Mary Valley Voice December 6, 2017 Vol 27 #12

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6 DECEMBER 2017 Vol. 27 #12

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Sunday 24 December

KENILWORTH COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EVE PARTY 4:00PM AT SHOWGROUNDS SANTA ARRIVES 6:00PM

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t’s that time of year again with Christmas just around the corner and we have confirmation that Santa will once again be dropping into the Kenilworth Showgrounds, on Sunday 24 December, for a visit to the annual Kenilworth Community Christmas Eve Party!

A festive night with lots of family fun to be enjoyed. The committee has carefully selected a range of rides to suit all ages with the return of the giant slide, jumping castle, cup and saucer ride, rock climbing wall and the ever popular trackless train.

Due to popular demand we have also added two face painters to the mix.

There is something for the whole family to enjoy!

For a relaxing Christmas Eve, bring your picnic rugs, chairs, a drink for the adults and kick back to enjoy all of the free entertainment.

A barbecue dinner will be available, including steak burgers, hamburgers, sausage on bread and hot chips.

This year the family fun starts from 4pm with Santa set to arrive at 6pm.

Santa’s special ‘Go Local Grow Local’ gifts can be sourced from any ‘SANTA SHOPS HERE’ location.

Look out for the signs in our local business windows.

The committee looks forward to seeing you on Christmas Eve and we wish everyone a very merry Christmas.

Hinterland Poetry Trail Kenilworth Launch Saturday 16 Dec. 2017 Little Yabba Creek Picnic Area

11.30am – 1.30pm

FAMILY FUN DAY

• Food vendor and coffee van on site – sausage sizzle, hot and cold food, ice-creams, cold drinks.

• Poetry Activities + Competitions for children with the Poeticats • FREE 50th Celebrations cupcakes • FREE Face-Painting • Swaggie Santa • Sculpture walk with the Poetry Trail artist • Poetry by the Poetry Trail poets • Live Country Music • Guided Fig-Tree walk to the rainforest • Displays and Stalls

The book ‘On the Poetry Trail: Hinterland’ will be on sale.

This book contains over 115 poems plus prose and photos about the Sunshine Coast hinterland written by the Poetry Trail poets Judith Bandidt, Deanne Lister and Lyn Browne.

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50th Celebrations theme ‘Timber to Tourism’ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • ALL WELCOME CONTACT Judy Bandidt 0427 745 579 Shirley Moreland 0427 723 848, 5446 0171

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FAMILY FUN LAUNCH AT LITTLE YABBA CREEK POETRY SCULPTURE

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he history of the Mary Valley has been described as going from ‘Timber to Tourism’, and it’s true. The timber of the native forest was felled by the first settlers here, No Gradings – No Uniform clearing land for the predominant industry of dairy farming.

No Membership Fees But the beauty of the natural area and rainforest was No Expectations recognised by many, in particular a local by the name of Charlie Moreland; his name survives in the Fig Tree Training for Self, Peace of Mind Walk and the camping grounds at Little Yabba Creek.

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Tourists started coming here, finding pleasure in the 30 years experience history of Kenilworth, the friendliness of folk and the Blue card Licence beauty of the surrounding land and the Mary River.

Eamon 0414 366 604 Poets came here too.

Moy Pocket area The launch from 11.30am to 1.30pm on Saturday, www.kungfuqld.com.au 16 December 2017, will be the culmination of three years of inspiration, discovery and work by the Pente Poets (aka Poeticats) of the Sunshine Coast. Three poets who have found this place outstanding in so many ways are Judith Bandidt on right, Lyn Browne and Kenilworth Swimming Pool Assoc Inc Deanne Lister above left and their writing is to be found on the Hinterland Poetry Trail.

AGM • Discover the LYC sculpture by Barry Smith of a buttress root proclaiming the story of the area in poetry inscribed on its metal surface at Little Yabba Creek. Go further afield to 5pm Tuesday 12 Dec. 2017 Montville and Maleny and the Trail takes you into the Hinterland story of the Sunshine at Kenilworth Swimming Pool Coast at Russell Family Park with its glowing panels, and Maleny Heritage Walk near Everyone is welcome Pattemore House with its carved Helidon stone boulders. The artists and sculptors for these sites are Wayne Smith and Wayne Markwort respectively.

