Mary Valley Voice February 19 2014 Vol. 23 No.3 by The Mary Valley Voice

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Free Breast Cancer Screening in Kenilworth

omen in the Kenilworth area are being urged to take advantage of free breast cancer screening at Queensland Health’s mobile service which will be located behind the Hall at the Kenilworth Showgrounds on 25 and 26 February 2014. Breast Cancer is still one of the most common cancers experienced by Australian women with about one in eight Queensland women diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 85. BreastScreen Queensland Health Promotion Officer Kelly Hart said regular two yearly breast cancer screening is still the best way to find breast cancer early – well before a women or her doctor can feel anything. “It is important to remember that nine out of ten women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease” said Ms Hart, “and it is vital that all women heed messages about the importance of having a regular breast screen.” As there is currently no means of preventing breast cancer, the focus in reducing deaths from this disease has been on finding breast cancer as early as possible. All women aged 40 years and over are eligible for a free breastscreen every two years at a BreastScreen Queensland Service. Women aged 50-74 years are particularly encouraged to attend. “There is no need for women to put off having a breastscreen any longer. It’s quick, simple, convenient, free and a doctor’s referral is not required,” said Ms Hart. Phone 13 20 50 for an appointment or for more info. Early detection could save your life.

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he Pony Club for 2014 started with a two-day muster on 16 and 17 January. Welcome to our new members! WOW! What an awesome day one for our first muster of the year. Sonia instructed on the Thursday with riders doing flatwork, gridwork and a couple of sporting events. Some highlights: (see photo top) Emma had a great day on her new horse Flynn. Abi cantered jumping 60cm. Gus had his first ride on LJ. Shayla showed excellent riding on Bos Bovis. Heath jumped 60cm. Catriona had her trotter actually trotting, correct canter strike offs and jumping 60cm. And, as usual, great food in our canteen!!! Friday saw flatwork instruction from Melissa followed by a trial ride to the river to allow horse and rider to cool off in the Mary River. A great time was had by all and we look forward to an exciting year for our club and its riders.

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January 2014 KENILWORTH Kenilworth received 84.1 mm of rain which fell over 15 days. Report kindly submitted by Michael Pfeiffer

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KENILWORTH 70 Years Ago in Kenilworth

Mr Muller was a keen cricketer and was elected Assistant Secretary of the Kenilworth Cricket Association in 1935. In October, 1935 Mr Muller was elected to the position of one of the two vice-presidents of the Maroochy Zone Cricket Council. Lenore Meldrum President of Kenilworth and District Historical Assn Inc.

he Nambour Chronicle, along with The Gympie Times was the most important form of media conveying news to the district in 1944. On page one of the Nambour Chronicle on January 14 the results of the previous year’s Scholarship Examination were announced in which T.R. Sims was the only boy listed and J.M. Adams and B.D. Welch the two girls from Kenilworth district. Historic Note:- The state scholarship examination was administered to every student in the state reaching year 8 level in primary school and was a thorough assessment of student academic performance generally featuring a few different papers including Arithmetic, English, Geography and History. Students had to possess more than average ability to answer examination questions intelligently and had to have been taught well. This examination was very important to each student as it determined a student’s career chances. If they passed, they could attend a state secondary or catholic school or school administered by Christian Brothers. Failure meant that the student finished his/her schooling and looked for work. The State Scholarship Examination was abandoned in 1963. Children could finish primary school at the age of 14 in 1944. The Community Halls were the centres for entertainment in the district. All picture theatre businesses were required to register with local Council. The Chronicle of Friday January 28, 1944 (page 6) listed in the minutes of the Maroochy Shire Council Meeting:- applications for licenses were received from Mrs. M. Evans, Jazzland, Maroochydore; H. C. Muller, picture theatre, Kenilworth; Wm. Whalley Pty. Ltd. (two petrol pumps, Nambour).- Applications approved. In the Maroochy Shire Council Meeting Report (The Nambour Chronicle 25.2.1944 p6.). Letter From Lower Kenilworth Hall Committee asking for certificate as to seating capacity of Hall. Estimated to seat 216 persons; certificate granted. Who was Mr. H.C. Muller - Harry Muller? Mr Muller worked full time for Arthur Tanner in his General Store before taking over the Grocery section of the business in the early 1940’s. Prior to that time he played in the Kenilworth Jazz Band which was formed in 1929, with Mr Tanner, Ern Sims, Eric Dobson, Tom Milady and Bill Browne. In 1945 Mr Muller purchased the Roxy Theatre business from Mr Frank Rogers.

