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Front cover features just a few of the lovely 2015 Chicks in the Sticks pics. 2016 event details on page five.

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28 OCTOBER for #11 MVV 9 NOVEMBER Kenilworth Seniors Week 2016 – Yvonne James’ report on page five.

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KENILWORTH PONY CLUB

n 27 August, we had a great muster. Participants mainly concentrated on jumping in the morning.

Well done to Annabella, Caeli, Lana, Alice, Jodi, Rachael and Catriona and to our visitors Sharne, Peta and Maddi.

Thanks to Jo and Kerry for our yummy lunch as well. Peta, Alice, Jodi and Rachael practiced some mounted games for the upcoming State championships. Some interesting techniques were trialled for the sack race.

Well done to Lana who continued the day to win Junior Show Princess that night at a local show.

Glasshouse Country Horse and Pony Club hosted their Purple Pandemonium Open Sporting Day on Sunday 28 August. All proceeds from the raffle went to the Pancare Foundation, an NFP cancer fund.

Caeli riding Arabella won the first place trophy in the 13 and 14 year old group. Caeli also received a trophy for “Highest Points 9 & Over – Visitor”.

For all photos visit – www.kenilworthchamber.org.au/seniors

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THE MONTH THAT WAS

e careful about what the modern car can do. A woman motorist in Florida (USA), involved in a hit and run accident, thought she had got away with the crime until her own car called emergency services.

She had driven off after crashing into the back of a caravan, putting the female driver in hospital. But her car, a Ford Focus, had other ideas. The local County Sheriff’s Office received an automated call from the vehicle’s emergency system ‘Sync’ stating the owner had been involved in a crash and to press zero to speak with the occupants of the vehicle. This enabled the Sheriff to follow up and arrest the driver.

Beer could be used to bait an exotic ant found in Darwin.

The browsing ant was discovered feasting on the yeast and sugar of broken beer bottles at the Port of Darwin by vigilant wharfies in July. The browsing ant poses a substantial threat to the food chain of native animals and may have originated from East Timor. Primary Industry Minister said people needed to be vigilant in identifying these pests. “If these browsing ant colonies were to expand across the Northern Territory they would pose a significant risk to our native fauna, particularly in the insect world,” he said. “They form super colonies with multiple queens. We’ve had to move quickly to deal with this. The ants, when they are foraging, pick up the bait and feed it to the queen. Eventually she becomes sterile and stops producing the eggs. But the colonies don’t realise the effect and the ants end up like the walking dead.’’

Apple files for patent for a paper bag. Yes, but more specifically, a paper bag that can hold stuff and has a “white solid bleached sulfate paper with at least 60 percent post-consumer content.” The retail bag it’s pitching is just another in a long line of inventions the company is patenting in hopes of stopping other retailers from mimicking its look and feel. It’s also a bag that’s in line with its stated goal to be more environmentally responsible. The bag in question is reported to look decidedly like any other Apple store bag, except the drawings don’t show Apple’s logo on either side.

Apple doesn’t say in its patent filing what the future will hold for the bag, so stay tuned.

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THANKS BRENDA AND BRUCE

he Kenilworth SES Group Leader and Deputy Group leader Brenda and Bruce Parker have decided that after 19 years of solid commitment to the community it is time to hang up the orange overalls.

I would like to express my thanks to them for their dedication over the past years and wish them well in retirement.

The group is actively looking for new members both operational and support that are willing to volunteer their time to assist the community in times of disaster.

All training and uniforms are provided and you can join from 16 years of age.

If you think that this is for you please contact the – Kenilworth SES Group Leader Chris Childs 0407 693 846 or kenses@bigpond.com

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2016 AGM – PRESIDENT’S REPORT

nce again it has been a busy year for the Group. For many months we have attended an average of one 000 emergency call out each day. Our call outs ranged from motor bike accidents in the State forest, to Conondale and as far out to a water skiing accident at Borumba dam, as well as many within the local community.

• In November, at a ceremony, held at the Maleny Ambulance Station the Queensland Ambulance hierarchy recognised our efforts and bestowed awards to six of the Kenilworth Responders for their ten year service and dedication to the community, it emphasised the important role the Responders have contributed.

• In March, at the International Volunteers day celebrations at Caloundra, the Kenilworth Group was again honoured and recognised for their service to the community.

• In April we conducted a training scenario, in Isaac Moore Park, involving a simulated three car collision where we were called out to attend. We worked side by side with other Emergency Services from Kenilworth’s SES and Fire and Rescue Groups, as well as Imbil’s Fireys. The day ended with the rescue helicopter arriving at the scene. This exercise was extremely beneficial in honing our skills, should we be called upon to respond to such a real life situation. Another similar exercise is planned for later on in the year.

• In July we travelled to Kilkivan to catch up with our fellow Kilkivan Responders, for another QAS training exercise, where we conducted another mock scenario including a two car crash.

• Throughout the year we have attended many functions, including the Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Fest, the Anzac Day parade and Chook Chase event, as well as conducting community CPR programmes.

Recently QAS have provided us with updated digital radios to improve our communications with them.

• The Queensland Ambulance Service also facilitates ongoing, regular training for our members and we would like to thank QAS paramedics, Gavin Bennett and Dave Lane for conducting our training for the year.

• KFR would also like to publicly thank Maleny LAC for their ongoing support with the maintenance of our cars.

I think that we make a great team and I would personally like to thank the Kenilworth Responders for their time and dedication throughout the last twelve months.

As president of the group I thank you all for your support.

