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THE MONTH THAT WAS

ver fancied being a part owner of a pub? A pub and hotel in Tatura (Victoria) is hoping to rely on donations from kind people across the internet in order to renovate their slightly rundown establishment. In return, they’ll name parts of the business in each donor’s owner - from the bar stools to the pool table. If you contribute to their fund, they’ll shamelessly name parts of the pub in your honour. For $100 you can put your name to a bar stool - but for $500 you’ll get your name in lights above the men’s toilet.

Don’t throw away those old cigarette butts. The stub of a cigar smoked by Sir Winston Churchill is expected to fetch thousands of pounds at an auction in the UK. The chewed end of the fat cigar, which the wartime leader smoked as he was recovering from a fractured hip in hospital, goes under the hammer in October. A half-smoked cigar that Churchill stubbed out during World War Two sold for 15 times its estimate, fetching A$9,200 at auction in 2010.

The value of money. Imagine if your bank balance had a figure followed by 15 zeros - you’d consider yourself very lucky and rich indeed. But the exchange rate in Zimbabwe will see locals trading quadrillions of local dollars for a fistful of US dollars. The hyper-inflation of 500 billion per cent the country suffered seven years ago played a part in elevating the country’s currency, which is now exchanging at 35 quadrilli on (35,000,000,000,000,000) Zimbabwe dollars to one US dollars.

Loo with a view. A see-through toilet was installed at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, and as you sit on the toilet you can watch other revellers walking past. It is so realistic that it feels like they can see you. The special throne had a oneway mirror so you could see out, but people couldn’t see in. Could this be one of the winning designs for Isaac Moore Park? Pictured the crowd scene from our 27 June info day.

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KENILWORTH FIRST RESPONSE

n 9 May the Kenilworth First Responders met at the QAS Emergency Training venue at the Port Of Brisbane. The day’s activities featured a number of workshops that included the most up to date advanced resuscitation techniques, obstetrics, and a complex scenario with QFES of a vehicle collision with entrapped patients. We worked conjointly with the Fire and Rescue team as they demonstrated their role in vehicle smashes, utilising the most up to date rescue equipment carried by QFES. The day concluded with a visit by the EMQ Rescue Helicopter Team who transported our “patients” to hospital.

On behalf of the First Responders I would like to express our appreciation to the QAS Officer in Charge (Gavin Bennett) for making this training day possible.

Also a special thanks to Linda (First Responder) who kindly volunteered to remain on call for the day which turned out to be quite busy with three 000 call outs in a period of just a few hours, thanks Linda.

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t was a delight to attend the Kenilworth Designer Dunny information day (Sat 27 June) at Isaac Moore Park. We were treated by a great crowd, great food and music and fabulous smiling volunteers. Congratulations all for a dunny worthy effort. I can’t wait to see the designs!

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Kenilworth First Response will hold their annual AGM 4.30pm 20th August, 2015 at the Kenilworth SES shed.

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KENILWORTH AND LAND SELECTION

rom the pages of Hinka Booma it is known that Mr Richard Joseph Smith was lessee of North Kenilworth Run tendered for on 19 August 1850. Little is known about the length of time properties were “on the market” in the days of early settlement in this district. During the period March 1857- until the sale to Parkinson and Fraser in August 1858 – the sale of Kenilworth Run was advertised extensively in both Queensland and New South Wales newspapers.

On page 2 of the Moreton Bay Courier published on August 28, 1860 – listed in the arrears of rent owing on Leased Properties W. Gray was shown as owing on current and ensuing years:£16.2s.6d; £29.10s8d; £30.5s.0d. on North Kenilworth Run and £13; £13.2s.6d; £25 on Kenilworth Run which seems to indicate that he had taken over the property prior to the insolvency of Parkinson and Frazer going to court.

In 1860 the property was again advertised for sale.

The apparent lack of buyers may have had something to do with the notice of insolvency for Messrs Parkinson and Fraser that appeared only seven months later.

Piecing together information gathered – because Walter Gray & Co were agents when Parkinson and Fraser purchased Kenilworth Run it seems possible that due to the insolvency of the gentlemen Walter Gray’s company may have taken over ownership of Kenilworth Run to cover some of the monies owing to them.

Who was Walter Gray? Walter Gray established his shipping and business premises in the early 1850’s on the corner of Bell and Bremer Streets in Ipswich.

(Queensland Times (Ipswich, Saturday 12 June 1920, page 8) The Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser was established and owned by Walter Gray, H.M. Cockburn, Arthur Macalister and John Rankin, Central Queensland separationists. It launched on 4 July 1859 with an

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ex-Sydney Morning Herald employee Edmund Gregory acting as both publisher and editor. It was the second newspaper published in Ipswich, Queensland. The paper merged with another to become the Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser when it changed ownership in October 1861 The newspaper later claimed to be the leading proponent for populating, opening up, and exploiting the resources of Queensland. It is now known as The Queensland Times, and is the oldest surviving newspaper in Queensland. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_ Ipswich_Herald_and_General_Advertiser) After the death of Mr Gray the property passed into his estate and was transferred to Mr Isaac Moore in 1863.

