Mary Valley Voice 21 September 2011 - Vol.21 No.17

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21 September 2011 Vol.21 No. 17

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Features KENILWORTH Kenilworth Pony Club news Family Fun Day at KSCC_________3 Fireys need you!

‘Snow’ shaves for a good cause_ __4 Avoid getting bitten by a dog MV Voice Advertorial Policy_____ 5 Historical Article: Pineapple Rebellion KARI Celebration______________ 6 The Bunya Guitar Project ‘Archie’ at the Poets Breakfast _ _ 7

MARY VALLEY How to find true love?

Mary Valley Scarecrows entry form___ 8 Mary Valley Inc. Notes August 2011 MV Bees abuzz with interest____12 OUR COMMUNITY Good Shepherd school news___ 9 Art & Craft at Pomona SS Belli Hall news________________ 10 Letter to the Editor MV Cheese @ Dagun Market_ 11 Flood recovery support_______ 13 Our Politics___________________ 14

Rainfalls____________________ 5/13 MV Traders ads__________8/10/12 Boxsells Real Estate___________ 15 Kenilworth Realty_____________ 16 The Front cover photo of 14 years old singer/guitarist Eliza Allard has kindly been submitted

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KENILWORTH PONY CLUB NEWS

enilworth Pony Club’s annual Hack Day was held on Saturday 27 August. Despite the wet conditions there was a great turn out from KPC members and surrounding clubs.

The club would like to extend their thanks to the organisers, judges, volunteers and sponsors of the day. Firstly, our Hack Committee Sharon Falconer, Sonia Law, Lee McDonald and Linda McClay. The ladies did an absolutely fabulous job which ensured that the day went off without a hitch. Your tireless work was very much appreciated. Secondly, judges for the day Melissa Flood, Christine Allen, Vicky English and Jade Beerling, all looking the part in their finery. Their love of the sport made certain that all riders had a great day, not only did they judge but provided positive feedback to the riders. Thirdly, the volunteers, your efforts do not go unnoticed and are greatly appreciated.

Lastly but not least a huge thank you to our sponsors Australian Hunter Horse Association, Brian and Tara Porter, Kenilworth Rural Supplies, Kenilworth Bakery, Diggerman Earthmoving, Kenilworth Butchery, Kenilworth Vet Surgery, Johanna’s Clothing Giftware and Accessories, Bamboo Australia and Designer Horse Rugs by Tanya. A special thank you to Sharon Falconer for making the beautiful garlands. All riders including our newest member Caeli Hinkler really enjoyed their day and look forward to competing again next year!

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Chaplaincy School and Community Family Fun Day

ecently there were all smiles at our Family Fun Day at Kenilworth School. Families and community came together for food, jumping castles, cappuccinos and Australiana games.

This day was a celebration of community with people and groups joining together and contributing towards the day. Everything was free of charge and relied upon donations. The success was in how many individuals and groups contributed to a fun action food filled day.

The P&C ran the coffee machine, George supplied horseshoes for the horse shoe chuck, Gary from Hinterland Church organised jousting and Spiderman Velcro wall, Local Churches thru Chaplaincy also funded the day and organised the Pirates of Caribbean Jumping Castle, Brad our local butcher supplied 200 sausages free of charge which were all eaten on the day.

Thank you to everyone who came and help make the day so much fun. Well done.

WINNERS OF THE DAY Supreme Led: Jessie Falconer on Persian Charm Supreme Show Horse: Romy McCullough on Mornington Toy Town Supreme Best Presented: Laura Clifford (Caloundra Club) Supreme Rider: Jessie Falconer on Persian Charm Supreme Show Hunter: Kayla Wheeler (Buderim Club) “A horse a thing of beauty… none will tire of looking at him as long as he displays himself in his splendour.” Xenophon

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Romy McCullough (left) and Jessie Falconer (right) on KPC Hack Day.

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KENILWORTH FIREYS NEED YOU!

f you can remain calm in emergency situations and are not afraid of a little heat, then you could be one of Kenilworth’s newest fire fighter recruits.

Fire-fighter Ross Nisbet has been in the Kenilworth brigade for over 10 years. “I love working as a part of a skilled and friendly team and being able to give something back to my town.

