Mary Valley Voice Feb 10, 2016 Vol 26 #02

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KENILWORTH ________________________ ZEN MEDITATION

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rabs have more benefits than just being a great feed. A bandage containing crab shells could help wounds heal faster, following a team at Bolton University in the UK developing the hi-tech alchite dressing. They believe it could become a product worth £250million (A$512million) a year. The key ingredient is chitosan, a mineral found in crustacean shells, which kills bacteria and speeds up healing. In ancient China, crabs were smashed open and thrust into wounds to stop them going septic.

New style marathon. A half marathon run in Canada received a surprise last-minute entrant when a dog decided to join in the race. The Bloodhound mingled with runners at the start of the Half Marathon after escaping from her back garden. When the starting gun fired the bloodhound set off with the athletes. And despite her lack of training she came in a strong seventh place. She could have achieved an even better result had she not stopped to sniff at a dead rabbit at the two-mile mark and deserted the track to investigate a stream and play with cows in a nearby field.

Like playing an “air guitar”? British developers have created a ‘virtual’ guitar that lets you make music by strumming thin air. It is made up of a wireless pick with an in-built sensor and a touchpad that replicates the fretboard. The pad detects the pressure of a user’s fingertips while the pick detects movement as you strum. These two elements connect to a smartphone app using Bluetooth, which you can then plug in to any sound system to hear the music you’re creating.

The idea is to remove the barriers that put some people off in the early stages, like sore fingertips or hand cramp.

Any old comic books at home? A 1938 Superman comic book has set a new-world-record (on eBay), by selling for $3.2 million. Or, a 1940 DC Comics Batman #1 CGC 7.5 Grading) has sold for $237,300 at auction. Or, a man bought an abandoned home for $10,000 then found a rare 1938 Superman comic book hidden in a wall during the homes remodel. The comic book fetched $175,000

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veryone is back at school after a very busy and fun holiday. The swimming pool open hours also go back and are Monday to Friday 2pm to 5pm and on weekends and holidays 10am to 4pm.

The $30.00 ten session swim cards are always available. This card can be used any time, consecutive or not. Ongoing until the card is used up. Purchase now and use next season if you want. There is no time limit.

Swimming lessons start Thursday 4 Feb, and there are still places available. Book at the Kiosk during open hours or telephone 5446 0326 for details.

The water temperature is fantastic, the water slide is really getting full use, the adult kids love it as do the little ones. The pool is sparkling clean, thanks to Lester who looks after the maintenance and does a fantastic job. Thanks Lester. To all volunteers again, a big thanks for your help over the holidays and during the rest of the swim season. Also thanks to Carly who manages the kiosk and so many other things.

Volunteers and more committee members are always welcome! Enjoy the rest of the swimming season. We do close around Easter, but weather can change this slightly.

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A PATH TO AWAKENING TO RELATIONSHIP Do you sometimes feel that you are living your life half asleep? The demands of everyday life seem burdensome.

We can miss the delight of what is there in our life right now.

Our “relentlessly spinning mind” clouds our perceptions and judgments creating a dream world that has no reality. The way of Zen offers a practice of meditation and a path to recognising who we really are without judgment. Zen calls this awakening to our essential nature.

This awakening process is lifelong. It starts with becoming aware of the breath. The practice of zazen (meditation) in the Zen tradition cultivates self-awareness , our connectivity with others and all creation. In this era of planetary crisis we have lost our relationship with the earth and we are mesmerised with our technochratic environment. Through a sustained practice we return to “being entirely here and entirely home.”

An uncluttered and unconfined mind opens up to what is ‘this moment’, is alert, responsive and at ease. Life can be experienced as less burdened when the practised mind opens to ever new ways to trust itself. Our disconnected relationship with others and with the planet heals when the relationship with ourselves begins to heal.

Mystical traditions over the centuries have spoken of the oneness of humanity and all creation. The Zen tradition offers a practice that brings us home to this reality without pushing any part of our life away. Both joy and grief can hold together in the oneness of each moment of life.

Zen meditation is practised every Wednesday from 5pm to 6.30pm in Kenilworth. For more information contact Sue Wolter on 0439 130 158 or visit www.sunmountainzen.org.au One day retreat (zenkai) Saturday 5 March in Kenilworth.

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he Queensland Ambulance Committee has asked the Kenilworth First Responders to conduct a CPR and first aid awareness programme on behalf of the Maleny Local Ambulance Committee for Kenilworth and surrounding districts.

The statistics show us that 76% of cardiac arrests occur in the home. Anyone wanting to attend our programme, a gold coin is all that is required.

So come along and avail yourself to our training days.

If you are thinking of getting a few people together let us know.

Please ring Chris Childs 5302 5900 if you want to attend the programme.

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KE NILWORTH ________________________ I

MORE OF MARIE McIVOR’S MEMORIES

n the early 1930’s many people were out of work because of the depression.

The government decided to build the Bruce Highway north of Brisbane to give jobs to people.

The road came through Kenilworth and a lot of people were employed. Most were camped in tents on the Mary River as that was the only water supply for both cooking and bathing. Building the road brought people and money to the community.

Arthur Tanner ran the only shop in Kenilworth. Although small, the store stocked a wide range of items and the business thrived during these years.

