Mary Valley Voice 25 January 2012 - Vol. 22 No.1

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25 January 2012 Vol. 22 No. 1

connecting communities

The story of the “Strangler Cairn” p4

The 3rd Annual

Australia Day Classic Car Show

WHAT’S ON in FEBRUARY 2012 ¨¨¨

POKER NIGHTS restart Wednesday

Thursday 10am - 2pm 26th Jan 2012

THAI NIGHTS

EVERY Thursday

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Front cover photo: walkers checking out the sculpture.

Left to right: Christine Lynch, Julie Lawlor, Christine Casken, Jeanette Doyle, Cheryl Seabrook, Mary Jane Weld, Nicole Appleton, Liz Diggles, Col Bidewell.

Strangler Cairn 2011, Andy Goldsworthy

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Chook Chase Rewards

enilworth First Response Group gratefully acknowledges the Hall Committee’s generous contribution as a share of proceeds from the annual Chook Chase. Such valuable financial assistance boosts our coffers allowing viable funding to help defray the expense of running the two purpose fitted vehicles. Meeting this liability is the responsibility of the selffunding group. Contributions such as the above-mentioned enable first responders to maintain this essential emergency service to the community.

During the Chook Chase all available group members presented for duties on each of the two days, enhancing the success of the event. Emergency care was ministered to trauma cases thereby positively influencing the outcome of injury recovery.

Responders also offered assistance to other participating local groups throughout the weekend.

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kenilworth swimming pool

appy New Year everyone! from the Swimming Pool Committee. Please note the new times for swimming lessons/classes.

Tuesdays, lessons from 3.15pm to 5:15pm.

Thursdays, Jo’s mini squad is at 3.45pm followed by lessons at 4.30pm.

Babies lessons will be on Saturday mornings at 9.45am and again at 10.30am.

All aqua fitness classes remain the same at 6.00pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Kenilworth First Response

efore Christmas, members of Kenilworth First Response attended an intensive training weekend at Woodgate with other First Responders from S.E Queensland. It was a great opportunity to share experiences with other groups and update information with lectures from medical and emergency staff, and equipment demonstrations.

All classes are weather permitting.

CHAMBER CHATTER

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he end of month BBQ’s in the park have been very successful. We have met lovely newcomers to Kenilworth and have had great chats with some of the town folk.

We appreciate the support from Kenilworth community and wish everyone a happy and HEALTHY New Year.

The next BBQ in the park is on Friday 27 January, 6pm and please bring your own food and drink. Should you like to let us know that you will be there, please contact Veronika on 5446 0427.

A few date claimers: • The next Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce meeting is on Wednesday 15 February, 6.30pm at the Kenilworth CWA Hall, everyone is welcome to attend.

• Cr. Paul Tatton will be at the Kenilworth Information Centre on Thursday 16 February 9am to 1pm and Thursday 8 March 9am to 1pm.

Paul is located in the room at the back of the Info Centre and looks forward to answering any questions.

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MaryValley Early Learning Centre Limited places still available...

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The government approved Kindergarten programme commences Tues 24th Jan. 2012

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FIND THE EGG...

n November 2009 internationally renowned artist Andy Goldsworthy visited the Conondale Range near Kenilworth to develop a concept for a significant permanent artwork.

He was commissioned by the Department of Environment and Resource Management, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Division to create “Strangler Cairn” for the Conondale Range Great Walk. The four day walk is 56km of magnificent, rugged terrain featuring ancient rainforest and cascading waterfalls. “Strangler Cairn”, completed in November 2011, is made from granite sourced from a local quarry. It is also planted with a small strangler fig (see colour photo page 9) – Ficus watkinsiana – which, over time will grow and ‘strangle’ the cairn.

Visitors can walk to Strangler Cairn from the Booloumba Creek day-use area in the Conondale National Park. The ‘egg’ shaped sculpture is located just past the second entrance to the Gold Mine circuit on the great walk track to Artist Cascades (10.6 km return). It is approximately a 4km round trip from the start of the walk to view the sculpture.

You need a four wheel drive vehicle to access the three creek crossings to the day-use area, where the track starts.

Turn off Maleny-Kenilworth Road (7km south of Kenilworth or 14km north of Conondale) on to Booloiumba Creek Road.

