Mary Valley Voice October 8 2014 - Vol.24 No.18

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KENILWORTH the fortnight that was

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olden goldfish. George, a 10 year old goldfish, underwent surgery in Melbourne to remove a tumour from his brain. He was unable to swim or eat properly due to a large tumour hanging off his face. He was put under a general anaesthetic and underwent a 45-minute operation using three buckets of water. If healthy, goldfish can live up to 30 years. Good luck George!

How the rich entertain themselves. Never mind a white one, or one with a game logo on it, if you want a truly limited edition PS4 and Xbox how about a 9kt gold one?

You can only buy them in Dubai, and they cost just over a cool $15,000.

Round and round. A police officer in Sussex, England, ended up chasing himself around for 20 minutes because a closed circuit TV operator, who saw a suspicious man on the streets and called a plainclothes officer for help, became confused and sent the officer off chasing after himself. The marvels of modern technology.

It’s called a mating game. A typhoon wrecked a squirrel enclosure of a Zoo in Tokyo, resulting in the escape of 30 squirrels. Attempts to recover the animals were quite successful with 38 recaptured. One theory is that the squirrels reproduced whilst on the loose. Seems a bit more like some wild “extras” were captured.

Blue honey? Beekeepers in France were puzzled to find their hives were full of honey in strange blue and green tints. The culprit turned out to be candy-coated M&Ms, the coloured waste of which, left out in the open, the bees enjoyed eating. Unfortunately the blue and green honey will not be sold.

No work, just pay. A German man has just retired at age 65 when his civil service position was eliminated. However, since 1998 he has not done any actual work because another surveyor was hired to do the same job leaving him with nothing to do except collect his pay totalling $980,000.

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Our front cover story have noticed the beautiful cars that were driving around Kenilworth, they were fundraising for the Lenny Nettlefold Memorial Ride. Thank you to Denis Martin and his team for your donation to Kenilworth First Response. Thanks also to Wayne Paulger and his family for their generous donations and fundraising on our behalf.

Hans Schinkel President

What’s Hot? From the Kenilworth Rural Fire Brigade

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e would like to welcome the new members to our brigade Kay-Anne Sarc, Jon Maccabe and Taj Sully-Hills, who have proven to be an asset to our brigade.

New members are always welcome, training is the first Wednesday of each month at 6.30pm in Phillip Street.

We have had quite a lot of call outs in the last couple of months due to dry conditions. It is fire season, time to remind people to clean up around their home in case of a fire. Cleaning gutters, debris, leaves and wood stacks around the house or shed. It is also a great idea to have tracks and a good access cleared for any event of a fire on your property so fire trucks can gain entry. Visible property numbers are essential.

It’s very important to call 000 in the event of a fire, not your local fire station as not all fire stations are staffed. A permit must be obtained to light a fire bigger than two metres square. Conditions are on the permit, including calling fire communications with your details before lighting your fire.

See https://ruralfire.qld.gov.au/ for your Fire Warden.

A fire danger sign will be installed very soon near the Mary River Bridge coming into town; the sign will indicate fire danger ratings.

The Kenilworth Rural Fire Brigade would like to wish our 2nd Officer Chris Childs the very best with his transfer to Rockhampton. Chris leaves on November 2 for twelve months and will be missed by all. We hope Chris will return as he is very valuable to our community.

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KENILWORTH FIRST RESPONSE

big thank you to all our Responders for their efforts on the weekend of the Chook Chase in Kenilworth.

We assisted the motorbike riders who participated with their cuts and bruises where needed.

Once again, we had a busy month with our 000 call outs.

Two of the 000 call outs we attended were motor vehicle accidents, one at 9pm and the other at 3am the next morning. Luckily the accidents were not fatal.

A big thank you to Carol Gilmore for taking photos of the Kenilworth First Response team which was featured on the front page of the Mary Valley Voice. You may

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KENILWORTH Kenilworth Community Activities in 1910

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ranscribed from the Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser Saturday 5 February 1910, page 2.

CHICKS IN the STICKS high tea 2014 help to raise money for breast cancer

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he hauntingly magical sound of the harp will combine with the tinkle of fine china and the excited chatter of ladies enjoying high tea at Yabbaloumba Retreat near Kenilworth on Sunday, October 19.

Harpist Dr Judy Flieter will perform at the pink-themed Chicks in the Sticks high tea where guests will have a wonderful afternoon while at the same time raising money for research into breast cancer.

Group spokeswoman Kelli Hoyes said the handful of volunteers who organise the afternoon had all been touched by breast cancer either directly or indirectly.

