Mary Valley Voice 24 August 2011 - Vol.21 No.15

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Features KENILWORTH Kenilworth Pony Club news Family Fun Day at KSCC_________3 Kenilworth Show and Rodeo 2011 Kenilworth Chamber Chatter____ 4 Toxic fern in the MV area________5 Historical article: Fatality 1937 Table corner: Chocolate Mousse_ _ 6 COOROY Cooroy Library has it all Cooroy SS Youth Conference___7 CNGHRG AGM__________________9

POMONA Noosa Museum Moments: Bell’s tree Derek Stevenson’s 500 climbs___ 8 MARY VALLEY Anotther Travesty for Mary Valley Letter to the Editor_ ______________ 9 Kandanga Bowls Club MV 2012 Community Directory Singing in harmony workshop____11 New sport coordinator plans___13 OUR COMMUNITY Belli Hall news_ ______________ 13 Our Politics___________________ 14

SC Tertiary Art Prize winners Noosa Community Orchestra___ 15 C. Taylor Taekwondo Champion Disability Action Week _______ 16 Koalas & possums says Thanks____ 17 Tools for school kids Good Shepherd’s Fair________ 18 MV Traders ads___________7/8/14 Boxsells Real Estate___________ 19 Kenilworth Realty_____________ 20

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KENILWORTH PONY CLUB NEWS

here were plenty of thrills and even a few spills at our muster held on the last Sunday in July. Welcome to our new members, it was great to see you riding.

Instructors for the day were Dannielle Allen (Dressage), Sonia Law (Sporting), Tonia Murtagh (Jumping) and Melissa Flood (Hacking). Members rode in small groups and rotated around the disciplines. The day was finished with all riders, young and old, coming together for a game of Lolly in the Bucket, which was won by Rachael Law. A great day was had by all.

Kia Ora Gymkhana was held the following day and representing KPC were Rachael and Sonia Law, Rachael placed 1st overall in her age group.

The following weekend two KPC members, Winona Emery and Sarah Reardon, competed at the Pomona Gymkhana, Winona placed 4th overall in her age group.

RIDER PROFILE: Rider’s Name: Ella Skoupy Pony’s Name: Romeo Type of Pony: Quarter Horse How long have you been a member of KPC for? Since 2005 Favourite Pony Club event: Jumping Best Pony Club memory: Halloween Muster in 2010 it was great fun!

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ome and have some good old Aussie fashioned family fun, with your children and friends at Kenilworth State Community College on Sunday 28 August 2011 from 10am to 2pm.

Our annual Hack Day will be held on Saturday 27 August.

All riders are looking forward to it.

This is a great way to get to know other families in our school community.

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KENILWORTH GREAT FUN FOR ALL AT KENILWORTH SHOW AND RODEO

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aturday 17 September. As seen on TV this year we have the piglet races back again.

First race 11am with five races all up. An animal nursery and side shows also for the kiddies.

A round of the QCAS “Ute Muster” series with a Street Ute Class, B and S Ute, Chicks Ute, 4x4 Ute, Work Ute and Ferel Ute. Local utes can compete with those from out of the region. At 9am is assembly and12.30 to 1pm is judging.

In the Rodeo arena a full “all round” National Rodeo Association event with bull and bronc rides, steer wrestling, breakaway roping, barrel races. Rodeo start time is 9.30am and is going through all day.

The wood chop has 10 class events with an 18inch handicap sawing event hopefully attracting the female gender of the sport.

Show jump commences at 8am with five classes, Junior 14 yrs and under 75cm AM5; Unofficial 75cm One Round Ideal Time; Unofficial 90cm AM2; Equestrian Queensland registered Horse and Rider Official 1.05 AM3 and Official 1.20m AM5. See the professionals in action.

Show horse events commence at 8.30am with breed classes, hacks, galloways and pony events, three rings operating.

Pavilion exhibits with cookery, flora, photography, textile arts, and a junior section. A fashion parade will be held at 11am.

BBQ and food stalls, ice cream and stalls selling equestrian, western gear and much more. Licensed bar.

For more information contact secretary Lolie 5446 0222 or president Bill 5446 0338 or visit www.kenilworthhall.org.au/ Rodeo.htm Photo Gary Bradford

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t the last forum on Wednesday 10 August, our local policeman, Craig Trethewey, reported on how well the Chook Chase had gone. He told of two recent road accidents and success in curbing the activities of “hoons” who cause problems in their “wheelies”. The Parks Committee reported that timber bollards are now in place at Isaac Moore Park and several shade trees have been planted. An information booklet for new residents is being prepared to be placed in the Information Centre.

On Wednesday 17 August at the Kenilworth Arts Council building, KAC has presented the concept plan for their proposed Arts and Cultural Hub to be built on part of the school land. KAC is preparing a grants application to the Regional Development Australia Fund (Commonwealth Government) and has outlined the form and function of the proposed complex.

The guest speaker at the last Chamber forum was Cr Lew Brennan, Chair of the Economic Development and Entrepreneurship Committee in the Sunshine Coast Council.

Lew who represents the mainly rural Division 12 has a good understanding of the economic problems of small towns like Kenilworth. Lew’s talk was very down to earth and informative.

