Mary Valley Voice June 04 2014 Vol.24 No.10

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Mary Valley Voice receive Community Service Award from Peter Wellington p3 Kenilworth Quilt Show p6

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AN AWARD FOR DESERVING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

ore than 130 people packed Nambour CWA on Thursday May 15, to see volunteers from the Nicklin electorate receive Community Service Awards from Member for Nicklin Peter Wellington.

Mr Wellington said, “The awards ceremony is my way of saying thank you, to the many people who give so much to others without expecting anything in return.

It is an opportunity to let people know their efforts are appreciated and our community is a better place because of them.”

Awards were presented to ten organisations and 27 individuals. Among the Award recipients were: MARY VALLEY COMMUNITY NEWS INC The Mary Valley Voice began publication in 1991, as a result of an initiative of Veronika and Glen Spicer, providing news and articles of interest for the people of Kenilworth.

Twenty three years down the track and Veronika is still involved with the paper in the capacity as Chairperson of the Mary Valley Community News Inc. and together with her wonderful team they are now producing 3,000 copies of this widely read and informative publication twice a month.

The members of the Mary Valley Community News Inc. are well known in the Kenilworth Community with a number of them having received Kenilworth Living Treasure awards.

The Mary Valley Voice itself has also received a Sunshine Coast Environment Council Media Award, and was a runner up in the Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce Not for Profit Business Awards.

KENILWORTH CHEESE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Since its inception in 2008 the annual Kenilworth Cheese Wine and Food Festival has showcased and promoted local produce especially popular cheese and dairy products to help small and micro businesses in the Kenilworth area which has faced economic challenges.

The committee, a dedicated hardworking group of volunteers have managed to lift the local economy, donate to local service groups, increase the morale and social wellbeing of the community and make Kenilworth an annual tourist destination. The resounding success of the Food Fest is testimony to the committee’s hard work and dedication.

For all our readers and to celebrate the success of the Mary Valley Voice, the committee would like to publish what was the first issue of the magazine written by its founder Glen Spicer.

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o the MARY VALLEY VOICE. If you are reading this on the 6-7-8th December then we have made our publishing date. If not, then we are in big trouble. Presuming all has gone well, I thank the KENILWORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CITIZENS for their support, also Margret and Brian Smith for their invaluable assistance with my errant computer and not forgetting Dorian Osborne who has spent so much time helping me with other computer problems that the dogs do not bother to bark when he arrives. We would not have gone to print if it were not for the talents of my wife Veronika who just happens to be a Graphic Artist, trained in the collation of the printed page. My thanks to the contributors of copy, please keep the stories coming in. By next edition I hope to have yet another problem sorted out with my computer and all the above mentioned people can resume their normal lives again.

We can only print the news that interests you if you prompt us with information. We want to examine in depth the local issues that effect our area that are ignored, or glossed over in other publications that service the broader community.

I am Glen Spicer who at the moment does everything from writing to delivering the finished product to the post office.

I need help! If you would like to contribute some time and expertise to our publication please telephone me. I would dearly love to spend some time with any professional journalists who may be reading this, a few hours of your time will save me many mistakes, please contact me.

Glen C. Spicer

Other recipients from the Kenilworth area were Rod Bloomer for the Kenilworth Celebrates! Arts Festival and Shelly Higgs for Belli Park Rural Fire Brigade.

Graeme White, Veronika Spicer and MP Peter Wellington.

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KENILWORTH Mary Valley Line – Request for Extension

The Brisbane Courier, 22.4.1914 page 6.

Messrs H. Walker and T. Bridges, MM L. A., yesterday introduced to the Minister for Railways a deputation from the Kenilworth and Upper Mary Valley district, who proffered a request for an extension of the Mary Valley line some eight or nine miles, with a view to its ultimate extension to Woodford. The deputation included Councillor Lowe (Chairman of Maroochy Shire Council) and other members of the council, Messrs E. Pickering (representing the Kenilworth branch of the Farmers’ Union), John McGinn (representing the Kenilworth Farmers’ Association), D. Beattie (of Kenilworth Station), and other representatives of Teutoberg, Obi Obi Maleny, and the surrounding areas.