You’ll find a map at www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks/imbil/ pdf/imbil-conondale-map.pdf

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omandra - Mat Rush In the garden this fast growing plant is much in demand as a low, bushy and very hardy landscaping plant. It establishes quickly into attractive clumps, needing watering initially, but is other wise adaptable to a range of conditions, including full sun, shade, frost and indifferent soils. An excellent plant for rehabilitation of creek banks, stabilising soil and land erosion.

It also grows in clumps amongst the rocks of rainforest streams, often forming dense colonies which can hold fast in the fiercest floods. The tight, spiky clusters of creamy male and female flowers are sweetly scented and the heads of hard, pale brown seeds are quite decorative. The white soft bases of the leaves can be eaten. It is a local species which occurs from Taree in NSW to Nambour in south-east Qld. Lomandra is a host plant to many butterflies including a variety of skipper butterflies, the largest of which is the Symmomus Skipper (Trapezites symmomus).

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ear Editor

As your Mayoral candidate in the Sunshine Coast Council election in March 2012, I want to work with Kenilworth people to boost the local economy and create jobs.

As Mayor, I will work closely with your two divisional councillors and in partnership with local people to get things done.

I love Kenilworth and spent Easter holidays this year at Charlie Moreland Forest Park with my husband and children. We enjoyed the breathtaking scenery from the Mt Allan fire tower and swimming in the fresh water creek. We joined in the Cheese, Wine and Food Fest and explored the local shops, cafes and art galleries. In previous years, my family has enjoyed camping, horse riding and watching for platypus at Kenilworth Homestead.

With all of these magnificent qualities that tourists and visitors crave, the people of Kenilworth and council can plan a positive future with confidence.

I would happily accept invitations from local people to listen to their ideas about revitalising Kenilworth.

Yours Sincerely

Cr Debbie Blumel Candidate for Mayor • M. 0448 122 948

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KENILWORTH Kenilworth and Flooding

to reach 25ft. lin.; flood height there is 21ft. But the Mary’s upstream flood had not reached Gympie late last night.

The January 2011 flood reached a height of 11.27 metres at 10.46 pm on January 9 (Bureau of Meteorology data) – that is 5.57 metres below the 1898 flood.

The Bureau has a website http://www.bom.gov.au/cgibin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ60287.html that gives details of river heights gathered from the automatic recording stations along the Mary River. From observation it has been determined that when the Mary River at the Kenilworth Homestead reaches 4.5 metres flood height – Gheerulla Creek Bridge may well be impassable. There does not appear to be any recorded knowledge of the relationship between Mary River height and the inundation of local bridges (e.g. Pickering Bridge, Obi Obi bridge, Houston Bridge).

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he Mary Valley has always been prone to flooding.

The first inhabitants of this land knew the stories and passed them down through their oral history. Their descendants warned Isaac Moore where the big waters came to when he was planning to build his homestead on Kenilworth Run. Mr. Moore ignored their warnings and had the 1893 flood lap the homestead.

When closer settlement began in 1891 early selectors lived in rough slab huts prior to building a more permanent structure on their land. It is quite noticeable that all those old homesteads were built high on hills, as was the original Kenilworth School (on the site of Woods Sand and Gravel works). These were all erected within memory of the biggest floods ever seen in the district (1893 16.38 metres, 1898 16.84 metres).

Geographically the source of the Stanley and Mary Rivers are in close proximity in the hills beyond Maleny and possibly for that reason reporting of river heights at Kenilworth warranted reporting in Brisbane papers – in living memory of those mammoth floods.

The Kenilworth Historical Museum would like to gather this data for their flood records – if any readers have this knowledge – please forward data to the Museum at PO Box 166, Kenilworth Q 4574 or by email to lenore.meldrum@ bigpond.com Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth and District Historical Assn.

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BUNYA DREAMING Festival 2012

he Bunya Dreaming Festival will be held this year again on Saturday 28 January 2012 from 11am at Lake Baroon on Maleny side. A gathering to celebrate the majestic Bunya tree, an icon on the Sunshine Coast. The day generates an understanding of indigenous culture providing a forum for networking and information sharing and strengthening of community. Activities include Bunya feasting, competitions, bushfoods, bush medicine, challenges, dance, ceremony, fire, yarning, workshops and more.