Firefighters receive a lot of respect from the community and get to share in a lot of good experiences. It’s also a good way to earn some extra money.”

Kenilworth auxiliary firefighters are vital to the safety of people and property in the local community, and the support of employers, allowing their staff to respond to emergencies is essential. Auxiliary firefighters, and their employers, are people who care about their community.

If you are interested in joining the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service and being a firefighter at a great station, please contact, Michael O’Bryan on 0409 180 300 for more information.

“Snow” shaves for a good cause Kenilworth Fire and Rescue Station is looking for more men and women to become auxiliary firefighters to respond to emergency call outs in our town area.

Kenilworth station Captain, Michael O’Bryan, a self- employed builder, who has been an auxiliary firefighter for six years, encourages any one to apply provided they were physically fit. “All the positions are for paid firefighters and new recruits must live within about five minutes drive of the station - at Phillip St. It is important we keep up numbers so we can respond to emergencies with full crews. We need more people who work in town.”

“Response times to incidents are critical, therefore all firefighters carry personal pagers”, he said.

Auxiliary firefighters do the same job as permanent firefighters but instead of being based in a fire station, they are on standby waiting to be called out. They could be responding to any kind of emergency situation - fires, traffic crashes, chemical spills - their quick response could be the difference between life and death.

All new recruits receive comprehensive training in areas such as: pump operation, breathing apparatus, road accident rescue, first aid, hazmat, incident management and of course structural firefighting. All recruits are paid during any training time, or for other activities performed on behalf of the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service. As well as recruit training, firefighters are expected to attend two hours of weekly training (currently on Thursday nights from 6:30pm). Firefighters also receive the latest in fire fighting equipment, uniforms and turn out gear.

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It is also the fourth annual ladies night held at the Kenilworth Hotel. It is a great night out for the ladies. A great band will be playing and the cocktails for the ladies night money will be donated. Two special meals will be served which the Hotel will be donating $1 from each meal purchased.

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KENILWORTH HOW TO AVOID GETTING BITTEN BY DOGS

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hildren and adults are bitten by dogs they do not know every day. Most of us have dogs of our own and love animals and so we want to approach dogs to give them a pat. Our own dog may be well socialised and happy to be approached by strangers - but we must realise that not all dogs are like this. Children especially need to be made aware that approaching a strange dog is dangerous.

Young children are at a height where bites often occur on the face, causing terrible damage.

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Why do dogs bite strangers? Biting can be associated with territorial protection, anxiety, discomfort and/or maternal protection. Dogs develop social skills with people at 8-12 weeks of age. If the dog was not well socialised in this important time period it is very likely to be uncomfortable with strangers and may get anxious which can lead to biting.

The Mary Valley Voice is posted free to residents over a large area of the Mary Valley. To keep operating, the MVV relies on revenue from advertising. We try very hard to keep our advertising rates as low as possible.

Some dogs are bred to show territorial aggression and guarding behaviour eg. German Shepherd, Rottweiller, Doberman, Mastiff and are therefore more likely to be aggressive toward unfamiliar intruders. Intact male dogs are more likely to show territorial aggression behaviour.

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Dogs can be anxious/fearful about strangers approaching them, which is a common reason for dog bites. If the dog has had a bad experience with unfamiliar people this may lead the dog to be fearful when approached by a stranger, which leads to biting – dogs have a very good memory and will not forget a bad experience. Dogs that are in pain from arthritis, injury or are unwell are also more likely to bite you, rather than be happy you came over to give them a pat. General rules about approaching a strange dog: • Dogs that are tethered ie on a lead or tied to a tree etc. are more likely to bite than dogs that are roaming free.

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• A dog that is sleeping is not aware of your approach and will likely not appreciate being disturbed.

• Always ask the owner if their dog is safe to approach. If the owner is at all dubious about it, do not come closer to the dog.

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• Signs of an anxious dog include: licking lips, yawning, turning head away from you, tail between legs, moving away from you, even lifting a leg.

• Dogs that are held by their owner, or in a bag the owner is carrying, or sitting on their owners lap are more likely to bite you.

Next time we will talk about dog aggression toward familiar people and how to avoid the likelihood of this happening to your dog. The friendly staff of the Kenilworth Veterinary Surgery will be happy to answer any dog related questions you have. Do not hesitate to drop in, we are in the main street of Kenilworth, opposite the park.

