Mary Valley Voice August 20 2014 - Vol.24 No.15 by The Mary Valley Voice

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KPC NEWS

PC hosted the Zone 6 Formal Day on Saturday 26 July. Our members prepared the grounds and provided the canteen. Events included led, best presented, rider class, debut, maiden, best educated and show and hunter classes in pony (under 14hh), galloway (14-15hh) and hack (over 15hh). Matilda Law and her horse Baronia Jimbo was presented with the DG Westerner Award for Most Promising Horse and Rider Combination. Members who did not ride helped out either pencilling or working in the canteen. Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 August was a busy weekend! Some members helped Pony Club Association of Queensland host the Seniors National Mounted Games at Caboolture. Sonia and Rachael were line stewards, Merle and Ruth assisted with equipment, Matilda and Abi were horse handlers and Sonia’s horse, Mysti was ridden by teams from Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory. That same Saturday, Lana and Alice represented their school at the Matthew Flinders Showjumping Day at Nambour raising money for the Children’s Therapy Centre. Members helped in the canteen at the chook chase that night, raising money for the Kenilworth Community. On Sunday 3 August, KPC was represented at Pomona Gymkhana by Alice, Jodi, Rachael and Sonia. KPC came 6th in the march past. Rachael won the Tupperware Esky with the fastest shape sorter time! Some of our members are now busy preparing for the State Campdrafting, Formal Gymkhana, Sporting and Mounted Games Championships being held in Taroom in September. Our next muster is on Saturday 30 August.

Pony Hack events at the Zone 6 Formal Day on Saturday 26 July at Kenilworth: 4th place ribbon presentation to Caeli Hinkler debuting on Arabella.

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the fortnight that was

atch that microwave. The American Space Agency NASA has developed an engine which appears to produce propulsion through electricity. And nothing else. It is named the ‘Cannae Drive’ after Scotty, the Scottish engineer in the Star Trek movies who once said ‘I Cannae break the laws of physics’. The interesting part is that scientists are not sure how it works. You really can’t blame them. Norway has been forced to close a major highway in the Arctic after reindeer invaded a road tunnel seeking refuge from unusually high temperatures. Temperatures in the area exceeded 22 degrees Celsius, making it one of Norway’s warmest summers on record. Careful what you drink. An explosion that originated in a vat of eggnog damaged a pharmaceutical plant and caused minor injuries to two workers in the USA. Workers were trying out a new eggnog recipe. The explosion blew off the rear of the three-story plant. Do you have ducks? A Russian man has the bizarre ability to make his unruly ducks organise themselves, militarystyle. He just shouts at them and the ducks dutifully get into line, forming one neat bloc, and follow him into the barn. The Simpsons town in Lego. Springfield Elementary School, Kwik-E-Mart and even the Power Plant: a colourful recreation of The Simpsons’ hometown in Lego has been made by Lego enthusiast Matt de Lanoy. It is reported the detail is incredible and would undoubtedly get a high four from Springfield residents such as Homer, Mr Burns and Apu.

Who needs a horse float. A horse was spotted travelling in the back seat of a Ford Del Rey in Brazil. There is no law banning horses from travelling in cars in Brazil, so this was completely legal.

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Durrumboi

he story of Durrumboi and his survival as an escaped convict is closely linked to the exploration of the Wide Bay River as it was known in the 19th Century and first white settlement in Kenilworth. Transcribed from newspaper article in The Australian, 14 June 1842, p.3 On Tuesday with the death of James Davis, better known years ago as Durrumboi. Davis was the son of a Scotch blacksmith, who followed his calling at the Broomielaw, in the city of Glasgow, and was apprenticed to his father when 14 years of age in 1822. He soon deserted his forge, and, crossing the border, he made his way to the south of England. There, apparently, he fell into evil habits, for in 1824, with three other youths, he was convicted of stealing half a crown from a church in Surrey, and, along with his companions, transported to Botany Bay by the ship Minstrel. In his new life also he does not appear to have reformed, for in 1828 he was again transported to the penal settlement at Moreton Bay. He was there employed at the forge along with a mate, and so liberal was Captain Logan, the commandant at that time, with the whip that preferring all hazards to the terrors of such merciless rule, the two convicts took to the bush. Proceeding northward, these absconders soon fell in with a numerous tribe of aborigines, by whom they were kindly received. Davis, by no means good-looking as a white man, was recognised a reincarnation of Derhamboi, a lamented member of their tribe, who had died some time before, and according to their superstitions returned to life again. He was immediately adopted by Pamby-Pamby, Derhamboi’s father, and his wife, who was still alive, regularly supplied with provisions, and was safe from that moment. His less fortunate companion, however, perished erelong, killed in expiation of an accidental sacrilege in emptying the mortal remains of a deceased blackfellow from a native basket which he found in a tree and which he appropriated to carry oysters in. The Ginginbarrah tribe, in which Davis was naturalised, had their usual place of habitation at a considerable distance in the interior, and leaving them after some time he passed several years in sojourning amongst various tribes until he had reached as far as 500 miles to the northward of Moreton Bay. He was Derhamboi in Wide Bay, but he had to accept the personality of someone else when he found another tribe, and occasionally his inability to recognise friends who had been intimate with him before his death gave rise to awkward misgivings among those individuals. But it sometimes happened that no identification took place. On such occasions Davis had an answer pat. It was, he explained, so very long since he died that he