He outlined how his committee can bring businesses and industries of all sizes together in order to develop growth and job creation. For example, he talked about a plan whereby local milk will be sold to coffee shops as the quality of the milk is excellent for making coffee. He was very interested in the possibilities for our locally produced foods. He commented on how well the Sunshine Coast region was represented at the recent Food Festival/Expo in Brisbane. He also took note of the landline and mobile phone communication problems in some of our “black spots”.

Lew explained how his committee has the strategies and the contacts to assist and promote local enterprises, however small. A development plan for the Sunshine Coast region will be available in October and yes, Kenilworth is included!

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KENILWORTH COMMON TOXICITIES IN THE MARY VALLEY AREA

animal for more than three years. This is called bovine enzootic haematuria, for which there is no cure.

Bracken fern also contains thiaminase, particularly in young fronds. Ingested thiaminase depletes thiamine which is an essential vitamin. Sheep and horses seem to be the species most affected. Horses fed hay contaminated by bracken fronds can be affected with access for several weeks required until they show signs of thiaminase poisoning.

Horses with thiaminase poisoning exhibit bracken staggers, they appear uncoordinated, which gets more severe with exercise. They will typically stand with their hind legs wide apart, and may show other signs such as anorexia, ear twitching, partial blindness and finally collapse with convulsions. Sheep with thiaminase poisoning appear blind, will walk aimlessly, and eventually lie down and die.

Bracken fern is best controlled by regular slashing. If unable to be slashed given rocky terrain these areas should be fenced off from stock access.

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he most common toxic plant causing significant disease in this area is bracken fern (picture above).

There are many species of fern that are toxic, including Austral bracken (Pteridium esculentum), mulga or rock fern (Cheilanthes sieberi), and Woolly cloak fern (Cheilanthes distans pictured bottom left). Bracken fern have two different kinds of toxin, ptaquiloside and thiaminase.

Ptaquiloside causes severe disease in cattle, with calves being more susceptible. This toxin causes widespread internal bleeding and bone marrow aplasia, which leads to reduced platelet and white blood cell production.

This effectively eliminates the immune system and the animals’ ability to clot. Affected animals die of blood loss and secondary bacterial infections. What farmers/owners will notice are weak wobbly animals, with pale mucous membranes, black tarry faeces in advanced cases, high temperatures and respiratory distress (from bleeding into the lungs). Young bracken fronds are more toxic than mature fronds. It takes two to four weeks until clinical signs of toxicity are seen after bracken fern ingestion.

The next most common toxicity is from liver toxins such as lantana. The most toxic forms of lantana are red, white and orange flowered varieties. Pink flowered lantana is nontoxic in this region. Clinical signs include photosensitisation where pink skinned areas are red, swollen and ulcerated, in stark contrast to pigmented skin areas. Affected animals are also jaundiced due to liver damage, often anorexic, with a scour (runny faeces). Horses, sheep and cattle are all poisoned by lantana ingestion. Affected animals seek shade, may have ocular discharge and tend to rub or scratch their inflamed skin. Lantana causes significant disease and death in animals of the Mary Valley. Lantana infested areas need to be off limits to grazing stock.

For more information on toxic plants in our area, do not hesitate to ask the friendly staff at the Kenilworth Veterinary Surgery, in the main street in Kenilworth.

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With long term intake of small amounts of bracken fern neoplastic changes occur in the bladder leading to blood loss in urine. This is another deadly effect of bracken ferns but does not show in the

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KENILWORTH Kidaman Creek Fatality, 1937

Looking round for Timm he saw the deceased lying on the ground unconscious about five yards from the stump of the tree, on his left side. One of the limbs that had become detached from the bloodwood tree was lying lengthways immediately behind his back. The thickest part of the limb was about three inches through…

Deceased regained consciousness and said “That limb there”, pointing to the limb alongside him, “struck me on the back of the neck”… A little while afterwards he became sick and complained the back of his neck and right eye was very sore and he was unable to walk.

Witness proceeded to Kirk’s farm about two miles away. …The ambulance was called and a group returned to the unconscious Timm. They made a stretcher of two chaff bags and conveyed him to Kirk’s place.

The report ends with the statement that the inquest was adjourned to Gympie.

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he inquest into the death of Walter Charles Timm on May 11, 1937 was reported in the Nambour Chronicle of July 20. Mr Timm and George Mackay were timber cutting at Kidaman Creek for W. Doyle of Kenilworth.

Mr Mackay (the Witness) reported:Just before lunch they commenced on a large iron bark tree. They finished cutting the front part with axes and then knocked off for lunch. At about 1 o’clock they resumed work. Both sawed the back part with a crosscut saw. When the tree began to fall forward, Timm let go his end of the saw and hurried from the tree in the opposite direction from which the tree was falling. The tree fell forward. About four feet in front of, and a little to the side of the tree they were falling stood a bloodwood tree about forty feet high and about a foot through at the butt. …Witness watched the ironbark tree falling, and saw it strike the limbs of the bloodwood tree. The bloodwood tree was bent forward, …Some of the limbs broke, but did not part from the bloodwood tree until such tree swung back. …When the bloodwood tree swung back some of the limbs became detached and fell on the sawn side of the ironbark tree. After the tree hit the ground he stepped forward to the stump of the tree, and had a look to see if the tree was solid. He said, “she’s dead sound”, which was a usual remark to make on such an occasion. …

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Mr Timm’s daughter Doris (Lidstone) was only 16 at the time of her father’s untimely death. She is now seeking more information about the incident. If anyone has knowledge of this event please forward it to the Kenilworth Museum at PO Box 166 Kenilworth Q 4574 or by email to lenore.meldrum@bigpond.com Cross-cut saws and other timber cutting equipment may be seen at the Museum any Sunday from 10am to 2pm.