On page 6 of The Brisbane Courier (Thursday 9 February 1899) it was reported that Hydraulic Engineer, Mr. J. B. Henderson, go over the proposed new route for the Nambour toWEDDINGS Kenilworth telephone line for PARTIES flood-warning � ENGAGEMENT purposes, designed for the benefit of Gympie and the BIRTHDAY PARTIES low-lyingBABY stations on the Mary River.

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Kenilworth DECEMBER 2011 164.8mm over 13 days.

The total rainfall for 2011 was 1593.5 mm over 154 days.

Saturday 14 March 1908 The Brisbane Courier, (page 5) article headlined RISE IN THE MARY RIVER… from Kenilworth flood reporting station 12 ft on the gauge, rising 4 ft per hour.

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KENILWORTH Kenilworth arts Council Snippets

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Kenilworth Pony Club news

PC Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 9th February 2012 at 6.00pm in the RSL Room, Kenilworth Hall.

enilworth Arts Council ended the year on a high with a fun Christmas party at the Kenilworth Hotel.

The Obi Valley Woodworks beautiful frog on lillypad jewellery box raffle was drawn

by Monica Whilms in time for Shirley Krause of Buddina (photo below) to enjoy an early Christmas present.

Kenilworth Pony Club held their Sign-on Day on Saturday 28 January, time was taken to plan events for 2012, along with monthly musters. Plans are underway to hold clinics throughout the year. In the off-season, three of our instructors attended the Dressage Judges Clinic sessions as part Regional Instructor’s Clinic held at Southport. Sonia Law, Melissa Flood and Rachael Law are looking forward to helping KPC members with this discipline once musters commence in February.

An instructor’s clinic will also be held on 4 and 5 February for those wishing to gain instructor accreditation in 2012 or those wishing to refresh their current certificates. New members are always welcome and information on the club and the application process can be obtained by ringing Sonia Law on 5446 0615 (after hours) or emailing kenilworth@pcaq.asn.au

It’s down to work now preparing for the next Kenilworth Celebrates! on the 4th weekend September.

AGM will be held on Monday 12 March 2012 – venue to be confirmed. Membership fees are due from 1st January.

WEEKEND WORKSHOP “Pastels Plus” presented by Gail Higgins who says the aim of this workshop is to “enhance a watercolour with pastel, create an abstract with pastel over acrylic, try a pastel collage..... Let’s have some fun with our pastels.” Saturday and Sunday 10-11 March from 8.30am.

Jessie Falconer (left) and Romy McCullough (right) attended the Summer School run by Maroochy Pony Club and advised lessons from Keith Low (flatwork) and Paul Raymont (jumping) were fantastic and they learnt heaps.

Gail’s workshops are always fun, and very instructive. See full description and materials list on our website www. kenilwortharts.org.au/workshops The Kransky Sisters will be returning to Kenilworth for another fantastic show in November. Keep tuned in!

Visit our website www.kenilwortharts.org.au

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Found in Kenilworth area last week of Dec 2011. Grey wings yellow tail with grey streaks, dark yellow crown, dark orange ears, very active bird whistles and bobs a lot. Only fairly young. Has distinct hens chuckle. Contact Nate Shaw 0409 582 826.

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Got a problem with furniture, built-ins, kitchen, laundry etc.

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MARY VALLEY There’s something about the Mary Valley

c/- MVI, PO Box 206, Imbil, 4570. Remember they need to be high resolution images for use in publications.

You can contact project manager Lesa Bell to find out more on 07 5488 6595 or 0428 193 156.

Photo left by Duane Heath from Kenilworth • www.2shotsphotos.com

Send us your photos

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ow that MVI has succeeded in obtaining $27,000 to market the Mary Valley in its “‘come out to play” campaign, we need photos to promote the region and its unique activities.

A promotional photo bank is being developed to showcase to the rest of the world what residents already know is so special.

That’s the photograph that tells a special story. And that is the photograph that could win the competition being held by the Mary Valley Country Marketing Committee as it campaigns to promote the valley and its unique activities.

You don’t have to be a professional photographer to catch that classic snap.

Categories include Landscape, People and Action with entries being taken until February 6, 2012. Harvey Norman has generously donated photography print vouchers to the lucky winners.

The competition also offers people the chance to be more involved in the marketing of their region. It’s a chance to share your experiences with “Mary” while enjoying your favourite activity.

Photos will be used to develop the website www. maryvalleycountry.com.au and also enhance a series of activity brochures to promote the valley.