Mr Walker said the deputation was most representative of the settlers, and they were gratified to know that they had to meet a Minister who knew the quality of the land in the district and the value of its timber. They asked that the construction be authorised this year, believing that an old survey made long ago when the rival routes to Gympie were being contested, could be utilised. The extension would tap a fertile and closely settled country. The timber to the tapped would alone warrant the construction.

Mr Bridges supported the request as a farmer of the district, and other members of the deputation pressed upon Mr Paget’s attention the great handicap at present encountered in carting produce.

Mr Paget said he had frequently regretted that the length of the line originally authorised had not been greater. There had been difficulty experienced in finding an economical way into the valley. He believed they had found the cheapest route now, but it was certainly not economical, nor would any extension of it be economical. He could not promise them that an extension could be put before Parliament this session. He had received a report on the proposed route from Mr Amos, which indicated that it would be very costly. The report on the country was

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If this deputation had been successful and the Mary Valley Railway been extended through Kenilworth to Woodford before 1920 – how might that have impacted on the development of this part of the Mary Valley? The members of this community at that time understood how important good transport systems were – and the community is still waiting in 2014.

Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth and District Historical Assn Inc.

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niting Church members are advised that Church Services will be held on the second Saturday of each month at 4pm (in lieu of the fourth Saturday). St John Bosco Catholic Church, Kenilworth, kindly allows use of their premises. And here’s something historical! We would like to let you know that the Minute Books for the Presbyterian/Methodist-Uniting Church Ladies Guild from October 1961 to March 1966 are held by Mrs J Franzi. Other items of interest have also been recorded should any members of the Church Groups wish to peruse them.

Long time stalwart of the Uniting Church, Mrs Fay Miller, has left Kenilworth and is now living in Maleny. We all send Fay our very best wishes.

The Christian Women’s Group will be having their regular breakfast meeting at the Maleny Catholic Church on 28 June at 8am. St Luke’s, Kenilworth, will be holding a Street Stall on Saturday, 21 June with the usual range of goodies.

The Maleny Anglican Parish is conducting a series of workshops on the art of drawing. The response has been overwhelming. A jewellery making workshop is planned for November.

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very favourable. He (Mr Paget) was favourably disposed to their request, nor did he regard the Mary Valley line anything like completed in running, only 24 miles. He hoped yet to see it go right through and join the other line at Woodford. A preliminary to that would be the line to Kenilworth. The old survey had been made in 1885 and a new survey would have to be made, but he could not possibly promise that the plan would be put before Parliament this session. He would have the survey made as soon as possible, and meanwhile he thought they might urge on their local authority the need for improved roads to the line already authorised.

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sn’t it nice to find out that Kenilworth is ahead of the times? Recently the CEO of Australia Post announced that the company was looking at extending the opening hours of its corporate Post Offices next year to include Saturdays. This was in response to customers who have difficulties collecting their parcels during opening hours throughout the week. Well, the Kenilworth Post Office has been open on Saturdays for at least the last 15 years. The operating hours on Saturday recently changed, and we are now open from 9am to 11.30am on Saturday mornings.

For those of you who have not visited a Post Office in recent times, you may be pleasantly surprised to find what Post Offices can offer their customers. Are you among the PC thanks the wider Kenilworth community for majority who believe that the only reason to visit a Post supporting our Gymkhana on Sunday 18 May. Office is to send mail (letters and parcels) or to collect Many local businesses sponsored trophies and ribbons mail? Perhaps you know that you can pay most of your and donated gift vouchers for our multi-draw raffle. Local bills at the Post Office. Since we took over the ownership members helped by event judging or scribing for an age of the Kenilworth Post Office 13 years ago, we have group. 85 riders came from Zones 6 and 26. Parking filled adopted a slogan “More than just a Post Office”. the space recently acquired by the Hall Committee.

