Mary Valley Voice, 18 Feb 2009 - Vol.19, No.3

MaryValleyVoice

The

18 February 2009 Vol.19 No. 3

connecting communities

from the editor

Features

Dear readers,

Kenilworth early bird playgroup_ ____ 3 Kenilworth Easter festival fever Riders ruin walking track_ ___________ 4 Sunshine Coast Economic Award Boxsells livestock report_____________ 5 Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce New civil marriage celebrant_ ______ 6 Conondale rodeo princess 2009 Let’s dance at the Belli hall__________ 7 Kandanga community news________ 8 From the Lighthouse - Spirituality_____ 9 Boxsells Real Estate_____________ 10-11 Heart of Gold International film fest_ _12 Quilt queen in Bangkok Lure coursing at Imbil showground__ 13 Skotty at the Upfront Club Old man Bunya tree_______________14 Mary River festival 2009 Table corner_ _____________________15 Launch of new Gheerulla website__16 Wellington’s way Silly bits_ __________________________17 The Mary Valley Voice info_________18 Davidson’s plum Good Shepherd Lutheran College__ 19 Kenilworth Realty__________________20

This is our third edition this year and we have already been rewarded with many positive feedbacks from the commnunity.

The submissions are picking up and we might even upgrade to a 24 page issue next month.

Please feel free to visit our web site http://www.maryvalleyvoice.com where you can download from your computer the latest edition of the Mary Valley Voice. This is a bonus for people who don’t have the facility or the opportunity to go to the nearest depot. Also anyone can place an ad for only $45.00 a month! and it is all in colour. Did you know that the web site is being visited over 1800 times each month according to Google Analytics, 83% are new visitors and 17% is local traffic which means around 308 local visitors. 80% came from search engines, 10.65% referring sites, 9.6% DIGITAL SPECIALISTS direct traffic.

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A SONG FOR Q150

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Warwick Adeney

126 Narrows Road, Montville Six internationally acclaimed MUSICAL QUEENSLAND CHURCHILL FELLOWS Warwick Adeney [violin] Robert Davidson [double bass] Carson Dron [piano] Robert Harris [viola] Patrica Pollett [viola] Gwyn Roberts [‘cello] Programme includes works by Mendelssohn, Schubert, Handel, Haydn and more...

Tickets available at

Montville Pharmacy 5478 5454 Members $35, Adults $40, Students, $25

Patrica Pollett

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Maleny Arts Council Inc.

Two songs were discussed – “Life is Great in the Sunshine State” which was composed especially for the Queensland Centenary in 1959 and “Beautiful Queensland” from 1933. My research has also found two other Queensland songs published in the 1880-90s – “The Queensland National March” and “Queensland: March and Chorus”.

I believe that these all should be resurrected for this memorable event. However “Life is Great in the Sunshine State” is my personal favourite as it meant a great deal to Queenslanders at the time. Two are mentioned in the ABC website: http://blogs.abc. net.au/queensland/2008/06/writing-a-song.html.

What do other readers think?

Yvonne James

Our front cover photograph has been provided by our very talented local photographer Birgit Kehr.

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fter a long holiday its playgroup time again!!

This year playgroup will be held on fun, fantastic Friday’s at the new time of 9 -11am. The cost is still the same, $1.50 per child and the venue remains the same at the old prep rooms of the Kenilworth State Community College.

Playgroup provides an important social and learning environment for both children and their parents and the Kenilworth State Community College is proud and committed to provide this service for our community and surrounding areas.

Just bring a hat, morning tea for your child and come along to enjoy a relaxing yet playful morning with your child. For any queries please ring the college on 5440 0555.

Below is the program of the planned activities for term one.

FEBRUARY 13TH Playdough, easel painting with acrylic paint, free collage, threading, puzzles. Book: Hairy Maclarys’ Bone. Game: Walk and Stop FEBRUARY 20TH Collage of elements of nature using contact, playdough, easel painting with water colours, drawing with crayons. Book: Who Sank The Boat?

Game: Dance to Music FEBRUARY 27TH Crayon resist painting, collage, playdough, cooking pizza. Book: Imagine. Game: Musical Statues MARCH 6TH Playdough, pattern painting, box collage, puzzles.

Book: Where Is The Green Sheep? Game: Ball Games March 13th Collage, make a kite, spray painting, playdough, cutting activity.Book: I’m Not Cute. Game: Fly Kites MARCH 20TH Roller painting, playdough, collage, drawing. Book: When Giddy’s Been Acting The Goat. Game: Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear MARCH 27TH Playdough, butterfly paintings, Easter Activities.

Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Game: Shake, Rattle and Roll APRIL 3RD Easter activities including Easter bonnets. Book: There’s Something At The Letterbox. Game: Easter Egg Hunt Kenilworth State Community College

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KENILWORTH KENILWORTH IS ALIVE WITH EASTER FESTIVAL FEVER !

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aster Saturday (April 11) will see Kenilworth’s inaugural Cheese, Wine and Food Fest which will showcase superb Mary Valley produce, including our popular cheese and wines at a time when the region is at its busiest with campers and day trippers.

The festival will feature produce stalls, cooking demonstrations, a “ Cheeaster Egg” Hunt for kids and Queensland’s first Cheese Rolling contest. Great prizes to be won!