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COOROY Cooroy library has got it all

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he Mill Place Retail Store in the Cooroy Library now displays and sells art and craft made on the precinct.

Sunshine Coast Council’s Manager of Library and Gallery Services, Ross Duncan, said that it was a great way of supporting local artisans on the precinct who create fantastic pieces.

“Mill Place Retail Store is a welcoming space for visitors, adding to their overall experience of the wonderful Cooroy library,” Mr Duncan said.

“The precinct is really growing and developing as the community hub that the residents of Cooroy wanted it to become.

“We will be selling creatively crafted ceramic and woodwork pieces made by local community members from the Cooroora Woodworkers, Camphor Laurel Timber Initiative Inc. and the ceramics workshop.

“There is a huge range of quality, creative items designed and produced at Mill Place and our hope is that the Retail Store will assist artists and woodworkers to promote and sell their creations.”

The concept was developed by the Friends of Mill Place who recognised that the library could provide additional services to benefit the community in several ways.

Chair of the Friends of Mill Place Steering Committee, John Dangar, said that the group were looking for innovative ways of bringing more people into the library whilst showcasing the creative activities that occur on the precinct.

“Friends of Mill Place provide numerous volunteer hours for the management and running of Mill Place Retail Store,” Mr Dangar said.

developed a fun, interactive, educational 40 minute workshop which they presented at the conference.

Their workshop, “Weeds to Wonderland”, covered the re-establishing of the ecosystem at the Lower Mill Site in Cooroy.

Narelle Nightingale, a teacher at Cooroy State School, said, “It’s very rewarding watching students take charge of their learning and seeing them develop skills to pass this knowledge on. The students demonstrated a high level of commitment and motivation throughout the project and we were very fortunate to have wonderful support from Noosa LandCare and the Sunshine Coast Council.”

The students also had the opportunity to take part in other environmental workshops presented by other schools.

Gen and Floyd, students from Cooroy State School, were taught how to make newspaper pots. These pots, which use recycled materials, can be planted straight into the ground and then decompose. Alex and Lachlan attended a composting workshop and they learnt what not to put into the compost.

On the second day of the conference the students attended hands on workshops organised by the Sunshine Coast Council. They assisted in the Mooloolah River Revegetation Project by planting rainforest trees along the mid reach of the Mooloolah River. Through a creative art sculpture the students learnt about the threat Cats Claw poses to our environment.

Narelle Nightingale commented that, “the conference was a wonderful opportunity for the students of Cooroy State School to participate in and share knowledge on a local environmental issue. It also broadened their knowledge of many other environmental issues other communities are facing. The students will now share this new knowledge with their school community.”

Photo below: Cooroy State School staff and students attending the Kids Teaching Kids conference. More photo on colour page 10.

If you would like to be involved in volunteering at the retail store contact Susan at the Cooroy library on 5454 9000.

Environmental Superheroes from Cooroy State School Chosen For Major Youth Conference

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ourteen students from Cooroy State School made a special presentation to students and teachers from across Queensland attending an internationallyrecognised environmental education event held on the Sunshine Coast on 11-12 August.

The 2011 Australia Post Queensland Kids Teaching Kids Conference had the students sharing their ideas on how they can be environmental superheroes.

Students, under the guidance of Narelle Nightingale and Annie Bailey researched an environmental topic and

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he story of Bell’s Tree at Kin Kin is well known to many long term residents of the area, but for those who don’t know the story Bell’s tree was a huge Kauri Pine on the land belonging to the Hon. Mr Bell – the Minister for Lands in 1912. His land on the corner of Sister Tree Creek Road and Wahpunga Lane was being cleared of kauri pines for the timber industry but he asked that one be left standing and declared the five perches the tree was on a reserve. Unfortunately when the first big storm came through the area the tree was blown over.

In 1989 the Cooroora Historical Society planted a new kauri pine on the site, placed a sign to mark the area and held picnic there, attended by about 60 people, to mark the occasion.

Volunteers from the museum have now cleared the site and have rejuvenated the signs. We would like to say a big thank-you to the Works Department of the Sunshine Coast Council who kindly took away all the branches and lantana from the site.

This story is to be continued as there is still work to be done at the site which we hope to have finished very soon, but if you are driving out Kin Kin way please take a look. There are also many amazing photographs of the original tree in the Noosa Museum at Pomona. Or if anybody was at the picnic held at the planting of the tree we would love to hear from you.

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heerfulness and contentment are great beautifiers and are famous preservers of youthful looks.”

Charles Dickens Derek Stevenson, Pomona resident, certainly got it all right when at 70 years of age he recently reached a milestone of 500 climbs up Mount Cooroora - better known for the “King of the Mountain” race. And when asked if he would enter the race itself, he affirms that he is simply not interested. The challenge of reaching the top brings him enough enjoyment.

