Mary Valley Voice, 19 August 2009, Vol19. No.15 by The Mary Valley Voice

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19 August 2009 Vol.19 No. 15

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Features OUR COMMUNITY Festival of the Walks Kandanga K1000 Amamoor Save the Mary stall__ 14 Imbil Police briefs Paul Tatton’s message________ 15 Gods of Spicy Things Win Utribe Festival tickets______ 16 Good Shepherd news_ _______ 17 Noosa High State School Blitz Geography Competition___ 12 Rugby League Carnival Tree Planting Day_____________ 19 Rainfall_______________________ 17 Letter to the Editor____________ 18

KENILWORTH Art Celebrates! Workshop Kenilworth Information Centre__ 3 Kenilworth RSL Kenilworth Show then and now_ _ 4 K’worth Show - Axeman Vic Summers Kenilworth Pony Club__________ 5 Kenilworth Pool_______________ 18 COOROY PROBUS Christmas in July Butter Factory Exhibition_ ______ 8 MARY VALLEY MV Construction Skills Award Traveston Dam meeting_ ______ 6 Wellington’s Way______________ 7 Working Dogs - Front cover story Mary Valley Vintage Cars_____ 13

Boxsells Real Estate________ 10-11 Kenilworth Realty_____________ 20

Our front cover photo was kindly supplied by our local photographer Birgit Kehr and features David Hart and Sean Barrett with star working dogs Tracker The Chief and Falcon Jazi.

In the next edition of the Mary Valley Voice we will be introducing a new section for people of the community who wish to advertise through a printed noticeboard. Whether you want to sell goods or services, this column will be yours. At only $10 for 3 lines or 40 words this is a bargain not to be missed! However payment must prepaid either by direct deposit or in person at Kenilworth Realty. Simply email the editor: maryvalleyvoice@aanet.com.au

Are you a dog person or a cat person? It is usually an easy question to answer. Just look at what kind of hair is sticking to your skirt or to your pants... We certainly don’t need to ask the question to David Hart and Sean Barrett considering the miracles they’ve been able to achieve with their working dogs over the years. And I am sure that their furry friends are not the kind of dog they would let sleep on their bed! So if the answer is “I’m a dog person” then you certainly won’t miss David and Sean at Imbil Showground on 22 August at 12.30pm! A NEW SECTION IS OPENING IN THE MVV please check the ad below. It’s called the Mary Valley Trader! Laetitia Hoffmann DIGITAL SPECIALISTS HOME THEATRE SPECIALISTS FIVE YEAR WARRANTIES TV & DVD TUNING TELEPHONE DATA SATELLITE SYSTEMS Need a new antenna? There’s a new Jim’s Antenna technician in the Mary Valley. Call for a free quote today.

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KENILWORTH KENILWORTH CELEBRATES! WORKSHOP

enilworth Celebrates! has one of Queensland’s best wildlife artists to tutor at the Kenilworth Art Workshops from 28 September to 2 October. Sandra Temple Artists for Conservation Foundation www.sandratemple.com

ARTISTS’ STATEMENT: Although in recent times mankind has become more interested in the conservation of wildlife and its habitat, in many countries there is still only “paper protection”. In many cases the population of a species has dropped so low in the wild that its extinction is inevitable without the aid of breeding colonies set up all over the world at some of the better zoos.

sculptures, were Sandra’s pen and inks. Sandra is now a Queensland product demonstrator for the Faber-Castell fine art products. Sandra specializes in detailed studies of native animals in their natural habitats. Her particular preference is for Australia’s unique flora and fauna. Her works are hung in private, government and corporate collections around the world and she has been commissioned by many conservation and scientific groups to assist fundraising efforts. Sandra is greatly in demand to teach art workshops to adults and children in all mediums, and in all subjects. For more information please ring Rod Bloomer 5472 3088 or visit the website www.kenilwortharts.org.au

Once a species is exterminated, there is no more. The wildlife artist should showcase the lives of these creatures both great and small, encouraging and teaching the young, re-educating the old. The protection process is slow at best, we need to hope that our paintings are not the only way future generations get to recognise the diverse species we share the planet with. Sandra has been a professional artist, illustrator and author for more than 25 years. She has travelled extensively with her art, gaining insights into her special interest, the worlds’ endangered species, although she paints all subjects in all mediums. The winner of many prestigious awards both in Australia and overseas, including Wildscape magazine Runnerup Wildlife Artist of the Year 2008 (professional), a gold medal at the Wildlife Art Society UK exhibition in Bristol and People’s Choice Awards in 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000. Sandra has paintings in private, corporate and government collections nationally and internationally. She holds classes in all mediums teaching adults and children, is a product demonstrator for Faber-Castell and greatly in demand as a workshop tutor. Sandra is an exhibiting member of the Queensland Wildlife Artists Society Inc, the Wildlife Art Society of Australasia Inc (Melbourne), the Nature in the Raw artists group, Wildlife and Botanical Artists Society (Camberra), Artists for Conservation Foundation (USA), The Marwell International Wildlife Art Society (UK) and the Pastel Society of Australia. She is also an active member and fundraiser for many environmental and conservation groups. In 2008 Sandra was accepted to exhibit in the biggest wildlife gallery in the world, the Hirum Blauvelt Art Museum (New York). One of her paintings will be touring USA for a year starting early in 2009, with the Art of Conservation exhibition, a great achievement as only 5 Australians had work accepted. In 2000 two of the 58 paintings selected by Faber-Castell to hang in the famous Nuremburg castle in Germany, for an exhibition of Australian Wildlife paintings and