had forgotten what his name had been prior to that event. After he had been 14 years amongst the blacks, and had long given up all thoughts of ever returning to the society of civilised men, he was found by Mr. Andrew Petrie amongst the Ginginbarrah tribe again in 1842, and brought back to Brisbane. More of the story of Durrumboi in the next edition. http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/resources/convictqueenslanders/davis Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth and District Historical Assn.

KAC branches out

enilworth Garden club is the latest initiative of Kenilworth Arts Council. About 20 members have formed a sub-group of KAC with the aim of sharing our local gardening experiences. An enthusiastic band of garden clubbers enjoyed a beautiful winter morning at Alan Castree’s gorgeous property on a recent Thursday morning. Our gracious host shared the joys and challenges of restoring native vegetation on Walli Creek and developing a delightful domestic garden on a steep site. We then adjourned to Graeme White’s arboretum of bushfoods; we’re looking forward to a workshop there early next year when many bushfoods will be fruiting. If you’d like to join us in monthly visits to local gardens to discuss topics such as weed control, garden design and plant selection to suit our climate, email Mary-Jane Weld on maryjaneweld@gmail.com or phone 0402 008 330.

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KENILWORTH Chinese Painting Workshop

hat a wonderful cover on the last issue! The Obi Hall at evening during the Celebrate With Mary e-book launch.

I took it out of the mailbox and just stood there for a minute, feeling so proud of my community and the hard work over years that they put in transforming the hall from a derelict shell to the wonderful public building it is today. The e-book launch was a great night and a welcome opportunity to talk to others involved in the many aspects of celebrating in the Mary Valley. The catering was delightful and the decoration imaginative and evocative. The e-book itself is visually striking and something I would recommend to anyone planning a local celebration.

he last weekend in July was an exciting, exhausting yet calming, almost meditative and productive one for nine people both local and from further afield, when Stephen Cassettari presented another of his wonderful Chinese Brush Painting workshops for the Kenilworth Arts Council at Kenilworth Community College. The group included those who attend the Sun Moon Zen Meditation group at Kenilworth’s St John Bosco church. Unlike Western painting, Chinese Brush Painting works with a limited number of brushes, colour pallet and only four brushstrokes. The brush is held upright, instead of in a similar way to holding a pencil as Western painters do. A series of swift strokes can produce a beautiful orchid plant with flowers or a waterlily (lotus) or peony flower, in a matter of a few minutes. An elegant picture of a stem of bamboo with leaves, a branch of plum blossom or a branch of gum leaves with flowers, or wattle flowers miraculously appear in seconds with this master painter. Using the same brushstrokes for birds (including a kookaburra), fish, insect and animal paintings produces very realistic likenesses. In many ways the strokes are similar to those used in western folk art. It is absolutely fascinating to watch and then to try to copy in the traditional Chinese tradition. The standard of participants varied from total beginners to those who have attended Stephen’s workshops in previous years, and those somewhere in between. Because of Stephen’s expertise in teaching in these circumstances, everyone went home satisfied that they had been well catered for, and with some beautiful paintings. As the weekend went on, our confidence and expertise in creating the brushstrokes increased. The only thing now is for us to keep on practising at home, so that we can enter our beautiful Chinese Brush Painting artworks in Kenilworth Celebrates! in Sept/Oct. Yvonne James

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I must say however that my actions welcoming people to the Obi Hall, acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land and paying my respects to their elders was not, and was not intended to be a welcome to country as it was described in the caption to one of the photos. Also, I had come to the end of my fifth term as president of the hall’s management committee several days before the e-book launch and had stepped aside to allow our former vice president Rodney Heading to move up to the presidency in a well-planned succession. I was there on the evening as a goodwill ambassador for the Obi Hall, rather than as president. I hope that none of your readers were offended by either of these matters in the photo caption. Steve Walker Jill G’s note: Apologies Steve. I omitted the ‘Mary Valley’ before ‘Country’ on caption.

Local Filmmaker’s Book Launch

ake a date to join local filmmaker Kev. Franzi at the launch of his latest project – a Handbook and 80 minute DVD titled “How to create The Essential Video Diary – whatever your interests may be”. This exciting ”Action!” Kit will be launched at Kev’s CinemaWorks on Saturday 6 September at 2pm in association with The Kenilworth Arts Council. Full details in the next issue of The Mary Valley Voice, or for the project details visit www.cinemaworks.net.au

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MARY VALLEY Twenty-fifth Brownwater Classic

PERMACULTURE NOOSA AUGUST PROGRAM

ur next meeting will be held on Thursday 21 August 2014 at Memorial Hall, (next to Cooroy RSL).