Hans Schinkel, KFR President

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he Kenilworth First Response Group is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our community and our members endeavour to be ‘on call’ to respond to QAS 000 emergency calls, 24/7, 365 days of the year.

Given that all our members are non-paid volunteers and that the majority are ‘retired’, we may be unable at times to keep that commitment fully, due to constraints on our time, like family commitments and our own personal health issues, for example.

Due to the fact that we are only relatively small in number, there may at times be gaps in the days we are available to be on call. Our membership is aging and unless we can recruit more volunteers from the local community to bolster our ranks, those gaps may become more frequent.

Kenilworth First Response provides a vital service to our community and we will continue to do so, to the best of our ability.

Graeme White, KFR member 12 October, 2016

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CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES

UPDATES ON THE TOWNSHIP HISTORY

ome of the gaps in the history of the Kenilworth Butchery have been found by extensive searching the digitised newspaper records on Trove. It was reported on page three of the Nambour Chronicle 17 July, 1925 that Mr Fritz intended to open a butcher shop in Kenilworth.

Mr P. Heenan of Conondale purchased the business, which was reported on page seven, in the Nambour Chronicle, 21 November, 1930 issue. The next owner recorded appears to be Mr G.H. Rackemann in February, 1934.

The Kenilworth News in the Nambour Chronicle published on page eight, 10 February, 1933 edition reported that a shop and residence was in the course of erection by Mr C. Cole. Initially it has been determined that this building was used as two flats which were tenanted.

Just when it became a café is unknown but Claire Munt (Dobson) remembers that a family named Gould were running the business in 1934-35. At a later time it has been reported that Renshaws ran the business as did Mr and Mrs Len Tanner, Mr and Mrs A. Crisp, and Mrs Tirrell when it was known as the Golden Glow Café, just to name a few.

In January 1933, Mr and Mrs Scargill opened a café on the site of what is now the ‘Affordable on Elizabeth’ business.

In 1936 the Scargills opened a second café (page 15, Telegraph, 29 May, 1936) where Mrs Rodgers’ bush house once stood which is now the Post Office building.

The site of the new café led to the initial use of the terms Top and Bottom Café which was continued in 1950 when Nelson and Florrie Paulger opened the Bluebird Café in the building now containing the pharmacy and origami shop.

The shop constructed as the office and residence for Sims Bros Transport became a newsagency and hairdresser in 1934 (page three, Nambour Chronicle, 9 February edition).

Mr J.J. Turner was the first proprietor of the newsagency.

Sims Bros retained ownership of the building until 1950 when the freehold was purchased by Mr Terry Cosgrove.

Kenilworth Museum’s current display has more details on the development of the township over the past 95 years. Come along any Sunday 10:00am to 2:00pm to enjoy the stories.

Lenore Meldrum, President Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc. ♥ The Kenilworth Museum would like to express their appreciation and thanks to the businesses that supported their stall at the Poet’s Breakfast on 1 October – Imbil Colonial Butchery; Walkers Farm Foods and Top Café.

A special thanks to the volunteers Tim and Di Donovan and Val Pearson who managed the cooking and serving so efficiently during the morning.

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he next Women’s Breakfast will be on Saturday 29 October at St George’s Anglican Church Hall at 8am.

The Kenilworth Spirituality Group has been studying an interesting book, “Come and See” by Dr Kevin Treston. Kevin will be coming to Kenilworth on 3 November to talk with groups from Kenilworth, Maleny and Montville. If you would like to hear what Kevin has to say (and he is an entertaining speaker), do come along – 10:30am (morning tea) for 11am start at St John Bosco Church with a “bring a plate” lunch afterwards in St Luke’s Hall.

St Luke’s Kenilworth will be celebrating St Luke’s Day on Sunday 16 October with Eucharist at 9am, followed by morning tea. The celebrant will be Archdeacon Jeremy Greaves. St Luke is the patron saint of physicians and artists and the service is a thanksgiving for all local doctors, nurses, First Responders, health care workers and all our creative arts and craft folk.

Are there any woodworkers out there? St Luke’s has an assortment of timber church-type furniture which we will happily give away to anyone who would like it. Maybe you know some men who go to a Men’s Shed, to pass this information on to. For more details, ph 5446 0171.

Just a word about Christmas! No, surely we aren’t talking about Christmas already? Well, yes we are – just two reminders. The Service on Christmas Day at St Luke’s will be at 8am, not the usual service time of 9 o’clock.

Other church times to be advised. The ecumenical group is starting to collect basic groceries for the Helping Hands Hampers which are given out at Christmas. We would gratefully receive any donations of everyday grocery items which can be left at St Luke’s or St John Bosco’s.

BIG FAMILY PICNIC TO MARK 125 YRS OF PIONEER SETTLEMENT IN YAHOO CREEK

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16 OCTOBER AT PIONEER PARK, GHEERULLA

tt is 125 years since settlement at Yahoo Creek – 1891 to 2016. The upcoming picnic day will be an opportunity to re-connect with descendants of the original settlers*.

Friends and familes are invited to gather at Pioneer Park, Gheerulla (Yahoo Creek area) Sunday, 16 October, 2016.

It is a BYO – food, chairs, tables and a good memory for where your family fits on the huge family tree. Details Lenore Meldrum on 5472 3090 or lenore.meldrum@bigpond.com * Edward (Ned) and Harry Pickering; John (Jack) and Lex McGinn; Richard L. (Dick) Sims; Christopher (Christy) Sharry; Frederick and Albert Goeths; Duncan Beattie, manager of Kenilworth Run and owner, Isaac Moore; Edward (Ned) Allen and his wife; brothers William and Henry Hilder.

