Mary Valley Voice, 22 July 2009 - Vol.23, No.13 by The Mary Valley Voice

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22 July 2009 Vol.23 No. 13

connecting communities

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Features

POMONA Seniors’ week_ ________________ 8

KENILWORTH Army and Police exercise American motorcycle club_ ___ 3 Artists wanted! Street artists___________________ 4 Kenilworth Masters at work Let’s look at the Mary__________ 5 Kenilworth Art Celebrates Tribute to the rural fire brigade__ 6 Then & Now photo competition_ 8-9

MARY VALLEY Front cover story MV State College Mary Valley show_____________ 13 OUR COMMUNITY Belli Hall news Festival of the Walks_ _________ 14 Imbil Belly Dance workshop Kin Kin State School___________ 15 Noosa State High School Noosa fish farm deformities_ __ 16 SC Grant program____________ 17 Silly Bits Letters to the Editor___________ 18

COOROY Butter Factory exhibition_______ 4 PROBUS Public speaking meeting Dinner with the Mayor_________ 7 Birgit Kehr is the author of the front cover photo. Young Declan Cavanagh was the winner of the 7 years and under category at the Brown Water Classic.

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I would like to thank all the people who have submitted beautiful images of the Mary Valley for our Hinterland Odyssey DVD competition. I received many breathtaking views of the Valley and I must say that it was a hard task to make a selection. Please refer to page 19 to see the winning entrants. Outside the competition any people who would like to submit photos of their daily life in the Mary Valley are always welcome. If the size and resolution are of good quality than you have a great chance to be featured at least in the colour pages or on the cover. Just like Bronwyn Rolstone-Wood from Imbil who sent me many beautiful views of her everyday trip to work! (see below left) Laetitia Hoffmann

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been really good and there has been a lot of lessons learnt on both sides.” Sunshine Coast resident, Major Luke Hughes of 9RQR, said the RRF is held as a reserve force under the defence act and can provide defence aid to the civil community or defence force aid to the civil authority. “In this case what we’re doing is providing defence force aid to the civil authority and giving them additional support.” “We have a very good relationship with the local chamber of commerce.” Photo from left: Cpt Andy McCarthy, Shirley Moreland, Chaplain Gary Stone. Women: Carol Miller, Di Donovan, Pat Hampstead, Veronika Spicer More photos on colour page12

Photos and article James Drew

enilworth was overrun on the last weekend of June when the Army Reserves and Queensland Police conducted a large exercise in the area. The exercise was the practical phase of Reserve Response Force (RRF) training which involved vehicle check points, counter terrorism activities, patrols, vital asset protection, and working with the local community. It was conducted from June 25 to 28 and was attended by over 180 army personnel and numerous police, most from the Sunshine Coast. The Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce capitalised on the exercise with fundraisers since the town’s population nearly doubled. Kenilworth residents Barry Ware, Mike Blackhall and Phil Grove kept stray officers happy with a sausage sizzle to raise money for the voluntarily run information centre. Carol Miller, Di Donovan, Pat Hampstead and Veronika Spicer put on a cake stall which also lured in many hungry soldiers with their mouth watering chocolate cookies. Veronika Spicer thought it was wonderful the military and police used Kenilworth as a training area. “I think everybody’s very happy that they’re here and if they buy a cup of coffee and do those bits and pieces it’s wonderful,” Ms Spicer said. Brigadier Peter Jeffrey of 11 Brigade attended the exercise and said the Reserve Response Force is a relatively new capability the Army Reserve offers and is used in support of the civilian police.

American motorcycle club roars into middle of police exercise

rganisers of the Kenilworth Reserve Response Force exercise were caught off guard when the American Motorcycle Club roared unknowingly into the showground headquarters during their social ride. The grounds were open to the public despite the heavy military and police presence but authorities were initially unsure if the Sunshine Coast group was part of the exercise. The local group was on a social ride for Give Me Five for Kids which is a community based appeal that raises money for Children’s Wards and Children’s services at local hospitals. In January six-year-old Jessie Schoder, whose parents are part of the group, died of a Wilm tumor which affects the kidneys and typically occurs in children. They were riding in memory of her and in support of her friend, who has also developed a similar condition. The group was offered a tour of the facility and were able to meet some of the police and military commanders running the exercise. Photo and article James Drew 0432 361 447 • wildtimes@y7mail.com

“It has a background in being a support mechanism in response to counter terrorism (in Australia),” Brig Jeffrey said. “This is outside our traditional war fighting role and so by working through that in an exercise like this shows everyone how it works and what the challenges are in this sort of environment. Inspector Mark Henderson from the Sunshine Coast police was working as the counter terrorism forward commander in the exercise. “The opportunity for both organisations to see the other in their operational positions and operational roll-out has