We will present a film by Paul Stamets “Six ways how mushrooms can save the world”. Paul Stamets is a US professor who has conducted extensive research into the subject demonstrates in his video “hope to a severely damaged and toxic environment”.

hat started as a neighbourhood picnic in the late eighties is poised to celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary. The Brownwater Classic at Pickering Bridge, Moy Pocket, has become something of an annual tradition, but this year there’s a big difference. The old familiar course for the blackbean boatrace was substantially altered when a small “fresh” came through the river during the construction of the new bridge. The long rapids, an integral part of the course, have been replaced by a long languid pool, quite unsuitable for a race of the calibre of the Brownwater. Organisers were on the point of cancelling the event but have opted instead for a new venue, on private property just to the north of Pickering Bridge, and with a Saturday, September 6 date, are looking forward to warmer weather than in the past. Boats are made on-site from blackbean pods and raced for the extremely prestigious Numabulla Cup with a host of other awards as well, all gold on plywood in timehonoured tradition. Of course there’ll be the popular rock-skipping championships immediately after the race and an evening barbecue and campfire concert. Boat-building starts around 1pm with the race at 3pm. It’s a BYO everything event, food, drinks, chair, musical instruments. The entrance to the property is about 100 metres north of Pickering Bridge on Moy Pocket Road. Approaching from the south, cross the bridge and look for the entrance on the left. Approaching from the north is more difficult due to poor traffic visibility and a double line. It’s recommended to continue on over the bridge and do a u-turn about 100 metres beyond, and thus approach from the south. All parking is on the property as there is no room on the roadside. Any enquiries phone the Commodore on 5446 0124.

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He lists six ways the mycelium fungus can help save the world: cleaning polluted soil, making insecticides, treating smallpox and even flu viruses. Entrepreneurial mycologist Paul Stamets seeks to rescue the study of mushrooms from forest gourmets and psychedelic warlords. The focus of Stamets’ research is the Northwest’s native fungal genome, mycelium, but along the way he has filed 22 patents for mushroomrelated technologies, including pesticidal fungi that trick insects into eating them, and mushrooms that can break down the neurotoxins used in nerve gas. Peter Taylor will also have a presentation about Soil Biota. Peter Taylor has a long term interest in alternative health and this led him to join Permaculture Noosa eight years ago. When he became a father he took the duties as primary carer of his children seriously. This led to bio dynamics and biological farming courses and ultimately to an interest in soil microbes. At Geoff Lawton’s PRI forums he formed a relationship with the owner of the latest biological breakthrough formula for soil microbes and he imported it into Australia and has named it Biota Booster. Peters’ talk will be on soil microbes and plant health. There will also be a time for questions and answers for people to ask questions on any permaculture related issues. All are welcome to attend. Permaculture Noosa meetings are FREE and open to the public. Beginning at 7pm with a Marketplace (where members can exchange their home grown produce or homemade products), the guest speakers start at 7.30pm and supper (gold coin donation) will be served at 9pm. Usually held at Memorial Hall, Maple St, Cooroy (next to the RSL). However for September 2014, the meetings will be held at Cooroy State Primary School Hall. For further info email info@permaculturenoosa.com.au

BELLBUNYA ORGANIC SWAP-MEET CAFE and HEALING DAY

ome on Thursday 28 August to Swap - Buy - Sell - Share - Meet - Network - Heal.

Our Sustainable Kitchen Organic Cafe is in full swing on the fourth Thursday morning of each month, at Bellbunya Community in Belli Park, from 9am to 1pm. Contact Kestrel at Bellbunya for more info on 07 5447 0181 or email Kestrel@Bellbunya.org.au Bellbunya is at 114 Browns Rd, Belli Park, 13 km from the Eumundi on the Eumundi-Kenilworth Road.

MARY VALLEY Registrations for the scarecrow festival have opened and the organising committee is hoping to see a lot of “up cycling” or re-purposing of old items in this year’s crop of ‘crows.

You don’t have to live in the Mary Valley to join scarecrow fun

f you love the idea of stuffing old clothes with straw or “up cycling” old bits and pieces to make a scarecrow, the 2014 Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival is right up your alley. This year residents who live near the Mary Valley can put their scarecrows up for adoption by valley businesses who will care for them like they were their own homegrown ‘crows. Cooroy residents have already indicated their interest in sending some ‘crows over to Kenilworth, so arty folks in Gympie or down at the Sunshine Coast can do the same, and send them to any of the valley towns from Lagoon Pocket through to Conondale, festival spokesman Nicky Watson said.

