Mary Valley Voice May 21 2014 - Vol.24 No.9 by The Mary Valley Voice

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21 May 2014 Vol. 24 No. 9

connecting communities

Mary Valley Art Festival July 4 - 6 Imbil Public Hall Entry Form to use p14

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OUR COMMUNITY Gympie Cooloola Tourism

Also enjoy an exclusive presentation on the current marketing and business development opportunities available. Hardcopy versions of the marketing opportunities and media packs will also be available. If you have any queries the team will be on hand to assist you in all the opportunities for your business. Come along and connect with the operators in the Mary Valley at Kandanga Bowls Club, Hasthorpe Memorial Park, Amamoor Rd, Kandanga on Thursday 29 May at 6.00pm. For catering purposes please RSVP by calling 5482 5444 or emailing manager@cooloola.org.au

ympie Cooloola Tourism is your member-based tourism industry organisation. Our goal is to promote and support the growth of Gympie Cooloola to become a vibrant, unique and progressive region through empowering businesses to maximise the quality of the visitor experience. We are excited to celebrate two major online milestones, our online booking facility for accommodation as well as tours and our exclusive member’s only website area! This truly is a revolutionary development so come along and find out about the fantastic features and new resources available!

International Rally of QLD

nternational Rally Of Queensland will be held on June 20-22, 2014 in Imbil. The Rally is in its 46th year and is the longest-running State round in the Australian Rally Championship. For all that time, it’s been run by the highly-experienced team at Brisbane Sporting Car Club Ltd. Buy tickets at http://www.rallyqueensland.com.au/ Photo by Jeremy Rogers

Front cover is a layout of paintings from Nev Bedkober, people choice Holly Hughes (Ourang Outang) and Jean McAuley from last year’s Festival. Related article p14.

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KENILWORTH KENILWORTH FIRST RESPONDERS TRAINING

n Saturday 3 May QAS had their annual training day for First Responders at Kenilworth. Kenilworth, Kilkivan and Imbil First Responders came together to renew their skills and learn new ones. Also attending were the Fire and Rescue team. QAS had a team of eight paramedics taking us through various scenarios, involving resuscitation, trauma management and CPR. Another scenario involved a motor vehicle extraction, a crash scene which involved two cars. The Fire and Rescue team arrived on the scene while we assessed and stabilised our patients. At the same time our QAS paramedics were advising us on the right procedures to follow. Working conjointly with the Fire and Rescue team, it made us realise how complex their job was as they kept the responders and patients safe under difficult circumstances. It demonstrated the mutual respect the emergency teams had for one another. A huge thank you to all our kitchen staff volunteers - Irene, Hayley, Ewen, Merle and Jo, who helped us on the day feeding about fifty people. See related photos on page 10. Hans Schinkel

FUNDRAISER SUCCESS

he Kenilworth Bowls Club held a charity afternoon on Anzac Day raising much needed funds for Legacy. It was great to see such a good roll up for barefoot bowls. The Club donated all funds from green fees, multidraw raffle and two-up to Sunshine Coast Legacy. The total amount raised was $851. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came along to make the afternoon such a great success.

KENILWORTH RSL NEWS

he ANZAC Day ceremony at Kenilworth this year followed the usual early breakfast and march to the Cenotaph. Our guest speaker this year was Lenore Meldrum. In honour of Indigenous and Torres Strait servicemen and women, Lisa and Nikiesha were also guest speakers. A very confident young student (Year 6) read the Third Resolution. It is very pleasing to see the number of young people who come each year to show their respect for those to whom they and all of us owe so much. This year the RSL held a street stall on Easter Saturday which was sold out except for three bottles of jam. Thank you to all who patronised the stall and to those who donated the cakes, biscuits and jams. This success has inspired us to consider another stall next year.

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inosaurs and cars. On June 27-29 Fairfax constituents will be entitled to free entry to Palmersaurus and Palmer Motorama at Palmer Coolum Resort. Brochures are coming from your Federal member soon. A beer for dogs. Two dog lovers in Sydney became frustrated with their dog knocking over beer bottles to get to their beer, so they have brewed an alcohol free beer that’s for dogs only called “Dog Beer Bitter”. One swig, apparently, and you know it was meant for dogs. Follow Rugby League? Since the world cup competition began in 1958, Australia has won 10 cups. Next is Britain with only three. Borrowing money? Beware of the increase in dodgy loans re-emerging in the mortgage market. If borrowing, only do so through a recognised and reputable lender. Money for money. A ten shilling note issued on 8 April 1817, the same day that the old Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) opened its doors in Australia, has sold at auction recently for $334,000. Might be wise to check any old notes you may have hidden away. Joining the Kids for Cancer campaign. In Brazil, Snoopy, Garfield and Hello Kitty cartoon characters have gone bald in support of children with cancer. What a lovely show of support by the cartoonists. They’re a strange country. One in ten Americans believe that the missing Malaysian airline was taken by “space aliens”. And speaking of America, the joystick which landed a spacecraft on the moon is expected to sell for upward to $325,000 at auction. Who will be left running the place. Barclays Bank in the UK has confirmed it will be cutting 14,000 jobs worldwide. And we thought Australia companies had problems.