Photos or inquiries can be submitted to tourism@ themaryvalley.com.au or post to MVC Photo Competition,

When you are out “playing” down the river or riding through the forest this holiday season, consider how useful that classic shot could be.

As for the competition the photos will be used to develop the website www.maryvalleycountry.com.au and also enhance a series of activity brochures to promote the valley. You don’t have to be a professional photographer to catch the magic of the region.

The photo bank is the first key activity for the newly appointed Lesa Bell who has been employed by community organisation Mary Valley Inc. Photos or inquiries can be submitted to tourism@themaryvalley.com.au

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BELLI HALL NEWS

elli’s Old-Time Dance on New Year’s Eve saw 140 patrons dancing 2011 away and welcoming in 2012. Popular local band, Sunshine Swing, entertained throughout the night with their unique live sound, led by singer Rex Eggmolesse.

Belli’s next Old-Time Dance will be held on Saturday 4 February, commencing at 7.30 pm. For a small entry fee, dancers will enjoy a country-style supper. Keep our unique country dance traditions alive and bring the whole family for a great night of old-style dancing.

Belli Hall is located at 1170 Kenilworth Road, Belli Park. For more information visit our website at www.bellihall.com or contact Margaret on 5447 0175.

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Marketing with no money

unshine Coast Council present a series of workshops at Sunshine Coast Libraries to assist small business owners with free sessions about Marketing with No Money.

The presenter, Leah Squire, is the founder of a multi-million dollar internet based business that was started just over two years ago with $1,000 and a marketing budget of zilch.

Develop knowledge and skills about innovative business techniques, free and cheap marketing strategies and how to build a business and brand.

These sessions are expected to book out quickly, get in early to avoid disappointment.

Cooroy Wed 15 March 12.30 pm – 2.00 pm • 5454 9000 Maleny (NHC) Wed 29 February 10.00 am – 11.30 am • 5435 3100 Noosa Wed 14 March 10.00 am – 11.30 am • 5442 4411

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Looking for funding to support your community organisation or arts project?

Sunshine Coast Council Community Grants

Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)

Supporting projects that provide significant outcomes for Sunshine Coast residents

A Queensland Government partnership through Arts Queensland and council to support local arts and culture

Talk to a Grants Ofcer to: Ź develop your project Ź create a compelling grant application.

For project support, grants information and assistance in completing your online application, phone or email: Ź Community Grants – phone 5441 8616 Ź RADF – phone 5441 8385 Ź email at grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Visit council’s website for grant applications and more information.

Applications close 5pm Thursday 1 March 2012

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MARY VALLEY

FROM MOOROOKA TO THE MARY! ROSEVALE HOUSE B&B WELCOMES TRAVELLERS AND CITY DWELLERS ALIKE

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osevale House B&B is set below The Bluff at Brooloo on five acres of landscaped gardens, in the picturesque Mary Valley, half way between Kenilworth and Imbil. The house itself began its existence in Moorooka in Brisbane in the early 1930s and the ornate plaster ceilings and stained glass windows are typical of the artistic nature of that period.

Hosts Val and Martin Rhodes fell in love with the Valley during their travels and bought the property 12 months ago. Already there have been repeat visitors to Rosevale House who have returned for the serenity and gracious atmosphere of the home amidst beautiful countryside and gardens.

Val has realised the value of being able to immerse their visitors in collecting eggs and fruit from the garden and using these natural ingredients in the daily meals.

So many people live in cities far removed from these daily joys. Our bed and breakfast accommodation includes

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the Kenilworth suite and the Moreland room, each of which has polished wooden floors, a Queen sized bed with quality bed linen, a fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, an LCD TV and DVD player and a verandah overlooking the gardens and pool. The larger Kenilworth suite also has a sitting room with a sofa bed, making it suitable for a small family.

We also have a self-contained studio apartment, which comprises a spacious, attractive room with king sized bed, double sofa bed, sitting and dining areas, large LCD TV and DVD player and a log fire for those cosy winter evenings. The apartment has a large, modern ensuite bathroom and a fully-equipped kitchen with full-sized oven and hot plates, large fridge and microwave. There are private verandahs overlooking the gardens on three sides for those warm, sunny days. There is also a small Weber BBQ on the verandah for your use. Bedding and towels provided and an optional breakfast menu is available.

The studio apartment is suitable accommodation for a small family.