The organisers have had enthusiastic responses from producers, chefs and stall holders to show what our Mary Valley can do. More produces and stall holders are very welcome. Our aim is to make this an annual event to stimulate year round business for our local traders and to increase employment opportunities.

If you would like to participate, apply on our website www.kenilworthfoodfest.org.au or send your details to Kenilworth Food Fest PO Box 69 Kenilworth 4574.

For more information contact Di on 5446 0003

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Riders ruin walking track

isappointing behavior by a few trail bike riders has resulted in significant damages to a world class walking track in the Kenilworth area.

The walking tracks used extensively by both locals and visitors show case the wonderful Blackall Range including Montville, Flaxton, Mapleton and lead to Kenilworth and Maleny at the other end. The Hinterland Great Walk which took over two years to build was damaged on the afternoon of Saturday the 24th of January. The section of track from Gheerulla Campground to Thilba Thalba walkers camp sustained a considerable amount of damaged from inappropriate use by trail bike riders. The scenic, steep track is now covered in loose rocks, gravel and loose dirt. Steep sections with extensive rock steps now have edges eroded and gouged out from motor bike tyres. Loose rocks make the track dangerous especially in some of the steeper sections.

The track is well signed for walkers only, and signs also indicate the area is off limits to motor bikes. The Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service managed Gheerulla campground and surrounding area has an extensive purpose build off road motor bike track for licensed bike riders. In addition most State Forest areas with 4WD tracks (fire trails) are now available for trail bike riders except if they are signed otherwise. Sadly a few irresponsible riders have spoiled it for all users.

23 Elizabeth Street Kenilworth Ph: 5446 0500 • Fax: 5446 0444 kenilworthhouse@yahoo.com.au

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COOROY Sunshine Coast Economic Award

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ooroy based company Ritek Building Solutions is the region’s first recipient of Sunshine Coast Council’s Australia Day Economic Award.

Mayor Bob Abbot presented Ritek’s managing director, Gayne Emplin together with six other worthy award winners, with unique hand-made glass trophies by local glass blower, Sean O’Donoghue, at a sunset ceremony on Sunday 25 January on the Noosa River foreshore.

The seven Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award winners were selected out of 112 nominations in the fields of community, creative, economic, environment, sport and recreation, with two categories for senior and young citizen of the year.

Ritek Building Solutions was founded as a result of a vision from Alan Emblin who believed that the future of the building industry was in sustainable and efficient building products and systems. Many existing processes and systems were inefficient and resource intensive. Alan determined the need for products that reduced material usage, improved structural integrity and made it possible to improve techniques.

The company recently celebrated a remarkable achievement of 25 years of building innovation on the Sunshine Coast. The business spent its formative years developing building systems that were suitable for the cyclone prone marine environments of northern and coastal Australia. Ritek developed and perfected its wall systems by supplying products to a large number of projects throughout Queensland and in particular to Queensland Government.

The essential criteria were to assist in cost effective designs utilizing high-tech, man-made materials that do not rely on the use of today’s dwindling supplies of natural resources.

In 2009, Ritek will introduce further environmental practices throughout their business, both in their product innovation and in their daily operations.

This year will also see their purpose built manufacturing facility at Cooroy step up the environmental initiatives throughout the business and will include rainwater collection, dew harvesting and solar power, waste minimisation program and increased recycling initiatives, in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint.

LIVESTOCK REPORT week ending 7th February 2009 EUMUNDI CALF SALE • 2nd February 178 calves yarded. The market firm to slightly easier for all calves.

Heavy splitter calves sold to $431.50 Medium splitters to $409.50 Light splitters to $379.50 Heavy trade to $342.50 Light trade to $227.50 Top bobbies to $174.50 Medium bobbies to $97.50 Light bobbies to $44.50 Underweights $5.00 to $31.50 EUMUNDI CATTLE SALE • 3rd February 298 cattle yarded. Market easier for all descriptions.

Medium bulls sold to $1,006 Light bulls to $796 Forward store steers to $796 Store steers to $656 Weaner steers to $485 Heavy cows to $721 Medium cows to $686 Light cows to $546 Store cows to $481 Trade heifers to $651 Cows and Calves to $786 Stock drawn from Widgee, Woolooga, Imbil, Caboolture, Maleny, Conondale, Obi Obi, Kenilworth, Nambour and local areas.

CATTLE GRAZING WANTED Agistment/ Lease or Sharefarm please call a/h 54469195

KENILWORTH PONY CLUB INC.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thurs 26th Feb., 2009 Kenilworth Hall - Supper Room 7pm ~ All welcome February 18, 2009 |

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MARY VALLEY Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce

the many changes a modern society is faced with.

New Mary Valley Civil Marriage Celebrant

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The Chamber would like to thank all the guest speakers, and the interested community members that make time to attend these meetings.

It is with this sort of commitment that ensures success of any group.

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The numbers attending were very good considering some people were still on holidays.

We had three guest speakers on the night, our local LNP member David Gibson, Tex Pipke from Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and Don and Lila Cameron.

Don is from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Qld and is the manager for industry and liaison.

The Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce has been invited to attend a forum in Gympie on Friday 6th Feb 2009 to present goals and aspirations that we see may affect the Mary Valley and how we would envisage these to be implemented. This meeting has been organised by David Gibson and is a chance for the Gympie Electorate businesses to put forward their ideas in a business focused forum.

