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9 December 2009 Vol.19 No. 23
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KENILWORTH Kenilworth Christmas Eve Party Quilters Christmas Party_ ________ 3 Kenilworth Community Market Chrismastide 1903_____________ 4 COOROY CNGHRG Christmas Party PROBUS Clubs’ gathering_ _____ 5 POMONA Hearthly Contemplations Exhibition__ 5 Pomona Community House____ 6 MARY VALLEY Mary Valley Stags John Cohen, the Coal Shoveller____6 Mary Valley Karate_ ___________ 7
OUR COMMUNITY Imbil Christmas Lunch Police Briefs___________________ 8 Ross Hopper Containers_ ____ 12 Belli Hall news Renewal team to rebuild MV___ 13 Libraries Book Appeal Noosa Community Orchestra___ 14 Wellington’s Way____________ 15 Free Hendra Virus seminars____ 16 Good Shepherd School Cooran Eco Market_________ 17 Letter to the Editor_____________ 16 Mary Valley Voice Christmas Wishes____________ 18 Boxsells Real Estate________ 10-11 Kenilworth Realty_____________ 20
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KENILWORTH KENILWORTH’S CHRISTMAS EVE PARTY AND SECRET SANTA DETAILS FOR PARENTS
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enilworth’s annual Christmas Eve party is on Thursday 24 December 2009 from 5pm at the Kenilworth showgrounds with everyone’s favourite Santa arriving around 7pm. A great night of free family entertainment including FREE RIDES on a giant Slippery Dip, or mechanical bull plus entertainment including Christmas Carols and a Mega Prize Draw raffle. Barbecue food and a softdrink stall will be there to cater for any hungry elves in the family. Secret Santa Business: Parents can ensure their child or children receive a gift from Santa by making arrangements with any of the Kenilworth shop owners. Note, any gifts purchased from outside of the Kenilworth township will not make it to Santa’s Sleigh. Please support Kenilworth as all business owners have assisted throughout the year to ensure that this event can be run each year.
For newcomers to area, we welcome you to this great family orientated evening of fun and festivities. Further information available from Tonia at Boxsells Real Estate or Irene at Kenilworth News.
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Quilters CHRISTMAS PARTY
embers of the Kenilworth Quilt and Craft Group from Kenilworth, Eumundi, Cooroy and many points beyond gathered at Treefellers Restaurant in Eumundi recently for their Christmas Party. President Olive Hassall made a presentation to Loreley Tulk in recognitiion of her valued support of the group. Secret Santa was held and fellowship enjoyed by all. Agenda for 2010 program was distributed, commencing on Wednesday 27 January with a Hidden Rectangular Nine Patch workshop, new members are welcome. Contact Olive on 5446 0131 or Paula Gillis on 5446 0229.
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Harry Hill’s business can supply saddle and harness, boots, lamps and harness oils • J.T. Lowe has suckling pig, roast beef or fowl for Christmas dinner • Arthur Saunders stated that “A man should never be top heavy when eating Christmas dinner so he can cut hair or trim whiskers” • Mr A.L. Kelly has taken time by the forelock and has already stocked the best of wines and spirits for the festive season • Mr G.S. Preston has stocked Hiron’s plum pudding and cakes for the Christmas trade • Mr. L. Macpherson has not been behind the times in catering for the coming season with a special line of drapery, ladies general wearing apparel, gent’s scarves, perfumes, necklets Christmas and New Year cards • Mr. J. Williams carries a good stock of fancy toys, figs, nuts, fruits, cakes and confectionery • Mr. W. Whalley’s establishment carries a very heavy stock comprising groceries, ironmongery, confectionery, drapery, boots and shoes, farm produce, tinware and furniture. Our friend has stocked especially for the Christmas trade hams, fruits, confectionery, cakes, puddings, fancy goods and toys of every description. Seasons Greetings from the Kenilworth and District Historical Association. The Museum is now closed for the summer months. I would like to thank all who have expressed an interest in the historical articles over the past year. It has been my pleasure to bring to your attention the proud history of this district. Please remember that so many of you carry a huge quantity of recent history in your memories - if you would only record
them in some way - our children and grandchildren and their descendants may gain an understanding of what life was like in the olden days (when we were young). I know I gained a great insight in the life of my grandmother from just one letter that survived her lifetime and I am so grateful it did. Lenore Meldrum President of Kenilworth and District Historical Assn. Inc.