On the first Christmas of the road building, Mr Tanner gave each of his customers a glass jug valued at two shillings.

KENILWORTH MUSEUM RE-OPENS IN MARCH

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fter receiving this article I came across a report in the Nambour Chronicle, published on pg 7, 16 Sept. 1932:Road Contract Commenced

Messrs Hicks and Burroughs have commenced their contract on the road between Kenilworth and Cambroon on the North Coast Highway. A large number of men will be employed when the work is in full swing.

In the same article it was announced that Mr A.E. Tanner had disposed of his shop and land to Mr J. Trimble of Kin Kin who intends starting a bakery business.

Mr Tanner is also mentioned in the article as the referee of the soccer match between Kenilworth Township and Kenilworth Lower Schools which resulted in a draw because neither side scored.

What a busy community Kenilworth must have been in the early 1930’s! Two schools with enough students to field a soccer team each.

Marie has brought some beautiful memories of Kenilworth at that time to life with her story of the little glass jug – thankyou for sharing it Marie.

My mother used her jug regularly and eventually passed it on to me in excellent condition – without even one chip.

I was really pleased to have it and it was kept in a china cabinet in Brisbane for around fifty years.

It seems fitting that it is now returned to Kenilworth and has a place in the Kenilworth Museum as part of the Tanner’s Store display.

Marie McIvor (nee Passlow) pictured top.

Pictured below 1930s Road Camp.

Note the Kenilworth Historical Museum will reopen Sunday, 6 March 2016 at 10am when hopefully some of the hot weather may have abated.

Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc.

YOUR OPINION AND SKILLS WANTED BY GHEERULLA HALL COMMITTEE Built by pioneer volunteers, the Gheerulla Hall has served Mary Valley families for decades.

It may be closed and for sale due to the lack of a few new volunteers in 2016.

The retiring Executive now call on you for your feedback and help in determining what to do with this iconic community resource. You are invited to attend a meeting at the hall on Wednesday, 9 March at 7pm for the purpose of saving this valuable community hall.

‘SAVE THE HALL’ COMMUNITY MEETING Wed, 9 March at 7pm

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The hall is in good condition, however yearly insurance costs are in the thousands and therefore it needs funds from either consistent rental or yearly fundraising activities such as the Christmas Cent Auction to continue on. Current custodians are not able to continue with the general mowing nor fundraising duties and call on the community for feedback.

Any enquiries please ‘phone Blair on 5472 3090 or email blair.meldrum@gmail.com

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REPLY LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

refer to the letter to the editor from Adventure Alternatives which appeared in the previous issue #01 MVV 20 JAN, 2016.

The residents of Booloumba Creek Rd state clearly and unequivocally that Adventure Alternatives has not in any way satisfied their concerns and are united in their opposition to the proposed development.

The proposed site is completely inappropriate, sitting on high ground overlooking houses in the small valley where noise echoes considerable distances.

If you live near a school it is at least quiet after 3.30pm, on weekends and school holidays. This operation will run from 6am to 9pm, potentially seven days a week and over school holidays, accommodating over 200 people on site, more than the population of Conondale, feeding them in a 375m2 fabric marquee only 250m from houses.

The developers chose not to mention that every single neighbour on Booloumba Creek Road lodged a submission opposing them. There were 58 submissions against plus a further 55 persons who signed a petition opposing the development.

There were only 11 submissions in favour, none from the local area, eight being form letters prepared by the developers, signed by Woodford businesses with only three letters of support from among their ten neighbours at Woodford.

The Samorowski’s like other educators, already bring children to this area for camping and environmental studies, so there is no real need for this facility, except as a financial gain for the developers at the expense of local residents.

(Using Google Maps) The main massive tent will be located 500 meters from my home, plus two flying foxes located 200 metres from my home.

Presently at 6pm I enjoy the sound of crickets and frogs, but when the huge tent goes up I will hear the sound of 200 teenagers shouting, furniture moving over cement floors and movies up to 9pm. This will provide nothing but uninterrupted noise, five days a week, 44 weeks of the year, with a clause for extension after two years.

The owners themselves will not be living on site, and have not addressed the issue of the road, fire and noise directed to the western side, and they still continue to completely ignore us, even after reading 58 objections.

Comparing this operation to their Woodford business is not a valid response as there are smaller groups being hosted there in buildings, not huge white tents / domes, with no direct neighbours nor national park traffic along the road.

For 20 years I have enjoyed the comradery and honesty of the local community, but now I am personally devastated by the complete lack of respect and communication the developers have shown me and is an example in which I am to be exposed to for the rest of the time I live here, unless this development is rejected by council.

L. Gunton, Bouloumba Creek resident

The development will bring no significant benefits to local businesses as all food would be trucked in from the coast by a bulk food supplier.

KENILWORTH PONY CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

Residents and local horse riders have deep concerns about sharing the already unsafe one lane road with buses, food delivery trucks, CleanAway trucks, water tankers, etc.

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ur club’s first sign on and muster for 2016 was Saturday 16 January with five members signing up and riding. We had a very enjoyable trail ride at Charlie Moreland camping and day-use area (in Imbil State Forest near Kenilworth), beginning the year as we ended it in 2015.