A movement has been on foot for some time to raise a subscription to present a testimonial to Mrs Bedington, the popular station mistress of Eumundi on the occasion of her retirement from the service. It was felt that some recognition should be made of the kindly way she has attended to the wants of the residents of this district during her term of office, and of the untiring energy she has displayed whilst conducting the business of the various departments under her control. For the purpose of the above a canvass was taken of the district, and was so liberally responded to by the whole of the residents, that it was decided to present to Mrs Bedington a purse of sovereigns. Saturday was the day chosen for the presentation, and a number of the residents signified their willingness to go to Eumundi for that purpose but as the day proved wet, only five put in an appearance. However the programme was carried out, and the task of presentation fell to Mr. W. Sutton, who, in a few well chosen words announced the object of the visit. Mrs Bedington, in thanking them for the presentation, said it came as a great surprise, as she considered she had been amply repaid by the residents of Belli and Kenilworth for any service she had rendered. This latter we are inclined to dispute, for in the past she has been more than kind and by her thoughtfulness has rendered many a service to those who. By reason of their remoteness from the station, were not able to attend to their own wants.

We can only wish her every success in the new business in which she has embarked.

Mr. H. Walker, M.L.A. and Mr. Stumm the P.P.L. (People’s Progressive League - thanks to research by Heritage Librarian Julanne Neal) candidate for Wide Bay paid a visit to this district last week and a meeting was convened for the purpose of forming a branch of the P.P.L. Owing to some mistake as to the date of meeting a number of residents turned up on Thursday night, but were disappointed, as the date of meeting had been changed to Saturday. This was unfortunate, as although Thursday was an ideal night, Saturday proved wet and the meeting has to be abandoned.

Comment: The wet weather seemingly impacted greatly on the ability of residents to participate in social activities in 1910.

Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth and District Historical Assn.

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“We know how vital it is that research funds are raised to help the Queensland Cancer Council in its endeavours to find a cure for breast cancer,” Kelli said.

The high tea, which has established itself as a must attend event on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland calendar, has proven so popular that the number of guests has to be limited so it is vital you get in early to book your tickets.

The very talented ladies of the Kenilworth Quilt and Craft group have made a “must-have” quilt to be raffled on the day and there is also a large, popular multi-draw raffle.

The huge charity auction is a real crowd pleaser thanks to the generosity of people and businesses who support the high tea which is in its fourth year.

There will also be prizes for the best dressed table, best hat and many more. Just about everyone goes home with a treat.

The finishing touches are being added to the menu for the afternoon tea. While the exact details are still being finalised you can be guaranteed the food will be yummy.

On arrival, from 1pm there will be a free glass of pink bubbles for guests and non-alcoholic punch will be available.

For further info contact Lolie Murtagh 54460 0222 or Kelli Hoyes 5446 0155 or 5446 0593.

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could this happen here?

ires of September and November 1994 burnt through rural and urban property on the Sunshine Coast, Caboolture, Pine Rivers, Brisbane and other local Government areas.

Six hundred and eighty two major fires occurred across the state in September and November. Major outbreaks occurred on 27-29 September and again on 4-7 November. Twenty three houses were destroyed, as well as farm buildings, fences and livestock. Three thousand people were evacuated from their homes. Beerburrum State Forest sustained huge losses of plantation timber of approximately 5000 ha.

Nine volunteer fire fighters were injured, with seven sustaining extensive burns.

Source: http://hardenup.org/be-aware/weather-events/ events/1990-1999/beerburrum-state-forest-fire.aspx

Decorating for Kenilworth Celebrates!

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nyone going into the centre of Kenilworth will have seen the colourful decorations in the main street.

The yarnbombing of Kenilworth has started!

On 13 September, a team of people set out from the Kenilworth Arts Council rooms with a good number of bags full of crocheted and knitted pieces – plus a couple of ladders – and began draping swathes of colour around posts and railings in Elizabeth Street.

The activity generated a lot of attention and questions from passers-by, many of whom were tourists who commented on the festive mood provided by the yarnbombing.

Naturally, many were curious about the reason for the activity – the colourful touches are in preparation for Kenilworth Celebrates! – and quite a few visitors were keen to return to Kenilworth in a couple of weeks for the Kenilworth Celebrates! Weekend of Fun on 4-5 October, and for the art exhibitions (these finish on 11 October).

Photo top: Sarah Coles.

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KENILWORTH - MARY VALLEY KPC NEWS

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ongratulations to members representing our club at Buderim Gymkhana on 7 September! Rachael and Caeli placed 5th in March Past. Caeli moved up to the 13 year group after her birthday the day before and placed 1st overall. Rachael placed 2nd overall in the 17-25 years group and Sonia placed 2nd in the Seniors group. Melissa also capably judged the Rider classes and Champion Riders!