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very 3rd Saturday of the month a market will be held at the CWA Hall ground in Kenilworth from 7am until mid-afternoon. QCWA Kenilworth President Elvira White is supporting the idea to sell local produce to locals and visitors in Kenilworth. Many people who have their own veggie gardens and/or fruit trees are actually growing and producing more than they can use and this will give those people the opportunity to make a little money on the side. Local stallholders are invited including crafts, artisans, foods, plants, small animals, clothing and second hand goods, buskers, children’s activities etc. The first market was held Saturday 21 November and it was a great success and many locals and tourists enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and a fresh coffee while they were browsing the stalls. The price for a stall is $ 10 for a twometre non-powered site. This will include insurance cover with the CWA. So come along to the next market make a little money on the side or enjoy the country market atmosphere. For further information contact Elvira White on 5446 0208.
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COOROY & POMONA ooroy-Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group is holding the final research day for the year on Saturday 12 December, followed by a Christmas celebration for all members, please bring a plate of food to share.
The rooms at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy will reopen at 9.30am Tuesday 12 January, 2010. For more info phone 5442 5570.
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group of creative women from Pam Whitehead’s Pomona Yoga Class will be presenting “Earthly Contemplations”, an exhibition of art and crafts at The Old Railway Station Gallery at Pomona. The member for Wide Bay, David Gibson, will be opening the exhibition at 3pm on Saturday 19 December and it will continue until 27 January. Light refreshments will be served at the opening, and while Anja serenades us on her harp, paintings by accomplished artists, Suse Wolf, Robyne Rorison and Françoise Monnereau will be on display.
he Probus Club of Cooroy played host inviting other local Probus clubs from Noosa River, Pelican Waters, Glasshouse Mountains and Buderim Mountain, to join them for lunch at the Apollonian Hotel, Boreen Point.
Suse obtained a B.A.(Hons.) Painting Major at the University of New England, Northern Rivers. She has held solo exhibitions at Customs House Art Gallery and Metro Arts in Brisbane and at Logan, Stanthorpe and Lismore Regional Art Galleries. Her work is in mixed media and on a variety of surfaces including canvas, wood and aluminium.
Ninety Probarians responded to the invitation, enough to entice the Apollonian to prepare one of their famous and sumptuous spit roasts – a whole pig and a very large butt of beef. Delicious! The mixing of Clubs was very well received by all who attended and was so successful that the experience will certainly be repeated in the future. An excellent meal, a testing quiz, and great fellowship all under the shade of very old fig trees. What a wonderful way to spend a day here on the Sunshine Coast. In December our group is planning a night at the Noosa Arts Theatre and our Christmas luncheon, this year at the Boathouse, Noosaville. Anyone needing more information regarding the Probus Club of Cooroy should contact our President, Carol on 5442 6671. Photo above: The chef, Don, Michael Fayne and Pat McBride inspecting the spit roast. Below: President Carol Blake and Trevor Blake welcoming visitors from Buderim Mountain.
Robyne graduated from East Sydney Art College and Nepean Art College in Penrith. Her beautiful framed watercolours are on view along with acrylic works on canvas. Françoise is a visionary artist and art therapist who works in a variety of mediums. Lesley Camden has created mosaic pieces in tumbled and stained glass and tile. Robyne and Lesley will also display many pieces of beaded jewellery in a variety of styles. Brooke Allen’s tightly woven palm baskets are sure to impress. This is an exhibition by local artists not to be missed. Gallery opening times are, Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturday and Sun 10am to 2pm. For more info phone Pam Whitehead on 5485 2947 or visit, www.hinterlandartgroup.com.au
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omona and District Community House will be closed over the Christmas period from Friday 18 December 2009 3pm until Monday 18 January 2010 9am.
Pomona and District Community Management Committee, staff and volunteers would like to thank the community and businesses for their support throughout the year. We look forward to continuing our services in 2010. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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e may live in Beachmere, but for two days every month, John’s a Mary Valley man to the core. That’s when this retired Queensland Railway man ‘returns to his roots’, firing up the Mary Valley Rattler and becoming a volunteer fireman.
For the last half century, John’s life has revolved around railways, beginning with his entry into the workforce in 1962 as a trainee engineman at Mayne Junction in Brisbane. His work entailed cleaning, lighting and firing engines at a time when the Brisbane suburban service was 100% steam. Moves around the State followed to Mackay, Cloncurry, Hughenden and Jilalan, firstly as a fireman, then driver, then Locomotive Inspector. The last decade of his working life was involved as Train Operations Inspector for Traveltrain, with the last couple of years spent on the (then) new Tilt Train projects. The highlight of this was the Australian record-breaking speed of 210 kph during trials in 1999.