COMMUNITY NOTICE KENILWORTH SWIMMING POOL. Opening hours are week days 2-5pm. Weekends and school holidays 10am-4pm. It is a community pool managed by volunteers.

If you can help out for a few hours, please call Peter Lewis, kiosk manager and volunteer organiser 0427 756 502.

LI N E DA N C I N G T H U RS DA Y S AT GHEERULLA HALL, cnr. Moy Pocket and EumundiKenilworth Roads. Thursdays 10.30-11.30am and 11.30-12.00 for advanced. Come and have fun. Learn new steps to great music. Ph Irene Flint 5446 9928, 0400 097 602 to check dates. Gold coin donation to Gheerulla Hall.

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hugely successful five days (15-19 August, 2016) that has benefited and unified some of the various groups in Kenilworth. It is as if a united Kenilworth has been reborn, with people from all walks of life from in and around the town joining in and having a lot of fun together – making new friends and renewing old friendships.

The question was posed by a lady from the Coast – “What has Kenilworth got that the rest of the Sunshine Coast hasn’t for having such a diverse, interesting and a huge number of choices for Seniors Week events?”

This was answered during the week by the 140 people who attended our events, and whose comments ranged from – “This was great; Much more fun than I expected; Wonderful; Excited; Excellent; Fantastic fun; A really enjoyable morning; Good job; Well organised; Peace in Zen Meditation; Repeat please next year; Let’s do it again; Very interesting; I really didn’t see how it could be done, and now I’m doing it.”

Our events ranged from Tai Chi for arthritis, Balancing Stones, Beyond Colouring-In, Driving for Seniors, Knitting Trauma Teddies, Blue Grass Band – ‘Change of Heart’, Zen and Christian Meditation, Beginners Line Dancing, Police Advice, First Aid and CPR and a Sing-a-long.

Some ladies picked up their knitting needles after many years of not doing any knitting, to start knitting *Trauma Teddies and knee rugs for children in hospital. *As the Trauma Teddies are made we would be grateful if you would drop them in to the Kenilworth Library as a collection point.

• We are hoping to carry on with the knitting group, possibly in conjunction with the Kenilworth Library craft programme.

In these sessions we will also be knitting Trauma Bunnies for the First Response and making poppies for Anzac Day – white for nurses and peace, and purple for animals that are essential in all wars.

• A beautiful activity cushion was donated to a local lady who is very ill by the ‘Make A Wish List’ presenter from Nambour Hospital. We’ll also see if we can make some of these for other people in hospital or nursing homes.

• There is much discussion about continuing some of the other events that were really enjoyed by the people who attended such as line-dancing. Watch this space for them.

• We would like to extend our thanks to COTA for giving us a grant and to the Kenilworth & District Chamber of Commerce Committee who made it possible; to Denise Lamby of ‘Beyond Colouring In’ and Kenilworth Country Foods for their donations and to St John Bosco Catholic Church, St Luke’s Anglican Church and Gheerulla Hall for the use of their premises for our events.

• Most of all we would like to thank the people who attended, from locals to those from Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Buderim, Nambour and Mapleton. We’re looking forward to the return of most of these events next year, and to some new ones as well.

If you have any suggestions for new fun events please get in touch with Yvonne at 5472 3089.

Note that www.kenilworthchamber.org.au/seniors has all the photos taken of the activities with some on page two.

Thanks to everyone who helped in any way!

Yvonne James, Seniors Week Co-ordinator

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CHICKS IN THE STICKS 2016

adies it is time to frock-up in your best spring finery and frolic with us at the annual Chicks in the Sticks high tea on Sunday, 23 October at Yabbaloumba Retreat near Kenilworth.

The theme for the high tea, which starts at 1:00pm, is country race meeting which means you can let your imagination run free and take in all the delights of Spring.

Think flowers, pastel colours, romance, feminine, fascinators and hats; delight in being a woman while at the same time raising money to help fight breast cancer • There will be a great prize for the winner of Fashions on the Field.

With your help, businesses, supporters and volunteers we have raised more than $24,000 since 2011 and it has all gone to the Queensland Cancer fund.

• One of the special attractions of this year is our calcutta but it is like no other calcutta you might know. It will generate lots of laughter and joy and dollars for the winning table.

• The prizes we have for our charity auction are stunning and this year we have increased your chance to win with even more multi-draws. Again there are some exciting goodies in the draw.

Another special this year is the delicious food treats being made by the ladies of the Maleny CWA. To tantalise your appetite think dainty sandwiches, cheeky slices, sweet cakes and chocolate dipped strawberries – delicious.

• When you purchase your $40 ticket from Kelli or Lolie please let them know if you need gluten free treats.

To buy your ticket, which are limited to 150, please ring Kelli on 5446 0155 / 5446 0593 or Lolie on 5446 0222.

FANTASTIC NIGHT

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ur Kenilworth Show and Rodeo Princesses were crowned on the 28 August at our first Show ball in 15 years, it was a fantastic night, and all of the girls looked wonderful.

The winners on the evening were, for the senior class, Harriet Watson and runner up Anicka Kildey. For the junior class the winner was Lana Gluis and runner up Shanika Tappert.

(More photos page seven) The judges had an extremely hard time picking the winners, as all of the entrants made quite an impression.

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KENILWORTH SHOW ________________ KENILWORTH SHOW AND RODEO 2016

The Chainsaw Post Ripping event winner was Ben Paulger with Tyson Croucher in second place.