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Mary Valley Pony Club news

arah Reardon attended the Buderim Pony Club Gymkhana on Sunday 7 September and came 4th overall in 16 years age group. She has also competed against all aged winners in rider class to take out the prestigious Champion Rider Overall.

Catriona Summers on her very green horse Cleo went to the Glasshouse Open Show Jump Day on Sunday 22 September and got 3rd overall in the 40 cm class. This was Cleo’s first ever competition and Catriona’s first since her horse-fall 18 months ago where she broke her pelvis and couldn’t ride for 12 months. As Cleo is a Standardbred, she has problems with learning the natural paces of the horse and not to amble, which is the pace introduced to pacers for the racing industry. Catriona was really pleased with how Cleo handled everything about the day from travel to competition and also how Cleo’s 54 year-old rider held up! It goes to show that Pony Club is not just for kids!

Thank-you to Sonia, Anna, Gus and Lizzie for helping set up the showjumping and sporting equipment for the Kenilworth Show and Rodeo. Also thanks to Brad, Catherine, Sonia, Catriona and Lana for setting up and running the sporting at the Show on the Saturday. Thanks too to the same crew as well as Belinda, Jack and Georgia for packing it all up again.

Rachael, Jodi, Alice, Bronte and Matilda went to Taroom to compete at State Campdraft, Formal Gymkhana, Sporting and Mounted Games Championships from 25-28 September.

Matilda came 6th in the 12-14 years!

Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group Inc. news

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he Honorary Office Bearers of Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group were elected in September they are: Bev Warner as President, Margaret Rickard as Vice President, Julie Kinloch as Secretary and Georgina Day as Treasurer. All the members thank them for their enthusiasm and dedication to keep the Group running.

Bev Warner will hold a Q&A workshop at 1pm on Saturday, 11 October it will be followed by afternoon tea and the monthly meeting at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy.

The recent raffle of a $100 Bunnings voucher was won by the holder of Red ticket D98.

For enquiries phone 5442 5570 or visit www.genealogy-noosa.org.au Ros Higginson

Catriona Summers and her very green horse Cleo. Pony Club is not just for kids!

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Kenilworth September 2014 First Responders Kenilworth First Response group recently held its 2014 AGM. Special guests were Lenore and Blair Meldrum who were founder members of the group in 2002. Lenore kindly chaired the election of the new committee.

Hans Schinkel was elected as President, Graeme White as Vice President, Irene Flint as treasurer and Nina Cox as secretary.

A vote of thanks was given to Linda Green for all her hard work as President over the last two years.

If you would like to find out more about KFR, please call Hans on 5472 3569 for details.

MARY VALLEY arpist Judy Fleiter, whose family has lived in Conondale for decades where they ran a dairy farm, will perform at Chicks in the Sticks at Yabbaloumba on Sunday, October 19.

When asked why she accepted an invitation to play for guests at the high tea, Judy said wanted to support Barbara Campbell (owner of Yabbaloumba with husband Lloyd) who had survived cancer.

“For me it is very personal. My mother died from cancer and Barb is a dear friend who has survived cancer. I wanted to help.”

Judy describes the body of work she will play on her harp as “eclectic” and it will include some original work.

The Woodford based harpist has had a life-long love for the string instrument but it was not until 1996 that Judy had her first lesson on a harp she crafted herself.

Judy made the decorative aspects of the folk harp she will play at Chicks in the Sticks using silky oak given to her by her father Loyd Fleiter. He also turned the 35 wooden tuning sticks in the harp.

Recycled timber has been used throughout The Shed which sits on the edge of a dam. There is Oregon Pine from an old dairy farm in the region, decking and girders from the old Cambroon and Moy Pocket bridges, and coloured glass often found as a feature in old Queenslandsers.

The stainless steel sink from the old Cooroy Hospital has been used in the prep kitchen, buggy size wagoon wheel chandeliers will light up the shed and the stunning white cedar bar will be a talking point.

The white cedar is from a tree on Yabbaloumba that was struck by lightning. The wood was slabbed and stored.

Landscaping will be an ongoing project but it will include a working windmill that used to stand at Conondale.

“It is exciting for us to be able to host a permanent function centre in such a wonderful setting and we are delighted that the Chicks in the Sticks high tea is our first function,” Lloyd and Barbara Campbell said.

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HISTORY LIVES AGAIN IN THE SHED

During construction of The Shed, which measures 25m by 11m, the couple have used local tradespeople where ever possible and have secured the skills of master builder Dominic Cusack.

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To purchase tickets to the high tea contact Lolie Murtagh 07 54460 0222 or Kelli Hoyes 07 5446 0155 home, 07 5446 0593 work.

