Mary Valley Voice, 11 November 2009 - Vol.19 No. 21

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11 November 2009 Vol.19 No. 21

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POMONA Art Exhibition Old Railway Gallery Seniors Christmas Lunch_________ 8

Features KENILWORTH Extraordinary Photo Exhibition Two young talented artists______ 3 Kenilworth State College Texting party for seniors Golden wedding______________ 4 Mariage and naming ceremony Kenilworth Trio in Mapleton Maleny film in Kenilworth________5 Q150 celebration in Brisbane Pony Club news________________ 6 Kenilworth Hotel 70th Birthday___ 18 COOROY Photo Exhibition at the Butter Factory Heritage Golf Competition______ 6 PROBUS at Mt. Tamborine_ ______ 8

MARY VALLEY Valley Homes signed contract for B&B MV Show Society Christmas Party___ 13 Mary Valley Inc updates__________ 14 OUR COMMUNITY Gheerulla Bushfires prevention__ 15 Belli Christmas Dance Obi Obi Snake Man MV Trader Weather_____________________ 16 Good Shepherd School Noosa State High School_ ___ 17 Agritourism in the Mary Valley___ 18

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Our front cover photo of the crow was kindly submitted by our local photographer Birgit Kehr

Touring Exhibition...

Kenilworth CWA Hall Wed 25 Nov to Wed 2 Dec ‘09, 9am-3pm Info Birgit 5446 0548 or 0438 177 807

from the editor I have found some interesting facts about Jacarandas on Wikipedia: The University of Queensland in Brisbane’s inner west has a very high concentration of Jacarandas, and due to the impressive display of purple flowers in mid-Spring, which wind up littering vast sections of the suburbs, local folklore claims that “one won’t start studying for exams until the jacarandas have molted”. This has led to the slang name “exam tree” or “purple panic” being attached to the plant. At the University of Queensland students even maintain a joke superstition that if a Jacaranda bloom falls on their head during exam time, they will fail an exam. The bad luck can be broken by catching another bloom before it hits the ground.

What a gorgeous tree is a Jacaranda. Just to remind you that we are really blessed here in Australia to get blooming trees all year round in all the shades of an artist palette. So many reasons to get any artistic inspiration started!

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KENILWORTH Portraits of the EXTRAordinary

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ian Foster and Marina Haycroft, two final year students at Noosa District State High School, are really making names for themselves in the local art scene. They study art together at school and enjoy getting together at week-ends. They are also friendly rivals in art competitions.

celebration of strange beauty in everyday life will inspire Kenilworth this month when the photographic exhibition, EXTRAordinary tours to CWA Hall on 25 November until 2 December 2009 from 9am to 3pm.

Touring as part of Queensland Arts Council’s Ontour onexhibition 2009 Season, the exhibition includes 27 bold photographs by Kim Guthrie that explore the commonplace, kitsch, archetypes and stereotypes that make Australian culture unique.

Short-listed for the prestigious Olive Cotton Award, Guthrie’s work is dominated by portraits and snapshots of people in their own setting, finding beauty in the ordinary. All images are shot within seconds as Guthrie spies a moment when people become art on the streets and footpaths, or in the shops and parks. He rebels against highly polished images that create Photoshopped illusions of superhuman beauty, looking for the honesty in the image in front of him.

“In this age of limitless hype and phony celebrity, I think it’s good to remind yourself that you only have to scratch the surface of the image most people present to the world, to discover we are all on one very fundamental level,” said Guthrie.

Guthrie’s work has been exhibited nationally including the Museum of Brisbane and Greenway Art Gallery, Adelaide.

His past work includes the Ordinary Madness exhibition and a published book entitled The Beautiful People + Love the World.

Jenni Regnart, Manager of Ontour onexhibition, said, “The beauty of Kim’s work is that it doesn’t try to be anything it’s not. He captures everyday people, going about their everyday business, and that’s what makes it so captivating. Some of the people are familiar and some of them are quite odd, but all are unique.”

Ontour onexhibition produces, programs and presents quality touring exhibitions of original works encompassing multiple artforms. It is Queensland’s most extensive touring exhibitions program and continues to have a regional reach three times greater than any touring exhibition program in Queensland.

In this year’s Youth Art Awards at the Kenilworth Celebrates!

Art Exhibition, Marina won first prize with Sian gaining a Highly Commended. Last year, it was the reverse with Sian taking out the prize and Marina a Highly Commended.

Two different judges both commented on the very high quality of the young artists’ work. Sian had also previously won a First in the Children’s Art in 2005.

Marina who has been tutored in pastel portraits by acclaimed pastel artist, Maxine Thompson, commented, “I have always loved creating art, especially pencil sketching, painting and pastel drawings of horses, these beautiful animals being my inspiration. I love animals and try to capture the “being” of the subject, tuning into its very essence.”