The Crown Lands Alienation Act of 1868 was Queensland’s first serious attempt to deal with the question of closer settlement both as a means of increasing agricultural productivity and to reduce the political power of the pastoral fraternity.

Among other provisions, the Act which became effective in 1868, split large pastoral holdings in two. One of the impacts of this Act was the establishment of Mt Ubi on half of North Kenilworth Run by Mr Charles Bonney.

Further land was thrown open for selection in 1882:Thus began the era of closer settlement and the “land rush” of the 1890’s began.

Considering the fact that the earliest land transactions were all dealt with in Sydney and that all communication by mail with Lands Offices in Gympie and/or Brisbane after the establishment of the State of Queensland could take weeks to finalise one must admire the determination and fortitude of those who came and settled this district.

N Learn more about the colourful history of this district at the Kenilworth Museum any Sunday.

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KENILWORTH ________________________ DESIGNER DUNNY LAUNCH

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or those who didn’t make it to Isaac Moore Park on Saturday 27 June, you missed out on a very entertaining and informative launch of the Designer Dunny Project. This project aims to have a toilet placed in Isaac Moore Park – a very impressive structure with the work done by Sunshine Coast Council.

Nearly ninety folk enjoyed the free barbeque and wonderful music of the 60s-70s band, Psychedelia, on call 0402 154 701.

It was great to see the community involved – Kenilworth School P&C with their fabulous coffee and cakes, Kenilworth Country Foods with our famous cheese, Kenilworth Historical Association’s colourful aprons, Kenilworth Arts Council with tables, chairs, tablecloths and all manner of assorted implements and Kenilworth Hall Committee with the loan of an extra barbeque. Also we musn’t forget the hard working DD Committee. Our favourite bush poet, Ian Mackay, livened up the day with a special Designer Dunny poem.

Lisa‘s floral dunny was a hit for happy snaps and selfies, many thanks. Photographers, Jilly, Kerry and Lisa recorded the event.

Councillor Greg Rogerson was there, too, lending a hand.

And of course, the day’s arrangements would not have been possible without the invaluable help of Sunshine Coast Council with a special thank you to Hilary for all her wonderful help.

The purpose of the public launch was to put information out there to the community about this “arty dunny” proposal and forthcoming competition.

The dunny idea came out the acute need for a toilet in Isaac Moore Park which could be linked to some iconic public art.

All councils throughout Australia have part of their budgets set aside for public art. In addition, erecting “arty” toilets is something that’s happening worldwide. Just look on the internet - “arty dunnies” are there by the dozen. Some of them are huge tourist attractions! Cr Rogerson and the Council support the Designer Dunny project, recognising it as a great opportunity for tourism in Kenilworth. And let’s face it, tourism has become a key part of our economy.

Here is Kenilworth’s beautiful park Where Isaac Moore’s name we respectfully mark.

But we do have a gripe and it isn’t funny The park you see, it lacks dunny.

A portaloo’s fine for a day or two But we need a proper and permanent loo.

The tourist’s drive in and we really do love ‘em They picnic right here, with the blue skies above ‘em.

But when nature calls, they dash off to the bushes What they leave behind, well that really pushes..

The locals to hair-raising distraction, So that’s why we need some really strong action.

It’s no laughing matter, it’s really not funny To have a park that’s bereft of dunny For years now, Kenilworth’s had a proud name For things artistic, it’s our claim to fame Kenilworth Celebrates … with artworks galore And the quilters display their works to adore.

Visitors flock in and they gasp with delight And leave with Lasting Impressions so bright.

But still poor old Isaac is lacking a loo’ And we’ve called on Council “What can you do?”

They say “Public art we can offer, all shiny and new”, But the locals reply? “Just give us a loo” Then up spoke one lady with a clever idea, “Let’s have ‘em both, an arty loo right here.”

But it floods just here, the locals they cry, Not a problem, that’s ok, we’ll build it up high.”

And so evolved the local Dunny Committee, Who trawled for ideas from country and city.

With the willing support from Councillor Greg Who showed that much publicised pic of a peg.

(Our dunny design?…no just pulling your leg.)

We got the ball rolling to put on a contest To attract great designs and then pick out the best.

The competition was launched, details out there, With community to judge… well that’s only fair.

One day will arise, Kenilworth’s dunny fantastic (We hope that the budget can be somewhat elastic).

What’ll it look like, well that’s the question, The field’s wide open, so make a suggestion.