Rosevale House is the perfect stop for exploring the Mary Valley and you will take a scenic drive through Route 51... the prettiest countryside to 4210 Mary Valley Road, Brooloo, Queensland at the junction with Callemonda Road, or phone 07 5488 6770 • http://www.rosevalehouse. com.au or enquiries@rosevalehouse.com.au

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Julie Walker’s January Newsletter

he State Government have made their decision and we will be a divided council as from the next council election which will be held on 31 March 2012. The Mary Valley area will be ‘Division 8’ and will take in the area from Brooloo in the South to part of Jones Hill in the North and from Mothar Mt to the left hand side of Amamoor Ck Rd along with Kandanga Ck and Yabba Ck Rds. If you are wanting to go onto the net and search your address and see what division you are living in go to http:// www.ecq.qld.gov.au/electoral_districts.aspx?id=4722 and scroll down to Gympie and then enter your address and the appropriate map will come up. I will definitely be putting my name forward and seeking reelection in March as a Councillor for this division. To find your road (and print a map) go to http://www.gympie.qld.gov.au click on ‘visitor’ and then on ‘road directory’ and type in your road name.

The 1st General Council meeting for the year will be held on Wednesday 25 January.

Neighbouring properties of the MVHR (Heritage Rail) are being encouraged to “adopt” their section of the track verge. This is totally voluntary and some people have already taken it upon themselves to beautify their stretch of the track verge and I applaud those residents who do this. Some people have also fenced up against the track to keep the grass down and in the process, giving their cattle more land to graze.

Unfortunately it was reported at the last Community and Economic Development Committee that a total of 16 cats were euthanased in November. Some of these cats could have been some bodies beloved pets, but without a microchip or being registered there is no way of knowing who owns them. So PLEASE make sure that your pets are protected. It is now a State law that all pet cats and dogs are registered with your Regional Council.

The Queensland Government has released the Qld Cycle Strategy 2011-2012 with a vision to get more people cycling more often. The Wide Bay Burnett Principal Cycle Network Plan, of which we are a part, will highlight the highest order of routes and you can check out the plan on www.trm.qld.gov.au/wbbpcnp or call Ms Collins on 3898 0812.

Hopefully, by now, most of our Imbil residents have considered, filled in and returned the information sheet about the new District Park in Imbil and what it would ultimately look like, back to Gympie Regional Council. As we want comment from the community on how a new District Park in Imbil would ultimately look.

We have had great news that the Government is not going to close the Traveston rail station, so if you, like me, want to keep the station please keep using it. Whenever our son comes home on the train we pick him up and drop him off there as it is the closest rail station to the Mary Valley. We are told to “Use it or Lose it” !

NOTE: do you have a ‘back up’ phone in case the power goes of and your cordless won’t work? With the storm season upon us it pays to be prepared.

Don’t forget first and third Thursday evening First Response Training at Imbil Fire Station.

Cr Julie Walker Candidate for Gympie Regional Council Division 8

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GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE & CHESTNUT CAKE! 250g dark chocolate • 6 eggs • 1 pinch salt • 125 g unsalted butter • 435 g chestnut puree unsweetened • 1 tbs rum (optional) • 1tsp vanilla essence • 175g caster sugar 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C, gas mark 4. Grease a 23 cm spring form or cake tin.

2. Break the chocolate into pieces and melt in the microwave or in a double boiler (au bain-marie, recommended), and set aside.

3. Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff, but not dry.

4. In another bowl, whisk butter and chestnut puree with the sugar. Gradually whisk in the egg yolks, then add the rum and melted chocolate.

5. Stir in a dollop of the egg white, whisk well to mix everything together, then carefully fold the rest of the egg white in the chestnut mixture.

6. Pour the batter into the tin and let bake for 40 to 60 minutes. You could do the toothpick test, but it should not come out completely clean. Let the cake cool in its tin on a rack before you unmold it on to a plate.

Note: for quicker baking time and small serving size use silicone muffin molds.

Decorate with whipped cream and candied chestnuts.

ENJOY!

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IMBIL POLICE BRIEFS

appy New Year to everyone, we hope that 2012 will be kind to you.

We had a relatively quiet Christmas New Year period with very few traffic crashes and the vast majority of people in the area behaved themselves. It was good to see campers returning and the main street full of people.