Wouldn’t it be great to see a new version of the tin man from the memorable Wizard of Oz movie? “Don’t be afraid to let your imagination fly,” Mrs Watson said. “We don’t have any idea what people can come up with, and that’s the fun of this festival.” Originally built to ward off birds from the farm crops, scarecrows today are usually relegated to the domestic vegetable patch. The Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival is auspiced by the Mary Valley Artslink organisation, which aims to promote the growth of the arts as a viable industry within the Mary Valley by providing a framework for artists to build projects. It is affiliated with Artslink Queensland. Inquiries to Mrs Watson on 5484 3010 email info@scarecrows.org.au or visit www.scarecrows.org.au

And you could win money while you are at it. Scarecrows judged as Mary Valley champions can win $100 in the traditional and open categories, and $50 in the children’s categories - for kids aged five to 15 years.

Photos: Ghostly gowns from the 2013 festival - composed of painted chicken wire. Kate Baker scarecrow in cake 2014. The original oversized scarecrow Heidi used straw round bales from the 2004 festival.

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“Step into Spring” at Children’s Festival

t’s here again! The most fun-filled Children’s Festival on the Coast is back in its 18th year at a fresh new time to celebrate the start of Spring. Held at the Noosa Pengari Steiner School, Nyell Road, Doonan, it will run from 10am - 3pm on Sunday 31 August, offering a relaxed day out for Mum and Dad in a great atmosphere where kids are happily engaged in a variety of activities. The Festival emphasises creativity, wonder and a respect for nature, and this year children will be engrossed in wood-working, clay play, candle making, pot painting, tye-dying t-shirts and weaving spring nature garlands. The gem hunt is a favorite, as is the Rock Wall and Merry-GoRound for littlies. For those interested in Steiner Education there will be an open classroom and display for both Primary and High School. Known for its abundance of delicious, wholesome and predominantly organic food options, with all dietary requirements well catered for, a wonderful day out for all is guaranteed. The chilled-out Chai Cafe, with comfy lounges around an open mike, is a hit with teenagers, and the legendary Cake House will again offer a mouthwatering array of servings from well over a hundred cakes. The Festival comes to life with a rich variety of musical entertainment that brings a melodic spirit to the day. One of Australia’s most vibrant Irish bands, the Barleyshakes, will shake the stage with the Cheap Fakes, a brass six-piece with a bluesy soul, and internationally awarded songwriter and sublime vocalist Nadia Sunde. Admission FREE. Visit www.noosasteiner.qld.edu.au From left to right: Rowan Hill, Jesiah Spargo, Tiran Pulo

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MARY VALLEY STAGS NEARLY THERE!

ary Valley Stags are playing very well and had a convincing win against Kilcoy 44 to16 on 9 August which puts their team in outright third place on the C Division ladder. Beerwah was undefeated, Pomona Cooran second spot, MV Stags third, Yandina in fourth and Coolum in fifth in the run up to the semi-finals. MV Stags will play hard to win the first semi final against Pomona-Cooran on 16 August. First semi winner goes into 2nd semis, on Saturday 23 August and the winner of that game goes on to play in the grand finals. Grand finals will be at Stockland Park, Kawana on 6 September, a morning game with time to be announced. The MV Stags are hoping to unlock their finest team effort in the 2014 semis over two weekends in August and we wish them well in clinching this year’s rugby league C Div trophy. All latest updates on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/107302631550/

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laygroup every Tuesday from 9am-11am. Our school is only four years old and set in beautiful country surrounds. Our teachers are dedicated and passionate, our students are confident and happy in our nurturing environment. Our playgroup is unique in that the children interact with the prep teacher/principal and teacher aide for story time and craft. A perfect stepping stone to prep. The children love outdoor play in our modern playground. Come along and experience our wonderful school community. Call Bronwyn in the office on 5480 8600 or email the school at admin@federalss.eq.edu.au for further enquiries. We are also taking 2015 Prep enrolments now! Federal State School 40 Middle Creek Road, Federal 4570.

call to all budding photographers, check out the photography section at this year’s event covering nature print, landscape, portrait and many more. All 1st class winners receive a gift voucher valued at $300 from Empire Art Photography plus other cash prizes. There are also Junior classes in photography. Cookery offers increased prize money for 23 classes including Kenilworth Cheese and Chives scones and traditional Lamingtons with a MEN ONLY CLASS of iced carrot cake. Flora/Horticulture offers classes for native flowers, bark and roses, “Harvest Time”, pansies, sweet peas and much more. Textile Arts has a special class “Mary Fay Award” knitted garment with cable and the 2014 Challenge is a pair of pot holders. Classes for Junior competitors include Horticulture, Cookery, the Lego construction theme is “A Farm in the Mary Valley”, crafts, written work. Programs for the pavilion section are in Kenilworth shops or visit www.kenilworthhall.org.au/Rodeo.htm or phone Secretary 5446 0222. Get busy with your photography, cooking, flora and textile arts entries.