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HERE WE GO AGAIN

here is a proposed NBN tower at Kenilworth Skyring Creek Rd, Carters Ridge on private land. This tower will be about 60 metres from its nearest neighbour, which will become the neighbour’s ‘view’. The notice was put up on Australia Day giving nearby residents only three weeks to send in submissions. They should have been given notice months before as it has been on the boil for months. This is NBN by stealth. In my understanding, to add insult to injury the Aurecon public meeting will be held AFTER the submission date has closed! Late submissions are not read or accepted and must be in writing. The site report say there has been no public consultation yet. This is the report http://www.rfnsa. com.au/nsa/index.cgi Aurecon withdrew its tower next to residents in Kenilworth as it was too close to residents and would have severely impacted their views. Most of the Kenilworth residents were not notified in the proper manner either and discovered it by accident. Aurecon is working for Ericcson, employed by NBN co. Why do multinational companies believe they can impose towers in rural areas in view of close neighbours? Did they make sufficient effort to find a larger property where it could be hosted? The Qld government could also have it on their many uninhabited, unsold properties. Why do they divide communities by offering it to landholders prepared to take money at the expense of their close neighbours? Why do they have the ability to negatively impact our property values making these affected properties virtually unsaleable? Aurecon will tell you they are harmless and allowed next to schools, whereas Aurecon guidelines say that they should be kept away from schools and community sensitive locations! In NSW it is official policy that towers should not be within 500 metres of schools’ although smaller installations of low impact may be allowed. NBN towers are medium impact and must be approved by Council. Brooloo will be next in the firing line. Aurecon will try to tell you that the tower will be shielded by trees yet you cannot disguise a 30-35 metre tower. Imagine the outcry if they tried this on at Noosa Heads less than 100 metres from someone’s home? Make your submission before Wednesday 19 of this month. Contact your local councillor if you are concerned. You don’t have to be personally impacted by the towers. Let’s put these towers in more appropriate locations. R. Sharp, Feb. 3, 2014

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unshine Coast Council announced recently the appointment of 10 new members to the Sunshine Coast Cultural Heritage Reference Group (SCHRG) for 2014/15. Community Programs Portfolio Councillor, and chair of the Reference Group, Jenny McKay said the SCHRG is an important community group which provides advice to council on the delivery of Cultural Heritage Levy funded projects which preserve our region’s cultural heritage. “The new members were selected through a formal expression of interest process which generated 16 nominations,” Cr McKay said “This year council invited representatives from two local traditional Aboriginal peoples groups, the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara, to join the reference group. This is an important step in ensuring the group is representative of our diverse cultural and traditional heritage. “To ensure a wide range of knowledge and perspectives, members were also chosen for their demonstrated skills

and experience in a range of industry sectors including community, education, tourism, place, museum and built heritage. “The group will meet four times a year to contribute to a shared vision for the Sunshine Coast region’s cultural heritage - a vision that is inclusive, relevant and innovative. “As chair of the SCHRG it gives me great pleasure to congratulate the successful nominees who represent a patchwork of our diverse region. I look forward to another 12 months of learning from their wealth of heritage experience.” The newly elected 2014/15 Sunshine Coast Cultural Heritage Reference Group members are: • Ken Murphy, Jinibara Peoples • Kerry Jones, Kabi Kabi Peoples • Lenore Meldrum, Kenilworth Museum • Prue Cawley, Buderim Historical Society (Pioneer Cottage) • Dorothy Gauntlett, Landsborough Museum • Wendy Birrell, Discover Eumundi • Roger Todd, Friends of Caloundra Lighthouse • Raymond Kerkhove, Historian • Adrian Just, Heritage Architect.

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Why do herb spirals turn clockwise?

ove fish and chips? The barramundi season ended on 1 February, so locally caught fresh produce will once again be able to be enjoyed – not that frozen stuff • New Zealand weather predictor Ken Ring has indicated that May could be the big wet season for the coast. Does that mean a cold, wet winter? • Dairying can be dangerous. It is reported that 90 flatulent cows created methane gas which exploded in a German farm shed, damaging the roof and injuring one of the animals. It is believed to have created a static electric charge which caused the gas to explode with flashes of flames • Traffic is so heavy in Rome that Italians park their cars and scooters on traffic islands, the pavement or simply in the middle of the street. Sometimes rows of parked cars can be up to four deep • Don’t we all feel that way sometimes? A critic of the French President and France’s ruling elite dumped tonnes of horse manure in front of the national parliament building in Paris, causing a pungent protest against French politics • Now that’s a delicate kind of occupation. Australian scientists have glued tiny sensors onto thousands of honey bees to track their movements. It is a trial aimed at halting the spread of diseases that have wiped out populations in the northern hemisphere • Fancy experiencing a ship wreck on dry land? The Chinese will use as a centrepiece at a theme park a life-sized replica of the Titanic. It will feature a museum and a shipwreck simulation to give visitors a harrowing sense of the 1912 disaster.