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FROM Kenilworth Tourist Information Centre

enilworth Tourist Information Centre is a community based information centre, operated by locals and totally funded by locals. The building is owned by Sunshine Coast Regional Council and leased (back) by Kenilworth and District Chamber of Commerce and Citizens who pay all operating costs, no funding is received from any level of government. To off-set these costs we run raffles $2.00 a ticket which can be purchased at the centre and rent out window display for business promotion at a cost of $25.00 per month. We try to open the centre seven days but certain circumstances prevail and that doesn’t always happen. Already we have made an in-road into the promotion of the district. In the past twelve months 12,275 visitors have passed through the Centre contributing to the economy of this town. 10,000 copies of Discover Kenilworth brochures will be distributed to within a radius of 440km. Many thanks to the community for making the weekend of 27 July a great success and especially to the people who donated goods and gave up their weekend to help with the stalls. Pat, Mike and Barry, sub-committee KTIC 5446 0122 August 19, 2009 |

KENILWORTH “THEN AND NOW” PHOTO COMPETITION AT KENILWORTH’S SHOW - SEPTEMBER 19

NOW We live in a throw away society and our demands are usually met with cheaply made overseas imports. As well, • Sugar is no longer purchased in hessian bags; • Flour bags are paper; • Today’s dresses do not consist of long, tightly gathered skirts; • Old clothes are “recycled” through the opportunity shops; • Fewer people sew therefore scrap material is less plentiful to make those colourful bath mats. Earlier generations endured the hardship of the 1930’s Great Depression as well as the extreme rationing and shortages during World War II therefore recycling of items within the home was a necessity.

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came across an article on the web recently headed “1940’s Make-over Apron with Bib” which began:

“The apron is made from discarded dresses. The blouse is removed from the skirt and one seam of skirt (centre front, centre back or side seam) is opened. A waistband, ties and straps are cut from the surplus on the lower edge of garment or from blouse. A pocket and bib are cut from a contrasting colour fabric and the apron is trimmed with Bias Trim (double fold), in a colour of the dress…”

What was once necessity is now about our “green” choices to consume less and is it possible to transfer some of these activities from the Then of yesteryear to the Now of today? Share your old photos (1950s and older) and a current view of life in our Then and Now photographic competition at the Kenilworth Show and Rodeo, September 19. (http:// www.kenilworthhall.org.au/Rodeo.htm) Lenore Meldrum President of Kenilworth Historical Association Inc.

Examples of household recycling from earlier times: • Buttons cut from recycled clothing, saved in a glass jar • Tea towels made from old cotton curtains • Sheets “topped and tailed” i.e. ripped down the worn centre and edges sewn together to make a new strong area in the middle of the bed • Pillow slips made from “left-over” bits of sheets • Worn towels were cut up, hemmed and crocheted around for face washers • Cotton flour bags were washed, hemmed and remade as handkerchiefs or underclothing • Crochet edging from old doyleys used to enhance “flour bag” garments • The tops of old woollen socks used to line pot holders; • Old sweaters unpicked and the best of recovered wool reknitted into “new” garments • Hessian sugar bags used as bath mats bound with colourful material and decorated with scrap material sewn on the top To name but a few...

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n an earlier edition of the Mary Valley Voice, there was an article regarding the current state of affairs within the Kenilworth RSL Sub-branch and the threat of its permanent closure. There was enough reaction from locals to warrant having a meeting of interested persons to see whether the branch can be reformed. With this in mind, it is intended that people who are interested, meet in the RSL room at the Kenilworth Community Hall on Saturday 29 August 2009 at 3pm. This meeting is open to all in the community. The main topics of discussion will be the reforming of the branch, encouraging people to become members (we need at least ten but more would be good), and the election of an executive for the branch. It is our understanding that membership of an RSL branch is no longer restricted to exservice people but is open to all in the community. If you are interested in putting your name down as a prospective member but are unable to attend the meeting on Saturday 29 August, please contact Michael Pfeiffer at the Kenilworth Post Office.

