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KENILWORTH the fortnight that was

errorist fear taken too far? Chinese security officers have carried out an ‘anal security check’ on 10,000 doves, fearing a potential terrorist attack. The check for “suspicious objects” took place before National Day celebrations in Tiananmen Square due to government fears of a potential terrorist attack. The 10,000 doves released underwent unusual scrutiny, each having its feathers and anus checked for dangerous materials. Careful of that cheese. Unbridled daily binges on Emmental cheese from Switzerland are believed to be responsible for North Korean despot dictator Kim Jongun rapid weight gain, with his expanding waistline putting pressure on his ankles causing the bones to crack. Now that’s milk. As anyone who ever attempted it will tell you, milking a cow by hand is a true art, and people travel all over the world to compete at a world tournament, this year held in Italy. The winner was Gianmario Ghirardi who, along with her bovine companion, Mirka, produced 8.7 litres in two minutes. This might seem normal to the uninitiated, but the previous world record was a lowly two litres.

KPC NEWS

big CONGRATULATIONS to members of our club who competed at the Pony Club Association of Queensland (PCAQ) State Formal Gymkhana at Taroom on Friday 26 September, 2014: • In 14 years, Matilda Law achieved 10th overall. • In 15 years, Alice Gillis achieved 19th overall. • In 16 years, Bronte Law achieved 21st overall. • In 17-20 years, Rachael Law achieved 20th overall and Jodi Gillis achieved 25th overall. Congratulations also to our representatives at PCAQ State Mounted Games Championships hosted by Taroom Pony Club at Taroom Showgrounds on Sunday 28 September, 2014: Alice Gillis represented us in Junior; and Jodi Gillis and Rachael Law represented us in the Seniors! Caeli Hinkler attended the Zone 6 September Certificate School Camp at Nambour Showgrounds during the school holidays in the week of the 30 September to 3 October, with testing on Saturday 4 October. She enjoyed it immensely, managing to achieve a personal best, when riding Arabella, where she jumped 85cm in the showjumping course. As you have read, the last few weeks have kept members busy travelling to different parts of the State. At the time this article was going to print, members were gearing up for a weekend muster back at our home ground – no doubt, with many stories to tell.

True love. Normally cats and dogs don’t get along that well, but a cat in Britain took a shine to a blind and partially deaf farm dog, a 14-year-old chocolate Labrador. Whereas the dog normally spent his day in bed, the cat has become his eyes by leading him around using her tail to guide him. Great news! Stricken F1 hero Michael Schumacher can expect to lead “a relatively normal life” within a short period of time according to former Ferrari boss Jean Todt. He can probably never drive a Formula 1 car again, but he is fighting. You may recall that he was in a medicallyinduced coma following a ski accident in the French Alps on December 29 last year , which left him with catastrophic brain injuries.

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Caeli and Arabella at the end of their first day at the Zone 6 Camp – time for rest and a bit more grass!

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KENILWORTH

The Benedicts Ball

he Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser Saturday 9 October 1909, page 4 read as follows:

Kenilworth Election Day passed off very quietly here, the results being a decided majority for Mr. Walker in this locality. Another large herd of baconers left this district last week, their destination being the Co-operative Bacon Co. The farmers here recognise that this is the easiest and most profitable way of marketing their surplus maize. The benedicts of this district are arranging for a ball for the 22nd instant and given a fine evening it should prove a great success.

A report on this ball was published in the Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser (30.10.1909, page 2): The benedicts of Kenilworth were in luck’s way in getting such a fine cool night on Friday last, the time set apart for their ball, as this in no small measure contributed to the success of the function. From an early hour visitors began to arrive from Imbil, Bollier, Obi Obi, Mapleton, Eumundi, Belli and even far-off Nambour. An early supper was arranged owing to the long distance many of the visitors had come, which was done ample justice to by fully 200 persons. Throughout the evening and until daylight, dancing was vigorously carried on under the capable leadership of Mr. W. Dellit who acted as M.C. for the evening. The never failing accordeon supplied the music, the principal players being the Messrs Loweke brothers, whilst outside the strains of a phonograph were wafted on the midnight air, and served to while away the time of those who did not indulge in dancing. Songs were rendered during the evening by Messrs Lonergan, Sutton, Hornibrook and others and a very pleasant evening was passed. The benedicts can take to themselves that everybody thoroughly enjoyed their night’s amusement. The weather still continues dry, although storms of a patchy nature have passed over, and in some places as much as four inches have been recorded. The term “Benedicts” caused some head scratching – but all is explained in an article published on page 7 of the Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser 26.9.1947 in the Kenilworth News under the headline Spinsters’ and Benedicts Ball… Thanks to the initiative of the secretary (Miss Lorna Cochrane) and her committee the spinsters’ and benedicts ball held in the Kenilworth Hall proved one of the greatest social successes of the year. So all the young, unmarried young men in the district were known in times past as ….Benedicts. Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth and District Historical Assn.