It also means people will be able to hire local services with the assistance of a directory compiled by the Campbells.

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“People will be able to hire The Shed and then secure their own caterers and other service providers. This means they will be able to monitor their costs and set their wedding budget to suit,” said Mrs Campbell.

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 Live Music with Harpist Dr Judy Fleiter  Win a ‘Handmade Quilt’ by Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Circle group (major Raffle Prize).  Multi-draw Raffles  Auctions  Best Dressed Table Prize  Best Hat Prize and many more!  Afternoon from 2:00 pm  Popup Photo Parlour

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Mrs Campbell said they saw the need for a permanent facility where people could control their own costs.

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Lloyd and Barbara Campbell, who have lived at the 200ha Yabbaloumba cattle property since 2007, have hosted more than a dozen weddings on their property under a marquee.

Chicks in the Sticks at Yabbaloumba Retreat in the Mary Valley is in its fourth year and has become one of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland’s “must attend” events during October, breast cancer awareness month.

Tickets at $39 are limited so it is imperative to book early.

Contact Lolie 54460 0222 or Kelli 5446 0155 / 5446 0593.

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The building will be completed in time to host its first function, the Chicks in the Sticks high tea on Sunday, October 19.

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he doors of the old Storey Bridge fire station in Brisbane now hang majestically at the entrance to The Shed, a purpose built, indoor-outdoor, function centre at Yabbaloumba Retreat near Kenilworth.

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MARY VALLEY Mary celebrates World Rivers Day

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he Mary River joined a long list of rivers internationally as it celebrated World Rivers Day recently.

Two events, one at Moy Pocket in the upper part of the Mary and another at Tiaro, much closer to the mouth, managed to stretch the event out for two days.

At Moy Pocket, popular botanist Marc Russell led a riparian walk identifying trees and other plants along the river.

After lunch Dr Leah Barclay explained her “Riverlistening” project before testing the water, so to speak, by dangling a hydrophone in the river to eavesdrop on aquatic acoustics. The eel-tailed catfish nesting nearby even obliged by offering a few grunts.

At Tiaro the following day, the Greater Mary Association had organized a tree plant to extend the koala corridor near Petrie Park and to launch its excellent new book “Creating a wildlife corridor on the Mary River, Tiaro”.

Dr Leah Barclay was in attendance, once again, with her hydrophones and the acoustic cacophony beneath the surface impressed all those who had a turn with the headphones.

The big Celebration for the Mary is yet to come though, with the Mary River Festival in Kandanga on Saturday, November 8.

This year’s festival marks the fifth anniversary of Peter Garrett’s momentous reprieve for the Mary from the ill-considered Traveston Crossing Dam and will feature a great line-up of music and entertainment.

Among many highlights at this year’s festival will be the Riverlistening tent where festival goers can listen to river sounds sampled from the Mary and other rivers (more festival details elsewhere in this edition).

Pictured: MRCCC”s Dr Tanzi Smith listens in to the sounds of life beneath the surface on World Rivers Day at Moy Pocket.

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Call for Volunteers

ary River Festival coordinator Joolie Gibbs has put out a call for volunteers to join the dedicated crew staging this year’s Mary River Festival.

The festival will be held in Kandanga on Saturday November 8 but organisers have been meeting since January to plan for it and are excited as the date draws nearer.

“The theme of this year’s festival “Weaving community” seems a particularly appropriate way to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the decision that gave the Mary another chance,” she said.

“Whether its human communities or ecological ones, it’s all about interconnectedness hence “weaving community”.

The festival is run by volunteers but as planning gives way to actually staging the event, organisers are once again reaching out to the wider community.

Joolie says there are many areas that assistance will be needed to make this wonderful community festival happen in its usual style and beyond.

“On Friday 7 November, starting around 8am, we’ll be putting up marquees and stage and laying out the site, putting up fencing and signage. There’ll be a sausage sizzle for lunch.”

“On the festival day itself, Saturday 8 November, we’ll need help with finalising spaces, directing stallholders to sites, help in the children’s activities areas and with the evening parade, information tent, tidying site at end of day, and more.

“On Sunday 9 November, we’ll need help dismantling marquees and other equipment as well as tidying the site.

“If you can spare some time, either on the day itself, or before, or after, and you really like seeing children enjoying themselves, please give us a hand with this great family-friendly community festival.”

Bonafide signed-up volunteers will get free entry to the festival plus the warm inner glow of being a part of a great celebration. Training will be given on the day.

Photo courtesy Glenbo Craig - Mary River Fest 2013

MARY VALLEY Map helps visitors find elusive scarecrows in Mary Valley Country

Residents and visitors are urged to take a drive into the Mary Valley, from Gympie through to Conondale, to see the scary ‘crows for themselves and enjoy the countryside.