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Annual General Meeting of the Kenilworth & District Historical Association Inc.

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KENILWORTH Kenilworth and Upper Kenilworth

In October 1929 a working committee of 15 was elected with district sporting clubs represented by:- Tennis Clubs - W. Sharry; Football - J. Honeybun; Cricket - E. Houston jnr; Football - R. Hassall and Hall committee members A.P. Myers, E. Houston, W. Sharry, H. Fritz, W. Purdon, H.F. Hassall, H. Rowe, W. Sims, F. Rodgers, A.E. Tanner, R. Hassall and W. Engles with the power to add from the following Messrs J. McGinn, R.L. Sims, D. Beattie, G.B. Sutton, G. Hassall, F. Goeths, A. Burley, A.A. McGinn, C. Cole, H. Sims, D. Sims, E. Nicholls, J. Pearce and R. Beausang. Improvements were made to the grounds by the volunteer committee over the next decade – fencing was completed in February, 1930 and building of new public toilets in June 1931.

On March 25, 1927 a report on page 4 of the Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser stated:- “A deputation, consisting of Messrs. R. Beattie, sen., J. McGinn, G.B. Sutton and E. Nicholls waited on Mr. Dunstan, M.L.A. at Gympie on Saturday 19th instant to request the Government make a grant of land for recreation purposes at Upper Kenilworth. The Minister did not hold out much hope for the deputation’s request being acceded to, but promised to make inquiries into the matter.” Records held by the Historical Association show that the request may have failed because the minutes of a meeting, chaired by Mr. A.P. Myers, held on May 12, 1928 moved that:- “A committee be formed to manage the business in connection with purchasing Recreation Ground comprising the following G.B. Sutton, A.E. Tanner, W. Sims, C. Cole, G. Hassall, A.P. Myers, H. Rowe.”

Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Circle presents

Through A Child’s Eyes... Sat & Sun, 7 - 8 June 2014

Kenilworth Community Hall (opp the School) Admission $3

Bring some friends and enjoy Morning Tea, Lunch or Afternoon Tea. There are Merchants with large selections of fabric and craft items for sale. Come and browse through the quilts and hand crafts our Group has created during the past year. Sorry no wheelchair access.

Contact Olive 5446 0131, Jan 5446 0167, Paula 5446 0229

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The Kenilworth Hall and Recreation Grounds are still managed and maintained by a volunteer committee, more than 80 years later. Kenilworth Museum is open every Sunday with more about the settlement and development of the district on display. Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth & District Historical Assn. Inc.

Roving Restorers day coming up

ur morning of hand-weeding will be held at Dilkusha Nature Refuge, Balmoral Ridge on the Obi Creek on Friday 23 May from 9am to 12pm. Some fine restoration has been undertaken over many years and there is an opportunity to explore the property after the weeding work. Morning tea provided. Car pool at the back of the IGA carpark in Maleny at 8.30am or travel independently (call 5429 6622 for directions) for a 9.00am start.

All tools will be provided. Bring gloves, water, boots, sunscreen and insect repellent. Long-sleeved shirt, trousers and hat are essential (Work Place Health and Safety Regulations). To register call Barung Landcare Ass. on 5494 3151. For enquiries call Susie Duncan 5429 6622 or wilderness@ hotkey.net.au

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CHARDONNAY SIPPERS SUPPER DANCE MARY VALLEY VOICE ©MAY2014 art+photoJillGuldbransen

ntil September 1921 when a newspaper article mentioned “Kenilworth” it referred to the locality now known as Gheerulla. The first Kenilworth School, the Kenilworth Farmer’s Association and the Kenilworth Farmer’s Assembly Hall were all in this area. When the township of Kenilworth was subdivided in 1921 – the School was named the Kenilworth Township Provisional School in 1924 and the community hall was referred to as “the Upper Hall”. In 1928 the Department of Public Instruction decreed that the Township school should be known as Kenilworth School and the original Kenilworth School became Kenilworth Lower School – it has never been known by the name Gheerulla School.