97 YEARS – THANK YOU TO ALL This event creates a crowd of spectators and proves to be huge thank you to spectators, sponsors, competitors, a popular inclusion in the programme. volunteer workers, stall holders, rodeo contractors, the Show Jumping first placegetters Cody Tincknell riding “Nikki National Rodeo Assoc and all who put in the tremendous Noodle” and “Connect the Dots”; Ellie White “Ash”; Julia effort to make this year’s Kenilworth Show and Rodeo the Paulger “Twilight Royale” and Courtney Tincknell “Chironic success that it was.

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101 volunteers all of whom offering their services freely and Show Horse Supreme Champion Led-in Exhibit – C. Porter taking time out from their personal schedule. and S. Baldwin “LP Classy Lady”; Supreme Champion There were 266 participants in 14 rodeo events at the rodeo Show Hunter Horse – Kayla Barker “Snowman”; Supreme arena, 107 rounds of show jumping and 232 event entry Champion Hack “LP Classy Lady”. Encouragement award participants in the show horse ring which amounted to was presented to Lauren Brockhurst. plenty of action for the locals and visitors alike.

In the Pavilion there were top entries all round and the In the Woodchop section, J. Adamson was winner in the future of Pavilion competitors looks good with several Fred Armstrong Memorial Underhand Championship as well younger people competing in most classes. The overall as winner in the Tree Felling Handicap event in memory of encouragement award (not necessarily the most wins as the late Cliff Wilcox. it is judged on participation and involvement) winner was Other first placegetters C. Cohran, B. Lahiff, W. Grahame, T. Amanda Long with Shona Fitzgerald second; Willis with an event donated by the Davie family in memory Champion photo Cody Whiteman, Junior Champion photo of the late Ernie Davie.

Breanna Duke. Although entries were down the standard of photography was a credit to all.

Champion Bloom winner Don Houston, Champion arrangement Janene Habermehl. Recent rains did not prevent entries, most classes had beautiful and colourful displays of flowers.

Don and Ann Houston still battling it out with the Best Orchid bloom although they had quite a bit of competition from several new competitors, Don won first place, Ann second.

Champion cake winner was Jean Pearce and the best spread winner Ann Houston.

“Every Thing Old is New Again” winner Kaye Stuart, Suki Perel second; Jean Pearce first placegetter in cross stitch with her exquisite work of Elvis Presley, Joyce Woods second.

The talent of our local “crafters” is a credit to all who entered in the Textile Arts.

Weight guessing Fat Bullock winner was Ann Whiteman. A tie between Emily Long and Bonnie Morris for the children’s weight guessing of a buffalo calf.

Did we mention the Thoroughbred Racing Pigs..? What an attraction for young and old. Committee member Shane Smith with the winning orange pig CLASSES ONGOING... taking out the Calcutta on Race 4.

MOBILE 0413 012 398 Thank you again from President Des Residential • Rural • Commercial Palmwoods Rough, Vice President Brad Owens, New work, Repairs, Renovations Memorial Hall Treasurer Jan Paulger, Secretary Lolie • Drainage • Septic tanks • Trenches Wed night & Sat mornings Murtagh, Committee members Cec — Blocked Drains — Pearson, Lyle Paulger, Shane Smith, John Gheerulla Hall GAS installations • Solar Hot Water Rodwell, Errol Erickson, John Brown, Paula Classes commencing TuesDAY Bathroom & Kitchen renovations Gillis, Kerry and Jo Jarvis, Tracey Ferriday.

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Above World Champion over 40’s Bull Rider David Mawhinney with his daughter Taylor. • Barrel Racer Katie Vaughan. • Steer Wrestler and former Biggest Loser contestant Joe Medway of Caboolture. Photos by Mel from East Coast Images, official NRA photographer. FB albums and pics to buy at /East-CoastImages-Sunshine-Coast-718420934912749/ or ‘ph 0401 817 962.

Kenilworth Show & Rodeo Princess Ball 2016 winners (Story page five). Senior class winner Harriet Watson and runner-up Anicka Kildey. Junior class winner was Lana Gluis in the black dress and runner up Shanika Tappert in sky blue.

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MARY RIVER FESTIVAL APPROACHES – SATURDAY 12 NOON TO SUNDAY 7:30 AM

ith this year’s Mary River Festival just around the corner, organisers have been excited about the response to the lantern making workshop and the release of the entertainer list.

A recent two day lantern–making workshop with noted lantern artist Jyllie Jackson from the fabulous Lismore Lantern Parade really got the ball rolling; making lanterns of some of the Mary’s iconic creatures.

Jyllie Jackson is the CEO and artistic director of Light’nUp and her workshops focus on not only producing lanterns for this year’s festival but also on skilling up local artists and community to create their own.

The recent Gympie lantern-making workshop was the first of two. The next will be held over three days in the Kandanga Hall on 4-6 November the weekend before the festival. The workshops are free, learning and crafting lanterns for what promises to be a wonderful culminating evening lantern spectacle. After the event, small lanterns can be purchased for a small fee.

The early evening lantern parade will lead festival goers from the festival site towards the Kandanga Hall where the music entertainment continues.

From 12 noon on the festival site, a strong line-up of musicians including The Barry Charles band, the Strangest Dreamers, Ben Barker and many more will be gracing the stage while Matt Stillert, the Nick McCombe Band and festival favourites Floating Bridges will play the night gig in the hall.