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Mary Valley Stags Rugby League Club Inc.
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e have done it, we have been accepted into the Sunshine Coast/Gympie Rugby League Competition for 2010 season in the C Grade Division with our own team the Mary Valley Stags. It has been a lot of intense work put in by the committee members to reach this goal, now we are putting in place essentials like jersey orders, registering the team and getting insurance in place, logos, sponsors etc. to enable us to be ready to start playing next year. The draw has been completed and we have the first game against Yandina at Gympie the 10 April. We have been allocated five home games which will take place at the Mary Valley State College at Imbil, with the first being against Beerwah on the Saturday 24 April. We would like to call on anybody interested in playing, sponsoring, becoming a social member or just being able to help on the home game days would be welcomed with open arms. We have put in a huge effort to put this together for the boys to play football, but above all for the community to come together and enjoy football in the Valley. If any one is interested on any level please contact Glenn Carlson on 042 815 9529 (Work) or Brad Dilger on 5484 5364 (A/H). The players are still getting together on Thursday afternoons from 4pm onwards at Mary Valley State College to have a game of touch to keep their fitness levels up, anybody interested is most welcome to join in. For any Valley businesses wishing to be promoted through the club we would love to have you on board as a sponsor, and any one wanting to be a part of the club can become a social member for the small price of $25. We are holding weekly raffles at the Imbil Railway Hotel on Thursday nights at 6pm please come and support the players. Our next meeting will be held at the RSL Hall Imbil 27 January 2010, everybody is most welcome. Welcome back Rugby League to the Valley!
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John’s two sons have followed in his career path, but while they perform driving and guard duties on today’s ultramodern electric trains, their dad’s life has turned full circle as he happily fires up, then shovels coal on, the faithful old Mary Valley Rattler. Only now, in contrast to his Tilt Train days, it’s at a sedate 40 kph!
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MARY VALLEY Australian International Full Contact Karate Championships
Contact and third in Kumite, Michael Rayner placed first in Full Contact, Lepeka Tu”akoi placed second in Kumite and second in Kata, Ben Tobin placed second in the men’s Full Contact, Steve Connolly placed second in the men’s Kumite, Josh Carter came first in Full Contact and first in Kumite our team captain Mitchell Connolly placed fourth in Kumite and fourth in Kata in the Under 14 years black belt division. It should be noted that Michael, Gus, Izac and Kyle came first, second, third and fourth in a large division which they had to face each other in. Kyle Gorlick and Michael Rayner also fought for first place in the same Full Contact division. Sensei Steve Gorlick couldn’t be prouder of his students as they continue to make themselves and the Mary Valley proud. Sensei Steve Gorlick
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he Mary Valley Shotokan Karate Club competed in the Australian Open International Full Contact Karate Championships at Manly on the 21 and 22 November run by the Australian Koshiki Karate Association. The club lead by Sensei Steve Gorlick 5th Degree Black belt and Sensei Madonna Daley-Zacnic 3rd Degree Black belt took 12 fighters down to these championships. The results were outstanding with the Mary Valley Club bringing home eight firsts, nine seconds and three third placings. This tournament was also a selection tournament for the Australian team to fight in the Ozawa Cup to be held in July 2010 at Las Vegas, America. The competitors who placed first and second were granted automatic entry to the Australian team, with those placing third chosen as reserves. The Mary Valley Shotokan Karate Club had 11 members chosen to represent their country. Alana Connolly placed first in Kata and third in Kumite in the Under six division, her big sister Amelia also placed first in Kata and second in Kumite in the Under nine brown belt division, Ethan Tu”akoi placed first in Full Contact, second in Kumite and third in Kata, Gus Nye placed first in Kata and first in Kumite, Izac leacy placed second in Kumite and third in Kata, Kyle Gorlick placed second in Full
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on’t want to spend Christmas Day on your own? We would like to invite you to Christmas lunch with us at the Uniting Church Community Hall, Elizabeth St, Imbil. If you or your family would like some company on Christmas Day, you are welcome. Friday 25 December, at 11.30am. Lunch and drinks will be provided. Please let us know if you can come by Saturday 12 December. Phone John 5484 5290 or Iain 5488 6752.