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year. The veteran event will be held mid afternoon, just before the special endurance event, the 16 inch Standing Block Relay for two axemen. You can also come earlier and catch the action of a range of handicap events and the SC Mary Valley Underhand Championship that should be run before lunch. Photo: Vic Summers chopping at the 1955 Kenilworth Rodeo and Bushman’s Carnival. The original photograph was taken by Mr Ernie Markwell and is now in the photographic collection of the Kenilworth Historical Museum.

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hen Vic Summers started wood chopping at age nine, it was just before the Great Depression last century. By his early teens he was winning open chop events and went on to win eight world treefelling championships, eight Wide Bay championships, along with a string of other championships in this great country of ours.

Along the way, Vic made friends with a younger Gympie axeman, Max Krogh. These two won the combination woodchop together on two occasions, the first in Rockhampton in 1964, the second at Redcliffe in 2004. And as they often have in the past, this year they will be competing again in the woodchop events at the 90th anniversary of the first Kenilworth Show and Rodeo. You might be wondering why I am singling out Vic Summers from a field of around twenty high quality cutters competing in ten events during the day’s proceedings? Well perhaps it’s the fact that Vic will have just turned 91 years old a couple of weeks before our show. Or perhaps it’s the high regard that other axemen have for him. With only one eye after a workplace accident that occurred when he operated a pole yard, Vic is also affectionately called the “gutless wonder”, a reference to an operation early in his career, which removed twothirds of his stomach. If you want to see Vic and Max in action, come along to the Kenilworth Show and Rodeo on the 19 September this

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he Club was represented at the Pomona Gymkhana on the 9 August by Samantha Chalkley, Rachael Law, Romy McCullough, Kate Lisett, Megan Lisett and Zoe Conroy; all of which came home with plenty of smiles, ribbons and awards. Rachael placed 2nd overall in the 15 years group and Zoe received a trophy in the 6 and unders group! Well done riders! We held a muster on Saturday 8 August which although small in numbers was a hugely fun day! Visiting instructor from Buderim, Tarryn Richardson, worked on some cross country jumps along the river flats whilst Sonia Law worked on some flatwork and water/mud crossing. Following lunch, the riders were given the task of dismantling their bridles and putting them back together again. Whilst some excelled at this, it proved a great exercise for the smaller children in recognising the parts of a bridle. In the afternoon, the riders practiced an event to be held at the State Gymkhana in September in Gympie. This month our members will also have the opportunity to learn from Elite Advanced event rider, Simone Kann. Simone teaches and trains all levels of riders, ranging from the novice rider to serious competitors training for the Olympic discipline in Three Day Eventing. Simone is currently training out of Sharon White’s, Last Frontier Farm in America and KPC is lucky to snag a day (through the Gray family) with her during her three week visit to Australia. Hopefully there will be some fantastic photos for future editions.

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MARY VALLEY Call to Mary Valley to nominate for the Construction Skill Queensland Training Excellence Awards

10. Civil Contractors Federation Construction Professional of the Year 11. Laing O’Rourke Construction Trainee of the Year 12. Construction Training Centre Construction Apprentice of the Year

ary Valley is being called to recognise its current and future leaders in the construction industry, with nominations for the Construction Skills Queensland Training Excellence Awards 2009 open now.

The Judges for the 2009 Excellence Awards will also present the Outstanding Achievement Award to an award nominee deserving of special industry recognition.

The only awards to encompass all members and levels of the building and construction industry, the Construction Skills Queensland Training Excellence Awards will bring the industry together to recognise and support those who have maintained their commitment to training in these tough times.

To submit a nomination for the Awards, please visit www. csq.org.au/awards.

Peter Wellington pushes for dam answers

The Training Excellence Awards 2009 will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday 27 November 2009.

eter Wellington said a decision regarding the future of the proposed Traveston Dam would be made as soon as the Queensland Water Infrastructure provided answers to questions from the Co-ordinator General Colin Jensen.

The night will be hosted by Construction Skills Queensland and is supported by event sponsor, Leighton Contractors (Northern Region) and dinner sponsor Civil Contractors Federation (CCF). In addition, CCF will also sponsor a new award category, the Construction Professional of the Year. The creation of the award came as a result of industry consultation and will promote future skilling in the construction industry. The Excellence Awards will include the following categories: Training Excellence – Schools Program 1. Hutchinson Builders Construction School of the Year 2. BMD Constructions Student of the Year Learning Organisation Excellence Awards 3. Baulderstone Private Registered Training Organisation of the Year 4. Australian Brick & Blocklaying Training Foundation Public Registered Training Organisation of the Year 5. QLeave Individual Trainer of the Year Employer Commitment to Training 6. BUSY at Work Apprenticeship Services Employment Commitment to Training – Qld up to $5M Turnover 7. Boral Asphalt Employer Commitment to Training – Qld over $5M Turnover Stars of 2009 8. QBuild Construction Indigenous Person of the Year 9. NAWIC Construction Female of the Year