KENILWORTH CRICKET CLUB 7 A-SIDE AND PINK STUMPS DAY

his was one of the many questions put to permaculture teacher, Daniel McGough, at Belli’s inaugural Organic Swap-meet Cafe and Healing day during his playshop on how to build a herb spiral. The answer? The herb spiral creates a range of micro-climates to suit a variety of herbs. The driest and sunniest conditions are the top spirals, and as it reaches the bottom it becomes more moist until it reaches a small pond. Looking down from the top, the clockwise spiral provides shade to the Eastern side to suit the moist, shade loving herbs such as Pennyroyal. The talk was part of Bellbunya’s inaugural local produce Organic Swap-Meet, Cafe and Healing Day where around 40-50 people braved the heat to enjoy great food and good company. Live acoustic music from Jude Lane set an ambient scene, while tables were overflowing with fresh produce that people brought in to sell for a little pocket money, or swap with other growers. Permaculture Seed savers brought along their box of heirloom seeds to share, and the neighbouring Organic Fejoa farm brought a selection of organic jams and chutneys. A Bellbunya community initiative to support local food networks the day was a great success, to be repeated every month from 9-12:30am, next event 20 February. The day will feature a free talk by local community enthusiast Alison Smith on “The Magic of Findhorn”, the most famous intentional community in the world. Everyone is welcome, whether your interest is buying and supporting local produce, meeting other locals, having a delicious raw or gluten free cake or giving or receiving healings. More info http://www.bellbunya.org.au/events-calendar

enilworth Cricket Club is hosting our annual 7 A – Side in a joint fundraiser with the McGrath Foundation. Grab the family and get your HOT PINK on for a fun day out to raise money for the McGrath Foundation and the Kenilworth Cricket Club. Everyone is welcome – just turn up on the day, you will be put into a team and even if you don’t wish to play, come along for a BBQ breakfast and lunch (licenced bar and raffles). Contact Jason Woods on 0419 764 504 if you wish to play. It is all happening at the Kenilworth Showgrounds on Sunday 23 February 2014 from 7.30am, dress code “pink”. Breakfast and lunch available. Daniel McGough, permaculture teacher planting out the herb spiral.

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Email the Editor: maryvalleyvoice@aanet.com.au re you interested in learning more about our local bush? Do you want to know more about local plants and weeds? Get some hints on revegetating part of your property? An enjoyable way to do this is to join the Little Yabba Bushcare Group at 8am on the first Friday of each month. A small friendly group of bushcarers meet at the Little Yabba camping area for about two hours work rehabilitating the creek edge, followed by morning tea and a chat. All welcome to come and try. All equipment provided by Sunshine Coast Council. Next bushcare day will be on Friday 7 March 2014 from 8am at Little Yabba Car Park, opposite Fig Tree Walk car park. For more info ring Susie Duncan on 5429 6622.

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MARY VALLEY PERMACULTURE NOOSA Presents YOU ARE THE KEY! WITH GARY HANDS

ary from Kookaburra Organics has been an organic farmer in the region for over twelve years. He understands the climate in south east Queensland and he regularly shares his knowledge at workshop events. Gary is a regular presenter at the Qld Garden Expo. Kookaburra Organics is a certified organic market garden with an online home delivery service servicing Brisbane CBD and suburbs, and the Sunshine coast every week. Authentic and Clean – this is how real food should taste! Every family deserves food grown with integrity and with appropriate labelling certification to support its origin. We need to have confidence in the food chain from farmer to plate. Growing your own mulch by Kerry Nagle Over the last 12 years Kerry has spent hundreds of dollars on buying and transporting bales of mulch hay for the garden, only to have it disappear into the soil over the course of a season. Spurred on by two other talks at PN meetings, ie one by Elisabeth Fekonia and another by Frances Michaels, Kerry decided to aim to produce all the mulch for her gardens on site. When a bale of hay sat in the carport for over six months, she realised she was there. Kerry will tell you what she grows and how she uses it to mulch and feed her gardens.