Although we have had a good run with traffic crashes, traffic enforcement is one of the highest priorities for the Queensland Police Service. We will continue to conduct extensive patrolling of all roads and dealing with traffic offenders when located.

Most traffic crashes are caused by traffic offences being committed by one or both drivers. A lot of offences are committed by drivers who are just not concentrating. It is necessary to be aware of what is going on in your vehicle, around you in other vehicles and what speed zone you are travelling in. Speed limits are constantly changing in this area, even on the highway. ‘I thought the speed limit was higher’ is not an excuse for speeding.

One offence that is becoming prevalent in this area is crossing double centre lines. This is occurring on winding stretches of road, such as through Goomong and at Tuchekoi, and is caused by lack of attention and travelling too fast. As vehicles travel around a right hand bend in the road, they are crossing double centre lines, sometimes completely onto the wrong side of the road. Imagine what this does to drivers approaching around the bend in the opposite direction. All it needs is to slow down a bit.

We are receiving complaints about two intersections.

One is vehicles not complying with road markings when travelling from Mary Valley Road into Dobson Road (at Traveston Crossing when going to the Highway). Vehicles are cutting across the painted traffic island which is a $300 fine and loss of three points.

The other complaint area is vehicles turning right from Mary Valley Road into Kandanga Imbil Road cutting the corner. There are double lines in Kandanga Imbil Road down to the corner. Cutting the corner here is also a $300 fine and three points. Again, all it needs is for vehicles to slow down. It may take longer to get up the hill and may delay your arrival in Imbil by 30 seconds. Is that 30 seconds worth $300?

There have been a number of problems in the area with dogs attacking stock, chooks, other dogs and children recently. Some of these attacks are by wild dogs but some are by domestic dogs. The owner of a dog is liable for the conduct of that dog and if the dog attacks another animal or a person, the owner could be successfully sued for damages.

The control of dogs in the community is a Council responsibility. If you have a dog problem in your area, wild or domestic, contact the Gympie Council.

Terry Kennedy Sergeant

Bill Greer Senior Constable

Laughing Out Loud!

Did I read that sign right?

Seen during a conference: FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AND DOESN’T KNOW IT,THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE 1ST FLOOR Notice in a farmer’s field: THE FARMER ALLOWS WALKERS TO CROSS THE FIELD FOR FREE, BUT THE BULL CHARGES. On a repair shop door: WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING. (PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE DOOR - THE BELL DOESN’T WORK)

DECEMBER 2011 Moy Pocket December 2011 165mm December 2010 542mm • Ten years average 1220mm Total rainfall for 2011 1510mm

Report kindly submitted by Graham Brennan

YOGA-AYURVEDA @ BROOLOO EIGHT week yoga course-introduction for beginners or refresher for onging students. Tuesday-Thursday 6pm $70 - 8 classes, pay for 7x. As well, Ayurveda consultations now available. Maureen 5484 5848.

LONG’S FUEL SUPPLIES Pty Ltd of Lynn Jannides Spiritual Healer Distance healings on request Certified Reiki Master Medical Intuitive – White Light Surgery Injuries of all types Pain Removal Children´s Health and wellbeing

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appy New Year to you all and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Jenny and I shared a quiet Christmas this year with family.

Fishing It was around this time last year that I was arranging for a group of recreational fisherman to meet with the Minister, to discuss the proposed changes to Snapper fishing laws in Queensland. The subject of fishing is one that is close to the hearts of many on the Coast and it was recently put to me that we, as elected Members of Parliament, need to do more to protect our fish stocks for future generations to enjoy. Back when I was on Council, I donated my payment for sitting on the Caloundra and Maroochy Water Board to stocking our local dams. I am keen to continue to do what I can to ensure that future generations are able to enjoy this wonderful recreational pastime.

One very keen fisherman suggested that the rules and regulations that we currently have in place are good enough, they just need to be enforced. He said that he thought the reason fisherman were not catching as many fish as they used to, was because some fisherman were taking fish that were too small and that the authorities should be policing this and not looking at ways to further restrict fishing areas. Put simply, he said that every fish should be allowed to grow big enough to breed and that way there would be plenty of fish. I would be interested in hearing the thoughts of other keen fisherman.

You can say NO! I have been contacted by a resident who is concerned about the behaviour of door to door sales people from an electrical supply company. She said, the salesman wanted to see her electricity account and when she said no, he became quite pushy. If you are confronted by similar behaviour, you are within your rights to ask for the salesman’s name and to report them. Or simply say no, and shut the door. You can also do as this lady did, and contact my office and I will lodge a complaint on your behalf.

