2018 Mary Valley Voice June 6 Vol 28 #06

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Mary Valley Voice

6 JUNE 2018 Vol. 28 #06

connecting communities

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Tantalising High Tea 1pm

Sunday 15 July 2018 French theme to celebrate Bastille Day. Book your table now ” 5446 0155 or 5446 0593 $40 per person. Limited to 150 tickets.

Live entertainment ” Multi-draw raffles Chick in the Sticks 2018 sashed!

High Tea served 2pm ” Auction afterwards At Yabbaloumba Retreat, Booloumba Creek Road via Kenilworth-Maleny Road, Mary Valley

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EIGHTH ANNUAL HIGH TEA – 15 JULY 2018

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verything French will be the theme of the eighth Chicks in the Sticks high tea on Sunday, 15 July at Yabbaloumba Retreat near Kenilworth.

The theme marks Bastille Day, the French National Day, when the Bastille was stormed on 14 July, a turning point in the French Revolution. And while we won’t be overthrowing the monarchy as happened in 1789 we will be partying in our best finery all for a good cause.

With the much appreciated, support of businesses and individuals, we have raised more than $50,000 for breast cancer research.

The day is run by five volunteers with the generous support of Lloyd and Barb Campbell who provide us with their stunning venue “The Shed”.

The fun starts at 1pm with the doors opening and everyone having a chance to sip on a complimentary glass of bubbles while they mingle with other guests.

• An unforgettable high tea will be provided by award-winning Jimmy Wilson the owner of Jimmy’s Catering Eats. Jimmy catered for us last year and we heard nothing but praise. ”Thanks to our generous sponsors, volunteers & Chicks supporters WE INVITE YOU TO THE EIGHTH ANNUAL • You are urged to let your French flair flow on the day and join in our multi-draw Y Y raffles, auction, fun and Y games and our surprise live entertainment.

Tantalising High Tea 1pm Details of the live Sunday 15 July 2018 entertainment are being kept under wraps.

To learn the secret join us on Sunday, 15 July.

For tickets, which are $40 and limited to 150, please call Kelli on 5446 0155 or 5446 0593 .

French theme to celebrate Bastille Day. Book your table now ” 5446 0155 or 5446 0593 $40 per person. Limited to 150 tickets.

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High Tea served 2pm ” Auction afterwards

COMMUNITY GROUPS FORUM – 20 JUNE

arty Hunt MP State Member for Nicklin is inviting representatives from community groups in his electorate to a Community Group Forum where guest speakers will present on topics of interest to the not for profit sector.

The Nicklin Community Groups Forum is to be held from 10.00am – noon on Wednesday 20 June at the Nambour PCYC, attendance is free and there will be light refreshments following.

“We all know community organisations and the individuals who volunteer their time to run them are the lifeblood of our communities. We have hundreds of these incredible groups in the Nicklin Electorate and it has been a pleasure for me to get around see the great work that they do” said Mr Hunt pictured above.

“I am being approached regularly by community groups wanting more information about what resources are available to them, what grant programs are available to them etc. and having worked in the NFP space myself for the past 18 years I am familiar with many opportunities and resources available to groups and thought it would be worthwhile to guest speakers to the electorate to share information with our community groups.”

The forum will feature informative presentations from the Sunshine Coast Council’s Community Grants team and the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund team.

These presentations will cover the application process for grants and funding, eligibility criteria, and how to improve your group’s chances of securing funding.

There will also be a presentation from the National Retail Association about the upcoming Container Deposit Scheme and how this can open up new sources of fundraising for the NFP sector. There will also be information about the pending ban on one use plastic bags.

“I will be sharing information about my own grants program – the ‘Nicklin Heroes’ program as well as the continuation of the ‘Nicklin Community Awards’ and other services my office can assist groups with.

“I would encourage community groups send at least one representative to the forum to join our discussion.

Please RSVP by 15 June, by contacting my office by email at nicklin@parliament.qld.gov.au or by phone at (07) 5406 4100. I look forward to seeing as many there as possible” Mr Hunt said.

At Yabbaloumba Retreat, Booloumba Creek Road via Kenilworth-Maleny Road, Mary Valley

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nother positive step in this process is the Mental Health First Aid course to be held on Tuesday 12 June and Wednesday 13 June in Kenilworth at The Research Room, Kenilworth Historical Museum, 9 Alexandra Street, 9am to 4pm.

Susie Hopkins and Donna Williams have arranged for this two days of educational and training. It will be presented by Bernie Waterhouse, a very experienced and qualified instructor.

