Eumundi Chamber of Commerce Inc. Kerrie Bryant-Adams, secretary
All members and potential members are invited to our next management meeting to be held at The Fig Tree on Monday 16 April at 6pm. We have a very full agenda of topics to progress commerce in and around Eumundi. Topics include: ► Passport Promotion Competition for whole of town businesses, passports current until 1 June ► Promoting the Australian Body Art Carnivale on 12 and 13 May and support for raffles and other fundraisers and activities ► Planning for 12 August 10th anniversary Eumundi Food Fest ► Progress report on Eumundi’s 2012 Arts Action Plan, Plastic Bag free whole of town project, master plan, 3 hour regulated parking ► Support for Anzac Day commemoration ► Obtaining RV Friendly Town status ► Planning for networking night Thursday 26 April 5.30pm at Joe’s Waterhole with speakers Dena Dillon from web designers Piper DM on Building your business, growing your customer base and Peter Homan from Original Eumundi Markets on stallholder selection review.
Eumundi Chamber of Commerce Inc.
the
4
Eumundi Green
President: Barrie Adams Ph 5442 7038 PO Box 145 Eumundi 4562 Email: ecc@eumundi.info www.eumundi.info
new national business names registration system will commence on 28 May. Currently, business names are registered in the state or territory where the business is located and each state and territory keeps its own register. The national register of business names will replace these existing state and territory registers. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will administer the new national business names register. The national register will eliminate the need for businesses who trade across state borders to register their name in multiple jurisdictions. Business name registration will be combined into a single online transaction with the registration of an Australian Business Number and reduced registration fees will apply. As a business name holder in Queensland, you do not have to do anything during the transition. All existing Queensland business names will automatically transition to the national register in preparation for its commencement on Monday 28 May. All of your business name details will transition to the national register, including your existing expiry date. So if your Queensland business name is due to expire on 1 December 2012, this is the date that ASIC will record as the expiry date of your new national business name. If you have registered the same business name in multiple jurisdictions, all of your business names will transitioned to the national business names register, meaning that you may have multiple identical business names registered to you. Under the new system, you can choose to keep one of your business names and let the rest expire. If you prefer, you can speed up this process by cancelling any business name that you no longer require. An identifying notation will appear where the same business name has been registered by different businesses in different jurisdictions, all of the business names will still be transitioned to the national business names register. More information: Office of Fair Trading - Queensland www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au 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 12 April 2012
Community News Body art competition entries open
E
umundi’s hard working committee for this year’s Australian Body Art Carnivale has announced that registrations are now open for the event on the weekend of May 12 and 13. Australia’s premier body art event, the Carnivale 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, vehicle art and
photography. “There are opportunities for artists with backgrounds in visual art, make up and special effects, textile art, street art, graphic art and more. Just being part of an event like this is a truly incredible experience for artists and a unique opportunity to showcase their creativity,” Danielle says. As well as experiencing the amazing atmosphere of the Carnivale, artists compete for over $12,000 in cash and prizes. Danielle encourages painters, illustrators and visual artists to consider the event.
Div 10 candidate at the markets
Emilia Johnston (right) speaking with electors at the Eumundi market. Emilia says, “Wherever I go people are saying that Division 10 is the neglected area of the Sunshine Coast. I will examine the better utilisation of Council funds and will work hard for a better deal for Division 10. The beauty of Eumundi is that you have a strong pro-active community to help drive any change.”
EDV Residents Group slams Council resolution
L
ast week Sunshine Coast Council passed a resolution on de-amalgamation which presumably is designed to kill the creation of a new Noosa Shire. Only the Mayor and Councillors Griffin, Green and Jones voted against it. This resolution, if adopted by the state, would likely deny the will of many residents who live in the north of the Sunshine Coast and is at odds with pre-election statements such as “we support the will of
the people”. EDV consider it is effectively as undemocratic as the forced amalgamation undertaken by the Beattie government but wrapped up in weasel words to give a very different impression. “The current council has shown its hand as not caring about its constituents in the north of the region. Its action reinforces the importance of the communities of Eumundi, Doonan and Verrierdale joining with their
Noosa cousins to demonstrate to the Boundary Commissioner that they have a strong case for change,” said Johanne Wright, President of the EDV Residents Group. “The EDV Residents Group thanks the Mayor and the Councillors who voted against this blatant attempt to deny us the opportunity to have our wishes for local governance respected. We are shocked that Cr Brennan, who represents Noosa, would
Mates Rates EXCAVATION
support such a resolution, which suggests that he no longer listens to his own community,” she said. “We also question if this resolution is valid, given that this is a significant policy statement and the council is in caretaker mode – it has no right to instruct the CEO to write to the state government at this time on such an important issue. The policy stance of the Council should be in the hands of those elected at the end of April,” Jo said.
READY TO LISTEN PREPARED TO ACT
3.5 Tonne Excavator, Bobcat & Level Bar 10m Tipper, 2.5 Tonne Vibrating Roller
Assorted Buckets • Tilt Hitch • Augers • Rock Grab
driveways landscape prep site prep slab prep & footings animal burials
Ph Steven 0411 210 302
23/302 Ninderry Road, Ninderry Qld 4561 Value for money – views – 1.5 quiet acres – no covenants
Integrity. Skill. Communication.
computer support, sales and repairs Worry-free offsite data backup for home and business from $10 per month
Ph 1300 995 502
Nathan Woodcock nathan@n-techsolutions.com.au Thursday 12 April 2012
High and dry, plenty of space and private yet easy access to town, highways and airports. • 6000m² lot (1.48 acres) with a gentle slope - Flood free, EASY build • Underground phone and power on site • Minutes to Yandina and the popular North Arm Primary School • 15 minutes to Coolum Beach A great investment in both lifestyle and financial security.
ljhooker.com
Price: $219,000 LJ Hooker ID: DESFNM Website: maroochydore.ljhooker.com.au Renae Danger 0411 534 797
LJ Hooker Maroochydore
Division 10 SCRC NAMBOUR EUMUNDI KENILWORTH MAPLETON YANDINA
✓ More for Division 10 ✓ Grow local jobs and business ✓ Improve our town centres ✓ Better local transport links ✓ Balanced environment protection ✓ A better future for our area P: 0423247372 E: johnstonemilia@gmail.com Authorised by: J. Cannon, 67 Thompson Road, Dulong QLD 4560
Eumundi Green
5
Community News Baby Aryan’s special visit to Eumundi Joe’s victorious after five years drought
Mum Sherry with Aryan. Sherry is the granddaughter of Joan and John Manning of Memorial Dr and is in town to celebrate John’s 90th birthday.
Joe’s Waterhole team hold the trophy aloft after winning the traditional interpub Good Friday cricket match against the Imperial Hotel. Each pub has won five matches out of the last 10 so competition will be fierce in 2013.
News in brief Belli Park’s Albert Harbers aged 77 years was killed in a two-car incident on a wet 22 March in Memorial Dr on the northern outskirts of Eumundi. March AGMs for Eumundi State School P & C and Eumundi Park Recreation & Showgrounds Assn Inc saw the executive of both returned with identical office bearers. Noosa Permaculture will host its next meeting on Thursday 19 April at the Memorial Hall, Maple St, Cooroy (next to the RSL) from 7pm. For more information phone Judith on 5471 1982.
The Garage Sale Trail, Australia’s largest and most successful real world community-based marketplace is coming to the Sunshine Coast on Saturday 5 May, and everything and anything is up for sale. Statistics from the 2011 trail include more than 3450 households, 77,000 shoppers, and 72,586 items redistributed/ saved from landfill. Locals are urged to join in the fun this year. For more information visit www. garagesaletrail.com.au or www. facebook.com/GarageSaleTrail. Sunshine Coast Council now offers an after hours plumbing inspection service for regulated plumbing and
drainage works for residential and business developments. The after hours inspection provides flexible inspection times 24 hours a day, seven days a week, thus helping businesses and householders who find it difficult to have inspections required under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002 in normal business hours. To book an afterhours inspection or find out more about Council’s plumbing and drainage services, call 5420 8608 or check Council’s website. Cooroy Wood & Craft Show on 11 and 12 May at Cooroy Memorial Hall will see the state’s top craftsmen go head to head
next month at the annual Wood & Craft Show in Cooroy, open 8.30am–5.30pm Friday and 8am– 3pm on Saturday and hosted by the Cooroora Woodworkers Club. Woodwork clubs from across Queensland will compete in six categories: wood turning, general woodwork, carving, fretwork, pyrography and, new this year, toy making. Contact Billi Jan Campbell 5449 1548. Belli’s next old-time dance will be held on Saturday 28 April from 7.30pm. Entry fee of $12 per adult includes a country-style supper and door prizes. Visit www.bellihall. com or phone 5447 0175.
Commercial development to complement unique Eumundi continued from page 1 The precinct would be linked to Memorial Dr and the Imperial Hotel by several laneways that would allow pedestrian access and vehicular traffic which would enter a substantial car park from Etheridge St. The spokesperson said that he
believed the proposed plan concept is well supported by members of the “vibrant community that Eumundi is known for” and also by members of the Eumundi Chamber of Commerce planning committee who considered that the project would give a considerable boost to
Open Wed-Sun
the commercial centre of Eumundi. The spokesperson confirmed his proposal had been well received by the council planning officers and he was looking forward to working with Council and the community to ensure Eumundi gets a development that would not only
complement the famous Eumundi markets and current shops and businesses but would provide a destination that tourists would visit seven days a week. A larger version of the development study sketch is on our Facebook page.
Steven Campbell
Closing down sale
Sustainable Building Designer
Check out our convenient on-line shopping items
architectural drawings energy assessments council approved plans 3d modeling
Memorial Dr Eumundi • Ph 5442 7879
www.campbellbuildingdesigns.com.au
50% off all stock until mid May
eumundi@allthingschristmasqld.com.au www.allthingschristmas.com.au
6
Eumundi Green
Ph 0428 762 230 or 5471 0571 Thursday 12 April 2012
Community News Eumundi CWA cent sale
Special guest visiting Eumundi Knitters
The CWA hall was crowded for the annual cent sale which raised $600 for the CWA’s Crisis Relief Fund. CWA members expressed their gratitude for donations from market stallholders that support the fundraising event.