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KENILWORTH ALL ARTISTS WELCOME!

e are an informal group who enjoy painting together. We meet every Tuesday in Kenilworth at 10.30am and spend the next few hours painting or drawing. These sessions are not for teaching but purely fun and stimulation. We would welcome anyone who would like to join us, the more the merrier. There is nothing to pay, just bring your own gear, we do have easels. Any one can do anything, there are no limitations. The venue is the Arts Council Building behind the Kenilworth Library. If you would like more information please contact Jenette on 5446 0341. Everyone is welcome. Veronika Spicer

Arty eco-coffins celebrate life

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ith the environment high on many people’s agendas, the latest exhibition at the Butter Factory Arts Centre shows how people are making their final decision in life a positive one for the planet. Environmentally-friendly cardboard coffins decorated by local artists are the focus of this unique exhibition opening on 24 July. And it’s not just the environment that benefits from the eco-friendly coffins according to local funeral consultant and celebrant Chris Dunn. Families also benefit from decorating a coffin in celebration of their loved one’s life, loves and achievements. Chris came up with the idea of a coffin exhibition when facing her own mortality after three bouts of cancer. She realised that one of the most confronting parts of a funeral can be the coffin that draws everyone’s attention. The exhibition Sea Change, Tree Change, Coffins Change features a selection of seven coffins, which have been painted in bright colours by seven Sunshine Coast artists, will be on display at the Butter Factory Arts Centre, 10 Maple Street Cooroy from 24 July to 11 August. This project was funded through Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund. The Butter Factory is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10am-4pm. Entry is free. ARTISTS INVOLVED: Larian Sloan (Maleny) • Jan Scullion (Beerwah) • Helen M Downs (Glasshouse Mountains) • De Greer Yindimincarlie (the Blue House Art Gallery, Landsborough) • Eva King (Eudlo) • Bruce Ellem (Clear Mountain formerly Bli Bli) • Victoria Fitzpatrick (Bli Bli)

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Performers coming to a street near you

ecent changes to street performance permits on the Sunshine Coast mean you will soon be enjoying local entertainers from Kenilworth to Currimundi Lake. Applications are now open for the Sunshine Coast Council’s 2009/10 round of street performance permits and new sites have been approved in Kenilworth, Buderim, Caloundra, Kings Beach and Currimundi. Some locations, including Maleny, have been expanded to include entire streets.

Sunshine Coast Council, in consultation with local street artists, conducted a review of street performance on the Coast, and came up with ways to increase vibrant, diverse and affordable entertainment in local communities. New guidelines mean council will now approve group and roving acts, visiting artists, pavement artists and performers who use fire in circus and juggling acts - a move that promises to add an exciting theatrical element to Coast streets. Council has expanded the number of permits from 50 in 2008/09 to 60 this year. These 60 places are covered by council’s public liability policy. Buskers and performers with their own insurance cover can apply for a permit, but all performers operating in the region must hold a current permit issued by council. The permit application fee for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 is $40, and if the artist is under 18 years of age or applying on behalf of a non-profit organisation, it is $20. The new application process, site details and application forms are all available on council’s website www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or by calling 5475 7272.

KENILWORTH KENILWORTH ‘MASTERS AT WORK’ PREVIEW DINNER

raham W Smith will be the demonstrating artist at the “Masters at Work” Exhibition Dinner at the Noosa Springs Resort on July 25. An exhibition of paintings by four master artists will complement this dinner

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Meet and watch the Master Artist at work and view the exhibition by all four of the Master Artists who will be working at the Kenilworth “Masters at work” exhibition in September. The four masters will be in residence at Kenilworth from the 24 to the 27 September. The exhibition will be open from Thursday the 24 September till Friday the 2 October. The other artists working at the September exhibition will be John Wilson, Ross Paterson and Terry Lewitzka. For more information phone Rod Bloomer 5472 3088 or visit www.kenilwortharts.org.au

The master artists are John Wilson (NSW), Ross Patterson (Vic.), Terry Lewitzka (SA) and Graham W Smith (Qld). Each will exhibit a range of work, all of which will be for sale. Wynnum artist, Graham W Smith, should be well known to Australian Artist readers with his first major height page article appearing in 1999 and his work has appeared in the magazine every year since. With an art career spanning 40 years creating over 2000 paintings, Graham has won over 139 first prizes in all mediums including 53 major acquisitive awards including the $5,000 Acquisitive Prize for oils at the Ernest Henry Memorial Art Show at Cloncurry in September 2007. In 2008 he won the $3,000 Open Art Award at Mt Isa with one of his watercolours. In 2000 Government House, Paddington, Qld, commissioned six watercolours for their permanent collection to show future generations how the estate appeared at the start of the new millennium. A fun filled evening with a door prize of an original painting generously donated by Graham W Smith. You could take home a masterpiece! There will also be a raffle of two days for two at Noosa Springs Resort, including full buffet breakfasts, with a pampering package and two rounds of golf on the championship course. Graham W Smith will create a painting during the evening and this will be auctioned at the conclusion of the dinner. Graham will also give an insight into his approach to art. Bookings are essential phone Noosa Springs Resort 5440 3333.