• Course topics cover: identifying developing mental health problems, depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance abuse and related problems, as well as suicide and other mental health crisis situations. Participants receive a copy of the standard MHFA manual. There is no cost to attend. (www.mhfa.com.au) The course aims to equip people to identify and communicate with those who have mental health issues and to arrange for appropriate professional help.

For more details or to make a booking for the course contact Susie Hopkins 0408 455 791 or susiewong1970@gmail.com I am excited by this progress for enhancing ‘Community Wellbeing in Kenilworth’.

I am more than happy to talk with interested people. My contacts are 0408 983 207 and bobsample2@skymesh.com.au Have a wonderful month.

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ST JOHN BOSCO CATHOLIC CHURCH, KENILWORTH

n 3 April 1938 the St John Bosco church was consecrated by Archbishop Duhig. Since then this beautiful wooden building and the faith community have witnessed as symbols of what it means to be church. Many milestones have been marked along the way.

After being in the Caloundra Parish for a number of years St John Bosco’s community is now part of St Joseph’s Catholic Parish, Nambour District. An anniversary celebration is planned for Sunday 30 September and will include Mass followed by a shared lunch.

• The organising committee would like to hear from anyone who may have photos, stories / articles or contacts of anyone with a past connection.

Please email to Tony at kenilworthhouse@yahoo.com.au or ring Sue on 0439 130 158. More details will appear in the MVV and other media at a later date.

In the meantime if you live locally and would like to connect with the St John Bosco community through personal contact please ring Lloyd on 0409 489 440. The parish website provides information on services and other activities. Visit www.nambourcatholics.net

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TRAVELLING TO KENILWORTH SHOW IN 1920

istoric note:- The first Kenilworth Show was held on Tuesday, 25 November, 1919 at the original Kenilworth showgrounds on the Sharry property at Gheerulla.

On page 3 of the Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser published on 5 November, 1920 an article headed Kenilworth Show: A pleasant motor jaunt was written by a journalist for the paper which provides a interesting perspective on “travelling to Kenilworth” in 1920.

“One of the attractions of the future in Nambour motorists will be the run to the Kenilworth Annual Show, the second of which was held at the Society’s grounds on Tuesday of last week. Although there were some ten of those useful machines on the ground, and they came from several directions, one, a Studebaker “Light Four” coming all the way from Brisbane for demonstration purposes, at

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the instigation of Mr T.T. Chadwick of Nambour. Another, Mr H. F. Walker’s Chevrolet, came from Tewantin; it had the misfortune to break down a couple of miles from the showground, but he was rescued by one of the Nambour cars which took the writer and party from Nambour, and got there in good time for a look through the exhibits prior to the official opening.

An early start had to be made, and soon after seven a.m. the party assembled on board Mr E. Aspland’s Studebaker, a car that has run into tens of thousands without mechanical trouble as yet, a record for which some of the credit is due to its careful owner and driver.

A small bag of “ammunition” had to be collected, and when this had been placed between the feet of the only prohibitionist of the party, (who threatened to see the others very thirsty before he would surrender) the start proper was made, and the Petrie Creek Bridge was crossed at 20 to 8.

The going as far as Yandina was of necessity steady, but only two places threatened serious trouble. One was near the cemetery, a tree having fallen square across the road.

Luckily Messrs Chadwick and F. Goeths had travelled through the evening before, and had cut a track round with the axe the latter carries, as a result of experience of the district. The other spot was on Tucker’s Hill where a big washout that had been filled with soft material; this was evaded by a piece of blondin on the side of the cutting, but on the return journey it caught Mr W. Whalley’s Oakland and gave half an hour of hard work to the driver-owner, his son and his passenger Cr J.T. Lowe.”

Studebaker Light Four was only produced in 1918 and 1919 – information received from Dave Pink, The Historical Studebaker Register of Australasia. The Studebaker Car Club of Aust.

The 1920 article is lengthy and further instalments will follow in ensuing editions.

• The Kenilworth Museum is seeking to collect any photographs of the show over the intervening 100 years.

If you have any photographs of the show that you would be willing to have copied please contact the museum – by email on kenilworthmuseum@gmail.com or by snail mail at PO Box 166, Kenilworth Q 4574.

Lenore Meldrum President, Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc. Pictured top left, a Studebaker Light Four provided by Dave Pink, The Historical Studebaker Register of Australasia, The Studebaker Car Club of Aust.