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KENILWORTH 2014 Kenilworth Rugby League Reunion

special event is planned for Saturday 25 October to muster as many past Kenilworth Rugby League players as back to Kenilworth. The afternoon promises to be action packed with a game of barefoot bowls organised at the Kenilworth Bowls Club. In the evening around 6pm a number of raffles are planned to help raise money for “Men of League”, a charity organisation assisting rugby league players, wives, children, coaches and referees who have fallen on hard times. A couple of special guest speakers will comment on what Queensland Country rugby league meant to them back before State of Origin. The weekend is expected to attract a large number of rugby league players back to Kenilworth to share in some yarn telling and reminiscing. Photographs dating back to the early 1940’s have also been uncovered showing a good number of young men playing rugby league in the Mary Valley district. It’s highly likely that some of these players will gather to meet up with old mates, as some of them are now 90 years of age. 1959 Kenilworth B Grade Side – Premiers (at Pomona)

There were a few teams which went on to win premierships in their B Grade division in 1959 and 1960, with the A Grade side taking honours in 1967. Another particular team was a major standout – 1976 Under 15 MCK Rugby League side - Undefeated Premiers. That was a special side and coached by Barry Gills, himself a Queensland rugby league representative. “Barry taught us that we could play good football only if we were committed and trained hard”. Special memories indeed.

Back row: John Pickering, Ray Cox, Barney Houston, Nev Locke, Bruce Neilan. Middle row: Bernie Woods, Noel Cox, Toby Neilan, Brian Derrick, Noel Fraser. Front row: Cliff Cochrane, Richie Hassall, Tom Miles, Alex Stewart, Laurie Woods.

For more information contact either Gary Cochrane on 07 3282 6134, Barney Houston on 07 5446 0217 or Tom Miles on 07 5446 0192.

Kenilworth produced a good number of players and teams over the years. Some of those players went on to play A Grade football in Gympie, Noosa, Nambour and Brisbane. A couple of players went on to represent Queensland that was prior to the conception of State of Origin.

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KENILWORTH Table Corner ... BLUEBERRY QUINOA LOAF

Peter Wellington, Arts Festival MC Bob Black and KAC President Jean Sandell. Peter congratulated and thanked President Jean Sandell and the members of the Kenilworth Arts Council for all the work they have put into this year’s Festival. The festival attracted thousands of visitors to our region and it appears to get bigger and better each year. It is a credit to the volunteers.

MARY VALLEY COMMUNITY NEWS ASS. AGM TUESDAY 18 NOV 2014 11AM Followed by lunch on McGinn’s deck. Everyone is welcome to join the Mary Valley Voice team committee! Lunch on McGinn’s Deck and chaired by Cr Greg Rogerson.

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Laughing Out Loud!

I used to be a banker, but then I lost interest • Haunted French pancakes give me the crepes • England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool • I tried to catch some fog, but I mist • They told me I had type-A blood, but it was a Type-O • I changed my iPod’s name to Titanic. It’s syncing now • I stayed up all night to see where the sun went, and then it dawned on me • Broken pencils are pretty much pointless • What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus • I got a job at a bakery because I kneaded dough • Velcro - what a rip off!

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KENILWORTH Celebrates!

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n 3 October the winner of one of regional Queensland’s richest painting competitions, the $17500 Kenilworth Painting Prize, was announced at the preview of the Kenilworth Art Exhibition. The winners of the Kenilworth Trophy Art Competition and the Workshop Participants’ Competition were also revealed at the preview attended by locals and artists from across the State.