Ex-seamen and ships engineer, father of five, Derek started the climbs 10 years ago when he and his family moved to Pomona.

He now climbs twice a week to keep fit but also to enjoy the sunrise and more romantically keep up with the ‘demands’ of his wife Glenis.

Both are enthusiastic dancers. They love to sway on ballroom dance, new vogue, square which all results in two very fit young septarians.

Derek spent many years as a volunteer for the ‘Marine Rescue’ on the Noosa River. Stepped aside for the youngsters when he turned 70.

He is now an active member of Probus Cooroy.

Not bad for a ‘Senior’ - an inspiration to us all.

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MARY VALLEY Another Travesty for Mary Valley

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istressed residents of the peaceful Mary Valley are shaking their heads in disgust, and their fists in anger, at the development proposal for a huge motorsport complex in the midst of the picturesque Bella Creek.

The proposal, by a Sunshine Coast developer, involves five motocross circuits, hundreds of kilometres of trail bike tracks though prime koala habitat, and facilities for ‘Tuff’ trucks, 4WD, winch pull and hill climb events. Cabins, camping areas, three sewage treatment plants and a licensed kiosk operating 10am to midnight seven days a week are part of the major proposal.

The development application is yet to be assessed by the Gympie Regional Council and closing date for submissions to Council is Thursday 8 September.

A spokesman for the Bella Residents Action Group (BRAG), Mr Marcel Deleon says that the proposal will totally destroy the amenity of the beautiful Yabba and Bella Creek valleys. Mr Deleon claims that the traffic and noise will make life hell for people living along all access roads, as well as for the residents around the site.

“This proposal is enormous. It involves over a thousand hectares, extends across both sides of Bella Creek Road, and straddles both sides of pristine Bella Creek itself. How the Gympie Regional Council could support a proposal of this scale on a minor dirt road, subject to intermittent and unpredictable closure by flooding is totally incomprehensible”.

He said that the very reasons why residents chose to live in and visit the Mary Valley were under direct threat by the inappropriate proposal.

ecently at the Woollies’ car park I had the misfortune to leave my handbag on the shopping trolley (having a bad day) after loading the car. I drove away leaving it there and not realising till I arrived home a half-an hour later.

I immediately reported to all relevant authorities and doing all that needed to be done after you have virtually had your life stolen. After a week-end of much personal anguish on Monday night I received a call from the Nambour Mail collection centre (to which I say a huge thank-you) saying my handbag had turned up in the mail collection, obviously it had been placed in a post-box minus cash, as well as the sim card for my phone and a couple of other items that I would presume only a female would find useful.

I would like to thank this considerate thief for making the return of my items available as these are my personal belongings and without them anyone would feel a real invasion of privacy. Most of the cash in my bag was a donation from our football club (I am the treasurer) going to another club to assist a player and his young family through a bad time due to an injury. I would like to think that the money was put to good use to buy food for children or some other necessity of life and not spent in a malicious manner. But a week later I nearly had everything back in order after much disruption, this was an opportune theft and I am really grateful to get back as much as I did, so thank-you to this considerate thief.

Jenny Carlson

“We urge the local community to again raise their voices to support their own vision for the Valley, and contact Councillors to urge them to totally reject the development application.”

“Once again the Mary Valley community is being treated with contempt to fix problems faced by the Sunshine Coast and SEQ Councils.”

Mr Deleon said people could see the proposal details and get help to prepare submissions against the proposal, by visiting BRAG’s planning website at http:// www.paulsummersplanning.com.au/ClientPage_files/ BellaMultisportParkInformati onPage.htm

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MARY VALLEY Sponsorship program boosts country bowls club future

Mrs Worth said that by showing their supporters such hospitality, she knew they would become regulars at the club events.

andanga Bowls Club has sold 60 corporate sponsorships in 60 days, and in doing so has won acclaim from one of the key players in the lawn bowls sector.

Always looking for an added extra, she said the bowls club could facilitate transport by bus or rail, and could provide live music and a meal as well if the sponsor desired.

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A spokesman for Bowlers Paradise at Kawana, Queensland’s biggest supplier of bowls equipment, said Kandanga had developed the best sponsorship deal he had seen in any Australian bowls club.

The sponsorship drive came to a finish on Saturday night (EDS Aug 6) with gala prize draw, where each of the 60 sponsors won a prize, with the top award a New Zealand holiday.

Among the crowd at the Kandanga clubhouse was Aidan Taylor, director of Imbil-based businesses GMT Logging and Mechanical, which are also corporate sponsors for Kandanga.

Mr Taylor said the sponsorship drive was a great idea.

“We have always believed it’s best to support local businesses and Kandanga is a good club, and their players are successful in the sport.

“The package was as professional as you would get anywhere, which is why they have secured the backing of 60 businesses despite what is a tough economic climate.”

Club providor Julie Worth is credited with developing the three-tier deal which offers a platinum sponsorship valued at $5000, gold valued at $1000 and silver valued at $330.

Its success is obvious with one platinum package secured, nine sold at the gold level and the rest of the 60 packages in silver.

