Mary Valley Voice, 2 Sept 2009, Vol.19,No.16

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Thank you Jill for great photo of the rocks.

The “Grateful Rocks” are decorated by artist De Greer (Wiradjuri) and can be found at the Blue House Art Gallery Landsborough.

The Mary Valley Voice is supporting two new festivals in the area, Utribe and the Festival of the Walks. They are great to get the family out and about to celebrate the first month of Spring. Coming up in September are also Kenilworth Celebrates! and Mary Valley Arts at Imbil.

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KENILWORTH KENILWORTH SCHOOL THEN AND NOW

My memories of education at both Kenilworth Lower and Kenilworth State Schools of more than half a century ago are happy ones – will the children of today be able to say the same when their eyes are dim and their hair grey?

Lenore Meldrum President of Kenilworth and District Historical Association

BUNYA WINS BATTLE

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HEN. School number 896 - Kenilworth Provisional School opened on 3/11/1899 accepting pupils 22 January, 1900 (it became Kenilworth Lower State School in 1939). This school was a one-room structure situated on the hill where Woods Sand and Gravel currently reside.

State Archives Records list the opening of Kidaman Creek School (No 1451) as Circa 1/1/1914 but a Chronicle article published 24/4/1914 states as the temporary building is ready for occupation, action will be taken to send the necessary requisites and to appoint a teacher to the school as soon as possible (page 5). Cambroon School (No 1794) opened on February 5, 1923 and continued to provide education for the children of the Yabba Creek area for the next 20 years, ceasing to admit pupils on 31/8/1943.

Page 2 of the Nambour Chronicle 8/8/1924 reported the establishment of a Provisional School at Kenilworth Township (No 1309) in the local hall had been approved provided that the use of the hall is granted free of cost to the Department and that separate closet accommodation is provided for each sex, also without expense to the Department. A teacher would be appointed only when furniture was delivered by Works Department and the conveniences provided.

Coolabine School (No 1587) opened for business on 1/1/1928. All these schools opened with one teacher, sometimes working with up to 80 children across all grades. Children near the schools walked, others further distant rode horses, with a well fenced horse paddock and saddle shed provided.

Coolabine School was the first of the district schools to be closed and the pupils “bussed” in to the Kenilworth State School. Kidaman Creek pupils also joined the “bussing community” after closing the school doors on 31/12/1958.

Kenilworth Lower followed twelve months later.

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he battle cries were loud and fierce and house colours were flying proudly when the Kenilworth State Community College held their annual athletics carnival recently. The competition was strong but Bunya came out overall winners followed by BlueGum and Cedar.

The atmosphere of the day was enhanced by every student’s willingness to ‘have a go’ and by the good sportsmanship that was displayed by all the competitors.

It was heartening to hear all of the encouragement that the children gave to each other without the need of any adult prompting.

The annual parent- teacher- student relay was once again hotly contested with two teams of parents competing! It was won by the teacher team, with a bit of help by a past student or two!

A lot of work goes into the running of athletics days and we would like to thank everyone for their support and hard work - the staff, the tuckshop ladies, the parents and families and especially the children for making it such a wonderful day.

The photo shows the Age Champions with their medallions which were presented at the conclusion of the carnival.

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KENILWORTH 90 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW BRINGS OLD KENILWORTH FRIENDS TOGETHER AND OFFERS PLENTY FOR THE FAMILY

wonderful small supporting township, and you have all you need for a great family weekend. So bring the kids, bring the grandparents, and have a great time with one of the friendliest towns in our Sunshine Coast region.

he Kenilworth Show and Rodeo has a fine tradition of providing great entertainment for the whole family and this year will be no exception.

It will be run on the first Saturday of Queensland’s school holidays (19 September) and precedes a week of celebrations, so bring the family for a mixture of action, education, competitions, and local arts and crafts.

All the proceeds go towards the maintenance and upkeep of the hall, show and recreation grounds which are totally owned by, and operated with the generosity of, the community of Kenilworth.

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Our theme this year is “Then & Now” featuring a photographic competition comparing the Kenilworth district from at least 50 years ago with that of today. There’ll be plenty of old photos with their new counterparts.

Starting at 10am and running until around 4pm, there are ten woodchop events in all. Following the mid afternoon veteran event featuring Vic Summers, we have a special 16 inch Standing Block Relay for two axemen. This endurance event at days end always attracts the crowds.

In the ever popular Show Jumping ring events starting at 8am, we have many current and future stars competing in a full day’s program of five events. The Kenilworth Show is an unique opportunity for up and coming stars to mix with World Cup calibre riders and get hints and tips from real professionals.

In the pavilion, we have special themes in the cookery, photography, and textile handicraft sections. Also see flora, horticulture and junior displays.

Over in the main ring, we have the show horses kicking off at 8.30am. Kenilworth’s Pony Club is strong and fields many competitors in a wide range of events. Stock Horse, Thoroughbreds, Hacks, Arabian, Quarter Horse, Galloways, Warmbloods, Colorama, miniatures and ponies, with plenty of junior and novelty events.