LANDSCAPE: In the Stillness by Nick Stanley (Highly Commended: Retro Holiday by Terri Vidler) PRINT MAKING: Hinterland Cliffs and Rainforests by Stella Stephenson (Highly Commended: Scrub Turkey XI by Sandra Pearce) THREE DIMENSIONAL WORK: Habitat Series by Megan Puls. This work also won the Kenilworth Trophy prize (Highly Commended: Supporting Colours by Miles Allen).

The Kenilworth Painting Competition again attracted high quality entries from interstate as well as Queensland, giving the three judges a difficult but enjoyable task in selecting the the winning painting. The prize went to Will You Join Me in the Cosmic Dance, an acrylic painting by Kym Barrett. Under the terms of the competition, Kenilworth Arts Council becomes the owner of the painting which will be on loan to Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s Travelling Art Exhibition. Encouragement Award: Scarlet by Jaine Jackson Workshop Participant Competition: Weepers of the Dunes by Nick Stanley (Highly Commended: Life in a Fishbowl by Anne Naylor) The People’s Choice Award went to The Entomologist (European Grey Wolf) by Judith Edwards-White; and Pat Hampstead was the winner of the raffle for the print by Greg Postle. Also open at the same time was the exhibition, Ten Artists in Retrospect, at St John Bosco Church. This was an exhibition of the works of artists featured in past solo exhibitions in earlier Kenilworth Celebrates festivals: Kerri Atkins, Harold Bell, Kathy Cashin, Carol Fowler, Susanna Job, Will Kelly, Mandy Maguire, Margaret McArdle, Elle Schlunke and the Qld Wildlife Artists Society.

The three judges, all highly respected Queensland artists, were painter and lecturer Dr Kay Kane, painter and photographer Nicole McBride, and painter and ceramicist Georges Soler. They praised the standard of entries in the Painting Prize, in the Kenilworth Trophy Art Competition and Workshop Participants’ Competition. Winners PORTRAIT: Shuushi – Autumn Contemplation by Meaghan Shelton (Highly Commended: Portrait of Mick by Graham E Coombs)

Visitor numbers to both exhibitions were high and feedback was very positive. On the long weekend, most visitors to the exhibition also spent a great deal of time enjoying the music, artisans demonstrations and other activities held around the town centre as part of the Kenilworth Celebrates! Festival Weekend. The art exhibitions and the Festival Weekend were very successful. The members and supporters of the Kenilworth Arts Council worked very hard to organise and facilitate the events and have already started planning for next year’s festival.

THE HUMAN FORM: More to the Right by Kathryn Murray (Highly Commended: Once Upon a Time by Gaye Cook) STILL LIFE: Poppy Show by Leonie Hopgood (Highly Commended: Limes by Brett Jones) ANIMAL LIFE: Centre of Attention by Nadya Lees (Highly Commended: The Bluff by Carl P Moggs) CONTEMPORARY: Another Way by Kym Barrett (Highly Commended: Inner Sanctum by Helen Lawson)

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MARY VALLEY

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Scarecrows: “We’ll be stuffed if we’d miss the Mary River Festival”

s if having “one of the most people-friendly festivals around,” wasn’t enough, the Mary River Festival is again getting ready to be invaded by scarecrows as a finale to the annual scarecrow competition. The three and a half years spent battling the (happily now-defunct) Traveston Dam proposal knocked the stuffing out of the local community but now, five years on, and with a festival theme of “weaving community”, there certainly is a lot to celebrate. Not many events can claim to be scarecrow-friendly, but then not many can boast a top musical line-up, great food, information stalls and workshops, informative speakers, wonderful kids activities, all for an entry fee of just $5 for adults and $2 for under-sixteens. As the Saturday November 8 festival date draws closer, coordinator Joolie Gibbs says she’s excited the way the festival is shaping up. “We have a great list of performers this year, and have even had to spread to a second stage, appropriately called the Turtle Stage. In something of a musical coup for the Mary Valley, the festival will feature Sydney-based Psycho Zydeco who have established an awesome reputation as absolute masters of high-energy uplifting music known as zydeco.

“There’s a great diversity of music in the program this year,” says Joolie, “with groups like The Famous Jimmies, the Barleyshakes and Sunshine Coast icon Barry Charles and his band the Deeper Beat and lots more.” For a full list of performers visit www.maryriverfestival.org.au Martin Fingland will be back by popular demand with his Geckoes wildlife display and talk, while champion juggler Terry the Great will make a welcome return to Kandanga, which just happens to be his birthplace. New this year will be the Riverlistening tent with Dr Leah Barclay. Leah has been dangling her hydrophones in rivers all around the world, listening to the myriad sounds beneath the surface and most recently she’s been listening in on our own Mary.