KENILWORTH POOL POSITION VACANT • At Montville and Maleny, QR codes via your smart phone will Kenilworth Swimming Pool Assoc. Inc. is seeking a responsible, reliable, access the voices of the poets themselves reading their poems. community-minded, enthusiastic and friendly person to fill the role of:• Find out more at the local LYC launch and enjoy free activities for young and old - see ad page 2. It is the final event of the year for the Kiosk Manager, Pool Supervisor & Volunteer Coordinator 50th Anniversary celebration of the naming of the Sunshine Coast.

The position is paid Award Rate for up to 10 hours per week during pool This project is proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council’s 50th Anniversary Fund. The Hinterland Poetry Trail project has received financial assistance from the Qld Government through the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments.

SPLISH SPLASH

KENILWORTH SWIM POOL PASSES

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ool passes are available from Saturday 9 December 2017 at the pool kiosk during opening hours.

• Weekly holiday passes: 9 December 2017 to 21 January 2018.

7-day pass for entry to the swimming pool $20.00 per week for a single pass, and $70.00 per week for a family pass.

• Half season pass: family $160.00; single $80.00; child $60.00.

The Kenilworth Swimming Pool is a community run pool and we are always looking for volunteers to help. If you have a few hours to spare please talk to the very nice volunteers as the pool kiosk. www.kenilworthpool.com.au The Swimming Pool Committee wish everyone a very merry Christmas and Happy New Year – keep cool use the pool!

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The Kenilworth Swimming Pool Association Inc. is responsible for the safe operation of the Kenilworth community swimming pool. This is a volunteer community organisation. Season will run from mid-Sept to mid-April.

The swimming pool / kiosk manager and volunteer coordinator will: • Manage the pool and kiosk and report to Swimming Pool Committee.

• Manage the team of community volunteers who operate the kiosk.

• Recruit, induct, train, liaise with, coordinate, and monitor kiosk volunteers.

• Roster volunteers to fulfil opening obligations. This may entail filling in for volunteers at short notice and doing shifts personally on weekdays, weekends and holidays.

• Ensure the pool is open to the public for regular designated hours, or for a minimum number of hours as decided by the committee.

• Manage and order stock for sale in the kiosk.

• Food preparation and customer service.

• Light cleaning duties within the kiosk, facilities and pool area.

• Account and bank kiosk funds.

• Ensure Workplace Health & Safety Standards are met during opening hours.

• Ensure Child Protection Policies are adhered to.

• The successful applicant will possess, or be willing to obtain a current Senior First Aid Certificate, a current Bronze Medallion or Life Saving Certificate and Working With Children Blue Card. (Any costs of these certifications will be paid through the pool funds.)

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10 to 50+ acres of land wanted with good water for small crops. Looking for short or long term lease.

Please contact 0427 907 966.

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opening season and will be expected to undertake some additional hours on a volunteer basis. For details and application form contact Norm Taylor 0491 114 134 or email kenilworthtkd@skymesh.net.au

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Monday to Thursday By appointment

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS

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TRIBUTE TO BU RNE SUT TON J

VALE BURNE SUTTON 1926-2017

Kindly submitted by Neil Sutton

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ames Blackburne Sutton known as Burne Sutton to all was born on 18 August 1926 at Eumundi ‘Sunny Brae’ Hospital to Gilbert Blackburn and Mary Louise Sutton (nee Hassall). Burne was the younger brother to Mary Faris Sutton, later to be Cordwell.

“Burne was the first child baptised in the new St Matthews Church at Gheerulla in 1927.

Interestingly his future in-laws were the first married there.

Burne grew up on the family farm at Coolabine Creek Road, Kenilworth and he went to the local Coolabine School until 1935 when the Coolabine School closed.

He then went to Kenilworth Town School until he was 13 when he left to help run the family farm. By 1951 he had lost both of his parents’ to illness, and continued the running of the farm.

In his youth, Burne enjoyed horse riding, mustering with his Hassall uncles and cousins, cricket, tennis, soccer, boxing, running and attending dances. By all accounts ‘boys were boys’.

In 1946, Burne met his future wife, Coral Edwina Adams and they were then married on 1 May 1954 in Chelmer in Brisbane.

They spent a very happy life together at their home at Coolabine Creek Road and ran the family farm together, expanding the dairy farm until 1980 when they changed to beef cattle until ‘selling up’ in 2002.

