Mary Valley Voice October 11, 2017 Vol 27 #10 by The Mary Valley Voice

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connecting communities

Mary River Festival & Mary River Month pages 1 & 2 Tourism, Mary Valley Scarecrows page 11 Gheerulla Hall news page 4 & 14

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Mary River Month

Activities Calendar + ‘Spring in the Mary’ photo comp + Tell Mary’s Tales Poetry & Prose ► mrccc.org.au

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Cover Stories MARY RIVER _________________________ MARY RIVER FESTIVAL – 11 NOVEMBER 2017 11.30AM TO 7.30PM KANDANGA COMMUNITY RESERVE (BEHIND THE KANDANGA HALL)

ringing the Mary River communities together to celebrate the wealth and abundance that the river brings to our region through drama, music, art, fun, education, environmental discussions and displays. This year’s theme is “Remembrance for the T EN EM PAUL CL Mary – Healthy rivers flow free to the sea”. This is the best family festival you can attend! We have a wonderful music lineup along with drumming workshops incl:- All Strings Attached (below), Chontia Robinson Trio, Paul Clement (above), Mark Moroney, The Pleasure Kings, Ites and Michelle Clifford. Stay tuned, visit the Facebook page or the website – www.maryriverfestival.org.au

MARY RIVER MONTH

CONNECT WITH YOUR LOCAL WATERWAY

ach year in Spring, the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee (MRCCC) celebrates Mary River Month to focus attention on the value and beauty of our creeks and rivers. The ‘month’ started on World Rivers Day, (24 Sept) and culminates with the Mary River Festival.

The celebration allows a real and vital connection for people living in the area and includes a wide range of activities, field days, forums, presentations along with walks and talks throughout the Mary River Catchment. Each year Mary River Month also includes the Spring in the Mary photo competition with categories including the BOS Rural sponsored ‘Rural’ category for images of agriculture, forestry and fishing; the HQ Plantations ‘Junior’ category (under 16), the Murray Views ‘Open’ category, and Burnett Mary Regional Group ‘Runner-Up’ category. Enthusiastic photographers are encouraged to send in entries by 6 November 2017 and to come along to the Mary River Festival to see all entries on display and vote in the Noosa Landcare ‘People’s Choice’ award. Tell Mary’s Tales is a poetry and prose submission opportunity for those who have a flair for the written word. Wordsmiths of all ages can send in entries sharing and reflecting on their memories, experiences and feelings about the ‘Mary’ and her numerous tributaries, farmlands and favourite places. • School students are particularly encouraged to send in their poetry reflecting their perspective of an aspect of their local environment. Entries go into the draw for a number of prizes and will be displayed at the Mary River Festival. Entries close Friday 3 November. Entry forms and details of prizes and conditions can be downloaded from MRCCC website www.mrccc.org.au/mary-river-month/

MARY RIVER MONTH HIGHLIGHTS • MRCCC AGM Wed 18 Oct – Special presentation of Nai Nai Bird talking about K’Gari (Fraser Is.) as shown on NITV. • Valley Bees – Sat 28 Oct – Bee Open Day, Imbil. • Alternative Herbicides for Revegetation Field Day at Kandanga, Wed 1 Nov – Register online to participate. • Mary River Waterwatch Volunteers BBQ at Tiaro – 4 Nov. • Mary River Festival, Kandanga – Sat 11 November.

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DO YOU LOVE TO SING? ould you love to join a local Kenilworth Choir? Well now you

can! Gen Douw and Jo Cook (pictured left) have decided to put their musical noggins together and offer the chance to enjoy the experience of singing together. They will be offering a series of eight weekly singing workshops to be held at the lovely little Roxy Theatre, a hidden gem on the hill run by the Historical Society. Their combined musical history is wide and varied and together they have much knowledge and experience to draw upon to present a fun singing experience. Gen’s musicianship was forged busking in the London Underground where she made a lucrative living singing a cappella songs with various singers. She made Australia her home 19 years ago and for the past nine years has been a member of New World Rhythm, a world music choir based on the Sunshine Coast. Gen loves singing, particularly in harmony and has a good grounding in the techniques of voice production. She has run several singing groups at Kenilworth State Community College in the past few years concluding in a performance at the school’s Christmas concert. She enjoys performing locally at various venues. Jo began her musical explorations learning classical guitar as a teenager, then went on to discover her passion for playing bass guitar, performing with many different bands from African to Jazz and everything in between. She majored in music whilst completing her Diploma of Primary Education, studied for a time at CQU in Mackay at the Conservatorium of Music, Bachelor of Jazz Studies and most relevant to the job at hand was a member of a women’s a cappella group ‘Siren’s Breath’ for 10 years based in Bendigo, Vic. She too gets a kick out of singing a good harmony. Every Friday morning starting on 20 October from 10am to 11.30am, they will teach an interesting and eclectic mix of songs including gospel, world music, folk and some golden oldies and wish to invite anyone with a passion for singing to join them. Young and old, men (love those deep tones) and women (and the higher ones), experienced singers and absolute beginners. All are welcome. Come and discover the healing benefits of singing together in harmony and the sense of wellbeing it can bring. Sign up for our workshops today, $10 per 1 1/2 hour session, to book please contact Gen 5484 5963, genchron@yahoo. com or Jo 0478 937 844, jocook66@hotmail.com