As such, the residents of Booloumba Creek Rd call upon the Sunshine Coast Council to reject this development application.

C. Lee, Bouloumba Creek Road

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would like to take this opportunity to inform the local community and Todd and Christy Samorowski of Alternative Adventures that the residents of Booloumba Creek are not satisfied with their response, with the three of the main concerns not addressed.

I have lived in Booloumba Creek for over 20 years and have endured a lot of stress caused by past neighbours and fire.

In that time the road has gone from being a quiet country road, to a very busy, dangerous narrow road shared with horse riders, tourists, school children, hikers, deer hunters and trail bike riders, (with too many near misses to count).

I too came here with a dream to build a safe and quiet rural lifestyle, and to love and protect the environment of this unique valley. With the increase of activity we are constantly seeing dead wildlife on the road and a reduction of aquatic life in the pristine Booloumba creek.

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Our next muster is on Saturday February 13 at a mystery venue.

For any information, check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/KenilworthPC/ Emails to Kenilworth@pcaq.asn.au or contact our Publicity Officer, Stephen Hinkler on 0417 721 743.

The pony club calendar for 2016 is filling fast. By joining pony club, you have access to club musters where you can enhance your riding skills and horse knowledge. You are also welcome to compete in competitions designed for different skill levels at clubs throughout Queensland.

Our local Zone 6 calendar has clinics, camps, hack days, dressage, combined training, showjumping, jumping equitation, gymkhanas and one day events all planned just for the next few months.

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COMMUNITY ________________________ LETTER TO THE EDITOR FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL – KENILWORTH: A CHEMICAL WEEDKILLER FREE TOWN For you and your readers information, since 1998 our local Sunshine Coast Council has continually been updated on current research into the detrimental health effects of chemical weedkillers, the most recent of 17 November 2015 (CC: to Kenilworth District Chamber of Commerce & Citizens) letting all Council staff know a SAFE STEAM WEED CONTROL has been found. Hope this is implemented quickly!

My letter dated 12 May 2015 highlighted again the dangers of glyphosate usage and the petition to sign ‘Protect Our Health – Stop Monsanto’ with avaaz.org. Part of the petition saying “...until glyphosate can be proven safe, you must ensure people are not exposed to it.”

Letter dated 02 June 2015, a summary from Weston A. Price Journal, Fall 2013 by Dr Stephanie Seneff, PhD. The full article – “Roundup: The ‘Non Toxic’ Chemical That May Be Destroying Our Health” - In this paper I have developed an argument that, contrary to Monsanto’s assurances, glyphosate is not a safe chemical for human exposure. On the contrary glyphosate’s well established effects in biological systems can plausibly explain many of the diseases and conditions we are experiencing today in epidemic form. These include autism, Alzheimer’s, obesity,

Riverside Church Kenilworth Come and join the locals at Riverside Church Kenilworth with this special invitation.

“Herbicides From Hell – The Next Generation. Nature adopted and adapted and fought back with quickly spreading super weeds resistant to glyphosate and the next generation herbicides are horrible.” (2) It is said ‘It takes a village to raise a child’and if the ‘habit’ was changed from reaching for pesticides to control weeds and instead for the vinegar, hot water, hand-pulled or whipper snipped, how fortunate and good it is for our babies, young children, teenagers as well as our elderly and all of us.

Kaye Stuart, Kenilworth

�e amazing God of heaven wants to step into your life in 2016! Riverside Church Kenilworth loves the presence of God and with a special event on Sunday, 14th of February; it will help you discover His love, purpose and power.

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MARY VALLEY _____________________ FUN AND GAMES FOR ALL THE FAMILY

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It’s all good fun... but there’s more! This year, especially for all the kids, there’s an Easter Hat Parade with prizes... and no entry fee either! Just bring your own Easter hat and line up for the parade at 11:30am near the Cheese Rolling area.

Choose any design you like from a simple decorated sun hat to the grandest Easter bonnet you can make and join in our new Kenilworth Cheese Wine & Food Fest’s hilarious hat show!

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All kids love baby animals so don’t miss seeing and talking to the cutest little animals at Old Macdonald’s Animal Farm. This is always a great favourite with children (and adults, too!)

Come and sample the delicious produce of the Mary Valley and browse the food stalls (in the Park), wine stalls (in the Cheese Factory grounds) and see the cooking demos. Music from RubaTuba. Enjoy a big day out at Kenilworth’s Cheese Wine and Food Fest this 26 March, 2016. www.kenilworthfoodfest.org.au

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MARY VALLEY ______________________ FINALISTS FOR SUNSHINE COAST INSPIRING WOMEN AWARDS

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he unsung heroines of the Sunshine Coast community will receive the recognition they deserve thanks to local MP Fiona Simpson and a host of local companies who are seeking to honour the many local women who make a difference in the lives of others.

Award Patron Fiona Simpson MP recently met with the finalists of the inaugural Sunshine Coast Inspiring Women Awards and local companies who have sponsored the awards.

Ms Simpson said there had been a fantastic response to the Sunshine Coast Inspiring Women Awards, with a host of great applications received for the four categories.

The 2016 finalists are: Community Leadership Award – sponsored by Think Money: Angela Miles, Berenice Pembleton, Carmel Crouch, Kaitlyn Akers, Kay Maclean, Maya Gurry, Rachel Witton, Rebecca Grisman, Ros Freemantle.