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ith the holidays fast approaching, it is an opportune time to consider safety precautions to be taken while away on holidays. A house left empty for some time is a prime target for intruders because the chances are they will not be disturbed and any offence will go undetected for days, or possibly weeks. When you go on holidays, it is important that you do not leave behind any clues that will tempt an intruder. These guidelines will help you reduce the chance of your house being broken into whilst away.
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Situated 6kms from Kenilworth in Obi Obi Valley. • Bitumen road frontage with power and phone close by. • Access track to top of hill. • Approx 70 acres cleared and suitable for cattle with a mixture of kikuyu, Rhodes and pasture grasses. Balance is hardwood timber trees. • Water supply from equipped well, small dam and seasonal creek. • Most external boundaries are fenced • Deep red scrub soils with six acres of creek flats. Undulating to steep with views over Kenilworth township. Backs onto Walli State Forest. • Power and phone. Owner is keen to sell!
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KENILWORTH: RETREAT TO THIS THREE+ BEDROOM HOME AND SELF CONTAINED CABIN WITH INGROUND POOL ON 1.5 ACRES Country style timber home is shaded by a small Moreton Bay fig tree and consists of three bedrooms, large master opens onto verandah, office/ nursery, easy to work in solid timber kitchen with electric hot plate, wall oven and pantry. Lounge also opens onto the verandah and has reverse cycle aircond plus a wood heater. Large bathroom has a separate shower and bath. Verandahs surround on three sides for outdoor entertaining. Polished hardwood floors throughout adds to the character of the home. • For guests there is a self cont. cabin with its own carport overlooking a beautiful inground Colorbond fenced pool. Large machinery shed/workshop. • Ample water with 11500 gallon tank. All linked by a pump system. • 1.5 acre provides room for a horse. Small general store nearby plus school bus to front gate. Don't miss out on this Christmas bargain... phone us now!
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“With a container you’re not paying for double handling if you’re not ready to move in somewhere. You can keep using the container as long as you like. We can store and drop anywhere, anytime and the containers are easily accessible,” says Ross. Some people just need a container for a while if they’re looking for a place to stay, or renting a smaller place or renovating. Some have sold their house and are in the process of looking for a new one, or have just relocated up here. Ross has his trucks especially set up so the loaded container can be lowered to the ground gently, so your goods are safe and secure.
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OUR COMMUNITY Upcoming events at Belli Hall
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very successful Christmas dance was held in the Belli Hall on Saturday 21 November. With over 100 people in attendance, everyone was in the festive mood and all enjoyed a great night of old time dancing.
Our next dance will be New Year’s Eve. Come and see the old year out and new y e a r in and enjoy a night of dancing with music by Sunshine Swing featuring Rex Eggmolesse. As we are an “alcohol free” venue, a great night is assured. Learners and children are always welcome. Our dance dates for 2010 are now on our website www. bellihall.com with January 30 being our first for the year when we shall be celebrating Australia Day. On behalf of all the members of the Belli Community Hall Association, I would like to thank everyone for their support of our Hall this year and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. Margaret Long
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cross-section of organisations and group leaders were invited to meet at the Kandanga Hall last month to start the complex process of moving forward for the community after the announcement of “NO DAM” at Traveston Crossing. Save the Mary River Coordinating Group President, Glenda Pickersgill said “There is a great opportunity for the community to be involved in the rebuilding process, caring for the river and the environment.” The groups represented on the Renewal Team were identified at a community meeting and will provide
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links from all aspects of the community, economy and environment ensuring a triple bottom line approach. The Renewal Team will comprise representatives from Save the Mary Group, Greater Mary Association, Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee, Burnett Mary Regional Group, Mary Valley Inc, Gympie Regional Council, Sunshine Coast Regional Council and Fraser Coast Regional Council and will meet with Gympie Regional Council on a fortnightly basis. There was unanimous agreement that a considered and sound approach to an incredible opportunity to plan for the future was essential in order to “do it right”. Member for Gympie David Gibson attended with representatives of the three Local Government areas of Gympie, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast which make up the Mary River Council of Mayors. Glenda Pickersgill opened the meeting acknowledging the achievement reached in stopping the proposed Traveston Crossing Dam. Ms Pickersgill said “This is a first step forward and the “Renewal Team” will need to develop a common vision and ways to reach out to involve the wider community that they represent.” Mary Valley Inc Secretary Julie Worth said “Mary Valley community groups need to be gathering their members’ ideas and concerns in moving forward”. Mayor Ron Dyne advised the meeting that he had spoken with Premier Bligh that same day and informed attendees that he had a meeting with the Premier in the coming weeks and that she intended to visit the area before Christmas. The facilitated workshop considered numerous issues identifying urgent matters for consideration, longer term matters, concerns and changes required to occur in the future for the best outcomes for the Mary Valley and the Mary Catchment. Kaili Parker-Price from Imbil
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OUR COMMUNITY Coast libraries launch book appeal for underprivileged kids
WHAT'S WHAT'S IN IN THE THE SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT Target 200 Did you know permanent water conservation measures are now in effect across the Sunshine Coast? Residents are being asked to 'Target 200' litres per day to bring us in line with the rest of South East Queensland. It’s all about securing our water supplies for the future. Visit council’s website to find out more. Quarterly Report Council’s first quarterly report for this financial year is out, showcasing information on 160 projects and activities. The report provides easy to read information on how council is performing. Read it online or at a library near you.