Sian who has studied with Cindy Wilder from Cindy Stewart Art for four years has always loved drawing right from a little girl. “I draw and paint a variety of topics but enjoy doing people and flowers. I am inspired by the beauty of nature, especially area around the Sunshine Coast.”

Sian is going to Japan next January to teach English. While there, she will learn as much as she can about the culture and language. She will continue her art and will also try her hand at fashion design. “Japan will be a great place to get inspiration,” Sian commented.

Marina plans to study Equine Science at the University of Queensland next year. She will continue with her art and is available for commissions. You can contact her on 5447 7954 or 0403 808 644.

These two dedicated young artists are destined to go far in the art world. We wish them both every success.

Shirley Moreland

Guthrie was supported by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) in the development of this exhibition. For more information on EXTRAordinary or Ontour onexhibition visit www.qac.org.au Contact Birgit Kehr on 5446 0548 Photo from Kim Guthrie, Girl with Blue Hair, 2007, 54 cm x 77 cm, giclee print

Marina Haycroft and Kalinché

Sian Foster and self-portrait

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KENILWORTH Science is fun!

GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATIONS

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ecently, the year 3/4 classes at Kenilworth State Community College have been learning about energy. One focus was on movement energy. Each child was given the task to create a balloon powered car that could travel at least 30cm. The students were to apply what they had learnt during science experiments and use associated concepts. The results were amazing!

Every student had to test run their car before a Kenilworth version of Bathurst was run. As you can imagine it was a noisy but very successful lesson in science. Who ever thought science could be so much fun?

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ednesday 18 November is the first of a series of ‘parties’ to teach seniors how to text. To be held at the KAC Shack in Kenilworth, the Library Friends invite anyone (over 60) who would like to learn to text... starting at 10am.

The workshop is part of Telstra’s $3million, three-year Telstra Connected Seniors program which helps seniors make the most of new ways of communicating to keep in touch with family members and friends. The workshops help to overcome preconceived fears seniors may have with using the new technology. The Telstra Connected Seniors workshops involve seniors learning specifically tailored technology skills at their own pace in a comfortable friendly environment. You do not need to have a mobile phone to attend, and the two hour courses are free.

For further details about the party contact Margaret either by leaving a message at the KAC Shack 5472 3223 or emailing kac@ kenilwortharts.org. au

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n 10 October eighty guests from near and far gathered at Gheerulla Hall to help Ann and Don (Barney) Houston celebrate fifty years of marriage. Ann Moreland and Don Houston were married at St Luke’s Anglican Church in Kenilworth on 10 October 1959.

Helping them celebrate with family and friends were Lewis Madden (best man), Geoff Moreland (groomsman) and Heather O’Connor (matron of honour). Unfortunately, bridesmaid, Margaret Davies was unable to attend because of illness and Annette O’Connor who had been flower-girl was overseas.

The grandchildren did a magnificent job with the decorations. Gheerulla Hall took on a golden glow with masses of balloons, flowers, gold ribbons and cute little golden bells and wedding rings - mementos for the guests.

Guests were treated to morning tea and lunch prepared

by Ann and Barney’s daughters, Kathleen and Janelle, assisted by family members and friends.

After the formal speeches – some of which were quite informal, peppered with anecdotes that raised quite a few laughs - Ann and Barney cut the beautiful wedding cake that had been made by Jean Pearce.

Everyone agreed the occasion was very happy and enjoyable not only for the opportunity to congratulate Ann and Barney and celebrate with them but also for friends who had not seen each other for some time to catch up again.

Congratulations, Ann and Barney! We’re all looking forward to your 60th Anniversary!

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KENILWORTH Kenilworth couple celebrate marriage and naming ceremonies

Invitation to Maleny Film-makers’ Showcase

n Saturday 10 October, families and friends of Kenilworth couple Michelle Friske and Troy Hanly joined with them to celebrate their marriage in a ceremony conducted by local Marriage Celebrant, Yvonne James.

This was followed by the naming of their daughter Mia who loved playing with her certificate and the bubbles blown by children.

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Kenilworth Trio in Mapleton Choir

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wo exciting concerts entitled “Madrigals, Musicals and Mystery” by the Mapleton Choir at the end of October were a sell-out. The program consisted of a lovely broad mix of songs, from serious to comedy from opera, Gilbert and Sullivan, and modern musicals. Solos, a duet, trios and a quartet showed just how talented members of the choir are. Everyone in the choir, and especially the Musical Director, Ailsa Morehen, and Accompanist, John Taylor, was absolutely delighted by the enthusiastic response of the audiences.

These concerts brought the total of performances by the choir to 215 in around a quarter of a century. Current membership is 45, having more than doubled in the last few years. New members are always welcome.