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• Do not approach a dog straight on, looking into its eyes. This is aggressive behaviour in dog world and you are therefore giving the dog aggressive body language. If you come across a strange dog which starts growling at you, turn side on, do not look directly at it, as this immediately sends the dog a signal that you are not a threat.

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KENILWORTH The Pineapple Rebellion and the Kenilworth Connection

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n Ian Mackay’s tribute to Stan Tutt in the previous edition of the Mary Valley Voice he mentions the Pineapple Rebellion.

The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday, August 5, 1939 on page 17 reported the event as STATE HOUSE INVADED – MEN ARMED WITH BATONS – Queensland Protest.

In dramatic circumstances, a body of men, armed with batons, today invaded the former Legislative Council Chamber in the Queensland Parliament House, during a meeting of the Parliamentary Labor Party. Most of the men wore small discs, each of which bore a number with short strips of green, red and blue ribbon. They carried new batons, stained a dark colour. Some brandished them in the air; others carried them by their side. Wearing rubber gloves to protect their hands some carried coils of barbed wire… A pamphlet distributed by the men was headed “League of Social Justice” and stated that the league comprised farmers, unionists, small business men and church members. Improved conditions which the league sought included a 40 hour week, a stabilised price for all primary producers, co-operative control by farmers of all primary industries, full-time work for unemployed, removal of all road and bridge tolls, reduction in taxation and rates and public finances without debt.

Learn more of the little known history of Kenilworth district through the “Living History” presented at the Museum in Alexandra Street any Sunday 10am – 2pm.

Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth and District Historical Assn. Inc. www.kenilworthmuseum.org.au

‘KARI COLLECTION’ - KARI CELEBRATION

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uring September and October the Kenilworth Artist Run Initiative (KARI) presents a group show of stunning new work by member artists.

Open now for a year, KARI celebrates a first birthday by holding the official opening for ‘KARI COLLECTION’ from 11am on Saturday 24 September.

This is a weekend, and ensuing week when the town is ‘alive with art lovers’ and as several KARI members are represented in the ‘Kenilworth Celebrates’ arts festival, it’s a great opportunity to see a further selection of their work in a beautiful gallery setting.

KARI COLLECTION will be on preview for the weekend of 17 and 18 September and the gallery will be open from Saturday 24 September for the full week of the ‘Kenilworth Celebrates’ arts festival.

Opening hours are 10am - 2pm and any enquiries can be made to 5488 6376. KARI is located at 10a Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth.

Subsequently 37 men were charged by warrant “with having conducted themselves in such a manner as to cause subjects of our Lord the King in the neighbourhood to fear, on reasonable grounds that they would tumultuously disturb the peace.”

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Among those charged were a number of Kenilworth residents: Harry Joseph Sims, 40, farmer; Volney Arthur Kirk, 48, farmer; Arthur Edward Jordan, 44, farmer; Herbert Stanley Tutt, 25, axeman; Reginald Horace Reynolds, 28, farmer; Raymond Reynolds, 32, dairy farmer; Henry William Alexander Kirk, 56, dairy farmer; Jonas James Kirk, 42, dairy farmer.

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Poets Breakfast attracts top slam poet

he ranks of poets at this year’s popular Kenilworth Poets’ Breakfast will be swelled even further with the participation of top slam poet Robin Archbold.

Originally from northern New South Wales, “Archie” has been a regular finalist in the Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup, a winner of the Woodford Poetry Slam and a feature poet at festivals across the country.

MC for the Kenilworth breakfast, Ian Mackay, says he’s delighted Archie will join the likes of ABC poet-in-residence Harry Donnelly, former femme-fatale of the Naked Poets Shirley Friend and past national champion reciter Mark Feldman, and others on the bill.

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The Bunya Guitar Project

he Bunya Guitar Project was initiated at the Bunya Dreaming Festival in 2010. A Bunya soundboard M225 Maton guitar was gifted to the festival through Dave Kirby Millers and Maton Guitars Australia. A competition was held at the Bunya Dreaming festival to win custodianship of the guitar for the next twelve months until the next Bunya Dreaming.