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ntil 18 December staff at Sunshine Coast Libraries have organised a Christmas book drive so underprivileged children across the Coast can enjoy the gift of literacy. BOOKS 4 KIDS, now in its ninth year, is a joint book drive organised by Sunshine Coast Libraries, the Pyjama Foundation and the Salvation Army to spread Christmas cheer to less fortunate children around the region. Helping out is easy: Buy a new children’s book - you don’t even need to wrap it - and hand it in to any Sunshine Coast Library. Donated books will be distributed to less fortunate children by the Salvation Army and the Pyjama Foundation, which trains community volunteers – called Pyjama Angels – to read to children in foster care on a weekly basis. Not only does this give foster carers a much needed break, it helps to improve literacy levels, installs a sense of self-worth and inspires a love of learning in the children. As well as helping a child in need in the region, anyone who donates to BOOKS 4 KIDS can name a star on the library Christmas tree. Sunshine Coast Library locations in or near the Mary Valley: Kenilworth Library Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth. Tel: 5446 0101 Maleny Library 5 Coral Street, Maleny. Tel: 5429 6222 Nambour Library Cnr Currie and Bury Streets, Nambour. Tel: 5441 8332 Noosa Library Wallace Park, Wallace Drive, Noosaville. Tel: 5442 4411
Register your pets If you get a puppy or kitten for Christmas, register it for free with council. All cats and dogs must be registered from three months of age. Council offers free registration to owners of puppies and kittens that are less than six months old. Drop into a customer service centre or check council's website for more information. Calendar snaps early Coast days Sunshine Coast Libraries' 2010 calendar features never-before-seen photos of the Coast. Pick one up for $10 at libraries, customer service centres or Visitor Information Centres.
COUNCIL MEETINGS Org Performance Committee 27 January 9am, Nambour Service Delivery Committee 27 January 9am, Nambour Strategy & Planning Committee 27 January 9am, Nambour General Committee Meeting 1 February 10am at Nambour Ordinary Meeting 4 February 10am at Nambour T 1300 00 72 72 or 07 5475 7272 E mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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Fees are $50.00 per year, for music and other related charges. For Insurance and Liability you will need to sign an indemnity form once your membership has been accepted. Concert dates are to be announced, as progress is maintained. First rehearsal: Thursday 4 February 2010 and there are two orchestras to suit a range of ability levels. Noosa Community String Ensemble for grade 1-3 AMEB standard. Rehearsals: Thursdays from 4 to 5pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran College Theatrette. Conductor: Silvi Eckley Noosa Community Orchestra: This will be a full symphony orchestra for all orchestral instruments. (Grade 3 AMEB plus standard) Rehearsals: Thursdays from 5 to 6.30pm in HP2 Good Shepherd Lutheran College. Conductor: Antoni Bonetti More details contact Silvi Eckley 5472 3116, 0405 509 116 or email your details to - docsilvi1@bigpond.com
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Stay safe this Christmas I would like to wish everyone a happy Christmas and a safe new year from Jenny and I, and my office staff Vicki and Wendy. Please take care on the roads during the holiday season, and be prepared and safe during our summer storm season. I wish all of our school students and graduates well during the holidays – have a great break and stay safe. My Nambour office will close for the Christmas and New Year period. Alternate dam site concerns I have heard from a number of residents who have raised concerns that the Government may look at alternate dam sites in the Kenilworth area, now that the Traveston Crossing Dam has been scrapped. I have again raised this matter with the Minister for Water Resources Stephen Robertson, and asked that the Government remove a Kenilworth site (identified still as a possible dam site), from the Mineral Resources Regulations. I will update everyone once I have some clear answers from the Government. Gift Drive for kids in care This Christmas I am participating in a Gift Drive for Queensland kids who are in care or living in a foster situation. If you would like to donate a gift or piece of sporting equipment for children in care, you can simply drop these off at my office at Shop3/51 Currie Street Nambour. Donations of sporting goods have been suggested to encourage healthy and