MaryValleyVoice
The
16 September 2009 Vol.19 No. 17
connecting communities
Features KENILWORTH Art Celebrates! Festival Poets’ Breakfast Bike Art X-posed Show_________ 3 Kenilworth Show and Rodeo Kenilworth Tourist Info Centre Paul Tatton / K’worth Celebrates!__ 4 Kenilworth Pony Club Churches Youth Services Local family support Bowls Day___ 5 CPR awareness class_ _________ 6 K’worth Celebrates! Art Prize___ 8 Safari time in Kenilworth_______ 16 COOROY Butter Factory Exhibition_ ______ 8 MARY VALLEY MV Lifeline MV Newsflash_________________ 7 Butterflies in the MV____________ 8
OUR COMMUNITY Belli Hall news Cooran Tall Trees Festival Kandanga news_____________ 13 Kandanga 1000 Horse Ride Conondale Utribe Festival_____ 14 Mary River Fundraising Movie Wellington’s Way_____________ 15 Asbestos in carpet____________ 16 Good Shepherd news Noosa High State School______ 17 Rainfall Green Loans Letter to the Editor Mary Valley Traders ad________ 18
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Our front cover photos were kindly supplied by our local photographer Birgit Kehr. Layout by Laetitia Hoffmann.
You and your friends are invited to an evening of celebration!
The Valley Q150 Ball Saturday 26th September ‘09
All what I can and must say is that there is plenty to enjoy and to celebrate in the coming weeks. More than enough to suit everyone’s taste. So people, get out there and get into the action! It is Spring time! Laetitia Hoffmann
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During Kenilworth Celebrates!
Book Safari was the theme for Children’s Book Week at Kenilworth State Community College.
Dress formal ∆▶ Tickets $45 each include... 6pm Complimentary Cocktails & Canapes at Sunset 7pm Dine & Dance to “Sneaky Pete” (Kandanga Hall) Mains & Dessert ∆▶ Lucky Door Prize: WIN two nightsʼ luxury accom. at “The Plantation at Rainbow”
SHUTTLE BUSES will be avail. between • Gympie • Imbil • Dagun & Amamoor, play safe! BOOK YOUR SEATS NOW • Pay cheques to: The Valley Q150 Ball Committee, PO Box 16, Kandanga Q 4570 RSVP ASAP call Puddy Dan 5488 4605 or Julie 0438 843 195
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he wonderful Kenilworth Celebrates! Arts Festival is on again from 25 September till 4 October! Kenilworth is the best kept secret of the Sunshine Coast! Come and discover our beautiful environment, our friendly atmosphere and have a feast of art, music and fun! Visit Kenilworth Hall to see not only paintings and sculptures in the 12th Annual Art Exhibition but also the fifteen magnificent finalist paintings in The Kenilworth Prize, an acquisitive prize of $15,000, a partnership between Sunshine Coast Regional Council and Kenilworth Arts Council. Come to the preview night on 25 September and share in the excitement of finding out who has won! A local or someone from over the border? On Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September Kenilworth comes alive with buskers, street entertainers, music and fun. The ever popular Poets’ Breakfast on Saturday is a sure crowd pleaser. For music lovers, there’s a concert at Blind Man’s Bluff Vineyards on Saturday too and the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra will entertain at Kenilworth Homestead on Sunday 27, followed by a gala dinner. Bikers love the run to Kenilworth and they will love Bike Art X-Posed on display at Kenilworth Hotel (see related article below). Ever watched an artist actually painting? You’ll see four master artists at work at the CWA Hall from 24 September. The Art Exhibition at the Hall continues all week until 4 October - just a gold coin entry. And busy at work during this time will be several art tutors, holding workshops for enthusiastic artists keen to hone their skills. So come to Kenilworth for a day, two days or even a week! Come and help us celebrate in the little town with the BIG ART. Come to Kenilworth Celebrates! Arts Festival. For a full program and enrolment forms visit www. kenilwortharts.org.au or phone (07) 5446 0171.
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Bike Show in Kenilworth 26 and 27 September
he Sunshine Coast Hinterland is a bit of a motorcyclist’s heaven and Kenilworth is sitting right in the middle of those curvy mountain ranges. Appreciating the location of our dynamic surrounding it is only common sense that we want to share this with people who are passionate about their bikes. This year’s show will be held at the Kenilworth Hotel. It will start with a bike wash, which will be done by promotional girls sponsored from Paul, MAD motorbike gear’s manager and proprietor, Mooloolaba. The show and shine starts at 2pm and your bike needs to be registered to be in the run for a prize.
Our front cover story A rare opportunity is available to see Brett A. Jones’s graphite drawings of motor bikes. Brett is from Hervey Bay and he will be sharing his secrets on the subject of freehand drawing. Brett is widely renowned for his exquisite drawing skills in graphite. He has won over four dozen art show awards in the last few years. Several of these multi-award winning works are available as signed prints including four A2 sized limited edition lithographs which will be a part of the ‘bike art x-posed’ display, a popular part of the ‘Kenilworth Celebrates!’ week. Another feature piece of art will be displayed at the Hotel. These are the photographs of motorbikes which have been taken, by local bike photographer Birgit Kehr, over the past three years and put together in a photo mosaic of A0 size. This is an event not to be missed by motorbike enthusiasts. For registration ring 5446 0548 or 0438 177 807 or e-mail birgitkehr@yahoo.com.au
Article Birgit Kehr. See related photo on colour page 19.