Earlier in the year Yvonne was able to be the celebrant at her God-daughter’s wedding as she had already completed the required course.

009 started with a rush for the Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce. Our first meeting for 2009 was held at the Imbil RSL Hall and was preceded by a BBQ sausage sizzle.

All spoke about the need for active involvement in your local chamber and the benefits of being associated with groups in your communities. Don Cameron highlighted the points of strong Chamber’s of Commerce and the role they play within the community. Tex Pipke highlighted some of the obstacles which they sometimes encounter and how they have overcome these supposed obstacles. He also extended an invitation for any community members to attend Cooroy Chamber of Commerce meetings held on the 2nd Tues of the month. David Gibson highlighted the need for involvement in community, with

The Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce meets at 7.30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the RSL Hall in Imbil, all community members are welcome. Each month we have a short formal meeting followed by guest speakers.

LIPOLYSIS

Lower abdomen after child birth Inner and outer thighs Behind the arm pits Double chins Lipomas and other fatty bulges.

All done at the Pomona Pain Clinic For appointment and other information about Lipolysis please ring Dr Bill Maitland on 5485 2111

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Authorised Noosa Marriage Celebrant Aubrey Cannon who is Yvonne’s mentor in the profession, conducted the legal requirements.

Yvonne is happy to conduct naming, re-affirmation and funeral ceremonies as well as weddings.

It is our intention to hold our first Annual General Meeting in April 2009.

Gary Lisle Media Liaison

FATTY BULGES REMOVED BY INJECTION For the removal of fatty bulges that can not be removed by dieting or exercise. · · · · ·

enilworth resident Yvonne James was delighted late last year when she was registered as an authorised Civil Marriage Celebrant by the Attorney General’s Department.

Pictured are Aubrey and Yvonne with the bride and groom, Belinda and Fabio Morganti at their ceremony.

OUR COMMUNITY

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CONONDALE RODEO PRINCESS 2009

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he Conondale Bush Racing Assoc. is extending an invitation to any young girls and women in our local community to come and take part in the Conondale Rodeo Princess Dance for 2009.

The Dance is to be held on Saturday March 28th, at the Conondale Hall, and will be open to any girls wishing to contest the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Rodeo Princess categories. It’s a great night out for the girls and their family and friends, with a chance to win some fantastic prizes this year including jewelry, fashion accessories, hair and make up vouchers, gifts and a gorgeous sash to commemorate the title.

All you need to enter is a smile and be willing to enjoy a great night out. The Sunshine Swing band will be providing entertainment on the night and the bar will be operating and a light supper will be provided.

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njoy a great night of fun and friendship at the Belli Hall’s Old Time Dance on Saturday, March 7 starting at 7.30pm.

January’s dance was a huge success with more than 120 revellers from as far away as Brisbane having a wonderful time.

Harriet Watson, Intermediate Princess, Sarah Peters, Junior, and Candice Keough, Senior Rodeo Princess for 2008.

So get together with your friends, and make the choice to enter the Rodeo Princess Dance for 2009, you will be guaranteed a great time.

Belli Featured at the popular dances are the fun-loving Sunshine Swing Band and singing super-star Rex Egmolese.

Novices are especially welcome and there is plenty of help to learn the easy steps of old favourites such as the Gypsy Tap and Pride of Erin. There is no New Vogue to confuse.

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Ph 5447 0237 Mob 0412 966 287 Fax 5447 0267 1248 Kenilworth Rd Belli Park 4562

If you would like more information about the Rodeo Princess Dance or the Easter Sunday Conondale Rodeo, please call Lois White on 5494 4561 or Linda Ferriday on 5446 0221.

Cost is $10 adults, students $5 and children free. Included is a delicious supper.

Enquiries Margaret telephone 5447 0175

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Dates for dances this year: April 18, May 23, July 4, August 8, September 12, October 17, November 21 & December 31

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OUR COMMUNITY COMMUNITY NEWS RAILWAY STATION GREET “THE RATTLER”

MARKETS

Markets at Kandanga Railway Station are very popular with the train tourists travelling on the Mary Valley Rattler twice weekly, Wednesdays and Sundays.

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ALL CLASSES HAVE RESUMED

CATERING FOR TOURIST BUSES

Classes have resumed after the holiday break and these include woodwork, leadlight, computer, folk art, yoga, tai chi and guitar.

Throughout last year, the volunteers were kept busy with catering for tourist buses, usually from retirement villages or social groups.

TENNIS TWICE A WEEK

Play a healthy sport! Wednesday night tennis continues to attract Stall holders encourage the a good roll up with everybody visitors to enjoy their 30 minute enjoying the social atmosphere stopover.

The hot sausage and the cooks continue to please rolls are a ‘hit’. A huge variety with their cooking skills. BBQ and of jams, pickles, sauces and meat is supplied for an extra chutneys are also available. $2.00. For those eating, please These markets are open to the bring a salad or fruit. New players public and we welcome new are invited to join. Contact Julie on 5484 3195. stall holders. Phone 5488 4605.

Thursday afternoons social tennis, commencing at 4.00 pm (summer months), please contact Donald on 5488 4320.

The Friends of Kandanga Group serve a BBQ lunch, billy tea and damper followed by a talk on the proposed dam, then a conducted tour of the affected area.