WREATHS FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY AT KENILWORTH

t Anzac Day this year we found that many wreaths from florists cost around $100 each, which most local organisations have difficulty in funding. So a group of local folk have decided to ‘have a go’ at making wreaths for Remembrance Day on 11 November. On Friday afternoon the 10 November 2017, from 2.00pm, please come to the RSL rooms at the Kenilworth Show Hall, and we will help you make a wreath for your organisation or family. We have some of the plastic holders which we can use, but we will need flowers and greenery. If you have flowers which you would like to donate, you can either drop them at the RSL room in the afternoon, or give Yvonne James a call on 5472 3089 and she will arrange to come and collect them from you.

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CULTURE GATHERING WORKSHOPS

n this fast-paced, b u s y - b u s y , technology-centered world we now live in, it is more important than ever to ‘come back’ to nature and the wisdom of the land. Culture ‘care’ gatherings provide you the opportunity to connect with this wisdom and experience through two of the most ancient cultures on earth. On 22 October and 28 October join us at 463 Booloumba Creek Rd (seven minutes out of Kenilworth) for the inaugural Culture Care Workshop Gatherings. (See poster page 2) Professional facilitators from Africa and Indigenous Australia will share their diverse wisdom and skills. In a stunning location beside beautiful Booloumba Creek you can enjoy cultural storytelling demonstrations and engage in workshops of dance, drumming, singing, art, boomerang painting, weaving, clapstick and dilly-bag making and much more! • Facilitators include – traditional custodians Wiruungga Dunggiirr (Namba Gumbaynggirr Nation) and Dinnawhan Pamela White (Kabi Kabi/Wakka Wakka) along with Sam Okoth (Kenya), Nii Armah (Ghana), Jandamarra Cadd (Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Warung descendent) and Rene Bahloo (South Africa). From 9.30am to 5.30pm they will combine their diverse backgrounds and skills to provide you a pathway for connection to self, others and the environment. Both days will include separate men’s and women’s business, traditional games and an exciting corroboree finale. You can participate in as many or few workshops as you choose. This is a family-friendly, drug and alcohol free event. Camping available upon pre-booking approval. $15 bush tucker inspired lunch. Online tickets – www.chuffed. org/project/culturecare or call 07 5472 4136 / 0425 620 719 or follow updates – www.facebook.com/culturecare2017/ All profits raised by this campaign will go towards supporting the Wiruungga Organisation (Australian registered DGR charity). For information, visit http://wiruungga.org.au

KENILWORTH SWIMMING POOL

he Kenilworth Swimming pool is in urgent need of volunteers. Being a community run pool we rely on a small group of people who volunteer to look after the kiosk and help with manning the pool. With the upcoming swimming season we are in danger of having to lessen our opening hours so it would be appreciated if you can help and spare an hour or two a day. We are looking forward to a happy swimming season, so come and cool off over the coming summer. Contact Veronika at 5446 0427.

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ALL THE HAPPENINGS AT GHEERULLA HALL

here’s so much happening at Gheerulla Hall that it’s hard to keep track. Two new regular events have been added to the Hall’s weekly programme: The first is that we are pleased to welcome Claire Dixon to take a class in gentle Hatha yoga at the Hall on Saturday mornings at 9.30am starting from Saturday 7 October. Claire is currently teaching two classes in Kenilworth during the week, and will teach at Gheerulla for all of you who are unavailable during the week An hour of rejuvenation, stretching and bliss. Not to mention the benefits for those of us with troublesome backs. The second is a Writers’ Group, starting at 9am on the first Tuesday of each month at Gheerulla Hall. A group of people interested in writing will be meeting, with the aim will to help spur our writing and discuss the craft by helping each other, sharing tips on things we’ve learned (e.g. how to overcome writer’s block or how to find story ideas). Should you write for yourself or for the reader? Should you fit your story to a genre? Should you use a computer or write freehand? If a computer, what programmes are suitable? If you want to attend, but the date and/or time doesn’t suit you, ring Miriam 5472 3151. View it at – www.gheerullahall.com/2017/09/29/writing-group/ Old hands and aspiring writers, those who indulge in NaNoWriMo and those who enter local competitions, people with decades of experience and others who are new to writing -- all are welcome. Bring along something you’ve written or just your ideas. And don’t forget our existing weekly classes, Jo’s Fit Club on Wednesdays at 9.30am, suitable for all ages, abilities and genders, for a gentle, but all-encompassing workout. Try Line Dancing with Irene, if you haven’t yet had a go. On Friday mornings at 9am during the Summer months. Low impact but still weight bearing, and a workout for the brain! Move with attitude to all kinds of music – hip-hop, Irish, Doris Day, the Beach Boys and more. Make friends, boost memory, reduce stress, improve flexibility, to name a few. Maybe one day the Gheerulla Team may enter a competition! Again, suitable for all comers, ages and genders. Prior to Christmas, we may have some ukulele/music/singing sessions at the Hall on a Friday afternoon. Dates to be confirmed. See www.gheerullahall.com

