Mary Valley Voice September4 2013 Vol. 23 No. 16

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Open Bull Ride ´ $1,000 plus added entry Saddle Bronc Ride ´ $500 plus added entry Bareback Bronc Ride ´ $500 plus added entry Breakaway Roping ´ $500 plus added entry Steer Wrestling ´ $500 plus added entry Steer Undecorating ´ $300 plus added entry Team Roping ´ $500 plus added entry Entries Rope & Tie ´ $500 plus added entry close 14 th Barrel Race ´ $500 plus added entry Sept. to 6pm Junior Bull Ride ´ $100 plus added entry with NRA Junior Poddy Ride ´ $50 plus added entry OFFICE Junior Breakaway Roping ´ $50 plus added entry Junior Barrel Race ´ $50 plus added entry

NRA All Round RODEO 10am WOODCHOP 10 events 10am features 16 inch Standing Block Relay Show Bags & SIDE SHOWS FULL PAVILION Exhibits • Textiles • Cookery • Photography • Local Produce • Flora & Horticulture • School & Junior Competitors AGRI-TRADE Displays PIGLET RACES

KENILWORTH SHOW & RODEO SUB COMMITTEE EXTEND THEIR THANKS TO ALL VOLUNTEERS AND PRIZE SPONSORS.

Ring Programmes & Entry Form booklet out now!

President: Bill Morris 5446 0338 Secretary: Lolie Murtagh 5446 0222 or 5446 0205

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Main photo by Gary Bradford other photos by Jill Guldbransen.

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Pamela Mitchell entertains the Kenilworth Kritta

t was a great day out in Noosa for the Kenilworth Kritta as he sprang around the studio of wonderful artist / Tutor Pamela Mitchell.

Pam was born into a long line of artists with parents, grandparents and great grandparents all professional artists. As they say “everything is in the genes” and it’s all there to see in Pam’s eclectic work styles.

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VOTING IS COMPULSORY

s you are aware there will be a Federal Election on Saturday 7 September 2013, and in community interest Mary Valley Community News Association Inc. has offered candidates from all political parties the opportunity to advertise in the Mary Valley Voice.

Any opinions and words expressed by the candidates in their advertisements in the Mary Valley Voice do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Association or its Editor, rather all candidates have been offered the opportunity to advertise as they desire without restriction but within the guidelines imposed by any Government bodies controlling such.

The Mary Valley Voice encourages all residents to exercise their rights to vote for the candidate and political party they support.

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“I seem to paint themes in a series when I am able. For example, I enjoy doing a series of landscapes then Asian scenes then seascapes etc.

I used to paint in oils but I like to think I have graduated to acrylics and one of my key teaching elements is to pass on the secrets of making acrylics give the lustre and depth that you get with oil painting.

Growing up in a family of artists allowed me to start drawing at an early age and I have been lucky enough to work at what I have enjoyed most of my life. I spent two years teaching first aid in the Gilbert Islands [Kiribati] the moved to Thailand for eight and half years and then to Greece for two years.

My first exhibition was in Noosa in 1995 and I teach presently at the Cooroy Butter Factory facility”.

This year Pam will be teaching a four day course at the Kenilworth Celebrates Festival from Monday September 30 to Friday October 4.

To be part of this fantastic art experience check the website www.kenilworthcelebrates.org.au or phone 5472 3223.

The Kritta reckons that the coffee and biscuits were great but the art was just as good.

Kenilworth First Response AGM will be held on Monday 30 September at 7pm in the SES Shed, Margaret Street All welcome.

n 23 April this year, I unfortunately turned my Quad bike upside down which resulted in a four month stay in hospital with back and leg injuries. Fortunately having phone reception at the time our First Responders where on site within minutes (many thanks) and I was air lifted to Brisbane. I am in debt to all the people who have assisted me and also offered assistance, there are just too many to name.

It is times like these when you realise who your true friends are. I am happy to say that firstly my cattle, property and business was all in good hands. So to everybody who has been in contact and helped, I am humbled by your generosity, thank you all so much. It is good to be back home to my much missed Kenilworth. Thank you all.

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Cheerio from the Churches

U Maleny Branch is having a Trivia Afternoon at 2pm on Saturday 14 September at St George’s Hall Walker Drive Maleny. Enjoy a High Tea. Entry $5. Please RSVP by 6 September to Judy on 0411 565 271.

If you would like an invitation to St George’s Maleny 20th Anniversary or know someone who would, please contact the Parish office on 5499 9130 (Monday am or Tuesday pm).