So folk ask questions, get on board We’d like our new dunny to be loved and adored.

Very soon, details of the competition will be released.

Be assured that the proposed toilet must be buildable, practical and strictly adhering to all necessary regulations.

Community folk will be involved in the judging and most important, community members are invited to have input.

Tell us your ideas, thoughts, criticisms, grumbles, praise, encouragement – whatever! Meetings are open to anyone who wants to come along. Watch this space – more details to come! www.facebook.com kenilworthdesignerdunny

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Give us your comments, your thoughts and ideas We are ready to listen.. we’ll be all ears.

And hopefully one day lots of tourists will say Have you seen that beaut dunny out Kenilworth way?

It’ll be the finest dunny that anyone’s seen, They’ll come for miles, just to say they’ve been.

An entrance statement, in the green countryside, And the locals, well, they’ll be flushed with pride.

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Date: Thursday 6 August 2015 Time: 6.30pm start.

At Kenilworth Historical Museum, Roxy Theatre, Alexandra St, Kenilworth 4574.

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KENILWORTH ________________________ IN MEMORIAM ANNA EDL

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nna Edl, a Kenilworth resident for almost 30 years, passed away in June. Anna was born in Yugoslavia in 1928. Her parents were farmers of German heritage who grew crops and fruit, and raised animals that Anna loved to tend.

At the age of 16, the family was thrown into turmoil by the impact of World War Two.

Anna fled to Germany with her family, ending up in a refugee camp in Munich at the end of the war. She was later billeted with German families while she worked as a housemaid, a waitress, milked cows for a farmer and machine knitted gloves.

It was in Munich that she met and married John Edl in1951.

Anna and John wanted to join Anna’s family who had migrated to Australia but the Australian government only wanted people with children.

After their son Tony was born, they were accepted and emigrated in 1955.

They lived and worked on Osmond’s pineapple farm in Imbil before moving to the forestry at Sterling’s Crossing where daughter Monika joined the family.

The Edls moved to Brisbane in 1964, where John worked as a welder and Anna worked in a clothing factory. They both longed for country life and in 1972 bought a dairy farm near Conondale where they experienced floods, droughts, fires and snakes. Anna made her own butter and cottage cheese.

After John’s heart attack, home life changed. Anna found employment as a cleaner at Kenilworth School and they relocated to Kenilworth in 1980.

In 1990 John was diagnosed with cancer. Anna lovingly nursed him at home until John lost his battle in January 1991. Anna then learnt to drive (very carefully!), joined the pensioner and friendship clubs, the CWA and loved playing indoor bowls.

She was caretaker of the Catholic Church for many years. Our Anna, was a chatter-box who loved a good giggle, had a ready smile and was always busy in her house and garden.

She lived in Kenilworth for a further 16 years before dementia necessitated her moving closer to Monika in Rockhampton.

Anna loved Kenilworth, her home and the community that cared for her too. Anna Edls is survived by her children, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren and will be fondly remembered by all of her family.

BUSHCARERS PREPARING FOR KENILWORTH TREE PLANTING

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he last Sunday in July is National Tree Day and a community tree planting is happening in Kenilworth.

Sunshine Coast Council will be providing 1000 trees for planting at the Riverside Park at the end of Charles St and the Kenilworth community is invited to lend a hand.

This planting will complement the recently-completed riverbank stabilisation work in the park.

The tree planting will take place from 9am to 12pm on Sunday 26 July. Please register your participation at http://treeday.planetark.org/ The Little Yabba Bushcare Group will also be assisting at the planting. This group meets at 8.30am on the first Friday of every month at Little Yabba Creek, Cambroon to revegetate and control weeds on the creek bank. New members are always welcome.

In June, the Little Yabba group held a plant identification workshop at the nearby Fig Tree Walk, observing some great examples of the original vegetation in the area. Workshop participants were treated to a great morning tea, the highlight of which was freshly-baked damper.

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t Matthew’s Anglican Church at Gheerulla has now been deconsecrated and the building and land will soon go on the market. There has been quite a lot of interest, especially from folks just wanting the building. Country weddings in pretty little chapels are popular, it seems.

To ensure the history of the former church is retained, the pump organ and stool will be placed in Kenilworth Historical Museum. And speaking of organs . . .

St George’s at Maleny now has a new organ and an old one to dispose of. If you are interested phone the Maleny Parish Office (5499 9130).

On Sunday 21 June there was a special service in Maleny to celebrate 25 years of Christian worship, witness and service at the Uniting Church at 1290 Landsborough /Maleny Road.

This happy occasion was very well attended. Congratulations Maleny Uniting Church!

On 26 June, Kenilworth said farewell to one of its former and much loved residents – Anna Edl. The well attended service at St John Bosco’s Church was followed by refreshments in The Shed at St Luke’s where many happy reminiscences of Anna were shared by family and friends.