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ArtsFest

LYNDON DAVIS: GULANGOOR – GOOD PLACE

aloundra Regional Gallery and Sunshine Coast Libraries present an exhibition of paintings by Kabi Kabi artist Lyndon Davis at the Maroochydore Library.

Lyndon Davis was raised on the Sunshine Coast by his grandmother, and is very blessed to have learnt the old stories from her. Lyndon’s art represents his deep connection to country and depicts stories of this landscape’s flora and fauna and their creation stories.

Australian Aboriginal art is different all across the country. Here our art is very different from the traditional dot art from the desert regions and cross hatching styles from Northern Australia that is most commonly known as Aboriginal art.

Our traditional art here in South East Queensland was very bold geometrical and symmetrical designs, representing patterns in nature and our coastal landscape. These designs were painted onto our shields and other timber artefacts, tools and also onto our bodies during ceremony. Lyndon celebrates these local Aboriginal styles and traditional design into all of his art works today.

Lyndon lives in a local town called Kulangoor - meaning Gulangoor – Good Place. The exhibition has taken this name as the entire Sunshine Coast is a good place to live. The local landscape was rich in resources and provided everything Aboriginal people needed to live an optimum lifestyle.

Exhibition location – Maroochydore Library until 14 July during library open hours.

• An official closing event for this exhibition will take place during NAIDOC Week 8-15 July 2018.

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28 SEPTEMBER TO 1 OCTOBER 2018

he Kenilworth ArtsFest is ready to rock and roll at the Kenilworth Hall. There will be a general Art Competition for Painting and 3D Art, both being open sections with 1st, 2nd and 3rd money prizes in each.

Then there is the Kenilworth Art Award 2018 with a $5000 prize. Again, this is an open section but for paintings only.

Also included are the popular People’s Choice Award and an Encouragement Award for artists of limited experience.

• For the writers – a poetry competition with one of the prizes offering the winner the chance to recite his / her poem at the famous Poets’ Breakfast on Saturday morning 29 September.

For details and entry forms go to www.kenilwortharts.org.au Also brochures will be available at libraries, art supply outlets and if you entered in 2017, you will get your entry form in the post.

The Kenilworth Arts Council's ArtsFest has been an annual arts event for over 20 years, making it one of the longest running community arts events within the Sunshine Coast.

The ArtsFest started out with joining the Kenilworth Rodeo as part of the show pavilion upstairs in the hall.

Kenilworth ArtsFest is a unique opportunity for both established artists and newcomers to the arts to show their works, possibly win a prize and if they are really lucky, sell their work.

Visitors come from all over the Sunshine Coast, as well as Brisbane and areas further away, to enjoy the artworks and to look for art to purchase. Enjoy a weekend in Kenilworth for the ArtsFest and a relaxing weekend in the beautiful Mary Valley.

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e are a team of community minded volunteers giving freely of our time and dedicated to attending our community events of Kenilworth and surrounding districts.

As with all things, volunteers have a shelf life so if you have an interest in joining our group and would like to learn new skills you are most welcome to come to our training nights.

Apart from learning new skills it’s a great way to support your community and your first aid skills will remain with you forever.

If you are interested call Hans on 5472 3569.

Pictured left are the Mary Valley First Aid Group at the Kenilworth Campdraft weekend. Left to right Ron and Irene Flint, Jo Schinkel, Hans Schinkel, Linda Green and Wayne Lashmar.

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Microchipping Day Be a responsible pet owner and get your dog or cat microchipped for free at council’s Microchipping Day, Saturday June 23, 9am – 1pm at Elizabeth Daniels Park, Buderim.

Microchipping helps council, the vet or lost animal shelter to reunite you quickly and easily if your pet gets lost. Bookings are required, visit the animals and pets page on our website or call us to secure your place.

Your Environment Levy In building a pathway to a healthy environment and liveable Sunshine Coast, council is committed to the protection and enhancement of our natural environment. In the 2017/2018 nancial year, more than $1.25M has been allocated to on-ground coastal and catchment rehabilitation projects, through the Environment Levy.

Go on a book-venture Explore the magic of storytelling on story seats in parks across the region thanks to Sunshine Coast Libraries and First 5 Forever. Head to library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and download the map. Share your adventure, check in at each seat and tag your pics with #storyseat.