FINALISTS: Open: Noodleman by Conondale Swimming Pool, Last Resort by Mila Wynn at Imbil, Mrs Potty by Kandanga Snack Bar, Wonderland by Carol Miller at Kenilworth, Treed

by Jane Williams at Ridgewood.

Traditional: Take Time by the Greer family at Imbil, Where is the Train? by Friends of Amamoor at Amamoor Station, Scary Crow by Tony Tomlinson at Kenilworth, Rotating Rodger by Victor Hill at Ridgewood.

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ary Valley residents are using the latest technology to promote the annual Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival, offering a Google map of the valley to help people find scarecrows on a self-drive tour.

Children: Tinman by Leo and Sally Sanderson at Conondale, Max’s Big Catch by Max Johnson at Imbil, Kandanga State School, the Mad Hatter by Lily and Kirian Fisher-Greely at Kenilworth, Wizard of Oz by Federal State School.

Inquiries to Nicky Watson on 5484 3010.

Photo: transport has come a long way since children rode a horse to school. This entry is from Kandanga State School.

The Scarecrow Map is available on the website www. scarecrows.org.au and highlights the location of all registered scarecrow entries. Simply go to the “larger map” on Google maps (link at bottom of scarecrow map), zoom in to include the area you want, and print it from there. Google maps will only print the map and not the surrounding website.

Radio personality Rob Blackmore from ABC Coast FM and sidekick Jo Joyce took the tour of scarecrows this week to judge the winners of the Mary Valley category from finalists in each town. The valley winners will be announced on air, and presented with their prizes at the Mary River Festival on November 8 in Kandanga.

More than 60 scarecrows were eligible for judging, and Amamoor Station made up for a poor showing over the past couple of years with a great entry depicting people waiting for a train, while Kandanga State School used the opportunity to promote its centenary next year. There is always a rumour or two of scarecrow scullduggery at this time of year, and organisers can confirm that two entries from Kenilworth went walkabout. They were look-alikes of the “minions” in the popular animated movie “Despicable Me” and have since been returned.

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BIG BIG BLUES FEST THANKYOU!

BIG Thank you to all our helpers, stallholders and Blues Fest fans for helping make the third ever Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Fest the kind of music event we hoped it would be!

Designed to get us all ‘out of dodge’ and connected with like-minded people in an intimate and inspirational setting, everyone was blown away by the relaxed, “one-bighappy-family” like atmosphere, not to mention the high calibre of Rock n Blues entertainment.

The emails and social media sites are flooding with positive feedback on what is a unique, grass roots music experience.

Amongst it festival patrons are saying: “Best festivity I have EVER attended! a highly functioning family party. The ONE event I will DEFINITELY be attend AGAIN and again.”

How awesome was it see on stage Stonefield, Dallas Frasca, Pierce Brothers, Sandi Tohm supported by Damien Black and Louie Sheldon Band, The East Coast Queen Bees and 45 other amazing bands who rocked us with their high energy, crazy on stage antics?

Photos from this year’s event will soon be up on the website at www.mitchellcreekrocknbluesfest.com.au As special thank you, Early Bird Tickets now available for four weeks only with easy four-part payments.

For a VERY LIMITED time we are offering this year’s festival goers the opportunity to buy 2015 passes less than this year’s full prices!

To be sustainable we do need to increase the ticket pricing to cover the infrastructure costs with 10 tonnes of rubbish and over 80,000 litres of grey water removed; 3,000 litres of diesel and 100,000 litres of potable water used during the festival.

And, with easy four-part payments and the option for a full refund up until two weeks out from the festival (T&C apply), why not secure your spot now to the region’s most exciting, authentic big weekend rock ‘n blues music experience?

Photo below: Keith Gall’s carved sax sculpture.

Who could stop smiling at the witty repartee of renowned blues crooners The Sole Men Blues Brothers, not to mention hot newcomers Jack and the Bom, Two Girls Will and the enigmatic George and Noriko, to name but a few!

Be sure to let us know your favourite on the Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Fest Facebook page and support the artists on theirs!

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MARY VALLEY Pioneers celebrated for impact on Maryborough district

The book launch will be one of the highlights of the 150th celebrations.

The Stehbens descendants are planning a family reunion and there could be other reunions of immigrant families including the Wieckhorsts, Zwizzlers and Rumpfs.

The Lutheran church is planning a dedicated service, and Mr Stehbens hopes to create a photographic exhibition as well as host field trips to historic sites, such as Maryborough’s Rose Garden where four members of the Stehbens family are buried.