The purpose built rodeo ring will feature the NRA maximum points All Round Championship Rodeo with extra prize money this year for the open and junior bull ride events.

Bronc rides, steer wrestling, and roping events round out a full days rodeo action that starts at 9.30am.

Sideshow alley, face painting, puppet shows, Old McDonalds Farm, magicians, and show bags should give the young ones plenty to keep them occupied in a safe small country town environment.

Stick around for the great display put on by KC’s Fireworks that start at 7pm. For those that need to stay over, camping is free on the grounds after the show has finished.

Add nearby attractions like our famous Cheese Factory, spectacular Charley Morland camping grounds, and a

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KENILWORTH PONY CLUB

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s mentioned in the last edition, Kenilworth Pony Club had the opportunity to learn more about cross country competitions from elite rider and trainer, Simone Kann. Instructors, Tonia Murtagh, Sonia Law, Sharon Falconer, Karen Conroy along with our newly recruited trainee instructors Bret Lashmar and Ruth Law found the day to be most informative and provided our instructors with good teaching tips and ideas. Karen, Sharon and Bret were also put theory into practice by riding themselves whilst others were able to observe Simone instructing Matilda Law, Ella Skoupy, Bronte Law, Jessie Falconer and Rachael Law in the intricacies of cross country. I heard Rachael saying it “was the best fun” which was agreed upon by everyone in attendance.

Following on from this day our instructors also attended a one day clinic from funds provided through the Department of Communities’ Club Development Program.

Simone provided all with theory and practical hints in the disciplines featured in one day eventing, ie dressage, show jumping and cross country. Once again, another big day for our instructors, who are generously volunteering their time, for the benefit of all club members, please don’t forget to thank them.

Our riders have also been out and about a number of events: • Pomona Gymkhana – 2nd March Past – Congratulations Samantha, Rachael, Romy, Kate, Megan and Zoe. Numerous ribbons and smiles throughout the day. Rachael placed 2nd overall in the 15 years age group.

• Mooloolah Hack Day – Jessie Falconer was the club’s only representative at this event. Something a little bit different to jumping Jess?

• Buderim Formal Gymkhana – Congratulations to Romy, Kate and Megan. Once again smiles and ribbons throughout the day.

Our riders will also be preparing for the Kenilworth Show and Rodeo to be held on 19 September. Riders will be competing in the many led, breed, hack, jumping and novelty classes available on the day. Go KPC!!

KENILWORTH INFORMATION CENTRE RAFFLE WINNER

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he winner of Kenilworth Information Centre’s first raffle is Pauline Armstrong from Cooran.

Congratulations to Pauline and thanks to everyone for their support. A big thank you to Marita and Keith Haggard proprietors of Another Time Another Place Bed & Breakfast for donating the prize. We would like to take the opportunity to welcome two new volunteers Tina Langton and Therese Allen, great to have you both on board. Raffle tickets are available from the centre. Phone 5446 0122

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING WORKSHOP

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enilworth Artspace Gallery invites you to participate in a Chinese Brush Painting workshop Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2009, from 10am to 4pm, in Kenilworth.

This workshop is suitable for beginners and continuing students.

Birds and Blossoms We will be using traditional equipment of bamboo brush and rice paper with techniques of single brush strokes and double colour loading to paint the vitality of birds with flowers of the season, wisteria, iris, water lily as well as Australian flora.

Tutor Stephen Cassettari has been an exponent of the art of Chinese Painting since l979. Stephen is a full-time artist, writer and teacher of Chinese brush painting.

For more info and bookings please phone Veronika home on 5446 0427 or at the gallery from Wednesday to Sunday on 5472 3000.

KENILWORTH POETS’ BREAKFAST IS ON AGAIN

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he Poets’ Breakfast is on Saturday 26 September and runs from 8am to 10.30am alongside the Kenilworth Hall and entry is just $5. Breakfast is available, with catering this year

by Kenilworth College P&C and refreshments by Save the Mary.

As part of this year’s Kenilworth Celebrates!

Festival, the Conondale Range committee has taken on some assistance from “Save the Mary” to present another of their extremely popular Poets’ Breakfasts.

From humble beginnings alongside the scout hut more than a decade ago, the breakfasts have been growing steadily each year.

The audience love them, the poets love them, so how could they not continue?

With the proven mix of some really champion poets along with the delightfully unknown element of an open microphone for poets from the audience, the end result is two and a half hours of rhyming mayhem.

The most frequently heard comment from an appreciative audience it’s that they didn’t think poetry could be that much fun.

Host for the breakfast is popular local poet Ian Mackay and special visitors this year include the most welcome return of Shirley Friend, a firm, if rather irreverent, favourite with poetry audiences across the nation.