See you at the next ecumenical lunch, Thursday 27 August at McGinns Coffee Shop, Kenilworth and at the next Ecumenical Service being held in Kenilworth, Sunday 30 August.

Christian meditation meetings are held on Wednesdays at Montville at 9am, Maleny 11am and in Kenilworth on Thursdays at 9am. Contact Maureen Cooper on 5446 0312.

Maleny Anglican Parish is looking for someone who is skilled in managing websites. Anyone interested, please contact Henriette Guest on 5445 7608.

KENILWORTH MUSIC GROUP (AKA UKE GROUP)

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his group meets at the Kenilworth Arts Rooms (Elizabeth Street, behind the Library) from 2pm every Thursday.

The group’s original complement of ukulele players has expanded to include other instruments and singers; and all are welcome to join in the fun, whatever your instrument or musical experience may – or may not – be.

Contact us at kac@kenilwortharts.org.au or 5472 3223 if you would like more information about the group, or just come along one Thursday afternoon.

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Documents are available from the Queensland Government e-Tendering website secure.publicworks. qld.gov.au/etender/index.do. Tenderers must be registered with Queensland Government e-Tendering to be able to download documents and submit tenders. If unable to access the internet to register with e-Tender, you are able to access the internet at your local Gympie Regional Council Library.

Suitably endorsed tenders close at the below website address at 2pm Tuesday 28 July 2015. Council reserves the right to invite tenderers to change their tenders pursuant to s 228(7) (a) and (b) of the Local Government Regulations 2012. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

All tenders must be submitted via the Queensland Government e-Tender Website secure.publicworks. qld.gov.au/etender/index.do.

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A series of grant information sessions featuring sponsorship strategies will be held across the region in late July/early August 2015.

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MARY VALLEY ______________________ WILL YOU BE THE LUCKY WINNER? SHEPHERD’S FAIR RAFFLE A ‘CRICKS’ CAR TO RAISE FUNDS

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COMMUNITY ________________________ MAD HATS AT CHICKS IN THE STICKS HIGH TEA

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hen you attend this year’s Chicks in the Sticks high tea think hats - that is mad hats! At this year’s high tea, held at The Shed at Yabbaloumba Retreat near Kenilworth, guests are encouraged to wear a hat with the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party theme. The winner will receive a great prize.

The springtime Sunday October 25 high tea will feature sumptious food, tea of course, cooling drinks, an auction, entertainment and some suprises sure to please.

Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased from Kelli Hoyes 5446 0155 work, 5446 0593 home or Lolie Murtagh 5446 0222.

To stay up to date, like us on our Facebook page Chicks in the Sticks high tea.

All proceeds go to breast cancer research and everything is run by a small band of volunteers with the best raffle donors.

GREAT DAY AT CABOOLTURE OPEN FOR SAN TKD TEAM

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an Taekwondo players from Beerwah and Maleny had another very successful competition at the Caboolture open last weekend. The seven team members won Gold in five out of the six divisions they contested.

Some of the highlights were Aaron Lerch who normally fights in the red belt division defeating an older black belt in sudden death overtime in the final. Dina Wick came from behind in her debut competition to win gold and Siena Cameron defeating two larger opponents and winning the final with a powerful punch that left her opponent unable to continue.

Ruben Tidy won Gold in sparring and also took out the highest jump kick competition by kicking a target at a staggering 2.36m high. Josh Collins had another great performance winning Gold. Tyson Ratcliffe and Talon Wood both had great fights with Tyson winning silver and Talon narrowly missing the medals this time. Congratulations to the whole team and the coach, Cameron Taylor.

Results for the day in sparring: Aaron Lerch – Gold; Ruben Tidy – Gold; Dina Wick – Gold; Siena Cameron – Gold; Josh Collins – Gold; Tyson Ratcliff – Silver; Talon Wood Competitor.

Jump Front Kick comp: Reuben Tidy – Gold (2.36m).

The team are now in training for the national titles in Adelaide at the beginning of October.

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y the time this goes to print the two week winter break would have been and gone with another term started.

However, there are still things to report from our busy term 2.

One of our School Leaders, Hannah, teamed up with Amanda Long, a Playgroup Mum, to host the Biggest Morning Tea at the school. Hannah and Amanda and their hard-working bunch of helpers raised over $700 for the Cancer Council.

Well done Hannah and Amanda and everyone involved and thank you to our wonderful community for their support!

Early June saw our years 3 to 6 classes travel to Conondale to take part in the Five Nations Soccer Carnival.

These carnivals happen at least once a term and allow our students to compete and socialise with students from other small schools in our area.

Although our Kenilworth teams played well, these days are not about winning and losing but about the children having fun, getting exercise and having the opportunity to mingle with other schools. Many thanks to the parents who were able to transport on the day.