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Russian/Elephant Garlic by Mel Hobbins Mel Hobbins came to Australia in late 2004, from the UK, and has been on their 30 acre Traveston property for nine years. Quite a change from the small house blocks he had in the UK, although Mel had several allotment gardens, most without a water supply. Although primarily a horse property he has made an impact on the landscape with an extensive orchard, traditional raised veggie beds, a 900 tree hardwood plantation, rain forest and revegetation plantings and since 2010 has been experimenting with and expanding plantings of tropical veggies and support species. This meeting will be held on Thursday 20 February 2014 from 7pm at Cooroy Memorial Hall on Maple ST. Permaculture Noosa meetings are FREE and open to the public. Beginning at 7pm with a marketplace (where members share their surplus home grown produce by giving, exchanging or selling it), the guest speakers start at 7.30pm and supper (gold coin donation) will be served at 9pm.

To improve the performance of the network and to cater for current needs and future growth in Kenilworth, Unitywater is refurbishing the existing reservoirs and installing a water booster pump station at the reservoir site in Alexandra St. The refurbishment of the existing reservoirs will include roof replacements and refurbishment of the internal walls.

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• To implement these new works we will need to temporarily interrupt the town’s water supply on the night of Thursday 27 February 2014. • To minimise inconvenience to the community, we have scheduled this work to occur overnight on Thursday 27 February 2014 between the hours of 12:00am and 5:00am, weather permitting. • Please ensure you have enough water stored to provide for household needs; and all taps are turned off and appliances which use water are not operating. • You may experience discoloured water for a short period following this work. If this occurs turn on the tap nearest to the ground level (usually an outside tap) and let it run for up to five minutes until water runs clear. If water remains discoloured contact Unitywater. If you have any concerns please contact our Customer Contact Centre on 1300 0 UNITY (1300 086 489) for the cost of a local call from a landline. www.unitywater.com

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OUR COMMUNITY Shine with the Gympie Garden Expo

ou will find something for everyone on Saturday May 3 and Sunday May 4, as the Gympie Garden Expo once again promises to shine with fascinating plant displays. Applications are being taken now for anyone interested in being part of this colourful event in the Gympie calendar. It plays host to one of the states largest collection of orchids with the local Orchid Society competition. Guest speakers Paul Plant and Tom Wyatt will offer invaluable green finger tips then follow up with their ever popular plant clinic. The Gympie Horticultural Society offers gardeners the chance to enter its competition and enjoy the wonders of sharing your gardening skills. There will be an additional Art competition “In the garden” and special decorated pot plant competition for kids. The home garden competition also offers new categories for Town and Country, Novice and an Over 75’s section. This year will focus on the sustainable lifestyle with permaculture displays and specialised gardening techniques for the community.

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Market stalls will offer plants, orchids and a myriad of garden accessories to compliment the home gardener. Major sponsor Melco is supporting the event along with Little Haven Palliative Care. Please contact gympiegardenexpo@gmail.com or phone 0411 876 584 if you are interested in being a stall holder. Check out our website for more detailed information at www.gympiegardenexpo.com.au

ELECTRICAL WORK: TAKE IT SERIOUSLY

am a local electrician with over 30 years experience and several times recently I have been called out in the Mary Valley to fix electrical problems where owners have tried to do their own electrical work. I am writing this letter to let your readers know how important it is to get a qualified electrician to do any electrical work. You may think it will be cheaper to perform the work yourself, but most times it costs you even more when a qualified electrician has to fix the problems you have created. Many people think they can just fix an electrical appliance or do their own electrical wiring work, but even though you cannot see electricity it is a very powerful force which must be treated with respect. If not, it can kill or injure you or another loved one. Name Supplied