St Luke’s Kenilworth invites you to their St Luke’s Day Service on 20 October at 9am and morning tea afterwards.

Collection will be starting soon for basic groceries for the annual Christmas hampers to help families who are finding the going a bit tough. Contact 5446 0171 if you would like to help.

MU Australia Maleny Branch presents Healing Rooms operate every Tuesday at the RSL 2pm Saturday 14 September 2013 Maleny, 12 noon Test your knowledge C Delicious High Tea! Entry $5 St George’s Anglican Church, Walker Drive, Maleny to 4pm. Contact Proceeds support Mother’s Union’s work in our local community.

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KENILWORTH The first Kenilworth Show in 1919

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enilworth News, September 23, 1949, page 2 of the Nambour Chronicle

greenery and provided a charming background for the pretty evening frocks worn by the dancers. The beautiful tartan sashes worn by the girls of the Caledonian Pipe Band and men in their kilts lent an added air of gaiety to the crowd. The visitors demonstrated a dance, “stripping the willow” and many of the dancers joined in.

Mr. D. L. Murtagh was M.C. and Johnson’s band provided the music with the Pipe Band playing for some of the dances. The supper tables were tastefully decorated with beautiful flowers and the ladies committee served an attractive supper.

BUSHMEN’S CARNIVAL AND BALL A glorious day after the great rains of the last weekend added to the enjoyment of the large numbers of people who attended the Bushmen’s Carnival which was held at Kenilworth on Saturday. The ring events comprising campdrafting, bullock riding, hack prizes, hunting and novelty horse events were run in very good time, no time being lost between events thus providing interest at all times for the spectators. Woodchopping events were keenly contested while entries for the athletic events were good.

An additional attraction this time was a pavilion display, comprising exhibits in cookery flowers, vegetables and farm produce. These were all of a high standard. Competition in the cake section was particularly keen there being as many as 11 and 12 entries in some of the classes. Some fine cabbages were exhibited and there were many exhibits of maize and potatoes. A non-competitive display of produce grown on a farm was shown by Mr and Mrs G. B. Sutton.

The enlarged and spacious dining hall was ideal for the serving of morning and afternoon teas and the cold luncheon.

Another great attraction was a visit from the Nambour Pipe Band and when the men marched into the ring and played their stirring music the crowd was very appreciative.

So too were the strings of children who trailed round with the band. A merry-go-round, knock-ems and chocolate wheel, with valuable prizes, all added to the fun of the fair.

The first Kenilworth Show was staged in 1919, a year of drought for the community. The show lifted the spirits of the population at that time and has been an integral part of the community in the intervening years – still conducted by volunteers. More willing workers are welcomed – contact the Secretary Lolie Murtagh to offer your time on September 21.

Pictured: Steer Races held in the main ring during the 1950’s.

Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc.

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KPC NEWS

ony Club is not just about riding your horse, it is also about taking pride in yourself, your horse and your community. This year one of our members, Rhiannon Dyke, from Cedar Creek, has undertaken to raise money for the Riding for the Disabled Queensland (RDAQ) in Pony Club’s Personality Quest. So if you see Rhiannon out and about fundraising for this worthwhile association please give of your time (and money) to help her in her efforts.

Sunday 18 August was another great day for KPC riders at Caloundra PC Gymkhana who were collectively awarded third place in the march past. Well done to participants Rachael, Matilda, Bronte, Jodi, Alice and Caeli. Trophy recipients were Matilda 2nd – 13 years, Bronte 4th – 15 years, Jodi 1st – 16 years and Rachael 3rd – 17-25 years.

Supporters were also winners in the multi-draw raffle.

CARNIVAL BALL There was indeed a carnival air pervading the large crowd of dancers who attended the ball at night. The hall had been tastefully decorated with coloured streamers and

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Photo was taken at the recent Pomona Gymkhana. Pictured is Caeli Hinkler on her pony Prince, representing KPC, competing in the 11 year old category in an event called the Bondfield’s Bounce Bend. This event was designed to assist children learning to jump by teaching them to push their horse on, check for control and change direction after each jump. All age groups from 8 years and over can compete in this event.

MARY VALLEY Movement at the station…. poets gear up for another Breakfast

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here’s a decided touch of spring in the air and the Conondale Range Committee is gearing up to host another of its popular Kenilworth Poets’ Breakfasts. With the sounds of the woodchop arena still echoing from the rodeo the week before, the poets are poised to bring a new rhythm on the morning of Saturday September 28.