Shirley Friend returns for Poets’ Breakfast
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ell known to audiences across Australia, the wonderful Shirley Friend will make a welcome return for this year’s Kenilworth Poets’ Breakfast on Saturday 26 September. A long-time member of the very popular Naked Poets, Shirley manages to combine a wicked sense of humour and impeccably timed delivery to have audiences dissolve in laughter. Her show at this year’s King of the Mountain was uproarious. Shirley admits to soft spot for Pomona having taken to the stage at the Majestic Theatre writing and performing in children’s pantomimes and adult performances. Currently she’s one of the coordinators for poetry at the Woodford Folk Festival but is always at her absolute best behind a microphone. Shirley loves the Kenilworth audiences from previous years (she missed last year due to an engagement in the UK) and is looking forward to her return. This year’s Breakfast, part of the wider Kenilworth Celebrates! Festival, is hosted jointly by the Conondale Range Committee and Save the Mary with catering by Kenilworth Community College. Starting time is 8am, just behind Kenilworth Hall. Entry is just $5 with hot breakfast and beverages available. For more information contact MC, local poet Ian Mackay 5446 0124 The ever popular Shirley Friend (2007),with festival mascot who bears an uncanny resemblance to a long-serving PM, will be back again this year. Photo by Birgit Kehr
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KENILWORTH
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WORLD CUP AND LOCAL RIDERS TACKLE KENILWORTH SHOW JUMPING
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ot that long after the Royal Brisbane Show and just before the Royal Melbourne Show, the Kenilworth Show and Rodeo is held on Saturday 19 September and is unique because it attracts world cup quality show jumping riders that compete along side our great local upcoming talent. Many of you may not realise that Kenilworth has quite a few very competitive young show jumping riders of our own. And our local show is an excellent event for them to gain valuable knowledge by competing against high calibre riders of world renown. The more advanced riders are using the Kenilworth Show to “blood” new horses that they think have the potential to be great show jumpers of the future. This can produce some very exiting show jumping and gives you the chance to see these great show jumpers up close and personal. One of the great things about show jumping is that the spectators can judge for themselves. The scoring is pretty much all about timing and number of rail touches, so you the observer can tell which competitors are vying for the event win. So go ahead, immerse yourself in the spectacle. The local enthusiasts Keith and Sharon Gray, other Kenilworth enthusiasts, and Paul Raymont from the Sunshine Coast Club provide the equipment, do all the organising, and set up the course. The show they put on is indeed a real credit to their hard work and dedication. And the nearby Sunshine Coast club, which is probably the strongest club in Queensland, sends plenty of riders to Kenilworth. They have several riders in the top 10 of the country and at least four of these riders will be at our show this year. Names like Billy Ramont and Brett Warren will be competing fresh from the Caboolture World Cup event last month.
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Our program begins with the juniors under 14 and then includes another four events that range from the 75cm up to the finale which is an official Queensland 1.2m event. The program will start at 8am and go through to sundown. Hooroo, and see you at the Show. Graham Miller
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enilworth Tourist Information Community Access Centre needs your help in keeping the centre open. Why stay at home when you can join us in this engaging social activity - local and not so local residents are invited to visit the centre and find out that it’s all about. Phone the centre 5446 0122.
Rare chance to brush up on works of master painters
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unshine Coast Councillor Paul Tatton is encouraging art lovers – and everyone who enjoys the beautiful Mary Valley landscape – to visit the upcoming “Masters at Work” exhibition at Kenilworth. The Kenilworth Arts Council is hosting four noted landscape artists from around Australia for the exhibition. From Thursday 24 September to Sunday 27 September, the four master artists – John Wilson from News South Wales, Ross Paterson from Victoria, Terry Lewitzka from South Australia, and Graham W Smith from Queensland will be at Kenilworth’s CWA Hall to paint their versions of local Mary Valley landscapes. The four artists will create their new works while surrounded by a combined exhibition of their paintings, which will continue until Friday 2 October. “This special exhibition is only one element of the Kenilworth Celebrates! Festival – always a really popular and significant event on the regional arts calendar,” Cr Tatton said. “I’m very pleased that council is once again supporting a wonderful festival which brings nine days of art, music and fun to the Mary Valley. “It’s a great opportunity for people to enjoy a day out in our beautiful hinterland – and I’m sure plenty local art lovers will take the opportunity to see the work of these visiting painters.” There will be an entry fee of $2 for people who want to watch and meet the artists while they work. For more info on the exhibition and the festival, visit the Kenilworth Arts Council website, www.kenilwortharts.org.au, or contact Rod Bloomer on 5472 3088 Councillor Paul Tatton
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SEEKING SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FAMILY
nce again our riders have been out and about at various events within and outside our zone: • Caloundra Gymkhana (23 August) Kate and Romy had a fantastic day! • Gympie Sporting and Mounted Games (29 August) Rachael placed in two of the five events and in the mounted games team placed third overall. • Burpengary Hunter Trials (30 August) Bret and Karen had a fantastic day and tested out the training provide by Simone Kann! At an instructor’s meeting held on 3 September, Deb Haupt was resoundingly voted into the position of chief instructor for our club. Well done Deb! In addition to our riders be preparing for the Kenilworth Show and Rodeo to be held on 19 September some will also be preparing for the week long camp at the Nambour Showgrounds and some will even be sitting for their certificates. Go KPC!! FRASER COAST INTERSCHOOL EQUESTRIAN CHALLENGE
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veryone in the area know the Green family pretty well. Ken for his plumbing skills and Linda for her volountary work with Kenilworth First Responders. Ken and Linda have always been there for other people in the community when help is needed. Well, now they need some help too. Ken and Linda’s son Kye (aged 25) was recently diagnosed with life threatening cancer. Of course like all families this has hit them like a bomb.