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OUR COMMUNITY n my childhood, I was fortunate to have the most sensational group of cousins. We would regularly catch up, experience very powerful connections with fun had by all. At an event in 2013, several first cousins were present. I commented to one of my first cousins how sad it was that we had all seemingly lost a lot of those wonderful times together. You know, these days only either gathering at a funeral or wedding. I then informed her I was really worried that if we did not get the second cousins together, they may very well end up bringing one of their cousins home from a night club in a couple of years. From that single conversation “organising” wheels spun in motion and we vowed and declared a gathering would take place. We accordingly booked the Obi Obi Hall from 11 – 2pm on Australia Day. Invitation stated: bring own food, drinks, family nostalgia and of course cousins ALL cordially invited. The day has been and gone and I can happily report it was a raging success. There were many highlights to note: the Cutmore family have been residents in the Obi Obi Valley for 100 years, photo opportunities galore – one in particular was the eldest and youngest of the Cutmore descendants cutting our 100 year celebratory cake, family memorabilia, past stories, a poem dedicated to my Dad, John Cutmore from one of the eldest nephews, and ultimately the whole experience of all getting back together. One of my younger second cousins blurted,

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“Wow! I can’t believe I am related to all these people!” The flow on from this one event has been encouraging. E-mails flying back and forth, facebook communication and best of all the invitations of getting together much more regularly just like old days. Since our event, I have communicated to the kids that the world is in safe hands when you are in and around great cousins. It may have been just one small family event, but I have faith in my heart we have begun re-connection. That’s a lovely space to float in. MM of Obi “Small acts when multiplied by millions of people can transform the world” Howard Zinn.

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vents are an integral part of tourism for our region. To secure an event listing on www.visitsunshinecoast. com.au all you need to do is load your event into the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW). It’s FREE and easy, just visit http://www.tq.com.au/marketing/ australian-tourism-data-warehouse/events.cfm Sunshine Coast Destination will continue to partner with a number of events throughout 2014 including Gympie Muster and Kenilworth Food and Wine Festival. We invite and encourage accommodation houses to join with us and create packages to increase bookings to your business, for more info please contact me on 0411 296 831. In other news, SCDL will again run regular workshops throughout the year for local businesses offering tips and tools on the tourism industry. The workshops are free for SCDL members. Non-members are also welcome to attend at a minimal cost of $30 per workshop. The next workshop will provide practical information on putting together an effective marketing plan for tourism operators. For more information visit: www.scdl.com.au/industry In digital news, we have set up a dedicated Facebook page (Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd) to communicate to our members and the industry. This is in addition to our consumer Facebook page - (Visit Sunshine Coast). If you haven’t already joined, please visit to see the latest updates and opportunities. Finally, SCDL has joined forces with ABC Sunshine Coast and Buy a Bale Charity to help out Queensland drought affected farmers with a holiday break to the Sunshine Coast. We want the hinterland and the Sunshine Coast to be known as the tourism destination to bring some joy to these families. To find out more or make a donation of accommodation or other please visit www.buyabale. com.au For more information about Sunshine Coast Destination, please contact me on 0411 296 831.

Cr Julie Walker March 2014 Newsletter

he State Govt has increased the Fire and Rescue Levy since 1 January 2014, and broadening the coverage of the Urban Fire Levy (UFL) to ensure a sustainable funding base for emergency services. The levy will be known as the Emergency Management, Fire and Rescue Levy (EMFRL) and will be applied to every property within

CRYSTAL WATERS MARKET Delightful atmosphere: Stalls, meals, sourdough bakery, music. Stay the weekend! Campsite, Bunkhouse. 65 Kilcoy Lane, Conondale. 8am - 1pm First Saturday, February-December. No dogs or cats. Contact Lesley 5494 4779.

Queensland, ie a “prescribed property” in the Fire and Rescue Service Act 1990, attracts the EMFRL. For the half year from 1 January 2014 the result will be as follows: Dwelling in Imbil: $45.10 • Dwelling in a rural area: $45.10 + $12.50 rural fire levy, this change will affect 10,463 assessments. Work on upgrading the sewage sludge system at the Imbil treatment plant is substantially complete. Some modifications were made to the equipment to improve the treatment processes for the reduction in, off site disposal costs. The new roundabout on Monkland Street in Gympie has been completed on schedule. This intersection was identified as a blackspot for accidents and is now much safer, vastly improves vision for motorists, controls the speed of traffic and also reduces waiting times for vehicles entering the intersection. Pedestrian access has also been improved with the installation of additional pathways, pedestrian refuges and kerb ramps. Storm water drainage capacity has also been improved with an additional 200m of drainage pipe installed. The total project cost approx $1m and was jointly funded by the Federal and State Govt along with Council, under the Blackspot program. Congratulations to all involved. The Mary Valley Blue Light Disco group AGM will be held at the Kandanga Public Hall on Monday 3 March at 6pm. 30 years of Blue Light Discos in Qld will be celebrated by a dance party to be held at Kandanga on Friday 4 April, 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Congratulations to Iain Blain and Kevin Holzapfel for receiving Achievement Awards at the recent Qld Fire and Emergency Services, Australia Day Achievement Awards Presentation Ceremony on Thursday 23 January at the Civic Centre. I would also like to congratulate the Tomato Festival and the Mary River Festival along with Winn Stehbens on their nominations for Australia Day awards. Bushranger Re-enactment every third Sunday in the month at the Gold Museum Markets, Brisbane Rd, Gympie. Reenactment members will perform a bushranger holdup at 9am and fire the cannons for the finale. Contact 07 5482 6937 for more info. Mary Valley Heritage Rail are always looking for volunteers, so if your interested please contact the office on 5482 2750. NB - Never underestimate the power of buying locally.