Kenilworth Post Office offers the following services and Events included Presentation, Rider Class, Jumping, products to its customers, often at very reasonable prices, Bending, Barrels, Wagon Wheel, Bounce Pony, Bondfield which are below those of competitors.

Bend, Cambooya Classic and Cabarlah Caper. The winner • Banking facilities for over 75 different banks, credit of each age group’s Rider Class competed for Champion unions and building societies - deposits, withdrawals, and Bareback Rider, which was equally won by Jessie Falconer transfers (including on Saturday mornings) (Mary Valley) and Peta Andrew (Mooloolah).

• Full range of travel requirements including foreign cash, KPC winners of trophies included Caeli Hinkler (4th 12 years), ATM cards, travel insurance, travel sim Matilda Law (4th 14 years), Bronte Law (3rd 16 years) and • ID Photos Jodi Gillis (1st 16 years). Lana Gluis got 4th in Presentation, • Sending and receiving faxes 6th in Bending, 6th in Wagon Wheel. Jodi Gillis won the KPC • Laminating (from license-size cards up to poster size) Highest Points trophy and perpetual shield.

Well done to all our riders, members and their extended • Photocopying – black and white plus full colour families for helping out. Thanks to Wayne and Joyce for • Key cutting (basic household keys and older style car keys) being available with their first aid skills. We had many • Dry cleaning compliments from how our gymkhana was run, how many • Prepaid mobile phones plus recharge vouchers helpers we had, and how great our food was! Without your • Computer print cartridges continued support, events like this would be impossible for • Gifts – mainly for children but some adult items as well our small club to run.

• Greeting cards and wrapping paper (all for $1.20 each) On 10/5/14, at Caloundra Pony Club’s Hunter Trial, Rachael • Small range of stationery items earned a Championship rug in the Chickens Class of 23 Come in and have a look around. If we don’t have riders and Lana enjoyed her first cross country. Catriona exactly what you want, ask us - you never know what you and Sonia helped on judge points and gate stewarding. might find.

On 11/5/14, at the Maroochy Pony Club Gymkhana, Jodi got 4th place trophy in the 16 years. Lana got 1st in Best For your information, Kenilworth is in the Next Day Delivery presented and 6th is Bending. Alice competed in the big Network for Express Post articles. field of the 14 years and Rach enjoyed her day in the Mail is collected at 5pm Monday to Friday (except Public Associates.

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he ladies of the Kenilworth Quilt and Craft Circle will be holding their 2014 Annual Show, upstairs at the Kenilworth Public Hall* on this upcoming Queens Birthday weekend.

Mark the dates, Saturday 07 June and Sunday 08 June to come and browse through the quilts and hand crafts our Group has created during the past year.

Doors open from 10am to 4pm each day with a small admission of $3.

This year’s big show centres around the theme “Through a Child’s Eyes” and features the whimsical and beautiful Fairy and Nursery Rhyme Quilts.

Sit and relax over morning or afternoon tea or luncheon beside the beautiful handiwork on display.

Also you may be lucky just being there, with ‘Spot’ prizes to win throughout the day.

Note creative needle aficionados or the newly inspired crafter will both find inspiration for new projects; either to start, or view new season’s fabrics, cottons and craft from onsite merchant stalls.

Plus there is a craft and woodwork stall for those seeking unique gifts.

We cordially invite everyone to drop by and enjoy the day with the Kenilworth Quilt and Craft Circle.

For further enquiries please phone Olive 5446 0131, Jan 5446 0167 or Paula 5446 0229. *Sorry no wheelchair access.

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Winning the TV Satellite Dish was a great bonus. (Ticket no 82D).

Graeme White (photo below), coordinator for the Food Fest, on duty as a First Responder, is presenting the prize when Dave and Lyn returned to Kenilworth to pick up their ‘dish’.

The Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Fest would again like to thank Coruno Enterprises for their generous donation of the satellite dish for our raffle prize and their continuing support over the years.