The Kenilworth Bowls Club are holding “A DAY FOR THE GREEN’S” on Sunday 4 October. We are trying to raise funds to give to the family so that they can modify their home and make if comfortable to bring Kye home to care for him. There will be a Lorraine Lea linen party at 10.30am, and the commission from this party will go to the cause. We hope to hold a huge multi draw raffle and then starting at 1pm there will be a social game of bowls with money from the raffle and green fees going to the family also.
This year the Mary Valley had two representatives who We are looking for donations - either in goods to raffle travelled to the lovely facilities or money to help them out. It would be great to see at Maryborough Park for everyone come along and support Ken, Linda and Kye, the annual two day Fraser either by playing bowls or just being there to support the Coast Interschool Equestrian day/afternoon. Challenge. Please phone Veronica Ferriday on 5446 0281 or 0427 460 Jessie Falconer and her 281 if you can donate or for more information. horse, Lexington Inspire Me (photo on the left), proudly wore the green and gold COMBINED CHURCHES YOUTH SERVICES representing the Kenilworth State Community College. special musical Ecumenical Service, hosted by Jessie was kept very busy competing in dressage, show the Kenilworth Uniting Church, will be held on jumping, hack and sporting classes. The duo placed third Saturday 26 September at John Bosco Catholic Church, in both the Preliminary 1.1 and Preliminary 1.3 with scores commencing at 5.00pm of 59% and 57.72% respectively; 4th in Led Hack 15.2-16hh; 4th Hack 15.2-16hh Years 5-10; and 3rd Rider Class Year 7 An invitation is extended to townfolk and visitors to join us as we are entertained by the Combined Churches Youth Heat 2. Well done Jessie. Whilst Rachael Law and her horse, LJ, proudly wore the Group Band. navy, green and white colours of Noosa District State The Service will have a special focus on young people, High School. Rachael competed in a different program with guest speaker Rev. David Fanning and some consisting of show jumping, campdraft, stockman’s young participants from the recent fund-raising Bicycle challenge and sporting. This duo was placed third in Queensland Bike campdraft, 3rd in stockman’s challenge consisting of a Ride. wet workout (campdraft), dry workout and a led class; and 1919 Kenilworth Show “Household Section” K and J Franzi for sporting. For sporting, in the Year 11 group, they placed in showed promise of future family culinary skills Uniting Church, with Mrs E. (Mary) Pickering’s Scone collection each event; 1st in both bending and riverside rumble, and - 2nd place and daughter Violet’s Sponge Cake Kenilworth 2nd in both keyhole and barrel race. Well done Rachael. 2nd and 1st for a Sweets Collection... Both Rachael and Jessie are active members of the local Kenilworth Pony Club and thoroughly enjoyed Custom Cabitnetmaking representing their respective schools in 35 Years experience See also cooking, floral art, photography, textile art a variety of equine events available at and numerous free guessing competitions at: Fred Galea the Fraser Coast Interschool Equestrian Kitchens, Robes, vanities, Wall units, furniture, shop fittings etc 2009 Kenilworth Show - 19 Sept Challenge. Well done girls! 90 Yrs Celebration Show, Rodeo & Woodchop Ph 5447 0237 Mob 0412 966 287 Fax 5447 0267
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KENILWORTH CPR AWARENESS CLASS
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f you found yourself in a situation where someone around you suddenly had a chest pain, or dizziness, lost their colour or had pains running down their arms, would you know just what to do ? and if you did, could you actually do it ?
In an effort to inform the Mary Valley Community of the Queensland Ambulance Services program, Maleny and District Local Ambulance Committee will be conducting a CPR Awareness class at the Kenilworth State School Library on Wednesday evening 7 October at 7.30 pm.
The third biennial art exhibition encourages art educators to explore their own artistic endeavours through new media art in its various forms. Presented by the Sunshine Coast Council’s Creative Communities team, the exhibition will officially open on Saturday 5 September at 4pm. Gallery Public Program Officer Robert Natoli said the exhibition was part of the council gallery team’s commitment to assisting artistic development in all sectors of the region. “Teachers give so much of themselves in their everyday teaching and the Squeeze exhibitions are a way we can assist teachers to devote time to exploring their own personal artistic endeavours,” Mr Natoli said.
This is not a certificate course, but a course in which CPR awareness is taught in a light and entertaining way. Each participant in the course will have their own manikin on which to practice under the watchful eye of local identity and First Responder, Glenys Pearson, and her team of Peer Trainers.
“This year we have asked participants to explore the exciting area of new media as the central theme and they’ve responded by producing fabulous works made from materials such as bitumous paint, rusting cans and growing grass as well as exploring areas such as wearable and digital art.”
The cost of the Course is a gold coin donation ($2) and the course normally lasts about an hour and a half until each participant is confident that they have the knowledge and confidence to be able to conduct cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if called upon to do so in an emergency and life saving situation.
To RSVP for the opening email artgallery@sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au or phone 5420 8299. Admission is free and all teachers are welcome. Contact the Butter Factory Arts Centre on 5472 0222.
CPR is a life saving skill and all members of any community should know how to do it. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited by the number of manikins available. For bookings or enquiries, please telephone Glenys on 0427 723 442 or email gpearson@emergency.qld.gov.au
Exhibition squeezes best of teachers art
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eachers are about to step out of the classroom and into the studio at the Squeeze ’09 art exhibition at Cooroy’s Butter Factory Arts Centre from 3 to 30 September.