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arung will be providing support to landowners who wish to create wonderful gardens for our local wildlife. The Gardens for Wildlife program caters for people who have less than 1ha of native vegetation and so don’t qualify for Land for Wildlife assistance. Barung will provide an attractive gate sign and a range of resources and workshops for those that join up to this program. There are special incentives for the first 150 that become members. So come along to the launch and hear Dr Nita Lester, renowned botanist, writer and illustrator, talk about how to get started in attracting wildlife to your garden. The launch is a free event and will be held on Sun 25 May from 2pm to 4pm. Address will be advised on registration. Wear comfortable clothes for short walk. To register for Gardens for Wildlife launch ring 5494 3151 or email info@barunglandcare.org.au

MS fundraiser at obi obi hall

great night out for everyone. People came from Brisbane and Sydney to join the fun. Special thanks to the Obi Obi Hall Commitee for being so kind to give us the Hall for this special event. We also wish to thank all our beautiful friends, who helped us to make everything happen. Vicky, Barbara, Linda, Sheila, Jane and Kevin were a fantastic team in the kitchen. Our set up and clean up team was also unbelievable. Thank you Col, Greg, Kel, Bo, Charlotte, Yedda, Tyron, Jet, Frank, Nolan, Dane, Toni, Maki, Matt, Robin, Celeste, Maree, Marko... and the list goes on. You are all beautiful! Also thank you to all the businesses that donated vouchers and items for our commical raffles: From Maleny: Maleny Butchery, Co op, IGA. From Mapleton: Mapleton Tavern, Bella Vista, High Vibrations, Mapleton Hair Salon. From Kenilworth: Kenilworth Pharmacy, Kenilworth Rural Supplies, Kenilworth Hotel, Lasting Impressions art gallery and Kenilworth Friendly Grocer and others we have not mentioned. Special thanks to the musicians, who donated their time and energy on the night. Our good friend Barry Charles with his band The Deeper Beat, probably the best band that ever played at the Hall. Also thanks to Kel and the Musical Troops and Gem and his mate with their beautiful violins. We raised over $3500 for the MS Society. What an achievement! We are so proud, to live in such a great community! Stephen Edwards and Elke Satje

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We’ve extended the festival times, bump in 8:00am Friday • Bands start Friday midday till midnight • Saturday and Sunday 8:00am till midnight. 150+ artists! http://tickets.mitchellcreekrocknbluesfest.com.au/ MembersArea When the bands finish at midnight head over to the bonfire for the big Jam sessions to daylight. Also extra camping area upgraded facilities, fire and lighting have been approved this year! Three big days and nights of non-stop party. Make sure you book Monday off work, seriously, as there is amazing hand selected food stalls for beautiful tasty meals all weekend, including Monday breakfast. Check the music videos from 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prv2iVuGQlg Also take your time to bump out Monday, no rush maybe check out some of the local cafes in Imbil and Kandanga for lunch on the way over to Noosa for a swim or stay a little longer and camp at Imbil’s Island reach on the river, check out things to do and come out to play in the Mary Valley. http://www.maryvalleycountry.com.au/ Photo courtesy Knight Photography

Gardens for Wildlife Launch at Maleny Sun 25 May 2014

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MARY VALLEY Saddle Up! Another great horse event coming to Imbil

he Sunshine Coast Area Trail and Endurance Riders (SCATER) will be back at the Imbil Showgrounds for another Competitive Trail Ride (CTR) on the weekend of 31 May and 1 June. The main action will take place on Sunday, starting at about 8.30am. Riders will be completing a series of judgepoints (challenges for riders and horses) at the showgrounds before heading off on a trail ride. If you’re in the area and have a horse (that you feel confident taking out on trail), we’d love to welcome you as a participant in the event. If you are just interested in seeing what it’s all about, why not pop in, relax in the stands and enjoy the entertainment. To nominate or if you have any questions, either visit www.scater.com.au or ring Joan on 0402 473 173.

SCATER committee member Carmel Penny showing us how it’s done at the recent CTR at Landsborough.

Life Chats …

am not sure of any recorded time frame that Noah, from the Bible, took to construct his ark to survive the 40 days and 40 nights of rain. I do however know it has taken one hell of a mission to construct the “Teenager Pad” at Obi. Residing in a four bedroom residence with four children in tow, it was inevitable that “sharing” bedroom space became the order of the household. All well and good until individual personalities started to evolve and ultimate household sanity became seriously challenged.