Special guests, Jenny and Peter Wellington and Paul Tatton, enjoyed the entertainment, and to quote Paul, “I simply love coming up to Mapleton to be serenaded.”

That summed it up for the audiences too.

Kenilworth members Nina Cox, Yvonne James and Jackie Taylor have been made very welcome by choir members and given the title of the “Kenilworth Trio” since Nina was joined this year by Yvonne and Jackie. Relatives and friends of the “Kenilworth Trio” came from Kenilworth and as far afield as Ipswich and Brisbane for the concerts. The three ladies all enjoy being part of the choir, and their Monday evening practices. They are looking forward to the unusual Christmas Concert which will be at Mapleton Hall on Sunday 13 December.

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Come along to Kenilworth Museum’s Roxy Cinema on Sunday 22 November at 2pm, where members of Maleny Film Co-operative Ltd will be showcasing their recent productions and explaining how they became involved in the contagious obsession called ‘making films’.

Jill Morris, Jessica Begun and Leanne Farmiloe are three of five Maleny film-makers who spent last year making films in their own community to celebrate Q150. All of the films explored the history of Maleny and surrounding districts and were a sell-out success (twice) at January 2009 screenings.

Kenilworth Arts Council Inc. is hosting the showcase afternoon on 22 November, consisting of two documentaries “A Peace of Green” (by Jill Morris) and “Reconstructing Peter” (by Jess Begun); and a drama: “The Clearing” (by Leanne Farmiloe).

“A Peace of Green” explores the 80-year history and 13 community uses of a building in the heart of Maleny, revealing news of two major fires which almost decimated the town.

“Reconstructing Peter” looks at the long film-making career of Maleny iconic cameraman Peter Erdmann, from his Shanghai childhood to his work with local co-ops and his capturing of community events over 25 years.

“The Clearing” is a drama based in a widowed woodcutting pioneer’s dilemma: invading the territory of the local Gubbi Gubbi group while caring for his daughter Rose. Leanne Farmiloe’s daughter has astounded audiences with her natural acting talent, linked with an indigenous th C o m r mu young actor. ilwo The admission fee of $4 includes refreshments.

For further information, phone Kev Franzi on 5446 0341 or Jill Morris 5494 3000.

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KENILWORTH Kenilworth Pony Club news

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n my excitement in submitting previous contributions to the Mary Valley Voice I omitted to acknowledge Romy McCullough received a trophy at the Cooroy Gymkhana held in September. I’m very sorry that I didn’t include your achievements in previous editions, Romy!

Two of our senior riders ventured out to the Glass House Pony Club’s Oldies Day on 24 October. Congratulations to Linda McClay for her numerous red and yellow (that’s 2nd and 3rd) ribbons and her very special blue 1st ribbon for bounce pony. There were plenty of thumbs up signs and smiles from Linda during the day and a very proud moment when she was awarded her overall 2nd place trophy. Sonia Law also ventured out for the day, stealing her trusty steed, LJ, back from her daughter for the day.

Numerous ribbons were won throughout the day and a very nervous shaky smile at the start of the day grew to be a confident grin by the end especially the first place for keyhole. Well done ladies!

Another successful day for our riders was the Kunda Park Gymkhana. Congratulations to Caitlyn Boon (4th overall), Romy McCullough, Jessie Falconer (4th overall), Maddison Martin (3rd overall), Rachael Law (2nd overall) and Sam Chalkley. Special mention to both Caitlyn and Maddison who received their first ever trophies, we’re sure this will not be the last.

Our Halloween Muster held on Saturday 31 October was a big hit with the kids. A great day was held commencing with our fancy dress parade… a number of witches, princesses, hippies, indians, vampires, ghosts and knights could be seen. A test of knowledge of pony club administration and activities was held through the scavenger hunt. Overall, four teams tied with 200 points and a relay bending race was run to decide the winning team. Overall winners were Bronte Law and Sophia Wright closely followed by Rachael Law and Maddison Janke. A fun day was had by all!

Maddison Martin (photo right) and Rachael Law. A number of ribbons were received throughout the day with Rachael Law being awarded the 16 years Champion. Maddison Martin and Rachael Law also received third place in the highly competition Pairs event. Go KPC! Zone 6 Pony Club Exchange to New Zealand Rachael Law held a successful street stall on Saturday 7 November. The stall has assisted Rachael in raising money to help cover the cost of airfares, uniforms, etc associated with the Zone 6 Pony Club Exchange to New Zealand in January. Rachael said she “was overwhelmed by the support” of her family, the wider Kenilworth community and visitors in donating and purchasing of the many items at the stall to enable her to participate in this valuable experience.