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OUR P OLITICS Wellington’s Way

ews from the House It was back to Parliament for the first sitting since the budget was delivered and since the Stafford byelection which the Labor Party won with a 19.1 percent swing. It was also the first sitting since the Premier’s promise following the historic defeat of his Party to take on board the concerns of Queenslanders and to listen more. In my first speech I attacked the Government for handing out $3million of taxpayer’s funds to political parties with absolutely no accountability. Under these newly introduced arrangements, political parties get to share $3million each year and don’t have to account for a single cent. They can put the money in the bank or spend it as they like. During the Estimates Hearing I had I strongly objected claims by the Attorney General that the community had been consulted on this. This is not true and the first I heard that this amount of money was to be gifted to the political parties was in the media. I have filed a motion of disallowance in the futile hope that the Government may realise how disgraceful this is and overturn their decision. As I say, a futile hope for what is simply a sham. In my speech to the Criminal Law Amendment Bill 2014, which was made up of amendments to twelve Acts, I supported some of the Acts but was concerned about others. It has become common practise by this government to introduce amendments to numerous acts under the one Bill which don’t allow sufficient time for consideration of each individual impact. It makes the job of fully scrutinising each section of the Bill almost impossible before it is debated and rammed through Parliament by the Government. I supported the Bill which included two amendments, one that was originally touted by Member for Yeerongpilly Carl Judge and another that revisited a Double Jeopardy proposal that I had introduced in 2007. Prospect of ambulance for peak periods in Kenilworth. There was good news for Kenilworth with the prospect of an ambulance service to operate during peak holiday periods. For years I have been lobbying past and present governments for this service for the upper Mary Valley and was pleased at the news. Minister Springborg told me he was looking at providing a service similar to one provided to Rainbow Beach which operated during peak holiday periods. But he said he didn’t believe there was a need for a permanent ambulance station at Kenilworth at present. For emergency call outs, the Mary Valley relies on the magnificent efforts of the Kenilworth First Responders, a group of volunteers. But during long weekends and holidays when thousands of people descend on the

Mary Valley they are run off their feet. Hopefully this new service becomes a reality before the start of the Christmas holidays and takes the pressure off our volunteers. It is badly needed. More SCAMS Since my last column, I’ve had many calls about a variety of scams that are doing the rounds These include calls allegedly from the Australian Taxation Office, from banks offering refunds on fees and from people offering solar rebates. Please contact my office if you need help with scams. Call Vicki or Robbie on 5441 6933. MP Peter Wellington

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Many landholders own and operate chainsaws for the removal of woody weeds and other purposes. Chainsaws can be extremely hazardous if not maintained and handled correctly.

Registrations are now being taken for the next round of Chainsaw Courses and / or ACDC Courses in the Mary Valley region. If interested please book now for the next round, go to www.barunglandcare.org.au or phone Barung office on 5494 3151 For more information about the Courses contact Bob Collins Enterprises 0414 770 882 All courses run by Bob Collins, accredited instructor to Forestry Industry standards.

GUITAR, KEYBOARD, VOCAL TUITION Mobile Guitar, Keyboard and Vocal Tutoring. All levels. I will come to you. Casual or permanent. Ring Rob McGowan 5472 3698, 0402 102 384 or 0435 783 751.

CRYSTAL WATERS MARKET Delightful atmosphere: Stalls, meals, sourdough bakery, music. Stay the weekend! Campsite, Bunkhouse. 65 Kilcoy Lane, Conondale. 8am - 1pm First Saturday, February-December. No dogs or cats. Contact Lesley 5494 4779.

AMAMOOR CAR BOOT SALE SATURDAY 23 August 2014, 7am - 12 noon Amamoor Railway Station. Bookings ring 5488 4135 or friendsofamamoor@gmail.com Supporting our community and the restoration of Amamoor Railway Station. www.themaryvalley.com.au

WANTED LEASE / AGISTMENT KIDAMAN Beef: Due to increasing demand we are looking for well fenced grazing land to lease/agist and co-operator herds. Please call Jeremy Atkins 07 5446 9195. August 20, 2014 |11

OUR P OLITICS Cr Julie Walker SEPTEMBER 2014 Newsletter

he approvals for NBN towers throughout the Gympie Region are now nearing their completion, so let’s hope it doesn’t take too long before our connectivity with the outside world is improved dramatically. I will keep you posted. Gympie Regional Councils Corporate Plan has now been adopted and outlines councils vision for the future of the region with the Natural Choice to Live, Work and Play being one catch phrase. MRCCC have announced a 24hr hotline for people to report illegal fishing of protected species, i.e. Mary River Cod and Lung Fish, the number is 1800 017 116. There is a new Dog Off Leash park to be built at Archery Park in Gympie, this will be a great area for residents and the touring public. At a recent community dinner at Carters Ridge there were in excess of 80 people along to enjoy “once a year” pig on the spit dinner. What a wonderful way to meet the locals and join in the fun. Somewhere in our community there is a pair of good quality unwanted work boots that could help a father get a job to support his family; a bed and clean mattress that could provide a person with a physical disability the chance to live in their own home; or a reliable washing machine that will give a single mother time to apply for work. GIVIT is an online not-for-profit organisation that connects those who have with those who need. GIVIT supports more than 900 of Australia’s most trusted charities by sourcing quality, urgently needed items direct from the local community. Visit www.givit.org.au to see what is urgently needed and pledge your donations. The Mary Valley Economic Development Office in Kandanga has new opening hours of Thursday 10am 4pm commencing on 1 August. Feel free to contact us during business hours by phone 5484 3247 or 5484 3247 or email maryvalley@dsdip.qld.gov.au Valley Bees are holding an Open Day on Sunday 12 October from 10am to 4pm. The open day will be held at the Kandanga Public Hall so come along to find out all you can about bees and why they are so very important to our lives.