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The festival goes from noon till 8pm on the oval in Kandanga in the heart of the Mary Valley. After 8.30pm, the entertainment moves to the nearby Kandanga Hotel where long-time festival favorites The Floating Bridges will play on into the night. Festival organisers welcome volunteers to help with the setting-up the day before and the pack-up the day after the festival. Photo above courtesy Jill Guldbransen - 2013 MR Festival Night Parade.

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MARY VALLEY A Blast from the Past?

lost their life. It took almost three days for the site to be declared safe enough for investigators to enter. Since the event, the Transport Workers Union (TWU) has called for a review of the trucking of dangerous chemicals. When the Moy Pocket explosives store development was before Gympie Regional Council, residents had drawn Council’s attention to a number of similar incidents worldwide and were dismayed when the Council went ahead and gave the project a green light. They were delighted and “mightily relieved” when Boral bought the quarry and announced its decision not to press on with the plan and they feel the recent Charleville experience completely vindicates their concerns.

oy Pocket and Kenilworth residents were breathing a sigh of relief when they read of a massive truck explosion near Charleville recently. When Boral bought the Moy Pocket quarry a few years back it announced it would not proceed with the previous owner’s plans to co-locate an Orica explosives depot at the rear of the quarry to store and supply explosives for southern Queensland. Just last month a truck carrying more than 50 tonnes of ammonium nitrate en route to South Australia for Orica crashed and rolled on the Mitchell Highway near Charleville. The truck driver, two fire officers, and two passers-by were hospitalised with serious injuries while three other rescue workers were also injured.

Photo1: Wreckage where the truck, carrying more than 50 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, rolled and exploded on the Mitchell Highway about 30 kilometres south of Charleville. Supplied: Qld Police Service Photo2: Damaged fire truck in chemical truck explosion on September 5, 2014. Qld Fire and Emergency Service. Source http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-08/transport-workersunion-want-review-ammonium-nitrate-explosion/5726828

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OUR P OLITICS Cr Julie Walker November 2014 Newsletter

estination Gympie Region, Councils LTO (Local Tourism Organisation), is calling Mary Valley Businesses to register for FREE with our Council LTO. Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) has launched its Destination Tourism Plan (DTP), outlining its direction and policies for growing tourism to meet the State Government’s target of increasing overnight visitor expenditure to $3.9 billion by 2020. The development of the DTP followed extensive collaboration with Tourism and Events Queensland and key stakeholders from the local tourism industry. It is estimated that the visitor economy currently generates $2.7 billion of direct expenditure into Queensland, which in turn supports direct and indirect employment of over 35,000 people. In September I attended the Queensland tourism industries third annual Destination Q Forum at Noosa. Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) and Tourism Noosa hosted a joint function, Sunset on the Sand to welcome over 300 delegates to the region. This showcased the best of the region’s local fresh produce including Gympie goats cheese, and other locally grown produce. The Mary River Festival is being held this year on Saturday 8 November starting at noon in the Jack Spicer Oval at Kandanga. There is set to be some fantastic entertainment and food during the day and into the night. This is a fabulous iconic event for the whole of the Mary Valley. Memorial Pool in Gympie will be more easily accessed by people with disabilities after the installation of a pool access hoist and pool wheelchair, for this summer season. As a result of a meeting with State Government representatives, a number of ideas were put forward for consideration to increase safety on the highway. These included • Reduction in speed limit on the section of road in front of the Gold Nugget service station • Fixed point speed cameras of the existing traffic information signs with appropriate messages to reflect the high risk zone • Redesign of road entry points at both Gold Nugget Service Station and the Six Mile rest area, as well as the AFL ovals. On Friday 26 September, the Honourable Mark McArdle MP, Minister for Energy and Water Supply, released the Recreation Guide for Lake Borumba after extensive community consultation with recreation users and local council members MVEDAG meeting would like to note the following points:- 359 properties have settled, Tenant Purchase Scheme (TPS) is now completed, Commercial tenants program is now completed, Quarter Horse proponent continues to progress on required milestones as part of their development. The latest release (T15) placed 12 properties on the market with 11 out of the 12 receiving acceptable offers. T16 was released on 24 Sept with offers closing on 8 Oct. Continuing to see offers being made at over list price with the average at the last round of offers at 13% over. The MVEDAG will prepare a final report to Government reviewing the performance of the strategy