Let’s Look at Our Mary

t’s interesting to see how artists see our Mary River and how they see the various styles, media and colours which they use to depict our river.

In Kenilworth Artspace Gallery, there are delicate water colours of our Mary. Some show the beautiful green scenery of the river in spring and summer while others show the shallows and dryness of times when there has been little rain. One artist depicts the Mary in strong, vibrant oils, making a very positive statement about this important waterway. There are also landscapes showing some of the bridges across the Mary. The tributaries have not been forgotten, with two impressive pastels of a sparkling Little Yabba Creek. Many artists find our river a fascinating subject. However, the Annual Kenilworth Art Exhibition in September has a speciality prize, the “Mary Valley Viewpoint”, which allows artists, in landscape, portrait or animal study to feature any aspect of life in the Mary Valley, not just our beautiful Mary River. Article Shirley Moreland • Photo Birgit Kehr

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KENILWORTH Kenilworth Celebrates!

enilworth Celebrates! Arts festival is getting into the swing of this year’s celebrations from 26 September to 4 October. The Art Workshops are filling fast so if you have an interest in painting please book soon to ensure a spot in a truly outstanding experience. John Wilson’s and Colley Whisson’s workshops are now filled. A rare opportunity is available to attend a two day workshop with Brett A. Jones from Hervey Bay in which he will be sharing his secrets on the subject of freehand drawing. Brett is widely renowned for his exquisite drawing skills in graphite. His recent wins of both the drawing award and member’s award at the Maryborough art show are only his most recent achievements. He has won over four dozen art show awards with his freehand works in graphite in the last few years. Several of these multi-award winning works are available as signed prints including four A2 sized limited edition lithographs which will be a part of the ‘bike art xposed’ display, a popular part of the ‘Kenilworth Celebrates’ week. He has been featured in several magazines including Australian Motorcycle News, Two Wheels and Artists Palette Magazine and is currently in the last stages of an ambitious project to re-standardize playing cards very much aimed at a world market. He will then be cutting a track in his usual passionate and quixotic way into the world of pastels as well as working in his graphite studio on his next chiaroscuro masterpiece.

If you are interested in motorcycle themed art in any medium including 3-D or consider your bike as rolling art and want to share it with the like minded by including it in the ‘bike art xposed’ display, ring Birgit Kehr on 5446 0548 or 0438 177 807 or email her at birgitkehr@yahoo.com.au The ‘Kenilworth Celebrates’ week long art festival is fast becoming a must attend premier event in a truly breathtaking part of the Blackall Range. See you there in September. Photo Birgit Kehr

tribute to the fire brigade

enilworth Rural Fire brigade is a community service and often goes unnoticed in our little town with a population less than 300. The services offered are done by local people who invest their time and knowledge to contribute to the safety of the community. Our Rural Fire Brigade train once a week to prepare for fire prevention, fighting fires and other functions arising in rural areas. The months of winter are traditionally the worst time of the year for fires in the home. Vigilance during this time is important because research data shows that most fires start in the kitchen, preparing dinner and warming up their homes with heaters and fireplaces. The youngest member of our Kenilworth Fire Brigade is Kiri Schulz at seventeen along other members Ross Nisbet, Jacob Andrews, Paul Bentley, Len Stephens and Adrian Hallam. Currently Kiri is getting trained to do burn offs, help with environmental disasters like floods, droughts and other unforeseeable events, deal with emergency evacuations and handle hazardous materials like fuels, foam etc. The Kenilworth Rural Fire Brigade is doing a fantastic job in the overall safe and responsible fire management with our local community and making it an enjoyable and safe place to live. To become a member call the Kenilworth Rural Fire Brigade. Article and photos Birgit Kehr

He will be providing all the material you need to continue your journey in the world of freehand (real) drawing after his two day workshop is over so don’t miss out on this opportunity as the limited places are filling fast. For more details go to our website www.kenilwortharts.org.au or to book your place ring Margaret White on (07)5446 0500 For more information on Brett’s work check out the websites, www.seaofpain.com and www.whiteknucklecards.com or ring him on 41 287682 or 0401 543 327.

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robus Club of Cooroy meets regularly on the first Monday of each month at the RSL Club of Cooroy.