It’s all part of the “Kenilworth Celebrates!” festival, and has grown from humble beginnings out the back of the scout hall well over a decade ago, to the point where it is now an annual favourite with poets and audience alike.

Hosted by popular local poet Ian Mackay, this year’s breakfast promises to be better than ever with a good line-up of poets and yarn spinners, some familiar faces and some fresh ones too.

The Breakfast mouths off at 8am, in the woodchop area beside the Kenilworth Hall in the town’s showgrounds with the entry price a mere $5. There’s a wide range of breakfasts on offer, ranging from tea, coffee and muffins to delicious hot breakfasts.

Following the Breakfast, there’s ample time to visit the impressive art display, the centrepiece of the Kenilworth Celebrates Festival, in the nearby hall, or to take in the market.

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

drama classes for youth and hosts workshops and original performances. He brings over 30 years’ experience as a producer and performer to this exciting new Artslink project.

Animation will be brought to life through ‘3D motion capture’ technology which will create an interactive theatrical experience. The production is very fortunate to be engaging a newcomer to the Mary Valley, John Haag and his Theatre of Animation, who will share skills and equipment with the project.

The project will involve a series of ten workshops culminating in a performance in late November. So if you are aged from 10 to 16 years of age, then this could be your inspiration.

Anyone interested in participating should come along to Kandanga Hall on Monday September 16 at 5.30pm where ideas for the performance will be explored. The final production will be created by young people willing to explore new ideas and new technologies. So come along to discover ways to create stories and share ideas.

The production hopes to be a vehicle for young people to celebrate their place in the community.

The project will demand at least 10x2 hour rehearsals with performance in late November.

Find out more @ Lesa Bell on 0428 193 156 or email lesa.bell@bigpond.com www.interactyouththeatre.com.au www.theatreofanimation.com

For enquiries about the Breakfast phone Ian 5446 0124.

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The project will be a creative collaboration using playbuilding techniques and cutting edge technology in association with Interact Youth Theatre and Theatre of Animation.

Tony Kishawi has been providing creative opportunities for both children and adults in the Gympie region through Interact Youth Theatre. The company holds regular

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MARY VALLEY Scarecrows are coming out to play

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he Mary Valley is turning tradition on its ear this year with the annual Scarecrow Festival about to kick off on September 14.

The scary fellows will hang around until October 18.

Registrations opened on August 19 and the stuffed figures will be popping up on country roads and busy streets from September 14.

Categories are Open, Traditional and Child (5-15yrs).

You can choose to make a traditional ‘crow, or enter something extraordinary in the artistic category. There is also a children’s category for five to 15-year-old scarecrow creators.

TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE A SCARECROW You can make a simple “skeleton” from two wooden pieces like broomsticks by binding them together to form a cross. Use a pillowcase or a pumpkin or similar for a head (remember that a pumpkin will shrink over time). Paint a face and put head on the top of the cross.

For hands and legs put a shirt over your cross-shaped frame and use gloves for hands or tie the ends of the sleeves so the stuffing will stay inside. Put the pants on and leave enough wood at the bottom of the leg to stake your scarecrow in the ground.

Traditionally stuffing is made of straw or hay, but you can use clothing, plastic bags or even newspapers.

Stuff the pants first, tuck the shirt in, button and zip the pants. Tie rope or twine around the waist to act as a belt.

Stuff the shirt arms first, then the rest of the torso.

Then accessorise to your heart’s content.

Find out more by emailing info@scarecrows.org.au or visit www.scarecrows.org.au You can pick up a registration form from the following locations: Conondale Shop, Kenilworth Information Centre, Ridges Shop at Poulson Road, Mary Valley Traders at Imbil, Kandanga Information Centre.

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Bush Dancing Alive in the Valley

n Saturday 20 July 2013, dancers from all across the Mary Valley gathered at the Amamoor Hall for a fantastic night of delightful dancing, exciting games and a delicious home made supper. This splendid bush dance

was organised and hosted by the hardworking Amamoor State School P&C. This was the second time that they have hosted such an event.

Dancers of all ages bopped, twirled and slid to old classics such as the Heel and Toe Polka, Strip the Willow, Galopede, Gypsy Tap and Pride of Erin. There were also some modern favourites like the Macarena, the Cha-Cha Slide and the Nutbush. Dancing started at 7pm and kept going until late. The crowd was so eager that nearly everyone in the hall packed the dance floor for the first dance.