A young woman by the name of Eliza Allard who was 14 years old at the time won custodianship of the guitar. De was so impressed by her musical talent, both singing and playing, that she asked Eliza if she would be interested in De being her mentor over the next twelve months and having De produce her a CD. Eliza liked the idea so she set about writing new material for the album.

The process soon turned into a film documentary, so De and Eliza have been busy producing the CD and the film documentary about the first twelve months of the Bunya Guitar’s life. The cast and crew. Back row left to right Clare Cox, Lilly

Hamilton-Delmas, Eliza Allard, Dave Kirby. Front Row, left to right: Leanne Farmiloe, De Greer-Yindimincarlie, Lindsay McAuley.

“Archie’s an incredibly spirited performer and a talented story-teller. His CV is most impressive and it’s always inspiring working with him,” says Ian. Poets’ Breakfasts bring together a real diversity of styles, both in performance and writing. Ian says the usual response of Kenilworth audiences is that they “never realized poetry could be this much fun”.

Poets’ Breakfasts have been an integral part of the successful resurgence of performance poetry over the last two decades. The Kenilworth one (organised by the Conondale Range Committee each September as part of the Kenilworth Celebrates festival) manages to combine the performances of some wonderful invited poets whilst still providing an open microphone experience.

The result is a performance that, while unpredictable in direction, never fails to heartily entertain.

The Breakfast commences at 8am on Saturday 24 September in the woodchop arena just behind the Kenilworth Hall. Entry is $5 with both breakfast, and coffee and cake being available.

Following the Breakfast, there’s ample time to visit the impressive art display, the centrepiece of the Kenilworth Celebrates! Festival, in the nearby hall as well as take in the special markets.

Increasingly attractive is the option of camping in the showgrounds and simply strolling over to the Breakfast in the morning. Phone 5446 0131 for camping details.

For enquiries about the Breakfast, phone either Ian on 5446 0124 or Cheryl on 5446 0350.

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Sunday 25 September 10am • 1.30pm • 3pm Entry $5

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MARY VALLEY TO FIND TRUE LOVE STOP THINKING ABOUT YOUR ‘SELF’ SAYS TOP TIBETAN LAMA

our partners, friends and family first in our thoughts and actions, our relationships will bring genuine fulfilment - that is love in its truest form.”

elationships can often end in heartbreak because people are too focused on their own happiness, says one of the most senior Tibetan Buddhist lamas alive today.

Rinpoche adds: “By accepting the ever-changing conditions of life, we realise that our feelings are impermanent and the perfection we are looking for doesn’t actually exist. This flexibility will help nurture our relationships and reduce suffering.” www.shenpenaustralia.org

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His Eminence the 7th Dzogchen Rinpoche, whose education was personally supervised by the Dalai Lama, will tell the people of the Sunshine Coast that the very thing people seek, ‘true love’, escapes them because they put their own happiness before others.

Dzogchen Rinpoche explains: “Buddhism teaches that all suffering comes by thinking only of ourselves. However, if we put

THREE DAY DZOGCHEN RETREAT With His Eminence the 7th Dzogchen Rinpoche ‘Recognising Genuine Love’ 30 Sept to 2 Oct at Tuchekoi. Public Talk Thurs 29 Sept 7pm, Millwell Rd Com. Centre, Maroochydore, phone 0416 404 826, qld@shenpenaustralia.org

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Mary Valley Scarecrow Photography Competition & Mary Valley Photography Club 2011 Display We are pleased to announce that an additional activity and attraction has been added to the Scarecrow Festival this year... thanks to the Mary Valley Photography Club... SCARECROWS on show - Photography Competition & Display: Entries close Wednesday 12 October, 2011 EXHIBITION - SATURDAY 15 and SUNDAY 16 OCTOBER, 2011 - 10am until 4pm at the IMBIL RSL Hall.

See http://maryvalleyphotoclub.com for full details. Submissions $1 per entry and must be delivered in person between 3pm and 6pm on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 October at the Mary Valley State College, 15 Edward St, Imbil.

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OUR COMMUNITY Good Shepherd Lutheran College 2011 Regional Winners of Tournament of the Minds

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ood Shepherd Lutheran College has an incredible winning record in the Tournament of the Minds competitions with the college dominating in the recent 2011 Regional Competition, where over 40 teams competed. All six Good Shepherd teams are going on to the State finals!