After the breakfast, patrons are invited to visit the wonderful Art Competition in the adjoining hall and to be part of other festivities around the town.

For overnight camping at Showgrounds booking please ring 5446 0131 For further info ring Ian 5446 0124 (evenings, weekends) Images by Arkin Mackay www.stoppress.com.au Above left: Hagar, the Poetry Nurse

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90 years of good cooking Hannah (Mrs R.L.) Sims won prizes for her “collection” entries in 1919 Kenilworth Show:Collection of: Scones - 1st Cakes and 53 varieties of Jams (58 Jams won) Presentation of Luncheon for two shillings – also awarded 2nd place.

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COOROY RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE

and achieve things. It draws on their abilities and inner strength rather than the worker trying to impose a solution to their problems.”

For more information or referrals, phone The Mental Illness Fellowship of Queensland on 5472 0529.

Photo from left to right: Shane, Kaye, Constance, Sally and Linda.

COOROY NOOSA GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL RESEARCH GROUP GM

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he Annual General Meeting of the Cooroy Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group will be held at 1.30pm on Saturday 5 September 2009 in the Group’s rooms located at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy.

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ental illness is something we don’t like to talk about. However it is so common that one in five Australians will suffer from some form of mental illness.

Depression is known as the “common cold” of mental illness and three million people in Australia will experience an episode of major depression that will immobilise every aspect of their lives, from employment to relationships and everyday functioning.

Many people experience the shock and confusion of ending up in a psychiatric ward of the hospital and the road back to their normal existence is anything but clear.

In August a new service aiming to help these people achieve their goals and live a fulfilling life has begun, based in Cooroy, but covering the whole of the Coast including Gympie and west to Murgon.

The emphasis is on recovery from serious mental illness and the program provides one on one support to assist people re-establish their lives in the community, rebuild relationships and create self worth.

The program is unique in that personal helpers and mentors will walk beside clients and assist them to design and implement their own recovery by encouraging them to share their interests and dreams. Peer workers have their own experience of mental illness and recovery to share and demonstrate a positive path.

Team Leader Kaye Frangos has facilitated a similar program on the Gold Coast with Federal Government funding from FaHCSIA. “This program focuses on people’s strengths and gives the person hope that they can recover

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The group’s president, Bev Warner, would like to see more members volunteering for library duty. Without duty librarians the full potential of the research facilities at the rooms are unable to be used. Just one morning a month would make a huge difference. No experience is needed as training will be given by experienced librarians.

The next big fundraising event for the group is a plant sale in October. If you can help on the day of the sale please contact Win on 5449 7356.

If you want more information or need assistance in researching your family history you can contact the group by calling into the rooms during opening hours which are 9.30am to 1.00pm every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday or phone 5442 5570.

Madeline Ide Publicity Officer • Cooroy Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group Inc. • 5449 1346

PROBUS SHOW AND TELL

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he Probus Club of Cooroy held a vintage ‘Show and Tell’ luncheon at the Anglican Church hall. Some very interesting and old items were on display and fascinating stories shared.

English newspapers telling of the abdication of King George, a pre-1970’s brass fireman’s helmet, old school books and a 1940’s ceramic birth plaque recording the birth of baby Rudy Agerbeek. Great interest was shown in a Practical Birth Control booklet and a beautifully hand written manual of handy household hints - both from the 1920’s. Did you know that a spoonful of common vinegar is good for stopping hiccup’s ?

Anyone interested in joining the Cooroy Probus can find us at the Cooroy RSL on the first Monday of each month.

Patsy Fayne • Phone 5485 0060 Una Bryant, with old school book and Rudi Agerbeek with birth plaque.

POMONA COMMUNITY KITCHEN FOR POMONA

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omona Meals on Wheels and Pomona and District Community House have partnered up to establish an exciting new project – a local Community Kitchen. Based on the model developed in Frankston, Victoria, a Community Kitchen offers an alternative approach to promote nutritious and delicious eating.

On Thursday 10 September from 11.30am to 1.30pm a Seniors Lunch will be on at Pomona Bowls Club, School Street for only $10.00 (BYO drinks). Entertainment will be provided by Col Noble, a local musician vocalist. For bookings please phone 5485 2427 by 12noon Monday 7 September.

Local transport (cost $2.00) and special diet catered for on request.

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In a Community Kitchen a group of six to eight people come together on a weekly basis to plan fresh, affordable meals and to cook and socialise. The Kitchens have been proven to offer many benefits to participants including awareness of new cooking techniques and new recipes; budgeting and shopping skills; friendship, confidence and self-esteem and the motivation to plan meals and cook at home.

Facilitator, local dietitian and nutritionist, Kate Moroney, is passionate about food and is thrilled to be able to use the Pomona Meals on Wheels kitchen as a base for this pilot program. She says, “This will be a wonderful contribution to the community. I am looking forward to working with Meals on Wheels.” David Teitjen, president of Pomona Meals on Wheels, is delighted to be part of this program which he is sure will maintain and further promote the wonderful community spirit that is still very much alive in Pomona. The objective of Meals on Wheels is to provide low cost and highly nutritious meals to not only aged people but to anyone in need, enabling them to remain in the comfort of their own homes for as long as they wish or are able. The Community Kitchen has similar objectives and has our full support.