The Butter Factory Arts Centre is located at 10 Maple Street, Cooroy and will be open on Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm during the exhibition. COMING UP DURING THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS There’s plenty happening at the Butter Factory Arts Centre to keep the kids’ creativity flowing over the holidays. Visit the School Free Zone website for booking details. http://kidsatsunshinecoastlibraries.wetpaint.com/page/Holiday+zone
BodyJam with Delany: A high energy session full of rhythm, music and fun. 22 September. Ages 8-12 Clowning with Florence Teillet: Learn the basics of nonverbal humour and comedy and develop your own clown character! 29 September. Ages 8-12 Drama and Music Play: A workshop with Delany and Florence to create characters, music and song. 1 October. Ages 6-8.
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MARY VALLEY ifeline Mary Valley have moved to 62 Yabba Road Imbil and are hosting another “Embracing Change” workshop to be held in Imbil on the 14 and 15 October. These workshops have been extremely successful with participants expressing things such as “I slept wonderfully after the first day and woke refreshed for the first time in years.” As the facilitator of this workshop, it is once again a privilege for me to present this workshop to the residents of the Mary Valley. It is a two day self-empowerment workshop where we look at issues which may be stopping us from having what we say we want. We will look at releasing anger, family of origin issues, negative beliefs, inner child, and look at ways of transforming fear. We all carry fear. It comes in many forms. There is fear that is a passing thought only, there is fear that manifests as stress. There is the fear that grips the mind and preoccupies us, often manifesting as anxiety or panic attacks or, in its more severe form, as obsessive compulsive disorder. To transform the fear and to heal we need to uncover the root of the fear. To empower ourselves and live a life with freedom, power and full self-expression, we must first confront our fears. In the Embracing Change workshop, a safe and supportive environment is created and doors are opened for participants to claim their strength power and potential. Finding the courage to transform their fear allows them to create a space of new possibilities for their life. For more information please phone the Lifeline office in Imbil on 5488 6439 or email shirley.hussie@lccq.org.au ABOUT THE FACILITATORS: Shirley Hussie is a Counsellor/Art Therapist and Group facilitator who has a passion for helping empower people to live to their full potential. She offers individual counselling to both adults and children and can assist with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger and trauma. She specializes in counselling couples who are in conflict or who are having difficulties with communication. She works with prisoners at Woodford prison. Shirley was born and bred on the Sunshine Coast and as a young girl experienced losing her family farm to property development so understands first hand the issues facing the residents of the Mary Valley at this time. Shirley is available for private sessions on Wednesdays. Fiona Herrington comes to us with five years experience in a non-Government support service for people with mental illness. She also works as a counsellor with the Gympie and District Women’s Health Centre. She is passionate about
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MARY VALLEY NEWSFLASH
OLUNTEER GRANTS 2009 recognises the valuable work of Australia’s volunteers and is part of the Federal Government’s ongoing commitment to supporting volunteers and encouraging social inclusion in local communities. Funding is available to eligible nonprofit organisations to purchase practical and tangible small equipment items to assist their volunteers, and/or to contribute towards reimbursement of fuel costs incurred by volunteers in their volunteering work, including those who use their cars to transport others to activities, deliver food and assist people in need. Volunteer Grants 2009 provides funding of between $1,000 and $5,000 to help non-profit organisations. Applications close 25 September 2009. FURTHER INFORMATION Website: http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/volunteers/ funding/Pages/volunteer_grant09.aspx Guidelines: http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/volunteers/ funding/vgp_round2/Documents/vgp2009_application_ guidelines.pdf Contact Details: Dept of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Email: vg2009@fahcsia. gov.au Freecall: 1800 183 374 TTY: 1800 260 402 INAUGURAL CHILDREN’S CHARITY GOLF DAY - 31 October - Raine and Horne Mary Valley and Mary Valley businesses invite all residents to attend this event at the “Royal Imbil” golf course (at the Imbil railway station grounds). All money donated to the Gympie Hospital’s children’s ward. Fancy dress is a must as it is a Halloween theme! • Teams of four players each - nomination $50/team. Format is four ball best ball. • Program starts 8am - nine holes followed by BBQ lunch and then 1pm - nine holes. • Refreshments, prizes, plus trophy and $250 for the winning team. • Contact Nick or Len to book your team on 5488 6000. Kaili Parker-Price MV Project Coordinator Mobile 0447 053244 • Office 07 5488 6006 jgMVVAUG09
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OUR COMMUNITY The Butterfly effect in THE Mary Valley
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ight now, as the seasons change in Mary Valley, garden caterpillars are metamorphosing into beautiful butterflies.
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ABOUT THE KENILWORTH ACQUISITIVE PAINTING PRIZE
Valley backyards.
unshine Coast Regional Council and Kenilworth Arts Council Inc are partners in presenting the Kenilworth Art Prize. This prize $15,000, offers recognition and financial assistance to artists who have demonstrated outstanding artistic achievement. The prize was originally instituted in 2006 by the then Maroochy Shire Council.
Attracting and keeping butterflies around your yard is a cinch. Butterflies go through a number of different lifecycle changes but they always need food, shelter from the wind and a drink of water to keep them going.
This prize is a part of the art exhibition in the KENILWORTH CELEBRATES! Arts Festival held annually in September. However it is distinct and separate from the general exhibition and attracts entries Australia wide.
“Butterflies can be very fussy eaters. For example, Mary Valley’s Imperial Blue butterfly mothers lay their eggs on Acacia plants which the caterpillars love to munch” and “The Orchard Swallowtail butterflies likes nectar from flowers of the Native Finger Lime.” says Ms Leonie Gale, CEO of the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, who runs the Backyard Buddies program.