Community Volunteer Award – sponsored by White’s IGA: Anita Verwayen, Esme Robson, Lyn Colley, Lenore Meldrum (pictured above left with Maya Gurry), Lisa Daldy, Lorraine Buhk OAM, Margaret Robertson, Monica Elliott, Susan Stanley (Group photo).

Young Leader Award – sponsored by Suncoast Christian College: Brigette Seymour, Keely Hughes, Krissah-Lee Lonsdale.

Carer Award – sponsored by Sundale: Bertha Jansen, Madonna Wakefield, Helen Irvine.

Ms Simpson congratulated the finalists on their achievement and presented them with a certificate and complimentary ticket to a Gala Presentation Dinner on Friday 26 February at 6.30pm at Lake Kawana Community Centre where the winners of each category will be announced in the lead up to International Women’s Day. “I look forward to sharing the inspirational stories of special Sunshine Coast women – whether well-known in the community or unsung heroines, many have overcome adversity and are dedicated to investing into others and strengthening our local community,” Ms Simpson said.

Ms Simpson thanked the local business and not-for-profit community for coming together to sponsor and promote these awards.

“My special thanks to Award Sponsors Inspire Connecting Communities Inc, Volunteering Sunshine Coast, Think Money, White’s IGA, Suncoast Christian College, Sundale, 92.7 Mix FM and Profile Magazine for their support in the organisation, judging and promotion of the awards,” Ms Simpson said.

Event co-ordinator Sue Frost of Inspire Connecting Communities has been delighted with the response to the awards.

“Tickets have been selling fast already and we’ve already had to move to a bigger venue and move the date forward to accommodate bookings for the event,” Ms Frost said. To book your Gala Dinner ticket please call Sue Frost on 0427 375 727.

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COMMUNITY ________________________ AS AUSSIE AS ALAN BEAUSANG

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lan Beausang was recently nominated for the Sunshine Coast Australia Day awards in the Senior Citizens category and although he did not win it, we honour his service over the years as he has been involved in many organisations in the Kenilworth area.

While Alan lived in Conondale he was a volunteer for the Picnic Race Committee, manning the gate at the local mini rodeo as well as many other events.

Alan was also involved in the Kenilworth Cricket Club, running the canteen each week for the local cricket matches and he was also Treasurer.

In 1982 Alan joined the Kenilworth Bowls Club where as per usual he stepped up to help in any way he could. His efforts were recognised in 2004 when he was made Life Member of the club. During this time he also managed to make time to play bowls in many events.

Alan (pictured left at the club’s 50th in 2012) is now almost 85 years of age and has just completed his 20th year as Treasurer for Kenilworth Bowls Club. This is a huge achievement as Alan doesn’t believe in using computers – everything is done by hand and he can account for every cent that goes in and out of the club. He even does the club’s BAS by hand – and as most of you would realise this is not an easy task for a busy club!

Unfortunately due to a number of factors Alan is now looking to retire as Treasurer and it will be very hard to have someone fill his shoes.

Alan is a quiet achiever and just goes along doing his job with out any fuss.

Submitted by Veronica Ferriday

IS CAPTIVE BREEDING FOR THE PET TRADE REALLY ”RESPONSIBLE AVICULTURE”?

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ach year all over the world millions of exotic birds are captured from the wild or bred in captivity for commercial profit or human amusement, only to languish in conditions that fail to meet these animals’ instinctive behavioural and physical needs. As a result, many birds lead miserable lives.

According to the Brisbane Times 2 December 2015, the Wacol RSPCA has been inundated with nearly 350 “pet” birds in the last six months.

The relentless backyard breeding of parrots in South East Queensland contributes to these statistics of unwanted and traumatised birds which require a great deal of time with specialised care and good homes.

As long as there are parrots in refuges that need homes it seems irresponsible to have such long-lived animals being bred for a market which is oversupplied. The onus should be on us to address issues of welfare more honestly and openly.

Even if this requires a radical change in thinking and acting.

Perhaps the only responsible aviculturists are those dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of “unwanted” birds. We could be supporting these people far more than we do at present.

For ‘Hinterland Birdlife’ from article by Gina Kornblitch, WPT Member, The Netherlands, PsittaScene, Vol. 18, No 2.

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OUR POLITICS ______________________ CR GREG ROGERSON

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DIVISION 10 – SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL

ell nominations are now officially closed for the Kenilworth ‘Designer Dunny’ competition and the response has been astonishing with entries coming in from all over Australia!

Whilst I am yet to see any of the entries, I’ve been reliably informed that they are of an outstanding quality and calibre. Joining me on the judging panel for this competition will be well respected local architect John Mainwaring, Qld Art Gallery Curator Lynne Seear, world renowned sculptor Greg Johns and former Kenilworth Arts Council President of 15 years Shirley Moreland.

We’ll sit down together from 3 to 5 February, 2016 and start the difficult but enjoyable task of finding the winning Designer Dunny for Kenilworth! We’ll be looking for something very special – a design that captures Kenilworth’s passion and culture for the arts and creates a genuine point of difference for the town.