A choice of menu is available and we have served Billy tea and damper, Road-Kill stew, potatoes in their jackets and rice, followed by the old fashioned bread and butter pudding or syrup plum pudding. The patrons are served their lunch in a relaxed bush setting with the smell of the camp fire burning. Bookings 5488 4605.

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THE KANDANGA INFORMATION CENTRE Main Street, registered 4919 visitors for the twelve months in 2008.

You’ll discover: • Book exchange library • Locally made merchandise for sale • Kandanga’s heritage is on display with memoirs of pineapple industry, floods of Kandanga, special events, timber industry, sporting heroes, town identities and an art display by local artists.

Locally made merchandise to sell on commission basis is always needed at the Centre.

By popular demand!

NEW YOGA & DRUMMING WORKSHOP

March 13 & 14, 2009

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PH JANI YOGA MASSAGE 5488 4859 or CREATIVE AUSTRALIA 0403 546 938 ARTS & ORGANIC Weekly Classes, Workshops, Retreats & Corporate LIFESTYLE Groups & Massage Therapy (mobile service avail)

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Please come in and speak to us or email Friends of Kandanga friendsofk@bigpond.com

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OUR COMMUNITY From the Lighthouse Spirituality The seeming safety and satisfaction of materialism – owning things and dreaming of things – has been fading for many, especially in a time of economic and political change and uncertainty.

Looking around we see spiritual/ psychic fairs popping up everywhere and psychic readings are offered in the shopping centre or at markets.

People are looking for spiritual values and are attracted by teachings and experiences superseding mere natural and materialistic values.

We are spiritual beings and our spirits and souls are on the age-old search for purpose and meaning in life. This search might have led us to mediums, tarot cards, spiritual healers and all kind of books – books by experts or gurus, ancient books, philosophical books, religious books…

In your search you might have come across the Bible but dismissed it as written like something from the Middle Ages. Or else you perceived it as a list of do’s and don’ts too hard to live up to.

Did you ever think of the Bible as a deeply spiritual book?

The Bible actually describes itself in this way: “Every part of scripture is God-breathed” or “given by inspiration of God”. (The word ‘spirit’ in fact comes from a Greek word meaning ‘breath’.) (1) God is Spirit and it is HIS Spirit who gives life, not only duration of life but a quality of life that enables us to “live life to the full”. Because of this divine inspiration - the Spirit behind the words, the Bible has the power of radically changing people’s lives and hearts and has done so for thousands of years. (2) Yes, there have been “religious fanatics” and there will be. Man’s religion can be described as “the well intentioned efforts we make to ‘get it all together’ for God” which can very well get in the way of what God – HIS Spirit - wants to do for us.

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God’s spirit cannot be separated from God’s love for us (God IS love!) which he demonstrated through sending his own son Jesus to us.

Jesus provides the true and full understanding of God; Jesus shows us the mature working out of love.

(3) An encounter with Jesus changed the life of Paul of Tarsus, who used to be a religious fanatic to the point of killing others who didn’t conform to his belief. After hearing Jesus in a vision and after a resulting change of heart, he later wrote a big part of the New Testament of the Bible.

Through Jesus, Paul learned that God was not an impersonal force with legalistic rules to make people behave in certain HIA member prescribed ways, the best in the but a personal business Saviour who set us free to live a free life. To a local church of his time who was struggling with religious manipulation Paul wrote: “The Lord (God) is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” (4)

Bible translation, writes: “Jesus is the descent of God to our lives, just as they are, not the ascent of our lives to God, hoping he might approve when he sees how hard we try.” (5) (1) 2 Timothy 3:16 (2) John 4:24; 6:63; 10:10; Romans 8:2 (3) John 3:16 (4) 2 Corinthians 3:17; Galatians 5:1; see also introduction to Galatians by E. Peterson p 2109 (5) Eugene Peterson, introduction The Message, p 12

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God is Living Spirit, a personal presence, not a piece of chiselled stone with the Ten Commandments on it. His Spirit shines out to us through the life of Jesus Christ.

Getting to know Jesus and HIS Spirit will set us free from within, not coerce us from without.

As Eugene Peterson, author of a contemporary February 18, 2009 |

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KENILWORTH • MALENY • EUMUNDI

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KENILWORTH - Tastefully renovated home

$285,000

Tastefully decorated two bedroom home with built in cupboards, polished timber floors, brand new kitchen and bathroom.

Open plan living and dining area.

Outdoor entertainment area and carport.

Tonia Murtagh 0407 135 797

Auctioneers • Livestock Agents • Livestock Transport Livestock 0428 136 893 Terry & Lolie Murtagh Stock Transport 0428 711 102 Clinton Murtagh

Eumundi: Calf sales every Monday Cattle sales every 2nd Tuesday

Fenced backyard and two garden sheds.

Established gardens and a fabulous mango tree.

Excellent position in town with an uninterrupted view to the river. $285,000

OBI OBI - 100 acres of prime land - WELL UNDER MARKET VALUE Situated in beautiful Kidaman Creek area this excellent grazing property offers quality pastures and a permanent water supply.

Kidaman Creek passes through the property, fully equipped bore supplying water to house and stock yards.

Four bedroom original farmhouse, upstairs and downstairs living.

A very large home with enormous potential for renovation.

Large four bay machinery shed plus other smaller farm sheds.

Good fencing.

Original dairy building and stockyards, workable although in need of repair.

Terrific views from every window.