During this time on the farm Burne and Coral were blessed with four fantastic children; Gilbert, Murray, Neil and Lenore and their ten wonderful grandchildren; Burne and Coral are also blessed with nine beautiful great-grandchildren.

Family was an important part of Burne’s life and he was always happy to spend time with his family. We enjoyed many special and happy gatherings and occasions.

At the age of 91, he could still recite the names of all of his family including great-grandchildren. He was the encyclopaedia for our family history and probably yours as well.

Burne was a great believer in community involvement.

He worked tirelessly to contribute to many community and charity organisations, including:-

• Being the Founding member of the Noosa District Hospital Friendly Society.

• Kenilworth Hall and Recreational Grounds Committee, to which he committed a remarkable 52 years of service.

• Rodeo and Show Committee.

• Kenilworth School P&C. • Local District Scout Group.

• Chamber of Commerce & Citizens Kenilworth.

• Kenilworth & District Historical Assoc & Museum.

• Kenilworth Village Units Committee.

• Queensland Dairy Farmers Organisation.

• Nambour Probus Club.

• Men’s Shed.

• Church Wardens; and • He was also for a short time Div. 1 Councillor for Maroochy Shire.

Many of these organisations and groups were very thankful for Burne’s support and he was honoured with many awards including the Kenilworth Living Treasure Award, being nominated for a number of Australia Day Awards, including the most recent, his nomination for 2015 Sunshine Coast Senior Volunteer of the Year.

Burne was also a life member of many community and political organisations.

Burne and Coral enjoyed travelling when they could and visited many destinations around Australia, Fiji and New Zealand. Burne enjoyed meeting and socialising and made many life-long friends.

As you would all be aware, it was not uncommon for Burne to say a few ‘short words’ at any occasion with little to no prompting.

We all enjoyed Burne’s quick witted humour and his large repertoire of jokes.

We are so lucky to have had Dad/Burne in our lives for so long and only in the past three years had he experienced health concerns.

We are very thankful for the nursing staff at Estia Health, Nambour General Hospital, the Nambour Medical Centre and GP Dr Andrew Wall for their care and consideration for Burne in the last years of his life.”

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ARTS COUNCIL THIS ’N THAT

hings are winding down after the hectic weeks of staging the annual Kenilworth ArtsFest Exhibition. A lot of work but good fun!

Join us at our Christmas function, a dinner at the Kenilworth Hotel on 18 December, at $30 per person. Please book and pay at the Kenilworth Hotel.

• Another invitation! Our AGM will be held on 5 March 2018 at 6pm at Kenilworth Hotel with light refreshments provided.

• The launch of the Sunshine Coast Poetry Trail at Little Yabba Rest Area will be held 11am Saturday 16 December with a bush barbecue, 50th Anniversary cupcakes, face painting and a Swaggie Santa. KAC co-sponsored with Yabbaloumba Retreat the beautiful buttress root sculpture with appropriate poems. This is part of the Sunshine Coast Council’s 50th Anniversary of the Naming of the Sunshine Coast and is the last event on their calendar. Should it rain heavily, the event will take place at Kenilworth Hall.

• Don’t forget the Makers and Growers Markets in Kenilworth Park on 10 December. Come and enjoy a sausage sizzle. There’s always something interesting to see and buy!

Merry Christmas to all from Kenilworth Arts Council.

A HECTIC YEAR: KENILWORTH FIRST RESPONSE

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t has been a busy year for us with an average of five to six 000 call-outs a week, varying from ongoing health problems, sudden illness and major trauma including motor vehicle/motorcycle crashes.

Thank you to Gavin Bennett and Anthony Miller for doing our fortnightly training. A big thank you to Kenilworth First Responders for their unwavering commitment, voluntary time, attendance and dedication to ongoing skills training and in the support that we give each other, which helps us to create a fantastic team in looking after and caring for our community.

We would like to say a special thanks to our partners and families; as we wake up at all hours in the very early mornings on a 000 call-out, they wake up with us and are usually still awake when we return. We cannot do our job without their support.

The First Response team would like to wish you all a happy and safe prosperous Christmas and New Year.

CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES

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t Luke’s will hold a street stall in Kenilworth on Saturday, 9 December.

All donations of home made goodies, fruit, plants etc welcomed.