Mr Wellington, who met with Mr Jensen on Thursday 6 August, says he remains convinced the State Government is still hell-bent on building the dam in the Mary Valley. He said there was no opportunity for people to make further submissions or objection regarding the proposed dam to the Co-ordinator General. “In my meeting with Mr Jensen I told him that residents of the Mary Valley have been forced to put their lives on hold while they wait to see whether the dam will go ahead,” Mr Wellington said. “This delay is causing great anxiety and uncertainty. “Mr Jensen told me that he is waiting for further information from Queensland Water Infrastructure before finalising his decision. He said that as soon as this information was to hand he hoped to “expeditiously” finalise his report and submit it to the Federal Minister for the Environment Peter Garrett for his determination. “Once he has done this, the full report will be made available to the public.”

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MARY VALLEY Mr Wellington said he told Mr Jensen residents were also worried that an early Federal Election could further stall the decision making process. “I presented him with a list of questions from the Save the Mary Coordinating Committee. He answered some of the question and others were referred for follow-up action by the Minister for Infrastructure Stirling Hinchcliff. The Minister’s office told me they would get back to me with the answers. “While I remain totally opposed to a dam in the pristine Mary Valley, I believe that it is vitally important for those affected by the dam to have certainty.”

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oala habitats A number of residents have expressed concern that there has not been enough protection of koala habitats in the West Cooroy Forestry. Last week in Parliament I was able to organise a localised map of identified koala habitat areas in the West Cooroy State Forest, ranging from high value bushland through to low value habitats. I have copies available in my Currie Street Nambour office.

South East Queensland Plan I also have copies of the newly-released South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031 in my office for anyone interested in how the Government proposes to manage growth in this region. This 170-page document includes regional maps and proposals regarding communities, transport, rural planning, residential development possibilities and climate change. A number of residents living on the Northern Interconnector pipeline corridor, between Eudlo and Lake Macdonald, have asked me what is happening with this proposed pipeline. In recent weeks I have put a question to the new Minister for Infrastructure and Planning and have met with representatives from the design/construction company Northern Network Alliance to clarify the construction process and possible impact on the community. This pipeline has not yet been approved by the Federal Government. If approval is given, the Minister has advised

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me that construction of the 48 kilometre Eudlo to Cooroy section is due to start by the end of this year. There will be eight teams working on different sections of the pipeline at one given time, and specialist tunnelling crews will be involved in tunnelling operations. With so many teams working on this job at once, the proposal is to have the pipeline completed quickly and minimise impact on landowners. I have asked the Northern Alliance representatives how they can guarantee that there will be no repeat of the problems experienced by landowners in the first stage of the pipeline construction. The representatives have assured me that residents living on the proposed corridor will be notified prior to construction. They will meet with landowners on the corridor and formal agreements will be drawn up to ensure both parties agree on the construction and rehabilitation process at every site. Cooroy Rail crossing I have spoken to the Transport Ministers office regarding the possibility of re-opening the pedestrian crossing beside the overhead footbridge at Cooroy. The proposal would need to include additional safety measures, similar to what is under construction at the Woombye railway station. Many locals who rely on walkers or are confined to wheelchairs have spoken to me about this possibility as they have a lot of trouble using the overhead bridge. Integrity and accountability in Queensland People have commented on the behaviour of Parliamentarians over recent times. Last week in Parliament the Government was certainly under pressure regarding allegations of conflicts of interest involving former politicians and public servants being appointed to State Government boards while also acting as lobbyists for a range of private companies. The Premier announced that people will no longer be able to be on government boards and act as lobbyists – they will have choose to be on one or the other. The Premier has released a discussion paper outlining proposed changes to improving the accountability and integrity of government, ranging from the receipt of gifts, down to the handing out of how to vote cards at elections. I have copies available in my office, and people can make a submission on this discussion paper before September 16. A copy of this paper is also available at www.premiers. qld.gov.au/community-issues/open-transparent-gov/ integrity-and-acountability-review.aspx Peter Wellington

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COOROY PROBUS CHRISTMAS IN JULY

he Probus club of Cooroy celebrated Christmas early this year with a Yuletide feast at the Kingston House in Gympie. Delicious food, fine wine and great fellowship mixed in with a challenging trivia quiz created a most enjoyable day - one to be repeated next year. Our Probus club meets on the first Monday of each month at the Cooroy RSL. Enquiries ring Carol 5442 6671

RobRoy went to arts school in the UK and started taking photos 20 years ago in Belfast. He has always worked around the boundaries between sculpture and photography and this series explores the line between photography and painting. Since emigrating to Australia fourteen years ago Rob has concentrated on teaching young people arts, photography and outdoor education, and how best to exhibit their art work. REGENERATE is his first exhibition in Australia and has been made possible through a Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grant from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council. The exhibition runs until 30 August and the Butter Factory Arts Centre is open 10am-4pm, Tuesday to Saturday on Maple Road, Cooroy.

