Eumundi Voice, Issue 59 - 15 December 2022

Community Save Memorial Drive

Residents have expressed concern at the proposed installation of raised pedestrian crossings by SCC on Memorial Dr. Some feel critical needs such as safer footpaths and better lighting have been excluded. Others believe the historic character of Memorial Dr will be lost with generic ‘improvements’ which ultimately detract from the distinctive heritage look of the town, which is what attracted many to live in the area.

One resident, Janet Millington was concerned enough to start a petition to halt SCC’s planned work and seek to preserve the historic character of Eumundi. “I cannot see our council turn the town into inner Melbourne or a suburb of Maroochydore without them knowing what they are losing, how our businesses will suffer and how locals will lose their community heart,” she said.

The petition states that, “Narrowing Memorial Dr will destroy the country-town feel of Eumundi. Removing 23 carparks in the street and placing aprons into the road will turn the town into a place for tourists only and remove the very reason why tourists come – to experience a unique country town”.

The petition requests that “a new plan be developed to address footpath and drainage issues that have been ignored by the council for decades, before embarking on any piecemeal, incompatible ‘beautification’ attempts”. The petition can be signed at Eumundi Museum Tues-Sat 10am-3pm.

With the circulation of the petition asking council to reconsider the treatments planned for the main street of Eumundi, locals and visitors alike are becoming interested in the history of Memorial Dr. The general concern about the loss of our iconic and well-loved main street has led

to a resurgence of interest in how it came to be and what has led to it becoming so important.

There will be a police-approved peaceful public event from 2-4pm on Friday 6 January in Memorial Dr protesting the council plan and in support of the petition to preserve the heritage character of Eumundi. Follow: Facebook ‘Save Memorial Drive’ for updates. Ruth Hickey

Eumundi Pharmacy break-in

In the early hours of 1 December two offenders broke into Eumundi Village Pharmacy, set off the alarm and seized a sum of money. The shop door was damaged from a crowbar used to break the lock and smash glass to gain entry.

The pair were seen fleeing in a small, darkcoloured hatchback. Pharmacy owner Damian Ingram said that although he was extremely disappointed, he has been encouraged by the support from the local community. “The offenders are still on the run but investigations are continuing and police are hopeful for a result for numerous serious matters across the coast,” said Sgt Hanlon of Eumundi Police. Anyone with information should contact police on 131 444.

Community Crafternoon

Mark Makers Art Studio at the Tewantin Plaza, Tewantin offers art classes, workshops and experiences for all ages and abilities. A focus on small class sizes allows for a calm, individualised approach to learning and creating while fostering a sense of community within the group.

Every Wednesday from 1-3pm is Crafternoon where you can bring along your own art or craft – or start something – have a cup of tea and a homemade Anzac biscuit and spend some time nurturing your innate creativity with likeminded people. Crafternoon is free although it is requested that you bring your own materials. Visit: markmakersartstudio.com.au or email Lucy Laino: markmakersartstudio@gmail.com.

Yandina footpaths

While active transport is being encouraged by all levels of government, some Yandina families won't walk their children to school because the footpath under the rail bridge on Ninderry Rd is dangerous. It is narrow and uneven due to tree roots and there is no protective barrier between the path and the road on the corner of a downhill gradient.

Yandina and Districts Community Assn (YADCA) President Marie Reeve said SCC was made aware of the potential danger over a year ago. "I can't believe nothing has been done. This is a real safety concern. Council can't claim ignorance if a tragic accident occurs … Yandina is experiencing rapid growth but it is still a compact, walkable town. Many of the footpaths in the older part of town are grass or non-existent which makes it difficult for parents with prams, children on bikes or scooters, and people with a mobility device. The town needs a connected network of priority footpaths which support and encourage active transport.”

To report unsafe or non-existent footpaths send your comments and photos to: secretary@yadca. org. Marie Reeve, President YADCA

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Wilfred for Christmas

Post-war Britain meant food rationing, clothes were hand-me-downs or recycled by clever sewers and toys were what granddads made from wood.