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s part of the Q150 Celebrations on 13 October, descendants of Brisbane’s founding families were invited to morning tea and a re-enactment of the first Brisbane Municipal Council meeting where the first mayor, John Petrie was elected. On 13 October 1859, Brisbane citizens voted in the nine members of the first council. In his inaugural speech, John Petrie, a 37 year old building contractor, promised to establish an administration that “would deliver great public works and services, improve thoroughfares and establish a clean water supply”.

Many of the founding families had arrived in Brisbane in 1849 on the three ships, Fortitude, Chaseley and Lima.

Kenilworth resident, Shirley Moreland shared the Founding Families Celebrations with several of her cousins, all descendants of Alfred and Matilda Wright who arrived on the Chaseley with their three children, the youngest only two months old. They went on to have another nine children, all born in Brisbane. Alfred was the officer in charge of the Kenilworth Bowling Club Inc. and women’s prison where the Post Office Kenilworth Ladies Bowling Club Inc. now stands in Queen Street and he ANNUAL GENERAL also sang in the choir of the original St John’s Church.

The Zone 6 Gymkhana was also held on Sunday 1 N o v e m b e r .

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unshine Coast audiences can zoom in on a captivating collection of 40 winning photographs from one of Australia’s most-awarded collections at Cooroy’s Butter Factory Arts Centre from 6 November to 30 January 2010.

The 20-year history of the Heritage Building Society’s Acquisitive Photographic Awards is coming to Cooroy as part of the Queensland Arts Council’s state-wide Ontour onexhibition.

Division 12 Councillor Lew Brennan said the tour offered local audiences a rare chance to see such a celebrated collection of award-winning photographs.

“This diverse collection represents the best photographs from the past two decades of one of the country’s most popular award programs,” Cr Brennan said.

“We’re extremely lucky that the collection is taking up residence in Cooroy during its state-wide tour and I hope people take up the chance to see it.”

Ontour onexhibition Manager Jenni Regnart said the exhibition demonstrates not only excellence in photography, but also shows photography from a historical perspective.

“The prints, once hung alongside each other, offer a fascinating view at not only how the world has changed, but how the art and science of photography has evolved in the past two decades,” Ms Regnart said.

The exhibition opens at 6pm on Friday 6 November and will coincide with the opening of “Illusions, Beyond the Barbed Wire”, an exhibition of works on paper by the young Sunshine Coast artist, Lauren Maree Edmonds.

Ontour onexhibition produces, programs and presents quality touring exhibitions of original works encompassing multiple art forms. It is Queensland’s most extensive touring exhibitions program and continues to have a regional reach three times greater than any touring exhibition program in Queensland. For more information on Heritage Building Society Acquisitive Photographic Awards or Ontour onexhibition visit www.qac.org.au

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s a lead into this year’s Heritage Christmas in Cooroy celebrations, a heritage golf competition is being held throughout November by the Cooroy Golf Club in conjunction with the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Cooroy.

The competition involves playing a round of golf using only old-style clubs. Old sets of clubs will be available to borrow from the Cooroy Golf Club and the competition will be stroke play using your current handicap. Normal rules of golf will apply and your competition card must be signed by another member for verification.

A prize of $150 cash will be awarded for Best Gentleman and Best Lady. Entry fee is $10 per round (plus green fees if not a member). There is no limit as to how many times you play as long as each time you play your score can be verified.

The winners will be invited to receive their prizes on Saturday 5 December in Apex Park after the Bendigo Bank Street Parade.

The Cooroy Golf Club is located at Myall Street, Cooroy and more details are available by contacting 5447 2658.

Christmas in Cooroy could not be run without the fantastic support from all its sponsors: Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Bendigo Bank, The Cooroy Rag, Luke’s Supa IGA, Zinc 96.1 FM, Victory Hotel, Noosa to Hinterland Plumbing Group, Ricon Contractors PL, Cooroy Mountain Spring Water, Wimmers Soft Drink, Cooroy Central Guardian Pharmacy, Lanhams Mitre 10 Cooroy, Qld Media Print, Ritek Building Solutions, Bistro Bistro, Kennards Hire, Cooroy Travel, ISSA Creations, Solar Power Specialists, David Lafferty of Hinternoosa, Gelignite Jacks, Town & Country Home Rentals, Telstra Countrywide, Hinternoosa Real Estate, I-Ree-Lee-Assist, Cooroy Fruit Bowl, Picture of Health and Firefly Solutions.

Christmas in Cooroy is a free non-for profit event hosted by the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce Inc and the Rotary Club of Cooroy Inc. Contact Danielle Taylor, Event Manager, 0403 023 802 or 5447 6250.

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COOROY & POMONA Probus Mt Tamborine expedition

This is a great opportunity to share fellowship with neighbouring clubs and if successful, might become a regular event.

Also being planned is a night at the Noosa Arts Theatre and our annual Christmas lunch, this year at the Boathouse, Noosaville.