Competitions held throughout the night included lucky door prizes, raffles, heads or tails, best dressed and best dancing. Many locals put in a huge effort in the best dressed competition which made it difficult for the judges to distinguish a clear winner. By dusting off their old jeans and wearing their favourite cowboy hat showed that many of the dancers were proud of their bush heritage.

A swag of boot-scooters went home with some well deserved prizes due to their smooth moves on the dance floor.

The live music, played by “The Grey Cats” added immensely to the atmosphere. The devoted and enthusiastic band members enjoyed the night as much as the dancers. They were delighted to see so many people up on the dance floor, dance after dance.

The home made supper was the perfect meal for a community event with everyone bringing a plate to share. The superb cooking had many people going back again and again. Many dedicated dancers would not have had the energy to keep on dancing, late into the night, without the energy provided by the quality food.

The bush dance would not have been possible without the hardworking members of the Amamoor State School P&C. These extremely caring individuals volunteered more than just their time. They visited the school to give dance lessons to the students.

They organised the decorations, the equipment and the venue. They also arranged all of the prizes that were distributed throughout the evening. Events like these would not be possible without this type of extensive support.

By the end of the night, 180 people had passed through the doors of the Amamoor Hall showing that bush dancing truly is an activity, much loved in the Mary Valley.

David Hardy Acting Principal – Amamoor State School

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KENILWORTH SCC WELCOME “CHAPPY” JESHANAH

cooking with our students and their families.

We look forward to spending many happy days in the company of our new “Chappy”, Jeshanah.

Jeshanah and members of the Thursday Fitness Club.

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hrough the generosity of local Kenilworth police officer, Adam Humphries, and his wife Kate, the Kenilworth State Community College P & C Association now has working chest freezer. The KSCC community would like to thank Adam and Kate for their cool donation.

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he Kenilworth State Community College community would like to welcome Miss Jeshanah Eames as our new Chaplain or “Chappy”. Jeshanah, or Shanah as the students call her, is Chaplain to both Kenilworth State Community College and Conondale State School.

Jeshanah, who has recently relocated to Mapleton, is a new university graduate obtaining a Bachelor of Education – Primary from Christian Heritage College in Brisbane.

As School Chaplain, Jeshanah hopes to give focus to the social and emotional health and wellbeing of all our students. Her talents and interests lay in the creative arts, cooking, bushwalking and tennis. Jeshanah has found the superb home economics block at Kenilworth State Community College the perfect base to share her love of

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Gympie Music Muster 2013

ow, what an experience, a fun and enjoyable experience. To quote Sara Storer “Gympie... nothing like it anywhere else in Australia, it’s very unique, it’s wonderful... like a holiday, it’s very relaxed... enjoy all the other musicians.”

The Gympie Music Muster is the largest non-profit charitable music festival in Australia, delivering $14.5 million to charity over its history. But with nine stages and side streets with all sorts of shops from massage, camping fixtures, food to RMWilliams, it just doesn’t feel crowded; more like your local show. And yes it is out in the bush and one has to camp but that just adds to the beautiful experience (there are many facilities too, for those of you who were thinking...).

The difference between your local show and the GMM is that you have the opportunity to listen to so many great, local and international music stars. With a diversity of styles of music from old rockers like Daryl Braithwaite, Jimmy Barnes, Russell Morris; international C. & W. like the Mavericks and Tami Neilson to homegrown young guns like Catfish Voodoo, Jessica-Jade Bruce and Kirsty Akers.

There is talent and taste for everyones ears.

I spoke with people from all over, from Melbourne to the other side of the black stump. All had the same view, “Awesome, great fun and coming again.” Speaking with some young police ladies they thought the crowd,

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hildren’s Book Week at KSCC was filled with funny little characters … little book characters. Our annual Book Week Parade through the main street of Kenilworth was a colourful extravaganza. The parade was followed

by Children’s Book Week activities in the school library. All our funny little characters would like to thank Tracey Fisher for her dedication to Children’s Book Week, the sharing of books and her love of literature.

KSCC students parade through Kenilworth; KSCC student Synagee as a character from “The Chronicles of Narnia”.

considering the amount of people, was excellent, fun loving and well behaved. From my view of seeing oldies leave their walking stick on their chair to get up on the dance floor, to young families with pups and young fillies and fellas letting down their hair and kicking up their feet all dancing to the music of one band was a delight.

I could write complimentary pages about all the musicians I saw, but that would spoil your pleasure of discovering them yourself. There was so many energetic, great young musicians. Get onto the internet and check out the GMM website www.muster.com.au and find the bands yourself, get to a performance and support our upcoming talent.