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Conceptualisation solutions were thrown around. Extension ideas discussed – going up, going out, adding a pod or building a shed. Whilst each idea was feasible and achievable they all navigated a path of spending considerable dollars. A friend of mine had mentioned about the success of a “Teenager” Caravan at her house. So with plan in fruition, we discussed the option with our eldest daughter and without the blink of an eye, she jumped at the opportunity. As caring parents we certainly ensured and stressed in communication negotiations that at no point, were we wishing to “kick her out”. Let it be here with stated in print that she is the most fabulous teenager daughter and an extremely highly valued member of our family. After considerable deliberation a solution evolved. Enter the Viscount Caravan. True to form, often when you desire, universal laws will provide. Plus the old adage of it is not what you know, but who you know which really came into play. Thank you to: the Tate Family for the vintage caravan on your acreage right next door; Cutty the talented and obviously unaware of the enormity of the project caravan removalist; Interior Designer and Cabinet Maker neighbours - Warren and Tracey Barkle; Scott Bradford - builder extraordinaire; Cousin Paddy - roofer; talented Aunty Di - curtain maker, eldest daughter elbow grease and yours truly - project management. We kidded ourselves with how “easy” we believed the project was going to be from start to finish. Initial observations were of course eluded by the end dream. It was only upon really diving into the project when it was on our driveway, that we realised, maybe just maybe, we had bitten off more than we could chew. So, like Noah, whom I am sure totally doubted his devotion to the project, we took a deep breath and soldiered on. Four months on and we are extremely close to official works completion. So proud of the achievements from all concerned in fabulous Teenager Pad creation. Super “patience” award must go to the eldest daughter, who forewent her actual bedroom to allow our two youngest the liberty of single room occupancy. Camping out on the floor has had its own serious trials and tribulations. Nicola, you have been so accommodating and understanding. May you enjoy your newfound freedom and space in the” Viscount” – you have earned it. MM of Obi “Working hard overcomes a whole lot of other obstacles. You can have unbelievable intelligence, you can have connections, you can have opportunities fall out of the sky. But in the end, hard work is the true, enduring characteristic of successful people.” Admiral Marsha Evans

DAGUN GROWERS MARKET The freshest, just-picked, spray-free, local fruit and veg around. Dagun Growers Market every Saturday from 3pm and new Choo Choo Bar 6pm. Ph 5484 3749 • www.dagungrowersmarket.com or find latest updates on FaceBook.

FEATURED PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Thank you to Carol Wilkin who took this picturesque photo from her house on Padilpa Rd at Federal, looking down across Olstons bridge.

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Accommodation available! Visit www.kandangahotel.com  Hotel Social Club that everyone is welcome to join for $5 a year Supporters of the Jake Garrett Foundation Proud sponsors of the Mary Valley Stags Your hosts Justine & Terry Hodges - 5484 3162 kandangahotel@hotmail.com 40 Main St, Kandanga, Mary Valley, Sunshine Coast Hinterland Qld 4570

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KENILWORTH SCC NE WS REWARDS DAY

ach term, Kenilworth State Community College students have the opportunity to celebrate their great behaviour with an invitation to a mid-term Rewards Day and an end of term Rewards Day. Our most recent Rewards Day was celebrated at Mary Cairncross Park with guided walks through the rainforest and a barbeque lunch followed by old-fashioned games. A great day was had by all!

LEADERSHIP CAMP

tudents in Year 6 and 7 from Kenilworth State Community College and Conondale State School recently journeyed into the Conondale National Park and surrounds for their annual three day Leadership Camp. Postponed in Term 1 due to flooding and wet weather, the students braved the cooler conditions to hike Mount Allen and areas surrounding Booloumba Creek and Charlie Moreland Park. Once again, the threat of poor weather saw students cut short their hike to return to civilisation a couple of hours earlier than planned. All returned with smiles and stories of their big adventure.

VOICES ON THE COAST

n the first week of Term 2, a group of five KSCC students attended the Voices on the Coast, a Youth Literature Festival coordinated by Immanuel Lutheran College, and held at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Students attended sessions with a variety of amazing authors and illustrators including Steven Herrick, Michael Gerard Bauer, Tristan Bancks and Cartoon Dave. Some of our students were also lucky enough to meet Morris Gleitzmann. It was an entertaining and inspiring day for both students and teaching staff.

Year 1 students Rachael and Madeline take in the view from Mary Cairncross Park.

SMALL SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY

s has become tradition, the annual Small Schools Cross Country was held at Kenilworth State Community College on Friday 9 May, with six schools (Kenilworth, Eudlo, Glenview, Mapleton, Montville and Conondale) competing for places on the Small Schools Cross Country team to attend the Nambour District Primary Schools Cross Country to be held at Bli Bli. Students competed in either the 2km or 3km course that extended from the Kenilworth State Community College campus to include the surrounding properties owned by Kenilworth Country Foods and Danny Marr. The course has become popular with our Small Schools competitors as it represents a â&#x20AC;&#x153;true Cross Countryâ&#x20AC;? track, complete with cows and cow poo. Kenilworth State Community College placed a very credible third in the Aggregate Competition with Zeke Evans being selected for the Small Schools Cross Country Team. On the photo: KSCC competitors Synegee, Sean and Melody ready for take off.