This is something I am working hard to achieve in my role as Division 10 Councillor – helping the towns within my Division to find that special something that creates a point of difference and bringing it to life. Watch this space for more exciting news on the Kenilworth ‘Designer Dunny’ competition over the coming weeks as we move towards announcing our winner in March!

Festival foresight – I’m very pleased to report that I’ve managed to secure financial support for this year’s Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Festival on March 26. I’d like to thank Simon Ambrose from ‘Visit Sunshine Coast’ (formerly ‘Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd’) and his team for having the foresight to recognise the importance and value that this great event provides to Kenilworth and surrounding communities and support it accordingly.

Happy Birthday Beryl! – I’d like to wish Kenilworth stalwart Beryl Laffey a very Happy 90th Birthday! Beryl is a very active and well respected member of the Kenilworth community, who has given immensely to her community over many many decades.

Beryl, I hope you enjoy a wonderful day and many happy returns.

Transport Survey – By now most residents of Kenilworth and surrounds would have received a transport survey that I initiated in order to establish the accurate need of residents, now and into the future.

The reason behind the survey was simply due to the extremely unfortunate situation that arose shortly after Council withdrew the Flexilink service due to poor patronage, that being – the Kenilworth Medical Centre giving notice that they were also closing down.

Whilst it was bad enough having the Flexilink service pulled, I felt Council had an obligation, especially to the elderly section of the Mary Valley community who are without transport, to at least be able to visit a doctor.

Your response to this survey will be greatly appreciated.

Landholder Environment Grants provide funding for projects that protect and enhance our local environment. They’re open to private rural landholders and the project must occur on privately owned rural land within the Sunshine Coast Local Government area. Priority is given to projects with high ecological values and that have good landowner contribution.

If you’d like to know more about this fantastic programme or to apply for a grant, visit council’s website for further details and contacts.

Stop me and say G’day! My role as one of your local government representatives / councillors is to listen intently to my constituents.

So if you see me out and about, please feel free to say hello and put forward your concerns and problems or conversely, give me and council some accolades, if we deserve them.

Whichever way, I will only be too pleased to converse with you!

See you in the Valley soon, MOBILE 0413 012 398 Rogo.

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Applications close 14 February.

Get an early bird discount Get a 5% early bird discount by paying your rates by 19 February.

With 24/7 access, payment through MyCouncil on Council’s website is the most convenient way to pay. A range of other payment options are listed on your rates notice. Ratepayers can also register online to receive future rate notices by email.

Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2016 Nation-wide entries are now being sought for the prestigious Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2016. The Art Prize now offers a major prize of $25,000.

Details on Council’s gallery website.

Apply for a grant Two of Council’s grants programs are now open and not-for-prot community groups are invited to apply. Major Grants of up to $30,000 and Environment Levy Grants of up to $5000 are available. Visit Council’s website for program guidelines and how to apply.

Conservation Open Day Find out how you can conserve and restore our natural environment at the free Community Nature Conservation Program Open Day, 9am-1pm Sunday 28 February at Maroochy Bushland Botanical Gardens. The family-friendly event features, live music, a free sausage sizzle and lots for the kids.

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OUR P OLITICS ______________________ CR JULIE WALKER DIVISION 8 GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL 0437 543 035 – 07 5483 2887

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thought I would take this opportunity to introduce myself to the new residents of the Mary Valley and also those of you whom I have not met yet.

My name is Julie Walker and I have been a Shire Councillor for 21 years thus far.

My great grandfather James Pearce settled on a property at Oakey Creek Road at Gheerulla where my grandfather, Jack Pearce, grew up and learnt to farm and also to drive bullock teams.

My grandfather settled on a property at Walli Creek where he and my grandmother, Mabel, raised their family.

My mother, Jean (Moon from Obi Obi Creek) and my father, Stan, ran the dairy and beef property in Walli Creek for a number of years.

For a short four year break we moved to Watson Road in Southside Gympie where my father worked in the timber industry. We moved back to the farm at Walli in 1968, and my parents continued to run the dairy and beef property for many years.

In 1977 I married Gary Walker, a young farmer from Amamoor, where his parents grew beans and other small crops on a farm at the end of Red Gully Road.

Gary and I settled into a little workers cottage home on a farm on Barsby Road at Imbil where he helped his brother Jeff grow pineapples.

We raised four wonderful children, Kelli-Anne, Corey, Darren and Leanne. The children all started their school years at Kandanga State School and then went through to Imbil for their secondary education and finished with their senior years at Gympie High and James Nash.

After the children went off to school I decided that I needed a little more out of life so I studied real estate and started working as a salesperson with Ward and Francis in Gympie.

I then went to work for Greg Blackmore in Cooroy specialising and selling real estate throughout the Mary Valley and beyond.

I needed to do more with my life so I opened my own office,

Mary Valley Real Estate, in Imbil, and worked there with Gary as my property manager for many years.

Wanting even more out of life I began considering what I could do for the community, and it seemed that council life was calling me.

I ran for, and was successful, in gaining a seat on the then Widgee Shire Council.

State Government made the decision to reduce the number of councils and amalgamated Widgee and Gympie City in 1993 to form Cooloola Shire Council, where I spent the next 11 years.