More information regarding the Cooroy Probus Club or our Mt Tamborine escape, please ring Carol and Trevor on 5442 6671.

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he annual pilgrimage for the Cooroy Probus Club headed to Mt Tamborine.

River cruises, stage shows, forest walks, art and craft galleries, gourmet dining and more – this expedition had it all. To simply say that all the participants had a great time is a huge understatement.

We based ourselves at the Bungunyah Manor, a cosy guest house with ‘old world’ comforts and a friendly, helpful staff that accommodated all our Probus needs. Our bus driver/ member and his wife were even granted the bridal suit!

A wonderful day trip across the border included a rainforest cruise on the Tweed River, lunch at the Tumblegum Pub and a visit to an organic farm with a presentation from a local bush tucker expert. The scenery on the way was spectacular – some of the best Australia has to offer.

Closeby we had opportunities to visit a lavender farm, a brewery, a cheese factory outlet and the Cedar Creek Winery for a wine tasting and glow worm cave tour.

The venue is also only a short drive to all the theme parks and entertainment on the Gold Coast, so another day was spent down on the coast with plenty of choices to please all members.

For any group looking to organise a trip away, this venue is well worth considering.

During November five local Probus clubs are gathering for a spit roast at the Apollonian Hotel at Boreen Point.

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An African Affair

njoy a friendly afternoon at the opening of a collaborative exhibition of delightful African wildlife photographs printed on canvas by Alan Watkin and acrylic paintings with an African influence by Beverley Watkin. The exhibition will run until 17 December. The official opening is at 3pm on Saturday 14 November at the Old Railway Station Gallery in Pomona.

Artist Beverley Watkin lives in Pomona and sells her paintings through the Pomona Gallery and at a recent exhibition was voted Pomona’s most popular artist. She lived for several years in South Africa and has two sons.

Her younger son Alan has returned to the country of his birth several times, his love of the South African landscape and wildlife shows through in his photographs.

The gallery hours are 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 2pm on weekends.

Phone the gallery on 5485 2950 or go to www. hinterlandartgroup.com for more information.

See photos of artworks on page 9

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n Thursday 3 December at 11.00am Pomona and District Community House is hosting a very special Seniors Christmas Lunch so get in and make sure you book your place early. It is at Pomona Bowls Club, School Street Pomona.

For only $10.00 per person you’ll be entertained by local musician Col Noble who will be playing your favourite songs and carols. There are a lucky door prize, raffles, prize for best Christmas costume and lots more.

Bookings are essential, please ring 5485 2427 Local transport and special diet catered for on request.

You can catch the bus for $2.00

Painting above from Beverley Watkin and photograph on canvas from Alan Watkin exhibited from 14 November until 17 December at the Old Railway Station Gallery in Pomona.

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his week saw a couple of firsts for Imbil. Glenn and Jenny Carlson of Valley Homes Qld signed their first contract for the construction of Imbil’s first star rated bed and breakfast accommodation, Mary Valley Views, with owners Les and Leanne Fleet.

Long time residents, Glenn and Jenny Carlson recently took the step to start building homes in the valley with their own designs after many years under another banner.

Glenn and Jenny welcomed Les and Leanne to the area and wished them many years of prosperity with their new home and business. “It’s great to see new people coming to the area with ideas to encourage visitors to share in what we already know – that this is a wonderful area to live”, said Glenn.

Construction is due to be completed towards the middle of 2010. Over the coming months, residents will begin to notice the striking and modern design home taking shape on the hillside overlooking the village. Situated on acreage at the back of York Street, Mary Valley Views Bed and Breakfast will offer visitors to the beautiful Mary Valley luxurious bed and breakfast accommodation with a backdrop of bushland overlooking the township.

Visitors will be able to relax on the verandah after a relaxing breakfast, take in the expansive views across the valley and see the Rattler make its way over the bridge and into town. They can explore the Imbil Markets or enjoy a nice cold drink at the historic Railway Hotel.

Les and Leanne said they searched the Mary Valley area for several years before finally finding this hidden gem at Imbil. “It’s an often heard thing now, but after working in the city all our lives, we wanted to build ourselves a new lifestyle in a country setting.

We spent many a weekend driving up and down a lot of country lanes for just the right location that offered everything we thought visitors would want. To us that meant a great view, nearby attractions and just enough country ambience not too far from amenities. Imbil fitted that order just fine”, said Les.

Leanne said she was looking forward to moving into the area and getting to meet the locals as well as sample the food and wines the area has to offer. “I hope to be able to offer visitors food and wine from the Mary Valley and nearby regions in a friendly, comfortable yet modern environment”.

Speaking of the environment, Mary Valley Views has been designed to not only take in the wonderful views but to make full use of the prevailing breezes with covered balconies running the full length of the house and big open folding doors. Timber floors feature throughout with the house constructed of light weight, renewable materials.