Better still mark in next years calendar the last week of August (I have already), come yourself and enjoy the diverse pleasurable music of the Gympie Music Muster.

Article and photo Birgit Kehr

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MARY VALLEY Sustainability shines as “Kids Teach Kids” in valley schools

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ary Valley State College plays host to a multischool sustainability symposium on Friday 13 September from 10am-2.15pm. It is a “Kids Teaching Kids” event in which students run the presentations and participate in partner facilitated workshops. The focus is on what our schools and our communities are doing to make their environments more sustainable and contribute to future food security.

Years 3 and 4 from Mary Valley State College (MVSC) have weighed and measured waste produced by the school and have set themselves the challenge to reduce this by half, by the time the event is launched. They will then teach what they have discovered to fellow students from Amamoor School. Amamoor in turn will teach MVSC students creative ways to “Upcycle your Disposables”.

Students then attend a series of workshops around sustainability run by community leaders such as Dr Tanzi Smith from Mary River Catchment Co-ordinating Committee (MRCCC) with her expertise on threatened

species of the Mary River and also ways to keep the river healthy, while Ernie Rider from Gympie Landcare will discuss good and bad vines. Luke Barrowcliffe from Goorie Vision will share his works in multi-media film making and Renee Crilly will have bush tucker tastings.

The event is the brainchild of school teacher Zela Bissett who has gathered like minded members of the community to share their skills with the students and adults on the day.

The public are invited to attend talks and view displays in the Neil Mahoney Hall at the school.

Displays on worm farming, bush foods, streambank restoration, bee habitats, endangered species, plant propagation and permaculture information are some of the fantastic things you could discover. Cats claw weaving has become a popular pastime in the area due to the massive outbreaks of the disastrous weed along waterways. You can learn how to assist in controlling the problem and put the material to good use. Biological control of the weed has been successfully undertaken by Gympie Landcare involving the Tingid bug. If you are a landholder and are interested in ordering these bugs to be released in your area, you can order on 0400 366 195 and collect your bugs on the day.

Kids teaching kids is a program offered to schools to encourage environmental learning www.kidsteachingkids.com.au This event is also supported by Barambah Environmental Education Centre.

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MARY VALLEY STAGS RUGBY LEAGUE UPDATES

he Grand Final will held at Stockland Stadium Kawana on Saturday 7 September if the Stags are fortunate enough to make it through the final series to qualify. It has been a great year for the Stags with the team working together to achieve their goal. There have been many friendships forged, while providing the community with some great football games along the way. We appreciate all the support from everybody in the Valley from Kenilworth to Amamoor and Gympie. Please accept our heart-felt thanks and we look forward to doing the same again next season.

Wintery early morning view of the Walli Mountain by Shirley Moreland.

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Photo: Aaron Parker (right) heading into Beerwah territory with Brenden Hunter coming for backup.

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he Annual General Meeting of Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group will be held at 1pm on Saturday 7 September at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. Before the meeting Edna Smith will give a short talk on her family, “The Crees Family in Cooroy- 100 years.”

Now available on CD the popular oral history “Pioneer Families of Cooroy and District” at $15.00 a copy. The book edited by Betty Sutton and first published in 2002 was sold out. To find out more phone 5442 5570.

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Co-operative support for Mary Valley growers

group of keen growers, interested in establishing a network of support for valley farmers, gathered on Wednesday evening 14 August in Kandanga Hall, to officially form the Mary Valley Country Harvest Cooperative. Their aim is to help farms become more efficient and easier to run and therefore more profitable.

To do this, they believe a collaborative approach to distribution, purchasing, marketing, and facilities are necessary. The enthusiasm for locally grown, quality food means the group can strengthen and grow existing relationships with Sunshine Coast and local markets, restaurants and food outlets. The idea is through an organised, collaborative approach to production in order to maintain supply of large orders, reduce gluts and shortages and help spread the risk.

Training and education feature strongly within the Cooperative’s aims. They sight opportunities to offer support and training, targeting new landholders to the region, whilst also offering mentoring by existing farmers, familiar with the soils and diversity of the valley.

A cooperative approach also means bulk purchasing power, shared farm equipment and shared storage facilities. The question of quality assurance was raised in order that time spent building relationships not be put at risk by poor management of standards. A standards system will be implemented by the group similar to current food standards to avoid these problems occurring.

The group already has the support of the Mary Valley Country Flavours certification program which promotes “get Local”. The brand maintains food has been grown in the Mary Valley while highlighting the quality and diversity of food grown here.