The pilot program will run for six weeks starting on Thursday 17 September and will meet from 11.00am to 1.00pm (approx). There is an initial cost of $15.00 per participant which includes an information and recipe folder. Participants pay weekly for the food they cook. A following program is set to go ahead in November. For further information and to register your interest please phone the Pomona Community House on 5485 2427.

Photo above: David Tietjen, President Pomona Meals on Wheels with Kate Moroney, Community Kitchen facilitator.

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POMONA AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY HOUSE INC

he Pomona and District Community House Inc. annual general meeting will be held on the 19 September 2009 at 9.30am and will be followed by light refreshments. Pomona Community House 1 Memorial Avenue will host the meeting. For booking please phone 5485 2427.

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he Pomona Antiques and Collectables Fair, our major fundraiser for the year on the King of the Mountain weekend, was a huge success this year.

The two-day event was strongly supported by our community, generating a record profit for our small service which will be used to purchase more equipment for the kitchen and ‘engine room’ out the back.

Many people contributed a lot of time and effort, but Clive and Jane deserve special mention for coming up with the idea originally and for their tireless energy leading up to and during the Fair.

There are too many people to mention, but a huge thank you goes out to all those who helped in the kitchen and with the serving of food and those attending the door and the stall; thanks Thelma for making all the marmalades and other home-made items.

Thanks also to Gerry for your great cross-promotion.

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

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POMONA LOCAL ARTISTS SUPPORTED

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upportive local stores show the whole community embraces the value of local artists and local artwork!

Artist Bev Watkin won the People’s Choice Award at the recent Hinterland Art Group “Achieving Heights” exhibition. Her bold and beautiful painting “Poppy Parade” (see picture next page) was chosen as the favorite work of visitors to the friendly Pomona Railway Station Gallery.

Her prizes were donated by the Pomona Fruit and Veg, Pomona Newsagency, Gitsham Prime Foods and Pomona Pharmacy. Pomona has a welcoming attitude which visitors to the gallery often comment on.

The Railway Station Gallery is now full of the refreshing beach scenes painted by Lizzi Connor. This exhibition goes until the 3 September.

Alan Falls will then open his mixed media, photo collage exhibition at 3pm on Saturday 5 September.

For more info look up www.hinterlandartgroup.com or phone the gallery on 5485 2950.

Debra Dougherty On the photo from left to right: Don, Bev Watkin and Alan Falls

“THE SEARCH” POMONA ART EXHIBITION

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xhibiting in September at the Old Railway Station Gallery in Pomona is Alan Falls a member of the Hinterland Art Group. This will be Alan’s first solo art exhibition and all are welcome to the opening which will be officially opened at 3pm Saturday 5 September by well known local Artist, Don Milner.

Alan’s digital photography, hand bound photo essay and mixed media collages will be on display until the 8

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October. “The Search” will showcase Alan’s exploration and transition from the ‘reality’ of photography to the freedom of digital imaging, mixed media and photo collage.

The gallery is owned and operated by Pomona Progress Art Tourism Inc. a non-profit community organization, staffed solely by volunteers, and is a means by which local “up and coming” artists can have their work exhibited.

The gallery hours are 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm, Saturday and Sunday. Alan will be in attendance on Thursday afternoons, Fridays and Sundays. Go along and enjoy meeting the artist, seeing the lovely gallery and viewing the colourful artwork.

For more information call Alan on 0407 119 858 and leave a message or email alan.falls@skymesh.net.au Artwork above “Island Dreaming”

WELLNESS FESTIVAL

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n Saturday the 7 November the Crystal Waters Cooperative are playing host to the second annual Wellness Market.

This year we are expanding the Wellness Market to become an all day and evening festival, which will include alternative healing practitioners, speakers, healthy food and live music.

The Co-operative wishes to invite alternative healers and speakers to contribute towards the celebration of personal and planetary health and wellbeing. We are also calling for stall holders and performers for the day. Healers and speakers contact PoMei email wellnessfest@gmail.com Stall holders and performers please ring Tom on 5494 4590 or email: tombow51@hotmail.com The regular monthly market continues Saturday 5 September from 8am to 1pm. You can find Crystal Waters off Kilcoy Lane Conondale. For more info contact Tom 5494 4590.

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MARY VALLEY

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ide on Mary Imbil Kayak and Bike Hire offers a friendly, relaxing and environmental way to explore the Mary Valley and is the new business owned and operated by Bollier resident, Ian Harling.

Kayak down the Mary River or Yabba Creek, hearing only the splash of your paddle or maybe a startled water dragon.