Reliable caretakers in residence who can continue living at the property if needed.

Excellent livestock carrying capacity, rich red scrub soil also suitable for any type of orchard.

Large sections of the property will be frost free for sub-tropical fruit trees.

Don’t miss this opportunity to secure a great property well under market value. $890,000

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MAKE AN OFFER! OBI OBI - Stunning pole home on large acreage - immaculate!

An immaculately presented home with quality fittings throughout.

Two levels of open plan luxury living. Stunning views over the block and surrounding valley. 100 acres of typically gorgeous Obi Obi land.

Approximately 40% cleared and well suited to either horses or cattle.

New stock yards. New horse stables with day yards attached. Machinery shed. Good fencing and abundant water supply from centrally located spring fed dam (almost a lake) plus legal easement access to Obi Obi Creek and Irrigation License. This magnificient home is set back well into the block offering complete privacy and 360 degree views. Very gentle usable land, no steep or unruly sections. A magnificient stand of natural protected bushland at the rear of the block offers great protection.

Another dwelling is positioned well away from the main home provides a reliable rental income. If you are seeking perfection, look no further this property has so much to offer with infrastructure well planned and in pristine condition. Buyers encouraged to make an offer.

100 ACRES - STUNNING VIEWS

SPRING FED DAM... $375,000

GHEERULLA - Cottage on 6 acres - semi cleared

Tucked well away from the main road this very private small acreage property comes onto the market. Situated on a no through road that accesses the State Forestry. Semi cleared block, dam with pump and piping included. One bedroom partly renovated timber home, spacious living areas, fireplace and polished timber floors. Two timber decks, front and back.

Almost new double lock up colour-bond shed with extra carport space. Power connected to shed also. This property offers plenty of character and charm. $375,000

$345,000

KENILWORTH - Neat brick home on edge of town - priced to sell!

Very appealing lowset brick home, three bedrooms with airconditioning and built in cupboards. Open plan living and dining area including fireplace. Large kitchen, family bathroom with separate shower and bath. Fantastic outdoor entertainment area, extensive paving, brick BBQ and rockeries.

Double lock up color-bond shed plus extra carport space. Established gardens and lawns. Situated 1km from the Post Office. Town water and sewerage connected. Priced to sell in today’s market. $345,000

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hese days it seems that everyone is looking for an infusion of hope, inspiration, laughter and fun. The Heart of Gold international film festival has had audiences laughing, smiling and cheering for the last two years.

This festival is now the biggest of its genre in the world and showcases films that entertain the audience with heart warming, uplifting and hilariously funny takes on life and we’re lucky enough to have this in our own backyard.

Toni Powell festival director says “Heart of Gold aims to inspire audiences, fill them with hope and send them back into the world smiling�.

If you haven’t been to any of the previous festivals, this year is a good year to start, audiences can expect a fun and feel good festival.

With 40 different sessions screening over 200 films from more than 30 countries – audiences will be treated to hilarious and heart felt comedies, drama’s, animations and documentaries.

The festival also caters for families and is delighted to feature a specially designed two-day family festival where all sessions are rated G & PG and are perfectly suited for kids, mums, dads and grand-parents and is priced with families budgets in mind.

Heart of Gold has a number of unique sessions like Young At Heart, a session especially programmed with seniors in mind but has appeal with all ages and is a special price of $8 per ticket.

The Coffee and Comedy session gives you a good shot of comedy and coffee for the standard ticket price, they will even throw in a delicious cupcake.

The festival kicks off on Wednesday 25 March and runs until Sunday evening 29 March.

Opening night on Thursday 26 March will be a huge night with the international premiere of an outstanding documentary ‘ B r e a k i n g Boundaries’ about the Irish cricket team in the 2007 World Cup, which will even appeal to people who don’t like sport.

Many filmmakers from across Australia and the globe will be attending this years’ event – some presenting their films followed by intimate Q & A sessions with the audience.

The program also features three seminars and a Guerilla Filmmaking Master Class presented by key industry professionals from the UK, America and Australia.

Find out about how to make music video’s or how to unleash your artistic and creative side.

Also featuring at this years event are the Heart of Gold photographic and sculpture exhibitions.

Tickets can be purchased securely online, over the phone on 5483 7000 or at 214 Mary St. To find out more head to the website – www.heartofgold. com.au.

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OUR COMMUNITY Quilt queen in Bangkok

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akkana Jones from Kadanga recently returned from about 3 months in Bangkok.

She was invited to a Craft Show put on by the Kwanruen Craft Magazine, a magazine Lakkana used to work for before coming to live in Australia. This show was, to a large extent supported by the Royal Princess. As part of the show Lakkana finished a Quilt (Paper Piecing) of a picture of His Highness King Bumipom. This created an enormous amount of interest. After the show she conducted several craft schools, as well as doing some teaching for the Royal family in the palace.

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ure Coursing is a sport that allows ALL dogs to show their skill at chasing and keeping in contact with the lure.

Lure coursing tries to stimulate the dog’s natural instincts for coursing. The lure (a bunch of plastic bags) is tied to a nylon line that is pulled around pulleys by a purpose built stationary motorbike. The course pattern is irregular and similar to the way

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She has already been asked to teach at Cooroy Drapery since early February.