As a child my Christmases meant another jumper knitted by Nan from an unravelled one of hers, a second-hand doll dressed in rainbow coloured handknits and a dress Mum had patiently handsewn by gaslight. So when the headmistress of our village school produced Wilfred and said someone would get him for Christmas, I knew he was mine.

I raced home as fast as my five-year-old legs could go and announced that Father Christmas was bringing me Wilfred. Everyone at school got sick of hearing that Wilfred was mine. The headmistress informed Mum he was the prize for the village Christmas Whist Drive* but I assured them “Father Christmas and Baby Jesus will give him to me”.

Every afternoon I visited him in his glass case outside the classroom, telling him how much I loved him and what fun we would have. My family searched from Coventry to Rugby but beautiful brown teddy bears were nowhere to be found except at Brandon Village’s Whist Drive.

Evening meals became hurried and I was put to bed early. I didn’t mind. I drew pictures by lamplight of Wilfred and me feeding our pigs, picking gooseberries and sitting side-by-side at school.

Every night I could hear Mum, Dad, Nan and Granddad fiercely holding vociferous inquests. On the last school day before Christmas I knocked

on the headmistress’ door and said I should take Wilfred home now as Father Christmas may not find him. She replied that he would know whose home to take him to and it might not be mine.

“Stupid woman!” I thought, but doubts crept in. How I prayed to Baby Jesus and sang the new hit song Rudolf the Red-nosed Reindeer almost non-stop so Father Christmas could hear my desperation. Neighbours complained but I persisted.

Christmas Eve I was put to bed with my empty pillowcase and babysat by a neighbour’s daughter while my family went off to the Whist Drive. It was still dark when I awoke and excitedly tipped out my pillowcase – one hand-knitted jumper, one hand-sewn tartan skirt, a bag of nuts and the Rupert the Bear Annual. I threw the book on the floor and burst into heartbroken tears.

Nan’s head peeped round the door. “What’s up?” Words wouldn’t come. “Oh, my goodness,” Nan said. “This little fellow must have fallen off your bed in the night.”

There he was!

My loving family taught themselves to play whist and practised every night. Their determination and ferocity terrified all opposition. Mum and Nan were triumphant!

I learned many lessons that Christmas. Miracles do happen, prayers do work, I had a wonderful family and Father Christmas just couldn’t bear to hear me singing Rudolf anymore. Eileen Walder

* Whist was very popular as a social game and Whist Drives were as popular as Trivia nights or Bingo are today. Usually played in pubs and clubs, ours was played in the school classroom and a charity or the school benefited from the door takings, raffle (free meal at the pub) or entry fee. Card nights were a part of family life for the McCarthys right up until coming to Australia and into the 1970s.

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer

While many of us cannot name all nine of Santa’s reindeers, everyone probably knows Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer who guided Santa’s sleigh one cold and stormy Christmas Eve and saved the day for Santa and children all over the world.

Stollen, known in Germany as Weihnachtsstollen, is a rich, dense, sweet bread weighing around 2kg filled with dried fruit, soaked in rum or brandy, candied citrus peel, marzipan and nuts and coated with powdered sugar. It hails from the city of Dresden, Germany where it was first produced in the late 15th century.

Every year in Dresden during Advent the Stollenfest marks the tradition of offering a gift to the rulers of Saxony. During this festival a cake weighing between 3 and 4 tonnes is paraded through the city streets by carriage to the Christmas market. It is ceremoniously cut into pieces and distributed among the crowd for a small sum which then goes to charity.

The largest ever Stollen was baked in 2010 by the supermarket Lidl. It was 72.1m long and certified by the Guinness Book of World Records. Lebkuchen are honey-sweetened cakes or more commonly, moulded biscuits similar to gingerbread. Lebkuchen were first made by monks in Nuremberg, Germany in the 13th century. Lebkuchen biscuits range in taste from spicy to sweet, come in a variety of shapes and are often glazed or iced. The ingredients usually include honey, candied fruit, spices such as aniseed, coriander, cloves, ginger, cardamom and allspice, and nuts including almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts.