It was with sadness that we learned of the deaths of two men who had contributed much to the Anglican Church in the Mary Valley – Burne Sutton and Arthur Riedel. Both had been parish councillors and church wardens and worked tirelessly within the parish. Burne had a long association with St Matthew’s at Gheerulla and was, in fact, the first baby to be baptised after the newly built church opened in 1926. The Maleny Anglican Parish extends heartfelt sympathy to the Sutton and Riedel families.

• The Combined Kenilworth Churches are once again putting together their annual “Helping Hands Hampers”. This year, as well as the basic grocery hampers, we are hoping to include small personal care packs for both men and women to be distributed through Centacare, Blackall Range Care and Blue Care.

Any donations, however small, would be gratefully received.

These can be left at St Luke’s Church or The Shed.

• St John Bosco Christmas Services:- A Mass to celebrate Christmas will be held on Sunday 17 December at 11am with a shared lunch to follow. There will be no Liturgy of the Word Sunday 24 December and no Mass on Christmas Day. • St Luke’s Christmas Services:- Christmas Eve 4pm Ecumenical Carols Service (Rev’ds Jeanette Jamieson and Catherine Solomon). Offertory will go to The Christmas Bowl International Appeal (Act for Peace/National Council of Churches Australia). No morning service on 24th.

• St Luke’s Christmas Day:- 9am Holy Eucharist (Rev’d Kaye Pitman). Peace, joy and happiness at Christmas to all.

Kindly submitted by Shirley Moreland

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THANK YOU LADIES FROM KENILWORTH RSL

ello all, 2017 has come and gone.

I would like to thank the Kenilworth community for their support throughout the year. I also want to thank the First Responders, QFRS/RFS and SES who assist when ever needed.

We are all looking forward to a great Christmas party and I will be assisting our brave firefighters deliver presents to the children.

Crime is generally low in the area but we are always trying to stop all crime. You can help by locking doors, windows and vehicles over the holiday season. • Road safety is always high priority. Drive safe, stick to the speed, be tolerant towards other road users and get to your destination safely. Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.

any thanks to the five ladies who spent the afternoon before Remembrance Day making wreaths for the day. There were so many compliments about the beautiful tributes.

A special thank you also to those kind people who donated flowers.

We’ll be doing the same thing for Anzac Day on the 24 April 2018, because this saved local groups a lot of money and created such beauty.

• Help win the war on waste! The Kenilworth Post Office has a collection box for recycling used printer cartridges. If you have any please hand them in for Planet Ark’s recycling programme.

You can also hand them in to any Post Office as they all work in conjunction with Planet Ark.

Officer in Charge Senior Constable Pierre SENEKAL

Kindly submitted by Yvonne James

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MOY POCKET RAINFALL NOVEMBER 2017

by Graham Brennan

This November 122mm. Wettest November since 2008 which had 255mm. Last November 28mm. 16 year average for November 92mm.

16 days of rain. 16 year average being 12 days of rain.

Three months of Spring 454mm. Previous wettest Spring was 2010 which had 380mm.

Last Spring 137mm. 16 year average 220mm.

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COMMUNITY KENILWORTH INFORMATION CENTRE REPORT

T What's in the Spotlight New art exhibition in Caloundra Visit Caloundra Regional Gallery from Dec 6 to explore a e i o u an exhibition by Australian artist Michelle Nikou. Nikou draws on surrealism in a reective and productive way to transform mundane domestic objects and materials into sculptures of humour, poignancy and marvel.

Exhibition closes Jan 28.

Festive season events Get involved in fun, family-friendly events and activities taking place right across the region this festive season. Council partnered with My Weekly Preview to publish community events and activities in this year's My Christmas. To nd out what’s happening in your community, visit council’s website or pick up a copy.

he Information Centre welcomed 1485 people in October; 201 of whom were from interstate and 82 from overseas.

The biggest overseas contingent was from New Zealand with 38 visitors, with another 28 from Europe – word is getting around!

The Centre is gearing up for Christmas and we are grateful for our wonderful volunteers who keep the Centre operating.

This includes stalwart, Bev Child, seen here on right organising the Christmas crafts during her regular Saturday stint.

Volunteers are most welcome! Please call 5446 0122 if you wish to offer your services.