s you probably know by now, the Hinterland Connect bus service has been extended for another 12 months. To optimise patronage, a new timetable will be introduced from September 1 that will see buses meet trains at Nambour station to provide better transfer opportunity for onward travel around the coast and to Brisbane. To find out all you need to know about these changes, information displays will be held on August 18 at the IGA in Maleny between 10am and 12pm and the Nambour train station from 1pm to 3pm. Still seeking a dam answer There’s been a lot of angst from local water sports groups regarding the usage of Cooloolabin and Wappa dams. Unfortunately, since the community forums in late November last year and January 18 this year, there’s been no feedback from state government on what the future holds. During this time I have continued to lobby with SEQ Water, the board of SEQ Water and the Minister for Water and Energy Mark McArdle but to date I’ve been greeted with brick walls. Despite this, I’ll continue to pursue the community’s wishes in earnest and I won’t give up this fight until a common sense agreement is reached. All is well at the lilliponds If you’re wondering what’s going on with small lilliponds at Mapleton, rest assured it’s all positive. The ponds have been drained and comprehensively cleaned. Rocks are also being placed around the shoreline to stabilise the banks and improve water quality. As for the work going on at the adjacent building development - these will be offices for the time being however under the existing development application there is the capacity for them to be changed into a restaurant in the future. Waste Charges The newly adopted waste management charge for people who aren’t receiving a bin service is still paramount on my priority list. I understand the concerns of residents who’re involved and I am endeavouring to reach equity and a fair outcome. Cr Greg Rogerson

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Notice of traffic conditions: Kenilworth-Brooloo Road

he Department of Transport and Main Roads is pleased to advise that on Sunday 24 August 2014, Kenilworth-Brooloo Road will re-open to through traffic at the roadwork site north of Bluff Road, weather permitting. This section of road will operate as a single lane until the reconstruction work is completed in late 2014. Traffic controllers and traffic lights will be in place to manage the flow of traffic through the work zone. Short delays for motorists can be expected and your continued patience is appreciated. Until 24 August 2014, the existing detour via EumundiKenilworth, Skyring Creek, Tuchekoi and Mary Valley roads remains in place. The detour route is signed to guide motorists, and Variable Message Signs are located in both directions. A detour map is attached. For the safety of other road users and roadworkers, motorists are advised to obey speed limits through the work zone at all times. Work will continue to be carried out between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, and some weekend work may be required. Access to private properties will be maintained and traffic controllers will be onsite to provide assistance when required. Work was also recently completed at the reconstruction site on Kenilworth-Brooloo Road near Pullen Lane and this section of road is now operating as two lanes. If you would like further information about this project, please contact the project team on 1800 459 366 or via email on reconstruct_northcoast@tmr.qld.gov.au

Life Chats …

n reaching adulthood, most of us lose count of all the fabulous mentors that have entered and assisted on our life journey. Generally, these experiences have a very positive influence on the individuals partaking. As the pendulum swings, you too, may also experience the not so positive. On reflection of my own childhood, I recall a standout ballet teacher with a not so stand-out approach to teaching her passion. Young ballet students were regularly raged at with yelling, screaming and tantrums. Legs were smacked for inappropriate feet positions and more often than not, her hands up in the air with distain and displeasure at students apparently not mastering this fine art of ballet. Those of us in attendance were under the impression that this was a “normal” ballet lesson and we tried in vain from the ballet bun down to those pink ballet slippers, to achieve prima ballerina status. Common knowledge dictates that children partaking in activities are particularly very impressionable. This became all too evident when role playing ballet at home with my sister in the loungeroom at Obi. I too had become the not so positive ballet teacher and mirrored all the traits that I was appalled with by my own teacher’s disturbing behaviour.