Order of the Eastern Star Chapter Cooroy Worthy Matron Annette Reilly (third from left) joined Eumundi Knitters sharing experiences of knitting items for oncology and neo-natal hospital patients at Nambour.
Happy 80th birthday Dee
Fit for a king continued from page 1
Diane (Dee) Amos was the guest of honour at Warren and Madelaine Ide’s Verrierdale home at a poolside luncheon celebration with near neighbours and old friends from Brisbane. Dee used the chance to update her friends about her children’s books, details at www. storiesfromdovevalleyfarm.com.
Kelera Brochman (who now lives in Brisbane) has previously commissioned numerous wedding and funeral gifts. Assistants Jonathon Westacott and Sean O’Donaghue helped Tina create the 66cm tall urn made in the traditional royal colours of purple, blue and red which will be filled
in Tonga with a special “Royal”oil known locally as “lolotuitui”. A scent bottle that Tina made in 1990 was used at the late King’s maternal grandmother’s funeral. It was then donated in 1992 to the Tongan National Museum in Tongatapu as an example of “hina consela” used for ceremonies.
STEVE ROBINSON New face ... fresh ideas
My experience RAAF for 19 years – Including Commanding Officer (Supply) RAAF Townsville and F-111 fighter support Senior Management for 16 years on the Sunshine Coast • Government – Regional Manager Building Services Authority (BSA) (for home owners) • Business – Regional Manager Master Builders (for members) Qualifications – Masters of Business Administration (MBA) plus others
My background
Experience to deliver
Age 54, married to Jeanne for 27 years Live on small acreage in Bli Bli Enjoy family, horse riding, camping, tennis, the beach and time spent with our dogs
What do I stand for? Jobs, Jobs, Jobs... my No 1 priority A more effective local council; • A better deal for residents • Reduce red tape • Support for local businesses Using my skills and experience to
“Deliver for Division 9” “I have never been a member of a political party and am not representing any special interest groups”
DIVISION 9 www.robinsondiv9.com Authorised by Jeanne Robinson, 139 Lefoes Road, Bli Bli Q. 4560
Thursday 12 April 2012
Eumundi Green
7
Your Say Towards a better Noosa I would like to take this opportunity to thank the electors of Noosa for again placing their confidence in me to represent them in the State Parliament for the next three years. It was very humbling to receive a larger share of the vote than last time and, of course, to now be a member of the new Campbell Newman-led government. I am under no illusions that our community is looking to see a major shift in how things are done both at home and throughout the State, and I give my personal guarantee that I will work as hard as I possibly can to achieve for Noosa. I would like to acknowledge my fellow candidates – Jim McDonald (the Greens), Kurt Hopkins (ALP), Bob Jarvis (Australian Party), Bill Colley (Independent), and Gemika Maloney (Family First) – who put their names forward and fought the campaign in a very clean manner and presented their ideals and policies to the electorate. Often, politicians and candidates for political office are criticised by some members of the community. In fact, on occasions it looks like a national sport. I know firsthand the amount of time
EUMUNDI square For shopping with flair
Napier Rd Eumundi · Ph 0428 135 456
COMING UP Sunday 15 Apr and Sunday 22 Apr 90 boutiques Eumundi Square for shopping with a difference and Easter specials Discover Eumundi 10am–2pm My Tree 2012 photography competition, display of 2010 entries and Vintage Buttons and Bags collectors corner
and effort that goes into this very important position and it’s a sign of a very vibrant democratic process that there are members of our community, like the candidates I have already mentioned, who are willing to put their names forward simply because they want to work towards a better Noosa and a better Queensland. Glen Elmes MP Member for Noosa To the people of Nicklin I pen this letter to you to thank you for allowing me the privilege of continuing to represent you in state parliament. Queenslanders have overwhelmingly voted for change and shown that governments cannot ignore the voices of the people. I have written to Premier Newman to congratulate him on his win. I look forward to meeting him and discussing how the new parliament will operate. For the people who gave me their vote, I thank you sincerely and for those who voted for change, I hope that during this term I can convince you that I can work with anyone in the best interest of our electorate. My door will remain open to anyone who needs my help.
To my loyal volunteers, the Wellington’s Army, I couldn’t have done it without you – as always my heartfelt thanks. Peter Wellington Member for Nicklin Reporting of EDCA forum a beat up I was surprised and disappointed at the coverage of the Eumundi forum (in coastal media) to meet the mayoral and divisional candidates. The forum was exceptionally well organised and managed by the Eumundi and District Community Organisation (EDCA). All the candidates had the opportunity to put forward their policies and to answer questions from the audience. The reporting of a difference of opinion between two candidates on a specific issue was a beat up and in no way gave a balanced view of what transpired. I found it useful to understand the points of difference between candidates’ policies and was not at all offended by the verbal exchange which is a healthy part of political debate. Congratulations to the organisers. Johanne Wright Doonan $8 per line payable on lodgement either by phone credit card or to Eumundi Green BSB 633 108 Account 138 935 689. See deadline details page 3.
FOR SALE
AVAILABLE FOR RENT
Garage sale Sun 15 April, 8am–12noon. Granny flat/studio/storage 1br short Women’s and gent’s clothing; 8 all- term Eumundi 0418 544 228 weather rugs 3.5m x 2.8m, misc, 931 Eumundi-Kenilworth Rd. Look for balloons. LOST
SERVICES & NOTICES Sewing, mending & alterations Doonan Ph 0424 182 624 ............................................................... Designer dressmaking & alterations Karyn 0457 232 628 ............................................................... Tutor maths etc 0418 544 228
Lost bicycle 24 inch mountain bike (by NS Bike) with no suspension stolen from Joe’s Waterhole Sun night 1 April. Cream/off white coloured bike frame, with chromed handle bars and white pedals, black forks, black wheels, black cranks and sprocket, black chain & black stem; very valuable, unique custom built. Finders reward ($250) offered. Contact Ned 0435 971 125
Tina Cooper Gallery central Memorial Dr now open 9am–2pm Enjoy lunch at one of Eumundi’s celebrated eateries
Sunday in Eumundi part of
CLAY PAVERS 50c FOXTAIL PALMS $30 www.tbunker.com.au
8
Eumundi Green
Ph 5471 0076 677 Eumundi-Noosa Rd Doonan
Noosa Biosphere Recently Ben McMullen from the Noosa Biosphere addressed a meeting of our association to explain what it means to be part of a Biosphere. Shouting over the pummelling rain on the tin roof of the Verrierdale Hall, Ben was asked, “What can it do for us?” He explained that we can already access the many groups developed by the Noosa Biosphere to educate us on environmental and cultural issues and help us apply for grants to further environmental practices. There is the opportunity to be part of a world-wide organisation practising Biosphere values and lend weight to negotiate with companies in our area that have unsustainable practices. The bottom line was really what can we do to be included in the new proposal to include Eumundi, Doonan and Verrierdale. It’s going to take effort not money. Yvonne Astill, chair Verrierdale Rate Payers Assn First look at all Division 9 candidates Last week, the Eumundi & District Community Association hosted a Candidates Forum at Joe’s Waterhole. This was the first time that the spotlight was put on all six of the Division 9 candidates who were provided eight minutes to present their “vote for me” case followed by questions from the floor. Congratulations to the organisers of the event and to all the other Division 9 candidates for providing some insight into their respective backgrounds, experience and what they hope to achieve if elected to Council. One of the most interesting aspects of the evening was the significant differences between the candidates – their backgrounds, experiences, policy ideas and personalities. Given that this is one of the most important elections facing the region and the residents of Division 9, I think it is a positive to have six candidates to choose from. From the presentations last night, I believe everyone has something to offer and if elected will be bringing something different to the role of councillor. Perhaps the biggest challenge for the residents will be to spend a bit more time than usual reviewing the candidates and choosing the one they think will do the best job over the next four years. Being spoilt for choice on 28 April 2012 can have its advantages. Steve Robinson Candidate for Division 9
Thursday 12 April 2012
Celebrate Food “Gold of the Incas” – quinoa Fran Maguire Quinoa, pear and fetta
I
f you are an observant shopper, you cannot fail to have noticed the growth of availability of quinoa (kee’nwa), not just in health food shops but in mainstream stores too. If you have wondered what it is and what to do with it, here are few ideas to try. Often considered a grain, quinoa is a cousin of amaranth and is gluten-free. As a source of protein, it was an important staple food of the Incas and was known to them as “the mother grain” or “the gold of the Incas”. Most commonly white, it can also be found in red and black form (pictured). In cooking, the small “grains” open up and become quite light and fluffy while keeping some bite. For many recipes, including the tabbouleh and pear recipes here, quinoa is cooked ahead and cooled before being combined with the other ingredients. For two people for a main dish or four for a side, rinse and drain 1 cup of quinoa, put in a pan with 2 cups of water, bring to the boil, reduce the heat then simmer gently with the lid on or until the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff up with a fork.
A versatile dish that performs well as a salad or a dessert. Use crumbly blue-veined cheese in place of the feta or, to give it a Waldorf touch, substitute apple and walnuts for the pear and almonds and add a chopped stick of celery. Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 1 large or 2 small ripe pears, peeled and chopped ¼ cup slivered almonds 200g feta, crumbled Salt 1 tblsp olive oil Chives or green scallion tops, chopped to garnish
Method Cook quinoa, cool and place in a large bowl. Add the pear, almonds and feta, salt to taste and toss until combined. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with chives or scallion tops to serve.
Warm quinoa pumpkin salad Ingredients 300g pumpkin cut into 2cm chunks 2 tblsp olive oil 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water Salt 2 large tomatoes, chopped 1 small bunch flat parsley, chopped
Roast until soft, about 20 minutes. Heat a large frying pan. Add quinoa and stir until starting to brown. Add water, bring to the boil and simmer until water is absorbed. Lower heat, add salt to taste. Add pumpkin and tomatoes and stir to heat through. Add parsley, stir and serve.
Method Preheat oven to 200C. Put pumpkin in a roasting tin and coat with half the oil.
Cook’s note: vegetables can be varied, e.g. add roast beetroot chunks or swap rocket for the parsley.