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Ruby, Emma, Kaleb, Nessy, Lily and Mrs. Dunham meet Steven Herrick.

OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE AT KSCC

arents who work and struggle with accessing care before and after school for their children now have childcare available on their doorstep. Kenilworth OSHC (Outside School Hours Care) has been up and running since December and provides before and after school care and Vacation Care for children and teenagers in the modified Playgroup Building. It has access to all the great facilities that Kenilworth State Community College offers. The operators of Kenilworth OSHC, Funtime Pty Ltd., are currently in discussions to provide government subsidised long day care at Kenilworth State Community College with anticipated commencement in Term 3. The Kenilworth OSHC is a fantastic childcare service offered in the very heart of Kenilworth and the Mary Valley residents are encouraged to make use of it. To book your child into before and after school care, please ring 5472 3710 or 0417 734 791.

OUR COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY SURPRISE PARTY GLOBAL MAY CONNECTION MONTH!

he Sustainability Surprise Party (SSP) www. sustainabilitysurpriseparty.net is running all the way from 1 May through to 31 May. It’s about having conversations, posting blogs and staging and supporting events around the world that are oriented to creating a life-sustaining future worth celebrating! You are invited to join the Sustainability Surprise Party by holding an event or activity during May, and also to invite at least one other person, group or organisation to do the same. You may prefer to make it a team or community effort? Please check out the new Sustainability Surprise Party website, register and post your activity on the Events Calendar at events-calendar. Your event could be quite simple. Anything with a sustainability focus or goal is all that’s required. It may be inviting a few friends over for Green Drinks or to watch a movie like The Story of Stuff. It could be an event your group has already planned, such as an Awakening

The Dreamer symposium, and timed to fall in May as part of the Sustainability Surprise Party. It could be having an in-depth conversation with a friend or group of friends about the state of the world and how we can bring about changes that will make a practical, long-lasting difference for generations to come. You will see a wide variety of events already listed on the calendar. The SSP could be an opportunity to gain wider promotion for an existing sustainability event you’ve planned for May such as a movie night, seminar, workshop, course, publication, Expo, concert, festival or conference? The SSP is a fun start for what could be a game-changing initiative. ‘Liking’ us on Facebook will keep you in the loop, as will subscribing via the Join Us link on the Sustainability Surprise Party website. Together we have great work to do at a time when we need to change at emergency speed. Action is better than despair and, like so many of us, we choose to take responsibility for the future. Yours for a world that works! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKS2sfxbR1c

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KENILWORTH first responders ANNUAL training DAY

A made up crash scene which involved two cars and a motor vehicle extraction was on the program at this annual training day for the Kenilworth, Kilkivan and Imbil First Responders. Read article p3.

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OUR POLITICS unday 27 July at 4.30pm Mary Valley Blue Light Disco will be holding a family BBQ and movie night at Kandanga. Work on the Central Parklands at Imbil should have started by the time this newsletter goes to print. The first work you will see is the construction of the new toilet block and then things will move along from there. Valley Bees is in the process of setting up some display bee hives at the Honey Bee Farm on Hasthorpe Road. The farm will be holding demonstrations for visitors in the not too distant future. Congratulations to the organising committee for the very successful Easter Endurance Ride at Imbil. There were over 450 horses and riders competing in the event. Also a note of thanks goes to all the helpers over the weekend, especially the Mary Valley Show Society for the venue and supply of food to keep the attendees well fed. Gympie Regional Council is pleased to announce that following a call for expressions of interest for membership of the CBD community reference group, the nine candidates have now been appointed. With all the talk of mining and CSG out there, MRCCC have put an article on their website where you can check to see if your property has been marked as having a supply of minerals under it and also what you can do to prevent being wrongfully treated by mining companies. Visit www.mrccc.org.au for more info. If you are passionate about our Mary River, donations to MRCCC are tax deductible too. The Annual International Car Rally will be travelling through the Imbil and Mary Valley areas on 21 and 22 of June. This is a very exciting time for people to take up vantage spots and view the many cars that compete in this international event. DTMR has started work on the Mary Valley Rd and Yabba Ck Rd intersection. We have been advised that the speed limit along the approaches on the Mary Valley Rd, to this intersection, will be reduced to 80 Klm/h. The works will involve changing the “Y” to a “T” intersection, making this area a lot safer for traffic. The bus shelter has already been relocated to the southern side of the Whelan Rd intersection. Current progress of the Mary Valley Economic Development program for the State Govt. 212 properties have settled. Twelve economic development leases have been signed with a forecast capital expenditure value of over $16million and 104 jobs, 85 tenants registered for the Tenant Purchase Scheme (TPS). Community engagement is continuing with a second ‘Welcome to the Mary Valley’ event held at Bollier property on 2 May. There was approximately 75

new buyers, economic development proponents and locals in attendance to hear first-hand from the AQHRD proponents.