KENILWORTH HOTEL PARTY OUTBACK 6

aturday 28 October ‘Party Outback 6’ is a bit different because it is a Halloween fancy dress! Free entry. 6-9pm will be dedicated to families with young children that would like to come and dress up and eat some of the Halloween treats that will be specially made in the lounge/dining area. There will be two prizes for best dressed, one for the little ones and a prize for the best dressed adult. A Halloween menu for the kids will be available. At 7.30pm, children are herded upstairs for a special trick or treat adventure, where Kenilworth Hotel will have some special ghouly characters waiting to give out treats. • Kenilworth State Community College will be raffling great prizes to raise money for their P&C. Kenilworth Hotel hope to see families from all over and they are going to do their best to make it fun for everyone. Live music line-up includes – 6pm to 8pm Fiona O’Shea, 8pm to 9pm P&C raffle draw plus Andrew Mutze will be playing music for the kids. For the adults ‘Party Outback 6’ rolls on from 9pm to 11.30pm with BakTrak band.

URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS

enilworth Historical Museum has been on site in Alexandra Street since 1981 and is the home for much of the district’s history and artefacts. The Museum is managed entirely by volunteers and has provided locals and visitors alike an insight into the unique history of the district for the past 36 years. The Museum is in desperate need of more volunteers to act as guides for visitors for which training is provided. Without additional staff the Museum is in danger of having to close and under the constitution all of the collection would go to the nearest like facility. Please help to keep the doors open each Sunday. If you can spare just one Sunday every couple of months – please consider becoming a volunteer guide. Contact Lenore Meldrum on 5472 3090 or by email: kenilworthmuseum@gmail.com

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COMMUNITY ________________________ ARTSFEST WINNERS 2017

hank you to the many artists, sponsors, volunteers and our judges – Hamish Sawyer Curator Caloundra Gallery, Phil Rolton painter, Cheryl McGannon painter and Rowley Drysdale 3D. It was a brilliant show 29 Sept to 1 Oct – the winners were – KENILWORTH KALEIDOSCOPE First Prize Glenis Grey “Microcosms” Highly Commended Glenda Pitt “Family” Highly Commended Bronwyn Barton “Scribula” THE HUMAN FORM First Prize Louise Gatliff “John” Highly Commended Diana Green “Child of God” Highly Commended Chris Postle “Dude” STILL LIFE First Prize Jan Hodgson “Lemon Aid” Highly Commended Ann Yang “Hot or Not” Highly Commended Sherrie Rowan “Happy” ANIMAL LIFE First Prize Jennifer Eurell “Galapagos Collection” Highly Commended Fiona Groom “Family Ties” Highly Commended Cynthia House “There Will Be Blood” CONTEMPORARY First Prize Sherrie Rowan “Sun Flowers” Highly Commended Glenda Pitt “U-Turn” Highly Commended Bronwyn Barton “Sanctuary” LANDSCAPE First Prize Michael Augustine “Warm Glow” Highly Commended John Pearson “Mt Ninderry” Highly Commended Aileen Shaw “The Travellers” BOTANICAL ART First Prize Susan Hadenham “Stanhopea Orchid” Highly Commended Pauline Putland “Firewheel” Highly Commended Kelly Wilson “River Bank” 3D ART First Prize Tim Caflisch “Arbor” Highly Commended Carol Foster “A Walk By The Sea” Highly Commended Dennis Forshaw “Cirumpolar” POETRY COMPETITION – Kenilworth Kaleidoscope First Prize Brian Browning “The Kenilworth Horse Whisperer” OPEN First Prize Shelly Hansen “Facets Of Freedom” 2nd Prize Steven Ford “The Queensland Game” ► See page 10 for Kenilworth Kaleidoscope, 3D Art and Landscape winners. (Photography courtesy Birgit Kehr)

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ongratulations to Rachael Law (pictured right) and her horse Ricochet for their win in the Associates class at Buderim Gymkhana on Sunday 17 September at Ballinger Park Sports Complex. Our club would like to wish our members Jodi Gillis, Alice Gillis and Rachael Law along with their horses and support crews all the best at Roma. We look forward to reporting in the next edition of The Mary Valley Voice how they went representing our club and Zone 6 at the State Championships for Gymkhana, Campdraft, Sporting and Mounted Games (25-28/9/17).