Quinoa tabbouleh This recipe provides a gluten-free alternative to the traditional bulgur wheat. Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water ¼ cup olive oil Juice of 1 lemon ½ red onion, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, finely chopped 1 Lebanese cucumber, peeled and finely chopped 1 cup flat leaved parsley, finely chopped ¼ cup mint, finely chopped Salt
Method Cook quinoa and cool. In a small bowl, whisk together half the olive oil and the lemon juice and set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the remaining oil, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley and mint; add salt to taste. Mix the quinoa with the other ingredients. Add the olive oil and lemon juice, stir through to serve.
EUMUNDI VILLAGE PHARMACY Now stocking sought after natural MooGoo skin care products 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 Thursday 12 April 2012
Eumundi Green
9
EDCA Meet the Candidates Forum - Mayoral Candidates Debbie Blumel
EDCA has once again hosted its traditional meet-the-candidates forum at Joe’s Waterhole as an important contribution to democracy and fulfilling one of EDCA’s constitutional objects. The forum was led by Louise Formosa and 18 out of 19 candidates for either a mayoral or division 9 or 10 councillor position were present on the night to bring their election campaign to residents and business owners. The story on each candidate has been written by a volunteer journalist, six of whom are students at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Liljana Frey Debbie Blumel says that the Sunshine Coast needs a mayor who is not afraid to stand up for what they believe in. If elected, she promises to action a three-step plan which includes initiatives grounded in the economy, the personalisation of Council, and the environment. Debbie says that Coast businesses need to work together to strengthen the supply chain. She supports the development of the proposed entertainment centre and the airport master plan, which she believes will result in the creation of interesting, well-paid jobs for local people. She says that the establishment of the entertainment centre alone will generate 307 ongoing jobs for Coast dwellers. If elected, Debbie says she will work to bridge the gap between local people and Council. This would involve bringing the council into each town on a regular basis, thus allowing locals to voice their concerns directly to those with change-making power.
“It’s time to break down the barriers and make it personal,” she says. Debbie says that she has “never supported” urban sprawl across Coast floodplains and that environmental sustainability is a key issue to be addressed. She advocates for water reform, which she believes will both counter the rising cost of water and create new jobs through the reform’s implementation. Debbie says that if she is elected she will fight to get “the sort of money we deserve” back into the Sunshine Coast region. “You have to be able to stand your ground,” she says.
Michael Bloyce Susan Cochrane
Mark Jamieson Annie Wilson A Sunshine Coast resident since 2001 – first in Caloundra, and now in centrally located Buderim Mark Jamieson is contesting the mayoral seat. He was the general manager of Sunshine Coast Newspapers and a media executive for 30 years, a role he says has equipped him with leadership experience. Mark asserts that the Coast needs three things: respect – for the community and region in government circles; confidence – from lessons learned from the global financial crisis and subsequent poor government decision-making; and unity – within the region, communities and people must unite. He says that he has been alarmed by the global financial crisis, but is positive about the Sunshine Coast’s future prosperity. He is confident in his own investments in Sunshine Coast businesses, but acknowledges that there are challenges to be met to ensure the region’s future economic success. Establishing jobs now and for the next generation is foremost in Mark’s economic plan – to provide work for the expected 100,000 residents on the Coast by 2031, creating not just jobs but careers for the growing population.
10
Eumundi Green
Citing a void in civic and community infrastructure, such as sporting and entertainment facilities, Mark says the way of life on the Sunshine Coast must be maintained and the region must develop the infrastructure to support the Coast’s continued appeal. However, he suggests a new direction is needed to increase the Coast’s GDP which lags behind the rest of Queensland and Australia. Strength in teamwork and leadership ability as well as experience in business growth are Mark’s claims. He asserts that he will provide more jobs on the Sunshine Coast and maximise projects like the university hospital and airport master plan. He is also an advocate for the environment, and keen to improve public transport and car parking.
Mayoral candidate Michael Bloyce perceives the current situation with the Sunshine Coast Council as stagnating, with Council having failed to deliver the regional growth promised in 2008. He cited recent statistics that revealed that, despite the Council’s demographic of being the fourth largest council in Australia, it came a lamentable last in Queensland in per capita growth. It also has the lowest percentage of state government workers, one of the highest incidences of casual workers and a lower rate of tertiary education than the Queensland average. Michael says this election is the opportunity to start the turn-around, beginning with organisational reform, streamlining Council service delivery, and creating business and employment for local people. He envisages himself as mayor for three terms, providing the time frame necessary to deliver a thriving Sunshine Coast with an efficient, fiscally responsible council. Online reference panels will aid positive relations with the local communities and all levels of government. He supports continuing the Council’s sustainability agenda, with the growth in organic food having increasing importance in the marketplace. He also emphasises the need to attract new enterprises that have low-level environmental impact and deliver smart jobs – “Silicone Valley”, health entertainment and business tourism – to diversify the three principal strands
of the Sunshine Coast’s economy from tourism, retail and construction. The feature of Michael’s platform is his vision for the creative industries, arts, entertainment, culture and heritage, shaped from his years of experience as an arts, venue and event manager. In his view, this will “significantly improve, expand and enrich the cultural life of the Sunshine Coast”, with major events becoming a magnet for locals and tourists. In the medium to long term, he plans a large cultural centre as an integrated part of the Sunshine Coast way of life. With a calendar full of live theatre, major exhibitions, concerts, festivals and conferences, it would incubate a range of new jobs, develop revenue streams, support artists and small businesses, and boost hospitality and tourism. Michael Bloyce’s goals are to raise the profile of the Sunshine Coast as Queensland’s most sustainable environment, the leading region for innovation, culture and lifestyle.
Thursday 12 April 2012
EDCA Meet the Candidates Forum - Mayoral Candidates Warren Blee
Jim Hopkins
Andrew Frey
Matt Popplewell
With over 40 years of community work experience, Warren Blee says that his past performance is a good representation of what he can provide in the future. If elected as mayor of the Sunshine Coast, Warren intends to “build a culture for positive change” and says that the Coast can develop and evolve as a community by using “knowledge as a primary resource”. Warren explains that this resource can be effectively used to improve factors such as unemployment and the cost of living, that have a significant effect on local communities. This includes addressing the fact that a large number of university graduates struggle to find work on the Coast. Warren also believes that infrastructure needs to be put in place, especially for public transport. He intends to create an integrated network that can be used as a viable and cost-effective alternative. This will encourage people to effectively use public transport as population increases. He believes that with future growth the Coast must create reliable and effective transportation for its population while also determining barriers for green areas. This is coupled with his commitment to
Jim Hopkins arrived with his family in 1991 from the UK and came to live in Coolum. He arrived with both mechanical tradesman and technician qualifications and experience. Jim clearly is a passionate man and with that he heads into the role of mayor, if elected, with a number of key matters that he believes are crucial to the position. The retention of local jobs and subsequent wealth creation lies as a deep priority to address. With that is infrastructure, and Jim wants to prevent privatisation of several of the local services, (the Sunshine Coast Airport being such an example). Along with this is the continued limitation on building height within developing districts. However, he is still keen to extend the industry base to entice some new and different businesses to the Coast. Jim considers several “green” issues to be paramount in his thinking. Allowance for the growth and development of more native areas to encourage both bird and bee life to flourish, and with that the need to reduce the use of both herbicides and pesticides. With land use in mind, he advocates increasing the number
protect the local environment, including creating and sustaining a viable habitat for wildlife. Warren is convinced that there should be a detailed and thorough review of Council’s current processes including investigating how to stabilise debt and phase out unnecessary levies. It would also include taking a closer look into Council purchasing processes and how they directly and indirectly affect local communities. He believes in maintaining diversity of communities by listening to local opinions and by always understanding what the people want.
Matthew Ryan-Sykes
Kim Edwards
Annie Wilson
Kerrie Bryant-Adams
Currently living in Maleny, and a resident of the Sunshine Coast his entire life, Matthew Ryan-Sykes is a candidate for mayor. A student at Burnside State High School in Nambour, Matthew is a fifthgeneration Australian. His ancestors settled in the Maryborough district in 1870, and he is seeking to continue a family legacy in local government – his Great-Grandfather having been elected Mayor of Gympie in 1936. Matthew asserts the need for the Sunshine Coast to move forward, making the Coast a more sustainable and affordable place to live and work. He maintains that Council needs to work together to advance the principles that are now in place, to review the current strategies, and to work towards common goals. Advocating businesses in proximity to homes as an efficient and sustainable model, Matthew proposes the preservation of rural corridors, biodiversity and character to promote tourism in the region. He acknowledges that the $700m regional council budget is a big responsibility, but says that bureaucrats will be “kicked” in the right direction to meet goals. Arguing that the Sunshine Coast’s transport system is inefficient and expensive, Matthew proposes a
Mayoral candidate Kim Edwards has been associated with the Sunshine Coast since 1974 when she first holidayed on the Coast with her family, then relocated in the late seventies. She attended Maroochydore High School and is proud to be called a “local”. Kim has two grown up children and three grandchildren. With a strong background in the Air Force and community development work, she has established an award-winning International Business and Language School at Maroochydore. Since living on the Coast, she has witnessed significant change to the Sunshine Coast landscape and the loss of key agricultural industries such as sugar cane and pineapples. Whilst tourism has certainly been a key focus of the Sunshine Coast of recent times, the global financial crisis has hit home and demonstrated that there is a solid need for recession-proofing businesses to enable them to survive in tough times, and the need for diversity. With active involvement in three wars (Afghanistan, Gulf and Lebanon), Kim said “I am not afraid of taking on a fight, not afraid of pushing back; and I’m prepared to be a champion to stand up for the rights of others”. A strong advocate for events that
Thursday 12 April 2012
free transport system funded by advertising revenue, in collaboration with state and federal governments. He also plans sustainable building incentives, such as free council planning, building, plumbing and administrative services, along with rebates for environmental purchases, and fee exemptions for properties that are water self-sufficient. Other rebates in Matthew’s sights include children’s sports memberships and council rate cuts for sporting clubs. Matthew supports both the proposed Sunshine Coast Exhibition Centre and the airport master plan, with Council as the major stakeholder and shareholder.
of pathways through the region, and increasing visibility and safety with more street lighting. Jim would endorse the banning of additives (such as fluoride) to town drinking water, and fight the carbon tax in an attempt to reduce financial constraints on the rate payer and Council. Jim is standing to claim back the individual shires following the amalgamation, and seeks support to back this and several other pertinent local issues. He wants to act on a flawed past in the mayor’s role. He believes that has made “Council stronger and us weaker” and he will address that.
are unique to the Sunshine Coast with its abundance of local produce, Kim is passionate about communities and villages that are the very foundation of what makes the Sunshine Coast attractive for both locals and visitors. “Bring back the Mooloolaba Prawn Festival!” Kim pleads. A celebrated entrepreneur with a solid business track record of establishing her teacher training courses in more than 27 countries, Kim is focused on bringing companies and businesses to the Sunshine Coast to create growth and jobs, particularly for young people so they don’t have to relocate from their home towns to other regions to find work.