Scams Our Parliamentary Services IT people recently advised my office of the latest email scam to come across their desks. This scam email is made to look like an official email from Telstra BigPond. The email scam advises of a problem with the account and asks readers to click on a hyperlink that will direct your PC to a bogus website where you PC may be infected. If you want to know more, just give my office a call.

Community funding announced The new year brought good news for the Kenilworth Earlybird Playgroup in the form of funding toward fencing for the playgroup at the Community College.

The State Government Gambling Community Benefit Fund announced successful funding applications this month - congratulations to the playgroup members who will receive $12,373 toward their project.

MP Peter Wellington

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OUR COMMUNI TY Local Markets

COOROY HALL MARKETS Every Thursday 8 am – 1 pm • Cooroy Memorial Hall COOROY COUNTRY MARKETS 3rd Sunday of the month from 7 am Cooroy State School Oval

THE BIG PINEAPPLE MARKETS 6.30am-12.30pm every Saturdays • Nambour Connection Rd, Woombye THE BLACKALL RANGE GROWERS MARKET 3rd Saturday of each month 7:30am - 12:30pm Old Witta School, 316 Witta Road • Contact: 07 5499 9924

CRYSTAL WATERS MONTHLY MARKET 1st Saturday of the month 8am – 12 noon • Enquiries: Kathryn 5494 4725 DAGUN STATION GROWERS MARKET Every Saturday from 2pm • www.dagungrowersmarket.com/contact-us

Department of Environment and Resource Management

Eumundi Markets Every Wednesday 8 am – 1.30 pm • Every Saturday 6.30 am – 2 pm Stall enquiries: 5442 7106

Public Notice

GYMPIE MUSEUM Markets At the Duckponds every 1st & 3rd Sunday

PLACE NAME PROPOSAL Naming of Beacon Hill, Beattie Creek, Bofingers Crossing, Hinka Booma Flats, Hugh Cochrane Lookout, Kenilworth Bluff, Kuchs Crossing, Mary River Lookout, Moons Hill, Murtaghs Hill and Weaning Paddock Hill Sunshine Coast Regional Council

GYMPIE SOUTHSIDE Markets Every 2nd & 4th Sunday IMBIL SUNDAY MarketS Operated by Imbil Mary Valley Boy Scouts Assn. • Every Sunday 8am – 2pm Mary Valley Rattler steam train arrives at noon • Stall enquiries: 5484 5109 KANDANGA RAILWAY STATION MARKETS Every Wednesday and Sunday 10am - 12noon Stall enquiries: 5484 3382

Notice is given that the Minister for Finance, Natural Resources and The Arts is inviting public comment on the naming of eleven unnamed geographical features as Beacon Hill, Beattie Creek, Bofingers Crossing, Hinka Booma Flats, Hugh Cochrane Lookout, Kenilworth Bluff, Kuchs Crossing, Mary River Lookout, Moons Hill, Murtaghs Hill and Weaning Paddock Hill in accordance with the Place Names Act 1994.

KENILWORTH COMMUNITY MARKET Every 1st and 3rd Saturday at CWA Hall 8am to 1pm Evira White: 5446 0208 MALENY HANDCRAFTS MARKETS Community Hall Maleny Sundays 8 am – 2 pm Stall enquiries: 5445 7911 or 0418 733 013

Queensland place name plan QPN1207, illustrating the location of the eleven geographical features, is available for public inspection at the Department of Environment and Resource Management Business Centre, Nambour Office, 52-64 Currie Street, Nambour; the Kenilworth Library, Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth and at the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Eddie De Vere Building, cnr Currie and Bury Streets, Nambour.

Noosa Farmers Market Noosa AFL grounds, 155 Weyba Rd Noosaville 2nd & 4th Sunday month • Stall enquiries: 0418 769 374 Noosa Harbour Markets Noosa Harbour Marina, Noosaville • Every Sunday 8 am – 2 pm Stall enquiries: 5473 0166

Enquiries regarding the proposed naming of any of the eleven geographical features should be directed to Mr Ross Norman, Senior Spatial Information Officer of the department by telephone on (07) 5451 2252 or by email at ross.norman@derm.qld.gov.au.