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OUR P OLITICS Wellington’s Way

and valuable one for the Hinterland communities and it would be a real shame if the State Government ceased For God’s sake help the Farmers its operation. The only way we can keep it going is get Member for Nicklin Peter Wellington more people using it so please make use of this great slammed the State Government for service and drag as many of your friends and family as wasting $500,000 plus of taxpayers’ you can on board too. money on Public Relations when desperate farmers are shooting starving Kenilworth war memorial I’ve had a couple of meetings with representatives from cattle. the Kenilworth branch of the RSL and the Kenilworth “Farmers right throughout Queensland are in desperate Hall, Show and Recreation Ground Association about need of help, their paddocks are bone dry and dams revamping, re-siting and construction of an updated war are empty. My wife had a call yesterday from a friend memorial. who said she is spending $2500 a week on feed and she has reached her overdraft limit. She has bred most of her The RSL has also liaised with the Minister Assisting the cattle herself and now faces the heartbreaking decision Premier on Veterans Affairs, Mr Glenn Elmes regarding of shooting them because it is cheaper than sending this. No matter what the State Government decides with them to a cattle sale. Skinny cattle are selling for a few regards to funding this memorial, I am committed to seeing this through and achieving an excellent outcome cents a kilo. for Kenilworth. “Instead off wafting off to a ‘bonding’ retreat in the Gold Coast hinterland the Newman Government politicians I’m sure we’ll bring this to community forum in the near should go and see what is happening in the real world. future to gauge the acceptance and advice from the They will see cows who can hardly stand staggering up general valley community. so they can try to feed their tiny calves, farmers in tears A heads-up re herbicide spraying To keep on top of weeds, Council will conduct herbicide because they don’t know where to turn. “I call on all Queenslanders to email telephone and lobby spraying in the Kenilworth region on Wednesday 26 their local member to act now before it is too late. These February. This spraying will commence no earlier than 6am farmers need money to buy feed now, no more talk fests, and finish no later than 4pm. If bad weather intervenes, the facts are obvious. Every civilised country in the world the spraying will be re-scheduled for the next fine day. helps their farmers during time of need because they Council will also continue its trial of steam treatment in the value them. If we don’t act now we will see our national pavement on Elizabeth Street between Philip and Charles Streets. herd decimated to a state where it will never recover.” MP Peter Wellington Advertise here As I’m sure you’ll agree the Mary Valley Voice is a terrific community paper that deservedly attracts a very large readership. Like any publication it relies on advertising dollars, so if you’re thinking about placing an ad, please Rogo’s round-up consider the MVV as it is a true community paper. interland connect update Cr Greg Rogerson If it hasn’t arrived already, you should soon receive a letter in the mail regarding the Hinterland Connect Bus CRIME STOPPERs FUNDRAISER Service. The letter outlines a little bit ome join in the fun at Imbil about the history of the service but Bowls club on Sunday 6 more importantly where we currently sit on the future of April and help support the Crime the service. Stoppers organisation. Have fun As I’ve mentioned previously, this service is a really vital playing bowls and help raise funds for a worthy cause. A fun day, lots CHAINSAW and ACDC Courses in the Mary Valley of raffles and prizes. Check-in from with 9.30am, tea and coffee available. Many landholders own and operate chainsaws for the removal of woody weeds and other purposes. Bowling starts at 10am, break from Chainsaws can be extremely hazardous if not lunch around noon, finish off games maintained and handled correctly. after lunch and end with afternoon Registrations are now being taken for the tea, raffles and prizes. next round of Chainsaw Courses and / or Cost $15 per person which includes 2 games, lunch and ACDC Courses in the Mary Valley region. afternoon tea. Bowls are provided. If interested please book now for the next round, go to www.barunglandcare.org.au Booking is essential so get in contact with Joy Butler on or phone Barung office on 5494 3151 5484 3146 after 2pm, Sgt. Terry Kennedy at Imbil Police For more information about the Courses Station on 5484 5222 or Imbil Bowls Club on 5484 5102 contact Bob Collins Enterprises 0414 770 882 after 4pm.