Look out for the timid platypus or the endangered lung fish as the meandering river takes you through a relaxing trip into the natural world.

Or use pedal power to explore the many tracks of the Imbil Forest.

“I have lived in and travelled across many countries and towns around the world including Australia, but it is the Mary Valley that has always won my heart over as the best place to settle down and finally put down roots. That is why I want to share the natural beauty and hidden treasures of the forests and waterways with small groups of people who live in or visit this area.” says Ian. Ian can offer five single kayaks, a double kayak, mountain bikes, pickup and drops on the Mary River, Yabba Creek or Borumba Dam and state forest (for bikes) even if you have your own equipment.

Route maps for all fitness levels, safety equipment and dry bags (for kayaks) are also provided.

Contact Ride on Mary Imbil Kayak and Bike Hire to arrange your Spring adventure… all details on ad page19.

MARY VALLEY STAGS

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or anyone who in interested in keeping up their fitness for the season next year, we are still holding a training session at the Imbil School oval on Thursday afternoons at 4.30pm. At this point there are no more games on the horizon for this year. We would still like to keep in touch and keep you up to date on

Mary Valley Inc. One Valley, One Voice, One Future

what is happening by way of the Mary Valley Voice or the players are keeping up dated information on a page on Facebook “mary valley stags rugby league” for those interested.

The executive is working diligently on the formation of the club in order for them to be accepted by the Sunshine Coast Rugby League Club in time for next years’ season.

At the moment we are looking at funding arrangements, sponsorship, fundraising, designing jerseys, insurances etc.

Our aim is to be fielding a C Grade team for next year and this division is more for fun and fitness than the hard competition of the A grade divisions.

Anybody who is interested in joining us please contact Brad Dilger on 5484 5364 after work or Glenn Carlson on 0428 159 529.

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VALLEY HOMES LAUNCH

e are very excited that the day has arrived at last - we are no longer trading as Hotondo Hinterland but under the new name of Valley Homes. We now have our very own plans and do not belong to a franchise group anymore, we are on our own. We have great faith that the area shows good indications of growth and will provide the valley with a revitalized community. On Sunday the 23 August, we held the launch of Valley Homes at our office in the main street of Imbil. With the help of our children and grandchildren we put on a sausage sizzle and drinks for friends, past and future clients, our sub-contractor and suppliers.

We have had many positive comments, letters and congratulations sent our way regarding the change of our business. Clients we have already built for had a lot of positive feedbacks regarding their building experience with us for the people who are currently building with us or who will be in the future. This fills us pride that they hold our work and our commitment towards their building their homes in such high esteem. How many builders can say they can gladly mix past and future clients together and hope for a positive outcome?

We have put many, many hours into the change, now we can dedicate a 100% of our time into building houses and growing our business. We would like to thank all who have wished us well and we will continue to do our very best to enhance growth and prosperity to the valley.

Dale and Emma, Caitlin, Annalyse and Jazmine, Brad, Melissa, Troy and Emma Carlson, thanks for all your help.

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O UR COMMUNITY FESTIVAL OF THE WALKS MORE THAN 70 REASONS TO GO!

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he Festival of the Walks will offer over 70 (most are free) mini events*.

There is a DVD showing helicopter coverage of the Glasshouse Mountains, Blackall Range and Mary Valley and another “stills” DVD of “wow” images of the area taken by a professional.

Our FOTW photographic comp has been a stunning success with over 245 entries!

The Festival of the Walks, 29 August to 13 September, will offer over 70 (most are free) mini events*.

So much to see and enjoy from special bus tours, Montville Music Walk’s huge program, gong/sound healing, glass art and furniture making demos, fauna and flora artists on show, art and photography exhibitions, rainforest ice cream creations, beadmaker demos, belly dance, walk and forest yoga classes to a sweet special edition FOTW candy to buy.

There is huge energy and support for FOTW as we focus on our free, natural assets while many businesses will present events that will run over a few weeks, not just one weekend and ensure flow-on success and fun for all.” *View these beautiful shots and full event details at http://www. festivalofthewalks.com.au/

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In the Kenilworth area, locals can take a coffee / cake “walkers” special at Bellbird Creek Teahouse.

Our web site traffic is much higher than I ever expected - up to 344 unique visits in a single day with almost 24,000 page views.

Delivered recently, was the Range News Festival Program Guide 21,000 copies and monthly Hinterland Times with Bob Abbott on their August cover -16,000 copies. Sunshine Coast Seniors newspaper will feature FOTW on their front cover too as has the Mary Valley Voice (Sept 2).

Then there’s the Great South East market and live to air on Zink FM, and on Monday morning at 6.20AM ABC Coast FM breakfast live to air.

We have printed 80,000 individual walks maps.

More than 900 TV commercials (running since early July) on CH7 in Rocky, Wide Bay, Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast with some shown to the 2,000,000 Brisbane viewing audience plus 60 radio commercials in Brisbane.

We are approaching 50 requests for additional mail-out info.