‘SQUIGGLE & GIGGLE’ IN THE BANANA SHED

e sure to drop in to the Pomona Railway Station Gallery to see the latest art exhibition by Tina Lance, Louise Shepherd and Nicky Orange which runs until 19 October. Three friends who met over eight years ago in the same art class, are still painting together today. Their Tuesday art day is full of fun, laughter, inspiration, learning, hard work and achievement. In fact, it is the highlight of their week. This exhibition offers a diversity of styles and subject matters including Louise’s semi-abstract landscapes, Tina’s coastal and bush paintings and Nicky’s bright tropical musings and childhood reflections. ‘SUBTLE ENERGIES’ IN THE CARRIAGE EXHIBITION ROOM Artist Susan Wishart will be displaying her newest collection of prints based on subtle energies – states of mind such as intuition, visions and de ja vu. Her work is a portal into another world. A level of consciousness that we often ignore or fail to see due to our busy lives. Predominantly influenced by the natural world around her, her unique images are meditative and immersive. Originally from Melbourne, Susan spent the first part of her life between Australia and United Kingdom, traveling the globe to deepen her spiritual and artistic practice. With a degree in Media Arts from RMIT and a Masters in Digital Art from London University of Arts, her focus has been on using technology as a tool to create her visual pieces to experience and reflect upon a different way in seeing the world. This print exhibition runs until 25 October. http://www.pomonartgallery.com

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What's in the Spotlight Award nominations now open If you know a person, community group or organisation making a difference to life on the Coast, give them the recognition they deserve. Nominate them for a 2018 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award via council’s website before December 4.

Visit the latest exhibition Visit Caloundra Regional Gallery from October 11 to see the Local Artists – Local Content Art Prize exhibition. Come along to the winner’s announcement at the ofcial opening on October 11. The stunning display of 40 artworks by local artists will be on display until November 5. Visit council's gallery website for more info.

Register your interest now It’s time for women and girls on the Coast to get out, and get active! Thanks to the State Government’s ‘Get out, Get active’ funding, council’s ‘Healthy Sunshine Coast’ program is about to get a welcomed boost. Keep your eye out for a series of free and low-cost tness and outdoor recreation activities to encourage inactive women and girls to start moving! For details and to register your interest visit council’s website.

Get your bike ready Wednesday October 18 is National Ride to Work Day. It’s the perfect opportunity to give pedal power a try, leave the trafc behind and start a new healthy habit. Council's TravelSmart team are hosting free breakfasts at Cotton Tree, Birtinya, Caloundra and Nambour to kick start the day. Head to our website to lock in your free brekky and register your ride to go in the draw for great prizes.

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Life can be tough when the vital essentials of power and water start costing. Families in the Mary Valley are certainly having a tough time with water at the moment as tanks run dry after a winter of very little rain. There are reports some commercial water providers have stopped taking orders because they can’t keep up with the demand. While there is not much we can do about rainfall figures, I congratulate Council on offering free water to residents. A tap and hose are available at the Kenilworth Town Park where you can take what you need. For those desperately desiring a hot shower, the Kenilworth Showgrounds has opened its showers to the public at the cost of $1 for four minutes. There’s another issue that’s top priority for families right now and that’s the rising cost of electricity. It is possible for Australians to save as much as $1500 on power simply by switching providers and the Coalition Government is making that an easier process. At the urging of the Federal Government, companies will speed up the process of switching between providers, they’ll offer more flexible billing (such as monthly), and they’ll start communicating more clearly with customers including marketing their deals in dollar terms. The government has also secured a commitment for information on consumption and payments to be available to customers. In other words, we are doing all we can and I encourage you to visitwww.energymadeeasy.gov.au to compare energy offers and better understand your bill. As always, please let me know if I can assist in any way by emailing me at – ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au or ringing 5479 2800.