All courses run by Bob Collins, accredited instructor to Forestry Industry standards.

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OUR COMMUNITY ART AT AMAMOOR WITH JO WILLIAMS

ooking for inspiration? Revitalise your creativity with a one night, three session, midweek workshop at the tranquil Amamoor Lodge in the Mary Valley. Mark the date 19-20 March 2014. Amamoor Lodge is partnering with Jo Williams. With over 20 years teaching experience, Jo will have you using all your senses to develop your art. She is widely exhibited and is represented in private collections throughout Australia and overseas. Small groups with a minimum of four participants. Focus on your art while your hosts at Amamoor Lodge look after you. Amamoor Lodge is a Bed and Breakfast combining traditional and modern comforts, along with fine country cooking. Sitting on a scenic 50 acres in the Mary Valley, the traditional Queenslander provides artistic inspiration at every turn. Non participating partners welcome to enjoy the delights of the Mary Valley. Visit www.visitsunshinecoast.com.au/regions/gympie-to-cooloola/events#1

NEW AT CRYSTAL WATERS THIS MONTH

ivine Henna Art - Asha grew up decorating friends with henna at Indian family festivities. Traditionally for bridal ceremonies, henna is now a popular body decoration which can last up to three weeks. For fun, beauty, self-expression… Asha’s designs start at just $5. Buddies information stall; learn about the lives of asylum seekers here on the Sunshine Coast. Robin Clayfield, a guest instructor at the April/ May Permaculture Design course also gave a talk at last market, 1 Feb about “Bringing the People Care Ethic to Life”. See you at the next one, Saturday morning 1 March or visit http://crystalwaters.org.au/

CALLING FOR HELP FOR OUR FARMERS

lease help if you can! Drop off Friends of the Valley and beyond I am calling out to you all. A local young lady and her friends are doing a good will drive to Charleville to give help to farmers.The local schools are doing their bit, but let us girls do ours. I am wanting to make little packs for the women and girls out there, as in a pamper pack. So I am asking for donations of toiletries, etc. You can drop them off to me at Mary Valley College tuckshop on Wednesdays. Please help the women on the land! Doris Adams from Facebook

Newcomers welcome Enquiries: Sue Wolter 54460158

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

Grab an early bird discount Take advantage of a 5% early bird discount by paying your council rates by 21 February. The quickest way to pay is online using MyCouncil, council's online system. For more payment options, check out your rates notice or council’s website. You can also register to receive future rate notices by email.

Apply for a RADF grant Are you a professional artist with a quality arts or cultural project coming up? You may be eligible for a grant through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). Visit council’s website for details and to apply online before 1 March. Call 5475 7272 if you need help with your application.

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Take a drive to Caloundra Regional Gallery for the Sunday Drive exhibition of local landmarks by local artists, or head for a local landmark, photograph yourself and post it on council’s Facebook page. You could win an iPad. Details on council’s gallery website.

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MARY VALLEY uxury cabins, gourmet chefs and stunning landscapes ... if you thought of the Noosa hinterland you would be right, but it’s actually a bit closer than that in Mary Valley Country. Mary Valley businesses are pitching themselves at the celebration market to encourage people with a reason to party, whether it be a birthday, wedding or other private function, to visit the valley instead of heading further afield. Business operators targeting this market are urged to attend a meeting on February 27 to further develop a collaborative marketing approach for the Mary Valley. The quality and diversity of accommodation, venues and catering was showcased at a speed marketing event at newly opened B&B Connacht Gleann at Brooloo this month. Twenty businesses gave a snapshot of their product in one-minute slideshow presentations. From the award-winning working property Yabbaloumba Retreat with luxuriously appointed cottages on the edge of the Conondale National Park, to the authentic bush camping experience of Brooloo Park, there was something for everyone. The event was organised by Malcolm Oakley, who with Christine Buckley operates Amamoor Lodge B&B. Malcolm has been working with the Mary Valley Country marketing committee to develop the “Celebrate with Mary” theme. “It’s an easy concept,” Malcolm said. “We want businesses to collaborate and bring more people into the Mary Valley. We need businesses to get to know each other’s products so that there is a referral system here where we all help each other.” Andrew Saunders from Destination Gympie was enthusiastic for the initiative. “This is exactly what the tourism industry needs - businesses are bundling experiences and going out into the market place.” Michael and Kate O’Dwyer have just opened Connacht Gleann as a function centre and bed and breakfast, and saw that hosting the networking event was a great opportunity to show off their property.