active living for children in care. Footballs, tennis rackets and balls, frisbees, cricket bats - any equipment you can provide will be appreciated, and encourage children to get active on the holidays. New shed for Black Mountain Rural Fire Brigade I was great to be a part of opening celebration of the Black Mountain Rural Fire Brigade shed end of November, and certainly timely with the dry weather we are experiencing. Rural Fire Brigade units are vital in our hinterland areas, and always welcome new volunteers to assist with fire fighting duties. Volunteers are provided with great training when they join this vital service. Parliamentary Sitting dates The last Parliamentary sittings for 2009 were held during from November 24 to 26. Parliament will resume on 9 February 2010. Anyone who has a State Government issue they would like me to take up on their behalf in Parliament should contact me before the 2010 sittings. Member for Nicklin Peter Wellington
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Position Description: Conondale State School currently has two permanent part-time teacher aide positions vacant for suitable applicants. Each of these positions is for 24.75 hours per fortnight (+ accumulated days off) commencing on Thursday 21st January, 2010. Teacher aides at Conondale State School work with students from years P-7. Teacher aides support students with literacy and numeracy needs, work with students in classroom, small group and individual settings. Teacher aides work in collaboration with teachers to identify and support of students considered ‘at risk’. The two successful applicants will be working in the role of Student Support (English) and therefore must have high competencies in both reading, writing and spelling. One of the successful applicants will also work extensively with our Year Prep/1 students. Both of these roles require a great deal of independent work in an unsupervised manner and the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate competencies in this regard. Applicants must address the selection criteria contained in the Position Description. An applicant package is available from the school office. A copy of the position description is also available to the general public via the following website: www.jobs.qld.gov.au Willing applicants must compile an application package consisting of a Written Response to the five Selection Criteria (max. 1000 words in total), Covering Letter and Personal Resume (max. two pages) including three professional or personal referees. The successful applicant must undergo a Commission for Children and Young People “Working with Children Check” screening process and obtain a Blue Suitability Card once employed. Appropriate job specific and departmental training will be provided to the successful applicant. Applications can be returned marked: PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL T.A Application c/o The Principal Conondale State School Maleny-Kenilworth Road Conondale 5492 OR in person via the school office.
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LOCAL BUSINESS - ABOUT TO GO GLOBAL WITH ITS INCORRUPTIBLE COMPUTER INVENTION! A small Mary Valley based business has quietly been building and selling its remarkable Incorruptible Computer technology to a lucky few locals, since 2002. These tuned computers apparently never slow down, gunk up, fragment or even become permanently corrupted by viruses. A simple restart dumps all changes to the system and they start up like new, even after a severe crash! Why don’t they make cars like that! All personal data in the My Documents folder is kept intact and automatically backed up, so that you never have to fear loosing your data to an attack or hardware failure. This is a very thought through system and is set to storm the world. Now after nearly eight years of robust ‘real life’ market testing, www.Incorruptible-Computers.com are about to partner with internet marketers who will take this amazing technology to the world. The developer behind the scenes, Serge Douw, says “…with the emergence of the new high speed solid state hard drive technology, even older computers can now be upgraded to the point where they will run much faster than when they were first bought! This should not only save people money by giving them many more years of solid use from their existing computers, but also spare the environment of the unnecessary trashing of computers.” A further ‘plus’, is the reduced energy consumption which the Incorruptible system and the SolidState drives bring with them. Upgrades are available from $660. For more information, contact Serge on 54845963.