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EGENERATE, an exhibition by Cooroy based artist RobRoy McKeown of digital photo paintings that show a different side to the tragedy of bushfires, is on at the Butter Factory Arts Centre. Inspired by the aftermath of bushfires, the series depicts the amazing transformation of the bush regenerating after fire as well as marking the regeneration of RobRoy’s art career. “Bushfires have caused so much grief and devastation in recent times. Hopefully this exhibition reflects the natural beauty that can occur after a fire. The new life and energy bursting from the bush as it regenerates,” RobRoy said.

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wo Noosa High School Year 11 students, Ethan Wignell and Liam Mitchell, have excelled at the 2009 National Geographic Australian Geography Competition. Ethan received a High Distinction and Liam received a Distinction. Approximately twenty-five students from Noosa District State High School competed in the highly regarded competition which was organised through the Australian Geography Teachers’ Association and the Royal Geographical Society of Queensland. Grouped in various age categories, the students had to complete a number of multiple-choice questions which examined their knowledge of geography.

Ethan Wignell and Liam Mitchell with their certificates from the Geography competition. Head of Department, Lisa Fowler, congratulated the boys on their achievement.

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Now living in Imbil, Max will share the love of his life - other than wife Jan and their three children - with showgoers at the Mary Valley Show Rodeo and Woodchop on August 22. That passion is vintage speedcars, and at least five of the nostalgic vehicles from the 1950s and ‘60s will be on display at the Imbil Showgrounds for the annual show. Max wishes he could start them up and do a lap around the arena, but apart from causing havoc in the ring with the showjumping and pony club events, he wouldn’t have the time for such an interactive demonstration. These speedcars are built without starter motors! If you managed to catch the display at the Gympie Show this year, you would have seen the ute employed to tow the speedcars until their engines kicked in. While the cars will present a static display at Imbil for the show, take the time to talk to Max and other representatives from the Historic Speedway Association of Australia, because they really can bring the glory days of speedcars to life for you. The speedcars no longer race, but they can be seen in action at spirited race demonstrations such as that at the Gympie and Nambour shows, and a demonstration night will be held in Brisbane in September. While Max still drives, he no longer races, and instead he actively follows his son’s performances on the competitive Formula 500 circuit. He still however holds the 50-lap Ekka record in the saloon car event, and in 1970 he beat seven Offenhausers in Brisbane to top the point score for the year. At the time, the speedcars would cover the quarter-mile strip in under 17 seconds - that equates to something like 60 miles per hour.

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ean Barrett and David Hart impart and demonstrate the combined knowledge of some of the world’s most talented stock psychologists over a practical 3 day programme. They have developed a light hearted demonstration which displays many of the techniques taught at their schools, around Banjo Patterson’s iconic “Waltzing Matilda” which will be presented at this year’s Mary Valley Show. The skills and tools required to achieve calm stock movement can be developed and learnt by trial and error or a stockman can fast track the process by attending a Fairdinkum Stock Handling school. That swagman, camped by the billabong, could really use some stock handling tools and skills to enable his journey through life. To him the capture of a jumbuck represents his meals for the next few days. His natural borne disdain for authority in general and squatters and troopers in particular adds to the allure of the crime. Leaving his motive aside the Swaggy needed the knowledge and tools to calmly handle his stock from the “sunlit plains extended” to a place where he could draft one from the flock and “stuff it in his tuckerbag”. This is exactly the dilemma faced by stockman everyday throughout the world even if their motives are far less malevolent. All stock need to be moved from their pastures to an area of containment, with as little stress as is possible, for husbandry measures and sorting. “Up rode the squatter, mounted on his thoroughbred Up rode the troopers, one, two, three” Stock handling and horsemanship have gone hand in hand since the first fleet but many contemporary horsemen haven’t had the opportunity to learn the core principles instilled in our older generations of drovers and stockman. Warren Backhouse, who heads up the equine part of the “Waltz” runs clinics where people learn from a master in a supportive safe environment. Some of Warren’s skills will be demonstrated at Imbil Show on the 22 August 2009.