As a result of my earlier exposure, there is an obvious connection with my current endeavours. I am extremely passionate about promoting to adults their underlying responsibility to treat children with the utmost dignity and respect in activities that they are involved with. Many adults of course, get the awareness and to those, the community at large supports and encourages your continuance of such a positive approach. If the not so positive mentor still abounds may a child simply try and understand … “Instead of closing your heart to people who yell at you or act in some other harmful way, you find yourself becoming more open. You recognize that they aren’t “jerks”, but are people who, like you, want to be happy and peaceful. They’re only acting like jerks because they haven’t recognised their true nature and are overwhelmed by sensations of vulnerability and fear.” Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. MM of Obi

RIDGEWOOD HALL FAMILY FUN

n Saturday 6 September starting 9am, the Ridgewood community comes together for their annual family fair day with entertainment plus photo, arts and crafts competitions. Photography sections are now open and close 31 August with open and junior classes. The subjects are: Landscape, Wildlife, Just a Snap, Local Icon and Selflies. Prints only 20cm x 15cm to 25cm x 20cm max. Entry fee $1.00 per print. Note name and details of ‘class’ entered on back of print place in envelope. Please submit and leave at Guardian Family Chemist, Maple St, Cooroy or under the door at the Ridgewood Hall or 27 Jubilee Road, Carters Ridge. For Arts and Crafts competitions, the hall will be open (unless other arrangements have been made), to receive arts/crafts entries on Friday 5 September 3pm-5pm. Judging at 9.30am sharp. Exhibits to be collected from 1-2pm. Categories include Cooking, Craft, Floral Art (open and junior sections). Also Children’s Art, Potted Plants, Cut Flowers, Vegetables, Fruit and Eggs.

RIDGEWOOD HALL FAIR The Ridgewood Community Hall has its annual fair, Saturday 6 September from 9am to 1pm. Sausage sizzle, entertainment, displays. Stalls are available. For enquiries 5447 9212 or 5447 9179. See you there. August 20, 2014 |13

OUR COMMUNITY

Eulogy Ross Scott 16.08.1923 - 05.08.2014

osslyn Alistair Scott (Ross) grew up in Brisbane, the second of four sons born to Thomas and Betsy Scott. He had a stable home, and enjoyed simple pleasures with his brothers, exploring local creeks and interesting bush haunts. The boys delighted in visiting their Aunt Carrie of Thornside on the Bay, and boating and fishing there. Ross spent five years in the Australian Army serving in New Guinea. He appears to have had youthful adventures even there, exploring the areas on time off. His exploits on duty included accidently burning down part of the cookhouse! Ross joined the Taxation Department on discharge, an indoor life which he disliked. On his fifth motorbike, he sustained severe spinal fractures, resulting in operations and months in Brisbane General Hospital. Tiring of city life, Ross came to Kenilworth in 1957 to stay with his lifelong friends, the Rowe family and later the Cordwells. Here he grew vegetables, wanting a simple life. In 1960 he qualified as a Herd Recorder and joined the Department of Primary Industries where he served the dairying district for 35 years. He enjoyed his farmers and their cattle, and also took a great interest in pastures and farm matters. He had a fund of interesting stories, and farm incidents, including accidently having a ride backwards on a sow, falling into a cattle dip, and being chased by a swarm of bees. In 1965 he contracted Leptospirosis, a cattle disease which was rampant at the time. Two stays in Cooroy Hospital resulted in his meeting and marrying Margaret who was on the Nursing Staff. Maleny Road, Kenilworth was home for 32 years – garden, ferns, and bush walking were great interests. Twelve years as local Scout Master, gave many boys the chance to learn bush lore, and the delights of the Conondale Ranges, where they often camped and explored the rainforest. Lamington National Park was a favourite above all others, and the beauty of the area, his joy. Ross was involved in many church affairs - as a Religious Education teacher and helping with the Girls Brigade. He cared about young people, greatly. In church life he helped wherever needed. He loved to be a part

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of Ecumenical relations, where all Christians worked together. Ecumenical services begun many years ago and still carried on, gave him great joy. Moving to Gympie in 2002, life was more restricted – however he enjoyed his small garden and the church life at Zion Church, right next door, and the visits of new and old friends. His belief was that the Lord has something new to show and teach us each day, and that we are in His hands now and in the future. The Eulogy was written by Margaret Scott and read at his funeral by Max Weller.

Wild Dog and Pest Animal Workshops to Focus on Trapping Skills

n response to landowners’ ongoing issues with wild dogs and pest animals, Gympie Regional Council, with support from the Department of Agriculture, Fishing and Forestry are holding interactive predator control workshops throughout the region. Attendees at the free workshops will not only learn the skills needed to implement a thorough trapping program on their properties, but will be given a good quality, rubber jaw trap to keep. The workshop will run from 8.30am until 3.30pm with morning tea and lunch provided. It will be held on Tuesday 26 August 2014 Kandanga Public Hall, Main Street, Kandanga. Health and Environment Portfolio Councillor, Wayne Sachs says “wild dogs and other pest animals have a real impact on landholders so the workshops present a great opportunity for local landowners to learn the finer points of trapping so that is an effective component of an overall control program.” Cr Sachs reminded landowners “These workshops are intended to provide landholders with the right information and skills to enable them to select the most efficient and effective methods of control. Further developing coordinated control programs are also intended as part of the program.” To register or to find out more, interested participants should visit gympie.qld.gov.au or contact council’s Manager, Land Protection on 1300 307 800.