From 90 entries for 2009, 15 finalists were chosen by a panel of three judges. The judges for this year are Lyn Diefenbach, John Waldron and Colley Whisson.
Butterflies are a welcome addition to any garden and like many native buddies, need our help to make sure they remain regular guests in Mary
The winner and finalists will be on display for the duration of the arts festival from preview night, Friday 25 September to Sunday 4 October 2009 at the Kenilworth Public Hall. For details please see website www.kenilwortharts.org.au
What can a Backyard Buddy do to assist our flutter-bys? • Try to maintain diversity in height, colour and flowering periods. Grow a variety of nectar-rich natives in your garden so that a reliable food source is available throughout the year. • Plant groups of the same species together so that it is more obvious to butterflies. • Place a shallow dish of muddy water in a sunny spot. • Avoid using poisonous pesticides in your butterfly garden. • Experiment and learn which flowers your local butterflies prefer. Get to know what their caterpillars look like. • Each type of caterpillar has its favourite plant for food. Find out what they are and plant them. • Some butterflies like to drink from rotting fruit so if you have a compost heap, allow fruit to stay on top of the pile during butterfly season.
Veronika Spicer KENILWORTH ART PRIZE 2009 - FINALISTS ARTIST TITLE
Tracy Gordon Qld______________ Dust Storm Neil Taylor NSW_ _______________ The Deep Forest Susan Schmidt Qld_ ____________ Reed River Reflection Marilyn Walters_________________ Reef #2 Megan Shelton Qld_____________ Rooms of my Mothers Willian Venn Qld_______________ Blinded by the Light John Boker NSW_______________ High Tide Clovely Judith Laws Qld________________ Shorelines Ian Gunn Qld__________________ This Glorious Landscape Terry Lewitzka SA_ ______________ Gloaming Glenis Gray Qld________________ Mary River Turtles Kylie Elkington Vic______________ Interior David Teeland Qld_ ___________ Coast Life Tammy Whitworth Qld__________ On a Lonely Moon Jill Tanmayo Qld_______________ Transience
Find out what else you can do for butterflies in your backyard and how to build your own butterfly box at www.backyardbuddies.net.au
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Chalet style home, three levels of open plan living, constructed with handcrafted timbers and stone. • The views from the upstairs spa bath are second to none. • Features include a large traditional brick open fireplace. • Large timber deck that extends out to the forest canopy. • A pristine lifestyle property of Australiana bushland featuring magnificent vegetation. • Appealing timber shed designed to compliment the home and this building could easily be converted into guest accommodation. • Power and phone connected. • Well constructed driveway access.
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Excellent pasture coverage and areas level enough for cropping or horse arenas. • Permanent water supply from the creek that passes through the block. • Two road frontages. • Power and phone close. • Not near the main road on a quiet no through road. • If you are seeking a quality property to establish a first class equine property or farming, this prime block will not disappoint at $750,000.
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he Belli Hall’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday night 22 September at 7.30pm in the Hall. All residents of Belli are invited to attend. Your support is needed to ensure that this hall continues to play its vital role in our community. For further information you can ring the secretary on 5447 0175. Our dance dates for the remainder of this year are 17 October, 21 November and 31 December (New Year’s eve). Margaret Long
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The picturesque township on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland will be a day of celebration, showcasing its new streetscape and proud sense of community. Festival Coordinator, Ainsley Apirana says with so many new faces and families moving to Cooran, it’s the perfect time to celebrate as a community. “Tall Trees will be a coming together of all the arts and community groups - from singers to artists, young and old. With our new look Main Street, we are confident we can find a new sense of community as we gather together to share in each other’s uniqueness and diversity, she said. The Village Market Place will come alive with stalls of organic fruit and vegies and all manner of interesting wares from around the area. And Cooran’s Display Village will showcase local businesses and community groups. Activities on the day will include: • Noosa’s own Pipe Band heralding the morning with a march through the streets of Cooran. • Local artist Madonna will present her unique street theatre; and Clown Man and Fairy Princess Kate bring their interactive clown magic, quality face painting and balloon fun to town. • The Children’s Tent will offer hands on activities including pottery workshops by Moriarty. • Teenagers can also get into the act at Cooran’s very own skate park. The team from Skateside, will feature live
demonstrations by experienced skateboarders, plus workshops and competitions. And in a first for Queensland, Freeline Skates bring the next generation of skating gear to town. The children from Cooran State School have been particularly busy designing a new playground mural with local artist Tracey Mutze-Butler. “The new playground in the main street of Cooran looks amazing. Tracey and the children have created a mural that is truly special and will be unveiled on the day”, Ainsley said. Cooran wouldn’t be the same without live music, and there’s plenty of it on the day. From morning till dusk, Pioneer Park will come alive showcasing the talented musicians who live in this area. Music legend Phil Emmanuel and his band will bring the day to a close in a special sunset concert introduced by Sunshine Coast Regional Council Mayor, Bob Abbot. And to top it off, the famous Cooran Acoustic Group feature local singer songwriters performing their own material. For more information, visit the Tall Trees Cooran Street Festival website www.talltrees.ning.com or contact the festival coordinator Ainsley Apirana on (07) 5485 0332.