Festival entry is still $5 and a festival ticket includes entry to the hall. Those coming for just the hall gig still pay the $5.

OPEN 7 DAYS 5 am to 6 pm

“Come in-store for our great fresh fruit & veg specials.”

The festival is a lot more than music though... It’s a joyous celebration of our river and our protracted three and a half year struggle to dissuade the State government from submerging it beneath a dam.

This year’s theme links the health of the river to the health of the reef beyond.

Described as “one of the most laid back festivals you’ll find”, this year’s event includes the return of Martin Fingland of Geckoes Wildlife, the incredible stone balances of Justin Bucciarelli, (background photo) a display of entries in MRCCC’s Spring in the Mary photo competition and announcement of prize awards including ‘People’s Choice’, the Speaker’s Tent, great children’s activities, workshops, stalls and a smorgasbord of surprises.

Says committee member Joolie Gibbs, “We had a bit of rain at last year’s event but it certainly hasn’t dampened our enthusiasm for putting on a great festival.”

The festival will be held at the new site overlooking Kandanga Creek from 12 noon on Saturday 12 November, 2016.

The evening section in the hall will start around 8.30pm and will be licenced.

At night the Speaker’s Tent will become a Film Tent featuring favourites from the Heart of Gold International Film Festival and more.

On the following morning, Sunday 13 November, the Kandanga Hall committee will hold one of their beaut breakfasts in the hall from 7:30am to 9:30am for only $5 which includes breakfast and entertainment.

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‘SPRING INTO MARY’ RIVER MONTH

pring is a busy time in the natural environment – birds are nesting and plants are flowering. Here in the Mary River catchment, it’s also an important time for a lot of our well known threatened aquatic species. Spring is when the Mary River cod, lungfish, Mary River Turtle and Giant Barred Frog all start to breed.

This year, spring in the Mary River Catchment is being celebrated by Mary River Month, which began on World Rivers Day on Sunday, 25 September, 2016 and culminates at the Mary River Festival on the 12 November.

The goal of Mary River Month is to raise awareness of the importance of the Mary River and Great Sandy Strait and how we can keep them healthy.

The month kicked off with the Big Jump – a synchronised celebration of efforts to keep our river clean. Participants all over the catchment hopped, skipped or jumped into their local river or creek at 2pm on Sunday 25 September and enjoyed our beautiful waterways.

Hosted by the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee and more than a dozen partner organisations, Mary River Month involves almost 30 different events covering a range of different topics and activities including beef cattle husbandry, riverbank revegetation, koala conservation, rainforest identification, marvellous mangrove tours, water quality catchment crawl, riverbank walks and plenty more to interest and inform.

Most events are free and there is something for everyone.

The community can also get in the spirit of Mary River Month by entering the ‘Spring in the Mary’ photo competition.

• This year there is a special “Rural” category to recognize the pivotal role of primary industry in the catchment.

• Prizes will also be awarded for a “Youth” category, an “Open” category and a “People’s Choice Award”.

All entries will be on display at the Mary River Festival on the 12 November at Kandanga where the “People’s Choice Award” will be decided and all other winners announced.

Photo comp entries close on Monday, 7 November 2016.

Please email admin@mrccc.org.au for an entry form and to submit your entry.

People can also participate in the many other events and activities happening throughout the catchment – don’t miss out, check with the full calendar on the MRCCC website.

Details of these events are constantly being updated on the MRCCC website www.mrccc.org.au and on FB https://www.facebook.com/MaryRiverMonth.

Above Jess Dean “Springs into Mary” to celebrate Mary River Month by doing The Big Jump at Fisherman’s Pocket, Gympie on 25 September, 2016 – World Rivers Day.

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MARY RIVER MONTH – A BIG FIRST WEEK

he first week of October was full of activities around the Mary River Catchment. It started on Saturday with Tiaro Landcare volunteers taking part in a working bee to protect the areas where Mary River Turtles will come to lay their eggs in coming weeks.

Monday 3 October marked World Habitat Day, which is a day designated by the United Nations to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat.

Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 October had the MRCCC staff and volunteers traversing the Mary River for the eighth annual Catchment Crawl collecting water quality data and taking a snapshot of the state of the health of the Mary River and major tributaries.

Starting at Policeman’s Spur near Conondale and working down to Owanyilla near Maryborough, the crawl will take samples and test water quality along the Mary River and on Six Mile Creek, Wide Bay Creek, Widgee Creek, Munna Creek and Tinana Creek.

Also on Wednesday 5 October Barung Landcare ran the third workshop in the Revegetating the Range series.

The ‘Planning, Preparation and Commitment’ workshop was held on a private Flaxton property and began with a talk by the property’s owner who discussed his experience and some of the lessons learned from 20 years of rainforest restoration activities on the property.

Contact Barung Landcare on 07 5494 3151 for any advice.

On Friday 7 October the Wide Bay Burnett Environment Council hosted the ‘Koalas in Crisis” forum at Bauple featuring a range of highly experienced presenters in the field of koala research and conservation. Call 0423 932 431 for any enquiries or koala or habitat information.

Friday 7 October was also the Little Yabba Bushcare’s regular working bee revegetating and weeding along the banks of Little Yabba Creek as part of restoring the Cambroon wildlife corridor. This corridor is a key link for wildlife movement and seed dispersal between the Blackall and Conondale ranges.