This entire process has been done with voluntary workers, not one dollar has been spent on wages!

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The Gambling Community Benefit Fund has given us $30,000 to bring the courts back up to playing standard. We wish to acknowledge the generosity of this fund which has made this project change from a wish to a reality.

The work has been finished in August and it includes six new galvanised posts for night lights and the resurfacing and painting of the two existing courts. The Gambling Community Benefit Fund has helped this community to keep a wonderful sporting facility alive. Gheerulla Tennis Club currently has two teams in the Sunshine Coast competition. There is coaching available for children and adults. Social night tennis on Tuesday is lots of fun.

Our successful grant application would not have been possible without the local support of the Hall Committee of Gheerulla.

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he community tennis courts at Gheerulla have seen many matchesboth competitive and social. Perhaps to many some would say. The wear and tear from lots of great tennis has left the courts in dire need of repair.

Bob Morrow, president BRBTA has devoted his time exclusively to the cause over the last six months and sums up their current festival progress: “We have been working for 15 months now and have listed on web sites in NZ, England and on many more across Australia. We are in Jet Star and Tiger Airways magazines and had excellent coverage in Friday’s 21 August, 2009 Courier Mail.

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he next old time dance in the Belli hall is on Saturday 12 September at 7.30pm. Come and enjoy the start of spring with a night of old time dancing to the music of Sunshine Swing and Rex Eggmolesse. Our last dance on 8 August saw 97 people brave the cooler weather and it is great to see so many people having such a good time.

Children and learners are always welcome. A country style supper with tea and coffee is provided. Entry is $10 for adults. For enquries phone Margaret on 5447 0175 or check the hall’s website www.bellihall.com Hip Hop continues for the children on Tuesday afternoon in the hall. Ring Simone on 5447 0163 for more information.

The hall’s annual general meeting will be held on Tuesday 22 September at 7.30pm. All residents of Belli are invited to attend. The Belli hall is community owned and therefore we must ensure it continues to play its vital role in our community. It provides a meeting place for locals, whether it be a private function, public meeting concerning a local issue or an old time dance, movie night or carboot sale, etc. Belli is also very rich in history and the hall is a part of that history. For further information on this meeting you can ring the secretary on 5447 0175.

Margaret Long

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ENILWORTH FIRST RESPONSE I attended the Kenilworth First Response AGM on recently and felt privileged to be able to present community service awards to three long-serving members of this dedicated team.

I presented community service awards to David White, Linda Green and Glenys Pearson, who have all been members of the Kenilworth First Response group since inauguration almost ten years ago.

This group has provided continual service to the Kenilworth district for almost ten years, with the Kenilworth First Response unit being the first service in Queensland to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Queensland

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In the past twelve months the response team has attended 102 call-outs, both saving people’s lives and making people more comfortable until ambulance officers arrive.

This group provides an essential service in the Mary Valley and surrounding areas and members act as vital back-up support for the Maleny and Cooroy Ambulance services.

If anyone has any spare time and would like to join this group, please ring president Wayne Lashmar on 5446 0723.

STATE FOREST SALE CLARIFICATION There has been a lot of confusion about recent reports that the State Government is selling off state forest land.

The Premier has advised the sale only applies to State Plantation Forests - not the land these forests are growing on (logging rights).

The Imbil State Forest is classed as a State Plantation Forest, and is currently under investigation for inclusion in the possible future asset sale. The adjoining Kenilworth Forest in not up for sale, nor is the West Cooroy Forest.

While discussing the West Cooroy Forest, the Treasurer’s Office has advised there may still be logging activities undertaken in the forest in the future as a result of a logging agreement reached some years ago by the former Beattie Government with loggers and environmentalists. The Mapleton Forest is not up for sale, and I have been advised it is due to be declared a National Park early next year.

POWERLINE UPDATE I am looking forward to leading a delegation of PAGE members to meet with the Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Stephen Robertson to ensure the Minister is aware of their concerns about the Wooloolga to West Cooroy powerline proposal.

I was pleased that the Minister immediately took up the opportunity to meet with residents affected by this proposed powerline. I recently attended a PAGE management meeting where members expressed an interest in bringing the new Minister up to date on their concerns.

On the photo Peter Wellington MP presents community service awards to David White (left) and Glenys Pearson.

Mary Valley Yoga and Tai Chi

Yoga classes held in:Kenilworth on Mondays 1.00-2.30pm Ridgewood on Thursdays 9.30-11.00 Imbil on Fridays 10.30-12.00 and on Wednesdays 7.00-8.30pm For further information please ring Amrit (Lynne) on 5484 5006 September 2, 2009 |

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O UR COMMUNITY WIN A FAMILY PASS TO UTRIBE FESTIVAL

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he Mary Valley Voice is offering one lucky family the chance to win a Family Pass to the Utribe Festival. Valued at $330, the pass includes entry for two adults and all children under 18 years. It also includes the option to camp onsite for the duration of the festival!