For any enquiry please contact Lakkana through Fiona Hawthorn at Lifeline Kandanga, or phone 5488 4708, email tljones@tpg. com.au Or directly to Lakkana Jones at 68 Main Street, Kandanga

Lakkana standing in front of the quilt she made and being interviewed

by TV at the show.

She is now looking at doing some craft teaching in Kandanga area as she is doing a fair bit of design of handbags, some going to that magazine company in Bangkok.

Lure Coursing at imbil showground

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Imbil a hare might run in the open field, this gives your dog the opportunity to do what comes naturally - to chase, sniff the ground, jump, pivot and chase again. Only 2 dogs run at a time.

All dogs, pedigree or mixed breeds are welcome to come along and have a fun run but they must be at least 9 MONTHS of age or older. Dogs must be on a lead and under control at all times, unless having a run.

Please do not bring any bitches in season or aggressive dogs.

Sunday 8 March 2009 Demonstration by QLCA Inc. from 9 am Refreshments available from ‘Picnicin’ THIS IS THE BEST FUN YOU AND YOUR DOG CAN HAVE!! COME AND TRY IT!!

Ph: Ann Christie 0407 310 782 Email: christie@tadaust.org.au

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OUR COMMUNITY skotty at the upfront club

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fter returning from a mammoth seven month tour of the remote west , Skotty Fairclough; a Gold Coast based singer songwriter, is back living in his car, travelling the highways and performing a unique blend of blues and roots written from life on the road.

After 35,000 kms and 92 dates to crowds of a cultural melting pot, Fairclough took no summer break, walking straight back into a 31 date solo tour of regional Qld and NSW before he takes off on his belated honeymoon, and returns mid year to do it all again.

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His acoustic and resonated blend of psych-rock and blues influenced music is as unique as his story, and he sings it with both grace and grit this Saturday night at the Upfront Club in Maleny.

Skotty Fairclough plays the Upfront Club, February 14.

Starts 8pm Entry $6 members, $8 non-members.

For more information: www. myspace.com/ skottyfairclough07

OLD MAN BUNYA TREE

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ld man bunya tree what did you see when you were young? a mob cheerful and bright gathering for their feast old man bunya tree what did you see when you grew up? folk of different colour cutting down your elders

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old man bunya tree what did you see when you were mature? bush destroyed for pasture for bulging dairy cows old man bunya tree what did you see when you grew old? remorse – and celebration that you are still here for Bev with love Petrus Heyligers 5 Granite Lane, Curramore, Maleny Qld 4552

Bunya Pine, a proposed icon for the Q 150 Icons program Petrus Heyligers is nominating the Bunya Pine and its relevance to the Aboriginal people as an icon for the Q 150 Icons program. The Bunya Pine, Araucaria bidwillii, has a restricted distribution; it is found from the Bunya Mountains eastward to the southern part of the Mary River catchment, including the Blackall Ranges.

It is a conifer species of ancient lineage, comparable to that of the Wollomi Pine of New South Wales, and of great importance to the local Aboriginal people.

The southern section of the Blackall Range is a stronghold of the species. Isolated trees are widespread in paddocks and often young trees can be seen close to the old ones.

Along creek lines with rainforest on the western slopes into the Mary River valley bunya pines often form a conspicuous component. So, fortunately, the species is still doing well in our region notwithstanding the changes in much of its original environment.

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OUR COMMUNITY Mary River Festival 2009

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elson Reserve Gympie is the place to be on Saturday 21st March when the Mary River Festival will kick off at midday and go through to 10 pm with live music, displays, environmental speakers, children’s activities, stalls and a great selection of refreshments.

A range of local and multi-cultural performers will be appearing throughout the day, culminating with the reggae/hip hop fusion of Zennith Boyz from Kuranda in the evening.

Leading up to the Festival, the Cooloola Regional Gallery is hosting free workshops for children interested in being involved in the Lantern Parade.

To reserve a place at the workshops or for more information on stall bookings, please contact Joolie Gibbs on 5481 0732. For more information on the Mary River Festival, please call Ande Foster on 5483 9511, Debbie Seal at the MRCCC on 5482 4766 or visit the website at www.maryriverfestival. org.au

Around sunset, a Twilight Lantern Pageant will take place, featuring art works created by local children based upon the theme of seed-pods, which represent the beginning of life for our local native flora.

Reinforcing the connection with the Mary River, the Mary River Catchment Committee will be offering free dam, creek or bore water testing for people who bring in a sample from their property, and Cooloola Nature’s Kelvin Neilson will be conducting River Walks along the Mary in the vicinity of Kidd Bridge Weir.

Table Corner ...

Being born and bred in France I couldn’t go past a classic in the French cuisine. It is always much appreciated in our home and so easy to make!

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What a way to celebrate the New Year!

ust after daylight on January 2, two young men set off from Kenilworth to paddle their canoe down the Mary River to Gympie in a couple of days. We hope they had a fun journey!

Yvonne James

CREPES SUZETTE For 8 crepes (French pancake) Crepes: 2 eggs • 300ml milk • 15g sugar • pinch of salt • 100g flour • grated zest of half an orange Sauce: 50g raw sugar • 50g butter • juice of 2 oranges and 1/2 lemon In a big bowl beat the eggs with 2 tbs of milk.

• Add sugar, salt, flour and orange zest and the rest of the milk. Whisk until smooth. Let it rest for 30min in the fridge.

• Make crepes in a non-stick pan and keep aside.