Saturday 8 October Jones Hill Land for Wildlife property owner Nonie Metzler opened her property as part of the Gympie Studio Trails weekend. It was an opportunity to see the work undertaken to remove weeds and revegetate the property which incorporates koala habitat, as well as view Nonie’s artworks, at 206 Macintosh Ck Rd. Download your copy of the Gympie Studio Trails guide from https://www.gympie.qld.gov.au/gympie-studio-trails • Remember to get an entry in to the Spring in the Mary photo competition, sponsored by Noosa Landcare, HQPlantations and Destination Gympie.

• Download flyer and entry form: http://mrccc.org.au/2016/09/spring-in-to-mary-river-month/ For more information about Mary River Month, please contact the MRCCC on 07 5482 4766.

COMING UP FOR MARY RIVER MONTH EMAIL MRCCC OR DOWNLOAD THE CALENDAR PDF Barung Landcare Roving Restorers – Little Cedar Creek Lake Baroon Catchment Care AGM Gympie Landcare Bushcare – Kia Ora Healthy Creeks and Rivers Day – Brooloo Moy Pocket Land for Wildlife and Gympie Field Nats Mary River Cod Hatchery Open Day – Cooroy MRCCC AGM and Mary River Trivia at Gympie Mary River Festival – See page 10 opposite for activities.

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MARY VALLEY _____________________ IMBIL POLICE BRIEF SEPTEMBER 2016

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n the last month we have had two persons reported missing who have strong connections to the Mary Valley.

Across Australia more than 35,000 people are reported missing to Australian Police Services each year. The overwhelming majority (95%) are located soon after being reported missing however there are an estimated 1600 persons across Australia who are considered long term missing persons being unaccounted for more than three months.

• The highest risk factors for missing persons are youth, people living with mental illness and elderly persons. The National missing persons coordination centre contains photos of persons reported missing around the country and can be pursued by the public. www.missingpersons.gov.au It also includes advice and strategies and current research on missing persons and may be of use to family members touched by this issue.

• Police have received a number of speeding complaints with the 40km zones of Amamoor and Imbil. Both areas are 40 km zones due to the vicinity to parks, business, schools and toilets where persons are likely to be crossing roads.

These areas will be targeted by both the Imbil Police Station and the Gympie Road Policing Unit.

• The Australian Red Cross is a charity which performs valuable humanitarian work in Australia and overseas. The Imbil refuse centre and the Imbil Red Cross collection centre on Yabba Road Imbil are two locations where persons can donate unwanted items which are sold to raise money for the charity. Once items are left at the collection point they become the property of Red Cross and are not free items for the public to take. Unfortunately this year there have been instances where items left for donation have been taken individuals for their own use. Imbil Police will be conducting tasked patrols of both of these locations in an effort to stop people taking donated items.

• The Imbil Rural Watch AGM was held on 5 September 2016.

Guest Speaker was Member for Gympie Mr Tony Perrett. On behalf of the Imbil Police Station we would like to thank the members of the Rural Watch group who volunteer their time and come along to the meetings each month. The information which is shared assists police to target the issues which are of concern to the community.

The last Imbil Rural Watch meeting was held on 3 October at 7:30am which was also the start of Neighbourhood Watch Week that went from 3 to 9 October, 2016.

• Imbil Rural Watch Facebook page posts timely alerts and information. Follow weblinks to the Neighbourhood Watch Qld site to enter an Owl Mascot Naming Competition – closes Friday, 28 October. The NHWQ have created a fun and likeable new mascot to help promote NHW at community events and engage young people, families and children.

• Thursday, the 29 September 2016 was National Police Remembrance Day to show respect for officers who have fallen in the line of duty. Blue ribbons were available at the Imbil Police Station for anyone who wanted to make a donation. All money raised was donated to the Community Supporting Police Charity.

The Imbil Police Station counter is open: Monday – 9am to 2pm Tuesday – 8am to 12 noon Wednesday – 12pm to 4pm Thursday – 9am to 12 noon Stay safe, Sergeant Brock MURPHY and Senior Constable Bill GREER Imbil Police Station

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GAMBLING FUND DELIVERS $250,000+

ardworking community groups in Gympie are set for a funding boost with more than $250,000 in grants from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Member for Gympie, Tony Perrett said that the needs of sporting groups, fire and emergency services, school association, community friends and progress associations, a horticultural group, a preschool and local community service club have been recognised in the latest round.

“They will receive $259,603.55 as their share of the funding in Round 89,” Mr Perrett said.

“Many local organisations couldn’t do without the quarterly funding boost, which allows them to continue their invaluable work in the area. Here in our local region we’re fortunate to have a range of non-profit organisations which provide services to families, our elderly, to schools, cultural groups and the environment.”

Successful organisations include: • Kia Ora and District Sports - $34,869 to upgrade facilities • Kin Kin Tennis Club Inc:- $34,546 to upgrade facility • Cooloola City Farm Nurseries:- $10,409 trailer and upgrade • One Mile Sports Assoc:- $31,818.18 to upgrade power box • Apex Club of Gympie - $31,811.82 trailer and equipment • MV Stags Rugby League Club:- $30,930.92 to build canteen • Pomona Tennis Club Inc:- $30,495 install solar and upgrade • Gympie East SS:- $20,205.45 to install shade sail and equip.

• Yabba Ck Rural Fire brigade:- $12,727.27 install water tank • Friends of Amamoor Inc:- $11,100 upgrade and build ramp • Alma St Pre Prep Inc:- $10, 690.91 to upgrade the facility Mr Perrett said the quarterly grants of up to $35,000 allowed profits from gambling to be invested back into grass roots services and facilities to benefit all the community.