Simply email the Mary Valley Voice with your NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER and write in 10 to 250 words “what’s the heart and soul of your Mary Valley”? maryvalleyvoice@aanet.com.au Utribe Festival - three days of music, healing, arts, culture, ecological awareness and dance - is gearing up to bring the hills of Green Park in Conondale alive from 25 to 27 September.

More than 40 local and interstate bands are gathering for the event, including Ash Grunwald, The Red Eyes, Tijuana Cartel, A French Butler called Smith and The Grassroots Street Orchestra.

New Zealand sensation, Mihirangi, is on the line-up fresh from a global whirlwind which has seen her astonishing one woman show capture and mesmerize audiences in Canada and the USA. Jimmy Willing & The Real Gone Hick-Ups will be bringing their gripping soundtrack - the illegitimate offspring of country and punk.

Young local musicians, drummer Joe Brisick and singer/ songwriter, Vanessa Hodgkins will be showcasing their musical adventures with two emerging bands Tim Loydell and The Deckchairs and Sweet Fawn.

Visit www.utribe.org to see the full line-up of bands.

Our front cover story And to top it off, there will be loads of market and food stalls, roving performers, speakers and a fantastic Kids Festival.

Festival-goers under twelve years are invited to step through the magic Utribe forest. The Kids Program includes diverse music and dance performances, workshops and a wide variety of fun activities to encourage cultural understanding, caring and sharing with a ‘hands on’ approach.

There are still some volunteer positions needing to be filled, so if you’d like to get ‘behind the scenes’ for this inaugural festival, go to www.utribe.org/volunteering and fill out a volunteer form. Forms can be emailed to volunteering@ utribe.org or dropped into the Utribe office.

Early bird tickets are now sold out, but seasons and family passes are available on-line at www.qjump.com.au, or direct from the Utribe office in Maleny (opposite the police station) and various music outlets on the Sunshine Coast.

Day tickets are also now on sale from the Utribe office.

For any enquiries ring the office on 5435 2166.

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POMONA MEALS ON WHEELS NEED YOU!

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ere I am banging on once again about needing help at Pomona, but the nature of the game is that people move on in life, so bear with me.

Foremost would be someone with office and computer experience to help in the back ‘engine room’ with communications and the printing of food labels, work and run sheets. David does a more-than-admirable job with this stuff (all on love time), but would like a break now and again; he’s a likeable, patient fellow ready to impart his knowledge to another willing worker. Our Meals on Wheels service operates just three days each week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; so someone with the skills and some spare time up their sleeve wouldn’t be overburdened by the requirements of this job. As well as the ‘warm and fuzzy feeling’ engendered when doing voluntary work you get to meet some lovely people and get fed good tucker, but I’m biased.

We also having an ongoing need for volunteers to deliver meals to our customers, especially in the Cooroy and Eumundi areas. Even helping out just once a month would be great, with the added bonus of being able to meet some very nice people and travelling on roads not seen previously. There’s some spectacular scenery up here in the hinterland. We also need deliverers on our other runs: Pomona, Black Mountain and Cooran/Traveston.

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Any help would be warmly welcomed. Give us a call on 5485 1777, 5485 2209 or 5485 0527; or drop into our kitchen on one of our cooking days - we’re located at the back of the Memorial Hall in Pomona, about 50 meters from the CBD. Thank you.

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ALL-NEW JAZZ IS EVERY BIT A PLEASURE

addow’s Honda Cooroy the local Honda Dealer since 1972, seller of many Hondas in the hinterland, present the new Honda Jazz.

Whoever said the small things in life make the biggest difference might well have been talking about the Honda Jazz.

The Jazz GLI, GLI-SP, VTI and VTI-S are smoother and sexier. She’s is a whole lot sportier too, with enhanced aerodynamics, sharper lines, a wider stance and superior rear suspension. VTI-S Jazz also comes with sexy alloy wheels and front and rear sports bumpers.

You get a choice of two athletic yet remarkably fuel efficient engines and fuel consumption of just 5.8 litres per 100kms. You also get the maximum amount of power out of your fuel, or as we say you’ll “drive every drop”, it’s all thanks to the amazing i-VTEC engine.

Her 1.3 litre i-VTEC engine delivers 88 kw, making her among the most powerful in her class. She also features a leading edge 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission and her sporty new paddle-shift on the VTI-S puts the pleasure of shifting gears at your fingertips. So what does all this mean to you?

Well, just jump in an take a ride, at Daddow’s Honda Cooroy.

This is where Jazz gets serious. When it comes to protection, Jazz is full of ingenious safety features. Her driver and front passenger SRS airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and front seatbelt pretensioners provide excellent protection.

You can just put everything in the back of Jazz, she won’t mind whatsoever, and the best thing is everyone will still be completely comfortable, no matter how long the journey.