The last day of term was a celebration of the end of a busy semester. The BBQ was fired up for a sausage sizzle lunch and the afternoon was filled with a rotation of games and activities for the students to take part in.

Term 3 is shaping up to be another busy term with lots on the planning board. The first Friday of term (July 17) sees us bussing our way to Conondale to partake in our combined Athletics Carnival. Term 3 will also see us celebrate Nadioc Week, Book Week and enjoy a visit from the Life Ed Van. A 2016 Prep Information Evening will also be held at the school on Tuesday, 4 August from 5:30pm.

This evening is to provide parents (with children attending Prep in 2016) information about our school, curriculum, future open days, and to answer any questions they may have.

Please feel free to contact us for any further information – 5440 0555.

Remember the Kenilworth State Community College proudly provides a Playgroup for the younger members of our community every Tuesday and Thursday during school terms from 9 – 11am. Please feel free to come along.

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With three fun packed days and nights with more than 50 crackin’ Rock n Blues Bands, a fresh local food fest and free camping, it’s a non-stop party in the best camping location!

All happening September 18 to 21, it’s BYO and limited mate’s rates passes are available now – so get in quick. All info and tickets at www. mitchellcreekrocknbluesfest.com.au

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MARY VALLEY _______________________ NEWS FROM KENILWORTH ARTS COUNCIL Kenilworth Art Competition

COOROY-NOOSA GENEALOGICAL & HISTORICAL

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he recent raffle held by the Group of a Bunnings voucher was won by the holder of Purple ticket A45.

The Kenilworth Art Competition (formerly the Kenilworth Trophy Competition) is generating a lot of interest, with enquiries and requests for entry forms from local artists and from much further afield. This competition will award over $10,000 in total prize money, and the overall winner will also receive the Kenilworth Trophy (pictured pg10) which has been kindly donated by Jack Willms of Obi Valley Woodworks.

The Research room at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9.30am to 1.00pm.

Visitors and new members are always welcome to use the Library and Internet facilities to access worldwide subscription sites. Ph 5442 5570 or visit www.genealogy-noosa.org.au

The entries for the nine categories, plus a tenth category for past and current workshop participants, will make for a wonderful exhibition in the Kenilworth Hall in October. The competition and exhibition provide an opportunity for artists to get their work known and, in many cases, to be sold.

JANE GOODALL ON ‘PARROT CONFIDENTIAL’

You can find out more about the entry categories and other important information for artists entering the competition at kenilwortharts.org.au/the-kenilworth-art-competition/ or by contacting the Kenilworth Arts office at kac@kenilwortharts.org.au or 5472 3223.

Kenilworth Arts Council stall Thank you to everyone who supported our stall on 6 June by donating books and home-baked treats, or by buying them.

The money raised at these stalls is vital to help your local Arts Council support the arts in this area.

We will be holding more of these fundraisers whenever we have volunteers who are able to staff the stalls. So please keep an eye out for the signs around town for your chance to gather more reading material or a tasty morsel or two.

If you would like to volunteer some time to help with our stall, or if you would like to donate books or home-baked treats, please phone 5472 3223 or kac@kenilwortharts.org.au or via our website kenilwortharts.org.au where there is information about our activities, as well as a contact form.

Chinese Brush Painting Two-Day Workshop Renowned exponent of this art form, Stephen Cassettari, is returning to Kenilworth to conduct another of his successful two-day workshops on 8-9 August. Stephen is a teacher of long experience and this workshop is for total beginners or those who are more familiar with the unique ways of Chinese Brush Painting.

Sue Wolter on 0439 130 158 is the contact for more information about this workshop.

Artists’ Workshops Bookings for the Kenilworth Celebrates! Artists’ Workshops are steadily coming in but there are still places available.

Several of the tutors are back by popular demand and there are new tutors who work in techniques or genres that have been requested by workshop participants in past years.

Information about the twelve workshops is on the website kenilwortharts.org.au/arts-workshops-2015/ and the links that are on that page. Otherwise email the Kenilworth Arts office at kac@kenilwortharts.org.au or call 5472 3223.

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have always loved parrots. As a child, I longed for one of my own, to travel everywhere with me on my shoulder.

That was until I learned more about them.

I became increasingly outraged and saddened by the suffering of so many of these fascinating, intelligent and extremely social birds. I have seen African Greys in the wild, watched them flying in noisy flocks, high in the trees of their forest homes. Their flight is swift and beautiful. Their calls, so raucous and screechy in the confines of a building, are part of the forest’s singing, blending with other sounds of wild nature.

Parrots do not belong in cages. If only more people understood their life in the wild and their true nature and basic needs, I believe they would think again before buying a parrot. For then they would understand the enormous demands that would be made on their time if they wanted to give their bird a satisfying life ‒ that is, as satisfying as it could ever be in captivity.