Recent guest speakers have included Dr Ruth Kerr, a local historian in town to celebrate the centenary of the local primary school. The knowledge she shared was most interesting for both long-time residents and for those new to our community. Did you know that the original streets in Cooroy were named after the two main industries in the town? Streets running east-west have mineral names, while those running north-south have timber names. Lesley Turner from Volunteering Sunshine Coast, addressed our group in June explaining how to register as a volunteer and how go about securing volunteers for a particular project. She recalled many positive stories about the pleasure retired people gain from being active in the community. This month, Greg Little from RSL Care, outlined the the various contracts and facilities available to aged citizens as they enter into hostel or nursing home care. All very interesting and informative.

Cooroy Probus have a social outing during the third week of each month. A recent dinner and theatre outing to Oklahoma proved very entertaining, while members are looking forward to a Christmas in July feast at Kingston House in Gympie.

$25 for members of the Cooroy Chamber and $35 for nonmembers this is an event not to miss! Everyone is welcome to attend but prior bookings are essential. ‘Dinner with the Mayor’ is always very popular so make sure you book early to secure your spot. Bookings and payments can be made in person at SPV Accounting at 2 Ponderosa Drive, Cooroy; by contacting Chamber Treasurer, Marie Lally via email on bookings@cooroy. com.au or phone 0439 080 595; or by mailing payment to Cooroy Chamber of Commerce at PO Box 13, Cooroy Q 4563. Payment can be made by credit card, direct deposit, cash or cheque. But be quick as there are only limited spaces available!

ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT PUBLIC SPEAKING?

he next monthly meeting of the Cooroy Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group will be held at 1.30pm on Saturday 1 August 2009 at the Group’s rooms at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. The guest speaker at this meeting is John Dean who brings something unique to us about public speaking. Instead of addressing us for ten to fifteen minutes, and then asking, “are there any questions ?”. His opening words will be, “are there any questions about public speaking?”.

The whole of the time he is with us he will answer our questions about public speaking - all we always wanted Plans are well underway and bags are being packed for to ask but never had the opportunity. He would also like the annual week long trek - this year to Mt Tamborine to receive members questions prior to the meeting day. John is the author of the book and CD entitled Effective NSW during September. Speaking, Here’s How! He also has over 30 years Patsy Fayne membership in Australian Rostrum, of which he is a state Speaker of the Year winner, an accredited Critic, Adjudicator and a T.A.F.E. trained Teacher. In 1965 he cofounded the Australian Institute of Management Speaking Dinner with the Club, which is still going strong.

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he Cooroy Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual “Dinner with the Mayor” event on Tuesday 11 August 2009. For many years now, Mayor Bob Abbot has provided an update to Chamber members and visitors on the state of play in the region. The event has become a highlight of the Cooroy Chamber’s calendar with tickets to the event selling out over the last few years. This year ‘Dinner with the Mayor’ is being held at the Victory Hotel in Cooroy and includes a roast dinner, dessert and glass of wine. The format of the evening commences at 5.30pm with some informal networking around the bar and is followed by the presentation by Mayor Abbot during dinner in a private dining room at 6.00pm. At only

For more information about the group’s activities and facilities call into the rooms which are open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9.30am to 1.00pm or phone on 5442 55570.

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“THEN and NOW” NEW PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD AT KENILWORTH SHOW & RODEO TO MARK 90 YEARS

our old photos and new entries are wanted so dig out those family suitcases, grab your camera and show off your slice of Mary Valley ... THEN and NOW! “Then and Now” is a special category* in the Photography Competition, sponsored by the Kenilworth and District Historical Association Inc. at the 2009 Kenilworth Show and Rodeo on Saturday 19 September and celebrates 90 years since their first show in 1919. Further details and all Kenilworth Show ring and pavillion program pdfs are on the Hall website http://www. kenilworthhall.org.au/Rodeo.htm (the printed programme will be available soon). In keeping with this theme:

Seniors Week in Pomona 15 to 23 August

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omona & District Community House will celebrate Seniors Week and the valuable contribution seniors make to our community whether it’s through volunteering, sharing skills or personal achievements.

Pomona and District Community House will host fun, social gatherings aimed at creating social networks, participation and friendship for all attendees. Wednesday, 19 August 2009 at 9am • Free Social Indoor Bowls morning followed by a scrumptious morning tea. Just show up and bring your smile and flat shoes and join in the fun at Pomona Memorial Hall. Tuition available for new participants. Thursday, 20 August 2009 • Dabble & Paint Workshop starting at 9am to 3pm, based on “Cindy Wider - Paint in Your Pyjamas Workshops” this workshop is for beginners who would like to go on a journey of self discovery and learn to dabble in the art of painting. The workshop will be fun, creative and a chance to develop new skills. Come along in your pyjamas (optional!! Best prize for the craziest PJ’s) and experience timeout for yourself. Bookings are essential as limited places are available, priority to seniors. Cost $15.00 for participants. Bring your own lunch and your enthusiasm. Phone 5485 2427 to register. Friday, 21 August 2009 at 10am • “Share Your Memories”