The Regional Tournament of the Minds Challenge was held on Sunday 28 August at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Good Shepherd teams achieved First Place in Secondary Maths Engineering, Secondary Language Literature, Secondary Applied Technology and Secondary Study of Science and Environment (SOSE) competitions at the 2011 Regional Competition against 160 teams from across the state. In addition, the Good Shepherd Secondary Language Literature and Primary SOSE teams achieved Honours. All of the College’s teams were invited to compete at the State Finals.

Tournament of the Minds is a non-profit organisation that has been running challenges for students with a passion for learning and problem solving for over 25 years. The aim of the Tournament of the Minds competition is to enhance the potential of our youth by developing diverse skills, enterprise, time management, and the discipline to work collaboratively within a challenging and competitive environment. Every year thousands of students from across Australia compete in the Tournament on a regional, state, and Australasian Pacific level.

The philosophy behind the Tournament of Minds Program is to enhance Creative and Critical Thinking and to develop positive team building skills, both of which are significant components of the new National Curriculum.

“This is such an amazing achievement for one school and the Tournament of the Minds teams and all supporting staff are to be commended for their efforts,” said Anthony Dyer, Principal of Good Shepherd Lutheran College.

“Good Shepherd has been competing in Tournament of the Minds since 1996 and has achieved exceptionally consistent results as winners in this challenging competition. As Queensland Champions nine times, Regional Champions for many years and Australasian/Pacific winners in 2009 and 2010, we have high hopes for our 2011 teams who are off to such a great start.”

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OUR COMMUNITY Art and Craft a Winner at Pomona State School

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omona State School students in Year2/3BB are proudly displaying construction artwork they recently completed with local artist Valerie Willy. This class is very lucky to have Mrs Willy volunteer each week to engage children in art and share ‘tricks of the trade’!

M. B. Blackmore Children from left to right back row: Ruby Pate-Macdonald, Ashleigh Robinson, Charlie Wright, Abbey Morcom and Steely Buckman. Front row: Storm Walker, Zahlie Robson-Suares, Ruby Heap, Jessica Martin and Lucy Tedford.

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YOGA AT BROOLOO Regular Yoga practice can promote relaxation in the mind/ body. You can develop a strong mind/body metabolism. You can cultivate kindness towards yourself and others. Contact Maureen Lisle on 5484 5848. Yoga Australia member Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant.

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f you haven’t yet had a chance to sample the Valley’s newest taste sensation then come along to Dagun Grower’s Market on Saturday October 1 at 2pm. The Mary Valley Cheese company has everyone talking about the Gildora Triple Cream Brie with its mild rich and creamy texture and subtle hints of mushroom. Carlton Camembert promises a smooth texture with stronger mushroom flavours developing with age.

While the Crème Fraiche is a lush cultured cream with that distinctive Jersey taste Dick Schroeder’s cows from Cooloola Milk are known for.

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You can also check out the quality of the fruit and vegetables with most picked fresh that day. The garden is bursting with greens at the moment (before summer announces ‘the great bug invasion’) with cabbages, herbs, silverbeet and mustards. All CareFarmed and spray free. Discover the health properties of the humble brassica and take home some interesting cooking suggestions. There maybe some alternative vegetables to try such as yacon (Peruvian ground apple), taro, elk, banana flowers and black sugar cane. Growers will be happy to share their wisdom on their uses and cultivation.

It’s also an opportunity for a bit of a community catch up while people gather for their weekly shop. Coffee and cake remain at $5 for an affordable afternoon treat.

The coffee is proudly Queensland grown and roasted by Auswana in Wamuran, also available to take home.

It’s possible to buy all sorts of delights in the shop and winery with Eumundi smoked meats (the chilli sticks are gaining a following, watch out, not for the mild mouthed).

Taste the latest from the Mary Valley Cheese Company and Kenilworth dairy. There’s also an opportunity to try something different in your cooking with Lemon Myrtle, Dorrigo pepper and various bush spices available from Dilly Bag. It’s good to keep a supply of tasty relishes and chutneys in the pantry from Tomarata Lychee products and the Cassies Country Kitchen range.

If you desire anything from the garden or for the garden, drop in every Saturday from 2pm to conveniently keep your shopping local, fresh and seasonal. You will be surprised at the range and quality of good food that is available from our region.