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big “Thank you” to our enthusiastic volunteers who once again worked tirelessly for Friends of Kandanga at the Country Music Muster 2009. We are so fortunate to have people who commit each year to fulfil the required shifts and at the same time enjoy the muster. Q150 BALL The month of September brings us to a busy period with the Valley Q150 Ball being held in the Kandanga Hall on 26 September. Commencing with cocktails and canapers under the camphorlaurels at Kandanga School, then dance the night away with Sneaky Pete Band in the Kandanga Hall (see ad). GARAGE SALE/MARKET DAY The third Saturday of each month is our Garage Sale/ Market day starting 8.00 am to finish at 12.30pm. Stall holders bring together a variety of wares and collectables, also on site fresh fruit and vegetables, plants, jams, chutneys, sauces. Stall bookings 5488 4605. Situated behind the Kandanga Information Centre under the shady trees for you to enjoy. See you there on 19 September. CATER BUS VISITS The Friends of Kandanga cater for bus visits and/or other. Enjoy the friendly hospitality in a bush setting (weather permitting). We serve billy tea/damper, camp oven cooking or BBQ, morning or afternoon teas. All reasonable rates. If needed we can arrange a bus tour of the area which takes in the proposed Traveston Dam. For bookings ring 5488 4605 between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm. September 16, 2009 | 13
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rganiser Lyndall Ensbey is excited about the new base, which offers a new trail through the picturesque valley. She said the new location at the Imbil Showgrounds offered plenty of room for camping with hot showers and other facilities. “The ride of 15-29 kilometres will add a change of scenery for participants, capitalising on the extensive beauty of the Mary Valley,” Mrs Ensbey said. The ride is a major event in the calendar organised by the Save the Mary River Coordinating Committee as it keeps a high profile of the dam proposal while valley residents await a decision from the Federal Government. Mrs Ensbey said an auction spectacular will be held on the Saturday night before the ride, featuring a range of high quality donated goods including livestock products, braziers and exquisite jewellery. Live country music, a roast dinner and licensed bar will add to the country entertainment on offer. The Kandanga 1000 ride sets off at 9am sharp on Sunday, September 20. It costs $5 for school age children and $15 for adults, with camping fees at $5 per head. Inquiries to Robyn 5484 3290, Brett 5484 3532 or Neville 5484 3697, or visit www.savethemaryriver.com On the photo: Splashing through the Mary River as they prepare their mounts for the annual Kandanga 1000 on September 20 are (from left) Ashleigh, Danielle and Alexis Ensbey.
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The excitement is building; the office is a hive of activity with all departments pulling together the last details to make our inaugural festival one we will all remember. With an amazing crew and incredible community support, Utribe the vision is manifesting in front of our eyes. We have a great line up of local entertainers, and also some of the coolest acts from around the country, as well as an array of activities with workshops happening such as song writing and didgeridoo making. We also have all the healing arts, there will be Tai Chi and Yoga and many others if you feel like getting involved. There is also our Utribe Children’s Festival, kids can look forward to all day activities such as the jumping castle, Utribe sculpture forest, where kids can come and decorate our fully bio-degradable forest... And much more! Utribe Kids has activities for under 12’s daily. Friday from 12noon to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Come and be part of the Utribe experience Utribe festival is more than a music festival, we are focused on creating an experience that will encourage healing through all the mediums of art and in still awareness though the energy of the working and creating together in harmony with our planet. Be part of the Utribe experience! Tickets are available online at Q JUMP, they can also be purchased at our office in Maleny, as well as at the gate. Terry Fitzgerald Marketing/ Utribe www.utribe.org 0407 656 142
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RAVESTON CROSSING DAM UPDATE In early August I met with the Coordinator General Colin Jensen regarding his assessment of the State Government’s proposed Traveston Crossing Dam. He advised that he was still waiting on further information from Queensland Water Infrastructure Pty Ltd before finalising his report and forwarding it to the Federal Minister for the Environment Peter Garrett for his determination. I have been in contact with Queensland Water Infrastructure (the company formed by the State Government to build the dam), to better clarify what issues remain outstanding. I have been advised that the issues relate to matters of national environmental significance, particularly regarding the Australian Lungfish, Mary River Cod, Mary River Turtle and Southern Barred Frog. The Coordinator General has stated that, were he to approve the Traveston Crossing Dam Project, he would like to include a condition that a number of mitigation measures are required to commence prior to construction of the dam wall. Last week in Parliament I put a further question to the Minister for Infrastructure and Planning about what involvement he and his department have with the decisions made by Queensland Water Infrastructure. The Minister has a month to respond to my question. IMBIL STATE FOREST WORK Thinning operations in the hoop plantations in the southern end of Imbil State Forest are due to commence. The Minister’s office has advised that the log haulage will be carried out by Allied Timber Products, of Burpengary. Several plantation roads will be closed leading to the harvesting site. POWERLINE CORRIDOR MEETING During Parliament I led a delegation from PAGE to meet with senior staff from the office of the Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Powerlink, regarding the proposed new powerlines from Woolooga to West Cooroy. At the meeting the PAGE representatives continued to present their argument that Powerlink’s proposed corridor would have a significant effect on the local koala habitat.