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The man rang Police and told them “I have just attempted to kill my wife. She’s run away – I have failed”.

And talking about cold. In America a consortium of 140 charities has launched a poster campaign offering one ‘lucky’ winner the chance to be chilled to -196C after death, in the hope science may one day be able to bring them back to life. About 270 people are thought to have been frozen since cryonic technology was developed 50 years ago, however, no one has yet been revived.

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WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY

enilworth students put on their walking shoes on Friday 23 May, dismounted the school buses at Kenilworth Rural Supplies and walked safely to school.

There was lots of “looking left, looking right and looking left again”.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO LOCAL CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER

ongratulations to Kenilworth State Community College student, Zeke Evans, who pulled out all stops to place third in the 11 year boys 3km race at the recent Small Schools Cross Country Carnival held at Kenilworth State Community College. Zeke was selected to represent the Small Schools Team at the Nambour District Primary Schools Cross Country held recently.

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team of five Year 6 and 7 students recently represented Kenilworth State Community College at the Readers’ Cup held at Immanuel Lutheran College.

Students participated in a quiz-type competition revolving around a selection of six novels. A special thanks to the team of Emma Douw, Vienna Field, Zac Pearson, Alisha Engle and Kyle Engle who have dedicated their spare time to reading a selection of these novels and represented KSCC as the “inaugural” Readers’ Cup team.

COMBINED COMMUNITIES ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

he inaugural Kenilworth/Conondale Athletics Carnival will be held on Friday 20 June, at Conondale State School.

Traditionally, Kenillworth’s school has held inter-house swimming, cross country and athletics carnivals between Banksia and Waratah students. In some age groups, there is only one competitor and in some age groups there are five competitors.

To foster healthy competition, we are extending sporting opportunities for our students and merging our interhouse carnivals with Conondale State School’s interhouse carnivals. This gives our students the opportunity to compete against a greater cohort of students in our local area which will bring a desire to increase the given output.

From a practical perspective, it means carnival days are shared between the schools i.e one year Conondale will host the athletics, the next year Kenilworth will host the athletics. Alternatively, Kenilworth will host the swimming carnival on the year Conondale hosts the athletics. It also makes great sense to share resources and staff.

Kenilworth students placing in the inter-school carnival will continue to represent Kenilworth State Community College at the next level of competition, the Small Schools Carnivals.

The concept gives greater opportunity for our Kenilworth community to get right behind our school and give greater support to our Kenilworth students. There is nothing like a little bit of inter-community rivalry.

The proposed changes to sporting carnivals have been on the drawing board for a number of years and as it is the final year of Year 7 in primary schools, both Conondale State School and Kenilworth State Community College staff feel it is the perfect time to merge carnivals.

So please mark down Friday 20 June, in your diary as a day to come and support our Kenilworth students as they compete against Conondale.

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oining our 2/3/4 and 5/6/7 PE classes on Monday is Bec Price from Noosa Little Athletics who will provide guidance and expertise for all things athletic in the lead up to the combined Athletics Carnival between Kenilworth and Conondale. Bec will be assisting with technique for all disciplines including high jump, discus, shot put, long jump and sprints.

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he KSCC senior students, together with their teacher, Mrs. Jaye Shaw, recently organised the Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser on behalf of the Queensland Cancer Council.

Senior students baked all morning tea goodies that were then shared with junior students, staff, parent and community members for a gold coin donation. A total of $206 was raised for the Queensland Cancer Council.

Year 2 student, Nicholas, donates to a very good cause.

GENEROUS DONATION FOR KSCC LIBRARY

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SCC would like to thank the Kenilworth Masonic Lodge for their very kind donation of $50 to purchase books for the library. The presentation was made to the school by John McNiven at our special ANZAC Day service during which Jim McKillop gave a heartfelt talk about his tours of Vietnam, stressing how he hoped that none of the students ever had to face war.