In that time I decided to sell my real estate business, as council work was my real passion and I couldn’t give 100% to both, so something had to go.

Whilst waiting for the buyer of my business to gain his Real Estate Agents licence I worked for him (for a period of three years) and, studied and then gained my Diploma of Interior Design, as this is also a passion of mine.

In 2008 the State Government announced that there would be further amalgamations and Gympie Regional Council was formed.

As there were no divisions in the newly formed council there were 43 candidates and my name was drawn at number 40 on the ballot paper.

When the results came in, I had retained my seat by being voted in fourth on the newly formed Gympie Council.

In the 2012 elections the State decided to reintroduce divisions and Division 8 was developed.

Division 8 runs from Fitzpatrick Road, Jones Hill in the north, to the top of The Gap, Brooloo in the south, the back of Imbil, Kandanga and Amamoor to the west and out to Federal in the south to Kybong in the north along Six Mile Creek as the boundary on the eastern side of the division.

Divisional boundaries are allocated using the number of electors in each area, Division 8 having almost 4000 electors.

I have been involved in many community groups including, Imbil Rural Watch, Kandanga School P & C, Lake Borumba Fish Stocking Group, Mary Valley Show Society, Mary River Festival, CWA, Mary Valley Blue Light Disco group, Mary Valley Heritage Rail, Imbil First Response group, to name a few.

I have seen so many changes in my time on council and I continue to love my role as Shire Councillor and will be looking to retain my seat in the 19 March 2016 Local Government elections and thank the Mary Valley people for your support and inspiration.

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Julie Walker’s promise.

“Working hard for the residents of Division 8 is my one promise to you all.

My 21 years as a Councillor for the Shires of Widgee, Cooloola and now the Gympie Region have been a wonderful journey for me and I have seen many changes, most for the better.

I am again asking for your support on Saturday 19th March when the Local Government elections come around because I am here for the people of this region.

I am looking forward to the next four years, working for you, as your representative on Gympie Council.”

WRITTEN AND AUTHORISED BY JULIE WALKER (CANDIDATE FOR GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL)

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OUR COMMUNITY ___________________ KENILWORTH VILLAGE UNITS REPORT 2016

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t the AGM of the Kenilworth Village Units Association in January 2016, with the following people elected to the Management Committee for 2016:Jen Franzi (President), Robyn Pfeiffer (Vice President), Shirley Moreland (Secretary), Blair Meldrum (Treasurer), Ruth Dearden, Kev Franzi and Suki Perel.

Jen Franzi, as Vice President, presented her report for 2015.

A shortened version is as follows.

“The past year has been a mixture of emotions – frustration, sadness and satisfaction – for our Committee members.

Despite members attending meetings with the Department of Housing, Executive members (particularly the Treasurer) spending hours and hours reading and completing mountains of paperwork, Kenilworth Village Units Assn failed to qualify for registration with the National Regulatory System for Community Housing, a Commonwealth-wide programme.

This meant no further government funding, the possible takeover by an outside registered organisation, a hand-over to the government or repaying our “debt” (accumulated from previous government funding) to the Department of Housing in order to retain control over the units.

After much soul searching, it was decided to try to meet our contingent liability to the Department of Housing but still retain enough of our funds to run the units complex. It was a very serious and worrying time.

Then there was a glimmer of hope when our Member for Nicklin, Peter Wellington, advised that the State Government planned to build an Ambulance Station in Kenilworth if suitable land was available.

The Committee suggested the sale of a parcel of vacant KVU land, with the money from the sale to pay off the debt in order to keep control of the KVU in local hands.

Qld Ambulance Service agreed to purchase the land.

A contract was drawn up and further negotiations are in hand with the Department of Housing for the repayment of funds.

Back in 2014, the construction of a common room for use of residents was planned but has remained “in limbo” pending the outcome of NRSCH registration. Hopefully, the building of the common room might still go ahead in the future.

Currently, there is a waiting list of four names. All necessary maintenance of the buildings and grounds is carried out by our regular tradespeople and we thank them for their excellent service.

The Committee appreciated very much the assistance given by Cr Greg Rogerson and by MP Peter Wellington, in our battles with the bureaucracy.

We also thank Bob Cartwright for his help and advice on associated legal matters.

Our Committee consists of volunteers who willingly give of their time and expertise to maintain KVU as a well run complex.

The Executive members are to be commended for the long hours spent in overcoming the many problems of this past year.

We also thank our Past President, Clem Hassall, a long time member of the Committee, for his valued contribution.

The Kenilworth Village Units is a wonderful community asset Kenilworth can be proud of, built on the ideal of past townsfolk for the benefit of its elderly residents.“ Shirley Moreland, Secretary Kenilworth Village Units

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MVI MEETING 4TH THURSDAY

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he next MVI meeting will be at 5.30pm, 25 February 2016 at the Kandanga Info Centre.

All welcome. Enquiries 0488 969 408

IDENTITY FRAUD PREVENTION TALK AT COOROY

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n this digital age fraud is becoming a frequent problem.

Detective Sergeant David Dunn of the Fraud Prevention Unit, Queensland Police Service will give a talk “Identity Fraud Prevention” at Cooroy Library on Maple Street.

The seminar is to be held by Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group on Saturday, 27 February from 9.30am to 11.30am. Morning tea will be included.