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he Save the Mary River coordinating group are holding a fundraiser movie night at the Nambour Civic Cetnre on Friday 25 September at 6pm. The movie is The Burning Season (PG) - the story of a remarkable achievement by one young man not afraid to single-handedly confront the biggest challenge of our time. Dorjee Sun, a young entrepreneur, believes there’s money to be made from protecting rainforests in Indonesia, saving the orangutan from extinction and making a real impact on climate change. Dorjee’s determination to succeed and his award-winning achievement will uplift and entertain audiences and inspire hope in our future. The Save the Mary River Coordinating Group Inc has been fighting to protect the Mary River since April 2006 when the Beattie Government announced the Traveston Crossing dam proposal. The Group is still campaigning to stop the proposed dam and to protect this unique river and the communities that live in the valley. This fundraiser is a way for people to become inspired about a future that protects the environment, to learn about the campaign, to become a member of the group, to help with the campaign and to donate to the cause. Please come along and enjoy “The Burning Season” (PG) and find out more about the Save the Mary campaign. We are pre-selling tickets (tickets will be available at door if not sold out) so please contact us if you wish to purchase a ticket. Many thanks and look forward to seeing you on the night. Jane Davissen “THE BURNING SEASON” (PG) Friday 25 September 2009. The Nambour Arthouse Cinema at the Nambour Civic Centre, Centenary Square, Currie Street. Doors open at 6pm (nibbles provided, bar open). Movie starts at 6.45pm. Tickets cost $15.00 Contact Jane 5485 5273, Adrienne 5485 5046 or Centre 5488 4800 for pre-sold tickets. Come support the campaign to Save the Mary River www.savethemaryriver.com
Powerlink responded with the assertion that the PAGE alternative corridor would have a greater impact on the local koala habitats than their existing proposal. To move past the impasse I have recommended to the action committee, that they present their evidence regarding the koala habitats which I can take back to the Government and Powerlink for further investigation. The Government has agreed to further investigate their concerns.
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asbestos from schools, in fact schools are shut down if asbestos materials are even suspected of being airborne in their environment,” she said. “Workplaces must also have plans in place to manage asbestos so that staff, customers and visitors to a workplace are not exposed to airborne asbestos fibres – this is legislated. “Yet the government is quite happy to send these same children home to houses that likely contain some asbestos that may be disturbed during ceiling insulation or sanded and removed during home renovations.
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“This situation is not good enough and the government must make dealing with asbestos in homes a priority over the installation of ceiling insulation - we don’t need more people contracting the deadly asbestos cancer mesothelioma.” Trevor Lyons president of the Demolishers, Recyclers and Asbestos Contractors Association of Queensland Inc. said there are about 60,000 Queensland homes with asbestos in the roof and ceiling area which could be disturbed when ceiling insulation is installed, and asbestos is likely in other parts of homes - such as carpet underlay and wall sheeting. “Home owners should receive a subsidy from the government to have a qualified, professional auditor identify where asbestos is present in their home and how it should be managed,” said Mr Lyons.
“The government knows the health risks of being exposed to deadly asbestos fibres - it has funded the removal of
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ugust 24 to 28 was a ‘wild’ week at the Kenilworth State Community College when we celebrated Childrens Book Week. The theme for 2009 was Book Safari, so on a safari we went... There were African animals in the library, jungle drums at exercise time and lots of fun to be had all week. The week cumulated with students and staff dressed in their best safari outfits for a dress up parade through town, stopping at the park to read some books. We were very pleased to have the playgroup children and their mums join us on our adventure. Special thanks to Silvi Eckley for bringing in her drums to get the real “Safari” www.mikewheeler.com.au feel! Sue Brieschke Principal
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OUR COMMUNITY Chemistry Students Investigate Gas Production
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Students changed the surface area to volume ratio of the solid reactant, calcium carbonate, and also investigated the importance of nitric acid molarity on the reaction rate. The carbon dioxide gas that was produced was captured using a balloon. The rate of balloon inflation gave a qualitative indication of the amount of gas that was produced. This activity then lead to discussions which centred on the validity of the data collected and the importance of controlling variables such as temperature, deflated balloon size, reaction time to enable the comparison of data from each of the trials. In term 4, students will be required to perform an extended experimental investigation related to reaction rates and chemical kinetics. Photograph shows Jessy and Kiara during gas experiments.
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ear 10 students at Noosa District State High School have been busy conducting a number of tests on readily available consumer products. As part of the subject, “Introduction to Multistrand Science”, students have been learning about the importance of fair tests for comparability of results.
methods. Each student then rated each juice sample according to their data. This data was then collated as a class and trends were identified using percentage calculation and graphical analysis. Students were then required to use the class data to make recommendations to the purchasing officer of a local supermarket regarding which brand of orange and mango juice should be stocked on the shelves. Students also investigated how the cost of the product may limit consumer buying.
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Tournament of Minds Success for GOOD SHEPHERD
ood Shepherd Lutheran College has once again achieved outstanding results at the Regional Finals of the Tournament of Minds competition held at University of Sunshine Coast over 29 and 30 August. Both the Secondary Maths-Engineering and LanguageLiterature teams were winners in their divisions, their victories proving that each group could overcome several types of adversity! Illness hampered preparations for the Language-Literature team, forcing members to collaborate via email, while the Math-Engineering team had members absent at the four week Outdoor Education camp, Googa. Preparations were necessarily disjointed but obviously effective considering the win. Tournament of Minds is a competition designed to encourage students to think outside the square and the Good Shepherd teams certainly proved they were very capable of this and more. We wish them all the best at the next level.
Class activities have centred on consumer products that the students would encounter on an almost daily basis. Initial discussions about tissues, toilet paper, paper towel and facial wipes provided numerous opportunities for students to differentiate between objective testing (collection of scientific quantitative data) and subjective testing (opinion-based data). This then linked into discussions of advertising and promotional tactics to encourage consumerism of a certain product. After these discussions, the students then participated in a number of “road tests” of consumer products. In one such activity, three samples of “popper” orange and mango juice were tasted and students were required to record their description of each product using subjective testing
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Accidents happen. When they do, you are thrown in head first. Nothing can prepare you. On September 2nd 2008, our family was catapulted into what was to be a journey of the most intense magnitude any of us could have imagined.