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OUR COMMUNITY Rogo’s round-up

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enilworth CWA Hall A community committee was formed to see if the Kenilworth CWA hall could stay open and functioning as a Community Centre due to the impending sale of the hall. The Queensland CWA has decided to auction the site and building on June 14. Despite the committee’s best efforts, they’ve been unable to secure any assurances from the CWA that it remains as a community hall.

It’s a shame that so much of our historic infrastructure has an impending use by date. Unfortunately council can’t jump in to financially assist in all of these situations. As I have previously stated, I would be happy to put the notion forward to Council , whereby council part-fund this if the local community took control and was able to generate the bulk of the source funding.

Any feedback from the community or individual philanthropic would be welcomed.

On the road to improved maintenance If you’ve noticed some of the entrances and roundabouts at our major towns looking a bit tired lately, a solution is hopefully on the horizon. I will soon be meeting with Amanda Yates who is the Regional Director at the Department of Transport and Main Roads to discuss how we can ensure these areas can be better looked after.

Brush up on road rules around schools I’m very aware that pick up and drop off areas around schools can be pretty chaotic at peak periods, but it might pay you to brush up on the road rules and regulations around these areas.

Police are cracking down on drivers who flaunt the rules and it’s understandable given these areas where congregations of kids are present, need the utmost care from drivers.

Pump outs…

Pump outs and their respective charges are always a hot topic on the range, especially around budget time when residents feel the impacts of further rises in charges. I’ve been lobbying relentlessly for a better deal for all people concerned and while it’s too early to say too much at this stage, I hope to have some good news in the near future.

CHAINSAW and ACDC Courses in the Mary Valley with

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.

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Kenilworth Sculpture By now you may have noticed the entry sculpture in Kenilworth is back on the corner of Elizabeth and Charles Streets. I hope you’re comfortable with the changes we’ve made and that this revamped version better depicts the symbolic imagery of the local terrain and flora and fauna.

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Life Chats …

t is showtime and I have been handed some devastating news. Energex has delivered to my mailbox an “Interruption to Power Notice”. Normally this “notice” goes without much “notice”, but not this particular one. It’s shattering, it’s annoying, it’s frustrating, and there is not a thing I can do about it. How the heck does one cook for the show without power for oven and beaters?

Entrants in the world of Show Cookery know there is a small window of opportunity to cook your best prior to judging day. This pretty well means, the day before judging you’re slaving away from sunrise to sunset and beyond. The day is usually quite stressful enough without now being advised my oven and beaters will be non-operational from 8am until 3.30pm on Wednesday 11 June.

Section 18 for Show Cookery is hotly contested by many talented local cooks. There’s an opportunity to be awarded by judges the “Best in Show” ribbon for the senior and junior section. Once again this year, thanks must go to our sponsors who have kindly donated a $200 prize for the senior section and $50 for the junior section.

Entries for the cookery section can be found online at info@sunshinecoastshow.asn.au or by contacting the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Society on 5441 2766.

Completed entries for Cookery must reach the show office by Friday 6 June.

The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show this year is being held on 13, 14 and 15 June in Nambour. Yet again, its success is credited to long hours from dedicated volunteers and also contributions from the community via entries in competitions.

For those not in my predicament – here is a longstanding prize winning recipe for a Chocolate Bar cake. Trust you will be triumphant on two fronts: firstly, cooking with power and secondly, enjoying your “win” at judging on the 12th.

Come on amazing cooks in the Mary Valley – may you rise to the challenge?

AUNTY PAULINE’S CHOCOLATE CAKE Place in mixing bowl in this order: 1cup caster sugar • 2 eggs • 3 tbs butter • ½ cup milk • 1 tsp vanilla essence.

Sift 3 tbs cocoa and 1 cup SR flour. Preheat oven to moderate temperature. Grease and line bar cake tin.

Beat ingredients hard with mixer for four minutes. Place mixture in bar tin and bake for 40-45 minutes.

MM of Obi NO ONE is born a great cook, one learns by doing.

Julia Child – My Life in France.

MOTORCYCLES WANTED Wanted pre-1985 bikes dirt or road, going or not.