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TED O’BRIEN MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX

arlier this year I told you about the Federal government’s Mobile Black Spot programme and upgrades to the Bruce Highway. Well, both projects are nearing completion and will benefit residents in the Mary Valley. Firstly, when it comes to mobile phone coverage the Federal government is fixing blackspots in country areas. A new Optus mobile base station was promised for Kidaman Creek and is now due for completion by July next year while two Telstra stations at Dulong and Belli Park will be done early next year.

• Also, a new 10km section of the Bruce Highway upgrade between Cooroy and Curra has just been completed earlier than expected and is now open to traffic. The whole CooroyCurra stretch is also on track for completion by early 2018. The four-lane road is a joy to drive and has made the once narrow and tricky section of busy highway much safer for drivers. There have been some horrific crashes over the years and this improvement will go a long way to preventing more. The new drive also saves people time, with the speed limit reverting to 110km outside of the construction zones.

• Finally, I encourage farmers in the region to consider applying for the new Smart Farming Partnerships grants of between $250,000 and $4million. These are sizeable grants to support innovation and ‘next generation’ farming ideas in agriculture, fishing, aquaculture and farm forestry. Have you got the next great sustainable farming idea, or do you have projects or partnerships that fit the bill? Find out more at www.nrm.gov.au

End the year with a bang Welcome in the New Year at one of the fantastic community events happening at Mooloolaba, Coolum or Caloundra. With reworks shows, free family-friendly entertainment and music, there will be something for all ages to enjoy. For more details, including trafc and transport information, visit council’s website.

We want to hear from you If you’re a young person aged 12 - 24 and you live on the Sunshine Coast, council wants your feedback on the draft Sunshine Coast Youth Action Plan. Have your say today, head to our website and complete the online feedback form. Prizes to be won!

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am 7 December, Nambour 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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ew signage to cater to the Kenilworth Showground’s increasing popularity with tourists will be installed thanks to a Federal grant.

The Kenilworth Hall, Show and Recreation Grounds Assoc is one of two Mary Valley groups receiving an early Christmas present from the Federal Govt’s Stronger Communities Programme. 20 community groups across Fairfax electorate were sharing $150,000 in grants to improve or install facilities and buy much needed equipment. Said Mr O’Brien, “The Mary Valley has received $5,500 towards local projects, including Gheerulla Hall which can continue being brought back to life with a $3,000 grant for the purchase of new chairs.”

Kenilworth showgrounds committee member Vanessa Paulger said the camping facility was extremely popular with travellers but was also being booked more for events such as the Ukulele Festival. Ms Paulger said the $2,500 grant would help pay for new signs for entrances, toilets and showers.

Above left to right – Jan Paulger, Vanessa Paulger, Ken Rough, Ted O’Brien MP

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As part of the transport solution, council is advocating for a light rail system and, to make it happen, is prepared to contribute $100 million funded by our Transport Levy.

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The Sunshine Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 300,000 residents deserve to be treated equally.

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Under the current Planning Scheme, a fee based Operational Works Permit is needed to excavate more than 150 cubic metres, and less in some instances.

Without a permit, farmers and contractors risk a fine. With this in mind, I am meeting with councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning staff to discuss a possible amendment to the Planning Scheme. Thanks to the local contractors who brought this issue to my attention.

The grants program has the Coast covered If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re passionate about growing your community, protecting the environment, supporting the arts or if you just love the festive season, check out councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s far reaching grants program.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there to make life on the Coast even better and each year council grants support one-off projects, events and activities. The program also supports NFP organisations who provide key services, and individuals representing our region. Applications for the next round of major grants in councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Grants Program will open on January 29, 2018 and close March 12, 2018.

For more information visit councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, or contact a grants officer on 5420 8616 to discuss your project.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAVE A SAFE, PROSPERO

LIVING IN DIVISION COUNCILLOR GREG ROGERSON

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Cost saving changes include lowering the building and reducing the overall footprint.

As a result, the ramp and balustrade does not need to be as long or curved. The waste treatment system has been resolved and water will be harvested via a bore and stored in an underground tank. The integrity and the look and feel of the original concept design has been maintained and construction will begin once the project is fully funded next year.

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The hard work of John Rodwell, Des Rough, Lyle Paulger, Brian Browning, Geoff Miller and Kev Franzi with valuable support from Bev Miller and Jenette Franzi is greatly appreciated and shows that Kenilworth community spirit is still as strong as it ever was.