and lessons learnt over the past two years before it winds up in Dec 2014. SCDL have launched the new tourism campaign encouraging visitors to migrate to the Sunshine Coast for a holiday this summer. Working in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) the theme of the campaign leverages the Sunshine Coast’s “Naturally refreshing” brand and provides a birds-eye-view of the destination’s natural attractions including Noosa National Park, Pumicestone Passage, Glass House Mountains and Carlo Sandblow and has commenced screening online and across social media since Sunday 12 October and also run on TV, print, cinema and outdoor. It targets residents in the key interstate markets of Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

Rogo’s round-up

recently met with the Department of Transport and Main Roads regarding the placement of the new war memorial cenotaph for Kenilworth. I’m pleased to report that DTMR pledged its support for this project and it’s now a matter of waiting for a grant from the State Government to help fund the design and construction. The proposed location for this new cenotaph is at the front of Dobbo Park, opposite the showgrounds. Big shed replacement? Unfortunately the big shed on the Doyle’s old sawmill site was recently dismantled due to a severe termite infestation that raised very serious safety concerns. While I was greatly saddened to see this iconic structure removed, I completely supported the decision of the Kenilworth Hall and Showgrounds Committee because the risk to public safety was very real. A great deal of the timber within the shed was still in serviceable condition and it would be great to see some kind of replacement for this iconic shed. Mapleton Mens Shed Council is finalising negotiations with the State Government on the tenured ownership of the Mapleton Forestry land incorporating the old Forestry Barracks for the proposed Men’s Shed, on terms that are optimal to Council and the community. This week we have written to State Government Minister, John McVeigh to progress the proposed transfer, and I’m hopeful we can soon provide a great community resource and a valuable contribution to this Men’s Shed. Kenilworth Celebrates! This was the first year I was unable to attend the opening night of the Kenilworth Celebrates! Festival and their art competition. While other council commitments on the Gold Coast prevented me from attending, I’d like to say a big well done to everyone who was involved and I very much look forward to attending the 2015 event! See you round the valley soon, Rogo. Cr Greg Rogerson October 22, 2014 |11

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n some respects, I believe schoolyard bullying is no different in 2014 than it was 10, 20, or 30 years ago. Whilst the methods and intensity have certainly evolved, one thing remains constant, a bully is a person who likes to frighten or order someone about who is smaller or weaker than themselves. It is not “normal” human behavior. There are many elements involved and several avenues for consideration. Dr Justin Coulson a psychologist explains “Part of it is developmental – kids are learning what relationships are all about and how they work, and part of it is a response to the examples of relationships that they see around them, and part is kids being kids.” Handling the issue with care is paramount. As a parent, education on the topic is essential and helpful. How do you know if your child is being bullied? What can you do? Is your child bullying another child? Parents must be conscious and consider our very own parenting style. More often than not, children may witness adults bullying and they will invariably copy. If we as parents start belting around our power, we should not be surprised when our children follow suit. In general, we have progressed in terms of providing educational assistance to people in attempting to stop bullying. Recognising that a collaborative approach of communication, understanding, solving the problem calmly, confidently and coming up with solutions is definitely a step in the right direction. There is an abundance of information available on the subject of bullying: online, books, courses, DVD’s and trained professionals. My biggest piece of advice to my own children is don’t discount what a valuable opportunity bullying may be. It may offer you an incredible journey to discover new insights into your own values and beliefs. Most importantly, always remember how not to lower yourself to match a bully’s mentality. As tough as it is, know that a bully is obviously experiencing an intense level of personal pain in their own life to feel so inclined to inflict it on another. MM of Obi “People who love themselves, don’t hurt other people. The more we hate ourselves, the more we want others to suffer.” - Dan Pearce, Single Dad Laughing.

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.