Local history in Nuremberg tells of Emperor Friedrich III who in 1487 invited the city's children to a special event where he presented Lebkuchen bearing his printed portrait to almost 4,000 people.

Panettone, or large loaf bread, is an Italian type of sweet bread from Milan, Italy although the beginnings of this cake appear to date from the Roman Empire when ancient Romans sweetened a type of leavened cake with honey.

Panettone with its unique cupola shape and box can be found in supermarkets throughout the year but is traditionally eaten at Christmas. The panettone preparation process takes several days and involves curing the dough, similar to sourdough. This gives the cake its distinctive fluffy characteristics. It contains candied orange, citron, lemon and dried raisins.

It is a light cake weighing around 1kg but don’t let that fool you. Unfortunately one 100gm slice contains 359 calories, almost the same number as in traditional Christmas cake … but what the heck, Christmas only comes once a year!

Paula Martin

Dressed poinciana

Following “genius” work by two local residents, look out for the wonderful Poinciana dressed for Christmas at Cnr Eumundi Range Rd and Sunrise Rd. This will no doubt gladden the hearts of locals and visitors as they drive by!

Wishing our clients a very happy, safe Christmas.

May your New Year bring good fortune, love and happiness.

With immense gratitude, we thank you for your support.

We love selling your beautiful homes

Best wishes from Linda, David and the Villa Team

Christmas

How things change

Two Eumundi Voice readers have shared their What I Want for Christmas lists. Narelle's list from 1980 was recently found during a major house clean-up and Sarah's list is from this year. Interestingly, some items have survived the forty plus years including lollies and textas but marbles and bobbles (remember them?) have been replaced with phones and iPads!

What I want for Christmas

Sarah 2022 (Aged 9)

Dear Santa

I have been a very good girl may you please get me bikini, high heels, chocolate, phone, ipad, lollies, conetic sand, and a big bucket of texters. Thank You Santa for being so kind and generous to all the kids and parents in the world.

From Sarah.

PS Im the youngest child. XOXO

What I want for Christmas Narelle 1980 (Aged 10)

writing paper pencils textas rubbers pencilcase bobbles books

HORSE books horse poster horse things like riding clothes ect, ect. summer slippers lollies shirt folder paper make-up – eye shadow marbles

hair clips painting set of horses tape recorder stamps horse riding lessons roller skates

My puzzling Christmas

In 1981 I was backpacking through Asia and was in north-western India on Christmas Day. To phone my parents in Qld I had to book a call through the local telephone exchange.

After waiting a very boring five hours for my call to go through, I was disheartened to learn from the telephonist that the number was ringing out. My parents were not at home. The telephonist obligingly agreed to put through a second call for me. To my dismay I heard my sister tell the telephonist she didn’t know anyone in India and therefore would not accept the call. I interrupted to ask the telephonist to say it was her sister calling. After more confusion, my sister agreed to take the call. Phew!

Making a gingerbread house

Making a gingerbread house is a wonderful family Christmas tradition. Start with a trip to the lolly section of the supermarket – candy canes and M&Ms are favourites. Make the gingerbread dough, shape into the walls and roof to form your house and bake. Once cooled, use royal

icing to glue the pieces together. Next comes the fun part – the decoration.

The joy is really in the making and watching all the steps come together to form this traditional brightly-coloured Christmas construction. Many households display their gingerbread house as a centrepiece but in our house the deconstruction and eating always brings just as much pleasure. Visit: tinyurl.com/4kbj6vm2.

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Eumundi Placemaking Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the new streetscape design for Memorial Dr. The design is being finalised to incorporate community feedback with streetscape construction planned to commence early next year.