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OUR COMMUNITY Festival of the Walks will generate hinterland tourism and showcase natural assets

he Festival of the Walks runs from the 29 August to the 13 September and incorporates three weekends including Fathers Day. It promotes healthy lifestyle trends and targets a wide market of all ages and fitness levels. The absolute beauty and charm of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland offers visitors the opportunity to experience a magnificent selection of rainforest and mountain walks, ranging from easy to strenuous, from twenty minute strolls to walks of several days, from wheelchair friendly to a more serious challenge for the experienced bushwalker. The Festival celebrates the launch of new individual walks maps available free of charge via the festivalofthewalks. com.au web site or from local information centres. To date eight maps have been produced. The aim is to develop maps for all the walks of the Hinterland. Experience some of the range’s most scenic areas: warm subtropical rainforest, tall open eucalypt forest and picturesque waterfalls. Walks Information and organised tours* will be available at key locations. In conjunction with the walks component there will also be music and entertainment in the streets. Local artists are exhibiting with a walks/rainforest theme. Even the legendry ice cream and sorbet maker is launching a rainforest ice cream. The most extensive of the walks is the Great Walk which winds through the scenic Blackall Range, a cool retreat on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and one of Queensland’s most dramatic hinterland areas... Maleny, Montville, Mapleton and Kenilworth townships provide unique shopping and a range of accommodation options from family motels to luxurious hinterland retreats and bed and breakfasts. The local photographic competition has been a great success with over 250 entries. The winning photographs will be on display throughout the festival. *More Information http://www.festivalofthewalks.com.au/

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he Annual Kandanga 1000, a 20kms trail ride through the beautiful Mary Valley in South East Queensland, kicks off again at Imbil Showgrounds on Sunday 20 September 2009 at 9am. The night-before (Saturday) entertainment includes country, rock and blues music plus an auction spectacular with a licensed bar ‘til late and roast dinners. Camp sites for you and your horse available at the Imbil Showgrounds. Come and show your disdain for the Queensland Government’s plan to destroy the Mary Valley through the proposed building of Traveston Dam. This dam, if built, will be an environmental, economic and social disaster and must be stopped. Contact Robyn 5484 3290, Brett 5484 3532 or Neville 5484 3697 for more information and bookings.

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riving a motor vehicle is an essential part of most people’s lives. However, the privilege of driving also comes with certain responsibilities. Driving a motor vehicle is a complex task that requires perception, good judgement, adequate responsiveness and reasonable physical capacity. For your safety and the safety of others, you should only drive when medically fit to do so. A range of medical conditions (both physical and mental) may adversely affect your ability to drive safely and could result in a crash causing death or injury. Follow your doctor’s advice and know your legal responsibilities before you drive on Queensland roads. The story of Jet Rowland demonstrates why managing your medical condition is essential. In 2004, a driver with epilepsy had a seizure and crashed into the car Jet was travelling in. Jet, 22 months old, was killed by the impact of the crash. Jet’s seven year old brother Bailey was confined to a wheelchair and his mother Anita was also severely injured. Medical condition reporting legislation after the tragic death of Jet Rowland has been named Jet’s Law in his recognition.

As a Queensland licence holder, you are required to promptly tell the Department of Transport and Main Roads of any long term or permanent medical condition that is likely to adversely affect your ability to drive safely. You must tell the Department as soon as a condition develops if there will be a long term increase to an existing condition. You cannot wait until you renew your drivers licence. When applying for Queensland Drivers Licence, you must tell the Department of any medical condition that may adversely affect your ability to drive safely. You will need a medical certificate confirming your fitness to drive. Your doctor may also recommend that your licence be subject to conditions. If you fail to report your condition, you may receive a $6000 penalty and be disqualified from driving. If you have a medical condition and are not sure if you should report it, consult your doctor. Common examples include but are not limited to: Blackouts or fainting; diabetes (early or late onset); epilepsy; eye problems (for example cataracts); hearing problems; heart disease; psychiatric disorders; sleep disorders; stroke. Terry Kennedy Sergeant

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ear All, A reminder that cat registrations are now due. Cat registration provides security for cat owners and the community. All cats must now be registered and wear a council-issued registration tag when in public. Sunshine Coast cat owners are encouraged to register their feline friends before 30 September 2009, in order to comply with the new law. This will assist council to identify and reunite cats with their owners should they become separated. The registration form can be accessed on council’s website: www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au FOOTPATHS AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS Thanks to those who have sent in suggestions for footpath and park improvements. Don’t miss out on having a say, contact me at paul.tatton@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. For those of you who missed the information the first time round, council has allocated $100,000 per division for the provision off footpaths and $100,000 for park improvements. I have decided to allocate the funds equally between each major town in division 10, Nambour, Mapleton, Kenilworth, Eumundi and Yandina. Each town will receive $20,000 for paths and $20,000 for park improvements. I would like to ask you for suggestions on where best to spend this money. GRANTS Community groups and individuals interested in applying for funding under Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s Grants Program or the Regional Arts Development Fund can attend both free information sessions and application clinics beginning in August. Council’s Grants Program provides a range of grants to community groups and individuals for various programs, projects and events. The next funding round for both programs closes on 15 September 2009. For more information visit the “For Residents” section on council’s website at www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or call 5475 7272. MEET AND GREET My next meet and greet sessions is at Kenilworth Tourism Office on 28 August from 9am to 2pm Please come along. If you would like to book, please call me, if not, simply turn up on the day. All the Best Cr Paul Tatton 0407 161 793 • paul.tatton@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au August 19, 2009 |