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TED O’BRIEN, MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX

e know we live in the best part of Australia and our region deserves attention. That’s why I am so pleased with the recent Federal Budget which is allocating $2 billion to the Sunshine Coast for important roads and rail. That huge sum will go towards upgrading the Bruce Highway and increasing capacity on the North Coast Rail Line. There would be few electorates that could boast that kind of money being injected into their region. But the Sunshine Coast is growing fast and I have been advocating strongly for the important infrastructure upgrades we need to ease congestion on our roads and improve commuter rail. The $2 billion will cover a trifecta of projects including: • $880 million for upgrades to the Bruce Highway between Pine Rivers and Caloundra (including six-laning between Bribie Island Road and the Caloundra Road interchange).

• $390 million for upgrades to the North Coast Line between Beerburrum and Nambour (including duplication of the railway track from Beerburrum to Landsborough).

• $800 million for upgrades between Cooroy and Curra (Section D) on the Bruce Hwy. This new money brings total Bruce Highway funding in our region in recent years to a whopping $3 billion and you can see a lot of construction already happening.

The federal budget was also about tax cuts. Low and middle income earners will receive a tax offset of up to $530 which is extra money in the pocket.

We are also looking after families by increasing total health and hospitals funding by 30%, delivering a 50% average increase per student in needs-based school funding over the decade, and more child care support. Older Australians are also being looked after with 14,000 more home care places.

Of course, there is more in the budget so please get in touch for information on 5479 2800 or email ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au

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GHEERULLA HALL UPDATE

t was a good start to the year with the AGM of Gheerulla Hall electing a new and expanded committee with lots of fresh faces. The committee consists of President David Badgery, Vice President Kathy Mullins, Secretary Mary Ann Law, Treasurer Don Law, Ordinary members Robyn Pfeiffer, Lucas Johnson, Libby Rough, Susan Rough and Heather Wagner. The Tennis Club is now a subcommittee of the Gheerulla Hall Assoc.

Welcome to the new committee and all that you will contribute to the Hall.

As you drive past the Hall you may notice how spick and span the grounds are at present.

Many thanks to the dozen or so volunteers that turned up for the working bee at the hall recently, armed with mowers, whipper snippers, spades, buckets and mops. Thanks also to those mystery volunteers who appear when no one’s looking and complete chores unannounced.

• The committee is excited to welcome a new fitness class to be held at the Hall. Zumba is an exercise fitness program created by Colombian dancer and choreographer Alberto “Beto” Perez, and involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic music. The choreography incorporates hiphop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue and mambo. Starting on Monday 18 June, Kim McRitchie will be teaching Zumba classes, so get ready for some energy burning workouts. Other activities at the Hall continue, with a few changes for Winter. Claire’s popular Yoga classes will continue on Saturdays, but the Monday night classes will hibernate over Winter and resume in Spring. The Fitness classes (supported by Sunshine Coast Council) on Thursdays is also going gang busters.

All welcome – and a free cup of tea after! Ziko’s African drumming classes on Tuesdays will continue, unless he becomes too busy making celtic harps!

Did you know that dancing 90 minutes a week can help reverse brain aging? The area in the brain linked to memory, emotion and learning is the hippocampus, and can increase in size by dancing. As this is the first area of the brain to be affected

by Alzheimer’s, constant learning of new routines can decrease the risk of dementia, improve balance and memory, enhance your lifestyle and it is FREE. You are welcome to join us for Line Dancing every Wednesday at 9am in the Gheerulla Hall, no partner required.

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n Saturday 12 May a group of family and friends gathered at Booloumba Creek Day Use Area (Area 2) to plant a tree in memory of Eric Glassop (1949-2015).

A long time local resident, Eric served as head forest ranger at Kenilworth for many years, and was instrumental to significant projects in the area, including the planning and design of the Conondale National Park Great Walk and Booloumba Creek camping areas.

Adjacent to the tree, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service have placed an interpretive sign about Eric’s connection to the area, as well as a log bench seat overlooking the creek. Nearby is a similar native tamarind that was previously planted in memory of Eric’s wife Ann, who disappeared in 1999.

During the low-key gathering many members of the group trekked up to 'Eric’s Rest', a newly installed iron bark seat around 1500m along the Gold Mine walk. Some even ventured on further to the gold mine, and to the Strangler Cairn.

Eric’s family appreciates QPWS and the Conondale Range Committee’s contribution to such a thoughtful and befitting tribute.

It was a lovely day where friends and family came together to remember Eric in a place that was so special to him, the beautiful forest at Booloumba Creek.