Individual submissions, in writing, in support of the proposal or against the proposal, may be lodged with the Regional Services Director, South East Region, Department of Environment and Resource Management, PO Box 573, Nambour Qld 4560 until 16 March 2012.

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Copies of the proposal plan can also be downloaded from Queensland Place Names at www.derm.qld.gov.au

PEREGIAN BEACH Markets Kingfisher Drive Peregian Beach • 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday month, 7 am – 12.30 pm • Stall enquiries: 5448 1728 or 0428 190 055 YANDINA Markets Yandina Sportsground • Every Saturday 6am – 1pm NOTE: If you have any alterations to this guide, please email the editor maryvalleyvoice@aanet.com.au

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19 Elizabeth Street

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three bedroom air-conditioned home, ensuite and walk in robe to main bedroom. Open plan tiled living areas and carpeted bedrooms. Insulated ceilings plus new solar power system providing energy efficiency and low utility costs. 18,000 gallons rainwater plus dams. Fenced into 10 horse friendly paddocks with reticulated water to each. 10m x 7m stable complex with electricity and water supply.

9m x 6m Colorbond shed. Two well drained sand arenas. Large area fully enclosed for dogs. Very gentle land with no steep or difficult to maintain areas. This very appealing property is located on the eastern side of Kenilworth, only 20 mins to Eumundi. $685,000

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2) FOR RENT: TWO BEDROOM HOUSE in Kenilworth township with new kitchen - $240/wk

10 acres with seasonal creek located on a quiet no through road. Three bedroom timber home with guest accommodation plus two bedroom cottage, both set apart from each other enjoying views, independent mains power supply, excellent landscaping and privacy.

Fenced into four paddocks with two dams.

All improvements to a high standard. $595,000

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Livestock 0428 136 893 Terry & Lolie Murtagh • Stock Transport 0428 711 102 Clinton Murtagh Eumundi: Calf sales every Monday • Cattle sales every 2nd Tuesday

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RENTALS FROM $235 p/wk Contact Katie 5446 0164 Brooloo and Cambroon

BROOLOO $235 pw rent. One bedroom fully furnished cottage with large covered verandah and double car accommodation. Five private acres. No lawn mowing required.

CAMBROON $250 pw rent. Large two bedroom home with office. Polished timber floors, great views off verandahs. Rural location. If you can assist with horses rental reimbursement is negotiable on the rent?

BROOLOO $300 pw rent. Large lowset five bedroom brick home with ensuite and walk-in robe to master bedroom. Large family room plus large lounge room. Lock up garage – rural location.

Why not buy this with a family member or a few friends? – TWO Houses on 9.8 acres Cambroon

HOME #1: Timber: Three bedrooms — master bedroom connected by timber deck. • Stunning interior with timber floors, raked ceilings, large study, wood heater, covered verandahs with views. • HOME #2: Zincalume: Two bedrooms with large open plan living area, wood heater, modern kitchen and bathroom, covered verandahs, single garage and double carport. Plus: Artists Studio, lush gardens, peaceful location, two dams and seasonal creek, fenced acreage. Only 10 mins to Kenilworth. Both homes have their own power supply, phone lines and driveways. PRICE $595,000.00 Great buying.

Rare Obi Obi Valley block – priceless value! 30 acre parcel of land in great location with country views.

It is only a short drive up the range to Mapleton. The land is fully fenced with a good combination of flat country to hilly at the rear of the block. There is a large dam and a smaller dam feeding from the hills. A new 6m x 6m shed with covered awning will make a temporary accommodation for weekends or storage. Cattle currently graze the paddocks but it would also suit horses. If you choose to build at the rear of the block you will have outstanding views of the surrounding countryside and beyond. PRICE $395,000.00

Comfortable Rural Living In Gheerulla... charming Country Cottage tastefully renovated on 2256m2

Well established shade trees. The home comprises of three bedrooms one with an ensuite, separate office and dinning room with covered verandah. The main living area is relaxing and inviting with open fireplace and for the chef in the family the kitchen is centrally located and a dream to work in. If you enjoy the outdoors you can either sit back and unwind on the verandahs or pot around the gardens. Car accommodation and workshop, veggie gardens and chook enclosure are just some of the other features with this property.

Only a short drive from Kenilworth and 25 minutes west of Eumundi with all sealed roads. PRICE $348,000.00

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