ELITE INTERNET MARKETING & WEBSITE BUILDING EXPERTISE FOR THE MARY VALLEY! If you have ever wanted to know the quickest and easiest way to build a professional website (or have it done for you at a low cost), and then how to attract local or international business to your site, then you will be pleased to know that the Mary Valley has a resident internet marketing professional who is ready to help you on a oneto-one basis. Three years ago, Serge Douw went full time into internet marketing studies, where he learned advanced internet marketing techniques from elite guru’s from around the world. Calculated on the amount of time and money invested into his huge learning endeavor, Serge values his education at around $300,000. He is now willing to advise individuals and businesses who are serious about making money online. Whether you are an artist, B&B, service provider or producer wanting to direct sell your product locally or to the world, the internet is the way of the future. Utilising the powerful and unique strategies Serge has to offer, you can quickly place your business on the front page of Google. You will be able to attract more local business to your premises or reach out to the world and sell your products and services to any country with ease. Whether you are a beginner or rather informed about the workings of the cyber world, you will be pleasantly supprised at the myriad of ways in which you can be helped. For more information, please call Serge on 5484 5963.
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ueensland Horse Council, a non profit organisation, is presenting two free Hendra Virus Awareness Seminars aimed at all those who own, care for, treat or handle horses of all disciplines and breeds.
The seminars will cover the history and facts about Hendra virus, horse and property management to minimise the possibility of infection, how to protect yourself and what to do if your horse is sick. Jennifer Crane, author of Spillover: A Memoir, will speak of her experience of the loss of her horse to the Hendra virus at Peachester in 2006. The seminars are held in Maroochydore Research Station, 47 Mayers Road, Nambour on Friday 11 December at 7.00pm and Saturday 12 December at 3.00pm. For further info phone 5464 6785 or email president@qldhorsecouncil.com
MOVE ON, Master Plan Key to the Future
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n reference to the article titled “MOVE ON, Master plan key to the future” (front page of the Gympie Times 14 November), the Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to express its support for the statements made by Cr Graham Engeman. It is time for all groups of the Valley to work together in a spirit of cooperation and harmony for the highest good of all. Mary Valley residents (both community members and businesses alike) have been dealing with the enforced changes over the last few years that were unexpectedly thrust upon us. It has been a difficult time for many and we still face uncertain times ahead. With this being said it is commendable to see the strength of courage that has emerged from the residents of the Mary Valley who have shown resilience in these difficult times and supported each other in their moments of need. It is now the time for strong leadership while also understanding the complexities of the issues at hand and human nature. We therefore support the role that the Gympie Regional Council are taking in leading us forward and their efforts to do this in collaboration with all groups of the Mary Valley. We look forward to “Moving On” together and will continue to focus on a pro-active approach towards the future of the Mary Valley. This is the time to create a master plan which reflects the needs of the community and local businesses alike. We also value the lifestyle and environmental riches that the Mary River and Mary Valley have to offer and would stress the need to preserve these in a sustainable way by encouraging everyone to become active participants in creating a positive future for all generations to come.
Brenda Carige Secretary - Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce
OUR COMMUNITY Christmas at Good Shepherd
your best singing voice. The Parents and Friends will be sizzling sausages and battery candles will be on sale from 5.30pm. The first Christmas was once described as the story of God in the straw: God becoming like us so that we could become like him. Such is his magnanimity! The efforts of the Good Shepherd community at Christmas time merely reflect God’s prior gift: a helpless baby lying a manger who came to win us life, love and peace. Pastor Peter Janetzki Chaplain, Good Shepherd Lutheran College Photo top left: Mr. Robert Leach collected the items on behalf of the Noosa branch of St. Vincent de Paul at Secondary Assembly and spoke to the students about how important these generous gifts were at a time of the year that can be very difficult for many families.
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hat makes Christmas special at Good Shepherd Lutheran College? Lots of things! Apart from the singing of carols, classrooms bedecked with yuletide cheer, Christmas crafts and activities in Primary classes, and, of course, the excitement of students as they anticipate the summer holidays and what might appear under the Christmas tree, a number of special projects and events take place on campus. This year, our Secondary Pastoral Care classes were given the choice of either collecting non-perishable food items for hampers to be donated to the St Vincent de Paul Society or raising funds for Australian Lutheran World Service’s Gift of Grace Appeal. Pastoral Care classes choosing the Lutheran World Service option had the opportunity to select what their funds would buy. Items they could choose included a pair of ducks to help a family start a small business ($19); a piglet ($50); a cow ($138); a household loo for a family in Cambodia ($62); hygiene kits ($34); a pre-loved bicycle ($37) or a school pack ($48). One Pastoral Care group collected enough money to purchase a cow and 20 chicks for an overseas community. The food hampers were presented to a representative from St Vincent De Paul during a Secondary Assembly at the end of the term.