Ph Darryl 0412 236 154. Private cash buyer.

MARY VALLEY IMBIL POLICE BRIEFS

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e are still having break and enter offences committed in the Division and the vast majority of these are on dwellings which are unattended. We are, with assistance from Gympie Police and Gympie Detectives, conducting inquiries and extra patrols of the Division but we need the assistance from the general public.

It is obvious that the offenders know that the premises are unattended. If you see anything suspicious ring Imbil Police on 5484 5222, Gympie Police on 5480 1111 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. If you see a suspicious vehicle in your area that may be ‘casing’ the area, try to obtain a registration number and good description of the vehicle. If you have someone turn up at your premises that you think may be suspicious, let us know. This may be someone turning up at your front door unexpectedly asking about a lost dog, renting premises or some other random reason.

It is better to report something that turns out to be legitimate than not to report it and have you or your neighbour broken into. If you ignore it, it may be your place that is broken into next. Make sure your premises are secure. Long gone are the days when you can go out in the backyard and leave the front door open. Do not leave valuables in your vehicle if it is unlocked. Lock your vehicle whenever you leave it, even in the garage at home.

Hopefully, with co-operation from the Police and the community, we can rid our area of these criminals. Remember, crime is not just a Police problem; it is a community problem and takes effort from the WHOLE community to make the Valley a great place to live.

Roaming cattle are again causing a problem in the Division. We have had a few crashes between vehicles and cattle recently and luckily, these have not resulted in injuries to people. However, some have resulted in the death of the cattle which is a big expense to the owner.

If you have cattle, please try to keep them on your property. Check fences regularly and the roadway in your area to make sure cattle are not getting out.

The owner of cattle that stray and are involved in crashes, can be held liable for any damage to vehicles, injuries to occupants of vehicles and in a worst case, the death of a person.

If people see cattle straying, ring the Gympie Council on 1300 307 800 all hours or your local Councillor, as they are responsible authority for straying cattle. If you ring the Police, we only pass it on to Council.

Terry Kennedy Bill Greer Sergeant Senior Constable

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Find a treasure at Brick-a-Brack Lane launch

ecycle and upcycle, that’s the name of the game when Crystal Waters launches Brick-a-Brack Lane on Saturday 7 June 8am to 1pm, 65 Kilcoy Lane, Conondale. The popular monthly market on the green will boast a lanefull of second-hand stalls and upcycled items for rummage-lovers. Treasures Op Shop will provide pre-loved outfits for a recycled fashion parade.

Regular stalls and attractions include: meals at the cafe, cakes, snacks, veggies, great range of Kombucha, seedlings, herbs, honey, native trees, healing modalities, coffee, sourdough bread from the Crystal Waters wood-fired bakery.

And where else can you chose from regular croissants (Jane’s fare) and woodfired sourdough croissants and pastries made and baked right here.

Open mic - musos to delight you. In the spirit of recycling and re-using, remember your shopping bag - and that stash of old paper - and plastic-bags you keep meaning to take to the shops. Get creative - revamp your dresses, convert some old lampshades, bring your no-longer relevant stuff and turn it into someone’s treasure. Contact Lesley for details and to book a stall 5494 4779 or esleymaureen@gmail.com Like us on Facebook under Crystal Waters Eco Village. Note: Land for Wildlife - no dogs - Limited mobile phone coverage.

What's in the Spotlight A new SC Planning Scheme The new Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme provides one set of rules for development region-wide. The new scheme supports good development in the right areas, recognises our unique communities, makes it simpler and cheaper to set up a new business and provides the right conditions for business to prosper. Visit council’s website for more.

Community Partnership Funding A new round of funding is available through the Community Partnership Funding Program. Not-for-profit organisations delivering key community services and facilities can apply until 23 June. Visit council’s website for details.

Environment Levy Partnerships Environment Levy Partnerships funding is available to assist community organisations who contribute to the protection of the Sunshine Coast environment. Prospective applicants need to lodge an expression of interest by 9 June before making an application.