“We wanted to provide our guests with a modern and comfortable environment to base themselves while they enjoy all the wonderful things the Mary Valley has to offer such as fishing, kayaking, horse riding, bushwalking or exploring what the other villages dotted through the area have to offer,” Les said.

“Over time, we hope to be able to offer our guests a menu supplemented with home grown fruit and vegetables.

Guests could stroll through our veggie garden and pick salad or veggies for their evening meal. If that’s too much, they could just relax beside the pool sipping a nice cold beverage and take in that wonderful view”, said Leanne.

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MARY VALLEY SHOW SOCIETY COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY

n Friday 4 December 2009 at 6.00pm Mary Valley Show Society will host their annual Community Christmas Party at the Imbil showgrounds.

Free rides for the kids, include laser tag, bungee jump, satellite ball, trampoline and merry-go-round. A reptile show should prove interesting to the older kids.

Fireworks and a Rock and Blues Band will also be on the entertainment list.

Canteen and bar prices are subsidised by the Mary Valley Show Society, making it a very affordable family night out.

The multi-draw raffle always proves popular, and this helps to raise funds for next year’s party.

So bring the family and have a great night out.

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ill supports community hospice guesthouses I believe end-of-life care is everyone’s business and I have introduced a Bill to provide the opportunity for people to die in their own community in a community hospice guesthouse.

The Bill I presented to Parliament, if enacted, will provide easier Council approval methods for community hospice guesthouses. A community hospice guesthouse is a residentially-based house or cottage where people diagnosed with a terminal illness can receive end-of-life care. These facilities, which provide care for up to three people at one time, are not recognised by the local Councils under current planning regulations.

My Bill is a direct response to the problems currently being experienced by the founders of the cottage. If enacted, it will benefit other similar groups and the people they are trying to assist throughout Queensland.

I believe the demand for this type of care facility will certainly provide care for people who may need to monitor medication but can no longer cope at home.

People can still sign petitions supporting these amendments through my office or the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice. I anticipate my amendments will be debated in Parliament early next year.

High school awards It was great to be able to return to my old school, Noosa District High, for awards night recently. I was honoured to be invited to assist with the presentation of their annual academic and civic excellence awards.

Congratulations to all of the award winners. I know your families and your communities are proud of your achievements, and we will continue to follow your progress with interest.

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5441 6933 to make an appointment. This will be the final Cooroy meeting day for 2009.

Community Memorials The Community Memorial Restoration Program is open for 2009/2010, to assist organisations and communities to restore valuable community memorials. Anyone who would like to know more about this grant program or apply for funding assistance to carry out a memorial restoration, visit www.publicworks.qld.gov.au (community section).

Applications close on December 4.

I also have copies of the Expressions of Interest document available in my office at Shop 3/51 Currie Street Nambour.

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VI WEBSITE is up and running with some pages still under construction. Why not visit the site at www.themaryvalley.com.au. Did you know that you can access the Business Directory online through the website, so when you need a local tradesman or business, just jump on the MVI website.

E NEWSFLASHES continue to provide a host of information covering the areas of business, tourism and community to the Valley. If you would like to be included on the e-list, just contact Kaili projects@themaryvalley.com.au with your information, also if you have an item to share. One of MVI’s aims is to provide information throughout the valley and this is proving to be a successful way of keeping everyone informed and up to date according to the very positive feedback.

THE AGRIBUSINESS PROJECT is forming a stakeholder group and invitations have been sent to the community for expressions of interest to participate. MVI has been invited to sit on the Stakeholder Reference group and has nominated Roger Hogg, the President to represent the organisation.

THE BUS SHELTER ART PROJECT is proceeding with the involvement of the Men’s Group from Gympie contributing to some repair work with the consent of council and Karrabee Bus and Coach sponsoring fuel for the workers.

The artworks which will enhance the shelters throughout the Valley will be created by the youth of the Mary Valley under the tutelage of Shellie Johns, local artist. MVI gained Regional Arts Development Funding to implement this great community enhancement project.

COMMUNITY REPRESENTATATION from “The Ridges” (Carters Ridge and Ridgewood sector) will be endorsed at the next meeting and is welcomed. This now fills the eight community sectors represented on MVI - Dagun, Amamoor, Kandanga, Imbil, The Ridges, Kenilworth, Conondale, Crystal Waters.

Annual General Meeting for MVI is scheduled for Wednesday November 25 at 5.30pm at Kenilworth SES Building.

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ushfires 1957 was a very dry year in the Kenilworth district with no Mary River flooding recorded between 22 December 1956 and 21 February 1958. Similarly the most recently recorded flood here was March 6, 2004. So it is possible that the lack of rainfall that led the Citizens of Kenilworth township to burn a fire-break round the school, residential and business area of the township in June 1957 (Nambour Chronicle 14.6.1957, p3) exist at the present time.