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I am deeply disappointed that my Parliamentary colleague Peter Wellington is fear mongering and upsetting the people of the Mary Valley with his baseless concerns regarding the LNP and the Traveston Dam (Aug 24). As Peter would know from first hand experience these kinds of remarks unnecessarily distress people who have gone through so much over the past four years under the failed policies of this Labor government.

For the record let me inform Peter that at a public meeting on the 24 April 2011 in Gympie in the presence of community leaders, Save the Mary members along with many others, Campbell Newman reiterated that the LNP position of opposition to the Traveston Crossing dam had not changed.

Peter please stop with the unnecessary fear mongering, yes there is an election coming and I understand that you are looking for issues but please don’t campaign on the doubt and unrest of the people of the Mary Valley they have suffered enough.

David Gibson David Gibson MP - Member for Gympie Shadow Minister for Local Government and Sport

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MARY VALLEY Mary Valley Inc Notes August 2011

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ary Valley Scarecrow Festival Town coordinators are still needed for Amamoor, Dagun and Crystal Waters. This is not a difficult job but essential to the smooth running of the festival. Contact Carol Miller if you can assist on 5446 0100.

Posters have gone up throughout the valley and further afield to Nambour and Maleny, and registration forms will be available shortly at local outlets.

The information for this year’s event is also available on the scarecrows website www.scarecrows.org.au MVI has offered in kind sponsorship of posters, and Kenilworth SES is laminating the registration numbers, but more sponsors are needed to assist with signage.

The Mary Valley Photography Club has created a competition themed “Life of a Scarecrow” to coincide with the festival - see page 8 for details and enter!

Mary Valley marketing committee This committee will meet again soon to formulate a grant application to apply for funding for the Mary Valley Country campaign.

The sub-committee wants to formalise the group and develop a skills matrix to see where people fit in and where the gaps are.

Sport and Recreation Coordinator Coordinator Jo Robey has met with participating clubs and started her assessments.

The Kenilworth swimming club has now been included in the project and Jo plans to start bi-monthly community workshops open to the public – using club building themes such as funding, governance, facilities.

She will also meet with the Gympie and Sunshine Coast regional councils to let them know about her role and responsibilities.

Risk assessment process MVI is continuing its commitment to maintaining a professional organisation by developing a risk management strategy. The group will review its strategic plan and constitution in time for the annual general meeting in November.

Bus shelter artwork The paintings to be installed in the bus shelters throughout the Mary Valley are undergoing a protective treatment

before installation. Project manager Julie Worth said some shelters still needed maintenance before the artwork could be installed.

Valley Bee day abuzz with interest

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ver 100 participants took part in the recent Valley Bee field day held at Gympie Landcare.

Membership of Valley Bees is growing steadily but it was more than just members who attended the field day which included the official launch of Valley Bees by local MP David Gibson.

The day began with the monthly meeting and an update of past and present workshops offered by president, Athol Craig and by Vice President Chris Fuller, native beekeeper of Kin Kin. Valley Bees embraces not only honeybees but also native social bees and native solitary bees.

Special Guest Jerry Coleby-Williams, of ABC gardening fame, spoke of the importance of flowers of all sorts in the garden and of the insidious impacts that many insecticides have on bees and thus on pollination.

Another guest, Mark Grosskopf, a native bee pollinator from Warwick spoke of the growing role of native bees as crop and plant pollinators.

A special feature of the day was the launch of a booklet which detailed honey flora of the Gympie region as well as a tour of the Landcare nursery with a special emphasis on nectar- and pollen- producing plants.

An after-lunch session called “cross pollination” provided a chance for representatives of a host of other regional environment and community groups to briefly outline their activities.

The day closed with the division of two native hives by Bob Luttrell (Bob the Beeman) and Rob Raabe.

The field day followed hot on the heels of a Valley Bee display at the Real Food Festival in Maleny and an expression of interest in forming a Valley Bee offshoot in the Maleny and Blackall Range area.

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The Queensland floods significantly affected the emotional and material wellbeing of many community members.

Even though it is now 8 months after the flood event, for some members of the community, recovery is ongoing, and they may be experiencing emotional, physical and behavioural changes. These changes can impact on eating behaviour, activity levels, sleep patterns, social engagement, decision making, and can severely affect the person’s personal and family life, or their work.