Many of the original immigrants were agricultural or trade labourers, and were employed on sugar plantations, at the Union sawmill and on building projects including the Maryborough Post Office.

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mmigrants aboard the German vessel named the Sophie filled a desperate need for labourers and boosted the Lutheran church in the Maryborough district in the 1860s.

Now 150 years later, descendants of those immigrants are planning to celebrate that arrival in Australia, and they invite people who are related to the original immigrants, or who have stories to tell, to join them.

The Sophie barque offloaded 168 passengers in Queensland, most of whom ended up in Hervey Bay on August 30, 1865. The Sophie was unable to navigate upriver and a coastal steamer transferred the German and Danish passengers to land.

Now as the 150th anniversary of that landing approaches, a major celebration is planned for August 28-30, 2015.

Historian Ian Stehbens from Imbil is one of the organisers of the sesquicentenary. His double great grandfather Detlef Staeben (original spelling) and wife Anna were among 13 of the Stehbens family who boarded the vessel in Hamburg for its four-month voyage to the Wide Bay. Also on board were the Wieckhorst family, the Peters family, Hinrichs family members and those from the Martens and Haack families Members of the Zwizzler family (spelled Zwisler most commonly today) eventually moved to Imbil in the Mary Valley where they built the Imbil Railway Hotel.

On board was also Phillip Truss, ancestor of Australia’s current Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss.

The Sophie was the first vessel to bring German and Danish immigrants to the Wide Bay in answer to desperate pleas for labourers and citizens to boost the population of the Maryborough region.

The arrival of such a large group of Germans and Danes enabled a Lutheran pastor to commence worship in the area in 1867.

And without the able-bodied young men aboard, the fledgling Maryborough Sugar Company, which had formed just a fortnight prior to the boat’s arrival, would have struggled for labourers on its 1000-acre plantation.

Mr Stehbens is wading through years of research to finalise the history of the Sophie and the Stehbens family.

If you would like to share information or attend the celebrations, contact the organisers: Ian Stehbens on 07 5484 5731, Denise Torenbeek on 07 5485 7259 or 0408 857 259 or at editor@countryupdate.com.au or the Maryborough Family Heritage Institute on 4123 1620.

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BEE OPEN DAY

he annual Bee Open Day will be held at Kandanga Hall on Sunday 12 October. The day will focus on honeybees, native stingless bees, native solitary bees and bee walls, hive designs, pollination, planting for bees, habitat, honey, and wax products in cosmetics, medicine and art/creativity.

We have decided to make the day a fundraiser, with money from the raffle and money from an entrance fee going to Small Hive Beetle Research through Diana Leemon. A great cause, for the health of both honeybees and native bees, we beelieve!

The event will once again be a full-hall set up of stalls and displays, with an extra emphasis on talks and presentations, which will be run on a schedule (with blackboard talks as well), and will be run in a couple of gazebo spaces set up outside on the grounds of the hall. We hoped/planned to do these talks last year, but were overwhelmed a little by the turnout of people filling the hall.

A more detailed schedule is available on www.mrccc.org.au - and go to “Valley Bees”.

Once again, we will run the very successful multiple raffles as the main fundraiser, with our members this year being involved in making the variety in the raffle a real winner.

We’d love to see you there!

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Life Chats …

ruising around in my computer documents, I stumbled across a file from one of my children. It got the better of me and I opened it to read … “Life ain’t always easy” written by eight year old Sarah. Her recognition of such things has always fascinated me… you probably know them too… a kid well beyond their years with insight and intuition.

“Life ain’t always easy” has struck a chord with me of late.

It appears that however rough the patch you are going through, a connection with communication can facilitate healing, growth or a solution. Various mediums can be utilised and they suit each individual’s attachment to the solution, whether written or verbal. Often, a problem shared is a problem halved.

Whilst of course there are officially recognised people who can assist - doctors, counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, we can always find many other connections with family, friends, natural health practitioners, hairdresser, beautician, mechanic, teachers… contacts are everywhere and endless.

I am a bit fanatical with communicating this information within my own family unit. Husband, wife, kids, we’re all in it together and often one of us will regularly forget the simplicity of communicating our wants/needs/problems.

Personally, I am fond of the “written” communication format. Some of my kids float around in that format too and I often retire to bed at night with a child’s note to be found on my pillow outlining their particular issue.

A written note recently got me out of a bind and I was grateful to the writer for her “communication” involvement.

Dear Scott, Please excuse Beverley from house work today. She was very busy. She had to take us to Subway and relax on the big hill in the paddock. Thank you. From Zuzu and Soli. P.S. Thanks for lunch. (Zara 11 - visitor from Egypt).

MM of Obi “Ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in a marriage or in friendship is conversation” Oscar Wilde.