“Round 91 is expected to open in mid- November and close mid January, 2017.

“As the submission period covers the Christmas break I encourage all local groups, whether big or small, not to miss out on the opportunity to put in an application and make the most of this wonderful opportunity,” he said.

To apply visit www.justice.qld.gov.au/grants or alternatively phone 3247 4284 or 1800 633 619 or cbf@justice.qld.gov.au

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C OMMUNITY ________________________ CR GREG ROGERSON – DIV 10 – SUNSHINE COAST Phone (07) 5441 8368 – Mobile 0419 712 546 recently met with prospective operators of a revamped Kenilworth doctors surgery, which are hopefully well on the way to having a start-up date confirmed within the next couple of months. From my initial discussions with them, I am convinced they are genuinely good community minded people, hell bent on providing an exceptional health service for Kenilworth and surrounding Obi Obi and Mary Valley residents. Fingers crossed by the next edition of The Mary Valley Voice we will have finalised a start date.

Kenilworth Show and Rodeo It was really great to see the fantastic weather and a magnificent turnout of locals and visitors for the Kenilworth Show, Rodeo and Woodchop, last month. I could only attend during the Saturday morning and caught up with a lot of local community members. Once again I’d like to say a huge congratulations to the Hall committee for the professional way they’ve put together this terrific event.

Horse drawn cart On another bright note for Kenilworth, it’s terrific to see another tourist venture for the town in the form of a horse and buggy rides, taking people on a fantastic ride from Isaac Moore Park into the Kenilworth CBD! Toilet working group We will soon be conducting a design workshop for the Kenilworth ‘Designer Dunny’ to work through the complex site and budget constraints.

A brains trust of designers, engineers and specialist consultants will come together in November to problem solve and progress the design.

Once this workshop is complete and we’re satisfied we’ve found a design that is practical, cost efficient and safe, we’ll engage a consultant to take the design forward and this tourist drawcard for Kenilworth will begin to take shape!

Vale Donald Wellington Owens We recently saw the very sad passing of a wonderful and popular ex Kenilworth legend and identity Don ‘Spanner’ Owens. I first got to know Don an eternity ago through touch football and he became a very good mate.

So I was shattered to miss his funeral due to an unfortunate mix-up in my calendar.

I want to pass on my deepest sympathy and condolences to Don’s wife Evelyn, his daughters Sharon and Tania and son Brad. I’m so sorry I couldn’t be there with you to pay my final respects to ‘Spanner’ and acknowledge a true friend and a great man.

Obi Obi bike show It was terrific day at the Obi Obi Hall for their annual Motorcycle Show on Sunday September 25. The event was an important fundraiser for the hall and it was great to be able to provide them with some support for their cause.

Along with many glowing remarks on the day about the fantastic motorbike display, I had a lot of people comment to me on what a fantastic job members of the Obi Obi Hall committee had done in refurbishing the Hall back to its brilliant best. It’s a real credit to everybody involved!

I’d also like to say a big thankyou to the Mapleton Fire Brigade who ran a BBQ on the day to help raise funds for the Kenilworth First Responders. There were numerous other community organisations who also helped out on the day which was fantastic to see.

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF QIGONG AT GHEERULLA My name is Eamon Jefford and I have been involved in qigong and kungfu training for thirty years and teach at Palmwoods Memorial Hall on Wednesday night and Saturday mornings.

If you’d like to try something different for yourself I am offering classes suitable for all ages and abilities in qigong at the Gheerulla Hall.

The White Crane Qigong style develops balance, lightness and agility. Key health benefits from this gentle exercise technique cool and relax the body which balances heart energy; gently stretching ligaments and releasing tightness in the spine.

Those who are curious to learn new body fitness and training skills, please phone me on 0414 366 604 to be part of my qigong classes at Gheerulla Hall on Tuesdays from 6:00pm.

Eamon Jefford, Moy Pocket

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What's in the Spotlight Your Environment Levy at work For an inspiring snapshot of Council’s commitment to the environment check out the 2015-16 Environment Levy Annual Report. Find out about rehabilitation and research, land purchases and community projects benetting local ora and fauna.

The Report is at Customer Service Centres, Sunshine Coast libraries and on Council’s website.

Help to dispose of bulky waste Do you have a lot of large, bulky or awkward household items cluttering up your home? Council has launched a new online waste collection service directory to help you dispose of unwanted waste easily while supporting local businesses. Check it out on Council’s website.

Manage pest plants and animals Under new State Government legislation for pest and plant animal management everyone has an obligation to manage particular invasive plant and animal species, no matter how big or small your property. Help develop a new pest management plan that is right for you by lling out a short survey on Council’s website.

Nominate a local hero Do you know an inspiring individual, a dedicated community group or an organisation worthy of recognition and thanks who is making a difference to life on the Sunshine Coast? Nominate them now for a 2017 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award. Visit Council’s website to nd out more. Nominations close December 9.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am 13 October, Nambour 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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COMMUNITY _______________________ TABOO SUBJECT MUST BE AIRED SAYS MEMBER FOR NICKLIN

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t is time Queensland Parliament consulted with Queenslanders on the topic of end of life choices for adults including the case of people experiencing unbearable and hopeless suffering as a criteria for requesting help to die.

Once our Governor approves recent changes to the Parliament of Queensland Act so that our parliamentary committees can conduct enquiries on their own initiative, I will ask our Health Committee to hold an enquiry into this important topic.