12| October 22, 2014

Talking Tourism with Simon Ambrose

new tourism campaign encouraging visitors to migrate to the Sunshine Coast for a holiday this summer was launched to industry and media earlier this month. Our organisation, Sunshine Coast Destination Limited (SCDL) worked in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) to produce the innovative marketing campaign, filmed using state-of-the-art drones. The theme of the campaign leverages the Sunshine Coast’s “Naturally refreshing” brand and provides a birdseye-view of the destination’s natural attractions including Noosa National Park, Pumicestone Passage, Glass House Mountains and Carlo Sandblow. Animals have a brilliant way of finding somewhere warm, relaxing, full of good food and shelter and travel there - it’s called migration. The campaign is represented by the Wandering Tattler, a bird that breeds in Siberia and migrates to the east coast of Australia and can be found on the Sunshine Coast. In essence, the campaign draws a parallel between an animal that migrates to the Sunshine Coast every year and how the Sunshine Coast is the perfect place for all visitors to naturally refresh themselves and discover the distinctive beauty of the region. The campaign has commenced screening online and across social media since Sunday 12 October and also runs on television, print, cinema and outdoor. The campaign will include: • Targeting residents in key interstate markets – Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. • A competition to win a six day holiday for four people to enjoy all the Sunshine Coast experiences as shown in the television advertisement. • The campaign will also partner with Jetstar to advertise via print, digital and a 15 second television advertisement in Sydney and Melbourne with tactical messaging to fly direct to the Sunshine Coast. • The campaign will be extended to the New Zealand market in early 2015. To view the television advertisement or learn more about the campaign www.visitsunshinecoast.com.au/vacationmigration Simon Ambrose CEO of Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL)

OUR COMMUNITY Green Army descends on Maleny Community Precinct

Conservation Volunteers Australia Queensland Manager Dennis Gannaway said the organisation was proud to be the largest service provider for the Green Army initiative In Queensland and across Australia. “We are particularly pleased to be working with the Sunshine Coast community and Council,” Mr Gannaway said. “We believe that this experience offers young people an opportunity to get involved with on-ground projects which will result in positive outcomes for the natural environment. “It will also give them a good practical background to working in the natural resource management field.”

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Green Army has descended on Maleny Community Precinct to continue conservation efforts at the 125

The Green Army, an Australian Government initiative, provides an opportunity for young Australians aged 17-24 years to gain training and experience in environmental and heritage conservation fields. Federal Member for Fisher Mal Brough today (Oct 15) met with Sunshine Coast Divisional Councillor Jenny McKay and Conservation Volunteers Australia members who will be coordinating the Green Army in conjunction with the Council on the precinct. He also had the opportunity to speak to Green Army participants busy at work at the Precinct. Mr Brough said he had fought hard to secure this project as he had previously seen the great environmental outcomes and the benefits to the participants. Cr McKay said the Green Army would continue conservation efforts across the Maleny Community Precinct. “They’ll be on site for 19 weeks from early October,” Cr McKay said. “Work will include installing fencing, weeding and maintenance of existing plantings, additional planting across the riparian zones and constructing a walking trail. “The precinct is true community collaboration, based on conservation and the sustainable public use of the land which is owned by Sunshine Coast Council ratepayers. “The project will help restore riparian corridors, wetlands and remnant rainforest which in turn provide a habitat for our native fauna such as birds, small mammals, fish, reptiles and invertebrates. “Controlling weeds that threaten to smother and impact vegetation is another important aim of this project, to help preserve endangered flora and fauna species. Improving community links is integral to Maleny Community Precinct project and the site brings together a wide spectrum of community groups.

DOUBLE CONCERTI

n their final performance season for 2014, Noosa Orchestra will showcase the stunning beauty of the harp, with guest artist Lucy Reeves and Debussy’s ethereal composition, Danses for Harp and Strings. Lucy Reeves has performed with The Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and The Queensland Orchestra as guest Principal and Second Harp. Principal freelance work has also included performances with The Royal Ballet, The English National Ballet, Hungarian Opera Company, and Grammy Award winner Kanye West supporting U2’s 2006 tour of Australia. Lucy performs around Australia and New Zealand as Guest Principal and second Harpist with Orchestras and is in constant demand as a soloist. One of Debussy’s most delicate works, the Danses meander through peaceful landscapes, reflecting a deep love of nature and earthly existence and the profound beauty of the harp. The program continues with Mozart’s Concerto for Harp and Strings featuring Noosa flautist, Lisa Nitchke and Albinoni’s stately baroque Double Oboe Concerto under the nimble fingers of sunshine coast musicians Elizabeth Dawson and Saran Tollner. Finally the full force of the orchestra is demonstrated in CPE Bach’s Symphonie in D, Britten’s Musical Soirees, and in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar. Tickets are Adult $20, Concession $15, Tertiary and Secondary Students $5 and Children Free. Tickets are available at the venues or by phoning 0412 800 755. October 26 Maleny Community Hall 2.30pm November 2 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 2.30pm. For more info, please visit noosaorchestra.com.au