Participating homeowners are still eligible for other rebates and incentives and are encouraged to take advantage of all incentives when seeking to improve the energy and water efficiency of their homes.
One minute, John Cutmore was riding his two wheel motor bike on the farm at Obi Obi, the next, he was a man who had suffered a broken neck, fractured skull, a damaged vagus nerve and was not expected to live through the first night.
Cost of living is not the only saving. At the same time, each household that improves its energy and water consumption reduces the carbon footprint of their home.
Those who know Cutty, would be aware of how stubborn he is and he obviously heard the doctors tell his wife he would not live or at the least, be a quadriplegic. So for 10 months in hospital he fought to make a remarkable recovery. Now, 12 months later, he is back home with full use of arms and legs, but cannot talk without a “gadget” and is unable to swallow properly yet. This letter is to thank the amazing number of people who rallied round our family, holding the fort at Obi, visiting at Gold Coast and Nambour Hospitals and an enormous amount of cards and e-mails. We could not have managed this without you and are eternally grateful to you all. The Cutmore, Bradford and Dauth Families.
People who make energy and water efficiency changes to their homes reap the savings that come from using less energy and water.
Consider that the average household contributes 14 tonnes of greenhouse gas to the atmosphere each year and draws an average 292,000 litres. Transforming our home to be more energy efficient and water smart makes sense for our own cost of living and for the environment. By making improvements to our homes today we can ensure that the homes of the next generation cost less to heat and cool, are more comfortable and contribute less carbon pollution. For further information go to the Green Loans site at http://www.environment.gov.au/greenloans To contact your local Accredited Housing Sustainability Assessor ring Andre Odore on 0411 984 445 or email asodore@gmail.com
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Children‛s Art Exhibition ▜ Kenilworth Hall RSL Room Sat. 26 Sep. to Sun. 4 Oct. Masters at Work ▜ QCWA Hall, watch four of Australia‛s celebrated artists at work, Terry Lewitzka, Ross Paterson, Graham W Smith and John Wilson, painting the Mary Valley from Thurs 24 Sep. to Sunday 27 Sep and 30 Sep. 10 am - 4pm. Gold coin entry.
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Graphite (Drawing) W‛shop â–ś Kenilworth Comm. College 26-27 Sep. with Brett A. Jones 9.30-4pm *10x four-day Art Workshops â–ś from 28 Sep. to 2 Oct. * still some places left, ‘ph Rod 5472 3088 Al Fresco Poets‛ Breakfast â–ś Showgrounds, Sat. 26 Sep. 8 - 10.30am. $5 Entry only - Breakfast avail. Street Entertainers â–ś 26-27 Sep: Saturday Charlie Chaplin (11am); - at Cheese Factory: Bollywood Dancers (11.30am), Noosa Pipe Band (12noon), Sunday: Stilt Walkers (11am), Scott Campbell (11.30am)
Music in the Vineyard â–ś Blind Man‛s Bluff Vineyard, Cellar Door exhibition all week featuring Lousie Corke and Helen Lawson. Plus live music with “Canta la Tumbaâ€? on Sat. 26, 12noon to 4pm.
3rd X-posed Bike Art Display â–ś Kenilworth Hotel, all weekend Sat. 26 - Sun. 27 Sep. Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra Concert â–ś Kenilworth Homestead, classical music at sunset... Sun. 27 Sep. - 5pm. Tickets Kenilworth News $20, followed by: Symphony Dinner â–ś Kenilworth Homestead, Sun. 27 Sep. - 7.30pm. Tickets Kenilworth News $30 Festival partners: The
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT YOU CAN TRUST...
WELCOME KATIE! ...our assistant property manager
1) IMBIL $145 p/w - three bedroom worker’s cottage close to Imbil township. 2) IMBIL $200 p/w - renovated two bedroom cottage close to Imbil township. 3) BROOLOO $270 p/w - private five acre property with three bedroom timber artist’s home and double carport.
Kenilworth Realty would like to welcome Katie Mickelberg to our rental department. Katie has previously worked in our office casually whilst studying and came back on as our assistant property manager. Katie has studied hard to get all the required training and certificates and has adapted to her new position well. If you have a rental property and you would like the opportunity to discuss your management please contact either Katie or Carol.
AVAILABLE RENTALS
4) KENILWORTH $260 p/w - lowset three bedroom brick home on large block of land.
Katie Mickelberg 0427 380 227
5) KIDAMAN CREEK $295 p/w - three bedroom timber home, office, two bathrooms, large verandahs, large storage area under, double carport. Very private area with large yard and a dam for recreation.
TOP VIEWS AT THE TOP OF TOWN - KENILWORTH • Highset family home with inground pool • Three bedrooms – two with built in robes • Polished timber floors and carpets to bedrooms • Large open plan living with modern kitchen
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Single garage and workshop under Fully fenced rear yard – 809m2 Pool area with BBQ area Easy walk to town facilities Realistic asking price
$345,000
“AFFORDABLE LIVING – IMBIL” - $249,000
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At this price you can afford to get into the market. This chamferboard home is located in the town centre, easy location for all your shopping needs and school. Renovated interior offers three large bedrooms: the main bedroom complete with built in robes and air conditioner. Polished timber floors to
a large area of the home, screens and large wood heater in the main living room. The home is fresh bright and airy with large open plan areas and modern kitchen. There is also a rear bbq area plus separate shed for workshop or games room. Inspections by appointment.
$249,000