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‘Callamonda Ranch’ is located on the Mary Valley Road, between Brooloo and Kenilworth, 20 minutes from Gympie, less than two hours from Brisbane and 45 minutes from the Sunshine Coast. Welcome to the land of Bellbirds, substantial wildlife including Red Deer and gigantic trees. This extremely beautiful property with many elevated house sites on all five lots, is a very private landholding although being easily accessible from the Mary Valley Road. It furthermore borders the Coonoongibber Creek for approx. 1.8km. This creek has large expanses of tranquil pools ideal for exceedingly refreshing recreational swimming and fishing. The ideal holiday and working ranch. The ‘Callamonda Ranch’ borders the 7300 Ha Imbil State Forest on two sides and has therefore direct access for endurance horse riding in an extremely beautiful state forest and the countryside. At the same time ample opportunities exist for many kilometres of tracks for off-road motor or mountain biking. Hang gliding opportunities from the ranch also exist and on many occasions we have received requests for such activities. • Area of 189.55 hectares (468.3 acres) in five freehold titles... (see details of titles below) • Frontage to the Mary Valley Road. • Power and phone to all lots. • House sites on all lots. • Mostly improved pastures. • Fertile creek flats and undulating ridges. • 12 paddocks and lane way. • Good fencing and stock yards. • Approximately 80% cleared. • Approx. 45 inches of rainfall per annum. • Watered from Coonoongibber Creek. • Six dams and gullies. • Large 230m Colorbond shed with two large roller doors and windows. • Adjoining State Forest. • Some areas of usable timber.

Lot 1 – 25.95Ha (64.12 acres) plus Lot 2 – 44.65Ha (111.60 acres)

for $890,000

Lot 3 – 26.05Ha (64.36 acres) plus Lot 4 – 33.47Ha (82.70 acres) and Lot 5 – 59.37Ha (146.7 acres)

for $1.34 million

Lots 1 to 5 cover 189.55Ha 468.3 acres = $2.19 million

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This is a well maintained property and offers an excellent opportunity to invest in a property close to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast not needing a lot of work and offering heaps of potential in the future.

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RURAL LIFESTYLE PROPERTY – CONONDALE – $698,000.00 Located in Conondale, this property boasts 98 acres of good cattle country with a highset two bedroom home. The home offers an open country kitchen with beautiful views, wood fireplace, and private deck. The property is also equipped with a 2-bay garage, large machinery shed, cattle yards, crush and loading ramp. All of this, plus fenced paddocks, spring-fed dams and a seasonal creek. Only 20 minutes to Kenilworth and Maleny. Price $698,000.00

NEAT AND TIDY HOME IN QUIET STREET KENILWORTH – $320,000.00

Located in a quiet rural setting is this neat and tidy property. The home catches the morning sun and takes in local rural surrounds with grazing land across the road from this property. There are two large bedrooms, one with built-in robes plus a sleepout and a bright and airy sunroom. French doors open out from the lounge room bringing in the natural light. The kitchen is retro in style and with windows down the full length of the wall. There are timber floors under carpet which could easily be polished up. The land is 809m2 with the rear section fully fenced and the driveway and paths are concreted. Well established gardens with shade trees and veggie garden. There is an original timber garage plus garden shed and the large carport which also doubles as an outdoor entertaining area. This property would be suitable for the retiree couple, young family or investor.

WELL MAINTAINED COTTAGE KENILWORTH – $260,000.00

It’s an oldie but a goodie. This older style cottage is located in a quiet street only walking distance to the Kenilworth township. The property has been a rental home for the past six years, which has increased in rent over that period of time with good reliable tenants. Inspections by appointment. Price $260,000.00

COONOONGIBBER CREEK FLATS

Located in Brooloo is this easy-to-manage 72 acre vacant block of land. The property is fenced and well suited for stock. Coonoongibber Creek runs the full length of the front boundary with good alluvial creek flats which then run up to a small section of timbered land on the rear boundary. A 13m x 9m as new Colorbond shed is located near the creek on an elevated large level pad which is separately fenced off from the stock. Just a short drive of the main road this property is conveniently located to the Imbil township and major surrounding towns.

AVAILABLE FOR RENT  All properties Pets on Application

$245/wk Coolabine – TWO bedroom, cozy home, fireplace in lounge, quiet location with chook pen. (No Dogs) $285/wk Kenilworth – THREE bedroom family home, centrally located, walk to school and shops. (No Pets) $335/wk Woombye – THREE bedroom home, open plan kitchen lounge and dining, fenced yard , d/lug (Pets on application) $450/wk Woombye - FOUR bedroom home, split level living, office, two bathrooms, Avail Mid August Yandina – Commercial office / shop available for rent. 26.5m2 floor space with waiting room and consult room plus kitchen and toilet facility.

BROOLOO – 72 ACRES – $455,000.00