See council’s website for details.

Have your say on local laws Have your say on proposed changes to local laws on the continuation of cat registration and on the removal of provisions prohibiting dogs from outdoor dining areas at eating establishments. Visit council’s website or a customer contact centre to make your submission/s by 5pm, 22 June.

Events industry information Keep up to date with events industry information, events, tips and tricks with a subscription to the scene newsletter.

To subscribe email events@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and type ‘Subscribe scene’ in the subject line.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am 19 June, Nambour 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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CNGHRG news

t the June Meeting of Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group on Saturday 14 June, the President Bev Warner will give a group workshop “How to Use BDM Ordering Services”. The talk will be at 1pm, followed by afternoon tea and the meeting at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy.

The raffle of a handmade rug donated by Di Rinaldi was drawn at the Cooroy Fusion Festival and won by Margaret a Cooroy resident. The demonstration of “Free Online Sites” given on the day was well attended and visitors left knowing more hidden resource gems to help in their family history quest.

Our complimentary journal “Missing Link” is now available, issue number 34 holds many interesting titbits and longer articles written by our members. To find out more go to our website www.genealogy-noosa.org.au or ring 5442 5570.

R. Higginson Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group Inc.

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2014 EUMUNDI SCULPTURE PRIZE

umundi is known nationally and internationally for its unique markets, and over the next few years its reputation will be expanded as a renowned artistic and cultural mecca.

The inaugural Eumundi Sculpture Prize is one of many events driven by Eumundi’s creative community with its enthusiastic sponsors and supporters.

Over the next several years, the Annual Award-Winning Sculpture will be installed and on display in perpetuity in the parks and gardens amongst the dramatic arboreal shade of the WWI Memorial fig trees, throughout the market stalls, streets and parks of the town.

The Eumundi Sculpture Prize is a $15,000 Acquisitional Prize which will be awarded to a sculptor who will create an outstanding public art piece while the theme for this years prize is ‘The Timber Industry’.

There will also be a People’s Choice Award with a cash prize of $500. The competition is free to enter and Expressions of Interest close 27 June 2014.

To enter go to the Expression of Interest form, guidelines and conditions of entry http://www.eumundisculptureprize.com/how-to-enter/

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If you are interested only in following the progress of this great sculpture prize info@eumundisculptureprize.com Major partners are Eumundi Combined Community Organisation (ECCO), Eumundi Historical Federation Ltd and Sunshine Coast Council.

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WINTER WRITERS’ TOOLKIT

ix local writers, a diverse collection of books and it’s RAW. Range Author and Writers Support will be at the Maleny Kiosk on Saturday 14 June. Stop in, meet the authors and pick up an inspiring present for Christmas.

RAW comprises six dynamic writers who are supporting one another to promote their work and connect with the writers and readers in our community.

Author and activist Alice Hungerford preserves the oral histories of the Franklin Blockade activists in her book UpRiver. A true-life adventure story, this is living history with photos taken in primeval locations and stories direct from over 60 participants.

Dale Lorna Jacobsen is a freelance writer who has the good fortune to live in the bush just outside Maleny.

Dale has won awards for her short stories, including ABC Short Story Award in 2005. See more on her website: dalelornajacobsen.com Elaine Green has carved out a niche in writing mainly about local contemporary history. She has five books that are of interest to locals and visitors alike.

Joyce Lee is a long-time Maleny resident and writer whose short stories have been broadcast and published in magazines and an anthology. She writes under the name of Joy Richards. Visit her website: www.joy-richards.com Robin Clayfield is an author, teacher and facilitator who’s written books and Educational Resources on Permaculture, Women’s Empowerment, Community Development and Creative Learning Methods.

Sally Lattin, long time writer, actor and most recently director of The Vagina Monologues has just completed her first novel The Waters Without. A psychological thriller set in 1980 the story follows a troubled young woman as she hitch hikes around Australia and the “crazy man” who seeks to ensnare her.

Books on sale from 9am to 5pm. Maple Street Kiosk Maleny.