Big fires in Kenilworth District was the headline that reported the fire speed of 15 miles in four hours, damaging 50 acres of well advanced pine trees. Fires were also reported in the Kidaman Creek and Gheerulla areas (Nambour Chronicle 18.10.1957, p 6).

Fight against fires in Kenilworth area headlined an article on 25 October, 1957 where it was reported that Gheerulla farmers brought the fire under control by making a break 12 feet wide and extending four miles through hilly and mountainous country. The Gap and Brooloo area farmers were reported to have worked with bulldozers, chisel ploughs and back burning to create big breaks that saved many farms.

Gheerulla Hall is one of the declared evacuation centres in times of disaster and for this reason a bushfire page has been added to the website www. gheerulla.qld.au with a link to the Queensland Fire and Rescue website which contains relevant information on how to cope with a bushfire threat. One piece of advice is the preparation of an evacuation kit to take in the event of having to leave your home: This can include: Woollen blankets • Container of water • First aid kit • Valuables (e.g. photos) • Insurance documents • Proof of identity (Drivers Licence, Medicare card) • Other documents (banking / passports) • Change of clothes • Medication / toiletries • Pet food and supplies.

The Cent Sale to be held on Friday December 4 is the major fund raising event which enables the hall to be kept open for the use of this community. Donations of craft items, produce or cooking would be most welcome. Come along and help to keep this community facility operating for another year. A sausage sizzle begins at 5.30 pm with the Cent Sale starting a little earlier this year at 6.30 pm. Tickets may be purchased from Esme Williamson 5446 0121 or Val Pearson 5446 0368.

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OUR COMMUNITY WATCH FOR THE Upcoming events O b SNAKES ! at Belli Hall i Obi

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his healthy Brown Snake was captured end of October at a property in Cambroon by local Snake Man Clive Hunt. It had slithered into the grass catcher of a lawn mower belonging to a family of six and definitely needed to be relocated for the benefit of all concerned.

Fortunately it was a happy ending for the family, the snake and Clive.

He says this season has been busy with call outs, five for brown snakes alone in a week, and it’s important for someone to keep an eye on the reptile while you ring for help. If you can still see the snake when he arrives he can usually catch it. If it’s gone into a room of the house try and close it in by shutting the doors and windows if possible and secure any gaps.

If the snake is non-venomous and you are happy to just let it be, it will probably move on in due course with no harm done.

Clive says that the hot dry conditions entice the reptiles to seek shade and water and care should be taken if leaving water bowls just outside the door for your pets. It’s most unwise to try and kill snakes, 90% of snake bite victims have been doing just this and let’s face it, wouldn’t you try and defend yourself if someone was trying to chop your head off with a spade? Snakes are a protected species and play an important role in our environments’ well being.

If you are bitten, apply a pressure bandage to the bite site (do NOT wash it,) and continue wrapping the whole limb as far as possible. Remain calm, keep the victim still and reassured, call an ambulance as soon as possible.

Clive is based in the Obi Obi and registered with the EPA for snake removals and rehabilitation of injured reptiles. If you need your local Snake Man call 54469 224. Call out rates are very reasonable.

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OCTOBER 2009 Moy Pocket 30mm Only 56mm for the last 4 months.

For comparison it was 247mm last year!

Report kindly submitted by Graham Brennan Records from July to October, which can be compared with the rainfall figures from Imbil.

The list shows the rainfall in millimetres for Granite Lane, Curramore Road and Maleny Weather Station (as shown on the Bureau of Meteorology website), respectively.

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The figures for Curramore usually fall between those of Granite Lane and Maleny, but not this time. They show the effect of truly local showers. The most telling occasion was on 28 October, when Maleny received 38mm, while the other locations only had the merest sprinkle.

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The teams were welcomed at a civic reception at City Hall in Brisbane for the official opening of the Australasian Pacific Finals. Saturday was Tournament Day, and the Good Shepherd team were magnificent in every respect.

The problem assigned them to solve involved an alien land called LEFT where clock hands and even the sun moved in different directions to the norm. The students were required to make a machine that would demonstrate which was the correct direction. They worked as a close knit team to solve a brand new problem, designing and constructing an innovative machine and developing a creative scenario to perform their solution in a ten minute dramatic production. All this in the space of three hours as well as completing a five minute ‘Spontaneous problem’ at a random time during this period.

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s part of an Education Queensland Smart Classrooms initiative, Noosa District State High School teachers are in the process of receiving their new laptop computers. As part of the “Computers for Teachers” program, teachers will be encouraged to incorporate digital learning into the curriculum.

The photograph below shows Glenn Brown, teacher at both Cooroy and Pomona campuses, using his new laptop.