Eumundi Green
11
Councillor Candidates for Divisions 9 and 10 What is your division? Division 9 encompasses east Eumundi, Verrierdale, Weyba Downs, Kulangoor, Yandina, Valdora, Ninderry, North Arm, Peregian Springs, Coolum Beach and Bli Bli. Polling booths open 8am – 6pm Saturday 28 April. Division 10 encompasses most of Eumundi township, Eerwah Vale, Belli, Gheerulla, Kenilworth, Nambour, Yandina and Mapleton. Polling booths open 8am – 6pm Saturday 28 April.
Taylor Bunnag Div 9
Greg Fahey Div 9
Liljana Frey
Maree Thomson
Taylor Bunnag says that he will bring a “fresh and dynamic change” to Council if elected to represent Division 9. His focus is directed at addressing issues of environment, employment and infrastructure to promote an environmentally, socially and economically balanced Sunshine Coast. Taylor’s approach to the environment includes both preservation and sustainability. If elected, he promises to introduce a curb-side clean-up service aimed at reducing illegal waste dumping. He also says he will introduce a planning scheme aimed at protecting the heritage atmosphere of towns such as Eumundi. Taylor says that this scheme would work to preserve the unique characteristics of all towns located within Division 9. Taylor expresses concern regarding the trend of educated young people moving away from the Coast in search of employment. He says combatting this trend can be achieved by
Greg Fahey is a Sunshine Coast business person and former Maroochy Shire councillor who believes he has the vision and passion to represent Eumundi as our strong voice in Council, achieving the highest level of capital funding for a division including the Eumundi skate park, bike paths and aquatic centre while representing Eumundi in the Maroochy Council. With more than three decades living on the Coast, 15 years in Division 9, he believes that Eumundi needs a local government representative who understands the issues facing the locality and region, understands the budget process and can fight for a fair share of capital works funding. Greg wants the new Council to work as a team for the benefit of the whole Sunshine Coast community and believes he can be a strong voice in Council, focussed on three key areas: protecting the environment while maintaining lifestyle; consolidating existing housing incorporating community infrastructure to support
advocating for local businesses to give contracts to locally based firms, thus opening up job opportunities for Coast dwellers. On the issue of de-amalgamation, Taylor says that it “is the way of the future”. In addition, Taylor says that he will aim to decrease council levies in response to widespread demand. “I believe I have the energy and the integrity for this job – we need more than just experience,” Taylor says. “I am determined to take Council forward into the future.”
Bruce Dunne Div 9
Linda Morrell Div 9
Caroline Arnett
Kate Syson
Bruce Dunne feels lucky and proud to live in this region. He is confident of continuing to achieve maximum results for residents from Council having served for six years as a Councillor in Maroochy Shire Council. “Some of my striving policies include concentrating on guiding Council back to its core responsibilities. Council needs to attend to the roads, rates and rubbish issues,” he said. Bruce aims to seal and properly maintain more rural and urban roads and to attend to dangerous sections and intersections. He will work to beautify Eumundi’s Memorial Drive using heritage streetscaping, and adds, “All townships have their own entrance statements, not just signage, depicting the flavour of each of those communities.” He will attend to pedestrian safety on the Seib Road bridge crossing; the area in front of the Eumundi School; and the track to the Eumundi Range Road Lookout. Bruce wants Council to keep the rates stable. He will investigate other
Linda Morrell has lived at Mt Ninderry for over eight years and has been involved with the Eumundi community and its concerns. She owns a computer technology business and for the last five years has been volunteering as a tutor for local computer clubs. Linda is also a member of the Rotary Club of Cooroy. She is an independent candidate and will bring a new and unbiased approach to the council. Linda believes that Eumundi has an abundance of talent and a mutual enthusiasm to keep it as a great historical village. She supports the community in protecting the charm, heritage, ecosystem and environment of the Eumundi area. As a councillor Linda will be proactive in supporting a strong future for Eumundi and, alongside the new heritage officer on the council, is keen to get upgrades underway. Eumundi has many visitors and Linda feels that the area really deserves some revitalising. Linda strongly supports seniors by encouraging the Positive Aging
12
Eumundi Green
revenue streams and attract more state and federal funding. With rubbish high on his agenda, Bruce is also keen for the council to organise its own curbside cleanups rather than contracting the work out, drastically reducing Council spending. “It has the manpower and the equipment” Bruce says. He’d also like to offer ratepayers two collection vouchers per year, which he hopes will reduce illegal dumping and ultimately save money. Bruce adds finally, “I will always be putting your wishes and requests as a priority and I’ll always have your best interests in mind.”
population growth and growing the regional economy with projects such as putting recycled water into the cane fields to create a farming resource to feed Asia. He believes that Council should give 80 per cent of Council work to locals, keeping jobs in the region. Greg strongly supports current projects such as the Maroochy airport upgrade, the new hospital and the Maroochydore principal activity centre. He developed the Rural Futures Strategy and is heavily involved in community projects such as the Wishlist Foundation. He is prepared to speak up on behalf of Eumundi and to make the tough decisions.
initiative which aims to support the elderly in their own homes. It will not only free up carers but will take the financial burden from many people. Linda also supports the local youth by backing the Green Army Works program, which has already proven to equip young people with certification, skills and positive work habits. Linda will support the consensus of people regarding de-amalgamation and will support the inclusion of Eumundi, Doonan and Verrierdale in the Noosa Biosphere. Linda’s motto has been and always will be about communicating, negotiating and achieving, ensuring community members have their say. “I will be a people’s advocate for the bureaucracy that’s gone silly, let’s get value for our dollar,” she said.
Thursday 12 April 2012
Councillor Candidates for Divisions 9 and 10 Steve Robinson Div 9
Emilia Johnston Div 10
Lauren White
Tessa Mapstone
Steve Robinson’s working life has proven to be demanding, yet exciting. Steve has retained over 35 years worth of business experience, including 19 years as a commanding officer (Supply) for the Royal Australian Air force and a mediator in the construction industry. He admits that although he has never worked in Council, he has worked closely with Council for several years and believes his strong work ethic will put him a cut above the rest. Steve is a determined candidate who aims to deliver a more effective local council for the Sunshine Coast. He believes his previous roles have provided him with the relevant skills to deal with communities and all tiers of government. In terms of jobs and the economy, Steve believes they are paramount. He is determined to support small businesses by cutting the red tape and leverage off existing projects. “There is nearly two billion dollars worth of activity out there and we can possibly get a piece of the buy if we play it smart,” he said. Steve says that building more capacity and providing
Sensitive development, celebrating Eumundi’s culture and arts, and practical and safety concerns are among the issues Emilia Johnston will prioritise for Eumundi if elected as Division 10 councillor. Working in cooperation with the community is also a priority, and Emilia complimented Eumundi’s forwardthinking vision and community-driven action. “The proactive nature of the Eumundi community is something that ought to be emulated in other communities across the Coast,” she said. For Emilia, grassroots level, community-focused action is the most important area to begin work from. But she also believes that Council must grow Division 10 and the Sunshine Coast with innovative economic and environmentally sound initiatives in order to compete and prosper, while preserving heritage and precious natural resources. “We need to tread delicately and respect our many elements, but still work towards building a better future.” It wouldn’t be an easy road, with fiscal, environmental, developmental and mining pressures, but Emilia has
more training will make it easier for local businesses to have access to these projects. He would like to see local communities and their environments maintained. He believes heritage projects in Eumundi are also achievable. Steve says local residents should be voting for someone who will really listen to the concerns of the wider community. “There is no way in the world I can stand up here and promise you that I’m going to deliver X, Y and Z, but what I can say is that I will listen to your concerns, and I will represent your concerns to the best of my ability, using all my experience to get all the outcomes that we as a community are looking for.”
Jen Mazoudier Div 9
Alex Blake Div 10
Annie Wilson
Matt Popplewell
A first fleet descendant of Norfolk Island’s Jacob Millet and Susan Harper, Jen Mazoudier has launched her campaign in Division 9 with a three-part platform – advocating for an improved economy for the Sunshine Coast, the preservation of the coast’s environment, and the connection of Sunshine Coast communities particularly Eumundi and other towns in Division 9. Jen has taken an active interest in the community identified priorities such as Eumundi Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, the Eumundi Conservation Park and Recreation Vehicle Friendly Town status for Eumundi. To stimulate the economy, Jen maintains that undeveloped landlot approvals on the Coast, where developers have development approval but are “banking” land until the property market rises, should be released immediately to create more affordable housing. Citing small business experience including tender processes, Jen asserts that the tender process for Council goods and services should be improved, with reductions in package size to enable local small business to successfully participate in tendering for council business. She holds firm to the belief that the local economy is still linked to tourism, and is in favour of the issue of more B and B licences, and the promotion
Alex Blake came from a farming background and after a spell in accountancy and contract and project management, he stepped into governmental circles as a ministerial advisor, which included seven years in the National Office of Local Government. Alex is a family man, and a big family at that. As the owner of a carpet business in Nambour for the last eight years, his time is spent running the business, adoring time with his family, and spending time in volunteer and local community leadership roles. He brings with him 30 years of local employment. He has often been asked why he wanted to be a councillor, stating that he has “experience across all sectors” and can bring that experience to a councillor role “to get things moving in the region”, adding that “we need a councillor who understands issues” before declaring he “wants to reinstate confidence and trust in the Council”. With his energy, Alex brings a vision of what he feels the region needing is further resources and mindful infrastructure as it grows. He is a keen believer in the use of the local workforce and businesses and will continue to endorse the need for local businesses to buy from within their locality, thereby supporting growth and a strong future
Thursday 12 April 2012
of alternate accommodation, such as homestays and farmstays and recreational vehicles on rural properties. While supporting an improved economy, Jen says she does not support environmental sacrifice. As a councillor, she intends to preserve the Coast’s environment and create water and food security. To enhance environmental outcomes for the Coast, she proposes the purchase of land corridors, to be funded by having the State Government match Council’s $9m environment levy, and the encouragement of land covenants. She says that she does not support coal seam gas mining on the Coast. Jen Mazoudier says she endorses the preservation of the character and heritage of the Sunshine Coast’s small towns like Eumundi.