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y name is Cameron Mitchelhill and I have lived on Moy Pocket Road for over 18 years now.

About three years ago I took up bicycle riding as a low impact form of exercise. I have a gift shop in Eumundi called Vanilla Cove, you will often see me riding to and from Eumundi to work all 35km over hill and dale.

This year my 65 year old Father-in-law, Paul and I took part in the Conquer Cancer bicycle ride from Queensland Uni – St Lucia to Wivenhoe Dam and back. On the very wet weekend of 16 and 17 August. It poured with rain all day Saturday, we had a very wet night out at Wivenhoe dam. The sun came out on Sunday and we had a great ride back to Brisbane. The whole ride was 227km over two days.

1200 bike riders took part and together with generous donations from friends, families and businesses we raised over $3.8 million dollars – this amount is still rising. All of the money raised goes directly to QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in their quest to put a stop to cancer once and for all.

I myself managed to raise almost $3000 and a huge part of this was from a very generous donation from Boral Moy Pocket Quarry. I just wanted to give a HUGE thank you to Boral Moy Pocket Quarry and staff for getting behind locals and helping towards a great cause. The team at the Quarry didn’t think twice about helping me raise the money.

Did you know, one in two Aussies will be diagnosed with cancer in their life times? Today alone, 342 Aussies will be diagnosed with cancer.

With these statistics in mind, I will be taking part in the Conquer Cancer Ride in 2015. If anyone is interested in making a donation towards my 2015 ride you can go to http://www.conquercancer.org.au Click on Brisbane, then click on the green Donate button and type in my name – Cameron Mitchelhill.

Cameron Mitchelhill

CHAINSAW and ACDC Courses in the Mary Valley with

Many landholders own and operate chainsaws for the removal of woody weeds and other purposes.

Chainsaws can be extremely hazardous if not maintained and handled correctly.

Registrations are now being taken for the next round of Chainsaw Courses and / or ACDC Courses in the Mary Valley region.

If interested please book now for the next round, go to www.barunglandcare.org.au or phone Barung office on 5494 3151 For more information about the Courses contact Bob Collins Enterprises 0414 770 882 All courses run by Bob Collins, accredited instructor to Forestry Industry standards.

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Boral Moy Pocket Quarry handing over a cheque to Cameron Mitchelhill

MARY VALLEY IMBIL POLICE BRIEFS

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he Mary Valley Blue Light Association was formed to provide activities for youth in the Mary Valley. The Association is made up of a small band of hard working volunteers who organise events to help stem the boredom for Valley youths.

The main activity is a Blue Light Disco which is held four times a year. The Association was lucky enough to obtain a Blue Light Trailer full of equipment including computer, projector, screen, amplifier, speakers and lights. The Association has also bought the latest music and video clips which are displayed at the discos. The next disco will be held on Friday 21 November 2014 at Kandanga Hall.

The discos are attended by Police and run by volunteers. It is a condition of entry that children are not allowed to leave the venue during the disco and must be collected by an adult after the disco. This condition is in place after a direction of the State Association and applies to all Blue Light Discos in the State. Food and drinks are available at the Discos.

The Association also organises move nights which are held at various times throughout the year. These are good cheap family nights and food is available at the movies. The movies are family friendly.

The Association is holding a Halloween Movie Night on Friday 31 October 2014 at the Kandanga Hall. Admission is $5 and includes a sausage sizzle. Get dressed in your best Halloween costume and come along for a great family night.

The Association advertises their events on posters and notices on notice boards and through the schools. It appears as though some people have complained that they are not aware when events are being held.

The Association has a website at www.mvbl.wxw.com.au and is on facebook at www.facebook.com/mvbluelight The website has a link to allow people to add their name to a subscription list where they will be e-mailed about coming events.

Please support the Mary Valley Blue Light Association who is trying to support your kids.

A reminder that Imbil Police Station still provides Queensland Transport and Suncorp functions. We issue Learners Permits, renew Drivers Licences, register motor vehicles, renew vehicle registrations and issue Third Party Insurance. We do not conduct driving tests.

Glenda performs these functions and works Monday 9am-2pm, Tuesday 8am12midday, Wednesday 12 midday to 4pm and Thursday 9am-2pm. These are the hours that Imbil Police Station is usually open but it is best to ring first in case Glenda is away for some reason.

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The Language of Art Exhibition

his exhibition by Dorothy Peall, Ron Potter, Philippa Rhodes and Barbara Willcocks of Blackall Range Visual Artists group will be held in St Mary’s Hall on the green at Montville from Thursday 16 until Monday 20 October, 10am – 4pm, Friday 17 open until 6.30pm.