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‘A CELTIC CHRISTMAS’ WITH HILARY O’NEILL

ccording to renown Irish singer-harpist Hilary O’Neill, Christmas is not Christmas without the blarney! Sharing stories is part of Irish culture, and combining them with songs and music reaches back to the ancient bards.

It will be a joyful concert of carols, harp and blarney says Hilary “The audience will know most of the songs but not some lesserknown carols from other cultures. The stories I tell are drawn from both history and myth, and include rhyming and rhythmic poems.”

Three Christmas shows: Thursday 7 December, 7pm Eumundi School of Arts Hall – Sunday 10 December, 3pm Cooran Hall – Thursday 14 December, 7pm Maleny Community Centre.

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On Sunday 5 November, Rachael Law and her trusty Ricochet, were our only competitors, at the Zone 6 Gymkhana at Pomona.

Rachael came second overall in the 17-25 Years Associate group.

Thanks also to Merle for driving the riding boots all the way to Pomona when they were left at home.

By the time you read this article, our Kenilworth Pony Club Annual General Meeting would have been held on Saturday 2 December to close off the year.

We look forward to welcoming new members in 2018 and thank the community for your support during 2017.

If you are interested in what pony club has to offer please contact us either via www.facebook.com/KenilworthPC/ or email kenilworth@pcaq.asn.au You can also ring Stephen Hinkler, Kenilworth Pony Club’s publicity officer on 0417 721 743.

Right – Trophy and ribbons won on Sunday 5 November by Rachael Law at the Zone 6 Gymkhana at Pomona. Rachael came second overall in the 1725 Years Associate group.

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n operation targeting drug and property offences was conducted by the Major and Organised Crime Squad on the 16 November, 2017 and was assisted by the Imbil Police Station.

There were several search warrants conducted in the Mary Valley region resulting in 14 persons being charged with 36 offences.

Notable arrests for the Mary Valley area included: A 21 y.o. male and 63 y.o. male (Bollier) were charged with producing dangerous drugs after being located with 67 cannabis plants.

A 45 y.o. male (Melawondi) was charged with producing dangerous drugs after being located with 148 cannabis plants.

A 26 y.o. female (Melawondi) charged with producing dangerous drugs after being located with 22 cannabis plants.

A 49 y.o. male (Brooloo) charged with producing dangerous drugs after being located with 41 cannabis plants.

A 20 y.o. male (Gympie) was issued an infringement notice for 135km/h on Mary Valley Road, Amamoor on 4 November 2017, which saw the loss of six demerit points and a $588 fine.

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WHAT DOES LOCAL LOOK LIKE?

veryone is talking local. Buy local, shop local. Just what does local mean? Is it buying your produce at the local supermarket that says ‘Grown in Australia’. Is it buying from the corner shop, never mind the country of origin? The answer is a personal one and an important conversation in Gympie’s very own recipe book: Celebrating G150, Living by the Season. The book celebrates the great food we can grow, right here in the Mary Valley, with a dazzling display of local produce, farm stories and oh so simple recipes.

There’s a drive toward doing things a little more traditionally, or like our grandparents used to do. When you had little refrigeration, eating seasonal local food is what you did. Our grandparents ate less processed foods, they had more physical jobs, they weren’t suffering so highly from eating disorders. It was Hippocrates who said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”.

Following this philosophy, local authors Glenbo Craig and Lesa Bell propose we, well, ‘eat local, eat seasonal’!

“Firstly, it’s better for your health; secondly, it’s better for our community and thirdly it’s better for our planet,” says Glenbo.

Celebrity Jerry Coleby Williams comments “...every meal is a vote for the quality, freshness and variety of nourishment in our diet.”

Gympie is a proud growing region that very fortuitously sits at the top of the temperate and bottom of the subtropical zones. With a mosaic of soil type, a diverse range of food delights can be grown.

So how can you support the farmers who grow your food? You can go to your local farmers market, ask at your local cafe and encourage people to decrease their food miles and ‘go local’. Even plant your own because it all tastes better. So if you are searching for an original Christmas gift, you’ve got it in one.

Local recipes, local authors, local stories and a veritable feast of food photos, flavours and ideas.

To order a copy, call Lesa 0428 193 156 for further information.

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MARY VALLEY STATE COLLEGE 2017 MARY VALLEY STATE COLLEGE POWERS WITH POSITIVE

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he end of the year is nearly upon us and it has been such a fabulous 12 months for Mary Valley State College.