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THEN (B&W photo) The cemetery in Moy Pocket Road was established by the community in 1907 and six trustees from the community elected at a public meeting. This was a time when there were fewer family names to be found in the district but larger families. When there was the need for a burial the practice was to contact one of the Trustees to assist in the organization of the funeral director, the completion of required reporting forms and to contact the necessary church officials. The trustees were known to all members of the community and were responsible for the preparation of the grave site and care of the cemetery grounds. These men and their families also provided pastoral care for the bereaved. The Council became the trustee for the cemetery in 1958. Continued next page morning tea which will embrace stories from the past to present relating to yourself or your family. The idea is to bring a story, photo, souvenir or items for a special show and tell morning. This informal social gathering will include a lovely morning tea accompanied by light entertainment. People share stories for a variety of reasons - to inform, inspire and share their personal achievements. To RSVP for catering purposes, contact Pomona Community House on 5485 2427. The above events will be held at Pomona Memorial Hall, Reserve Street, Pomona. Community House would like to acknowledge the Department of Communities for sponsoring senior’s week activities.

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NERGETIC classic rock band The Foggs will be the star attraction on stage at the Mary Valley Show Rodeo and Woodchop this year on August 22.

The Sunshine Coast band will liven up the evening after a big day of top rodeo action, woodchopping events and the equestrian line-up in the ring. The annual show marks its 90th anniversary this year and keeps alive a long tradition at the Imbil Showgrounds in the picturesque Mary Valley near Gympie. The maximum points rodeo kicked off at 8am, with the thrilling bull and bronc rides after lunch showing off some of the best competitors from Queensland and New South Wales. At this rodeo you get everything from the junior bull ride and barrel race to bucking broncs. The Mary Valley Show attracts axemen fresh from competition at the Brisbane Ekka, and there is always an array of art and craft entries to admire in the pavilion. Sideshow rides and games, stalls and fireworks are all part of the fun. And the combat game Laser Tag will keep the kids entertained for hours. For show and rodeo information contact secretary Heinke Butt on 5488 6848 or visit www. maryvalleyshow.com

Book now for a special evening at Imbil “Cruisin Calypso”!

Theatre Restaurant presented by the Mary Valley Community Players in conjunction with Mary Valley State College will be on Saturday 5 September. For only $25 per person you get a three course meal and all the laughter you can handle in the multi purpose shed at Mary Valley State College. Tickets are now available from MVSC school office, phone 5488 5330 • RATED M - frequent references to sex, drugs and rock n’roll • Mermaids • Guest appearance by Elvis • Pirates • Major raffle • Bar • Zombies • Geriatric rappers Neil Mahony, Principal Mary Valley State College • Ph. 5488 5333

Our front cover story RECORDS TUMBLE AT TWENTIETH BROWNWATER CLASSIC

fast river and ideal weather conditions combined to make for an exceptionally fast race for the 2009 Brownwater Classic at Pickering Bridge, Moy Pocket. While the field was not as large as some in previous years, there were some excellent designs, constructed on site from black bean pods. The Ross Freiberg Award for Design Excellence went to Walli local Doc Eckley while Gympie’s resident cartoonist Jeff Douwes took second place. The Mark Gillettt Award for the best name was won by a very topical entrant “The Lungfish” built by young Edward Atkins, with Silvi Eckley’s “Wheel of Pod” second. Competition for the coveted Numabulla Cup was fierce with the first three boats surviving the fast-flowing rapids to cross the finish line within milliseconds of each other. Line Honours and the highly prestigious cup (as well as the Veterans trophy) went to Gympie’s Jeanette Gailer, entering the fray for the first time with Harmony Douwes winning the Novice section. Runners-up were Maleny’s Eve Witney (Veterans) and local Tane Schultz (Novice). The boatrace itself was followed by the hotly contested rock-skipping championships. Young Declan Cavanagh (our front cover photo) emerged a clear winner in the 7 years and under section while in the 8-14 years section Caelen Dwyer of Maleny had his first win. Second place went to Harmony Douwes. In the Ladies Rockskipping, young Harmony eclipsed other skippers more than a few years her senior, nudging Jeanette Gailer into second place. The Sid Loweke Memorial Unlucky-Dip Skip saw contestants attempt to skip a selection of almost unskippable rocks chosen at random. The winner was once again Caelen Dwyer giving the young lad a first-ever hat-trick for the rock-skipping events, with Graham Miller a close second. A special award this year went to Kevin Lewis of Maleny who managed to get three skips out of a piece of concrete that the assembled multitude had declared unskippable. The night race was decided to be non-competitive due to partly to a small field of contestants but more than anything, the commodore’s understandable reluctance to intercept and identify winning boats by standing in wastedeep, cold, fast-moving water several hours after sunset. The Brownwater Classic began as a neighbourhood party in 1988 but has since evolved into a light-hearted contest that celebrates our Mary River. One of the highlights this year were several sets of grandchildren taking past for the first time. One, all the way from Melbourne, was heard to marvel at the number of stars in the night sky over Moy Pocket. (The Commodore, Registrar and members of the Moy Pocket Yacht Club would like to thank all those who participated in this year’s event. Furthermore, no lungfish were harmed in the conduct of this, or indeed any, Brownwater Classic). Article Ian Mackay • All photos of the event by Birgit Kehr