“Our planning incorporates enhancing and protecting environmental values, providing community use and recreation and protecting early European heritage and the Green Army will help us achieve that.”

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MARY VALLEY MARY VALLEY INSTAMEET AT YABBA CREEK

beautiful afternoon sunset in the Mary Valley attracted local tourism operators and friends to Yabba Creek, to help celebrate TEQ’s attempt to break the world record for the Worlds greatest Instameet. Celebrate with Mary was proud to be a part. Entertainment from That 60s Guy, Robbie; plus, some painting plus photos and a little video (maybe). Help spread the visitor’s welcome message on Facebook and Twitter...

MARY VALLEY COUNTRY MEETING

ext Mary Valley Country meeting is this Thursday, 25 October, 5.30pm at Kandanga Country Club. All are most welcome. Invitations are extended for a new chairman and secretary. Meetings are every two months. Interested? please phone Jill on 0455 262 495 or visit http://www.maryvalleycountry.com.au Date to remember MVI AGM on Thursday 27 November. We need your active support, either business people or retired geniuses to keep Mary Valley moving forward. Many thanks! http://www.themaryvalley.com.au

CELEBRATING WEDDINGS IN THE MARY VALLEY

raditional: “Where is the Train?” (KA15) Friends of Amamoor with special mention to the “Scary Crow” (KEN01). Children’s: “The Out of Towners” (KA03) – Kandanga State School with special mention to the “Tinman” (CON01). Open: “Treed” (RID03) – Jane Williams but hard to split “Treed” and “Mrs Potty”, (KA04). Winners will be presented with their trophy and prize money at the Mary River Festival at Kandanga Recreation Grounds on November 8. Thank you to Rob Blackmore from ABC Sunshine Coast and Jo Joyce from ABC Open for your enthusiasm and support. To all the entrants, thank you for your participation and willingness to be involved in the festival. To the sponsors: Kenilworth Hotel, Kandanga Snack Bar, Johanna Designs, The Goddess Emporium, Kandanga Country Club, Mary Valley Traders and Kenilworth Friendly Grocer; thank you very much for your generous support. The Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival, run under the auspice of Mary Valley ArtsLink, continues to inspire arts in the Mary Valley and can boast another successful year of scaring all the crows away in the valley.

eautiful brides and handsome grooms abound in the Valley during October. All photos from Celebrate with Mary Facebook page. Flowers by Diana Simon Designer Florist.

Mary Valley Voice

MV SCARECROW WINNERS 2014

THE OUT OF TOWNERS by Kandanga State School

see a huge horse with muscular shoulder blades, a black horse trotting along the road, three young children riding the horse, children being extremely naughty, and a large building as the horse arrives at school. I hear children singing a song while they ride on the black horse, giggling and laughing all the way to school, crying and whinging after a child gets bucked off the horse; gushing wind swooping along the track, rainbow lorikeets tweeting in the gum trees, and voices planning games for their morning tea break. I smell fresh manure on the wet ground, horse hair and dirty, smelly hooves, delicious flavours of packed sandwiches, dust on the black school chalkboard, and sweaty hair of the children after a long day at school.

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EDITOR - Laetitia Hoffmann - maryvalleyvoice@aanet.com.au ADVERTISING - Jill Guldbransen - jillguldbransen@gotalk.net.au - 0455 262 495 or 5494 9918.

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PUBLISHED EVERY FORTNIGHT 3000x A4 sized copies / 16-20pp colour + mono. CIRCULATION: 1665 x MAILBOXED to communities of Conondale, Kenilworth, Imbil, Kandanga, Amamoor, Dagun, Gheerulla, Brooloo and Belli Park / Kenilworth-Eumundi Rd. Rest are BULK DROPS: Incl. various shops, Crystal Waters, K Newsagent, Kenilworth Info Centre, 50x Mapleton IGA and 350x IGA Cooroy. Mary Valley Community News Association Inc, publishers of the Mary Valley Voice, reserves the right to refuse inappropriate advertising and submissions for both print and website, and any opinions expressed in any published advertisements or submissions does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Association or its editor. It also reserves the right to determine what is inappropriate for publication purposes.