That is why I am so delighted that Allison Argo has made a film that illustrates the true wonder of wild parrots and explains ‒ using the experiences and voices of parrot owners ‒ the problems and (unintended) cruelty inherent in keeping them in captivity. And it honors those who have dedicated their lives to providing sanctuary for the thousands of parrots who have been given up by their guardians ‒ because they simply could not cope with the needs of noisy birds whose bite can remove part of a finger, nose or ear. I t is a moving and beautifully made film and I believe it will make a big difference. Allison’s other nature films have been widely praised, and have received several prestigious awards. I am confident that “Parrot Confidential” will be similarly acclaimed. Please watch it.” ‒ Jane Goodall http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/parrot-confidential-janegoodall-on-parrots-and-parrot-confidential/8568/

GAMBLING COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUNDING FOR NICKLIN COMMUNITY GROUPS

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ember for Nicklin Peter Wellington congratulated six community groups who received almost $200,000 in the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

A performance by this band is the opening event of this year’s 2015 Kenilworth Celebrates! Arts Festival. The band’s repertoire ranges from baroque to contemporary, including music from the Glenn Miller era, classical, musicals, rock and roll, Sinatra, jazz, and pop. The 40-piece band includes flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, trombones, French horn, tuba, bass, drums, and vocalists.

Successful organisations were: Nambour State High School to buy a new tractor; Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes for hall refurbishment; Coolum Men’s Shed to construct a shed, Cooroy Community Kindergarten for blinds; Bunya Bunya Country Aboriginal Corporation to conduct an Aboriginal ranger program; Nambas Tennis Club to construct a covered outdoor area; and Cooroy Gymnastics Club for new equipment.

The concert will be at Kenilworth Hall from 2-4.30pm on Sunday 27 September, 2015. Please contact Kenilworth Arts for more information.

Information about community grants and funding availability is available from my Nambour office 07 5441 6399 or view full details www.peterwellingtonmp.com

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n Friday night 19 June I had the pleasure of welcoming the competitors, their crews, rally officials and visitors to the Sunshine Coast who were participating in the International Rally of Qld.

There were 49 drivers and teams in total taking part in this exciting two day event which attracts over 2000 people to the Hinterland and Coast.

The Sunshine Coast has hosted the Brisbane Sporting Car Club and its flagship event, Rally Queensland, since 1997.

Council has been a major sponsor of the Rally since 2002 in recognition of the significant economic benefits and media exposure value that Rally Queensland and later the IROQ delivers.

Up-to-date dunny dialogue Thank you to everyone who came along to the Kenilworth Design Dunny Group’s community barbecue. Whilst it was inclement weather and we didn’t have a large crowd, we certainly had an enthusiastic crowd. Everyone seemed very appreciative of the project information provided and I thank the group for spreading the message about this exciting project. Thank you also to Matt and Michelle Trace and the KSCC P&C who were on site with much appreciated barista coffee as part of their fundraising. The brief for the design competition is currently being finalised so it won’t be long until we’re inviting submissions.

Protecting the Mary Sunshine Coast Council is considering funding arrangements and opportunities for the revegetation and rock groin establishment within the confines of the Mary River, one kilometre upstream from the SEQ Water treated pile driven groin project. This is the result of a Notice of Motion I put forward at a recent Council meeting. The owner of an adjoining property has kindly offered to part-fund this project with a third of the monetary outlay.

Goodbye black spots!

Again, as a result of another Notice of Motion I put forward in July 2013, there are three new mobile towers coming to the hinterland, which is fantastic long-awaited news. Better 4G coverage is not only a matter of our convenience but is also vital for safety reasons. The specific areas which will receive better coverage are Belli Park, Dulong and sections of the Maleny-Kenilworth Road.

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Have your say!!! Imagine that you have reported an issue in front of your house, how quickly would you expect Council to respond mindful that Council does not have unlimited resources?

Take part in the survey at gympie.qld.gov.au/haveyoursay It contains common road and stormwater maintenance issues/questions and a choice of rectification times.

DTMR (Main Roads) have been monitoring both the Blackgate Road and Dagun Roads intersections with the Mary Valley Highway. The findings from this monitoring will be known soon.

Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd. is offering three places for SCDL members to receive 50% discount to attend the Social Media Tourism Symposium (SoMeT). First to respond will receive the offer. Please email: susan.maynard@scdl.com. au for more information about SoMeT. Gympie’s Aquatic Recreation Centre (ARC) will bring employment opportunities, boost the region’s economy and provide health and recreation opportunities to people of all ages and abilities in our community. ARC will have as its core features a 50m outdoor pool, a 25m heated indoor pool and a water play area for children.

Other welcome news from the Fed budget was the allocation of funding to start works on Section C of the Cooroy to Curra Bruce Highway bypass.