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OUR COMMUNITY Belli Hall NEWS

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elli’s last dance on 4 July attracted a crowd of 102 people with many new faces as well as our regular dancers. A great night was had by all. Our next dance is on 8 August. Check our website www. bellihall.com for future dates.

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he streets of Montville will come alive with Don’t forget our meetings are held the second Tuesday music during the three night after a dance at 7.30pm at the Hall and all residents weekends of the of Belli are invited to attend. Festival of the Walks Belli’s next old time dance is on Saturday 8 August. Music from 29 August to the will be by Sunshine Swing featuring Rex Eggmolesse. 13 September. Visitors will wander through the village Come and enjoy a night of old time dancing and, as relaxing, dining and shopping while being serenaded by usual, supper is provided with entry still only $10 for adults, local musicians. $5 for high school students and children free. Learners are Jazz, blues, Latin, classical and folk musicians will play at very welcome. Enquiries phone Margaret 5447 0175 or cafe’s, bars and shopfronts over the six days of weekend check our website www.bellihall.com music thanks to funding from the Montville Chamber of Our next meeting will be 18 August. All residents of Belli are welcome to attend.

Commerce, the Blackall Range Business and Tourism Association who have launched the first ever Montville Music Walk. Local folk band “Epiphony” will kick off the music walk at Chocolate Country on Saturday 29 August from 12 to 2 pm. Their song titled ‘Walk With Me’ was written for the Festival Of Walks’ says singer Kelly Adair. “The Express” will perform at Camphor Cottage on Sunday 30 August from 12 to 3 pm. Ross Hunter and Owen van-Larkins are two incredibly talented musicians who offer their unique mix of Celtic, Folk and Spanish flavoured acoustic guitar. “Shaken & Stirred” will own the Poets Café precinct on Saturday 12 September from 11 to 2 pm. Musos Mark Finter (guitar) and Rod Christensen (sax, flute, trombone and piano) are also members of the popular ‘Chardonnay Sippers’ band. The Edge at the Mayfield Centre will also host several artists including the “Bruce Barnett Jazz Trio” on August 29 and talented singer, guitarist and songwriter Murray Wall on Sunday 13 September from 11 to 2 pm. The Montville Bar and Grill will also offer a great line up* every afternoon from 12 to 4 pm.

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“Strings at Sunset”, features a classical concert at Flame Hill Vineyard, Saturday 5 September 3 to 6 pm and a chance to relax with glass of wine, enjoy breathtaking views and the sublime notes of the Tulipwood String Quartet. *View all events or download walking maps at www. festivalofthewalks.com.au. Any business interested in being part of this newest tourism project can talk to Bob Morrow 5478 6435.

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he Kin Kin Community really knows how to give a helping hand to each other when needed. In the last few months they have been through two floods where the Kin Kin residents lost cattle, pets, farming equipment, crops, personal items and a life but they know how to stick together and get through the trauma. The Kin Kin State School were lucky to have local resident Keith Gilbert from the gardening company “The Plot Thickens” to organise and plan the schools vege garden. Keith lives across the road and thought the school may need a helping hand after the flood ruined the vege garden so he came to the rescue and has volunteered to be the continuity person for the vegetable garden and to work a long side the Kin Kin State School Garden Club. After the first get together Keith was shocked. “Those Kin Kin kids are natural gardeners, I was so very prepared to list and explain today step by step what had to happen and why - so VERY prepared and yet... at 1pm they just grabbed their tools, their forks and their hoes plus their buckets, and simply got rid of the weeds, and fed the soil and identified the strawberries and the good herbs kept them safe, then mulched the lot, and then at 3pm it was all done. Down tools. Hometime. AMAZING! I want them all to work for me on every job I do!!!”said Keith. The long term goal is to supply the community with fruit, vegies and herbs. The short term goal is to supply the school with fruit, vegies and herbs for their cooking and to expand on their gardening skills. Mother of four Anita Poteri Auckland was impressed with the response to her post on the www.inkinkin.net website. “The community website that parents from the school started is a great communicator, I posted up on the website that the school needed help and within a few hours I was inundated with emails from the community who donated equipment, mulch, organic chemical free fertilizer, seedlings, irrigation system and fruit trees. We really live in a great environment for our children and they are learning so many different skills that they wouldn’t get in a big school.” For further information on the Kin Kin State School’s vegie garden visit www.inkinkin.net or the school website http:// kinkinss.eq.edu.au/wcmss/