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“We think the Mary Valley is the best place to raise our children. We live here and we want to share it with others,” Michael said, referring to the expansive B&B which is a faithful renovation of two Queenslander homes connected by a function room and verandahs. Cabins, studios, traditional B&B accommodation, camping, golf, catering, wedding planning, farmstays, 60s entertainment, bus transport and festivals were all a part of the Mary Valley’s appeal. The next step for “Celebrate with Mary” is a meeting on February 27, venue to be advised. Inquiries to celebrate@themaryvalley.com.au or to Malcom Oakley on 5484 3500.

Connacht Gleann B&B hosts Michael and Kate O’Dwyer (left) with Renae and Simon Vicic of the Event Catering Company.

Laughing Out Loud! RIDDLE There was an accident – a big truck got stuck under a bridge in the middle of a road. It was trying to pass through the bridge, but a few inches got it complete stuck. Firemen and policemen came to the scene of the accident. They brought heavy equipment and tried pulling the truck out. No success. A little boy stepped in and get it out with a pin. How did he do it? he got the air out of the tyres

Celebrate with Mary, not Noosa or Maleny!

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This property has abundance of wildlife and birdlife and an extensive variety of flora and fauna. The land has been revegetated with native vegetation and some fruit trees. There is a permanent creek which flows the length of the block. The Cabin has a rustic charm all of its own with beautiful timber floors and an Arts and Crafts theme inside. The bathroom has a picture view of the block while you are soaking in the tub. The front porch makes for a relaxing break where you can enjoy the tranquility that this property has to offer. There is power connected, gas instant hot water, tank water, wood heater and wood cooker, tool and wood shed plus old caravan for extra storage. There is also a large double carport with extra height to accommodate boat or van. Why not use this as a holiday base for friends and family. Price $348,000.00

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Retro Inside – Kenilworth – $320,000.00 Located in a quiet rural setting is this neat and tidy property. The home catches the morning sun and takes in local rural surrounds as there is grazing land across the road from this property. There are two large bedrooms one with built-in robes plus a sleepout and bright and airy sunroom. French doors open out from the lounge room bringing in the natural light. The kitchen is retro in style and with windows down the full length of the wall. There are timber floors under carpet which could easily be polished up. The land is 809m2 with the rear section fully fenced and the driveway and paths are concreted. Well established gardens with shade trees and veggie garden. There is an original timber garage plus garden shed and the large carport which also doubles as an outdoor entertaining area. This property would be suitable for the retiree couple, young family or investor.

This 2.5 acre allotment is priced to sell. It is a good manageable block of land with a stand of timber on the high side of the boundary. The Obi Obi Creek runs by and comes into the corner of the block. The location is very accessible and is only a 10 minute drive up the range to Mapleton. Why not make this your weekend retreat with the family? Forget sharing your campsite, this one is just for you! Must be sold! Price $100,000.00

LOOKING FOR A RENTAL PROPERTY? Kenilworth $215 pw (includes power) – Cute TWO bedroom cottage with office. Leafy location with great rural views. Gardens already established. Large carport. Situated on a small acreage with second home near by (No land comes with this cottage). All inspections by appointment. Available Now. Imbil $250 pw – Very neat and tidy TWO bedroom home. Fresh and bight interior (recently painted). Lovely front covered verandah which overlooks the local Imbil township. Large rear covered deck where you can sit back and enjoy the privacy and rural views. Large carport and garden shed. This property is easy distance to town for shopping. Available Now. Kidaman Creek $295 pw – Large highset farmhouse, TWO-THREE bedrooms plus office, timber floors throughout, large covered deck, on fully fenced ¼ acre , landline to house, tank water, pets on application. Available Now. Coolabine $350 pw – This country cottage is located approximately 8klms from the Kenilworth township. There are THREE bedrooms, open plan living, covered front porch and a single carport. Great views, beautiful country side and room for a pony. The price includes lawn mowing of the house yard. Available Now.

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