The group seems set to make their mark in supporting farmers at a time when fruit trees continue to be bulldozed as farms are considered no longer viable.

For more information about the MVC Harvest Cooperative please contact Elaine on 0459 225 399 or email dagungrowersmarket@gmail.com

Maleny’s own Di Cameron will host the parade featuring clothes from her business Rather Bizr.

The talented quilters from Kenilworth Quilt and Craft Group are very generously making an “Inviting Quilt” that will be raffled. The winner will be drawn on the day.

Other temptations include a giant auction with some amazing goods donated by very generous supporters, prizes for best dressed table, the naming of the Chick in the Sticks, free sparkling wine on arrival, and of course a few surprises.

High tea will be served about 1.45pm and all the fun starts about 1pm.

Spokesperson for the organisers Kelli Hoyes said the feedback from guests had been so overwhelming at the two previous high teas, it was decided the event must continue.

“People enjoyed themselves so much at our high teas we knew it had to be a permanent event on the social calendar,” Kelli said.

“The high teas give people a great deal of pleasure while at the same time they know they are helping research into cancer, its prevention and cure.

“We are also very grateful to Lloyd and Barbara Campbell who have again opened up their property, which is in a spectacular setting, for us to hold the high tea.”

For more info Kelli Hoyes 5446 0593 (home) or 5446 0155 (work) and Lolie Murtagh 5446 0222.

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HIGH TEA FOR A GOOD CAUSE

here could be no more enjoyable way to spend a spring afternoon than attend a delightful high tea in the grounds of Yabbaloumba Retreat in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland where everything pink shines.

The Sunday, October 13 event has become a drawcard for the Hinterland with people travelling from as far as Brisbane to have high tea in the grounds of Yabbaloumba Retreat at Cambroon between Manly and Kenilworth.

One of the highlights this year will be a fashion parade where clothes using natural fabrics will feature. These clothes are ideal for the Sunshine Coast’s summers and have proven to be very popular with all age groups and lifestyles.

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MARY VALLEY New Rivercare Brochure Launched

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ore than 40 participants attended an information day in Cooran, recently, as part of the Mary River Restoration Stories Project.

It represented day two in a series of three, with the third, an in-the-field bus trip, being held the following week.

The Cooran day also included the launch of the new “Riparian Health Is River Health” brochure by MRCCC Chairman Ian Mackay, along with the brochure’s cocollaborators Dr Tanzi Smith and Liz Capelin.

The fold-out brochure explains why health of the riparian zone is vital to a healthy river and reflects on the achievements and challenges from more than 20 years of riparian restoration along the Mary River and its tributaries.

The Cooran information day, planned and conducted

by Dr Tanzi Smith (who has worked with the federal government on the Mary River Threatened Species Recovery Plan), included a network building session with facilitator Robin Clayfield and a walk along part of Six Mile Creek, a major tributary, with MRCCC’s Operations Manager Brad Wedlock and Threatened Species Coordinator Eva Ford.

Copies of the brochure can be obtained by phoning MRCCC on 5482 4766.

L to R Liz Capelin, Ian Mackay and Dr Tanzi Smith look over the new river brochure at its launch in Cooran recently.

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IMBIL POLICE BRIEFS

ith the fire season almost upon us, it is an opportune time to look at the law in relation to lighting fires.

The Fire and Rescue Service Act makes it illegal to light a fire without a ‘Permit to Light Fire’ issued by

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a fire warden. Under nuisance provisions of the Local Government Act, a local government may also have in place a local law restricting or prohibiting the lighting of a fire in part or all of the local government area.

An application for a ‘Permit to Light Fire’ is made through your local fire warden. Contact details for fire wardens are available through the Fire Warden Finder on the Rural Fire Service website www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au Following receipt of your application, the fire warden may impose conditions on the permit to reduce unwanted risk or nuisance to other people, property or the environment.

The fire warden may refuse to issue a permit if they believe that appropriate safety measures cannot be reasonably achieved or that neighbouring owners / occupiers have not been given enough time to raise concerns about the intended fire.

Fires that are exempt from requiring a Permit to Light Fire are: • Fires that are less than two metres in any direction.

NOTE: These fires are not exempt during a declared Fire Danger Period and at those times, a fire permit must be obtained from a fire warden.

• Fires lit outdoors in a properly prepared fireplace for the purpose of cooking (e.g. BBQ and campfires). In this instance, it is the responsibility of the person lighting or maintaining the fire to ensure adequate precautions are taken to prevent the spread of the fire.