“never been one to take the easy option”. She said she would deliver a levelheaded, pragmatic and rational leadership approach to ensure the best possible outcomes for Eumundi and all of Division 10. Emilia said revenue limitations meant councils needed to reprioritise, but core community needs should be met, including ensuring children and parents have easy and safe access to schools. “Ensuring those core Council needs of Eumundi’s ratepayers are met day in, day out, are just some areas I would work towards improving as your councillor,” she said.
within the region. Health and parking issues weigh heavily on his mind and planned agendas. He is seeking strong support from state government on these parking issues for a balance for locals and the need to serve the needs of medical facilities. Alex is also keen to address the use of Nambour Showgrounds for the whole of the Sunshine Coast. Alex’s broad vision is to take a proactive role alongside other councillors and the mayor to develop Council’s long-term plan for the region, ensuring it gets back to basics, listens to the community and delivers real value and jobs. He also wants to develop a responsive, professional, high performance Council that delivers quality service through performance that is regularly and clearly reported back to the Sunshine Coast community.
Meet the candidates continued on page 14
Eumundi Green
13
Councillor Candidates for Divisions 9 and 10 Greg Rogerson Div 10 Susan Cochrane Greg Rogerson, “a local bloke with a career in TAFE”, was elected in 2004 as Division 1 Councillor in Maroochy Shire Council, but did not retain the seat when the changeover to Sunshine Coast Council occurred in 2008. He says his proven track record as a councillor shows he focused on dayto-day issues in the hinterland and delivered success for the community. Despite meetings every night, problems with dogs, fences, rubbish, roosters and small scale nitty-gritty issues, he loved the job immensely and “wants another crack at being a councillor”. The big issues Greg identified included that current and future town planning schemes properly shape a prosperous and sustainable region. He encourages debate on light rail vs quick link buses, and also sees
WHAT'S IN THE SPOTLIGHT Awarding our sustainability champions train track duplication as an essential move to vastly improve transport networks within the region. He will work closely with local community groups to achieve infrastructure upgrades, such as a larger car park for Nambour Hospital, and showed awareness of Eumundi’s “six pack” wish list. Greg mentioned his record of upgrading and sealing of hinterland roads to provide better access for both residents and emergency vehicles, for which he negotiated a deal sharing arrangement between residents and Council.
Esther Johnson Div 10
Help create a trip down Memory Lane Remember the fun and laughter, romance and adventure that were an essential part of any family holiday at Caloundra? Council needs your help to create a work of art based around these wonderful memories. Send copies of your photos, postcards and other memorabilia to council by Friday 4 May.
Living Smart helps planet and budget
Andrew Frey As a young person growing up in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Esther Johnson says she is frustrated with the negative view of young people and the limited employment opportunities. With a lack of resources in our local economy, her strategy is to create social infrastructure and expansion in order to rely on things other than tourism, including an incubator program to help local and small businesses compete in an increasingly competitive market. She believes this will assist in the growth of the Sunshine Coast economy and increase employment opportunities, especially for young people. You will not have seen any flyers or posters for Esther. This is no coincidence, as she intends
Nominate yourself or another sustainability champion for the 2012 Sunshine Coast Council Glossies Awards. The Glossies recognise and celebrate sustainability achievements of residents, businesses and community groups Categories include building design, construction, transport, resource management, green art, edible landscaping and, new to 2012, the Affordable Living Award. Visit www.livingsmartqld.com.au to nominate. Entries close at 5pm, Monday14 May.
Council’s Living Smart Homes initiative is a free online program helping residents save on household bills, reduce their ecological footprint, and much more. There are three new and exciting modules to work through and more resources than ever to help you save. Visit www.livingsmartqld.com.au/homes for more information. to put an emphasis on reducing unnecessary waste and effectively managing the environment. For her, the typical marketing campaign is both unnecessary and wasteful, with countless flyers, pamphlets, and posters going straight into the bin. Her strategy, if elected to represent Division 10, will put a high priority on how to reduce waste and protect the natural environment. Esther plans to listen to the community and push for solutions.
The keys to event success Are you involved with planning, hosting, or helping with events? The Sunshine Coast Event Network is hosting a series of educational event management workshops and networking evenings. These sessions are open to anyone involved with events across the Coast. See council’s website for details.
Grants support arts initiatives
Tim McMenamin Div 10
The new funding round of the Community Grants and Regional Arts Development Fund opens for application from mid April to 1 June. This funding supports professional artists, arts workers and organisations seeking opportunities for employment, professional development and a chance to develop quality art and arts practice. For information, visit council's website.
Lauren Clark
Conservation agreements
The golden rule is to never mix politics with religion but Senior Pastor and Division 10 candidate Tim McMenamin is proving it can be done. Tim has worked in insurance and imports, ran swim schools with his wife for 20 years and worked in local government. Married with four children and now a senior pastor, he knows you shouldn’t mix politics with religion. Tim has walked Division 10 from West Woombye to Eumundi, engaging with the people, and the one thing he has noticed is the lack of potential for all kind of industries. “Whether you are mixing concrete or doing the intellectual sciences or becoming involved in green industries, the thing that is killing the market in its holistic sense is taxes,” Tim said. “What I’m suggesting is this radical idea of an incentive zone where the
14
Eumundi Green
first four years will be free of rates for first home purchasers. We need people to own their property, this is how a community becomes stable,” he said. During question time, he made it clear that his no rates call was only for Division 10, particularly the hinterland regions that were suffering. Other policies that Tim is advocating for are the deferral of various head work charges for new businesses for four years, a car park across from Emergency, and improvements in front of the school for kids to be able to walk safely in Eumundi.
Do you love your local environment and wish to make a positive difference? Council’s Voluntary Conservation Agreement program protects bushland on private properties in perpetuity, by registering a covenant on title over some or all of the land. Until December, all landholders who enter into new VCAs will be offered free trees by the Noosa and District Landcare Group. To find out more, call council on 5485 0229.
COUNCIL MEETINGS The Local Government Quadrennial Elections are due to be conducted on 28 April 2012. Council will announce its new meeting schedule as soon as possible after that date.
T 1300 00 72 72 or 07 5475 7272 E mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Thursday 12 April 2012
Arts Scene Indee Theatre News John Burls
T
hree days of living history will be on-stage at The Picture Show Man weekend (7.30pm Friday 20 April and Saturday 21 April, and 2pm Sunday 22 April) being presented by The Independent Theatre at Eumundi’s School of Arts Hall Theatre, this year celebrating its 100th birthday. The hall was in the early 1900s a venue for the travelling picture show men and later had its own permanent picture show. The manager in those days was Eumundi resident Fred Clark who’ll be a special guest at one of the weekend sessions. Another Eumundi resident, Colin Seib, was his projectionist. Well known local Daphne Greer, who was a regular at the SOA movie shows in those days, will also attend. Daph is a life member of The Indee. Film historian Kev Franzi (pictured) will host the first half of the program with an amazing coverage of films and projectors from the very early 1900s. Kev has laid out a fantastic program that will absorb and entertain and
The Sound of Imagination
is calling the first half of the show Echoes of the Hall. The second half of the program will be a screening of the iconic Australian film The Picture Show Man, which authentically traces the era up until about 1927 when the talkies arrived. The Picture Show Man is being screened (on the big screen) through the courtesy of the estate of film producer Joan Long, who based her film on the life and times of New South Wales travelling picture show man Lyle ”Pop” Penn. If you’ve never ventured inside your hall, make the effort and visit for this trip back in time to the School of Arts beginnings. Tickets $20, concessions and Sunday $18. See the special ticket offer insert in this issue of the Green.
For theatre bookings, please phone 5472 8200
One of the pieces Eumundi artist Shirley Strano is exhibiting from 24 April to 19 May at the Gympie Regional Gallery. The Sound of Imagination is a beautiful lyrical record of the art of Shirley Strano from the past 10–15 years. She will be conducting a floor talk on Saturday 28 April at 1pm just prior the official opening at 1.30pm. Shirley’s artwork is included in permanent corporate and regional gallery collections and private collections on the USA, Australia and Japan. Phone 5481 0733 for any further information.
Director Original Eumundi Markets Ltd
A visit to the Original Eumundi Markets is shopping heaven if you’re looking for something different, something handmade, something special… In 2010 EHA incorporated a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee to operate the Original Eumundi Markets, one of the Sunshine Coast's iconic tourist and community attractions. An opportunity has arisen for a person to join the board of the Original Eumundi Markets Ltd and the EHA invites applications from suitably qualified people interested in providing a valuable contribution to our community. EHA intends to appoint a person to: strengthen the mix of business expertise and leadership contribute to the diversity within board membership, and sustain an appreciation of community ethos and connection In particular we seek a new director with: local strong networks and a respected local reputation capacity to actively participate in a range of board activities ability to take on a 'portfolio' responsibility in an area of interest a positive track record in board, taskforce or committee work in other contexts competence in one or more of these fields: small business management, retail, marketing, evidence-based research, corporate governance, communication Directorships are voluntary positions with an honorarium paid to cover out of pocket expenses. A copy of a director role description and the constitution for the Original Eumundi Markets Ltd can be found at www.eumundimarkets.com.au. Expressions of interest in the form of a short letter and a resume are welcome and should be emailed to secretary@eha.asn.au marked CONFIDENTIAL − DIRECTOR by Monday 30 April. Please call the secretary on 0407 139 836 for any further information. The Original
Eumundi Markets EST.
1979
Thursday 12 April 2012
Eumundi & District Historical Association Inc.
Serv
ty ing the Communi
Eumundi Green
15
In the Spotlight Necessity, the mother of invention Introducing Belli Park’s Manena and George and their journey of love, invention and good and bad times.