Left Eric’s son Jon Glassop and granddaughter Dimity Bucciarelli planting the native tamarind (diploglottis australis), with the interpretive sign in the background.

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“Warmly remembered as a good natured bloke with a deep connection to the Conondales and a passion for native flora and fauna, Eric dedicated his work life to managing this diverse forest from 1979 to 2006.

Over the years, the national park area increased and Eric was instrumental in guiding the transition from timber harvesting to more conservation focused management.

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He worked closely with the community and enjoyed mentoring others, with many a ranger gaining invaluable knowledge. Eric had a lot to offer, gathered over a 50 year career that began when he was 16 and took him to scenic workplaces including Fraser Island.

Eric’s love for the Conondales was evident to everyone lucky enough to have spent time with him.

As a tribute to Eric a tree has been planted and you can sit at ‘Eric’s Rest’, overlooking Booloumba Creek on the Conondale Range Great Walk, and enjoy the tranquillity and beauty of the forest he cherished.”

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n Saturday 28 April an action packed, fun muster at Kenilworth Showground!

Following a theory lesson on Stockman’s Challenge, campdraft and team penning, we moved onto the practical aspect of cattlework.

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ecently the Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club travelled from Maleny with over 30 vintage and classic cars being displayed in the main street of Kenilworth.

Everyone really enjoyed the Kenilworth Museum and Kev Franzi’s show. It was a great day and the only thing was we didn’t have enough time there. Thank you Lenore for your country hospitality.

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ust imagine travelling to the biggest shire in Queensland with the smallest population for the Birdsville races – an event which attracts around 7,000 people from across Australia and around the world and has the world’s most entertaining fashion show.

Karrabee Bus + Coach take their personalised 12-day tour across Queensland’s glorious outback to Birdsville races every year and describe this tour as ‘12 days, 21 pubs, one horse race and one hell of an experience’ – and their guests attest to that.

Travelling in air-conditioned comfort, guests are taken on an action-packed tour of the best of Outback Queensland’s iconic sights, locations and activities where they are guaranteed to fall in love with Outback Queensland and its people.

The Birdsville Outback Pubs Tour visits 21 pubs along the way where guests either sleep in outback pubs, have a counter lunch or just stop in for an afternoon beer to meet the locals.

One exciting change to the tour this year is the usual visit to the Betoota, previously a ghost town with one building – an abandoned pub. Now the town has a population of two and the pub will reopen for the first time in 20 years. This will be just one of the highlights this year.

The tour experiences include sunset drinks on top of Big Red, soaking in the iconic Eulo Mud

Baths, taking a punt on the International Yabby Races and witnessing sunset reflecting in the massive solar power cells at Windorah. The not-so-musical have even been seen having fun playing the Musical Fence in Winton and everyone loves visiting the amazing Age of Dinosaurs.

There is plenty to do at Longreach including the Stockman’s Hall of fame and a wonderful sunset cruise on the long-reach of the Thomson River is followed by a traditional stockmen’s dinner with bush poetry at Starlight’s Spectacular Sound and Light Show.

Standing under the Tree of Knowledge at Barcaldine and listening to the wind move the ‘branches’ of his amazing artistic creation is an experience not to be missed. The journey is captured in images of the people, places and wonderful moments along the way and presented to guests to remember their personal journey.

If you don’t have a full 12 days to spare, there is an option to fly into Birdsville so you don’t miss the races.

• This fully escorted tour leaves the Sunshine Coast on Monday 27 August for 12 days.

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AMAMOOR LODGE #14 ‘SNAIL OF APPROVAL’ REACHES AMAMOOR

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mamoor Lodge brings the number of approvals up to 14 in the Mary Valley and Gympie regions.

Amamoor Lodge was awarded their 2018 Snail of Approval on 19 April, recognising their use and promotion of good, clean and fair food. *Slow Food Noosa presented the approval during their event at ‘Arcuri’ at RACV Noosa Resort.

Amamoor Lodge’s commitment to serving seasonal produce sourced locally at fair prices along with their passion for recycling and reducing waste were reasons Slow Food Noosa considered them for a Snail of Approval. Nola Goldstein of Slow Food Noosa said “It is so inspiring to see so many people doing such wonderful and varied things in the region”.

Malcolm Oakley (pictured right) of Amamoor Lodge prepares meals for accommodation guests and events at the property. He explains that being in the Mary Valley allows him access to fresh and local produce all year round and that this means he can create and serve quality and flavoursome dishes with a low environmental impact.