• To make the sauce, melt butter and sugar in a saucepan on low heat until light brown colour. Carefully add orange juice and let reduce 5min.

• Fold the crepes in four and arrange on a

plater. Soak the crepes with the warm sauce (optional - add some Brandy).

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OUR COMMUNITY

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Announcing a new website

nder the Australian Community Domains system whereby not-for-profit community organisations may purchase website domain name for their particular area, the Gheerulla Hall and Recreation Centre Inc has purchased the domain name gheerulla.qld.au and the website was launched on Friday, February 6.

The website includes separate pages on different aspects of the Gheerulla locality, including a page on just how Gheerulla (and the appropriate pronunciation) came to be named. There is also a page on the Gheerulla Hall and how to make bookings, St Matthews Church, Pioneer Park and Gheerulla Cemetery.

Contact details and a link to the Parish website are featured on the Church page.

The singers pictured are members of the Cathedral Choir who visited during the 80th birthday celebrations, unfortunately they can’t be heard at the services on every third Sunday of the month.

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The Pioneer Park page details the history of the land on which the park was established in 1979 and has links to a photograph of each of the stones with a small amount of information about those so honoured in the park.

The Cemetery page includes a brief history of the establishment and development of this community facility as well as contact details of the appropriate people. There is also a list of all those interred in the cemetery with some family information included, as well as a plan of the cemetery with a link to the photographs of the headstones.

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In the research for the website I found the cemetery section the most distressing, particularly the number of unmarked graves of children. Many of these children were from families who have left the district and in all probability few others even knew of their existence or where they were laid to rest. As much as possible I attempted to make the photographs as clear as possible but if the tombstone of a member of your family appears mouldy and difficult to read – maybe you need to visit the cemetery armed with a bucket and cleaning cloth to improve the outlook. I hope that when I am long gone that there will be someone to tend my final resting place, don’t you?

Remember check out www. gheerulla.qld.au Lenore Meldrum Gheerulla Hall & Recreation Centre Inc.

Rainfall January 2009 Moy Pocket 124 mm

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Granite Lane (East of Conondale on the Range at 500 m altitude) 198 mm

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Curramore Road (near the start of the Kiddaman Creek Road) 155 mm

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Maleny Weather Station (for comparison, from the Bureau of Meteorology website)174 mm Most of the rain fell during the last ten days of the month which was none too soon, as the vegetation began to show considerable signs of drought stress.

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OUR COMMUNITY Wellington’s Way

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ustralia Day Festivities It was great for Jenny and I to catch up with the locals at the Mapleton Australia Day picnic at the Lilyponds. Congratulations to local stalwart Valerie Zwart on receiving the Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award for community service. Valerie is a well know identity in the district through her commitment to a wide range of community groups.

We also enjoyed our participation in the Palmwoods Australia Day breakfast at Federation Park – which is always a big hit with the local community.

Blackall Range Iconic Queensland Panel named During 2008 Blackall Range was declared an iconic Queensland place, and nominations were called for a development assessment panel. The local panel has been selected, and is made up of a mix of technical, professional and local representatives. The panel includes: technical/professional representatives Leo Jensen and Ian Adams (town planners); Sunshine Coast Regional Councillor Jenny McKay; local Richard McDonald was selected for his local and environmental knowledge; and architect John Dillon.

Report noisy trail bikes During the first sittings of Parliament for 2009 (from February 10) I will again pursue the issue of noisy trail bikes – I believe a solution could be to ensure all trail bikes are fitted with additional silencers.

I continue to get complaints regarding noisy trail bikes operating off-road, and urge residents who are experiencing excessive noise from these bikes to report it to the local police.

Legislation in place enables

police to confiscate trail bikes where the riders continue to operate in bushland areas and parks. Repeat offenders could lose their bikes permanently.

Traffic fines on the rise Motorists should be aware that road fines and penalties have been increased. With State road deaths reaching 283 last year, Parliament decided a strong message was needed to reinforce the message that dangerous driving and illegal activities (speeding, dink driving, hooning, careless driving) too often lead to tragedy.

Have your say on Northern Pipeline The Northern Pipeline Environmental Impact Study (EIS) has now been released. I encourage residents living near the proposed pipeline to have a look at this study to see if it affects you – in some areas the pipeline is outside of the Energex corridor.

The pipeline EIS can be downloaded from the LinkWater Projects website at www. linkwater.com.au. I also have a copy of the three-volume study in my Currie Street, Nambour office for people who do not have computer access.

The pipeline runs from Eudlo to Lake Macdonald, through Palmwoods, Woombye, Nambour, Yandina, North Arm, Eumundi and Cooroy.

Submissions can be made via the website or by mail, with a deadline of March 9. I have submission forms available in my office, or for more information on how to make a submission, visit the Department of Infrastructure and Planning website www.dip. qld.gov.au.

Call for Kenilworth-Eumundi Road speed reduction I am currently trying to collect statistics on the numbers

Gympie of vehicles that have had windscreen damage while travelling along the KenilworthEumundi Road, in an attempt to further lobby the Transport Minister to reduce the speed limit on this road.

I believe there is an unreasonably high volume of windscreen damage to vehicles on this road, and believe it is mainly due to the high speed of the vehicles.

Over the Christmas period I received a number of letters from people who have had vehicles damaged on the road, and have forwarded these to the department to support a call for a speed reduction.