F
or close to 30 years George Lewry has operated a swimming pool business up and down the Sunshine Coast. Also for close on 30 years George has lived at Belli Park establishing a comfortable home and gardens and taking much joy at the spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife and keeping a herd of Dexter cattle. Into widower George’s life in 2009 entered Manena Cardemil a woman of Chilean heritage who had lived and worked professionally in Australia since 1973, mostly on the Gold Coast. Some years ago when Manena was in Pakistan, she single handed organised a cooperative workshop for destitute Afghani widows and their children, then retuned to the Gold Coast and achieved the small business award of the year with her exclusive boutique. George and Manena have found much happiness in continuing to improve the Belli Park property,
planting more trees, and setting up to have Land for Wildlife status. This period of idyllic happiness was interrupted unexpectedly in 2010 when Manena suffered a massive heart attack. During Manena’s period of recuperation, George was moved to think of ways to speed up his beloved Manena’s recovery as doctors prescribed nothing more strenuous than lifting two books. It’s probably not surprising that
the answer lay in the design of something aquatic for exercise and relaxation, drawing on George’s talents and experiences in pool construction over so many years. George designed and is now selling AquaGym 3000, a three in one gym, spa and plunge pool where individuals can rejuvenate their body and soul in the privacy of their own yard (the 3000 being the litres it holds). George says he and Manena are today in great
shape thanks to the AquaGym and says they very much enjoy relaxing in its warm water. George and Manena have just returned from a month in Chile. George reports: “We saw the majesty of the desert, north of Iquique, the driest on earth. Then south to the old world Spanish architecture of La Serena; further south to the picture book coast line of Papudo, Zapallar and Vina del Mar blue ocean, with rugged rocky headlands and sandy coves. To the south is the capital Santiago a vibrant bustling city of seven million, with wide tree lined streets and vintage Spanish style buildings nestling between the impressive architecture of modern high rises. Further south to the vineyards of Santa Cruz where we sampled fine wines and we were introduced to the subtleties of wine appreciation. Chile is a warm friendly country with smiling people. The highways are superb and they still clean your windscreen at the service stations. There was a keen interest in the Aquagym3000, particularly when I told them how it came to be built.”
2012 ANZAC Day Eumundi Commemoration – Wednesday 25 April LEST WE FORGET Assemble near playground Dick Caplick Park Memorial Dr 7.30am for a 7.45am start of community commemorative walk. Invitation to all returned service men and women to lead walk, plus ex and serving defence personnel. Assistance available for non-walkers. Noosa and District Pipe Band will play. The Noosa Chorale will sing. Walk will be followed by wreathlaying at memorial trees and a short service at the Amphitheatre. Commemoration will be followed by complimentary light and traditional refreshments. Please note Memorial Dr will be closed between Etheridge St and the Arundell St roundabout until service ends approx 9.15am. Detour is by Napier Rd or by Etheridge St and Crescent Rd. Enquiries Ph 0409 578 624. Markets will operate as usual on the day. Stall holders are invited to cease trading for the period of the walk and service and to join in where possible.
Verrierdale early morning service Everyone is welcome at the short service and breakfast at the Verrierdale Hall 6am Wednesday 25 April
16
Eumundi Green
Thursday 12 April 2012
Health and Lifestyle Approval for new Lone Hand Rd bridge New business Walkabout Vet
L
One of the first “pedestrians” on the new bridge Senior Engineer Roo gave his paw of approval. Drivers of cars are also pleased the crossing has been reopened. Photo: Janie Ferguson.
Health Matters The 2012 seasonal flu vaccination is now available at the Centre. If you are over 65 years and over this is a free vaccine. It is also given at no cost to pregnant women, clients with a medical condition such as asthma and heart disease and those with indigenous heritage. If you would like the vaccination and do not fit into the funded criteria groups the doctor will write you a prescription for Fluvax. May we gently remind you to book your routine appointments a week in advance to avoid disappointment at not being able to be seen on your day of choice. The Centre is a mixed billing practice which means that we bulk bill clients 16 years and under and those with a Pension Card, a Health Care Card or a Commonwealth Seniors Card. For all other clients there is a gap fee of between $19 and $24 (this is dependant on the time of the consult). If you register your bank details with Medicare by calling 132011 we are able to put the Medicare refund directly back into your account.
ocal veterinarian Dr Dawn Herd saw a need in the market for a mobile vet service that comes direct to owner’s door and has opened a business servicing the Eumundi and Cooroy hinterland. Dawn has had a passion for animals all her life and after becoming a vet dreamed of one day creating a practice that reflects her values of quality care. Dawn specialises in small animals and has a particular interest in treating skin conditions that trouble so many pets in this area’s sub-tropical climate. Her aim is to take the hassle and stress out of the trip to a surgery for nervous animals, busy parents or clients who may struggle with access to transport.
the health and lifestyle directory Welcome
to a soothing new experience in dentistry Ph 1300 885 756 Open Monday−Friday With evening appointments available
Shop 5, 77 Memorial Dr Eumundi www.eumundidentalspa.com.au PRECIOUS LIFE MIDWIFERY SERVICE
ANNE ENDRES Registered Midwife Antenatal & postnatal visits • Midwife clinic
www.preciouslifemidwifery.com.au Ph 0423 109 559
TIMES
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
Ph 5442 8360, www.anahatayogatemple.com.au Thursday 12 April 2012
Do you feel safe, valued and respected?
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.
Ph 5447 7747 • 8 Oak St Cooroy
Custom engagement & wedding rings Antique jewellery sales, repairs & restoration By appointment or online
Ph 0411 275 579 www.davidfrithjewellery.com
E: eumundimedical@bigpond.com
Breath - Movement - Awareness
Cooroy Family Support Centre Inc.
Eumundi master jeweller
Quality community care Bookings by appointment 3/2-6 Etheridge St Eumundi P: 5442 8882 • F: 5442 7054
Anahata Yoga Temple
Ph 5442 6179 or 0407 597 748 www.madhf.com.au
Solicitors Family law, criminal law, drink driving, wills and estates Ph 5449 7993 • M 0400 784 754 www.oceanlegal.com.au
Self Managed Superannuation Fund Specialist Accredited Advisor Free consultation Find out what a SMSF is Find out if a SMSF will suit you SMSF tax strategies Ph Steve 0448 857 532 or 5449 9004
stevegoggin@absaccounting.com.au
To find out how your home can be cleaner, healthier and happier please contact Nicole Mecklem on 07 54711964 or 0457 352 735.
entries up to 7 lines $28, minimum of 5 issues ph 0413 199 766 for more information
Eumundi Green
17
Environment and Outdoors On Fire Ian Poad, Doonan Rural Fire Brigade
Maintaining a vigilant watch for Lake Weyba
Can I have a fire to burn garden litter and small piles of vegetation? Non-Fire Danger Period (Most of the year) Fires may be lit to dispose of small piles of vegetation provided that: The fire is less than 2 metres wide, 2 metres long and two metres high A person is in attendance at all times while the fire is alight Fire Danger Period (Often declared between August and January) Only with a valid permit issued by you local Fire Warden, and: The permit to light fire conditions are followed A person is in attendance at all times while the fire is alight Local Fire Wardens Eumundi East 0408 992 139 Doonan 0408 656 999 Verrierdale 07 5449 1812 Visit www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au and click on the Fire Warden Finder link to find your local Fire Warden. Local information is also available at www.doonanfire.com.au. Space sponsored by
Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade
Solar Power For your RV, Caravan or Campsite
Candidate for Division 9 in the upcoming Council elections Jen Mazoudier with local resident Bill Tainsh at last Sunday’s community meeting at Lake Weyba to establish a community organisation Friends of Lake Weyba.
J
en said, “Lake Weyba is one of the environmental jewels of the Sunshine Coast and the local community is developing a strategy to preserve both the lake and its surroundings. There are rumours that a Brisbane developer is considering intense development of approximately 300 hectares adjoining the lake. The new Council must maintain its opposition to any development which compromises
the values of the area. Our natural environment should be viewed and valued as ‘green infrastructure’. We can create jobs without sacrificing the environment and we must create water and food security.” The north-west corner of Lake Weyba has long been recognised as an environmentally sensitive area with importance for native flora and fauna, especially koalas and kangaroos.
Leanne’s Green Thumb Organic Link Fertiliser
Low voltage products and installations ✔ BUILT TOUGH Stainless steel and alloy ✔ SOLAR FRIENDLY Low energy consumption
Por fridgetable freezes and rs
✔ CHOICE OF MODELS Range from 40L to 125L ✔ CLEVER CONTROLS Dual digital thermostats ✔ RELIABLE 3 year warranty
Visit our show room Authorised distributor Warranty service agent
17 Memorial Dr Eumundi • www.solarpowerspecialists.com.au
18
Eumundi Green
Organic link is an organic (BFA certified) slow release fertiliser lasting for up to 3 months feeding. We have recently introduced the use of Organic link at the Garden Centre and we are most impressed with the results we are having. Organic link is a fertiliser that will not burn and one can’t over fertilise with it. It does not activate until it is watered in, so with the rain at hand that makes the application easy. Organic link is safe to use on all plants making it very versatile, great for potted plants or garden beds, herbs/vegetables, ornamentals, roses, natives, fruit trees, it is even suitable for fertilising the lawn. Organic link won’t change the soil ph. It contains blood & bone, gypsum, dolomite, natural potash, natural humates, trace elements/minerals, silica and much more. Carbon is used as the chelate, binding trace elements and minerals together and making it easier for the plants roots to uptake the goodness from the soil. As a fertiliser it is comparative in price to other slow release fertilisers and we believe very good value for $$$’s. We are very impressed with the results since using Organic Link and we strongly encourage our customers to try it themselves and see the results firsthand!
791 Eumundi-Noosa Rd Doonan
Open 7 days • Ph 5471 1590 doonanvalleygc@bigpond.com
Thursday 12 April 2012
Nature Notes and Outdoors Blue Frogs
Molly, Cara and Sparky on the seesaw
Kon Hepers
A
couple of weeks ago I couldn’t get my foot into my left safety boot, kept on a shelf on the back verandah. I thought I must have left a sock in it but no, it was a Green Tree Frog that had commandeered the boot as a safe day-time spot. At night he went out foraging but every morning he was back, and, curiously, alternating between right and left boot of the pair. Friends warned us that frogs were not easy to house/boot train and there would be a mess, but this frog was very fastidious about house-keeping. For nearly two weeks I was deprived of the use of that footwear but then one morning he was missing.