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one-stop-shop of information and resources designed to support entrepreneurs on the Sunshine Coast has expanded with two new features now available on the Digital Sunshine Coast website. Designed to provide anyone looking to better connect and encourage closer partnerships with the local digital and entrepreneurial community on the Sunshine Coast, the website offers a range of information including two new functions – an industry-wide events calendar and an innovation ecosystem directory. Sunshine Coast entrepreneur and digital champion Sean Bannister said the new features on the Digital Sunshine Coast website will help to connect start-ups, education institutes, incubators and networking groups. “The events calendar will collate a range of events from a number of different organisations and sources and should be the go-to website for digital activities in the region,” he said. “The addition of the innovation ecosystem map will also help to connect and encourage closer partnerships by providing a visual directory of the organisations, events and initiatives happening within the Sunshine Coast and the relationships that connect them. “It’s these types of resources and information that will continue to cement us as the leading region for innovation and business development.” Economic Development and Innovation Portfolio Cr Steve Robinson said the Digital Sunshine Coast website would showcase the innovation we have in the digital and entrepreneual community in our region. “Entrepreneurs are important part of our business community and we’re pleased to support the development of the Digital Sunshine Coast website as a vital resource to connect a range of businesses and industries to further innovate in the digital space,” Cr Robinson said. “We have an active and dynamic digital and business community on the Sunshine Coast, as demonstrated by the recent announcement of the Advancing Regional Innovation Program in collaboration with 26 partners, and there is much to gain by connecting the skills and knowledge across the region. “These initiatives also support the further development and growth of knowledge industries and professional services as a high-value industry as outlined in our Regional Economic Development Strategy.” “We have also just learned that four of the ten finalists at the upcoming Queensland Pearcey Awards, celebrating ICT leadership are from the Sunshine Coast, demonstrating we are punching well-above above our weight as a region.” Digital Sunshine Coast is a joint initiative of Sunshine Coast Council, Noosa Shire Council and Regional Development Australia Sunshine Coast. More about what’s happening in the region visit digitalsunshinecoast.com.au

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COMMUNITY __________________ ART FOR RIVER MONTH

lia Eckley 13 years old, from Kenilworth, made this ceramic art piece of the Queensland lungfish that is native only to the Mary and Burnett Rivers. She said “thanks to this fish we didn’t have to sell our farm” that she calls home.

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ictured below the Kenilworth First Responders, Wayne and Joyce Lashmar, Warren Hill, Hans Schinkel, Ben Vievers, Ron Flint, Linda Green and Chris Childs. Congratulations to the Kenilworth First Responders who were honoured and recognised by the Queensland Ambulance Service for their service and committment to the community over many years.

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KENILWORTH KALEIDOSCOPE First Prize Glenis Grey “Microcosms”

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MORE THAN NETWORKING – THIS WAS A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

mamoor 21 September 2017. On Tuesday evening, regional tourism organisation Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC) had its monthly networking event at Amamoor Lodge. Held in conjunction with Mary Valley Country, Visit Gympie Region and the Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce Inc. it was attended by over 90 operators, tourism professionals and representatives from Gympie Council and was an enormous success. A canape menu featured produce sourced from the Mary Valley and Gympie region (paddocks to plate!) along with local entertainment created a night to remember. A traditional ‘Welcome to Country’ and local stories from Brent Miller of the Gubbi Gubbi Mob (pictured above) was a great introduction to the formalities. Guests were welcomed to the Gympie region by Mayor Curran who emphasised the importance of tourism in the area. Simon Latchford, CEO of VSC, talked about the continued growth of tourism and the regional areas working as one. Peter Blashki spoke about getting the Mary Valley Rattler back on track by early December and the work being done at Gympie station so visitors can enjoy eating there seven days a week as well as having the steam train running on Saturdays and Sundays. Karen Phillips, President of the Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce thought it was wonderful to see so many people from around the region come together, she said “It is abundantly clear that the secret is out and the Mary Valley has gone from being a hidden gem to a shining star”. Local entertainment and photo opportunities were provided by horses from Rainbow Beach Horse Rides and included a demonstration of riding bareback with no halter and only a whip as reins. Throughout the evening, popular local singer/ songwriter Ethan Roberts (a graduate of the AICM), provided music and guests were served an array of canapes and drinks. Malcolm Oakley one of the partners operating Amamoor Lodge and head chef for the night is passionate about local produce. He explained that the canapes were prepared in the recently completed commercial kitchen and the evenings menu used fresh items from over 20 local producers which were listed on the menu. Operators from local food businesses helped with food preparation and service. Kerry Fullerton from Cooloola Eco Tours said “events like this enable businesses and industry to meet so many regional food producers, sample their products and listen to their farm to table experience. This is exactly what is needed for visitors to the region.” Unlike most recent evenings, clouds in the night sky hid the natural star show generally seen in the Mary Valley. However, the laser light show from Coruno Laser Productions made up for this and provided a wow factor. Christine Buckley, partner at Amamoor Lodge said, “We were able to achieve this evening because of the high quality of the produce in region, the excellent talent here and the support from Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce and the tourism organisations”. Amamoor Lodge is an eight roomed B&B located 20 minutes south of Gympie. It is available for weddings and corporate events and holds regular art workshops and lazy Sunday lunches.