Visitors to the Lodge can enjoy breakfast and other meals packed with ‘goodness’. Malcolm is happy to explain the providence of his ingredients, though he may ask you to identify some of the flavours before letting you know where they came from.

Slow Food Noosa launched its Snail of Approval Program in 2017 to inspire businesses to use and promote good, clean and fair ingredients from our local area. The Snail of Approval is a

recognition program for food producers, artisans, retail outlets, restaurants and cafes that demonstrate a philosophy of adopting earth friendly practices.

• Amamoor Lodge provides quiet and relaxing boutique country accommodation where guests enjoy fine country hospitality.

From a simple main course dinner for an overnight stay to a more elaborate meal on a special occasion, Amamoor Lodge tailor the meal to suit their guests. Fresh local produce is included on a seasonal basis. Newly launched is their ‘Fireside Fridays’ set menu to warm Winter appetites – all details on Facebook page Chesters at Amamoor. Bookings essential by the Thursday.

For more information about food at Amamoor Lodge contact Malcom 5484 3500 or email malcolm@amamoorlodge.com.au For Slow Food Noosa and the Snail of Approval contact Erika Hackett 0409 300 007, hackett.erika@gmail.com or Nola Goldstein (Secretary) – nolagoldstein@bigpond.com * Slow Food Noosa is part of the global, grassroots Slow Food organisation with supporters in 150 countries – linking the pleasure of good food with a commitment to their community and the environment. Their vision is a world in which all people can access and enjoy food that is good for them, good for those who grow it and good for the planet.

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hank you for electing me as your new Councillor. I was officially sworn-in on Tuesday 15 May and will now do my best to listen, and to represent you at the council.

Please understand that councillors cannot direct staff and cannot get anything through council without the support of the majority of other councillors. That said, I aim to get things done.

I look forward to receiving invites via email, sms or phone, to your various gatherings, meetings or events around the division.

Alternatively, I am happy to visit anywhere if there is a need.

I will continue to drive around in my blue Mazda ute, or once a week I will be on my bicycle (and PS I don’t wear lycra).

First business is the Council’s annual budget which has already been formulated but not yet adopted. I will have vigorous input if the average rate rise is proposed to be above CPI. Please ask if you think I can assist you on any council matters, and I offer to be involved in all matters where you are dealing with council officers. Phone or SMS 0418 708 745 or email – bob.fredman@gympie.qld.gov.au

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he Amamoor Hall will be swaying and plenty of feet will be stomping when the Amamoor State School P&C holds their 7th annual Bush Dance this August. It is a very popular family event and each year gets better as the crowd is now more familiar with the dances. For several weeks prior, the children at Amamoor State School practice a variety of dances with great enthusiasm.

For the seventh time, live music will be performed by local talented musicians ‘The Grey Cats’. Dances such as the Heel and Toe Polka, Strip the Willow, the Flying Pieman and Gypsy Tap are a few of the favourites that will be rolled out on the night, and for those who enjoy something a little more current, the Nutbush and Macarena always see the dance floor packed by young and old. All dances will be called to enable everyone to join in. Entry includes a generous supper of home baked delights which the ladies of Amamoor are renowned for and soft drinks will be available to buy.

To add to the fun of the evening, a multi-draw raffle will be held, along with lucky spot prizes and a best dressed competition.

• The Amamoor S.S. Bush Dance will be held at the Amamoor Hall on Saturday 4 August 2018. Doors open at 6.30pm with dancing at 7pm. Entry is $10 adult, $2.50 child or $25 per family.

This is a wonderful community event for the whole family so be sure and mark the date on your calendar. For enquiries, or if you’d like to donate a raffle prize, please contact Diane on 5484 3057 or 0468 494 029.

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COMMUNITY IMBIL POLICE BRIEF MAY 2018

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here has been a number of property offences during the last month with Amamoor Creek (Blue Bell) being a location which appears to have been targeted on a number of occasions. The Imbil Police Station does have a free engraver which can loaned to out for persons wishing to mark their property.

A 47 year old male from Amamoor has been charged with breaching a domestic violence protection order after allegedly striking his partner. The male has been held in custody and is due to appear at the Gympie Magistrates Court on the 21st of May 2018.

A 45 year old male from Imbil has been charged with drug driving and will appear at the Gympie Magistrates Court on the 5th of June 2018.

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• Rural Watch meeting (4 June) had guest speaker Detective Senior Constable Damien Chataway from the Organised Crime Gang Unit attending. The next Rural Watch meeting will be held at the Kandanga Hall at 7.30pm on Monday 2 July 2018.