Just near that shelf we have a “frog home”, a setup of pipes providing shelter and moisture, and at any time it has an occupancy rate of up to four frogs; perhaps that is his new place. We always name our critters, so he is Jack(boot) and the two usual occupants of “frog home” are the Brothers Grin because of their silly wide “smiles”.
Green Tree Frogs are one of Australia’s most recognised and loved species of wildlife, found over all of Qld and NSW, the NT (except for inner desert regions) and the northern part of WA. Also, they are the most “domesticated” of our frogs, inhabiting our gutters, hanging flowerpots, toilets and our boots. They are also a popular, long-lived, easy-care pet. The scientific name of the Green Tree Frog, Litoria caerulea, has Thursday 12 April 2012
historical and technical aspects. Litoria refers to the coastal or littoral zone while caerulea means sky-blue. These frogs are obviously green, sometimes with a few white spots and sometimes olive-brown, depending on their surrounds. But they are definitely not blue. This is the first frog species collected in Australia (by Sir Joseph Banks) and was first described twenty years later in 1790 by a John White, who arrived on the First Fleet as Surgeon General of NSW. (He absolutely loathed Australia which he found “so hateful as only to merit execration and curses”.) Despite this he collected and described many native animals and plants. Early specimens of the Green Tree Frog sent back to England in collections had been preserved in alcohol (we even know the names of the distillers) which dissolved out the yellow component of the skin pigmentation, leaving the insoluble bright blue, and that is how the name was given. Although the name is clearly a false description of the frog, under international conventions it cannot be changed. Watching the frogs eat is interesting. They use the sticky underside of their stubby tongues to grasp the prey, then flip it into their mouths and shovel in any oversized parts, using their big hands. Cockroaches in particular make a crunching sound when the frog’s jaws clamp down. The frogs are so unafraid that even wild ones can be hand fed by holding live food or wriggling dead insects in front of their noses. Caeruleas are our second largest frog (up to 120mm) and in nature their diet is incredible; it includes insects, other frogs, mice, birds, bats and even small snakes – in fact, anything they can cram into their large mouths. The Australian Green Tree Frog secretes compounds from its skin which have antibacterial and antiviral properties and form the basis of several drugs used in modern medicine. Other secretions include digestive enzymes, also used for human medications. So far the population of Litoria caerulea is not classed as endangered but unless we stop polluting and devastating our environment this charming frog will not survive. Important: frogs should only be handled with clean, damp hands, free from detergents and cosmetic applications.
T
hree talented dogs (not pictured) and their handlers have become the first Queenslanders to gain Rally O Titles at a Trial held by the Sunshine Coast Dog Obedience Club last month. Rally O, a new, fun variation of obedience for dogs of all ages is one of the many activities taught at the club which attracts people from all over the coast. The club also conducts Agility classes, one of the fastest growing sports in
Australia, which is a fast paced obstacle course including jumps, tunnels, wall and seesaw, as well as Tracking where dogs learn to track scent and find a “lost person”. In addition, plans are underway to offer Flyball, an exciting ball-retrieving relay race over jumps. The club is located in Ballinger Park Sporting Complex, Ballinger Rd Buderim. Observers are welcome. Enquiries 0404 390 003.
This week at the Wildlife Centre
H
ere at the centre we are currently nursing 35 kookaburras. Because of their very territorial nature we must wait for the “truce” period before releasing. It is now that time at the centre when the territory lines are reduced and we are able to release the babies from last year back to the wild. Kookaburras (genus Dacelo) are terrestrial kingfishers native to Australia. Kookaburras are carnivorous. They will eat lizards, snakes, insects, mice and other small birds. They often live with the partly grown chicks of the previous season. They often sing as a chorus to mark their territory. Kookaburras are threatened primarily due to habitat destruction and because they are easy targets for sport shooting. We love them here at the centre and it’s a joy to see them return to their favourite gum trees! News from Col: Resting well and being kept in very good care at a local nursing home.
You too can help our treasured wildlife 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
Eumundi Green
19
Lessons for Life Eumundi State School Easter parade Europe discovers North America talk ... a lesson in culture fter a full house response to Dr Friday 20 April, 9.30–11.30am.
A
Ken Lynn’s first talk at Noosa U3A on early explorations, his next presentation, Europe discovers North America – the voyages and colonies established in the 16th century, is a must for members and the general public. Ken (pictured) covers the fascinating topic of North America’s explorers and colonists from Europe bent on conquest, trade and religious freedom in the face of starvation, disease, Indian attacks and international conflict. During this period, Sir Francis Drake sailed around the world on a voyage of discovery and piracy. This not to be missed talk is on
It is fully illustrated, with morning tea included for $4.
U3A’s 5th Annual Writing Competition
E
ach year U3A Sunshine Coast runs an Australia wide writing competition which is open to retired or semi-retired Third Agers. You do not have to be a member of U3A. The five categories include short story writing, an autobiographical incident, challenge fiction and free verse and rhyming poetry. Each group type offers first,
Computer Coop
M
any people would have heard of the Queensland governments Climate Smart Home Service (perhaps on the terrible “savin’ bundles!” TV advertisement). Basically, for $50 an electrician comes to your home, replaces a bunch of light globes with energy saving globes, replaces a shower head, supplies four “standby eliminators” (power off points by remote control) and, most importantly, installs a wireless energy monitor which gives you a live reading of your energy use now, and over time, and the dollar amount of this use. I’ve had this service three times now and I strongly recommend it to everyone. It’s a fantastic way to see how much power your electronic devices are drawing so you can
My Tree photographic competition Nathan Woodcock
calculate the yearly cost on your power bill. Check the power use while your PC is on, then when it and the screen are on standby, then when they are completely off. Connect a standby eliminator to the wall socket your TV, set top box, Austar, DVD drive etc. are connected to and switch it off and see the saving. What may appear a minor reduction in usage (a normal PC doesn’t actually use very much) adds up over time. If you are interested in getting the service I would recommend organising it sooner rather than later as the new government’s cost cutting measures may hit programs like this. Book yourself in here: www.climatesmarthome. com/. 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
20
Eumundi Green
second and third prizes of $150, $100, and $75, and the entry fee for each submission is $5. The deadline is 15 June. Last year’s winner of the fiction prize, Chris McGee, has recently published her first novel. See details on www.u3asunshine. org.au, call the convenor on 5494 7230, or email bjriley63@ westnet.com.au.
Our first entry for this year's popular My Tree Photographic Competition came in this week – a lovely image and story. There is plenty of time to photograph that tree with a special meaning to you. My Tree closes Monday 11 June at 4pm. Go to www.mytreesunshinecoast.com to see images from other years. You can download entry forms and guidelines for this year from the web. Call to see our display of previous entries, winning images and stories - you'll be inspired! This project is supported by the Original Eumundi Markets and the Sunshine Coast Council and there are great cash prizes.
Winner of the children’s section My Tree 2010 The Original
Eumundi Markets EST.
1979
Buttons and Bags continues in our local collectors Show and Share corner and we now have a display of images from previous Australian Body Art Carnivales to help you get the feel, colour and excitement of this event just around the corner on 12 and 13 May.
Corner Gridley & Memorial Dr • Ph 5442 8762 Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm Sat 9am to 3pm • Sun 10am to 2pm
DISCOVER EUMUNDI Heritage & Visitor Centre
Proudly supported by Eumundi & District Historical Association Thursday 12 April 2012
Youth News It’s been a good year
Ecco car park April $50 random draw The winner of the March $50 Random Draw Prize at the car park was Brad Jones, Avoca NSW. Congratulations, Brad.
Members of Eumundi Swimming Club enjoying the traditional end of season activity, the club presentation night. The season was characterised by increased swimmer and family participation, improved times for many swimmers and a proud record of representation at carnivals including state level.
Peregian annual 24 hour swimathon
Experience Eumundi director Maree Thomson with outgoing car parking co-ordinator John Turnbull drawing the lucky ticket.
Easter car park It was a very busy day for Eumundi on Easter Saturday with car parks full early, extra cars parked at school oval and hundreds of cars parked at satellite sites chiefly in and around Strawberry Flats. Welcome to John MacCallum who has taken over our car parking coordinator's position from John Turnbull. The new coordinator can be contacted on 0487 164 035 or robjon46@hotmail.com. Chair of ECCO's board Barrie Adams conveyed the thanks of the board to John Turnbull for his three years of “his excellent work in coordinating the car parking service sometimes in quite challenging weather circumstances”. Barrie said, “The community model adopted in operating the car park has been an outstanding success resulting in more than $50,000 donated to 18 community groups at a rate commensurate with their volunteer hours over the past year. John has played a major role in leading and supporting the volunteers and the associated administrative work for ECCO. “
Louis Skokidis (left), Rocket Rod Witham, Amelia Kane, Taylor Challis, Robbie Aitkin and Hannah Maitland at Eumundi Aquatic Centre recently. The swimmers were part of a 24 hour sponsored team swim relay raising funds for Peregian Beach Surf Lifesaving Club’s youth development. The relay in its sixth year also acts as a local awareness activity.
Pool News Twins do identical times
5442 7186
Congratulations to club members Tane and Tenaya who remarkably recorded 1.44.15 for separate 100m breaststroke events at the recent State Primary School Swim Carnival. Tenaya was placed 12th in the state and Tane 14th - great result. Tane was also placed 12th in the 50m breaststroke. We congratulate all our swimmers who have done us proud in their representation in district, regional and state events. Also as our swimming year comes to a close, we wish our club members and their families all the best and look forward to your return for our first club night in the spring.
sponsored by
Thursday 12 April 2012
Experience Eumundi tent in Lonergan Lane The Experience Eumundi tent is now operating in Lonergan Lane behind The Fig Tree restaurant. Next time you are in the markets, please drop by to say “hi” to our tent co-ordinator Nadine Hamilton, and pick up an Experience Eumundi t-shirt to help promote our town. You can also pick up your free Eumundi Passport for the Australian Body Art Carnivale and valid till 1 June. It entitles you to lots of deals around town. Maybe also grab a free Sunshine Coast Council “pik-it-up” bag for your next walk in Eumundi. If you are a Eumundi business, and would like to know how we can help you to promote your business to market visitors, please contact Maree Thomson on 0411 108 306.