G Dan Civil was the business which won the $8000 New Zealand holiday, but none of the sponsors went home empty-handed after the gala draw. Next in line was Amamoor Lodge who won the Queensland holiday and Nestle Social Club won the outback holiday.

Mrs Worth acknowledged the Gympie Turf Club and its 100 Club, which she used as inspiration for the sponsorship model.

If you would like more information about the corporate sponsorship packages, contact Mrs Worth on 5484 3195.

2012 Mary Valley Business and Community Directory

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ave you checked and/or updated your business or organisation listing in the Mary Valley Business and Community Directory online at www.themaryvalley. com.au ?

Mary Valley Inc is producing a hard copy version of this at the end of the year, and we need to confirm details.

This year we are offering a deal on the booklet and the website advertising. You can get a 20% discount if you take a display ad in the directory (half or full page) and continue with your online full page advertising; or a 10% discount if you take a display ad under 1/2 page in the directory and continue the full page online.

We need to have confirmed your details by the end of August, otherwise we will publish the info we have from the last edition in 2010.

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SINGing IN HARMONY

unday 18 September marks the final in a series of three Harmony workshops presented by Brian Martin at Imbil RSL hall. Rather than just learning songs in harmony, you will be taught how to create your own songs and harmonies.

No experience necessary. Come along, it is so much fun!

Time: 10am - 1pm. Price: $35. Bookings to Gen 5484 5963.

“It’s been a wonderful drive for our club,” she said.

“We listed our events and offered signage and naming rights, and threw some holidays into the mix.

“It’s created a framework for our calendar, and now the club had a pool of funds to help with major events but most importantly, to help us with our ultimate goal of relocating to the top of the hill in Kandanga, out of the flood plain.”

Perhaps the most powerful aspect of the sponsorship deal, however, is the fact that all sponsors get to enjoy an outing of barefoot bowls and a generous afternoon tea at the Kandanga Bowls Club.

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Photos of Kenilworth game, 7 May against Caloundra.

MV Stags won 40-22.

MV Stags go into the Semis as No.2 on the ladder which entitles them to have the home game for the first semi final.

They are well positioned and it will be a big month of league ahead. We wish the team all the very best on their journey and hope to see them in the Grand Final at Kawana on 10 Sept at noon.

27 August 2nd semi-final played at Yandina: (C) Loser of 2 & 3 v winner of 4 & 5 – winner to Preliminary final – loser finished (D) Yandina v winner of 2 & 3 – winner goes to grand final – loser plays preliminary final to be played at 1’s home ground.

3 September preliminary final played at Cooran: Loser of D v Winner of C 10 September – Grand Final played at Stockland Park Kawana Under 11’s 9.00am • Under 11’s 10.00am Under 11’s 11.00am • C Grade 12.00pm Reserve Grd 1.40pm • Under 18’s 3.30pm A Grade 5.30pm

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MARY VALLEY New sport coordinator plans to showcase Mary Valley

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oanna Robey is still unpacking boxes after moving to Imbil, but her plans are big for her new role as the Mary Valley sport and recreation coordinator.

She believes she can showcase local sporting groups and their successes to the State in the three-year role she has accepted with Mary Valley Inc. The community networking organisation selected Joanna from a strong field after winning funding from the Department of Communities, Local Sport and Recreation Jobs Plan program.

Her previous roles as the CEO of two State bodies, Rowing Queensland and Triathlon Queensland, as well as her background in health promotion and sport and recreation, at both a local government and State level, have prepared her well for the Mary Valley role.

Mrs Robey said there was a diverse range of sporting bodies in the valley.

Clubs who have expressed interest in being the first to be involved in the program include the Kandanga Tennis Club, Conondale Pool Committee, Far-A-Way Endurance Riders Association, Mary Valley Recreational Trails Association, Valley Rangers Soccer Club, Imbil and District Amateur Swimming Club, Kandanga Bowls Club, Kandanga and District Amateur Swimming Club and the Kenilworth Bowls Club.

Over three years many sporting groups will move through the program, and Mary Valley Inc hopes to eventually provide this beneficial program to more than 20 organisations.

Mrs Robey completed a Masters in Business a couple of years ago and said that would help her work with the local groups to secure their financial sustainability.

“I want to see this role improve sport and recreation opportunities in the Mary Valley, by helping groups identify opportunities for development,” she said.

She is also keen to inspire local champions in each sector as well as athletes who have the ability to compete further afield.

Down the track, Mrs Robey said there was scope to develop a centre hub of information with the resources to maintain a website and newsletter.

“If I do my job well, this will become a self-sustaining paid role in the valley.”

• create partnerships and opportunities for councils, sport and recreation clubs, community groups and schools to work together to encourage greater participation and volunteering in sport and recreation activities; • support organisations with sourcing information on grant opportunities, sponsorship, fundraising and corporate partnerships for sport and recreation activities; and • advise on marketing and promotional activities so that more people are aware of local sport and recreation volunteering activities and events to be involved in.

The sports coordinator will be supported by a panel of representatives of each of the participating clubs, and MVI will oversee the project as the sponsoring body.

Gympie Regional Council has applauded MVI’s foresight in securing funding for the sport and rec position, and is looking to assist other communities of the region in following the group’s lead.

The funding round has been re-opened with $155 million allocated for sport and recreation to get Queenslanders moving.