The sittings gave the year five and six students a hands-on experience of the workings of the finely balanced House of Representatives; including how debate is managed and how new laws are made.

Flood Recovery Support Service has been established in the Gympie region to provide confidential counselling, and support with practical issues associated with flood impact.

If you feel that you, or someone you know is having difficulty, help is available. This service is free to community members.

The Flood Recovery Support Service can be contacted by calling 0419 880 799 (we are happy to call you back on your mobile or landline), or send us an email with your contact details to communityrecovery@choice.org.au and we will call you.

The Flood Recovery Service is outreached based and can come to you wherever you are in the region. The service is available from Monday to Friday between 9.00 am and 5.00pm, however service availability at other times can be negotiated.

The Flood Recovery Support Service has been made possible through funding provided under the Mental Health Disaster Recovery Package, which is a joint initiative of the Australian and Queensland Governments, under National Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements.

ember for Fisher Peter Slipper has conducted a parliament “role play” with students at Conondale State School, to provide a unique and fun opportunity chance to learn more of Australian politics.

“This is a fun way for the students to learn about the Australian Parliamentary system; the students get to dress in the official gowns and attire, and generally have a good time together while learning about the actual mechanics of the House of Representatives,” Mr Slipper said.

The students at Conondale State School debated a “bill” relating to whether all households should have water tanks.

The classroom was set out with desks in a large horseshoe shape, with desks in the middle, to copy the seating pattern in the House of Representatives chamber.

Thanks to the Parliamentary Education Office, the Mock Parliament comes complete with a dispatch box for the “parliamentarians”, a mace, and gowns for the Speaker, the Clerk and the Sergeant at Arms.

The students involved in the mock parliaments also get handouts during the parliamentary role-play that provide information about the history and operation of the Australian Parliament.

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ossible date for State election I continue to get calls about likely dates for the next State election. Some people have suggested that it should be held at the same time as the Local Government elections in March next year.

To remove uncertainty, I asked the Premer if she would hold the election at the same time as the Council elections. The Premier advised that while she would not advise the date for the next election, it would not be at the same time as the Council elections.

The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service has declared that until January next year people must get a permit from their local fire warden to light a fire. The only exception, is if the fire you propose to light is for the specific purpose of cooking.

While we have had significant rain over recent days, we are in the traditional fire danger period and with strong winds and hot days, it will not take long for a wild fire threat to be very real. If you need further information please contact my office.

Horse Riding Recently I was approached by a number of horse riding enthusiasts who were concerned that access to horse riding trails in the Booloumba Creek area has been changed from what we thought was agreed to by all stakeholders a number of years ago. The new Minister has agreed to investigate our concerns and offered a meeting about the issue. I hope common sense prevails.

New Home $10,000 Grant Last week in State Parliament the Government introduced new legislation to ratify its $10,000 New Home Owner Grant criteria. The grant is available for contracts entered into from 1/8/2011 to 1/1/2012, for the purchase or construction of a new home in Queensland, valued at less that $600,000 including land. First home owners can also access other grants and concessions. For more information contact my office.

Meet me in Cooroy I will be holding my next Cooroy meeting in the Cooroy RSL boardroom on Thursday, October 6. Anyone who would like to meet with me can organise an appointment by contacting my Nambour office on 5441 6933.

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Julie Walker’s October Newsletter

pring is here and it means that we are getting closer to our storm and flood season so be sure to clean up your yards to prevent flying debris being missiles that could cause serious injuries.

Also remember to stock up your cupboards with non perishable food and get your prescription medications on hand and up to date, just in case.

Drainage repairs are being carried out soon to Woondum, Tandur, Ironstone Ck, Happy Jack Ck, Old Mill and Noosa Roads in the upcoming months. Pavement repairs to Blackgate, Meddleton and Traveston Crossing Roads are also being done soon.

Gympie Regional Council Heritage Advisory Committee is having a wonderful progressive dinner on Friday night 7 October. Dr Elaine Brown will be presenting a very interesting talk on “The Fires Of Gympie” and we’ve had some beauties over the years. You can pick your tickets up at the GRC Gallery for $35, ph 5481 0733 for more info.