Four key elements from the community consultation which will feature in the design include:

• Providing more trees for shade and to cool the street.

• Making the street people-friendly.

• Having more places to stop and rest.

• Providing safe crossing points to each side of the street.

Parking Council’s ParkSmart program is being rolled out in many areas including Eumundi. The new parking monitoring technology aims to encourage vehicle turnover and create parking opportunities supporting local businesses. The ParkSmart vehicle is equipped with number

plate recognition and highspeed cameras Advanced computer software captures images of parked vehicles, records the vehicle location, number plate and time. The program allows council to monitor regulated parking areas to ensure motorists are adhering to parking regulations and ensures equitable and safe access. There will be an educational period with caution notices issued before any infringements are imposed. Visit council’s website for more information.

Season’s greetings I would like to personally wish you and your families a happy Christmas and New Year. I am very much looking forward to next year to continue to deliver for Division 10. If you have any questions please email: david. law@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and follow my Facebook page for regular updates: @ DavidLawDivision10.

Div 10 Cr David Law, 0437 825 569

Eumundi Police attended 115 calls for police assistance or emergencies in November including assaults, burglaries, banking fraud, vehicle stealing, other stealing matters, stalking offences, wilful damage, producing dangerous drugs, and possession of dangerous drugs offences and investigations.

Eumundi Police charged three drivers with drink driving, five drivers with drug driving and three offenders with disqualified driving matters. Highway Patrol during their speed and hoon patrols issued 72 tickets with some high-speed offences reported on Eumundi Noosa Rd, Duke Rd, Eumundi Kenilworth Rd, Ninderry Rd and Bunya Rd. Over Christmas Highway Patrol will be out in force to prevent serious traffic crashes so please slow down.

A search warrant was executed in Tinbeerwah by Eumundi Police and Property Crime Squad officers. A 37yo male was charged after breaking

into the under-construction new Doonan Hotel and stealing computers, cabling and other items. The offence can be viewed on its Facebook page where the offender can be seen on CCTV. He was also charged with other offences. Eumundi Police are investigating burglary offences at Bridges and Eumundi.

Eumundi Police congratulate graduating Year 6 students at Eumundi, North Arm and Noosa Pengari Steiner Schools. Grab life with both hands on your journey into secondary school. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone at the station. Eumundi Police counter/admin will remain open Monday and Wednesday. Police will always be available 24hrs a day 7 days a week. For emergencies call 000, for non-urgent matters call 131 444 and police on patrol will come to you.

Sgt Ryan Hanlon – Officer in Charge Eumundi Police Hanlon.Ryanp@police.qld.gov.au ,131444 – Policelink

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On this day

Cane toad debacle

Qld’s most notorious pest, the cane toad, was introduced to the state in 1935 by the Qld Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations (BSES) to control beetles in sugar cane fields. Well, that didn’t work and we ended up with an invasive species that spread to NSW, NT and WA.

In 1932 an international congress on sugar in Puerto Rico reported using cane toads as a biological control for beetle infestations. Farmers in Hawaii then introduced the cane toad and in 1935 a BSES entomologist, Reginald Mungomery travelled there and returned to Qld with Australia’s first cane toads. Releases on cane farms in Gordonvale, Cairns and Innisfail followed.

In December 1935 the federal health department banned further releases of cane toads as a result of lobbying by Walter Froggatt, a prominent entomologist. He was concerned the toads would become a more significant pest than rabbits or cactus.

If only that had been the end of the story. BSES and local cane growers lobbied the Qld government which in turn pressed Prime Minister Lyons. He rescinded the ban in September 1936 and toads were released throughout the cane regions of Qld.

Some scientists believe the lessons from the cane toad debacle influenced Australia’s current strict quarantine laws and risk assessment procedures. Visit: tinyurl.com/3yh59cpk. Rhonda Piggott

Local Doctor Spotlight: Welcoming new patients

Dr Carl Faldt

MBBS

Dr Faldt completed his medical training and internship in Sweden and started his GP training before moving to Australia in 2013. For the next two and a half years, he held postgraduate house officer positions throughout Toowoomba, Noosa and Nambour Hospitals. He enjoys all aspects of GP practice and when he isn’t working a surf never goes amiss if he isn’t already away camping.