• Certain fires used by primary producers and for industrial purposes.

Most local governments provide alternative methods (other than fire) for the disposal of vegetation and waste materials such as refuse collections or disposal of green waste at a council recycling centre.

A Fire Danger Period can be declared by the Commissioner of the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service during parts of the year when conditions make the control and management of fires difficult and communities are at increased risk of bush fire. During a Fire Danger Period, there are some changes to the requirements for issue of a permit and to those fires that may be exempt. A declared Fire Danger Period is advised through local media and on the Rural Fire Service website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au Anyone found responsible for lighting fires without a permit where one was required, can be prosecuted. Prosecution can also occur if a person is found responsible for lighting a fire that breaches local law or the Environment Protection Act. If there is a high fire danger, the Commissioner for the QFRS may issue a Local Fire Ban restricting certain fires. When a Local Fire Ban is issued, no fires may be lit other than those specifically referred to in the Fire Ban Notice.

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OUR COMMUNITY ALEC SAILS THROUGH TO STATE FINALS

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ormer Good Shepherd Lutheran College student, Alec Milligan (pictured), was this month named Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year at the North Coast Regional Finals of the 2013 Queensland Training Awards.

The award is presented for outstanding achievement by a student who has recently completed a traineeship in Queensland.

Alec began his traineeship in 2012 in Year 10 at Good Shepherd Lutheran College and he completed his Certificate III in Sport (Coaching) within just twelve months.

According to Ms Liz Newton, Senior Years Curriculum Coordinator at Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Alec’s determination to succeed saw him complete his school work whilst teaching at the Yacht Club, in addition to completing the written and practical components of the TAFE course.

“Alec’s passion, focus and determination saw him complete his traineeship and the TAFE certificate in about half the time that is allotted,” said Ms Newton.

“To achieve this, Alec spent many hours on weekends, after school and in holidays at the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club, where he is a valued employee.”

“Alec’s maturity and ability to interact with people of all ages, coupled with his talent as a sailor and his passion for coaching, convinced us and his employers at the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club, that this was the perfect career path for Alec,” she said.

Alec is continuing with his studies at TAFE, and is currently working towards a Certificate IV in Sport (Coaching), as well as working full time at the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club.

Mr Anthony Dyer, Principal Good Shepherd Lutheran College says the College is very proud of Alec’s achievement and everyone at the College wishes Alec all the best as he competes in the State Finals of the Queensland Training Awards in September.

“Congratulations Alec on your outstanding achievements!” said Mr Dyer.

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Life Chats…

t is interesting what prevails in human nature when you are presented with the “unfamiliar”.

Obi Obi residents are now privy to the fact that on either departure or re-entry to Obi you will experience a possible 10 minute delay. This “delay” is part of a six month major works construction by Department of Main Roads on the gravel side of the Obi Obi Road.

At first, the “unfamiliar” was hard. That first red light from the lights control panel seemed to last an eternity. With subsequent trips, it did not take long for the “familiar” to kick in. The kids worked out that when you are at a red light, you need to wait for passing cars to fly by and then it is a five minute wait until you have the green light to go.

The “wait” presents the forum for interesting driver personalities to surface. These include: drivers who disobey the red light and proceed regardless, the “fumers” who pout and stress in their 10 minute wait, the 4th in line driver who proceeds to overtake all those patiently waiting in front of them, the speeders who break all speed limits to get to the control panel before the change, and finally the serene, content, happy to sit and wait driver.

With time, the “unfamiliar” is what you make of it. My pastimes at the wait now include: turning off the engine as soon as we arrive on a red light, reading a book, studying, winding the car window down to listen to the gorgeous Bellbird songs from the treetops, enjoying an opportunity for a 10 minute unwind from the busyness of life, jumping out of the car and having a brief catch up with a friend or neighbour or just enjoying an opportunity to be apart of wonderful family car conversations.

To all on the wait, may you embrace and enjoy the “unfamiliar” experience. You might just surprise yourself with options to explore.

“Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.” - Wayne Dyer MM of Obi Obi

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Rogo’s round-up

ork on the new bridge at Moy Pocket (Pickering bridge) is on track thanks to the fine weather we’ve been having. I have been contacted by community members about the potential to use the old bridge for recreational purposes and have since raised the possibility with Council. We’re working through the risks and opportunities at present and I’m really hoping that we’ll be able to keep this valuable resource open for community use - will keep you posted.