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The doctor’s receptionist was startled when a nun stormed out of the surgery and left.

She asked the doctor what had happened and he said, “I told her she was pregnant.” “Doctor!” said the receptionist. “That can’t be!”

“Of course not,” he replied, “but it certainly cured her hiccups.”

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The Mary Valley Voice 2009 editorial

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Davidson’s Plum

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avidsonia pruriens A highly ornamental and very popular bush food plant.

“The queen of Australian rainforest “plums” is undoubtedly Davidson’s Plum, a rare tree of rainforests in far northern New South Wales and north Queensland. The soft juicy pulp tastes exquisitely sour, and makes what is probably the best Australian bush jam”. Tim Low A highly ornamental small tree producing large edible purple fruit. The brilliant red pulp of this fleshy fruit is rather sour when eaten raw but delicious when made into jam or wine.

Davidsons Plum is a very decorative foliage plant with large lobed and toothed leaves and pink new growth. It is a popular plant for gardens and landscapes.

It is easy to grow if given shelter from extreme frost and heat. The foliage is delicate and should be protected from strong or dry winds. While it prefers shade it will grow in full sun and makes an interesting tub plant when young.

This plant is adaptable to a range of soil types, but prefer a friable soil high in organic matter. Regular applications of rich compost are suggested also fertilizing, mulching and watering will maintain its attractive leaves and induce fruit to set in about three years.

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It makes excellent jams, jellies, sauces and has a sharp rather refreshing taste.

While best known for the tangy deep crimson jam it can also be used in sauces (savory and sweet), wine, salad dressing, desserts, fruit leather, preserves, conserves, confectionery, juices and cordials.

Seventy-five millimetres or 3” pots are on special for only $2.00 along with many other bush food plants, rainforest, eucalypts and wattles. For a plant list email: gpkworth@ozemail.com.au Davidsons Plum and other native plants are available from Gumnut Park Nursery.

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Good Shepherd Lutheran College Scholarship Opportunities

he first step to a scholarship at Good Shepherd Lutheran College is simply being clever enough to apply.

2010 Scholarships are now open and students are invited to apply for the following opportunities: Four Academic Scholarships for students entering Year 6 in 2010, two Academic, two Sporting and two Creative Art Scholarships for students entering Year 8 and Year 11 in 2010.

Good Shepherd services the Kenilworth, Cooroy, Pomona and Eumundi areas with its own modern, safe, fully seat belted coach, so getting to the college is not an issue.

Applicants will be required to sit an academic test at the College on Saturday, 9 May 2009. Details and applications are via the College website www.gslc.qld.edu.au and close Friday, 17 April 2009.

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Kenilworth Realty

7 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth • Office 5446 0164 • Fax 5446 0742 email• kenilworthrealty@bigpond.com website• www.kenilworthrealty.com.au

Carol Gilmour

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LARGE ACREAGES FOR SALE IN KENILWORTH ...

116 Acres close to Kenilworth - Highset Home has 360 degree Views - what more could you want?

This home is highset, with three bedrooms upstairs and master with ensuite. A fourth bedroom is downstairs, with own shower and toilet facilities, plus kitchen sink - ideal for the teenager or granny to move into. There are wide verandahs on three sides of the home which take in the 360 degree views where you can relax and enjoy the morning sun. The home is very comfortable with open plan living area, parquetry timber flooring and wide doors opening onto the verandahs. Under the home is another large room which could be used as a rumpus or large office.

Other rooms under include — workshop, laundry and tool room. The excellent drinkable bore is reliable and provides water to all the paddocks and there are also two good dams plus third smaller dam. The 3-bay lockable shed is located at the front of the property with the cattle yards and the large 4-bay machinery shed. This property is fully fenced into seven paddocks and a big bonus here is that the rear boundary backs onto the Kenilworth State Forest — great for the horse enthusiast or bike rider. Conveniently located to the town centre and priced to sell!

$950,000

Top Farmstay Location - Kenilworth - 237 Acres adjoins State Forests - Private Valley Located in a private valley in Coolabine down a no through road is this 237 acre horse property. The land is a mixture of 70 flat useable acres with the balance being hilly to steep running up to the State Forest. There is an excellent riding track up to the Forest which also links up to the popular Gheerulla and Mapleton Forest tracks and walks. The property is divided into 10 paddocks (all good fencing including electric fencing) and six good sized dams which are located throughout the farm. A traditional Queenslander style home is at the entrance of the property which has excellent views through the valley. The property is conveniently located to Kenilworth, only 5.5klms to the town ship and 20 minutes to Mapleton. If you are looking for privacy and position with good acreage and water and access to the local State Forests, then this could be the property for you.

$1,200,000 An Abundance of Land - Brooloo - 340 acres plus Original Worker’s Cottage with Verandahs

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Are you looking for property with large acreage to run cattle or horses? This may be the property for you! 340 acres in total- approximately 160 acres of cleared grazing land, 50 steep acres running up to the ridge with the balance of 130 acres being private ridge top with tall timbers, native grasses and permanent billabong. There is an Original worker’s cottage with verandahs on two sides power and phone connected, four dams — (two of which are large and deep with silver perch, yellow belly and red claw). Choose where you would like to build your new home as there are several house sites with great views. All of this and close proximity to Kenilworth — a great block for all your recreational activities for the whole family.

$849,000