OUR COMMUNITY Gods of Spicy Things Maleny

ods of Spicy Things is a divine comedy presented on Friday 11 September in Maleny. Kenilworth Arts Council is providing a bus service up to Maleny and back to see the ‘Gods of Spicy Things’. The bus will be leaving Kenilworth town at 5pm and can pick up on the way to Maleny. For those who are interested to visit an Indian restaurant in Maleny beforehand let us know and we will book a table for you. The show starts at 7.30 pm. This divine comedy is the story of two Hindu gods, two unsuspecting mortals, and a contest of love – Bollywood style! Leela, a magazine writer seeking exotic adventures and Chris, a slick London advertising guru visiting his Indian homeland to scatter his mother’s ashes, are thrown together by the gods and taken on a unexpected journey. It is a colourful, mystical romp through India with all the elements of a Bollywood hit movie - romance, fate, family, a hint of pathos and a good dose of singing and dancing. A divine comedy about the beautiful contradiction that is India, starring Sue Hayes and Christopher Glover. Ticket prices are: Adults $25, Arts Council members $15, and the bus service Kenilworth-Maleny and return is $15. For more information and bookings please ring Margaret on 5446 0500.

he Utribe Festival - three days of music, healing, arts, culture, ecological awareness and dance - will set the hills alive from 25 to 27 September at Green Park, Conondale in the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

The Mary Valley Voice has a family season ticket to win worth $250 (for competition details see page19)Be quick! the winner will be announced in the September 16 issue. A crew of enthusiastic festival devotees - headed up by long-time Woodford crew member, Corey Skipper - have decided that the time is ripe to create a brand new festival in the Hinterland. The Utribe Festival was born.

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ood Shepherd Lutheran College’s Primary String Ensemble performed “Goblin’s Feast” by Keith Sharp beautifully at the Sunshine Coast Junior Eisteddfod on Thursday 6 August. The group consisting of Year 6 and 7 Strings students placed second by the narrowest of margins, one point. Adjudicators praised the group noting, “A fine balanced ensemble showing a fine tuning and strong rhythmic drive” as well as “An absolutely fine ensemble – a credit to your teacher and school.” Good Shepherd had a total of 31 string students participate in the Primary section, along with the GSLC Secondary Orchestra the day before being the only full orchestra to enter the competition. Good Shepherd would like to congratulate all the students that represented their College with such ‘Verve’ (vigor, spirit and energy). Sue Appleby

The Primary String Ensemble performers following the successful performance with Strings Teacher, Mrs Silvi Eckley. Photo above right: Good Shepherd Lutheran College Year 3 student, Eliza Roberts and her Year 1 brother, Jonah, enjoyed performing together in the production.

ongratulations! Good Shepherd Lutheran College students affectionately known as the ‘GSLC Bright Sparks’, lit up the big stage of the Caloundra Events Centre on the 29 July when they performed their story-dance item “It Only Takes a Spark” for Wakakirri, the National Performing and Visual Arts Festival for Primary Schools. Their stellar performance has earned them a place in the Grand Finals to be held in September! Their story, written by Year 3 student, Lilli Jennings, brought laughter and tears to the capacity audience and won them a full contingent of Gold awards in every category! To top off an already fabulous night, they also took out the coveted ‘Public Speaking’ award, their three young speakers impressing the judges with their enthusiasm, self-confidence and natural public speaking abilities on stage after the performance. Incorporated into the item was a section of live singing and this was done with such brilliance that the “Live Singing” award was also won. In the words of the Year 3 students who have taken full ownership of their item from its inception: “We had the best night of our lives! It was so much fun and we loved every moment of it. The best part was when we finally got on stage in front of everybody after about 100 practices. We heard people laughing at Marat’s dancing and they were crying in the sad bit at the end too. We’ve learnt so much about acting and dancing and being confident! We hope that everyone got our message about caring for others and not just ourselves.” The cast of 40 Year 3 students, one Year 1 student and 10 upper Primary students worked together with harmony and comradeship to produce an item that will not only have a lasting impact on them for life, but hopefully on their appreciative audience.