Inquiries to Julie Worth on 5484 3195.

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elli Hall’s next Old-Time Dance will be held on Saturday 10 September starting at 7.30pm.

Bring the family and celebrate spring with some old-time dancing. Beginners are welcome. Our regular live band, Sunshine Swing, will entertain us for a great night of good old fashioned fun.

Entry fee of $12 per adult, $5 students includes a hearty supper and door prizes.

Children are free.

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Project manager Julie Worth said the new coordinator would be required to: • provide advice to organisations on governance and management; • identify support avenues for organisations to better deliver and encourage access to sport and recreation activities;

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Julie’s Newsletter

he weather is warming up a little and so we will get to enjoy the sun for a while before it gets too hot.

Council is reviewing a new set of “local laws” for the three amalgamated councils, these cover such things as dog and cat registrations, parking offences, overgrown allotments, illegal dumping, etc.

Gympie Community Directory is being developed to assist the community with communication between groups and each groups contact details will be available on the special website which is being developed. There will also be a link to councils website.

Bands in the park is being held on the third Sunday of each month and is proving to be very successful with families bringing along their lunch and friends and enjoying the sunshine and music.

Tin Can Bay seafood festival is being held on Saturday 24 September, and should once again be a lovely and ‘yummy’ day indeed. So make your way down there if you get the opportunity.

Be on the lookout around the whole Mary Valley for our annual scarecrow competition and all the ‘Crows’ out on display. You can also download a map on where they are situated by checking out www.scarecrows.org.au To keep up to date with whats happening in the region, check out www.gympie.qld.gov.au and click on ‘visitors’ and then ‘whats on’, for a an update On Monday 1 August CWA held their AGM and what a delightful afternoon it was. Congratulations to the ladies of the incoming committee and thank you so much for the invite and the yummy afternoon tea.

Complete Sports Marketing has assisted GRC in holding a major cycling event in Gympie. On Saturday 3 September there will be a cycling race held in and around the Memorial Park and you can make your way to Nelson Reserve to observe the races.

During a week long campaign in August 110 cats were desexed and micro chipped at RSPCA. This will assist with identification of cats and will avoid a possible 1,000 offspring being born. The number of ‘reclaimed’ cats has increased since micro chipping and registration has been introduced.

Pet Pep is continuing to go out into schools and teach children the importance of looking after and caring for their pets. Mary Valley Schools are also included in this service.

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Wellington’s Way

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alley dam site maps in question

In Parliament I have again called for the State Government to remove the previous proposed dam sites in the Mary Valley at Kenilworth and at Traveston Crossing from current government documents. I have also written to the ‘alternative Premier’ and leader of the Liberal National Party to ask, if his party forms government, would he give a commitment not to build the dam at Traveston Crossing, and to remove all restricted sites in the Mary Valley from the government regulations.

Ever since the Federal Government stopped the proposed Traveston Crossing Dam, we continue to get mixed messages about the future of the Mary Valley.

Recently there has been talk in the community about changes to legislation to remove any reference to the Traveston Crossing Dam. However, a quick check of state government maps has indicated that the proposed Mary Valley dam sites at Kenilworth and Traveston Crossing are still identified as ‘restricted areas’.

I believe this uncertainty needs to be cleared up not only for the people living in the Valley but for those people considering purchasing property in the Mary Valley region.

Sports coordinator It was good news to hear that funding has been achieved, and a sport and recreation coordinator appointed for the Mary Valley.

I look forward to seeing our region’s sporting groups achieve their goals, attract more members and develop a whole range of new opportunities. I am sure we will see more sporting and recreational events being staged in our area, and keen competitors gaining opportunities to take advantage of additional training or compete further afield.

Meet me in Cooroy I will be holding my next Cooroy meeting in the Cooroy RSL boardroom on Thursday, September 1. Anyone who would like to meet with me can organise an appointment by contacting my Nambour office on 5441 6933.

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OUR COMMUNITY Sunshine Coast Tertiary Prize winners

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inners of Sunshine Coast Councils inaugural Sunshine Coast Tertiary Prize were announced at the Butter Factory Arts Centre in Cooroy on Thursday 11 August.

$3000 in prize money.

Division 12 Councillor Lew Brennan said that the aim of the prize is to encourage and promote the region’s young and emerging artists, to foster creativity and to raise awareness of the creative educational opportunities on the coast.

“We are delighted to have received over 70 entries to our first ever Sunshine Coast Tertiary Prize,” Cr Brennan said.

“The standard of work is very high and bodes well for the future of the Coasts creative sector.”

Tertiary prize judge Kevin Wilson, will facilitate an interactive seminar, So you want to be an artist and still be able to eat? on Monday 29 August 10am to 3pm. Presented by Sunshine Coast Council’s Smart Arts program, cost is $40 or $30 concession and bookings are essential.

For further information phone the Butter Factory Arts Centre on 5454 9050.

Sunshine Coast Tertiary Prize entries will be exhibited at the Butter Factory Arts Centre in Cooroy from 12 August to 11 September 2011.

The photo of Peter Kennedy’s piece was taken by Allen Ferris and Peta Moore’s by Tricia Dobson.

Peta Moore from Eumundi was the winner of the 2D prize and said she was thrilled and honoured with the win.