Bookings are essential, please telephone 5442 5570 or email info@genealogy-noosa.org.au To find out more about the group’s activities and Research Room opening hours visit our website: www.genealogy-noosa.org.au Ros Higginson Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group Inc.

THE KENILWORTH DESIGNER DUNNIES COME TO TOWN!

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oon the waiting will be over! Soon all will be revealed!

The Designer Dunny finalists will be in town!

The closing date for the entries into Kenilworth’s Designer Dunny Competition, sponsored by the Sunshine Coast Council, for an “arty farty” dunny for Isaac Moore Park was 29 January.

Entries have come in from many parts of Australia, such was the interest generated in this creative approach to solving a practical problem.

The judging panel has met for three days, pouring over the entries, discussing all the aspects of the design brief to come up with ten entries for the community to view, comment on and tell the panel what they would choose.

The judging panel then considers the community feedback, ready for the final decision.

The short listed entries will be on display at Kenilworth Hotel from 10 to 24 February for public viewing and comment.

It is most important that the community is involved in the judging process as this art work/facility must be something that the community wants and likes.

It’s no good putting up a structure that will have people saying, “We hate it!”

Kenilworth attracts many tourists to the variety of events put on during the year.

Tourists love the camping facilities and the ambience of the town. Tourism is a key industry for our town.

The Designer Dunny will be a drawcard to add to that tourism input to put us “on the map”. Well, we are already “on the map” but the Designer Dunny should spell out KENILWORTH in bold capitals!

So, Kenilworth community, visit Kenilworth Hotel Wednesday 10 February to Wednesday 24 February to view the entries and have your say! Your opinion counts.

Shirley Moreland February 10, 2016

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OUR COMMUNITY LIBRARIES _____ KENILWORTH LIBRARY 5475 8989 Event: Storytime WHEN: Every Thursday, 10:15am-10.45am DESCRIPTION: Storytelling sessions for babies, toddlers, the under fives and parents occur regularly at every library across the Sunshine Coast and are free. Stories, rhymes and songs to encourage language and listening skills, promote attention and curiosity. Many of our libraries offer a craft session or colour in sheet after story time for you and your child to get creative.

Venue: Kenilworth State Community College, Playgroup Room, 3717 Maleny-Kenilworth Road, Kenilworth.

COST: Free. No bookings required.

Event: Essential Oils WHEN: February 12, 10:30am-noon DESCRIPTION: Discover a range of essential oils and their uses.

Join Rachel Graham from DoTerra for a deeper insight into how scents can have a positive effect on both your mental and emotional health. Gain a better understanding of the science behind essential oils. Learn about the history and benefits of this popular form of therapy. Create your own essential oil mood rollerball to take home.

COST: Free. Bookings essential.

Event: Mind Over Matter WHEN: March 18, 10:30am-noon DESCRIPTION: Explore the hurdles of procrastination and motivation. Join Hypnotherapist Michael Grassel for an interactive brain development session. Fight off self-sabotage, negative thought patterns and fear of failure. Discover how you can change bad habits. Learn some simple exercises that help build self-image and sense of adventure to create personal change. When you change your mind, you change your life.

COST: Free. Bookings essential.

NAMBOUR LIBRARY 5475 8989 Event: Computer Help WHEN: Every Monday, 9am-12.30pm DESCRIPTION: Having problems using your PC or laptop? Unsure of how to get the best out of the programs you are running? A volunteer will be available to work with you one-on-one to assist you. If possible please bring your own device. Sessions are limited to 45 minutes. Beginners welcome. Contact staff to book.

COST: Free. Bookings essential.

Event: Storytime WHEN: Every Wednesday, 9:30am-10am DESCRIPTION: Storytelling sessions for babies, toddlers, the under fives and parents occur regularly at every library across the Sunshine Coast and are free.

Stories, rhymes and songs to encourage language and listening skills, promote attention and curiosity. Many of our libraries offer a craft session or colour in sheet after story time for you and your child to get creative.

COST: Free. No bookings required.

Event: Rhyme Time WHEN: Every Tuesday, 9:30am-10am DESCRIPTION: Songs, rhymes and finger plays to promote early literacy and build vocabulary for infants up to two years. Rhyme time does not run on public holidays or during school holidays.

COST: Free. No bookings required.

Event: Growing With Your iPad WHEN: February 11, 9am-10.30am DESCRIPTION: Discover new skills for customising and interacting with your iPad. Learn how to navigate and search the internet using Safari, customise display settings, use multi-touch gestures

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and the virtual keyboard and so much more. BYO Apple iPad and Apple ID. Basic iPad skills required.

COST: Free. Bookings essential.

Event: Beyond Colouring-in WHEN: February 16, 10am-11.30am DESCRIPTION: Create your own works of art and pages to colour. Join local artist and the creator of Beyond Colouring In, Denise Lamby for a hands-on, inspirational experience. From individuals who believe they are not creative right through to the accomplished artist, this workshop is for you. Each participant will walk away with a series of designs they have created and a partially completed drawing project to finish at home. Be warned - it is addictive.

COST: Free. Bookings essential.