Team Facilitator, Mr Martin Polkinghorne praised the Good Shepherd students, “Their communication, group problemsolving skills, general focus and attitude to the task were inspirational and not only a credit to the College but also to Queensland.”

Good Shepherd Lutheran College is very proud of the new National Champions and congratulates all the students, staff and families involved in the success.

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NEXT DEADLINES Friday, midday November 13, publication due out Wednesday, November 25 Friday, midday November 27, publication due out Wednesday, December 9 Pictured left to right: Jesse Hill (Yr 10), Hannah Shaw (Yr 10), Michael O’Brien (Yr 8), Mr Martin Polkinghorne (Facilitator), Crimson Dunstan (Yr 10), (kneeling L to R) Sharde Nel (Yr 9), Lily Beaulieu (Yr 8) and Monique Schroeder (Yr 9).

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OUR COMMUNITY Tourism Field Days reach out to Mary Valley

RSVP to Graeme Whittaker phone 5480 4428, mobile 0428 417 491 or email to mv.agritourism@scu.edu.au

gritourism field days organised by specialists from Southern Cross University are being held in the Mary Valley region this month. Farmers and rural landowners are invited to see for themselves the opportunities available from linkages between agriculture and tourism.

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Around Australia there are a growing number of rural regions that are developing their agricultural and tourism links. Regions like the Barossa Valley in South Australia and the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales through to the Atherton Tablelands in Queensland’s Tropical North.

The attraction for many is the way tourism can generate alternative income streams from on farm activities, attractions or accommodation.

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elebrating her milestone year in esteemed company with ABC Radio National, the Kenilworth Hotel is set to throw the biggest party it’s had in it’s 70 year history!

The “Old Girl” turns 70 years young on Saturday 14 November and it will be a great day out for anyone in the Mary Valley.

There are many Agritourism options explains Rose Wright, Manager of Extension at Southern Cross University.

“Agritourism has the potential to develop all types of onfarm tourism products. But there are ways and means of going about it.”

There will be vintage cars, a wood chopping demonstration, plus pony rides for the kids and live music during the day, followed by the big band at 8pm.

The program begins from a grass roots level by supporting individuals learn how to go about getting into the business of tourism in a focussed way. This includes assessing the feasibility for property owners as well as how viable their tourism idea is for the individual and for their families.

“It can be a hard road for one individual producer or rural landholder to do it on their own,” comments Rose.

“Our program is delivered in a way that develops clusters of experiences and products based on the strengths of the region, whether it be the people, the produce, the landscape, the environment or the stories themselves.”

The first step in the process of turning a tourism business idea into a reality is attending a tourism field day. Two themes have been recognised in the Mary Valley region.

Food Tourism Field Day on Monday 16 November and the Agritourism and Nature-based Tourism Field Day on Tuesday 17 November. Both events are open to all interested property owners. For further information about the Tourism Business Development Program in the Mary Valley contact the Tourism Extension Unit at Southern Cross University on 5506 9327 or email mv.agritourism@scu.edu.au

BIG DAY OUT AS KENILWORTH HOTEL CELEBRATES 70 YEARS THIS SATURDAY

Peppered throughout the day will be prizes and giveaways with the Bundy Rum Girls.

If you haven’t been before, there’s great meals from the Cafe Bar and a new menu in the dining room plus overnight accommodation if needed.

So bring the family, as managers Steve and Diane Conway (pictured) warmly welcome the whole community to some good old fashioned fun times and help them mark this historic day.

Food Tourism Field Day Monday 16 November from 9am to 3pm Agritourism and Nature-based Tourism Field Day Tuesday 17 November from 9am to 3pm. $27.50 per person (incl GST) for lunch and refreshments.

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MARY RIVER FRONTAGE - 1 minute to KENILWORTH! • Fully renovated home with four bedrooms plus ensuite and walk in robe to master • bedroom.

• Large open plan kitchen and dining room for the extended family • High ceilings, modern neutral colours • painted throughout.

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• Large timber shed plus extra large open 3-bay shed for taller vehicles, boats or caravans etc.

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A big bonus here is that this property is only 800mtrs from the Kenilworth township; the property has town water, tank water, sewage and the river frontage. All boundary fences and internal fencing is in excellent condition. Cattle yards and crush are also located on the property near the sheds with a separate entrance from the home. Where can you buy 34.6 acres with full town services and close proximity to local shops?

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34.6 acres with full town services!

$495,000

Sunstrip Printers 07 5441 1611

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• Rare 10 acre parcel of land on the edge which could be renovated or you could of town. build a new home at the top of the block • Spring-fed creek at front of property plus while you live in the cottage until it is power connected completed.

• All boundaries are fenced • Convenient location for easy access to • There is a small three bedroom cottage Eumundi, Kenilworth or Mapleton.