14| October 22, 2014

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19 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth Qld 4574

BOOLOUMBA CREEK – UNIQUE HORSE PROPERTY – 24,000 Acres of State Forestry $565,000 Situated less than 10 minutes from Kenilworth, this stunning five acre property is new to the market. Bitumen road frontage with excellent access. A very appealing ‘Gympie Stone’ brick lowset four bedroom home with two bathrooms. Self contained guest room with own bathroom, sitting room and own bathroom. Horse stables, arena and round yard. Fenced into seven safe paddocks. Enjoy summer in lovely rock pool crystal clear swimming holes right at your back door. New solar system installed to assist with reducing electricity costs. An abundance of rainwater and creek water. Suitable for canine breeder also, there are four very spacious kennels. Potential for a Farm Stay or Bed and Breakfast venture.

Price reflects the owners desire to sell quickly at $565,000.

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KENILWORTH – LARGE BRICK HOME – GREAT POSITION IN TOWN

Three spacious bedrooms with a fourth room suitable as a home office or study. Large family bathroom, separate shower and bath. Huge open plan living area. Lovely outdoor entertainment area, complimented by shady undercover garden and rockery. Fenced block of 1019m2 with town water and sewerage connected. Storage container conversion to include a workshop and secure storage space. A very appealing home enjoying a perfect elevated position within easy walking distance to shops, hotel, cafes, boutiques, library, pool, school, hairdresser, post office and supermarket!

Owner keen to sell at $320,000.

$320,000

Kenilworth Realty 7 Elizabeth St. Kenilworth 5446 0164 Mobile 0417 603 451 Fax 5446 0742 kenilworthrealty@bigpond.com or visit www.kenilworthrealty.com.au

AVAILABLE FOR RENT ... DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL PREMISES $285.00 pw – Kenilworth – THREE bedroom family home, centrally located, walk to school and shops. (No Pets) $350.00 pw – Imbil – Large FOUR bedroom family home on five acres. This lowset brick home has two bathrooms and large living

areas and covered front patio. Yandina – Commercial office / shop available for rent. 26.5m2 floor space with waiting room and consult room plus kitchen and toilet facility. Rent is $12,500.00 pa with CPI increase.

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Garden Lovers Paradise – Kenilworth – Price $305,000.00

Located in a quiet rural setting is this neat and tidy property. The land is 809m2 with the rear section fully fenced with established gardens, shade trees and veggie garden – ideal for the Green Thumb. 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. 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 with windows down the full length of the wall. There are timber floors under carpet which could easily be polished. Price: $305,000.00

Room to Improve – Cambroon

This home is looking for a change of ownership. There is room to improve and double your floor space by closing in under the house. This highset home is on two manageable acres. The property is currently tenanted and returning $260.00 pw rent. Other features include: • Three bedrooms. • Open plan kitchen lounge and dining. • Timber floors in living areas. • Covered verandah. • Privacy screen with established trees. • Large concrete area under with laundry and second shower and toilet facilities. • 2 x 5000 gallon rain water tanks. Price: $295,000.00

Price $295,000.00

Two Homes on 10 acres – Cambroon

A great opportunity here to purchase two homes on the one property. Ideally you could live in one and rent the second home out. There is plenty of privacy between the two homes. The property has a spring fed dam and seasonal creek and ample tank water. The main home is of timber construction a rustic charm with country appeal and timber floors and raked ceilings. The second home is of a contemporary design with polished concrete floors, steel beams and metal construction. The main home has two bathrooms, two bedrooms plus a separate two bedroom studio and large outdoor living area leading onto parents retreat + carport and large workshop area. The contemporary home has two bedrooms one bathroom plus large open plan living areas, double car-port and single garage. Both houses have established gardens with shade trees and mature shrubs. Land comprises of 9.8 acres which is fenced into three paddocks, ideal for a pony. This property is a must see for the extended family or investor. An inspection is a must.

Price: $590,000.00