In painting a picture the artist tries to say something but the painting then takes on a life of its own. Take the opportunity to discuss with the artists what they intended and what the paintings say to you. Entry is free.

What's in the Spotlight Sunshine Coast Art auction Invest in original artworks at the Sunshine Coast Art Prize Auction, 2pm Sunday 26 October at Caloundra Regional Gallery. Enjoy delightful jazz and world music in Felicity Park at the Garden Party luncheon preceding the auction from 11.30am. Visit Council’s gallery website for bookings.

Australia Day Awards Nominate a person, community group, or organisation now for the 2015 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards to recognise and honour the achievements of citizens who make a difference to life in our region. For information visit Council’s website.

Ride2Work Day Want a fun way to get to work that gets you fit and helps the environment? Then jump on your bike for Ride2Work Day on October 15.

Visit Council’s website to register and go into the draw for a $1000 bike shop voucher.

Event management workshop Council’s Scene Event Management and Value Add workshops feature professional speakers sharing their expertise on topics like sponsorship strategies and event evaluation. Held at Mooloolaba Surf Club, 1.30pm Wednesday 15 October, bookings are essential via Council’s website.

Business Gateway The new Sunshine Coast Business Gateway is an online portal helping connect local businesses to projects and procurement opportunities here on the Sunshine Coast. Visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and click ‘Business Gateway’ for more information and to register.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am, Thursday 16 October, Nambour 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Amamoor State School Bush Dance

n Tuesday 16 September, Council together with the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce Citizen Association staged a Community Forum at the Kenilworth Showground Hall to discuss and “mull over” a suggestion I had put forward for some kind of artwork for Issac Moore Park.

As most Mary and Obi Valley residents already realise Kenilworth has made quite a name for herself regarding ‘the arts’. To back that statement up, you only have to look forward to the Labour Day long weekend, 3 to 5 October for this year’s Kenilworth Celebrates! festival weekend.

My initial thoughts centred around an iconic sculpture, where tourists would clamber around, taking photos and generally giving Kenilworth a better profile, State, Australia and internationally wide. Some local residents, who I respect and admire, were quick to make me realise that Issac Moore was held in great esteem around Kenilworth and his philanthropy and caring interactions with the local indigenous aborigines is legendary.

With all this in mind, I realised that it was imperative that the whole Community became involved in any decision making, hence the Public Forum.

Interestingly the morning of the Forum I received a wellconstructed email from a concerned resident highlighting that although he couldn’t attend the Forum, he wanted his views acutely recognised. Those views were that whilst Public Art would be nice, more important things such as a public toilet and increased seating was indeed necessary. To cut a long story short, the forum was only reasonably attended, however the calibre of ‘thought waves’ and inspirations which emanated from the people in attendance was exceptional!

What was resolved was that a new ‘artistic’ styled toilet could be built above the Q100 flood level which could be an ‘iconic’ sculpture, something locals would be proud to display and tourists would flock to see.

A working group was proposed and accepted unanimously to further pursue design, location, and ancillary paths etcetra. So if you would like to play a part in this exciting project, please phone Mary-Jane Weld on 0402 008 330.

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he third Amamoor State School P&C Bush Dance was held at Amamoor Hall on Saturday 16 August.

Over 120 locals turned out for a night of good company and fun which was only bolstered by the arrival of the much needed rains, turning the night’s atmosphere into one of celebration.

Age was no barrier to the enjoyment of the evening’s events, and it was a wonderful sight to see very young children progressing through the dances and sharing a laugh with older community members.

The fabulous teaching staff at Amamoor school had been preparing the children with dancing lessons in the weeks prior to the night.

The musical accompaniment for the evening was provided by the talented “Grey Cats” band whose performance of the much loved traditional dance numbers was warmly appreciated by the enthusiastic audience. Caller for evening was the cheeky and entertaining Gordon Maudsley, who not only kept everyone on the dance floor moving, but also managed to boost the ticket sales in the fabulous 19 prize multi-draw raffle which was wonderfully supported by many local businesses.

Lots of games were included in the evening’s events, including a lucky door prize, lucky spot prizes and best dressed male and female dancers. Of course it wouldn’t be a traditional country dance without a traditional country supper and the amazing array of foods which were donated by the dance goers and school families was a sight to behold! The table stretched the length of the hall and was packed to the brim with all the delicious delights that Amamoor cooks are renowned for.

The community support for this event was evident by the fact that it was attended by school families, teachers, locals and visitors to the area with one couple coming all the way from Israel. Although intended to be a biannual event, the Amamoor State School P&C Bush Dance will now be a regular annual feature on the community calendar, so if you missed it this year, be sure to put it on your to do list for 2015.

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