Experience Eumundi website The Experience Eumundi website is currently being developed by Piper DM and the blueprint will be revealed at the next Eumundi Chamber of Commerce Networking Night on the 26 April 5.30pm Joe's Waterhole. Everyone welcome. Put it in your diary!
Ph 5442 8376
Organic and free range
www.eumundicco.com.au Eumundi Green
21
Locals Home and Abroad
Keep Smiling
Eumundi Green around the world Stef Mabbs
Welcome Reilly John
Congratulations to Matt, Danielle and Lachlan Noakes on the arrival of Reilly. Time to share a parent’s joke:
My mother taught me logic...”If you fall off that swing and break your neck, you can’t go to the Post Office with me.” My mother taught me about genetics...”You are just like your father!”
Eumundi Post Office Ph 5442 8202 • Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.00pm • Sat 9.00am-11.00am
As we couldn’t get a refund on some airline tickets, Mum and I decided to use the credit to enjoy a weekend in Melbourne, as we hadn’t explored the city area before. We had a ball in spite of the inclement weather; we shopped, we dined in Lygon Street, we walked and walked and walked some more all over the city. The free trams were packed tighter than sardines. We thoroughly enjoyed the Gallery of Sport at the MCG, the buskers at Southgate, the Leonard French stained glass ceiling in the Art Gallery, and the Shrine of Remembrance.
the green directory Local professional 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE
Ph 0412 872 335
Residential, commercial, installations, maintenance, internet/data/phone, energy saving solutions, solar power
A1
Carpet Cleaning Garden Maintenance Handyman Service
Locally based. Skilled service.
Tony & Melinda Morrissey
Lic. No. 72511
Locally based 21 years experience Accredited installers
locally based
Home & business cleaning
one-off & regular • natural products guaranteed result • real estate refs
Ph 0418 989 685
craig@newlifecleaning.net.au
Eumundi Steel Sale
All weather concrete driveway, creek crossings & dam spillways
Tiling & Concreting
M 0402 219 604 • Ph 07 5442 7556 Email: jkaergaard@bigpond.com L: 127307
Driveways plain and exposed No job too small 30 years experience
Ph Doug 0412 711 625
ABN 35 582 721 645
Plumber & Drainer
Servicing the local area for 20 years Eumundi & District, Yandina, Cooroy & Kenilworth
Sunshine Coast to hinterland No quote too small, no job too big Ph 5449 1725 or 0411 459 525
For all the latest information about Cooroy. News, events calendar, attractions and a community & business directory.
Ph 5449 1001 M 0414 743 604 www.celticsolar.com.au
Franz Astlinger Ph 0400 474 940 Evenings and weekends Machining & Manufacturing of difficult to obtain parts Steel Sections cut to size
www.cooroy.com.au
all drainage systems pumps roof & gutters sewer conversion hot water systems gas new homes & renovations Rob Morris Ph 5447 9242 M 0427 479 242
Peter Coleborn Local, reliable, 30 years experience
Designed Homes Extensions Renovations Stables & studios Locally based
Ph 0412 163 562
Ph Brad Pike 0407226299 or E: toobellahomes@bigpond.com
Scott Roy Plumbing
Aroora Water Services
Licence No 30097
Ph 5470 2027 M 0432 043 432 Same day service Hotwater, Gas, Leaks & Burst, Blocked Drains
Sunshine Coast to Hinterland All Domestic & Commercial 1HR RESPONSE - 24/7 EMERGENCY
Plumber 26059 - Gasfitter L30500 - Electrical 112611
“For all your tank and swimming pool requirements”
103 Napier Road, Eumundi 4562 Ph 5442 8158 - M 0402 809 831 email: aroorawater@bigpond.com
Entries up to 7 lines $28, minimum of 5 issues Ph 0413 199 766 for more information
22
Eumundi Green
Thursday 12 April 2012
Imperial Hotel Eumundi & Bistro > Sat 14 Apr > Sat 21 Apr > Fri 27 Apr > Sat 28 Apr
Smokin Mirrors 2.30 pm Matt Harrisin 2.30 pm Mick Diggles 8 pm Cut Lunch 2.30pm
gers We salute out dig l 7.30am
ide Imperia March leaves outs tions hotel services ANZAC Day restric
Regular jam sessions every Thursday from 8pm
Swap'N Go gas at bottle shop
Memorial Dr Eumundi Ph 5442 8811or 5442 8303
the green directory Termites? Animal naturopathy, natural foods, remedies, supplements, shampoos Ph 5449 1453 • 244 Verrierdale Rd www.greenpet.com.au
Upgraded spacious facilities Recommended by local vets
212 Seib Rd Eumundi Ph 5442 8275
www.eumundiboardingkennels.com.au
collaboration with nature...
Annual termite inspections $165 General pest control Termite management systems Ph 5472 0141 Lic# 118 2646
Certificate of Forestry :: 15 years experience Fully insured :: Pensioner discount Free quote & advice Ph Mike 0438 793 880 Pruning :: Felling :: Rubbish Removal
Complimentary yard whipper snip this month
Call Mike & Tina 5472 4084 or leave a message
Slashing, mowing, 4wd tractors Lifting, loading, 4 in 1 bucket Grading, spreading & compacting Gravel driveway maintenance
Ph Steve 0422 190 993
Storage Eumundi
Clean & secure, self lockable units Free pickup (conditions apply)
Ph 5442 8627
Boats • Trailers • Trucks • Containers
Cars • Trucks • Machinery • Site sheds • Containers Old cars removed free
Large & small acreages Experienced local operator 4WD tractor/XHD slasher Ph Steve 0408 915 124
Eumundi based
WS SLASHING 5 ft slasher - 4WD tractor with 4 in 1 bucket loader
Fully insured - Free quotes
Ph Wade 0403 311 134
Mates Rates
EXCAVATION Ph Steven 0411 210 302
Andre 5442 8539 or 0432 204 081
Rock walls & landscaping Verrierdale based Rock supply & placement Bobcat & excavator Scrap metal recycling
Ph 5442 8111 M 0418 723 080
Servicing all areas
General • Caravans • Furniture • Cars
A1
REMOVAL FREE Bring to us - we pay Trade towing available
Steve Pont Slashing
Professional Mowing Services specialising in acreage properties prompt • reliable • professional rewards program • all prices negiotated
Jay & Nicky Turner Mob 0409 217 328 www.lagunapestcontrol.com.au
CARS WANTED Old Cars • Trucks • Machinery • Boats
Jason Pennell 0402 463 691 Landscaping & Property Maintenance
Doonan based
3.5 Tonne Excavator, Bobcat & Level Bar 10m Tipper, 2.5 Tonne Vibrating Roller Assorted Buckets • Tilt Hitch • Augers • Rock Grab
19 years exp, fully insured, reliable service
Is your grass growing? Then let us do your mowing! Acreage • Residential • Commercial Ph/Fax 5442 8122 Enquiries Ph Paul 0409 470 399
Doonan Handyman Gary E O’Sullivan 27 years experience in the building industry For all your maintenance needs ...incl the leaking roof! Jobs up to $3,300
Ph 0431 611 700
30 years tank builder Tank liners available Locally based 15 years
Entries up to 7 lines $28, minimum of 5 issues Ph 0413 199 766 for more information Thursday 12 April 2012
Eumundi Green
23
Can you find the local streets in the word search? T I G O O P L M C S S C E T P E L A D R E I R R E V Y J U P L A N D F F A R L A
S F S S G N U O Y Y H P U L R Y T A G S I O D G Y S U N R I S E T P O O I A L M
I O O F D K A R A Q F T W H Y A N D R A I N V K C I L P A C I V W M X L C L I T
U X B X A S D R I H Z Y I C O K R C P H O B E G Q O U G J C W I G U C T M O A E
E A M F T S G E E G D I G M R W F B B B O N A V I S T A I A I P T G Y A A S F E
G H A V H A F L S E U K G D S X Y I O D E G E H O A U G H B W I S L S E L T I R
N L I N H S I L V E R T O P A N J T N U I D J C N H S E N E G A L L A R L U L W
A E B R E E G L I X U Y N F O V A D D L R B D A H L I A S E Q F T A B E E L U A
R T D O N I B P E U M U N D I N T H B V E E L I V I S T O N I A A T U P E S A H
I T O C D B C S W H J T V A I U W Y E O A Y H O N D N E D W O B M Y L S T O O V
D O O I E E X X L K E E R C P J B B U N N A Q O I G A Q T U I I T A U E A I T I
N L W R R C K T A N U G A L V X U H P H E A S A N T T W U S T D C J R H B U O S
U R D P S Z K U N Z X H U C O N T S I J V L T E L A D K R A P T J Q A O F I D T
M A E A O I U M D O O N A N Y H L I T Q E I N R A M O O N T L Q M N I L N L R A
U H R C N O P B Z C J P O A I U E O Q I T S A I N O O S R E P O L O N E H A N D
E C A S H B O A H T V U K C O L R A M W N E T A G S G N I K A T S I V A N A P F
Kyle Foxtail Youngs Persoonia Wust Redwood Morrell Silvertop Seib Cash Viewland Doonan Eumundi Tumba Laguna Botanica Coastview Lenehans Senegal Sunrise Mteerwahvista Panorama Pheasant Livistona Piccabeen Lonehand Charlotte Bonavista Panavista Dathhenderson
Wattlebird Dahlia Verrierdale, Solar Creek Tallgum Smiths Dean Grays Nylana Justin Arbour Valley Noomar Bowden Gidgee Marlock Pryors Upland Mallee Butler Whyandra Bond Finley Caplick Marnie Kingsgate Hesper Duke
Complete for your chance to win a $100 Alfresco Voucher. Email to penny.neep@eldersnoosa.com.au or post to Penny Neep, Elders Noosa, 98 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin, Qld, 4565 with your full name and telephone number by Monday 23 April.
Making the Difference – Achieving Real Results in Real Estate Penny Neep 0400 404 213