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SPIKEY ECHIDNA IN MARY VALLEY

rooloo artist Sally Luchich (below) loves to think outside the box for the annual Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival which runs till 11 Nov. This year, glass of red wine in hand, she was contemplating her future entry for the competition. In true Aussie style, she told me how she hated wasting good glass by throwing away the bottles. “I was thinking of creating a chandelier, but this was easier and quicker,” the owner of Sutton Street Studio said. Her collection of bottles was the result of more than three years of hoarding and she was prepared to part with it – for artistic purposes! “The beauty of this scarecrow is that I can reuse the bottles afterwards anyway,” Sally said. This is her third scarecrow (‘Spikey the Echidna’ pictured below), and she claims the tongue-in-cheek fun of the scarecrow festival was one of the attractions for her in buying a property in the Mary Valley region. “When you stop by this scarecrow, drop in to my studio and gallery as well,” Sally urged. “Love my country lifestyle.” She is just one of many Mary Valley residents vying for a cash prize in the annual festival, which is hosted by Mary Valley Artslink. The Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce came to the party with sponsorship for the 2017 event. • Scarecrows will be on display from now until 10 November with winners announced at the inaugural ‘Harvest’ dinner at Kandanga Farm Store and finalists on display at the Mary River Festival, at Kandanga Rec Grounds, 11 November. • You don’t have to enter to be a winner either. There is $50 ‘Crow Selfie’ up for grabs by taking a photo of yourself with as many scarecrows as possible in the Mary Valley between 7 October and 11 November. Post the selfies on the Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival Facebook page and hashtag #mvscarecrows You’ll find ‘Crows from Conondale to Kenilworth through the Sunshine Coast hinterland north to Dagun, near Gympie. • The MV Scarecrow Map will be uploaded to Google on Friday 13 October, so that you can plan your self-drive tour. All enquiries to living scarecrow Lyn Hughes on 0409 382 868 or email info@scarecrows.org.au or view details online via www.maryvalleyartslink.com.au/mary-valley-scarecrowfestival and upload your latest ‘Crow Selfies to Facebook www.facebook.com/Mary-Valley-Scarecrow-Festival

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REVEGETATION WORKS FOR MARY’S RIVERBANKS

he banks of the Mary River are about to receive much needed revegetation and restoration as part of a new Council environmental project. Gympie Regional Council has allocated $200,000 to fund the Mary River Riverine Restoration Project which will support a 5-year revegetation programme focused on the riverbank between Kidd Bridge and Deep Creek. Portfolio Councillor for Environmental Sustainability and Special Project Daryl Dodt said that one of the project objectives was to reduce erosion of the river bank. “We will be planting species endemic to the river, with the majority of plant species being those that can be established quicker to resist damage to the riverbank during flood events,” he said. “The programme will also restore plant and fauna communities to the riverine environment and increase the value of the river bank to the public for recreation.” Council has partnered with the Gympie and District Landcare Group to deliver the first year of the project. President Ernie Rider said the Group was excited to collaborate with Council to revegetate one of the region’s greatest assets. “This project perfectly aligns with the aspirations we have had for the riverbank,” he said. The works are scheduled to start in October.

IMBIL POLICE REPORT

oad safety is a topic which frequently spoken about by Police in the media and with good reason. Police officers and emergency services personnel frequently see the terrible consequences of road related trauma on a day to day basis and understand the impacts it can have on individual, relatives and the community. Queensland Police are committed to road safety and were out issuing infringement notices over the September school holidays. • Imbil Police attended a crash on the Mary Valley link Road at Amamoor where a vehicle had come off the road and ended up on the Mary River. A 32 year old male from Gympie has been lucky to survive the below pictured incident.

• The major contributing factors to road crashes are speeding, fatigue, driver distraction, seatbelts and restraints, and drink and drug driving. Don’t take the chance, drive safe and get to your destination in one piece. • Domestic and family violence continues to be an issue with multiple protection orders sought by Police over the last month. Domestic and family violence is never acceptable. In addition to the Queensland Police Service there are multiple support organisations which can assist people who are impacted by this issue. DV Connect offers support for men and women and can assist with support, counselling, referral and information services. There is support out there and available so make the call to DV Connect womens line 1800 811 811 or DV Connect mensline 1800 600 636. Always use 000 in any emergency situation. • Neighbourhood watch week was 2-8 October – NW helps police to address local issues and assists people to improve their personal safety and home security. • Neighbourhood watch helps to gather information on criminal or suspicious activity which can help to solve crime. Please phone for the next Imbil Rural Watch meeting date. • Burglary reported at Amamoor Creek Road with a number of trail bikes and quad bikes stolen. Any information to Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. • The next Blue Light disco will be on Friday 17 November 2017 at the Kandanga Hall. Cost is $5 and it runs from 6.30pm till 8.30pm for 8 to 15 year olds. It’s a great night for the kids with lots of games and prizes up for grabs. Stay safe, Sergeant Brock MURPHY and Senior Constable Bill GREER Imbil Police Station. Phone 5484 5222