“My painting, ‘Beating of my heart’, was inspired by my love of the outback and long time association with the land. Studying at TAFE has helped me gather the skills to put my feelings about the bush onto canvas,” Peta said.

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he Noosa Community Orchestra, formed by renowned Brisbane conductor Antonetti Bonnetti together with local musician and teacher Silvi Eckersley, are presenting an afternoon of scintillating music all with an animal theme. Guest celloist Louise King will perform with the Noosa String Ensemble, and the music includes music from “Swan Lake” and from the “Hen”

The second and third prizes were judged by Director of Artworkers Alliance, Kevin Wilson who said that Peta’s painting was a very strong abstract work that showcases a great sense of colour, tone, texture and line.

Sculptor Peter Kennedy won the 3D prize with his figurative ceramic piece ‘Essentially Earth’. The unfinished feel and expressionist nature of the piece encourages questioning and interpretation by the viewer.

The Sunshine Coast Tertiary Prize is a showcase of the region’s young and emerging artists who will each receive

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It will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 115 Eumundi Rd Noosaville on Sunday 11 September at 2.30pm, cost $15 children and students FREE. Also at Cooran Hall on Sunday 18 September at 2.30pm.

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ameron Taylor (pictured left in action at NSW Open Championships) from the San Taekwondo Club in Conondale and Maleny has had a busy few weeks.

Cameron travelled to Malaysia as a member of the Queensland team at the end of July where he won gold against players from the Asia-Pacific. He won his first fight by knock-out in the first round, then won his second fight easily, and took gold in the final with a tough encounter where he scored a win, even after being knocked down near the end of the fight.

A few days after he returned from Malaysia Cameron won gold at the Queensland Open championships and two weeks later he competed in the New South Wales Open Championships and again won gold with a strong display of tactics and skill.

This has been an excellent lead up to the Australian Championships at Canberra in September. Cameron has his sights on taking gold this year at the national championships, where he has managed bronze for the last two years.

Cameron’s trip to Malaysia was made possible through the generous assistance of the Maleny Apex Club who provided $500 towards expenses. Taekwondo Queensland also provided assisted with reimbursement of the entry fee and accommodation. If any local business would like to help with sponsorship to the nationals please contact the number below.

Junior members of the club at Maleny, Zack Spring and Reuben Tidy are following in Cameron’s footsteps. The boys are developing their skills in some of the Brisbane club competitions, Reuben won and Zack came second in their divisions at the latest competition.

Taekwondo is great for fitness, flexibility, concentration, self confidence, and self defence, as well as being really enjoyable. Training can cater for a variety of needs ranging from general fitness, stretching and well-being to a more intense work-out. It is also an indoor sport that you can do with your kids all through the year.

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The Disability Action Week 2011 Artwork wanted

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he Disability Action Week 2011 organising committee would like to invite you to participate in a Community Art Exhibition celebrating the work of Gympie Region’s accomplished artists and emerging artists with a disability during September 2011. The theme for this year is “Action Driven 2011” Artwork will be on display prior to and throughout Disability Action Week.

The Exhibition will be open to a wide variety of art and craft works including painting, sculpture, woodwork, photography etc, by artists with disabilities living or working in the Gympie Region.

There is no limit to the number of works that can be submitted for exhibition, although the organising committee reserves the right to determine the final number of pieces included in the exhibition. Works may be for sale if the exhibitor wishes, but this is not compulsory. Individual or group pieces may be submitted.

Entry to all exhibition venues is free and there is no charge to those wishing to exhibit works.

We look forward to hearing from you and sharing in another successful Disability Action Week event in the Gympie Region! For further information or any queries please contact Roxanne MacGregor on 5482 8039 or 0403 778 039.

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OUR COMMUNITY Koalas, possums and wallabies say thanks

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magine the scene; you’re living in a dense forest. You’re protected from harm but you’ve run out of food, the girls are all taken and there isn’t a spare tree in sight.

Legend has it, there’s food, mates and trees in the next forest, but to get there it’s a two day hike across a wide open plain. Would you stay, starving and lonely or take a chance and run?

Fragmented landscapes are causing this quandary for creatures and critters right across the Coast and that’s where Sunshine Coast Council’s environment levy comes in. Council strategically purchases blocks of land that join previously fragmented core habitats to build strong resilient landscapes.

Earlier in August, council made its biggest, most significant land purchase since amalgamation - over 500 acres (213 ha) in the Obi Obi behind Montville.

The block will form a protected link between the Maleny National Park and the Kondalilla National Park.

Environment Portfolio Councillor Keryn Jones said there is a mix of remnant and regrowth vegetation on the blocks providing habitat for fauna, with cleared areas also providing foraging opportunities.

“Securing this green infrastructure link now will certainly provide greater longterm security for the many plant and animal species in the area.

“We’ve had our eye on this piece of land for sometime, so now it’s settled, we can begin the process of rehabilitating the block to strengthen the natural bridge between the National Parks.”

Environment Policy Manager Stephen Skull said building strong resilient landscapes is a key focus of the Sunshine Coast Council Biodiversity Strategy 2010 - 2020.

“We want our environment to be in the strongest possible position,” Mr Skull said.