The ride is smooth, quiet and very comfy, and it’s all thanks to Jazz’s well designed body. Her solid structure helps eliminate noise and vibration without increasing her overall weight and her double glovebox is sure to come in handy, and so is her instant fuel consumption indicator.

Test drive the new Jazz at Daddow’s Honda. Contact Neil Dwyer or Simon Murray. Details see ad on page 19.

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CINEMA POMONA INC

he Noosa Hinterland’s only community Film society - Cinema Pomona Inc - is gearing up for its third year of quality world movies. The new season will open at 3pm on Sunday 6 September with a double feature, free champagne and a light meal.

The opening films are two very different views of Liverpool UK by the same director - Terence Davies. “Distant Voices, Still Lives” - made in 1989 and rereleased in 2008 - is an autobiography of the Davies family and working class life. It is considered one of the most haunting “musicals “of modern cinema.

“Of time and the city - a love song and a eulogy” premiered at Cannes this year. Membership is open to all and there is no waiting list to join! You can join at the door prior to any screening; via the website www.cinemapomona.com. au; or send in a membership form.

Annual membership is available for $90.00 ($50.00 concession), which is great value for 26 films! In response to a membership survey, we are now also offering a “10 film deal”. For only $50.00 ($40.00 concession) the member can attend any 10 films in 12 months, thus giving flexibility and choice.

Covering all genres, most of the films have been shown at major film festivals during the last 18 months. In addition there are three classics - including a Bergmann comedy! and two nights of short films.

For a full programme see the website www.cinemapomona.com.au and the membership form. Members are also able to borrow – at no charge - DVDs from our growing library of films shown. The Film Society shows a film each fortnight, on Sunday evenings, at The Majestic Theatre in Pomona.

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KENILWORTH KENILWORTH SWIMMING POOL IS GETTING READY FOR ACTION!

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enilworth Celebrates! From 26 September to 4 October. The bike art is part of the Kenilworth Celebrates! festival. It’s a highly appropriate theme considering Kenilworth is set on one of the best bike routes in South East Queensland. Bike enthusiasts share a common appreciation for the universal language of bike themes. The strength of passion transcends any barriers of communication and the message always has been quite clear - bike riders are passionate about their bikes.

• Bring your art and take part.

• Kenilworth Hotel will be the main venue again for the bike-art display.

• Show and Shine presentation at 2pm.

• A special guest from Hervey Bay will be doing a two day workshop on pencil drawing.

Darcy, Bruno, Edward, Jeremy, Treena Steve, Aaron.

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enilworth Pool underwent some necessary repairs over the winter-time. The kiosk and change rooms’ floor areas have been resurfaced with an easy clean “non slip” component. The pool itself has undergone considerable overall refurbishment.

Everything is ready now to get the pool filled in the coming week. Treena and Diane the swimming instructors are organised for Swimming Training at the end of August and the official opening of the pool is planned for 19 September.

Everything is in working order now, as Kenilworth Swimming Pool is getting ready for a hot season. We are looking forward to seeing you and your friends at the pool. The pool also wants to extend a big thank you to the helpers who came along to the working bee and volunteered their time.

Photo and article Birgit Kehr

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ot much of the 21.5mm we received in on Wednesday 12 August storm went into our tank. As the photo shows the pea sized hail filled the guttering and poured out over the down pipe. We were amazed to see the amount of hail at the bottom of the down pipes around the house. Even more surprising, some of it was still there the next morning.

Photo and letter from Rob and Valerie Mallett at Moy Pocket Road.

Published on behalf of the Mary Valley News Inc. Committee All copyrights 2009

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This event is relatively new and we need support from all different kinds of people who share a passion for bikes.

We want to make the bike art festival as diverse as possible so please be creative and help us make this an annual memorable event. Please contact Birgit Kehr at birgitkehr@yahoo.com.au or phone 0438 177 807

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Some Ekka and Beef 2009 show winners also commercial steers and heifers.

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All day sausage sizzle and tea and coffee

Blonde d’Aquitaine studs: Diamond Blondes – Kenilworth Boulevard Blondes – Gympie Zarina Blondes – Maleny Bottle Tree Blondes – Kilkivan Droughtmaster studs: Imbil Droughtmaster Stud – Imbil Eastern Downs Droughtmaster Stud – Yandina

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Viewing from: 9 am – 5 pm Saturday 3rd October 9 am – 3 pm Sunday 4th October Some of the cattle on display are for sale.

More info: Mike Wheeler 0417 320 590 John Gilmour 0417 601 020 NEW IN THE MARY VALLEY VOICE. We have a new section for people of the community who wish to advertise through a printed noticeboard.

At only $10 for 3 lines or 40 words this is a bargain not to be missed!

Payment must pre-paid either by direct deposit or in person at Kenilworth Realty. Simply email the editor: maryvalleyvoice@aanet.com.au

WIN A FAMILY PASS TO UTRIBE! Two adults + including kids up to 18 yrs - $330

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