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his is the second school I know of in the Mary Valley to now go through this. Is there going to be any high schools left in the Mary Valley? I would like to take this opportunity to express my views on the above matter. We have just been through and experienced this process at our last school; Kenilworth State Community College. A few points I wish to make are broken down here: A) The outcome and struggles to regain a foothold on financial stability from Kenilworth’s high school closure. In 2008 we underwent the same ‘mothballing of Year 10’ process at Kenilworth State Community College. The end result of ‘supposed negotiations’; closure of Grade 8 – 10. As we lived in Kenilworth at the time, our options were limited. Our choices were: 1) Enrol at Maleny and travel flood prone roads to and from school by bus. My eldest child also suffers motion sickness on long trips. 2) Drive child out of town about 5 - 10kms to meet bus to travel to Noosa District High. Also keeping in mind my child suffers motion sickness on long trips. 3) Distance Education through Brisbane School of Distance. The first two options were not feasible due to my work location and hours and also the fact that my son does not travel well. Therefore I had to choose School of Distance. School of Distance was a struggle all of its own. Most work went un-submitted and we moved to Imbil to enable my son to go to Grade 8 at Imbil. B) Cost of relocating 1) Any move costs. 2) Cost of changing schools such as uniforms and books. C) My responsibilities as a parent and a carer and why I need to remain in a rural town. As a parent and a carer I need to be even more careful about my living locality choices. I need to be sure of my children’s as well as my husbands’ (who I care for) wellbeing. Are we going to lose our rural location and have to go back to suburbia and stress? Which will have a negative impact on my husbands’ health. D) Limited travel ability for my children. I work part time as well as care for my husband. I travel some distance to get to work. The constant travelling to work and caring for my husband has one drawback. I get tired! For these reasons, I do not wish my children to have to go to school in another town other than which we live in. We can’t afford to move again!

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E) Long term effects of closure of higher year levels. Kenilworth’s Year 10 ‘mothballing’ turned into high school closure. They lost Year 8 and 9 as well. Many families’ opinions were if Year 10 is not there start them in a new school at Year 8. End result – loss of more than just Year 10. The loss of a High School I believe would negatively impact on the community. Families would begin to move on so their children can properly access schools. Some don’t mind the travelling and already do that; but others can’t afford it. If too many families move on what happens to the town itself? These rural towns are trying to grow while the education department keeps clipping their wings by removing vital education services.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: There is a Caring for Carers forum at the Pomona Memorial Hall on Thursday August 27 with a 9.00am registration for a 9.30 start. Bookings are essential. PH: 5485 2427.

Swimming Sign-up at Kenilworth Pool SIGN UP & Bookings for Lessons: at the pool, 2.30 - 3.30pm Thurs 20th - Fri 21st and Thurs 27th - Fri 28th August, 2009 Classes starting on Monday 31st August 2009 Monday ................... Squad .................. 3.15pm – 4.00pm Tuesday .................. Squad .................. 7am – 8am Wednesday ............. Squad .................. 3.15 – 4.00pm Learn to Swim Classes starting 14th September 2009 Monday ................... Squad ................ 3.15pm – 4.00pm ................................ Learn to Swim...... 3.15pm – 3.45pm ................................ Learn to Swim...... 4pm – 4.30pm ................................ Squad ................. 4.30pm – 5.15pm Tuesday .................. Squad .................. 7am – 8am Wednesday ............. Same as Monday times ................................ Learn to Swim ..... 11am – 11.30am Thursday ................. Learn to Swim...... 11am – 11.30am Also School Holidays 5-day intensive program Learn to Swim & Squad Training FIRST WEEK - 21st September to 25th September Squad .................. 9am – 9.45am Learn to swim ...... 10am – 10.30am Learn to swim ...... 10.45am – 11.15am ALSO DON’T FORGET OUR NEW RACE NIGHTS First Race Night will be held on 25th September Be at pool by 5.45pm for races to start at 6pm POINT SYSTEM... earn points by attending training sessions and race nights, points are also gained by improving on your pb time (personal best).

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Zach and Taylor Shine at Rugby League Carnival

wo students from Noosa District State High School, Zach Friend and Taylor Ryan, recently participated in the State Rugby League Carnival for the Wide Bay Bulls at Brisbane during the first weekend of the June/July school holidays. Both boys were named ‘Man of the Match’ with outstanding performances in all three games. Their performances earned them a position on the Queensland team with Taylor number 5 and Zach number 12. Both boys endured a weeklong training camp with their new Queensland team members preparing for a one off match against New South Wales county side in Forster NSW. With a score of 4 to 12 for Queensland at half time with Taylor holding up a shoulder injury, he was forced from the field just before half time. The second half was exciting with Zach scoring a try ten minutes into the second half and an overall score of 20 to 26 to Queensland who took home the winners cup.

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• Highset two bedroom timber home with large sleep-out • Polished ﬂoors, high ceilings, tongue and groove walls • Downstairs area completely closed in –

$299,000

great for storage or games room... • Three bay shed with single car carport • Some renovation work needed to bring it back to its former glory • Full town services connected - $299,000

... town services connected plus polished ﬂoors, high ceilings and room to play