Wellington’s Way

ommunity Service Awards I look forward to announcing the Nicklin Community Award recipients in my next column but as a prelude, I am pleased that the Kenilworth Community is well represented and I thank the community for getting behind our hard working volunteers. Police Checks for Community Volunteers but not Ministers Apparently while volunteers working in Meals on Wheels need to have a police check, there is no need for politicians. This was confirmed by the Premier when I asked him in Parliament this week whether he had undertaken police checks before appointing his Ministers. He refused to give a definitive answer but he finally said that “people who do the crime, do the time and are then able to restart their lives and there is no exception for politicians”. I am not sure that the majority of Queenslanders would share this sentiment. Dam or No Dam As many in the Mary Valley will know, the talk of dams sends shivers down the spines of anyone living in a consideration area. The Government has discussed eight potential sites in Queensland, none of which thankfully, are in the Mary Valley. Remembering the experiences we went through with the failed Traveston Crossing Dam, I recently asked the Premier if he had consulted with the eight communities that were under consideration as possible dam sites. He said “No decisions will be made until feasibility assessments have been undertaken. Should the Government identify any feasible options, further investigations, including consultation with the community will commence.” Until then, these communities live with the shadow of a dam hanging over their heads. MP Peter Wellington

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OUR COMMUNITY KINDNESS MATTERS AT GOOD SHEPHERD

the core values of Lutheran Education– love, justice, compassion, forgiveness, service, humility, courage, hope, quality and appreciation.”

he students and staff at Shepherd Lutheran College really have proved that kindness matters as they conclude ‘The Great Kindness Challenge’ – a full week of activities devoted to doing as many kind deeds as possible at school, home and within the wider community. The ‘Great Kindness Challenge’ was the theme of this year’s Care@GSLC Week and was created by Kids for Peace to provide schools with a tool for creating a positive school environment. In 2013 over one million students participated and performed over five million acts of kindness. At Good Shepherd the week long celebration included a range of activities for students from Prep to Year 12 including ‘Coins of Kindness’ - where students and staff were encouraged to bring in loose change from home to build a beautiful heart with the coins. “The students and staff really got behind this idea and we had enough coins to build a spectacular silver and gold heart,” said Mr Anthony Dyer, Principal Good Shepherd Lutheran College. “What came as a great surprise, however, was that the loose change added up to around $1,400 which will be donated to the charity Asia Focus Australia with all proceeds going to the Ethnic Children’s Home in Chang Rai, Thailand,” said Mr Dyer. In addition to the ‘Coins of Kindness’, activities included a communal artwork project, special food stalls, music performances as well as the traditional Year 1 and Year 12 Teddy Bear’s Picnic “Good Shepherd has been holding Care @ GSLC week for more than ten years now and every year the theme is slightly different,” said Mr Dyer. “However, the overall aim of the event is to build on

CHAINSAW and ACDC Courses in the Mary Valley with

Many landholders own and operate chainsaws for the removal of woody weeds and other purposes. Chainsaws can be extremely hazardous if not maintained and handled correctly.

Registrations are now being taken for the next round of Chainsaw Courses and / or ACDC Courses in the Mary Valley region. If interested please book now for the next round, go to www.barunglandcare.org.au or phone Barung office on 5494 3151 For more information about the Courses contact Bob Collins Enterprises 0414 770 882 All courses run by Bob Collins, accredited instructor to Forestry Industry standards.

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FYI MARY VALLEY? RESTAURANT AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES IN MAY

ourism Australia launched this month a major new marketing campaign called RESTAURANT AUSTRALIA based around food and culinary experiences including events. Lisa Blainey-Lewin attended the SCDL briefing and says “Let’s make the most of it, we have great food and local producers and for no fee you can jump on this bandwagon. They are looking for good quality stories, images plus quirky things. Keep your articles, tweets etc short and relevant. Think like a tourist does, take photos, have fun and use #restaurantaustralia on social media. You can also list your business, food, culinary related etc here: http://restaurant. australia.com/list-your-business.html” Spencer Shaw President Maleny Chamber of Commerce.

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earn how to stand out from the crowd at the free Your Future Your Career sessions at Sunshine Coast Council library branches during May and June 2014.

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unday 29 June 2014 from 6.30am to midday at Mary River Cod Park, Collwood Road, Cooroy. Entry Fee is $20 for adults and $10 for children under 17. Register by Friday 20 June and go into the draw to WIN a fantastic prize from Hooked on Angling and Outdoors, Tewantin.