• Our 2017 School Opinion Survey data has arrived and I am overwhelmed by the feedback from parents, students and staff.

Last year, I shared my elation at the results and 2017 is no different. The results go above many of the North Coast Region’s targets, the targets for ‘like schools’, ‘P-10/P-12 schools’, and the Qld benchmarks. Many of the statements also saw 100% of our surveyed parents ‘agree’. A small example of the parent feedback includes: • My child likes being at this school. • My child feels safe at this school. • Teachers at this school motivate my child to learn. • This school takes parents opinions seriously.

• Feedback from our students was tremendous. Every category of the student survey increased in percentage. A snapshot from the student data with 100% ‘agree’ includes: • My teachers expect me to do my best. • My school is well maintained. • I can access computers and technologies at my school for learning.

• Feedback from teaching and non-teaching staff was also impressive with most of the results above ‘like schools’, ‘P-10/P12 schools’, ‘NCR/Sunshine Coast’ schools and the ‘State of Qld’.

Whilst there were a number of staff responses that achieved ‘100% agree’, there were three that made me proud to be Principal of MVSC • I am proud to tell others I work for my school. • I would recommend my school as a good place to work. • This is a good school.

As a school, we will continue to embrace the constructive feedback as well and continue to strive towards excellence.

• We had the pleasure of listening to the student leadership speeches for the (i) 2018 School Captains and (ii) 2018 House Captains. Our students spoke confidently about their love for their school and their desire to continue doing great things for MVSC. At the conclusion our students were given the opportunity to vote on their preferred choice of leader in each of the two

categories. Students applying for other leadership categories have been interviewed by our Head of Department, Mr Craig Wilson and the mentor who is overseeing each of the leadership positions.

Thank you again to Mr Wilson and well done students.

• Word is out about our Junior Secondary (Year 7 – Year 9) programme for 2018. So much so, that we were asked why MVSC didn’t have a Year 6 into Year 7 day like the large high schools in Gympie. My initial response was because traditionally the students from our local state schools go to Gympie. However, my second response was – good question! Therefore, with the support of the other local principals, the Year 6 students from Dagun SS, Amamoor SS and Kandanga SS, attended our very first ‘Get Set for Year 7 2018’ day at MVSC on Tuesday 7 November.

• As a school, the last 18 months has seen the evolution of programmes on offer including our Junior Secondary Programme, and we are very proud to showcase them to students from our local area. We had a fun filled day planned for our visitors: Arrive – Greeted by Mr Wilson and the MVSC Student Leaders on the secondary campus; Session 1 – Lego Robotics & Coding; Lunch – BBQ lunch provided by MVSC; Session 2 – Science in Action: Lab experience; Session 3 – Home Economics: creations.

• Thank you again to my three colleagues from the local primary schools. It is so lovely working with fabulous leaders who all agree that we must look after the children from the Valley.

Thank you also to our HOD, Mr Wilson for organising the event.

• Our plans for our 2018 Prep programme are well underway.

We currently have 17 little Preps enrolled for 2018 and our four transition events were an absolute success. Our Prep specialist, Ms Mel Ford, is leading the way with Age Appropriate Pedagogies.

• Our beautiful school is fast becoming a showcase for the region with our work being presented at regional conferences.

Thank you to our local community for your support and belief in your local state school. See you in 2018.

Allison Wright, Principal, Mary Valley State College

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MARY VALLEY A STEINER SCHOOL FOR THE VALLEY?

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laygroups? Kindergarten? Homeschooling?

Primary school? Farm and school?

These were some of the considerations posed when a group of 30+ people attended a talk on Steiner education recently in the Kandanga community hall.

The interested group heard from two dynamic and inspirational speakers, Tim Nixon and Kylie Dean.

Tim Nixon, 13 years a Steiner teacher, gave an overview of why Steiner primary education reaches children with varying intelligences (ie Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences) utilising story and the arts. His wife (also a teacher), Steiner homeschools their four children. His wealth of knowledge and experience was highly valued as he answered a wide variety of questions pertaining to Steiner/Waldorf education.

Local Happiness Coach Kylie Dean pictured has recently returned from America where she visited multiple Steiner inspired schools and ventures: a day/ boarding farm school for senior students called High Mowing; a community of care supporting Ploughshare Farm in New Hampshire; and Hawthorne Valley, a farming community encompassing a Steiner/Waldorf kindergarten, primary and high school.