Mon to Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm

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Dr Paul Baker

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Dr Baker completed his medical degree in 2012 at Flinders University in South Australia, before completing his intern year and the early phases of his emergency medicine training at Flinders Medical Centre in southern Adelaide. He moved to the Sunshine Coast with his family in 2017 to continue his training in emergency medicine at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Call us on 5442 8882 or book online at ochrehealth.com.au

Merryn’s works appear in galleries, corporate offices, resorts, government buildings, hospitals and private homes across the world. Many celebrities proudly own her work and became friends. She has several lucrative licensing agreements for her work reproduced on household items including teatowels, placemats, bags and cushions. She is passionate about passing on her skill and stories to the younger Aboriginal generation so they can discover their inner talents and personal achievements.

Meeting an ‘old flame’ after 40 years this rekindled love brought her to Noosa two years ago. Her family of two daughters and six grandchildren have added three more, plus one on the way, through marriage to Garry.

She realised Eumundi was perfect for establishing a gallery and outlet for her invigorated talent. The only available space was a tiny shop tucked in a corner under the stairs and next to the bakery. This indigenous version of Aladdin’s cave overflows with colour and treasures not only by Merryn but also her daughter and eldest grandchild 19yo Yalanda who, when not working in Nambour as a case manager and support officer for people with disabilities, helps in the shop. She is passionate about youth mental health and wants to inspire young Aboriginals to escape the stereotypes.

“We are surrounded by many paths and we don’t have to just follow the expected one which will hold you back,” she said. Yalanda learns everything she can from ‘Nan’ and hopes to also pursue the culture of the Gunditjmara and WaddaWurung people of Victoria whose blood she shares through her father.

Recently Merryn successfully participated in the First Nations Business Market at Nambour Showgrounds and secured a three-year contract with BFX Furniture based in Yandina launching her ‘Ninderry’ range of sustainable eco-fabric designs. These soft seated chairs will appear in commercial and educational spaces.

Now her main priority is for a much larger, visible outlet hopefully still in Eumundi to promote more of her work and that of emerging indigenous artists.

Eileen Walder

Connect, reflect and celebrate 2022 This year has been memorable for our Sunshine Coast for so many reasons. We received our UNESCO Biosphere designation in June. We are on the path to 2032 and set up our Legacy Plan Community Reference Group to help guide what our region wants to achieve as a delivery partner in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We undertook an early and extensive engagement exercise with our community on a new planning scheme. And so much more! You’re invited to look back on 2022 by watching this year’s annual State of our Region address by Mayor Mark Jamieson and members of our community. It’s available now on Council’s website, YouTube and Facebook.

New Year's Eve fireworks not to be missed! This New Year’s Eve, enjoy firework displays in Mooloolaba at 8.30pm and midnight. You’ll find a family zone with Paw Patrol, glow shows, live music and food. Plus, a youth stage with live DJs, Red Frogs and free bungy trampoline rides. Get more info at Council's website.

CUSTOMER CONTACT sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Council/Contact-Council

Mega Youth Market

Venue 114’s Mega Youth Market is the perfect opportunity for Sunshine Coast youth to make some extra cash or nab a bargain. The one-dayonly youth market on 13 January 2023 from 10am to 2pm will provide a safe space for young people to sell preloved and handmade items and shop sustainably. Book your stall at venue114.com.au.

Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting onlineThursday 8 December at 9am.

Summer holiday fun

Keep the kids entertained this summer holiday with activities from Council. Try the new slides at the Nambour Aquatic Centre, choose from 250 adventures on Adventure Sunshine Coast, go on the koala trail at Maroochy Botanic Garden, enjoy Christmas craft sessions at Bankfoot House or kids' activities at Landsborough Museum. Visit Council’s website for all the top things to do this summer.