“In the same way that fit and healthy people are more able to withstand accidents and health scares, resilient ecosystems are more able to withstand threats,” Mr Skull said.

“We’ll now begin the process of re-building this block, restoring native vegetation and in turn its natural strength.”

Since amalgamation, council’s environment levy has purchased over 775 acres, (430ha) of core habitat to forever be protected.

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unshine Coast Libraries are making homework even easier for parents and students by hosting a range of informative sessions across the coast.

Your tutor Ever wanted help with some homework or an assignment?

Your tutor provides students with online access to a real life tutor who can help with their individual questions. Perri Beecraft from your tutor will give parents, students and teachers an in depth look at the free, online, real time tutoring service available through Sunshine Coast Libraries website. Bookings are essential.

Nambour Wednesday 17 August • 3.30pm 5441 8332 Noosa Thursday 25 August • 4.00pm 5442 4411 Homework help Presented by pre-service teachers currently studying at the University of the Sunshine Coast, these sessions will inform and educate parents, students Grade 4+ and teachers on all the resources and databases available through Sunshine Coast Libraries that can help with even the toughest assignments. Bookings are essential.

Noosa Thursday 1 September • 4.00pm 5442 4411 Nambour Thursday 8 September • 4.00pm 5441 8332 Headspace: meditate your way to study success Our brain absorbs and retains a large amount of information, soaking it up like a giant sponge. You can enhance the effectiveness of your learned and innate knowledge and retrieve it deliberately whenever you want with tools like meditation.

Kristy Rackham will share her practical step by step guides on learning to meditate to ensure success in study and in life. Students from Grade 9 to university, parents and teachers are all welcome. Bookings are essential.Nambour Wednesday 12 October 4.00pm 5441 8332 Noosa Monday 17 October • 4.00pm 5442 4411 Maleny Thursday 20 October • 4.00pm 5435 3100 Cooroy Monday 24 October • 6.00pm 5454 9000 Sunshine Coast Libraries also offer homework assistance in a number of other ways.

• Information staff available at each branch, all day every day, to aid with research, information queries and advice on good books to read.

• Online databases and professional websites are available 24/7 via the library website http://www.library. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/

For more information or to book into a session, visit your local Sunshine Coast Library in person or online at http:// www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/

Flock to the Shepherd’s Fair for a Fun filled day of entertainment!

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ood Shepherd Lutheran College’s Shepherd’s Fair has been entertaining locals for over 20 years and, in this 25th Anniversary year of the founding of Good Shepherd Lutheran College, the fair is all ready to set the scene for a great day packed with entertainment for all ages.

Visitors to the fair will be able to enjoy exciting rides and entertainment, for the older children the super sizzler, round up and paratrooper, and for the younger children an animal farm, inflatable castles and more. The entertainment for all will be non-stop with dunk the teacher, face painting, hair colouring, gem stone hunt, woodwork, shooting games, design your own biscuits and more. There will be a huge array of stalls with recycled vintage clothing, white elephant, book, cake and plant stalls.

There will be a wide choice of food stalls to tame the appetite including roast meat rolls, wood-fired pizzas, fish and chips, scones and muffins, a cold wine or beer at the wine bar or sample some of the other fare available.

There will be a silent auction with great prizes such as a stand-up paddle board, Dreamworld passes and accommodation. The wine bar will be running a raffle with a pool table as the major prize; win an iPod Touch by unlocking the padlock or treat dad with the Father’s Day raffle - there is guaranteed to be something for everyone.

So join the fantastic Shepherd’s Fair fun at 115 Eumundi Rd, Noosaville on Saturday 27 August from 9am to 3pm.

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This property needs to be sold! It is a large three bedroom house with older style features throughout. Solid timber floors which would look great polished.

The rear section of the home is enclosed and currently used as a family room.

A fully fenced 814m2 block of land with single car accommodation and full town services. Ideal home for first home buyers or investors.

RENTALS AVAILABLE NOW IMBIL: TWO BEDROOM COTTAGE $210.00 PW RENT IMBIL: THREE BEDROOM HOME, VERANDAH WITH VIEWS, TWO CAR PARKING UNDER... $250.00 PW RENT �

KENILWORTH: THREE BEDROOM HOME, LARGE STORAGE AREA UNDER, $265.00 PW RENT Rental reference: Yabba Road, Imbil

Get a taste of the good life! – 13 acres in Cambroon ´ PRICE $550,000

Acreage block at an affordable price Kenilworth ´ PRICE $150,0000

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Located in a quiet estate in Brooloo is this 2024m2 parcel of land. There is a livable shed which is all open plan. Power and phone connected, composting toilet, bathroom facilities, kitchen area and 4000 litre rain water tank. The property is elevated which takes in beautiful views over the local countryside.

Ideally you could live in the shed while building a home or make this your weekend retreat. There are no covenants to restrict your building ideas.

13 acre parcel of land in Cambroon with Mary River on its boundary. Easy access to the river and has a good sandy section for camping and relaxing.

The land is good alluvial river-flats which would be ideal for growing your own veggies, fruit trees or running a couple of head of stock – why not become self sufficient? Lowset three bedroom brick with rumpus room and covered patio area overlooking inground pool. Ample storage with large double carport, double lockup garage as well as a separate large Colorbond shed for machinery.

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