Event: Paleo Lifestyle WHEN: February 17, 10am-11.30am DESCRIPTION: Learn about an evolutionary way of life designed to feed the body’s key health and nutrition requirements. Join Aimee Clark and Clint Bauer from Primal Influence Sunshine Coast to discover the popular world of Paleo. Unearth a less stressful, less harmful way of life. Find more functional and enjoyable ways to exercise.

COST: Free. Bookings essential.

Event: Apps on the iPad WHEN: February 18, 9am-10.30am DESCRIPTION: Discover the built-in apps on your iPad and find out how to download, customise and organise apps on your iPad. BYO Apple iPad, Apple ID and password. Basic iPad skills required.

COST: Free. Bookings essential.

Event: Basic WordPress WHEN: February 20, 10am-11.30am DESCRIPTION: Are you interested in creating your own website?

Join local web designer Geoff Powell for tips on how to get started. Learn the basics of setting up your own WordPress website. Find out how to install themes and plugins and what it takes to customise a website. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop to gain hands-on experience.

COST: Free. Bookings essential.

Event: Local Food Revolution WHEN: February 23, 10am-11.30am DESCRIPTION: Take a harvest tour of the Sunshine Coast. Join university lecturer and owner of Good Harvest Organics, Mick Dan, to discover the benefits of eating locally sourced produce.

Learn how you can ensure your dollar stays in our community.

COST: Free. Bookings essential.

Event: Catch Your Breath WHEN: February 24, 10am-11.30am DESCRIPTION: Did you know that the way you breathe can actually have an impact on your whole life? Join Bodhi and Kat from Breathe Project to discover why your breath is more important than food or water for maximum health. Learn an effective method for relieving anxiety and how a breathing practice now being rolled out as part of Australian school curriculums. COST: Free. Bookings essential.

Event: Craft Lovers WHEN: February 25, 9am-noon DESCRIPTION: Join like-minded craft lovers on the last Thursday of each month at Nambour Library. Bring along your knitting, crochet, needlecraft or any other craftwork and share in good company over a cuppa in the library.

COST: Free. No bookings required.

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OBI OBI – FOUR ACRES – VACANT LAND

• Very appealing block tucked away offering a unique peaceful lifestyle.

• Situated in popular Obi Obi 8kms from Mapleton.

• Level building sites to choose from.

$220,000

• Lovely creek passing through.

• End of a quiet country laneway with good access.

KENILWORTH – FIVE ACRES – VACANT LAND

$180,000

Bush block with excellent views to Kenilworth Bluff. • Last block at the end of a quiet no-through road. • Power and phone available. • Good access.

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MASSIVE PRICE REDUCTION – ‘OAKVIEW’ – 26 ACRES

• Beautiful property situated at the end of a no-through road with direct access into the State Forestry. • Tastefully renovated traditional large timber Queenslander home.

• Wide wrap-around verandahs. • Ample shed space. • Cattle yards and horse yard complete with shelter. • Excellent fencing. • Creek frontage and bore pump.

• Cleared land, good quality soil and excellent pastures.

$598,000

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

North facing block with Stunning Views – Kenilworth

Price $142,000.00

Country Town and Country School in Conondale

Older style Queenslander home in great location – Primary School across the road plus bus-stop for high school students.

Public swimming pool, local general store and Maleny shopping center only 15 minutes up the range.

This property comes with two zonings – Rural Residential and Local Center Zone. Ideally you could run a home based business on the property – how about a market garden utilizing the land?

The property is located in the main street of Conondale with good exposure to the tourist route.

Price $340,000.00

Private Lifestyle property – Cambroon – Price $630,000.00

This is what you could call “Escaping to the Country” – your own private 114 acres with the National Park on your side boundary. There is a good section of cleared land around the house and studio and down to the creek flats where there is approximately 20 fenced acres – ideally suitable for stock and horses.

The house yard is very large and has been fenced with dog-proof fencing.

This is a unique property which lends itself to being suitable for permaculture.

There are two dwellings: 1.The main house has two bedrooms plus a bedsit area which can be used as an office. Polished concrete floors throughout the house, insulation to walls and ceilings, air conditioning to master bedroom and a wood heater centrally located in the main living areas. This house is modern, different and very inviting, with large windows and doors that open out onto the large deck and take in that fantastic rural landscape.

2. The studio is a single apartment which is fully self-contained and also features a private balcony looking down to the creek and bush landscape.

The creek is seasonal with some water-holes which meander through the front section of the property. You can enjoy your own private bush walks or simply just sit on the decks and relax. Water supply to the property is by way of tank water and also a bore which pumps up to a header tank and gravity feeds down to the house and yards. There is a large garage on site which will accommodate four cars. Inspections are invited.

Do you have an investment property that needs renting? We currently have no properties available for rent. Please contact our office as we would like to hear from you. Call 5446 0164.

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If you are looking to build a new home one that you can make your mark on – then take a look at this vacant parcel of land. Lot 11 is positioned at the top of Kenilworth Grange Estate.

The block is level with North facing views of the local countryside.

A generous size – 802m2 with power, water and sewage. Kenilworth is a lovely country town – ideal for retirees, families or for your future investment.

This property is within walking distance to all of our town facilities and local primary school. If you work on the coast it is only a scenic 40 minute drive through the range. No hustle and bustle!