Mary Valley Lions Club annual Changeover luncheon was held at the Honey Bee Farm on Sunday 17th May. Congratulations to the incoming executive committee and I look forward to seeing the members in the near future.

Council is in the preliminary stages of formulating a new heritage trail dedicated to the Gympie Town Centre, and we want you to have your say. Complete a quick survey online at the GRC web site to help shape the heritage promotion opportunities for the Town Centre.

Gympie Town Centre Growers Market is planned to be held on the third Wednesday of each month. The inaugural event was a resounding success on the day, email Terri-Ann. Walker@gympie.qld.gov.au for more information.

Neilson Road Bridge has been completed in Upper Kandanga, this will make access to the Public Hall a whole lot easier for the locals for future events.

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KENILWORTH TAEKWONDO KICKING AHEAD

he first person from the Kenilworth Taekwondo class to grade to the next belt level did so well she scored best at the grading.

Students from the San Taekwondo Kenilworth, Beerwah and Maleny branches were given the opportunity to show their skills at the Term Two grading last Friday night.

Although not all students were successful in achieving their higher belts, overall the standard was very high, especially for the large number of white belts. Some standout students from the night included Kenilworth mum Vanessa Vietheer who was awarded the best grading performance medal.

Grading students came together at the Beerwah Training Centre where white and yellow belt students were assessed on basic kicking, punching, blocking and patterns while the more experienced blue and red belts must also do rounds of contact sparring and the red belts must also break timber to pass.

As a special promotion for parents, San Taekwondo will be offering any mums and dads to train for free at Maleny and Kenilworth for all of term three!

Head instructor Norm Taylor said “We are always trying to improve the standard of students by improving our teaching methods. While our first principle is to have fun there is always some hard work that we mix in as well. Our experience through coaching at national and international level provides plenty of ideas.”

Several students will be eligible to test for their black belts later in the year, so watch this space. www.santkd.com Pictured above Kenilworth Taekwondo class with winning mum Vanessa.

NINDERRY ARTIST ON SHOW AT KANDANGA COUNTRY CLUB, MARY VALLEY

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nimals are in focus at Kandanga Country Club with Ninderry artist Fiona Groom’s solo exhibition ‘Mixed Bag’ which will be on show at the Kandanga art space until August 14.

“For me animal life is the driving force behind my art; ‘Mixed Bag’ is an exhibition highlighting the diversity of the animal kingdom, thus my idea being that each painting tells its own story... The intention is to capture my subject’s character and expression, incorporating their humour, their majesty and wonder. I hope my work gives the viewer a sense of marvel and appreciation for animal life, something I feel every time I put brush to canvas.” ” Ms Groom said.

Ms Groom was gallery curator at Yandina Historic House for eight years, which gave her the opportunity to work with other artists, organise and present artwork and participate in a variety of community events. She has also coordinated children’s art workshops and projects, which she says help her gain a better understanding of art making and give her the direction and inspiration that she needs.

“My motivation to paint comes from a need to convey what I see through the camera lens,” Ms Groom said.

“Animal life and the natural world provide me with an unending source of ideas for my art and from this a chance to experiment and evolve as an artist.”

Pictured above ‘Emu’ by Fiona Groom The Kandanga art space at the Bowls Club is curated by Meaghan Shelton, a committee member with Mary Valley Artslink. If you would like to show an exhibition, call Ms Shelton 0428 645 057.

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What's in the Spotlight Budget 2015 - 2016 Council has delivered a $588 million budget to shape our future and benet our community today. It includes $98 million for roads, paths and stormwater, $74 million to protect our environment and $40 million for economic initiatives. There’s $58 million for parks, gardens and sporting facilities, $34 million for libraries, galleries and community facilities, $32 million to start works at Maroochydore City Centre and $6 million for events and grants. Visit Council’s website to nd out more.

Community grants open Your not-for-prot organisation may be eligible for funding from the Community Grants Program towards projects and programs that benet Sunshine Coast communities. Visit Council's website to nd out if you are eligible and for details on grant information sessions featuring sponsorship strategies.

National Tree Day Council and Planet Ark invite you to take part in a local National Tree Day event on Sunday 26 July at Kenilworth, Little Mountain, Yaroomba and Mudjimba. For more information about National Tree Day, to nd a site or to view safety information visit www.treeday.planetark.org

Under 18 - grab your camera Entries for the ‘Nature at Play’ junior photo competition close 24 July. The competition aims to connect under 18s with the environment and there are great prizes including the chance to be a seal trainer for a day, a family yacht cruise and vouchers up to $350.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am Thursday 23 July, Caloundra 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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OUR COMMUNITY ___________________ NEW YORK MARATHON, NOVEMBER 2014

WINNERS OF THE 15TH MARY VALLEY ART FESTIVAL

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y first attempt at New York Marathon in 2012 was thwarted by Hurricane Sandy, with the race being cancelled the night before. Having previously run marathons in Melbourne, Six Foot Track (Australia’s toughest marathon), Boston, Chicago and London, I then spent two years waiting for my next chance to run in the world’s biggest marathon.