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Wine

Are expensive wines ‘better’? – Part 2

You have decided to get a bottle or two of wine as a Christmas present. This article may help when you are faced with the enormous amount of choice in the bottleshop aisles. Part 2 of 2.

In order to ramp-up the flavour of affordable bottles winemakers will use residual sugar –preventing all of the natural sugars in grapes from being converted to alcohol in order to preserve some sweetness and intensity and create a more balanced amount of tannins, alcohol and acidity. Affordable wines tend to contain additives to make up for the grapes' quality or less time spent during fermentation.

In more expensive red wines post-fermentation maceration helps smooth out astringent qualities found within some wines by adding softness and subtlety while still retaining structure. Post-fermentation maceration takes a long time to complete. It does wonders for the overall result of the wine, giving you a smooth wine experience, however this additional process increases the price of the wine.

Most white wines do not go through the barrelageing process but most reds do so the price will reflect that. Using steel tanks, concrete, or even special plastic containers for fermentation and ageing is a less expensive and more efficient method.

Many of the world’s most expensive wines have spent time on the inside of an oak barrel. New oak, often used for reds, will impart vanilla, cinnamon and toasty flavours. The style you prefer is up to you but it’s a fact that wines with newer oak barrels will cost you more. One 80-year-old oak tree has enough wood for just two barrels so you get the idea of the astronomical costs that can

mount up for the producer. Simply put, the more time the wine is aged in a winery’s cellar the more expensive it is to the winery and the consumer. Cheaper wines rarely go through much bottle ageing but premium wines will almost always have an extended time in a barrel or a bottle. Expect to pay around $2 extra for every year a wine is aged in the barrel.

Sometimes it’s quality, sometimes it’s rarity –it could be technique – and sometimes, just sometimes, it’s all of these. What matters at the end of the day is that you enjoy the wine. You decide whether a particular drink is worth your money or not. Taste is subjective and so is the preference between inexpensive and expensive wine. Lisa Vanska, Wine Press #1, info@winepress1.com, winepress1.com.au

Swimming Club at Bundaberg

Recently the very dedicated Eumundi District Swimming Club took a weekend trip up to Bundaberg for a competitive swim meet. Racers came from as far as the Gold Coast and Rockhampton. It was a full weekend of exciting racing with some novelty relays thrown in for a bit of fun.

All the children worked hard and had many stand-out performances, in particular Blake Templeton who received 13yrs Age Champion coming first in all his events. Laurel McWaters placed in all her races and came Runner Up 9yrs Age Champion.

Most importantly Eumundi showed they are a strong group built on friendship and team spirit and always supporting one another with some of the loudest cheering around the pool deck! We look forward to several of our older swimmers attending the highly competitive Qld State Long Course Championships this month. Good luck to Blake, Nyaa and Chloe. Shelley McWaters

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Gypsy Green Book Launch Berkelouw Books, Eumundi,��fb.me/e/2lZgdM24e

An Angelic Christmas, Noosa,��thej.com.au

Bungalow Eumundi's First Birthday, Bungalow Eumundi, ��fb.me/e/5A4jD5HS8

Sunshine Coast Concert, Eumundi School of Arts, ��sacredearthmusic.com

Community Christmas Party, Terella Brewing, North Arm, ��terellabrewing.com.au

Ready, Steady Go Kids, school holiday classes, Cooroy Memorial Hall, ��tinyurl.com/3s8w8rps (Jan too)

Seasons IGA Garnet St Opens, Cooroy ��seasonsiga.com.au/stores

Kin Kin Christmas Party, Kin Kin, ��noosa.qld.gov.au

Woodford Folk Festival, Jan ��woodfordfolkfestival.com

Eve party 80’s Fever, Joe’s Waterhole Hotel, �� tinyurl.com/4knmx4cn