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Kerri-Anne Chilvers of Soulfiredance Academy is coming to the Uniting Church Community Hall at Imbil on July 28 to conduct a three hour bellydance for absolute beginners workshop, starting at 6.15pm. Kerri-Anne has been teaching bellydance in Gympie since 2001. A psychologist by profession, she has a unique and caring style to her teaching. Kerri-Anne’s aim in this workshop is to teach participants the basic fundamental movements of bellydance which she will then incorporate into a choreography which the women can take home to continue their dance practice after the workshop. Although her preferred style is what she and her dance partner, Melanie Fitzgibbon, have called “Tribal Soul Bellydance”, Kerri-Anne believes the fundamental movements of bellydance that she will be teaching in this workshop are common to all genres of bellydance, whether it be cabaret, folkloric, tribal or others. So it doesn’t matter which style of bellydance you prefer, this workshop will give you a very solid grounding in the core movements and techniques common to all. With many years of experience teaching behind her, KerriAnne is able to cater to women and girls of varying levels of ability and particularly loves working with women with little or no dance background or experience. If you are interested in attending this workshop or would like to know more, please contact Kerri-Anne directly on 0409 078 634 or 5483 9049 Email: info@soulfiredance.com.au

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OUR COMMUNITY More Success for NDSHS Cattle Show Team at Maleny Show

he Noosa District High Cattle Show Team enjoyed a very successful Maleny Show which was surprisingly neither very wet nor cold. One of the highlights for us was winning the Interschool Judging Competition and reclaiming the Perpetual Shannon Trophy held for the last 2 years by Maleny High. Noosa High had 5 speakers in the 11 finalists in the U/18yrs division with Kayla Pienaar (Yr 9) taking 1st place and Melissa Moore (Yr 12) coming 3rd. Earlier in the day the Young Handlers Competition was held with Noosa High Students again very successful. In the Novice U/18yrs division Kayla Pienaar was 1st, John Noble 2nd and Ryan Parkinson 4th. In the Open U/18yrs division, Stacey Breed was 3rd and Katie Brandon 5th. The school Murray Grey stud cattle were presented very professionally by students, and in Class 800 (Cow 24 months and over), a very competitive interbreed class with ten entries, “Noosa High Cleo” (with “Eureka”) was placed 3rd and “RHF Rosegum” (with “Echo”) 4th. The photograph above shows Stacey Breed, Katie Brandon, Lilly Burton, Kayla Pienaar, Melissa Moore, Ryan Parkinson and John Noble with Cattle Steward Janet McKeough.

The Queensland Greens call for reform of chemical regulation after Noosa fish farm deformities

he Queensland Greens have taken up the cause of Gwen Gilson, the fish hatchery owner from the Sunshine Coast who has reported fish kills and deformed fish among her stock, reportedly from chemical spraying at the neighbouring macadamia farm. Gwen breeds native fish fingerlings, including silver perch, yellow belly and bass for release into dams and waterways. Greens spokesperson Libby Connors visited the Sunland Fish Hatchery near Lake Cootharaba north of Noosa recently to discuss the issue with Ms Gilson. Gwen’s fish farm is bordered on three sides by a macadamia farm and has Cooloothin Creek at the bottom of her hill.