• The next Blue Light will be held 6.30pm-8.30pm on 15 June 2018.

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e had a busy start to the year. The Kenilworth Cheese Food & Wine Fest, Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival and Kenilworth Hotel’s Car Show were all huge successes.

I would like to thank all the volunteers assisting with the ANZAC day celebration. A day like that make one feel proud of being Australian. I want to thank the local community and visitors to the area, everybody was well behaved and there was no calls for Police service.

Unfortunately, we had two drink drivers charged in the last two months. A male was involved in a minor traffic crash on Sunday Creek Road, Cambroon and provided a positive RBT of 0.205%.

The driver were charged with high range drink driving. The drink drivers was visitors to the area. There were also four drug drivers charged by the road policing unit.

Numerous search warrants were executed in the Kenilworth district resulting in 18 drug charges. The charges were produce, possess and trafficking dangerous drugs. Sunshine Coast Tactical Crime and Gang Squads are very proactive in the area. Police seized over $300,000 worth of drugs.

I am currently researching the possibility of getting number plate recognitions cameras installed in town. These cameras will serve as a deterrent for offenders and help Police identify criminal and traffic offenders. I am consulting with the Chamber, School P&C and Hall Committees.

Kenilworth, Imbil Police Station and QT will be down joint traffic operation on Moy Pocket Road, Gheerulla targeting heavy vehicle.

We will be targeting defect vehicles, drug / drink drivers and any other traffic offences.

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nce again the Noosa Festival of Water, at Cooroy’s stunning Lake Macdonald and the Noosa Botanic Gardens, provides something for all ages to enjoy. Everyone is invited to come along from 10am to 3pm on Sunday 24 June 2018 to enjoy local entertainers and learn more about how to protect and care for the unique ecological and environmental attributes which make Noosa such a special place to live and visit.

Bring along your boardies and a towel if you want to make use of the calm waters of Lake Macdonald to learn to kayak and standup paddleboard.

The Creative Kids Marquee with activities focussed on caring for our land and water in the Noosa Biosphere is a great place for kids and parents to spend an hour or more.

• For a chance to win a prize, keen anglers of all ages should register now for the Catch and Release Bass Fishing Competition which kicks off at 6.30am on the day at Mary River Cod Park in Collwood Road. Download the entry form from the website – www.noosafestivalofwater.org The Noosa Festival of Water offers a rare opportunity to visit the Gerry Cook Hatchery and learn how wild populations of the Mary River cod, one of Australia’s most endangered freshwater fish, are being restored. You can reach the hatchery by road or take a free boat trip across the Lake from the Botanic Gardens to Mary River Cod Park and back.

• Be entertained throughout the day by fantastic local artists and experts in the magnificent Grecian style Amphitheatre. Highlights include storytelling and dance from Lyndon Davis and the Gubbi Gubbi Dancers, the wonderful sounds of Andrea Kirwin, the incredible musical talent of Phenix, the original sounds of the Strangest Dreamers and festival favourite Geckoes Wildlife’s

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• Bring along your current Noosa Rates notice if you want your two free trees from Noosa Landcare and take advantage of the Mary River Catchment Committee’s (MRCCC) free water testing available for anyone wanting their creek, dam or bore water sample tested.

• Once again the Noosa Community Biosphere group will be offering heavily discounted stainless steel water bottles which can be filled at Unitywater’s ‘Back to Tap’ refill station at the festival, so you can be a part of our commitment to move away from the sale of single use, plastic water bottles.

• A diverse range of community groups will be in attendance with information and displays, and throughout the day you will be able to enjoy kids face painting, a jumping castle, snake and reptile shows and a great selection of food and drink.

• A courtesy bus operates all day to bring people to the festival from the parking areas along Lake Macdonald Drive.

• To be in the running for a fantastic accommodation package at Peppers Resort Noosa, everyone is encouraged to pick up a copy of the festival program and lodge their feedback form at the festival.

The Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee (MRCCC) hosts this free annual event with support from Noosa Council, Seqwater, Unitywater, the Burnett Mary Regional Group and Queensland Water and Land Carers. The Festival is also supported by Noosa Landcare, the staff at the Noosa Botanic Gardens and hundreds of volunteers dedicated to caring for our natural environment.

For more information about the Noosa Festival of Water, check out the Facebook page, visit www.noosafestivalofwater.org or call the MRCCC on 07 5482 4766.