Photo bottom left: GSLC Year 4 students L-R Elloise Devlin, India Balch, Dante Cox and Jeda Hutchison get into the Christmas spirit of giving.
Cooran Eco Market
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ooran Eco Market is held every first and third (and sometimes 5th) Saturday of the month from 8am to 1pm. Next one being on the 19 December.
Music this week will be by Steve Aparani, his band and some regular local talent such as the Coorantics and the Project and big surprises for the Christmas event of the 19 December.
Come and enjoy the atmosphere among the trees at Cooran’s Pioneer Park, the best getaway from the crowds at the coast. Jazz, rock and folk are what our musicians do best while a variety of stalls such as fruit and veggies, cafes, art, craft, plan, massage, dog stuff, recycled Our Primary section has also caught the spirit of giving. goods, bamboo and more await the adventurous visitor. They, too, have been supporting Australian Lutheran We eternally aspire towards an eco-flavour. World Service’s Gifts of Grace appeal with their weekly There are local shops in the street, Cybils’ restaurant and Friday chapel offerings. In addition, each Primary class a new playground, a skate ramp and BMX track close by. has been invited to create a food hamper to be donated We survived our October Street Party and as a result are to the Salvation Army looking towards many interesting new ways of making the for distribution to needy markets even better to visit now and for the new year. families at Christmas. For inquiries ring Shayne (stalls) on 5485 2767 or Brad on And to cap off this joyous time of sharing and goodwill, our P-3 students and parents will be hosting an outdoors Carols by Candlelight at the school grounds on Tuesday, December 1. We’d love you to join us, too! All you need to do is bring a picnic blanket and
5485 2773 and Steve on 5485 0332 (for musos)
New stallholders and musos always welcome!
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Merry Christmas from the Mary Valley Voice
From the Editor
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t has been a fantastic year publishing the Mary Valley Voice. I have really enjoyed this new role in my career which brought me so much freedom and joy in my everyday life. I would like to thank all the members of the Mary Valley Community News Committee, all the people from the community who sent us nice feedbacks, all the contributors for their loyalty and regular submissions, all the advertisers without who the magazine couldn’t be published, thank you to Birgit Kehr our local talented photographer for all the beautiful photos she shared with us for the front covers and a big thank you to Jill who has always been a great support for me and a very efficient and organised working colleague. Jill has also been doing an exceptional job on the Mary Valley Voice website which has over 800 page views everyday in average and is updated on a daily basis. Without her and her determination it wouldn’t be up anymore.
To all I personally wish a wonderful Christmas celebration and all the best for 2010! I am looking forward to coming back with more exciting editions next year. Laetitia Hoffmann (and my best mate Sol)
From the Mary Valley Voice Management Committee
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he Management Committee of the Mary Valley Voice sincerely thank all our advertisers for their support over the past year. Without this support the Mary Valley Voice Community Newspaper would never be able to go to print. The members of the committee wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and healthy, happy New Year!
Veronika Spicer, Lenore and Blair Meldrum, Di and Tim Donovan, Shirley Moreland and Carol Gilmore From Jill Guldbransen Advertising Designer
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’d like to thank Laetitia for her graceful stewardship and artistic skills in absorbing any last minute copy and stories. I can trust her friendship, judgement and talents completely to make the Mary Valley Voice look good in print and keep everyone happy!
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Early on this year was a challenge with our revenue stream but we are on top now with big thanks to Carol for all her efficient work as our new volunteer treasurer. The whole region is moving forward with high energy since surviving this year’s politics over Mary River and I salute the businesses and families who endured for years and just ran on heart. You were an inspiration to the world. The darkest cloud has lifted and 2010 will be a positive year - I can feel it now!
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Our newspaper is well loved and read from cover to cover plus our website has been revamped recently making it easier to submit articles online. I will be checking up with all registered website visitors soon, via their email addresses and if “User” password for log-in is lost or you need to start over, email me at jillguldbransen@gotalk.net.au
All that’s left to be said is be kind, be happy and I’ll be back for more in the Year of the Tiger.
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s I will be away overseas until the 11 January I would strongly recommend anyone in the community who wish to submit articles for the first issue of January to upload them directly to the website. This will not only prevent my emails from being overloaded while I might not be able to empty my mailbox everyday and it will also save me some time when I come back as it will be after the 9 January deadline. In advance I thank you for your understanding. The Editor
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“May your home be filled with the warmth and spirit of Christmas...” from Carol, Janet and Katie
$364,000