This year the competition is also open to a limited number of boats with electric motors, so get your entry in early so you don’t miss out! For more information call the Lake Mac Group on 5482 4766 or Hooked On Angling and Outdoors on 5449 7571.

Bellbunya Swap-meet and Healing Day

re you interested in building community? At bringing healthy dynamics to your group, workplace or relationship? On Thursday 22 May from 10 to 11.30am, permaculture pioneer, teacher, facilitator and author Robin Clayfield is presenting a free interactive talk on the top ten ways to love your group/community/family. Explore practical ways to build love, resilience and connection. Arising from her processes that build stronger relationships and her co-creation of the “Love Feast”, this interactive talk will give a glimpse of some of the learnings in her latest book that she is in the process of writing. Robin is author of “You can have your Permaculture and eat it too” and “Gifts For Wild Women” and the director of Earth Education and facilitator of Dynamic Groups, Dynamic Learning. Her free talk is part of the Bellbunya Community’s Organic Cafe, Swap-meet and Healing Day, held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 114 Browns Road, Belli Park. The day is open to everyone and is an opportunity to meet people in the area, share delicious healthy food and sell, buy or swap locally grown seeds and produce. The day starts at 9am, the talk starts at 10am and there is a free tour of Bellbunya starting at 12pm. Healers, therapists and readers are invited to come and share their modality and arrive at 8.30am for set-up. More info visit www.bellbunya.org.au/events-calendar Lauren Reitano with her raw, vegan cashew and rosella cheesecake and Michaela Weber.

For many of us, getting the job we want may not be an easy task. Join Kate Maxwell as she shares professional tips on setting and achieving career goals.

Find out how to build an impressive resume and deliver an effective application. Stand out from the crowd to secure an interview. Learn how to build self-confidence and motivation techniques for meetings with potential employers. Register today in the following session to find out more: Maleny Library Thursday, June 19 3.30 – 5pm

Discover the spice of life

earn how to improve your health by including common herbs and spices into everyday cooking at the free Herbs for Health sessions at Sunshine Coast Council’s library branches in June. Join Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Naturopath and Chinese Medicine Practitioner Leanne Levin who has a wealth of knowledge in both western and Chinese herbal medicine and nutrition. This session explains the medicinal properties of various herbs and shows you how to use them in tasty, everyday recipes. Leanne has been in practice for 16 years and worked extensively in both the hospital and private practice settings. Maleny Library Monday, June 2 1.30 – 3pm.

Keeping workplaces safe

earn about the key elements of safety management systems for your business at the free Work Health and Safety sessions at Sunshine Coast Council library branches during May and June 2014. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland have partnered with Sunshine Coast Libraries to offer free safety sessions for small to medium enterprises. Find out how to perform a risk assessment and control hazards to help prevent injuries and make your workplace safe. Get information on safe work procedures and how to easily implement them. Receive some simple tools and practical ‘how to’ guidance to better manage your health and safety issues, which can help improve your business productivity. Register today in the following session to find out more: Nambour Library Tuesday, June 10 3 – 4.30pm

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MARY VALLEY

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2014 MARY VALLEY ART FESTIVAL ENTRIES CLOSE 16 JUNE FOR 04-06 JULY

ith over $5500 worth of prizes to win and 11 categories, the Mary Valley Art Festival ‘Opening Night’ is a fantastic night celebrating the Valley’s new award winners.

Enjoy a glass of wine and fine nibbles from 6pm Thursday 03 July, 2014 at the Imbil Public Hall in Edward Street. Entry fee is $5 for Mary Valley ArtsLink members and $7.50 for non-members. A beautiful collection of passion and talent over three viewing days - Friday 04 July, Saturday 05 July and Sunday 06 July, 10am to 3pm - the art show attracts daytrippers from surrounding regions and locals alike. Bendigo Bank is the new 2014 major sponsor of Mary Valley Art Festival, with their $1500 commitment and as a major festival sponsor claim the naming rights for the highly contested Open Award. People’s Choice Award is presented at 2pm on Sunday at the close day of the festival. Loyal sponsors Twin Bunya Park host the Award afternoon with complimentary entry along with wine and cheese platters from 1-3pm. MV Art Festival is now in its 14th year, and is known for its friendly and professional approach, attracting quality artworks and providing an opportunity for the arts investor. It attracts artists from throughout South-East Queensland and the Wide Bay Burnett region. Categories this year are Open, 3 Dimensional, Landscape, Novice, Animalia, Still Life, Human Form/Portraiture, Drawing, Natural Flora, Abstract and Youth U18. Download the complete artist information on categories, cash prizes and entry forms from festival website www.maryvalleyartfestival. com.au ENTRIES CLOSE Monday, 16 June 2014. Delivery of artworks Sunday 29 June, 1pm-3pm and Monday 30 June, 9am-12 noon. Collection Sunday 06 July, 3-5pm.