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‘BACK TO PNG’ NIGHT

he Rotary Club of Eumundi is holding a ‘Back to PNG’ night for Sunshine Coast residents who have some affiliation with PNG. The night is a chance for ex-PNG-ites to remember their time up there and exchange stories and experiences and to hear a couple of stories of current opportunities to support or participate in some of the interesting work being conducted by Rotary and others. The function will be held at Joe’s Waterhole, Eumundi on 27 October at 6pm. The price is $25 per head for plenty of hot and cold snacks and your first drink free. To book, phone the venue at Joe’s (Phil or Di) on 5442 8144 or Bob Ward on 0412 715 461 or Greg Ison on 0408 023 094. Janet Millington, Cairns

SUNSHINE COAST OPEN HOUSES – 21 OCTOBER

unshine Coast locals and visitors will have the rare opportunity to visit 30 of the region’s most intriguing buildings when they open their doors on Saturday, 21 October 2017. The free Sunshine Coast Open House, welcomes all visitors to view the architecturally diverse, well-designed and historic buildings across the region. Tour a remarkable range of heritage and contemporary buildings including the Caloundra Lighthouses, the heritage-listed Maleny Lodge, University of Sunshine Coast buildings and private homes including Avonlea and Tent House (pictured right). Visitors will enjoy learning more about the buildings thanks to a number of renowned Sunshine Coast architects and informed volunteers holding special guided tours. Sunshine Coast Open House Committee Chair and Australian Institute of Architects Sunshine Coast Regional Chair Adrian Just said the initiative aims to enrich understanding of the region’s built environment: “We all love the Sunshine Coast, but don’t always get the chance to explore its history and see inside some of our most interesting buildings”. Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson said Sunshine Coast Open House would be a key activity in official celebrations of the 50th Anniversary Naming of the Sunshine Coast. “The inaugural Sunshine Coast Open House provides the opportunity to celebrate our region’s architecture and coming of age in innovative private and public building design,” Mayor Jamieson said. “This event allows for participants to engage with our past and future when they wander through the amazing buildings on display.” Presented by Sunshine Coast Council, Noosa Council and the Australian Institute of Architects Sunshine Coast Regional Committee, Sunshine Coast Open House also celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Naming of the Sunshine Coast. The event is proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council’s Cultural Heritage Levy Programme and the Sunshine Coast 50th Anniversary Grant Programme, as well as Noosa Council’s Grant Programme. Sunshine Coast Open House is part of Open House Worldwide – a network of 30+ Open House cities globally. People wishing to volunteer or learn more visit www.sunshinecoastopenhouse.com.au Download the Open House 48pp tour guide with map. Or follow on FB and Instagram @SunshineCoastOpenHouse

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A STEINER SCHOOL FOR THE MARY VALLEY?

low food, as opposed to fast food, is becoming very popular. Henry David Thoreau said, “The more slowly trees grow at first, the sounder they are at the core, and I think the same is true of human beings.” Many educators and parents believe this to be true. Steiner early childhood learning reflects this belief. In 2019 Steiner education celebrates its 100th anniversary. They (Waldorf or Steiner schools)constitute the largest and fastest growing independent school movement on the planet and are guided by the profound philosophies and indications of child-development by Rudolf Steiner. There are many features of a Steiner education in the early years, but most importantly, children are not pushed into academia and abstract concepts before they are ready. Pushing children too early can suffocate the love of learning. Readiness is extremely individual. There should be no rush. Children need a happy healthy childhood. Ideally in the early years they learn through story (to develop imagination) and purposeful teacher-directed activity. The hands, the heart and the head are educated in a balanced way. Goodness, beauty and truth are intrinsic to a balanced curriculum. Like Finland, and many other highly successful educational jurisdictions, formal learning usually starts when the child is 6. The four foundation senses of touch, movement, balance and joie de vivre need nurturing well in the early years. Many teachers do brain-gym work with their children first thing in the morning to harness their will and then direct them into creative purposeful activity. New concepts are introduced in the morning. The aesthetic, artistic subjects receive focus in the middle of the day, and finally “doing activity” features in the afternoon – a three-fold day. Storytelling plays a major role in the child’s cognitive, social and moral development. Instead of studying texts in the early years, the children produce their own story books with colourful drawing and writing. Many learn to read their own writing (drawings) first. Music, poetry, movement, singing etc (ie the Arts) are equally valued alongside more prominent National Curriculum subjects like science, technology, engineering, maths (STEM) and literacy. In fact it is the arts that have the potential to imbed these other subjects more deeply when dealt with at the appropriate age. The Australian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (ACARA) recognises and has registered a Steiner curriculum from Foundation (Prep in Qld) to Year 10. New Steiner schools spring up due to the desire and enthusiasm of prospective parents. If you are interested in the possibilities of a Steiner School in the Mary Valley, please register your interest with Jonathan Anstock (MEd Steiner) jonathan@teachthechildrenwell.com.au There will be local talks and meetings in response to community interest. “We shouldn’t ask: ‘What does a person need to know or be able to do in order to fit into the existing social order?’ Instead we should ask: ‘What lives in each human being and what can be developed in him or her?’ Only then will it be possible to direct the new qualities of each emerging generation into society. Society will then become what young people, as whole human beings, make out of the existing social conditions. The new generation should not just be made to be what present society wants it to become.” (Rudolf Steiner) Kindly submitted by Megan, Imbil 11 October 2017 |13