Kylie was so enthused by what she saw and learned (she shared wonderful slides), that her vision for the Mary Valley is now substantial!

Anyone interested in any of these Steiner inspired visions for the Mary Valley are encouraged to contact the steering group via jonathan@teachthechildrenwell.com.au or join the conversation on www.facebook.com/groups/162156817707443/ This was the second community meeting. A third will take place in a few weeks, followed by others in the new year.

▲ Pictured Kiera Eckley , 9 years old. She spends her whole spare time dancing. You most likely have seen her cart wheeling up and down the footpath of Kenilworth or dancing in front of the Information Centre. “Dancing makes me happy ,” says Kiera. sound and proven advice about the dangers of artificial chemical agents in food production, such as Roundup.

I ask you: Why would anyone consume foods that have been produced using chemical fertilizers and protected by chemical pesticides and/or herbicides and then expect to be healthy? It just doesn’t make sense.

Why is it that people in Australia are suffering from high levels of allergies, yet the symptoms disappear when they visit Europe? The answer is that the Europeans have banned the use of Roundup in food production, particularly for the harvesting of grain crops.

I started a group called The Real Food People in Port Macquarie in 2002. When I moved to Queensland in 2004, I brought the name with me. I now reside in the Obi Obi Valley and in the forthcoming year, 2018, I intend to restart The Real Food People.

It is a group to rebuild and maximise good health through the organic production of food, preparation of cultured foods and traditional ways of cooking.

I am also the Chapter Leader of the local Weston Price group, a totally volunteer position. You can see my name and phone number on the back of every WAPF Nourishing Traditions magazine. I look forward to meeting you all and sharing the journey to glowing good health with you. Remember, you are what you eat.

The latest ‘Fall’ issue Vol.18 No.3 is now at Kenilworth Libary.

Megan, Kandanga

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hank you Kaye Stuart for taking the trouble to write about Weston Price and the ‘Dreadful Legacy of Roundup’. I have been delivering the Weston Price Nourishing Traditions quarterly magazine to several local libraries, including Kenilworth, for many years.

I am aware that our magazine has a wide readership, both here and world-wide.

It delivers the message of the benefits of nutritionally dense, organically grown whole foods, which in turn provide the pathway to good health.

Since 1999, the Weston Price Foundation has provided traditional,

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CARTERS RIDGE – HUGE PRICE REDUCTION – METICULOUS PROPERTY – 62 OLD MILL ROAD • 62 Old Mill Road is a truly $600,000 beautiful property of 10 fenced acres with an excellent water supply from a very large dam.

• Set back overlooking the dam is a quality three bedroom, two bathroom traditional Queenslander style home built in 2004.

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The land has alluvial creek flats and a section of land which rises to the top of the block with a small area of gums – this would make for a beautiful house site to look down over the property and towards the Mary River. The property is fenced on two sides with the remaining land using hot wire (some fencing would be required). This is a clean property which has been well maintained and not over grazed. There is an original farm house which has had some renovations over the years. With three bedrooms, modern kitchen and bathroom, and q large open plan living area which has views over the property and a side verandah where you can relax and take in the scenery that is on offer.

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Looking for that green change where the whole family can enjoy living together. This 78 acre property in Belli Park has got the lot! Separate two bedroom modern cottage plus a five bedroom farm house with large decks and inground pool. The main home has a large living area which opens out to the covered deck BBQ area. The house yard is fully dog proof fenced – ideal for small children or pets.

A double lockup garage has been converted to a family / games room and there is another double garage plus workshop shed. An extra bonus here is the machinery shed which has 5-bays – 10m deep x 15m wide with a mezzanine floor – 10m deep x 3m wide. Water to the main house comprises of five rain water tanks, bore as well as four dams. The land is fully fenced into four paddocks with good horse paddocks at the front of the property. The rear section of the land is a mixture of bush and grazing with tracks leading in and out – great for bike riding and horse riding. Extra outbuildings include chook pens, three stables and a tack room. The cottage is situated at the front northern boundary well away from the main home – it has a private entrance which is ideal if you are looking at renting it out for Air B&B or as a permanent rental.

There is so much more to see with this property that you need to make the time to inspect.