In 2014 the art festival is proud to be part of maryvalleyARTSlink, to inspire the Arts in the Mary Valley through leadership and collaboration. The committee warmly welcome anyone who would like to work with us as a volunteer - please see website ‘Volunteer’ page or contact us at mvartfest@gmail.com or phone 5484 3010 / 0407 435 458. Latest news is on our FB page https://www.facebook.com/maryvalleyartfestival

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QUAINT COUNTRY COTTAGE – FRUIT TREES – KENILWORTH Situated on an elevated block of 809m this very neat and tidy property enjoys a great outlook with peace and quiet. Three spacious bedrooms with built in cupboards. Polished timber floors throughout, rich red mahogany in colour and with loads of appeal. Original kitchen and revamped bathroom both in very good condition. Open plan lounge room with separate sitting room. Accommodation for two cars underneath the home plus workshop or storage area. Concrete driveway, pathways and established fruit trees. A very well maintained property, good paintwork both interior and exterior. Well suited to the Investor seeking to expand their property portfolio, this home will have high appeal to tenants. Located in popular Kenilworth Township. Great value at $265,000-00.

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Good water supply from electric bore and rainwater tanks. Lowset three bedroom brick home, set back off the road commanding a very pleasant outlook over nearby open grazing land. A neat an tidy home, modern kitchen and bathroom. Two living areas that include a sunken lounge with fireplace and large dining/family room. Polished concrete flooring throughout. Covered outdoor entertainment area. Colorbond shed with concrete slab. Suitable for those seeking a rural lifestyle yet only a few minutes from the township of Kenilworth. Priced to sell at $430,000-00.

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A lovely older style home located on the outskirts of Kenilworth within an easy walk to all amenities. There is a front covered patio which overlooks the local rural farms and catches the afternoon sunsets. Inside are three bedrooms (two with built-in robes), polished timber floors, eat-in country style kitchen, wood heater in the lounge room and renovated bathroom. If you enjoy gardening then you will feel at home here as there is an established veggie garden. The property is 1026m2 in size and fully fenced. The single car accommodation is located at the side of the house. Make your move to the country today. Price $285,000.00.

Modern Contemporary Living – Price $490,000.00

This spacious, modern residence is located only a short distance from Kenilworth township. Three bedrooms with built-in robes and a mezzanine floor; which is suitable for a 4th bedroom or office. The large open plan living area is palatial and very functional. The kitchen has plenty of bench space and ample storage space. Relax on the large covered patio area which captures the local rural views. This is a quality built residence which has been fitted out with quality fittings and fixtures and is a local builders own property. The land is a well maintained 9.8 acres comprising of timber sections and cleared sections, which is fully fenced. The property has a dam with an electric pump for convenience + several rainwater tanks. There is also a cleared level housesite with views, 3.6m x 3.6m garden shed, 2-bay carport and a 3-bay carport.

Three Bedroom In The Heart Of Kenilworth

This lowset brick home offers three bedrooms, two with built-in robes, on an elevated block. Large family room, dining area and kitchen with ample storage space. The home has air conditioning, ceiling fans, solar hot water, and solar panels installed that feed back into the grid. The yard is fully fenced, with an entertainment area, shed converted into large family room and double bay garage with workshop to the rear of the property. Close to school, shops and other local amenities. Currently returning $285 per week in rent.

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AVAILABLE FOR RENT – All properties Pets On Application $250/wk – Imbil – 3 Bedroom home, quiet rural town, open plan living areas, large decks to front and rear, double carport underneath, Available Now. $250/wk – Kenilworth – 2 Bedroom home, outskirts of town, quiet location, close to school and local amenities, Available Early June. $295/wk – Kidaman Creek – 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large kitchen, rural setting, very private, car parking underneath, Available Now. $325/wk – Mothar Mountain – 4 Bedroom home, dining room and 1 bathroom, rumpus under, double carport and workshop, Available Now. $350/wk – Bollier – 4 Bedroom home, modern and spacious, family bathroom and Ensuite, open plan living, rural 5 acre block, Available Now. $345/wk – Kidaman Creek – 4 Bedrooms, sunroom and bathroom upstairs, downstairs open plan kitchen, lounge and dining, rural setting, Available end May $400/wk – Belli Park – 3 Bedroom home, open plan kitchen and living areas, wood heater, large bathroom, private 30 acre block, Available Now. $450/wk – Kidaman Creek – 5 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen, dining and living, large shed, rural location, Available Now. $525/wk – Kidaman Creek – 4 Bedrooms, main w/ walk-in robe + Ens, open plan living area, 30 acre block, boundaries fenced, Avail. end May.