There is no certainty that the committee will support my request and it is important that people who share my views write to the committee, the particulars are as follows: Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Committee Parliament House, George Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 07 3553 6626 email: hcdsdfvpc@parliament.qld.gov.au “My proposed terms of reference for the committee inquiry, is that the committee consider and report on the need for laws in Queensland, to allow citizens to make informed decisions regarding their own end of life choices and in particular – (1) assess the practices currently being utilised within the medical community to assist a person to exercise their preferences for the way they want to manage their end of life, including the role of palliative care; (2) review the current framework of legislation, proposed legislation and other relevant reports and materials in other Australian states and territories and overseas jurisdictions; and (3) consider what type of legislative change may be required, including an examination of any Federal laws that may impact such legislation.

These terms of reference are similar to the Victorian Legislative Council inquiry conducted last year.

I believe there is overwhelming support for adults who are experiencing unbearable and hopeless suffering, to be able to request assistance to die.

Voluntary euthanasia has been a taboo subject for too long and I believe Queenslanders should have their say on this matter.”

Peter Wellington MP, Independent Member for Nicklin nicklin@parliament.qld.gov.au

SAVE MONEY WHEN YOU RECYCLE

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id you know you can discard your old mattress and fridge at no charge at Sunshine Coast Council’s resource recovery centres?

Environment Portfolio Cr Jenny McKay – Div. 5 (pictured) said as well as being able to dispose of up to three old mattresses and whitegoods including fridges, there was a whole raft of unwanted items residents could get rid of at no cost at waste facilities.

“To achieve council’s vision to become Australia’s most sustainable region, council has committed to reducing waste going into landfills by introducing a number of incentives,” Cr McKay said.

“This includes recycling or reselling as many items that come through our resource recovery facilities as possible, not only saving residents’ money, but helping the environment at the same time. As well as mattresses and whitegoods, at no cost you can also dispose of unwanted gas bottles, e-waste, scrap metals, domestic quantities of oil and pesticides and many other recyclables.”

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“It was the results of an audit in 2009 revealing a staggering 18,000 mattresses heading to landfill each year that sparked council to really investigate recycling opportunities. Given the size of your average mattress, we were wasting 9000 cubic metres of landfill to mattresses as they are very hard to compact, which was costing ratepayers close to half a million dollars each year,” said Cr McKay. “In 2010 we implemented the mattress recycling program, and to further encourage the community to take advantage of the opportunity, in 2015 we removed all charges.

“Another initiative which has yielded very positive results since its introduction in 2013 has been our electronic waste recycling program which enabled residents to discard their old televisions and computer equipment for free recycling.

“In the first year, over 1001 tonnes of e-waste was saved from ending up in landfill. Residents can also drop off at no cost a range of items which council can resell such as clothing, cleaning rags, furniture, toys and building materials.” www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-and-Community/Wasteand-Recycling/Rubbish-Tip-Locations-and-Fees

KENILWORTH LIBRARY IN OCTOBER – 5475 8989 • STORYTIME – Every Thursday, 10:15am-10.45am Storytelling sessions for babies, toddlers, the under fives at Kenilworth State Community College, Playgroup Room, 3717 Maleny-Kenilworth Rd, Kenilworth. No bookings required.

• FLUSH IT DOWN – October 14, 10:30am-noon Do you have an on-site sewerage facility or do you intend to install either a septic tank or treatment plant? Join Des Harms from Sunshine Coast Council Building and Plumbing Services and gain insights from an industry professional. Find out what types of treatment systems are available and how to select the best one for your property. Bookings essential.

• GROWING WITH YOUR IPAD – Oct 28, 10:30am-noon Discover how to customise and interacting with your iPad. Navigate and search using Safari, customise display settings and use multi-touch gestures. BYO Apple iPad and Apple ID. Basic iPad skills required. Free. Bookings essential. https://library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/About-Libraries/ Open-Hours/Kenilworth-Library

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15 Oct 2016 Gold Rush Festival goldrush.org.au 16 Oct 2016 125 yrs Settlement Yahoo Creek pg 4 21 Oct to 12 Nov Mary Vally Scarecrow Festival pg 8 www.maryvalleyartslink.com.au/mary-valley-scarecrow-festival

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MV Artslink Trivia Night (Imbil) pg 10 Art in the Paddock market (Pomona) Chicks in the Sticks (Kenilworth) pg 5 MP Tony Perrett Mobile Office pg 12 MV Stags Rugby League Club AGM pg 12 Kenilworth Spring Racing Carnvial (Kenilworth Hall) pg 6 Mary River Festival community latern making workshop (Kandanga Hall) pg 10 editorial MV Art Studio Trail:- Sally Luchich

• Sutton Street Studio, 71 Sutton Street, Brooloo Large and colourful paintings in pastel and acrylic. Open 10am–4pm Studio Trails weekend and 9am–3pm first Sat of the month. PDF Trail Guide on Gympie Council’s website.

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• Chook pen, veggie gardens and double garage.

• Cottage gardens surround the fully fenced house yard.

• This is a very pleasant property located down a No Through road and only a short drive from the Kenilworth township. The property has also been used as overnight accommodation with glowing reports.

– Price $550,000.00 –

• 30 acre lifestyle property or holiday retreat for the family.

• Lowset three bedroom house high on the ridge with outstanding views of the local countryside.

• Slab hut with power and wood heater – great for the guests.

• The land is divided into 11 paddocks with deer proof fencing.

• Five dams plus tank water supply.

• Shed with workshop and single carport.

• 14klms – Blackbutt. 40klms – Crows Nest

– Price $387,500.00 –

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