Unfortunately, injuries in the months leading up to it meant I got very little training in, so I changed my race plan to make it as enjoyable as possible and just to finish, and enjoy the atmosphere of running with 50,875 others.

The start on Staten Island was a chilly 5C, with 60kph winds to deal with, so I made sure I was appropriately dressed.

Many runners wore blankets, coats, plastic bags, which they disposed of at the start, all being collected for charity afterwards.

With recent world events and threat of terrorism, there was a strong police presence throughout the race, which visited all five boroughs of New York City. After leaving Staten Island over the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, we ran through Brooklyn, into Queens, then cross into Manhattan, run north into the Bronx and back into Manhattan for the finish.

The on course nutrition available wasn’t really what I felt like for lunch, so I dropped into a pizza shop for a slice of real New York pizza. Musn’t have been a common thing to do, as the crowds were all impressed with my choice! I then felt the drink stops didn’t include enough variety either, so I found myself visiting a couple of the many bars lining the course for some energy giving ales.

Many spectators made signs to show support to family and friends running, or to any random strangers for which the signs are appropriate.

The crowds swelled as we made our way along and through Central Park to the finish line, and it was great to have so much support from complete strangers. I finished inside the 6hr 30min cut off time, and whilst it was nowhere near my best time, it was certainly one of the more memorable marathons I have run!

By David Nahrung Former student of Kenilworth State Community College

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allout for artists’ material to be included in this new exhibition. We are keen to hear for any artists involved in previous Floating Land iterations who may have photos, soundscapes, video, ephemera, maquettes or work samples that could be included in the retrospective. If you have material you believe would contribute to the retrospective, please email gallery@noosa.qld.gov.au.

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ormer Kandanga student Holly Hughes took home the $1500 Bendigo Bank Open Award at the Mary Valley Art Festival on Thursday night 2 July 2015 at Imbil.

Titled ‘Mysterious’, the painting of a woman emerging from water impressed judges Ken Gailer and Pam Walpole with its good composition and well executed airbrush technique.

Holly also won first place in the Animalia category with ‘Squidwood’, a painted surfboard that Mr Gailer described as highly original with well balanced composition.

Highly commended in the Open category was an intriguing tapestry titled ‘The seed the tree and the lady’ by Imbil artist Ilona Demecs.

The judges described it as a finely woven textile with meaningful content. The piece is also a finalist in the 2015 Kate Derum Award for Small Tapestries, which is open to all professional Australian and International tapestry artists.

The re-vamped Bush Haven Youth Awards attracted more than 40 entries, with Connor McBeath winning the $1050 Open. The Youth Awards were presented from 1.30pm on Sunday 5 July at the Imbil Public Hall, followed by the popular festival closing event and the announcement of the Twin Bunya Park People’s Choice Award.

The Mary Valley Art Festival marks its 15th year and is the major event for Mary Valley Artslink, which also presented a special committee award to an up and coming local artist – Crystal Aylmer. The $250 prize is a course at the Brisbane Institute of Art, which provides a non-profit creative arts centre housing studios, workshops and galleries.

The judges felt the exhibition of more than 270 paintings and artworks was excellent for a small show in a regional town, and as such found it difficult to select the winners.

“Not all our decisions will be popular, but that is the nature of an art show and how it should be. Good art is a combination of concept, vision and mastery of medium. It is uncompromisingly honest, bold, ambitious, enlightening, original, challenging and a feast for the senses,” Mr Gailer said.

Winners: Open – Holly Hughes 1, Ilona Demecs HC; 3-Dimensional – Meaghan Shelton 1, Virginia Field HC; Landscape – Joolie Gibbs 1, Pat Cale HC; Novice – Ursula Hart 1, Trudi Ellen HC; Animalia – Holly Hughes 1, Michelle Gibbes and Nan Borsht equal HC; Still Life – Penny Horne 1, Sherrie Rowan HC; Human Form – Victoria Fitzpatrick 1, Pauline Adair HC; Drawing – Brett Jones 1, Naomi Robinson HC; Natural Flora – Sherrie Rowan and Jennie Hawkes Wright equal 1; Abstract – Pat Cale 1, Naomi Robinson HC; Mary Valley Artslink Award – Crustal Aylmer.

Youth winners: Open – Connor McBeath; 14-18 years – Crystal Aylmer 1, Lorien DalCastello 2, Megan O’Shea 3; up to 13yrs – James Heuppauff 1, Maxine Kuershner 2, Kaitlyn Watson 3.

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