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In 2006 there was a total fish kill after spray drift from the macadamia farm and more followed. Gwen’s microscope also showed dying fish larvae, some spinning out of control and others with two heads. Complaints to the Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries found the macadamia farm was using pesticides allowed by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) and the farm’s spray log was in order. After Gwen sought help late last year in the aquaculture magazine International Hatchery, agricultural veterinarian, Matt Landos, came to the farm and carried out tests. He identified three chemicals being used - Carbendazim, a fungicide with suspected hormone disrupting effects, Endosulfan, a highly controversial organochloride insecticide and Methidathione, a highly toxic organosphosphate insecticide also linked to deformities. The Queensland State Government has set up a task force to examine these incidents and the APVMA is reviewing Carbendazim but the probablity of bureaucratic inertia winning the day is very high. Libby Connors wants State and Federal Governments to act more decisively. She is calling for: • updated State legislation to cover insecticides and fungacides used by unlicensed ground sprayers; • the APVMA to establish similar review process to that of the European Union with more independent testing of the effects of chemicals on fish eggs, broodfish and embryos before approval; • the APVMA to test environmentally relevant mixtures and to test for toxicity the whole products used not only the active ingredients; • the APVMA to test chemicals for their endocrine/ hormone disrupting effects; • all chemicals to undergo a compulsory review every three years to maintain registration. MORE RECENTLY IN JUNE THREE-HEADED FISH EMBRYO HAVE BEEN FOUND IN THE HATCHERY . An interim report on the Noosa hatchery could not find a definitive cause but said it was plausible that chemicals were involved. The first incident involved two-headed bass embryos now the hatchery has reported a three-headed mullet embryo, and several with twin heads. Queensland Primary Industries Minister Tim Mulherin says half the embryos also had abnormal cell changes. “Some of the eggs and embryos were retained and placed in formalin, while the seven mullet and other eggs and embryos were thrown out,” he said. “Efforts will now be made to retrieve them, but they may be too degraded for meaningful analysis. “The analysis of the retained samples will be limited because only formalin fixed samples are available.” Article published on ABC website July 10, 2009

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n Wednesday 22 June, a friend and I were riding our bicycles along the Eumundi-Kennilworth Road. Whilst riding along this road we were passed by many dirt trucks towing an additional trailer that was travelling to and from the Sunshine Coast quarry.

huge thank you and congratulations to those at the helm of the Gheerulla Hall for gaining grants so that repairs and renovations can be done to ensure our old hall has a much longer and useful life.

On one occasion, a dirt truck passed me at a high speed across double lines, with my friend ahead of me on a blind corner. Another dirt truck also driving at high speed carrying a full load in the opposite direction.

Wonderful to read of Sims, Pickering and Adams decendents leading the push to keep it alive. Your dedication is greatly appreciated. I sincerely hope newer residents can continue to patronise the hall and follow up with the upkeep of it well inot the future.

The driver of the dirt truck that had just passed me, realised the oncoming truck and slammed on his/her brakes causing the tyres to burn rubber and the trailer to skid across the lane into oncoming traffic. Fortunately the passing truck stopped in time avoiding hitting my friend and the oncoming truck also avoided hitting the sideswiping trailer and remained on the road.

I am grand-daughter of the Moy Pocket Pioneer, Peter Henry Sutton Snr. who was evidently in charge of the halls building in 1907. My other grand-father was J.E. Pearce who with his sons, joined forces with other district farmers to built the hall.

My friend and I were fortunate to not be hit by the trucks or the trailer, but the road condition makes it extremely dangerous for cyclists or other slower vehicles.

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We, of the older generations, who grew up in the area know the need to continue having such a useful building in that community.

I look forward greatly to receiving my Mary Valley Voice to catch up on Gheerulla and Kenilworth doings. I then pass them on to my other Sutton connections. Doris Radecker (nee Sutton)

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LARGE ACREAGE BACKS ONTO BOOLOUMBA CREEK - CAMBROON - 320 ACRES PLUS TWO RESIDENCES • 320 acres with large four bedroom home plus separate two bedroom workers cottage – both air conditioned. • Booloumba creek with electric pump, good bore and several rain water tanks.

• Four sheds, 3-phase power, stables and cattle yards with covered crush. • 10 paddocks, all good fencing, all with troughs and two dams. • Close to state forest for riding and bush walking.

$1,850,000

Homes, stables, cattleyards, sheds and dams!

LEVEL AND READY TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! • One acre of land with elevated level house site capturing the rural views. • Two bedroom livable shed with open plan living. • Power connected and phone to front of this Kenilworth property.

• Post and rail fencing to entrance. • Conveniently located to Mapleton, Kenilworth and Maleny.

1 ACRE - fully fenced

SIX GREAT RENTALS

1) BROOLOO: $270 p/w

• Three bedrooms • Open plan living to the kitchen and lounge • Wood heater, timber ﬂoors, high ceilings and large deck • All on ﬁve acres (pictured) 2) MOY POCKET: $260 p/w 3 brm lowset home. 3) CAMBROON: $250 p/w 3 brm lowset brick home. 4) KENILWORTH: $275 p/w 3-4 brm older style home. 5) KENILWORTH: $290 p/w 3 brm highset, inground pool.

$340,000

6) KENILWORTH: $230 p/w 2 brm timber cottage.

$420,000

RURAL OUTLOOK, EDGE OF TOWN - KENILWORTH

$345,000

• 814m2 block with fully fenced yard • Single lock-up garage/workshop • Air conditioned throughout

Three large bedrooms plus ofﬁce!

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• Three large bedrooms, 4th bedroom/ofﬁce • Separate large family room • Bright eat-in kitchen