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FRIENDS OF AMAMOOR MAY-JUNE NEWS

riends of Amamoor held another successful ‘Cheers and Beers’ BBQ on Friday 11 May. Once again, thank you to the volunteers who gave their time to make it a success and to those of you who came along to support us.

We would also like to thank the “marvellous Mary Valley” business community for their donations of prizes for our envelope raffle.

This was a great success and everyone who bought a ticket won a prize. We thank you so very much for your generosity.

A big thank you to Ionas, the “fabulous fire twirler”, who entertained us with his skill in twirling fire sticks, playing the djembe and the didjeridoo. We would also like to thank Brendon Edwards, who sang and played the guitar for our entertainment.

What amazing talent we have in the Mary Valley!

• A drawing of the proposed Village Green was posted at the BBQ. FoA propose to upgrade the area around the current donga to create a grassy, flat, shady area in which to hold events, markets and other community activities. We are currently applying for a Grant to pay for the upgrade. Fingers crossed we are successful.

As the day of the arrival of the MV Rattler draws nearer (still no confirmed date), we are needing volunteers and helpers to organise activities that Rattler patrons will enjoy when getting off the train.

• Please email any ideas you have for the committee, or if you can offer your expertise or physical help, please email or phone with your contact details. Our contacts below.

• We are currently seeking a volunteer market coordinator, who would be available to organise market stalls, food vendors and entertainment, at least one day and possibly leading to 3 days per week. If you are interested, please email or phone.

• The next Cheers and Beers BBQ will be held on Friday 8 June at the Amamoor Station, starting at 5.30pm. The menu is to be announced. Keep a look out for the posters, check your emails, the Friends of Amamoor Facebook page and Instagram.

We look forward to seeing you at the BBQ. We’ll have firepits to keep us warm on these chilly evenings!

Contact Julia Tidy (Pres.) 0404 747 495; Gordon Maudsley (Vice Pres.) 0414 014 70; Christine Buckley (Sec.) 0439 498 618; Kirsty Taylor (Treas.) 0408 731 084 – friendsofamamoor@gmail.com www.facebook.com/FriendsofAmamoor

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ONLINE COMMUNITY GIVES HOPE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE IN SUICIDAL CRISES

ustralians who are struggling to cope with life and at risk of suicide are finding hope and support from beyondblue’s online community.

New research reveals members of beyondblue’s online forums posted to the ‘Suicidal thoughts and self harm’ section at times of crisis, when ‘not coping’ and feeling lost and hopeless. People also frequently discussed difficulties with their relationships.

The beyondblue forums are a place for everyday Australians to safely and anonymously discuss with others how they are thinking and feeling. All posts are monitored by a team of moderators who can quickly respond to people at immediate risk.

The research, commissioned by beyondblue and conducted by Swinburne University, found the support people receive helps them to work through their thoughts and feelings of suicide and find ways to cope.

Members of the forums provided support to each other by: • Continuing conversations to keep people engaged and offer an ongoing sense of hope; • Providing a sense of belonging when they are feeling disconnected from family and friends; • Offering perspectives that made those at risk rethink their situation and take positive actions; • Sharing positive stories of working with health professionals and using therapeutic techniques and medication. beyondblue CEO Georgie Harman said the research findings demonstrated the value of online peer support.

“Every day, Australians are getting support from one another online by having open and honest discussions about suicide,” Ms Harman said.

“The beyondblue forums provide a safe space for people to share their feelings, experiences and coping strategies that work for them. That often includes encouraging others to seek professional help for the first time.”

A national beyondblue-commissioned survey released in February found Australians want to help people at risk of suicide but 50 per cent of respondents believe this requires the skills of a professional. Thirty per cent of respondents believed discussing suicide could encourage a person to take their own life.

Ms Harman said the research into the forums debunked several suicide myths.

“People who are at risk of suicide do want to talk about how they are feeling, and talking can help reduce their risk,” she said. “They want someone to listen and show them care and support – you don’t need to be health professional to have a conversation about suicide and talking about suicide won’t trigger it.”

The beyondblue forums are open to anyone living in Australia who wants to seek support for mental health issues or suicide. Register via www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums

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alling all artisans – the popular Art Market in the Paddock will be held in the grounds of the Pomona Art Gallery on Saturday 21 July (King of the Mountain weekend) from 9am to 1pm.

We are accepting artist registrations for those interested in holding a stall. Please contact the Gallery on 5485 2950, or visit the Gallery website www.pomonartgallery.com

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