60s NIGHT AT GHEERULLA _________ DANCIN’ THE NIGHT AWAY AT GHEERULLA HALL

Hall’s tribute to the important role the Friday and Saturday night dances at the hall played hat a night!! The Gheerulla in the community. Hall’s 60’s inspired dance as “The Master of ceremonies, local part of the Festival of Community musicians, visiting dance bands, Halls was a great success. Old ball room dancing, novelty born-again 60s hippies were dances for which prizes were there in miniskirts and black given and sometimes a visiting stockings, flares, leather jackets, act or yodeller all played a part purple hair, tie dyed dresses. in these very popular nights Memories were relived as out. Supper was usually served everyone boogied to live music midway through the evening Kate centre with ‘The Strangest Dreamers’ band from ‘The Strangest Dreamers’ and large pots of tea, labelled (centre), a 5-piece band, and “black” or “white with one”, generally let their hair down. were brought around to fill the empty cups. Sandwiches and cakes were set out in the “supper room” or passed True to tradition, entertainment was provided in the break around in the break.” by Irene leading a Line Dancing demonstration, and a home-made supper was enjoyed by all. (Reference‘Backward Glance – Old Country Halls”, Sunshine Coast Council). The Festival of Community Halls was part of the Sunshine The Sunshine Coast Council’s financial support for the night Coast’s celebrations for the naming of the Sunshine 50 is gratefully acknowledged. years ago, and ‘Dancin’ the Night Away’ was Gheerulla

‘Dancing the Night Away’ 19 August 2017

Line dancing with Irene

Viv and Brenda shakin’ it

MOY POCKET RAINFALL – SEPTEMBER 2017 by Graham Brennan This September we had 25mm of rain. Last September 89mm. The 16 year average was 46mm. We had two days with rain. The 16 year average being eight days. The first nine months of this year had 615mm. The driest since 2006 which had 606mm for the same period.

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Auction On Site – 29 Sutton Street, Brooloo – What Price Will You Pay!

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If you are looking to get into the market and have a budget then you need to take the time to inspect this property which is coming 1.00PM up for Auction. So the house is tired and needs some renovations to make it comfortable again – nothing too difﬁcult if you are a handyman. There are two large bedrooms plus a sunroom which is currently used as a lounge room. The large kitchen and dining area is very open with ample cupboard and bench space to work with. The old original stove recess now has a wood heater installed which is great for our cooler months. The bathroom is quite roomy with a corner spa bath / shower and is fully tiled. There are solar panels installed on the roof – 1500w system and a bore located at the bottom the yard. The land is of good size – 1012m2 with easy access down the side of the house where you could build a shed to accommodate a boat or caravan. Only a ﬁve minute drive into Imbil for shopping, schools and cafés. A must see for the budget conscious buyer.

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OPEN HOUSE TIMES: Saturday 07/10/2017, 14/10/2017, 21/10/2017 (1.45 to 2.15pm) ★ Auction Day Sat 28/10/2017 (2.15 to 2.45pm) AUCTION ON SITE 28TH OCTOBER AT 3.00PM ★ 15 MARY STREET, KENILWORTH

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Now Available for Rent – Kenilworth Modern Commercial Shop with Main Street Exposure A great opportunity exists here for you to run your business from this modern, fresh and bright commercial premises in the main street of Kenilworth. With 80m2 to utilise, this shop is wheel-chair friendly, is fully air-conditioned, NBN connections, kitchenette, toilet facilities and storage room. The Lessor is ﬂexible with lease options and is willing to discuss your business plan for the premises. Contact Carol Gilmour for more information and to arrange a private viewing.

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Auction On Site – 15 Mary St, Kenilworth – Charming Yesteryear.

If you have been coming to Kenilworth for your holidays over the years and always wanted the opportunity to own a piece of this 3.00PM beautiful area, well here is your chance. “15 Mary Street Kenilworth” is located within an easy walk to the shops, the town park, boutique eateries and local state forest. You could make this your private holiday retreat and have it set up so you don’t have to keep packing up the trailer with all your gear. The house is on a 478m2 allotment (very easy to maintain) which is fully fenced and has a large garage and workshop. Character and charm is what makes this house: tongue & groove walls, high ceilings throughout, large timber archway dividing the lounge and dining rooms. There is a wood heater in the lounge room and an air-conditioner in the main bedroom. The kitchen is very functional and spacious with plenty of room to add a table. A big plus are the two bathrooms and large laundry area. However if you like the idea but not quite ready to utilise this property for you then why not make it a permanent rental as it would easily achieve $265.00 pw rent.

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