On Saturday 12 November is the Mary River Festival being held at the Kandanga Recreation Grounds, Spicer Park, so mark it on your calendar. It will be a fun filled day with lots of variety of food fun activities and will be going on into the night with an amazing laser show and musical entertainment.

October is the month for Gympie Gold Rush so I would love to see you at the parade down Mary Street on Saturday 15 October. The after party in Nelson Reserve is always good fun too.

We still have houses in the Mary Valley that don’t have their house numbers clearly displayed at the front. Can you imagine how difficult this can be for emergency services to find, especially if you have an emergency. You can get your FREE house numbers at GRC Design Dept on cnr. Channon St and Duke St, phone 5481 0622.

Don’t forget that Kandanga Hall is a great venue for many and varied functions. A Cent Sale is being held on Saturday 29 October at 1.30pm, there will be lots of draws along with major draws. Entry on the day will be $5, so for a great day out come along.

If, like me, you don’t like those late night telemarketer calls, you can put an end to them quite easily by calling 1300 792958 or www.donotcall.gov.au Summer Hockey will start on Monday nights from 10 October with a fee $50 per person, you can contact Gympie Hockey centre on 5482 4051.

Remember, if you have some spare time, contact your local Post Office and they will put you in touch with a local group who could use your assistance. We would love to have you involved in our community.

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The two-bay lockup garage also has a two-bay carport attached that is high enough for your caravan or boat. This is truly a beautiful property with privacy and fantastic views.

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Original three bedroom timber cottage on a very private 132 usable acres.

Neat, tidy, freshly painted and loaded with charm and character this country cottage will suit either a Queen Street farmer visiting on weekends or a young couple starting out.

Gentle undulating land with creek flats.

Approx 60% cleared and currently used for cattle grazing. Soft country which has a mixture of good quality red and black soil.

Adequate fencing, timber yards and farm sheds. Great location on the eastern side of town, 18 kms from the Bruce Hwy at Eumundi and 10 kms to Kenilworth. Situated at the end of a no-through road with privacy and no road noise it is sure to please. Price $690,000.

Imbil – STUNNING TIMBER HOME WITH VIEWS, ON 3.27 ACRES – Price $445,000

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Price $690,000 Offered for sale for the very first time, this 11 year old craftsman built timber home boasts a simplistic and stylish approach that compliments an enviable rural lifestyle. Situated only 1km from Imbil township, this property has complete privacy on a no-through road and offers panoramic 180O views of the Mary Valley... at a 440 foot elevation.

Very efficient solar power system ensures your energy costs are practically zero.

Clever use of space, light and ventilation are features to be enjoyed. With careful planning and attention to every detail this home will impress.

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This fully renovated timber home in Kenilworth comes complete with separate detached flat or artist’s studio. The main original home has two bedrooms, polished timber floors in the living areas, air conditioning and open fireplace, modern kitchen and bathroom plus sunroom leading onto rear covered deck.

The studio is air conditioned and separate from the main original home. It is self contained with kitchenette, bathroom and two bedrooms plus rear covered deck. The gardens are well established and landscaped for low maintenance.

Other features include: single lockup garage, fernery, town services plus two x 1,000 gallon rainwater tanks. Price $420,000.

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Move straight into this neat and tidy home – no work needed. There are three bedrooms, two with built-in robes and one with an ensuite. The main living areas are combined with the kitchen and dining making it a very practical and functional home. Bright and airy sunroom also provides an area where you can sit back and relax while reading a book. The 2.49 acres of land is fully fenced and would easily accommodate a pony or two with a dam and stable already in place. The property also features three rain water tanks, large garden shed, chook pen, double carport, established gardens and covered front patio area.

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Located in a beautiful part of the Kenilworth district is this 80 acre property with three bedroom cottage. The property has Obi Obi Creek on the boundary and a large central dam plus smaller dams. The land is undulating to flat country. All good fencing with several internal paddocks and a lane way leading to the yards. There is a shed and 3-bay carport close to the home. The home is renovated and has three bedrooms, open plan living areas, modern kitchen and bathroom, wood heater and covered verandahs on three sides. The house yard is fully enclosed for pets and a separate horse paddock close by. There is an irrigation licence for 2ha. The property is very private and tucked away. Runs exclusively on solar power energy.

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