I’d like to acknowledge and thank Gary and Brad from Council for their splendid mowing and garden maintenance work around Kenilworth. The entry to town is looking fantastic and with the Kenilworth Show coming up I just wanted them to know that their efforts are appreciated.

Volunteering is a great way to experience the Show and if you’d like to get involved with this fantastic community event I’m sure the organisers would love to hear from you.

I’ll be lending a hand at the showjumping arena and I’m already looking forward to a fun-filled community day.

I’m meeting with NBN Co representatives to talk about alternate options for a fixed wireless tower in the Kenilworth area. Ideally NBN Co will have new options for consideration that the community will get a chance to review and provide feedback on. Keep an eye out for information regarding a community meeting to discuss the future for NBN in the Mary Valley.

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Heads up, it’s magpie nesting season

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he sudden swooping of birds from above means it’s magpie nesting season again.

From July to November each year, magpies will often target pedestrians, cyclists or even people on motorcycles by swooping. Environment Portfolio Councillor Tony Wellington said it was important for local residents to take care and be patient during this period.

“When magpies swoop, they aren’t trying to terrorise or injure us, they’re simply defending the eggs in their nests,” he said.

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“Once these eggs hatch and their young are able to fly – typically after six weeks – this defensive behavior stops.

“Defensive behavior is instinctive in all magpies, but for some it is learned as a result of a past experience where a person has done something to threaten its nest.

“So while it can be a bit frightening to be on the receiving end of a swooping magpie, it’s important to remember that trying to fight back will often make a magpie defend its nest more aggressively.”

Residents can take a number of simple steps to better protect themselves during magpie nesting season: • Avoid areas where a nesting magpie is swooping • Wear a hat or hold an umbrella or school bag over your head • Dismount your bike and walk quickly through the area • Where possible, walk in groups or move quickly through the area but don’t run • Don’t fight back – throwing sticks at magpies will only make it defend its nest more aggressively next time • Contact council to put up warning signage.

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HAPPY LITTLE VEGEMITES!

egemite – you either love it or hate it! Most Aussies have been brought up on this iconic Aussie spread and love it! Some visitors to our shores are not so sure!

Cyril Percy Callister invented Vegemite and now his grandson, Jamie Callister, has written a book on the history of Vegemite, entitled “The Man Who Invented Vegemite”.

It had its Queensland launch at Noosa last November.

This book has been short-listed as a finalist in the 2013 Queensland Book of the Year Award. People can vote in the People’s Choice Book of the Year at hhtp://www. queenslandliteraryawards.com There is also the possibility of a feature film or a television series being made. And a Kenilworth connection? A past manager of the Cheese Factory here when Kraft Foods ran it, was later the manager at the Vegemite Factory in Sydney where the recipe was TOP SECRET! Toast and Vegemite four breakfast anyone?

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100 acres Vacant Land – Kidaman Creek

Kidaman Creek is a sought after area and rarely do large vacant parcels of land become available. This 100 acre property has a good mixture of flat to undulating land with large grazing areas and some timber sections: the land is fully fenced. The property is currently running cattle but would also suit horses. If you are looking to build your own home: here is your blank canvas. There are several sections on this property where you can get excellent views or nestle into the block and not been seen. This absentee owner is keen to sell, so call today for a private viewing.

This private 120 acre block of land is hidden down a quiet road. The elevated house site has a Northerly aspect and views down the Mary River and local rural countryside. There is power to the house site, water from the dam is pumped up to the top shed. The land is hilly with some good grazing sites and a large dam. There are two Colorbond sheds in total both are 12m x 6m (one with power connected). This property is only five minutes out of the Kenilworth township.

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Private Bush Retreat – Belli Park

If you are looking for a hidden retreat then this could be the one for you.

The home is nestled on a private 30 acre bush block with native trees and wildlife in abundance. The home is highset and elevated and sits high on the block to capture the local rural views. There are three bedrooms the master with built-in robes, Ensuite and air conditioning.

There are tiled floors throughout the house plus air conditioning and wood heater in the main living areas. Relax on the large covered verandahs and enjoy the tranquility that this property has to offer. An added bonus is the fully self contained studio on the ground level — ideal for guests.

Other features include: large garden shed, animal enclosure, dog proof fenced acre block with stable and double car accommodation under the house, plus tropical inground pool.

Bushy block – Two homes – Water Licence

Privately located only 10 minutes to Kenilworth on 46.95 acres (sides fenced), is this three bedroom home plus an artist studio. Both are currently rented out. Ideal as a rental property or you could rent one and have the other as a weekender with separate driveways.

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