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19 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth Qld 4574

BELLI PARK – 76 ACRES – FIVE BEDROOMS – PLUS COTTAGE

$715,000

Five bedroom home with two bathrooms, two open plan living areas both opening out onto a new timber deck that commands a very impressive view.

Two bedroom cottage in good condition plus two other cottages that will need work.

A very appealing property with a good water supply from two large dams and rainwater tanks.

A large shed, horse stable block, sand arena and timber stock yards.

A mixture of cleared and timbered land in a prime position only 14kms from the Bruce Highway west of Eumundi.

This property is priced to sell Buyers at $715,000-00 – Inspections by appointment please.

MOY POCKET CHEAPIE – 46 ACRES – COMPLETE PRIVACY

$299,000

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Small two bedroom hardiplank cottage (no power available).

Large shed, rainwater tanks and a dam.

Hidden away off the main road this block is timbered offering complete privacy.

Undulating to hilly land with a level cleared area where the cottage sits.

Good gravel access to both the cottage and the shed.

Inspection by appointment only, notice time required for Tenants.

Priced reduced to $299,000-00

AVAILABLE RENTAL PROPERTIES – View online at www.boxsells.com.au under Kenilworth Rentals.

Cottage in Kenilworth – 2 Bedrooms and Shed $265 per week.

Highset home in Kenilworth – 3 Bedrooms plus storage area. $320 per week.

Farmhouse in Obi Obi – 4 Bedrooms $295 per week.

Queenslander on Acreage in Obi Obi – 3 Bedrooms plus large shed $420 per week incl. power.

Queenslander on Acreage in Kenilworth – 3 Bedrooms $420 per week (room for 2 horses).

Kenilworth Realty 7 Elizabeth St. Kenilworth 5446 0164 Mobile 0417 603 451 Fax 5446 0742 kenilworthrealty@bigpond.com or visit www.kenilworthrealty.com.au

AUCTION ON SITE – 21st June 2014 at 1:00pm

Excellent opportunity here to purchase this unique property located in the main street of Kenilworth. The Kenilworth CWA Hall is up for Auction and will suit a similar organisation looking for a base to run out of. On the other hand, this would also suit if you are private business looking for exposure as a gallery, sporting facility or living here as private residence.

The block of land is 810m2 which is on two separate titles (property will be sold as a whole).

The Auction is on site 21st June at 1pm and will be open for inspection every Saturday prior to Auction.

Beautiful Block With Room To Build – Cambroon – Price $240,000.00

This lovely rural two acre block, located in Cambroon, offers the perfect little getaway. There is an established one bedroom livable shed, which is fully insulated, fitted with a kitchen, bathroom, and loft. You won’t miss out on any of your regular comforts here, the home has an electric stove, gas hot water and reverse cycle air conditioning, as well as a covered verandah for outdoor entertaining. The property itself is mostly cleared, full dog proof fencing, 4000 Gallon rain water tank and garden shed already onsite. There is even room to build, why not live on site while you build your dream home on this beautiful block. Located only 10 minutes to Kenilworth and 30 minutes to Maleny. So much potential in a great little package, call now to arrange a private viewing.

AVAILABLE FOR RENT – All properties Pets On Application

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$345/wk – Kidaman Creek – Four Bedrooms, sunroom and bathroom upstairs, downstairs open plan kitchen, lounge and dining, rural setting, Available Now

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$175/wk – Cambroon – One Bedroom Livable Shed, reverse cycle air conditioning, fully fenced two acre block, Available Now.

$250/wk – Kenilworth – Two Bedroom home, outskirts of town, quiet location, close to school and local amenities, Available Early June.

$295/wk – Kidaman Creek – Four Bedrooms, two bathrooms, large kitchen, rural setting, very private, car parking underneath, Available Now.

$525/wk – Kidaman Creek – Four Bedrooms, main w/ walk-in robe and Ensuite, open plan living area, 20 acre block, boundaries fenced, Available end June.